https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-01-06.pdf c874521491f01f665be6b0074e866b02 PDF Text Text tC LibJXKiit 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 3% ^xjt> Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 1 January 6, 2004 Local grads return from U.S. Marines for holiday visit by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer This Christinas season is bittersweet for the families of three recent Maple Valley and United States Marine Corps graduates who were home for the hol­ idays. This is likely their last visit home before they leave for duty in Iraq. Pyt. Nicholas Burpee, the son of Gary and Carla Burpee of Nashville; Pfc. Nichalus Newton, the son of James and Kari Newton of Vermontville; and Pfc. Matthew Root, the son of Michael and Vicki Root of Vermontville; graduated from Maple Valley High School in June 2003 and each recently graduated from Basic Training and School of Infantry (SOI) training in the United States Marine Corps. Newton and Root, who graduated from SOI Sept. 12, are assigned to 2/7 Golf Company at 29 Palms Marine Corps base, which is located in the Mojave Desert of Southern California. They are sched­ uled to leave for Iraq Feb. 7 for a seven month rotation in Iraq and one month in Kuwait. "When we get back to 29 Palms we’ll start training for going overseas. They will teach Arabic so we can communicate with the peo­ ple over there," said Root. Both Newton and Root declined to say what their mission would be in Iraq, but say they are ready to go there and serve their coun­ try. "We were trained to fight anytime and anywhere," said Newton. "The Marines receive a lot of urban com­ bat training now." "We were taught to use weapons of opportunity... rocks, dirt, our hands... anything," said Root. "They teach us how to adapt and overcome any sit­ uation," said Burpee. Although he doesn’t know where he will be assigned yet, Burpee said he is also prepared to go to Iraq. "We are all proud to serve, regardless of where we have to go and what we have to do," he said. "The first thing Nick told me at his graduation from Boot Camp was, ‘I am trained and ready to go to Pvt. Nicholas Burpee Pfc. Nichalus Newton Iraq,’" said Carla Burpee. "They told us at graduation that 96% of the company would go to Iraq.” Burpee, who left for basic training Aug. 18, graduated from basic training Nov. 14 and SOI on Dec. 15, will return to Camp Lajune in North Carolina for one month of more schooling before he receives his assignment. "I won’t know where I am going until about a week before they send me," he said. Burpee is going to Camp Lajune to study logistics, which he describes as the science of moving things, such as troops, gear, sup­ plies, etc. He is also inter­ ested in getting into Jump School, where Marines are trained to jump from air­ planes and other aircraft in a variety of situations. The three Marines have been friends since elemen­ tary school. Both Newton and Root said they have always wanted to join the Marine Corps and have had family members who served. Root is a third gen­ eration Marine. Both his father and his grandfather served in the Marine Corps, and Newton’s grandfather Pfc. Matthew Root also served in the Marines. Burpee is the first member of his family to serve in any branch of the military. The Burpee, Newton and Root families say they are very proud and supportive of their sons’ decision to join the Marine Corps. "I’m very proud of Matthew," said Vicki Root. "It’s always hard to have your kids go away, and it’s kind of scary to know they are going to war. But, he’s had the best training... he will be fine. "I think his family history and 9-11 helped Matthew make his decision to join the Marines," she added. "He went in knowing he would see action. He had always talked and said that joining the military was something he wanted to do; but when 9-11 happened, he just made up his mind." "We’re very proud that he has done what he always wished to do," said Kari Newton, of her son’s deci­ sion to join the Marines. "I was surprised when Nick said he wanted to join the Marines," said Carla Burpee. "He was all set to go to college. Then one day he says, ‘I’m bringing a friend over at about 4 o’clock.’ I thought it was strange because he can have friends over at any time, but it turned out to be his recruiter. Nick told us, ‘I wanted to sign the papers in front ofyou, Mom and Dad. You’ve always taught me to be my best and hold my head up high, and the Marines are the best.’ "We’re very proud of him," and we’ve learned a lot about the military from Nick, even though he really doesn’t share a lot," said. See MARINES, pg. 2 Maple Valley High School celebrates winter homecoming this wook The students at Maple Valley High School are celebrating winter home­ coming this week, Jan. 5 -10, with a variety of events and activities, such as Dress Up Day, lunch hour activities, a pep rally, dance and more designed to bolster both class and team spirit. An integral part of any homecoming celebration is the selection of the home­ coming court. This year’s winter homecoming royal­ ty are: king candidates Josh Swift, Jordan Volz and Dan Sealy; queen can­ didates - Elisha Gibson, Heidi McCrimmon and Summer Hill; junior prince and princess Jesse Page and Lisa Hamilton, sopho­ more prince and princess Joey James and Leanne Paxton and Freshman prince and princess Lance Howard and Alisha Felmlee. The theme for this year’s Winter Homecoming is board games. Class board games are as follows: Seniors, Candy Land; jun­ iors, Monopoly; sopho­ mores, Checkers; and freshmen, Twister. Each class can make a poster using paint, mark­ ers, construction paper, etc. to represent their class board game. Posters may be no more than 4x8 feet and can be square or rec­ tangular to suit the game. Two people from each class will be allowed to dress up and parade their poster in front of the judges during the pep assembly on Friday after­ noon. The pep assembly will also include a variety of games such as Pass the Tissue, Musical Chairs, a pie eating contest, Hula Hoop Relay and more. Each of the winter sports teams will also be intro­ duced to the school during the assembly. Each day, Tuesday through Friday, students have the opportunity to earn spirit points for their class by participating in dress days. Each class earns points according to the percentage of students participating: first place will be awarded 25 points; second place, 15 points; third place, 10 points; and fourth place, 5 points. Dress up day themes are: Tuesday, Crazy Hat and Sunglasses Day; Wednesday, Jobs or Career Day; Thursday, Theme Day (students should dress See HOMECOMING, pg. 6 In This Issue Members of Maple Valley High School’s Winter Homecoming Royalty are: (front row, from left) Lance Howard, freshman; Joey James, sophomore; Jesse Page, junior; Jordan Volz, senior; Danny Sealy, senior; and Josh Swift, senior; (second row, from left) Alisha Felmlee, freshman; Leanne Paxton, sophomore; Lisa Hamilton, junior; Heidi McCrimmon, senior; Summer Hill, senior; and Elisha Gibson, senior. • Letter to the editor - “Why do we tolerate drunken motorists?” • International lottery scam reported in Eaton County • Fuller 1 st-graders learn about international holiday customs • Three Lions win titles, as team places third at Rogers �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, January 6,2004 — Page 2 MARINES, continued from page 1-----------------Carla Burpee. The parents of Burpee, Newton and Root, said that Marine Corps training has changed their sons. “This trip home, the boys have been more relaxed than when they were home after boot camp. When Nick came home the first time, he was ready to go back after three days," said Carla Burpee. Her son laughs, "Yeah, I remember the first night I was home, I went running at 4 a.m." Root agrees that the dis­ cipline they have learned in the Marines has become part oftheir lives even when they are home on leave. "I haven’t slept a lot since I’ve been home on leave," he said. "In the Marines, the body learns that it doesn’t need a lot of things, like sleep." "I get about three hours of sleep. That’s all I really need," said Burpee. "And there’s no such thing as stress anymore." Newton said, "They’ve trained us to deal with hard situations.” Burpee added, "They teach you not to care, so you don’t freak out if your buddy dies right next to you.” Carla Burpee said, "It’s really horrendous for a mom to listen to talk of what goes on in boot camp. It’s tough on the boys and it’s tough to hear, but of all the armed forces, the Marines are the toughest. "My son said he couldn’t have gotten through boot camp without my letters. I wrote to him every day. He told me, ‘I knew that at mail call, you’d be there for me Kari Newton added, "The want him to know that he every day.’ parents call and support has our love and support "I can’t stress enough for each other and keep in and we’re behind him what­ ever he does and wherever new parents as they watch touch.” their children go off to boot Vicki Root said, "It’s he goes." Kari Newton said, "We camp— write to them every hard to know that he’ll be single day," she added. gone for so long. We always feel for all the parents. But,, "The boys have been look forward to the week­ we’re behind them and transformed. They are very ends because that’s when he we’re very proud of our grown up, very disciplined. calls us. He’ll call us sever­ boys." They are not our little boys al times and that makes it Carla Burpee agreed. anymore. They went away real nice. "We are all very proud of and they came back differ­ "He’ll always face chal­ them," she said. "All we can ent people. They are not the lenges and he’ll always be do now is pray for them, same; but we are very proud able to handle what comes that is what my husband of them. We would never up," she added. "We just would say." say that we don’t support their decision or that we wished they hadn’t done it," ew aon a oos avaae said Carla Burpee. "We still The 2003 Plat Book is book and they are able to proworry about them but it’s a different kind of worry. available, hot off the press, duce it in-house,” the They don’t need us any­ for $25 at the Eaton County spokesperson said in a press release. more. They don’t need any­ MSU Extension Office. Plat books are also availPlat books show land ownbody. They just need each ership and acreage informaable at the Eaton County other." tion for rural parcels of land Clerk's office and the proRoot agreed. ‘We have a different fam­ by township. The book also ceeds from all plat books sold ily now," he said. If a includes street maps of each there go to Eaton County. Marine called me in the town and village in the coun- Because of 4-H's long history middle of the night, I’d be ty, an index by owner, and a with plat books, the county has graciously offered to let there. Whatever they need­ street index. Plat books make wonderful the Council sell the plat ed, it would be done. That goes for all Marines; they gifts for hunters, they are books to the public as a are our brothers now. We valuable tools for Realtors, fundraiser for 4-H. “We are very pleased with had to choose between the and farmers enjoy looking at Marines or college. We farm acreage and ownership, this generous arrangement All and would like to thank Eaton chose the Marines and this said a spokesperson. fraternity is better than any profits from books sold by 4- County Commissioners for H Council at the MSU this opportunity. A special other." Burpee, Newton and Extension Office or other thank you goes to Bob Sobie, Root have each enlisted for venues go to Eaton County 4- Director of Eaton County Information Services, and four years of active duty H. For the past 40 years or so, Jim Stewart, County and four years in the Eaton County 4-H Council Controller, for their help in reserves. Carla Burpee said that as has produced and sold plat creating this partnership that allows for financial support their sons went off to basic books as a fundraiser. “We are pleased to of 4-H youth.” training and now are prepar­ ing to go overseas, the fam­ announce that we have ilies have turned to each formed a new partnership with Eaton County for this other for support. "It’s not just us moms; it plat book. Eaton County pur­ effects the dads as well, " chased new software that she said. allows them to use their GIS information to format the plat The Eaton County Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. 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Because of my more than five years of working as a reporter for the Lakewood News, I found I was on a first name basis with the Woodland first responders, the Lakewood Ambulance crew and the Barry County Sheriff’s officer who assist­ ed at the scene. I felt like I was being cared for by familyThe homeowner was also helpful, making phone calls and cleaning up the blood from a cut on my arm. Besides my injuries, my next concern was vehicle replacement — both short term and long term. Once again friends and family came to the rescue. I had the loan of a car for a few days and have since pur­ chased of a new used auto. I still have a few aches and a lot of grotesquely colorful purple bruises, but I survived. Barry County The Sheriff’s Department told me this was not the first drunk driving offense for this man. He was released on a $100 bond. It is hard for me to feel any sympathy for him. I know scripture says I should forgive. I hope the justice system is not as forgiving as I am. Helen Mudry, Woodland HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 6, 2004 — Page 3 && *C’»£s Rjtfb Fuller Street Elementary first grade teacher Tammi King reads a Christmas story to her class as part of their studies of Christmas around the world. These youngsters sample special cinnamon spiced hot chocolate, which is a special Christmas treat in Mexico. b^Sk £s£k l> 4?S' [, >< ?k t►►^> ?k^>’’*1*1 w C® I?’* >V Sji Sji^n !!brfafe‘ , Rm^ mIdWik I i Students in Ruth Ralph and Glenda Stewart’s first grade class pose with their class Christmas tree. They have been learning about Christmas customs from around the ' These first grade students display their photo “passports” for their exploration of Christmas Around the World. world. IdWtika ita <M apr« Ut Buy fol kda da ShenfTs DepaitEr. k'gjf Biisnsiwkil [■Ub taittijfail LmK tanaiHerarttedi pt jg 11100 tai & ii W i Hewd WhsR Fuller Ist-graders learn about international holiday customs With their passports in hand, children in Tammi King, Glenda Stewart and Ruth Ralph’s first grade class have been “traveling around the world,” learning how Christmas is celebrated in different countries. The teachers created photo passports for each of their students and as the students traveled to a neighboring classroom or learned about Christmas in a particular country, or studied that country’s customs in their own classroom, they get a special stamp on their passport. During their “travels,” the students learned that the Christmas tree and gingerbread originated in Germany, as did the tradition of placing an ornament shaped like a pickle on the Christmas tree. Traditionally, German mothers would decorate the tree by themselves and chil­ dren were not allowed in the room until they were finished. The last ornament she would put on the tree was pickle and the child who found the pickle first on Christmas morning would receive a special gift. In King’s room the children had an opportunity to sample gingerbread cookies and make their own paper candle and pickle ornaments for their Christmas trees. In Ralph and Stewart’s Christmas cards bearing the traditional English greeting, “Happy Christmas,” and tasted shortbread cookies, which are considered a special English Christmas treat. They learned that cornucopias are a traditional holiday decoration in England, as are holly, ivy and mistletoe. The children’s passports also took them to Mexico where they sampled traditional holiday fare such as hot chocolate spiced with cinnamon and authentic tamales wrapped in corn husks. While learning about Christmas in Mexico the children were visited by a Rachelle Lee, from the high that Christmas in Mexico isn’t a one day celebration, it is more like a festival with feasts and processions centered around saints and they learned about the legend of the poinsettia and how it came to be associated with Christmascelebrations. Nice Selection of... Calico for Quilting Solid Wool & Trim Mohair Coating • Flannel -High Quality QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St.. Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm 36578444 Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, January 6,2004 — Page 4 Rebecca “Beccy” Lynn (Mater) France Thomas Alva Emery CHARLOTTE - Thomas Alva Emery, age 85, of Charlotte, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003 in Lansing. Mr. Emery was bom Feb. on, theesono 11,1918 in Albion, son of Clyde L. and Clarabelle (Shaffer) Emery. He was named for Thomas Alva Edison and there was hardly anything he couldn’t make or build. He was a tool and die maker and he was an avid reader. He served his country as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII. He is survived by his children, Tom (Barbara) Emery of Charlotte, Kathi (Tom) Dominguez of DeWitt, James butions may be made to D. (Nancy) Emery of Land O Community Music School, Florida, Lakes, Eugene Music Therapy Outreach (Linda) Emery of Program, 841 Timberlake Vermontville and Carmen Street, Suite B, East Lansing, meryo o; 25 granc cgan 48823.. ae Emery of Holt; grandchil-- Michigan Make dren and 27 great grandchil-checks payable to Michigan dren. State University with a note He was preceded in death “Community Music School.” by his wife Geraldine in This program provides class2002, his parents and brothers room activities and a summer Richard and Donald. camp program to children Funeral services were with disabilities. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003 at Arrangements by Pray Home Pray Funeral in Funeral Home, Charlotte. Charlotte with Chuck Jenson Further information availofficiating. Interment was at able at www.prayfuneral. West Carmel Cemetery in com. Charlotte. If desired, memorial contri- Rebecca (Beccy) Lynn (Mater) France, age 40, of Nashville went to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2004, after a short battle with cancer. Beccy was bom Dec. 2, 1963 to Gene & Shirley (Fowler) Mater at Pennock Hospital, Hastings.. She graduated from Maple Valley School, Class of 1982. She married Paul James France on July 3, 1982, and they resided in Nashville, for their 21 years together. She was avidly involved in 4-H throughout her lifetime. She exhibited as a youth, and served as club leader and (Darla) Mater of Nashville; Jim (Jeri) Mater of Vermontville; David (Dawn) Mater of Nashville; and Ann (Helmut) Klett of Marshall and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service is to be held Friday, Jan. 11, 2004 at 1 pm at Nashville Baptist Church. Memorial Contributions can be made to Nashville Baptist Church, Barry County 4-H, or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home. Margrette May Herman HASTINGS - Margrette May Herman, age 88, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Herman was bom on May 20, 1915 in Bellevue, of the daughter of Claude and She was a past member and and Ion Andrews Pearl (Rial) Ripley. Matron of Past the Vermontville. She was raised in the Battle Vermontville O.E.S. Chapter Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003 at Creek area and attended 342. She is survived by son Pray Home, schools there. Funeral She was married to George Roger Brumm and friend Charlotte with Pastor Marc Norma, of Nashville; son, Livingston officiating. A. Herman on Sept. 25, 1930 Chris (Penny) Brumm of Interment will be at Lakeview in Howard City. She moved Charlotte; eight grandchil-Cemetery in Nashville. to the Hastings area in 1956 Further information avail- from Nashville. She had predren; eight great grandchildren; one great great grand- able at viously lived in Coldwater, Lacey, Battle Creek and child; sister, Agnes Lake of www.prayfuneral.com. Howard City. Vermontville; brothers, She was a member of Edward Andrews of Charlotte Shirley A. Brumm VERMONTVILLE Shirley A. Brumm, age 80, of Vermontville, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003. Shirley was bom Oct. 23, 1923, in Eaton County, the daughter of H. Dorr and Gertrude (Briggs) Andrews. She was the Deputy Eaton County Drain Commissioner from 1977 to 1984 and the Assistant to the Eaton County Drain Commissioner from 1985 to 2002. superintendent for many years. She enjoy-ed serving as non-livestock judge for area counties, including Eaton and Kalamazoo Eaton and Counties. She also had a passion for Arabian horses, which she rode and foaled for many years. She She isis survived survived by by hushusband, Paul France; son Matthew France, daughter Stephanie France, and son of Darius France; all Nashville. Parents: Gene & Shirley Mater of Nashville. Crystal (Mark) Siblings: Potter of Nashville; Charles Hastings Church of the Nazarene, enjoying worshiping and the functions of the church for several years. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening and camping with her family. Mrs. Herman is survived by sons, Robert (Rosezella) Herman of Hastings and Ernest (Gloria) Herman of Grand Rapids; daughters, Virginia (Melvin) Bolton of Nashville, Evelyn (Charles) Benedict of Hastings and Allene Herman of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; brother, Willford Ripley of Hastings; sister-in-law, Genita Ripley of Bellevue; nieces nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, George on Dec. 10, 1986; twin daughters; three grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 at Hastings Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Timothy L. Oyer officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Nazarene Building Fund or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Helen Mary Corbin VERMONTVILLE - Helen Mary Corbin, age 87, of Vermontville, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 in Hastings. Mrs. Corbin was bom July 3, 1916 in Burlington, the daughter of Frank and E. Ruth (Philips) Conine. She worked for the Battle Creek Sanitarium, Percy Jones Hospital, NuMode and Hosiery Corbin Orthopedic Appliance. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville, and the Kalamo Order of the Eastern Star #399. 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Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service .............. 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER 06568086_ CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ........ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship.......... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................ 7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship .................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship REV. ALAN METTLER PASTOR JEFF SWIFT NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass................... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship...................... 9:45 a.m Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School......................... 9:45 Morning Worship.......................... 11 Evening Worship........................... 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ............... 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. . Contemporary Service, . Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.............. 11 a.m. Church School .................. 0 a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School........................... 10a Fellowship Time............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class 10:50a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH Sunday School............................ 10a A.M. Service............................ 11:15a P.M. Service...................................6 p PASTOR GEORGE GAY (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service...... ................. 11 P.M. Service....... ................. 7 Wed. Sendee ..... .......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE M-79 West Sunday School............ 10 a.m. Worship......................... n a.m^ .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS NASHVILLE INDEPENDENT UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. . PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ................ 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............ .11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..........7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................ 9:45 a.m. Church Service.............. 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................. .9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 6,2004 — Page 5 Hany R. “Rick” Stehr II MIDDLEVILLE - Harry R. “Rick” Stehr II, age 51, of Middleville, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003 at his resi­ dence. Mr.. Stehr was bom on Aug.. 20, 1952 in Hastings, the son of Harry R. and Bernice G. Ballers. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Mr. Stehr is survived by his we, wife, Lillian; an; daughters, aug ers, Beth e Stehr and fiance Mark Penrod of Lake Odessa and Decel Darrel Mf. Hall Walton of Middleville and Viv Garrett of Hastings; several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Pallbearers were Mike Stehr, ter, Chad a Nixon, xon, Mikee HaU, Bill Hall, Gary Hall, Mark Penrod, Adam Harvath, HASTINGS - Darrel W. Hall,, 91,, of Hastings, g, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Mr. Hall was bom on Nov. 8, 1912 in Hastings Township, Barry County, the for 40 years, 23 of those in supervision. He retired in supervson April 1975. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, Methodist ’s MenofGroup, former member Hastings (Walton) Stehr and attended (Scott) Christian of Parker, and Micah Huver. son of Forest and Gladys the Freeport School, graduat- Colorado; sons, Bill (Denice) Preceding him in death (Garrison) Hall. ing in 1970 from Middleville Hall of Wayland, Gary were his parents, Harry and He was raised in Hastings High School. (Shelley) Hall of Middleville, Bernice Stehr. Township and attended the He was married to Lillian Mike Services (Norma) Hall of were held Star School, graduating in M. Sensiba on Sept. 25,1993.Kentwood; and 10 grandchil-Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003 at 1931 from Hastings High He was employed as build- dren, Steve, Brad, Alix, Wren Funeral Home with School. ing superintendent at the Katlynn, Sheri, Damian, Pastor Douglas Riechenbach He was married to Beatrice Lincoln Meadows Adam, Micah, Chi, and officiating. Burial was at H. DeMott on April 12,1935. Apartments in Middleville for Chelsey; brother, Mike Stehr Hastings Riverside Cemetery.. He moved to Hastings in the past seven years. He had and companion Sue Memorial contributions 1972 from Battle Creek. He previously been engaged in Rodriguez of Wayland; sis- may be made to Barry had previously lived in i construction work for many ters, Nancy (Rich) Striegle of Community Hospice or Jackson and Lansing. years. Hastings, Donna (Steve) Fox American Cancer Society. He was employed at He was an avid antique car of Hastings and Gayelynn Arrangements were made Consumers Power Company buff and drag racing enthusi- (Mike) Goodenough of by Wren Funeral Home, ast. He enjoyed black powder Hastings; aunts, Lucille Hastings. shooting and was a member Finkbeiner of Middleville, of the Grand Valley Cap and Ella Rook of Iowa, Grace HASTINGS - Velma I. McDonald, age 92, of Hastings, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. DOWLING - Raymond L. Mr. Inman has lived at his Union City and Leonard Mrs. McDonald, was bom Inman, Sr., age 81, of Clear Clear Lake home for over 50 Inman of Union City; nieces 12, on April 1911 in Lake, Dowling, died years, moving there from and nephews. Nashville, the daughter of Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at his Battle Creek. Preceding him in death Glenn and Henrietta (Ayres) home. He was employed at the were his parents; wives, Hill. Mr. Inman was bom on Michigan Carton Company in Phyllis and Violet Shirley; She was raised in the Nov. 3, 1922 in Athens, the Battle Creek for 43 years brothers, Harold and Deo Nashville area and attended son of Harry and Susan retiring in 1987. IInman and a sister, Dorothy Guy and Beigh schools. She (Tenney) Inman. He was a member of Parks. moved to Hastings in 1990 He was raised in the Athens Bedford Masonic Lodge, Services were held Friday, from Lansing. area and attended rural enjoyed hunting, fishing and Jan. 2, 2004 at Wren Funeral She was married to schools there. woodworking. Home. Burial was at the Kenneth McDonald and he Mr. Inman was a U.S. Mr. Inman is survived by Dowling Cemetery. died in 1976. Army veteran of World War sons, Raymond (Mary) contributions Memorial She was employed at n. Inman, Jr. of Dowling, Phillip may be made to Barry Oldsmobile in Lansing for 26 He was married to Phyllis (Grethel) Inman of Delton Community Hospice. years, retiring in 1979. She Little Dec. 31, 1941 and she and Chris (Brenda) Inman of Arrangements were made had previously worked at died May 29, 1956. He mar- Germfask; six grandchildren; by Wren Funeral Home of Parmalee’s Dress Shop in ried Violet Shirley Ramsey 12 great grandchildren; sister, Hastings. Hastings, Hastings on July 1, 1957 and she died Ilene Benthin of Marcellus; April 26, 2003. brothers, Verl Inman of Rotary and Hastings Chamber of Commerce, served as a board member of the Battle Creek Salvation Army, served on the advisory committee for the Hastings School Board for several years. Mr. Hall is survived by sons, Darrel (Mildred) Hall of Lansing and Willard (Fran) Hall of Portage; 11 grandchil­ dren; 15 great grandchildren; brother, Norman (Mildred) Hall of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Beatrice on Aug. 1, 2001; son, Marvin in 1997; and brother, Dale Hall in 1983. Visitation Tuesday Jan. 6 from will 5-7 be p.m. at thye ., .. funeral home. Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7,2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Brown officiatinegv. .Buraial ywill rboew ant Hoastcinags- Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist church or Battle Creek Salvation Army. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Velma I. McDonald------------------------------------ Raymond L. Inman ® fa) fn&Mju’j fafa ^iuffifiiii ” fa Ek EIm 4| fatal fat miiit nfa (fayitti ■fa fMmfc tail tasfflttiiih: ■.Oral fafafalOi jfaof tart vi nl taiaUh Ita. tart talWtot diH fail Clarence E. Reid---------------------------------------NASHVILLE - Clarence E. Reid, age 89, of Nashville passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Reid was bom Aug. 25, 1914 in Gaylord, the son of Fred and Eva (Cowling) Reid. He was raised in the Gaylord and Battle Creek areas, and attended school there. The family moved to the Nashville area during his teenage years. On June 4, 1944, at the in Methodist Church married Bellevue, he Margaret Robinson. The couple lived in Kalamo during their early years together, then moved to the Nashville area where they established their family farm and raised their family. Clarence was employed at Kelloggs in Battle Creek for over 25 years as a cereal processor, retiring in 1976. He loved farming and raising livestock. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Clarence was always doing something; after retiring, he kept himselfbusy fixing bicycles for the area children. In his later years he enjoyed putting puzzles together, spending time on the pontoon boat, and spending time with his grandchildren; whom he especially enjoyed as babies. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Margaret; his children, Darwin (Tammie) Reid, Vernon (JoAnne) Reid, Anetta (David) Tredinnick, Darrel (Karen) Reid, Vaughn (Dianna) Reid, Ardie (Sue) Reid, Jerry (Jacky) Reid; 23 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers; three sisters and a grandson David. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at the Grace Community Church, Pastors Don Roscoe and Rob VanEngen officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association, Grace Community Church, or Nashville Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. The public is invited to a meeting of the History Preservation Association of Barry County at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Putnam Public Library, 327 North Main Street in Nashville. The non-profit organiza­ tion has been collecting sub­ mitted histories of families or individuals who live in or have lived in Barry County sometime during their life­ time to be included in the new hardcover history book about Barry County to be published in 2005. The group recently extend­ ed the deadline for submis­ sions to the book until June 15, 2004 for 500-word histo­ ries to be published for free with one or two pictures of families of individuals. Group members will be on hand to answer questions or accept histories that evening at Putnam. Orders for history books of Walldorf, MD and Robert of (Betty) McDonald Hastings; 13 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren; sister, Doris Lester of Frostproof, Florida; special cousin, Mildred p (Erwin) Willison of Hickory Comers. Preceding her in death were parents; husband, Kenneth; sister, Belle Tolles; and brother, Kenneth Hill. Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Services will be held 12 noon Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview . Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Thelma E. Francisco----------- HASTINGS - Thelma E. Francisco, age 82, of Hastings, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 in Battle Creek. Mrs. Francisco was bom on March 12, 1921 in Sturgis, the daughter of Arthur and Merle (VanNortwick) Wheating. She moved to Hastings with her family in 1928 and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1939 from Hastings High School. She was married to Robert C. Francisco to Nov. 23, 1940. She was employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance co. for several years and during World War II she worked in the office of Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Francisco is survived by her daughter, Janet (Jim) Thurber; son, Richard C. Francisco; grandsons, Scott and Chris Thurber; sister, Virginia (Frank) Cherf; special friends, Henrietta Cohen, Sharon Pashos, Connie and Frank Kenfield. The family wishes to give special thanks to Sharon Pashos, her caregiver for several months. Preceding her in death were her parents and husband, Robert on Oct. 7,2001. Respecting her wishes, private services will be held. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thelma Elizabeth Francisco Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Robert G. Conley KALAMAZOO - Robert G. Conley, age 84, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004 at Tendercare of Portage. Mr. Conley was bom on Sept. 30, 1919 in Woodland Township, Barry County, the will be taken that evening on son of Glenn and Elsie a pre-sale basis for $55, plus (Furlong) Conley. He was raised in Woodland $3.30 Michigan sales tax. If books need to be mailed, and Carlton Townships and there is a $7 postage and han- attended the Woodland School. He was a veteran of dling charge. Those unable to attend the World War II serving in the meeting can write the U.S. Army. He moved to Hastings in History Preservation Assoc, of Barry County, P.O. Box the 1930’s where he lived 705, Hastings, MI 49058 for until moving to Kalamazoo in more information by sending 2001. a self-addressed envelope. He was married to Loma J. Stuart on April 28, 1942. He was employed at E.W. County History Book group to meet at Putnam Library Manufacturing Company, and International Seal & Lock Company in Hastings. She was a member of Women of the Moose, the Eagles Lodge, American Legion Auxiliary and Lansing Local #652 U.A.W.. Mrs. McDonald is survived by sons, Jack (Bemita) McDonald of Nashville, William (Dixie) McDonald Bliss Company for 38 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club, and Hastings V.F.W. American Legion, Charter Member of Hastings Elks #1965, member U.A.W., enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, midget race car driving and was an aviation enthusiast. Supervised the Barry County Fair workers for many years. Wintered in Lake Placid, Florida for several years. Mr. Conley is survived by son, Gary R. (Becky) Conley of Portage; twin granddaughters, Alyssa Sue and Brianna brother, Harold June; of (Helena) Conley Rockford; sister, Betty Mugridge of Shelbyville. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Loma on Sept. 29, 1995; sisters, Townsend Vonda and Mildred Conklin; brothers-inlaw, Ralph “Bud” Stuart and Dean Stuart. Services were held Monday, Jan. 5,2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Robert G. Conley Memorial Fund for the education of his twin granddaughters or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, January 6,2004 — Page 6 Every day is a New Year’s Day PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville will hold a public hearing on January 22, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on the proposed zoning change of the property owned by Jeanette Joseph to the east of Carl’s Supermarket from PUD to R-1. If you wish to comment in writing on this proposed change you must do so by January 20, 2004, and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml. 06573409 PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville will hold a public hearing on January 22, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. SUBJECT: To hear public cgscussion on the adoption of a revised ordinance to adopt the Michigan Vehicle Code & Uniform Traffic Code by reference, a skateboard ordinance (same word­ ing as was adopted previously in a UTC ordinance), and a Wellhead Protection Overlay Zone ordinance. Full copies of these Ordinances can be seen at the Village Office. If you wish to comment in writing on these new ordinances you must do so by January 20, 2004, and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml.06578406 Intoxicated driver arrested after crash by Susan Temere Staff Writer Drunken driving hit home personally to J-Ad Graphics when reporter Helen Mudry’s car was totaled in a crash Tuesday, Dec. 23, on Coats Grove Road, five miles west of M-66 Highway. Mudry, reporter for the The Lakewood News, Hastings Banner and The Reminder, was hit by a drunken driver. recovering, Although she’s physically and psychologically shaken by the incident, she said. “I have a few aches and a Law Office of Michael J. McPhillips Amy McDowell Kuzava 121 W. Apple Street, Suite 101, Hastings 269-945-3512 or Toll Free 1-888-943-5400 DEBT RELIEF Center Protection from creditors, including ... • Garnishments • Foreclosures • Judgments • Repossessions • Harassing Phone Calls most mornings. I don’t have time to savor the beginning of the day because I am caught in the maelstrom of lost socks, late homework and soggy, uneaten cereal (for those of you who have yet to experience it, or have been blessed to have forgotten, getting children ready for school in the morning is not for the squeamish or the faint of heart). Most mornings, by the time I arrive at my desk at 8 a.m., I feel like I have survived a nuclear holocaust and all I want to do is go home and take a nap. But, does it have to be that way? Is my entire day doomed because I have oatmeal in my hair? Why can’t I start over at 8:05? Why can’t I start the day over at any moment I choose? And, if I can start a day over whenever I choose, why not start the year over whenever I like? After all, a year is simply 365 days. It can be 365 days from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, or it can be 365 from July 10 to July 9 of the following year. So, I make a New Year’s resolution to stop raiding the refrigerator and cupboards whenever I get stressed. But, let’s say July 9, (okay, okay, Jan. 2) roles around and there I am face down in a bag ofLay’s potato chips because it’s deadline day. Is it over? Have I blown it? Yeah, sure, I blew it; but does that mean I can’t start again? Of course not! My philosophy is kind of the reverse of the anti-smoking campaign. Instead of, "Never quit quitting," I say, "Never stop starting." It’s never too late to start over. By most people’s standards, this New Year’s column is about a week late. But, in my opinion, it isn’t because every day that dawns, every hour, every minute we’re on this earth brings us a chance for a fresh beginning. Happy New Year! Maple Valley News apologizes Apple street STOP I like beginnings. I like mornings, first days and fresh starts. They give me a chance to stop and savor the possibilities before I plunge headlong into the noise and chaos of everyday life. I remember how much I used to enjoy the first day of school. As I sat at a squeaky-clean desk, that I had yet to cover with endless doodles, with a crisp, new pad of paper and a freshly sharpened #2 pencil in front of me, the school lot of grotesquely colorful year seemed to stretch out in purple bruises, but I sur- front of me with a sea of endless possibilities. There vived,” she said. Mudry had been grocery were new lessons to learn, shopping for a Christmas new thoughts, ideas, new Eve dinner and was five friends to meet and stories miles from home when to learn. I couldn’t wait for Lester L. Fay, 37, of the adventure to begin. Now that I am older, and Hastings wheeled out of a friend’s driveway onto the I’ve left my school days country road, crossing both behind, I get the same feellanes of traffic to make a ing every year when I take three-point turn so he could down my old calendar and head back to Hastings. replace it with a new one. Mudry’s air bag explod- All those crisp white spaces ed, and she was wearing her are just waiting to be filled seat belt. She suffered a cut with special events like anniversaries, on her arm and severe bruis- birthdays, ing. weddings and concerts. As I The force of the collision savor the thought of filling caused the roof of her 1998 each page with neatly penCavalier to buckle in a rip- ciled in appointments, I ple effect. Inside her vehi- can’t help but wonder what cle, a milk jug and three new experiences the year will bring. What new people dozen eggs burst. “I had family and happy will I meet? What new holiday thoughts on my friends will I make? What mind as I drove home,” new places will I find and explore? Mudry said. Starting a new year is like Neither Fay nor his starting out on a new advendaughter were hurt. Fay is being charged with ture. But driving a vehicle while Butwhy why save save the the exciteexciteintoxicated and child endan- ment for just one day? Why germent, said a spokesper- can’t every day be New son for the Barry County Year’s day? Why can’t an ordinary day like, July 9, be Sheriffs Department. The charges will be Fay’s New Year’s Day? I remember the days after second offense for drunken driving. He was released on college and before I had children when I would wake a $100 bond. Besides her injuries, the up early and sit with a cup financial impact of replac- of coffee and watch the sun ing a paid-off, six-year-old rise. The day stretched out car is an additional burden, in front of me with infinite which will last longer than possibilities. It was my day the physical impact, she to make of it what I would. Now that I have children, said. The Cavalier was a birth- I hit the ground running on day gift from her mother and late father. “It seems the law has become complacent over Several articles and phothis phenomena of drunk tos appearing in this week’s driving,” Mudry said. edition of the Maple Valley “Politicians talk about get­ News were omitted during ting tough, but the drunks the production process of are still on the road.” the Dec. 23, 2003 edition. STOP Stop in for a FREE consultation and brochure • Personal Injury • • Criminal • • Divorce • • Drunk Driving • Evening and Saturday Appointments Available The staff at Maple Valley News sincerely regrets the error and apologizes for any inconvenience it may have caused the communities which they serve. HOMECOMING, continued from page 1 according to its board game theme), and Friday, Class Colors Day. Class colors are: Seniors, blue; juniors, green; sophomores, orange; and freshmen, white. Daily lunch hour activi­ ties will be held Monday through Friday and include a sleeping bag race, Pin the Piece on the Board Game, Half-Court Shoot and Lightening. On Thursday, each class will decorate its hall after school according to its board game theme. Class advisors must have a list of at least four people to clean up before that, class can decorate a halfway. The halls will be judged on Friday morning based on their application of the theme. The week’s festivities will wrap-up with a dance sponsored by the leadership classes from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. There will be a DJ, and light refreshmentss will be served. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 6,2004 — Page 7 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Go digital! Lite Meal Wednesday, Jan. 7 Now it’s incredibly easy for you to get great pictures from your digital files Tuna salad, Spanish bean salad, applesauce, pita bread. Thursday, Jan. 8 Cottage cheese, carrot raisin salad, plums, dinner roll. $ $ Friday, Jan. 9 $ Egg salad, cucumber salad, pears, whole wheat crackers. Monday, Jan. 12 Cheese cubes, baked beans, applesauce, whole wheat crackers. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Wing dings, coleslaw, apricots, dinner roll. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, Jan. 7 Chicken fettuccini, peas, stewed tomatoes, cookie. Thursday, Jan. 8 Ham, country potatoes, peaches, french toast sticks, apple juice. Friday, Jan. 9 Cheese ravioli, com, Italian blend, jello. Monday, Jan. 12 3 Easy Steps Chicken fricassee, parsley noodles, Brussels sprouts, waxed beans, mixed fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Spaghetti w/sauce, meatballs, broccoli, carrots, fresh orange. Events Wednesday, Jan. 7 - Hastings, card games 12:30-2:30 p.m.; nails. Woodland, puzzle/trivia. Touch screen to start & insert media card Thursday, Jan. 8- Hastings, line dancing 1-3 p.m. Delton, puzzle/trivia. Nashville, bingo. Friday, Jan. 9 - Hastings, bingo; oil painting 9:30-11:30 a.m. Woodland, visiting. Wfe J Monday, Jan. 12 - Hastings, music with Sam, crafts 10 a.m., card making 12:30-2:30 p.m., Hi, crafts 10 a.m. Reminiscence Center all sites. Tuesday, Jan. 13 - Hastings, line dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Morehouse Kids; Board Games Watt ^1)5 10 a.m.-ll:30_a.m.; Kinship Care 7 p.m. Ready-Set-Retire program offered ■•I ■NWltl tail tai tejj; «» t'fctauibm .ita tip tea fib kihrik aid tahiallh p w tkiinta: ■a' tst ias# pbikrt® What do you think about when someone mentions retirement? Do you envision a warmer location, a day of golf, time with grandchildren, a trip around the world? All dreams are possible if you plan for your retirement in advance. Putting money aside from personal savings or through an employer's retirement plan is just the first step towards financial security in later years. 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Kick off your Super Bowl gettogether with a battle between Dan Marino's favorite first-quarter Cheesy BBQ Chicken Crackers and Joe Montana's number one Bacon Dip, an original creation from Taste of the NFL Chef Jack McDavid of Jack's Firehouse in Philadelphia. While guests enjoy the half-time show, provide some entertainment of your own with Spicy Chicken Enchiladas. This delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish by Taste of the NFL Chef Eddie Matney of Eddie Matney's Restaurant in Phoenix is flavor packed and bound to make you the hottest host in town! Before the game clock runs out, score the final touchdown with Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Squares, one of Marino's favorite sweet treats. For the best line-up to prepare the ultimate Super Bowl celebration, order your free Kraft Super Bowl XXXVIII Quarterback Cook-off Recipe Booklet featuring more of Joe Montana and Dan Marino's easy-to-prepare favorites that will get the crowd cheering. You can get your free copy by calling 1-877-QBCOOKOFF or by email at booklet@kraftqbcookoff.com. You can also vote for your favorite Quarterback Cook-off recipe by visiting www.kraftfoods.com. Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Chef Eddie Matney Eddie Matney's Restaurant Phoenix, Ariz. Prep: 15 minutes Bake: 20 minutes 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon oil pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked, shredded 1-1/2 cups Taco Bell Home Originals Salsa, divided 4 ounces (1/2 of 8-ounce package) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cubed 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin cup Kraft Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese, divided 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained 8 Taco Bell Home Originals Flour Tortilla Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 2 minutes. Add chicken, 1/4 cup of the salsa, cream cheese, cilantro and cumin; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese and green chilies; mix well. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam sides down, in 13x9inch baking dish; top with remaining 1-1/4 cups salsa and 1/ 2 cup shredded cheese. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. Makes 4 servings. Bacon Dip Chef Jack McDavid Jack's Firehouse Cheesy BBQ Chicken Crackers Philadelphia, Pa. Kraft Kitchens Prep: 15 minutes plus refrigeration Prep: 10 minutes 1 cup Breakstone's or 1 package (6 ounces) Louis Knudsen Sour Cream Rich Grilled Chicken Breast cup Kraft Mayo Real Strips, chopped Mayonnaise or Miracle 1/4 cup Bull's-Eye Original Whip Dressing Barbecue Sauce 1/2 cup Oscar Mayer Real 4 ounces Kraft Monterey Bacon Bits Jack Cheese with Jalapeno 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Peppers, cut into 24 slices parsley 24 Triscuit Crackers tablespoon finely chopped 1 green onion, sliced onion Toss chicken with barbecue 1 teaspoon dried dill weed sauce; spoon evenly onto crackers. Mix all ingredients; cover. Top each with 1 cheese slice. Refrigerate several hours or Place 6 topped crackers on overnight. Serve with assorted microwavable plate. Microwave crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables. on HIGH 15 to 20 seconds or until Makes 20 servings, 2 tablespoons cheese begins to melt. Repeat with each. Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Squares Kraft Kitchens Prep: 15 minutes plus refrigeration Bake: 40 minutes 1-1/2 cups Nabisco Graham Cracker Crumbs cup coarsely chopped Planters Pecans, divided 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted packages (8 ounces each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup Breakstone's or Knudsen Sour Cream 3 eggs 1 bag (14 ounces) Kraft Caramels, divided 2 tablespoons water, divided Mix crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans, granulated sugar and butter. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil; press crumbs firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, flour and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Place 36 caramels and 1 tablespoon water in microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until caramels are completely melted when stirred. Add to cream cheese batter; stir until well blended. Pour over crust. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Sprinkle cheesecake with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Place remaining caramels and 1 tablespoon water in microwavable bowl. Microwave 1 minute. Drizzle over cheesecake. Cut into 32 pieces. Makes 32 servings. Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Squares �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 6,2004 — Page 9 Husband and wife co-pastor Woodbury church by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Woodbury United Brethren Church closed it doors for good last October after serving the area since 1892. But, the church building is still serving people’s spiritual needs as Woodbury Community Church. Dale and Leona (nee Collins) Hanson are the pas­ tors. Leona was unavailable for the interview. Dale said they got their training by a correspondence course from Midwest Pastors Association of Michigan. He Library still has ornaments Christmas has passed so the Friends of the Sunfield District Library have placed remaining Christmas ornaments on clearance sale. Ornaments may be purchased for $2 each at the library or from local merchants until quantities are gone. said they received a box of can get enoug, enough,” hee sa. said. n ’tt get tual healing service with the books every month and the IIn 1993, Dale said he Kenneth Hagin Ministries training was very thorough. changed from being a luke- from Oklahoma and saw, first There wass a wealth of back back-warm Christian rsan too a more ferer-hand, hand, the power of spiritual ground material for all the vent Christian. healing. He quoted healing biblical stories. “I got all fired up for the scripture. “There is always some- Lord,” he said. “I now have a “If you can’t back it up thing more to learn. God has built-in hunger.” with the Word, it isn’t true. put it all together and I just He said he went to a spiri“God put a desire for heal­ ing ng in n me. Hee has as equppe equipped the saints to do the work of the Lord.” The Hansons live in Portland. They have three adult children, two boys and one girl. Leona works for the Portland post office. Dale There will be a free will on the same lot. Alice said, works for General Motors iin offering benefit dinner for the “We were told this is Lansing. They also have a Ron and Alice Martin family Martin’s corner and we small sand and gravel busiSaturday January 24 from 4 intend to keep it Martin’s cor- ness in Sebewa. to 9 p.m. at the Woodland ner.” There are still a lot of Dale is active in “Cowboys Eagles. The menu will matters to be settled but Alice for Christ” and trains horses include spaghetti, salad and hopes to be resettled by as a hobby. garlic bread. There will also spring and is looking forward The Hansons may be conbe a bake sale and a raffle. to planing landscaping for the tacted at 517-647-4296. The Martin’s lost their new home. home last month in a house fire. They are currently staying in the home of a relative in Woodland. The Maple Valley The junior boys will be The family plans to rebuild on West Street in Woodland. Leadership Class will be host playing the senior boys and They are looking over plans for a Powerball Tournament the winner of that game will for a modular. The new house for the junior and senior boys go up against a staff team may be set back a little fur- Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at headed by Todd (jonser. The ther from the road but will be the high school. admission charge will be $4. Bad things happen to good people, things like divorce, bankruptcy, repossessions, foreclosure, chargeoffs, medical bills, job loss and more. Have you been to 10 auto dealerships or more and received 10 denials or more? Want a late model car, SUV or truck? Cau GAVIN SALES today toll free and ask us about our guaranteed credit approval. 1 (888) 404-2846 This is not a "bu_y here pa_y here" o_r__re_n_t_ t_o__o_w_n_p_r_ogr_a_m,_y_our new vehide is titled in your name and financed by national auto lenders. 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One organizations have awarded class, Drawing and Painting, the Thomapple Arts Council will be held at the Delton monies to be used to provide Public Library. strong after school programThe classes are $10 per ses- ming for young people in the sion or as noted. The prices county. have been reduced thanks to To register, please call the grant from theBarryCounty Thomapple Arts Council at 945-2002. The office hours are Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, GET ALL THE Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday, 9 NEWS OF a.m - 5 p.m. BARRY COUNTY! The classes are: Drawing and Painting with Robert Subscribe to the Brandt, learn figure drawing, right side of the brain drawHastings Banner. ing, perspective and finish Call 945-9554 for with an introductory in watercolor. 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The Lions had three individual champions on the day, with unblemished 3-0 records. Chris Morris wrestled his was to the 171-pound title. At 119 pounds it was the Lions’ Jamie Corwin com­ ing out as the flight champ. Maple Valley’s third title on the day came from Kevin Fassett at 135 pounds. The Lions were third out of 12 teams overall. Caledonia, which won the Jesse Snow Memorial at Valley in December won itself another tournament championship with 163.5 total points. Grant finished second at 155.5 followed by 119.5 Maple Valley’s points. Finishing fourth was the squad from Kelloggsville with 100 points, ahead of 88, Morley-Stanwood Holton 83, Rogers ‘A’ 63, South Haven 58, Ottawa Hills 45, Sparta ‘B’ 38, Kent City ‘B’ 45.5, and Rogers ‘B’O. The Lions are taking their holiday break late. Maple Valley will next be in action when it visits Edwardsburg, for a tournament January 17. 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Owners have purchase a farm, will look at all offers. 3% commission to agents. Call owner for private _s__h _o__w___in_ g 269-945-3694 Kevin & Sherr3 y Wood.. __________ 3 0657R3D5 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-01-20.pdf 5a6d0049ffc818437c9048814021a6ac PDF Text Text ne w s MAPLE IZZI4j BiPttk > Vk - ML - * mill In I 121 s church :.t LIBRAR' Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. A local paper oftoday! Financial Secretary retires after more than 17 years 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 3 January 20, 2004 Funding cuts for schools not as grim as predicted by Sandra Ponsetto received approximately $328 Staff Writer million from the general fund by Sandra Ponsetto describe her. made a difference in the lives While schools across the in 2003-04. Those dollars are StaffWriter “She is caring, hard work- of many students. state have had to tighten their at risk. Given the state of gen­ After serving Maple Valley ing, trustworthy, friendly belts due to reductions in state eral fund revenues we cannot “You put in a lot of hard Schools for more than 17 1/2 with students. But probably work and you made a lot of funding, the cuts may not be count on receiving them next years, Bessie Smith is retiring.. number one is just, friend,” he difference for kids. It’s a little as deep as originally antici- year.” Friday, Jan. 30. pated, according to Maple said. “She has meant the harder when you were in the Volz said that he is also Her plans include travel- world to me. central office because they Valley Superintendent of cautious about the latest word ing, spending more time with Schools Clark Volz. “It seemed like every two weren’t standing right across about state aid for schools. family and devoting more years she was breaking in a the counter from you. But During last week’s meeting “I don’t understand all the time to volunteer work and new AP/AD (assistant princi- your contribution has made a of the Maple Valley Board of scenarios. All I know is that Bessie Smith hobbies. pal and athletic director), then difference in the district and Education, Volz reported that the circumstances are very Smith worked as the finan- she finally found one back in you will be missed,” he said. “We’re taking our travel for the first time in months, unstable and unpredictable. cial secretary at Maple Valley ’93 that decided to stay Smith said she enjoyed her trailer down to Florida, then the news coming from the We’ll just have to wait and he Jr./Sr. High School from the around for awhile and she tenure at Maple Valley. we’re going to travel to state of Michigan has been a see,” he said. “It’s the first fall of 1986 until March 2001, stuck with me for quite a “I’ve really enjoyed the Jamaica with some of my little more promising. time in 18 months that I can “I looked over five months when she moved to the while,” he continued. “One staff and students and work- family members for two “This kind of deal is administrative office to han- day administration came ing with parents,” she said. weeks, then we’ll return to of e-mails regarding the state dle accounts there. like the idea of death knocking. I tried to lock the “I’ve always felt comfortable Florida and take it from budget that I have kept in a file and we have gone from a versus amputation. You When Smith was recog- door but they got in anyway here in Maple Valley. I felt there,” said Smith. nized for her years of service and they stole her. She went that this is where I belonged.” In addition to travel, Smith scenario of a $200 per student find yourself threatened during last week’s meeting of over there and continued on, Smith said she and her hus- said she plans to spend a lot cut with a billion dollar with death then when the Maple Valley School but she was always there band, Tim, who retired from more time with her grandchil- deficit at the state level. Then they cut off your arm Board, Todd Gonser, princi- when I needed her.” Highway dren, volunteer more and there were a lot of political the Michigan instead, you go, ‘Boy, pal of Maple Valley High Maple Valley Department a year and half spend more time gardening, shenanigans and the end am I lucky.’” School, said there are five Superintendent of Schools ago, have already made plans working on crafts and camp­ result was we had a proposal — Clark Volz, that the cut would be $ 100 per words he would use to Clark Volz said that Smith for their retirement. ing with family and friends. superintendent of student, then $96 and now it Maple Valley Schools is an $84 per student reduc­ tion,” he said. recall we’ve had news that The state still faces a pre­ wasn’t all gloom and doom. dicted one billion dollar Tara Gordenski, a Maple pete. Stacy Dragila, pictured “This kind of deal is like deficit for 2004 -05, so while Valley Junior and 2003 pole with Tara, won the women’s the idea of death versus student aid funding may not amputation. You find your­ vault state qualifier, traveled competition with a vault of be cut as steeply as predicted, self threatened with death to Reno, Nevada to the 2004 15’5”. the state has pared the school then when they cut off your Pole Vault Summit, where Dragila is the world record budget in other areas. she placed third in her-divi- holder and launched herself arm instead, you go, ‘Boy, am “There are other things I lucky,”’ said Volz. “We’re sion with a jump of 9’2” on into Olympic History by winthey have done, such as cut lucky that we are getting only Saturday, January 10. ning the Gold Medal in the driver’s education and train­ an $84 cut in our funding, but There were 62 different first-ever Women’s Pole ing money,” (see related it still equates to a substantial competitions with over 1200 Vault Event. The first Men’s story) said Volz. “The deficit amount of money from the competitors. The divisions Gold Medal winner is Nick is real. The fact that they are district, even though it is not range from beginners to elite Hysong. cutting aid by $84 rather than the $330,000 that we thought which included many former It was a wonderful oppor$200 means that $200 is we were going to lose.” and present Olympians. tunity for Gordenski and she being cut somewhere else.” Gordenski attended the did a great job representing “The overall budget dilem­ The Revenue Consensus ma is still in place. That’s Friday clinics with speakers the State of Michigan and Conference held last why we can expect more of and hands on vaulting prac- Maple Valley High School. Thursday issued a statement the same (instability in state tice, put on by the best pole Gordenski will look to conthat state aid cuts could be as aid) and that’s why we use vault coaches in the world. tinue her success as she little as $79 per student and such conservative formula­ Friday night was the Elite moves on to compete in the Competition Show where Michigan Indoor Track series Tara Gordenski (left) poses with teammate Tommy predicting approximately 4% tions when we do our budg­ Gordenski watched the best held at different colleges Stornant, and 2004 Pole Vault Summit champ Stacy growth in the School Aid et,” he added. “I am really Fund. However, administra­ grateful that we haven’t had vaulters in the world com- throughout the state. Dragila in Reno, Nevada. tors were advised to excercise to reduce student programs caution: because we’ve enough funds “...Estimates are based on in our reserve account to the expectation that absorb the cuts in state aid Michigan’s economy will without cutting student serv­ begin to pick up and produce ices. We are even looking at it is going to cut funding for “If we are going to contin- driver’s by Sandra Ponsetto education over additional revenues. If that additional services and pro­ driver’s education programs ue to offer this program, and I there,” said Gonser. StaffWriter doesn’t happen, we have an grams.” of next year which presents a think it is an important one While the State The Lakewood School Michigan has decreased the problem for us,” said Maple because of the number of stu- Board recently approved a obvious problem. Schools estimated reduction in state Valley High School Principal dents we have taking it, the motion to continue offering aid to schools to $79 to $84 Todd Gonser. “We have to cost is going to be an issue,driver’s education, which preper student, the projected one make a choice of whether or said Gonser. viously had cost $127.50 per billion dollar deficit has not we are still going to offer He said he is looking at student, at a rate of $336 for caused state officials to pare this program.” what other school districts in the spring session and $302 • School board recognized by funding for other school proMaple Valley offers one the area are doing, whether for the summer. grams, such as driver educa- drivers training session each they are going to continue to “You never know, the state administration tion. Faced with no state year and averages approxi- offer it and what the cost will could reinstate the funds; but • Alternative education team plays TK reimbursement for drivers mately 100 to 140 students in be and checking into the cost right now we’re looking into in basketball education Maple Valley High each class. Last summer high for driver’s education through everything: The cost of fuel, renting the cars, instructor School administrators, like school students and local resi-private programs. • Maplewood students attend MSU’s “I checked with Cindy fees, all the variables to see if those in surrounding districts, dents who took the driver’s ‘When I Grow Up’ must now decide whether or education program offered at Gatewood; the program she we can be competitive with • Lion eagers surge in the fourth not to continue offering driv- Maple Valley High School works with in Charlotte the private schools,” said ers training for students and paid $190. The State of charges $250 for the first seg- Gonser. quarter to win two in a row residents of the district. Michigan reimbursed the ment and $45 for the second, “The state announced that other half. so the cost is roughly $300 for Gordenskiattends national pole vault event Schools discuss fate of driver's education In This Issue �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January20, 2004 — Page 2 School board recognized by VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE EATON COUNTY MICHIGAN administration by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Clark Volz recognized members of the Board of Education during AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE VILLAGE OF VER­ last week’s regular meeting MONTVILLE CODE OF GENERAL LAW ORDINANCES AND for their service and contribu­ TO REPEAL PRIOR ORDINANCES THAT ARE INCONSIS­ TENT WITH THE NEW CODE. tions to the district. THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE HEREBY ORDAINS: January has been pro­ Section 1. Adoption of Code. claimed as School Board The Code of Ordinance of the Village of Vermontville is here­ Recognition Month. by adopted in its entirety. Volz said, “The quality of Section 2. Repealer. work that you do for the dis­ All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the trict, the background work Code of Ordinances for the village of Vermontville are hereby repealed. that you do, and the thought Section 3. Effective Date. that you give to us when we This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after being put questions before you... I Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz presents Jerry Sessions, the published in a newspaper of general circulation in the village. know there are times when president of the Maple Valley School Board, with a Maple Valley T shirt and a pockEffective date February 19, 2004. we’ve put you in difficult sit- et calendar. January is National School Board Appreciation Month and each member uations. Often those were of the board received the tokens of appreciation from the administration. Village of Vermontville 06582338 times when you were seated with a child before this board cials, you are the last and the and the circumstances were best. It’s not for a political very difficult. career that you make your “I heard from a board that decisions. It’s out of service expelled a student and the cir-to the community and we are cumstances were a little bit grateful for that. Thank you questionable and they acted for the hours you put in and The Village of Vermontville is accepting bids for 3 items because of the concern about the contributions that you 1.1971 IH 1700 Loadstar Dump truck with the following: the way things would look in make,” concluded Volz. gas engine, 392 V8, Auto-transmission, Inland 10-foot In other business the public, that they wouldn’t be underbody scraper, Meyers EX8 tailgate salt spreader firm enough. Then I think board: and front plow jack. about the situation where you • Approved the appointdealt with something that was ment of Camille Wieland and 2.1985 Chevy pickup 3/4 ton gas 350 engine, auto-trans­ mission and 8-foot Western pro-plow. that was very controversial Duska Brumm as coaches for and yet you looked at all the the women’s basketball team. 3. Koenig 8-foot utility box for a pickup. different angles and did what • Approved a change in was right. language for the resolution Bids will be opened at 2 p.m. on January 29, 2004, at the “I really admire that kind passed by the board in Vermontville Village Office of leadership and I know that October stating that Maple 121 Eastside Dr. Vermontville, Ml I am not alone,” he added. Valley schools would partici“The faculty or support staff, pate in the Early Childhood Any questions contact Monte O'Dell at 517-726-1444. even though in negotiations program. The bids will be open and you will have an opportunity to we find ourselves sitting • Appointed eva change your bid. across the table from them, as McMillon as the district ’s Village reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Bessie Smith reaches out to give Maple Valley an administrative team, are representative on the Eaton bids. Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz a hug as he pres­ very supportive of what you County Intermediate School ents her with a clock to commemorate her more than 17 do. 06582119 District Parent Advisory years of service to Maple Valley Schools. “I feel that as elected offi-Council. • Went into closed session to discuss contract negotia­ Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; tions. No action was taken Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service when the board resumed open session. Notice MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 1/ULDftf U97WB SERVICE 227 N. 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GREAT 2 ACRE BUILDING SITE - With natural gas, private road, land contract terms possible. (VL-68) Jenne Denton has been selected the student of the month for January by the Maple Valley teachers and Vermontville Lions Club. Among the things she does at school are working on the school homecoming, on mak­ ing posters, helping with the elections by making ballots and getting them ready, helping with the canned food and toy drive and getting them to the needy families in the area, and helping with the class pizza party. Denton successfully wrote a grant to the Eaton County Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Her outside activities are working with YAC, helped with a quilt raffle, youth on boards training, basketball district, health connections and she is very active in T.A.T.U. Denton also is the sopho­ more class president Vermontville Lions Club President Bill Mason said, “Jenne has already proven she is a valuable leader and out out-­ standing citizen. She knows how to work as an individual and is skilled at teamwork. The Vermontville Lions Club is proud to have Jenne as their student of the month. We are sure that her mom and dad are also very proud of her.” CASTLETON TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS JANUARY 7, 2004 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent except for L. Pixley.There also 6 people in attendance from the public. Approved the agenda. Heard public comment. Minutes from the December meeting were approved as print­ ed. The treasurer’s report was not accepted as printed. Approved paying the bills in the amount of 16579.32. Committee reports were heard and placed on file. Correspondence was viewed by the board. Heard board comments. Adjournment. Loma L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley 06582378 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 20,2004 — Page 3 Alternative ed. team plays TK in basketball by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Maple Valley Alternative Education students played a basketball game last Tuesday morning against Thornapple Kellogg Alternative Education. The game was the result of two students taking the initia­ tive to get the ball rolling. “It was completely student initiated. They made the first phone calls and got everything rolling,” said Maple Valley Alternative Education Principal Chris Parkinson. VanDenburg “Kina and Heather Vykopal told me what they would like to do and they went over there (to Thomapple Kellogg Alternative Education), got the director’s name and phone number, gave it to me and I made the phone call to set it up.” Thomapple Kellogg’s lead teacher,, Anthony Comacchione, brought 15 of the 28 students enrolled in the program at Thomapple Kellogg to last Tuesday’s game. The students arrived at about 9:30 a.m. and warmed up for about a half an hour before the game started at 10. “Basically this is all for fun and we’re going to try to play as many quarters as possible before 11 o’clock and try to give everyone a chance to play,” said Parkinson. At the end of the friendly match, the score was Maple Thomapple Valley 46, Kellogg, 39. Students said they enjoyed 'Diana’s The Place to Go for Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIRSTYLING S.E, Corner of M-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd, 1-517-852-9481 Vermontville Fire Department Upcoming Fireman’s Dance February 21st, 2004 Students from Thornapple Kellogg and Maple Valley Alternative Education programs prepare for the tip off during last week’s game. 7 per person admission Door Prize & Raffle Live Band the game and they’d like to do host Maple Valley for a game it again. Thomapple Kellogg in the spring, but no date has players said they would like to been set. Bring your own beverage and munchies bm Maplewood students attend MSU’s ‘When I Grow Up' Fourth and fifth grade students at Maplewood Elementary School took part in the “When I Grow Up” program last week and attended an MSU women’’ss basketball game at the Breslin Center. “This is a great thing to do,” said Maplewood Principal Fred Davenport. “The boys and girls here in the Vermontville, Maple Valley area need to have those kinds of experiences where the kids all go to a national arena like Breslin and get to see all of the other kids. The kids got to march around, we had a Maplewood sign and they announced Maplewood and the whole crowd cheered, ” At the “When I Grow Up” program, students from all around the state, including Maplewood Elementary, participated in a parade of schools and had an opportunity to visit booths where they could visit and talk with professionals about their careers. The Maplewood children had the opportunity to learn about television news broadcasting, veterinary medicine, nursing, farming and more. Before they went home the students, staff and chaperones attended an MSU women’s basketball game, where some lucky students and staff caught MSU T-shirts and other mementoes which were thrown into the crowds by players during a break in the action. “It’s something they do at MSU every year and it’s a wonderful idea to get the students into a college atmosphere and attend a college game,” said one of the teachers who chaperoned the event. “I hope this is something we continue to do each year.” 02590192 Nashville VFW Post 8260 Rent the VFW Hall for Weddings Reunions or Parties t Book NOW for summer events. Very reasonable rates. 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Downtown Hastings on State St. Manday-$1 o/fany Medium Ce­ whal e newt Long Term Care I 06582336 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 20, 2004 — Page 4 Gladys Cathryn Louise Crozier CHARLOTTE - Cathryn Louise Crozier, age 47, of Charlotte, died Thursday, Jan. 15,2004. Mrs. Crozier was a properfor ty administrator Independent Village. She was a member of the Ladies of Harley and loved deer hunting and fishing ever since her grandfather taught her. She was also a founding member of Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries of Nashville. Mrs. Crozier was bom Feb. 21,1956, Lansing, the daughter of Roland “Sonny” Brown and Pat (Fred) Zangmeister, who survive. She is also survived by her husband, Bill Crozier; stepdaughters, Lisa (Russell) Green of Bellevue, Laura (Mike) Fuller of Charlotte, and Angela Cuff of Charlotte; 12 step-grandchildren; one great step-grandchild; sisters, Debbie (John) Ward, Denise (Bob) Bishop, Sherry (David) Buis, Kitty (Gordy) Smith, Laura (Steve) Ballinger, Kim Swissler, Dee Brown; brothers, Lenny (Betty) Hiatt, Gary Hiatt, Steven Brown, Kevin (Kathy) Brown, Doug (Brenda) Brown, step-brother, Rocky Graham; stepfather Len Hiatt of Bath; mother-in-law, Genevieve Crozier; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Dr. David R. MacDonald officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Michigan Chapter or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral. com. grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Dimple Raven, Loma Raven, Mary Bashford ofIowa, Betty Bashford of Kansas; brotherin-law, Walter Raven of Iowa; and former sister-inlaw, Char Raven of Michigan, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Raven, in 1987; sister, Laura Gutherie; and six brothers, Jim, Mac, Bill, Gene, Vem and Frank. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Michael Arnold officiating. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Belding. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville years Ward who passed away in 1974. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004 at the Funeral Home. Daniels Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Interment was at the Cemetery Lakeview in Nashville. Memorial contributions M may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. her husband, Earl on Oct. 18, 1975; threebrothers andtwo sisters. Services were Services held Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at Vermontville First Congregational Church with Rev. Eric Lison officiating. Burial was at Vermontville’s Woodlawn Cemetery. contributions Memorial may be made to First Congregational Church or National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Richard Quenton Whitehair Mr. NASHVILLE Richard Quenton Whitehair, age 85, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 at the Veterans Medical Center in Battle Creek. Mr. Whitehair was bom on April 30, 1918 in Monogah, West Virginia, the son of Winfield and Henrietta Whitehair. He was married to Grace (Staup) Heney, on Aug. 30, 1956 in Watson, West Virginia. They had been mar­ ried for 43 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Grace; seven brothers; and two sisters, Opal and Mary. He is survived by his sister, Etta Bush of Follansbee, Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 She was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Eastern Star, enjoyed cooking, was an avid reader, cross-word puzzle enthusiast, member local garden club, enjoyed watching sports on T.V. Mrs. Shetenhelm is survived by her daughter, Mary (Duane) Wolfe of Charlotte; granddaughters, Jackie Janousek of Charlotte and Judi (David) Lemon of Potterville; great granddaughter, Mardi Hill of Lansing; several step grandchildren. Preceding her in death were VERMONTVILLE Frances E. Shetenhelm, age 93; of Vermontville, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Shetenhelm was bom on April 13, 1910 in Chester Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Lloyd and Edith (Smith) Case. She was raised in Chester Township and attended school there. She was married to Earl Shetenhelm on Jan. 7,1933 in Angola, IN. She lived all her the married life in Vermontville area. “Our Family Serving Yours” VISA On Feb. 2, 1924, in Olivet, she married Ward B. Hickok. The couple spent most of their married lives together on the family’s Centennial Farm in Vermontville. She is survived by her children, H. Hugh Hickok of Okemos, Dorothy (Robert) Betts of Nashville, Betty (Richard) Carr of Ceresco and Margaret (Dale) Owen of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 Frances E. Shetenhelm----------------------------- Naomi Margaret Raven GRANDVILLE - Naomi Margaret Raven, age 90, of Grandville, died Jan. 14, 2004. Mrs. Raven was bom Jan. 23, 1913, in Gypsum, Iowa, the daughter of William and Maggie (Watt) Bashford. She is survived by daughter, Rhea (Jim) Ferrier of son, Peter Nashville; (Brigitte) Raven of Greenfield, Indiana; seven grandchildren; 30 great f. Hickok VERMONTVILLE Gladys I. Hickok, age 98, of Vermontville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 at Oakview Adult Foster Care in Quimby. Mrs. Hickok was bom Aug. 21, 1905 in Charlotte, the daughter of Willard and Fannie (Hom) Wilson Chase. She was raised in the Charlotte area and attended area schools graduating from Eaton County Normal in 1923. She went on to teach school for one year after graduating. ScottA Daniels & Famil? Owner/Manager West Virginia; his stepchildren, Mary Montgomery of Nashville, Thomas Heney of Lewiston, Mr. James (Sue) Heney of Hastings; nine grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; his sisters-inlaw; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Whitehair served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1939 to 1945. He was a rifle marksman. He served in the Pacific area from Feb. 1943 to Aug. 1944. He was in Iceland July 1941 to March 1942. He participated in action against the Japanese at Bougainville, British Solomon Islands, from Nov. 17 to Dec. 15, 1943. He also received the Good Conduct Medal. He was a lifetime member of Nashville VFW Post 8260. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, bird watching, playing cards and Yahtzee, work­ ing crossword puzzles, and playing pool. He retired in 1983, after 20 years, from Standard Stamping in Nashville. Services were held Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. His loving care and thoughts will be missed by all his family. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 301 Fuller St, Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. 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Worship ........................ 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6p Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ ................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m’ Worship Service .............. a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER 06568086_ REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School . .............. 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11:15a P.M. Service...................................... 6 p PASTOR GEORGE GAY 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration .10 a.m. . Contemporary Service, . Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School ................... 0 a.m. Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday School............................ 9:45 Morning Worship............................. 11 Evening Worship.............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................ 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts—Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Scho Worship........... 10 a.m. 11 a.mi .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS NASHVILLE INDEPENDENT UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church Service ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 10 a Fellowship Time.............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class................................. 10:50a PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. . PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Sendees: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .................. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all senrices. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service . .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..... ..7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service...................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .................. a.m. 616-795-9030 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 20, 2004 — Page 5 Louis G. DeJessie Julie A. Burtch HASTINGS - Louis G. age of DeJessie, 77, Hastings, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. DeJessie was bom on Oct. 16, 1926 in New Jersey the son of Lewis and Mary (Spencer) DeJessie. He was raised in the New Jersey area and attended schools there. He was married to Sechiko Hochi in 1973. He moved to the Hastings area in 1983. Mr. DeJessie retired from the Coast Guard after 20 NASHVILLE - Julie A. Burtch, age 61, of Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 in Pennock Hospital. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with for- years of service. Mr. DeJessie is survived by his wife, Sechiko; daughters,, Denise, Donna and Doreen; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister Mary DeJessie and stepsons, Toru and Jun. Respecting his wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer SocietyArrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Call 269-945-9554for Maple Valley ACTION-Ads STYLES-R-US 226 Main Street, Nashville 517-852-1757 Hours: Tue & Wed 9-5 • Thurs 2-7 • Fri 9-5 • Sat- by appointment HOWS .i-J*’!|Wft TYouro Health; Bsslaij Sa^ijj^'1 sidtBds- la if,#^ wit Mi tahito ilJBte'Aj hlsifc- feWkly Bnimilrj ilHfiHtpr- teiJiri Insurance that is! There’s a great way to supplement your Medicare coverage to help cover out of pocket medical expenses. 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Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Lions surge in the fourth quarter to win two in a row After starting the new year 0-2 the Lion varsity boys’ basketball picked up its first two wins of 2004 by topping Bellevue 76-68 Friday and Pennfield 79-69 Tuesday last week. The Lions went 12 of 13 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter to fend off the Broncos in Bellevue and move to 3-1 in the SMAA. Valley had a lead up to 10 or 12 points at times in the sec­ ond half, but the Broncos made a run to gain a threepoint lead midway through the fourth quarter. “They outhustled us,” said Lion coach Jeff Webb, “and we turned the ball over. We just made some simple mistakes.” The Lions came up big on both ends of the floor to regain the momentum. “We had some kids hit some big shots,” said Lion coach Jeff Webb. “We held them defensively, and were able to hang onto the ball and it forced them to start sending us to the line.” Jason Beardslee led the Lions with 19 points and eight rebounds. Lance Burpee tossed in 11 points for Valley, while Dustin Mead had ten points and 12 assists. The Lions held a 52-51 lead heading into the final quarter against Pennfield on Tuesday, and exploded to pour in 27 points in the fourth led by Beardslee’s 12 in the period to take the victory. The Lions really turned on the pressure in the fourth quarter, but Webb kind of whished his team didn’t have to. “They think they can just flip a switch, and turn it on,” said Webb of his team’s intensity. ‘I’m trying to get them to play that hard all the time, because one of these times they won’t be able to do it and we’re going to lose.” Pressure defense helped the Lions flip the switch Tuesday. The Lions put on the D in the fourth quarter and started creating turnovers, which led to lots ofpoints in a hurry. Beardslee led the Lion team the entire evening, finishing with 23 points overall, while Burpee added 18 and Mead 13 for Valley. The two wins last week pushed the Lions’ season record to 4-3 overall, and the team is looking to stay on its roll. . “If we play the way we’re capeable, we should get two wins this week,” said Webb. “We may need to play a little better than what we did last week, but that’s very possible.” The Lions host Dansville Tuesday, then visit Lansing Christain Friday night this week. Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child 269-945-5656 i 1127 WestState Street, Hastings MI 8 Athlete of the week 'dbuiiin, Mead Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Varsity Basketball Dustin Mead recently returned to the line-up for the Maple Valley varsi­ ty boys' basketball team, and helped the Lions to a pair of wins last week. 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My daughters woke up excited because a half-day of school meant they would have a longer weekend to relax and enjoy themselves. I woke up and groaned because a half­ day of school meant I had to finish all my stories for the Maple Valley News by 11:55 a.m. or I would be finishing up my stories over the weekend (I’ll give you one guess where and when I wrote this column). When we got home at lunchtime the girls grated fresh mozzarella and cheddar and made cheese quesidillas. I had leftover Manwich wrapped in a slightly stale fajita shell. When you are ten you never worry about food going bad in the refrigerator. When you’re forty (or over) you hear the echo of you mother’s voice telling you, "Waste not, want not, " or, "There are children in other countries who are starving and would be happy to have this food," and you find yourself eating things in rather "imaginative" combinations (actually, Manwich in a fajita shell isn’t half bad). After lunch my girls’ next decision was how to spend the afternoon—playing outside in the snow or watching videos. With temperatures in the sin- gle digits, they opted for staying inside to watch videos and play with the cat. Me, I had to decide whether or not to go upstairs to my office and get my work done right away, or procrastinate and stress myself out because it was Friday and I didn’t have my work done on time. Actually, the decision was a no-brainer so I trudged up the stairs only to be confronted with heaps ofdirty laundry spilling out of hampers and onto the floor. I sighed and gamely sorted the laundry into several piles before taking the first load down to the washing machine in the base­ ment. While it’s true that climbing up and down two flights of stairs all day carrying loads of laundry can be a good cardiovascular workout, it’s not as much fun as watching videos and doing laundry and finishing up my work is multitasking at it’s worst. Multitasking at its best is lying on the couch, eating a big bowl full of buttery popcom while watching a movie. Still, I have to admit that changing loads oflaundry and breaking up the occasional argument between my daughters had a way of adding variety to my usual workday routine and my work was done in no time. With my last story e-mailed to the office I found myself faced with one last choice, do I ask my daughters if they wanted to finish-offthe last of the apple-filled pastries we bought at the bakery the night before, or do I find a quiet comer and eat them myself while I curl up with a good book? Sometimes the choices adults have to make aren’t that hard at all... Wanted: Standing Timber SHOW HOURS Thursday, Friday, 22nd 23rd, -g O What a difference 30 years makes! Sunday 5th 10 to 4 Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 $5°° PER PERSON—17 & UNDER FREE Free Parking See THe New 2004 Motets! 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Though Granholm asked for a one-year freeze of the current 4.0 percent rate, many lawmakers, including our own State Senator Patty Birkholz and State Rep. Gary Newell, insisted on lowering it to 3.9%, as promised by Granholm’s predecessor, John Engler. When everything finally came to a head last month, the six-month. pause was approved. Hardly anyone can argue with lowering taxes. It’s supposed to stimulate the economy and encourage consumers to keep their money moving. But basic math and Economics 101 teach that when you have a massive deficit of nearly a billion dollars and still reduce taxes, thereby reducing revenue, you have to make additional cuts in your budget. Michigan already has had to make drastic budget cuts because of huge shortfalls over the past two years.. This governor and this legislature are saddled with promises made several years ago when economic times were good. About 20 years ago, during the administration of James Blanchard, the income tax rate was raised to more than 5 percent in response to another eco­ nomic crisis. That rate sever­ al years later was reduced to its original level of 4.6 percent before Blanchard was defeated by Engler in 1990. The income tax then was reduced to 4.4 percent y Proposal A in 1994, and subsequently Engler and the State Legislature passed legislation promising rollbacks to 4.2,4.0 and this year 3.9 percent. Such a move understandably was politically popular with voters at that time, but without foreseeing troubles that can develop in the future, lawmakers implemented the rollback timetable, now making their successors look like the bad guys. Nobody has a crystal ball that can forecast accurately three to five years ahead. Birkholz, who represents all of Barry, Allegan and Eaton counties in the Michigan Senate, said at last month’s Legislative Coffee that cuts could be made in other unspecified places. Newell, who represents all of Barry and halfofIonia County, said he thought a pause at 4.0% only delays solving the problem. Both opposed the one-year freeze and voted against the compromise six-month pause. Both appear to be advancing their public careers and popularity at the expense of statesmanship, doing what’s logical and right. The six-month pause Birkholz and Newell voted againstjust eases some ofthe pain. To be sure, the pause only delays solving the real budget problem. Experts are now predicting this year’s deficit will go over the one billion dollar mark, making it even larger than last year’s. Michigan needs more than "quick fixes" to solve its budget woes. Our legislative leaders need to roll up their sleeves and get down to serious business. The state's problems are bigger than making selective program cuts. When you lose more than 100,000 jobs and continue to shut down retail and manufacturing facilities across this state there's no way you’re going to be able to do business as usual. We have the "Walmartizing" ofbusiness and industry spreading across this state and this nation. Consumers want lower prices and bigger selections, workers want wage increases and better benefits. Industry is making demands on their vendors that only a few years ago would be considered unrealistic. This, at a time when our nation is being bombarded with competition from around the world, a global economy that operates on a different set of standards. You can't solve Michigan's problems with a few more cuts or even a tax freeze. The problem isn't that simple. Government watchers and economic experts say Michigan's budget crisis is more the result ofrevenue reductions (loss of income) rather than an increased expenses. That's not hard to figure. The state income tax rate was 4.6 percent 10 years ago and it's 4.0 percent now. Lowering the tax rate is commendable, but when huge deficits result, it’s time to stop, take a deep breath and make plans to deal with these hard economic times. To present the notion that pausing the tax rollback is the same as increasing taxes is playing semantics games and defying com­ mon, sense and logic, and not presenting the state's taxpayers what they need to hear. We want results, We want to see a plan that will bring Michigan back to the industrial powerhouse it was just a few years ago. The tax rollback we’re talking , about was promised by a previous administration when times were good. Times haven't been so good in the last two years, and it is not prudent fiscal policy to continue decreasing revenue needed to fund schools, police, fire, local government, prisons and other services needed by taxpayers. Birkholz and Newell point to a promise to taxpayers of a 3.9% rate in 2004. What were our school children promised with Proposal A? Pay to play? Teacher layoffs? Reduced school weeks and the end of alternative education pro­ grams? Birkholz, Newell and all legislative leaders for that matter, owe it to us to prove they're worth the good money and generous benefits we furnish them to do our business. They should stop doing what's "politically popular" and start making tough and necessary decisions in these troubled times. The tax rollback pause is regrettable, but necessary. Now let's do something in the next six months about the real problems facing us, so we can return Michigan to its strong economic position. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Bad things happen to good people, things like divorce, bankruptcy, repossessions, foreclosure, chargeoffs, medical bills, job loss and more. Have you been to 10 auto dealerships or more and received 10 denials or more? Want a late model car, SUV or truck? 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Great for kitchens and bathrooms. (6395545) (44-26200) • » W4F Maple Valley’s Lisa Hamilton blasts a shot over the net in the first game against the Shamrocks on Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) yakpar: gstnca1806 yakpar. Hamilton led the Lions on the day with 27 service points, including seven aces, and also had 26 assists. Root had 34 digs, while Oleson had 32, and Joostbems finished with seven solo blocks. Ewing led the team with nine kills. The Lions are back at home again this week when they host Leslie on Wednesday, then will be at Laingsburg on Saturday. and some strong play at the net by Amy Joostbems the Lions held on so as not to have to play a third game. “I was pleased,” said Lion coach Kelly Becklin. “I was really happy that they just didn’t fold and give up. They stayed with it.” Oleson led the Lions in the game with four aces, five kills, and also had eight digs. Root had two aces for the Lions and ten digs, while up front Kortni Ewing had five kills, and Joostbems had four. Amy Abbott also had ten digs for the Lions on D. Lisa Hamilton led the Lions’ passing attack with 15 assists. Serving for Valley, Root led the team with nine points, while Oleson had six. This time the Lions were able to battle past their incon­ sistency. Overall the team is 5-13-3 on the season. “We’ve been inconsistent in Saturday tournaments, but I think its helping us,” said Becklin. It’s good experience going against the good teams so they can see how to play. This Saturday wasn’t much different than those past. The Lions were 0-2-2 on the day at their own Maple Valley Invitational. The Lions’ two splits Saturday came to Olivet 1421 21-5, and against Potterville 17-21, 21-15. The two losses were to Grand Rapids Baptist 21-19, 21-12, and Bath 21-17, 21-16. AMAZING ADHESIVE 10.5-Oz. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 4 January 27, 2004 Community Pantry Shelf continues after 6 months by Sandra Ponsetto nesses, organizations. “The in Hastings made the initial Staff Writer (Michigan MSU (Michigan State contacts to get the program Last week marked six University) Cooperative started. months that the Maple Valley Extension Service has made “I contacted some seed Community Pantry Shelf has arrangements to provide seeds companies and one of them been providing free food for to any of our people who have has already promised to send hungry and needy families in the room to grow them, then us what they call ‘droppings.’ the Nashville and we will provide the trans-They will send us big bags of Vermontville areas. portation to collect the food unsorted seeds that fall offthe Organizers note that the and deliver it to the Food line. Some of our people can program has grown since it Bank of South Central volunteer to come in and help began last July. Michigan in Battle Creek, us sort the seeds. Then they, or “Our program has just which will in turn give the anyone else who has the room, expanded this week,” said (Maple Valley Community) can plant the seeds to grow Pastor Dianne Bowden of Pantry Shelf credit for the pro-produce for the Fresh Food Nashville United Methodist duce so the food they grow Initiative,” she said. “A lot of Church, one of the founding will directly benefit our com-people who receive food from members of the organization, munity..” t the pantry shelf don’t have which is sponsored and Kathy Liceaga from the money, but there are things County staffed by volunteers from Barry MSU they can do to help out and several local churches, busi-Cooperative Extension office contribute to the program.” Liceaga said that in the “We’ve always said that this program was future she would also like to see some people plant fruit meant to be ‘A hand up, not a hand out,’ and trees to help supply the food already we’ve had people step forward and start bank and a farmers market in giving back. It’s neat to see how things are Nashville. “I really want to work on already starting to turn around and the people getting a farmers market in are starting to provide some of the food that is Nashville and Vermontville being given out. It’s very exciting to see and it’s because anyone who is on only been six months.” WIC (Women, Infants and Children program) can get a — Pastor Dianne Bowden $20 coupon to buy fresh produce that is grown in step forward and start giving months.” Michigan,” she said. back,” said Bowden. “It’s neat Bowden also noted that the “We already have two vol- tooseeow see how things ngsareareaypeope are already people have avecoecte collected hunun­ unteers who want to plant the starting to turn around and the dreds of clean labels from the seeds. We’ve always said that people are starting to provide Yoplait yogurt they receive at this program was meant to be some of the food that is being the Pantry Shelf to help bene‘a hand up, not a hand out, given out. It’s very exciting to fit breast cancer research. and already we’ve had peoplesee and it’s only been six ‘The Revue’ plans ‘Joseph’ production Great Way to Start Day program receives grant by Sandra Ponsetto “The Revue” will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber next month at the Vermontville Opera House, 211 S. Main St. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 and at 3 p.m. Feb. 15, 21 and 22. Tickets for adults are $8, for senior citizens and stu­ dents $7, and children $5. The Revue will begin its ninth season opening on Friday, Feb. 13 with the musi­ cal, the first by the famous team that later did “Jesus See REVUE, pg. 2 Amanda Kirchhoff, Caitlin Arney, Brandi Walden, Sara Pash, Kathryn Carney, Kim Knoll, Bethany Swift, Kailey Smith and Bekah Welch. Nashville rejects member pay raises for committee meetings Really, if you want more peo-because of how much money member. StaffWriter “Just for a little back-ple to step forward, you need there is to be made in a small With one council member ground, up until two years to give them a reason why,” town government,” he added. Bracy moved to table the absent and a tied vote, the ago we didn’t pay anything said Seaton. “You want to do Nashville Village Council for committee meetings,” said something to help them. They discussion until the next defeated a motion to increase Wheeler. “At that time the are taking time away from meeting, but it died from lack council members’ pay from request was to go for $10 per their families and time out of of support from the council. $10 to $15 per committee meeting, which I was inclined their schedules.” After more discussion, to vote against until they laid “Isn’t it sufficient to Wheeler proposed the motion meeting. of paying $15 for committee Trustees Ralph Bracy, out their reasoning that a lot serve?” asked Bracy. Mary Coll and Mike Kenyon of people have to get child “It is, but not everybody meetings which was defeated voted against the raise, while care to attend the meetings views it the same way,” coun-when the vote was tied. Angela Seaton, and they’re actually paying tered Seaton. Before moving on to other Trustee “That’s true,” said Kenyon. business, Dunham noted that President Pro-Tern Steve their baby-sitter about $10 for Wheeler and President Frank the total time. It kind of made “I remember when committee the issue can be brought Dunham voted in favor. sense. u v v. . It’s been $10 a meeting meetings weren’t complicat-before the council again, at a Trustee Carroll Wolff was ever since then. The argument ed. I ran then, not because of latefoafe. In other business last of going for $20 is that maybe money, just to serve. I personabsent. During the discussion a few more people would be ally wouldn’t have a problem Thursday night, the council: • Held a public hearing on if we went back to not getting before the vote, Dunham able to serve. Seaton said, “People are paid for committee meetings. revisions to the village’s uninoted that the initial proposal, “I don’t think people want for $20 per committee meet-not knocking the doors down See COUNCIL, pg. 7 ing, was made by a council to have a seat on the council. to or don’t want to run by Sandra Ponsetto See PANTRY, pg. 9 were picking on the younger Staff Writer ones and it wasn’t a good way The Great Way to Start the for them to start their day.” Day before school program When the children come to has received a $500 grant the before school program from the South Central they are greeted and signed in Michigan Food Bank’s Kid’s by adult or teen volunteers Cafe program. and then they go to the gym “There was already a mem-to participate in a mileage bership number assigned to a club, where the children walk Kid’s Cafe program that was laps around the gym and earn started in Nashville at one tokens for every mile they time. That program is no walk. The children also longer in effect so they receive a protein snack before switched it over to the Great they leave get on the bus for Way to Start the Day pro-school. gram,” said Pastor Dianne “We’ve been giving them Bowden of Nashville United yogurt, string cheese and Methodist Church. “They peanut butter crackers. With gave us the $500 as a one-the. grant I was thinking time start up grant that we can maybe we could include use to buy protein snacks for sausage said biscuits,” the children.” Bowden. The Great Way to Start the The program is looking for Day program is held at the more volunteers who are Kellogg School every morn-willing to come to the school ing before school, starting at at 7 a.m. and help sign the 7 a .m. It is designed to pro-children in, distribute snacks vide children with a safe, and walk with them in the warm place to start their day gym. in a positive way. “We’re looking for people “We started this program who love children at 7 when we learned that parents o’clock in the morning,’ said were dropping their children Bowden. For more information, or to off at school a half an hour early because they had to volunteer call Nashville drive to work,” said Bowden. United Methodist Church at “Sometimes the older kids(517) 852-2043. In This Issue • Eaton County MSU Extension launches two gardening programs • STARS TEAM wants to improve Nashville community • Fuller introduces information station • Lions pin nearly half their foes in two SMAA wins • Lions win two three game matches �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 27,2004 — Page 2 FFA district competition is Feb. 5 The Maple Valley FFA chapter will be host for the district leadership competition at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. In these leadership compe­ titions other schools from the area will come to compete against Maple Valley FFA members to have a chance to go to the regional level in Olivet The other schools will include Charlotte, Hopkins and Allegan. Maple Valley has many teams including extemporane- ous public speaking, demon­ stration, agricultural issues, greenhand public speaking, and job interview. Amanda Ketchum, Katie Eldred, Matt Norton and Heather Ruffner will compete in ag issues. Extemporaneous speaking participants will be Norm Porter and Shannon Royston. Job interview will be Brandon Montgomery and Ben Owens. Greenhand public speaking is Amber Hamilton. Maple Valley’s first demonstration team is Lacey Ward and Chris Rumsey. Demonstration team two is Jake McMillon, Nicole Cantrell and Nikki Dunn. All of these contest involve informative is in the world today. These leadership com­ petitions teach skills needed in the job market, as well as in everyday life. “These students have been working hard since December to prepare for these contests,” said chapter adviksor Aaron Saari, “so come out and support these FFA students as they try to better their leadership skills.” Maplewood Elementary names January Students of the Month The staff and administra­ tion at Maplewood Elementary has started select­ ing a Student of the Month from each grade in the school. This month’s winners are: Kyle Bums, sixth grade; Terra Bragg, fifth grade, and Tessa lines, fourth grade. Every month, each teacher in the school nominates one student from their class for the honor by filling out a nomina- tion. The form includes a space for the teacher to provide evidence of the students good citizenship, random acts of kindness and good work habits. In addition, there is space for the teacher to write one or two sentences about the child and include quotes from two of the student’s classmates. In addition, the nominee gets to include some information about their “favorites” Tessa Imes and Terra Bragg were named the fourth and fifth grade Students of the Month for January at Maplewood Elementary. They are standing in front of the student of the month bulletin board in the hall near the school office. The board also includes the photos and names of students nomi­ nated from each class in the school. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate — what he or she likes to eat, play, study, watch, read, etc. The teachers at each grade level then get together and select one winner from that month’s nominees to be the Kathryn Carney and Amanda Kirchhoff (front) and (from left) Bekah Welch, Brandi Student of the Month for that Walden, Kim Knoll, Andrew Burns (Joseph) Caitlin Arney, Kelly MacKenzie grade. The three main winners (Potiphar's Wife), Kailey Smith, Bethany Swift and Sara Pash. each month are featured on the Student of the Month Bulletin Board located near the school office, they have their name Christ Superstar.” The story rock-and-roll music reminis- Now she has studied dance at put on the school’s sign by the is about hardship, faith, cent of the 1950s. college and is about to open have lunch Senior her own studio. Maple Valley road, with endurance, betrayal and forPrincipal Fred Davenport and giveness. Other Maple Valley girls, Andrew Bums (Joseph) was receive a prize bag. This “This is a great family only ten when he was one of Kathryn Carney, Sara Pash, month’s winners also qualify show for all ages, from the the children in The Revue’s Bekah Welch, Chelsea to attend the once a year young on up to the very old- first production of “Joseph: in Shoemaker, Bethany Swift, Youth Appreciation Awards est of us,” said Revue 1998. Since then, Bumshas Amanda Kirchhoff, Kailey banquet which is held in Manager Bill Reynolds. “It been in numerous musicals Smith and Brandi Walden all Charlotte by the Charlotte has entertained and inspired and plays. debuted on The Revue stage Optimists Club. All audiences around the world.” Kim Knoll (choreogra- in the children’s shows. Maplewood nominees get It tells the story of Joseph pher/dancer) was only in high Caitlin Arney from Charlotte their name and photograph on and his spiteful 11 brothers in school (Maple Valley) herself and Kelly MacKenzie the bulletin board and receive ancient Israel and includes and had just started doing (Nashville) also return to the a prize bag. country and western music, choreography when she first Revue stage. Maplewood’s Student of calypso, ballads, rap and did “Joseph” with The Revue. the Month program was founded by a committee including members Fred Davenport, Kelly Murton, Jennifer Denton, Josh Meersma, Stephanie Hirchert Walton and Heidi Reilly. REVUE, continued from page 1 Fuller kids to raise funds for charity in St. Jude’s Math-a-thon Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service uutnne usmoservice 227 N. 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Absentee voter applications are available now at the village office. Vermontville Village Office 121 Eastside Dr., P.O. Box K Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone: 726-1429 06582551 Shirley Harmon Village Clerk this volunteer event every two years, said it is a way for children to review their math concepts while allowing them a chance to help children who are battling cancer. Fuller Street Elementary has sponsored the fund-rais­ ing program to benefit the cancer research hospital since 1989. To date, 429 students at Fuller have raised $23,687 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 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Anyone, will have an idea of what we group broke up into three who lapses into negativity is want to do and how we want small groups to brainstorm hit with the “Nega’gator,” a to do it,” he said. about things that they would stuffed alligator that members “The reason for the stuffed like to do to improve the comof the STARS TEAM toss animals is that... sometimes munity, whether it be physiaround to remind each other people’s perspective can get cal changes, special events or to think positively. clouded by the past and their community services. Though the first meeting of negative outlook... so the alliAfter the brainstorming the STARS TEAM (Sharing gators are meant to be session, the group reassemTalents And Rendering Nega’gators, they’re sup-bled and each presented Service Together Each posed to help us understand ideas, which included: develAchieves More) which was that we are not going to go oping a river walk and park, held last week was filled with there. So when someone says, jobs and career training, fun, laughter and flying alli- ‘That is something we’d real- restoration of downtown gators, those who attended ly like to do, but that will buildings, promoting local were serious about making a never happen because...’ We businesses, free trash pick-up difference in Nashville and can slip into those modes... so days once or twice a year, and Maple Valley. ifyou find yourself getting hit events such as street dances, “We show up in different with a flying croc’ then you’ll canoe races on the river and areas at different times of our know that we want to be able the return of the annual lives and we usually find our- to take the same information Harvest Festival. Each mem­ selves benefiting from things and turn it around and look at ber of the group was then that people did before,” and the other, positive side of it given the opportunity to vote Schools Superintendent Clark and say, “It may be difficult, for which items he or she Volz, one of the organizers but we can do it,” added Volz. thought should be a priority and founding members of “The impact that can have on When the results were tabSTARS TEAM. “I’ve noticed our community, nobody ulated at the end of the week, like at Chamber ofCommerce knows. But, it may set the the three ideasthat received meetings there is certainly a stage for somegreat things, the most votes were: those positive energy there saying, the enrichment of our com- that centered on the river ‘Let’s step up, step out and in munity. (annual cleanup, the developsome cases recreate what was Volz said that while ment of a riverwalk, canoe and make it even better Nashville area is a great place races, fishing pier and contest because it will be for today’s to live, go to school and raise etc.), quality employment and day and time. That is what a family, positive ideas put career development, and this is about too. To be able to into action could make it even community-wide events (arts identify some ideas and start better. and crafts shows, car shows, to gather people together that “When I think of the rich- community movies, etc.). might think that way,” he ness of our community, it’s a Other ideas that received the added. “This could be a great beautiful place to live, a beau- most votes were: bringing resource in support of that tiful place for families and back the annual Harvest aspect of the chamber and children to grow up and I Festival, downtown restoraalso in support of aspects that believe this place could be tion (restoring old store might be our own initiative.” even more beautiful,” he said. fronts, decorative banners, Volz told the eight others Another thing the group annual community cleanup, who attended the first meet­ stresses is that members leave etc.) and adult enrichment ing at the Castleton Township their titles behind when they classes. Hall last Monday night that attend meetings so they are At the end of the meeting, he and the other organizers not representing any particu- each attendee was asked to expected the start to be small. lar group, business or organi- bring one new person to the Maplewood after school programs to stat Feb. 2 The LEAP program, pre­ sented by Eaton County Intermediate School District will begin a new session Monday, Feb. 2, and run through March 29. The program is open to all students of enrolled Maplewood Elementary. The sessions, which are held on Mondays and Wednesdays, begin at the end ofthe regular school day and run until 4:30 p.m. A light snack and arts and crafts supplies are provided. During this abstinence based program, students are taught how to make healthy choices that have long-term effects on their lives. Registration forms will be sent home from school soon. Also being offered is the academic assistance program (Resourceful ROAR Academic Opportunities Responsibilities). This pro­ gram supports the four core academic subjects taught in school. Students have the opportunity to complete class assignments and work on tar­ geted areas as directed by their teacher. The sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 3 to April 1, from the end of the regular school day until 4:30 p.m. Those students needing trans­ portation to Kellogg School will leave at 4 p.m. For more information call Karen Kirchoff at Maplewood Elementary at (517) 726-0600. NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN All electors are hereby given notice that a General Election will be held in the Village of Nashville on Monday, March 8, 2004. Electors who wish to vote in the general election must be registered no later than Monday, February 9,2004. To register, visit any Secretary of State Branch Office, the County Clerk's Office or the Village Clerk's Office. If you wish to register at the Village Clerk's Office, our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00. Nashville Village Clerk 203 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517) 852-9544 06582545 next meeting, which will be meetings. They are inclusive. in small communities and held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. Anyone who interested in I’ve been reading books about 16, at the Castleton Township making a difference in their them. All it takes is one or Hall. community and having fun two people who are will­ “Even though we are invit­ i doing so, is welcome,” said ing to say, ‘We can ing people to come, these are Dianne Bowden. “I’ve lived make this happen. not meant to be an exclusive VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Council member Kenyon, supported by Council member Coll, moved the adoption of the fol­ lowing Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 1-22-2004-B AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS, INLINE SKATES AND SIMILAR DEVICES WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Finding of Necessity. It has been determined that the unregulated use of skate­ boards, inline skates and similar devices in the Village can be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of residents of the Village, and that regulation of skateboards, inline skates and similar devices on the public ways and on residential property is therefore essential. Section 2. Conduct prohibited. a. No person while on a public roadway, alleyway or on any public area designed for the parking of vehicles shall engage in ice skating or skateboarding or shall participate in the playing of any game of flip ball, basketball, stickball, kickball, tag or other similar activity. b. No person while on a public roadway or any public alleyway, except as necessary to cross it, shall engage in roller skating, skateboarding or inline skating. c. No person riding any bicycle, moped, coaster, roller skates, inline skates, skateboard, go-cart, mini-bike or similar device shall attach the same or himself or herself to a mov­ ing motor vehicle on a street, sidewalk, alley or other public way. No operator of mov­ ing vehicle shall allow a person to attach himself or herself to the vehicle. d. No person shall use or operate a skateboard, roller skates, inline skates or similar device for any purpose whatsoever on the sidewalks, streets, alleys or other public places within an area bounded by Reed Street to the north, Church Street to the south, Water Street (including the parking lot) to the west, and Putnam Street to the east of Main Street. e. No person shall use a skateboard, roller skates, inline skates or bicycle upon any side­ walk or other public place in a careless or negligent manner which causes or reason­ ably could cause any injury to any other person or any damage to property owned by any other person, including, without limitation, any public property. f. No person shall roller skate, skateboard or inline skate on any bench, table, planter, ramp, well, retaining wall, porch, step or other structure located on public property of any kind. g. No person riding a skateboard, inline skates, bicycle, roller skates or similar device upon a sidewalk or other paved surface shall fail to yield the right of way to any pedes­ trian and shall not approach, overtake or pass such pedestrian in a reckless or negli­ gent manner which causes or reasonably could cause personal injury or property dam­ age, including damage to public property. h. No parent, guardian, or other person having the legal care and custody of any minor under the age of seventeen (17) years shall allow, permit or encourage any such minor to violate the provisions of this ordinance. i. The Village Council may, in accordance with adopted rules and ordinances, grant tem­ porary exceptions to the prohibitions of this ordinance for special events. Section 3. Enforcement a. A person who violates this ordinance is responsible for a municipal civil infraction. To the extent permitted by law, the civil penalties for violating this ordinance may include, without limitation, ejection of any person from the above-described areas and impound­ ment as evidence of the vehicle or device(s) used in violation of this ordinance pending prosecution of the civil violation. They may also include an assessment or requirement to pay the owner of the property, including the Village, for the costs of repairing or replacing any damaged property. b. Upon admission or determination of responsibility for a violation, the person responsi­ ble shall be assessed the following fines: $25 for a first violation; $50 for a second vio­ lation; and $300 for a third or subsequent violation. c. If a civil fine ordered, the judge or magistrate shall also summarily tax and impose as costs all expenses, direct and indirect, to which the Village has been put in connection with the prosecution of the civil infraction up to a maximum of $500. Section 4. Validity and Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is for any reason held to be void, ineffective or unconstitutional, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 5. Repealer; Pending Proceedings. Ordinance No. 1-8-98-A is repealed, provided, however that all proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated or continued according to the law in force when they were commenced. No prosecution initiated prior to the effective date of this ordinance or ini­ tiated after the effective date of this ordinance for an offense committed prior to the effective date shall be affected by this ordinance. Section 6. Publication. The Village Clerk shall publish a summary of this ordinance in the man­ ner provided by law and shall at the same time publish a supplementary notice setting forth the purpose of the Michigan Vehicle Code and Uniform Traffic Code and the fact that a complete copy of the Michigan Vehicle Code and Uniform Traffic Code are available at the Office of the Village Clerk for inspection by the public at all times. Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective twenty (20) days after its adoption or upon its publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Village, whichev­ er occurs later. Yeas: Seaton, Coll, Kenyon, Wheeler, Bracy, Dunham Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Wolff Approved: January 22, 2004 CERTIFICATION I certify that this ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held on January 22, 2004 Cathy Lentz Village Clerk Introduced: December 11, 2003 Adopted: January 22, 2004 Published: January 27, 2004 Effective: February 11, 2004 06582755 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 27,2004 — Page 4 James IV. Keasler VERMONTVILLE - Mr. James W. Keasler, age 52, of Vermontville, went to be with his Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at his home. Mr. Keasler was bom June 23, 1951 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the son ofWilliam and Jo (Vinson) Keasler. He was raised in the Shreveport area and attended area schools, graduating from Byrd High School. After graduating high school, he continued his education at LeToumeau College in Texas. On Aug. 25, 1979, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he married Lynn Bytwerk. The couple spent the early part of their married lives in the Shreveport area. They moved to the Charlotte area in 1987. In 1995, Jim founded J&J Appliance in Lansing. He enjoyed playing basketball with friends, hunting deer with his family and collecting stamps. For the past 15 years, he met annually with his hunting companions to travel all over the country hunting whitetail and Mule deer. He is survived by his wife years, Lynn; his of 24 beloved children, Carissa, Micah, Meghan, Fawn and Savanna; his parents, Bill and Jo Keasler; brothers, Bob and Dan; and a sister, Joanne. He leaves behind a large extend- ed family which he loved dearly. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 at the Grace Community Church in Nashville. Pastors Don Roscoe and Douglas Bytwerk will officiate. The family will receive vis­ itors Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Grace Community Church in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Spanish American Mission. Arrangements by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Teacher Amy Billings talks with Angie Walker and her son Dillon as he and Jace Heinze and Rachel Morris use scissors to cut out smiley faces. Fuller Street families attend It’s Fun to be Four’ program Lloyd R. “Pat” Terpening---------------HASTINGS - Lloyd R. (Pat) Terpening, age 86, of Hastings, died Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 at his residence. He was bom Jan. 15, 1918 in Shultz, Mich., the son of Royal and Caroline (Morgan) Terpening. He was raised in Lacey. Lloyd married Dora M. Gardner Sept. 15, 1937 and she died Jan. 28, 2001. He was employed at Union Steam Pump in Battle Creek and then E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings for 35 years. Lloyd enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, hunting, traveling and his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dora; daughter, Jean; son, Richard; brothers, William and George Terpening; sister, Viola Slack; half-brother, Virgil Whipple. Surviving is a daughter, JoAnn Terpening of Hastings; son, Jerry (Judy) Terpening of Charlotte; four grandchildren and 10 great Thirteen Maple Valley families braved the bitter cold and blustery winds last Tuesday evening to attend “It’s Fun to be Four” at Fuller Street Elementary School. The program, sponsored grandchildren; brother-inlaw, Orlando Slack of Battle Creek. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or charity of one’s choice. Memorial services were held Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Deano Lamphere officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. by Maple Valley schools and Early Childhood Connections of Eaton County, is designed to help parents learn more about kindergarten and how they can help their child pre­ pare for it During the hour and half event, there were a variety of self-paced activities designed for the four-year olds and their parents to complete See FOUR, pg. 8 James A. Tebo HASTINGS - Mr. James A. Tebo, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Tebo was bom Jan. 26, 1931 in Plymouth, the son of James and Zerepha Winkler. He was raised in the Plymouth area and attended area schools there. On July 15, 1977, in Woodland, he married Bonnie Courtney. The couple spent most of their married lives together in Florida, but relocated to the Charlton Park area seven years ago to be closer to familyHe enjoyed deer hunting and doing carpentry projects around the couple’s home. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Bonnie; five daughters, Jean, Janet, Julie, Sheila and Debbie; two stepsons, Michael and Christopher; stepdaughter, Kimberly; two brothers, Donald and Larry; two sis­ ters, Marilyn and Beverly; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cheryl; and a grandson, Charles. Cremation has taken place and the family is planning a private memorial service in his honor. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Nicholas Caldwell works on a coloring and alphabet sheet as Fuller Street Elementary kindergarten teacher Nicole Hansen talks with his mother, Shawn Caldwell. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUHDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.* For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ........... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................... 7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship ....................... 1030 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School..................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ..........6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ............... 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER 06568086 REV. ALAN METTLER NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (1/2 mile East ofM-66. 5 mi. south ofNashville) CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School............................ 9:45 Morning Worship............................ 11 Evening Worship.............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration .10 a.m. . Contemporary Service, . Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................. 11 a.m. Church School .................... 10 a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a Fellowship Time.............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class................................. 10:50 a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH Sunday School 10 a A.M. Service 11:15a P.M. Service 6p PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship....................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Sunday Mass..................... 930 a.m. Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, UM Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship........... 11 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. . . PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: :15 a.m. Morning Prayer ....................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more Information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common'Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. OAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............ 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ..7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service................ 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .................. .9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Vatey News. Nashv«e. Tuesday Jmuwy 27. 2004 - Page 5 Welcome to the Maple Valley Community Page, brought to you by J-ad Graphics’ Maple Valley News, in cooperation with the sponsors listed below. Ifyou wish to help sponsor this page, contact Rose Heaton at 269-945-9554. Vy°u are a member ofan area church, school, library, fire/ambulance department, service group, club, non-profit organization or individual sponsoring a benefit you can get your monthly calendar ofcommunity events published byfaxing it to Daniels Funeral Home (517) 852-9797 BY THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. For example: your March events must be submitted to Daniels Funeral Home or Rose Heaton by February 15th. When submitting information, please provide ORGANIZATION NAME, EVENT TITLE and a BRIEF DESCRIPTION, EVENT LOCATION, EVENT TIME, CHARGES or FEES, ifany; and CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. If it is a fund-raising event please indicatefor whom or what the proceeds will be raised, where a donation can be made and ifdonations are tax deductiblefor the donor. MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY PANTRY SHELF FREE FRESH FOOD INITIATIVE for anyone in need, there is a free food distribution EVERY TUESDAY from 9 a.m.-noon in the Nashville United Methodist Church parking lot, 210 E. Washington, Nashville. If the Maple Valley Schools are closed due to weather conditions, there will be no food distribution. Donations are always needed and gratefully accepted. chase a brick with their name on it ($25 a brick), to be placed around the monument. This is open to the public. Please contact the post after 4 p.m. (except on Tuesdays) 517-852-9260. The VFW Post donated $100 to the Maple Valley Food Pantry. The Ladies’ Auxiliary puts on funeral luncheons as a community service for donations only. Call the post at 852-9260 for more information. EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS OF EATON COUNTY presents TODDLER TIME at the Vermontville Library each THURSDAY at 11 a.m. A special story time for infants and toddlers, ages birth to three years, with a par­ ent or caregiver. Activities include story, play group, craft and motor activity. Call Early Childhood Connections at 517-645-4500 for more information or about other opportunities for families with children from birth to five years. MAPLE VALLEY S.T.A.R.S. (Sharing Talents And Rendering Services) TEAM will be meeting MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall. Everyone is welcome. For additional information, contact Dianne Bowden-852-0685; Connie Romain-852-1510; or Clark Volz-726-0046. 84TH ANNUAL VERMONTVILLE FIREMAN’S DANCE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21—8 p.m.-12 a.m. at the CHAMBER MEETING firehouse in Vermontville, comer of 1st & Main. $5 per THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 7:00 p.m., Clay’s Dinner person. Band playing is “Blind Ambition.” Bell. Open to all interested in planning the Fall Harvest Festival. THE REVUE’’ presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.” It NASHVILLE VFW POST 8260 will be presented at the Vermontville Opera House FEBRUARY 7—Penny Supper 5:30-7 p.m. On the menu February 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22. For details and will be Swiss steak and BBQ ribs. reservations, call 269-367-4455. FEBRUARY 14—Valentine’s Dinner & Dance. Complete spaghetti dinner, salad, dessert - $8. 5:30-7 p.m. Dance INVEST IN TOMORROW TODAY 7 p.m. to live music provided by “Blind Ambition.” Your Contact the MAPLE VALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLAR$8 for dinner allows free admission to dance. $2 cover for SHIP FOUNDATION to find out how you can make a tax dance only. deductible donation that will keep on giving—the Maple We have a monument to honor all veterans. As part of Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 685, this memorial, a vet or a family member of a vet may pur- Nashville, MI 49073. Please support the local sponsors who are making this possible: Daniels Funeral Home 9200 E. M-79 Hwy., Nashville (517)852-9712 Hometown Lumber & Hardware 219 S. State, Nashville (517) 852-0760 Steve Joppie Builders 2630 Hagar Rd, Nashville (517)852-1884 Something Special by Kathy 207 N. Main, Nashville (517)852-0313 Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main, Nashville (517)852-0845 Wheeler’s Marine Service South M-66, Nashville (517)852-9609 Nashville Family Chiropractic 307 N. Main, Nashville Maple Valley Implement 735 Sherman, Nashville (517) 852-1910 Kent Oil & Propane 7355 M-66, Nashville (517)852-9210 Rosemary & Thyme Handcrafted Polymer Clay Jewelry (517)852-1956_______________ J-ad Graphics/Maple Valley News (517)852-2070 Mulberry Fore/Mulberry Gardens 955 N. M-66, Nashville (517)852-0882 Russ and Irene Furlong 08582628 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, January 27,2004 ,2004 — Page 6 Lions’ pin The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team picked up a pair of impressive SMAA wins at home last Thursday stomped The Lions Webberville’s Spartans 6612, then bounced Bellevue’s Broncos 51-24. Lions lost only seven of the 28 matches the entire night. In the Webberville match, Valley got pins from Justin Cook, Joe Desrochers, Kevin Fassett, Matt Conklin, John in two SMAA wins Stafford, and Chris Morris. Also winning on -the mats Valley against for Webberville were Tyler Greenfield who took a 15-2 major decision at 112, and Jamie Corwin who won 9-3 at 119. Raven Scurlock, Ben Boss, Keith Lackscheide, and Jake McMillion each earned six points for the team just by showing up against holes in the Spartan line-up. Bellevue’s RJ Boyd desperately tries to push away the Lions’ Jake McMillon in the 275-pound match on Thursday evening at Maple Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) School social worker Pat Wilson stands next to the Fuller Street Information Station, which he has installed in the hall near the school office to provide free infor­ mation to parents and families of children in the Maple Valley School District. Fuller introduces Information Station Maple Valley 215 pounder John Stafford puts the squeeze on the Bronco’s Ashlen Blythe before scoring the pin in 5:02 of their match on Thursday night. (Photo book and place it in the Dr. by Perry Hardin) Brooks organizer. There will also be a section of information from the National Institute on Media and the Family (NIMF). NIMF is a national resource for research, education and information about the impact of media products on children and their families. The organization provides information so parents and other adults can make informed choices. Maple Valley School psychologist Jennifer Craft also will provide a section of information covering a variety of topics, “from A to Z,” includ­ ing what a school psychologist GET ALL THE The Lions’ Ben Boss looks up for some instructions does, anger management for young children, Attention before turning over Bellevue’s Andrew Brest in the 140NEWS OF Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder pound match between the two on Thursday at Maple BARRY COUNTY! and learning disabilities. Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Anyone interested in the Subscribe to the informational materials is Hastings Banner. invited to come to Fuller Street during normal school hours, Call 945-9554 for sign in at the office and browse the “Information Station’ for more information. The library has a copy of the need a copy of the book should topics of interest. 2003 Eaton County Plat Book on call. display at the library. This is a The Vermontville Township “reference only” book and must Library has received a limited remain in the library. number of federal income tax Toddler time continues to forms. The Michigan income tax meet at the library every forms are not expected until Thursday at 11 a.m. This pro- February. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling gram for children up to 3 years of There has been another large age incorporates parent partici- donation, this time ofvideotapes. MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN pation in crafts, songs and These titles will be offered as games. ""free" videos and can be checked HAIRSTYLING The Book Discussion Group out for three days. They include S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd is reading "The Saving Graces" The Villain, El Diablo, Gidget, by Patricia Gaffney for its The Ugly Dachsund, Ragtime, agtime February discussion meeting. Stagecoach, Beneath die 21 Mile Unlike the Graces of Greek Reef, Last of the Comanches, mythology, the ones in this feel--Union Pacific, Something to good novel are not in the busi- Sing The off Si About, Ab Th Real Rl Story S ness of dispensing charm and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance beauty. Kid, The Texas Rangers, The Though they possess some Philadelphia Story, Beat the measure of good looks, Devil, The Outlaw and Gaffney’s Graces are more Gunfighters of the Old West. focused on the less ethereal prob­ lems oflife: men, careers, babies, Other new additions to the death. And there are four, rather library: than three of them, who have Adult Fiction: Dancing in the Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment been getting together for regular Rain, by Amanda Harte, The dinners in their Washington, Sight of the Stars, by Belva Emergency Patients Welcome D.C. homes for 10 years. In Plain, The Amateur Marriage, by General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals Gaffney’ss universe, universe, women women Anne Tyler, New Spring (The We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, armed with grace, humor, and a Prequel to The Wheel of Time Healthy Kids, and Mi Child couple of good girlfriends can Series), by Robert Jordan, The transcend even the most painful Tristan Betrayal, by Robert 269-945-5656 events in their lives. lives Ludlum, Kate Hannigan, by 1127 West State Street, Hastings MI The meeting date for this book Catherine Cookson, Retribution, is Feb. 12, at the library. Anyone by Jilliane Hoffman, Texas who would like to participate and Vendetta, by Elmer Kelton, The Fuller Street Elementary social worker Pat Wilson has introduced the Fuller Street Information Station, a series of wall organizers which he has installed near the school office to provide Maple Valley parents and families with free information on a variety of topics relevant to school aged children. One organizer will be dedicated to a chapter by chapter review of “raising Resilient Children” by Drs. Brooks and Goldstein. At the first of each month Wilson will prepare a review of two chapters of the 3The Lions’ Joe Desrochers has Bellevue’s Thomas Brown all wrapped up before scoring a pin 1:24 into their match at 130 pounds on Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Scurlock at 103 for Valley had his hand raised twice in victory but never wrestled a match, as both opponents failed to field wrestlers at his flight. To tally a total of 13 pins on the night, the Lions had seven in the night-cap against Bellevue. Scoring pins for Valley in that match were Desrochers, Fassett, Boss, Morris, Conklin, John Stafford, and McMillon. Also winning for the Lions was Brian Barefoot who took a 10-4 decision at 145. The Lions will host Olivet and Dansville in SMAA action this Thursday. Check it out at Vermontville Township Library 1-517-852-9481 i Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Lady and the Unicom, by Tracy Dr. Atkins’Quick & Easy New Chevalier, The Frumious Diet Cookbook, by Robert C. Bandersnatch, by Ed McBain, Atkins, M.D. Stone Cold, by Robert B. Parker, Junior Non-Fiction: Lance The Murder Room, by P.D. Armstrong: A Biography, by Bill James, Retreat, Hell!, by W.E.B. Gutman, Celebrity Bios: Mariah Griffin, The Passions of Chelsea Carey, by Judy Parker Kane, by Barbara Delinsky, Junior Fiction: Spot’s Adult Non-Fiction: The Halloween by Eric Hill, Mare in Privilege ofYouth: A Teenager’s the Meadow (Animal Ark #31) Stoiy of Longing for Acceptance by Ben M. Baglio, Brian’s Hunt, and Friendship, by Dave Pelzer,by Gary Paulsen. Laverna Van Scyoc celebrates 90th birthday Mrs. Laverne (Craven, Boden) Van Scyoc of Marshall will be celebrating her 90th 90th birthday birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004. She is a homemaker and she does volunteer work. She enjoys bingo and playing cards. Her children, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle (Norma Jean) Varney of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. George (Marilyn) Boden of Bellevue, Mr. and Mrs. James (Geraldine) and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie (Donna) Morgan, both of Battle Creek, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grraanndcchildrre n , grancren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Please join her family with a card shower to celebrate this special day by sending birthday greetings to 815 W. Green St., Marshall, Mich. 49068. A family dinner was held at the Moonraker in Marshall. Flowers from chil­ dren and grandchildren. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 27,2004 — Page 7 COUNCIL, continued from page 1 form traffic code, skateboard, nance was tabled and referred and wellhead protection ordi- back to to the Planning P nances. There were no ques- Commission for review and tions or comments and the consideration.. hearing was closed. During • Approved a request to the regular meeting, the coun-change the zoning ofproperty cil approved the changes to owned by Jeanette Joseph the uniform traffic code and adjacent to Carl’s Market on skateboard ordinance. The Reed Street from Planned wellhead protection ordi-Unit Development (PUD) to residential. 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Club members were told of the customs of the country and shown slides of the com­ munity where his missionary work was done. Powell said the main lan­ guage spoken in Peru is Spanish. General Federation Women's Club member Katie Sharp introduced Powell. Lois Siple -of the nominat­ ing committee presented the slate of officers to be voted on at the groups’ next meeting. Members of the Book Review meet at JoAnn Nehmer’s house for the monthly book discussion. The Saving Graces, a novel by Patricia Gaffney, is presently being read. Discussion will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12, at the library. The next meeting of Vermontville General Federation Women's Club will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb 2, at the United Methodist Church. As always, the meet­ ings are open to anyone in the community or surrounding areas. Andrew Peabody shows 4-year old Hailey Flory, Nathan Rose and Nickolas Braden how to use magnetic letters to cut out shapes in Play-Doh. VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Council member Kenyon, supported by Council member Coll, moved the adoption of the fol­ lowing Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 1-22-04-A AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE AND UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE BY REFERENCE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: . Section 1. Michigan Vehicle Code adopted. Pursuant to the provisions of the General Law Village Act, Act. No. 3 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1895, as amended, MCLA 61.1, et seq., the Michigan Vehicle Code, Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1949, as amended, MCL 257.1, et seq., is adopted by reference, as if fully set forth herein. Section 2. References in Michigan Vehicle Code. References in the Michigan Vehicle Code to “local authorities” shall mean the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan. Section 3. Enforcement of Michigan Vehicle Code: Sanctions. (1) The Michigan Vehicle Code may be enforced by any sheriff’s deputy, police officer or any employee of the Village authorized to enforce criminal ordinances or authorized to issue civil infractions. (2) The penalties provided by the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference, provid­ ed, however, that the Village may not enforce any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days. (3) When any person is found guilty of a misdemeanor or responsible for a civil infraction pursuant to this section, the judge or magistrate shall summarily determine and tax the costs of the action which shall include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which the Village has been put in connection with the violation or infraction up to the entry ofjudgment. Section 4. Uniform Traffic Code adopted. The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships and Villages as promulgated by the Director of the Michigan Department of State Police pur­ suant to the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328 and made effective October 30,2002, is adopted by reference, as if fully set forth herein. Section 5. References in Uniform Traffic Code. References in the Uniform Traffic Code to “governmental unit” or “municipality” shall mean the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan. Section 6. Enforcement of Uniform Traffic Code: Sanctions. (1) The Uniform Traffic Code may be enforced by any sheriff’s deputy, police officer or any employee of the Village authorized to enforce criminal ordinances or authorized to issue civil infractions. (2) The penalties provided by the Uniform Traffic Code are adopted by reference, provided however, that the Village may not enforce any provision of the Uniform Traffic Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days. (3) When any person is found guilty of a misdemeanor or responsible for a civil infraction pursuant to this section, the judge or magistrate shall summarily determine and tax the costs of the action which shall include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which the Village has been put in connection with the violation or infraction up to the entry ofjudgment. Section 7. Repealer: Pending Proceedings. Ordinance Nos. 8-10-61 A, 8-10-61B, 8-9-79 and 1-8-98-A are repealed, provided, however that all proceedings pending all rights and liabil­ ities existing at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated or con­ tinued according to the law in force when they were commenced. No prosecution initiated prior to the effective date of this ordinance or initiated after the effective date of this ordinance for an offense committed prior to the effective date shall be affected by this ordinance. Section 8- Publication. The Village Clerk shall publish a summary of this ordinance in the manner provided by law and shall at the same time publish a supplementary notice setting forth the purpose of the Michigan Vehicle Code and Uniform Traffic Code and the fact that a com­ plete copy of the Michigan Vehicle Code and Uniform Traffic Code are available at the Office of the Village Clerk for inspection by the public at all times. Section 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication of the summary and supplementary notice described in Section 8, as provided by state law. YEAS: Bracy, Wheeler, Kenyon, Coll, Seaton, Dunham NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Wolff APPROVED: January 22, 2004 CERTIFICATION FOUR, continued from page 4 together at a station staffed by one of Fuller Street Elementary kindergarten teachers, Amy Billings, Linda Gaber, Nicole Hanson and Andrew Peabody. The activities were designed t demonstrate fun activities that parents can do with their children at home to help them prepare for kinder­ garten. To continue the learn­ ing at home, Cindy Krolik from Early Childhood Connections ofEaton County presented each family with a goodie bag containing two sets of magnetic letters, a book, chubby crayons, a pen­ cil bag with supplies, scissors and Play-Doh for the children and informational materials for the parents with sugges­ tions on how the materials can be used to help prepare their child for school. Teacher Linda Gaber talks with Jody Franklin and her daughter Emma Franklin as they work on a spelling Emma's name in beans and glue. 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I certify that this ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held on January 22, 2004. *>4uto-Owners Insurance Cathy Lentz Village Clerk Introduced: December 11, 2003 Adopted: January 22, 2004 Published: January 27, 2004 Effective: January 27, 2004 Life Home Car Business Tht, No Ro6&*n TRUMBLE AGENCY 06582753 178 Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 27,2004 — Page 9 PANTRY, continued from page 1 They have also collected and the form,” said Liceaga. could always use use more, more, we soap and liquid hand soap. could always contact the Valley Food Pantry will be tribution, Maple brought in hundreds of “Box The Valley don’t have any place to store “We’d like to work on closed as well. Nashville United Methodist Tops for Education” labels Community Pantry Shelf is them right now, but if some-health and hygiene and the “When the weather is bad, Church at (517) 852-2043. To from the boxes of food they also asking for help from the one could bring us nice sturdy importance of hand washing, our trucks can’t get down to register for free or reduced community. receive. boxes, like banana or apple especially during the cold and the food bank in Battle price lunches, if unable to "It’s all about people help­ “We use about 200 boxes a boxes every week, that would flu season,” she said. Creek,” said Bowden. come to the food distribution ing people,” said Bowden. week,” said Bowden. “Some be just super.” Whenever the Maple For more information about site, call the superintendent of To help eliminate hunger in ofthe people bring their boxes Liceaga said they are also Valley school district is closed the Maple Valley Community schools office at (517) 852Maple Valley, the Pantry back to reuse them but we looking for donations of hand due to weather, the MaplePantry Shelfor to make a con-9699. Shelf has been looking for ways to help those who are unemployed and seeking work 3. Contact your State find new jobs. “It’S so exciting, just this Representative and State week we’ve had a gentleman Senator and remind them step forward and volunteer to help people with their job that Michigan retail search by helping them with their resumes and interview pharmacies should be skills and trying to match allowed to play by the them with jobs available in our area. He’ll work with the same rules as mail-order kids from the alternative edu­ suppliers: namely, to A growing trend in healthcare benefits - forcing cation program and anyone else who is interested in seek­ plan participants and their families to fill pre- ■ Dispense a 90-day supply ing work.” The Pantry Shelf has also scriptions by mail-order, rather than at their local of medicine joined forces with the Maple pharmacy - will eliminate your right as a con-■ Have customers submit Valley School District and the Community Action Agency sumer to decide where you shop for medications. the same co-pay as mail (CAA). This morning there will be volunteers at the food It will also jeopardize quality healthcare and dam-order distribution site at Nashville United Methodist Church age Michigan’s economy. ■ Give employers the same from 9 to 11 a.m. help people register to receive commodi­ savings given by mail-order ties through the CAA and help Your local pharmacy can fill community pharmacies.could companies those who qualify to sign their children up for free or reduced prescriptions just as be forced to close, wreaking prices lunches at Maple LEGISLATOR CONTACT economically as mail-order havoc on the state through Valley schools. “Right now, 45% of the INFORMATION vendors, but it is prevented lost jobs, single business children in Maple Valley are from doing so by rules tax, business property taxes, To assist you in this effort, signed up to receive free or reduced price lunches,” said we have developed a list of established by the insurance personal property taxes, Liceaga. “Once we hit 50%, all Michigan State Senators companies that own the income taxes and school there are all kinds of grants that the district would qualify and State Representatives. mail-order facilities a clear funding. for that would bring fresh Ask your pharmacists for a food, dairy and calcium prod­ conflict of interest. ucts into the schools and class­ copy, or go to rooms and there are also www.michiganlegislature.org grants for after school pro­ WHAT SHOULD MANDATORY grams available.” to obtain contact information YOU DO? Liceaga, noted that one MAIL-ORDER USAGE form is all that is needed for a for your state legislators. READ ON... AFFECTS CONSUMERS family to register all their chil­ A letter, phone call or email dren to receive free or reduced IN SEVERAL SERIOUS 1. Continue to bring your prices lunches at Maple to them, could help protect Valley Schools. WAYS: prescriptions to your local your right to buy your “One form does the entire drugstore where you family regardless of whether ■ Healthcare quality medications from your they are spread out at Fuller, normally shop. suffers. Community neighborhood pharmacist. Maplewood and the high school. Ifthey come in (today) pharmacists are the most 2. Contact your employer If you would like more we will be happy to help them accessible healthcare file the form,” she said. now to let them know how information on mandatory “Families could save a lot of professionals. If they are not important your pharmacist mail-order prescriptions, money if they took advantage of the reduced and reduced allowed to counsel patients is to you, and that you please visit the Web site of price lunches and they could on how to properly take don’t want to be forced to the Coalition for Quality use the money to buy other things they need.” medications, or monitor use mail order. Healthcare at A regular priced lunch at other medications for Maple Valley Schools is If you already are covered www.PharmacyChoices.org $1.60, breakfast is $1. A possible interactions with your help, we can reduced price lunch is 40 cents by a prescription benefit including over-the-counter and breakfast is 30 cents. A change this unfair, family whose children eat plan that requires you to lives could be in jeopardy. breakfast at the school would noncompetitive situation. use mail order, let your save $3.50 a week per child ■ Consumer choice is with reduced prices, $5 a employer know you think We thank you for your week if free. A family whose trampled. Mandatory mail it is unfair that you are not continued support in this vital children eat lunch at school order not only eliminates would save $6 a week per effort to protect quality allowed to buy all your child under the reduced price consumer choice, it kills off healthcare, Michigan jobs medications at your lunch program and $8 per the competition. Instead of child if free. A family whose and consumer choice. community pharmacy. children eat both breakfast being able to shop at 2,000 Mention that you would and lunch at school would community pharmacies, save a total of $9.50 per child like to be able to obtain a each week with reduced price consumers are given only meals and $13 a week per 90-day supply of the place for wellness child, if free. one option - an out-of-state medication locally for just 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa “I know that there is a lot of mail-order facility. Located on Main Street in the comer of need in Maple Valley, a lot of one co-pay, and that it Carl’s Super Market people are getting laid off and shouldn’t cost your ■ The Michigan economy 616-374-3190 it is much cheaper to take advantage of the reduced and employer any more than will be weakened. 8270 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. (M-43), Sunfield free lunch program than it is to Located in Will’s IGA mail order. Hundreds of Michigan pack a lunch. 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Illinois 06682601 APPLE STREET DEBT RELIEF CENTER Keep Your Home & Car Protect Your Wages and Property *With in 24 Hours* STOP I haven’t seen the movie brought team Seabiscuit yet, but I have just finished together has started to gather reading, “Seabiscuit” by a group of individuals who Laura Hilleribrand and I have see that special spark in Just to say it is one of the most Nashville. as inspiring stories I have read Seabiscuit’s owner and train­ in a long time. It’s the true er could see past the horse’s story of a group of misfits crooked legs and ungainly who took on the world of gait and saw the heart of a established horse racing and champion, so these people won — again, and again, and have looked beneath the sur­ again. face of the village and found As-1 read the book I mar- that it also has the heart to veled at how God brought overcome the odds. Last week I had the opportogether the small band of unlikely heroes gave our tunity to attend the first meet­ nation hope and something to ing of the STARS TEAM Talents believe in as it struggled (Sharing And through Great Rendering Service Together the Depression: a rich man with a Each Achieves More), a flair for promotion and a pen- group of individuals who chant for the underdog, a know that Nashville is a comjockey munity with more than down-on-his-luck with a drinking problem and a enough heart to run the race strange loner who was more before it. comfortable training horses Once Seabiscuit’s owners than talking to people and an started his training in earnest ugly, lazy little horse that the horse blossomed under looked better suited to pulling their care and started winning a milk wagon than winning a races, but that didn’t there thoroughbred race. weren’t setbacks. There were When the trainer, Tom unscrupulous racing officials, Smith, first saw Seabiscuit, slippery race tracks, injuries he saw something else that and moments of doubt and nobody else did. He saw a despair, but team Seabiscuit spark in the horse’s eye that never gave up. told him he was looking a I can see the people of horse with heart. He was Nashville are slowly starting looking at a winner. to forge the bonds of a truly Pardon me if I say that strong community that will Seabiscuit reminds me a cer- help the village achieve it’s tain village I know, a village full potential. However, just called Nashville. like Seabiscuit’s trainers, A lot of people I know in they will meet trials and setBarry County have written backs but they won’t give up offNashville as “Nastyville,” because they know their vil­ a lazy little town, with no lage has heart. prospects and no future. I dis­ Thousands of people sat in agree. the stands and cheered The first time I drove Seabiscuit on to victory, but through Nashville the first the STARS TEAM, doesn’t time with my predecessor, want anyone to feel they are Shawna Hubbarth, I saw the relagated to the role of specpoverty and the run down tator. Everyone is invited to buildings, I saw people with join the team and share their shoulders sloped with talents. despair. I also saw something I know there are a lot of else, something I couldn’t people out there that don’t quite put my finger on, but believe Nashville can turn told me nonetheless that itself around; a lot of people while the town was down, it didn’t believe in Seabiscuit wasn’t out. either. Even though I’m not a Over the past two years I gambler I’d put my money on have watched in quiet wonder Nashville. I know a winner as the same divine hand that when I see one. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. “Got Water?" 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Apple St., Suite 101 07514079 situation like that, they’ve been there and they’ve been successful.” The Lions had a much big­ ger deficit to face Tuesday against Dansville, but never could come all the way back against the visiting Aggies and fell 78-72. Valley trailed by as many as 18 points in the third quarter, and whittled the lead down to as few as six or seven points in the fourth. “We just couldn’t hit some shots in the fourth quarter,” said Webb. “We didn’t shoot real well Tuesday. We couldn’t get a stop when we needed one.” With the 1-1 week, the Lions are now 5-4 overall with a 4-2 mark in the SMAA. After a nonconference game at home against Portland Tuesday, the Lions host their SMAA rivals from Olivet on Friday. “We look forward to it,” said Webb. “Obviously they are one of the top teams in the area. They play hard and they play well. It’s always like that in a rivalry game. The rivalry replaces some things. It can even it out a little bit.” Eliminate your problem water with our Introductory Lease Offer: Over 30 years experience MICHAEL J. MCPHILLIPS AMY MCDOWELL KUZAVA Coaches like to give their teams lots of options at the end of a tight ball game. If one is shut down, another one has to be open. Trailing by a point, with the length of the floor to go Friday night at Lansing Christian and only eight seconds left the Lions raced the ball up the floor and Dustin Mead found teammate Dustin Jones for a three-point shot at the buzzer to give Maple Valley a 65-63 win. “I set up a play with a couple of different options,” said Lion coach Jeff Webb. “He (Jones) was one of them. He was ready for it I told the kids that three different things can happen, and Mead had the ball and that’s the decision he made. It was a very nice win for us.” It was especially sweet after the Lions saw a onepoint lead disappear with 16 seconds to go. A 16-3 run in the third quarter by Valley pushed the Lions ahead by seven points heading into the fourth quarter. Christian was able to chip away at that lead, and from then on the contest was back and forth. “Our press was really effective in the third quarter,” said Webb. “We got some easy baskets, and forced some turnovers.” Mead led the Lions on the night with 19 points, Jonfis finished with nine. Adam Lamphere tossed in 12 points for Valley and had five steals, while Lance Burpee added 11 points and eight assists. “It was really exciting for the kids to win a game like this,” said Webb. “They’ll remember this for quite a while. 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There are also officially begin desserts such as cinnamon will Wednesday, Feb. 4. Orders rolls and cheesecake, as well will be due to Cindy as four types of deluxe cook­ Gatewood in Room B-3 by ie dough. Friday, Feb. 13, and all orders Each crispy crust or pizzewill be delivered Wednesday, ria style pizza is pre-made March 10. and ready to bake, as is each Order brochures and sales package of garlic bread and information will be distrib-pizza dippers. The different uted to students in their first dessert items are also ready to hour classes Wednesday, Feb. 4. Students interested in obtaining a free yearbook need to sell a minimum of 23 individual items from the Products Choice sales brochure. These items range in price from $6 to $15. This year, these items include crispy crust and pizzeria style Lawn & Garden 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 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Lisa Hamilton The Lions were a perfect 6- took care ofher passing duties 0 and took the tournament with 76 assists in the six championship at Laingsburg, games. Senior Kyndra Root led the after going through three games in both the finals and Lion ladies with 32 service semifinals. points and 38 digs. Valley had In the championship match, a few strong serving performthe Lions took a 21-14 lead in ances with Allison Oleson the opening game against the and Sammy Cowell each hosts from Laingsburg, then scoring 27 service points, and fell in game two 19-21, before Chayla Robles scoring 23. coming back to take the third Oleson led the team with eight aces. game 16-14. Playing scrappy defense, The Lions won four games against Root led the team with 38 on the day Laingsburg. When the two digs, while Amy Abbott and teams met in pool play Valley Oleson each had 35. Kortney took a 21-18, 21-9 victory. Ewing had a good day up at Maple Valley was the top the net with Joostbems. seed coming out of pool play, Ewing finished the tourney with a 3-0 record to that point.with six solo blocks and 34 Valley opened tournament kills. play in the quarterfinals On Wednesday, the Lion against East Jackson, where ladies improved to 2-0 in the the Lions scored a 21-15, 21- SMAA with a three game win 16 win. over the visiting Leslie In the semifinals, the Lions Blackhawks. were down early, and fell in Maple Valley won the first the first game to Perry 18-21, game 15-10, then fell in game but came back to take the next two 7-15. The Lions were two 21-16, and 16-14. able to squeak out the victory Valley’s other wins came in a tight game three, 15-13. by way of a 21-6, 21-13 score Abbott led the Lions with against Portland St. Patrick’s, seven digs and five service and a 21-14, 21-13 margin points. Robles had a strong against Burton Bendle. defensive day, with eleven Lion freshman Amy digs. 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The report cards are being touted as a means to hold schools accountable and assess whether or not they are meeting the criteria for the federal “No Child Left Behind” law and a way to keep the public informed as to how schools in their area are progressing, The Department of Education’s media website reported Friday that in the Maple Valley School District only the high school met the state’s requirements for AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) and only the junior-senior high school received a composite grade. Reports sent earlier to school administrators tell a different story. A reporter from the Maple Valley News called the office of Martin Ackley, a public information officer for the Michigan Department of Education, to ask about the descrepencies and was told by Pam, the woman who answered the phone, that Ackley was out of the office. She volunteered to look into the situation and call back. The reporter’s call was not returned by press time late Friday evening. According to a press release from the Michigan Department of Education a school’s AYP status was designed by the state to measure and hold schools and districts accountable for student achievement in math and English and language arts as evidenced by MEAP test scores. The press release also reported that many schools would not receive a letter grade because there is not sufficient data for the calculations.. Schools might not receive a grade because the Department of Education does not have enough compa- "Our scores were good enough to meet AYP at both levels, but we’re still waiting to hear from the state about the results of the appeal we filed when they y sent us the preliminary report several grade? It can’t be both." Both Gonser and Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz said they are frustrated that the Michigan cgan Department epar men of o Education released the infor- rable MEAP data for enough weeks ago," said Maple years in the database. A com-Valley High School Principal posite grade was assigned Todd Gonser. "The report that only when comparable they sent us said that out of MEAP data was provided for 130 students in eighth grade, five years or more for at least 124 took the MEAPs. But 30 or more students. then, in one of their subAccording to reports groups for the same grade, received by the administrators they report that of the 39 stuat Maple Valley Junior/Senior dents who receive free or High School, both the junior reduced price lunches, only and senior high received a C three took MEAPs. So, was it for their composite grades 6 or 36 students that didn’t and met AYP. take the MEAPs for that mation to the public before they responded to appeals and amended the report cards if necessary and made sure the information released to the public matched that given to the schools. We wish they would have waited until after they finished with the appeals process," said Volz. We know our scores were Lions couldn't keep up with State ranked Olivet The first run through the SMAA season is done for Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team, and it wasn’t a pretty end to the trip. The Lions fell to 4-3 in the league with a 95-61 loss at home to Olivet Friday night. Olivet shot out of the gates to take a 28-17 lead after one quarter, and pushed it to 6131 by half-time. “We gave up too many easy baskets,” said Lion coach Jeff Webb. “We didn’t get back on D, and we had too many turnovers that resulted in easy buckets for them.” The Lions couldn’t take advantage of opportunities on the other end ofthe floor. The Lions missed some easy shots at the basket, according to Dept, of Education says 9S% passed report card Webb, and were three of 15 from behind the three-point line in the contest. In last week’s Class C AP poll the Eagles were ranked seventh in the state. “We got killed on the boards,” said Webb. “They’re very fast and have great outside shooters, and they really, really crash the boards. They were getting defensive rebounds and making quick outlet passes to get easy baskets.” Adam Lamphere led the Lions’ offensive attack Friday with 16 points. Dustin Mead added 13 points and seven assists. Jason Beardslee tossed in ten points and had eight rebounds for Valley. See OLIVET, pg. 8 Lion sophomore center Josh Bursley tries to help pull the Lions closer in the first half with two-points in the paint. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Winter storm dumps about 8-9 inches of snow on Maple Valley by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A winter storm that roared into west Michigan Monday night left an icy glaze on roads on Tuesday and dumped an estimated eight to nine inches of snow in less than 24 hours, closed Maple Valley Schools for three days and kept workers from both the Nashville and Vermontville Department of Public Works (DPW) busy clearing village roads and sidewalks as the both the Eaton and Barry County Road Commission struggled to clear county roads. "We don’t have any actual readings for Nashville and Vermontville; but the snow maps shows that we had a report of eight inches of snow in Hastings and eight to nine inches of snow in Charlotte, so we can estimate that Maple Valley got the same," said David Beachler, a meteorologist from the Grand Rapids office of the National Weather Service. Monte O’Dell, supervisor of the Vermontville DPW, said that estimate sounds about right. "There was lot of snow and I figured it was about eight See REPORT CARD, pg. 7 inches," he said. "I heard a report that said snow was falling in the Lansing area at about an inch an hour for awhile and it must have been about the same here because we’d just get done doing all the roads and we’d come back around and we had enough snow on them that it looked like we had to do them again. Jr., Darrell Clements supervisor of Nashville’s DPW, said that his crew in streets plowed the Nashville at least twice Tuesday and they were still touching up intersections and sidewalks on Thursday. "The snow’s been keeping us busy," he said. While the DPW workers were busy clearing the streets, Valley students Maple enjoyed three consecutive snow days. Maple Valley Schools Transportation Assistant Director Terry Woodman said that on Tuesday they were considering a two-hour delay because of icy roads until they checked an Internet weather service and noticed the storm front coming in. See WEATHER 5 ,pg. The Michigan Department of Education says more than 95% of Michigan schools received passing grades on their first EducationYES! report cards This despite reports of unresolved appeals from schools across the state and discrepancies in the grades and AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) scores reported to schools and those posted on the department’s public website, Department of The Education said that of a total of 3,472 schools, 259 received As, 976 received Bs, 991 received Cs, 94 were issued Ds and put on alert, 9 schools were unaccredited and 1,143 schools did not receive a grade. In regard to the information required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act, the state reports that 2,158 schools made AYP, while 896 schools did not make AYP, including some traditionally successful schools. The state attributed the reason for these schools not making AYP to specific groups of students (minorities of the economically disadvantaged) not scoring well enough on their MEAP tests, or 95% of its students not taking the MEAP test, or poor attendance or graduation rates, all of which are required by the No Child Left Behind law. Of the 896 schools not making AYP, 48 are in phase I; which is no AYP for two years in a row in the same subject (math and/or language arts). Phase I improve­ ment consists of the school offering parents the choice of having their child attend another school in the same district that is making AYP and the school must provide transportation to that school. The 143 schools not mak­ ing AYP are in Phase II, which means they have not made AYP for three years in a row in the same subject. II improvement Phase requires the school to offer a choice between schools and transportation and offer supplementary educational services to the low-income chil- See PASSED, pg. 3 In This Issue • Nashville Lions induct new member • Curtain goes up on Revue’s ‘Joseph’ musical next week • Maplewood honor roll announced • Two residents attend leadership class • Aggies and Eagles top Lion grapplers in SMAA action • Lions host SMAA match vs. Dansville �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, FebruaryI Two blood drives set for Feb. Nashville Lions Club inducts new member Bernie Garvey was induct- mitment made after Helen ed into the Nashville Lions Keller challenged members Club during the group’s to become her ‘Knights ofthe monthly dinner meeting at blind in the crusade against darkness,’ during the 1925 Good Time Pizza last week. The meeting also included convention.” Following the induction guests of honor Regional IV Chair Jean Plaisier, District ceremony, Roger Plaisier Chairman of the Lions of spoke to the group about the Michigan Youth Exchange Lions Club of Michigan program Roger Plaisier and Youth Exchange, urging Zone II Chair Gene Grimm. members to become involved While Jean Plaisier induct-with hosting foreign students ed Garvey into the Nashville for a month in the United Lions Club, she quoted from States. The Lions manage an Lions Club International extensive program of sending History, “Lions are especially U.S. students to foreign coundedicated to serving the blind tries as well as arranging and visually impaired, a com- hosts for foreign students. The Village of Nashville will hold a Public Hearing on February 12, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 203 N. Main. PURPOSE: To discuss the proposed budget for the 2004­ 2005 budget year. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL ALSO BE A SUBJECT OF HEARING. The 2004-05 budget will be voted on during the regular Council Meeting to be held immediately after the Public Hearing. 06583006 fl PI I■■P ■■ Bernie Garvey (left) is inducted into the Nashville Lions Club by Regional IV Chair Jean Plaisier (center) while David Mace looks on. Curtain goes up on Revue’s ‘Joseph’ musical next week PUBLIC HEARING ll/| 10,12 p V■ fnl | ■■| ■■ m YI Maple Valley High School senior Andrew Bums was only 10 years old when he was one of the children in The Revue’s first production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in 1998. Since then, Andrew has been in numerous musicals and plays, and he’ll start as Joseph in this year’s production of the musical, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. 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Corrective action for Phase III includes all of the above plus: replacement of relevant staff, the institution and implementation of a new curriculum, a significant decrease in management at the school level, the appointment of an outside expert to advise the school, the extension of the school day or school year and a restructuring of the internal organization of the school. The state reports that there are 112 schools in Phase 4, which means no AYP for five years in a row in the same subject. This phase requires that school offer choice, transportation, supplemental serv- ices, develop a restructuring plan which could mean: closing the school and reopening it as a charter school; replacing all or most of the relevant staff, which may include the principal, entering into a contract with an entity, such as a private management company to operate the school, turning the operation of the school over to the state, ifthe law permits and the state agrees, or other major restructuring that will result in fundamental reform and improved student achievement. Further, the Department of Education reports that 268 schoosl did not make AYP because 95% of the students were not tested; 4 schools did not make AYP because they did not have an 85% attendance rate and 19 did not Eaton County MSU Extension launches 2 gardening programs make AYP because they did not have an 80% graduation rate. No consequences were given for not making AYP for these reasons. In response to numerous Extension is launching a increase in self-confidence, Officials from the requests from the public, the Junior Master Gardener self-esteem and pride among Department of Education report that of the 195 schools MSU Extension is holding a Program to educate children children. landscape design workshop, about gardening. This This five-week five-week course identified last year as high prithe Mixed “ Designing the Mixed This is an effort to teach from April 21-May 19- will ority (not making AYP for several years), 33 have now Garden” Saturday, April 24, young children (8-12 year include topics such as com met AYP requirements for the 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 old) about gardening and posting, houseplants, pest & p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Michigan agriculture in gen- wildlife management, flowers first time. 1519 Elmwood eral. .The mission is to & vegetables and trees & When a school makes AYP Church,, for one year, it is put on Road, Lansing, (Just north of empower and motivate chil- shrubs. The registration fee is . dren and enhance their per- $20 per child. "watch status" to see if it will Lansing Mall). This day-long immersion sonal growth, social skills, This program will be held meet AYP for a second year in St. David's Episcopal a row. The state reports that workshop will teach partici- environmental stewardship, at health. Church, and 74%, or 376, ofthe schools on pants the procedures for nutrition 1519 Elmwood last year’s "watch list" made designing gardens with the Nurturing plants from seed to Road, Lansing, MI (Just north AYP for the second year, year, integration of trees, shrubs, harvest inevitably will lead to of Lansing Mall). and annuals. which freed them from No perennials Classroom time will follow Child Left Behind sanctions. an informal lecture, over­ heads, slides and some handson exercises. No landscaping knowledge is needed to par­ ticipate in this workshop. The participants are invited to Director Band Dennis bring photos of his/her own Vanderhoef. “Once the subs garden for landscaping ideas are made the students take and group discussion. them when they leave and it’s The instructor is Lynn up to them to deliver them as LaPointe Wiese, a licensed soon as possible.” landscape architect who is-the The Band Boosters put the principal of Designs For proceeds from each band Outdoor Living in Mount members sub sales in an indi- Pleasant. Her experiences vidual account for that student include award-winning resito defray band camp expenses. dential, commercial and institutional design/build projects at the state and local level. Cost is $75 per person, which includes the course manual and design acces­ sories needed for the class as well as refreshments at the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE morning and afternoon ZONING ORDINANCE, TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 4.5 breaks. ACRES FROM PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT For more information or to DISTRICT) TO R-1 (RESIDENTIAL) a receive registration brochure please call Eaton THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: County MSU Extension at SECTION 1. The Zoning District Map of Nashville is hereby amended to change the following described area of land from 517/543-2310 or 372-5594 or PUD to R-1: e-mail eaton@msue.msu.edu COM SE COR NW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 36-3-7 SD PT BEING NE The registration brochure can COR HARDENDORF ADD TH S AL E LI SD PLAT 35 FT TO be downloaded at GEN REED ST TH N 88DEG 16MIN E AL CEN LI 388.5 FT FR www.msue.msu.edu/eaton/La POB TH N 604.04 FT TH N 89DEG 13 MIN 20SEC E 324.88 ndscapedesign2004.pdf FTTH S 598.62 FT TO CEN SD ST TH S 88 DEG 16MIN WAL Becky Henne Following the success of CEN LI 325 FT POB 4.5 ACRES SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective ten (10) days Master Gardener certificate resources. Previous to work­ following its publication. The foregoing Ordinance was offered program for adults, the MSU ing with MSU Extension, she by Council Member Kenyon supported by Council Member was the state coordinator for Wheeler. the Michigan Arbor Day YEAS: Coll, Kenyon, Seaton, Bracy, Wheeler, Dunham. GET ALL THE NAYS: none. Alliance and as wildlife bioloABSTAIN: none. gist for the Ingham County NEWS OF ABSENT: Wolff. Conservation District. In both BARRY COUNTY! ofthese positions she involved Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk 4-H youth in her program­ Subscribe to the ming. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of an ordinance Hastings Banner. Henne can be contacted at adopted at a regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held January 22, 2004. Eaton County MSU Extension Call 945-9554 for by telephone at (517) 543Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk 2310 or 372-5594, Monday more information. 06583009 through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Sub sales support band camp Last Thursday evening the Maple Valley Band Boosters, band members and their parents got together for a threehour sub making marathon at Nashville United Methodist Church. In January next year’s eighth-12th grade Maple Valley band members took orders for over 5,300 submarine sandwiches as part of the annual Band Boosters fund- HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. raiser which helps students raise money to attend band camp in the summer. “The Band Boosters buy all the supplies and then some parent volunteers come in and set things up at the church dur­ ing the day and then we get together in the afternoon and put the subs together in assembly lines,” said Maple Valley Becky Henne appointed Eaton 4-H youth development agent Becky Henne of Eaton Rapids will officially begin her duties as full-time 4-H Youth Development agent in Eaton County on February 1. "Becky has been job shar­ ing the 4-H agent position for four years with Tonya Van Buren, who has recently left to work as volunteer coordinator with Lansing Regional Medical Center," explains Mona Ellard, director ofEaton County MSU Extension. "Becky is being appointed to this position with agreement by the Eaton County Board of Commissioners and MSU Extension. Henne will be responsible for the management ofthe 4-H program consisting of seven associations, 35 clubs, 780 youth and 287 adult volunteers. She also will be creating educational opportunities for youth and youth-centered adults. Henne is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in natural Now Featuring: Dinner Specials! Thursday - Shrimp Friday - Perch Saturday - Smelt 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm ' Take $.25 off Our #1 Morning Breakfast W Special! ORDINANCE NO. 1-22-04-D Clay’s Dinner Beli All-You-Can-Eat lDinner VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Nashville’s Family Restaurant 113 N. 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He then moved to Lake Standage, age 82, of Ledge, the son of Howard Hastings, died Monday, Jan. Odessa, where he was and Florence (Burke) 26, 2004 at Thomapple employed by the Lake Imhoff Sr. Odessa Canning Company Manor. He was raised in the Mr. Standage was bom on and its successors until retir­ Grand Ledge area and ing in 1984. He moved to Jan. 24, 1922 at Page attended area schools there. County, Iowa, the son of Hastings in June 2001. On Feb. 2,1942, in Grand He was a member of Howard Harvey and Mary Ledge he married Shirley Hastings First Presbyterian Leota (Holt) Standage. Corwin. The couple spent He was raised in the Church, an ordained deacon the first nine years of their Clarinda, Iowa area and and elder of the Presbyterian marriage living in Grand attended school there. He Church, past master of Lake Ledge, but moved to the was elected “outstanding Odessa Masonic Lodge, Vermontville area where boy” of the 1938 class of member of Portland Chapter they spent the majority of Clarinda High School. He 358 Order of Eastern Star, sister, Eva Mae. were Services held their fives together raising graduated from Clarinda past president of Lake Junior College before serv­ Odessa’s Lion’s Club and Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 at their family. He was employed at ing 37 months in the United served on the Lake Odessa Hastings First Presbyterian States Army during World Community Library for Church. Rev. Dr. C. Jeffrey General Motors in Lansing War II, serving in the many years. Garrison and Rev. Willard for over 31 years retiring in Mr. Standage is survived H. Curtis officiated. European Theatre assigned 1986. Burial was at Forest Lawn to a chemical warfare unit. by his wife, Barbara; sons, In his early years Charlie Following his discharge, he Richard William Standage Memorial Park, Omaha, loved playing football and enrolled at Iowa State and wife Kim of Hot Neb. softball. He was an avid outMemorial contributions College, Ames, Iowa; where Springs, Ark. and Russell he graduated with a Bachelor Howard Standage and wife may be made to First of Science degree in chemi­ Diana of Ashland, Neb.; Presbyterian Youth Mission daughters, Leann Jean Lowe Trips Fund or Lake Odessa cal technology in 1948. HASTINGS - Ruth A. He was married to Barbara and husband Ronald of Community Library Larabee, age 86 of Hastings J. Tybering on Oct. 15, 1949 Oakland; and seven grand­ Memorial Fund. died Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Omaha, Neb. children. Arrangements were made 2004 at Thomapple Manor. He was employed by the Preceding him in death by Wren Funeral Home of Mrs. Larabee was bom on Swift and Company Meat were his parents and infantHastings. Sept. 18, 1917 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of Haziel J. and Fem (Billingsley) Robinson. She was raised in Irving Township and attended the Wood School graduating in 1935 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Barry County Our fiamify Serving Yours Normal receiving teacher’s Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently certification and Western Michigan University where Operated Funeral Home she received a B.A. in edu­ Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room cation. Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free She was married to Lester Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 Howard William Standage doorsman and loved spend­ ing time in his garden, hunt­ ing, fishing, golfing, and bowling. Charlie was well known in the Nashville community for his Christmas spirit. Each holiday season Charlie would put together the most beautiful display of Christmas lights, at the cou­ ples Nashville home. He had a great sense of humor; he was loved by many and will be missed by all. He is survived by his lov­ ing wife of 62 years Shirley (Corwin) Imhoff; daughters, Nancy (Wayne) Kent of Cadillac, Marilyn Frye of Portage and Linda (Edgar) Boldrey of Nashville; two sisters, Alice Dumond of Eagle and Ruth of Florida; brother-in-law, Richard (Erma) Corwin of Harrisburg, Pa.; sisters-inlaw Gladys (Charles) Madry of Bellevue, and Lois Cline of Venice, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Howard; and two sisters, Mary and Gretchen. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Pastor Alan Metier officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Ruth A. Larabee (517) 852-9712 E 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville ' 07513830 ___________ ___ _ H. Larabee on June 18, 1937. Mrs. Larabee taught 26 years in Hastings Area Schools, retiring in 1978. She was a member ofEm­ manuel Episcopal Church, Michigan and National Edu­ cational Association, Barry County Retired Teachers. Mrs. Larabee is survived by son, Robert (Connie) Larabee of Florida; daugh­ ter, Connie (Frank) Kenfield of Hastings and Lou Ann (Steve) Gillons of Hastings; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sisters, Retha Cook of Florida and Dorothy Dean ofNashville. Preceding her in death were her husband Lester on Oct. 31, 1998; brothers; Robert and David Robinson. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III officiating. Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Area obituaries continued page 8 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUHDAHT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 301 Fuller St, Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 1 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................. ...... 7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship ................ 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ................. 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group * Adult Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... .11 a.m. Evening Worship..... .........6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting...... .................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline. Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ............. 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 06568086 Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass ............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship..................... 9:45 a.m Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School ...... '...........10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... ’...........11:15 a.m. P.M. Service ........................ 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebratio 10 a.m. . Contemporary Service, . Relevant Practical Teaching,. . Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.............. 11 a.m. Church School ................. 0 a.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday School......................... 9:45 Morning Worship.......................... 11 Evening Worship........................... 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ............... 6:45 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ........... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Adult Class.................... 10:50 a.m. REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Sunday School.................9:45 a.m. 11 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a Worship P.M. Service 7 p .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 Wed. Service ....................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT ST. ANDREW PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Senrices: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ....................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 943-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service . .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..... ..7 p.m. AWANA ........... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Church Service ................ 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .'............. 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 3,2004 — Page 5 WEATHER, continued from page 1 "When we saw the weather system, we thought it looked pretty ominous and we decided we had better go ahead and close the schools, and it’s a good thing we did," she said. On Wednesday schools were closed because many of the roads in the school district were impassable. Even though county road crews had been out and about in Maple Valley many of the north/south roads were drifted shut Thursday morning because ofthe high winds that kicked Maplewood Elementary up Wednesday evening. and Maple Valley Junior“Our transportation direc- Senior High were slated to tor, Pat Powers, gets out on begin MEAP testing on the road around 3:30 a.m. and Tuesday, however, the snow then he contacts the superin- days postponed their start tendent of schools and they until this week. try to determine as soon as "We usually allow three possible whether or not we weeks for MEAPs. The kids should close the schools," take the test on Tuesday, said Woodman. "A lot of our Wednesday and Friday and parent work and we want to then we usually do makeups let them know as soon as pos-on Friday for the kids who sible so they can make were absent," said Todd arrangements for their chil-Gonser, principal of Maple dren. Valley High School. Snow plows were a common sight on the roads last week when a winter storm dumped more 8-9 inches of snow in Maple Valley. "Because of the snow days we’ll have to compress it into two weeks somehow. "We’re starting our MEAPs on Monday, said Fred Davenport, principal of Maplewood Elementary. "We want to get the word out to parents that it is important for their children to get adequate sleep, eat a good breakfast, be in attendance and be on time so the kids are at their best. Snow blankets the Maple Valley School District’s school bus fleet after road conditions forced the schools to However, last Thursday close for three days. Beachler could not rule out another snow day for Maple Valley in the near future. "We will continue to have colder than normal temperatures over the weekend with temperatures in the teens to the low to mid 20s," he said. "There is a potential for snow showers on Sunday and a snow storm early next week. It looks like we’re going to be locked in the same weather pattern that we’ve had for the last few weeks. It doesn’t look like there will be warmup for several weeks. Temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 20s for awhile. ‘-Diana’s '-PCace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIRSTYLING S.E. Corner of M-66 & Tbornapple Lake Rd. |06573039 1-517-852-9481 i Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. 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Jason As and Bs Ackett, Tiffani Allwardt, Terra Bragg, Cody Brumm, Cantrell, Kristen Cantrell, Ian Cogswell, Alysha Curtis, Brad Dalek, Brittany Fender, Riley Fisher, Devin Haeck, Eric Hale, Dylan Hall, Charlene Harmon, Garrick Hershberger, Ethan Hicks, Alex Hill, Kaylee Hoffman, Sylvia Hummell, Kari Laymance, Cody Leinhart, Amanda Mahan, Jayson Martin, Alan Mater, Devin McElroy, Kari Mead, Kelsey Miller, Sam Morr, Britteny Moore, Lindsay Mudge, Desirae Newland, Brandon Phillips, Jenna Phillips, Nicole Phoenix, Austin Pool, Jean Quantrell, Alexandria Richardson, Tommy Robinson, Brianna Rood, Sarah Rowley, Stephanie Schaffer, Megan Shoemaker, Ashley Shook, Zach Siple, Chandralyn Fifth grade Thornton, Amber Todd, Michael All As — Caleb Adgate, Darcey Turner, Jessica Cheeseman, Alyssa Vaskovic, Brittney Wall, Childers, Jessica Curtis, Jenna Williams and Mykaela Fourth grade All As — Kolt Ewing, Alison Johnson and Dale White. Chloe As and Bs Babcock, Holly Bidinger, Gina Bishop, Carl Bolinger, Mikaela Bromley, Tyler Brumm, Savannah Caroil, Austin Chuhak, Jacqueline Dankenbring, Nathan Egbert, Jake Elliston, Amanda Franklin, Clint Ewing, Brady Furlong, Austin Halliwill, Mitchell Hamilton, Ian Hunt, Tessa Imes, Nicole Johnson, Makenzi Leinhart, Allee Ashley Lesage, McIntyre, Chance McManamey, Justin Parks, Kaitlyn Andrea Peake, Petersen, Ashley Pywell, Alex Reid, Garrett Reid, Mackenzie Reilly, Elizabeth Richter, Niko Rose, Rachael Russell, Zoanne Siple, Abby Smith, Garret Smith, Micha Sprague, Nicole Tillery, Caleb Kelsey Venton, Walker, Micah Weatherwax, Ashley Weiler, Jennifer Wells, Jordanna Whipple, Jenna Whitaker, Katelyn Wilson and Brendan Youngs. Woodman. Sixth grade All As — Kyle Bums, Stephanie Courtney, Marcus Eckhoff, Amanda Erwin, Sarah Kaytlin Furlong, Jennifer Kent, Greiner, Chelsea Khouri, Brandy McKelvey, Martin Shilton, Ross Smith and Lauren Trumble. Laverna Van Brandon As and Bs Aiston, Jordan Beachnau, Scyoc celebrates Kaycee Bennett, Christie Berry, Samantha Bissett, Ty birthday Blodgett, Catara Briggs, Evie Mrs. Laverna (Craven, Bromley, Kylie Bryans, Shelby Christopher, Ethan Boden) Van Scyoc of Clark, Brandon Cosgrove, Marshall will be celebrating Dean, Brandon her 90th birthday on Leila Downing, Cameron Eldridge, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004. She is a homemaker and Christopher Eldridge, Shauna Frailey, Hannah Gardner, she does volunteer work. She Teri Goedert, Cody Hale, enjoys bingo and playing Victoria Hansen, Ben Holt, cards. Her children, Mr. and Mrs. Danielle Kellogg, Katelynn Lyle (Norma Jean) Varney of Kellogg, Rachel King, Ayla Kranz, Ashley Laymance, Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. John Lison, Paul May, George (Marilyn) Boden of Lanne’ Matheson, Zach Bellevue, Mr. and Mrs. Melville, Fawn Morrow, James (Geraldine) Brinkert Patrick, Kirt and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Robbie Peterson, Nicholas Redman, (Donna) Morgan, both of Leslee Battle Creek, grandchildren, Lydia Richards, Rigleman, Ashley great grandchildren, great­ Rodriguez, Brayana Rose, great grandchildren, cousins, Shawndenae Rost, Brandon nieces and nephews. Please join her family with Sams, Bethany Shaver, Kayla Shaw, Matt Siple, a card shower to celebrate Kimberly Smith, Lizzie this special day by sending birthday greetings to 815 W. Shawn Smith, Green St., Marshall, Mich. Lizzie Bmritittahn, y Snook, S 49068. Turner, Stewart, Matt A family dinner was held Whitney Ulrich, Brandon at the Moonraker in Verberg and Alicia White. Marshall. 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In addition to the current year’s blank forms, taxpayers should bring a copy of Year 2002 returns as well as infor­ mation about year 2003 tax­ able income and deductions. This could include all W-2 forms showing salary and wages, unemployment com­ pensation statements. SSA1099 forms for Social Security benefits, 1099 forms showing pensions, interest, and dividends. If eligible for any Michigan tax credits, taxpayers should also bring information about year 2003 prop­ erty taxes or rent and heating costs. John A. Panfil of Hastings is the local coordinator for the Barry County area AARP Tax-Aide program in Hastings. Write by Sandra Ponsetto Some things are worth the risk I was sitting on the sled with my youngest daughter behind me hanging on as tightly as she could as we scooted toward the edge of our favorite sledding hill. My husband and my oldest daughter were nearby with their sled. We’ve enjoyed the hill many time over the years and usually on such a sunny Sunday afternoon the hill would be crowded with other families whooping and hollering and having a good time, but for some reason unknown to us we had the hill to ourselves. The isolation and the unbroken expanse of white seemed to intensify the steepness and length of the slope as we teetered on the edge. I felt he old familiar pang of fear struck as we paused to suck in our breath before we began our plummeted down the hill "This is a great way to break a leg, or something," I muttered. But, at same time, I felt the old grip of excitement as I anticipated the wild headlong rush down the hill and the cold spray of snow in my face and I dug my heels in for the final kick-offthat would send us flying down the hill at unimaginable speed... "I’m sorry. I’m afraid I can’t let you do that. Huh? I stopped and looked around. Suddenly we weren’t alone any more. I plump, pleasant-faced middle-aged woman stood nearby, I had been so focused on the hill that I hadn’t heard her approach. "I can’t let anyone sled on the hill anymore— liability, you know," she said apologetically. "Okay," I said meekly as I sat there feeling slightly stu­ pid, like some kind of overgrown kid who got caught with his her hand in the cookiie jar— a slightly rebellious overgrown kid. I looked away from the woman and cast a longing glance at the hill that still seemed to beckon me to plummet down it recklessly. One kick was all it would take... "Mom?" My daughter called me back to reality and adulthood as she got off the sled and prepared to head back to our car. I sighed, got up and car­ ried the sled back to the car. I’m sorry," called the woman as we loaded the kids and sleds into the car.. She did seem genuinely sorry to ruin our fun, but as we drove around looking for other hills to sled on I couldn’t help grousing about how a few law-suit happy people have managed to suck the fun out of a simple childhood pleasure like speeding down a snowy hill on nothing more than a flimsy piece of wood or plastic and ending up in a heap at the bottom, bumped bruised and ready for more. When I was growing up on the east side of the state my friends and I turned more than a couple old toboggans into toothpicks and some of my friends even suffered a couple broken bones during our sledding parties, but our parents never dreamed of suing anybody and neither did we. Destroying our sleds and bodily injury was a calculated risk we took for the sheerjoy and feeling of flying we experienced as we bar­ reled down hills at one of the local golf clubs, or in a farmer’s field (after asking permission if course, and making sure there were no cattle in the field. Aside from rather large "bio-hazards" in an occupied pasture, there is nothing more frightening than getting off your sled, wiping the snow you’re your eyes and finding yourself eyeball to eyeball with a bull roughly the size of a small SUV). I was determined that my daughters not be denied the same wholesome fun and thrills I enjoyed as a child. So, after much discussion and a little driving around, we managed to find a nice steep hill and spent the next two hours joyously throwing caution to the wind and risking life and limb as we sailed down the slope. When we returned home with all our limbs still attached to steaming cups of hot chocolate, my husband and I were a little more stiff and sore than when left (okay, okay, a lot more) but we felt surprisingly refreshed and invigorated. Weather permitting; I plan to take my family sledding down one of the areas hills still open to the public every weekend until the snow thaws. Sure, there is an element of risk involved someone could get hurt, flying down a hill with nothing to cushion a fall except several layers of clothing. But, when I remember hours of fun and laughter my husband and I shared with our daughters, I figure it’s worth the risk. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 51 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 3,2004 — Page 7 REPORT CARD, continued from page 1 *%k, 'M; l'‘*,j‘s 2& v sJS s ***&•• *&,•• SJ.W* . - ■ • i® pstflin ■ tilqndliiigpf »' tjtihqiHiiili 1 btiSUty rwi'i I ratals: MattltHI shb! >ux «tai!a* ■ ■i rtlBjllilli iW gpliHitf riiaB«lp*kB' d>il do"kif,. »• ""t Z*«aT «aT >>*6 6> □>*> L□ j >^*’’’>uK j u it* 1P good enough for AYP, so we’re not going to go crazy about it," said Gonser. "We got a C at both levels and that’s good because it gives us room to improve." That is sentiment echoed by Maplewood Elementary School Principal Fred Davenport, whose school also received a report that it received a composite grade of C and met AYP criteria, though the state’s website reported that it did not meet AYP and did not receive a composite grade. The state website reported that Maplewood did not receive a composite grade and make AYP because they need five years of MEAP scores and Maplewood provided only four for language arts and three for math. "I look at a C as a great place to start. We can only go up from here," said Davenport in response to the report he received from the state. "But we have to remem­ ber, too, that this is just one test and one set ofcriteria that is used to assess student progress. MEAP scores make up 66% of the composite grade and we only take those every few years. The grade doesn’t adequately reflect our school program." Davenport said he would have given his school an A. "With the people we have, the kind of curriculum we offer and what is being done for kids in the Valley, we deserve an A," he said. "We’ve already identified areas we need to improve," he added. "Last year we identi­ fied science as an area for improvement and now we have a great science lab and. science scores are going up. Now we are looking at writ­ ing and what we can do to improve our scores." Though Fuller Street Elementary School also com­ plied with the Education YES! program and filled out all the required forms, it did not receive a school report card because they did not have enough students accord­ ing to the Michigan Department of Education website. Local administrators say it means that because Fuller Street serves children in grades K-3 and students do not start taking MEAP tests until the fourth grade, they weren’t able to assign a com­ posite score. Volz said while Maple VaUey Schools will continue too comply with the state’s EducationYES! program, he questions the amount of time teachers, staff and administra­ tors put into compiling the requested data and filling out forms. "The amount of man-hours and resources that are being committed to making sure the numbers are accurate is gar­ gantuan. But, after all is said and done, what ifwe find that no child has benefited?" he said referring to the federal No Child Left Behind law, which is intended to insure adequate instruction in math and language arts for all chil­ dren in the United States. "I’m disappointed in the whole process. All the time and effort put into making sure the numbers are accurate could be put into providing services for the children. My fear is that everyone will fall in line and no one will ask, ‘How does this benefit our children? ildren?’ "We in Maple Valley will really helping the children. We want to help kids, not a state initiative that gets used for political purposes," he added. "We put a lot of time and commitment into making our schools the best they can sacrificing g service for the kids "I hope ope that tatgettng getting assess- weanesses, weaknesses,” hee said. sa. “Thiss in order to get numbers on ment scores does not become program is just an external test scores." Volz said he is concerned that the focus being put on school’s attaining federal and state mandated criteria based tthe sole purpose of a school’s existence," he said. Volz said that Maple Valley Schools are not afraid ofa beeiyng cheoldo asccaroeunntoablae.r means to get schools to try to do the best they can with what they have. Maybe there are schools out there that don’t do that, but I sure don’t know continue to be compliant, but be and we won’t settle for on standardized testing could "We are always looking to where they are.” I’m not sure how all of this is second best, which would be get out of control. assess our strengths and 3. Contact your State Representative and State Senator and remind them that Michigan retail pharmacies should be allowed to play by the same rules as mail-order suppliers: namely, to A growing trend in healthcare benefits - forcing plan participants and their families to fill pre- ■ Dispense a 90-day supply scriptions by mail-order, rather than at their local of medicine pharmacy - will eliminate your right as a con­ ■ Have customers submit sumer to decide where you shop for medications. the same co-pay as mail It will also jeopardize quality healthcare and dam-order age Michigan’s economy. ■ Give employers the same CONSUMERS FIGHT TOR YOUR RIGHTS! Your local pharmacy can fill prescriptions just as economically as mail-order vendors, but it is prevented from doing so by rules established by the insurance companies that own the mail-order facilities - a clear conflict of interest. MANDATORY MAIL-ORDER USAGE AFFECTS CONSUMERS IN SEVERAL SERIOUS WAYS: ■ Healthcare quality suffers. Community pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare professionals. If they are not allowed to counsel patients on how to properly take medications, or monitor other medications for possible interactions including over-the-counter lives could be in jeopardy. ■ Consumer choice is trampled. Mandatory mail order not only eliminates consumer choice, it kills off the competition. Instead of being able to shop at 2,000 community pharmacies, consumers are given only one option - an out-of-state mail-order facility. ■ The Michigan economy will be weakened. Hundreds of Michigan savings given by mail-order community pharmacies could companies be forced to close, wreaking LEGISLATOR CONTACT havoc on the state through INFORMATION lost jobs, single business tax, business property taxes, To assist you in this effort, we have developed a list of personal property taxes, all Michigan State Senators income taxes and school and State Representatives. funding. Ask your pharmacists for a copy, or go to www.michiganlegislature.org WHAT SHOULD to obtain contact information YOU DO? for your state legislators. READ ON... A letter, phone call or email 1. Continue to bring your to them, could help protect prescriptions to your local your right to buy your drugstore where you medications from your normally shop. neighborhood pharmacist. 2. Contact your employer If you would like more now to let them know how information on mandatory important your pharmacist mail-order prescriptions, is to you, and that you please visit the Web site of don’t want to be forced to the Coalition for Quality use mail order. Healthcare at If you already are covered by a prescription benefit plan that requires you to use mail order, let your employer know you think it is unfair that you are not allowed to buy all your medications at your community pharmacy. Mention that you would like to be able to obtain a 90-day supply of medication locally for just one co-pay, and that it shouldn’t cost your employer any more than mail order. www.PharmacyChoices.org with your help, we can change this unfair, noncompetitive situation. We thank you for your continued support in this vital effort to protect quality healthcare, Michigan jobs and consumer choice. WalkerCPharmacv the place for wellness 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa Located on Main Street in the comer of Carl’s Super Market 616-374-3190 8270 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. (M-43), Sunfield Located in Will's IGA 517-566-7242 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 3,2004 — Page 8 OLIVET, continued from page 1 The Lions will look to rebound during the busy week they have ahead. “If things go well, and we play well we should be able to get three wins this week,” said Webb. Valley hosts Hopkins Tuesday, Portland on Wednesday, then its back to SMAA play at Webberville Friday. The Lions are 5-5 overall right now, and hope to use the two nonconference games to their advantage. “We want to get back in the winning frame of mind,” said Webb. “We can work on a few things that are going to help us win some league games, regain our confidence, and get back on track.” by an Olivet defender in Friday night’s The Lions’ Jason Beardslee leans in SMAA contest at Maple Valley. (Photo by for a shot in front of an Olivet defender Perry Hardin) on Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) barru Counlu barru Counlu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Maple Valley sophomore Adam Lamphere finds a hole between three Olivet defenders to try for two points in the first half of the Lions’ 95-61 loss Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Commission of Aging Lite Meal Wednesday, Feb. 4 Chef’s salad, macaroni salad, apricots. Thursday, Feb. 5 Homemade egg salad, toma­ to salad, pears, whole wheat crackers. Friday, Feb. 6 Turkey pasta salad, coleslaw, mandarin oranges. Monday, Feb. 9 Ground bologna, German potato salad, applesauce, whole wheat bread. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Wing dings, cole slaw, trop­ ical fruit, dinner roll. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, Feb. 4 Cheese lasagna, asparagus, Italian blend, sweet treat. Thursday, Feb. 5 Roast beef w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, dinner roll. Friday, Feb. 6 Baked fish, California blend, waxed beans, rice pilaf, plums, Monday, Feb. 9 Chicken parmesan, cauli­ flower, green beans, pasta, cookie. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Turkey noodle casserole, broccoli, winter squash, pud­ ding. Events Wednesday, Feb. 4 Hastings, card games 12:30- 2:30 p.m.; nails. Woodland, puzzle/trivia. Thursday, Feb. 5 - Hastings, line dancing 1-3 p.m.;quilt group 12:30-2:30 p.m.; tax preparation. Delton, puzzle/trivia. Nashville, bingo. Friday, Feb. 5 - Hastings, bingo; oil painting 9:30-11:30 a.m.; tax preparation. Woodland, visiting. Monday, Feb. 9 - Hastings, Music with Sam, card making 12:30-2:30 p.m., crafts 10 a.m.; Lifeline Screening 8:30 a.m-4 p.m. appt, only.; puzzle/trivia. Tuesday, Feb. 10 - Hastings Line Dancing (9:30 a.m.-l 1:30 a.m., Morehouse Kids Board Games, 10 a.m.-ll:30 a.m.; Kinship 7 p.m. Oneta I. Rathburn Neitzke Steven Edward Friddle SPOKANE, WASH. Steven Edward Friddle died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at his home in Spokane, Wash. He was a 1966 graduate of the Maple Valley schools in Nashville. He served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. After return­ ing from the Air Force, he worked for the U.S. Post Office in Spokane. He is survived by his wife, Shanna; son, Adam; daughter, Beverly; mother, Jeanette; sister, Martha (Jerry) Larson; a sister-in- law, Linda; four brothers, Mitchell, Martin, Paul Lee (Reda), Gary (Cherrie). He was preceded in death by his son, Jason; father, Paul; and brother, David. Steven was buried in Almo, Idaho with full mili­ tary honors. “Blondie” L. Blake NASHVILLE - Mrs. “Blondie” L. Blake, age 77, of Nashville passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 at Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek. “Blondie” was bom Nov. 15, 1926 in Vermontville, the daughter of John and Lena (Neff) Gadert. She was raised in Vermontville area and attended Bismark Country School through the eighth grade then graduated from Vermontville High School. On Feb. 28, 1948, in Angola, Ind., she married Earl Blake. The couple spent their entire lives together in the Nashville area, where they raised thenfamily. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing for 28 years before retiring in 1989. Along with her husband Earl, the couple enjoyed playing bingo, and square dancing together. “Blondie” leaves behind many endeared friends as well as her son Robert (Joyce) Blake; grandson Travis Blake; great grand­ daughter Olivia Blake; brothers, Donald, Leo and Phil Gaedert; sister Gleaner Rasey; and her beloved labrador, “Bailey” whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Earl. funeral A memorial luncheon will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at the VFW Hall, Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville Ambulance or Fire Department. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. LAKE ODESSA - Oneta I. Rathburn Neitzke, age 91, of Lake Odessa, died Jan. 30, 2004 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter. She will be greatly missed by her son, Harold F. (Jeanne) Neitzke of Burton; daughter, Janice (Archer) Howard of Woodland; grandchildren, Gregg Neitzke (Mike Hogle), Leanne Kirchner, Stacie Reynolds, Suzanne (John) Rough, Kirk Howard, and Wayne (Ida) Neitzke; and great grandchildren, Brock (Syndi) Richmond, Alison Oneta Richmond, Scott Kirchner, Amber McClelland, Brandon Cheeseman, Samual Cheeseman, Jessica Cheeseman, Margaret Rough, Hali McDiarmid, Meghan Fox, Eric Martin, and Mikayla Neitzke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold H. Neitzke; parents, Ernest and Irene (Collins) Rathburn; son, Edward Neitzke; daughter, Nina Neitzke Edwards; great grandson, John Rough VII; and grandson, Todd Neitzke. As the oldest of 16 children, she is also survived by brothers, Robert (Ann), Jack (Joyce), Don (Phyllis), Jim, and Larry (Patricia) Rathburn; and sisters, Mary Marlowe, Ruth Dinkle, Edith King, Irene Snowberg, Erma Jean Church in Lake Odessa, and (Bill) Williams, Betty Betts, when able was active in the and Susie Frank. UMW projects such as rumOneta was predeceased by mage sales. brothers, L.O. and Ernest, and In earlier years, she greatly sister, Hester. enjoyed bowling and card parShe also leaves to cherish ties. In later years, she was an her memory many loving avid reader and expert cross­ nieces, nephews and friends. word puzzler, and still was an After nine decades, Oneta’s inspired cook, making all the heart must have been filled pies for family get togethers, with many happy memories - and remained actively moving to Michigan at the age involved in her family’s lives. of 5; her active life with husOur heartfelt thanks to all band, Harold; prospecting for the wonderful Hospice worksilver in the 20’s; fanning; ers, they truly made a differbuilding one of the first ence for Oneta and her family. mobile home parks in The visits by Pastor Don Tempe/Mesa, AZ area; and Ferris were much appreciated. operating a number of sucAt her request, cremation cessful businesses in has taken place and there will Michigan, including owning be no visitation. There will be the Steel Hotel in St. Johns. a memorial service at 11 a.m. Above all, however, her on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the love of family has been the Central United Methodist key to her long and fulfilling Church in Lake Odessa. The life.. interment of Oneta’s ashes, As the eldest of a family of together with those ofher son, 16, mother of four, grand-Edward will be in Lakeside mother of six and great grand- Cemetery. mother of 12, over the course The family has suggested of her life, she has brought that in lieu of flowers, memohope and meaning to the lives rial contributions may be of them all. She has not only made to Barry Community raised her own children, but Hospice (450 Meadow Run has been a role model and a Dr., Hastings MI 49058). most positive influence on her Arrangements are being grandchildren and great handled by the Koops Funeral grandchildren. Chapel in Lake Odessa. Oneta was a member of the Central United Methodist �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 3, 2004 — Page 9 Jacob with his favorite son, Joseph, with angry brothers looking on David Benedict, Zeke Wieland, Kyle Pash, Jeff Cavinder, Ryan Rosin, Andrew Burns (Joseph), Andy Patrick, Robb Rosin, Herb Kirchhoff (Jacob), Bill Reynolds, Garrett Van Engen and Gary Mitchell. Joseph's brothers plot to get rid of him (top) Zeke Wieland, Andrew Bums (Joseph), Ryan Rosin and David Benedict (front) Andy Patrick, Robb Rosin, Gary Mitchell, Bill Reynolds, Garrett Van Engen, Kyle Pash and Jeff Cavinder. JOSEPH, continued from page 2------------ a®- *1®- WUlMjil bank. is ®* itafM-Sss litaJM ■ utaEik t • ■ (sffiJll-IIJlL. i ■ 3 Uflp Brothers ripping up Joseph's coat of many colors. Shown here are Gary Mitchell, Andy Patrick, Ryan Rosin, Bill Reynolds, Zeke Wieland, Kyle Pash, Robb Rosin, David Benedict, Jeff Cavinder and Garrett Van Engen. Herb Kirchhoff;Potiphar’s Wife, Kelly Reuben/Potiphar,, Gary MacKenzie; children’s choir, Mitchell; Simeon/Baker, Haleigh Adams, Mac Arney, Andy Patrick; Levi, Ryan Joe Benedict, Sam Benedict, Rosin; Napthali/Butler, Zeke Katherine Bums, Maria Wieland; Isaachar, Jeff Bums, Ethan Clark, Joe Cavinder; Asher, Eddy, Bekah Forell, Hannah Bill Reynolds; Dan/Pharoah, Herbstreith, Brad Joubert, Robb Rosin, Zebulun, Mitch Joubert, Joubert, Helena Garrett VanEngen; Gad, Kirchhoff, Kaycee Kaycee Alan Smith; Benjamin, Kyle MacKenzie, Kelsey Mansel, Pash; Judah, David Cassidee Martin, Chris Benedict; Dancers, Kim Parker, Emily Parker, Anna Knoll (dance captain), Pash, Betsy Reynolds, Ellie Caitlin Arney, Kathryn Reynolds, Megan Carney, Amanda Kirchhoff, Shoemaker, Erin Shoemaker, Sara Pash, Chelsea Eliza Smith, Emily Smith, Shoemaker, Kailey Smith, Nick Smith, Lauren Bethany Swift, Brandi Trumble, Lynzie Trumble, Walden, Bekah Welch; Cori VanWyke, Kathleen background singers, wives, Ishmaelites, Rosemary Anger, Denise Baum, Amber Bodner, Pat Hansen, Dianne Patrick and Sarah Todd; Welch and Megan Zank. Cost of tickets are adults $8, seniors citizens/students $7, and children $5 For reservations call (269) 367-4455 or e-mail therevue 1 @yahoo.com. Future shows for the Revue include “Once on This This Island Island Children’’ss Island Children Show” April 30, May 1,2,7, 8 and 9. Auditions will be March 1 for fourth- and fifth­ graders from 7 to 9 p.m. and March 8 for sixth- through eighth-graders from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Opera House. The Revue’s 10th anniversary show in February 2005 will be “The Music Man.” rtzte------ CALENDAR OF EVENTS 'injaisiiiiwk fygmhiB j Bki®’91 i’jjU rotr®^ ’" itis® . > Feb. 5 Feb. 7 Feb. 7 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. State 4-H Rabbit Show, MSU Pavilion. Green & White Hog Show, MSU Pavilion. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., location to be announced. Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Mandatory Horse Judging meeting, 7 p.m. VFW Hall in iddleville. Extension Office Closed - President’s Day. Rendezvous Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., location to be announced. 4-H Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., location to be announced. Trail Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Mandatory Horse Judging meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Hall in Middleville. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Maplewood 6th-grader ? *^j5 student of the Month »* • Lflil *z> z> ' rf'., { z/ aW'/TJ.JKn a/Jnjjfk Kyle Bums was named January’s sixth grade Student of Month at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville. One student from each class is nominated for the honor by their teacher and the main winner for each grade is then selected by teacher consen­ sus. The main winner receives a prize bag and is featured on the Student of the Month bulletin board located near the school office, and has their photo in the school newsletter and the Maple Valley News. Some things you should question: 1. Why are Maple Valley Teachers and Support Staff without a contract again? 2. Why are your elected school board members choosing not to be on the district negotiation team? Something you never have to question... Maple Valley Teachers and Support Staff's commitment to continue to care for and educate your children. Paidfor by Maple Valley Education Association and Maple Valley Education Association Support Staff sseso?. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday. February 3, 2004 — Page 10 Some of Fuller Street Elementary's youngest students get a close-up look at some of Gregory Mann's ocean treasures. Gregory Mann shows a youngster at Fuler Street Elementary a set of jaws from a tiger shark. Fuller students learn about ocean mammals 1997 Dodge Ram 4x4 large box with high cap. Well maintained. $6,000. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Though he makes his liv­ ing as a businessman, Gregory Mann’s true passion is whales. After a lifetime ofresearch, attending seminars, amassing a huge reference library, and Call Ernie @269-945-9554 ‘Casual Because We Care’ Day held by bank Employees from Independent Bank South Michigan in Vermontville participated in the "Casual Because We Care Day" on hehalf of the Vermontville Township Library Friday, Jan. 9. For a donation of $2, employees dressed casually as part of this campaign to raise funds for the Vermontville Township Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5" Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb CALL 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06571022 269-945-9554 for Action-ads! 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'We recognize that libraries serve an essential function in communities," said Edward Swanson, president and CEO of Independent Bank South Michigan. "We are always enthusiastic and proud to sup­ port local charitable organi­ zations." Independent Bank South Michigan is a subsidiary of Independent Bank Corporation. The bank oper­ ates 17 offices in the commu­ nities of Battle Creek, Leslie, Rives Junction, Pleasant Lake, Olivet, Williamston, Eaton Rapids, Potterville, Vermontville, Charlotte, Okemos, Bellevue, Richland, Mason, and a loan center in Okemos. Visit the Independent Bank Corporation website it www.indevendentbank.com or www.ibcd.c9m for addi­ tional information. and sharks with the students. “Would you like to meet a tiger shark?” asked Mann. “Yeah!” shouted the eager children Mann called a young volunteer from the audience and "asked him to cover his eyes. Mann reached behind him and pulled a large object from a table and held it in front of the boy. “Now open your eyes, and meet Junior” said Mann. The children gasped when the boy’s eyes grew wide as he found himself looking through a set of shark jaws larger than his head. “Now close your eyes again,” said Mann. This time the boy opened his eyes to find his head and shoulders framed by a set of jaws more than three times the size of his head. “Meet Daddy,” said Mann as the children gasped again and the boy’s eyes grew wide Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Varsity Wrestling Maple Valley's Chris Moirris scored pins in both his matches last Thursday forthe Lion varsity wrestling team. Morris pinned his Dansville opponent at 171 pounds In 1:12, then scored a pin against Olivet in 2:25. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 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Nashville residents Barb Walden and Kathryn Carney are looking forward to adding to their leadership skills by being part of the class of 2004 Barry County Leadership course. Local residents participate in County Leadership class !S-t S ^**J**J4^ J*J^ w ■ ■Mi Mif k’’,^,i&. el’l,a* J*11* S'tat '•Altai Ik ife F Mfeikfei * ®sWi?t^ tRtatata^k miDife dK^MC. EMSl Iklit^lll kKBMinlffl six. iitaiiiiiii’. B.'felta ciaittlejplr5p ZEISiiilEJ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Barb Walden of Nashville brings her experience as a cus­ tomized training project coor­ dinator at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek and Coldwater to this year's Barry County Leadership course. Kathryn Carney, a student at Maple Valley High School, also brings her experience and enthusiasm to the course, which started Friday, Jan. 30, with Del Nykamp’s keynote speech on integrity and leadership. Carney and Walden also are teamed up with mentors, alumni from previous leadership classes. Leadership Barry County director Nancy Goodin of Middleville says, "This mentorship addition should help this year's students network with the larger community as well as with their classmates. Carney says, "I am looking forward to meeting new people and learning new skills Carney is a member of the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation. YAC stresses leadership in the teens who participate. Walden says she is looking forward to learning more about the county and improving her own skills. "I think this is an exciting opportunity," she says. After dinner at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute the 27 mem­ bers of the class and their mentors listened as Nykamp discussed the complexities of integrity, trust and leadership. He encouraged the audience to remember that trust begins with themselves. It is necessary to be trustworthy and to trust others. He also reminded participants to listen to that inner voice that warns someone is not trustworthy. 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The Lions’ Jamie Corwin at 119, Justin Cook 125, Joe Desrochers 130, Kevin Fassett 130, and Ben Boss 140 each scores six points for the team without wrestling a second. Maple Valley’s Chris Morris won both his matches by pin on Thursday night, in SMAA duals against Dansville and Olivet. 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(File photo by Valley, with one of six pins by Perry Hardin) the Lions in the match. Also winning by pin for Valley were Raven Scurlock, Tyler Greenfield, Jamie Corwin, Desrochers, and Boss. In other action at Valley on Thursday, Olivet topped Leslie 39-36, and Leslie beat Dansville 46-30. The Lions take on more SMAA competition this Thursday, before closing out the conference season with the league tournament on Saturday, February 14. Lions host important SMAA match with Dansville Wednesday The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team went 1-3-2 Saturday at the Concord Tournament The competiton was tough, but the Lions weren’t at their best either. The Lions’ lone victory was a 25-11, 25-12 decision over Derfield. Valley split with Centerville and Jackson Western. Against Centerville, the Lions took the first game 25-19 then ffell 20-25 in the second. Against Jackson Western, Valley was downed in the first game 23-25 before coming back to take the second 25-22. “We played very inconsistant throughout the day,” said Lion coach Kelly Becklin. “Hopefully, we can be ready to play Dansville on Wednesday. It is an important league game.” Concord, the second ranked team in the state in class C ended the Lions’ day with a 25-9, 25-8 victory-on their home court. The Lions other losses were a 25-23, 25- Law Office of Michael J. McPhillips Amy McDowell Kuzava 19 match against Leslie and a 25-18, 26-24 defeat to Mendon. The Lions had beaten Leslie when the two teams met in SMAA play earlier in the month. The Lions are 2-0 in the league, which makes the match against Dansville so important. The Aggies are also undefeated so far in SMAA action. The Lions will host the Aggies Wednesday. Kortney Ewing had a good day at the net for the Lions Saturday with 22 kills and six solo blocks to lead the team in each category. 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After a solid first half effort, the Lion defense was dominant in the second half, allowing the Spartans only 14 points after half-time. “We were able to force them to turn the ball over, and we didn’t give them much of an opportunity to get any very good looks,” said Lion coach Jeff Webb. Maple Valley’s pressure defense led to easy baskets on the other end for the Lions off steals. Jason Beardslee had six steals and 17 points for while Valley, Adam Lamphere had 17 points and four steals. Dustin Mead had 15 points and six assists. Josh Bursley paced the Lions on the glass with six rebounds. “We had some opportuni­ ties in the first half to really get them down, and we kind oflet them out oftrouble a little bit,” said Webb. “We came out in the second half and anticipated their plays better. We trapped better. We guessed right and got some easy baskets.” The Lions would have liked to have had a second half like that in one of their two non-league losses last week, Wednesday’s 78-71 loss to Portland, or Monday’s 85-80 loss to Hopkins. Valley led 46-32 at the half against Portland, and pushed the lead up to 19 points mid­ way through the third quarter, before relinquishing the lead, getting it back, then falling in overtime. The Red Raiders shouldn’t had enough time, or enough opportunities to make up that large of a deficit in that short of a time frame. “We didn’t do a thing that See BASKETBALL, pg. 8 Pantry Shelf affects almost 600 families Jordan Bursley’s long three-point shot just before the buzzer sounded banked in and gave the Lions a 46-32 half-time lead Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Administrators stiii question school report card by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Maple Valley School administrators still have no solid answer why scores on the report cards for district schools released by the Michigan Department of Education Jan. 29, were not consistent with the report they had received from MDE weeks earlier. “I went ballistic when I heard that the media and Internet reports were saying we had not received a grade or made AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress),” said Fred Davenport, principal of Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville, which serves all students in grades 4-6 in Maple Valley. “I tried to get on the website all day, but I couldn’t. I finally got on the website at 2 a.m. Saturday morning.” Weeks earlier Davenport had received a preliminary report card from the MDE which stated that Maplewood had made AYP and received a composite grade of C. “As far as we have been able to determine, they say we did not make AYP because 95% of our economically dis­ advantaged students did not take the MEAP (Michigan Education Assessment Program) tests, which is not true,” said Davenport. “All of our kids were here and took took the MEAPs. But then in one of their subgroups for the same grade, they report that of the 39 students who receive free or reduced price lunches, “If a teacher at one of only three took the MEAPs. So, was it six or 36 students our schools here told that didn’t take the MEAPs students they were for that grade? It can’t be both,” said Todd Gonser the going to get a certain principal of Maple Valley grade, then changed High School. that grade without a “It seems that they changed clear reason and the criteria somehow and the schools weren’t informed,” published it in the Valley said Maple paper, we’d have a Superintendent of Schools lot of upset parents, Clark Volz. “We’re still not and that’s kind of how sure where we stand. As best we can determine, there was a we feel.” mistake made on the calcula— Supt. Clark Volz tion for economically disadvantaged students. It’s probaright box,” he added. bly just a paperwork issue Martin Ackley, the Public where a box didn’t get Information Officer for the checked.” MDE verified that according Volz said that the district to MDE records, Maplewood had filed an appeal on behalf and Maple Valley Junior High of the junior high and the did not make AYP because MDE had acknowledged its 95% of their economically receipt, “but we are still very disadvantaged students did frustrated that the information not take the MEAP test. they released to the public is When administrators at not what we were told it was Maple Valley Junior High going to be,” he said. School received the initial “If a teacher at one of our report card earlier this winter, schools here told students they they immediately made an were going to get a certain appeal, but it hadn’t changed grade, then changed that grade their score when the grades, ,without a clear reason and were released to the public published it in the paper, we’d and the media. have a lot of upset parents, “The report said that of 130 and that’s kind of how we students in eighth grade, 124 the test. “It seems to come down to somebody on a computer database not checking off the feel,” said Volz. “This initiative has taken hundreds of hours of employ­ ee time from the children and now we’re spending time trying to figure out what happened why that box didn’t get checked and more time is being taken away from the children. No child is benefit­ ing from this,” said Volz in reference to the federal “No Child Left Behind” law, which is meant to insure adequate education in math and language arts for all children in the United States. Michigan ’ s Education YES! report card system is meant to be a way of evaluating a pub­ lic school’s progress and ability to meet that goal. “The reporting process for schools is very labor intensive. What is happening at the government level is they are trying to take an individual child’s progress and make it into a state or national issue,” said Volz. “There was time just about five years ago when parents were boycotting the MEAP tests for just that reason. They were questioning the state’s right to grade their child based on a single test score. Then the state introduced the Merit Scholarship for students who do well on the MEAPs and those parents went away; they were bought See REPORT CARD, pg. 7 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf last month quietly marked six months of providing food to hungry families in the Maple Valley area. Organizers estimate that the pantry shelf currently serves more than 250 families and affects as many as 500 to 600 people each week. “We just had four more people come in and sign up this week,” said Cathy Liceaga from the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service, who is at the food distribution site at Nashville United Methodist Church to help recipients. She assists those qualified in filling out forms for the pantry shelf and other local programs and provide them with food preparation tips and recipes using the ingredients they receive the Pantry Shelf each week. Last week Liceaga handed out a recipe sheet featuring recipes for zesty fettuccine alfredo, potato salad with yogurt dressing, French toast sticks, creamy vegetable soup and light and creamy scalloped potatoes, each featuring plain Dannon yogurt which is provided by the Pantry Shelf each week. As she distributed the recipes, Liceaga reminded the people waiting at the distribution site, that yogurt is a highly nutritious food. “Yogurt is a low fat food that has healthy enzymes in it that help boost your immune system and can help keep you from getting sick,” she said. Many of the people who receive food from the Pantry Shelf say that they appreciate Liceaga’s tips and recipes and are grateful for the food they receive from the Pantry Shelf because it helps them stretch their budget a little farther. “I just started coming to the Pantry Shelf this winter because my daughter is sick and couldn’t work and she moved in with my grandson and me,” said Adelina Valdez from Lake Odessa. “The money I don’t have to spend on groceries because I come here, I can use to pay my bills so I can stay above water.” Valdez said she relies on the recipes Liceaga provides and her own years of cooking experience to stretch the food she receives from the Pantry Shelf. “Sometimes they give us really good canned stew and I just add more onions, carrots and potatoes to it and we can make it stretch a long way,” she said. “There are three of us and we get at least two meals from it.” Valdez said she uses the other items she receives like pasta sauce to make pizza, spaghetti and a variety of other dishes. “You can really stretch it and make it last,” she said. Others who receive food from the pantry shelf agree that it allows them to stretch their food dollars and pay their other bills like gas and electric. “We had too much month left at the end of our money. When we got done paying our bills there was nothing left for groceries,” said one woman. “We use the yogurt instead of sour cream to make Stroganoff and my grandson loves yogurt, he’ll eat two and three cups at a time. The flavored ones make a good fruit dip, too.” Diane Morgan, from the Nashville area, said that she wouldn’t normally buy yogurt at the store because it can be so expensive. “I’d only get two or three of the little cups when they were cheap,” she said, noting that she has also found ways to stretch the food she receives from the Pantry Shelf. “This really helps me stretch my ’ve also food dollars. II’ve chopped and dehydrated the onions and I’ve dried some apples. The potatoes are wonderful, we use them in all See PANTRY SHELF, pg. 7 In This Issue • Crossroads driver’s ed school opens at traffic scene location • Students attend aviation program • Talk of changes in SMAA beginning at Maple Valley • Lion spikers still going strong in SMAA race • Lions close duels with pair of wins �Just Say “As Advertised m the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, February 10 2004 — Page 2 Brian Vicary joins Olivet office of Independent Bank Need wedding invitations? Brian Vicary, assistant vice president and sales manager, recently joined Independent 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings Bank South Michigan's Olivet office. Vicary began his career with Independent Bank as a management trainee in Leslie. In the same year, he became an associate bank manager. For the last five years, he worked as associate bank man­ ager and bank manager in win be... Leslie, where he was promot­ ed to assistant vice president. As Olivet's bank manager, he will serve the financial needs ofthe Olivet community focusing on business dcvelopmenE and mortgage ...in Vermontville. If you lending. Vicary will also serve don't want your trees as sales manager in the tapped, please put a white Bellevue and Vermontville cloth around the tree. communities, responsible for The Revue will presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the market development and sales. "Brian will be a positive Vermontville Opera House Feb. 13,14,19,20 and 21 at 7 pm and Feb 15, 21 and 22 at 3 p.m. For reservations, call (269)367-4455. Tickets are adults $8, senior citizens addition to the Olivet office," and students $7, children $5. Pictured are (front) Kim Knoll, Brandi Walden, Kailey said Edward Swanson, presi­ dent and CEO of Independent Need a special place to spend Smith, (back, from left) Kathryn Carney, Bekah Welch, Amanda Kirchhoff, Caitlin Bank South Michigan. "His with that special someone? Arney, Gary Mitchell (Potiphar), Kelly MacKenzie, Bethany Swift and Sara Pash. knowledge, experience and w try the V expertise will greatly benefit the communities of Olivet, Bellevue and Vermontville." Vicary is an active member of his community and served as vice chair of the Leslie Local Finance Development The area’s new driver’s competitively with those reason why the Traffic Scene Authority. He was also a board '6. education school, operated by offered by area school dis- wants be ready to offer a trustee for Leslie's Downtown Association, of tricts. The Traffic Scene ten- service that will never go out Development Crossroads School served on Leslie's Economic Driving, had its grand open- tatively has classes beginning of style. We also feel that Kring this ad receive $ 1.00 offyour meal! ing at the Traffic Scene last each month throughout the young people will further Development Committee, and previously was the president year. Call the Traffic Scene at benefit from the small class month. of the Leslie Area Chamber of The school is located at the 517-566-7229 for more infor- size and the ability to provide Commerce. more individual attention to intersection of M-43 and M- mation. Independent Bank South fy visit us at: 174 Main, Vermontville MI 50, west of Sunfield. The Cobb said the school will the student,” said Smith. Michigan is a subsidiary of The “Traffic Scene” is Independent instructors are two Lakewood emphasize defensive driving. 517-726-0975 Bank High School graduates, Phil Instructors will read the les- operated by Dan and Kristin Corporation. The bank oper­ Sat. 8 am-2 pm; M-F 7am-2pm Smith, Class of 1973, and sons so students with less Taylor of Crossroads School ates 17 banking offices in the M-Sat. 5-9 pm Dan Cobb, Class of 1978. than proficient reading skills of Driving in Mason. It is a communities of Battle Creek, EAT IN OR TAKE OUT • The classes are priced will be able to take the class. licensed driver’s training Bellevue, Charlotte, Eaton Smith said, “I want to teach school in the state of Rapids, Leslie, Mason, everybody who comes to the Michigan. Call Taylor at 517- Okemos, Olivet, Pleasant school — teens, older people 676-2868 or Cobb and Smith Lake, Potterville, Richland, Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; who have never driven and at “The Traffic Scene” at Rives Junction, Vermontville, Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Lis Service those who speak English as a 517-566-7229 for more infor- Williamston and a loan center second language.” He is hop- mation. in Okemos. ing for students from Maple 227 N MAIN ST . NASHVILLE Valley, Hastings, Portland "eALro,lT MLS, Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 L and Grand Ledge, as well as Lakewood Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com “As parents, we understand HMS Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI how difficult it is to plan EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES around busy schedules of • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available family members and all their Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI.....................................................................Eves. 726-0223 The Village would like to remind all village residents activities,” Smith said. “By Nyle Wells, GRI (Assoc. Broker)....................................................................... 726-1234 that for the safety of children walking to school and any offering classes year round, Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)........................................................................... 852-5066 persons wanting to use the sidewalks within the Village, this makes driver’s education Adam Winegar (Sales Associate)............................................................. 269-838-6710 please remove snow and ice from your sidewalks. much more convenient for Ordinance 9-9-99-D requires all occupants of any prop­ parents. erty located within the Village of Nashville to clear any “With recent news of fur­ accumulations of ice or snow from the public sidewalks ther cuts to education by the adjining the property within 24 hours of the accumula­ state, more schools may PRICE REDUCED TO $114,9001 DELTON: SOUTH OF tion or placement of snow or ice on the sidewalks. 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(VL-68) The Revue presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Vermontville Opera House 211 S. Main St. Vermontville, MI Feb. 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 ar 7 PM Feb. 15, 21 & 22 ar 3 PM For reservations call 269-367-4455 or e-mail therevuel@yahoo.com open 45 min. before show. No assigned seats. Tickets: Adults $8, Seniors and Students $7, Children $5 - Free Parkin Doors �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10, 2004 — Page 3 Bolivian Missionaries PUBLIC HEARING to be at Peace UMC kSSN^ kS^ <& $$ S NJ iNuN s!s ^CS 1 vw vw Nll kk^«* w ^‘1 i|pi ^7 M t Ci ill iii M is ..,, 'M O^DBl. It 111 tp. ® el'tafcjj 1,1 afadtttt. ■! kht Mot fa t • 1^1 fa, )fa ta (fca. te' — LiittalW r 1 i®taa\wi !H- Itaatiitaw ,fc***** f***** Ls^”! 'S*** ’#»< Peter and Estela HudyVelasco who are missionaries at the Rio Colorado region in the Amazon Basin ofBolivia, South America, will be visiting the Peace United Methodist Church, Thursday, Feb. 19.. There will be a noon potluck dinner for the missionaries and they will speak after the lunch. Peter and Estela, his wife, serve the United Methodist Church in Bolivia. Peter works at the junior and senior high school of Rio Colorado. Estela is a teacher in an elementary school near the Rio Colorado school In this region of Bolivia, they have no electricity except for a generator that is used only for three hours in the evening for lights and to run computers. There are more than 200 students at this agricultural technical school, of which more than 160 live in the dormitories from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon. The rest lives close enough to walk to school each school day. Rio Colorado is where Joan and Nolan Hudson, members of Peace UMC, traveled last May as volunteers in missions to help build the walls to a teachers’ meeting room. Anyone interested is invited to come with a dish to pass, their own table service and learn how the church is ministering to the youth in this region of South America. There will be an offering low for travel expenses for the missionary couple while they are in Michigan. Peace Church is located four miles west of Nashville, comer and of M-79 Barryville Road. For more information, call 517-8521821. Walk for Warmth set for Feb. 28 The Village of Nashville will hold a Public Hearing on February 12, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 203 N. Main. PURPOSE: To discuss the proposed budget for the 2004­ 2005 budget year. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL ALSO BE A SUBJECT OF HEARING. The 2004-05 budget will be voted on during the regular Council Meeting to be held immediately after the Public Hearing. 06583006 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED The Village of Nashville is looking for qualified applicants for the job of Zoning Administrator. The current wage is $2,000 per year. Application shall become property of the Village of Nashville and will be public information unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held on file for one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request. Anyone wishing to apply can contact the Nashville Village Office by February 26, 2004, at 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073. The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. looney Toons character visits Fuller 06583145 Trishawn Carpenter and Corrine Saunders give Sylvester the Cat a big hug when the Looney Toon char­ acter visited Fuller Street Elementary School last week. Fuller Street Elementary School participates in the Looney Toon Savings Club program offered by Mainstreet Bank in Hastings. Students in grades 1 -3 are able to do their banking at school twice a month through the program, which also features several fun and educational programs each year to teach children about saving, in addition to visits from from Sylvester and other Looney Toon characters during the school year. The Eaton County Walk Congregational Church (corfor Warmth will be held ner of Bostwick and Saturday, Feb. 28,4 28,4 in Lawrence), with registration Charlotte. The three-mile from 8:30 until 9 a.m. The walk begins at 9, with walk will begin at the First walkers returning to the church for warm beverages and a snack. Walkers will HASTINGS 4 receive a certificate of partic| ipation. Pledge sheets are $ Downtown Hastings on State St. available and donations are 945-SHOW $5.00 Kids all shows | $5.25 Seniors welcomed. All proceeds from $5.75 Students & Late Shows Frl & Sat the walk will assist income $5.50 DAILY Matiness til 6pm eligible Eaton County fami­ Q No passes DIGITAL STEREO nes with emergency heating Sunfield Boy Scouts will Unlimited Free Drink Refills & .250 Corn Refills cost. have recycling at the west Stadium Seating Gives YOU An Unobstructed View Charlotte Eagles Aerie end of Will’s IGA (formerly #3552 has supported the known as Carl’s) parking lot Walk for Warmth program in Sunfield from 9 a.m. to MIRACLE USA beats Russia for several years by sponsor-noon Saturday, Feb. 14. ing a benefit bingo. This year The scouts will accept: the Eagles will hold a bingo • Newspapers — tied or on Feb. 21 at 116 Lansing in grocery bags. Road from 2 until 10 p.m. In • Glass — clear, clean, no addition to the 50/50 bingo caps. SHOWTIMES 2/09-2/12 there will be a bake sale and • Aluminum with no O MIRACLE (PG) oicitavstaoium seating food available on site. A chili paper or plastic coating. 11:00,1:45,4:30,7:15,10:00 O CATCH THAT KID (PG) cook-off is being held that • Tin cans — flattened, 11:10,1:15,3:15,5:15,720,9:20 day, which will also benefit clean, with no labels. BUTTERFLY EFFECT (R) 0IGITA17STADKIM SEATING Walk for Warmth. • Magazines — tied of in 11:05,1:25.3:50,7:05,9:20 Capital Area Community O THE PERFECT SCORE (PG-13) grocery bags (no Reader's 1125,1:40,4:00,7:00,9:05 Smices has a office at 1370 Digest). N. Clinton Trail in Charlotte. Scouts ask that items not 20oz.DRINK IBBI For more information about with S2.50 purchase BHgh be dropped off early. ol 46o? bag of buttery popcorn ’ the bingo on Feb. 21 or the 1 PlfCH’HrtWi Lan March aXM XV Plf The next recycling date I BEST DEAL in eNewsletter at JIJ walk Feb. 28, please call 543­ . — wwwhastingsjxom _ _ will be April 10, 2004. 5465 or 482-3005. Sunfield scouts recyling planned ^memberyour Valentine Saturday, /February 14th GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main • Nashville, MI 49073 || | 517-852-0845 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-lpm Need help budgeting your insurance costs? ow you can pay for your personal, and most business insurance protection with an easy-to-handle, www.hastings4.com monthly payment plan called Flex Bill. Something Special by cKatliy ^o/taC & 207 oM. Qifjts ullatn oMasMUe $5°° 0FF This plan, available from Auto-Owners Insurance Company, means less strain on your budget. Call us and ask about it today! ^4uto-Owners hsurance Life Home Car Business $39" for 1 month unlimited Extended liou/ts ‘-Valentine's ‘Day • <EJeb. 14 (as (Jong as we have customers and ^owe/ts, we wiff be open) 517-852-0313 TJegu&M howts: 9-5 Sat 9-12 TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 10,2004 — Page 4 Elizabeth A. Bursley WOODLAND - Elizabeth A. Bursley, aged 68, of Woodland, was called Home to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening, Feb. 4, 2004. She was bom in Hastings on July 15, 1935 to Richard and Mildred (Dillenbeck) Brodbeck. from Liz graduated Nashville High School in 1953. She was married to Charles Burlsey on July 17, 1955. Elizabeth had worked at Pennock Hospital for 26 years as an admissions clerk. Charles “Charlie” E. Imhoff Charles General Motors in Lansing NASHVILLE “Charlie” E. Itnhoff, age 81, for over 31 years retiring in retired General Motors 1986. In his early years Charlie employee, passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 at his loved playing football and home in Nashville surround- softball. He was an avid out­ ed by his beloved family, doorsman and loved spending time in his garden, hunting, after a short illness. Mr. Imhoff was bom fishing, golfing, and bowling. Charlie was well known in March 1, 1922 in Grand Ledge, the son ofHoward and the Nashville community for his Christmas spirit. Each Florence (Burke) Imhoff Sr. He was raised in the Grand holiday season Charlie would Ledge area and attended area put together the most beautischools there. ful display of Christmas Charlie served his country lights at the couples Nashville bravely as a United States home. He had a great sense of Marine through World War II. He fought bravely against humor; he was loved by many the enemy at Peleliu, Palau and will be missed by all. He is survived by his lovGroup. He was a member of the VFW Post 8260 of ing wife of 62 years Shirley Nashville and a member of (Corwin) Imhoff; daughters, the American Legion Post Nancy (Wayne) Kent of Cadillac, Marilyn Frye of 222 in Vermontville. On Feb. 2, 1942, in Grand Portage and Linda (Edgar) Ledge he married Shirley Boldrey ofNashville; two sisCorwin. The couple spent the ters, Alice Dumond of Eagle first nine years of their mar-and Ruth of Florida; brotherriage living in Grand Ledge, in-law, Richard (Erma) but moved the Corwin of Harrisburg, Pa.; to Gladys Vermontville area where they sisters-in-law spent the majority of their (Charles) Madry of Bellevue, lives together raising their and Lois Cline of Venice, family. Fla.; eight grandchildren; 14 He was employed atgreat grandchildren and many and countless She enjoyed camping, family;; loved wildlife, and was an friends. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Justin avid birdwatcher. She had been a life-long Hokanson. The funeral service was active member of the Zion in held on Monday, Feb. 9 at Lutheran Church the Zion Lutheran Church. Woodland. Elizabeth is survived by Burial was in Woodland husband, her Charles Memorial Park. Bursley; children, Janine The family has suggested Frizzell, Roxanne (Michael) that memorial contributions Johnson, Diane (Donald Jr.) may be made to the Zion Griffin, Leroy Bursley, and Lutheran . Church 13 Endowment Fund or Barry Dale (Kay) Bursley; grandchildren; one great Community Hospice. Arrangements were made grandchild; parents, Richard and Mildred Brodbeck; sis-by Koops Funeral Chapel in ter, Ellen Conklin; aunt, Avis Lake Odessa. Dillenbeck; a large extended Betty C. Krause nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Howard; and two sisters, Mary and Gretchen. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Pastor Alan Metier officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. HASTINGS - Betty C. Krause, age 74, of Hastings, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004 in Tendercare of Hastings. She is survived by daughter, Patricia Stadel of Hastings; Robert sons, Stadel of Middleville, Richard Stadel of Hastings, Roy Stadel of Hastings, and Norman Stadel of Grand Rapids; brother, Lambert Rule of Oklahoma and half brother, Charles Rule of Oklahoma. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Betty C. Krause memorial fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Betty C. Krause HASTINGS - Betty C. Krause, age 74, of Hastings, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004 in Tendercare of Hastings.. She is survived by daughter, Patricia Stadel of Hastings; Robert sons, Stadel of Middleville, Richard Stadel of Hastings, Roy Stadel of Hastings, and Norman Stadel of Grand Rapids; brother, Lambert Rule of Oklahoma and half brother, Charles Rule of Oklahoma. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Betty C. Krause memorial fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Give a memorial that can go onforever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the coun­ ty in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. “Our Family Serving Yours ” Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 wST (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 075139.30 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Mana°ger HM CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... .........6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting...... ................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ............. 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 06568086 Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & lohia Rd. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM. Worship ......... ........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ .................6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................. .........7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship ..................... 10:30 am. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group * Adult Worship REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School................. 9:45 am. Morning Worship.......................... 11 Evening Worship........................... 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ............... 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration 10 am. Contemporary Service, . Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m. Church School .................. 10 a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10a Fellowship Time............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class............. .10:50 a.m. REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass................... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship..................... 9:45 am Worship Service............... 9:30 am. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School 10 a A.M. Service 11:15a P.M. Service ......................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service................................. 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service ........................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship.......... 11 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ................... 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................ 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ................. 11 am. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service.......... 7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................ 9:45 a.m. Church Service.............. 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass • 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass................. ....9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10,2004 — Page 5 Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, Feb, 11 Chicken tenders, roll, whole kernel com, fruit cock­ tail, milk. Thursday, Feb. 6 M.W. Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, pear halves, Teddy Grahams, milk. Friday, Feb. 13 No School. Monday, Feb. 16 No school. Tuesday, Feb. 17 Chicken rings, mashed potatoes, cracker pack, peaches, milk. Students attend aviation program Two Maple Valley students, Brandon Montgomery and Matthew Conklin, were part of a pilot program offered at Lansing Community College to allow high school students to enroll in college aviation courses.. As part of the courses, Brandon and Matthew partic- ipated in hands-on labs with and college credit at the same aircraft maintenance, took a time. field trip to AeroGenesis to I you will be beginning If see an FA-18 Hornet Navy your junior year next Jet, and even got to fly an air- September and are interested plane. Both students success- in this program, please see fully completed part one of your counselor and contact the program and are now the Lansing Community enrolled in part two. These College Aviation Center at students receive high school(517)483-1406. Vermontville Fire Dept, plans dance Jjtatfa's Area residents can shake off their winter blues, kick up their heels and support their fire local fire department Saturday evening, Feb. 21, during the Vermontville Firemen and EMT dance at the Vermontville fire bam ijbltai qtiteijM iiiMirt KHAM ■BWK from 7 p.m. to midnight. given away during the The cost of the dance is $5 evening. per person and all proceeds will be used to purchase Meeting planned equipment for the fire department. for sophomores Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be and their parents Gentle Family. Dentistry, Christopher A. Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child 269-945-5656 1127 West State Street, Hastings MI ’ RABIES DISTEMPER ' K-COUGH SUNFIELD NASHVILLE DELTON Ken's Auto Repair Fire Hall Fire Hall East side M-37 Downtown Sat., Feb. 14, 21 3 - 5 pm Sat., Feb. 14, 21 Noon - 2 pm M-66 next to Good Time Pizza Sun., Feb. 15, 22 3 - 5 pm CALEDONIA Bringpets on leashes or in carriers, please. 06583397 fyail Qarben Hair Style and Cut and a Manicure $25.00 Entire Month ofFebruary (a $33.00 value) ,X Tanning & Toning $25.00 Unlimited <<). -No Co-Pay (a $45.00 value) Relax your sweetheart with a ^3 Reflexology Treatment $20.00 v 06583172 Dinner is being served from 5:30-7pm Dancing starts at 7 pm Dinner & Dancing $8.00 • Dancing $2.00 Live entertainment by “Blind Ambition” Country - Country Rock - Oldies For more information call 517-852-9260 after 4pm except Tuesday Get 50% OFF any CANDLE ACCESSORY when you purchase any 22 oz. ’YANKEE CANDLE WalkerCPharmacv the place for wellness per injection CAN SAFELY UPDATE EVENIFNOTDUE UNTIL SPRING Special Sat.9 Feb. 14th (Valentine’s Day) *16.001 Support Wildlife Rehabilitation amie 5 n SPAGHETTI DINNER & DANCE Orchard Street 1 -800-4-ARK VET 1-517-852-9481 presents their annual Sun., Feb. 15, 22 Noon - 2 pm ARK VETERINARY ptSERVICES <x S.E. Corner of M-66 & Tbornapple Lake Rd. Nashville VFW Post 8260 RABIES DISTEMPER LEUKEMIA . MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIRSTYLING Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Feb. 11 Choose One - Chicken ten­ ders, cheese pizza, chicken 157 S, Main • Vermontville sandwich, breakfast bar. Choose Two - garden salad, <5 NEW HOURS: Tues. 9am 726-0330 - 8pm; Wed.-Fri. 9am - 6pm; Sat. 10 am -1 pm mashed potatoes, fruit cock­ 8 tail, juice, milk. Thursday, Feb. 12 Choose One - Spaghetti, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. SL Warm your Valentine s Heart with a Choose Two - Garden salad, carrot sticks, fresh fruit, juice, gT gift certificate for a Hair Appointment nt milk. Friday, Feb. 13 Choose One - Quesadilla, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two Garden saad, salad, greenbeans, green beans, raspberry sherbet, juice, milk. Monday, Feb. 16 No School. Tuesday, Feb. 17 Choose One - Chicken rings, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. Choose Two Garden salad, baked potatoes, peaches, juice, milk. VACCINATION M CLINICS * *%! 50 5**<#0/ J(K U«**<#;/■ «<#;/■ - ZLnntirrl niHIWUI All Maple Valley sopho­ mores and their parents are invited to attend an informa­ tional get acquainted meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the high school auditori­ um. Several Maple Valley staff members will be present to provide information on NCAA guidelines, school policies, student educational development plans, educa­ tion options for sophomores, and a variety of other topics. The evening will conclude with a time for questions and answers and refreshments. Call Dawn Yager, guid­ ance counselor, at 852-9275 for more information. 'Diana’s Dftice The Place to Gofor Professional Styling J 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa Located on Main Street in the corner of Carl’s Super Market 8270 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. (M-43), Sunfield Located in Will’s IGA 616-374-3190 517-566-7242 06583153 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. February 10, 2004 - Page 6 The Valentine's Day season is a great time to express appreciation to people who are special to you or have shown kindness to you and your family during the year. It could be anyone who has touched your life by bringing a smile to your face or given a helping hand when needed. Showing your affection can be as simple as having some ready-made cookie and cake mixes on hand and several bags of colorful Valentine's Day candy for decorating. Involve the entire family and give everyone a part in creating handmade tokens of affection. Be sure to include a handwritten note with your gift and use some colorful gift-wrap to express your affection. It is often the heart-warming thoughts of a handmade gift that say, 'You xe special to me.* For more Valentine's recipes, decorating, gift ideas and family fun activities, go to www.marsbrightideas.com Puzzle of Love 1 package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1 container (16 ounces) ready-tospread vanilla frosting Red food coloring 1/2 cup pink decorating sugar 1 bag (14 oz) M&M'S Milk Chocolate Candies for Valentine's Day 2 bags (14 ounces each) M&M'S Peanut Chocolate Candies for Valentine's Day 1. Fold 12-inch square construction paper or card stock in half. Draw large half-heart along fold-line. With paper folded, cut out heart and open. Set template aside. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Knead cookie dough and flour together until smooth. On aluminum foil, roll dough to 12-inch circle, 1/4-inch thick. 3. Place template on dough. With tip of paring knife, cut out heart through to foil. Gently slide foil-backed heart onto cookie sheet. 4. Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Randomly press three different sized heart­ shaped cookie cutters into hot dough, leaving 1/2-inch rim. Leave smaller heart cookies in dough. 5. Return to oven. Bake additional 5 minutes or until golden brown. Slide foilbacked cookie heart onto cooling rack. Cool completely. Gently transfer to serving platter. 6. Divide frosting among three bowls. With red food coloring, tint 1 bowl bright red. Tint second bowl pink. Leave third bowl white. 7. Carefully remove small heart cutouts; set aside. Valentine Crispy Heart Puzzle of Love 8. Spread white frosting over large heart (any size), press out cookie hearts. Decorate cookie. Sprinkle with pink sugar; brush cookies with white or tinted frosting. Then, cover the surface with Milk Chocolate away excess. 9. Decorate smaller hearts with frostings Candies for Valentine's Day. and sugar and top with chocolate candies. Makes 10 hearts. Place smaller hearts back into large heart. 10. Fill resealable plastic bag with white Cupid's Tarts 1 bag Snickers Brand Miniatures, frosting, close bag and snip off 1 corner. unwrapped Pipe line offrosting around outside of large 3 egg yolks heart. Place white peanut candies on 1/2 cup sugar frosting. 1 cup heavy cream Makes 8 servings. 2 packages (6 per package) graham crust tart shells Valentine Crispy Heart 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or 1 bag (10 ounces) large marshmallows whipped cream 3 tablespoons butter Pink decorating sugar 6 cups crispy rice cereal 1 bag Dove Chocolate Hearts (11 2 bags (14 ounces each) M&M'S Milk ounces) or M&M'S Brand Chocolate Candies for ChocolateCandies for Valentine's Valentine's Day Day (14 ounces) Heart-shaped cake pan (approximately 9-inch x 2-inch). Alternatively, use heart­ 1. Preheat oven to 35O°F. Chop Miniatures and put them in bowl. Place bowl on top of shaped cookie cutters and a baking pan pot with simmering water until chocolate (approximately 11-inch x 13-inch) for has melted, stirring occasionally. individual sizes. 2. In another bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar Nonstick spray until thick and creamy. 1 container (16 ounces) ready-to3. Stir melted Miniatures into egg and sugar spread vanilla frosting mixture. Mix in heavy cream. 10-inch flat plate 1. Mix marshmallows and butter in 4. Place tart shells on baking pan. Spoon microwave bowl. Cover bowl with a piece mixture into tart shells, scooping from of plastic wrap. Poke several holes into bottom of bowl. plastic wrap. Microwave 2 minutes or until 5. Bake 25 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and cool. melted. Add cereal and blend. 2. To make 1 large heart: Spray cake pan 6. Decorate or pipe top of tart shells with with nonstick spray. Press cereal mixture dollop of whipped topping or whipped into cake pan, pressing firmly into corners cream. Sprinkle with sugar and either place of pan. Cool 20 minutes. To decorate: a Chocolate Heart on top of each one or Unmold heart and set it in center of plate. sprinkle with Chocolate Candies for Spread top of heart with frosting, leaving Valentine's Day. 1/2-inch rim around the edge. Make a single Makes 12 tarts. layer of candies on top of frosting. 3. To make small hearts: Press mixture evenly into baking pan coated with nonstick spray. Using heart-shaped cookie cutter Valentine's Wild Hearts 1 box yellow cake mix 1 container (16 ounces)ready-tospread vanilla frosting Red food coloring 1 bag (11 ounces) Dove Milk or Dark Chocolate Hearts 1 bag (14 ounces) M&M'Milk Chocolate Candies for Valentine's Day 1. Make cake according to package directions. 2. Pour into 13-inch x 9-inch pan; bake until done. 3. Allow cake to cool, then cut in half, lengthwise into 2 layers. 4. Create pink frosting by placing white frosting in bowl and adding red food coloring until desired shade of pink is achieved. 5. Spread frosting on 1 layer. Sprinkle with candies, then top with remaining layer of cake. 6. Using heart-shaped cookie cutter, about 2 1/2 to 3 inches, cut hearts out of cake and place on wire rack. 7. To melt Milk or Dark Chocolate Hearts, microwave approximately 3 to 4 minutes on medium power, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds, being very careful not to burn. 8. Pour melted Milk or Dark Chocolate Hearts over heart-shaped cakes, being sure to enrobe completely. 9. Decorate with candies as desired. Makes 8 individual cakes. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10, 2004 — Page 7 REPORT CARD, continued from page 1 off with scholarship money.” Michigan’s Education YES! program requires schools that have not made AYP for two years in a row to notify parents and offering them the choice of sending their child to another school in the same district that is making AYP and the school must provide transportation to that school. “If we can’t get this resolved, we may have to contact parents at some point, or we would be in violation of the law,” said Volz. “But If schools don’t make AYP they have to notify the parents and you will find in some districts that some schools which were named Golden Apple Schools did not met AYP, like in our case, because a box didn’t get checked off.” Volz said that school in Maple administrators in Valley have not received any phone calls from parents who are concerned about the grades their child’s school received from the state. Rose Heaton, whose son attends Maple Valley High School, said she is not concerned about how the state grades Maple Valley Schools. “I have problem with the whole issue of standardized testing anyway,”. she said. “You can lie with statistics; they can be turned around and what do these tests really prove any way? There are too many variables.” And, while Volz feels obligated to get the district’s scores adjusted, he said thatt he does not feel this new system is the best way to assess schools. “The best evaluation for a school district happens around the kitchen table when a kid comes home and says, ‘School is good and I learned a lot today,’ or when he says, ‘I’m having a terrible time in school,’ and the parents contact us at the school to see what can be done.” ‘Seedlings’ plan Mexican dinner The Vermontville United Methodist Church Youth Group, also known as the "Seedlings" will have a community familyMexican Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the church. The cost is $5 per person and proceeds go to the youth fund. For more information, call (517)) 726-0633 in the evening. Participar en por favor todo el mundo! (please join in everyone!). Gracias! POSITION OPENING MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS General Aide - Fuller Elementary Hours: 1.0 hour/day Monday-Friday Qualifications: 0 High school graduate 0 Must demonstrate patience and enjoy working with young children 0 Must be flexible and self-directed and have a positive attitude V Must be able to work cooperatively with teachers, parents & administration Duties may include, but are not limited to, assist in cafeteria and playground supervision, other duties as may be assigned by administration. 8 Application should be made to the Administration Office, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville MI 49096 by February 20, 2004 PANTRY SHELF, continued from page 1 (<« MrtMM taxhohii | SiBIlHMKtsM* IsidM; MW<to( I ^|I1»bM gjnOKiiitiW I ^iwaal^Hi fai*^ kinds of things.” “We’ve saved a lot of money on our grocery bill. Wee have ave two wo teenagers eenagers aat home,” said Tim and Sheri, who are both on disability and have been coming to the Pantry Shelf since the fall. “When we paid our bills, there wasn’t enough money for the grocery store.” While they still receive food from the Pantry Shelf, Tim and Sheri now help out y helping pg to diseach week by tribute forms and passing out the redipe sheets that Liceaga brings. Many people who come to the Pantry Shelf come from neighboring communities because they can share a ride with a friend or family mem­ ber. Valdez, who shares a ride with a friend from Lake Odessa, said she comes to Nashville because sharing a ride saves gas but she also likes the way the volunteers greet the people every week. “The ladies that work here are great,” she said. “They don’t make you feel bad because you need help. They get here early week and they greet you with a smile and there’s a warm cup of coffee if you nee need too warm up on a cold morning. It is very gratifying-” Valdez said she also appreciates the clothes that volunteers bring in. “They bring the clothes in and anybody who needs them can help themselves,” she explained. “I am raising my grandson by myself and it p if I can ppick up p an outfit helps or two for him when I am here.”' Valdez said that she hopes she will be able soon to get by without assistance from the Pantry Shelf, but is grateful it is there to help. “I’m hoping that I’ll be able to be on my own again soon. I used to help out with the food distribution in Charlotte years ago. That’s why I don’t feel bad about coming here. I used to help others and now I need the help. That’s the way it works sometimes,” she said. “I believe in God and when you’re in trouble, he gives you a way out.” Teleflora's Precious Hearts Bouquet Valentine’s Specials Balloons Candy • Plants Valentine Arrangements Teleflora's Roses and Chocolate Bouquet Roses — Large quantity Many colors to choosefrom. 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Zubal knocked down a free throw with 16.3 seconds left and the game went into OT tied at 66 after both teams missed tough shots in the final five seconds of regulation. Zubal led Portland with 24 points. Overtime belonged to the Maple Valley junior guard Dustin Mead is attacked as he heads towards the hoop late in the second half of the Lions’ loss to Portland Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Red Raiders. The Lions only made one field goal in the extra session, by Lamphere. He led Valley with 32 points on the night, followed by Mead’s 15, and Beardslee’s 11. “The biggest part was our D,” said Webb. “We kind of lost our fire when we got the lead and relaxed, and we can’t play that way. When we do that, our game dramatically changes. We have to be on our toes and have intense pressure to win.” Last Monday, the Lions lost a tight one with Hopkins. Brandenburg (left) and Sadie Blodgett try to inspire the small hometown crowd as the Lion varsity boys’ basket­ ball team allows a big lead to slip away against Portland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It started out as a track meet, but the Lions slammed on their brakes in the third quarter. Maple Valley led 48-44 at half-time, but scored just eight points in the third period to put themselves too far behind. The Vikings scored 20 points in the third quarter then 21 more in the fourth. “Defensively, I wasn’t satisfied, giving up 44 points in the first half. I think we’re a heck of a lot better of a defensive basketball team than to give up 85 points one night, then 78 the next. It’s frustrat- ing to know that we’re better than that.” Lamphere again led the Lions with 31 points, while Mead finished with 111, and Beardslee had ten. The only solace the Lions may take from the two losses is that they weren’t in SMAA action. This week they’ll try and get the ball rolling again with trips to Morrice and Leslie. “Both are tough places to go win at. We have some excitement back in us from Friday’s game and hopefully that carries over. Hopefully.” Lion junior forward Jesse Page drives his way past Portland’s Kirk Kimball in the second quarter Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion spikers still going strong in SMAA race by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lion varsity volleyball team finished first in its pool Saturday, then reached The Lions reached the cial times in the semifinals.” the semifinals at Springport semifinals by starting the day On the day the Lions before falling to Manchester 3-0-2. Manchester topped scored a 21-6, 21-9 win over in three games.. Valley 22-20,16-21, 21-13 to East Jackson, a 21-10, 21-11 Amy Abbott digs out an Aggie serve in the Lions’ 15­ 6, 15-12 win over Dansville on Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion senior Lisa Hamilton sets the ball over her head as teammate Kortney Ewing rushes over to go for the kill Wednesday against Dansville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bremer) Kortney Ewing with 32 kills In the serving game, each. Joostbems also had 12 Sammy Cowell led the team The Lions’ Amy Joostberns blasts a shot over solo blocks on the day. Lisa with 47 points, which includ­ Dansville’s Jessica Jackson during game two on Hamilton led the Lion passing ed seven aces. Allison Oleson attack with 76 assists. Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10,2004 — Page 9 Talk of changes in SMAA beginning at Maple Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was talk last week among Maple Valley administrators as well as other schools in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association about restructuring or other possible changes to the league’s current set-up. “The SMAA is still together,” said Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser. “We would like to all stay together. Things are still wide open. We have been looking to add a couple more teams to our league to compete at the top and the bottom, and maybe have two tiers or more in the league if more schools can be included.” Right now in the SMAA Leslie, Dansville, Bellevue, Olivet, and Maple Valley are all Class C schools, while Morrice, Webberville, and Lansing Christian are Class D schools. Bath, Potterville, and Saranac are members of the conference in certain sportss “A couple of schools have said we need to move on because we just can’t compete the way we thought we could,” said Gonser. There can be a big difference between Class C and Class D schools. This year the maximum enrollment for a Class C school is 496 students, Class D goes from 232 students or less. According to Maple Valley athletic director Mike Sparks Leslie had been invited to make a move in the future to the Tri-River Athletic Conference, when the SMAA members got the idea to maybe ask a few of the TriRiver teams to make the Master Gardener classes start Feb. 25 in Hastings move over the SMAA. “We don’t want to lose Leslie,” said Sparks, butt when it comes right down to it “we have to do what’s best for us.” Right now the official word is that there is no news. “We have our building blocks here and nothing is changing right now,” said Gonser. Lions close duals with pair of wins The Maple Valley varsity wrestling squad scored a pair of SMAA victories last by Patricia Johns For more information about program. Classes are taught gardeners to really contribute Thursday at Leslie. StaffWriter registration, call the MSU by a variety of professionals their expertise to the commuThe Lions scored big wins Over the past several years Extension office at 269-945- in the industry. Course mate- nity. over both Bath and Saranac, residents of Barry County 1388. rial includes: plant science, In the past gardeners have with the lightweights leading have turned an interest in garThe Michigan Master soils for plant growth, flower worked with the food and the way. Valley didn’t lose a dening and landscaping to a Gardener (MG) program is gardening, household pests, nutrition program, helping single match between 103 passion through the master designed to develop a consor- indoor plants and their care, residents raise food for the and 145 pounds the entire gardening program. tium of Michigan State lawn establishment and care, table. Others have worked evening. The 2004 class begins University Extension integrated pest management, with schools and planted Valley topped bath 48-29 Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6 (MSUE) volunteers who are growing small fruits and tree wildflowers, sunflowers or to start the night. Jamie p.m. Most classes are held at trained in plant science and fruits, vegetable gardening bulbs with classes. Other garCorwin at 119, Ben Boss 140, the Courts and Law building home gardening. This pro- and woody ornamental plants. deners have worked with the and Chris Morris 171 each in Hastings. gram enables volunteers to Students often learn new 4-H Children’s Garden and 4- scored pins in the Lion win. The cost of the class is improve the quality of life, techniques or even get some H members. At 130, Joe Desrochers $225, which covers the 700- not only for themselves, but hands on experience with Other MG volunteers come won a 4-0 decision over Dan page notebook, speaker’s for their communities as well. planting, pruning and design- into the Extension office and Black, and at 135 Kevin travel expenses, refreshments This is accomplished by ing gardens. handle homeowners’ quesFassett took a 9-4 decision and other materials to be increasing people’s appreciaAlong with the 12 classes, tions and requests relating to over Nick Hoard. Lion victohanded out during the course. tion for and use of plants and participants are expected to horticulture and home gar- ries for Raven Scurlock, Registration is due in the by providing them with accumulate 40 hours of vol-dening. These opportunities office by Feb. 20. The class instruction on growing plants unteer time approved by provide many positive experi­ will run for 12 consecutive using environmentally sound MSUE. This would include ences for everyone. Wednesday evenings from 6 practices. working at the Demonstration For more information on to 10 p.m. Anyone who has a strong Gardens at the Barry Expo registration call the MSU Interested gardeners can interest in home gardening Center. Creating a new gar- Extension office at 269-945register on line at and horticulture should den for fair or caring for one 1388. www.msue.msu.edu/Zbarry. explore the master gardening of the permanent beds allows by Patricia Johns StaffWriter Local business owners and professionals can learn new skills at the next devel­ opment workshop Wednesday, Feb. 25, on how to use improvisation to improve performance in the work place. Mary Jane Pories from Fishladder Inc. will lead a half day workshop on “Making the Most of Each Moment” Feb. 25, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Felpausch Education Center in Hastings. This workshop is spon­ sored by Barry County Leadership and Felpausch. Pories will work with partic­ ipants using the techniques and tools of improvisational comedy games, She will Members of the Nashville car club meet to discuss plans for the 2004 Nashville Car Show. create a relaxed and playful environment in which par­ ticipants engage in games fostering risk-taking, spon­ taneity, conflict manage­ Upon a Star program which ment and creativity. In January members of the are hoping other local clubs Hickey. She says, “Whether Other attractions during provides gifts and food bas­ Nashville car club began and organizations will get responsible for meeting to discuss plans to involved in the annual the car show include com­ kets for local families in you're munity-wide garage sales are need during the Christmas human resources, training, make this year’s Nashville Nashville Car Show. “We would like to see the slated to be held on the same season. They have also made or department management, Car Show bigger and better Lions Club, Girl Scouts, day as the car show, The a $100 donation to Bowl for you want to keep your than ever. Valley Athletic Michigan State Police will Kids’ Sake which will be employees engaged and pro­ Organizers are promising Maple more that more than 75 tro­ Boosters, Band Boosters, 4­ bring in their 1937 Ford and held Mar. 6-7,2004 in Barry ductive.” Fishladder Inc. training phies will be awarded at the H groups and churches the use of an ATV has been County. Members of the Nashville allows employees to have show which is slated for Sat. involved. This could be for donated to help physically June 19. Registration will food booths or games for a challenged people view the Car Club are: Tim and Cindy fun, interact productively, begin at 8 a.m. and awards money maker,” she said. cars on display. In addition Allswardt, PeeWee find outlets for their creative will be given out at 2 p.m. In “We need more food booths. the National Street Rod Andrews, Bernie and Ruth energies, and bring a broadaddition there will also be There are food booths which Association (NSRA) wiU be Hickey, Shawna Hamel, Pat er range of skills to the tasks more door prizes donated by go to car shows, but we are on hand to provide safety and Larry Hayes, Dan at hand. In the market place, trying to use local groups. inspections for any pre-1949 Kellogg, Bonnie and Bill this agility can make the diflocal merchants. A photographer will be on We’d like to keep this all automobiles. The car club is Maker, Pat and Denny ference between success and hand to photograph each car local to help support our also interested in including a Priddy, Ralph Rasey, Barney failure. Teamwork, risk tak­ display of antique tractors to Silsbee and Ann Straup. as it enters the show. Owners local community. ing, agreement, and listen­ For more information ing can turn stagnation into “We’ve had over 200 cars this years show. will have an opportunity to The Nashville Car Club about booths, or entering a solutions. view the proofs and purchase at each show for the last a 5x7 photograph of their three years and this brings in routinely donates the pro­ vintage auto or tractor, call Pories' award-winning vehicle before they go home. a lot of people. We feel the ceeds from it’s annual car Hickey at (517) 852-0925. experience spans more than Ruth Hickey, a spokesper­ community can benefit from show to local charities. They 20 years of teaching, writson for the club said that they this car show,” added support the Nashville Wish Tyler Greenfield, Justin Cook, and Brian Barefoot all came by default. The Lions had to settle more matches on the mat against Saranac, but also took a much bigger victory, 66-18. Greenfield, Corwin, Cook, Desrochers, Fassett, Boss, Barefoot, Morris, and John Stafford all won by pin for the Lions. Scurlock and Jake McMillon both won by void. Brad Thurlby won two JV matches by pin for the Lions as well on Thursday. The Lions are now getting ready to take on the entire conference at the league meet Saturday at Leslie beginning at 9 a.m. Workplace improvisation workshop set for Feb. 25 Nashville Car Club plans June show ing, performing, speaking and training. She has been designing, developing, and executing corporate training programs for six years with clients of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to small non profit organiza­ tions. Pories knows about the strains of leadership and business first hand. She has been a board Member for Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW). She directed the River City Improv troupe for two sea­ sons. She is the founder and owner of Fishladder Inc. and has been a facilitator for CEO Roundtable and Leadership Grand Rapids. She has a master of arts degree in teaching from Calvin College and spent 14 years teaching high school art, drama and improvisa­ tion. The cost of this half day workshop is $69 per person. Card carrying Leadership Barry County alumni pay $59 for the workshop, which is limited to 50 participants. This is the first of four development workshops planned for 2004. Future workshops will be held on May 26, Aug. 25 and Nov. 17. Leadership Barry County Director Nancy Goodin says, “The goal of this workshop is to provide tools and practice for improving direct communication, ways to resolve conflicts quickly and techniques for celebrat­ ing instead of fearing change. For more information or to register for this interac­ tive workshop, call Goodin at 945-2454. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 10, 2004 — Page 10 Two local teams preparing for Destination Imagination Twelve Maple Valley students have been meeting every week since last October, honing their creative problem solving skills in preparation for the region­ al Destination Imagination competition Saturday, March 6, at Holt High School. The students, 11 from Maple Valley Junior High School and one from fifth Maplewood at grade Elementary, are competing in two teams of six students each, under the leadership of adult advisor Sharon Curtis Sue of Nashville. One team is competing in the Cartoon Dimension category and the other in Destination in Time. At the regional competi- Drummond team will create a “time machine” that will transport them back to another time and another nation when they compete at the regional championship. To raise funds to defray their expenses, both teams have been selling pop, water and candy at the floor hock­ ey league games held at Kellogg School in Nashville on Wednesday evenings. If the teams do well at the regional competition in March, they will qualify to attend the state champi­ onship which will be held at Central Michigan University during the last weekend in April. retrospective art "Got Water? "exhibit planned Now Offering Water Treatment Systems! ~ With 12 Years ofExperience ~ •Water Softeners ‘R/O Systems •Iron Filtration ” jCfWFWg SeH 628 w- Lawrence. 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The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. equal Housnra OPPORTUNITY A6cc5-7711 0n1m0 0 by Patricia Johns StaffWriter The Thomapple Arts Council will host a retrospective exhibit starting next week of the varied artworks produced by council cofounder Sue Drummond before her death in 1995. The works wil be given to members of her family fol­ lowing the exhibit so this is the last time to see her works as a group. The exhibit will fill the tion, the Cartoon Dimension team will work together to create an original twodimensional cartoon character and present it with sound and visual special effects in a three-dimensional The Destinationformat. in Time gallery space at the TAC building at 117 W. State St. in downtown Hastings from Feb. 12 until March 11. The kickoff is a chacolate extravaganza fund raiser for the TAC and the Sue Drummond Art Education fund at the Barry Community Foundation. For more information about the exhibit or opening night extravaganze call the TAC at 945-2002. Two-story Vermontville home destroyed by fire arrived on the scene to find the house already completely engulfed in flames and the roof caving in. The Charlotte Fire Department provided assistance in putting out the flames. No one was home at the time of the fire and the cause remains under investigation. A two story house located Sunday evening. The Vermontville Fire near the comer of M-79 and Perry Road in Vermontville Department received a call at was destroyed by fire approximately 6 p.m. Sunday evening when neigh­ bors noticed smoke coming from the house. Assistant Vermontville Fire Chief Monte O’Dell reports that firefighters From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues ‘Whatever’ is unacceptable Owe taxes? Their deadline: April 15th. Our deadline: July 15th. 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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became the spokesperson for the movement that chose non-violence to bring social change. White people joined with black people to fight racism. "Whatever!" was not the attitude. Dr. King and Rosa Parks and many others rejected "Whatever!" As a teenager I determined to not be prejudiced. As an adult I know that I can never attain that goal. Why? Because prejudice is any preconceived opinion. For me, the question is: Am I being flexible and withholding judgment? Outsiders consider Maple Valley to be racist, poverty stricken, and "low life." That is a prejudice. As an announcement to the surrounding communities, I suggest that Maple Valley take one small step. I suggest honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by following the lead of the nation and closing school for the national holiday. Rhea Ferrier, Nashville In My Own Write MW>nn»»ianM»ntra by Sandra Ponsetto Just the essentials Call me crazy, but I like packing for a trip. I like paring things down to the essentials. As I prepare for my trip, I feel like I am already shedding the everyday routines and the mountains of stuff that fill my life. I toss a couple pairs of jeans and a few sweaters into a bag with other sundry items and I’m good to go for a adventure. weekend Unfortunately, it’s not a not a trait shared by the rest of my family. Last week my oldest daughter and I were packing for a trip to a skating compe­ tition which was-being held the other side of the state. Knowing we’d be gone for two and half to three days. My daughter packed an outfit for every conceivable contingency but forgot the essentials — socks and underwear and pajamas. So, unbeknownst to her I did the mom thing. I thinned out her wardrobe, replacing a couple of trendy T-shirts with socks and underwear and pajamas (I knew she, not to mention the friend with whom we were traveling, would thank me later). My husband and youngest daughter also like to over pack. A couple of years ago when we took a week-long vacation to the Gulf of Mexico in March, my hus­ band packed winter coats, mid-weight coats, raincoats and umbrellas in'addition to a ton ofbeach gear and summer gear. Our youngest daughter, following her father’s lead packed half the toys in her considerable collection. Imagining the poor gas mileage our van would get tooling down the interstate hauling a load like that, I took it upon myself to lighten things up a bit. Nobody noticed, at least not until we were on our way home. We ran into a snow storm in central Kentucky that only got worse the farther north we drove. “Well at least we brought our snow boots,” said Mike trying to -be cheerful as we passed semis, even tow trucks and police cars, stuck in the ditch along the highway in Central Illinois. “Uh, no we didn’t.” “What?” “I kind of took them out before we left,” I confessed, feeling slightly sheepish. There have been other times when my penchant for traveling unencumbered has caused some momentary discomfort, like the time we went to Chicago in August and I didn’t pack jackets. Who knew the wind off Lake Michigan in the evening could drop temperatures from a sultry 88 degrees during the day to a brisk 50 degrees after dark? While others may have thought it was poor planning, I chose to think ofit as a great opportunity to buy souvenir sweatshirts. What can I say? I don’t like excess baggage. They say, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” My theory for both life and travel is that you can get a lot farther on that journey if you’re not hauling a lot of stuff around. You can always pick up what you need along the way. Think about it. APPLE STREET DEBT RELIEF CENTER Keep Tour Home & Car Protect Your Wages and Property *Within 24 Hours* STOP FREE Consultation* Over 30 years experience Wanted: Standing Timber CONFIDENTIAL Advice You Can Trust call MICHAEL J. 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The students, their homeAmong the donated items for auction are a 1989 towns, major fields of study Cadillac, 1996 Seadoo and class levels, were: • Brett Charles Burkhart of Bomadeer and a 1996 Jet Sport Shuttle Craft with trail­ Nashville, a sophomore er. There are also collectibles, majoring in chemical engigift certificates for food, hair neering. • Leland Harrison Jennings care and sport, tools, toys, food items and downhill skis. of Nashville, a senior majorLakewood Methodist ing in education. • Joshua Thomas Oleson of Church is located on M-50, Nashville, a junior majoring west of M-66 and east of the in packaging. high school. 06571022 By Bernice Trask The nutrition site and the Red Hat Society were saddened by the death of one of our members, June Fockler. She was a faithful, loving, and generous person. She was also our photographer. We will miss her and our sympathy goes out to her family. On Feb. 4th, the purple candle was lit and the rap of the purple fly swatter drew us all to attention. Roll call was taken by telling if we had anything new or brought anything to show. Eleanor brought a leaping frog, for this is leap year. Maxine had a teddy bear with a red hat and a purple bow. It fit right in with the rest of us. Elizabeth gave Flo an angel and Marcella had a crocheted hat that was reversible from red to purple. Toni had a new hat too. We welcomed Elaine Merryfield as a new member and she had a pin and a red hat bag. Jean gave his life story. He was bom in Ionia and still lives there. He walked a mile to school and he graduated from Ionia High School. Later on he taught school in Texas for several years. He also worked for the Salvation Army. A few incidents of his life I had better not repeat! Very interesting Jean. Edgar gave a prayer in memory of June Fockler. The king and queen were chosen and Eleanor Allen and Edgar Fleetham were the lucky ones. They both received purple gifts and got to wear the crowns for the day. Flo gave each of us a neat crocheted heart pin. We closed the meeting with our theme song “We’re Old Folks”! On January 12th, sixteen Red Hatters gathered at Swedes Restaurant where the sign says “You have two choices... take it or leave it”. Boy, did we take it! Bob treated all of us to chocolate cake. Before we were served the cake, Flo started eating Rosa’s hat. It’s a good thing the waitress came and rescued Rosa. Edgar was delighted with his harem and kept playing “kneezees” with Kathleen. He was also caught kissing Ada! Jean was doing OK with his table of ladies too. We have to watch those guys every minute! We were glad to have Monieta with us as she had taken a nasty fall a few days before. Marg will be migrating with the snow birds to warmer climates. Enjoy the sunshine Marg, but hurry back because we’ll miss you. On Jan. 16th, twelve of us went to the Lake O manor for our monthly visit. The Ionia County nurse was there to take our blood pressure and heart rate. She found that we were all alive and ready for dinner. In fact, Marg was so pumped up that she cut in line to be served first. Vicki had to leave early so everything was pretty quiet. Trudy had some neat prizes for the bingo winners and Toni had to have an armed guard to escort her to the bank! This was Toni’s first MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EARLY - 4’S PRESCHOOL PROGRAM HAS OPENINGS Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Varsity Volleyball Lion freshman Amy Joostbems helped the varsity volleyball team to the semifinals Saturday at the Springport Invitational with 12 solo blocks on the team and 32 kills. Two (2) openings in the a.m. class Three (3) openings in the p.m. class Early 4’s program is designed to help children develop academic and social skills needed in order to be successful in Kindergarten. Wednesday in Valley's 15-6,15-12 win over Dansville, Joostbems had three solo blocks and four kills. Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTARLE 06583199 Call the Fuller Street Elementary Office at 852-9468 for an application. 11 N. Main St. FARM BUREAU INSURANCE arm BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL • Leah Ann Smith of Nashville, a senior majoring in crop and soiul sciences. • Darin Carl Thrun of Nashville, a sophomore with no declared major as yet. • Cyrus Robert Brandenburg of Vermontville, a junior major­ ing in building construction management. • Rachel Diane Brandenburg of Vermontville, a freshman with no declared major as yet. • Jessica izabeth Dunham of Vermontville, a junior majoring in education. • Joshua Michael Smith of Vermontville, a senior major­ ing in computer science. time going to the manor with us so we figured she had beginners luck at bingo. Several of our members sport­ ed new purple clothing but Bobbi didn’t like the shade of purple on her blouse so she tinted it with blueberries! Kathleen had major surgery this week and we wish her a speedy recovery. Ifyou would like to join us we meet the first Wednesday of the month at 11a.m., lunch is served at noon. For reserva­ tions call 517-566-8447. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS Athlete of the week Th© 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton IM?, Middleville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 Kent had a block and a kill. Putnam also had one kill. Root led Valley with ten service points, six aces, and 11 digs. Oleson had ten digs and Chayla Robles had eight Ewing led Valley with five kills, while Joostbems fin­ ished with four. Hamilton had eight assists. The win pushed the Lions’ league record to 3-0. The Red Hat Society meets at Swedes Restaurant GAVIN SALES 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville game one, then Kyndra Root followed that up with five points in a row with three more aces. Valley led 11-1. Strong play at the net by Joostbems helped close out the first game. The Lions jumped out to an early lead again in game two, but this time Dansville had a run in its system. Valley led 12- 3, but eventually had just a 13- 10 lead. A kill by Rebecca Kent and an ace by Oleson gave the Lions the last two points they needed. Valley’s bench, including Jessica Winegar, Kent, Desiree Thomas, and Meagan Auction and supper to help pay formission trip WWW Cali topped the team with eight aces, while Hamilton and Kyndra Root each had five. Oleson also led the team with 35 digs. The Lions are still happy with the way things are going heading into Wednesday’s big SM AA contest at Lansing Christian. Valley also visited Bellevue on Monday. Valley remained undefeat­ ed in the conference by top­ ping Dansville on Wednesday 15-6, 15-12. 15-12. Everyone pitched in during the Lions’ dominating performance. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 7 February 17, 2004 Schools to evaluate safety after ^disorderly’ incident kby Sandra Ponsetto “It was a disconcerting p.m., came to the office, school restricting the father Staff Writer experience and one that has us picked up a visitor’s tag and from picking up his child, Law enforcement- officials weighing the circumstances went to his son’s classroom to who attends kindergarten at g were called in and Fuller and how we can keep our chil-pick up the child. He then Fuller Street, he was allowed Street Elementar School in Elementary dren most safe,” said Maple stopped by the focus room to to leave with the child. Nashville was locked down Valley Superintendent of pick up the child’s medica­ “At that time there was no for aboutl5- 20 minutes Fri. Schools Clark Volz. ttion, according to Fuller Street justification for a physical Feb. 6 when a parent who “We had a father come in to Principal Judy Farnsworth. arrest,” said Barnes, during a came to pick up his child from both Fuller Street Elementary When the father’s behavior later interview. “However, the the school allegedly became School and the jr./sr. high became disruptive, school Village g of Nashville is look-disorderly and started yelling school. It was a complicated staff called 911 and Nashville ing at filing a complaint and and using profanity in front of emotional situation dealing Police Chief Garry Barnes having the Barry County students before leaving with with a split in a family,” he responded to the scene. Prosecutors Office Office issue issue aa Prosecutors the child and going to the said. “The behavior of the Barnes reported that he warrant for disorderlyy conduct jr./sr. high school where he father raised critical concerns escorted the man out of the in an educational facility and attempted to pick up his 15 for us with regards to the safe- building and he and adminis- the use of profanity in the year-old daughter. The inci- ty of the children because of trators talked with him about presence of a minor. I believe dent has caused school admin- the way he behaved.” the situation and his behavior.the Barry County Sheriff’s istrators to evaluate their safe­ The father showed up at Because there was no Department will be seeking a ty protocols. Fuller Street around 12:50 paperwork filed with the similar warrant. 2004 Syrup Queen crowned “We had him escorted down to the classroom to pick uopwhnis ochiledc. aItsswroaosm a otopugch up s c. was a oug call to make but there were facility. A similar incident happene.d at the high school hanapd and an we had Officer Gary Pearson from the Barry 450 other students in the County Sheriff’s Department, building,” said Volz. “It was who is a our School Liaison tough situation and it called Officer from Barry County, for a lot of fast decisions. It help out,” said Volz. was a real eye-opener for us.” “We were ready; we knew Ass thee father coming an and Officer aer left e thee eleee- hee was comng ce mentary school with his child, Pearson and my assistant prin menary scoo w s c, earson an my assstantprnschool met him scoo administrators amnsra ors contact-cipal conac - cpa (Scott (co Eckart) car )me m at a ed the the jr./sr. jr./sr. high high school school to to the the door, door,”” said said Maple Maple Valley Valley ed notify High y them that the man was w g School coo Principal rncpa Todd o on his way there to pick up his Gonser. “He was told that he . 15-year old daughter. was not going to make our “His behavior was inappro- school the scene this kind of priate so we did notify the thing. That’s our philosophy authorities, dialed 911, and See SAFETY, pg. 7 Officer Barnes reported to the Nashville approves 2004-’05budget by Sandra Ponsetto decrease again this year. Staff Writer • “In reality we may only see The Nashville Village around $198,000 in state revCouncil unanimously enue sharing,” said Dunham. approved the proposed 2004The total projected budget 2005 budget, along with the for 2004-2005, including the authority to levy the milage general fund, major and local necessary to support it. streets, drug law enforceThere were no questions or ment, sewer and water shows by Sandra Ponsetto comment during the public a beginning fund balance of Staff Writer hearing before the regular $1,716,914, $1226,197 in Family and friends crowd­ meeting of the council total receipts, $1,188,158 in ed the sanctuary of the Thursday evening and there total expenditures and an Vermontville Congregational was little discussion among ending fund balance of Church Tuesday evening as board members before the $1,754,980. eight contestants vied for the vote. Trustees Mary Coll and The millage needed to sup­ 2004 Vermontville Maple Caroil Wolff were absent. port the proposed budget will Syrup Festival Queen crown. The proposed budget be determined after the vilAt the end of the evening, shows projected general fund lage receives information 17-year old Andrea revenue of $596,822, with about this year’s State Syzmanski of Vermontville, $206,972 coming from state Equalized Value (SEV) in daughter of Greg Syzmanski revenue sharing. Last year, May. and Rhea VandeVusse, took the council approved a budgIn other business the counhome the crown and the $100 et with an estimated $217,735 cil: cash prize. 2004 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Andrea Syzmanski (center) and in receipts from state revenue • Appointed Ray Whittaker “She has been coming to her court (from left) Katie Eldred, Jessica Lawless and Samantha Cowell. sharing, but the 5% decrease to the Zoning Board of this for ten years waiting for in state funding decreased the Appeals. her turn to be queen,” said her The queen and her court syrup, Syzmanski said she read by many.” • Tabled discussion about a A student in enrolled in actual amount to $206,972. father, Greg, after his daugh- this year will reign for the plans to attend as many The budget committee based free trash pick up and/or drop ter was crowned by last year’s three Maple Valley High School’s days the parades as possible. . of which its projected 2004-05 state off day for village residents. “I want to go to a lot of leadership class, Queen Kelly Wilson and Vermontville Maple Syrup • Approved the purchase of promote encourages students to take revenue sharing receipts on Alternate Queen Muriel Festival, April 23-25. parades to materials for insulating the Wieland. However, they may make Vermontville and maple part in community service that number. Village well house from Hometown However, Earlier this year, hoping to additional appearances syrup,” she said. “Kelly did a project, Syzmanski said she President Frank Dunham Lumber at a cost of $5,256.26 attract more candidates and throughput the year to pro- great job organizing informa- would like to combine the keep up with the changing mote Vermontville maple tion about parades and events community service with her noted in a later interview that and a heating unit for the well the actual amount of state house from Frost Heating and duties as queen. for me.” times, the Vermontville syrup if they wish. “I’ll try to get my court to revenue sharing receipts may Cooling at a cost of $1,780. In recent years the annual Syzmanski has other ideas Maple Syrup Festival made event has averaged only three for promoting the festival as do some services with me so Association has that we’ll be active in the four changes to the Vermontville or contestants. well. “To promote the festival, I community. So, not only Maple Syrup Queen Contest. Organizers were pleased with In recent years, judges the number of girls who would want to get on local would we be involved during radio stations to promote it the syrup festival in the comselected a queen and an alter- entered this year’s contest. “It looks like the changes during morning shows, just to munity, we would be nate, who received $500 and $250 scholarships, respec- we made were good. We have let people know where it is at involved all throughout our • Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School tively, and the girls reigned a lot more girls who came out and what goes on. I’d try to reign,” she said. honor roll announced Syzmanski admitted during for one year, attending as to be queen this year,” said get stations that broadcast • FFA district competition held at many as 10 parades within a Gene Fisher the president of from Lansing and Grand the question and answer por50-mile radius of Maple the Vermontville Maple Rapids so that the people tion of the evening that she Maple Valley High School Syrup Festival Association would be informed and see had not been involved in the Valley. • Lions surprise SMAA at wrestling This year the judges select-during Tuesday’s event. that it’s not far from them,” Vermontville Maple Syrup league tournament Though the association no she said. “I’d also try to get a Festival and had no experi­ ed the syrup queen, who • Lion spikers lose for the first time in received a $100 prize and longer requires the queen to letter published in the ence with maple syrup prothree court members. Each make appearances throughout Lansing State Journal before duction until last year. conference court member received $50 the year to promote the festi- the festival, telling what it is See QUEEN, pg. 5 val and Vermontville maple all about so that it could be each. In This Issue �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 17,2004 — Page 2 Maple Valley students join florist to benefit Green Gables Haven by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer It may have looked like they were playing cupids helpers last week as 15 stu­ dents from Maple Valley High School’s leadership classes spent the their morn­ ings in the basement of Barlow Florist in Hastings preparing dozens upon dozens of roses for Valentines Day deliveries; however they were actually helping Green Gables Haven a shelter for victims of domestic violence. “The flower shop is donat­ ing a portion of their Valentine’s Day sales to Green Gables, so by helping Barlow’s we’re helping Green Gables,” said Kelly them firmer and stronger before they are arranged.” Barlow said that during the week before Valentine’s Day he receives literally thousands of orders. “We’ll have 6-7 people on the road at one time making deliveries on Friday and Saturday,” he said. Barlow said he enjoys working with students and volunteers during the holiday seasons when his flower shop often makes donations to local causes such as Green Gables Haven. “We’ve been in business here for 50 years and it is a way for us to give back to the Matt Dunham, Kelly Wilson, Katie Eldred, Trisha community and different Carney and Darcy Made from Maple Valley High organizations. It’s a way to School’s leadership class prepare flowers for Barlow create unity,” said Barlow. “It’s fun for us to work with Florist in Hastings. A percentage of the shop’s the kids; they bring so much Valentine’s Day flower sales is being donated to Green Gables Haven, a domestic violence shelter. excitement to their work.” Wilson of Nashville, one of the five leadership students preparing flowers last Tuesday morning. On Monday Tuesday and Wednesday a group of five different leadership students drove in from the high school to spend a couple of hours helping prepare hun­ dreds ofroses and other vari­ eties of flowers. “Most people don’t realize the work that goes into preparing flowers,” said Norman Barlow, who with his wife Carole, owns Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore. “The leaves have to be stripped, and the stems cut so the flowers can be hydrated to last, then they have to be cooled to make Vermontville Township Fire would like to thank these special people for their help during a structure fire on Feb. 8, 2004. FFA district competition held at Maple Valley High Mike Visger - MC Towing Bob Finkey Jr. - Northside Towning Hamlins Quick Stop - Tina Houchlei Deputy Don Haga and Roger Corey by Norm Porter, FFA Reporter The Maple Valley FFA chapter was host for the district leadership competition on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. 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Recieving gold awards and coming in first for Maple Valley were: The Agricultural Issues Team, with their presentation "Biotechnology: Past, Present and Future." Members of this team included Katie Eldred, Amanda Ketchum, Matt Norton and Heather Rufner. Recieving a gold award and second place was Brandon Montgomery in the Job Interview contest. Recieving a first place gold in the Demonstration Contest was Demonstration Team #1 of team members Lacey Ward and Chris Rumsey with their demonstration entitled "Controlling Water Pollution." Norm Porter also received a third place gold in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking contest. Moving to the regional level competition Thursday, Feb. 19, in Olivet will be the Agricultural Issues Team, Demonstration #1, and Job Interview #1. Alternates are Extemporaneous Speaking, Greenhand Public Speaking, and Job Interview #2. Maple Valley FFAers recieving silver awards were: Demonstration Team #2, consisting of Nicole Cantrell, Nikki Dunn and Hillary Ruffner with their demonstra­ tion entitled "Milking Procedures," Ben Owens in the Job Interview contest and Amber Hamilton in the Greenhand Public Speaking Contest with her speech titled "The Robin vs. The Kirtland Warbler." CASTLETON TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS FEBRUARY 4, 2004 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent. There were also 5 people in attendance from the public. Approved the agenda. Heard public comment. Minutes from the January meeting were approved as print­ ed. The treasurer’s report was accepted for both December and January subject to audit. Approved paying the bills in the amount of 7876.59. Committee reports were heard and placed on file. Voted to raise wages 3 percent across the board. Heard from the Community Policing Officer. Voted to allow the Democratic Party to use the hall on 2-7-04. 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(D-72) 05520454 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EARLY - 4’S PRESCHOOL PROGRAM HAS OPENINGS Two (2) openings in the a.m. class Three (3) openings in the p.m. class Early 4’s program is designed to help children develop academic and social skills needed in order to be successful in Kindergarten. Call the Fuller Street Elementary Office at 852-9468 for an application. • Your child must be 4 years old by December 1, 2003 • Half day classes Monday through Thursday • Busing available 06583194 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17, 2004 — Page 3 Fuller Street 3rd-graders lend kindergartners help by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer So much recess, so little time. At least, that’s the way it seems during the winterr months when kindergarten students cram the hallways at Fuller Street Elementary, try­ing to wrestle themselves into snow pants, coats, boots, mittens, hats and scarves. But thanks to third-grader Katlyn Tobias and some of her young friends from Liz Snodgrass’ class ‘at Fuller Street Elementary, the kindergartners have a little extra help getting ready for recess and have a little more time to play. “I know the teachers are always trying to help the kids get their boots on and stuff and I thought we could help out because we’re fast workers,” said Katlyn, whose brother, Hunter, is in Amy Billings’ kindergarten class. “My friend Doey Fighter and I thought it would be really cool to go around and help.” Katlyn approached school social worker Pat Wilson about the idea two weeks ago. “One day she stopped me in the hallway and asked if she could help out with the kindergartners when they are getting dressed to go out for recess or when they come in from recess,” said Wilson. “If you have ever witnessed a kindergarten hall­ way when they are getting ready to go out for recess or again when they come in, it is really quit chaotic, to say the least,” he added. “I was so surprised when Katlyn mentioned this, I thought, ‘Wow, what a great idea!’ Katlyn and her classmates will assist the kindergartner in getting dressed in all their winter See FULLER, pg. 8 NOTICE TO NASHVILLE RESIDENTS The Maple Valley Syrup Assoc, will be tapping trees very soon.. Tie a white string around any tree you DO NOT wish to be tapped. If you have any questions please call Bonnie White 852-9189. 06583636 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED Katlyn Tobias helps a youngster of Fuller Street Elementary’s kindergartners get her coat off. HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. The Village of Nashville is looking for qualified applicants for the job of Zoning Administrator. The current wage is $2,000 per year. Application shall become property of the Village of Nashville and will be public information unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held on file for one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request. Anyone wishing to apply can contact the Nashville Village Office by February 26, 2004, at 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 06583145 945-SHOW $5.00 Kids all shows | $5.25 Seniors $5.75 Students & Late Shows Fri & Sat $5.50 DAILY Matlness til 6pm DIGITAL STEREO NOTICE Unlimited Free Drink Refills & .25| Corn Refills Stadium Seating Gives YOU An Unobstructed View VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the - Opera House, S. Main St.; on Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. to organize the board and review the tax roll for 2004. Public hearing will be held: MONDAY - March 8 9:00 a.m. to noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. TUESDAY - March 9 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. www.hastings4.com Dawn Meade, 2004 Harvest Festival Co-Chair, branch manager, assistant vice president, Eaton Federal Savings Bank; Julie DeBoer, executive director, Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce; Jessie Gilmore, 2004 Harvest Festival co-chair, waitress, Clay's Dinner Bell. Harvest Festival to return this fall • NOTICE • Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation will be... TAPPING ...in Vermontville. If you don't want your trees tapped, please put a white cloth around the tree. Had enough winter yet? Think spring and get ready for summer. Stop inandfind out about Angie’s I Now Open । Thursdays X-7 PM tor tanning or hair cuts Great Tanning Specials! Organizers are planning to bring back favorites from yesteryear, such as the parade with a float contest, king and queen contest (Wendy James and Jack Quantrell, who were the last Harvest Festival queen and king in 1993 will be on hand to crown the new royalty), prince and princess contest (for ages 4-9), a pancake breakfast canoe races and softball tournaments. There is also talk ofhot air balloon rides, a clothesline art show, tractor show, flea See HARVEST, pg. 9 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary reasonable service to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon (3) days notice; Contact Supervisor Russell Laverty (517) 726.-1115 6967 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich.-49096 William Crittenden, Assessor 226 Main Street, Nashville, NEW HOURS: Tanning Hours: The, Wed, Fri 9 am- 7pm, Thurs 2-7 pm, Sat by appointment. Hair Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri 9 am- 5 pm, Thurs 2-7 pm, Sat by appointment 06583638 Russell Laverty, Supervisor 06583483 Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe (517) 852-0540 Secret’s in the Sauce Roush’s News Roush’s would like to say Thank You & Good Luck to Mark & Janna. Also Welcome to Jordan, Christi & Kim. Hours; Sun. 4:00-9:00; Mon.-Tues. 11:00-9:00 Wed.-Tlutrs. 11:00-10:00; Fri. 11:00-11:00; Sat. 4:00-10:00 16” STYLES-R-US 517-852-1757 '■U by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Forget that there is still at least six inches of snow on the ground, forget'that that the temperature dropped below zero over the weekend, forget the first flowers of spring, forget the balmy days of summer. It’s time to think fall. Just in time for its centennial, celebration, a small but dedicated band of volunteers has joined forces with the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce to bring back the Nashville Harvest Festival, Sept. 24-26. Any Property Owners wishing to examine their assessment and to show cause why the 2004 Valuation should be changed are urged to attend at these scheduled times. Tentative ratio of 50% and multiplier of 1.000 for all classes of real & personal property. By board resolution residents are able to protest by letter, pro­ vided protest letter is received prior to March 2, 2004. 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A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. It’s What’s on the Inside That Counts GOOD TIME PIZZA LUMBER & HARDWARE Give a memorial that can go on forever t f ♦ One of the first real jobs I had as a young man was working on the railroad. In the middle of one particular day, I recall the track foreman o telling all the new workers to go to the railroaddoctor for a physical examination. At the time, we were all quite dirty and sweaty from working, o and I apologized to the doctor because we didn’t get a chance to clean up before seeing him. Surprisingly, the doctor didn’t seem to mind, and he remarked that the dirt on the outside didn’t matter; he was more interested in what was on the inside of the workers. Our Heavenly Father is also like the doctor - he is more interested in what is in our hearts than in our exterior, outward appearance. The Bible tells us that God alone knows the hearts of men and He will deal with each person as they deserve. However, sometimes we may put more importance on a person’s exterior than we should. Although it is probably only human nature to be more friendly to an attractive, well-groomed person than to someone who is unkempt, a person with a kind and gentle heart may prove to be a more reliable friend, regardless of their appearance. Our Lord never looks at a person’s outward appearance. He is only concerned with what is inside our hearts. Truly God is good to the upright, To those who are pure in heart. R.S.V. Psalm 73:1 Shus 4 IT tamiffl Cafe J/ 0 202 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-3 pm; Fri. & Sat. 6 am-9 pm 517-852-2500 HAPPY TRAILS... THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD am V nm V A MACE PHARMACY 219 N. Main Street, Nashville 852-0845 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 pm □ R EALTOR’ REALTOR W_OLE V ER’S _ ___ __ Real Estate Elsie E. Wolver Broker 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Res. Vermontville, MI (517) 726-0637 49096-0095 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 10a Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ... ..7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School .............. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service .............. 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER 06575763_ CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School Sunday: A.M. Worship .... P.M. Worship....... Wednesday Evening: Worship .................. 9:45 a.m. ........ 11 a.m. ................. 6 .........7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Suriday School......................... 9:45 M.orning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship........................... 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service .............. 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. . Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship .............. 11 a.m. Church School ................. 0 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Church Service ............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10a Fellowship Time.............10:30 a.m. Adult Class 10:50a PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass................... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship..................... 9:45 a.m Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School ............ .10 a.m. A.M. Service............................ 11:15 P.M. Service.................................. 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday 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 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE M-79 West Sunday School............ 10 a.m. Worship......................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616)945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ...11a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..........7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School’........... 9:45 a.m. Church Service.................... 11a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................. .9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17,2004 — Page 5 QUEEN, continued from page 1--------- Andrea Syzmanski poses for a photo with her father, Greg Syzmanski, after she was crowned the 2004 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen. “My own experience with maple syrup was quite fun,” she said. “I went around town and collected sap from most of the trees with my small group. Then Gene Fisher drove us back to Maple Manor, where he took some sap and measured the sugar content with a hydrometer and showed me how it worked.” Syzmanski said she also enjoyed learning how to hook up hoses to draw the sap from the containers into the large tank where it is stored until it is processed. “After that was done, we went into Maple Manor and Gene and Steve Hayes showed me how the boiling process worked,” she said. Getting some of the buck­ ets off of the trees without spilling sap was the hardest part of the syrup making process according to Syzmanski. “Some of them really stick there,” she said. “Overall, my favorite thing I leamed.was how to tell ifthe sap is good or not,” said Syzmanski. “You want the really clear sap, because it is the best. The yellow is OK, but, the clearer the better! I enjoyed all of it and want to do it again.” Syzmanski is a junior at Maple Valley High School, where her extracurricular activities include Spanish Andrea Syzmanski crownedMaple Syrup Queen. The Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen and her court pose for a photo with their parents. club, youth group, leadership activities, ski club and volleyball from 2001-2003. Other hobbies and interests include reading, baking, scrapbooking and writing. After graduation, Syzmanski plans to attend Grand valley State University, where she will major in elementary education. Members of the Queen’s Court are Samantha Cowell, daughter of Ken and Sue Cowell of Vermontville; Katie Eldred, daughter of Kim and Duane Eldred of Vermontville; and Jessica Lawless, daughter of Mark and Vicki Lawless of Vermontville. Runners-up in this year’s contest were Amanda Ketchum, BethAnn Platte, Heather Ruffner, and Carmen Wells. Judges for the queen com- petition base their selection on the candidates’ first hand experience and knowledge of making maple syrup and understanding of the importance of the festival. The candidates also have to know facts about the history of the village, which is located on the edge of Eaton County. Also taken into consideration are poise, appearance, speak­ ing and the ability to repre­ sent the community and the content of an essay each candidate had to write about per­ sonal experiences with maple syrup making. Judges were David Wayne Huva, from WLCM Radio in Charlotte and Daniel Holmes of Community Newspapers in Charlotte. The annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen contest and the preceding din­ ner are sponsored by the Vermontville Lions Club. Maplewood gets into ‘the groove’ for a nostalgic Valentine’s dance staff donned period attire for a school day featuring a special afternoon assembly featuring music by Rich Eddy’s Rockin’ Oldies Band. The funky fun continued into the evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. when about 250 students and their parents attended the Groovy ’60s Sock Hop, which also featured music by the oldies band. “This is a great Valentine’s or February family activity and it’s free. There’s no cover charge,” said Maplewood Principal Fred Davenport. “We just want to encourage parents and kids to come together. But if someone doesn’t have a parent that could come, they’re still wel­ come.” This is the second year Maplewood has sponsored a family, dance. “Last year was our first year and we held the dance in April, but there was a lot of conflict with sports, so we decided to hold it earlier this year and tie it in with Valentine’s Day,” said Davenport. “It’s really great how the parents really get into it too and come dressed in poodle skirts and other clothes from the ’50s and ’60s. It’s really incredible.” Davenport said that this year’s event served cookies and punch, but he’d like to see the event grow in coming years to include hot dogs, chips, etc., plus games and other activities for the student and their parents to enjoy.as Kayla Shaw and teachers Kelly Murton and Glenna well. MacDonald sport looks from the ’60s during the Students, some of them togged out in ‘50s’ and ‘60s’ attire, enjoy music by Rich assembly. Eddy’s Rockin’ Oldies band. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter It was a flashback to the ’50s and ’60s last Thursday at Maplewood Elementary School as the students and �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, February 17,2004 — Page 6 Pilgrims bring Lion spikers their first conference loss Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team has a big week ahead in SMAA play. The Lions hosted Morrice Monday, Olivet and will host Wednesday and then the league tournament Saturday. The Lions are no longer in the league lead. Maple Valley fell to Lansing Christian on Wednesday 15-12, 8-15, 15-9, making its league record now 4-1. Against the Pilgrims, Lisa Hamilton had 21 assists, seven service points, and eight digs for Valley. Allison Oleson had seven service points, two kills, and 13 digs. Amy Joostbems led the offensive attack with nine kills, while Kortney Ewing had six. Kyndra Root had eight digs for the Lions as well. Maple Valley followed up the loss by taking fourth place at the Dansville Invitational on Saturday. The Lions went 3-3-1, and their overall record now stands at 21-20-8. One of the wins and one of the losses came to Bath Saturday, but unfortunately for the Lions the loss came in the game to decide third and fourth At Eaton Federal you’ll be served by professional lending personnel with years of experience. We take the time to listen and understand your needs guiding you through those important decisions. place where they were downed 21-17,21-18. Maple Valley started tournament play with a 21-18, 21-15 win over Stockbridge, but then fell to their SMAA rivals from Dansville in the semifinals 2022, 22-20, 21-17. In pool play, the Lions started the day with a loss to Corunna 21-12, 22-20, the defeated Saranac 21-14, 21-13. The 1-1 record advanced the Lions to the silver power pool, where they split with Lansing Everett 21-17, 17-21, before beating Bath in the first meeting between the two 21-19, 2112. Ewing led the Lions with 32 kills, while Joostbems had 23 and 17 blocks at the net. Root was the Lions’ top defender with 42 digs, while Oleson was right behind her with 41, and Chayla Robles had 40. Sammy Cowell had 46 service points and 11 aces for Valley. Lisa Hamilton also had 11 aces, on 38 service points, plus had 61 aces and 29 digs on the day. Amy Abbott and Desiree Thomas each had four aces for Valley, and Meagan Putnam had seven kills. 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She said she thought Gaber Barry County Sheriff Steve should be recognized for her DeBoer confirmed that his handling ofthe situation. department was seeking- a “My son came home and he warrant from the Barry had no idea what had gone on County Prosecutor’s Office and I think we need to give on charges of disorderly con-Mrs. Gaber credit for this,” duct. she said. “My daughter came “The high school isn’t in home and she was frantic. the village like the elementary But, my son who was in the school. It is actually in Eaton classroom where it all started County so we originally con- had no idea anything was tacted the Eaton County wrong. You have an awesome Prosecutor’s Office and they teacher and she did an awesuggested we contact Barry some job in a tough situation. County so there will be contiSeaton’s husband Chuck nuity with the charges. We’ve was also at the meeting talked to the Barry County Monday night and he also Prosecutor’s Office and they praised the staff for how they agreed. handled the situation. “The actual charges on the However, he, like the school warrant will be determined by administrators, said that the the prosecutor’s office, he situation was a wake up call. added. “I’m glad that it brought Volz added that the situa- awareness. Every bad thing tion has raised issues for the can hopefully be turned into school district. something productive,” he “Fuller appropriately insti- said. “We can take a look at tuted a lock-down because of what happened and what prothe circumstances surround- cedures are already in place ing this gentleman’s behavior and go over them and revise while he was escorted down methods of notification or through the building to pick whatever it may take.” up his son at the classroom,” “It probably is an isolated said Volz. “The teachers incident and it may not hapimplemented it (the lock- pen again, but who is willing down) quit well. They had to take that risk?” he asked. “I gone through some training understand that there is only and review for that situation at so much that can be done to the beginning of the year as prevent things of this nature part of opening school prepa- or even more and you can’t rations.” prevent everything.” According to Farnsworth, Seaton noted that since he during the lock down all stu- works Monday though Friday, dents . in the school are all he isn’t at the school very locked in their classrooms often but when he is there, no with their teachers and para- one ever questions who he is, professionals to keep them out or why he is there. of harms way. “It bothers me to be able to “The lock down only lasted do that. That’s one of the reaa few minutes and we did it to sons why I hope that is one of prevent a child from getting in the things that will be the middle ofthe situation and addressed,” he added. “Maybe maybe hearing some things we should have some sort of that would not be good for monitoring system in the hallthem to hear,” she said. ways, a camera system or “Chief Barnes did a good job tape, so people could see what with the situation and I think actually did happen for legal our teachers and paraprofes- matters. It’s just one of a lot of sionals handled the situation different things that are going very well, I heard from a lot of through my mind right now. parents that their children Hopefully, something good will come from this.” “We see that there are things that raise concern about the level of safety we have in these buildings. Even though you think in your mind that in the worse case scenario there is not much you can do to stop it, other than trying to contain or minimize the adverse or effects and trying to maximize the safety of the largest number of students,” said Volz. “There is a vulnerability we have as a school. We want to make sure we create as safe an environment as we possibly can without creating a prisonlike atmosphere.” Volz said that the physical facility committee would be reviewing the entrances to all buildings and how those are secured and how we could have the ability to control people coming in and out of the building and getting to students. He also noted that the incident has brought to light the need to improve the communications between buildings. “We will be meeting as the administrative team to review this again. There were some communications that we needed to perfect with regard to communications between buildings as this gentleman moved through the district and we tried to coordinate with the mother of the children who is staying in a shelter,” he said. “We met with the Barry County Sheriff and we were able to increase the time Deputy Gary Pearson is able to be in our schools by one more day per month because Hastings is backing out of the school liaison pro­ gram because of their funding cuts. It was a very productive meeting and we thoroughly appreciate the sheriff’s department. We have also really appreciated local law enforcement authorities as well, Officer Barnes was very effective.” “As it is now we have parents that just by-pass the office and get to the classroom,” he said. “We’re at a time when we are going to be facing this more and more when families break up there are a lot of emotions. 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The stu­ dents collected hard candy, playing cards, puzzles, books, shampoo, soap and other items to be included in the care packages. Each care package will also contain a hand-made card from one of the children. Daniels Funeral Home director welcomed by county chamber community. back to life with the help of In joining the Barry local businesses and the County Area Chamber of chamber.. During the weekend of Commerce Board, Daniels said he can further expand its Sept. 24 Nashville will celecoverage into the Nashville brate the Harvest Festival community. with activities including a Through, organization and softball tournament, tractor guidance of the chamber, exhibit,games and other tralocal businesses and the ditional events. Daniels said bringing back downtown area of Nashville the family and community has seen growth, he said. In working with the cham- event is the opportunity for ber, area businesses can fur- the Nashville community to ther their networking oppor- show off all of its positive tunities. growth. A part of revitalizing the As Daniels’ two-year term downtown Nashville area, is on the board begins, he said, bringing back traditions that they plan to expand and furthe community used to enjoy.ther represent the Barry The annual Harvest County business community Festival was discontinued, and focus on keeping local but it has now been brought dollars at local businesses. Daniels and his staff, which includes Jim Hynes a Methodist minister, work hard to make an impact on the Nashville community in a truly human way, with the members being active in I »‘ opportunities such as the United Way. Our Family Serving Yours The building in which Daniels and his staffwork has • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently roots in the community and Operated Funeral Home they are focused on giving • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room back, Daniels said. • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free “We have a responsibility • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 to the community,” Daniels said. S (517)852-9712 s„, .„es He also said the more busi­ nesses that become involved, 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Famil* 07513930 Owner/Manager the greater the impact there is on the community. Helping to preserve and grow Barry County is a goal for Daniels. He said Barry County offers a great family by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Scott Daniels was welcomed as a new member to the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Board at the beginning of the new year. Daniels is owner and director of Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. The family owned business aims at taking care of their clients’ entire family, Daniels said. For Daniels owning a business in the community means more than servicing client^’ needs, it also means contributing to the growth and involvement of its citizens. The Barry County area has been home for Daniels since 1989 and his wife, Melissa, whb has deep roots in the community, continue to call the area home with their 1_ daughter, 1/2-year-old Karsyn. Daniels said he saw how much his wife enjoys her job as a teacher at Hastings Middle. School and how much passion she had for the work. This inspired Daniels to follow his passion, which is working with people. After earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Western Michigan University, soon Daniels decided to attend Wayne State and earn his master’s degree in mortuary science. Now his work is in the Nashville and he is supported by family, friends and the .J0P Available! 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That and in the afternoon they help makes for a lot of commotion the kindergartners get ready in one hallway. for their final recess. “Well, needless to say, this Snodgrass said each of her idea was an easy sell to students earn the privilege,of kindergarten teachers,” said being a helper by demonstratWilson. “I have received ing good citizenship skills in favorable feedback from the the classroom. teachers already about these Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Varsity Wrestling Maple Valley's Justin Cook helped to the Lions to the SMAA tournament title Saturday by winning the 125pound weight class. Cook scored pins in the first two rounds before topping Paul Thompson from Bellevue in the -final 12-9. The. 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 111 N. 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February 17, 2004 — Page 9 Lions surprise the SMAA at tourney ‘Report cards’ bureaucratic waste of time W«i®i *wJl> , “kr^ ^•toakpty fe^W|tan ’ rai isjultta^ ft kkikkibui into The “report cards” announced for public schools late last month were nothing better than a fiasco, demonstrating just how bad things can get when state and federal government bureaucracies are given free reign to decide what’s impor­ tant and what’s not in evaluating education. Many protests understandably arose from local school administrators, teachers and from some in the community when the report card results were made public. Virtually all of the schools in this area were given “satisfactory” grades of C, but the real trouble was the puzzling designation of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a requirement of the new federal “No Child Left Behind” law. AYP supposedly attempts to measure academic improve­ ment, but when a school already is doing extremely well and doesn’t improve a great deal because it’s not as easy to show gains, its grade subsequently is lowered. Sounds like a solid example of Catch-22. There is absolutely no question that public schools must be held accountable for the very serious business of educat­ ing our children. However, it is extremely difficult to find a system that evaluates schools, teachers and instruction on a comprehensive and fair basis. Yet politicians in the last several years have gotten into an awful habit of trying to tell us what a good school is or isn’t, and they’re doing a lousy job of it. Perhaps at the very core of the trouble with this new report card system is its heavy reliance on the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) test. The MEAPs over the last 20 years have become the catch-all, end-all evaluation system for schools, pitting district against dis­ trict, but not really showing us a lot of relaiable or measur­ able improvement in education. For too many years school districts, in their efforts to get good grades on the MEAP exams, have been forced to “teach to the test,” and waste a lot of valuable instructional classroom time prepping the kids and trying to get them rested and ready for the big day. All that does is create school systems that for a brief time have succeeded in teaching kids what the MEAP gurus have determined is important for them to learn. The MEAP is nothing but a political measuring system to emotionalize education to the voters throughout the state. Its intent is laudable, but its effect on education has been a failure. Another huge problem is the preponderance of “one size fits all” mentality that dominates MEAP evaluations. The MEAP seems to advance the notion that children in Ironwood need to know exactly the same things as kids in inner city Detroit. These new report cards penalized school districts when only a certain percentage of their students took the MEAP tests. Some parents refuse to let their kids take the MEAP exam by keeping them home for the testing period, and often their kids would have brought the scores up. Furthermore, if students have a cold or a minor medical ailment on test day, they’re not likely to perform as well, which also has to skew the MEAP data. School-wide per per-­ formance measured on just several days out of at least 180 in the academic year doesn’t exactly show me what’s real­ ly happening in my local school district There have been times when I’ve questioned the quality of education our students are getting at local schools. However, at a recent Rotary Cub meeting, speaker Jan Hartough asked the club what a land grant college was. None of the Rotarians, including myself, said anything out of fear of being wrong. Danielle Hodges, a Hastings High School student member spoke up with the correct answer. It was impressive to see how fast she jumped in with the answer, showing strength and confidence in a room full of adults. What is almost unforgivable about last month’s report card-style evaluations is that they include special needs children, who cannot possibly be graded fairly in the same way as the more common student body. “No Child Left Behind” appears to be a system carefully designed to find faults in, but not solutions to modem prob­ lems in our public education system. Politicians are threat­ ening those schools that do not follow their bureaucratic demands with loss of local control. Another huge crime the state and local government should plead guilty to is wasting local teachers’ and admin­ istrators’ time on paper work when they should be conduct­ ing the business of education on a consistent daily basis. Schools have enough distractions as it is without bean­ counting Big Brother showing up and forcing educators to jump through a lot of pointless and irrelevant hoops just to satisfy politicians. After examining the results of many years of MEAPs, last month’s report cards, the AYPS and “No Child Left Behind,” it’s clear that the education of children is not being served here. Let’s terminate them all. In the meantime, I ask someone who knows something about education to please come up with a fair system for evaluating how well our children are being taught. And par­ ents, you must understand that without your involvement and genuine interest, our public education system will be doomed. If you’re not involved and interested, government bureacracy will be instead. By now, we should have learned what kind of trouble that can cause. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics After finishing the regular Bellevue’s Andrew Brest in season with a 5-3 SMAA dual the championship taking a meet record the Maple Valley 15-0 tech fall. varsity wrestling team was At 125, Cook also won his sitting in fourth place, behind first two matches by pin, then Dansville, Leslie, and 8-0 topped Paul Thompson of Olivet Bellevue in the final 12-9. The Lions beat all three Desrochers had a bye in the teams Saturday atLeslie in first round then pinned the SMAA league tourna- Bellevue's Thomas Brown in ment and the six other teams the semi’s, before scoring a in the league as well to earn 5-2 decision over Bath's Dan the tournament champi- Black in the championship. onship. Scoring second place finThe Lions were first with ishes for Valley were Raven 167.5 team points ahead of Scurlock at 103, Tyler Leslie in second place with Greenfield 112, Jamie 147, Olivet 142, Dansville Corwin 119, Kevin Fassett 116, Bellevue 104, Bath 88, 135, and Chris Morris at 171. Saranac 48, Morrice 41, The Lions now have to get Potterville 4 and ready for Thursday’s Webberville 37 The Division 3 district tournaBlackhawks and Eagles had ment, which they are hosting. to share the league champi- Valley will face Parchment in onship overall. the first round, which begins “Some of the kids pulled at 6 p.m., while Delton some upsets,” said Lion Kellogg takes on Pennfield in coach Chris Ricketts. “They the other semifinal. went in ready to work, and Delton has beaten all three used a little luck and a little teams in. the district in dual skill.” meets this season. Ricketts Valley had three individu- thinks the Lions’ inexperials finish in first place in their ence might have actually flight, and five wrestlers fin- helped them a little at Leslie ish in second place. Saturday, and maybe it could Ben Boss continued his do the same this week. outstanding season with the “These kids are young and championship at the 140- don’t know the difference, pound weight class, as the lit- and that’s okay. You get too tle guys led the way for the smart, and you figure out you Lions. shouldn’t be winning all of Justin Cook won the flight these matches.” title at 125 and Joe After Wednesday’s team Desrochers won at 130. duals, the Lions will be Boss breezed through the wrestling in the Individual first two rounds with a pair of Districts at Hamilton. pins, then dominated i ininii|ii i|>i| iii|ii in|ii nr,n iiiiiinni iiru PASH'S PIANO STUDIO J Now accepting daytime students, HARVEST, continued from page 3 market and craft shows, a cruise-in car show and oldtime activities like cider pressing, butter making and more. Dawn Meade, the branch manager and assistant vice president of Eaton Federal Savings in Nashville and Jessie Gilmore, who works at Clay’s Dinner Bell have been named co-chairs of the Harvest Festival Committee. While organizers are planning to revive old favorites they also have plans to bring it into the new millennium and make it bigger and better than before by increasing community participation. They picked the third weekend in September for the Harvest Festival because it coincides with a Maple Valley Lions home football game. “We’re talking with the athletic boosters about having a tailgate party on Friday night,” said Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Director Julie DeBoer. “We want to include the schools and young people in the activ­ ities. “The schools are a big thing here in Nashville and everybody comes out to sup- port them,” said Gilmore. On Friday the activities will be school oriented, on Saturday they will be community oriented and on Sunday the activities will be church oriented. While one goal is to draw ithe community together in a celebration to foster community pride and spirit, DeBoer is hoping the festival will give Nashville the opportunity to achieve another goal as well. “We want people to see that Nashville has a lot to offer. It’s kind of a forgotten area,” she said. “The chamber wants to reach out to Nashville and let them use our expertise to help bring back what was and maybe even make it better than before. “There’s a lot to be proud of in Nashville and this festival can be a way to showcase that,” added DeBoer. “I think it’s great that we’re bringing it back in time for the centennial. The Harvest Festival was started in 1904,” said Gilmore. “The festival always had a logo before and now that we’re bringing it back we need a new logo,” said DeBoer. “We’re having a logo contest and Eaton Federal Savings is donated a $25 savings bond for the winner. And we’re asking students in the schools to submit ideas for the logo.” “It should probably have something about the centennial incorporated in it, but o anyone can enter,” said Gilmore. “We don’t have a lot of criteria for the logo,” said DeBoer. “It should mention the centennial; but other than that, just remember it’s a harvest festival, it’s in Nashville — be creative, use your imagination. Entries can be dropped off Clay’s Dinner Bell or Eaton Federal Savings by March 2. We’ll vote on the new logo at our next meeting because we want to start using it to promote the festival.” The next Harvest Festival Committee Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at Clay’s Dinner Bell. “Anyone who is interested is more than welcome to come on in and join us. 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Note: These policies arc not connected with or endorsed by the I hiicd States Government or the Federal Medicare Program. 06583642 02590192 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich' Lic- #23-1748 06571022 �The Maple valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17,2004 — Page 11 Maple Valley Riders recall a busy 2003 Slik QSbkJ?I' ;•». P5s>? QSb? -awiw.^^En b’= WSEWis^^—»- JSJvW Members of the Maple Valley Riders Club are reflecting on a very active 2003 and preparing for a new year of activities. te L I*.' ™ **$ •tea As the Maple Valley Riders begin activities in 2004, club members are looking back at the fiin, adventures, education, friendship and hard work shared in 2003. The club, with Administrative Leader Jill Vanderhoef,, President Melissa Jewell, Vice President Jessica McMillen, Secretary Jessica Ellison, Treasurer Cindy Eaton, and Photographer/Historian Justin McMilleii, presided over monthly club meetings, where members planned activities, fund-raisers, shared information, and participated in presentations on horses, dogs and swine. Teen Leaders Cindy Eaton, Jessica Ellison, Melissa Jewell, Jessica McMillen, Amanda Scramlin, Kristen Vandehoef and Sarah Vanderhoef were part of the club's planning processes, and each gave horse presentations PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: StaudW* All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. OQPWPU E O.RHTOUUNMITQY n UROKbv/ltUnlmU at club or riding meetings geared toward equine education. Teen leaders Kristen and Sarah Vanderhoef presented teen leader projects at the Eaton County Fair. Kristen received a Judge's Choice award. Club members were involved in a number of fundraising activities, including a car wash, with proceeds going to the new horse bam constructed at the Eaton County Fairgrounds; a pop can drive, with proceeds going to the Eaton County Junior Livestock Program; a pizza sale; an Avon sale, and the annual Maple Valley Riders Fun Show, all benefitting educational activities for the club. Amanda Scramlin served as president and Sarah Vanderhoef as treasurer for Eaton Horse County's Development Committee. Early in 2003, members Dustin Bochmer, Lindsay Hannan, Amanda Scramlin and Sarah Vanderhoef were presented with awards at the county-wide awards ceremony to honor achievements for the 2002 4-H year. Amanda received the county horse medal award, Bochmer and Hannan received “I Dare You” awards, and Sarah Vanderhoefreceived a leadership honorable mention award. Tara Yenger and Sarah Tarah Sara Vanderhoef participated in the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Trail Ride in April, obtaining sponsors PROBLEM WATER?, I Unpleasant Odors? Unpleasant Tastes? Unpleasant Rust Stains? ;^ Eliminate your problem water with our Introductory loose Offer: Rent a water conditioner or drinking water system for 90 days. fWta kl QhOPi Special ends Feb. 29, 2004 QQLBC $ ■LB per ■jg and riding 10 miles to raise money. Andi Cohoon, Cody Cowell and Tiffany Cowell, showed their dogs at the Eaton County Pre-Fair Dog Show in May at the Eaton County Fairgrounds, putting their hard work at weekly obedience, showmanship, and agility lessons to the test. The club took time out on Memorial Day to have a bar­becue Leader at Leader Jill Vanderhoef’s home, and members and parents alike enjoyed horseback riding and lots of food. Maple Valley Riders’ 2003 Maple Valley High School Graduates were Kaylene Rutledge, Amanda Scramlin, Brandon Schantz, Derik Schantz and Kristen Vanderhoef. The Riders’ Team Fun Show in June brought horse enthusiasts from all over to Eaton the County Fairgrounds, where teams of four were formed, and riders showed in Western English, Gymkhana, Trail and fun classes, and competed for the first place team in the High Point, Reserve High Point, Family and 4-H categories. Eaton County 4-H members, Heather Whitcomb, Andrea Cobb, Racheal Papoi and Wyatt Schroder took home the belt buckles in the 4-H category. Andrea Cobb and Cindy Eaton attended Exploration Days at MSU in n June, staying stayng in the college dorms, and participating in ice skating and track and field clinics. Cindy Eaton and Sarah Ellison camped out with Project Leader Susan Eaton at the Branch County Fairgrounds in June. They attended 4-H Livestock C d ftd thi Camp, and perfected their swine knowledge and show­ manship skills. Amanda Scramlin attended a state sponsored 4-H clinic, which was an honor because only eight riders and horses were selected to attend. The Riders in July packed up their campers, loaded up their horses, hogs, dogs, MONTH] Lease With Purchase Option • Service On Most Makes And Models • Free In-Home Weter Lnelysis ■ Autiwfted Wstettow Service Center "Got Water?" 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With sheep petitors, checked out the mid- Showmanship - 3rd. way, volunteered in the cookCody Cowell: Horse shack and non-livestock Gymkhana - 1st & 2nd; Speed exhibit building, and showed and Action - 1st & 2nd; Poles off their equine, swine, sheep - two Ists; Barrels - 1st place; and dog skills. Members Flags - two 2nd's; Keyhole attended numerous educa-1st & 2nd, Grand Champion tional activities, clinics, rid- Poles; Grand Champion ing meetings and open horse Keyhole; and, Grand shows in 2003, and their plac- Champion Overall - Ages 9-ings speak to their hard work. 10 Honors earned: Tiffany Cowell: Horse D.J. Abbott: Rode in Gymkhana - 3rd; Speed and Gymkhana classes. Action -1 st & 2nd; Barrels Brooke Bracy: Horse - 1st & 2nd; Keyhole - I st & Barrels - 1st & 2nd; Poles - 2nd; Reserve Champion 2nd & 2nd; Speed & Action - Poles; Reserve Champion 3rd & 4th; Keyhole - 4th & Barrels; Grand Champion For Sale For Rent Flags; Reserve Champion Gymkhana Overall - Ages 11 - 12; and, Darrel Crandell Memorial Recipient. Andrea Cobb: Horse Gymkhana - 5th; Speed and Action - 1st & 7th; Poles - 5th & 6th; Barrels - two 2nds; Flags - 1st; Keyhole - two 3rds; Grand Champion Gymkhana Overall - Ages 1315, and State Show Alternate. Andi Andi Cohoon: Cohoon: Dogs Dogs Showmanship - 5th; Agility 1st; Obedience - 3rd; and , Agility Champion Beginners - Ages 15-19. Cindy Eaton: Horse Halter 1st; Hunt Seat Pleasure 9th; Western Pleasure - 10th; Hunt Seat Equitation - 5th; Western Horsemanship - 7th, and, Grand Champion Halter. See RIDERS, pg. 12 Household $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ STORAGE UNITS AVAIL-$120 PILLOWTOP QUEEN queen mattresses. 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Also 1 bedroom mobile .home, in the Maple Valley News, FREE INSTALLED DISH Thomapple Lake off Cogs­ call 269-945-9554 for more NETWORK SYSTEMS: Call information well. (517)852-9386 M-66 Tire, (616)374-1200. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 17,2004 — Page 12 MVHS getting set to host few hundred Powerlifters EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm Maple Valley will be hosting a Power Lifting State Tournament and Qualifying Meet the weekend of February 28. On Friday,February 27, Maple Valley will be holding an open powerlifting tournament, then Saturday will be the 4th Annual Powerlifting Championship. State To enter the Qualifying meet participants may preregister by February 25. The cost is $15 or, $20 the day of the meet. All participants must be currently enrolled in a Michigan junior or senior high school.. Lifting begins Saturday at 9 a.m. in the meet which includes bench press, dead l lift, and squat. Lifters best lift in each area will be combined to determine individual placement. There are 13 weight classes in the boys’ JV and Varsity divisions, and five in the girls’, and junior high boys’ and girls’ divisions. Individual medal will go to the first through third place finishers in each weight class, and a team trophy will be awarded to the top three teams in each varsity divi- will be applied, and a brief judges, spotters, scores, shirt sion. A JV championship tro-rules meeting will be heldjust sales, etc,” said MV Athletic phy will be awarded as well. prior priortoto the the tournament. tournament. All All Boosters Vice President Tony The cost for spectators is lifters should have a singlet, Joostbems. “We are expect$3 Saturday, but Friday however T-shirts and shorts ing upwards of 400 lifters to participate.” night’s event is free for fans. will be acceptable. Proceeds from this event Both events are sponsored Participants who preregister for Friday’s event by by the Maple Valley Athletic will be used to purchase addiFebruary 25 will receive an Boosters, with help from tional equipment for the event T-shirt. The cost is $20, Custon Strength Equipment Maple Valley weight room, or $25 after the February 25 of Hastings, and the Climax along with helping to fill the needs of other athletic proScots Lift Team. deadline. Lifting on Friday will Anyone wishing to volun- grams in the school system. With any questions, conbegin at 6 p.m., with weigh in teer as a worker for this event beginning at 5:45. All divi-can contact MVHS athletic tact Sparks or Jeff Seavolt at Maple Valley at (517) 852sions will be determined director Mike Sparks. “To run an event this large 9275. according to the number of participants. 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Judge's Horsemanship - 2nd: and Entries: Bread Choice; Senior Foods - Top Saddleseat Pleasure Grand Ten. Champion; Saddle Seat Mary Jewell: Hogs - Equitation, Grand Champion; Showmanship - 7th; Single State Show Delegate. NonHog 3rd & 6th. Non- Livestock Entries Teen Livestock Entries - Ceramics Leadership Project - Judge's and Porcelain - Top Ten. Choice. Melissa Jewell: Horse Sarah Vanderhoef: Horse Speed & Action - 7th & 8th; Saddle Seat Pleasure - 2nd; Poles - 4th & 5th; Barrels - rode in Gynakhana classes 4th h&l 5th; Flhags d- 2nd; Tarah Yenger - Rode in Keyhole - two 4ths; and, State Pleasure classes. Show Delegate. Hogs Diz Cowell represented the Showmanship - 1st; Single Maple Valley. Riders in the Hog - 3rd & 5th; Pen - 1st. Adult Stick Horse Contest. Non Livestock Entries Maple Valley Riders Ceramics & Porcelain Jessica Ellison, Breann Judge's Choice; Ceramics - Gardner, Melissa Jewell, Youth Gold Ribbon Winner, Jessica McMillen and Kristen Jessica McMillen- Horse Vanderhoef represented Showmanship - 5th: Hunt Eaton County as to the MSU Seat Pleasure - 3rd; Western State Show in August. Pleasure - 2nd, Hunt Seat Andrea Cobb and Sarah Equitation - 4th: Western Vanderhoef were State Show Horsemanship 3rd: Alternates. Delegates and Bareback - 3rd: and, Reserve Champion Western Pleasure; State Show Delegate. Justin McMillen: Hogs Showmanship - 3rd; Single Bellevue Children's Theater Presents alternates are chosen based on their riding performances at the fair, as well as completion ofhorse project record books, turned in prior to fair. Gardner’s placingswere: English Equitation - 4th, Western Horsemanship - 5th; 6th: English Pleasure Showmanship - lOth. Jessica Ellison’s placings were: English Equitation 1st; 5th; and Showmanship English Pleasure - 4th. Jewell’s placings were: Poles -5th. Jessica McMillen's placings, were: Hunt Seat Equitation 2nd: Showmanship - 4th. Kristen Vanderhoefs placings were - Saddle Seat Pleasure - 4th: Saddle Seat Equitation 4th. Several Maple Valley Rider farmilies (Abbotts, Cobbs. katons, and McMillens) enjoyed trail riding and camping at Ionia State Recreation Area over Labor Day Weekend. Club members participated in a community service project by adopting a family through the Vermontville Community Baskets project at Christmas time. Jessica McMillen was the chairwoman of this event. The Riders rounded the year off with a Christmas party/awards ceremony at The Gathering Place in Nashville. Members danced to music spun by disk jockey Garret VanEngen. Receiving High Point Jackets were Cindy Eaton Horsemanship; Andrea Cobb Gymkhana; Jessica McMillen Pleasure, and Breann Gardner - Trail. Cindy Eaton and Sarah Vanderhoef received sportsmanship awards for Horses: and, Mary Jewell and Justin McMillen received sportsmanship awards for Swine. All members were presented with pins marking their years of participation in 4-H. Project leaders for the Maple Valley Riders included Trudy Cobb, Teresa Cowell, Eric Eaton, Susan Eaton, Tammy Flower, Donna Gardner, Don Jewell and Julie McMillen. Lion defense was too easy on the Blackhawks Friday The Lion varsity boys’ basketball team split a pair of league games last week on the road. The loss came Friday night 80-72 at Leslie. The Blackhawks took a 14-point lead into the half and Maple Valley was never able to get back into the game, the eight point ending margin was as close as things got. “We didn’t play well,” said Lion coach Jeff Webb. “We struggled offensively, our shots wouldn’t fall, and we didn’t play well defensively.” The Blackhawks played the up tempo style of basketball that die Lions like to play, and Maple Valley couldn’t keep up. “They really attacked us offensively and defensively,” said Webb. “They got easy baskets because we didn’t get back defensively. It was easy for them to score it seemed like.” It wasn’t too hard for the Blackhawks to get the ball when shots weren’t falling in either. The Lions only had 16 rebounds in the entire game. “The two things it seems like we try and pride our­ selves on, (rebounding and defense) and we didn’t do very well with either one,” said Webb. Adam Lamphere led Maple Valley with 18 points, while Dustin Mead had 17 points and 7 assists in the contest. Josh Bursley added 11 points, and Dustin Jones had nine points and four steals. The Lions have two more league contests this week, they’ll get a visit from Bellevue on Tuesday then travel to take on Dansville Friday. “We want an opportunity to kind of redeem ourselves,” said Webb. “I think we’ll be all right. I imagine we will bounce right back.” Last Tuesday, the Lions bounced Morrice 85-53.. “We were up 20 at the half and held the lead,” said Webb. “In the past we’ve had a problem with that. We’d establish a lead and then we’d lose our focus.” The Lions used a strong defensive effort to produce turnovers that led to easy baskets. Lamphere was the beneficiary of many of those easy scores. He finished with 37 points. Mead had 19 for Valley, and Jason Beardslee added 15. “We pressed them, and we mixed up our defense to keep them on their toes,” said Webb. “When you get out and run the floor good things happen. It was just a great team effort everyone got a chance to contribute.” BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST ■ ENGINES ■ ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 s s Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 Towing Available � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-02-24.pdf 5737a092d4c950dacc68508a509d0f35 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY? MATTINGS PUBLIC LIBRJWT 121S CHURCH ST ll 111" III 00100100 public libp ^TGcHURCH H ST co SsWGS M 4905M»n Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 8 February 24, 2004 A local paper oftoday! Nashville approves police department grant expenses by Sandra Ponsetto where we came up with the list,” said Miller. In December 2003 the “The grant is for up to Nashville Police Department $5,000. If we only asked for was awarded a $5,000 grant only $2,000, that would be all through the Michigan Office we get. We get a one-time of Highway Safety and shot to ask for it then we can Planning’s law enforcement go out and secure bids and challenge program which basically follow the village sponsors programs like policy on the equipment “Click It or Ticket.” During accepting bids and submit last week’s regular meeting that to the state,” he added. of the Nashville Village “That’s why we through our Council approved the grant supplies and equipment on application for $4,995, pre-hand and the best ways to sented by Sergeant JeffMiller equip our vehicles and our of the Nashville Police manpower and this is the Department. laundry list.” “They (the Michigan The list Miller presented Office ofHighway Safety and the council included: mobile Planning) give us a laundry video recording system, list of items they would $2,195, Genesis I K-Band approve, primarily traffic Dual Antenna Radar, $1,203; enforcement equipment and two bulletproof vests, $803; traffic accident safety equip-three flare containers, $39; ment. So basically what chief three 30-minute wire stand (Nashville Police Chief Garry flares (box of 36) $270; two Barnes) did,, with the assis-Stinger XT flashlights with tance ofthe police committee, fast charger, $240, Two is come up with a list of items Magchargers with 110 volt we would like to see upgrad-galls, $210 and estimated $35 ed or replaced, and that’sin shipping charges. Staff Writer “It’s been very well publi­ cized that in-car (video) systems are very useful to public agencies. That’s why it was one of the items we shot for because with our normal operating budget, our everyday expenses, that is not something we would be able to acquire on our own,” said Miller. The dual antenna radar would be an upgrade from the one the department already has in use. The new radar unit would replace the old one in the white police car that was purchased last year and the old one would be used in the older blue police car, accord­ ing to Miller. “The remaining items, bulletproof vests, flares, flare storage containers and rechargeable flashlights would provide the officers with additional much needed personal safety devices,”'Said Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling program celebrates its first district title since 1989, Miller. after downing Pennfield 45-31 in the Division 3 District Championship Thursday night. “We got special permission The Lions will host the regional round Wednesday with a first round match against See GRANT, pg. 11 Dowagiac. Hamilton takes on Constantine in the other regional semifinal. Read the full story on page 10. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions win district in their den Westvale Dairy Farm earns national award Westvale Dairy Farm is a family owned and operated. Pictured are (from left) Troy, Tina, Brittany, Levi, Eric, Carlyle, Doug and Louisa Westendorp and Jenna the cow (photo by Rachele Helder). by Sandra Ponsetto ty of a submitted milk sam-very well be able to buy their Staff Writer ple. next glass of milk from the Perched on top of a hill at “On the farm, cleanliness is Westvale Farm starting in the the comer of M-66 and M-79 a very important part of doing spring of 2005. in Nashville is Westvale it well,” said Louisa. “We ’re’re thinking “We thinking about “It’s also a very big part of opening a processing plant Dairy Farms one of the top nine quality dairy farms in the quality,” added Doug. here on our farm where we United States. The Westendorps were could produce and sell our Doug and Louisa nominated for the award by own milk and ice cream,” Westendorp, have veterinarian Dr. Dale said Doug. “Maybe this who owned and operated the farm McKenzie of South Kent award will help us with that. “We’d like to start work on for 12 years, recently Veterinarian in Caledonia. “I can’t recall the exact the plant in the fall of 2004 received the platinum Quality words he used on his nomina-and open for business in National Dairy Award. The National Mastitis tion,” Doug said, “but it was Spring 2005, “We’d sell milk Council grants nine platinum something like, ‘You know and ice cream out of our own awards each year. Recipients when you come up the drive-store here on the farm and are chosen based on the nom-way that this is where you we’d also sell through some inees’ responses on a ques-want your next glass of milk local stores.” Louisa added they would tionnaire about dairy farm to come from.’” And, if all goes well, peoproduction, procedures, and See AWARD, pg. S quality control, and the quali-ple in the Nashville area may Nashville teen beaten up at high school Eaton County Sheriff’s authorities have reported two male teens, a 17-year old from Nashville and a 16year-old from Vermontville, beat up a 15-year-old Nashville boy at about 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. No arrests were made at the time of the incident. The 15-year-old was transported to Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte, where he was treated for head injuries and released. The Sheriff's Department sent a report to the Eaton County Prosecutor's office where the incident and the victim's medical records are being reviewed. No charges have been filed as yet. Names are not being released because two of the three are minors and pending issuance of warrants. School administrators ini­ tially placed the student responsible for instigating the assault on two week sus­ pension. However, according to Assistant Principal Scott Eckart, because of, the stu­ dent’s history of prior assaults and the brutality of the last attack, the suspen­ sion was later changed to a long term with the possibility of expulsion pending the decision of the school board Monday, March 22. In This Issue • Vermontville kicks off syrup season with sugaring off party • Maplewood kids compete in Winter Speical Olympics • Scouts get a first-hand look at local newspaper ^Alternative. students clone violets • Lion eagers'® and down in SMAA �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday. February 24. 2004 - Page 2 Vermontville kicks off syrup season with sugaring off party by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter After the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen and her court have been chosen, one more tradition must be observed before the official start of the local maple syrup season — the annual sugaring off party. The event, sponsored each year by the Vermontville Historical Society, featured a potluck dinner, a display of vintage photos, newspaper articles and calendars, many of which featured former landmarks. Vermontville Those who attended the party were able to meet with Syrup Queen Andrea Szymanski and her court, Jessica Lawless, Katie Eldred and Samantha Cowell. But the highlight of the evening, as always, was mak- ing maple sugar candy. After the dinner and a brief meeting of the Historical Society, maple syrup was boiled until it reached a temperature of at least 232 and degrees Fahrenheit poured into pitchers. Volunteers poured the syrup into small bowls for partygoers, who ranging in age from 2 1/2 to 100 years, who stirred the syrup until it became thick and creamy. The maple sugar was then spooned in small dollops unto wax paper until it cooled and set into maple candy. Others poured the syrup over ice and stirred it until it developed a thick taffy-like consistency. Though many could not Sharon Mason helps her granddaughter, Kylynne resist indulging in the sweet Mckridge, make maple candy. treats as they made them, everyone went home with maple candy — just enough year’s maple syrup season small bags of home made to whet their appetite for this which is just around the corner. Jessica Lawless and Katie Eldred, members of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen's court, and Syrup Queen Andrea Szymanski stir maple syrup to make maple cream and maple candy at Vermontville's annu­ al sugaring off party. Maplewood kids compete in Winter Special Olympics Four athletes from Vermontville and Nashville represented Eaton County at the 2004 State Winter Special Olympics in Traverse City Feb. 3-6. They were among 126 athletes from Area 8 Special Olympics, which includes Eaton and Ingham counties. Seventeen of those athletes were from Eaton County. A total of 1,500 athletes from across Michigan participated. Jacqueline Dankenbring, Abby Smith, Whitney Ulrich and Bret Winegar traveled to Traverse City for the event. teacher, Their Glenna accompanied MacDonald, them and served as their coach and chaperone for the four-day event. To prepare for the event they practiced'snow shoeing during school, after school and on Saturdays. 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Owen, 46, of Nashville was sentenced to three months in jail and three years probation for attempted breaking and entering a building with intent to com­ mit a crime of larceny at VFW Post No. 8260 at 304 S. State Street in Nashville. He was given credit for two days served in jail. The balance ofthe jail sen­ tence will be suspended if Owen successfully completes probation. A 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew was ordered and he is to par­ ticipate in the drug court pro­ gram. Owen earlier pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of a charge ofbreaking and enter­ ing a building with intent to Cub Scouts Ryan Tyler (front row from left) Aaron Morgan, Robbie Hanford, Devin commit a crime of larceny at Greenfield, Jacob Ramey, Cody Dixon (back row) and Michael Sanchez learn about the VFW Post in Nashville. the importance of community newspapers. Alternative education The Bear Den of Cub Scout Pack 649 met last week to learn about newspapers. Helen Mudry from J-Ad Graphics visited the den and spoke about her job as a reporter for the Lakewood News, a publication similar to the Maple Valley News. Mudry spoke about the many things a community paper does. “It tells people what has happened and what is going to happen,” she said. Reporters gather news from the phone, e-mails, faxes, let­ ters and in person. Mudry explained the importance of the ads and how businesses make it pos­ sible to have a paper when they purchase an ad. “The office in Hastings has bound volumes of past issues so people can do research on and family community events,” she said. “You mean ‘archives’ piped up scout Ryan Tyler. “Yes,” said Mudry and then she complimented him on knowing such a big word. The scouts learned a new word, “obituary,” and how that part of the paper is important to keep the community informed. “How many of you scouts have had your picture in the paper?” she asked. Some raised their hands. “Who would like to be in the paper?” she asked. All raised their hands. She then took their picture. “I can’t promise it will be in the paper, but I’ll try,” she said. Correction: The Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank is offer­ ing a $50 savings bond for the winner of the Harvest Festival logo contest. students clone violets Craig Schantz (left) is holding a newly cloned African violet leaf, teacher Rose Hahn (center) is holding a oneyear-old plant and Danielle Dingman is holding a twoyear-old violet plant. Cloning is a hot topic these days, but growers of African violets have been doing it for years and so have Maple Valley Alternative Education teacher Rose Hahn and her students. Not many types of violets grow from true seed, so the best way to get more plants is to root a leaf cutting from the petiole, or stem of a mature plant. Hahn and her students place the cut leaf in a plastic pot filled with planting soil, along with a root-stimulating hormone. About four to six weeks after planting the leaf cuttings in the soil, Hahn and Michigan Works to be at Pantry Shelf next week Anyone who is interested in talking with a representative from Michigan Works about updating or creating a resume, finding ajob or in job training is invited to come to the Nashville United Methodist Church, at 210 E. Washington St. from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 2. Representatives from Michigan Works will be on hand during the Nashville Community Pantry Shelf food distribution. However, one does not need to be a food recipient to meet with a repre­ sentative from Michigan Works. Plans are currently under way to establish a regular site for Michigan Works within the village ofNashville. Clarification: NOTICE VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the Opera House, S. Main St., on Tuesday, March 2,2004, at 7:00 p.m. to organize the board and review the tax roll for 2004, Public hearing will be held: MONDAY - March 8 9:00 a.m. to noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. TUESDAY - March 9 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Any Property Owners wishing to examine their assessment and to show cause why the 2004 Valuation should be changed are urged to attend at these scheduled times. Tentative ratio of 50% and multiplier of 1.000 for all classes of real & personal property. By board resolution residents are able to protest by letter, pro­ vided protest letter is received prior to March 2, 2004. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary reasonable service to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon (3) days notice; Contact Supervisor Russell Laverty (517) 726-1115 6967 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. 49096. William Crittenden, Assessor 06583483 In last week’s Maple Valley News and Reminder it should have been reported that Scott Daniels owner/director of Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville earned his bache­ lor’s degree in accounting from Western Michigan University and then went on to earn a post graduate degree in mortuary science from Wayne State University. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. her students’ plantlets start to emerge. They will be identical to the parent plant. To promote a lot of blossoms on their plants, they pick off the old blooms and remove three leaves per month from the bottom row. Other plants such as fems, orchids and lilies also can be cloned. The family of Charles E. Imhoff wishes to express their profound gratitude for the many acts ofkindness that were shown to the family during this difficult time. Special thanks to Dr. Garber and Barry Community Hospice for their special care and concern. ' Shirley Imhoff, Nancy Kent and family, Marilyn Frye and family, Linda Boldrey and family. 06583878 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 203 N. MAIN ST. within said Village on March 8, 2004 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following Officers, VIZ: (1) VILLAGE PRESIDENT - 2 YEAR TERM (3) VILLAGE TRUSTEES - 2 YEAR TERMS (2) VILLAGE TRUSTEES - 1 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 pres­ ent and in the 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 Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk Russell Laverty, Supervisor 06583893 06571010 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, February 24,2004 — Page 4 Raymond L. Rider Cleo L. Haywood HASTINGS Cleo L. Haywood, age 87, of Hastings died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004 at bis residence. Mr. Haywood was bom on Jan. 25,1917 at Hastings Township, Barry County, the son of Lavem and Pearl Haywood. He was raised in Hastings Township and attended the Gregory School. He was married to Marion E. Nelson on Aug. 13, 1936. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served from June 2,1945 until Dec. 17,1945. His employment included Hastings Public Schools and Hastings City Bank in their maintenance departments, retiring in 1980. Previous employment with Kelloggs in Battle Creek and did house painting for several years. He attended Hastings Church of the Nazarene, avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, boating, golfing, doing yard work and involved in bowling for several years. Mr. Haywood is survived by his daughters, Janet (Carl) Baker of Hastings and Joyce Denny of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; son-in-law, Stanley (Nancy) Snyder of Battle sister-in-law, Creek; Dorothy (Alvin) Oaks of Florida; special friend, Maxine McClelland of Hastings. Preceding him in death were his wife Marion on Sept. 11, 1998; daughter, Marylou Snyder on April 19, 1991 and a sister, Frances Henion. Florence A. Phillips Florence A. LACEY Phillips, age 80, of Lacey, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Phillips was bom July 15, 1923 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harley and Amy (VanWagner) Abbott. She was raised in the Battle Creek area and attended area schools there. She spent most of her life in the Lacey area, where she raised her family. She was employed as a Dietary Aide at The Martin Luther Holt Home until her retirement in the early 1980’s. After her retirement, Florence enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and watching Soap Operas during the day. But she found true happiness in the time spent with her beloved children, and grandchildren. She is survived by her children Karold (Marilyn) Lake, Kenneth (Melinda) Lake, Kathy (Art) Simmons, and Kerry (Jill) Lake, Kent (Carol) Lake; brother, John Abbott; and sister, Louise Keltner; 20 grandchildren; 42 great .grandchildren; one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death HASTINGS - Raymond that drove his cars include L. Rider, age 84, of Jack Decker, Nolan Hastings, died Wednesday, Johncock, Johnny Logan, Feb. 18, 2004 at Tendercare and Nelson Ward. Ray’s cars won track champiof Hastings. Mr. Rider was bom on onships at Galesburg and April 4, 1919 in Hastings. Ray Rider was an excelWeyerhauser, Wisconsin, the son of Thomas J. and lent chassis man and he kept Myrtle L. (Heacock) Rider. his Buick engines running He was raised in Northern consistently fast. Over 40 Wisconsin and attended years ago he turned the his wife Mary; daughters, of school there. He served in Rochester Carburetors back- Katherine Krewson the CCC’s in the late 1930’s wards to improve intake and Middleville, Millee Rider of battling the famous “Brule, the engines ran better that Hastings and Marilyn of Wisconsin” forest fire way. He then became one of (Stephen) Kesler which spread over many the first car owners in the Hastings; 15 grandchildren; midwest to make fuel injec- 21 great grandchildren; one miles. He was married to Mary I. tion run successfully. great great grandson; sisters, Ray’s drivers won two Martha Cisler on Dec. 12, 1949. He Thompson of Services were held at came to the Hastings area in 500 lap super modified Hastings and Adelaide Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 at 1950 from Wisconsin. races. Nelson Ward won “Mayme” Buckellew of Hastings Church of the He was employed at one at Dayton Speedway in Portage; brothers, Charles Nazarene with Pastor Bradford-White Corp, in Ohio and Gordon Johncock (Donna) Rider of Newaygo Timothy L. Oyer officiating. Middleville for 26 years, won theotheron Aug.30,and Jim (Betty) Riderof Burial was at Rutland retiring in 1981. Mr. Rider 1958 at Galesburg Scottsville; nieces and Township Cemetery.. was also a well known auto- Speedway. nephews. His cars set track records Memorial contributions mobile mechanic in the area Preceding him in death may be made to Hastings and an accomplished at various tracks includingwere his son, RamondL. an Church of the Nazarene or welder. three in one night at Flat Rider, Jr. in 1973; grand­ A merican Heart He was a member of Rock Speedway. A rain out daughter, Faith Potter; Association. Grace Lutheran Church, once caused an unusual rac- brother, Frank Rider; sisters, Arrangements were made Hastings Moose Lodge, ing program at Kalamazoo. Ruth Chaffee and Nancy by Wren Funeral Home of member of Kalamazoo Two complete programs Yelkin. Hastings. Club, were pushed into one night Valley Engines Memorial services will be Kalamazoo Raceway Old and Gordon Johncock driv- held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Timers, member local C-B ing Ray’s new car won all Feb. 24, 2004 at Hastings Club, avid outdoorsman events in both programs. Grace Lutheran Church with enjoying hunting and fish- They went to Jackson twice Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton by her husbands, Karold e and won both times. Ray’s officiating. ing. Lake who passed away in Mr. Rider was a well- car finished second in the Memorials may be made 1969, and Marion Phillips known auto racing enthusi- Canadian Grand National to Grace Lutheran Church, who passed away in 1983; ast. event in Toronto. Barry County Humane two brothers, Ernst and He is most noted as a car Over the years Ray’s cars Society, Barry Community Albert and one sister owner and with Gordon won over 150 feature races. Hospice. Martha. Johncock as his driver they He retired from racing in Arrangements were made Funeral services were won 22 consecutive features 1963 when he sold his race by Wren Funeral Home. held Thursday, Feb. 19, at at Hastings Speedway. car. the Daniels Funeral Home. Some of the other drivers Mr. Rider is survived by Pastors Kerry Lake and Kenneth Lake officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Foundation, Thomapple Manor Fund. A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities Arrangements were made throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Give a memorial that can go on forever LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is • Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ............. 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 06568086 Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... ....... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ .........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................. .........7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship .................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group ■ Adult Worship REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School......................... 9:45 Morning Worship.......................... 11 Evening Worship........................... 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ............... 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. . Contemporary Service, . Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship............... 11 a.m. Church School .................. 10 a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................ 10a Fellowship Time............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class.............................. 10:50a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass................... 9:30 am. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship..................... 9:45 am Worship Service............ 9:30 a.m. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66. 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School 10a A.M. Service................... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service 6p PASTOR GEORGE GAY (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH M-79 West 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School................. 9:45 am. A.M. Service................................. 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service ......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship.......... m. . PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392. ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Senrices: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ...................... 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Hi. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School......................... 9:45 Worship Service ............. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service . .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..... ..7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................ 9:45 a.m. Church Service.................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .............. 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 24,2004 — Page 5 AWARD, continued from page 1 A A 7 N k SsS S^sS S*vs ‘S*S w ‘.m!S !S^ i* i*v4 r& finite uJ . [* <« also like to include a petting zoo and an inside seating area, “We’d like to make it a place where school groups could come and visit and a fun place to spend a couple of hours ” hours. “This is something we’ve thought about for a long time, but we had to wait until our children got older. We have six children,” said Doug with a smile. “When we started talking about bottling our own milk ten years ago, Louisa was carrying triplets around. It probably wouldn’t have worked then.” Louisa said that their oldest son, Carlyle, who will be graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in dairy technology next year will help out with the processing plant. “He will help with that aspect of the business and we’ll probably need to hire more help as well,” she added. Westvale Farms has 80 head of milk producing dairy cattle, which are milked three times a day. Doug said their farm yields a total of approximately 800 gallons of milk each day. Dairy farmers measure milk lk production di i pounds in ds rather than gallons. According to the Westendorps each of their cows produces and average of 31,000 pounds of milk each year, which ^translates into 3,600 gallons of milk. The I § Thanh you so much for all the cards, flowers, T food and hindness shown over these past weeks! God's loving arms have been wrapped around K us. Thank you! We count it a privilege to be || part of this community! God bless each ofyou! & -With all our love, Lynn Keasler & family Louisa and Doug Westendorp display the Platinum National Dairy Quality Award which their farm recently earned. average fluid production for cows in Michigan is approximately 20,000 pounds per year. The milk sample the Westendorp’s submitted for the award, had the lowest somatic cell count (SCC), or white blood cell count, in the country. While the average SCC in the country is around 350,000, the Westendorps’ sample had an SCC of 54,420. Doug explained that an elevated somatic cell count is an indication of the presence on MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIRSTYLING XTX {♦J A xYx S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 i AM AUDITIONS-March 1 & 2 Mill / Thomapple Players SpringMusical / “J Owe Ji All OriginalMusical by DougAcker Principal Roles: 6 Female, 6 Male, and Large Chorus Show Dates: April 29,30, May 1,2004 JIiUn|b' n »eSntflls--.. Auditions at Jefferson Street Gallery 205 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Any PostHigh SchoolAge Adult May Audition ।1 1 Mil* fts • n n*? » <?; Questions: Contact Doug Acker 945-9249 (Days) 06583983 06583983 Or Norma Jean Acker 945-2332 (Evenings) an infection so the lower the SCC, the better. Another measure of milk quality is the standard plate count (SPC), which measure the amount of bacteria in milk. “They heat the milk sample for about 36 hours and then put it under the microscope to see how much bacteria grows,” said Doug. “A lower SPC is better. Our sample had an SPC of 2,500, some of the other top producers had an SPC around six to eight thousand. Like most dairy farmers in the area, the Westendorps currently sell their fluid milk through Michigan Milk ■ Producers Cooperative, which in turn sells the milk to which companies, then process and bottle it or use it to make cheese. “Dairy farmers get paid per pound of milk and a lot of consumers assume that .when the price of milk goes up in the store, the dairy farmers get more, but that is not how it works. A dairy farmer gets approximately $1.20 for a gallon of milk that sells for $2.79 or more in the store,” said Louisa. “A lot of dairy farmers are going back to the small creameries and fanner’s mar­ kets that we used to have,” she added. “Unfortunately, it costs so much to start one up. If it didn’t cost so much a lot more farmers would be doing it.’’ “There have been cream­ eries in Nashville like Varney’s and Nashville Dairy,” added Doug. i . !!k> jcn ^^ 5 ,igftjf 0 lifftt ELECTION NOTICE The Westendorps also noted that having their own processing plant on the farm will allow them to provide dairy products superior in taste. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the Village of Vermontville, notice is hereby given that the General Election will be held Monday, March 8, 2004. For the purpose of electing a candidate to the office of Village President, Village Clerk, Village Treasurer and Trustee (3) three positions. Also, there is a ballot proposal whether the Council should be directed to make the position of Village Clerk an appointed posi­ tion rather than an elected position. The election will held at the: “Higher quality milk has a longer shelf life and taste better,” said Doug. “Some of the cheese and milk you buy in the store is made with powdered milk that has been mixed with water and fluid milk. Our country imports a lot of powdered milk from other countries that don’t have the same standards of quality and have less regulations than what we have.” “What they do to milk in a big factory really changes the taste. Some people think that what they’re buying in the store is real milk but it’s not because it has been mixed with water and powdered milk,” added Louisa. “With our own farm store, people in Eaton and Barry County will be able to buy the best quality dairy products available. They will be able to taste the difference. A lot of people are already excited about the ice cream.” Call 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads Vermontville Village Office 121 Eastside Dr. Which is handicapped accessible. Shirley Harmon Village Clerk 06583802 Stock Up Now! All GREETING CARDS, GIFT WRAPS & NOTE CARDS 1/2 Off III Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main • Nashville, MI 49073 § § 517-852-0845 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm a new Saturday 9am-lpm direction Become a Medical Massage Therapist «»<; iiwdijS^ "'■"' 111 8 iiiMMii lulu ilitiniLii Hiili liHi hilii iiilii III!II Ill'll III II nduiiTiiiiirn iBi ^Diana’s <~P$dce |086 |08673030 Now accepting daytime students Call Teresa at 517-852 9159 •xjx iiii^io^ii mu mu mu mu mu mn ni PASH'S PIANO STUDIO I Place to Gofor Professional Styling $ A mu mu inii mu inii upi mu mu inii ............... A x> f B 5 J? J.7? "■’‘WnteiU THANK YOU Maple Valley Community ? CROSSROADS SCHOOL OF DRIVING A Classes Available In Medical Massage Therapy. Personal Training. at The Traffic Scene Herbal Medicine. Clinical Nutrition. Naturopathic Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Medicine. Medical Acupuncture “* U» »“* jif ?*> *> jW • Locations in: Announcing Segment II Class I to be held MARCH 9, 10, 11 Next Segment I Class starts March 15th 2004 Schedule is now available Call to register at (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith | Grand Rapids, Lansing, Muskegon, Traverse City, Niles, Troy, & Kalamazoo Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts & Sciences 8 Call Us Today! Toll Free: 888-285-9989 Grand Rapids: 285-9999 www.BlueHeronAcademy.com �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, February 24,2004 — Page 6 ommunl Welcome to the Maple Valley Community Page! J-ad Graphics’ Maple Valley News, in cooperation with the sponsors listed below would like to introduce you to a regular monthly Calendar ofCommunity Events. Ifyou wish to help sponsor this page, contact Rose Heaton at 269-945-9554. Ifyou are a member of an area church, school, library, fire/ambulance department, service group, club, non-profit organization or individual sponsoring a benefit you can get your monthly calendar ofcommunity events published FREE, by faxing it to Daniels Funeral Home (517) 852­ 9797 BY THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. For example: your April events must be submitted to Daniels Funeral Home or Rose Heaton by March 15th. When submitting information, please provide ORGANIZATION NAME, EVENT TITLE and a BRIEF DESCRIPTION, EVENT LOCATION, EVENT TIME, CHARGES or FEES, ifany; and CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. If it is a fund-raising eventplease indicatefor whom or what the proceeds will be raised, where a donation can be made and ifdonations are tax deductiblefor the donor. MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY PANTRY SHELF MARCH 20—ST. PAT’S BOILED DINNER. (Corned Beef) 5:30-7 p.m.. Complete dinner - $8; 12 & under - $4. FREE FRESH FOOD INITIATIVE The Ladies’ Auxiliary puts on funeral luncheons as a for anyone in need, there is a free food distribution EVERY TUESDAY from 9 a.m.-noon in the Nashville United community service for donations only. Call the Post at 852Methodist Church parking lot, 210- E. Washington, 9260 for more information. Nashville. TUESDAY, MARCH 2, representatives from MICHI-NASHVILLE UONS CLUB SUPPER GAN WORKS will be at the Nashville United Methodist will be held MONDAY, MARCH 15, at the Nashville Church during the food distribution. They will be available United Methodist Church. For more information, contact to anyone wanting information about employment and Dave Mace at 517-852-1946 training opportunities. If the Maple Valley schools are closed due to weather MAPLE VALLEY S.T.A.R.S./T.E.A.M. conditions, there will be no food distribution. (Sharing Talents And Rendering Services/Together Donations are always needed and gratefully accepted. Each Achieves More) will meet MARCH 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall. Everyone is wel­ NASHVILLE STRINGS come. For additional information, contact Dianne Bowden Everyone is welcome to come play along with, or just listen r 517-852-0685; Connie Roman - 517-852-1510; or Clark and enjoy the NASHVILLE STRINGS EVERY TUESDAY Volz - 726-0046. evening at 7 p.m. at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall just south of Nashville on M-66. Free-will offering. For more informa­ NASHVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT tion contact Willard Myers at 517-852-9133. Smoke detectors with batteries are currently available to families and senior citizens with incomes of less than NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH $40,000 per year and/or over the age of 55. If you quali­ Every WEDNESDAY in March, 6 p.m. snack supper. Free­ will donation. 6:30 p.m., Lentin Bible Studies. fy, you must fill out an application form, available at sever­ al local businesses in Nashville. Mail the completed appli­ cation to: Nashville Fire Department, 234 North Main St., Nashville, MI 49073. If you qualify and are unable to obtain an application form or have questions regarding the application, contact Wayne Gould at 517-852-1823. You infants and toddlers, ages birth to three years, with a par­ can also give the completed application to one of our vol­ ent or caregiver. Activities include story, play group, craft unteer Bremen. The smoke detector will be delivered to and motor activity. Call Early Childhood Connections at your residence and installed by a volunteer fireman. This y, 517-645-4500 for more information or about other oppor-pg program is made ppossible byy Barryy Countyy United Way, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Pennock tunities for families with children from birth to five years. Foundation. EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS OF EATON COUNTY presents TODDLER TIME at the Vermontville Library each THURSDAY at 11 a.m. A special story time for CHAMBER MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 7 p.m., Clay’s Dinner Bell. Open INVEST IN TOMORROW TODAY to all interested in planning the Fall Harvest Festival. Contact MAPLE MEMORIAL the VALLEY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION to find out how you can NASHVILLE VFW POST 8260 make a tax deductible donation that will keep on giving— There will be a PENNY SUPPER MARCH 6. MENU: the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Chop Suey-Baked Chicken-Pork & Dressing, 5:30-7 p..m. Box 685, Nashville, MI 49073. Please support the local sponsors who are making this possible: Daniels Funeral Home 9200 E. M-79 Hwy., Nashville 517-52-9712 Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-0845 Steve Joppie Builders 2630 Hagar Rd., Nashville (517) 852-1884 Something Special by Kathy 207 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-0313 Maple Valley Implement 735 Sherman, Nashville 517-852-1910 Wheeler’s Marine Service South M-66, Nashville (517) 852-9609 Nashville Family Chiropractic 307 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-2070 Rosemary & Thyme Handcrafted Polymer Clay Jewelry (517) 852-1956 Kent Oil & Propane 7355 M-66, Nashville (517) 852-9210 Russ and Irene Furlong K&K Custom Engraving 224 N. Main Nashville' (517) 852-0252 J-ad Graphics/Maple Valley News �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 24,2004 — Page 7 Lion eagers continue their up and down run in SMAA The Maple Valley varsity and Dustin Jones each added boys’ basketball team contin-eight points, while Mead had ued its roller coaster ride of a five assists as well. season with another high and Lance Burpee had a solid low last week. game with seven points and Friday night, the Lions seven rebounds. knocked off SMAA foe The most amazing statistic Dansville 60-53 when a sec- of the night was that the Lions ond half come back went their only had five turnovers. way. “We really played smart,” The Lions trailed 28-19 at said Webb. “We really played the half. as a team. We’ve been averag“I never felt like we were ing about 20 turnovers a game down a lot,” said Maple this year, and to have a game Valley coach Jeff Webb. “It with just five. It’s pretty excitwas double-digits in the sec- ing.” ond quarter, but we came out The Lions were less excited in the third early and made a about what happened Tuesday nice run to cut it to four, then night. we finally took the lead and Losing on a buzzer beater is never lost it.” one thing, but its even worse The biggest problem early when you’re opponent gets an on for the Lions was that their open lay-up as time expires. shots just weren’t falling, with Maple Valley fell Tuesday that problem corrected in the night, when Bellevue’s Kyle second half the Lion s didn’t Hill found room along the left have much problem getting baseline and sprinted for a layMaple Valley sophomore Josh Bursley gets past past the Aggies. in just before the buzzer Bellevue’s Robbie Simons for two points on Tuesday. Adam Lamphere led Valley with 22 points. Dustin Mead See BASKETBALL, pg. 12 (Photo by Brett Bremer) Nashville man sentenced for drug house A 48-year-old Nashville man was sentenced in Barry Circuit County Court Thursday, Feb. 12, to seven months in jail and three years probation for each offense of selling/manufacturing marijuana and maintaining a drug house. The last four months of the sentences will be suspended upon successful completion Xu of probation. The sentences are to be served concurrent to each other. A 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew was ordered. Garvin’s driver’s license was suspended for six months. He will be allowed a restricted license after 30 days for treatment, employment or probation. Garvin also was ordered to participate in the treatment program and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at the jail. He will be allowed to partake in the drug court program. 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I followed school procedures, stopped by What legal right do they have holding me and the office, picked up a visitor’s pass, told the my son at school against our will? secretaries of my intentions to sign out .my Whenever couples split, with which parent son early from school and asked them to get does the schools allow children to go home? the necessary paper work ready. I hadn’t gone Parents should be allowed to know whether or more than 15 steps from the office when the not they will be allowed to take their children PA system called for the social worker to home. My significant other told the school come to the office, apparently for an urgent she didn’t want his father to come pick up our matter. I believe the social worker must have son, but neither of us has physical custody. asked the office to call 911 at that time, not The Banner story was inaccurate when it after my behavior allegedly became disrup- was reported that I was met at the door at the tive. high school when I arrived to try to pick up The Banner’s story told ofme being escort- my 15-year-old daughter. I actually went to ed through the hallways to my son’s class. By the office and asked the three secretaries if I whom? There wasn’t any need for me to be could get a message delivered to my daughter, escorted. who doesn’t have to ride a bus to the shelter, The story said I yelled, used profanity and she can make her own decision to ride the behaved in a disruptive manner. Yet through- school bus home. I was told to take a seat in the office and the out this ordeal, one woman said her son, who was in the classroom where it all started, told school deputy was summoned. The deputy her he had no idea there was anything wrong. told me I was dangerously close to going to I’d like to credit myself for using politeness, jail for using profanity on school grounds. When I inquired about such a charge, I was smiles and courtesy while I was in the class­ told I was “starting to getting uneasy” at the room. The young female student who was report-office, to which I replied that using profanity ed to have come home frantic was in one of is a far cry from “getting uneasy..” Are there any pro bono attorneys around the “locked down” classrooms that I did not visit, standing against a brick wall with her who would like to hear about how schools decide, without a custody order, which of the coat over her head and body as a shield.. I’m very sorry that the school overreacted parents would be having their son or daughter and scared this young lady and perhaps oth- over for the weekend? Brent Martin, ers. 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The students were not allowed to use any prefabri­ cated parts or model kits. Armed with information from their class studies and additional research, some imagination, natural materi­ als and, in some cases, a lit­ tle help from Mom and Dad, the students put together an display of which they and their teacher are justifiably proud. Clint Franklin, Kolt Ewing, Brandon Dickinson, Abigail Smith, Ian Hunt and Holly Bidinger used all natural materials to create their Michigan history projects. Jessa Cheeseman, Alison Johnson, Gina Bishop and Tessa Imes display their Michigan history projects. Tyler Brumm, Allee McIntyre and Ashley Lesage display the projects they created Jacob Weeks and Nicole Johnson hold up the projects they completed for their Michigan history unit in Vicki Week’s 4th grade class. Andrea Peake, Jenna Whittaker, Dale White, Makenzi Leinhart and Dylan Myall display their Michigan history projects. �Just Say y ‘As Advertised in the Maple p Valley y News’ Tuesday, y, February y 24,, 2004 — Page g 10 _ Fifteen years between Lions’ district titles district title since 1989 get into their own right now I Wednesday night when they think.” It may have taken MVHS The wrestling banner knocked off Pennfield 45-31 hanging in the Maple Valley for the championship, after a while to win its third disHigh School Gymnasium is a topping Parchment in the trict title, but it has taken this group of Lions very long. little bare, but this year’s semifinals 70-6. “Our kids have just There isn’t a senior on the Lion squad is doing its best to fill some of that blue improved so much,” said roster. The Lions wrestled with Lion coach Tony Wawiemia. space. The Lions won their first“They’re starting to reallyseven juniors, five sophomores, and two freshmen in the line-up Wednesday night. “We’re starting to hit our Maple Valley 160 pounder Matt Conklin twists Pennfield’s Darren Duckham and stride, and the younger one’s begins to roll him onto his back in the district final Wednesday at Valley. (Photo by are helping the older one’s by Brett Bremer) pushing them,” said matches in the district final Wawiemia. Lion coaches Wawiemia were decided by pin, includand Chris Ricketts know that ing wins for Valley from their kids are young, so Jacob McMillon at 275 and they’re quick with instruc-Raven Scurlock at 103. It tion but also quick with com-took Scurlock just nine secpliments when their wrestlers onds to stick the Panther’s Tim Lick. do theirjobs. “The kids that needed to “We know the caliber of the different kids we have. come through here tonight When they’re not getting up did it, and the ones that we Maple Valley’s Jamie Corwin scores near fall points to that level, we’ll bring them didn’t think could make it, didn’t,” said Wawiemia. against Pennfield’s Mike Warren in the second period of up to that level.” The Lions led 24-18 at the Their jobs Wednesday in their 119-pound match Wednesday. (Photo by Brett the finals were just to keep half way point. Bremer) Jamie Corwin won the from giving up too many 119-pound match 8-6 for points in many situations. A pair of voids in the Valley to give the Lions a 27Pennfield line-up in the last 22 lead, but Pennfield went 601 E. Francis St 28X60 Home on two matches, meant the in front with a pin at 125. Nashville 18 Acres. Quaker At 130, Joe Desrochers Lions could trail by as many Brook runs through as 11 points and still be lost a tight 8-12 match with property-- In town assured a victory. Maple Pennfield’s Samat with country feel on quiet road. 3 Valley didn’t let it come to Tulegenov as the Panthers Maple Valley coach Chris Ricketts makes sure Tyler bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, central air, full walk­ that. took the lead again, but Greenfield knows what to do in his 112-pound match out basement, 28X40 cemented garage w/ water & After a quick pin by Kevin Fassett turned things Wednesday evening against Pennfield in the District electric, swimming pool. Pennfield in the 152-pound back around at 135 with a pin Asking $160,000 opener, Valley came back in 1:03. Valley led 33-31, Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Call 517-852-2319 with pins from Matt Conklin and Ben Boss and Brian “We haven’t had one of The Lions host the and Chris Morris to get Barefoot had to just step onto these since what, ‘89,” said Regional round as well in things going. The first seventhe mat and raise their hands.Boss. “This is great for our this Division 3 tournament, team- Here at Maple Valley and will face Dowagiac in this doesn’t happen that the regional opener often. It took us a while just Wednesday at 6 p.m. to field a team.” Hamilton and Constantine Boss got things started in meet in the other regional the opener Wednesday semifinal at Valley. 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Lawrence, Charlotte, Ml 543-8332 The league dual meet sea­ son didn’t end as well as the Lion varsity volleyball team would have hoped, but Maple Valley ended the season strong with a second place showing at the league tourna­ ment Saturday. After starting the confer- ence season 4-1, the Lions topped Morrice last Monday but then turned right around and lost to Olivet on Wednesday. It left the Lions in a second place tie with Morrice heading into the league tournament at Maple Valley on Saturday. After topping Webberville in the opener Saturday 15-1, 15-3, the Lions got their revenge against the Eagles with a 15-7, 15-6 victory. The Lions then played the eventual league champions from Lansing Christian and feH 11-15, 15-9, 15-9. Maple Valley then dropped into the consolation bracket of the double-elimination style tournament and promptly knocked off Dansville 15-13, 15-8 to advance back up to face Lansing Christian again. The Lions again pushed the Pilgrims to three games, but couldn’t force a third and final meeting between the two squads as Lansing Christian took a 15-9,13-15,15-12 win. “The girls played so hard the entire day,” said Maple Valley coach KeHy Becklin. “I was extremely proud of them. They never gave up.” In the final league standings finished Morrice third, Dansville fourth, Leslie fifth, Olivet sixth, Webberville seventh, and Bellevue eighth. Lisa Hamilton had 79 assists on the day for Maple Valley to lead the passing game. Allison Oleson had 44 digs, Kyndra Root had 41, Chayla Robles 28, and Amy Abbott 26. Root also led the Lion serving attack with 43 points including 13 aces. Kortney Ewing and Amy Joostbems did most of the damage up front for Valley. Ewing had 38 kills and five solo blocks, while Joostbems had 21 kills and 12 solo blocks. Meagan Putnam had seven kills and five digs for the Lions. “AH of our energy is now focused to districts,” said Becklin. The Lions’ Class C District at Bath March 6 includes teams -from Carson City Crystal, Laingsburg, PewamoWestphalia, Saranac, and the host Fighting Bees. “Ifthe girls play like the did on Saturday, we will win a district championship,” said Becklin. The Lions didn’t play like that last Wednesday in their 515, 15-11, 15-9 loss to Olivet. Oleson led the team with 14 digs, while Amy Abbott, Robles, and Sammy Cowell each had seven digs for the Lions. Lisa Hamilton had 15 assists and seven service points. Kill leaders for the Lions were Joostbems and Ewing with four apiece. BASKETBALL, continued from page 7 CertainTeedH Fiberglass Insulation AMERICA'S MERICA'S CABINETMAKER4 Guardian Fiberglass Insulation u Cabinets " Plywood c? Lumber n.Come .oommee.to .quality. Andersen. USG □ : Plumbing Oak Pine % Molding Armstrong Ceiling Tile Paints Dry Mix Crete St Supply Hand & Power Tools a rbo r H, VINYL SI DIN G - SidinOg The World Leader In Specialty Building Products. 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The Lions tied the game back up at 52 with 12 seconds left on a nice drive and dish by Mead to Beardslee, but couldn’t stop Hill’s last second drive. SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS “Innovation is our most bulieccUUaOsJsCeII t’’ mos vuauuluuaauuui (HOMETOWN) :J sounded at MVHS to put his Broncos ahead 54-52. “I didn’t think we played with enough enthusiasm,” said Webb. “We were getting attacked instead of us attacking them.” Valley looked especially sluggish in the second half. The Lions had led by as many as eight points in the third quarter, but Bellevue came back to take its first lead since leading 21-20 midway through the second quarter at the midway point of the fourth. A three fell for the Broncos to give them a 45-44 lead. Derek Ripley banked in a free throw soon after to tie the game again at 45, but then Bellevue changed the flow of the game. The two teams had raced up ■ „h°me DSELAIVL ER Call the Waterguy at: Water Conditioning & Purification '.ji 269-979-4934 Toll-free: 14166442-6499 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-03-02.pdf d0aad8b6b748c46452b5126ae78560aa PDF Text Text MAPLE VALl&f RRSTWGS FUBUC USURY ms CHURCH SI W»Kia4NS«*lMI Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 135i N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 ler oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 9 March 2, 2004 Vermontville voters to decide clerk issue by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter When Vermontville voters go to the polls Monday, they will not only be deciding who will be their next village clerk, they will also be determining whether it will remain an elected position or become an appointed post. The Vermontville Village Council voted last October too make the village clerk’s job an appointed position. However, Rod Harmon, husband of incumbent Village Clerk Shirley Harmon, circulated a petition to put the issue before the voters during this year’s regular election. The Harmons said they felt it should be up to the voters to decide. “I hope everybody comes out and votes,” said Shirley Harmon in an interview last week. “I think it would be a mistake for the people to give up the right to vote for the village clerk.” Trustee Doug Kelsey, who is running unopposed for village president in Monday’s election, said he proposed the motion last fall because he believes the change would benefit the community. “I felt that we are in a situa- tion where the community needs the village office to keep regular hours,” he said. My motion was in response to questions from the commuq nity and requests for regular y q g hours. I felt the .council would be able to develop the position to provide better value and service to the community.” At the time of the council’s decision to make it appointed, council members contended that the change also would benefit the clerk because as a village employee the clerk would be eligible to receive benefits and paid vacation time. The person elected to fill the clerk’s post will serve her two-year term starting April 1, regardless of what voters decide regarding g g the elected vs. appointed issue. If voters . pp . decide the position should be an appointed one, the change will go into effect April 1, 2006, at which time the council will make its first appointment for the post. Harmon, who has served as village clerk since 1999, said she brings years of experience in bookkeeping and office management to the post. “I’ve worked in bookkeeping, office management and Individual Regional at Delton Kellogg, and will wrestle March 11, 12, and 13 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in the State Finals. Boss improved his season record to 50-0 by pinning his way to the title, and will be making his third trip to the State Finals. Ben Boss rolls Lakeview’s Kirk Easterbrock onto his shoulders during their opening round match Saturday at Delton Kellogg in the Division 3 Individual Regional Wrestling Tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin) As a sohpomore, Boss medaled in eight place. Parchment’s Caleb Lohman went down in 2:49 of the 140-pound championship match Saturday. It was Boss’ third pin of the day. Andrew Johnson of Lakeview fell in. 1:13 of the semifinal, and Bath’s Kirk Easterbrook fell in 4:18 to start the day. At 171, Chris Morris .got a bye and only had to wrestle two matches on Saturday.. His 9-7 decision over Zach Comer of Alma in the semifinals guarenteed him a spot in Lion junior Chris Morris fights for a take down in his 9­ the State Finals. 7 decision over Alma’s Zach Comer Saturday in the Morris had to settle for sec171-pound semifinals of the Individual Regional at ond place when Joe Bailey of Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Central Montcalm topped him in the championship 9-4. Bailey is a senior, with a record of 55-1 on the year. The Lions’ other regional qualifier, junior Kevin Fassett came up one win short of the Palace on Saturday. Fassett was pinned in the first round by Jon Pindar of Grand Rapids West Catholic, and had to try and battle his way through the consolation bracket.. There he won his first match, a 10-5 decision over South Haven’s Andreas Alcauter, but then was topped by Shepherd’s Kyle Smith in the consolation semifinals 94. Valley’s last home varsity basketball game is tonight against Springport Maple Valleys’ varsity boys’ basketball team had a tough time putting the ball in the basket Friday night against Lansing Christian. The Pilgrims took a 58-45 victory over the Lions, to put Maple Valley’s record at 8-10 oil the year. Lansing Christian got on top of the Lions early. The Pilgrims outscored Valley 198 in the opening quarter, then pushed the lead to 34-18 by the half. “We just didn’t have a very good night shooting,” said Lion coach Jeff Webb. “ We Schultz. Schultz, who has lived in Vermontville most of her life and is running for office for first time, said she feels the firsttime,said the clerk’s post should remain p elected. “We’re losing too many rights right now in higher level government;” said Schultz. “We should have a right to exercise our vote.” • Schultz was recently laid off after 17 years at CareFree, when the manufacturing plant was shut down. “I’ve lived in this town See VERMONTVILLE, pg. 2 High school students to do Tiddler on the Roof’ Boss and Morris advance to Palace The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team saw its season end Wednesday night with a 46-31 loss to Dowagic in the regional opener, but a couple Lions made sure their seasons will continue. Lion juniors Ben Boss and Chris Morris both advanced out of Saturday’s Division 3 costume service since 1981,” said Harmon. “I’ve also don,e some upgrading since I’ve been in office. We now do our bookkeeping the computer ooeepng on tecomputer and we have a new water and an we ave a new w sewer billing program. Harmon said she has also served on the Vermontville Township Library Board and has been a member of the Vermontville Emergency Medical Service since 1981. “I enjoy working with the public and for the people,” she said. Hannon is being challenged for the position by Kelly Williams and Jeanette got some good looks. We just weren’t shooting well. We couldn’t hit from the outside. Give them credit, I think they played pretty good defense.” The Lions made some little runs in the second half, but never enough to get the deficit into the single digits. “We had some momentum and we cam down after stop­ ping them about five times in a row and we’d turn the ball over or miss the front end of a one-and-one,” said Webb. Adam Lamphere led the Lions with 15 points, while See BASKETBALL, pg. 8 Maple Valley High School will be presenting the beloved Broadway musical classic “Fiddler on the Roof’ March 25-28 in the high school’s recently refurbished auditorium. “Ryan (Rosin) and I are so excited, this is our largest cast yet. We have 54 students in the cast,” said Norma Jean Acker, who is co-directing the production with Rosin. “We have some really talented kids.” The story of Fiddler on the Roof is set in the small Jewish village of Anatevka, Russia, in 1905 and is concerned primarily with the efforts of Tevye, a dairyman, and his wife, Golde, and their five daughters to cope with their harsh existence under Tsarist rule. During the opening song of Act I (“Tradition”), Tevye the Dairyman explains the role of God’s law in providing balance in the villagers’ lives. He describes the inner circle of the community and the larger circle, which includes the constable, the priest, and countless other authority figures. However he explains, “We don’t bother them and so far, they don’t bother us.” He ends by insisting that without their traditions, he and the other villagers would find their lives, “as shaky as a fid­ dler on the roof.” The theme of prejudice, which motivated Sholem Aleichem to write his Tevye stories in the early 1900s, remains relevant to the world today and reaches far beyond anti-Semitism (prejudice against Jews). The refusal to accept “otherness” as a source of conflict within a population can be seen in the struggles ofthe Catholics and the Protestants in Ireland; between the Iraqis and the Kurds; in India between the Sikhs and the Hindus; and throughout the Middle East. In America, there continue to be conflicts between racial, ethnic and religious groups, as well as differences between regions. All the problems and experiences that are meaningful to Tevye are universal ones. The stage musical has been seen by 30 million people throughout the world, and everywhere its sincerity and humanity have been instantly recognized. The cast of Maple Valley High School’s production of See FIDDLER, pg. 3 In This Issue Nashville to offer free trash disposal No contests in Nashville vote Monday Son joining Trumble Insurance Alternative Education students learn about life in Alaska • Bull in Barry County found to have Tuberculosis • 6th grade Lions win two at tourney • • • • �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, March 2,2004 — Page 2 Kelly Williams is running for village clerk in Vermontville. Garry Patrick has put in his bid for a trustee’s seat on the Vermontville Village Council. Trustee Doug Kelsey is running unopposed for village president. Incumbent Village Clerk Shirley Harmon is one of three people vying for the seat. Vermontville Village Council President Sue Villanueva is running for trustee in next week's election. Jeanette Schultz is a candidate for Vermontville Village Clerk. VERMONTVILLE, continued from front page Trustee Tom Williams is running for re-election. most of my life and I think this is a good chance for me to get involved and get to know people in the community again,” she said. “I’ve worked with computers in the shop and I have handled money while working in retail and at banking. I worked Michigan National Bank for 7 1/2 years before I got into the shop.” Williams, has been a resident of the community for 13 years and has been on the Vermontville Planning Commission for two years, serving as secretary. “Being the village clerk is something that I would like to do and I have a lot of skills to bring to the job,” said Williams, who has an associ­ ate’s degree in applied science and digital technology from Lansing Community College and has 20 years of clerical and computer experience, including web design and data bases. “I’d like to build a web page for the village so people can get up-to-date information on meeting times and what is going on in the village. I’d like to also include photographs of current council Kay Marsh NOTICE Any person wishing to conduct a write­ in campaign in the Village of Nashville General Election to be held March 8, 2004 must register at the Village office located at 203 N. Main St. by 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2004. Any write-in vote that is on the ballot on Election Day must be registered or it will not count. Cathy Lentz Village Clerk MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI HMS’ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI........................................................... Home 517-726-0223 Nyle Wells, GRI (Assoc. Broker).................................................... Home 517-726-1234 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)........................................................ Home 517-852-5066 Adam Winegar (Sales Associate)...................................................... Cell 269-838-6710 members and information on business hours for the village office.” Williams, who is currently working as a service associate at Independent Bank said she enjoys working with the public. Her volunteer and community work has included helping in the classroom and serving as a PTO volunteer and serving as co-organizer of the Ellis E. Austin, MIA 30th Anniversary Memorial and Parade. She has received the of Veterans Vietnam America, Ellis E. Austin Chapter Appreciation Award and the Distinguished Service Award from the Marine Corps League. Williams said she feels it’s of up to the people decide to Vermontville whether the clerk’s position should remain an elected one. “I understand the council’s desire to provide better service to the community; but now it’s up to the people to decide what they want,” she said. Williams’ husband, Tom, is an incumbent on the Village Council and is one of three people who have put their name in for one of the three open trustee seats on the coun­ cil. Tom Williams said his feel­ ings about the clerk’s position are mixed. “There are pros and cons to both sides,” he said. “The thing is, right now the clerk doesn’t have to be in the vil­ lage office at a set time and that’s not convenient for peo­ ple of the village. People who work can’t always get to the village office. If the position 945-SHOW JUST REDUCED TO $99,90011 PRICED UNDER APPRAISED VALUE! bam and pond. Call Nyle for more details. (CH-76) Here is your chance to buy new for the price of used. You will be surprised how low the payments can be with no down payment. Call Nyle to explore your options. (N-71) 3 bedroom, 1 bath, full walkout basement. Seller will pay $3,000 towards buyers closing costs. Why pay rent when owning is so affordable. Call Hyle today for your private showing. 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Public hearing will be held: MONDAY - March 8 9:00 a.m. to noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. TUESDAY - March 9 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Any Property Owners wishing to examine their assessment and to show cause why the 2004 Valuation should be changed are urged to attend at these scheduled times. Tentative ratio of 50% and multiplier of 1.000 for ail classes of real & personal property. By board resolution residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received prior to March 2, 2004. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary reasonable service to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon (3) days notice; Contact Supervisor Russell Laverty (517) 726-1115 w ' 6967 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. 49096 - With natural gas, private road, land contraclt terms possible. Sue Villanueva, who has served as village council pres­ ident for 20 years, is stepping down at the end of her term, but has put in her bid for the third trustee seat. “Being president takes 110%, and although I don’t have the time to commit to the position right now, I don’t want to leave the council com­ pletely,” she said. Villanueva, was the only council member who voted against changing the clerk’s position to an appointed one last fall. “It should be up to the peo­ ple to decide,” she said. Also on Monday’s ballot is the village treasurer, where Kathleen Marsh is running unopposed for the post she has held for 30 years. The polls in Vermontville will be open in the village office from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 8. KELLY JO WILLIAMS FOR VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE CLERK HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. PRICE REDUCED TO $114,9001 HEW HOME! the becomes appointed, Village Council sets the office hours, but if it remains elected the council will have no say in what hours the office is open, the clerk could even work out of her home if she wanted to. “In my opinion it should be a clerk/office manager position like they have in Nashville. That seems to be working pretty good over there in Nashville,” he added. Garry Patrick, who has lived in Vermontville for seven years, said he looks at a seat on the council as a chance to do something positive and constructive for the community“I’d like to keep Vermontville the kind oftown that made us decide to move to this community,” he said. “I have no feelings about the clerk’s position; it’s up to the people to decide what they want. William Crittenden, Assessor (VL-68) 065842224 06583483 Russell Laverty, Supervisor �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 2, 2004 — Page 3 FIDDLER, continued from front page Nashville to offer free trash disposal vouchers ■ssS AA s» is^s. ss. <■*& ■ ^N■ > « ■^W> W« **L,S »SkLkjL »»Sj » 1 by Sandra Ponsetto to transport their refuse to the churches, alternative educaStaff Writer transfer recycle-station and tion and the high school leadNashville village residents can’t afford the additional ership classes to look fore will have an opportunity to fees.. volunteers who would be rid themselves of accumulat“I’ve really had some willing to help elderly resied trash and unwanted clutter mixed reactions from people dents and others who are this spring without incurring in the community,” said unable to transport their trash additional fees. . Seaton at the beginning ofthe to the transfer-recycle station. Last week the Nashville discussion at last week’’s regIn other business the counVillage Council, with Trustee ular meeting of the council. cil: The cast and crew of Maple Valley High School’s production of “Fiddler on the Carroll Wolff absent, voted “Some people are really for, • Approved the amended Roof. unanimously to offer vouch- and some are really opposed budget for 2003-2004 which ea but u I’m m really rea y hop op- included general fund Fiddler on the Roof is: Kyle Pash and Dan Culhane; Redfield and Dan Culhane; ers for free disposal of up to too thee idea Tevye, Ben Smith; Golde, villagers, Justin Suntken, Russian soldiers, Tom one yard of transfer-recycla-ing to go forward with this. I receipts of $786,620,000 and tthink it will really benefit the general fund expenditures of bl material. il. Kaitlyn Hammond; Tzeitel, Chris Rood, Stacie Cook, Ranshaw, Micah Coplin, ble The vouchers will be availavail-community. community.” $537,677,000. Tara Yenger; Hodel, Kathryn Bekah Welch, Tom Ranshaw, Steve Tait, and Pat Mulvany. able at the village office and Gary White, a member of • Rescinded the appointCarney; Chava, Sarah Janelie Farnum, Candace Production crew members Vanderhoef; Shprintze, Shalom, Amber Bodnar, are: directors, Norma Jean will be good from May 1 to the village zoning committee ment of Ray Whitaker to the . who was sitting in the audi- Village Zoning Board of Amanda Kirchoff; Bielke, Andrea Jarvie, Nicole Hoard, Acker and Ryan Rosin; cho- May 31. Trustee Angela Seaton first ence during the meeting, sug- Appeals. After Whitaker was Chelsea Shoemaker; Yente, Hilary Krolik, Ashley Napier, reographer, Kimberly Knoll; Kailey Smith; Motel, Andrew Laura Trumble, John Smith, lighting design, Amy Parish brought up the idea of free gested the free one-yard appointed to the board during Bums; Perchik, Nate Smith; Karen Powell, Amanda and sound, Kimberly Knoll trash pick up day for village voucher system he said the the first meeting ofthe village residents earlier this year. She village has used before. council in February, he conLazar Wolfe, Garrett Feighner, Meghan Gaber, and Zac Drake. noted that other communities “I think there was a pretty tacted the council to let them VanEngen; Mordcha, Sara Pash, Tiffany Miller, The performances Andrew Gaber; Rabbi, David Joni Miller, Samantha Rugg, Thursday, March 25 through in the area have offered free good response to that,” he know he was not interested in serving on the board, he had Benedict; Mendel, Zeke Pat Mulvany, Micah Coplin, Saturday, March 27, will be trash pickup as a way to said. Seaton suggested that the meant to apply for the posiWieland; Frutna Sarah, Sarah Maksat Dolotbakov, Steven at 7 p.m. On Sunday, March encourage residents to clean up their properties, especially council approach local tion of Zoning Administrator. Todd; Constable, Nate Tait, Matt Redfield, and 28, there will be a 3 p.m. those who don’t have a way Powell; Fyedka, Jonathan Sarah Scheik; ballet dancers, matinee performance. The Yenger; Shaindel,, Erin Meghan Gaber and Sarah cost is $6 for adults and $5 for GET ALL THE NASHVILLE VFW POST 8260 Hummel; The Fiddler, Pash; bottle dancers, Kyle students, children and senior Brianna Bromley; suitors, Pash, Zeke Wieland, Matt citizens. Little Miss Barry County event coming March 13 XL4*"* X1fL f4fW 1 ■fa fafeW HMi 1 niwri FOR | MH1EMWW «il BajaKifitiwH tntmw® by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Miss Barry County Scholarship Program has decided to present the Little Miss Barry County Pageant Saturday, March 13. Miss Barry County 2003­ 04, Miranda Covey, will be the emcee. The Little Miss Barry County Pageant is for elemen­ tary age girls in first through fifth grade who live and/or go to school in Barry County. It will be held at McFall Elementary (all-purpose room) in Middleville Saturday, March 13, with contestant orientation at 12:30 p.m. The pageant will begin at 2 p.m. Prizes include a tiara, scepter, crown case, savings bond, and prize bag of good­ ies. Organizer Kelli Leep says there will be four areas of competition. Girls will receive scores based on criteria set by the pageant. This includes 30% sportswear/brief introduction. A contestant will model an outfit of her choice and intro­ duce herself and tell a little about herself to the judges and the audience. ELECTION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the Village of Vermontville, notice is hereby given that the General Election will be held Monday, March 8, 2004. For the purpose of electing a candidate to the office of Village President, Village Clerk, Village Treasurer and Trustee (3) three positions. Also, there is a ballot proposal whether the Council should be directed to make the position of Village Clerk an appointed posi­ tion rather than an elected position. The election will held at the: «nt Vermontville Village Office 121 Eastside Dr. Which is handicapped accessible. 06583802 “ ll^ & ii^ I Shirley Harmon Villa3 ge Clerk Jamie The next 30% will be determined under talent. Each contestant will have anywhere from 35 seconds to two min­ utes to display a talent that she can showcase in front of others. Then girls will receive 30% of their score in the dressup/speaking competition. Here, contestants will model a dressy outfit that she would wear to church, for holiday, or to a wedding and answer a question about herself. The final 10% of each girls’ score will be their abili­ ty to fund raise from the audi­ ence at the pageant. Each con­ testant will have a box with her name on it at the pageant. Fans will vote for their favorite girl(s) at the pageant by putting money in the boxes. Contestants get points based on scholarship funds raised for the group in her fund-raising box. All funds raised by this event go toward scholarships for local young women in Barry County. The entry fee for each con­ testant is $25. Make checks payable to the: Miss Barry County Scholarship Program. Applications can be obtained by calling Kelli Leep, executive director, at (269) 795-5337. The deadline for entries March 10. 5 'Nail Qarben i’“‘ > £X f1 7 Stop in and check out our great March Tanning & Toning Specials We are a full service Hair, Nail & Tanning Salon NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Penny Supper Subscribe to the Hastings Banner! Call 945-9554 for more information. Saturday, MARCH 6th 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 203 N. MAIN ST. within said Village on March 8,2004 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following Officers, VIZ: (1) VILLAGE PRESIDENT - 2 YEAR TERM (3) VILLAGE TRUSTEES - 2 YEAR TERMS (2) VILLAGE TRUSTEES - 1 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 pres­ ent and in the 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 157 S. Main • Vermontville 726-0330 O HOURS: Tues. 9am - 8pm; Wed.-Fri. 9am - 6pm; Sat. 10 am -1 pm 06584189 5:30 p.m. Chop Suey, Baked Chicken,, Roast Pork & Dressing Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, March 2, 2004 — Page 4 William H. Westbrook— HASTINGS - Mr. William H. Westbrook, age 83, of Hastings, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Westbrook was bom on Aug. 26,1920 at Ionia, the son of Valdy and Hattie (Hodges) Westbrook. He was raised in the Ionia and Luther areas and attended schools there. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was married to Marion Thomas F. Kenfield HASTINGS - Thomas F. arches for Centra] School’s Kenfield, age 55. of Hastings, wild life garden and also credied Friday, Feb. 27, 2004 al ating metal works which his residence. adorn many Hastings area Mr. Kenfield was bom on homes. Mr. Kenfield is survived by Dec. 19,1948 in Hastings, the son of Frank and Lenora his wife, Mary Jane; daugh(Pew) Kenfield. ters, Sara Kenfield of He was raised in the Hastings and Angela (Mike) Hastings area and attended Williams of Hastings; sons, Hastings schools, graduating Thomas R. Kenfield, age 13, in 1967 from Hastings High of Hastings and Alex B. School. He went on to attend Kenfield, age 11, ofHastings; Kellogg Community College. step-daughter, Sherri (Dan) Visitation will be He served in the U.S. Army Wolfe of Battle Creek; step-Thursday, March 4, 2004 from June 1968 until his hon- sons, Jonathan Olmstead of from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral orable discharge in December Dutton, Christopher home. 1968. Olmstead ofGrand Rapids; Services will be held at 11 He was married to Mary former step-sons, Lee a.m. Friday, March 5,2004 at Jane Taffee on Dec. 21,1990.Ritsema of Hastings and Wren Funeral Home with Mr. Kenfield was Jason Baldwin of Hastings; Rev. Daniel D. Graybill offiHastings six grandchildren; mother, ciating. Burial will be at employed at Manufacturing Company for Lenora Kenfield of Hastings; Fuller Cemetery, Carlton brother, Richard (Sandy) Township, Barry County. 37 years. He attended the Hastings Kenfield of California, Frank Memorial contributions of may be made to Hastings Free Methodist Church, (Connie) Kenfield (Laura) Central School’s Nature member U.A.W., former Hastings, Mike member Hastings Moose Buckland of Otsego;' sister, Garden or the Thomas F. Lodge, avid outdoorsman Sally (Steve) Mulder of Kenfield Educational Fund enjoying hunting, fishing, Grand Rapids, Nancy (Dave) for his children Thomas and gardening, wild life preserva- Chapin of Battle Creek; sev- Alex. tion and participating in envi- eral nieces, nephews, cousins, Arrangements were made Well special friends and his loving by Wren Funeral Home in ronmental issues. known artisan creating the companion “Shakespeare.” Hastings. Melvin Richard White VERMONTVILLE - Melvin Richard White, age 72, of Vermontville, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004. Mr. White was bom Nov. 14,1931 in Mt Morris, Mich, the son of Gordon William and Iva (Teets) White. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was a great horseman enjoying horse and pony pulling competitions and was a member ofthe Mid Michigan Horse Pulling association. He also loved deer hunting HASTINGS - Benjamin Allen Micklatcher, age 2, of Hastings, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004 at Bronson Hospital, Methodist Kalamazoo. Benjamin was bom on Oct. 29, 2001 at Hastings, the son of Kraig A. and Sarah A. (Miles) Micklatcher. He is survived by his parents; brother, Kaleb; sister BreAnn; maternal grandparents, June and Terry Miles of Hastings; paternal grandparents, Chiquita and Lyman Micklatcher of Smyrna, Tenn.; maternal great-grandparents, Betty and Forest Miller of Hastings; maternal Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville „ _____________________________________ and rabbit hunting with his hunting dogs. He is survived by sons Brad Richard White and Blane (Sharon) White, all of daughters, Vermontville; Judy (David) Lemon of Potterville, Jackie Janousek of Charlotte; six grandchildren; four great grandchilbrother, dren; Eugene (Phyllis) White of Dewitt and sister Beulah MacSoud of Sterling Heights and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by granddaughter Erica White in 1998. Funeral services were held Monday, March 1, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Charles Jenson officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Benjamin Allen Micklatcher Our Family Serving Yours** (517)852-9712 L. Barkley on Oct 15, 1948. nieces and nephews. Preceding him death were He was employed at E.W. Bliss Co. for 31 years, retir-his parents and three brothers. Memorial services were ing in 1980. He had previous-ly worked at Hastings held Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004 Manufacturing Co. for a time. at Hastings Thomapple He enjoyed hunting, fish- Valley Church. Chaplain Carla Smith officiated. ing, bowling and gardening. Memorial contributions Mr. Westbrook is survived by his wife, Marion; daugh-may be made to the American ters, Nancy (David) Wynn of Heart Association. Arrangements were made Tipp City, Ohio, Judy (Chris) Armstrong of Hastings, Mary by Maple Valley Chapel of Lynn (Mike) Shellington of Nashville. Hastings; five grandchildren; four sisters;’ three brothers; great-grandparents, Clarice of and Jerome Miles Hastings. Preceding him in death were paternal grandparents, Gwendoine and Orrin Micklatcher, Virginia and Basil Browne; maternal great-uncle, Loren Miller, cousins, great-great-grandparents. Services were held Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Timothy L. Oyer officiated. Burial was at Ellis Cemetery, Assyria Twp., Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Benjamin Allen Micklatcher Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Scott A. Daniels & Fami|y O wner/M anager LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDAHT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 301 Fuller St, Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... ........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ........... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................... .......... 7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship ...................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School..................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ..........6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Corner of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Sunday School .............. 9:30 am. Worship Service .............. 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School ...-............. 10 am. A.M. Service..................... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service............................ 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship..... ................. 11 Evening Worship..... ................... 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebratio 10 am. Contemporary Service, . Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN (1/2 mile East ol M-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship....... ..... 11 a m. Church School .......... 10 a.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. REV. GLEN WEGNER REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................ ip........9:45 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Schoo W.orship........... 10 a.m. 11 a.m’ ..PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS NASHVILLE INDEPENDENT UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Phone (616) 963-7710 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOI PASTOR DEANO LAMPHEfie PASTOR MATT ROHDE GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Fellowship Time After Worship PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH M-79 West Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com Church Service ................ 9:30 am Sunday School. .................... 10 Fellowship Time .... 1030 a.m. Adult Class........ ............... 10:50 Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. oaseBOBB REV. ALAN METTLER NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets . Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. . PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: .9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 785-2370 or Rt Rev DavW Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ...............11 am. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m. Church Service..................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .................. .9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. March 2,2004 — Page 5 Children’s play auditions slated No contests in Nashville’s vote Monday Auditions for “Once on This Island” wiU be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 8, for sixth- to eighth- graders at the Opera House in Vermontville. Any fourth- or fifth-graders who missed the March 1 audi­ tion may come March 8. Children need to be able to sing and do some dancing. Forty students are needed. Rehearsals will be Mondays and Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Opera House. The musical, “Once on This Island,” will be presented by the Revue May 1,7 and 8 at 7 p.m. and May 2 and 9 at 3 p.m. at the Vermontville Opera House. Teen dance Thursday i ?HigM ofNash* laiwfe^ll J«n tHeoSrt*®** tiffolOW**"" iis^ SS1*' 1*' > srt** * .mi* mf* z < V ;& >• z ; 4* Call Teresa at 5_1 7-852-9159 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Lions Club names Student of Month Son joining Trumble Insurance Agency miw jj rcHURCHaj!? IftlUl STUDIO Incumbent Frank Dunham is running unopposed | Now accepting daytime students. Monday for another term as n village president in Nashville B and there are only three can­ didates for four trustee seats bi on the Nashville Village Council. Incumbent Trustee Angela Seaton, who was appointed to replace Ralph Kirk when he resigned from the council NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING last year, has put in a bid for ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR one of two one-year trustee APRIL 1, 2004, THRU MARCH 31, 2005. seats. Mike Callton has bid on the other. The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the Incumbent Trustees Ron proposed township budget at 915 Reed St., Nashville, Ml. on Bracy and Mary Coll each Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. prior to the regular will be seeking one of the meeting of the township board. three, two-year year seats available on the council. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PRO­ The third two-year seat POSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE will be filled by appointment PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT when President Pro Tern OF THIS HEARING. Steve Wheeler's term ends April 1. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the The polls in Nashville will township hall. The Castleton Township Board will provide neces­ be open from 7 a.m. to 8 sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services for individuals with p.m. in the village office. i There will be a free teen dance at the Vermontville Opera House for grades 5-12 Jillian Simmons, daughter of Joseph Simmons and from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jean Aldrich-Simmons of Vermontville, receives the March 4. The DJ service is being Vermontville Lions Club Student of the Month Award donated by Jump Start DJ's from Vermontville Lions Club President Bill Mason. An out of Lansing and the Opera eighth grade student at Maple Valley Junior High House also was donated. School, Simmons said her favorite subjects in school Admission is free. There are math and science. She also enjoys running track, will be refreshments available horseback riding and dance. Simmons takes lessons at at a minimum cost. Center Stage Dance Academy in Woodland several For more information, please call evenings, 726­ days a week and recently won two silver medals at a dance competition. 0633. Trumble Insurance Agency in Vermontville is the oldest business on Main Street. Steve Trumble, who owns the agency has been serving customers in and around the Vermontville area for 50 years and now his son, Ken, is joining the busi­ ness. “I’m joining the family business now that Dad is get­ ting closer to retirement,” said Ken. “It will be a change to be my own boss instead of work­ ing for a large company. It will be more of a challenge; but I am looking forward to the change. Ken said that while he is new to the family business, he has 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. He has worked in the claims departments of Hastings Mutual, Trans America, Ameri Sure and Auto Owners insurance agencies. “I’ve been in claims for 15 years' so I understand what people are paying for and why they pay their premiums,” he said. “I have experience and I know what is needed to provide good service to our customers.” Ken also wants to reassure his father’s loyal customers that there will be no sudden changes in the way the agency operates. “We plan to run things the way they have always been run. We want people to feel comfortable. This is not so much a change as an addition to the business,” he said. “We e ’ll connue continue too represen represent several different insurance companies, and offer different lines of coverage for homes, , automobiles,, businesses, health and life. “It’s ourjob to find the best coverage and rate for our clients,” he said. “We’ll search to find the coverage that is best pAVHSPM disabilities upon five days notice to the Township Board. 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We have lived honest­ ly, treating our neighbors well, paying our taxes, pay­ ing our bills, doing pretty much like all ofyou out there have tried to do. Some of you know us from our years of coaching your sons in baseball and basketball in die Maple Valley and Lakewood school districts. We have tried to give back to our community’s in whatever way we could. We truly have had a lot of great experiences throughout our lives. Many know we owned a little lake called HobsQtr Sinclair once. It set off the road a ways and was a favorite spot for locals to fish, especially in the winter. I only threw one person off that lake [in 35 years. All were welcome as long as they didn’t abuse the place and many trophy pike came out of that little lake. That lake is just a bog now. The Eaton County Drain Commissioner saw fit over the (last few years to take actions that first drained the lake and then caused a diversion of water around it. Now whaf used to be a post­ card setting, full of fish and waterfowl, is just a low spot for silt and is filling up at a pretty steady rate. despicable! As far as I am to do it. If this is legal, then concerned, this is a legal bad days are ahead folks, it is coverup. un-American to fear your What of the property own government, but our rights of the common man? I experience has taught us oth­ have seen in my lifetime an erwise. erosion of this principle, in So what do we do now? which governmental offi­ We can’t appeal the deci­ cials run roughshod over sion, we can’t ask the DNR average property owners for assistance, and we have without any concern whatso­ already asked State ever for their rights as Representative Sue Tabor for American citizens. Imagine assistance, but according to that this was your property her, this law is in fact right that was ruined. Imagine that and supported by her. Now After Our boys, since they were judge and jury in our case, legal system have been com­ it was you who was deprived that she has this big morning little, made us promise two perhaps he should be narra­ promised as well. Where is of his day in court. Imagine dove issue "riff her plate, things years ago. One was tor ofthe video that we have, the due process everybody that no jury decision was could she possibly sink her handed down, but that the teeth into something with a that we didn’t get rid of the of what used to be our lake, keeps talking about? jury was duly dismissed and little more meat? Introduce sugar shanty in which we what is happening to the lake Let us assume that my make our maple syrup. as all that silt and mud rush neighbors and I have a flood­ an arbitrary decision was legislation that would protect Secondly and more impor­ in to our lake. Then explain ing problem, and (Mr. passed by a judge, more con­ the people from governmen­ tant, was that we never let why there are all of these Harrington refuses to act on cerned with avoiding the tal predators, help protect the anything happen to the lake. dead fish laying around the this problem). Let us assume guilt of public officials than people who elected her to office from injustices like Well, half of that is just gone lake and why what used to be that by any engineering crite­ carrying out justice. How would you feel? this, so that other people now. a good fishing spot nine feet ria my neighbors and I are in Now in 46 years of farm­ deep is now nothing more the right and so we go and Would you no think as I do, don’t have to suffer this safe ing, there have been a lot of than a good place to lose a blow the end out of a pub­ that you had been cheated fate. So what is left? We ask for things that have happened to knee-boot. Eveland should licly owned lake to alleviate and manipulated by the very systems established long ago a few changes in our state us and like you, there are explain to the people of our flooding problem. many losses a family has to Eaton County how our drain Would Judge Eveland find by wiser men than these to laws and our county’s elect­ political positions. endure in life, things like commission and government for us in this matter? No, he protect you, the individual ed your best milk cow dying, or could ruin individuals’ lives would put us in jail for citizen in the first place? Of Eveland and Harrington have the loss of family pets to and property with taxpayers’ destruction of property-and course you would. Our loss taken our retirement plans was a lake, a piece ofproper­ from us, but we are sure that name a few. We have even money? possibly order us to pay ty for us and our family to it won’t affect theirs. In the had our share ofwhat We like Marlene and I got looking restitution to the county to enjoy together with you dur­ Bible it says, “Do onto oth­ to call “farmer’s luck,” like into this immunity thing and have the lake fixed as it was ing our retirement, but what ers, as you would have done our crops not getting enough were very disappointed to before. if it was a child that had been on to you.” We have tried water, or having it rain all find out that it was used to Thus, we find in Eaton lost, and this decision was and still will live our jives way through harvest season. protect various county drain County the death of one of handed.down by a. judge?. . i You leahi'to'liie with the authorities, 'even 'in cases the guiding principles x>f the • ’1 Apparently it goes like this this wjw, unfortunately! for lis/ not* everyone livesl the losses that may occur, but involving; negligent homi­ federal government in this J J now: Ybu own it, you pay kame way. losing something you can cide. Now how can this be republic, that is, our govern­ taxes ou it, they come and Merle and Marlene Martin, pass on from generation to right? We always thought the ment has to be held to a high­ destroy it and you pay them Vermontville generation, a legacy such as go vemnjent was there to pro­ er legal standing than any an eight-acre lake that you tect the tpeople in cases of individual. Otherwise/ the calfsiaH' *youfTown*, • to ;Kav&- negligence. Instead itt seems govemmfchdof these United*' that taken away from you like this is a license to steal States loses its ethical pur-.. like this, is a different story and do great harm to citizens pose for being. I didn’t set it 219 N. Main Nashville, MI 49073 indeed. of Michigan. As far as I am up this way, the founding After more than, a few concerned, when the govern­ fathers did and with good meetings and arguments ment is above the law, there reason. That reason was that ,; Monday-Friday 9anV-6ptn * .Saturday 9am-lpm I with Brady HarringtohroUr > isholarf. the government,! to govern drain commissioner, and his Maybe life has passed me through the rights jof tfce.pepadvisors, I brought suit by m the last 26 years, but I ple had tobe in the' right, or' against them. Now don’t get grew up in an age when peo- it becomes a form of odious me wrong, it’s not that Mr. pie. paid up front for their and pernicious tyranny, I Harrington did not want to' mistakes; It was a prfetty sim­ believe in my fieart'th&t this ; help us , hut only to a certain ple system and it.seemed to is what Judge Eveland has degree, and only if we paid work pretty well. fostered by his decision in rxsexpill.com for the repairs and the cost of The Constitution of the our case. 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Gilmore, a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School, cousin of local teacher Rose Hahn and sister of Theresa Pash of Nashville, visited the school two weeks ago and spoke to Hahn’s health class. She kept the kids spellbound,” said Hahn. “The students were really interested in learning about her life in Alaska.” Gilmore spoke to students in both of Hahn’s health classes about health issues in Alaska, what students do for fun and the geography and laws of Prince Edward Island, where she lives and works, and much more. She told he students that it takes about three to four hours by boat to get to and from the island to the mainland of Alaska. Because of the time and cost involved in delivering things to the island, prices are much higher than on the mainland as well. “However, it’s a lot warmer, not all ice and snow like you see on the mainland,” said Hahn, recounting her cousin’s tales. “The temperature is much more like what we have here.” Though the weather is warmer than on the mainland, it can still be treacherous according to Gilmore. She said that at least one person dies each- month due to the weather. “Winds get up to 90 miles per hour at times. If you fall into the ocean you have only 10 minutes to survive unless you are wearing a survival suit,” she said. Many of the Native Americans on the island earn their living by fishing, and the students get out of school May 31, when fishing season starts, according to Gilmore. Native Americans, representing three tribes make up 80% of the island’s population, according to Gilmore. Hahn said that the Native Americans still carve and erect totem poles at the base of which the place offerings for the gods. It is believed that ““It Sasquatch lives on the island and many people put out offerings of apples, or whatever they feel will please the gods, at the base of the totem poles to protect them from Sasquatch,” said Hahn. Gilmore teaches electives which can be done on the Internet four hours a day. Every student has a laptop computer so they don’t have to come to school since many live a long way from the school and many live on float houses. Gilmore explained that many people live in float houses, or house boats, moored in the ocean because if you live in one you don’t have to pay taxes. However, she added that she moved her own float house onto land because when the tide goes out, the house would tip sideways and stay that way until the tide came in again. She also has lived on a stilt house in the ocean, where she could see whales outside her windows. Because the weather is so rainy much of the time, and it is dark for half of the year, when the sun shines many of the businesses on the island close and students don’t show up for school so they can go hunting and fishing. Students can miss 20 days of school before they are Maple Valley Alternative Education students Travis Moore, James Heney and Jesse Thomas seated at the table listen to Marda Gilmore (standing) talk about her experiences teaching alternative education classes in Alaska. dropped from all classes, according to Gilmore. Gilmore added that like most people on the island carries a gun, a 44 magnum, with her whenever she goes outdoors because of bears foraging for berries and sharks that can tip over a boat. She said that while Alaska has more guns than any other state in the nation, the state also has the lowest number of gun-related accidents. BASKETBALL, continued from page 1 Lions with 15 points, while Jason Beardslee added 7. Lance Burpee had seven rebounds, and Dustin Mead contributed five assists. Things don’t get a whole lot easier for the Lions. They play their final home contest of the year Tuesday night against Springport, then go on the road Friday to face the SMAA champion Olivet Eagles. Friday night might be tough for the Lions, but Webb thinks it could be a game that helps them in the near future. The Lions begin district play next Monday at 6 p.m., in Olivet, with a contest against Dansville. “I think it’s going to help us being at Olivet on Friday, and going right back for districts,” said Webb. The Lions and Aggies split in their two meetings in SMAA this season. “We know we can beat them,” said Webb. “We just have to play well.” Call12691945-9554 or1-99C-876-J985 forMacle Valley HewsMTIOHMs! Call anytime... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 21 years old. Hahn, said her students, enthralled with were Gilmore’s stories. “The students were really amazed at how different school is in Alaska and really fell in love with this speaker,” said Hahn. Mulberry Fore condo construction begins Tad Davis and Orvin “We’ll be selling them as Moore, owners of Mulberry conventional condominiFore Golf Course and ums,” added Davis, who, is a Mulberry Gardens banquet licensed real estate salesman. facility in Nashville watched “With conventional condo­ last week as the first phase of minium developments, all their plans for a condomini- community grounds are con­ um development overlooking trolled by the association. the golfcourse became a real- Owners don’t have to worry ity. about mowing, landscaping Last week workers started or plowing; the association installing the first duplex will take care of all of that. condominium near the greens All they have to do is vacuum that border River Road. and take care f the interior of “They will have great views their home.” of the Thornapple River,” Davis said that Phase I of said Davis. the development includes 13 “These are modular not duplexes, a total of 26 units. manufactured homes,” he “We’re going to the added. “Modular homes are Nashville Planning stick-built homes that are Commission for approval of made in a factor, they are not the final footprint for the double-wides or anything like remaining condos, the sewer, that. They are beautiful, qual- electric," etc. When we have ity homes.” their approval we’ll start Davis said that each ranch- pouring the foundation for style unit features 1,345 the second duplex,” said square feet of living space, Davis. which includes a full daylight “We’ll be ready to start basement (plumbed for an showing the first duplex in Maple Valley senior Derek Ripley (center) and team- additional bath), two bed- about a week and they will be mate Jordan Bursley are the two seniors who will be rooms, two baths and a ready for occupancy in two to playing their final home basketball contest this Tuesday kitchen, dining room, living three weeks,” he added room; with a great room for--Davis D said that the condonight against Springport. (File photo by Brett Bremer) mat, and steeply pitched miniums start at $149,900. roofs. Each home will also ““It It’’ss aa good good affordable affordable have an attached 24 x 24 two- price for a home with a lot of stall garage. appeal,” he said. “These homes are very For more information, call warm looking and have a lot Davis at (517) 852-0760. of curb appeal,” said Davis. Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients House For Sale Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment 28X60 Home on 18 Acres. Quaker Brook runs through property. In town with country feel on quiet road. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, central air, full walk­ out basement, 28X40 cemented garage w/'water & electric, swimming pool. Asking $160,000 Call 517-852-2319 Alcohol is a big problem for most of the people and students on the island, said Gilmore. While teens can get a driver’s license at age 14, most people don’t own cars on the island because they get around on boats. 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The event allows students to explore the world of foreign relations and international diplomacy in the format of a mock meeting of the United Nations. This is the first year students from Maple Valley High School have attended a Modell UN conference. Andrew Gaber, a high school junior spearheaded the organization of the school’s first team. “I want to major in international relations in college and I thought this was something that would be good to get started since our school doesn’t offer any debate activities,” said Gaber. “The conference combines current events with debate and teaches how the UN works. It puts kids in the position to learn about other countries and Gaber said that some their viewpoints. schools actually offer the “There will be kids from all model UN program as a class over the Midwest at the con- and require students to proference, there may even be duce five resolutions during one from Nigeria,” he added. the course of a semester and I think it’s interesting to others field teams of 30 to 40 meet and work with other students. kids with similar interests.” To prepare for their first The Maple Valley team conference Gaber and the rest consists of Gaber, freshman, of the team are studying some Meghan Gaber, Kyle Pash, basic concepts of internationand Michael Chapman; soph-al relations. omores, Brandi Walden, “We’re doing some crisis Bekah Welch, Sarah simulations, using computers Vanderhoeff, and Norm to surfthe Internet to find out Porter and seniors, Dan Sealy, more about the countries, Dan Holten and Jordan Volz. then writing a UN resolution The team’s sponsor and advi- to solve the situation,” said Valley Gaber. Maple sor is Superintendent of Schools At the conference each stuClark Volz. dent will be put in one of five “The students will repre- delegations: economic, politisent a particular country and cal, special policy, social and will have to draft a resolution humanitarian, or cultural. to.present at the conference Other schools with larger for the conference,” said teams may also have students Volz. “They really have to assigned to the Security study the relations between Council or the International countries so they have a full Board of Justice. understanding of all the “While we’re there we will implications involved in the write position papers and resprocess.” olutions based on a certain GFIVC not slowed by winter weather ^M^EEiRqB.j iillUhB MEmiKn.i, ■Wriife 141 h bar ustaiirf OiEWhtw iutmiUa/ti 4m kiHf/aiiMiiiL 'frUttalititml Kjawtata’ tytfa,' WMteM (IttalfKSii'liltsLl iklr m iflHMtiilO® >R»k BSKMii * B ’it toffl rffie I# **"■:! *< K r 1^5 second iF # ’Liijrtiii February was a cold month, that didn't stop the Vermontville General Federation Women's club members from being active. The general monthly meeting program was presented by member Nikkie Lannox on making stepping stones. Refreshments were done by Margaret Graham and Elsie Wolever in a Valentine theme. “The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold is the new book that will be discussed at the next monthly book review, Cindy Krolik, Sherry Reynolds, Elaine Russell, Mary Lou Bignail, JoeAnn Nehmer and Sandy Haas GFWC attended the Legislation Day at the Sheraton Hotel in Lansing. This conference is held year­ ly and all clubs from Michigan are encouraged to attend. Topics of discussion ranged from women abuse, bills before the Senate on house energy and technology, Michigan water issues and changes in the office of Secretary of State. Many speakers were presented and a luncheon was served. Members have been popping com at the play “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The craft show committee members have been stuffing envelopes to send to vendors for the Vermontville Syrup Festival next month. The club also met Monday, March 1, at the Methodist Church. Members who are planning to go to Turkeyville for the March 20 dinner and play need to bring their money on that night to reserve seating Anyone interested in GFWC-Vermontville may come to a meeting or call Elaine Russell, club president, at (517) 726-1330. Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Varsity Wrestling Maple Valley Junior Chris Morris improved his season record to 42-11 as he finished second in the Division 3 Individual Wrestling Regional at 171 pounds Saturday. Morris took a 9-7 decision Zach Comer of Alma In the semifinals to guarantee himself a spot at the state finals March 11,12,13 at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Lynn Denton Agency 4695 Middleville Rd. M-37, Middleville, Ml 1-800-443-5253 Ill N. Main St. Members of Maple Valley's UN model team (absent from photo are Dan Holten, Dan Sealy, Norm Porter and Brandi Walden). viewpoint,” said Gaber. “It’s a lot of work but we enjoy doing it” The Model UN conference was started in the late 1950s by a group of college students. Over the years, it spread across the nation and around the world. “There are five to six conferences in Michigan alone,’’ said Gaber. “Some schools go to two to three conferences a year, but since this is our first year we are only going to one.” Gaber said he plans to field another team and participate in the UN Model conference next year. “When I graduate I’m hoping to pass it on to a student whose been in the program for year or two or a teacher so the program will continue year after year,” said Gaber. Volz said this year’s trip to tire conference has been funded in part by the high school’s pop fund and the Maple Valley PTO which has contributed funds toward the conference costs in exchange for help from the students with their annual carnival and other events. “We're really grateful for the PTOs’ help,” said Volz. 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Plans are currently under way to establish a regular site for Michigan Works within the village ofNashville. using a variety of geometric shapes.” Leos said the third-graders even created three-dimen sional models ofcastles, complete with turrets, moats and drawbridges. “Mrs. Shance really com­ bines a lot of learning tech­ niques in this project,”- said Leos. “The children learn about history, art and society in the Middle ages, and they also learn something about • math by manipulating the geometric shapes. “The chances of students retaining what they learned is so much higher because ofthe tactile stimulation of manipu­ lating the different materials in the art projects,” she added. “That’s why we have chosen to keep art a vital part of edu­ Fuller Street Elementary cation here at Fuller Street. It’s a way to give children an students used a variety of extra dimension to their stud­ materials and geometric shapes to create knights ies.” and their steeds during their studies of the Middle Ages in Jill Shance’s art class. MDE corrects data; all local schools made AYP by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When the Michigan Department of Education issued the first report cards for schools across the state as part of the EducationYES! program, Maple Valley administrators were left scratching their heads because the report cards released to the media and parents stated that Maplewood Elementary and Maple Valley Junior High did not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), while the report cards they received from the state earlier in .the winter, stated that they had met AYP. However, Linda Brown from the Michigan Department of Education has stated that while the information on the MDE website has yet to be changed, Maplewood Elementary and Maple Valley Junior High did make AYP. “It was just a matter of not checking the right box,” she said. “There were some boxes that were not checked on the MEAP tests for students who receive free or reduced price lunches,” said Bernie Hynes, who works in the Maple Valley Schools administra­ tion office as the curriculum and MEAP coordinator. 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The HUD toll­ free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. “Once we went through all the names, we were able to get it straightened out. It took a lot oftime, but we did it.” Hynes said that she hopes the process will go smoother next year. “Now that we know what the rules are we can keep playing the game,” she said. The EducationYES! has been touted as a means to hold schools accountable and assess whether or not they are meeting criteria for the federal “No Child Left Behind” law and a way to keep the public informed as to how schools in their area are progressing. According to the Michigan Department of Education, a school’s AYP status was designed by the state to measure and hold schools accountable for student achievement in math, English and language arts as evidenced by MEAP test scores. Valley Maple Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz reported the change Maplewood in Elementary’s AYP status to the Maple Valley School A6C5K7T1 0 -e0n1e0n "Got Water?" 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Volz later said that while he is glad they got the AYP situation straightened out and the district will continue to' comply with the Education YES! program, it will not change the way Maple Valley Schools operate. “We will continue to do exactly what we have always done,” he said. “We will look at everything and when we see something that is good we keep that, and when we find something that isn’t working, we change it. It has nothing to do with whether or not we made AYP.” Water Conditioning (-/HAGUE & Purification _ _hPme * SALT delivery 269-979-4934 g Toll-free: fSP . 1-866-442-6489 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 2,2004 — Page 11 Bull in Barry County found to have bovine tuberculosis by Susan Temere -‘-wiirjtj.,.. 1 *■ iiaiitnn c®:i asitj^ mtfcjibi^ ■rt» ItririKH ■iitaf sciWid® • iqkkWtdtt ■i m inrtfcilikiR rsr» jSjESBMft a in! iki cis! -?i.*t fflSMllfc jsi i Rteilbidti j. Q i> l£ lififc 311 >! ttn- ui.® 7 ■ „sag^ fuft*1 “These two animals, along Staff Writer with the Barry County one, Tracing and testing con- are under quarantine and will tinues on livestock that was remain so until testing and in contact with a bull from a tracing is finalized,” Amoldi small beef herd in Barry said. “We have not had any County found to have bovine other positives yet. We tuberculosis, the highly con- won’t have the results on all tagious lung disease in cat- the animals for another two tle. or three weeks.” The strain did not origi­ Pennington said the possinate in Michigan, said ble potential for contaminaMichigan Department of tion exists for those cattle in Agriculture (MDA) Director close proximity to an infectDan Wyant Thursday, Feb. ed animal, such as mixing 26. saliva in feeding or sneezing The bull came from on each other.. Canada to a Michigan live“The transmission can be stock auction market, where airborne,” he said, “unlike in it was purchased by a Barry mad cow disease where conCounty producer, said taminated animal feed was Wyant. consumed by livestock.” The producer later sold Pennington said he’s the animal and it went to a receiving many calls from slaughterhouse in farmers or producers' about Pennsylvania, where an the location of the infected inspector noticed lesions farm because of bulls they typical of TB and sent sam- have purchased. ples for diagnosis. Pennington said he was Results from the U.S. not given the location of the Department of Agriculture’s infected bull other than in (USDA) National Veterinary the county. State Sen. Patty Services Laboratory in Birkholz’s and State Rep. Ames, Iowa, indicate it to be Gary Newell’s office did not bovine TB positive, Amoldi know the location within the said. Through a process county when asked by the known as DNA fingerprint- Banner. An inquiry at the ing, it was confirmed not to MDA to the state vet did not be a strain of TB unique to produce the answer either. Michigan. “We try not to identify the Scientists are working to township or producer or determine the particular because it’s not fair to the strain and origin of the TB, owner to have all that stress State Veterinarian Dr. Joan come upon them when they are already under stress,” Amoldi said. “It’s good news for our Amoldi said. “In fact, state cattle and livestock because law says we can’t release the it’s more likely an isolated location.” incident,” said said Dennis If the public is worried Pennington, Agriculture about eating beef or drinking Natural Resource Agent of milk, Pennington said, the Michigan State University bacteria is killed when meat (MSU) Extension in Barry is cooked at 165 degrees. County. “The herd has been And pasteurized milk kills quarantined so animals can’t all bacteria. go in or out of the herd.” Michigan has been comThough he did say more bating bovine TB in both testing is needed to verify if livestock and wildlife for the it’s only an isolated incident, past few years, Wyant said. if so, then the herd will But until now, all livestock return to usual business. cases have been from the Pennington said state offi- northeastern area of the cials are tracing animals that Lower Peninsula. He added that nearly may have entered Michigan with the bull or have gone in every cattle, bison, goat and and out of the herd. privately owned deer herd in Also, results of the inves- the entire state has been testtigation found that five other ed at least once for TB, with animals entered the country no disease found outside of at the same time. Three have the known affected area,. “While we are waiting for already been slaughtered and the other two are on farms in more answers and laboratory analysis and confirmation, Allegan and Ionia counties. we wanted to share informa­ tion on this case to continue our practice of being forthright and transparent,” Wyant said. “Michigan has an aggressive and comprehensive TB surveillance and eradication program in place that ensures quick detection and response.” Michigan has applied for a “split state status” designation from the USDA, which would split the state into two* TB classification zones and recognize most of Michigan as free from TB, Pennington said. The discovery of TB in Barry County should not impact this effort because the strain is not from the state and therefore does not indicate spread from northeast Michigan. In addition, Wyant said, the proposal includes strin­ gent testing and surveillance requirement. The state has in place a Bovine TB Eradication Project comprised of a multiagency team of experts from the MDA, Community Health and Natural Resources, MSU and the USDA. “It continues to work collaboratively with input from the agriculture and hunting industries as well as local communities to eradicate the disease from Michigan,” said Wyant. Since the TB eradication effort began in Michigan, MDA has tested nearly all of its one million livestock and cervid herds, with 32 herds testing positive for the disease, Wyant said, all of which have been located in the northeastern Lower Peninsula. “DNR has tested over 123,249 wild white-tailed deer, with 481 testing positive for bovine TB. Two elk and 42 camivores/omnivores have also tested positive,” Wyant said. For Sale Household National Ads $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 APPRENTICESHIP/ELECBRAND NEW: queen size TRICAL/PLUMBING/CON pillowtop mattress/box set. 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Many members of the cona tiny brick church perched In addition to volunteering gregation are active particiatop a hill on M-79 east of at the Pantry Shelf, the church pants in the annual Barry Nashville. Though the church donated $981 to help support County CROP Walk. Roger has only 45 members, it is the effort last year and has Trowbridge, the husband of actively involved in or sup-budgeted $1,200 in support Pastor Susan Trowbridge, is ports no fewer than 20 local, for 2004. tthe director of the Barry national and international 20 “They are here every week County CROP Walk and charities and missions. helping out, they are very parishioner Trudy Tobias “We’re a mission church. I dedicated,” said said Pastor serves on the board. always say that mission is our Dianne Bowden of Nashville Peace United Methodist middle name,” said Susan United Methodist Church one has been involved with the Trowbridge, pastor. “Our of the founding members of CROP Walk in Barry County purpose is to feed the hungry the Pantry Shelf, which is a since it’s inception 21 years both body and spirit, locally, combined effort of no less ago. nationally and abroad.” than six area churches of var“CROP Walk is the relief Each week since the Maple ious denominations, commu- arm of Church World Valley Community Pantry nity organizations, local busi- Services,” explained Tobias. Shelf was founded last sum- nesses and individuals. ““Thirty-six Thirty-six denominations mer, volunteers from Peace The church also helps the have joined together to United Methodist Church ministry of others local address the root causes of Some of Peace United Methodist’s members who volunteered at last week’s distrihave shown up around 8 a.m. churches. Members of Peace hunger such as famine, flood, Tuesdays to help unload the United Methodist regularly hurricane, tornadoes, bution at the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf were (from left) Pastor Susan trucks, distribute the food and donate toothbrushes and See PEACE,pg. 5 Trowbridge, Blair Hawblitz, Laura Lykins, Don Martin, Leila Hawblitz and Trudy help prepare and serve toothpaste to the personal Tobias. by Sandra Ponsetto First leadership conference held at Maple Valley High by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The leadership classes at Maple Valley High School was host leadership students from four area high schools when they held their first leadership conference last Friday. "We’ve been going to two conferences a year at other schools for four years and we’ve been wanting to host a conference of our own," said Norma Jean Acker, leadership teacher at Maple Valley High School. "Jostens sponsors a lot ofthese conferences and they called us three weeks ago because they had a cancellation and they wanted to know if we would like to host one. Raymond and Jocelyn Halliwell learn about how maple syrup is made at the "This is a really great Nashville sugar shack. opportunity for us because Jostens provides these confer­ ences free of charge. We’d like to make this an annual event at our school," she added. About 150 to 200 students from Hastings, Potterville, St, volunteers took to the streets Association. “We tapped on by Sandra Ponsetto Patrick’s and Lakewood high and sugar bushes in the Friday and Saturday (Feb. 27 Staff Writer schools attended the confer­ Forget the ground hog and Nashville and Vermontville and 28) and started collecting ence, sponsored by Jostens, on Sunday. But with the his shadow, a sure harbinger area to tap trees. the company best known for However, the peak condi- warmer temperatures the flow of spring in these parts is the class rings and graduation appearance of hundreds of tions didn’t last too long. is already tapering off in town supplies. The conference fea­ buckets hanging on the sides Early last week daytime tem- where it’s warmer. It’s slower tured keynote speaker Keith of venerable old maple trees peratures reached the low to to warm up on the farms so Nord. throughout Nashville and mid 50s and night-time highs they’re probably still getting Nord joined the Minnesota stayed well above freezing. good flow in the country. Vermontville. Vikings as a walk-on player “ We want it to get colder “It’s too early to tell,” said When daytime temperain 1979. While less than 5% tures started reaching 40 Blair Hawblitz, who volunSee SYRUP, pg. 2 of walk-ons actually play iin degrees Fahrenheit, bands of teers for the Nashville Syrup It’s that time of year: Syrup in Maple Valley the NFL, he made the team important decisions. First and was made team captain in they must decide to have a 1983. Nord played for the "spiritual base" and realize Vikings for a total of seven that the earth does not revolve years and during that time he around them. Second, they was awarded five game balls, must decide to "live with which is the highest compli- integrity. According to ment a player can receive Nord, "Integrity means doing from his team. the right thing even when Other awards and accom- doing the right thing hurts plishments include: March of you... it’s a decision you Dimes Citizen Athlete of the have to make moment by Year; Muscular Dystrophy moment, day by day, week by Citizen Athlete of the Year; week." the 1985 Ed Block Memorial Third, said Nord, you have Courage Award; and a nomi- to decide what your passion nation for the NFL Man of is. A leader must always the Year. Nord, who has pent years remember to do three things speaking at conferences and according to Nord: work seminars around the globe, hard, recognize improvement talked to the students about and have fim. You seal relationships choices and what it takes to be a leader during his keynote with fun so you will stick together when tough times address. He told the students that See LEADERSHIP, pg. 9 leaders have to make three In This Issue... • Local businesses donate to alternative ed lunches • Vermontville man arrested in assaults • Spikers fall in first district game • Sixth grade lady lions end year 4-3 • Hundreds attend PTO carnival • Vermontville reduces size of plan panel �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 9,2004 — Page 2 SYRUP, continued from page 1 again,” he added. “We want it to be freezing at night and at least 40 degrees during the Say for good production.” In Vermontville members of the Vermontville Syrup Association tapped trees a week earlier. They also said that the warm night-time tem­ peratures were slowing pro­ duction. According to the Michigan Maple Syrup Association, with only 1 percent of the state’s maple trees used in production, Michigan produces an average of 80,000 gallons of maple syrup each year. Michigan is ranked seventh in the nation for maple syrup production, behind Vermont, New York, Maine, Wisconsin, New Hampshire and Ohio. A tree is usually about 40 years old before it is big ration which entails boiling the sap to remove the water and concentrate the sugars. A tablespoon of pure maple syrup has 40 calories, is fat free and contains no addi­ tives, coloring or preserva­ tives. enough to tap. On the average, each tap will produce roughly 10 gallons of sap and it takes approximately 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup. Maple syrup is produced by a procedure called evapo- Teens hang buckets on one of the venerable maple trees which line the streets of Vermontville. PUBLIC HEARING Maple syrup is poured into a tin with fun shaped cutouts to be made into maple sugar candy. The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 18,2004, at 7:00 a.m. in the council chambers. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a challenge of an action taken by the Zoning Administrator concerning the sign permits given for the Nashville Baptist Church located at 312 Phillips, and the United Methodist Church located at 210 Washington. The sections of the Zoning ordinance that are in question are Section 3-20,9.02 (15), 11.02,22.05 and 22.17. If you wish to comment in writing on this challenge you must do so by March 17, 2004, and turn it into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml. 06584520 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Raymond Halliwell gets a sample of maple syrup from a Nashville Syrup Association volunteer. CALL 269-945-9554 for Action-ads! Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. 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(N-70) Vermontville man injured in rollover A 44-year-old Vermontville man was seri­ ously injured Sunday, Feb. 29, in rollover accident south ofVermontville. The driver told Eaton County Sheriff’s Department deputies who were called to the scene that he swerved to miss a deer that ran across the road. The Sheriff Department A closer look at the process which yields maple sugar reported that the pickup truck candy. rolled over in the center of the road before coming to rest upright on the other side ofthe road. The Vermontville Fire Department responded to the scene and use the jaws of life so the man could be removed from the vehicle. He was transported to Sparrow Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries and was released a few days later. The driver was wearing a seat belt and. no citations were issued. ^eactocftcs... 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Root allegedly had an all-night party where alcohol was consumed at his house near Valley Highway and Mason Road in Kalamo Township when a fight broke out at 7:36 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 29. A witness said that five including two people, women, where being held hostage by a knife. With the knife and a broken plate, Root had injured two men, who were treated and released at Pennock Hospital, said police. When police arrived, they said they heard screaming coming from the house. After police arrived, two women then were able to walk out of the house. A special response team was called in to handle the situation. They made numerous attempts to call Root out of the house by loud speaker, calling Root’s cell phone and providing a portable police phone. When all attempts failed, deputies went in and arrested Root without incident. Michael P. Root Fuller Book Fair starts March 22 Subway Manager Shari Carney and Shell Station Manager Debbie Mains take party subs out to the car for delivery to students at Maple Valley Alternative Education. Local businesses donate to alternative ed lunches Volunteers from Nashville United Methodist Church for the last year have been providing lunches for students who attend the Maple Valley Alternative Education program, which is located across the street from the church in Kellogg School. But last week the students got a special treat when Nashville Shell and Subway donated four, three-foot party subs, potato chips, 60 cans pop and oven-fresh chocolate chip cookies. “This was the first time a community business has sponsored one of our lunches and it was a smashing success,” said Nashville United Methodist Pastor Dianne Bowden. “We had about 70 kids here and they just devoured it like locusts. They were very, very appreciative.” “Dianne comes into the station every morning for a cup of coffee. She is such a sweetheart. She is always so kind and has a smile on her face,” said Debbie Main, the manager of the Nashville See LUNCHES, pg. 11 MAPLE VALLEY YOUTH BASEBALL MEETING Gt 6 PM 3 at Maple Valley High School Cafeteria ON MARCH 14 l board positions are open - if positions are not filled, there will be no league. Any questions? Call Loni Tate at... (517) 852-0816 The annual PTO Book Fair at Fuller Street School begins the week of March 22 and runs through April 1. Adminsitrative assistant Joan Leos said, "March Is Reading Month is full of reading goals, but reading is a good habit to be built to last a lifetime. The love of books and reading does not begin as early as kindergarten, though. The love of reading begins with babies only months old! “No, babies do not read books, but pre-literacy skills are developed while little ones are still in the crib, dur­ ing those critical first days of life.” Maple Valley Schools and its affiliation with Early Childhood Connections is sharing what is known about young children and early lit­ eracy that make Fuller kids want to read everything they get their hands on when they get into school: • Hold baby on your lap with a book; baby will want to see all the pictures. • Enjoy the book only as long as baby wants to. • Expect and allow baby to taste, handle, grasp and push the book; that's how the learning starts. • Let baby turn the pages, even if they miss one or two. • Encourage baby to join in; singing, going "moo" like the cow in the story, or repeating a phrase used in the story. • Stay with the same page as long as baby wants to; VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 2004-2005 The regular council meetings of the Village of Nashville are the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Thursdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Nashville Council Chambers. The meeting dates are as follows: March 11, 2004 April 8, 2004 May 13, 2004 June 10, 2004 July 8, 2004 August 12, 2004 September 9, 2004 October 14, 2004 November 11, 2004 December 9, 2004 January 13, 2005 February 10, 2005 March 25, 2004 April 22, 2004 May 27, 2004 June 24, 2004 July 22, 2004 August 26, 2004 September 23, 2004 October 28, 2004 November 23, 2004 December 23, 2004 January 27, 2005 February 24, 2005 something is of real interest there. • Toddlers love to hear the same book over and over and over again — read it. •• Read Read slowly, slowly, your your toddler toddler is learning words and word associations. • Vary the tone and pitch of your voice to fit the story characters. • Use puppets, props or See BOOK FAIR, pg. 10 HASTINGS 4 Toddlers love to hear the same book over and over and over again — read it. 06584515 xseex 3 $5.25 Seniors $5.00 Kids all shows | $5.75 Students 5 Late Shows Frl & Sat $5.50 DAILY Matlness til 6pm Q No passes ■ NOTICE DIGITAL STEREO SHOWTIMES 3/08-3/11 O STARSKY & HUTCH (PG-13) 1:20,3:30,5:35,7:45,9:45 O HIDALGO (PG-13) VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Any person within the Nashville area who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals or the Nashville Planning Commission should contact the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St. or call 852-9544. DIGITAL/STADIUM SUTirc 12:25,3:10,6:20,9:20 O2 :T2H5E,3 P:1A0S,S6I:O20N,9O:F20THE CHRIST (R) 1 DIGITAL/ STADIUM SUT1HG 1:10,3:50,6:30,9:10 50 FIRST DATES (PG-13) ■ 1:10,3:20,5:25,7:35,9:40 Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 06584517 The members ofthe Vermontville Fire Department would like to thankyoufor your donation to this year’s 84th Annual Vermontville Fireman’s Dance. Vermontville Hardware Kenyon’s Sales and Service Stanton Realtors Citizen’s Elevator Riverside Furniture Independent Bank Vermontville Grocery Maple Leaf Inn Build Masters Vermontville Mobile Grant’s Workshop Ken’s Standard Station Kent Oil Nashville Meat Locker Mussers Service Station Eaton Federal Bank Kathy’s Flower Shop Hecker Agency Good Time Pizza C-Store Reed Street Auto South End Wheeler’s Marine MV Concrete Products Subway (Nashville) Maple Valley Implement Styles “R” Us Mace Pharmacy Shirley’s Chuckwagon Nashville Chiropractic Center Carl’s Supermarket Hastings City Bank Kane’s Heating & Ventilating Double SS Western Apparel Candy Ford Blind Ambition Vermontville The Village of Nashville will provide necessary and reasonable aids and services to the disabled and hearing impaired upon five days notice to the Nashville Village Clerk. Downtown Hastings on State St. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, March 9,2004 — Page 4 Clifford E. Fox Vonda Lee Richards HASTINGS - Vonda Lee ing and caring mother, Richards, age 72, of grandmother, great grandHastings, died Wednesday, mother and sister. Her famiMarch 3, 2004 at her resi-ly was the love of her life. dence. She will be sadly missed by Mrs. Richards was bom all. During retirement she in enjoyed spending time with on Nov. 4, 1931 Nashville, the daughter of her children and grandchilGeorge and Ethel (Little) dren, scrapbooking, quilting and researching geneology Bass. She was raised in the on her side of her family. Nashville area and attended She had recently traced her Nashville schools, graduat- family back more than 150 ing in 1949 from Nashville years, through the Internet, High School. During her contacting family, friends, early years she attended the courthouse documents; she took so much pride in this Church of the Brethren. She was married to project. Mrs. Richards is survived William F. Richards Jr. on Dec. 6, 1952 who preceded by her daughter, Sue her in death on Jan. 27, (David) Tossava of 1991. Hastings and Cindy (Greg) She was employed at McPhail of Grand Rapids; FlexFab, Inc. from 1979 to six grandchildren, William 1998 when she retired. John Richards, David Jay employment Tossava, Christopher A. Previous Rod, Tossava, Kimberly S. included Action Barlow Florist and Pennock (Tossava) Fouty, Rachel L. Hospital. Vonda was a lov- McPhail and Emily N. McPhail; four great grandchildren, Desiree Tossava, Damion Tossava, Cathrine Tossava and Carson Fouty; brother, Leland “Chuck” Bass of Delton; sister, Wilma (Harry) McCollum ofNashville/Bonita Springs, FL; many nieces, nephews, friends and her close friend Soon Keller of Delton. Preceding her in death were parents; husband; son, John William Richards in 1976. Respecting family wishes, private services where held at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Richard D. Moore officiating. Burial will be at Striker Cemetery, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Home Care Hospital Services. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 513M0________________________ co . mes & Family Owner/Manager NASHVILLE - Clifford dren, Clark (Rose) Fox, Marcia Beth Fox; grandson, E. Fox, age 71, ofNashville, Buck Fox, and Brian Fox; Jason Jay Harrington; and formerly of Lake Odessa, five grandchildren; four several brothers and sisters. In keeping with Clifford’s passed away at Pennock great-grandchildren; brothHospital on Tuesday, March ers and sister, Albert Fox, wishes, there will be no Maxine, Russell (Marva) funeral service and crema­ 2, 2004. Clifford was bom in Fox, Fred Fox and Lester tion will take place. Interment will be in Royal Oak Township on Fox; and many other relaLakeside Cemetery. Oct 14, 1932 to Emery and tives and friends. Arrangements are being Mattie (Gulliver) Fox. Clifford was preceded in He is survived by Marcia, death by his parents; daugh- made by Koops Funeral his wife of 44 years; chil-ters, Dianna Harrington andChapel in Lake Odessa. Jared Alan Powell NASHVILLE - Mr. Jared Alan Powell,,, age 56, of Nashville, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, at Pine Rest Christian Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Powell is survived by his wife, Jeanne; daughters, Angel (Ken) Bobinac of Gaylord, Shilo Dennis of Nashville, Kisti Mathews of Battle Creek; sons, Josh Huemme of Nashville, Ian Preceding him in death McKenna of Coldwater, Eric McKenna of Lansing, were his aunt and uncle, and Maynard Powell Justin of Mildred Massachusetts, Jacob Powell. Respecting family wishes, Powell of Massachusetts; eight grandchildren: China, private services were held. Memorial contributions Stone, Arizona, Mercede, Bailey, Cody, Jacob, may be made to the Jared Rebecca; mother, Myrna Alan Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made (Bud) Brandt ofAlbion; sisters, Sandra Dexter, Aleta by Maple Valley Chapel, Weever, Trudy Meade and Nashville. Sharon Peck. Lions just hope they have a chance to meet Olivet again Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team hopes it gets the chance to face Olivet one more time this season. No, the Lions don’t like falling 99-70 as they did Friday night to one of the top teams in the state in Class C. Another meeting would mean the two teams had each reached Friday’s District Final at Olivet. “Our goal is to be in the game Friday night,” said Maple Valley coach Jeff Webb. Of course the Lions would have had to win Monday night against Dansville, and then top Leslie Wednesday to make it to the championship game. The Eagles poured in 30 points in the opening quarter and took a 50-36 lead into the half. The Lions didn’t feel too bad about things until the Eagles doubled their lead in the third quarter. “They were coming down and just launching it from the three-point line. Normally, I’d rather have them shoot that, than an inside shot. You always think the next one they’re not going to make, but they did.” Olivet connected on 12 three-pointers in the game. Valley had a hard time scoring itself in the third period, putting in just 11 points. Dustin Mead led the Lions on the night with 21 points, Adam Lamphere had 18, and Jordan Bursley finished with 11. “Once it got out of had we didn’t make any major adjustments Friday, in hopes that we will see them again this Friday,” said Webb. “We weren’t playing for a league championship or anything. If we made any adjustments in the game, they’d could pre- pare and it’d be more likely they’d be ready for them on Friday.” It was the second consecutive loss for the Lions to end the regular season. Valley was also topped by Springport on Tuesday 66-63. The Lions never led in the ball game after falling behind by 13 points in the first half. “We just had to battle back. We dug ourselves into a big rut in the first half and had to play catch up,” said Webb. This time the Lions did make a few changes defensively in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to climb out of the rut. The Lions outscored Springport in each ofthe final two quarters, and trailed by nine heading into the fourth. Mead and Jason Beardslee each tossed in 18 points for Maple Valley, while Lamphere added 14. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ............. a.m. (Nursery Provided) 68086 Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ........ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship.......... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................ 7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship .................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group ■ Adult Worship REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship...................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other Prayer Walk, Youth Group, Sunday Mass ............... 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School.................. 10 a.m. A.M. Service .............. 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service....................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebratio 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.............. 11 a.m. Church School .................. 10 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday School................ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship ................. 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ........... 6:45 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NORTH KALAMO PEACE UNITED UNITED METHDODISTMETHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10a Fellowship Time............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class 10:50a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School......................... 9:45 A.M. Service................................. 11 P.M. Service.................................. 7 Wed. Service ........................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School ........... 10a.m. W.orship......................... .11 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODISTANGLICAN CHURCH CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ................. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School......................... 9:45 Worship Service ................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service........... 7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................ 9:45 a.m. Church Service............... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass................. .9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 9,2004 — Page 5 PEACE, continued from page 1 drought, war, prejudice and persecution. CROP helps p with food, shelter, medicine and blankets. Tobias added the members of Peace have helped with registration on walking day and have been the top IS ■ 11 *•* ^jsHtisu :“‘K' IM nifaijJ f!■• ' |“ .J®. Ife ®i klgj ® ih ®b SK«i shiiesfflEi! fundraisers for CROP in Barry County for the last seven years. ““There are 12 participating churches representing four denominations. Our church alone raised $4,010 this year, the total for the county was $13,474.43,” she said. “We encourage our people to set a goal for the walk each year and try to reach it. Last year we went over. “We had 34 participants from our church, including those who helped with regis­ tration,” Tobias added. “Twenty-five percent of the funds raised stay in our own county. In the past we have divided the money between Love Inc., and Our Lady of Great Oaks Food Pantry.” Trowbridge noted that her son, Seth, who is 8 years old, has been in the CROP Walk every year of his life. “And I’m sure there will be others,” she said. The church also supports the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Tobias serves on the board and Bev Sixberry serves as a representative on the committee. “Our church budgets $50 a year plus several of our members support it individually,” said Tobias. “We help with a lot of the fund raising and right now our main goal is to get 1,000 people who are willing to donate $25 every time a Habitat house is dedicated so we have $25,000 to start the next one. Right now we have about 200 people in Barry County who are doing that.. ” Jan and Nolan Hudson organize a group from Peace UMC to participate in Walk for Warmth each year. Last Leila Hawblitz and Dennis and Karla Percy have been organizing work crews of about 20 to 25 people from Peace United Methodist and neighboring churches, which go to the Red Bird Mission in Appalachia in the fall each year 16 walkers from Peace year. raised $942 for the charity. The church also raises The church also donates funds to support the Red Bird $150 a year to the Forgotten Mission. Last year they raised Man Ministry, which serves $4,600 for the mission, and in inmates in the Barry County 2002 they raised $7,400. Jail. The church also supports In addition, the United UMCOR (United Methodist Methodist Women’s Group at Committee on Relief), a Peace, led by Laura Lykins, United Methodistt World has 17 members who support relief organizations. In 2003 women’s and children’s mis-Peace donated $1,100 to the sions locally and around the organization. world. Tobias, who is also the They buy the materials and church’s missionary chairpersew 15 flannel night gowns son, noted that Peace donated and pajamas each fall which are distributed to needy women and children through the Seventh-day Adventist Clothing Outlet in Hastings. The group also fills many fruit and goodie boxes at There will be an All-YouChristmas time for local shut- Can-Eat Chili supper at the ins, the elderly and college Vermontville United students. They also do a gro- Methodist Church, Sat. Mar. cery shower for an adopted 13, from 5-7 p.m. The event family each year at Christmas is being sponsored by the time. Crystal Springs United To raise funds for their Methodist Church Camp mission efforts, the women’s staff of Lansing Elementary group holds a variety of fund- III Camp. raisers each year including a The diner will include all “Second Time Around” sale, the chili you can eat along and “Shop and Snack” a with bread, drink and dessert. bazaar, supper and bake sale. The cost is $5 for adults and The church also collects $3 for children under 10 soup labels, Boxtops for years old. Education and local grocery All donations will be store receipts for Barry accepted to help send the vol­ County Christian School. unteer staff to camp with the The missions of Peace kids (3rd -7th grade) for a UMC also stretch beyond the week. The funds raised will boundaries of Barry County. help defray the camp’s For twelve years Blair and expenses. $1,050 in 2003 to three mis-the Lord and very generously sionaries serving in different tresepoonrds aton hivsercyomgemnaernodusstoy sonares servng n eren responds to his commands to parts of the world: a couple take care of those less fortuserving as missionaries in nate than we are,” said Haiti, another couple serving Tobias. a ,anoercoupeservng in Tennessee and an individThough the church has a ual who is in charge ofPrime- heart for mission and outTimers, a group of retirees in reeaacrht iot ralmso scsaorens aanboutouitts, motor homes who travel congregation and wants around the country and help everyone to feel welcome. with various volunteer projThe church is starting a ects. variety of programs for chilIn addition the church dren and youth and welcomes sends funds to a high school even the tiniest visitors. in Bolivia, a school in New “Our church is very child Mexico, the Haiti Hot Lunch friendly” said Trowbridge. , program, Heifer Project, Haiti “Children serve as ushers and Vehicles and LaSaline Clinic. greeters, help with the cleanOur congregation loves ing and have a say in what we do — and babies can cry in church” Chili supper this Saturday ink- iagrsaitltti sin xjraalHii! a is Bhfeisiitfoi a it ItaMtaMs Harmon-Abbott Jason Harmon and Heather Abbott would like to announc e t heir engagement. Jason is the son of Rodney and Shirley Harmon of Vermontville. He attended Maple Valley Schools and WMU and is employed by Greg Smith Equipment Sales of Indianapolis, Indiana. Heather is the daughter of Daryl and Sue Abbott of Goshen, Indiana. A December 11th wedding is being planned. The couple will reside in Indianapolis. rs:ta ft. । ijijtamMU Srt*® Check It Out at the Vermontville Township Library The Early childhood Literacy Coalition once again will sponsor "Share a Story: Give them words to grow by," featuring two weeks of free activities for children, birth to age 5, and their families. The events run March 720. The highlight for the Vermontville Township Library will be the arrival of Winnie-the-Pooh during the regular meeting of Toddler Time Thursday, March 18. Activities will begin at 11 a.m. and the program runs for one hour. For a complete listing of all the scheduled "Share a Story" activities, pick up a brochure at the library. New DVDs include; Lion King, Lost in Translation, Radio, The Fox and the Hound and Just Married, arre, Under, Quigly Down Finding Forrester, The Lord of the Rings Part 2. New Audio books include Hard Eight, by Janet Evanovich; Blues in the Night, by Rochelle Krich; Pandora’s Curse, by Jack DuBrul; Hunting Season, by P.T. Deutermann; Blue Diary, by Alice Hoffman; Back When We Were Grownups, by Anne Tyler; Blood Orchid, by Stuart Woods; Four Blind Mice, by James Patterson; Traps, by Paul Lindsay; Daddy’s Little Girl, by Mary Higgins Clark; Chesapeake Blue, by Nora Roberts. Adult Fiction: The Key Trilogy Volume l:Key of Knowledge g and Volume 2: Key of Light, by Nora Roberts, Absolute Friends, by John Le Carre’, Golden Buddha, by Clive Cussler, Another Man’s Son, by Katherine High Stone, Country, by Nevada Barr, Cereal Killer, by G.A. McKevett, 3rd Degree, by James Patterson, The Last Juror, by John Grisham, Dragon Lance: The Lioness: The Ace of Mortals, by Nancy Varian Berberick, BOY, James Ross, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 26, 2004 at 9:02 p.m. to Renee Rosenberg and Don Wiser of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. Petrimoulx-Sleeper mian^tUti iibir lull In (Bn NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED Nowhere, TX, by Ralph Compton, Unfinished Tales, by J.R.R. Tolkien, Land of my Heart, ear, by y Tracie race Peterson, The Dragon Lord’s by Bertrice Daughters, Small, A Day to Pick Your Own Cotton, by Michael Phillips, Halos, by Kristen Heitzmann, Brides of the West: Patience, by Lori Copeland, the Warrior, by Claire Delacroix, Fair Play, by Deirdre Martin. Adult Non-Fiction; How to be a Jewelry Detective, by C. Jeanenne Bell, Barry Sanders: Now You See Him... His story in his own words, by Barry Sanders, Fat Girls and Lawn Chairs, by Cheryl Peck. Junior Non-Fiction: The Coolest Cross-Sections EVER!, by Stephen Biesty. Junior Fiction: Animal Ark: Cats at the Campground, by Ben M. Baglio,' Little Bill: The Best Way to Play, by Bill Cosby, Left Behind: The Kids Series: Through the Inferno, by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, Fearless: Terror, by Pascal, Pixie Francine Tricks: Volume 3:The Pet Store Sprite, Volume 6: Sporty Sprite, Volume 5 and The Angry Elf, by Tracey West. Coblentz-Yoder LaVem and Ruby Coblentz of Albion wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Christina Marie Coblentz to DeWayne E. Yoder, son of Ernest and Freeda Yoder of Charlotte.. A wedding date is set for March 6, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Albion The couple will be residing in Springport after the wedding. Christy Marie Petrimoulx and Joshua Paul Sleeper are engaged to be married May 8, 2004. Parents of the bride-elect are Mark and Kathleen Petrimoulx of Bay City. Parents of the prospective groom are LeRoy and Barbara Sleeper of Vermontville. The bride-elect is a graduate of Delta College. She is employed by Chemical Bank & Trust in Midland. The prospective groom is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and Delta College in the GM ASEP program. He is an ASE master certified automobile service technician at Labadie Oldsmobile Cadillac Buick GMAC Truck in Bay City. 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Maple Valley wrestlers tion begins Friday at 8:30 Ben Boss and Chris Morris a.m. with the Championship will begin their journey Quarterfinals set to begin at throught the Division 3 State 11 a.m. Wrestling begins at 8:30 Wrestling Team members of the sixth grade Lady Lion basketball team are (front from left) Karlee Mater, Courtney Howard, Individual Katelynn Kellogg, Samantha Bissett, Kaytlin Furlong, Rachel Howard, Terri Huroski, Meghan Howard (manager), Tournament on Thursday a.m. Saturday with the third (back) Fawn Keasler, Jackie Furlong (coach), Page Semrau, Danielle Kellogg, Lizzy Smith, Bethany Shaver, Jorden afternoon at the Palace of round of consolation, followed by the Consolation Auburn Hills. Beachnau, Tracy Bissett (caoch), and Sarah Greiner. (Missing from photo is manager Charleen Furlong) The first round of the Semifinals, the Consolation Championship bracket is set Finals at noon for third, fifth, to begin at 2:45 p.m., after the and seventh place, and then Grand March at 2:30. the Championship Finals at Boss takes his 50-0 record 4:45 p.m. up against Nick Burcham of Caro (45-8) in the 140-pound cushion for old age. chosen for the day. Ada for everyone there. by Bernice Trask weight class. At 171, Morris The Red Hat Society had a The group meets the first The Red Hat Society gath­ Dennie and Edgar Fleetham (42-11) will face Grosse He “Topless Party” Feb. 28. Wednesday of the month at ered March 3, as the odor were the lucky ones. senior Chris Toulouse (37-6). The group made its When you have the nerve to 11 a.m. with dinner at noon. from the purple candle and a The first round of consolafew extra swats of the purple monthly trip to the Lake O wear red and purple together For reservations, call 517­ Public hearings on the sev­ fly swatter was needed to get Manor Feb. 12. It was snow­ along with lots ofloudjewel­ 566-8447. enth arid eighth grade cur­ the people quieted down. ing when they arrived, but ry, anything can happen and riculum will be held in the Roll call was taken and sev­ when all the Red Hatters got it usually does! Flo Sayer Maple Valley Junior-Stnior there, Trudy turned on the and Eleanor Allen were host­ eral had new items to show. High School Library March Marcella gave her life fan to cool things down. The esses for this party at the 15 at 7 p.m. and March 22 at experiences. She baby sat place was decorated for Sunfield Park Apartments. 6:30 p.m. five kids, milked cows and Valentine’s Day. Trudy has a There were 19 wearing red This review is available for did house work for $15 a great memory as she remem­ hats that Marcella had cro­ parents of seventh and eighth week. She married Ron bers every one of the group cheted. Members discussed grade students who would Wells and they built their members’ first and last several fund-raising projects like to participate in after­ first house in 1954. Then, by names. for the nutrition site, as hinds The Lion varsity volleyball second overall. school LEAP (Leaders of 1959, the family had grown A Valentine’s poem are getting low. program is excited about its “I only expect great things Eaton Abstinence Program). so fast that they built a big­ brought by Dorothy Steward After the business meet- future, although the immedi- to come,” said Becklin. “I The program is projected ger house. In 1966 they was read. ing, they played card bingo ate past was a little disap- have been very pleased at the to begin on Tuesday, April moved to Sunfield where On Feb. 14, Toni hosted a and Elaine Merryfield tried pointing. level of dedication, attitude, 13. It will be a Tuesday and Ron worked at Triplex. He is Red Hat Valentine’s party at to hide a card on the floor. Maple Valley fell 15-12, and team work the girls have Thursday program. retired now and they live in Elizabeth Richards’ home. She is a new member and 12-15, 17-15 to Carson City shown this season.” Woodland. They have five There were 13 members and found out you can’t get away Crystal in the Class C District grown children. three guests. Jean came with anything. Millie opener Saturday morning at Last September, Marcella sporting two black eyes. The Peabody came in and took Bath. was lounging in her pajamas next time June tells him to over for Flo, so she could get “The girls played hard, but when all at once cars came jump, he’ll ask “how high?” the topless party started. She unfortunately came up short,” Maple Valley Elementary Menu driving in, lots ofcars. It was Members played several served ice cream with out said Lion head coach Kelly Wednesday, March 10 a 50th anniversary surprise games. Some members any toppings — thus the top- Becklin. Chicken nuggets, whole kernel com, peaches, crackers, party for her and Ron! Their brought old Valentines. June less party! Members had to Allison Oleson led the milk. granddaughter, Tiffany Mead brought in one that bring their own favorite top­ Lions with 20 digs in the con­ Thursday, March 11 Scoby, had put together a was her mothers. I wore the pings. test, and had three aces on 14 M.W. Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, fruit cocktail, memory quilt for them. The most red and Flo wore the Eleanor Allen crochets service points. She also fin- milk. quilt blocks contained spe­ most purple. Many members beautiful lap robes and ished the day with six kills. Friday, March 12 cial occasions and were won prizes for different donates them to Ionia Kortney Ewing was the Hot pocket, green beans, fresh fruit, trail mix, milk. made by family and friends. things. Heartland, the American team’s kill leader with 14, Monday, March 15 The king and queen were Elizabeth had a door prize Legion in Harrison, and to and also had two solo blocks. Taco combread, green beans, applesauce, milk family and friends. She has Amy Joostbems had nine Tuesday, March 16 made more than a hundred so kills and three solo blocks. Grilled cheese sandwich, whole kernel com, peaches, treat, far. Kyndra Root and Amy Cherish all your happy Abbott each had 15 digs. milk. moments; they make a fine Sammy Cowell had eleven. The Lions have just two Maple Valley Secondary Lunch seniors. Chayla Robles had 13 digs in her final contest, Wednesday, March 10 and Meagan Putnam finished Choose One - Chicken fries, pizza, chicken sandwich. with six kills. Choose Two - garden salad, mashed potatoes, peaches, juice, Oleson, Ewing, Joostbems, milk. Root, Abbott, and Cowell are Thursday, March 11 all underclassmen, which Choose One - Hot pocket, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. makes what’s to come excit­ Choose Two - Garden salad, peas, fruit cocktail, juice, milk. ing for the Lions. Friday, March 12 “This year has been a turnChoose OneOne - Gre Grilled ceese,pzza,ccensanwc, cheese, pizza, chicken sandwich, Subscribe to the sagid pBecklin “The pgirlgs hav,e salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, tomato soup, fresh said Becklin. “The girls have fruit, juice, milk. had success that, I hope, will Hastings Banner. Monday, March 15 carry over and make them Choose One Lasagna, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Call 269-945-9554 driven for next year.” This Lion team finished Choose Two - garden salad, green beans, applesauce, juice, to start getting with an overall record of 25­ milk. Tuesday, March 16 24-8. In the SMAA it record­ all the news Choose One - Double dogs, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. ed a 5-2 record, and finished Choose Two - garden salad, tater tots, fruit cocktail, juice, Barry County. milk. Red Hat Society enjoys ice cream LEAP program hearings slated Lion spikers fall in first district game Maple Valley Lunch Menu GET MORE NEWS! of �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 9,2004 — Page 7 Rain and thawing snow cause Thornapple flooding Younger team members for Destination Imagination are getting ready for their upcoming competition. ‘Destination Imagination’ contest has 2 local teams Maple Valley has two Dimension." The team has Time." The members have teams competing this year in successfully created cartoon created a time machine that the “Destination characters that take a miracu-takes them through a door to Imagination” competition. lous journey to the Sphinx to ancient Egypt. They have Destination Imagination is find King Tut's silver cat. worked to create a visual a team of five to seven stu-They have created a character effect, moving time machine, dents who work from October that turns from 2-D into 3-D, and a door connected to the until March to solve a prob- scenery that moves with a time machine. Their team lem, create costumes, make plot line. The team members members are Alysha Curtis, scenery, make special effects are Aaron Curtis, Ryan Nichelie, Curtis, Nick Smith, and then perform this solution Lennox, Nick Huselbos, Matt Brandon DeMars, Amanda in front of judges and the Schlehuber, and David Paxson and Della. Their per­ audienoe. Teipening. formance was in the afterThis year’s competition Their performance was just noon in the gym at Holt High was held at the new Holt before noon in the theater at School. The team manager High School Saturday, March Holt High School. for both teams is Sharon 6. One local junior high team, The otherjunior high team, Curtis. called the Meat Group, is named the Mad Hatters, is competing in the "Cartoon competing in "Destination in Heavy rains pushed the Thornapple River over its banks in Nashville on Friday. Water below the dam in Nashville floods the yards of houses on the banks of the Thornapple River. If you’re 50 or older, you’re in the money! df.W1* _j,( hen you insure your home with us, through Auto-Owners Members of the older group for Destination Imagination competition horse around during a break in their preparation. that your age group experiences fewer, less-costly *S*J* >**i >**iz PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. 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A false alarm when someone brushed up against a fire alarm in the crowded school caused the school to be evacuated for about 15 to 20 minutes. But everything was handled in a very orderly fashion and the children and their parents were soon able to resume their activities. Cormac Rasey plays a version of bowling tries to knock down the pins with the ball. Allie Mudry looks for the prize winning duck in the duck pond. Ed Curth is in charge of his daughter seven-monthold Jessie Curth while mom is busy helping at the Fuller Street Fair. Michaela and Scott Johnson take tickets for the lollipop tree at the carnival Youth from the Vermontville United Methodist Church dress as clowns to add to the carnival atmosphere of the afternoon. san sandy candy. The colored flavored sugar snack. ranon amsmaeasyarworsw is layered in the tube creating a colorful �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 9, 2004 — Page 9 LEADERSHIP, continued from page 1---------------come," said Nord. Before he dismissed the students to attend the breakout sessions, which were being led by 20 Maple Valley leadership students, Nord told them, "You know you are doing a great job as a leader when the group runs just as well when you are not there as when you are." During the afternoon, Nord spoke at two assemblies for the rest of the school. He talked to the seventh and eighth grade students about decision making. "We want our kids to make Filler St kindergartners plan circus performance With lions hanging from the rafters to greet guests, Linda Gaber’s kindergarten class at Fuller Elementary will unfold one performance after another with a circus. Moms are helping dress performers in the hallways because the show must go on. Practice has been ongoing for two months; there can be no circus performance without trained performers! The whole school is filled with anticipation as grandparents and parents alike look for the room filled with the big top performers. The acts scheduled include Ringmaster Grant Adrianson; Prancing Ponies Meghan Jo Bignail, Megan Bonney, Cheyanne VanTyle, Sloan Carpenter, Brianna Bennett and Zandra Siple; Monkeys, Meghan Jo Bignail and Megan Snake Bonney; Charmer, Camden Martin; Men on the Flying Trapeze, Daniel Ohler and Gabriel Gorton; Clowns Parker DeMars, Skylar Mullins and Kelia Hamilton; Tightrope Walkers Michaela Johnson and Brielle Hammond; Mr. Razzle Dazzle the Magician is Tony Martin; Lion Tamer is Noah Weidig; Lions are Walker Skelton, Jayden Bumford and Sam Seaton; Elephants Brionna Bennett and Zandra Siple; Seals are Samantha Miller and Alaina Cobb; and Dancing Bears Jason Green and Parker DeMars. good choices. Thirteen-year- won’t laugh at me for years old kids have to make tough about what I said or how I choices all the time about presented it, like they might if chemicals, sex and alcohol. it was someone they knew They need someone who can from the school." talk straight with them," said However, Nord said he Nord in an interview before uses a humor in his presentathe conference. tion. He talked about the same "With me, kids get to laugh topics in more specific detail at an important issue, but I when he spoke to the high also leave them with an school students. important message about that "It’s easier for me to come issue," he said. "In my life, in here and talk to the stu-I’ve always found that laugh­ dents because I’m not from ter and emotion have always the school," he said. "I can be reinforced a message and straight with them and they helped me to remember it." Local student athlete to compete in Hawaii Akok Malek Jr., a basket­ ball athlete from Nashville, will be joining a national team of Sports Tours USA athletes competing this July in Hawaii. Malek has been accepted to represent the United States thiss summer. He came to Nashville in December 2000 with four of his cousins. They came to the United States directly from the Kakuma refugee camp iin Kenya, having fled from the gunfire in the civil war in Sudan. Their parents’ and siblings’ whereabouts are unknown. Malek attends Maple Valley High School and is on the varsity basketball team, coached by Jeff Webb and Brian Lincoln. Through his participation in the sports program at Maple Valley, he has developed an interest in basketball and has attended summer camp in Maryland, along with the team camp. He plays basketball virtually every day, including church ball and Aim High. Sports Tours USA is the nation's leading provider of international athletic experiences to athletes and their parents. Founded in 1984 by a group of coaches dedicated to helping American youth exceed their potential in sports and in life, Sports Tours USA offers 11 different sports to ten different des- Keynote speaker Keith Nord talks to leadership stu­ dents from four area high schools during Maple Valley High School’s first leadership conference. House For Sale 28X60 Home on 18 Acres. Quaker Brook runs through property. In town with country feel on quiet road. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, central air, full walk­ out basement, 28X40 cemented garage w/ water & electric, swimming pool. Asking $160,000 Call 517-852-2319 Akok Malek Jr. tinations. Selected athletes must pass two separate screening criteria before being considered for the team roster. Malek will dedicate the months prior to travel conditioning for the competition and providing services and volunteering locally in Nashville to help earn the program cost for this experience. He will be competing while learning about the local culture and meeting individuals from around the world. Akok also will visit historical sites and local attractions, providing a well rounded experience in Hawaii. Additional information is available by contacting the public relations department of Sports Tours USA at (919) 463-9100. BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST ■ ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 § § S Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. PROBLEM Wtf? Unpleasant Odors? Unpleasant Tastes? Unpleasant Rust Stains? Eliminate your problem water with our Introductory Lease Offer: Bent a water conditioner or drinking water system for 90 days. 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Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517)726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE Survey shows parents generally satisfied with Fuller ‘K’ program Most parents who have children enrolled in either the all day/every day kindergarten program or the Monday, Wednesday and Friday alternate day program at Fuller Street Elementary School are satisfied with their children’s progress, according to the results of a survey conducted by school adminis­ tration in January. In the alternate day program 14 of 19 (74%) parents responded to the survey. Of those who responded 11 (79%) said their child’s enthusiasm toward school was excellent or very good, 3 (21 %) said it was satisfactory, none said it needed improvement or was unsatisfactory. In the all day/everyday program only 48 out of 119 (40%) of the families responded to the survey. Fuller Street Elementary Principal Judy Farnsworth said she doesn’t know why fewer than 50% ofthe parents in the every day program responded to the survey, but noted that statisticians generally hold that people who are dissatisfied are more likely to answer surveys than those 1997 Dodge Ram 4x4 Large box with high cap. Well maintained. $6,000. CallErnie @269-945-9554 who are generally satisfied. Of the 48 everyday families that responded, 37 (77%) said their child’s enthusiasm was excellent or very good, 7 (15%) said it was satisfactory and 4 (8%) said their child’s enthusiasm for kindergarten needed improvement or was unsatisfactory. Twelve (86%) of parents responding to the survey for the alternate day program said they felt their child’s adjustment to kindergarten was excellent or very good. Two (14%) said their child’s adjustment was satisfactory. Forty (83%) of the parents with children in the everyday program said they felt their child’s adjustment to kindergarten was excellent or very good and 7 (15%) said that it was satisfactory. One family (responded that their child’s adjustment needed improvement or was unsatisfactory. Eleven (79%) of alternate day families responded that their child’s academic gains were excellent or very good. Three families (21%) said their child’s academic gains were satisfactory. Thirty-eight (79%) of everyday parents said their child’s academic gains were excellent or very good, five (10%) said it was satisfactory and one family (2%) said it wasn’t satisfactory or needed improvement. Farnsworth also said that in January the present kindergarten class performance results with regard to letter recognition were higher than those of last year’s kindergarten class at the end of the school year. Performance for letter sound recognition between last year’s class at the end of the year and this year’s in January were equal. AU 14 alternate day families that responded to survey said they would choose the Monday, Wednesday and Friday program again. Thirtyfive (73%) of parents with children enrolled in the everyday program said they would choose it again and 3 (6%) said they would not, ten families did not respond to that question on the survey. The anonymous survey gave parents a chance to add additional comments. One parent summarized the situation as follows: "I understand that all children may not be ‘ready’ for an all-day, every-day kindergarten program — but in my experience the pros outweigh the cons. The issues usually involve tiredness, separation anxieties, behavior, etc. I believe these problems lessen both with time and with strong, gentle leadership in the classroom. I feel that our kindergarten staff has done a wonderful job ‘revamping’ the program to fit the kids’ needs!" "Overall it seems that the everyday program is being well received, we also had quite a few parents comment that they felt their child would be better prepared for first grade," said Farnsworth, who noted that the everyday program would be offered again next year. "We’ll be having kindergarten roundup soon and we will still offer one section of Monday, Wednesday and Friday kindergarten with the qualification that there has to be enough interested families to make a full class," she said. "The response we get at kindergarten roundup April 19 will tell the tale; we’ll know who wants what. Students Danielle Turpin and Amanda Barton join their teacher, Kelly Weaver, in sampling the authentic Chinese stir fry they prepared as part of their world geography class. Alternative ed teacher cooks recipe for learning Maple Valley Alternative Education teacher Kelly Weaver uses authentic ethnic cuisine whenever possible to reinforce the lessons her students are learning in her world geography classes. “I like to expose my students to the different cultures of the world that we study throughout the year and one way to do that is to sample the food of these cultures,” said Weaver. “The students have a chance to try foods that appear and taste very unusual and exotic.” The students recently had a chance to try Chinese stir fry in their classroom. The students chopped the vegetables and stir fried them in a wok, a type of pan used for cooking in China. Weaver said that in China cooking is based on time; the food has to be cooked as quickly as possible using as little fuel as possible. The ingredients are chopped into small pieces and fries in the wok with a little oil. The round design of the pan dis­ tributes the heat in a way that makes cooking very fast. The cooking time for one dish including the meat and steaming the vegetables takes a total of about 10 minutes. “Despite the unusual appearance of the food, everyone said it tasted delicious and we had no leftovers,” said Weaver. PTO meeting is March 11 The Maple Valley PTO Street Elementary conference will have its monthly meeting room. Thursday, March 11. For more information, call The meeting will take Janice Dixon at 517-726­ place at 11 a.m. at the Fuller 1145. BOOK FAIR, continued from page 3 There's never been a better TIME to get an ARMSTRONG FURNACE. We Now Offer Complete Duct Cleaning. Call today for an appointment! FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality Value & Service MAnniMTcSrInBXOI'NL!G! 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Some selections that parents of young children can testify to being wonderful for reading treasures are: Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell; Dora's Picnic by Christine Ricci; Guess how Much I Love You by Sam McBratney; Miss Spider's Tea Party/Counting Book by David Kirk; Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle; Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth; The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. “The whole idea of early literacy is to make it a shared event that naturally lends itself to loving books and wanting to know what they say,” Leos said. “Early literacy research has shown language, reading and writing skills develop at the same time and are intimately linked. 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He was in Fort Bliss, Texas, for four months, Fort Campbell, Ky., for one week and became part of the 101st Airborne Division. Potter was deployed and arrived in Iraq two weeks before the war started. He said he was really nervous at first, but then it became sec­ ond nature to drive around with a 50 caliber machine gun and four packs ofmissiles. He was stationed in northern Iraq in the city of Mosul most of the time and was assigned to convoy security force protection. Speaking in the “alphabet soup” of military jargon, he called it QRF or quick reaction force. His job was like a policeman patroling and offering armed escort. The GIs also had to do some public relations as they patroled the city. “I worked with the locals every day and learned a little of the language,” he said, “It took awhile for them to warm up to us. But we still needed to be on our guard. We couldn’t trust most ofthe local people. They had hand grenades Aaron Potter is back in the states after a year in Iraq. and lEDs (improved explosive devices).” The lEDs were placed along the highways and remotely detonated when a convoy passed by. He kept on base during most of his spare time. The two societies were so differ­ ent it was hard for him to INVITATION TO BID PROJECT: Maple Valley Schools New Concessions Building Vermontville, Michigan 49096 ARCHITECT/ENGINEER GMB Architects - Engineers 85 East Eighth Street, Suite 200 Holland, Michigan 49423-3528 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Construction of a new +/- 2,132 square foot concessions building to include mechanical, mer­ chandising booth and Men's and Women's gang toilet rooms along with the necessary utilities and sitework to support the construction of the new building. PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH: A voluntary pre-bid walk-through will be held on March 8,2004, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the high school. At this time, project requirements will be reviewed and additional bid documents will be made available. TIME AND PLACE: Sealed proposals for all trades will be received until 1:30 p.m. local time on March 16, 2004, at Maple Valley Schools, Attention Clark Volz, Superintendent, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml. Bids will be opened and read aloud. RIGHTS RESERVED BY OWNER: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any irregularities in bidding, or to accept the lowest responsible proposal(s) that in the opinion of the Owner will serve the best interest of the Owner. The Owner will not be obligated to accept the lowest proposal. Bids received after the time and date for receipt of Bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE: Each proposal must be accompanied by a proposal guarantee in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the proposal. Guarantee shall be in the form of a certified check of a bid bond exe­ cuted by an approved surety company, make payable to Maple Valley Schools, Proposal guarantee shall run for a period of sixty (60) days. ACCESS TO BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Bidding documents are on file and available for the use of bidders at the following locations: GMB Architects Engineers, Holland, Michigan; Maple Valley Schools-Administration Building; Builders Exchange of Lansing and Central Michigan; F.W. Dodge of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Builder's Exchange. 06584438 e ave MONEY ORDERS & WESTERN UNION 8270 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. (M-43), Sunfield MI 48890 • 517-566-3050 PRICES EFFECTIVE MARCH 1-7, 2004 Great savings everyday at Wills IGA. Stop in to see our in-store flyer for other great savings! WALKER PHARMACY 566-7242 Pork Steak 99* lb (W Ground Round relax offbase. He said the soldiers passed the time playing cards, listening to music and checking their e-mail. On occasion, a package would come filled with personal care ^a and hopes to spend the next two years in Fort Campbell. He said it was hard to adjust to life back in the states. He finds he is still looking over his shoulder and behind his back and feels somewhat vulnerable without his weapons nearby. Potter’s family includes his mother, Sue McClelland, and Tom Potter, both Lakewood graduates, and both now living in the Upper Peninsula, brother Art Potter, sister Amy Henney of Hastings, Mary Pennington, Terry and Rachel Jordan of Woodland, John and Cheryl Newman of Middleville, grandson, the late Ralph and Edith McClelland of Middle Lake and grandson of M. Lucile of Lake Odessa and Charles Potter of Fenwick. His address is 1st PLT D-244 AdA 101st Airborne (AASIT) Fort Campbell, Ky. Son Ken Trumble joining Trumble Insurance Agency Trumble Insurance Agency in Vermontville is the oldest business on Main Street. Stan Trumble, who owns the agency has been serving customers in and around the Vermontville area for 50 years and now his son, Ken, is joining the business. “I’m joining the family business now that Dad is getting closer to retirement,” said Keh. “It will be a change to be my own boss instead of working for a large company. It will be more of a challenge; but I am looking forward to the change. Ken said that while he is new to the family business, he has 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. He has worked in the claims departments of Hastings Mutual, Trans America, Ameri Sure and Auto Owners insurance agencies. “I’ve been in claims for 15 years so I understand what people are paying for and why they pay their premiums,” he said. “I have experience and I know what is needed to provide good serv­ ice to our customers.” Ken also wants to reassure his father’s loyal customers that there will be no sudden changes in the way the agency operates. “We plan to run things the way they have always been run. We want people to feel comfortable. This is not so much a change as an addition to the business,” he said. “We’ll continue to represent several different insurance companies, and offer differ­ ent lines of coverage for homes, businesses, automo­ biles, health and life. “It’s ourjob to find the best Pork Butts 89* Corned Beef Brisket items that had been collected by American school children or church groups. “It all came in handy,” he said “And it was a great boost to our morale.” Potter said he definitely thinks Americans should be there. “There are so many restric­ tions on their lives.” He said he felt a duty to help them gain some freedom. He likened the Iraq war to World War II, where Americans helped people who had been treated so badly. Potter did not go into detail about his war experience but did say, “I have seen enough combat.” Some of the memories ofhis ordeal include 130degree summers, camels, spiders, scorpions, lizards, wild dogs and ponds of oil in the sand. He is now back in the states PIZZA: 16” 3-Topping Get 2nd 12 3-Topping coverage and rate for our clients,” he said. “We’ll search to find the coverage that is best for you and fits your budget.” Stan said that while he is glad his son has come on board to take over the reigns when he retires, he has no immediate plans for retirement. “As long as I am healthy I plan to keep working, so there’s no set date for my retirement,” said Stan. Stan started selling life insurance oh Main Street 50 years ago and bought his current business from the Wardell Agency 28 years ago. He said he’s seen a lot of changes over the years. “We have one of the oldest businesses on Main Street and I’m probably the oldest owner. “When I started in the insurance business, you could buy a house in Vermontville for $3,500. Now we have some houses in Vermontville that start at $100,000,” he said. “Price affects insurance rates; it makes a big difference in the premium.” Stan said downtown Vermontville has also changed a lot over the years. “When I started business here there was a drug store, a dry goods store, a locker manufacturing company, a grocery store and slaughter house, a barber shop, restaurants, a dime store, a doctor’s office a dentist’s office and two equipment dealers and five gas stations,” he said. “We’ve lived here since 1941. We’re lucky to live in a small town,” he added. “We’ve raised our family here and we’ve worked with people we’ve known all our lives; a lot ofpeople don’t get to do that,” added Stan. Stan predicts that his business will continue growing. “I’ve been very fortunate that people have put their trust in me for all these years,” he said. “We have a lot of customer loyalty. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 11 March 16, 2004 Community Pantry Shelf has new home in Nashville by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The old Eagle Enterprise Building located on the cor­ ner of Main and Washington street in Nashville will soon be known as the Maple Valley Community Center; the new home of the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf and other community services. The move was made possible by a $10,000 donation from the Nashville Housing Corporation. The Pantry Shelf Board met and decided to re-create itself as ah umbrella organization, the Center of Hope, which will oversee the pantry shelf and its satellite ministries such as the Clothing Closet and job enrichment program. The Center of Hope, like the Pantry Shelf, will be an all-volunteer organization. “Ultimately what you will be doing is setting up a clear­ ing house for all these ideas. You’ve got a lot of momentum behind you.” said Scott Daniels, a member of the board. “When I went down to sign the contract (on the building) the other day, I felt like Moses must have felt stepping into the water (of the Red Sea),” said Pastor Dianne Bowden of Nashville United Methodist Church, one of the founding members of the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf. “I don’t know exactly where we’re are going. I can see it. I know where we’re supposed be and there’s a whole lot of people Lion season ends in district opener Maple Valley saw its sea­ son end short of the goal it had hoped to reach, of mak­ ing the district finals. The Lions were downed Monday night at Olivet by Dansville 63-44 in the first round of the Class C District Tournament. The loss ends the Lions’ season with a record of 9-12. See BASKETBALL, pg. 12 (Right) Lion junior Jason Beardslee lets loose with a jumper late in the ball game Monday night against Dansville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) behind me. I don’t want to ask too many questions; I just want to keep focused on where we are going.” Since it was founded in June of 2003, as a joint venture of several area churches, businesses, organizations and individuals the Pantry Shelfs weekly food distributions have been held at Nashville United Methodist Church. The Pantry Shelf feeds approximately 200 families each week and the ministry has grown and expanded to include other services and the board which oversees it start­ ed looking for a building- to house the ministry several months ago. The $10,000 donation allowed the board to sign a See PANTRY, pg. 7 Pastor Dianne Bowden of Nashville United Methodist Church (right) talks to board member Cay Cates and her daughter Ashley about plans for the new Nashville Community Center. Vermontville’s clerk to remain elected post by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer K total of 120 voters cast their ballots in Vermontville, where there was a three-way race for the village clerk’s position, even as there was a proposal on the ballot to decide whether it should remain and elected position or be made an appointed post. Of the 119 voters who cast their ballots in Vermontville on clerk’s proposal, 24 (20%) cast their votes in favor changing it to an appointed job, while 95 (79%) voted to keep it an elected position. Incumbent Village Clerk Shirley Harmon was re-elected for a third term with 76 out of 117 votes (65%). Newcomers Kelly Williams garnered 28 votes (24%) and Jeanette Schultz received 13 (11%). “I was for the position staying an elected one, so I Maple Valley graduate Miranda Farr scores first place was glad to see it stay that at the NJCAA championships in the pole valut competway and I want to thank ing for Lansing Community College this indoor season. everyone for coming out to vote. It’s nice to be back as clerk again,” said Harmon. Two-time All American wins JC’s National Championship Lion junior Akok Malek looks for an open teammate as the Dansville defense closes in on Monday at Olivet. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley graduate Miranda Farr took first place in the pole vault to win the 2004 National Indoor Championship for Lansing Community College. The NJCAA, National Junior College Athletic Association, held the meet in Manhattan, Kansas at the Kansas State University. Farr set the LCC pole vault record on Friday, March 5 with a height of 11’7” and threequarters. To qualify for the National Meet, Farr took first in the Super Regional Meet held in Crawsfordsville, Indiana. She broke her own meet record there with a jump of 11 ’6”. Farr is is looking forward to her second outdoor season. Her first meet will be held at Vincennes College in Indiana on Saturday, April 3d. There were no contests on the rest of the ballot. Doug Kelsey was elected as village president. Kay Marsh, who has served as the village treasurer for more than 30 years was re-elected for another term. Sue Villanueva, Garry Patrick and Tom Williams were elected as trustees. Kelsey said he supports the voter’s decision on the clerk’s position. “The voters expressed their opinion that they didn’t want the right ofmaking a decision at the voting booth taken away from them. They want the clerk’s position to remain an elected one, so that is the way it ought to be,” he said. Kelsey said he is looking forward to. serving as the president of the village coun­ cil, “I’m looking forward to serving the people of Vermontville. We have a community with a lot of potential and a lot of really great people, I see a bright future for our community.” In This Issue • Local pastor shows book in progress with Fuller students • Fuller receives grant for playground • Boss suffers first loss then comes back to medal in 4th • Math-a-thon aids St. Jude’s • ‘Bugz’ production held by Fuller kids �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, March 16, 2004 — Page 2 Fuller gets grant for playground Fuller Street Elementary School was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Patrons fund of the Capital Region Community Foundation. The money will be used to purchase a Little Tikes Play Builder structure. “Our younger children need to have some age appro­ priate items to play on,” said Principal Judy Farnsworth. “The structure is designed for pre-primary special needs children to first grade.” The play structure will fea­ ture two wave slides, a stepladder and loop climber. “The platforms will not be as high as the on the other equipment making it safer for our Young 4’s and PPI chil­ dren and we can add to it as we get more funds,” said Farnsworth. The equipment is expected to be delivered during the week of April 12 and will be installed by the school main­ tenance department. The Maple Valley PTO is paying the $419 balance for the play equipment not cov­ ered by the grant and Farnsworth said the cost of pea gravel and other items needed to finish the installa­ tion will come out of her operating budget. Putnam Library plans contest Ben Smith and Matt Dunham model the unique style and fashion sense they hope will land the role of emcees for the Maple Valley High School Band Bust. Nate Racine (AKA Young Wonder Boy) and Andrew Thomason (AKA Nasty Man) get into character for the Maple Valley High School's annual Band Bust. Maple Valley to present Band Bust this weekend Fresh from earning a level II rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) festi­ val at Godwin Heights, Maple Valley High School band members are ready to celebrate and let their hair down during for their annual Band Bust. The fund-raising event will be held at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, in the high school auditori­ um. “We haven’t had time to MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate pick a theme yet,” said Jessica Lawless, who along with Amanda Mead and Laura Trumble, is serving as a junior director of the pro­ duction. “We usually have more time between the MSBOA and Band Bust but Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 L MLS Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI HMS EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI.............................................................. Home 517-726-0223 Nyle Wells, GRI (Assoc. Broker)........................................................ Home 517-726-1234 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)............................................................ Home 517-852-5066 Adam Winegar (Sales Associate).......................................................... Cell 269-838-6710 they switched the junior and high school festivals this year so we just have two weeks to prepare instead ofthree.” Still Mead and Lawless say the band is getting into the spirit preparing skits, music and song and dance numbers. “The jazz band will play two numbers, and everybody just does their own thing and gets to put their personality into it. It’s a lot of fun,” said Mead. “At this time of year we need a break and this allows us to do that which is nice,” said Lawless. Tickets are $4 per person. All proceeds will be used to buy new instruments or used to defray the cost of band trips. To celebrate “March Is Reading Month,” the Putnam District Library in Nashville will have a contest for both children and adults. Symbols will be place in different types of books: Fiction, non-fiction, romance, western, mystery, Christian fiction, young adult and jun- iors. These symbols will corre­ spond with the type of book. For example: Romance — Heart, Mystery Dagger...etc. The library patron who finds the symbol will win gift certificates or prizes. Putnam Library schedules activities for spring break Putnam District Library will offer activities and workshops to area children and teens from grades K-12 during the annual spring break next month. There will be games, tournaments and prizes for the younger children, babysitting certification (free), dog training classes and fun with science for the 12 to 15 age group while the 16- to 19year-olds will have two workshops offered ofi job searching. Some ofthe things covered in the workshop for the 16-19 age group will be: resume C3II1269)945-9554 writing, mock interviews and dressing for success. A Michigan Works! representative will be on hand to give and overview oftheir services and to answer questions related to employment and job training opportunities. 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Box 587, Nashville, Ml. 06584520 �• ■ _ The heMaple MapleValley ValleyNews, News, Nashville, Nashville,Tuesday, Tuesday, March March 16,2004 16,2004— — Page Page33 _ Local pastor shares book in progress with Fuller students by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Sue Trowbridge of Nashville wears many hats, the one she is most proud of is mom to her 8-year old son Seth. However, she is also the pastor of Peace United Methodist Church in Nashville, an artist, art teacher and a writer. When Trowbridge visited Fuller Street Elementary School last week to read to her son Seth’s class the students in Mindy Otto’s second grade had an opportunity to see the future author’s work in progress. “I have always wanted to write a book and this year I made it one of my New Year’s resolutions to have a book published,” Trowbridge told the class. “This is my fourth draft. When I wrote the first draft, my book rhymed, then when I wrote the second one, it didn’t rhyme,” said Trowbridge. “But B my son told me it had to rhyme, so Seth was my editor. When I read it to you today, you can be my editors pictures or if the pictures pp would be on one page with words on the facing page. “Theete words will be on a separa said Trpowbridge.page,” too.” The students in Otto’s classroom listened with rapt attention as Trowbridge took out a sheaf of yellow notebook paper and read the story of “Red the Rooster” a rooster who could not crow until he discovered that he had something to crow about. “I think it’s interesting that it’s her fourth draft,” said Otto when Trowbridge finished reading. “That’s what we mean when we talk about taking our time and doing our best work.” When Trowbridge brought out some of the illustrations she had already finished for her book, the children asked' her if she was going to have words on every page with the “Her book will be like Robert Munch’ s books,” noted Otto. Trowbridge told the students how she used watercolors to create the colorful patterned papers she used in her collage illustrations. To achieve the desired texture Trowbridge laid things like dried macaroni or French fries in the wet paint to create patterns or she would used watercolor pencils to draw in the design. “I did a lot of experiment­ ing,” said Trowbridge. After the papers were ready, she would take patterns in the shape of a rooster, chickens and other barnyard See BOOK, pg. 9 Susan Trowbridge shows her son Seth's class one of the illustraions she has com­ pleted for the children's book she is writing. Boss suffers first loss then comes back to medal in 4th 'Jnj ®nd- te® [j mu, feiillhtojjfl by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It wasn’t like Maple Valley junior Ben Boss had never lost before. It happened a year ago at he Division 3 Individual State Finals. When he lost a 2-1 decision to Dundee’s Nick Salenbien 140-pound in the Championship Semifinals on Friday it was just the first time this seasqn he’d been on the wrong end of the score­ board. It just made his next match that much more important. “I didn’t think I wrestled that well against Salenbien, but it happens. I’ve just got to go get them for the rest of the tournament,” said Boss. Now in the consolation semifinals, Boss took a 7-3 decision over Shelby’s Eddie Garcia “I needed it bad, said Boss. The win put Boss in the Consolation Finals, where he was topped by Montrose’s Ben Hitchcok 10-1 making him fourth overall. Boss ends the year with a record of 53-2. He didn’t have much trou­ ble making it to the Championship Semifinals. He opened up the weekend by beating Nick Burcham of rtWfJKi:. td to emplojMi lir sfafc ira^opportimte. Maple Valley junior 171 pounder Chris Morris puts all his weight on top of Chippewa Hills’ Joe Crowley in the opening round of consolation Friday morning at the Division 3 Individual State Wrestling Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) IffittfflSKtk tesfjhittpfc stoitem tli^kWaaxh Ki-619- aHBta»pssik totm Iksrtstette *dljiHWta tej t:* iklW fs*a®® kt® total u Lion junior Ben Boss (top) fights to avoid a take down by grabbing the ankle of Dundee’s Nick Salenbien in the Championship Semifinals of Division 3’s 140-pound weight class on Friday at the Palace. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I Nashville VFW Post 826011 I St Patricks Pay I I Boiled Pinner J W * Saturday, March 20,2004 it 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. $ Complete Meal - Adults $8/Children $4 For more information call (517) 852-9260 f after 4 p m. except Tuesday <?S Caro 15-2 Thursday, then Friday topped Napoleon’s Steve Gazlay 11-0 in the quarterfinals. Then he faced a new breed of competition, wrestlers with nearly his speed but also some extra strength. Boss said he’d only seen wrestlers of this caliber on a handful of occasions during the regular season. “The coaches did a really good job of getting me ready. We worked hard the last cou­ ple of days,” said Boss. Most of the Lion’s District Championship team was there to help Boss and team­ mate Chris “Critter” Morris prepare for the state tourna­ ment in the days before it began. Morris came up one win short ofthe medals, going 1-2 on the weekend. He opened consolation by going down 14-1 to the eventual eight place medalist, Chris Toulouse from Grossville. But responded well to top Joe Crowley ofChippewa Hills 6­ 1 in the opening round ofcon­ solation. In the next round however, VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Any person within the Nashville area who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals or the Nashville Planning Commission should contact the Nashville Village office at 203 N. 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She moved to the Hastings area in July 1999 from Willoughby. She was employed at the Babcox and Wilcox Company in Cleveland, Ohio as account­ ing supervisor for many years Blessed To Be t t Alive Spring is the time of year that most reminds us of God’s continual creation. With each new Spring, we realize that God has created a universe that continues to create or recreate itself anew every year. During this season, all of nature is on the verge of coming alive again, and we understandably think of Spring as a vestige of creation. But is not every dawn a vestige of creation, with new light breaking on new life each and every day? Indeed, to take this to its logical conclusion, every moment of every day is truly a new creation. The universe is continuously in the process ofunfolding. To really appreciate each and every present moment is to glimpse God’s eternal act of creation as it happens. To treasure and enjoy every new day and season that we are given is not only a blessing, but also a chance to grow in the love of God. The Bible tells us to lead a life worthy ofthe Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God (Colossians 1:10). How blessed we are to be alive while God is creating His world. Yet He is notfarfrom each one ofus,for in Him we live and move and have our being. R.S.V. Acts 17:27-28 Askfor our Sales Dept. before her retirement March 15, 2004 at Wren She was a member of Funeral Home with Rev. Cleveland Photographic Robert G. Clinton officiating. Society. Burial will be at Hastings Mrs. Davenport is survived Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions by her husband, Charles A.. cot “Chuck” Davenport; step-may be made to Woodlawn Cathy Jean Meadows in Hastings. daughter, Arrangements were made Davenport ofHastings and sis-ter, Winifred (Fred) Braun of by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Cannonsburg, PA. 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SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH PASTOR JEFF SWIFT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship...................6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ............... 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebratio 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.............. 11 a.m. Church School .................. 10 a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School........................... 10a Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Adult Class 1050a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO PEACE UNITED UNITED METHDODIST METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School. ....... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ..... 1:15 a.m. P.M. Service..... .....6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH M-79 West 304 Phillips SL, Nashville Sunday 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 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Schoo .10 a.m. Worship.......... 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS NASHVILLE INDEPENDENT UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ....................... 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................. 9:30 a.m. FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School......................... 9:45 Worship Service ................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..........7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School............... 9:45 a.m. Church Service................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass................. 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 16, 2004 — Page 5 Florence I. Dolbee HASTINGS - Florence I. Dolbee, age 96, of Hastings, died Thursday, March 11, 2004 at Carveth Village of Middleville. Mrs. Dolbee was bom on March 4, 1908 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the daughter of Charles and Nicena (Miller) Mackinder. She was raised in the Dowling area and attended the Dowling and Barney Mills schools, graduating in 1927 from Hastings High School. She lived in California for over 40 years, returning to the Hastings area in 1995. She was employed as a legal secretary in law offices in California for 40 years before her retirementt She was a member of Meridan Chapter #310 Order of Eastern Star-Long Beach, CA; 35 year member and past president Long Beach Legal Secretaries Ass’n.; 20 year member American Women’s Ass’n. Mrs. Dolbee is survived by her sister, Bernice Cain, Spring Arbor; sister-in-law, Lucille Mackinder, Hastings; step-son, Gordon Dolbee, Kalamazoo and nephew, Robert (Lois) Mackinder, Hastings. Preceding her in death were William M. Simon DELTON - William M. Simon, age 73, of W. Cloverdale Road, Delton, died Saturday, March 6, 2004 in Tendercare of Hastings. Among his survivors is a son, Michael of Hastings and a sister, Carlene Watson of Delton. Respecting family wishes, private services were held. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions Mildred Louise Kelsey Peabod her husband, Cletus L. Dolbee April 23,1952. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 16 1 p.m. until service time. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. VERMONTVILLE Council, founding member Hildred Louise Kelsey and past president of the Peabody, 88 of Vermontville Historical Vermontville, died Saturday, Society, founding member March 13, 2004 at Ingham and past president of the Regional Medical Center. Vermontville Woman’s Mrs. Peabody was bom Club, member and past worAugust 12, 1915 in Sunfield, thy matron of Vermontville Michigan, the daughter of Chapter of Eastern Star, and Clare H.and Ethol May past president of United (Gearhart) Figg. Methodist Women. A life long resident of She was also an active vol­ Vermontville, Hildred grad-unteer in the annual uated from Vermontville Vermontville Maple Syrup High School in 1933. She Festival serving in many attended Eaton County roles over the past 60 years Normal and began her life- from festival princess, past long career as a teacher in chair of the children’s 1935, teaching at the Chance parade, program chair and as and Brown country schools. chair of the Vermontville In 1940 she took a break Arts and Crafts show. from teaching to raise a fam- Recognized for her contribumay be made to the American ily and to help her husband tions to the festival she was run a small town medical selected as the Syrup Cancer Society. practice in Vermontville. Festival’s Honored Citizen The family was served by the Wren Funeral Home of She returned to her teaching in 1986. career in 1958 at the Lamie She was very involved in Hastings. country school and began the Republican Party, servworking on her bachelors ing on the Republican State degree and eventually earned Central Committee during a masters degree in elemen- the 1950’s, and had been tary counseling at Western President of the Eaton County Republican women. Michigan University. She was a past District From 1960 until her retirement in 1980 Hildred taught President of the General ’s third grade and was the ele- Federation of Women’s mentary counselor/special Clubs, an active member and education coordinator for past president of the Upsilon Maple Valley schools. Chapter in the Delta Kappa An active and dedicated Gamma (Honorary supporter of her community, Teachers) Sorority. Hildred served on the She is survived by daughVermontville Community ters Nancy (John) Schools Board of Education, Leindecker of Lexington, Vermontville Village Kentucky, Becky (Paul) - Strange of Libertyville, Illinois, son, Douglas C. Kelsey of Vermontville, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many close nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband Dr. L. Donald Kelsey in 1958, and second husband R. Kenyon Peabody in 1981. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Vermontville United Metho­ dist Church with Pastor Kathy Smith officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. If I desired, memorial contributions may be made to Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or the Vermontville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. 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Movies - VHS - Rugrats Go Wild, Pirates ofthe Caribbean, Freaky Friday, Hollywood Homicide, Tomb Raiders (the cra­ dle life), Bullet-Proof Monk, The Medallion, Anger Management, Legally Blonde 2, National Security, Head of State, Nicholas Nickleby, Down With Love, The Wild Thomberry’s, X2 X-Men United. DVD - Bruce Almighty, Shanghai Knights, Bad Boys II, Daddy Day Care, The League, X2 X-Men United, Terminator 3, Rise of the Machines, S.W.A.T. On Going Book Sale! Books ranging from children’s to Fiction Books are here. Getting into my work Sometimes I throw myself into my work, other times I just sit in it. I had donned some of my oldest and grubbiest clothes, donned a pair of knee-high rubber boots and gamely slogged through the muck and mire surrounding the small after the recent thaw and heavy rains. "I put down some boards and bales of straw so we would be able to walk out here," said the farmer as we picked our way across the quagmire. As he told me his story about the lake, I was busy framing what was destined to be a photojournalism classic—one photo that could tell the whole story. The old farmer was standing on bale of straw, "looking dejectedly over the make­ shift dam he had constructed in an attempt to preserve the pri­ vate lake that hp contends was nearly destroyed when the drain commission dredged a nearby drain in 1999. Near the edge ofthe lake sat a pontoon boat that he had rigged to pump silt from the lake. All I needed to do was take one step backward... SPLOOSH! I yelped as the board I stepped onto slid away and I sud­ denly found myself struggling for balance as I sunk into approximately two- feet of ice-cold mud and water. Before I knew it I was sitting in the mud feeling the same icy water that was filling my boots seep through my jeans. Red-faced with laughter the farmer turned to give me a hand. "Here take my camera, "I said holding out one of the new digital cameras that J-Ad Graphics had recently bought for use by the newsroom staff. "Hey, how does this work? I want to get your picture and show it to your boss!" guffawed the farmer as he took my camera. "I don’t think so," I said hoisting myself out of the muck as quickly as I could. I took the farmers outstretches hand and soon found myself once again standing on top of one of the bales of straw, once again high although not exactly dry. I didn’t bother trying to take any more pictures, I just carrot sticks, applesauce, slogged my way to drier ground where I sat on a large bale of milk. straw and pulled off one of my boots to empty out at least a quart of icy cold water and sludge. Maple Valley Secondary "Are you sure I can’t take your picture?" Lunch "I don’t think so..." Wednesday, March 17 "You can show it around the office..." Choose One - Wet burrito, "I really don’t think so," I said as I drained my other boot pizza, chicken sandwich, and pulled it back on. pasta bar. Choose Two - gar­ I endured a chilly ride in a pickup truck back to the farm­ den salad, whole kernel com, house where I could hear the farmer laughing as he regaled green apple push-up, juice, his wife and the visiting John Deere salesman with the tale of milk. my misadventure. Thursday, March 18 "Yeah, I think I gave him his laugh for the week," I called Choose One H.W. from the back porch where I was pulling offthe muddy boots. Hungry Howies. Hungry A little while later, wearing the dry sweatpants and socks Howies Pizza, cheeseburger, the farmer’s wife graciously loaned me and holding a bag of taco bar. Choose Two - fresh, homemade maple candy, I was taking my leave. Garden salad, whole kernel "I’ll bet you didn’t think you’d be going back to the office com, pear halves, juice, milk. wearing one of my wife’s sweat suits did you?" laughed the Friday, March 19 farmer. Choose One - Quesadilla, "I don’t think I’m going to go back to the office today," I pizza, chicken sandwich, said as I headed for my car. "I’m going to go home and take salad bar. Choose Two - a nice, long hot shower before I pick up my kids at school." Garden salad, celery sticks, As I drove home with the heater cranked up as high as it applesauce, juice, milk. could go as intermittent snowflakes spattered against the Monday, March 22 windshield, I couldn’t help but chuckle. Choose One Chicken "Well Sandra," I said to myself. "No one can every accuse nuggets, pizza, chicken sand­ you of not getting into your work.." wich, salad bar. Choose Two - garden salad, mashed pota­ toes, peaches, juice, milk. Tuesday, March 23 Choose One Cheese bread sticks, pizza, cheese­ burger, taco bar. 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Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 543-8332 4 Generations of Floyd Shilton Family (Left to right) Brett Shilton, grandson; David Shilton, son; Floyd Shilton, father; and Liam Shilton, great grandson. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 16,2004 — Page 7 PANTRY, continued from page 1 that I have all that and I will Cooperative Extension be glad to take care of it for Service and Michigan Works you.’” .’” which have been working Bowden said there have togetherwith the pantry shelf. also been offers from peoplee Board members have set willing to volunteer their time Thursday, April 1, as the tenand labor to help clean, reno- tative date for occupancy of vate and otherwise prepare the new building. the building for occupancy by “If you don’t set a date for the pantry shelf. when you want to be in there, Board Member Nora Volz it will keep getting shoved is a space utilization designer back,” said Board Member and licensed contractor who Scott Daniels. “April 1 might has volunteered her services be a little aggressive. But, so to the organization. what?” Her plans include office Members of the board are space which can be used by optimistic that everything the Michigan State will come together to get the building ready for occupancy in the near future. ■ “One of the things I am sure Dianne has shared with Trail Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension you, is watching the magic that happens when you get a Office. Clowning workshop, 6:30 p.m., Page lot of volunteers involved. The load just gets lighter and Elementary School, Middleville. 4-H Advisory Board meeting, 7 p.m., Extension lighter,” said Jeff Bowden, who also serves on the board. office. “There’s probably somebody Fair, board meeting, 7:30 p.m, Expo Center. Goat Developmental Committee meeting, 7:30 out there just waiting for that job.” p.m., Extension Office. As part of March is Reading month, students at Fuller Street Elementary took part “Every time we have need­ Horse Judging Clinic, 10 a.m., at Rob & Kelly in the annual bookmark design competition. This years winners are (front row, from Chapman’s Quarter Horses & Paints, open to ed something, someone has left) kindergartners Abby Smith, first palce; Bailey Weiler, second place; and Alaina stepped in to offer it,” said everyone, will count towards points at fair. Cobb, third place; (second row, from left) first-graders Anna Pash, first place; and Dianne Bowden. Tack Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saranac School. information Emma McClockin, third place; (Rachael Ruedisueli, second place winner is absent For more Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, about the Maple Valley form photo); (third row, from left) second-graders Jack Elliston, first place; Savanna Hastings High School Cafeteria. Mandatory Horse Judging meeting, 7 p.m, VFW Community Pantry Shelf and Keader, second place; Ellie Alexander, third place; and Ellen Hough, third place; the Center of Hope or to vol- (fourth row, from left) third-graders Tony Keeler, first place; Nick Whitaker, second Hall in Middleville. place; and Katie Tobias, third place. Master Gardener Association meeting, 6 p.m. unteer, call: (517) 852-2043. Executive Board, 6:30 p.m. Social Time, 7 p.m. General meeting, Community Rm., Courts & Law Bldg. 4-H Teen meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Young Clover Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Horse Judging Clinic, 10 a.m., Sagittarius Farms/Doris Squire. Michigan Horse Council Youth Leadership Symposium, 9 a.m., MSU Pavilion. Clipping & Grooming Clinic for horses, 7 p.m, MSU Pavilion. Youth Leader Symposium, 6 p.m., MSU Pavilion. Good Neighbor Warm Up Horse Show, 8 a.m., MSU Pavilion Pharmacy (Get feedback from judges). 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Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Place 6 lasagna noodles into 12x 9- x 2-inch baking pan. 3. Slice sausages in half, lengthwise; place on noodles. 4. Sprinkle peppers and 1 cup Mexican Style cheese on top of sausage. 5. Layer with 6 noodles, spinach, feta cheese, and 1 cup Mexican Style cheese. 6. Place remaining noodles on top; pour vegetable juice evenly over noodles. 7. Sprinkle remaining 2 cups of cheese on top of noodles. 8. Cover with foil and bake 1 hour. 9. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly. 10. Remove from oven; let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 8 to 10. Tip: Plain feta cheese can be substituted for the garlic and herb feta cheese. Enjoy a new twist on a classic Italian dish — Quick-to-the-Finish Spinach Lasagna. Easy Spinach Quiche 1 unbaked 10-inch pie crust 1/2 cup grated cheddar or Gruyere cheese 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup reduced fat milk 1 can (13.5 ounces) Popeye Spinach, well drained 1/4 cup bacon bits 1 roma tomato, thinly sliced 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Prepare crust according to package directions. 3. Sprinkle cheese on pie crust. 4. Mix eggs, milk, spinach, and bacon bits; pour mixture evenly over cheese. 5. Top with slices of tomato. 6. Bake 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350°F and bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes until set, or a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 7. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes. 8. Serve warm with fruit. Serves 4. Tip: To make a vegetarian quiche, substitute 1/3 cup diced red onion in place ofthe bacon bits. Spinach Bread 1 can (13.5 ounces) Popeye Chopped Spinach; well drained 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed 11/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese with green chilies or Pepper Jack cheese 1 egg 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Lightly grease baking sheet; set aside. 3. Drain spinach very well, patting excess moisture with a paper towel; set spinach aside. 4. Roll out bread dough into 13- x 6 1/2-inch rectangle. 5. Spread spinach on dough. 6. Sprinkle cheese evenly over spinach. 7. Roll up rectangle, jelly roll fashion, beginning at long edge. Pinch seams and edges together to seal. 8. Place roll, seam side down, on prepared baking sheet. 9. Lightly beat egg. Brush egg over roll. 10. Bake loaf 30 minutes. 11. Cut in 1-inch slices. Serve warm. Makes 1 loaf. Warm Spinach Dip 1 can (13.5 ounces) Popeye Spinach, well drained cups deli prepared crab salad with mayo base 1/2-cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese cup whipped cream cheese, softened small red bell pepper, diced 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup shredded four-cheese pizza cheese 1 loaf sourdough *bread 1. Preheat oven to 35O°F. 2. Combine all ingredients except four-cheese pizza cheese in large bowl; mix thoroughly. 3. Spread mixture in 9-inch pie plate coated with butter or nonstick cooking spray. 4. Sprinkle four-cheese pizza cheese evenly over top of spinach mixture. 5. Bake 30 minutes until bubbling and edges are slightly brown. 6. Slice top off sourdough bread loaf; remove interior bread; place loaf on foil 7. Spoon baked spinach mixture into bread cavity; wrap in foil; return to oven for 5 minutes. 8. Slice removed interior bread into large cubes for dipping. 9. Serve warm. Makes 4 cups dip. *May prepare in ovenproof serving dish instead of bread loaf. Substitute small bread squares, melba toast, or pita triangles for dipping. Popeye's Party Pizzas 2 packages refrigerated, ready-to-bake pizza dough 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons pizza seasoning, classic Italian or spicy, divided 1 can (13.5 ounces) Popeye Chopped Spinach, well drained 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced into rings 1 large tomato, diced 1 cup small mozzarella balls ‘ cut in half or 1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Unroll each pizza dough on lightly greased pizza pan. 3. Brush each dough with oil and sprinkle seasoning over top. 4. Divide remaining ingredients between both pizzas, and place on dough in order listed. 5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until each crust is golden brown. Makes two 12-inch pizzas; Note: For one 12-inch pizza, cut ingredients in half. Tip: Pre-baked pizza crusts can be used in place of ready-to-bake pizza dough. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 16,2004 — Page 9 BOOK, continued from page 3 animals to create her illustra­ tions. “I used photographs to get information on how the animals should look,” said Trowbridge. “Are the cat and the owl in the same tree?” asked one of the students when Trowbridge finished showing them her work. “They could be in the same tree,” she replied holding up the two illustrations side by side. “The tree does look the same.” “You could put the cats tail on the owl’s page so you know they are in the same tree,” said another student, getting into the role of editor. Before she took out her “Sports are my gift.” paints to demonstrate how she “Skiing.” actually created the papers “Building. I’m good at she use din her collages and building with Legos.” giving the children a ohance “Basketbaft.” to try it themselves, “I have four gifts: soccer, Trowbridge talked to the chil- basketball, teaching and dren about the importance of building.” discovering and using then“I’m an artist and a skater.” own gifts. “I want to be a news “When you were bom you reporter.” were given a special gift,” she “I want to be a scientist and said. “It is your job to find out teach drivers training.” what that gift is and use it. “What do you think Mrs. The students in Otto’s Otto’s gift is?” asked eagerly class raised then- Trowbridge. hands to tell Trowbridge “Teaching!” responded the class in unison. about their special gifts. “My special gift is dancAfter the children took turns applying paint to the ing.” “My gift is writing.” watercolor paper and scratch­ ing lines into it, Trowbridge Susan Trowbridge reads the fourth draft of her children's book, "Red the Rooster" asked the children if she should use it in her book, to Mindy Otto's class at Fuller Street Elementary. “That way you can all be part “He made an acrylic of a “I can’t teach him how to “I find stories all over the of the book.” rooster and I thought it need- be a man, that is something place, mostly when I’m driv“Yeah!” shouted the stu-ed a story, so I got the idea of my husband can do. But I ing around,” she said. dents in unison. doing a story about a rooster thought I could write story Trowbridge hasn’t found a Maple Valley High School Trowbridge, who teaches and doing the pictures in col- about becoming a man and it publisher for her book yet, (Nashville) Varsity Wrestling art classes in Battle Creek, lage,’ she said. evolved from there,” she said. she plans to start making said she got the idea to write a Trowbridge said the story Trowbridge said that since inquiries and submissions story about a rooster from a itself came from watching her she has started on her book once she has completed the Maple Valley junior Ben Boss painting one of her students son learn what it means to be her she has found a lot of illustrations and has edited wrestled his way to a fourth place a man. inspiration for other stories. the final draft. medal in the 140-pound weight class of Division 3 did in class. Athlete of the week at the Individual State Finals over the weekend. 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S ••Rentals HOME 1 SALT DELIVER? • Salt Senrice Reach over 4,000 area homes CTHAGUE 1 Water Conditioning * & Purification 1*A 1*A Toll-free: 11-866-442-6489 06584970 Fight for your rights! Write your legislator to keep shopping at your community pharmacy A growing trend in healthcare benefits will eliminate your right as a consumer to decide where you shop for medications. The trend — forcing plan participants and their famihes to fill prescriptions by mail order, rather than at their local pharmacy - will also jeopardize quality healthcare and dam­ age Michigan’s economy. There is an answer to this threat. A pack­ age of five bills in the Michigan Legislature would preserve your ability to decide where you want your prescriptions filled. Known collectively as the Consumer Prescription Protection Act (CPPA), its bill numbers are HB 5435, HB 4536, HB 4537, HB 4538, and HB 4987. The Consumer Prescription Protection Act: • Strengthens patient care • Preserves consumer choice • Protects Michigan’s economy • Stimulates competition and lower prices The legislation is supported by the Area Agency on Aging Association of Michigan, Ascension Health, CVS, Farmer Jack, Kmart,. Michigan Grocers Association, Michigan Optometric Association, Michigan Pharmacists Association, Michigan Psychiatric Society, Michigan Retailers Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Rite-Aid, Sav-Mor Drug Stores, Spartan Stores and Wal-Mart. The patrons of both chain and independ­ ent pharmacies are jeopardized by the increasing reliance of healthcare plans on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) that require long-term prescriptions to be filled by mail-order firms they own - a clear con­ flict of interest. Local pharmacies can fill prescriptions just as economically as mail­ order vendors, but are prevented from doing so by rules established by the PBMs acting in their own self-interest For a generation that appreciates smiles and handshakes, words exchanged with a familiar pharmacist can have therapeutic value all by themselves. Also important, of course, are the financial issues at stake in the push to let .community pharmacies com­ pete on a level field with central suppliers owned by PBMs. The PBMs currently prohibit Michigan pharmacists from filling 90-day prescrip­ tions for the same co-payment as their mail­ dispensing sites can do. So patients who opt to continue patronizing their local store must-buy 30-day supplies and pay three co­ payments - if their insurance even covers such local purchases. For elderly people on fixed incomes, that’s no choice at all. This restraint on fair competition is addressed by the Consumer Prescription Protection Act. The legislation is designed to let consumers pay the same low prices for long-term prescriptions at local pharmacies or mail-order suppliers, with identical costs to retiree health plans or employers under either option. Michigan seniors and their advocates, who recently followed the federal Medicare debate because of its profound personal impact, now have an equally important rea­ son to join the state discussion over whether neighborhood pharmacists will be allowed to compete equally with PBMs - or whether the state will lose many of these traditional merchants and thousands ofjobs as distant corporations siphon off a large share oftheir business. BE AN AMERICAN Stand Up For Your Freedom Of Choice Please visit www.pharmacychoices.org Take a moment and click on these special links: Contact Your legislators • Sign Our Petition • Show Your Support Thank lbw, Your Local Michigan Pharmacies Walker .Pharmacy the place for wellness 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa Located on Main Street in the comer of Carl’s Super Market 616-374-3190 J 8270 W. Grand Ledge Hwy: (M-43), Sunfield Located in Will's IGA 517-566-7242 Write Your Legislators The Consumer Prescription Protection Act has a long list of sup­ porters. It also has powerful oppo­ nents. To help protect their right to fill prescriptions where they want to, readers are strongly urged to contact their state legislators to urge passage of the five-bill package. The address for all state representatives is: P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7514 The address for all state senators is: P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Make sure you list the numbers of all five bills in your letter: HB 5435, HB 4536, HB 4537, HB 4538, AND HB 4987. For more information o the- con­ sumer Prescription Protection Act, visit the coalition for Quality health­ care’s Web site. at www.PharmacyChoices.org Write your legislators today! �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 16, 2004 — Page 12 Sue Doozan, a Fuller Street Elementary math teacher, with her students who raised a total of $4,722 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Math-a-thon aids St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Lion junior point guard Dustin Mead flies towards the basket and tries to flip a shot past the outstretched arm of a Dansville defender in Maple Valley’s district loss at Olivet on Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BASKETBALL, continued from page 1 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. CQUAl HOUSINO OPPORTUNITY AUCOCO7 1 AU1lDA Slow starts are killers in the boys’ basketball post season, and the Lions fell behind 21-14 in the opening quarter and could never dig out of the hold. The Lions slowed down the Dansville offensive attack in the second quarter, limiting the Aggies to just nine points in th period, but Maple Valley managed just CALL 69-945-9554 for Action-ads! seven of its own to go into halftime down nine. Adam Lamphere led Maple Valley with 14 points and Dustin Mead tossed in 11. Senior Jordan Jordan Bursley added five points in his final game for the Lions, who also say good-bye to senior Derek Ripley. But after , that, the Lions have nine boys who could be back in uniform next winter, including juniors Lance Burpee and Jason Beardslee who each added four points against the Aggies. ■ Sixty-four second and third grade students at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville participated in this year’s Matha-thon to raise a total of $4,722 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. “This year was a new high in total students involved and money raised,” said Fuller Street’s Title 1 Math Teacher Sue Doozan, who the event. Since Doozan began organizing the fund-raiser in 1989, a total of 493 children have raised $28,409.24 to benefit the children and fami­ lies at St. Jude’s. Students who participated in this year’s Math-a-thon were recognized and awarded prizes during a school assembly last Friday. Second-grad­ er Ellen Hough earned top honors by raising $431. Sixteen other students were recognized for earning over $100 each for the charity. 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Lie. #23-1748 06571022 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-03-23.pdf 01d437d32284e22270f81bb0956de377 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 12 March 23, 2004 Volz one of 2 finalists for Midland ESA post by Sandra Ponsetto view because he fit the crite- need by then; that would be Staff Writer ria they were looking for in a our target date,” she said. Maple Valley new superintendent. Donner noted that the next Superintendent of Schools “We were looking for lead- step in the hiring process Clark Volz is one of two ership, a good communica- would include a visit to the finalists for the superinten- tor,” she said. “We’re looking candidate’s school district. dent’s post at the Midland for someone with the right Volz, who has been the Education Service Agency mix of experiences; good superintendent of the Maple (formerly Midland problem solving and decision Valley School District since Intermediate School District).making skills, good commu- 1997, had his first interview Volz was among 20 candi- nity nityrelation relationskills skillsand andvisibilvisibil- last last week week said said that that he he was was dates who applied for the ity, someone with ethics and impressed with the board at position. ESA Board integrity, someone who Midland ESA. President Linda Donner said would fit into our community “They are a great and they that of the 20 initial appli- and district.” are conducting a very thorcants five were selected for Volz’s second interview is ough search; I know they will first round of interviews and scheduled for today, Tuesday, find the right candidate for only two are being considered March 23. Donner said she the job,” he said. “Their interas finalists for the post, Volz wasn’t sure when the board viewing processes is very rigand Dr. David Hutton from would be making their final orous; they want a good Bay City Public Schools. decision. leader and someone who is Donner said that the board “Our next regular board compatible with their vision.” made their decision to call meeting is April 20. If we However, Volz admits he Volz back for a second inter- have all the information we has mixed feelings about Two area school districts ‘critical' The Lakewood and Maple include 147 members, and the •Valley school districts are support staff, including secreamong the 42 bargaining taries, custodians, food servunits on the Michigan ice workers, paraprofessionEducation Association’s most als and transportation person­ recent “critical list,” released nel, have been working withMarch 15. out a new contract since the Those named to the list are old one expired on June 30, regarded by the MEA as dis- 2003. Maple Valley tricts where efforts to reach Maple Valley’s 92 teachers Superintendent of Schools agreement on employment and 80 support staff have Clark ClarkVolz Volz contracts have been stalled, been working under condi­ interviewing for the position. protracted or unproductive.. tions of the old contract since “It’s difficult because I enjoy Lakewood teachers, which it expired in July of 2003. my job here in ‘The Valley.’ We have a great board of education here, so I really go into these situations with mixed feelings when I am contacted,” he said. “It’s a good opportunity; so we’ll see what happens. I still love Maple Valley Schools’ April 12. being a part of this communiannual school election will The polls will be open ty; it’s part of the give and take place on Monday, June from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. at take with these situations.” 14, with one, four-year posi- Kellogg Community Center tion on the ballot. in Nashville and Maplewood Persons interested in run- School in Vermontville. ning for the available posi­ Anyone who needs an dred dollars. Tractors can tions, should contact the absentee ballot also may connow bring $77,000. The sales superintendent's office at tact the superintendent's are much different now. The 517-852-9699 for informa- office for an application. small farms are gone and we tion. Petitions are available at Absentee ballots will be don’t sell cows pigs and the superintendent's office available by Tuesday, May chickens any any more, mor,e”” he he said, said from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 25. The office also will be chickens noting that they recently sold through Friday. The deadline open Saturday, June 12, until a property for more than one for filing nominating peti- 2 p.m. for absentee voting. tions is 4 p.m. on Monday, million dollars. Bill said that when his son got out of school when he was 16 years old, he came to work for the family and they have been working together ever since. Steve said that he never Members of Nashville described to the students the thought about doing anything VFW Post #8260 were at significance of each fold: else other than joining the Fuller Street Elementary The first fold is a symbol family business. School last week to teach of life. “I just always knew that it third grade students the propThe second fold is a symwas going to be that way so I er way to raise and lower the bol of our belief in eternal never considered anything American flag and how to life. else,” he said. display and fold it. The third fold is made in Bill’s daughters, Kathy Veterans provided the honor and remembrance of Swan and Patricia Stine, have school with a video detailing veterans departing ranks who been a part ofthe family busi- the history of the American gave a portion of their lives ness all their lives as well.. flag, its symbolism and other for the defense of our country “I started working here at patriotic information. to attain peace throughout the the front desk in the eighth They also donated a flag to world. The fourth fold represents grade. Before that we used to the school and gave a demonstration on the proper way to sell pop at the auction sales, See VFW, pg. 7 said Kathy. fold the flag with 13 folds and Chris Stanton, one of Stanton’s nephews, also has been an auctioneer with the family business for more than 20 years. Over the years, the Stantons have developed a • Allegan storyteller brings Michigan’s nationwide reputation history to life amongst collectors of antique • FFA goes to state competition phonographs and music boxes, • MV cheer ends 20th in class C “It’s pretty amazing when • 5th graders make social worker a quilt your business is set in a town • Band earns 1 and 2 ratings at festivals of less than 900 people,” said Bill. • High school choirs earn second Stanton said that Steve is Only one seat open in school board vote Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers mark 50th year by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Bill Stanton went to a real estate agent in Vermontville many years ago to buy some farm land, but ended up with a new career instead. “I was farming and I came to Lloyd Eaton looking for a bigger farm and he asked me what I thought about selling real estate. I thought about it for about a week and then I decided to take him up on the offer. I started selling for him and clerking at auction sales,” said Bill. After two years, Bill went to auctioneering school then came back to work for Eaton for a few more years before striking out on his own when Eaton moved his business to Charlotte. “We began in 1954, we were the only Realtor/Auctioneers in the area at the time. We also han­ dled insurance for a while but then we decided we wanted to focus on the real estate and auctioneering,” said Bill. He said the first house he sold was on First Street in Vermontville. We sold the house for $4,250 with a $500 down payment,” he said. “Farm land would go for about $200 an acre. It now goes for about $3,000 to $4,700 and acre. That’s more than 10 times what it used to sell for. “When I started in real estate there were one or two real estate people in Hastings and some in Charlotte,” Bill said. “Now there are more than 100 for every one there was back then. The competi- VFW Post 8260 teaches 3rd graders flag etiquette Stanton's Real Estate and Auctioneers has been a family owned and operated business for 50 years. Pictured are: Steve Stanton, Bill Stanton and Kathy Swan. Absent from photo are Patricia Stine and Chris Stanton. tion was not was it is today, but the prices were lower and the commissions were less than they are today. ““A farm auction sale at that time included a little of everything,” he added. “We’d sell livestock, machinery, horses, etc. The total sale might bring only $5,000 to $8,000.” Times changed have according to Bill. “Now one piece of farm equipment can sell for ten times what a whole farm sale would bring back then,” he said. Over the years as his business grew, so did his family and Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers became a real family enterprise. Steve Like his son, Stanton, who now runs the business, said that he has seen a lot of changes in real estate and auctioneering over the years. “I started in this business when I was in grade school We used to sell farm machines for a couple ofhun- In This Issue.. division ranking See SIMMONS, pg. 3 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 23,2004 — Page 2 Allegan Storyteller brings Michigan’s history to life by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer “We are all Michiganders and Michiganders are the luckiest people in the world because we live in a special and unique place,” said Michigan historian, author and storyteller Larry Massie as he addressed students at Fuller Street Elementary School last Monday after­ noon. “If you got in an airplane and searched the world, you would find only one Michigan, only one state made up of two major penin­ sulas lapped by more fresh­ water than you will find any­ place else in the world. “Our amazing Michigan heritage is what we’re going to hear about this afternoon. I am going to tell you some stories about Michigan. First you need to go back 400 years to the time of the Brothers of the Three Fires. There were three Indian tribes in Michigan, the Ottawa, the Ojibwa and the Potowatomi...” So began Massie’s tales of Michigan history. Massie, who lives in Allegan, has written 17 books about Michigan history, including “Voyages into Michigan’s Past,” “Kalamazoo the Place Behind the Products: An Illustrated History,” “Birchbark Belles: Women on the Michigan Frontier” Wilson's Sugar Bush Pure Maple Syrup and Maple Products Excellent Quality Reasonable Prices 9646 Thomapple Lake Road Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-9193 and more. Massie’s visit to Maple Valley was funded by a grant from the Barry Community Foundation, which e was awarded to Putnam District Library. ““The The Community Foundation gave us the grant for programs for kids during the school year and this was one of the programs I knew everyone would want to see. The library isn’t big enough so I approached Clark (Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz) about See STORYTELLER, pg. 8 Fifth-graders study federal government Learning about the branches of the federal government was a game for students in Josh Meersma and Matt Powers’ fifth grade classes at Maplewood Elementary. “We did an excercise where the students read about a situation that may occur in the federal government and then they could draw a power card from each of the branch­ es and decide how to use it in a certain situation,” said Meersma. An example would be a sit- Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate tMnne listing servkx 227 N. 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March 23, 2004 — Page 3 STANTONS, continued from page 1 responsible for developing apiece. their reputation as dealers in ‘It’s knowing how to marfine antique phonograph and ket an auction to bring in the music boxes. right people,” said Steve. “He started purchasing Keeping an eye on the col­ them at our auctions and has a lector’s market is also an fairly good size collection of important part of the busithem. He learned about them ness. and he got to know people “There are certain items who were selling and collect-that tend to run in a cycle ing them and that sort of ■because the market becomes thing,” said Bill. saturated or there is a reproSteve said that he has sold duction scare,” said Steve. “If antique phonograph records they find that someone is for as much as $5,000. Am manufacturing reproductions, Edison Opera cylinder phono-that may scare offbuyers who graph was sold to a man in are not as knowledgeable Florida for $7,500 and a coin, about what to look for and are operated Columbia phono- afraid of buying a reproducgraph was sold to a man in tion. California for $7,000. “Certain types of pottery, Steve said that it’s impor- like Roseville, are being tant for auctioneers to know reproduced in Asia and about marketing. shipped here, but that hasn’t “You have to know how to decreased the price of promote what you are selling Roseville pottery because the to bring in bidders,” he said. reproductions are easy to spot “We were auctioning off an if you have collected it for a estate and we had a hall tree long time. However, those that to most people would who don’t know what to look look rather ordinary and prob- for might get nervous,” Steve ably only bring a couple of said. hundred. But when we looked “Some of the older pieces it over, we found it was a have even increased in value Hunsinger Hall tree; it tremendously over the last brought $5,500 at auction. five years,” added Bill. The right people probably Steve used Hummel figwouldn’t have been there if urines as an example of satuwe hadn’t put a photo in our ration depressing the market ad and listed the maker. price of a collectable. Promotion is a big part of “The older ones still command a good price but the sales.” In the last year or two, the newer ones don’t,” he said. Stantons auctioned off an Steve said that 20 years ago estate where they found fish­ ing lures that they were able to sell for $1,600 to $1,800 Chris Stanton at a recent auction at the Vermontville Opera House. people from the east coast would come to sales here in the Midwest and say how wonderful it was to find untouched, original estates. “They said it was rare to find estates any more where the family antiques had been carefully packed away,” he said. “It has become obvious that more and more estates are being split before they go on the market.” Keeping up with the changing times, Stanton’s now does auctions for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and does vehicle auctions for the State of Michigan, in addition to real estate auctions. Over the years, Stanton’s has sold many parcels of real estate, some of them more than once. “We’ve sold the same FFA plans food drive for Easter CASTLETON TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS MARCH 3, 2004 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were present. There were also 3 people in attendance from the public. Approved the agenda. There was no public comment. Minutes from the February meeting were approved with one correction. The treasurer's report was accepted for February subject to audit. Approved paying the bills in the amount of 7636.51. Committee reports were heard and placed on file. Received a petition to upgrade a private drive. Approved the meeting dates and times for 2004-2005. Correspondence was viewed by the board. Heard board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley ossssoer The Maple Valley FFA will have a food drive for the Easter holiday between March 22 and March 31. The drive will be held at both Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School and Maplewood Elementary. The winning classroom at the high school, junior high and Maplewood will receive a breakfast party for their efforts. The FFA also is collecting non-perishable food and toiletry items such as toothpaste, shampoo and tissues to be given to the Maple Valley Food Pantry.. There are also dropoff boxes at Vermontville Hardware and Carl’s Supermarket for the public to donate items to the food drive. “FFA members felt that this was an excellent way to get involved with the commu- CASTLETON TOWNSHIP NOTICE The regular board meetings of the Castleton Township Board are the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall located at 915 Reed St., Nashville, Ml 49073. The meeting dates are as follows: April 7, 2004 May 5, 2004 June 2, 2004 July 7, 2004 August 4, 2004 September 1,2004 October 6, 2004 November 3, 2004 December 1,2004 January 5, 2005 February 2, 2005 March 2, 2005 The Castleton Township Board will provide auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials, to individuals with disabilities at the meetings upon five days notice to the Castleton Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Castleton Township Clerk by writing or calling: Loma L. Wilson Castleton Township Clerk 915 Reed St., P.O. Box 679 Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-9479 or 517-852-9193 06585069 nity,” said Matt Norton, chair of the food drive. "We would like to give to those less for­ tunate in or area, and we feel that this is an excellent way to get both elementary students and high school students involved." The FFA has seen the suc- cess of food drives put on by leadership students and want­ ed a way to give to the com­ munity. They also’ felt that with the recent relocation of the Maple Valley food pantry that it would be a great way to give area families a Happy Easter holiday. house three or four times,” said Kathy. “When I drive down the road, I see six or seven thousand farms and homes that we’ve sold over the years,” said Stanton. “I think we’ve sold just about every third house. If you drive down M50 or M-79, I don’t think we’ve missed more than three or four sales over the years. We’ve held auctions and sales for three generations of the same family.” Bill and Steve said that they have received a lot of assistance over the years from local attorneys. “Siegel and Hudson in Hastings have been a lot of help. We’ve sold a lot of things for their office and in Charlotte we’ve had tremendous success with people, handling the administration ofestates. We owe a lot ofour success to the attorneys who have done business with .us.” said Bill, who noted that he is now handling the estate for the family of Willard Mikesell, a Charlotte attorney who had helped them over the years. Bill said he also believes one of the reasons they have so many repeat customers is the price an auction can bring. “There have been many instances in the last 10 or 12 years where we were able to sell a property that the owners had not been able to sell on their own and get a greater price than what they had been asking.” he said. “A real estate auction for a property by the golf course near Gun Lake recently brought $180.00 more than the owner had asked,” said Steve, “And that’s not as unusual as you might think.” However the Stanton’s have made some unusual discoveries during their years in the real estate and auctioneering business. “We found 4.000 silver dollars in a dresser drawer of a home we were selling in Hastings,” noted Steve. Another time they found more than $8,000 in cash and jars full of money when they were preparing another house for sale. The Stantons all say that they enjoy their work. “It’s always a little different with each situation. Nothing is ever nine to five and it’s always interesting,” said Kathy. “It sure is an interesting business,” said Bill. “Sometimes I wish I could start over and sell all that stuff again.” Vermontville Township will be holding a budget hearing on March 25, 2004, at the Vermontville Opera House at 7 p.m. before the regular monthly board meeting. A copy of the budg­ et will be available for public inspection at the Vermontville Township Public Library during their regular business hours. The property tax millage rate pro­ posed to be levied to support the pro­ posed budget will be a subject of this hearing. Vermontville Township Board will provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabil­ ities at the meeting upon two days notice to the Township Board. Individuals requiring aids or services should contact Marcia Grant, Clerk, by writing to P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, Ml 49096, or calling 517-726-0032. GFWC, from previous page the GFWC. This year the club decided to try something different and went to the Eaton County Hospice dinner and auction. The event was held at the new St. Mary's Hall in Charlotte. Those who went said they had a great time, which included an auction, in which several members bid and brought home items of use. Club members are reading "On the Occasion of My Last Afternoon, a novel by Kaye Gibbons for the book review at the library in April. Next month the regular club meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, April 5, at the Vermontville United Methodist Church, with signup for the Syrup Festival that night, along with a pro­ gram and refreshments. As always, membership is open to anyone in the community and surrounding area. Call President Elaine Russeil 726-1330. . Parent-teacher conferences set Conferences for Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School will be ’ held Wednesday, March 31, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 1, from 1 to 7 p.m. Please note, this is a change from previously post­ ed times. Students will be released at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday. Spring break begins Friday, April 2, and will run through Friday, April 9. BRUSH LEAF PICK-UP The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush and leaves every Monday in April. Please place any brush/limbs/leaves that you want picked up next to the curb on Monday morning. 06585223 Nashville DPW 06585065 NOTICE MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP A public hearing on the proposed Maple Grove Township budget for the coming fiscal year. April 1, 2004, through March 31, 2005, will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting at the township hall, 721 Durkee St., Nashville, on March 27, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained at the township hall. Individuals with a disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact Susie Butler, Clerk, by writing 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville, or by phone 852-1859. A special meeting of the Maple Grove Township Board will be held immediately following the annual meeting. Susie Butler Maple Grove Township Clerk 06585191 NEW LIGHTS ON MAIN STREET The Village of Nashville and Consumers Energy will be putting up new street lights along Main Street over the next few weeks. While this project is being done the parking will be blocked off on the side of the street where the work is occurring. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 23,2004 — Page 4 Aline Anna Frisby FREEPORT - Aline Anna retired from teaching in 1975. Frisby, age 90, of Freeport, Aline was known by her stu­ died Wednesday, March 17, dents as a strict but fair 2004 at Carveth Village in teacher and they felt that they reaDy learned from her. Middleville. Aline is a past member of Mrs. Frisby was bom on April 19, 1913 in Carlton the Pennock Hospital Guild, Township, Barry County, the Clarksville Sportsman Club, HASTINGS Paula #53, Circle #3 Presbyterian daughter of Jeremiah and Barry County Mentally Hospital Bachman, age 90, of Hastings, Church, Pennock Retarded Ass’n, Barry County Anna (CoDige) Andrus. Freeport Crafters, died Wednesday, March 17, Guild, She was raised in the Teachers Ass’n, Freeport 2004 at Woodlawn Meadows enjoyed traveling, doing crafts, Carlton Center area of Barry Extension Group, Clarksville in Hastings. flower gardening and was a Conservation County and attended Seventh- Tri-County Mrs. Bachman was bom on gifted seamstress. member Freeport Day Adventist School, gradu-Club, Mrs. Bachman is survived by March 24,1913 in Marion, Ill., ating in 1931 from Hastings United Methodist Church, the daughter of William and her son, Don (Cathy) Bachman and High School. She went on to National Michigan J. Harold (Jeannette) Andrus of Freeport; daughters, Susan Ollie (Atnip) Allen.. receive a teacher’s certifica-Education Associations. She of Hastings and Clifford She was raised in the Germaine of Chicago and tion from Barry County wiU be missed by her chil- (Lois) Andrus of Hastings; Marion, DI. area and attended Nancy (Doug) Blowers of Normal in 1933 and her bach-dren, grandchildren and the several nieces and nephews. schools there, graduating in Portage; five grandchildren; elor’s degree in education great grandchildren will miss Preceding her in death were from Marion High seven great grandchildren; sis­ 1921 Western Michigan their “Grandma Babe.” from her husband, Rex on Dec. 17, ter, DeanNicka of St. Louis, School. Mrs. Frisby is survived by 1994; son, Larry on April 16, University in 1960. She was married to Donald Missouri and sister-in-law, She was married to Rex B. her daughters, Marian (Gene) 2003. V. Bachman on May 4, 1942. Jaquelyn of Jeffrey Garrison officiating and Bachman Larson of Burnips MI and Services were held Sunday, She moved to the Hastings area Hastings. Eastern Star Services by O.E.S. Frisby on June 14, 1934. FL, Aline was affectionately Davenport, Colleen March 21, 2004 at Wren Preceding her in death were #7. Burial was at Hastings in 1948 from Illinois. known as “Babe” by her Frisby of Hastings; daughter- Funeral Home with Pastor She was employed by the husband Donald on Jan. 28, Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may many friends and family. Her in-law, Susan Frisby of Brad Kalajainen officiating. J.C. Penney Company in 1985; sister, Juanita Lowe; grandchildren, Burial was at the Freeport Illinois and Hastings for sever-brothers, Howard and Carol be made to Barry Community teaching career spanned 30 Freeport; years, the last 10 years in spe-Susan (Steven) Radant, Tami Cemetery. Hospice. Allen. al years. Arrangements were made by cial education. Her first teach-(Mark) Peabody, Services were held Friday, David She was a member of Memorial contributions Hastings Order of Eastern Star March 19, 2004 at Wren Wren Funeral Home of ing position was at the Frisby and fiancee Jodi may be made to the Barry #7; Hiawatha Rebekah LodgeFuneral Home with Rev. Dr. C.Hastings. Stevens country school in Noorthoek; great grandchil- County Mental Health Daysouthern Barry County. She dren, Chelsea, Courtney and Care Program. also taught at Rogers, Nathan Peabody; Jenna and Arrangements were made Welcome Comers, Frfeeport Sara Radant; sister, Lena by Wren Funeral Home of HASTINGS - Shirley Norine area in 1970 from Albion. Funeral services were held and Thomapple KeDogg. SheReppert ofHastings; brothers,Hyastings She was married to Richard Saturday, March 20, 2004 at Hultquist, age 67, of Hastings, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004 Hultquist who survives. Wren Funeral Home. Pastor at Pennock Hospital. Shirley was a loving wife, David Roper officiating. Burial Mrs. Hultquist was bom on mother and grandmother. was at the Dowling Cemetery. Aug. 2, 1936 in Albion, the Mrs. Hulquist is survived by Memorial contributions may Joe was an avid outdoors­ in-laws, Don and Diana CADILLAC - Joseph O. daughter of Harold and Alberta her husband, Richard; sons, be made to the charity of one’s Hummel, age 39, of Cadillac, man who loved spending time WiHiams; and several special (Miller) Wilder. She was raised Dan of Hastings and Rick of choice. formerly of Nashville, passed in the North woods hunting friends. Arrangements were made by in the Albion area and attended Kentucky; daughters, Debra He is preceded in death by away Wednesday, March 17, and fishing. His outdoor Funeral Home of and Betty, both of Hastings; Wren schools there. 2004 at Mercy Hospital lifestyle he passed on to his his grandparents Sidney and Hastings. She came to the Hastings and two granddaughters. beloved children, as they Violet Hull; step grandmoth­ Cadillac. Mr. Hummel was bom in spent countless hours together er, Mildred Hull; grandpar­ Battle Creek on March 28, enjoying nature. Joe was also ents, Joel and Clara Hummel; 1964, he was the son ofJames a fan of autoracing, especially and special cousin, Wes. Funeral services were held O. Hummel and Mary Ann Sprint Cars. He is survived by his par­ at Daniels Funeral Home, (Hull) Hummel. He attended Maple Valley ents, James and MaryAnn Nashville, at 1 p.m. on Schools and after graduating, Hummel; sons, Joel O. Saturday, March 20th, with he continued his education at Hummel II, William J. Rev. Malcolm Brown officiat­ Denver Automotive and Hummel; daughter, Elizabeth ing. Interment was at Our Family Serving Yours Diesel. Anne M. Hummel; sisters, Lakeview Cemetery, He was employed as a Sherry Hummel, Deborah Nashville, immediately fol­ Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Heavy Mechanical (Michael) Clark; four aunts lowing the funeral service. Operated Funeral Home Technician at 4 Seasons Ford, and uncles; eight step aunts Memorial contributions can Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room (formerly Weigners), in and uncles; step grandmother,' be made to the family or char­ Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free CadiDac for over 19 years, Gladys Hummel; former wife, ity of one’s choice. Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 beginning in 1985. During Candy Bogema; former broth­ Arrangements were made that time he received the er-in-law, Jerry Brown; two by Daniels Funeral Home, Technician Mentor Award nephews; several cousins; two Nashville. Scott A. Daniels which was granted by Ford former sisters-in-law; one for­ iKZJ 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Family Motor Company. mer brother-in-law; former 07513S30 Owner/Manager Paula Bachman------------------- Shirley Norine Hultquist Joseph O. 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LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST GRESHAM UNITED CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship............... 11 a.m. Church School ................... 0 a.m. Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 10 Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Adult Class 10:50a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 ml. south of Nashville) Sunday School. ................ 10 A.M. Service..... ... 11:15 am. P.M. Service..... ...................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 9:45 am (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 am. Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY. O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service................................... 11 a P.M. Service.................................... 7 Wed. Service .........................7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Schoo 0 a.m. W.orship.......... a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ...................... 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Churph, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 am. Worship Service ........... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service . .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .. .7 p.m. AWANA 7-8:30p.m.Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service................ 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................ 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 23, 2004 — Page 5 ‘Fiddler on the Roof set Thursday through Sunday Brianna Bromley as the fiddler in the opening scene of "Fiddler on the Roof." The largest cast ever rule in the small Jewish vilassembled for a musical at lage of Anatevka, Russia, in Maple Valley High School 1905. will present the Broadway During “Tradition,” the musical classic “Fiddler on opening song of Act I. Tevye the Roof’ Thursday, March explains the role ofGod’s law 25, to Sunday, March 28, in in providing balance in the the high school auditorium. villagers’ lives. He describes Fifty-four students will the inner circle of the comtake to the stage this weekend munity and the larger circle, to present the tale of Tevye, a which includes the constable, dairyman and his wife, the priest and countless other Golde, and their five daugh-authority figures. ters as they cope with their However, he explains, “We harsh existence under Tsarist don’t bother them and so far. they don’t bother us.” He ends by insisting that without their traditions, he and the other villagers would find their lives as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.” Showtime is 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a 3 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, children and senior citizens. of "Sunrise, Sunset." Kaitlyn-Hammond, as Golde, and Ben Smith, as Tevye, are haunted by Muriel Wieland. FESTIVAL HASTINGS Friday April 16- Saturday April 17 Friday Night & Saturday Free Performances 4 Downtown Venues - Special Jazz Combos -17 High School Bands Saturday Night Special Performance THE PAUL KELLER ORCHESTRA & THE HIGH SCHOOL ALL STAR BAND AT CENTRAL AUDITORIUM Tickets - Adults $ 10.00 - Seniors, Students, Children $6.00 Call Thornapple Arts Council for information: 269-945-2002 Additional The show closes with the famous tune "L'Chiam. funding from... Barry mmipunny foandanoc arts council cfcreateaiqmamazoo �Just Sav ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, March 23,2004 — Page 6 Candidates for the Little Miss Syrup Princess Contest work on one of their dance routines. being crowned. Little Miss Syrup Princess hopefuls prepare for pageant by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is still more than a month away but con­ testants for the Little Miss Syrup Festival Princess Pageant are already hard at work perfecting their dance routines.' Since the third week in February, 14 young girls ages 7-9 have been meeting in the halls of Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School to work on their two dance programs. As it gets closer to festival time next month, the girls will be practicing twice a week. “This is not a beauty pag- VERMONTVILLE Maple Syrup Festival e fs TALENT SHOW Fri., April 23 • 6:30 pm Call 517-726-0970 Three Divisions: Ages 6 and under Ages 7-17 years Ages 18 and over Application deadline April 1-7, 2004 06584936 'Diana’s D^ace X. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIRSTYLING »x S.E. 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In addition to the two group dance numbers, each girl will perform an individual talent, such as singing or dancing, and will have a personal inter­ view with one of the judges before the start ofthe pageant. This year the girls will be introducing themselves, then they will introduce a special person in the audience. Perez said the special person can be a parent, grandparent, sibling, friend or anyone who has played a significant foie in the girl’s life. “The girls introduce their special person and then they will present them with a spe­ cial gift,” she said. The girls work hard prepar­ ing for the pageant, but they also have a lot of fun. This week they will be enjoying a pizza party, compliments of the Sugar Hut Cafe in Vermontville.. Perez said that many local businesses have been very generous in supporting the program. “We have a lot ofdonations coming in. The leadership class at Maple Valley High School has donated three crowns, so we have one for this year and the next two years; Enduring Designs in Nashville is doing the sashes and Kathy’s Flowers in Nashville is donating flowers. Plus, each girl gets a gift bag at the end of the program and it is full of donated gifts and PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. 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Perez said that the Little Miss Syrup Princess contest also has many volunteers who donate their time to make the event a success. “We have 17 volunteers doing various things, and we have a lot of parent cooperation too,” said Perez. “We have people who contact sponsors for donations, we 06571010 have a choreographer, costume coordinators who each work with a group of girls during the presentation, we have people doing music and we have three judges.” At the end of the evening, the girl g who is crowned Littlee Miss Syrup Festival Princess takes home a large trophy, her crown and a $250 savings bond. During the following year she will make a couple of local appearances with reigning Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Andrea Szymanski and her court.. “If you talk to these little girls they will all tell you that they can’t wait until they can Walk in with your taxes. Walk out with a plan. 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State FFA Convention at members to receive their state The keynote speaker was Michigan State University FFA degrees, the highest Dr. Rick Rigsby of Texas March 9-11. degree that can be received in A&M, who presented a mesMaple Valley FFA Michigan The two recipients sage intended to motivate received three chapter awards were Tommy Griffin and Ben members to serve as better at the convention, the Owens. citizens in this country. National Chapter award, The chapter also sent seven Members who attended Superior Chapter Award and members to receive outstand-this year’s convention were Building our Michigan ing junior degrees, Brandon Tommy Griffin, Ben Owens, Communities Award for their Montgomery, Katie Eldred, Hillary Ruffner, Nicole Vermontville sign project Amanda Rumsey, Amanda Cantrell, Amanda Rumsey, they conducted earlier this Ketchum, Nicole Cantrell, Katie Eldred, Shannon year. Jacob McMillon and Mathew Royston, Heather Ruffner, The Superior Chapter Norton. Amber Hamilton, Jacob Award showed the local FFA The Maple Valley chapter McMillon, Mathew Norton, does a variety of activities. had five members go to state Amanda Ketchum, Dhanielle The National Chapter Award and play in the State FFA Tobias, Nikki Dunn, Brandon is based on students, commu-Band, Nicole Cantrell, Montgomery, and Lacey nity and chapter develop-Amanda Rumsey, Heather Ward.. Aaron Saari, FFA ment. Ruffner, Amber Hamilton advisor, Mark Montgomery, The Maple Valley chapter and Hillary Ruffner.. Kathie Stambaugh, Pam was also recognized for There were eight sessions Tobias and Bonnie Cantrell receiving a Glassbrook during the convention. They served as chaperones for the Endowment Grant, which had many awards, public trip. will be used to construct a speakers and elections of greenhouse for the Maplestate officers. There also were VFW members show Fuller kids how to properly raise a flag VFW, continued from page 1 our weaker nature, for out the boundaries of our fies in Christian eyes, God the American citizens trusting in republic. Father, the Son, and the Holy These FFA members recieved their outstanding junior degrees at the 2004 God, it is to Him that we turn The eighth fold is a tribute Spirit. Michigan FFA Convention (top, from left) Nicole Cantrell, Amanda Rumsey, Katie in times ofpeace as well as in to the one who entered into The 13th fold, or when the Eldred, Amanda Ketchum, (bottom) Brandon Montgomery, Mathew Norton and times of war for His divine the valley of the shadow of flag is completely folded, has Jacob McMillon guidance. death, that we might see the the stars uppermost remindThe fifth fold is a tribute to light of day. ing us of our nation’s motto, our country, for in the words The ninth fold is tribute to “In God We Trust.” Finally, the folded flag of Stephen Decatur, “Our womanhood and mothers for country, in dealing with other it is through their faith, their looks like a cocked hat countries, may she always be love, loyalty and devotion reminding us of the soldiers right; but it is still our coun-that the character of the men who served under General try, right or wrong.” and women who have made George Washington and the The sixth fold is for where this country great has been sailors and marines who our hearts lie. It is with our molded. served under Captain John hearts that we pledge alleThe 10th fold is a tribute to Paul Jones, who were folgiance to the flag of the fathers for they too have lowed by their comrades and United States ofAmerica, and given their sons and daugh-shipmates in the armed forces to the republic for which it ters for the defense of our of the United States of America preserving for us the stands, one nation, under country. God, indivisible, with liberty The 11th fold represents rights, privileges and freeand justice for all. the lower portion of the seal doms we enjoy today. The VFW also. provided The seventh fold is a trib-of King David and King ute to our armed forces, for it Solomon and glorifies in the third-graders with a couis through them that we pro-Hebrews’ eyes, the God of ple of flags with which they t’s not by accident that we’ve represented our could use to practice folding tect our country and our flag Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. community for 75 years. 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Hosey worked with Rae Murphy and Tammy Wilde at Fuller Street Elementary and Principal Fred Davenport at Maplewood Elementary to coordinate Massie’s visit to their schools. “I know a lot of the kids just finished Michigan studies and I was glad both schools got to see his presentation,” said Hosey. “I think it was very nice of the schools to help us work this out And, we’ll be having some pro­ grams for the kids during spring break.” Seventh and Eighth grade softball try-outs March 28 The Maple Valley Little League Girls’ Softball will hold tryouts for girls in seventh and eight grade for a new travel team on Sunday, March 28. The try-outs will be held from 4 p.m. ‘til 6 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School gym. The number of teams will depend on the number ofgirls who try out. Games will be played against teams from Hastings, Middleville, Delton, and Lake Odessa. Contact Denise Myers at 726-0270 with any questions. M-50 detour plans outlined by M-DOT nThe Michigan Department of Transportation has announced summer detour plans for M-50 in Lake Odessa. The starting date will be Monday, April 5, and the detour begins April 12 for west-bound traffic. Westbound traffic will be detoured via Jordan Lake Avenue and Tupper Lake Road back to M-50. East-bound traffic will be maintained to provide access to businesses and residents throughout the corridor. • Both east- and west­ bound M-50 over.Tupper Creek will be detoured for a two-day period to allow for the bridge repairs. M-DOT plans for the road to reopen Aug. 23 and have construction completl ed by September 17. The project will install a EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL * DRILLING.& PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm Junior high PRIDE students have a party The seventh and eighth grade PRIDE Plus students have been selected at Maple Valley Junior High School on the basis of meeting the requirements of PRIDE and maintaining As and Bs for all marking periods. They were treated to pop and pizza and each got a T-shirt. High school choirs earn second division ranking Ray Dykhouse (right) and MDOT senior technician Kip Roberts review the plans for this summer’s M-50 project. four-foot by 10-foot drain culvert under the roadway. There also will be some upgrades to the sewer lines along M-50 and lighting upgrades that include the installation of 17 new street lights and the upgrading of existing street lights from mercury vapor to high pres­ sure sodium. The project includes parking lot improvements at Swifty’s PLACE with the installation of curb and gutter and paving in the parking lot. There will be bridge repairs on M-50 over Tupper Creek. M-DOT is investing $3 million in the project to reconstruct 1.3 miles of M­ 50 west of the village limit to just east of Cemetery Road. We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks ’• Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies 06571016 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION NOMINATING PETITIONS One four-year term - July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008 GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY (517) 726-0088 don’t rate their first year because they don’t know what they are doing yet,” he said. “So we were very pleased with the second division rating. The kids were very happy with it.” Rosin said one of the judges commented on the choir’s lack of uniformity in dress. “We’re going to look at doing some fund-raising to get uniforms for the choir,” noted Rosin, who added that the Maple Valley choir is planning to make attending the festival an annual event. The following term of office is to be filled at the annual election to be held on Monday, June 14, 2004: Matthew 0. Ewing Owner 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE and the honors choir earned second division, or excellent ratings at the festival that day. There were 34 other schools at the festival March 4 and 43 on March 5. “We were the smallest school at the festival that day, but we had the largest choirs,” said Rosin. “We have 75 students in our high school choir and our honors choir has about 35 members.” Rosin said that some people at the festival thought Maple Valley had come to get only comments from the judges, not to try for a rating. “It was our first year at the festival and usually choirs School board nominating petitions may be obtained at the superinten­ dent s office by anyone interested in being a candidate for a position on the Maple Valley Board of Education. The term ofJerry Sessions expires on June 30, 2004. WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Estimates Available Members of the Maple Valley High School Choir and Honors Choir earned a second division ranking March 4 at the Michigan Schools Choral Festival in Holt. “It’s not a competition. They are not competing against other schools at the festival,” said Choir Director Ryan Rosin. “The choirs are individually graded on a scale of one to five with one being the best. “One is superior; two is excellent, 3 is good; and 4 and 5 we don’t even want to think about,” he added. Both the high school choir CANOPY SALES & RENTALS • Canopies • Tables • Chairs Now taking reservationsfor May-Sept. Individual items orpackages available. Bob Dormer 0658419 Nominating petitions must be filed at the superintendent’s office, 11090 Nashville Highway, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2004. Any candidate filing a nominating petition may withdraw only by filing written notice ofwithdrawal, signed by the candidate, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2004. The superintendent’s office is open from 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday through April 2. Office hours during Spring Break, April 5-9, 2004, will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 — Page 9 Maple Valley cheer ends 20thin Class C The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer season began with the team winning the sportsmanship award at the West Invitational.. It ended at Saginaw Valley State University March 13, where the Lions finished 20th, out of20 teams, in Class C at the Michigan Cheerleading Coaches Association State Finals.. “This year when we started out, I thought a big team would be nice, but bigger does not mean better,” said Lion coach Donna Nisse. “The team this year is made up ofmostly underclassmen.” Jerrica Ashcraft is the only senior who competed all year long for the Lions, she was one of only three girls on the team who had competed before. That means the team has much promise for the future, especially if the Lions continue to improve. “They worked very hard,” said Nisse. “We would practice two to two and a half hours a day, three to four days a week, along with basketball games, which they cheered at The Lions started the year strong. They took trophies for both round one and round two performances at the Bulldog Classic on January 24, and the Redwing Classic January 31. At the Capital Area Open, February 28, they earned a fourth place trophy for their performance in round one. From there they went on to Regionals where they placed fourth to earn a spot in the state finals. “My goal is to help this program grow and go to states and have a whole section filled with spectators from Maple Valley, there to support the team, because it is a team,” said Nisse. Maple Valley sophomore Dhani Tobias gets a lift from Ten underclassmen from her teammates. this year’s team and the.coach will continue to try and build the program next year. “I feel there is a lack of support for the cheer squads. call Maybe, people don’t realize we’re out there. Some schools Wanted: Standing Timber Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06576435 ns tom! Hi stab a mtriatat tej h'ita fatostWi ^Igiiddi d i « ra w iHW! (teliii Wk ffliffiHn a afei it^1' uii ji oti i® , u ■to* The Maple Valley sideline competetive cheer team gets together for a photo at the state finals. Team members include Jerrica Ashcraft, Sadie Blodgett, Nicole Cantrell, Jenna Denton, Breann Gardner, Amber Hamilton, Chelsi Lowe, Leanne Paxton, Amber Stevens, Amber Terberg, Dhani Tobias, Sarah Trumble, and coaches Donna Nisse and Teha Huss. 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Hirchert Walton said she Elementary School social since it is a social thing that worker and expectant mother requires everybody to work was very surprised when Dunham and her class pre­ Stephanie Hirchert Walton together.” Last week each student in sented her with their gift and brings home her baby home from the hospital next Dunham’s class took a turn dozens of handmade cards. “I was thrilled and month, she will be able to picking out a gaily colored wrap her newborn in a spe-block of fabric on which they absolutely surprised. I’m cial gift carefully made by placed a “footprint” created amazed they were able to students in Rose Dunham’s by carefully painting the heel keep it a secret, ” she said. oftheir hand with black paint “They did a very nice job fifth grade class. “Our social worker hasand placing it on the clothand I really appreciate all the done so much for the kids then dipping a fingertip in cards to, it took me at least and because she has done so the black paint and printing 20 minutes to read them all.” many nice things we wanted five little “toes.” “The kids are excited to do something nice for her,” said Dunham. “She hasabout creating the special by Sandra Ponsetto Maplewood School Social Worker Stephanie Hirchert Walton third from left poses for a photo with Rose Dunham and her fifth grade class who created a special quilt for the baby she is expecting next month. Nashville Fire Dept, plans annual pancake breakfast Raise Your Own Poultry 25 Chicks will produce IS to 100 Ibs.of meat in about 8 weeks Get cracking now, during Land O’ Lakes Special riding program “BIG CHICK DAYS’* 25 heavy, meat-type or egg-type chicks.............................................................. *Also available: turkeys, ducks and geese * voun eers Orders taken ’til April 3,2004 Delivery: April 13,2004 (Place your order today) -lardQlamesFE£D Caledonia Farmers Elevator Lake Odessa ______________ • 616-374-8061 02597561 Everyone is invited to bring 300 and 400 people each year. the We pull out one of the newest their appetites to Grove- fire trucks for the kids to Castleton'-Maple annual climb on and we display some Nashville 13th Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast, of the equipment we bought which will be held Saturday, with the proceeds from last March 27, and Sunday, March year’s breakfast. 28, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the “It’s also a good chance for fire station located on Main people to come down to the Street in Nashville. station and meet their local The breakfast will feature firefighters.” all you can eat pancakes sausage, sausage biscuits, cof­ fee, juice and milk. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren 5 to 12 years old. All from thedepartevent needs will beproceeds used by the fire will be used by the fire department to purchase equipment. “The fire board pays for voun eers most of our equipment, but. we The The Eaton Eaton Special Special Riding Riding use the funds from the pan-Volunteer Association Proud cake breakfast to buy some of Equestrian Program (PEP) the other things that we need,” program needs volunteers to said Firefighter Brian Chaffee. help area special education We usually serve betweenyouth learn to ride horses. Volunteers may come for all or part of the day. Students for the riding program, spon­ sored by 4-H and the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, come from within the Eaton Intermediate School District. The riding classes take place behind the Eaton Intermediate/Meadowview School located at 1790 East Packard Highway in Charlotte. The spring riding session is scheduled for Tuesdays, April 13, through May 25 from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Volunteers help either by leading the horse, (maintaining safety while allowing the student as much independence as possi­ ble) or side walking (walking beside the student and assist­ ing them in balancing and fol­ lowing directions). Riding classes are 45 min­ utes long for a group of six students. The riding lesson consists of traditional English lessons, exercises and games. The special riding program is always looking for volun­ teers to lead, side walk and trailer horses. The program is always looking for the calm quiet horse/pony that can be used for the riding lesson. Volunteers may come for all or part ofthe day. No expe­ rience is necessary. Orientation for new volun­ teers is 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at the Eaton ISD, 1790 East Packard Highway, Charlotte. For more information, call 517-627-8888 or 517-543­ 5265. Rose Dunham helps her 5th grade students create blocks for a baby quilt using their hand and fingerprints. OF MAPLE VALLEY PPESCHOOLEPS^ (All children ages 2 1/2 - 5 yrs.) your child will be 5 years old by Dec. 1st, call 852-9468 (starting March 22nd) for Kindergarten Roundup Registration. Please bring birth certificate 8r immunization records SPECIAL PATES: April 15th, Ice Cream Sundaes 6:15-7:00pm 7:00pm JCindergarten Parent Orientation and Story Hour at Fuller Street Elementarg your child will be 4 grs. old bg Dec. 1st, caH 8’52-2075 (starting March 22nd) for Earlg Fours Registration Information If your child is between 2 1/2 - 4 grs. old and gou are concerned about gour child's development, speech, coordination, behavior or learning, call 852-9468 (starting March 22nd) for information about Pre-primaru Services. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 23, 2004 — Page 11 Card ofThan Automotive For Sale $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ '99 VOLKSWAGON PASqueen mattresses. 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The bride is a graduate of g Lakewood High School and Baker College. She is cur­ rently employed at CTX Mortgage Company in Grand Rapids. The groom is a graduate of Holland High School. He is currently employed at Westshore Communications in Holland. The bride and groom are planning a May 2004 wedding which will be held in Holland, MI. <***» *4 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condiCall tion, $4,000 obo. (269)948-4190. CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATOR: to $15/hour, great benefits, basic office duties, need ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, FACTORY/MACHINIST: ood conditio condition, $5,000. Call many types, to $9/hour plus good benefits, entry level, skilled, (269)948-4190. permanent, need now! FOR SALE: Cushman Aera- (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. Business Services tor, 24" drum type, 3 point LOCAL ROUTE DELIVhitch. Great shape, $750. 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Household (517)852-9386 $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN STORAGE UNITS AVAIL­ mattress set (in plastic). ABLE: 10x10, 10x15, 10x20. Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 (616)374-1200 Space. Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, Grapni 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. wi National Ads I WOULD LIKE to thank the Vermontville citizens for their support during the recent election for Vermontville Village Clerk. It was a rewarding experience. Vermontville is a wonderful place to live and raise a family, I am proud to be part of such a communi­ ty. I encourage everyone to be a participant in their local government, there are many roles you can fill from being on the Planning Commission to attending Village council meetings just to name a couple. I would also like to thank my co-workers at Independent Bank in Olivet and Vermontville for their support. Kelly Jo Williams Automotive $195 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy posterpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 $375 BERBER CARPET: 80sq. yd. beautiful oatmeal color. Still in pllastic. New, never used. (517)204-0600 ( 1994 BUICK LESABRE SE: fully loaded, leather interior, runs great, $3,500 obo. (269)948-1956 Miscellaneous FREE INSTALLED DISH NETWORK SYSTEMS: Call M-66 Tire, (616)374-1200. Recreation FOR SALE: 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $27,000. Call 269-838­ 7635. Wanted PAYING CASH FOR large guitar amps, vintage stringed instruments. Sec­ ond Hand Comers, (269)945­ 5005. Real Estate 3BD, 2 BATH: nice yard, 1 car garage, Hastings area. $300 down, $675 a month. Please call 269-945-6280. Jobs Wanted DAYCARE HAS OPEN­ INGS: Maple Valley Schools, all ages. Call Don­ na, (517)852-0319. Help Wanted DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A license. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 13 March 30, 2004 Teachers, administration seek end to contract talks by Sandra Ponsetto While representatives from "We don’t know how long with a 12% cap on benefits, Staff Writer both the administration and this financial crisis will last which means the administraBecause teachers and sup- the teacher’s union say they and we certainly don’t want tion would pay $808.64 per port staff and the administra- wish to reach an agreement to have to reduce student employee each month for tion of the Maple Valley soon, both parties are holding services," Volz said. "I wish health care benefits while School District have been firm on their current posi- we could predict with accura- teachers and support staff unable to reach a contract tions. cy things that are going to would be required to pay agreement for the 2003-2004 Maple Valley take place with the state econ-approximately $68.92 out of school year, the district was Superintendent of Schools omy, but we don’t. The peo-pocket for health care coveramong 42 placed on the Clark Volz said financial con-ple who are most knowledge-age. Michigan Education cerns, such as continued state able about these matters have Dennis Vanderhoeff, chief Association’s "critical list" funding cuts, have made the given indications that the out-negotiator for the Maple released March 15. administration at Maple look is still pretty bleak. Valley teacher’s union, said The district’s contract Valley Schools cautious and Volz said the administra- the teachers and staff are asknegotiations went into media-conservative in its offers to tion is offering teachers and ing for 2.5% salary increase tion at the end of January. teachers and support staff. staff a 1% salary increase and no out of pocket cost for medical benefits, a package similar to ones recently settled in the Olivet and Leslie school districts. "What we’re asking for is a 1% increase for the first half April 16, 2003," said Vanderhoef. "In our last contract they put an 8% cap on our medical benefits package. Right now every tpeachegr .is paying of the 2003-04 school year approximately $145 to $150 a and 2% for the second with month for health insurance fully paid insurance benefits. and have been since June For the 2004 — 05 school year 30th, when our contract ran we’re asking for a 2% salary expired," he added. "Last year increase with fully paid bene-was the first time teachers in fits. Maple Valley had to pay for "Administration has not benefits. With the 8% cap, we changed their offer since they See CONTRACTS, pg. 7 made their initial offer on Superintendent receives positive annual evaluation A donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, donated a new 18 quart roaster and $1,000 in cash to the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf in gratitude for the help she has received during the past year. Local Pantry Shelf given gifts from grateful patron by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer There were tears ofjoy in Dianne Bowden’s eyes as she talked about the latest donation received by the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf. "It was just phenomenal. This is what we are all about," said. Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and one of the founding members of the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf and its new umbrella organization, Center of Hope. "We’ve said since the beginning that this is a hand up, not a hand out. We’re here to help people until they can provide for themselves. We’re here to provide hope." Last Tuesday morning when the food pantry opened its doors, one ofthe long-time patrons came to Bowden and presented her with an 18- quart slow roaster oven, to be used for the cooking demonstrations and food samples that Cathy Liceaga from the MSU Cooperative Extension service prepares for pantry shelf patrons each week, and $1,000 in cash. The donor asked to remain anonymous because she didn’t want to be set apart or treated differently by other the other pantry shelf patrons whom she has gotten to know and care about since she start­ ed coining to the food distribution site last summer. "I’m diabetic and my medicine cost $500 a month, Last year it got so I couldn’t afford to buy food if I wanted to buy my medicine and pay my taxes," she said. "Coming to the pantry shelf to get food, I could buy my medicine and pay my taxes. If you get behind on your taxes it’s easy to lose your home." The woman said she was able to sell some property that she owned and when she received the money, she decided to give back to the organization that had helped her out. "You always give back to where you were fed. You help to feed others," she said with conviction. "There are a lot of people who come here because they are sick and need to buy medicine, too. "This is a portion, or tithe from the sale of my property. I believe God will help me sell the rest of my property in pieces," she added, noting that she and her husband and adopted 14-year old son are planning to move "up north" to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. "But, first things first; God is number one. God gives to us and we have to learn to give back. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Clark Volz received an overwhelingly positive evaluation from the school board. On a scale of 15, with 5 being excellent, Volz averaged 4.51 overall. Each board member was asked to rate Volz on a scale of 1-5 on a-variety oftopics in the categories of relationship with board, staff relations, community relations, business and finance, leadership and job performance, person­ al qualities and board goals. The scores were totaled and averaged out to obtain an overall average in each category. " I think everybody was really positive," said Board of Education President Jerry Sessions during the regular meeting of the school board last week. "There are some comments on the evaluation which might help Clark. But, overall it looks like a positive evaluation." Volz scored highest in the areas of community relations, 4.5; leadership and job performance, 4.71, and personal qualities, 4.82. One of the board members commented that community relations was a real strength for Volz, especially projecting a positive image of the district. However, another board member expressed some criticism about how concerns from the community were being addressed by the board and administration. "I think as a board and administration team we sometimes let the community concerns go unanswered by our inaction. From time to time we have citizens come to our meetings and express their concerns. Currently, I believe we have no mecha­ nism to keep track of these concerns and provide feed­ back to our concerned citizens. I agree with our current procedure of only listening to concerns and not to engage during our board meeting. However, I would like to see Clark develop a method to keep track of these concerns, how they are being handled, where they are in our bureaucratic system, and most importantly that we don’t forget about them until after we have dealt with their concerns." Under leadership and job performance and personal qualities, the only comments were, "Clark is an extremely effective leader and an asset to our school system," and, "Couldn’t ask for more." Volz received a 4.45 overall average for his relation­ ship with the board, a catego­ ry in which one board mem­ ber remarked, "still a huge strength." Volz got his lowest average score in the category of board goals, where he scored 4.27 overall. The only comments under that heading were, "Not sure the board has a philosophy of education. It seems like the press of daily activities precludes sufficient time for long term planning and review of progress," and, "It remains a pleasure to work Clark Volz with Clark toward our goals and every other area." Volz received the most comments from board mem­ bers in the area of staff rela­ tions, where he scored 4.43 overall. While three board members commented it was a difficult area to score because they didn’t have a lot of per­ sonal knowledge, one said, "...knowing Clark, I am sure he does his best." However, another suggest­ ed that Volz needed to contin­ ue working to establish trust within the staff, "I think this is an ongoing (difficult) issue. He may need to re-evaluate his current strategy and con­ sider a new approach." See SUPER, pg. 7 In This Issue • MV senior gets early taste of teaching at maplewood • Employment readiness program receives grant • Valley places nine on winter all county teams • Donations and volunteers pour in for Community Center of Hope �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, March 30, 2004 — Page 2 MV senior gets early taste of teaching^ Maplewood the decision about what grade I want to teach. I want to teach fifth grade. This has been great and really helpful to me because most students don’t get to do this until they’re a senior in college.” Wilson was signed up to be a cadet tutor for students at the junior high school, however, when scheduling conflict arose, she talked to Dunham and High School Counselor Dawn Yager and Principal Todd Gonser about working with Dunham’s class. Dunham said that the expe­ rience has a been a positive one for everyone involved. “ft’s the first time they’ve done anything like this, and I think it’s a good thing, espe­ cially for students who think they might want to be a teacher,” said Dunham. i “nIkat gives them a heads up before they spend the time and money studying to be a teacher.” Wilson said she thinks that cadet teaching is something that may catch on in Maple Valley and other schools. “I’m sure we’re going to see (cadet teaching) get more popular,” she said. “When I’ve told others about what I’m doing, they’re like, ‘Wow! That’s great; I’d like to try that.” When the students took a quiz recently, Wilson deterMost people who decide to mined what areas the students pursue a career in education needed to work on and creatdon’t get actual hands-on ed a worksheet to focus on classroom experience until those areas.. their senior year of college. “Kelly has a gift; a natural, However, Kelly Wilson of knack for teaching,” said Nashville is getting hands-on Dunham. Wilson, the salutatorian for teaching experience five days a week as a cadet teacher in the Class of 2004 has been Rose Dunham’s fifth grade accepted at Michigan State Maplewood University, where she plans class at Elementary, while still a sen-to major in math and get a degree in elementary educaior in high school.. Every day since the semes-tion, said that helping out in ter began, Wilson has been Dunham’s classroom has driving over to Maplewood confirmed that she has made during her second hour class the right decision. “I’ve always known that I period to work on math problems with students in Rose wanted to be a teacher,” she Dunham’s classroom. said. “This helped me make by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Wilson's Sugar Bush Pure Maple Syrup and Maple Products Excellent Quality Reasonable Prices 9646 Thomapple Lake Road eNashville, MI 49073 517-852-9193 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE ssn HWIS Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 L REALTOR MS. Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI..... Home 517-726-0223 Nyle Wells, GRI (Assoc. Broker). Home 517-726-1234 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)... Home 517-852-5066 Adam Winegar (Sales Associate) .. Cell 269-838-6710 Students in Amy Billings’ kindergarten class at Fuller Street Elementary stand beneath the strings of fish, which represent the words they have learned to sight- read, Kindergarten students hooked’ on sight words by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Strings of colorful con­ struction paper fish suspend­ ed from over-sized tinfoil hooks twirl overhead in the slightest spring breeze that wafts through Amy Billings’ kindergarten room at Fuller Street Elementary School. Though fun and decora­ tive, they are more than color­ ful mobiles; they are a testi­ mony to the sight-reading skills of each student in the class. March is National Reading Month and this year the school’s theme for the month is "Dive into Reading." In keeping with that theme, Billings devised a way to encourage her students’ sight­ reading skills and help them keep track of what they have learned. Each time students learn a new sight-word, they are given a construction paper fish with that word careful printed on it to hang from their hook. "This way the students can see their word list hanging there and take pride in what they have learned and when parents come into the classroom they can see what their child has been learning and how much they have pro­ gressed," explained Billings. "It’s not competitive at all. The kids will look around and say to a classmate, ‘Wow!’ You have five more fish on your line!’ They really encourage each other." To reinforce the word that the children have already learned, Billings has here students stand under their string of fish each week and review each of the sight-words on their hook. Billings also encourages her students’ early reading skills through games like “Sight-word Matching” and Sight-word Red Rover.” She said the “Red Rover” game is a real favorite with the children. To play the game, each child comes to a table where the sight words are laid out. When they find a word they know, they say it and use it in a sentence. When they can’t find a word they recognize, they are sent to the opposing team. "It’s pretty easy at first, but when it gets near the end of the game all they have left are the trickier words, like with or when," said Billings. "But, the kids really enjoy the game and they are really under­ standing and supportive when a student can’t find a word and has to go over to the other team." Whether they have five fish or twenty on their line, the students are proud to display their "catch" to visitors in the classroom. The children need to see something tangible that says, ‘This is what I know, said Billings. 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(N-71) Starts Friday Evening, April 23rd All Day Sat. & Sun., April 24th & 25th TALENT SHOW Fri., April 23 • 6:30 pm Call 517-726-0970 Three Divisions: • Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17years • Ages 18 and over 065853864 06585581 Application deadline April 17,2004 ■ SHOWTIMES 3/29-4/01 O SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UMEASHED (PG) DKnwsT«DRMSE«ra6 225,430,7:00,9:00 SECRET WINDOW (PG-13) 235,4:45,7:05,9:15 O DAWN OF THE DEAD (R) H 245,5:00,7:15,9:25 ■ THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST (R) ■ ■ ■ B Z ■ ■ BanM/nMUMmag ■ 1:10,3:50,6:30,9:10 BP of 46oz. bag of buttery popcorn “ — — 52*^^'0254x22?-- — e9 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 30, 2004 — Page 3 Alumni banquet slated for June 5 Graduates of Maple Valley, Nashville and Vermontville high schools are invited to attend this year’s alumni banquet, which will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 5, in the new gymnasium at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. In past years the banquet had been held in the school cafeteria, however, increased attendance in recent years has led organizers to opt for the change in venue.. "Because of the crowds we’ ve been getting, things have been a little too tight in the cafeteria, so we decided Amanda Rumsey, Hillary Ruffner and Amber Hamilton of the Maple Valley FFA, with Elaine Russell of the Vermontville Women’s Club, with the new sign. Three new signs erected at Vermontville entrances Fu/fer poster contest winners to move to the gymnasium for the comfort of the alumni," said Russ Furlong, one of the organizers of the annual event. "Last year was the best attendance we’ve ever had for Maple Valley alumni and we want to entice more Maple Valley alumni to attend," said Furlong. "We were very encouraged by last year’s turnout and we’d like to see even more graduates attend." The theme for this year’s banquet is "It’s a Small World Today." AU of Maple See ALUMNI, pg. 9 The Village of Vermontvlle DPW will be picking up brush and leaves starting March 30th through April 15th. Each year as part of March Is National Reading Please separate leaves and brush and Month activities at Fuller Street Elementary School in place at the side of the road or at Nashville, students in grades K—3 create and submit posters promoting reading for the annual contest. Three curbside. For further information or Maple Valley FFA mem- village. winners are chosen from each grade. This year’s winquestions please call the DPW Garage A fourth sign is being ners are (front row) kindergartner Brielle Hammond, first bers, along with representaat 726-1444 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. tives of the Vermontville planned to be constructed place; (second row, from left) first graders Janelie 06585372 Woman’s Club, erected new near the new Eaton County Ames, first place; Makayla Lee, second place; Jadelyn signs on the Community FFA Road Commission garagee as Stewart, third place; (third row, from left) Storm Ewing Ewing, billboards Saturday, March soon as construction Of the first place; Eleanor Alexander, second place; Makayla 13, on the outskirts of garage is completed. Grinage, Grinage, third third place; place; (fourth (fourth row, row, from from left) left) McKenzye McKenzye Vermontville. All three signs were part Corwin, first place; Tanin Eckhoff, second place. Absent These signs were pur- of a community service from photo are Catie Eldridge, kindergarten, second Vermontville Village Council chased by the Vermontville project completed by the place; Faith Garber, kindergarten third place'; and Subject: Ordinance for Public Utilities Women’s club. The idea is to (Chapter 54: Electric and Gas Franchise Ordinance) put signs promoting the members of the Maple Garret Mater, third grade, third place. Valley FFA and the Maple Vermontville Lions Club, April 8th at 7 p.m. FFA Alumni PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Maple Valley FFA and Valley Location: Village Office All real estate advertising in this news­ Vermontville Maple Syrup Association. Maple Valley paper is subject-to the Fair Housing Act signs at three locations on the FFA was recently awarded a and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which Shirley Harmon collectively make it illegal to advertise outskirts of the village. The “Building Our Michigan Village Clerk “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ 06585307 tion based on race, color, religion, sex, three signs are located on Communities” award at the handicap, familial status, national origin, North Main, South Main and 2004 State FFA Convention age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or West Main street entering the for completing this project. discrimination.” Familial status includes It’s time for spring clean­ children under the age of 18 living with or legal custodians, pregnant ing in Vermontville. After parents women and people securing custody of children under 18. cleaning out their garages, This newspaper will not knowingly The Village ofNashville will hold a public hearing on April 8,2004 at NASHVILLE VFW POST 8260 basements, attics, yards, etc., accept any advertising for real estate 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. village residents can put out which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings their unwanted refuse out to advertised in this newspaper are available SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a change request in the pre­ on an equal opportunity basis. To report •the curb by 7 a.m. Monday, liminary site plans for the PUD located on Reed St. called Riversway discrimination call the Fair Housing April 12, for pickup. Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollDevelopment to change their lot amount from 17 lots to 19 lots. Ifyou telephone number for the hearing The trash pickup program free wish to comment in writing on this request you must do so by April 7, impaired is 1-800-927-9275. is being provided free of 2004 and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. PO box 5:30 p.m. charge by the Village of 587, Nashville, MI. 05585421 3 Vermontville. 06571010 Ham, Turkey & Dressing Certain ertan items tems are excu exclud-ed. They are tires, batteries, hazardous materials, large auto parts, paint, oil or any liquids and appliances con­ taining freon. Senior citizens or handi­ capped people who would like assistance with cleanup The Village of Nashville will be picking up STAN and putting things to the ow you can pay for your personal, and most brush and leaves every Monday in April. Please curb, and those, who would place any brush/limbs/leaves that you want like to volunteer to help are business insurance protection with an easy-to-handle, encouraged to call the village picked up next to the curb on Monday morning. office at (517) 726-1429. monthly payment plan called Flex Bill. This plan, available PUBLIC HEARING a®' ftt ftiicffejIiRfe A ■ fr Atanpadlifc bs iafete® 'St BSfeWiA Vermontville community cleanup set PUBLIC HEARING Penny Supper Saturday, April 3 ■^2^1 tb 4 $ ■0 tft. Need help budgeting your insurance costs? BRUSH LEAF PICK-UP 06585223 Nashville DPW from Auto-Owners Insuranc KELLY Company, means less strain on your budget. MAPLE VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE N Baseball & Softball Sign-up April 14th • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call us and ask about it today! KEN v4uio-Owtwrs hsunmce Life Home Car Business at the MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA ft, T^'l i3 T-Ball...$20.00 / Regular Leagues...$25.00 Pony Leagues...$35.00 TRUMBLE AGENCY For any questions, call Loni Tait: 517-852-0816 DEBBIE 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 30, 2004 — Page 4 Deborah L. (McCoy) Rozell William E. "Bill" Milligan VERMONTVILLE William E. “Bill” Milligan, age 66, ofVermontville, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Hayes Green Hospital, Beach Charlotte. After a lifelong struggle with physical adversity and pain. Mr. Milligan was bom in Lansing, on Jan. 20, 1938, he was the son of the late Clyde and Violet (Spilitte) Milligan. Bill graduated from the Pine Lake School in 1959. He was the husband of Phyllis A. (Herriman) Milligan, whom he married in 1960 in Dewitt. The couple made their home in the Sunfield/Vermontville area where together they raised their family. The couple had been married for 44 years. Bill began his working career with Sears where he worked in the watch andjewelry repair area until he was hired at Diamond Reo Trucks in 1960. He was employed for 13 years at Diamond Reo where he worked as an engine test inspector until his retirement in 1973. He was a lifetime member of Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville. Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman who truly loved being in the out-of-doors.. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Aleina; son, Joe; daughter, Kelly; Samara; granddaughter, granddaughter, Danielle; granddaughter, Charlie Lynn;; brother, Larry (Charleen) Milligan; and several nieces NASHVILLE, MI - Mrs. Deborah L. (McCoy) Rozell, age 55, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2004, while in the company of family members at her residence. Mrs. Rozell was bom in Battle Creek on July 6, 1948. She was the daughter of Charles E. and Elanor LaWave (Gallihugh) McCoy. She grew up in the Battle Creek area and attended local schools there, graduating from Harper Creek High School. On Oct. 17, 1964 she married Richard Rozell. The couple lived in the Battle Creek and nephews. area for several years after He was preceded in death they were married until movby his parents. ing to Nashville in October of Funeral services will be 1972. The couple had been held at Nashville Baptist married for over 39 years. Church on Tuesday, March Debby was a wonderful 30, 2004 with Revs. Lester mother and grandmother who DeGroot and Deano loved being with her family Lamphere officiating. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home. HASTINGS — Mrs. Ardis Y. Wilkins, age 65, of Hastings, passed away She was preceded in death Monday, March 22, 2004 by her husband of 54 years, with her daughters at her side Earl; brothers, Enos, and at her residence. Mrs. Wilkins was bom in Denny; sisters, Anna, Edna, Hastings on April 19, 1938, and Deemy; and a grandson, the daughter of the late Cecil Calvin. Funeral services were held and Oneta (Edwards) Harris. She was raised in the at the Merle Bontrager resi­ Nashville area and attended dence, Yoder Kansas on Saturday, March 27 with school there. On April 7, 1956, she marBishop Clayton Knepp officiating.-Interment at Old Order ried Earl Wilkins. The couple moved to the Hastings area Amish Cemetery. shortly after their wedding. They had been married for over 47 years. Together with her husband Nashville, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, dona­ Earl the couple would fretions may be made to The quent Richie’s Coffee Shop American Cancer Society and in Hastings to gather with good friends for a cup of cofto The Humane Society. Phillips Robinson Funeral fee. Ardis loved “just being home of Nashville, Tenn, is home”, where she could be close to beloved family. She in charge of arrangements. in Hutchinson, Kansas. She enjoyed quilting and working in her flower garden. She is survived by sons, Joe (Edna) Petersheim and David (Loretta) Petersheim; daughters, AnnaMae (Merle) Bontrager and Dorothy (Herman) Stutzman; brother, Joe S. Yoder; sister, Susie (Noah) Miller; she is survived by 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Carla Marie Pentecost NASHVILLE, TN - Carla Marie Pentecost, age 75, from Nashville, Tenn., passed away on Monday, March 22, 2004 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Terin. She is formerly from Vermontville, where she retired from the Eaton County School District as a legal sec- retary. She attended Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. She is survived, by her daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Ron Taylor of Nashville, Tenn.; granddaughter, Nicole Myers and twin grandsons, Adam and Aaron Myers, of all Floral Lawn Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Ardis Y. Wilkins------------------- Mattie S. (Yoder) Petersheim VERMONTVILLE Mattie S. (Yoder) Petersheim. age 88 of Vermontville, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Petersheim was bom in Yoder, Yoder County, Kansas, to Shem and Betsy Yoder. She lived in Vermontville. She married Earl Petersheim on March 9,1944 and friends. She also loved camping, travelling and going to the casino. She was a lifelong member of St Cryil’s Catholic Church, Nashville, and Women of the Moose. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, LaWave McCoy; daughter, Teresa (Glenn) Rozell-Katz; son, Richard (Judy) Rozell; brother, Charles McCoy Jr.; and eight grandchildren, Adam and Kerri Timm, Tahnee Katz, Casey, Erika, Paige, Alex and Roman Rozell. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles McCoy Sr. and a sister, Lois Ann Walling. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St Cyril’s Catholic Church, Nashville Friday, March 26, 2004. Father Mike Stafford officiated. Interment took place at enjoyed doing puzzles and collecting monkeys, but she was best known for her terrific sense ofhumor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Robert (Shire) Wilkins; son Willie (Lisa) Murray; son Tim Wilkins; son John (Sandy) Wilkins; daughter Carla (Garry) McKelvey; daughter Darla (Scott) Schantz; brother Robert (Carol) Harris; sister Sharon (Frank) Crist; several grandchildren, one great grandchild, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Oneta (Edwards) Harris; stepfather, Virgil Laurent; a son, James Wilkins; sister, Arleen McCrimmon; and a granddaughter, Angel Schantz. Funeral services were held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville on Friday, March 26, 2004. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated. Entombment took place at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... .........11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ................. 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................. .........7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship .................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting...... ................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ............. 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School ................. 10 a.m. A.M. Service.................. 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service.......................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration 0 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship............... .11 a.m. Church School ................ 0 a.m. Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship........................... 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ............... 6:45 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ................ 10 a.m. Fellowship Time............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class 10:50a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Sunday Mass................... 9:30 a.m. Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST M-79 West 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday 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 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship.......... 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service ........... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ............ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ....................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rl. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service .............. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service ......... 7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville' Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m. Church Service................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................. .9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 30,2004 — Page 5 Miguel “Mike” Salas----------SUNFIELD - Miguel “Mike” Salas, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2004 at Eaton County Hospice House in Charlotte, at the age of 80. He was bom Feb. 17, 1924 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Raymond and Jessica (Rodriguez) Salas. Mr. Salas was a retired factoryworker, and also was employed at the Sunfield Elevator. He loved gardening, mowing lawn, -listening to music, dancing, wearing big stetson hats, playing pool and cards, domino’s, driving big trucks, strong man, the Farmer’s Picnic, and loved watching his sons and grandsons play basketball. Miguel was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond Salas and Jose Salas. Raymond’s wife is Myra Salas of Houston, Texas.. Grandchildren, Christopher, (Mija), Matthew Tony (Angel), Ben, and Elizabeth, Jose’s children, grandchildren, Jose Jr., Daniel, Anita. Mr. Salas is survived by his wife, Theresa (Garcia) Salas of 52 years; son, Mike Salas Jr. of Houston, Tx.; son, Dominco Salas of Sunfield, grandchildren, Adrian, (Dorothy) Salas, Jessie Salas; son, Lorenzo (Tiffany) Salas of Portland, grandchildren, Jordan, Nikolas, Josh, and Erin; daughter, Sandy (John) Crambell of Lansing; grand­ children, Vanessa, Katelyn, and Noah; daughter, Jolanda Salas of Lansing; grandchild, Angel; great grandchildren, Jeremy, Timothy, Ebony; grandchild, Carlos; great grandchildren, Solicia, Cartier; grandson Bradley; great grandchildren, Antonio and Lynae; granddaughters, Meaghan and Tessa; daughter, Modesta Salas of Lansing; grandchildren, Ryan, Taylor and Hunter; daughter, Teresa (Danny) Dean of Lansing; grandson, Michael; great grandson, Cameron; grandson, Timothy; great grandson, Timothy Jr.; granddaughter, Danielle; son, Alex Salas; brotheere ;Gesoorg,e Sealas ansd; ,g , sister, Georgia Rodriguez. The pallbearers were Larry Salas, Domingo Salas, Adrian Salas, John Crambell, Timmy Salas, Michael Salas, and Paul Jenks. A graveside service was held Wednesday, March 24, at the Sunfield Cemetery. For more information log onto Legacy.com. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. Community Seder meal to be held at Nashville Methodist KIM. MlWtt Elis tEEffliiiij 4 taaabk site Mta®' CEL Local chiropractor Dr. refrain from bringing tradiMike Callton will be presiding tional potluck dishes. The leg over a Seder meal at Nashville of lamb will be provided. United Methodist Church at After the Seder and "simple 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8. supper," a Tenebrae service The community is invited and stripping of the alter will to attend the meal, which is a be held in the sanctuary festival of freedom for people There is no cover charge; of the Jewish faith. but there will be a love offerA "simple supper" will fol-ing to benefit the new Maple low the Seder. Those who Valley Community Center of attend are asked to bring a Hope. dish to pass made from a com­ The event is open to anyone bination of the following in the community who wishes items that would have been to attend. The community is used during that Biblical time invited to participate; howevperiod: nuts, olives, crackers, er, reservations are required. fresh fruit, raisins, figs, fresh To make reservations call vegetables, eggs, cheese and Pastor Dianne Bowden at bread. (517) 852-2043 or (517) 852Participants are asked to 0685. Mmors cited for possession of alcohol Six 16- and 17-year-olds were cited for possession of alcohol by consumption at a large house party March 13 in Maple Grove Township. The teens age 16 and under were picked up by a parent and the rest were released. One person was arrested on a warrant in addition to the alcohol charge, said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. An investigation continues to learn who supplied alcohol to the minors. Combined Good Friday service set in Vermontville The combined congrega-Missions Ministries for Rural tions of the Ainger Bible, Home Missionary Missionary Bright Hope Bible, Chester Association (RHMA). This Nashville United Methodist Pastor Dianne Bowden Gospel, and Vermontville service will also include speand Jerry Johnson, who has been working with teens in Bible Churches will hold a cial music from the congregaGood Friday Service” at 7 tions, followed by a post the Maple Valley Alternative Education program and “G brought Michigan Works to Nashville, display the p.m. Friday, April 9.. service finger food fellowThis year’s service will be ship. (Nursery will be provid$1,000 check awarded to the church by the Barry Community Foundation to support its employment held at the Vermontville ed for children two years old Bible Church located at 250 and younger.) This is a com­ readiness program. N. Main St. in Vermontville. munity service and all are The speaker will be Rev. welcome and encouraged to Joe Olson, director of attend! Employment readiness program receives grant The Barry Community Foundation recently awarded Nashville United Methodist Church a $1,000 grant to support the employment readiness program, which the church will be offering in conjunction with its weekly lunch program for students enrolled in Maple Valley Alternative Education. The lunch program began just over a year ago and has been providing a nutritious hot lunch for the students in the alternative education program every Wednesday. The lunch program has opened many areas of communication and cooperation between the school and the church. Students from the school have been helping with com­ munity projects sponsored by the church or located in its facility. For example, the students have helped with the unloading of the delivery truck for the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf Tuesday mornings and have helped deliver boxes to those in need of food but unable to come to the distribution site. The program is continu- Maple Valley Schools is accepting bids for mowing and lawn care for the 2004 mowing season. The Required work would be performed at five sites, totaling approximately 40 acres. A bid form can be obtained from Maple Valley Schools Administration Office, 11090 Nashville Highway from the bus garage, located at 9800 Reed Street in Nashville or by calling 517-852-9421. Questions should be directed to Pat Powers, Director of Maintenance. Mail or deliver bids to: Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, MI 49096 ously monitored, evaluated and adjusted by the staff at Kellogg School, the volunteers at the church and the students themselves. In recent months Jerry Johnson, a volunteer at the church, has been working with Michigan Works to create a job readiness program for the students. The program will help interested students with putting together resumes, preparing for job interviews and assistance with contacts for possible job openings. 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J-ad Graphics’ Maple Valley News, in cooperation with the sponsors listed below would like to introduce you to a regular monthly Calendar of Community Events. Ifyou wish to help sponsor this page, contact Rose Heaton at 269-945-9554. Ifyou are a member ofan area church, school, library, fire/ambulance department, service group, club, non-profit organisation or individual sponsoring a benefit you can get your monthly calendar of community events published FREE, by faxing it to Daniels Funeral Home (517) 852-9797 BY THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. For example: your May events must be submitted to Daniels Funeral Home or Rose Heaton by April 15th. When submitting information, please provide ORGANIZATION NAME, EVENT TITLE and a BRIEF DESCRIPTION, EVENT LOCATION, EVENT TIME, CHARGES or FEES, ifany; and CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. If it is a fund-raising event please indicatefor whom or what the proceeds will be raised, where a donation can be made and ifdonations are tax deductiblefor the donor. MAPLE VALLEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters meets the FIRST MONDAY of every month at 7 p.m. at the high school. Due to Spring Break, the April meeting will be held April 12. For more information, contact Mike Sparks at 517-852-9275. MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY PANTRY SHELF FREE FRESH FOOD INITIATIVE For anyone in need, there is a free food distribution EVERY TUESDAY from 9 a.m.-noon in the Nashville United Methodist Church parking lot, 210 E. Washington, Nashville. If the Maple Valley schools are closed due to weather conditions, there will be no food distribution. Donations are always needed and gratefully accepted. The Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf is moving to a new home: The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. The new center will be located at 233 N. Main (M-66), downtown Nashville. We are very excited about the pos­ sibilities this new location provides. We need help to get the Center up and running—the following is our wish list: (6) fire extinguishers, (6) smoke detectors, microwave, exit signs, shelv­ ing, (4) ceiling fans, exterior lights, desks, (10-12) 8'xlO' folding tables, phones, computer with Windows 2000 or XP, MX Word software, printer (color), printer/copier (and supplies), 2-3 drawer lockedfile cabinet, desk chairs (4), taped adding machines (2), desk lamps (2-4), three-hole punch (2), organizational stackables/trays—any, staplers (4), pens/pencils, paper for printers (reg. copier paper), 2" three-ring binders (6-12), file folders, Pendaflexfolderfiles, labelsforfiles (printable Avery 5160), tape/tape dis­ pensers, message machine, 220 -10’ 2X4's, 700' Lin 2x4; 3 rolls insula­ tion, 62 sheets 1/2" drywall (4'x8', 4'xlO', 4'xl2' assorted), drywall mud & tape, doors 3-3°, 2-28, 2-26, 8' Lin. kitchen cabinets w/counter, single bowl sink & faucet, countertop 110” long x 20" deep, ready mixed concretefor stoop & ramp, lumberforforms, metal railfor ramp, (l)Ada toilet, (l)Ada lavatory & faucet, storage cabinet, grab bars, lots ofpaint!, trim 2 1/4" cas­ ing—35-7' lengths, 3 1/4" base—400', door hardware: 7 - locking knobs w/keys, nails, screws. Ifyou can donate any of the items listed above, please contact Cay Cates at 517-852-1969, Rev. Dianne Bowden at 517-852-2043, or Sharon & Gary Russell at 517-852-2064. BARRY COUNTYAREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING MONDAY APRIL 5th, 7 p.m., Clay’s Dinner Bell. Open to all interested in planning the Fall Harvest Festival. Call BCACC at 269-945-2454 for more information. See you there! NASHVILLE VFW POST 8260 There will be a PENNY SUPPER SATURDAY, APRIL 3. MENU: Turkey & Dressing, Ham, 5:30-7 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 16—TACO DINNER. (AU-You-Can-Eat) 5:30-7 p.m.. $5 adults; 12 & under - $2.50. The VFW has been requested by the Fuller Street School to train the stu­ dents on how to raise, lower and fold the flag. Watch the papers for information about a chili cook-off to benefit Maple Valley Food Pantry. The Ladies’ Auxiliary puts on funeral luncheons as a community service for donations only. Call the Post at 852-9260 for more information. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Community Good Friday Service APRIL 9, at 1 p.m., co-sponsored by Nashville United Methodist and Peace United Methodist Churches. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH APRIL 11, EASTER CELEBRATION SUNDAY - 8:15 a.m. Breakfast, fol­ lowed by 9:00 a.m. Sunrise Service, and regular Worship Service at 9:45 a.m. BARRY COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Swiss Steak and Chicken Fundraiser Dinner FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 4 to 7 p.m. at Hastings First United Methodist Church—free-will offering. Includes pota­ toes and gravy, vegetable, salad, beverages and homemade desserts. Proceeds will help to build decent housing for people in need in Barry County. For more information, phone 269-948-9939. BARRY COUNTY C.R.O.P. WALK Planning meeting at Hastings First United Methodist Church TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 7 p.m. Recruiters, pastors and representatives from all partici­ pating churches are encouraged to attend as their input is needed to help make this another successful event. For more information, call 517-852-0580. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS OF EATON COUNTY of Vermontville will be hosting a Roast Beef Dinner on SATURDAY, APRIL 24, during the festival starting at 11 a.m. Dinner is $6. Barbecue sandwiches are $6 with chips, pickles and dessert. Child's dinner is $3. Proceeds go toward the women's group in support for church needs. There will also be a quilt raffle, tickets for sale on the front lawn of the church day of festival. On SUNDAY, APRIL 25, tire Congregational Church will be having an ice cream social. Ice cream cones, root beer floats and sundaes. Out on the land­ ing at the entrance of the church. Proceeds benefit the Steeple Repair Project. presents TODDLER TIME at the Vermontville Library each THURSDAY at 11 a.m. A special story time for infants and toddlers, ages birth to three years, with a parent or caregiver. Activities include story, play group, craft and motor activity. Call Early Childhood Connections at 517-645-4500 for more infor­ mation or about other opportunities for families with children from birth to five years. No TODDLER TIME THURSDAY, APRIL 8, due to Spring Break. Contact the MAPLE VALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLAR-SHIP FOUNDATION to find out how you can make a tax deductible donation that will keep on giving—the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, P.O Box 685 Nashville, MI 49073. NASHVILLE STRINGS Everyone is welcome to come play along with, or just listen and enjoy, the Nashville Strings EVERY TUESDAY evening at 7 p.m. at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall just south of Nashville on M-66. Free-will offering. For more infor­ mation contact Willard Myers at 517-852-9133. INVEST IN TOMORROW TODAY Please support the local sponsors who are making this possible: Daniels Funeral Home 9200 E. M-79 Hwy., Nashville 517-52-9712 Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-0845 Maple Valley Implement 735 Sherman, Nashville 517-852-1910 Rosemary & Thyme Handcrafted Polymer Clay Jewelry (517) 852-1956 Steve Joppie Builders 2630 Hagar Rd., Nashville (517) 852-1884 Wheeler’s Marine Service South M-66, Nashville (517) 852-9609 K&K Custom Engraving 224 N. Main, Nashville (517) 852-0252 Kent Oil & Propane 7355 M-66, Nashville (517) 852-9210 J-ad Graphics/Maple Valley News Russ and Irene Furlong 06585491 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 30, 2004 — Page 7 Children's parade entries welcome Parents and children take part in the Children’s Parade during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival (file photo). “Kids and Maple Syrup $30 for second place; $20 for For more information, call from Mars,” is the theme of third and $10 for fourth. Mary Fisher at (517) 726the Children’s Parade, which No horses or dogs will be 0670. will be held at 11 a.m. allowed in the parade. Saturday, April 24, during the annual Vermontville Maple A Syrup Festival. Children and their parents can start lining up in front of the Vermontville Opera The Place to Gofor Professional Styling House at 10:30 a.m. All children who enter the MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN parade will receive tickets for HAIRSTYLING rides at the carnival and a bag of maple sugar candy. The S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd prizes are $40 for first place, 1-517-852-9481 r SUPER, continued from page 1 Board members made no comments under the business and finance section, where Volz scored 4.39 The superintendent was asked to rate himself in each area on the same scale of 1-5. However, he instead ranked each according to priority, with a 5 indicating the highest priority. He noted at the board meeting and on the evaluation forms that, "only the board to make that call. board has high expectations; Volz’s overall average pri-they want the district to be the ory for ority or each eac category caegory are as best it can be and part of the follows: relationship with the way they can do this is board, 4.22; staff relations, through their evaluations and 4.09; community relations, making sure that I am doing 4.39; business and finance, what they think is important. 4.39; leadership and job perVolz said that he feels he formance, 4.71; personal has an easy partnership with qualities, 4.82; board goals, the board because they are 4.27. focused on children and the Volz had this to say about larger picture of the school his evaluation, "I know the district. They are not preoccupied with the politics of the board, he said. "They board," They focus on quality, curriculum and the financial security of the district. Volz said he will try to address the board’s areas of concern and try to refine what he does, "in order to best meet their needs. CONTRACTS, continued from page 1--------------were paying $22.40 per month for benefits, now without a contract it is approximately $150 a month with no increase in pay so that means teachers bring home that much less per month for their families, and people tend to get upset about that." Vanderhoef said that the local teacher’s union has been taking a low-key approach to n negotiations this year in response to the administration’s contentions that during previous years’ negotiations, the union was too quick to take matters to the media. However, during last week’s regular meeting of the Maple Valley School Board at the high school, teachers held an "informational picket" outside of the school. "Because we’ve kept a low-profile this year, a lot of people are unaware that teachers in Maple Valley are working without a contract, said Vanderhoef. "The teachers haven’t been making any noise, they’ve just been quietly doing their jobs." During the same school meeting, board Josh Meersma, co-president of the Maple Valley Education Association (MVEA) with Bob Smith, presented each member of the board with a thick binder entitled, "Head and Heart Leadership." The binders contairied articles pertaining to leadership and four pages of information about recently settled contract negotiations in nearby school districts. We need to use both our heads and our hearts when we make decisions. We need to be good stewards and we need to be compassionate and look at what is going on in the bigger picture," he said during a later interview. 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While members of the MVEA have expressed frustration that Volz has missed the last two mediation sessions, the last of which was held last Tuesday evening, due to his job interviews with the Midland ESA and that school board members have not attended any negotiations, they are stressing that they want to keep things positive. "Since our last negotiation, four things have happened," said Meersma. "First, information about the growth of the school’s fund balance was presented during the annual report. Second, state funding was cut by $70 per student instead of the $200 that had been projected. Third, Leslie and fourth, Olivet school dis­ tricts have settled contracts with their teachers. But, dur­ ing all this, no changes have taken place in what they are offering at the bargaining table. We only bring these things up so they know where we are coming from." Meersma and Smith released a joint statement to the press on March 9: "When we consider what is at stake in this contract, it is disap­ pointing and discouraging to see a lack of movement. It is especially unfortunate when you- look at neighboring school districts and the settle­ ments they have received. Changes in state funding and other area settlements have created a far different picture than the one presented last spring, yet we have not worked any closer to a solu­ tion. People are the most appreciable asset of any organization. The teachers in Maple Valley Schools are extremely valuable and wor­ thy of what we are asking. More importantly, our school district is far better able to afford the increases seen in similar districts." ‘We ‘Wewant wantto toreach reach aa settlesettlement that lets our employees know that they are valuable to us, said Volz. "However, with the uncertainty surrounding state funding, administration has been very cautious and conservative at the bargaining table because we don’t want to do anything that would jeopardize programming and student services. "Our job is to teach kids not to spend the year hammering out a contract. We’re not happy that we’re not done yet so we can do what we love to do and are good at — teaching kids," said Vanderhoef. "We haven’t withheld any services. We’ve been doing everything we are supposed to do. But happy employees do put a little more heart into their jobs." Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. 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Lakewood won its third straight district title, but saw Boys’ Basketball There was some outstand- that Wyoming Park team ing basketball played in and knock the Vikes out of the around Barry County during regional round at Grand the 2003-04 season. Valley State University last Hastings and Middleville Friday. DeWitt, a team that were a part ofthe newly reor-Lakewood defeated twice in py ganized O-K Gold which conference play is another proved to be one ofthe tough-team headed to the State est Class B leagues in the Semi’s. Delton Kellogg had to face state. The Saxons and Trojans had to hit the hardwood twice Paw Paw twice, a team that against the league champs fell to Wyoming Park in the Quarterfinals on from Wyoming Park who are State headed to the Breslin Center Saturday, and the DK for the State Semifinals and Panthers even pushed the twice against the defending boys from Paw Paw to the State Champs from South limit once this year. Maple Valley had a tough by Brett Bremer Sports Editor time in class C with their big league rivals from Olivet, another team which advanced State as far as the Quarterfinals. These fine ball players on the 2003-04 All Barry County Boys’ Basketball teams did the best for their respective teams as they went up against, and often defeated, some of the best the state had to offer. First Team First team members are Lakerwsooeda’sm Tmyelemr eBresglairne, aewoo s yer egn, Clint Tobias, and Corey Thelen, Midd,leville’s Bretyt Nathan back on the floor,” said Lion coach Jeff Webb. Mead, a junior, led his team with 5.7 assists per game, and was an Second Team All SMAA first teamer this Adam Lamphere - Maple year. . Valley: The county’s leading Mead also averaged 13.1 scorer, by average after join-points per contest, 3.2 ing the Lions a little late, he rebounds, and led his team averaged 18.6 points per with 3.8 steals a game. The remaining members of game. With a scorers mentality he the all county second team are Trevor shot shot 48.7-percent 48.7-percent from from the the Middleville Middleville’s’s T floor, including 55.4-percent Manning, Lakewood’s Marc from inside the three-point Miller and Travis Willard, line. Lamphere also tallied Hastings’ Tyler Tuthill and 2.8 assists per game, and Drew Whitney, and Delton . Kellogg’s Kris Oglesbee.. averaged 4 rebounds. Dustin Dustin Mead Mead - Maple Delton Kellogg’s Farrell. : “He is our Knight and Jon Yeazel, and 9: O: pM pM ExkibiTORs Grand Rental Station Hometown Lumber & Hardware Trade Mark Realty Franklin Well Drilling At Home Realty Diamond Propane Double A Cookie Co. Bleam Eavestroughing Corp. Hastings City Bank Sandridge Bank Jedi Masonry McKinney Poured Walls American Pride Patios Aquatic Expressions Wired-Up Radio Shack Culligan Affordable Asphalt Howe Patio and Windows Farm Bureau Insurance Josh Cappon Construction Spas Plus Super Store RS. 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M/77, HASTiNqs, Ml 49078 Wrestling Athlete of the week Rose Construction, LLC (269) 948-4361 R&S Enterprises (269)838-1254 Location: Dustin Mead If only ony Hastings asngs, Kortney Ewing - Maple Middleville, and Lakewood Valley: This junior was one weren’t in the same county. off two Lions tot earn All t Li All If only their varsity SMAA honors for their per-wrestling teams had been formance this season. spread out around the state, Ewing led Maple Valley, See ALL COUNTY, pg. 12 and was second in the county, Live Broadcasts from B-93 and 101.3 the Fox Hosted by Adam Lamphere with 279 kills; On the defen­ sive side, Ewing had 39 solo blocks. Kyndra Root - Maple Valley: A first team All. SMAA selection, she had 335 digs for the Lions this winter. Root, ajunior, led her team with 271 service points which she scored with a 94-percent service percentage and had 67 aces to tie for her team lead. ’ First Team The remaining second team First team members are Lakewood’s Jessie Buche, members are Lakewood’s Emily Goodemoot, Katie Chelsea Brehm, Abby S bbytChase Chkase, MacDonald, and Lindsey and Stevie Spetoskey, Speosey, Middleville’s Mallory Egolf Overbeck, Delton Kellogg’s Huisman, and Jessica Flaska, and Roxann Stephanie Delton Kellogg’s Shanna Middleville’s Scott, and Hastings’ Jen Tamminga. Quada and Jamie VanBoven. Barry County Home Aixd Landscape Show ApitiL 2"d& JRd Apitil 4T|* Girls’ Volleyball Lakewood’s varsity volley­ ball program has made a habit of winning district titles, and even regional titles. The Viking ladies contin­ ued the tradition this year by advancing to the State Quarterfinals once again, only after clinching the first CAAC Division 3 title. Maple Valley wasn’t too far away from a league title in the SMAA. The Lion spikers struggled in a couple tough matches to end the season, before finishing strong at the conference tournament. Hastings, Middleville, and Delton all had tough seasons. It was the- first season for Trojan head coach Jamie Nelson and Panther coach Kelly Yoder. Hastings, Delton, Maple Valley, and Middleville each saw their season end in the. first round of district play. As such, the Vikings domi­ nate the space on the All Barry County teams for 200304. Lakewood has four girls on the seven member first team, and three more on the nine girl second team. Maple Valley senior Kelly Wilson ended last spring's track and field at the Division 3 State Finals. She started this year strong, by winning the Shot Put event at the Saginaw Valley Indoor Invitational with a throw of 33'6.5. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. 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With help from their par­ ents, students used their cre­ ativity to design machines that split wood, moved objects from one place to another, crush cups and cans for disposal, tum pottery and much more. When the students brought their completed projects to school last week, they demonstrated how their machine worked and gave a short oral report in which they told their classmates the name of their machine, what it does, who would run or use the machine, how it was designed to reduce work or effort and who would buy the machine and why. The students were graded on their creativity, the appearance of their projects and the quality and content of their oral presentations. O^Ann Gordenski Shilton^ In loving memory ofour mother, daughter, sister, or aunt, who went to be with her Lord on April 1 Oth of 2003. We miss her laugh and especially the compassion she showed to others. 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ALUMNI, continued from page 3 Valley’s foreign exchange students this year have been invited to attend, and, if they wish, they can give a presentation about their country and education and how it is the same or different from life in the United States. The alumni will be honoring two retired educators and two retired support staff dur- 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads ing the evening’s festivities. The alumni also will honor the 50-year classes (class of 1954 from both Vermontville and Nashville high schools) and the 25-year class, Maple Valley High School 1979. And, finally, the association will be honoring one graduate with the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Nashville Five Plus will provide entertainment for the evening and the Swiss steak and chicken dinner will be prepared by Roger the Chef from Battle Creek. Invitations will be sent out later this spring. The cost of the dinner is $12 per person and the annual Alumni Association dues are $3. For more information or to arrange a meeting room for a class that would like to get together prior to the dinner, contact one of the officers of the Alumni Association: Russ Furlong (517) 852-1981; Brenda Hawkins (517) 8520749; Rosie Murphy (517) 852-9754; Bernie Hynes (517) 852-1704; and Carolyn Trumble (517) 726-0249. School board nominating petitions may be obtained at the superinten­ dent’s office by anyone interested in being a candidate for a position on the Maple Valley Board of Education. The term ofJerry Sessions expires on June 30, 2004. The following term of office is to be filled at the annual election to be held on Monday, June 14, 2004: One four-year term - July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008 Nominating petitions must be filed at the superintendent’s office, 11090 Nashville Highway, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2004. Any candidate filing a nominating petition may withdraw only by filing written notice ofwithdrawal, signed by the candidate, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2004. The superintendent’s office is open from 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday through April 2. Office hours dur­ ing Spring Break, April 5-8, 2004, will be Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 *p.m. Closed Good FridayV , Arp ril 9, 2004. 06585284 INVESTMENT SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE AT HASTINGS CITY BANK Mutual Funds [j/^Long-term Care Insurance 0529 Savings Plans 4?^ Life Insurance Bonds BC Annuities CANOPY SALES & RENTALS • Canopies • Tables • Chairs Now taking reservationsfor May-Sept. Individual items orpackages available. Bob Dormer 517-726-1084 Call Eric Luthy at 269-945-2401 to schedule an appointment! Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value FINANCIAL SERVICES �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, March 30,2004 — Page 10 Danielle Pesce, Beau Johnson, Lucas Robles and Mercedes Scott display the leprechaun traps they created. Makayla Lee, Sydney Denton, Samantha Denton and Mariah Lloyd created traps in hopes of catching a leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day. First-graders attempt to catch leprechauns With some help from their parents, the students in Tammi King’s first grade class at Fuller Street Elementary School created a variety of ingenious traps, many of them using "gold" and Lucky Charms cereal as bait, in an attempt to catch one of the tricky little leprechauns that come out to play on St. Patrick’s Day. But alas, when they arrived at school on St. Patrick’s Day, their traps were empty. The crafty leprechaun managed to evade their clever snares. However, he did leave evi- dence of his visit, little green footprints across their desk tops, and a message on the white board, "He! He! He! You can’t catch me! Lucky the Leprechaun." However, Lucky’s escape must have been a close one since students found a little HYDROSTATIC SHIFT TRANSMISSION: SO EASY WE SHOULD CALL IT "PARADIGM SHIFTING" green coat, a walking stick, shovel, net and watering can, all just the right size for one of Ireland’s wee mischief makers. Lucky must have enjoyed matching wits with the students because he left each one a special good luck coin. King said her students real­ ly enjoyed the project. "They really got into writ­ ing the stories about what kind of trap they made, how they made it and how it was going to work," she said. The following are just a few examples of the stories they wrote: "On Saturday, my mom and I made a trap. First we used wood, then we used nails and I painted it. "Yesterday I painted a nut to be a gold nugget. When the leprechaun picks up the gold nugget, a little basket falls on him. I will have him!" wrote Sydney Denton. Lee Christopher wrote: "I am going to make my family rich. This is how my trap works. First the leprechaun will go to my pot of gold. When he gets inside, I will pull the string." Makayle Lee shared her plan; "I am going to catch a leprechaun and I’m going to get the gold. I will give the gold to the poor people. ’ Lee Christopher, Bryan Venton, Jeremy Miller, Travis Rockwell and Shelby Nighbert used their imagination to create a variety of different traps to catch a wily lep­ rechaun. "The The leprechauns are tricky, but they are not tricky for me! I love the leprechaun. It is funny. Leprechauns are like a pet. Katie Blodgett described her leprechaun trap, "I would make it out of a box and paper. I would use gold too. I would keep the leprechaun and I would ask where his money is. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 30,2004 — Page 11 Donations, volunteers pour in for Community Center of Hope For Sale Business Services Automotive $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ '87 FORD F-150 PICKUP IN HOME PC REPAIR: netTRUCK: stick shift, new work set-up, maintenance, queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! paint, $800. (517)852-9402 or upgrades, etc. (517)852-0338 (517)719-8062 (269)838-9253. ask for Chuck, very reasonable rates. HOSPITAL BED, dual con-'99 VOLKSWAGON PASReal Estate trol, electric, like new, $200. SAT: 88K very dean power (517)852-9402 or (269)838- sunroof, full power, auto 3BD, 2 BATH: nice yard, 1 9253. shift, new tires, asking car garage, Hastings area. $300 down, $675 a month. $9,000. CaU (269)208-9223. Lawn & Garden Please call 269-945-6280. FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel WANTED: small pickup Help Wanted master, 7 gang reel mowers, trucks, running or not. hydraulic lift. 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Permanent, history references and com­ , entry level, paid training! pensation en requirementss to: Automotive (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. P.O. P.O. Box Box 73 73, Caledonia Caledonia, MI 1986 CHEVY 1 TON DUAL­ 49316. Household LY: with utility box and Miscellaneous tires, 4 speed with granny $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN gear, with low miles, $1,200 mattress set (in plastic). FREE INSTALLED DISH obo. (517)852-9402 or Brand new, never used! NETWORK SYSTEMS: Call (269)838-9253. King, $150. (517)719-8062 M-66 Tire, (616)374-1200. by Sandra Ponsetto "Sometimes it’s like I’m added. "They don’t want to Staff Writer putting together a giant puz- sit on committees, they want Even as materials are being zle and every time the phone to do something. donated and volunteers are rings another piece falls into "Right now what we really offering their labor to begin place," she added. "I have a need is a licensed electrician work on the demolition and good idea but I don’t know and a licensed plumber who renovations, which will trans- what the puzzle is going to would be willing to donate form the old Eagle look like when we’re done. their time and assistance to Enterprises building on the "I am still amazed, pleased help restore the building," comer of Washington and and amazed, that the commu- said Bowden. Main Streets into the Maple nity as a whole seems to be so Bowden said she is continValley Community Center of willing to support these pro- ually thrilled and amazed at Hope, the programs that it grams. I am. thrilled to see how how the the community community has has will soon house are also everyone working together." pulled together to create the growing. Since the Maple Valley Maple Valley Community Michigan The State Community Center of Hope Center of Hope. University Cooperative received a $10,000 gift from My husband, Jeff, asked Housing me, ‘Why are you still so Extension Service, which has thee Nashville been a partner in the Maple Association, volunteers and amazed after everything you Valley Community Pantry donations have been pouring have seen in the last 20 Shelf since its inception last in to help renovate the build-years?’ and I told him that I summer, has donated thou- ing that will house the pantry am continually surprised at yp sands of vegetable seeds, shelf, clothing closet, and how God works in people’s which patrons can plant and offices for use by the MSU lives to get his work done, grow as a way to give back to Cooperative Extension she said. "I am so thrilled at the program which feeds up Service and Michigan Works. all the people who are willing to 250 families each week. The demolition has to let themselves be utilized "We’ve had the use of half already started. The old meat in this ministry and outreach acre of land donated by Gary cooler has been taken out and project. and Barb Clark," said Dianne we’re getting ready to start "I think my vocabulary has Bowden, pastor of Nashville the renovations," she said. become very short these days, United Methodist Church and Waste Management of said Bowden. "It seems like one of the founding members Michigan has donated a 20- all I can say is, "Wow!" and of the pantry shelf and ensu- yard dumpster for our use "Go, God, Go!" ing community programs. during the demolition, For more information " They are going to root-till restoration and construction about the Maple Valley and fertilize the soil and make of our new building." Community Center of Hope it available to the community Bowden recently went to or to make a donation or volfor planting. the PCI office in Hastings unteer caU (517) 852-2043. "The poundage of the pro- with Garry Russell, a retired duce we grow will be credited project coordinator for a comto us by the Fresh Food mercial construction compaInitiative of the South Central ny, who is volunteering his Wanted 1988 DODGE 1/2 TON $195 FOUR POST BED: Michigan Food Bank in services to the Center of Now Offering $700. king with Sealy posterpedic PAYING CASH FOR large UTILITY VAN: Battle Creek," she added. Hope, to apply for a building Water Treatment Systems! amps, vintage (517)852-9402 or (269)838- mattress set (2 months old). guitar ""The food we grow will stay permit. (517)204-0600 - With 12 Years ofExperience 9253. (517)204-0600 stringed instruments. Secright here in our own commu"The gentleman that ond Hand Comers, (269)945•Water Softeners -R/O Systems 1994 BUICK LESABRE SE: $375 CARPET:5005. BERBER nity. It will allow those who worked at the PCI office said •Iron Filtration fully loaded, leather interior, 80sq. yd., beautiful oatmeal have been receiving food to we needed to give him an runs great, $3,500 obo. color.. Stilll in plastic. lastic. N New, 4^** 543-8332 be a partner in giving and estimated cost for completing (269)948-1956 never used. (517)204-0600 give back to the program the project and I told him that which has helped them. it wasn’t going to cost us anyBowden said that she con- thing," said Bowden. "He siders the pantry shelf, "a said, ‘This is a huge undertakhand up, not a hand out." ing,’ and I said, "I know. I "I will consider our pro- just need you to tell me what gram a success when we feed I have to start begging for and 25 families instead of 200, then I’ll wait for them to walk in. I can tell you that so far she said. Prices Good March 22-April 30,2004 As word has spread regard- we’ve had flooring and carpet If you have equipment that you rely on ing the pantry shelf and it’s donated and all the labor to to get the job done, then you need related community programs, install them; if we paid for it, EXXON Lubricants at ground-breaking such as a clothing closet would have cost us thouprices. Exxon Lubricants will ensure which provides gently worn sands. that your equipment will operate at clothing free of charge to "He said he needed an estipeak performance from start to finish. families in need and a job mate so I told him $10,000 So call us today and let us help you readiness program for teens and he looked at me as if to keep the money in your wallet and your being coordinated with local say, ‘I feel so sorry for you, equipment in the field. businesses and Michigan said Bowden with a smile. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 Towing Available 8635 Thornapple Lake Road Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-9080 • Tub and shower wall replacement starting as low as $500.00 • Remodeling and basement finishing • Plumbing fixture repair and replacement • Bathtub and shower replacement • Garbage disposal replacement • Decks custom designed and built • Garage door installation and repair • Grab bar installation • Handicap bathroom design and installation • Sump pump replacement • Honey-do list completion • Licensed and insured 06582952 maybe all three ofthem could Morgan, Hastings 112 have made the trip to the Scott Blocher, Lakewood Team State Finals in Battle Creek. If two of them didn’t have to see their seasons end 119 on the first night of districts. Justin Lewis, Middleville But then, this the 2003-04 125 All Barry County Wrestling Evan Terry, Lakewood teams wouldn’t be nearly as 130 formidable. Mike McKeown, The accomplishments are Middleville nothing short ofincredible for 135 the five wrestling programs Kevin Fassett - Maple from Barry County. Valley: This Lion junior won At times, Middleville, an individual district title Hastings, and Lakewood before bowing out ofthe state were all ranked in the top five tournament with a 44-8 in Division 2 in the State. record at regionals. Along with Delton and At the SMAA tournament Maple Valley in Division 3, he wrestled his way to a secthe teams had a total of 20 ond place finish in the 135individuals qualify for the pound weight class. state finals. 140 Hastings and Lakewood Ben Boss - Maple Valley: both won regular season con-The Lion junior proved he’s ference titles. Lakewood; among the state’s elite by Middleville, Delton, and winning his first 52 matches Maple Valley won confer-of the year. A string that lastence tournament titles. ed until the Individual State Lakewood earned the Semifinals. CAAC 3 title alone, while From there Boss battled Middleville and Hastings back to score the fourth place shared the O-K Gold title, and medal at 140 pounds, ending Delton shared the KVA title the year with a record of 53-2. with Paw Paw. 145 Lakewood and Maple Nathan Shoup, Lakewood Valley both won district 152 titles, and the Vikings went Brandon Carpenter, on to win a regional title and Lakewood get as far as the state semi’s 160 before falling to the eventual Alex Phillips, Lakewood champs from Lowell. 171 Just a few weeks before the Eddie Phillips, Lakewood team finals, the Middleville 189 Trojans bested that Red Jim Sweat, Delton Kellogg Arrow squad 35-25 in the O­ 215 K crossover matches, Alan O’Donnell, Hastings lost to Lowell that Lakewood same night but defeated 275 Middleville twice in duals. Matt Potter, Middleville It really is all about match­ ups, and an this ts list st iss based ase Second Team strongly on how the county’s grapplers stacked up against 103 each other. Raven Scurlock - Maple Here’s the 2003.-04 All Valley: This Lion finished Barry County Wrestling second in the 103-pound teams, as chosen by theirweight class at the SMAA coaches. tournament to end the regular season. From there he went on to First Team score two more wins at the individual district tournament 103 Rusty Burgdorf andRJand end the season with a Members of the 2003-04 All Barry County First arid Second Teams for Wrestling from Maple Valley are Raven Scurlock, front from left, Tyler Greenfield, Kevin Fassett, back, Chris Morris, and Ben Boss. L Maple Valley’s Kortney Ewing, left, and Kyndra Root have been named to the All Barry County Girls’ Volleyball Second Team, record of 35-11. 112 Tyler Greenfield - Maple Valley: Another second place finisher in the SMAA for the Lion squad. Greenfield finished the year with a record of 24-20. He won his first match at districts by pin, before seeing his season end with a pair of losses later that day. 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Tom Winright from Middleville. 119 Steve Case, Hastings 125 Jeff Allen from Hastings and Mike Gurski from Middleville. 130 Branden Terry of Lakewood and Chad Ferguson of Hastings. 135 Josh Bowerman of Middleville, and Tom Rowse of Hastings. 140 Jeff Vander Boon of Lakewood, Ryan Ferguson of Hastings, and Ryan Fletke of Middleville. 145 Matt Lipstraw, Hastings 152 Kalani Garber of Middleville and Scott Redman from Hastings. 160 Dayne Fletke, Middleville 171 Chris Morris - Maple Valley: One oftwo Lion state qualifiers, Morris placed third at districts and then second at regionals to advance to the Palace. There, he won one of three matches to finished the year with a record of 43 wins and 13 losses. He was the runnerup at 171 pounds in the SMAA this winter. Also honored at 171 was Andrew Reeder from Middleville. 189 Dan Blair of Hastings and Eric Reeder from Middleville. 215 Dustin Morgan, Delton Kellogg 275 Cody Dupont, Lakewood � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-04-06.pdf b04834f01417e415cd785a8273055daa PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY P.U TB.LnIrC- IL IiPo.rP* HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST mSTIMGS Ml 4MM-1W3 ,'SH ^905 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. A local paper oftoday! 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 14 April 6, 2004 This years Syrup Queen isn’t your typical royalty by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Though the Vermontville Syrup Festival Maple Association decided that the syrup queen and her court only had to reign during the two and a half days of this year’s Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, Andrea Szymanski this year’s queen and her court have other ideas. “The girls in the court (Sammy Cowell, Katie Eldred, Jessica Lawless) and I are planning to do more local parades,” said Szymanski. “We’re looking at doing Frontier Days, the Chesaning Show Boat Festival Parade, the St. John’s Mint Festival and the Kalamazoo Holiday Parade.” Szymanski, 18-year old daughter of Greg Szymanski and Rhea VandeVusse of Vermontville, learned about maple syrup production from Syrup Association President Gene Fisher and Steve Hayes last year. They took her around the village to show her. how sap was collected and then boiled to make syrup. This year she is taking 2005 syrup queen hopeful Sammy Jo Maloney, under her wing. “We’ve been trying to get downtown to help with the sap collection but, Sammy Jo has softball practice and I have been lifting weights after school,” she said. Szymanski is probably the only queen in festival history that has aspired to compete in girls power lifting. “Last year I took BFS (’’Bigger, Faster, Stronger”) last year instead of gym. I really enjoyed it and I was playing volleyball at the time, so it really helped out with that,” she said. “I was at a meet where my boyfriend, Jake Brinckman, was competing and I watched the girls’ power lifting events and I said, ‘I can lift more than those girls are lifting.’” So Szymanski started lifting weights after school with her boyfriend’s sister. “I really like the way I feel when I get done lifting. I feel all pumped up,” said Szymanski. “I’m really out of shape right now because I haven’t lifted in a year. I lift average weights right now. I Andrea Szymanski gives her cat. am able to put up 200 pounds in the box squat. That’s 50 pounds off ofwhat I could lift “I’d like to go to a few competitions, pick up a few trophies and maybe go on to state finals.” Szymanski was a member of the girls’ volleyball team from 2001 to 2003, but couldn’t fit it into her schedule this year. “I really miss playing,” she said. “I’ll probably play a little volleyball this summer, I just won’t be on a team or anything. I miss the game.” Over the years other school activities have included the ski club and Spanish club. But right now what Szymanski said she is most proud of is her acceptance into the National Honor Society. A junior at Maple High Valley School, Szymanski said her latest GPA is her highest ever, a 3.447. “I was so thrilled just to learn that I had been nominated to the NHS, then I was really thrilled when I found equal time and attention to out I was going to get in,” she said. “I’m going to be inducted into the NHS on April 22.” last year.” has Szymanski been Szymanski said she hopes enrolled in Norma Jean to start competing next year. Acker’s leadership class at the high school since last fall. “I wish I would have taken leadership earlier in my high school career,” said Szymanski. “It’s open to freshman through seniors, but this is the first year I signed up for it. You can get so much out of the class if you are willing to step up to the plate. There is so much to do. “There are so many different personalities in the class so you get a big variety of ideas,” she added. “During homecoming there were so many committees. There was a dance committee an assembly committee, a games committee.. . everybody had a say in what goes on and while you can’t satisfy everybody all the time, it still turns out really good.” Szymanski served on the assembly committee. For the first time, the school held its homecoming assembly out­ side on the new football field. “I talked Mrs. Acker into letting me play music for the assembly; she had to trust that I wasn’t going to play music that would be inappropriate See QUEEN, pg. 12 Lion ladies shoot out of the gates The Maple Valley varsity 32’6.5. was third with a throw of Robles, Tessa Robles, and girls’ track and field team In other field events, 32’.5”. Joostbems were mnners-up in took four top places last Hamilton placed second in The Lions continue to be the 3200- with a time of o Wednesday at the Mid- the long jump at 14’9.25, solid in the field events, espe- 11:10.76, while it was Michigan Indoor Track Meet Jenny Ellison was fourth in cially pole vault where Tara Joostbems, Garvey, Tessa at Central Michigan the high jump at 4’8, and in Gordenski was second at Robles, and Tobias scoring University, and had a number the pole vault Tara Gordenski 8’6”, and Hamilton was tied second in the 1600- at was second second at at 99’ ’ and for fourth at 8’. of other excellent finishes. was 4:34.51. Lions took titles in the 60- Hamilton also reached 9’ finIn In the the high high jump, jump, the the In the dashes, Garvey meter hurdles, where it was ishing fourth. Lions Lions’’ Ellison Ellison finished placed second in the 60-meter Other high finishes for the eighth, with a leap of 4’6”. Amy Abbott winning in 10.25 race in 8.29, while Joostbems The other Lion champi- was fourth in the 800-meter seconds, and the 800-meter Lions came from Joostbems Stefanie in the 400-meter dash where onship came in the 800-meter with a time of 2:33.5. run, where Abbott was fourth in the Joostbems was first in 2:34.2. she was fourth in 1:06.7, relay where Donna Cripe, Abbott, The meet featured three McMillen was fourth in the Hamilton, and 60-meter hurdles with a time relay events, and the Lions 3200-meter at 13:44.5, and Garvey teamed up to cross the of 10.64. The Lion ladies will be won two and placed second in Abbott was fourth in the 60- line in 1:58.56, over two secin action meter in 8.63 seconds. onds ahead of the second back this the third. Wednesday at the Central The Lion girls began the place team from Goodrich. The 800-meter relay team University of Donna Cripe, Lisa season by winning the Maple Valley was second Michigan Indoor in the 1600- and 3200-meter Invitational. Hamilton, Abbott, and Saginaw Valley relays. McMillen, Chayla Joostbems won in 1:57.1. In Invitational on March 18. the 1600-meter relay it was The Lions bested second Abbott, Hamilton, place Goodrich by 10.6 Joostbems, and Dhani Tobias points, with a team total of teaming up to take the title in 81.6 to the Martians’ 71 in the 4:34.1. Division 3-4 standings. Maple Valley athletes won In the 3200-meter relay, the Lion foursome of Jessica three of the 13 events, and • FFA food drive supports pantry McMillen, Jessie Winegar, Lions placed in the top eight • Historical fiction author visits Kristen Hummel, and in all but two events. Maplewood school Lions Megan Garvey and Summer Hill were second in Wilson both began their sen­ 11:13.4. • Great Way to Start the Day gets Maple Valley’s outstand- ior season with first place fin­ $1,000 grant Workers from Consumers Energy were busy installing ing throwers Kelly Wilson ishes. Garvey won the long • Three MV students win “America & new poles and street lights in downtown Nashville last and Meagan Halliwill fin- jump with a length of 16’10”, week. The new poles have outlets for Christmas lights. ished second and third in the and Wilson took the shot put Me” contests The new street lights are energy efficient high pressure shot put. Wilson was second with a throw of 33’6.5”. • Lion baseball squad gets sour start Meagan Halliwill also sodium lights that provide a wider area of light rather with a distance of 33’2.5, and than the "pooling" effect of the. old mercury vapor lights. Halliwill right behind atscored well with the shot. She In This Issue A brighter future for Nashville �Just Say *Aa Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday. April 6, 2004 — Page 2 Historical fiction author visits Maplewood school by Sandra Ponsetto FFA Officers Matthew Norton. Katie Eldred. Amanda Ketchum and Amanda Rumsey, wrth some of the food the Maple Valley FFA collected during their food drive to support the permanent food pantry at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, located in downtown Nashville FFA food drive supports pantry by Sandra Fonaetto Staff Writer In just two weeks, the Maple Valley High School FFA (<mk1 dnve at the junior senior high school and GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Maplewood Elementary man­ aged to collect more than 800 non-penshablc food items for the permanent food pantry at the new Maple Valley Community Center of Hope in downtown Nashville *1 think we did really good for this being our first year." said FFA officer Amanda Rumsey Pastor Dianne Bowden of Nashville United Methodist Church would agree She was at the community center when the teens delivered the food. "The FFA is the first group to make a donation to the per- manent pantry shelf at the new Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf,” she said. "One class at Maplewood collected 209 items, another class collected 153," noted Katie Eldred, who also serves as an officer for the FFA at the high school. "We’d like to make this a yearly thing and next year wc hope to include Fuller Street too; because this was our first year we didn't know' what to expect. "Hopefully, this will become an annual tradition and will get bigger and better every year," she added StaffWriter Historian, lecturer and author Janie Lynn Panagopoulos was all aglow when she arrived at Maplewood Elementary School on a recent morning to talk to students. “As I was driving into Vermontville I saw a young eagle sitting on the side of the road. I haven't seen an eagle in three or four years and there sits one sits on the side ofthe road this morning,” she said excitedly. “It must be a good sign.” Panagopoulos recently fin­ ished a book titled “Spirit of America: Old Abe the War Eagle” which will soon be distributed by the River Road publishing company. The story is about an eagle which served as a mascot during the Civil War. Although the book has yet to hit the shelves, she is already working on a script for Echo Films which they hope will be optioned by Disney. Panagopoulos, a native of Owosso who has a background in business and advertising, began working as a freelance writer for newspapers and magazines more than 20 years ago, but she didn’t make her first foray into the world of historical Historian, lecturer and author Janie Lynn Panagopoulos speaks to fourth grade students at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville. For example, when of 14 works of historical fic­ tion for young people in Panagopoulos was writing grades 3-"8 and is currently “North to Iron Country,” one working on a book geared of her editors who was also toward high school-aged works for the Chicago readers. Tribune questioned whether Panagopoulos said she or not someone could dislo­ spends three to five years cate their shoulder while driv­ researching each of her ing a dogsled. He told books. Her research is so Panagopoulos that it didn’t thorough that editors have seem realistic and suggested learned not to question the that she take it out of the fiction until the late 1980s. “1 was doing research for details in the stories she See AUTHOR, pg. 7 some historical lumbering writes. sites in the Muskegon area and doing lectures at schools VERMONTVILLE when one of the teachers asked me if I had every con­ sidered writing a book,” said Panagopoulos. A Starts Friday Evening, The next time April 23rd Panagopoulos was at the All Day Sat. & Sun., school the teacher had April 24th & 25th brought a publisher there to meet her and the rest, as they say, is history. Fri., April 23 • 6:30 pm Since Panagopoulos had Call 517-726-0970 her first book “Traders in Three Divisions: Time: A Dream-Quest • Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17 years Adventure” published in • Ages 18 and over 1993, she has written a total ii„iin i n Application deadline April 17, 2004 Maple Syrup Festival TALENT SHOW The United Methodist Church ofNashville cordially invites you to celebrate the Risen Lord at a SUNRISE SERVICE SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2004 6:45 - 7:15 A.M. at Mulberry Fore Golf Course A.4 955 N. Main (M-66), MI Rain or Snow - Inside the Club House �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 6, 2004 — Page 3 Car Club, Fuller students team up to build models Members of the Nashville Car Club came to Fuller Street Elementary after school from 3:30 to 5:30 March 18 and 25 to help eight third grade students build a model car. The goal was to have vol­ unteers from the car club "buddy up" with a student, to act as "model" citizens while helping to build a model car and a "model" student. The students were teamed up with the same member of the car club both nights. Pat Wilson, one of the organizers of the activity, said, “For a full week prior to the event, the students were filled with excitement. This was a positive experience for everyone. While the model cars were a challenge to assemble, the students had a great opportunity to learn and display so many important character education skills such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fair­ ness, caring and citizenship.” Pat Hines, who volunteered with her husband, Larry, said Larry was "unsure of himself and was hesitant about volun­ teering." But after the first PUBLIC HEARING The Village ofNashville will hold a public hearing on April 8.2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a change request in the pre­ liminary site plans for the PUD located on Reed St. called Riversway Development to change their lot amount from 17 lots to 19 lots. Ifyou wish to comment in writing on this request you must do so by April 7, 2004 and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. PO box 587, Nashville. Ml. NOTICE Members of the Nashville Car Club and Fuller Elementary students beam while they work on their model projects. VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Wilson said. Other members of the Nashville Car Club who vol­ unteered to be "model" citi­ zens were Bernie and Ruth Hickey, Ralph Kasey, Bill Any person who is a registered voter of the Village of Nashville, who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Village Council, should contact the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St. or call 852-9544 by April 21, 2004. night he said, "I enjoyed doing this. Maybe we could do it again." “We all want to feel that we are making a difference. These volunteers truly did!” Maker and “Pee Wee.” Students included Brandon James, Thomas Mudge, Nick Whitaker, Josh Wenger, Alex Slee, Kyle Wells, Aaron Morgan and Kyle Merriman. NASHVILLE CLEAN-UP DAYS HASTINGS 4 I Cathy Lentz Villa3ge Clerk „„ „ 0 65 8582 9 The Village of Nashville will be giving out vouch­ ers good for up to one (1) yard of dumpster mate­ rial at the Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Transfer Recycle Station. These vouchers will be good on the following dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2004. The vouchers will be given out to village residents only; proof of residency will be required. Village residents may pick up their vouchers at the Village office starting April 12, 2004. Limit of one voucher per household please. Downtown Hastings on State St. 945-SHOW 06585834 Children and volunteers enjoy the new equipment and an Easter party during the before school program last Thursday morning. PUBLIC HEARING Great Way to Start the Day program earns $1,000 grant by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Children who came to the “A Great Way to Start the Day” program at 7 a.m. Thursday mornin g were greeted by a dismal sight indeed. Pastor Dianne Bowden and Connie Romain, the volunteer who runs the Now Featuring: All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Specials! Thursday - Shrimp Friday - Perch Saturday - Smelt 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm Take $.25 off Our #1 Morning Breakfast before school program out of the gym at Kellogg School, were sitting dejectedly on the front steps of the school. “Something’s happened in the gym and we have to stay out here for a while,” they told the children as they arrived. “What happened?” the The Village of Nashville will hold a public hearing on April 22,2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the council cham­ bers. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on the final site plans for the Mulberry Estates project located oh Kellogg St. Site plans will be available at the vil­ lage office for inspection. If you wish to comment in writing on this request you must do so by April 21, 2004, and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073. children asked. “I don’t know,” they told the children. “But you can come and sit on the steps with us for awhile until we can go in.” The children were amazed when they were finally ush- See GREAT WAY, pg. 11 06585831 Clay's Dinner Bell Nashville’s Family Restaurant 113 N. Main St. Nashville • Ph. 517-852-9700 S B OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6AM -8PM Try Our All-You-Can-Eat Soup & Salad Bar! Buy One, et One FREE! A Coffee^i Our Daily Lunch Specials! Try Our Unlimited Soup & Salad Bar It’s a Meal in itself. The soup & salad bar is included with all our dinner specials along with a dinner roll & dessert Twelve ofyour favorite salads Five or your favorite soups '' For Our Seniors RECEIVE $1.00 OFF With this coupon. With any $5.00 Purchase (Must be 60 or older) ftlay’s^ ©inner I Bell With this coupon ($3.00 minimum purchase required). ©inner 1 Bell Dinner Bell 706585821 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, April 6, 2004 — Page 4 Chris 4. Jensen--------------------------VERMONTVILLE - Chris A.. Jensen, age 77, of Vermontville, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004 in Lansing. Mr. Jensen was bom Nov. 19, 1926 in Lakeview, the son of Albert and Marie Jensen. He married Phyllis Schultz, Dec. 1, 1951. He had been an employee of Fisher-Body for 34 years, retiring in 1989. Mr. Jensen served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War H. He enjoyed a variety of interests including bingo, fishing, gardening, puzzles, and thoroughly enjoyed his family and life. He is survived by sons Charlie (Lynn) of Sheridan, Ernest (Tammy) of Gowen, Larry, Michael (Marianne), John (Janice) of and daughters Vermontville; Christine (James) Turner and Rebecca (Shawn) Scott of Vermontville, Susan (Jon) Villanueva of Tennessee, and Sally (Brian) Symonds of Nashville; 25 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Schultz) Jensen, May 4, 1997 and two sons Donnie and Patrick Funeral services will be Friday, April 2, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Rev. Duane Royston will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 1. Marie V. Converse HASTINGS Marie V. Converse, age 81, of Hastings, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 in Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Converse was bom on April 13,1922 in Hastings, the daughter of James and Ruth If desired, memorial contri­ (Sawdy) Britten. butions may be made to She was raised in the American Cancer Society. Hastings area and attended Envelopes are available at the Hastings schools. funeral home. She was married to Roger Arrangements by Pray Converse Sr. on Oct 4, 1939. Funeral Home, Charlotte. She and her husband farmed Further information available in the Hastings area all their at www.prayfuneral.com. married life. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Sarah Circle of the church, long-time volAlvin of unteer at Thomapple Manor, (Lois) Barkley HASTINGS Marion L. 1948. Westbrook was Jacksonville, FL and Charles enjoyed flower gardening, bird Westbrook, age 77, of Mrs. Hastings, died Monday, March employed at various manufac- “Ben” Hasman of Delton; watching, crocheting, cooking for family and friends, collec29,2004 at Pennock Hospital. turing jobs, and later at many nieces and nephews.. Preceding her in death were tor of Hummingbird and bear Mrs. Westbrook was bom Thomapple Manor as a nurses her husband, William H. figurines. A devoted and lovon May 8, 1926 in Lowell, the aide. ing wife, mother, grandmother She was a member of Westbrook on Feb. 23, 2004. daughter of Earl and Edna Services were held and sister. (Crooks) Barkley. She was Thomapple Valley Church. Mrs. Converse is survived 1 Mrs. Westbrook is survived Thursday, April at raised in Horton Bay, Mich, and attended a one room by her daughters, Nancy Thornapple Valley Church school house there that is now (David) Wynn of Tipp City, with Pastor Jay Taylor officiatan historical landmark. Ohio, Judy (Chris) Arm-strong ing. She was a devoted wife, of Hastings and Mary Lynn HASTINGS - Evelyn F. Memorial contributions may’ of be made to Thomapple Valley Voyles, age 76, of Hastings, mother, grandmother, and sis­ (Mike) Shellington died Wednesday, March 31, ter, and was always there for Hastings; five grandchildren; Church. Arrangements were made by 2004 at Thomapple Manor. someone in need. two sisters, Bertha Brown of Mrs. Voyles was bom on She was married to William Lowell and Betty Blissett of Wren Funeral Home. July 6, 1927 in Frankfort, H. Westbrook on Oct. 15, Charlevoix; two brothers, Indiana, the daughter of William and Mabel (Muey) Crose. She was raised in the and Frankfort, Ind. area attended school there, graduating from Frankfort High School. She went on to attend Olivet Nazarene College in Bourbonnais, Ill. She corresponded with a Our Family Serving Yours gentleman in the Navy during World War II named Thomas • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently L. Voyles and they were marOperated Funeral Home ried on Dec. 21, 1946 in • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Bradley, Ill. following his mil• Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free itary service. Thomas became an ordained • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 pastor in the Nazarene Church. They then began serving (517) 852-9712 Scott A. Daniels churches in Oxford, Ind., & Family 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Misawaka, Ind., Mancelona, Owner/Manager 07513930_____ Mich., Buchanan, Mich., Mt. Marie V. Converse by her daughters, Nancy Stonehouse and special friend Jerry Knickerbocker of Hastings and Carol (Steven) Bolo of Hastings; sons, Roger (Lawanda) Converse Jr. of Hastings and Steve Converse ofHastings; adopted son, Dan Avery ofHastings; nine grand­ children; 20 great grandchil­ dren; five step great grandchil­ dren; three great great grand­ children; brother, Gerald (Frankie) Britten of Delton; sisters, Pauline O’Connor of Calif.; Geraldine (Lawrence) Hull of Hastings; and Charlotte Scott of Arizona; nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding her in death were husband Roger on March 11, 1969; son, Donald Wayne Converse in 1957; son-in-law, n-n-aw, Bob Stonehouse; brothers Bob and Don Britten; sister, Mae Shellenbarger Funeral services were held Friday, April 2, 2004 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids or Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Inc. Evelyn F. Voyles Pleasant, Mich., Portland, Mich., Wyoming, Mich., Nashville, Mich, in 1983 until retirement in 1989 and then moving to Hastings. Evelyn also worked as a supervisor in food service for many years. She directed vacation Bible schools in three states: Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. Also directed children’s camp meeting services at Indiana Lake Nazarene in the summer for five years. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene; enjoyed several crafts and hobbies including: ceramics, painting (water colors and oils), stamp collecting, coin collecting, cooking and hostess entertaining for family and friends. Mrs. Voyles is survived by her husband, The Rev. Thomas L. Voyles; daughters, Barbara Jo (James) Miles of Oaklawn, Hl., Susan Joyce Voyles of Grand Rapids, Connie Jean Voyles of Hastings; grand­ daughter, Roseanne Schapiro ofBlue Island, Ill.; sister, Ruth Dowden of Kokomo, Ind.; brother, William Crose, Jr. of seven Hot Springs, Ark.; nieces and nephews; a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Ruby Fae Crose, Helen Spenser, and Mildred Clement.. Services were held Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Hastings Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Timothy L. Oyer and Rev. James Adams officiating. Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Church of the Nazarene or Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1 -616-731 -5194 or 1 -517-852-1806. Sunday School .................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... ........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ .................. 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................... ......... 7 p.m. 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service .............. 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER ossseoee 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. ■ Worship ...................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship............................ 11 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, . Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST GRESHAM UNITED CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship............... 11 a.m. Church School ................... 0 a.m. Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10a Fellowship Time.............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class................................ 10:50 REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66. 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School 10a A.M. Service 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship....................... 9:45 a.m Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service................................... 11 a P.M. Service.................................... 7 p Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship.......... 1 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ..................... 11XX) a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School........................... 9:45 Worship Service ............ 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ..7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. • Church Service..................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass........... .9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE ftlitfel Hum tat*® fl tap® fuj.lmai Sipijto in offered this ftis a s] children taofcnj® contained a n M.tai c/inss. Va fe Maple Vi das ate lute lot ta good­ lira help program, tag ax taji hive WHai fc’by Lji MntjcfEi Mm Hlfeti Mta| to | Stilfii �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 6,2004 — Page 5 banWoynjij Barry County Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Lite Meal Wednesday, April 7 Chicken pasta salad, cole slaw, tropical fruit. Thursday, April 8 Sliced turkey, com O’Brian, fruit parfait, whole wheat bread. Friday, April 9 Cottage cheese, Spanish Doug and Laurie Cook of bean salad, pineapple, muf­ Nashville and Bruce and fin. Monday, April 12 Juaise Peabody of Sunfield Sliced pork w/Swiss, gar­ are pleased to announce the engagement of their children banzo bean salad, mixed Sarah Lynn Cook and fruit, whole wheat bread. Tuesday, April 13 Andrew Adam Peabody. Cubed cheddar cheese, Sarah is a 2002 graduate of pork and beans, pears, Rye Lakewood and a 2002 gradu­ Krisps. ate of Olivet College is cur­ rently a kindergarten teacher at Fuller Street Elementary Hearty Meals Site and School in Nashville. HDM Noon Meal A July 31,2004 wedding is Wednesday, April 7 being planned. Turkey noodle casserole, broccoli, winter squash, mixed fruit Thursday, April 8 Ham w/fruit sauce, whipped sweet potatoes, diced beats, dinner roll. Friday, April 9 Dorothy Edmonds, former Baked fish, rice pilaf, resident of Nashville, will be California blend, waxed having her 99th birthday on April 6, 2004. Anyone wishing to send her a card may send it to: 11334 West Court Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32218. Cook-Peabody Maplewood picks Students of Month Each Month Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville choses one student from each grade as the Student of the Month. The Students of the Month for March are (from left) Martin Shilton, sixth grade; Coty Franklin, fifth grade; and Cassandra Gam, fourth grade. Check it out at the Vermontville Township Library ’J®- Sems Sfckj, fa®; ta>s QgjJ Mint- tawiilfeito ?««'«, LOjiiul h |j oto nd .taiKEsn tiffi, coin ti ft. ta Sri nd tat- taijli-pti ■H JMiabnl ■ id ty lie Kin i to '.Itailta ,8ita tamsei' Ofa,fe fisenlfcdj The popular Early of seascape painting by Childhood Development Walter Brooks, Ed., How to program, Toddler Time draw trees by Frederick J. sponsored a visit from Gamer, How to draw and Winnie the Pooh last week. paint animals by Walter J. The 27 toddlers in atten­ Wilwerding and Perspective dance were delighted to have Drawing by Ernest Norling. their picture taken with the Junior Fiction: Heartland, furry, loveable Pooh Bear. Love is a Gift, by Lauren Singing, dancing and crafts Brooke; Star Wars Jedi were offered as always but Quest: The Changing of the this was a special day. The Guard, by Jude Watson. children were also given; a Junior Non-Fiction: Light box of crayons and a bag that my path for teens: illuminatcontained a troll doll, stick­ ing selections for the Bible. ers, a book/rattle combina­ New Adult Books: The tion, Winnie the Pooh win­ burglar on the prowl by dow clings. Volun-teers from Lawrence Block; Black the Maple Valley leadership Creek Crossing by John class are to be congratulated Saul; Ransom (large print) for their good-natured assis­ by Danielle Steel; Bad tance in helping out with this Business, by Robert B. program. Parker. Doug and Dotty Mc­ New Junior Non-Fiction: Dougal have donated the The kid’s fun-filled question book “Thank You, Grand­ and answer book by Jane pa,” by Lynn Plourde in Parker Resnick; Hockey memory of Emma Hunstad. Gods by Nicholas J. CotsonNew DVD’s: School of ika Biographies; Ricky Rock, Mona Lisa Smile, Martin by Valerie Menard; Daddy Day Care, Spy Kids Carlos Santana by Henna 3: 3D. Remstein; Ron Howard by New Video: Winnie the Hal Marcovitz and Cesar Pooh: Springtime with Roo. Chavez by Susan Jannos. Adult Fiction: On the Books about sports are: Mia Occasion of My Last Hamm by Robert SchnakenAfternoon, by Kaye Gib­ berg; Laila Ali by Cindy bons and The Touch by Dyson; Extreme Sports; Colleen McCullough (Large Snow by Garry Chapman; Print edition). Soccer: Attacking by Bar­ Adult Non-fiction: Boat­ bara Bonny; In-line skating! building Manual by Robert by Laura Kaminker and M. Steward, The art of how Spalding Book of Rules by to paint sunsets, by Lester Bing Broido. Also new are: Rossin; Tableau: three dim­ Spiders by Shane F. Mcensional painting on glass by Evey; Pandas by Louis Cunningham Art Pro-ducts; Martin; Alligators by Stuart The art of mixing colors by A. Kallen, Hercules by Walter Brooks, Ed., The art Nancy Loewen; Arthritis by Edward Willett, Schizophrenia by Jane E.Phillip; Everything you need to know about custody by Claudia B. Manley; Grunts U.S. Infantry in Vietnam by Christopher J. Anderson; Welcome to Greece by Meredith Costain; Linus Pauling: Investigating the magic within by Victoria Sherrow; Our Court System by Zachary; A Kelly and Keyboards by Roger Thomas. Dorothy Edmonds turning 99 Sports injury... Chiropractic can help Maple Grove Township The regular board meetings of the Maple Grove Township Board are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Maple Grove Township Hall, located at 721 Durkee St., Nashville, Michigan 49073. 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For further information or questions please call the DPW Garage at 726-1444 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 06585372 Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Girls’ Softball Students of all ages in Maple Valley schools took part last month in a variety of activities, including parades, storytellers, visits from authors and more, promoting reading during National Reading Month. Street At uller Elementary the students started the month with a celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday with special readings and activities based on his beloved children’s books. Students in grades K-3 took part in the annual poster and bookmark contests, participated tcpate in n a Book oo Parade, ara e, Read a Hat Day, Read in Pajamas Day, a book fair sponsored by the Maple Valley PTO and enjoyed a Holy week and Easter Sunday services Nashville Peace United Methodist Church at 60 43 E. M-79 Highway co sponsors the Community Good Friday Service at 1 p.m. held at the Nashville United Methodsit Church. Easter Sunday services, April 11 at Peace United Methodist Church begin with breakfast served at 8:15 a.m. The Sunrise service is at 9 Maple Valley first baseman Mindy Newton helped lead the Lions to a pair of victories in the season opening double header on Monday against Hastings. Newton had a total of three hits and five RBI's in the two Lion wins, and also came across to score herself four times. a.m. followed by the regular worship service at 9:45 a.m. Methodis Peace United Church is located 4 miles west of Nashville, at the corner of M-79 and Barryville Road. Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North Street, Hastings, 945-9554. On Maundy Thursday, April 8 the church The Village of Vermontville DPW will be flushing hydrants April 12th through April 15th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. You may notice discolored water. For further information or questions please call the DPW Garage at 726-1444 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. 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April 1 by coming to school At Maplewood Elementary in their pajamas, pitching the students created pins pro- tents and unrolling their moting reading which they sleeping bags in the gym on shared with the students at the last day of school before Fuller Street when they visit- spring break. While they ed the school to read to the kicked back and read newspapers, books or magazines, the students. Maplewood also enjoyed enterapewoo students su ens also aso students u y held a book parade and tainment provided by the jazz enjoyed a visit from historian, band, Dan Sealy, Jordan Volz lecturer and author Janie and Dan Holton, and a guest Lynn Panagopoulos, during storyteller. x> MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIRSTYLING S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Tbomapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 n xTx XT* will present “Make your way to the Potter’s House,” a liturgy of word and clay. It includesa live potter who will” throw” a pot during worhip. This presentation is based on Jeremiah 18 and begins at 7:30 p.m. On Good Friday, April 8 the day begins with a silent Crosswalk at 9:30 a.m. This is an opportunity to walk with a group behind the cross for an hour or so of quiet meditation and community witness. The walk leaves from the Grace Lutheran parking lot and returns there. A Tenebrae, service of darkness begins in the church at 7:30 p.m. This service uses light and darkness, sound and silence wth the word to reflect on the Passion of the Lord. On Holy Saturday, April 10 the chuch will hold an Easter Vigil, focusing on the cele­ bration of new life through baptisms and the affirmation of baptism at 7:30 p.m. The church celebrates the Resurrection of the Lord on April 11 with Holy Communion services at 6 and 10:45 a.m. Liturgical dance is part of the 10:45 celebration. Easter breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at 8:30 a.m. During this hunt children will search for flat, laminated “eggs” Spring Is ■ A Great Time ■< To Replace Your Worn Out Mulch 5 INSTALLATION 9 CALL. FORPRICING _ * Now Accepting New Clients For The 2004 Lawn Care & Landscaping Season * Call Today For Your FREE Estimate Baseball & Softball Sign-Up April 14th • 6:30-8:50 p.m. at the MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA f T-Bail..?20.00 / Regular Leagues...$25.00 Pony Leagues...s35.oo 1-517-852-1607 For any questions, call Loni Tait: 517-852-0816 Jason Graham - Owner A Fully Insured Company! S MAPLE VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE with Christian symbols. Then will meet with they pastorMichael Anton to discuss the meaning of the symbols. Hastings Free Methodist Church, 301 E. State Road at Boltwood, will open the church for prayer and meditation on Good Friday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m. There will be soft background music, candlelight and pecial readings provided for a personal time of worship. Communion will be available to all those who wish to partake. On Easter Sunday, April 11 services of Praise celebrating the Joy of Easter will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. There will be a continental breakfast in the fellowship hall at 10 a.m. There will be no evening service on Easter Sunday. Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 S. M-37 Highway will hold a Maundy Thursday service with communion on April 8 at 7 p.m. The Good Friday service starts at 7 p.m. on April 9. The Sunrise breakfast and service will begin at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 11. The Easter Worship service will follow at 10 a.m. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06585571 o or1? 06571010 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 6,2004 — Page 7 Three MV students win ‘America & Me’ contest Three students from Maple Valley Junior High School have been named local win­ ners in the 35th annual America & Me essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who earned first, second, and third place awards for their school are Kreshel Reid, first; Lauren pierce, second; and Emily Eldred, third. All three received award certificates for their achievement. As the school’s first place winner, Reid’s name will also be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Reid’s first place essay now advances to the state level competition, from which the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected. The top ten statewide winners, who will be announced in April, will receive plaques, cash and U.S. savings bonds valued from $500 to $1,000. In addition, the top ten essay­ ists will be honored at a ban­ quet in Lansing, meet with Michigan’s top governmental leaders and be featured guests at a Lansing Lugnuts minor league baseball game dedicat- Wilson's Sugar Bush Pure Maple Syrup and Maple Products Excellent Quality Reasonable Prices 9646 Thomapple Lake Road Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-9193 Three eighth grade students from Maple Valley Junior High School were named local winners in the State Farm America & Me essay contest. They are (from left) Kreshel Reid, first place; Lauren Pierce, second place; and Emily Eldred, third place. ed in their honor. A team of finalist judges that include a top Michigan government official and the sponsoring teachers of last year’s top two statewide winners, will determine the ranking of the top ten statewide winners this year. Several thousand eighth grade students from more than 500 Michigan schools participated in the 2003-2004 America & Me Essay Contest, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance agents across the state. The topic of this year’s contest was "My American Hero." Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade stu- dents, the contest encourages Michigan youngsters to explore their roles in America’s future. As a sponsor of the contest, Farm Bureau Insurance has earned 11 national awards from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. AUTHOR, continued from page 2 1 B i * * WfcMUik, ttagbi ™* fafFgfejij 1■’ •< ttai,#lESthi &M ilpi te’ i Ariirpiar iSat tuaGnlliih,^ ilkt hn II u blui kill ioiMpiitaiii lira dhMfii edi Sulp'E ilk (mW fin psi t Goes b al kwHkdtt lieprak nxd Ottati tfci uofBink* HtK sls&'i1® iiAikid^*1 [A book. “Have you ever dislocated your shoulder?” Panagopoulos asked the edi­ tor. “No,” he replied. “I have,” said Panagopoulos. “Have you ever driven a dogsled?” “No.” “I have,” said Panagopoulos. “I have done both at the same time; I dislo­ cated my shoulder while driv­ ing a dogsled. Leave it in.” To add authenticity to the stories she writes, Panagopoulos dons period garb and travels the same routes and uses the same mode of transportation as the characters in her books. She has traveled the Erie Canal in Students from Laura Smith’s fourth grade class hold books written by Janie Lynn a canal boat to research her book' “Erie Trail West: A Panagopoulos as they stand under a banner their class made to welcome the author Dream-Quest Adventure” and to their school. kA i ::ts? ts? 4 b>4 gas g itfS Moving Sale 25% to 50% OFF on Computer Hardware and Software Used Computers Starting at $10 and up Mother Boards New and Used Computer Case’s, CPU’s, Memory, Power Supplies, Monitors Printers, Modem, CD & DVD Drives, Hard Drives, Scanners, Shelving, Steel Desks, Tables, Chairs. Previewed New Released DVD ’s All Must Go Maple Valley Computer Center 105 N. Main St Nashville, Phone 517-852-1784 traveled more than 3,000 miles of Michigan and Canadian waterways in a replica of a birch bark canoe as research for other books. “By experiencing what they might have experienced I can add more detail to my work and make the adventure more fun to read,” said Panagopoulos. Call 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads e& Fax 517-0256 Panagopoulos shared the many tales of her adventures and research with each grade at Maplewood Elementary last week and held a writers workshop for a group of students who were selected by their teachers because they excel in the area of writing. Panagopoulos, who has taught classes in writing at several colleges and universi­ ties over the years in addition to her work as author invites students to contact her at her website: www.JLPanagopoulos.com or e-mail at Pandex@prodigy.net. opew Come help us celebrate the NEW Internet Service Nationwide Hi Speed Dial-up Internet Service with Propel Accelerator and 5 e-mail addresses $14.92/mo on a year contract ($179) typ & 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY of u TONY & TERESA WALDREN d of Hastings. They were married April 7th, 1979 in Nashville, © Michigan at the Assembly of God Church. They have 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The open house will be held from 1-5 p.m. April 18th, 2004, at the Castleton Twp. Hall at 915 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan. Come help us celebrate! 11 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, April 6, 2004 — Page 8 Nashville man elected to MMPA post In My Own Doug Westendorp of Charlotte were elected to Nashville was elected a repre-two-year terms for the Fourth sentative to the Michigan District Each member of this Milk Producers Association's committee serves as a liaison Advisory Committee March between the membership and 16 at the association’s annual the board of directors and management meeting. Dan Javor of Hastings was He and Jim Droschka of re-elected to the board of lowing officers were elected: directors from the Fourth President Elwood Kirkpatrick, Kinde; Vice District Delegates attending the President Ken Nobis, St. 88th annual meeting re-elect-Johns, and Treasurer Velmar ed MMPA Vice President Green, Elsie. Ken Nobis of St Johns to an MMPA is a member at-large position on the board owned and controlled milkof directors. marketing cooperative servDuring the board's reorga- ing over 2,500 dairy farmers nizational meeting held after in Michigan, Wisconsin, the delegate meeting the fol-Ohio and Indiana. Blood drive set for Thursday The American Red Cross 10 people believe the will have a blood drive American Red Cross plays a Thursday, April 8 from 1 to strong role in saving lives by 6:45 p.m. at the Castleton collecting and distributing Township Hall, 915 Reed St blood. But of those same 10 in Nashville. people, asked ifthey will give Doreen Dean the local blood in the next 12 months, blood drive chairperson, said almost half will say it's not in the Red Cross has set a goal their plans. of 50 pints of blood for this "Most people understand week’s drive. that many sick and injured “We’re always happy people would die without when we can reach or exceed blood transfusions," says our goal,’’ she said. Fred Stems, executive direc­ Local Red Cross officials tor of the Great Lakes Region say consistent blood dona-Blood Services. "But many tions are needed to maintain people don't realize they can the supply. make a difference in ensuring When asked, seven out ofthat blood is available. Stems emphasized that volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood products for hospital patients. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. 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Fred Meijer and Vermontville syrup When I attended the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Associations annual Sugaring Off Party in February, Gene Fisher, the president of the association gave me a copy of Greta Firster’s firsthand account of how the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival got it’s start back in 1940. I guess it’s the writer in me, I just love first-hand accounts of pivotal moments either in the life of an indi­ vidual or a community. For me, stories told by the people that actually lived them have a way of bringing to life a particular moment in time in a way nothing else can. The fact that Greta’s story had obviously been carefully typed out on a manual type­ writer instead of a computer added to its charm and set it apart as a story from another generation and another time. As I started to peruse the story at the sugaring off party, Gene pointed out the last paragraph, where Greta taught a young grocer in Greenville, named Fredrik Meijer, a lesson in value and quality. I am reprinting Greta’s story in my column so every­ one can enjoy it as much as I did. I also hope that it encourages other people to write down their stories, because people seldom rec­ ognize history when it is hap­ pening. Here is Greta’s account: “It was a bright sunny afternoon in 1939. John Robert Childs went into George Firster’s barber shop. Mr. Childs sat in a chair, watching people go by. George was occupying the barber chair. They were dis­ cussing just how to put Vermontville “on the map.” Mr. Childs and George began to figure on just how to give the village something different or unique to any other area. The two men came up with the idea that there were several thousand maple trees in the area so why not a Maple Festival? They were discussing the idea when Milton Iamb from the Lamb Hardware joined them, intending on a game of chess. Mr. Childs suggested that Milton then and there take over and help promote the 1940 Festival for the fol­ lowing April while people were still boiling sap. April 1940 arrived. Nice weather. Many sugar bushes were boiling. Several horses and buggies and hay rides took people to the woods and around our fair village. Pancakes were free. Aunt Jemina furnished the flour and was here in person. School classes had booths and earned money for their class. Everyone in our com­ munity offered their help wherever needed. Oh yes, pancakes were baked in the old creamery where the post office now stands. The head pancake bakers were George Firster, his mother Myra and Dorothy Benton. They had many helpers during the day. Maple syrup was put on every table and the “eaters” poured it on. After they had eaten the hot cakes their plate was swimming with unused syrup. The cooks decided to put the syrup on the pancakes before they went to the table. That saved the syrup. Sap was boiled down in a little shack behind the Furlong hardware. The building belonged to the Masonic Lodge. George spent almost more time boil­ ing sap than he did cutting hair. Dorothy Benton and I took a car full of syrup and went toward Detroit stopping at every store we saw. We sold all we had for 75 cents a gal­ lon. You can see how infla­ tion has hit the maple syrup and sugar industry. One Saturday I (Greta) took 50 quarts of delicious maple syrup and drove to Greenville. Mr. Meijer bought all of it although he had lots of “pure Vermont maple syrup.” I bet him a quart of syrup that Vermont maple sugar had cane sugar in (it). He got a bottle and sure enough it said 25% cane sugar. He stormed and talked Dutch. I couldn’t understand him but I was sure he was angry thinking he had bought misrepresented products. He bought all the quarts I had. At that time he had only two stores and his warehouse was the old depot in Greenville.” FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service Free Estimates 02590192 (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 �T■ ■■h ■ ——e* Maple Vv alley vWeWwWsy, IlCAvl INlCaAsvlh IVIIIvj Iv ViIlIlIevj, IIN vWWWy T• Ul Ul VU<lUj u VeUsd<laUyj I, Apr■■ ■i■l 6-*),) fc-w f2c0-w04■■ — Pa<7 <g7e 9 Lions fall to Lakewood after a pair of wins over Hastings ’Mt si sx i® S AS s s. ISIS F%h % VIS VSJJISHHS SSi Si *WL. 7%S by Brett Bremer Sports Editor In a damp hallway at Maple Valley High School, the Lakewood varsity girls’ softball team celebrated its first victory of the season before heading out for pizza. The Vikings and Lions played just five innings before being driven indoors by spring weather which included a small bit of hail, heavy rain, and enough wind out of the east to blow it all right into the two dugouts. Lakewood’s Alissa Goble hadjust crossed the plate after a sacrifice by senior Katie MacDonald to put the Vikes up 3-0 in the ball game. The Lion offense could never get on track against Viking sophomore pitcher Stevie Spetoskey, who had eleven strike outs in five innings of work,, which included her striking our the .side in the second and the fifth. The Lions never got a hit, and never got a ball out of the infield. Maple Valley, which had scored 27 total runs in their first two contests of the season against Hastings on Monday, had only one base runner. Mindy Newton reached on a walk in the bottom of the third, but was thrown out stealing at second base by Viking senior catcher Katie MacDonald. Sara Haskin and Shelley Root each had RBI in the second inning to score the first runs of the season for Lake wood. Spetoskey singled, took second on a wild pitch, third on aa ssacrifice by on y Abby y Weeks, then came around to score on a Haskin single for the first run. Kyndra Root,the Lion pitcher, got out of the jam after another run was scored with one of her five strikeouts. The Lions are now 2-1 on the year, while the Vikes open with a 1-0 mark. Neither team willbe in action again until after spring break. Maple Valley will host Battle Creek Central on Tuesday, April 13. Maple Valley started the season 2-0 by taking both games of a double header on Monday at home against Hastings, winning 11-0 in Hastings just g managed g three hits in game one as ape Vaey awMaple Valleypaye playeda a flawless defensive game. The Lions didn’t commit an error and Root struck out three. Laura Trumble scored on a sacrifice by the Lions’ Elisha Gibson in the bottom of the first, to put Valley up 1-0, then the Lions added four more runs in both the second and third inning before finish- By y thee time me thee Saxons axons scored their second run, in the fourth inning, the Lions had put 15 runs on the board. Maple Valley batted around in the opening inning, scoring six runs. The Lions then added four more runs in the second inning nnng and an five ve in n thee third, r, before tallying one more for insurance in the fourth inning. The Lions were led in game two by Sammy Cowell, who had four RBI in four at bats. Cowell, Ewing, Cowell, Elizabeth Clements, and Root each had a pair ofhits. ing off the Saxons with two more in the fourth. Kortney Ewing, Newton, and Brenda McElroy each had two hits for the Lions. Newton also had three RBI, while Trumble had two. In game two, the Saxons scored their first run of the season on an RBI double by Halie Terrel, which scored > N> BiU? ’S•’jL ** hS> in * S *4> f'^ Ltt • •*USi Si ZJW, W, ZE *>^4, 2 S> Maple Valley first baseman Mindy Newton scoops up a grounder Tuesday against Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) *‘‘*‘<1, <*1* <*1*, . J5® ^•stijv ^•ti '’** JlilSjf.f.n; ^vkHtai; -< w- W< Mr Ij >t a»l^ttWl4( F » i tat Up. fe 'tar ptamaW Iflh SiafBkfldfi tas- )E Lion third baseman Brenda McElroy picks up a little Maple Valley junior Kyndra Root takes a cut at a pitch roller along the third baseline Tuesday against in the second inning of the Lions’ 3-0 loss to Lakewood Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Blur totaallui iorMrfjinpffli«?s ci niitai'Ri ss rcririM.W m li!n#iwi^ iW^W 7i M R US ®3 Lion baseball squad has a sour start to spring season Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team has had a rough start to the season so far. Things can only get better after spring break. The Lions saw their contest rained out against a tai- ented Lakewood squad on Tuesday of last week, it came one day after Maple Valley opened its season with a pair of losses to Hastings. The Lions and Saxons met for a double header to open Fuller sets ‘Story Hour Incoming kindergartners and their parents are invited to come to Fuller Street in Elementary School Nashville at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, April 15, for “Story Hour.” This year the evening will begin with an ice cream social for the children and their parents. “It’s a nice way for kids to come and interact with each other and get acquainted with their new school,” said Joan Leos, administrative assistant at Fuller Street. “We’ll all start out with a good dish of ice cream then there will be information for the parents and an orientation for the kids.” After the ice cream social, parents will attend an informational meeting, detailing what to expect from their child’s first year in school and what they can do to help their child be ready for school in the fall. They will also be given information about hearing and eye testing and hear a presentation from Hal therapist speech Maxson. At the same time, the children will go to the library, where they will hear a story from Librarian Rae Murphy and then be given a brieforientation to their new school, including a tour of three classrooms and a short ride in a school bus.. Parents who have not yet enrolled their children in kindergarten for fall 2004 and wish to do so, are invited to come and register their children. the season last Monday, and Hastings won both games. The Saxons jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning of the opener, and went on to a 10-0 victoryIn game two, it was the Saxons again striking first with three runs in the first. The Lions would tally the season’s first run in the sec­ ond, but only after Hastings had built a 5-0 lead. The game ended after four innings with the Saxons on A group of Chinese acrobats performed at a Maple top 6-1. Action begins again for Valley High School assembly recently. The special prothe Lion lads on the Monday gram was sponsored by the high school’s leadership after spring break, April 12, group. Student Donna Cripe took these photos. when they visit Portland. Acrobatic visitors Easter Zone 2004’ slated at Putnam Park Grace Community Church will have "The Easter Zone 2004" at Putnam Park in a.m. Nashville at 10 Saturday, April 10. The cell teams of Grace Community Church,, along with donations from die congregation of the church, sponsor this outreach event. "We have been very fortunate that through the grace of God and the love for children within our community that we have been able to host this event for the last three years, said project Kelly coordinator Adrianson. She added that in A the first year the event was held, they had about 50 children attend and last year they had more than 250. "We are hoping to involve all of the children in our community and those from surrounding communities as well," she said. We will have a few bigger prizes for the children, such as bikes, wagons and more. Each child will go away from the hunt with some form of a prize. The event will take place rain, snow or shine. For more information, call Grace Community Church at 852-1783. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, April 6, 2004 — Page 10 -Coupon­ it SAVE s2.00! VERMONTVILLE |> MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL ! Fri„ Sat., Sun., Apr. 23,24 & 25 Friday, April 23 • 4 pm-10 pm Saturday, April 24 • 5 pm to 11 pm Sunday, April 25 • Noon to 6 pm I j No refunds. No re-bands. No cash value. No rain checks. One coupon per person. Duplications not accepted. There are height restrictions on some rides. ! I । ’ । Please present this coupon at any Mid America Shows’ ticket booth & receive one regular priced $12 P.O.P. 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(517)543-5570 or Maple Valley School District fied number of laps they earn employment is approximately (616)374-1200 ,Space., fee. (517)256-5491 were being left unsupervised a small plastic foot charm. If 30 to 45 minutes away. “A Household at bus stops or at the schools they complete the club goal Great Way to Start the Day” DO YOU WANT QUALITY $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN PAYING CASH FOR large for up to an hour before the of walking 100 miles, they provides parents with a safe PRINTING at affordable amps, set (in plastic). amps, vintage sc. guitar p, rices? Call J-Ad Graphics at mattress schools opened their doors can earn a T-shirt. and stimulating environment prices? Brand new, never used! stringed instruments. Sec­ new, (269)945 -9554. because their parents had to One of the high school vol- where parents can be assured King, $150. 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I really like the group Queen and Mrs. Acker and I were up there in the press box and we were laughing so hard because I was playing “We will rock you,” and everyone was off the beat but they were so into it that they had the stands and the press box shaking, I was like, ‘This is so cool!’” I think we’re planning to do the assembly outside again next year and if we do I want to take someone younger into the press box with me to show them how to use the equipment and everything and kind of pass it along to the next person who can follow in my footsteps.” As part of leadership activities, Szymanski attends the Vermontville Women’s Club every month and is editing the annual report for the third hour leadership class.. “I’m taking all thearticles that everybody is writing about their leadership activities and putting them together so when we go to different community groups we can show them what we do,” she said. Besides being the disc jockey during the homecoming assembly, Szymanski’s favorite leadership activity has been volunteering at Charlton Park during their Halloween and Christmas festivities. “For Halloween I got to the big, fancy wear Renaissance dress my mom made me,” said Szymanski. “And I showed the kids how a wood stove worked because I know a lot about wood stoves. At Christmas time I was in the general store and I showed the kids how to grind coffee.- They were like, ‘Wow! This is so cool!’ It’s really worth it to see how the kids get into it” Szymanski said that when she graduates from Maple Valley next year she wants to attend Grand Valley State University, where she plans to get a teaching degree. “For the longest time I wanted to go into secondary education and teach English, but now I’m leaning more toward teaching third-fifth grade,” said Szymanski. “If I decide later that I want to teach English, I’ll go back to t school and take more classes. “When I was growing up, I remember the first thing I said I wanted to do was be a teacher. Over the years I’d say, “I want to do this, or, I want to do that,’ but I always come back to being a teacher,” she said. But in the meantime when she is not in school, fulfilling her duties as the reigning Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen, Szymanski Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06571022 tonehill Far Ill CANOPY SALES & RENTALS • Canopies • Tables • Chairs Now taking reservationsfor May-Sept. Individual items orpackages available. Bob Dormer Andrea likes to do scrapbooking in her spare time. I The Nashville Firemen would like to thank everyone who came to the annual pancake breakfast. Thanks for showing your support of the fire depart­ ment, and a special thanks to the firemen s wives and children. This event would not be possible without all their help. 06585841 Andrea Szymanski and her favorite dog, Max. spends much of her time doing things that many typical teenagers enjoy, playing computer and video games and watching scary movies. ’maavideo videogame gamejunkie, junkie,” “II’m she said. “And I like to watch scary movies because I like being scared. I just went to see ‘Jeepers Creepers 2.’ It was awesome. “My favorite movie is ‘Blade.’ I really like vampire movies,” she added. When Szymanski is not watching scary movies with her friends or her dad, she enjoys scrapbooking, a hobby her mother recently got her hooked on. “It’s really addicting. Once you get started you can’t stop,” said Szymanski, who already has already completed three scrapbooks and is working on her fourth. “I want to do a Christmas scrapbook for my dad’s family, so I’m asking them to send me pictures.” Szymanski will be adding a letter from State Senator Patty Birkholz to the scrapbook she has started to commemorate her reign as syrup queen. “When I saw the letter I thought, yeah I’m 18 so they.’re sending me a letter saying, ‘Vote for me.’ But, when I opened the letter, a newspaper clipping about me being syrup queen fell out and I read it and it was a letter congratulating me on being picked as syrup queen! I was so excited!” she said. In addition to scrapbooking, Szymanski shares her mother’s love of costumes, especially ones from the Renaissance era. “My mom makes costumes. She has costumes all over the place. We love to look at patterns and fabric and design different Renaissance dresses,” said Szymanski who added that her favorite activiis attending the ty Renaissance Festival, which is held each fall in Holly. “It is so cool. I’ve gone every year for the past six years,” she said. “There are always people in costume. Some of them are actors who will interact with you and others are just people who come to the festival in costume.” Szymanski said that she often attends the festival in costume herself. “My boyfriend will probably kill me for saying this; but last year he said he would only go in costume ifhe could wear a kilt,” said Szymanski with a gleam in her eye. “Of course, my mom has all kinds of costumes including kilts. Then he said he’d only wear a red one. My mom had just bought some red fabric, so she made him one. I have said so many times that if I could do anything I wanted, I would go back and live in Renaissance times. But, only if I could be a princess or live in the royal court,” she said. “I wouldn’t care that people smelled bad back then. I just want to live back then.” Szymanski doesn’t have to travel back in time to be a queen or dress like one, her mother has already started making the dress her daughter will wear when she reigns over this year’s syrup festival. “It’s a French-style period dress with three-quarter length sleeves,” said Szymanski. “It’s going to be really beautiful, she is making it out of fabric she bought in the Netherlands.” But, no matter what she wears, this year’s festival will be a dream come true for Szymanski, whose father said she has dreamed about being the syrup queen since she was a little girl. BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 § | Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 owng vaae � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-04-13.pdf 630de4d28053402e025273af734fe356 PDF Text Text MAPLE HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 1 POBUUC U**« U** I I ^nS-nNiGsS^^'8" -n Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 15 April 13, 2004 Former village president to serve as grand marshal by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Sue Villanueva likes to sit in the stands and watch peo­ ple during Vermontville syrup festival. However, this year the tables will be turned as people will be sitting in the stands watching her as she leads the 64th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Parade as this year’s grand marshal. "I like to sit in the bleach­ ers and watch people. I’m a people watcher," said Villanueva. nIf I had my way, we’d have the festival for two weeks out ofthe year instead of three days. I love having all the people in town." While she has to give up her seat in the stands for this year’s parade, Villanueva will be able to people watch in style. "Lloyd Wolever is going to drive me in one of his antique cars," cars, said Villanueva. "Lloyd used to be on the council and we’ve Sue Villanueva will be grand marshal for the 64th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Parade. been really good friends." Villanueva recently com­ pleted her 10th term as the president of the Vermontville Village Council. "I was president for 20 years," she said. "This is my first term as trustee. I decid­ ed no to run for president again because of health rea­ sons." Gene Fisher, president of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation, said it was Villanueva’s years of service as president that she was chosen to be this year’s grand marshal. "It was on account of all her countless years of service as president and also because she has always been very, very cooperative and helpful with a variety of things Michigan Governor William Milliken presents Hildred with the Minute Man Award regarding the festival over for outstanding community service and volunteerism in 1975. the years," he said. "I think it is a well deserved honor for all her years of service to Vermontville." "I think it’s a real honor," said Villanueva of being selected to serve as grand marshal. by Sandra Ponsetto the welfare of the communi­ lars of the community. Her In addition to her service Staff Writer ty in which she had lived for death has left a gaping hole on the village council, over When Hildred Kelsey her entire life. in the fabric ofthe communi­ the years Villanueva has Peabody passed away last “Hildred leaves me at a ty. She was just one of those served as a Cub Scout den month, at age 88, her family loss for words; she was one people who, if she saw some­ mother, secretary of the and friends gathered to grand lady,” said Earl thing that would benefit the Maple Valley Athletic remember a woman who had Wilson of Nashville, who community, would take hold See grand marshal, pg, 5tirelessly dedicated her life has known Hildred his entire to education and promoting life. “She was one of the pil- See Peabody remembered, pg. 8 Vermontville community pillar Hildred Peabody remembered Three serve on queen's court for 64th annual syrup festival Larry Weatherwax is building this new nursery and farm market near the corner of Ionia and Vermontville highways. Vermontville Township residents upset about nursery, farm market by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Vermontville Public Library was packed Thursday evening when the Vermontville Township Zoning Board of Appeals held a special public hearing on the Weatherwax Nursery and Farm Market being built near the comer of Vermontville and Ionia high­ ways. An attorney has filed a zoning appeal for Royal and Vickie Stickles, who own and operate the Country Crossroads Party Store at the same intersection. The meeting was sched­ uled after a “heated” discus­ sion about the zoning for the new construction occurred during the regular meeting April 1 of the township zon­ ing board. “We went to the meeting last week and we were treat­ ed crap,” said Theresa Cowell, who owns property south of Weatherwax’s new construction, in an interview before last week’s meeting. “They didn’t treat us with respect and they didn’t listen to our concerns about the zoning.” She said that she and Stickles went to the regular meeting because they were upset that they hadn’t been notified by the township of any zoning changes and Weatherwax’s plan to build a business on the site. Before the meeting Vickie Stickles said she wasn’t happy that the Vermontville Township Planning and Zoning Board had rezoned their area rural residential. “I don’t know when they even changed the zoning in for our area, nobody ever told us our area was being said. rezoned,” she “Weatherwax said he was going to put in a nursery, but now I hear he has plans to sell ice cream. I’ve also heard that he plans to have a deli or an Amish restaurant. How can he do all that ifhe’s not zoned commercial?” Samantha Cowell In recent years the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation has selected a queen and alternate to repre­ sent Vermontville and promote its maple syrup products throughout Eaton county and surrounding regions for one year. However, because young women lead such busy lives these days, the corporation decided to change the rules a bit in order to attract more queen candidates. This year they decided to select a queen and three court members who would reign only during the three-day festival, unless they choose to take on See special hearing, pg. 6 additional activities during Katie Eldred the following year. The gamble paid off. This year eight young ladies sub­ mitted their applications, Jessica Lawless wrote essays and spent an evening answering judges’ See queen's court, pg. In This Issue Christians learn about Passover in Sedar meal Volunteers transform building into Community Center of Hope Local student’s Law Day essay takes 2nd in state MV baseball, softball, track and soccer previews 7 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, April 13,2004 — Page 2 Christians learn about Passover in Seder meal ery in Egypt for freedom in resenting Jesus as the sacrifi­ by Sandra Ponsetto the Promised Land of Israel. cial lamb. Staff Writer “The egg represents that “There has been a grow­ About 30 people were in attendance last Thursday ing interest in the Seder meal the world is one and round,” evening as Dr. Mike Callton over the past ten years or so he continued. “The bitter of Nashville presided over because the last supper of root, usually horseradish, the second annual Seder Jesus was a Seder,” said reminds us of the bitterness meal at Nashville United Callton. “I did a Seder meal of slavery. “The charoset, which is a Methodist Church. at the church for the first Callton, a local chiroprac­ time last year when (Pastor) mixture of apples, nuts, cin­ tor and community activist, Dianne (Bowden) namon and wine represents explained the religious sig­ approached me and said she the mortar which the Jews nificance of the celebration, was thinking about doing used to build palaces and sprinkled with flashes of his some new things at the cities for the Pharaoh. “The parsley or lettuce church.” of his characteristic wit “This is really becoming a reminds us that Pesach, or About halfway through Drew Mudry hunts for eggs filled with candy and other surprises in Putnam Park in the meal as the captain at community event. We have Passover, Comes in the Nashville during an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Grace Community Church (photo each table was distributing people from other churches spring,” said Callton. “We the matzo, or unleavened and denominations here also eat the matzo or unleav­ by Ben Mudry). ened bread because the Jews bread; Callton informed tonight,” said Bowden. Before the meal, Callton left in such a hurry they did­ those in attendance that the thin, dry, cracker-like bread explained to a guest the n’t have time to leaven their was once considered a meaning of each of the five bread and let it rise. That is On the Saturday morning eggs some filled with edible wagons. The Easter egg hunt carefully placed items on the why we eat bread made with before Easter more 325 chil­ Easter treats and others con­ was sponsored by Grace dessert. just water and flour and no dren flocked to search for taining tickets for bigger Community “Desserts have obviously Seder plate. Church in “The burnt lamb bone rep­ yeast.” changed. If there were a gaily colored plastic Easter prizes such as bikes and Nashville. Callton also noted that the Twinkie or a Suzy-Q around, resents the last meat the Jews I wouldn’t have touched one ate before leaving Egypt. Seder is typically a family of these things,” he quipped. You remember how they meal with everyone seated selves, because you’ll drink lamb bone, the matzo and journey we make together as Callton, who is Jewish, slaughtered the lamb and put around one table. However two of these during the motor, or bitter herbs, there people of the Jewish and faith,” said explained that Seder is a tra­ the blood over the door so because of the size of the. course of the meal,” Callton was another responsive read­ Christian ditional Passover meal, the first bom would be group, he appointed a cap­ said. “In a real Seder we ing and blessing and the sec­ Bowden who noted where which the Jewish people eat spared during the last tain at each table who was in would use wine and you ond cup of grape juice was the two faiths diverge. “You consider Jesus a said Callton. charge of distributing the would drink four glasses. distributed. each year in celebration of plague,” Seders are very happy cele­ The upper matzo on the great prophet,” she said to the Jews were leaving slav- “Christians also see it as rep- food from the Seder plate. plate was broken, distributed Callton, who agreed. “And, • It is traditional for a brations.” Next the captains dipped and eaten, then there was a we consider him the Christ. woman to recite the tradi­ -Coupontional blessing and light the sprigs ofparsley in salt water prayer before each of the But we all started in the same festival lights at the begin­ and distributed one to each captains prepared a tiny place.” “sandwich” for each partici­ ning of the Seder meal. In participant at his table. Callton once again stated pant at his table by placing a keeping with that tradition Callton’s sister, Julie, sang that the parsley represented bit of fresh horseradish and a dab of charoset between two the traditional blessing in the bitterness of slavery Downtown Hastings on State St. Then, Callton asked the pieces of matzo. Hebrew as she lit the can­ 945-SHOW captains of each table to I “This reminds us that life dles. “The service can be really break the matzo and put one is bittersweet,” said Callton long. I’ve been to some half back on the plate and as he concluded the Seder A meal. Seders that have gone on hide the other half. a ■ r “It’s tradition that if a “We will continue our until midnight and we still Fn., Sat., Sun., Apr. 23,24 & 25 * hadn’t eaten,” said Callton. child finds the hidden matzo, meal with a ‘simple supper’ I Please present this coupon at any ■ !tj “This is a nice short version he or she gets paid. When I made up of foods like they Mid America Shows' ticket booth & receive • was a child it was 25 cents, would have eaten in Biblical onee regular priced $ 12 P.O.P. Ride Wristband for ! like I like and would do with » but with inflation and every­ times,” said Bowden. “Not my family. ” only $10 during one of the following days & times: As the captains of the thing it’s probably 50 dollars necessarily at the time of the Friday, April 23 • 4 pm-10 pm first Passover but later in table poured the first glass of now,” quipped Callton. £ Saturday, April 24 • 5 pm to 11 pm | white grape juice, Callton When asked later why half Jesus’ day. It’s here that we up his glass and read a of the matzo was hidden, pick up our Last Supper, ! M Sunday’ ApriI 25 * Noon to 6 pm A»fr 1 held Callton said that it was sim­ Maundy Thursday and Good blessing. No refunds. No re-bands. No cash value. No rain checks. ply tradition. Friday.” “ This is a great celebra ­ I। One coupon per person. Duplications not accepted. |.’ “I don’t think there is real­ tion in a Jewish home,” Callton noted how the tra­ There are height restrictions on some rides. noted Bowden as he fin­ ly any religious signifi­ ditional matzo, or unleav­ J -Coupon^ 'I # cance,” he replied. “It’s sort ened bread had become a ished. “You’ll need to pace your- of like Christmas, which part of the Christian com­ started out as a celebration of munion service. Jesus’ birth, but then you “I was at • a Catholic wonder, where did all these church and . the communion traditions like Christmas wafer wasn’t Wonder Bread, trees come along.” it was unleavened like Next the story of the Jews matzo,” he said. slavery in Egypt was read Bowden asked Callton’s and everyone participated in permission to use the left­ the responsive reading ofthe over matzo and grape juice Dayenu, which means, “That for the communion service, would have satisfied us.” which followed the simple After hearing about the supper. significance of the roasted “It would represent the Egg hunt draws hundreds to Nashville’s Putnam Park ;* SAVE $2.00! Si VERMONTVILLE Si * HASTINGS 4 MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL *! 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Glen, Lisa, Bryan, Alexis, Grade, Gloria, Mike, Becky and Quinn O1524724| �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 13,2004 — Page 3 Easter can be a time for learning Mary Jo Fralich’s special education students at Fuller Elementary went on a classroom to classroom Easter treasure hunt, in whichart of the lesson was about how to greet other classrooms to look for the treasure; reading the hints and figuring out what classroom to seek next and finally find the large baskets filled with goodies. In keeping with a the learning and experience theme April 1, Fralich also baked life-size bunny cookies to decorate; students worked to decorate eggs using a variety of techniques and they even diagrammed Easter ideas into things that are the same, differ­ ent and what is common to both. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Pvt. Thomas Patrick United States Army Private Thomas Patrick, son of Garry and Dianne Patrick of Vermontville, and his bat­ talion, the 1st and 17th Field Artillery has just returned from Iraq. The battalion was deployed at the beginning of the war with Iraq, and Patrick joined them in January after boot camp and AIT. He was assigned to Charley Battery and sent to Khannigin. His battalion was assigned to secure 145 kilo­ meters of the Iran and Iraq border and maintain security. After completing this task they began training soldiers, civil defense and police for Easter and pajamas Some students at Fuller Street Elementary combined their “Pajama Day" celebration with an Easter egg hunt.. The kids were dressed in their favorite PJs to celebrate March Is Reading Month in kindergarten. VERMONTVILLE Correction: Maple Syrup i Festival A Starts Friday Evening, In last week’s column it was erroneously stated that the annual sugaring off party is sponsored by the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation. It is actually sponsored by the Vermontville Historical Society. April 23rd All Day Sat. & Sun., April 24th & 25th TALENT SHOW sh0^' Fri., April 23 • 6:30 pm Call 517-726-0970 Three Divisions: • Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17 years • Ages 18 and over 06S8S793 Application deadline April 17, 2004 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 ^Diana’s cP&ice x’x The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIRSTYLING S.E. 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Service and other future community outreach services!^ The community center was made possible by a $10,000 donation from the Nashville Housing Corporation, which allowed the board of directors for the Nashville Community Pantry Shelf to acquire a one-year lease on the build­ ing. So far all the materials and labor for the renovation of the building have been donated. “We’ve just had 3,000 square yards of wallboard donated and that is supposed to go up by the end of the Out of the debris and rub­ ble in Nashville is rising a new beginning — the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. Since early March volun­ teers from area churches, businesses and other organi­ zations have been donating their time, labor and expert­ ise to transform the old Eagle Enterprise building on the comer of Washington and Main Street in Nashville into the community center which will house the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf, Clothing Closet and office space for use by Michigan Works and the MSU Cooperative Extension week” said Pastor Dianne Bowden, ofNashville United Methodist Church who is one founding members has said they have commer­ cial refrigeration equipment we can have. “We’re going to have our first food distribution some- of the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf. “Plus, all of the carpeting, flooring and 2x4s have been donated. We’ve also had a copy machine and electrical work donated and someone Continued next page Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06576435 Gary Russell, construction coordinator for the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, frames a stairwell and closet (photo courtesy of Dianne Bowden). The former Eagle Enterprise building located at the corner of Washington and Main Street in downtown Nashville is being transformed into the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUHDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 1 a.m. RM. Worship ........... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 1a.m. Evening Worship..... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting...... ........ 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service .............. 1 a.m. (Nursery Provided) oesesoee Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER 301 Fuller St, Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .......................10:30a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ............... 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebratio 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST GRESHAM UNITED CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School ................... 10 a.m. Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................ 930 a.m. Sunday School............................. 10 Fellowship Time.............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class................................ 10:50 REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66. 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service ....... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship....................... 9:45 a.m Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, ll.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. W.orship .......... 1 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS * INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: :15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........................... 11 :00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 705-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School........................... 9:45 Worship Service .................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service........... 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service..................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................. ...9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 13,2004 — Page 5 Local junior high student’s Law Day essay takes 2nd Autumn Rose of Nashville, an eighth grade student at Maple Valley Junior High School, has earned second place in the State of Michigan Law Day Essay Contest, which is sponsored by the Ingham County Bar Association and the Ingham County Bar Auxiliary. The assignment for this year’s contest was to answer a public policy “should” question that fit into the theme of “To Win Equality by Law: Brown vs. Board of Education at 50” in 300 to Autumn Rose of 500 words. The contest was Nashville took second open to sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in place in the Law Day Eaton, Clinton and Ingham essay contest. counties. “Autumn was one of hun­ dreds of students that entered the contest. I am so excited and proud of her,” said Ruth Craven, Rose’s English teacher at Maple Valley Jr. High. “It’s so exciting to see a student from a small school like Maple Valley do so well in a competition with so many students from larger schools.” Rose earned a $150 U.S. savings bond and will be pre­ sented with a certificate at the Law Day Awards Ceremony and Reception,which will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 30, at the Veterans Memorial’ Courthouse in Lansing. Vermontville woman on list at Siena Heights Melissa Faurot of Vermontville has been named to the dean’s list at Siena Heights University for the first semester of the 2003-04 academic year Full-time students (12 or Ryan Rosin and Don Metz clear out the debris from the old meat locker in the building, which will soon house the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope (photo cour­ tesy of Dianne Bowden). From previous page where outside of the new community center on Tuesday the 20th, even if it’s in the middle of the street,” said Bowden with a chuckle. “They are are having Kindergarten Roundup at our church on that day, so we have to have the food distri­ bution at the new building. They’ll be laying carpeting organizations that donated in the building the week of time, materials and labor to the 19th, so we’ll have to make the dream a reality. find a place to do it outside.” “We want to recognize Bowden said that while an everyone who has made a official opening date for the donation to the community community center has yet to center. The donations we be set, the board hopes to have received so far have hold a pre-grand opening just been phenomenal,” she party to recognize all the said. businesses, individuals and Grand marshal, continued from page 1 Boosters and is a current member of the Vermontville Historical Society. 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Villanueva has been mar­ ried to her husband, Alex, for 41 years and together they raised five children. "Now we have 12 grand­ children and one great­ granddaughter," she said proudly. Villanueva’s sons live in Tennessee but both her daughters live nearby. "We never know who will be here during the festival; we’ll have to wait and see," said Villanueva, who noted that when her family was younger she could count on a house full of children every year during the festival. "And, when my father was alive we’d go down on Saturday for pancakes. He really loved the pancakes," said Villanueva. Villanueva said what she is really hoping for this year is good weather. "Some years we’ve had really bad weather. I remem­ ber watching the parade in the snow one year," she said. "I hope it’s a good weekend because that always brings lots of people to town." Nashville man to earn degree at WMU April 23 James (Jamie) Noteboom, son of Mark and Koleen Noteboom of Nashville, will among among the prospective graduates at commence­ ment April 23 at Western Michigan University. Noteboom is expected to earn a bachelor of business administration degree with a major in management. more credit hours) who Heights is a coeducational attained a 3.5 or better grade North Central accredited point average out of a possi­ institution founded in the lib­ ble 4.0 gpa are named to the eral arts tradition, offering dean’s list. associate’s, bachelor’s and Part-time students (not master’s degrees. The uni­ less than six hours, but no versity is headquartered in more than 11 semester Adrian, Mich., with degree­ hours) who earn a 3.5 or bet­ completion programs in ter gpa out of a possible 4.0 Southfield, Monroe, Battle Creek, gpa are named to the aca- Jackson, demic achievement list. 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Nashville MI 49073 517-852-0391 Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday, April 13,2004 — Page 6 Special hearing, continued from page Stickles also said she wor­ ries that Weatherwax would be “infringing” on her busi­ ness. “We have a population of Jess than 2,000. We already have a grocery store, two bars and two party stores and restaurants,” she said. “Why does he need to put in some­ thing that’s already here? They'll be infringing on our business and we struggle in the winter as it is. “Weatherwax came into my store in January and said he wanted to buy it When I told him, ‘No,’ he said he was going to have store on the comer anyway,” Larry Weatherwax, who has owned and operated a tree spade business in the area for several years, said he has been very up front with the Stickles and the zoning board from the very beginning. “When I submitted my application to the board for approval I said that I wanted to build a nursery and farm market that was sort of a miniature version ofthe ones you find in Lansing, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. I would like to sell ice cream too. I’ll have some picnic tables outside and maybe as people are eating their ice cream they’ll see something in the lawn and garden area that they would like to buy. We’re going to sell trees and plants and seeds and regular nursery stock here too,” he said. “I went through all the proper channels to get my permit. I’ve acted within the guidelines all the way.” Weatherwax said he first approached the Stickles about buying their business two years ago. “After close to two years of trying to buy their place they set a price of $175,000. I thought it was a little high, but it was in the area I want­ ed. Then they said they changed their mind, I had to buy their inventory too and the cost went up to $ 187,000. Then they said they didn’t want to sell at all,” said Weatherwax, who claimed he has no hard feelings toward the Stickles. Weatherwax said he is just trying to provide goods and services that people in the area want “I’ve done a lot of check­ ing and most people, I’d say 98% of them, are excited about a store,” he said. “It’s our philosophy to put in whatever is legal to put in and what the public wants. “I’ve talked to the Westendorps over in Nashville a couple of weeks ago and I told them I want to be one of the first stores to cany their homemade ice cream,” added Weatherwax. “I want to buy as many local products and as much local produce as possible. I will buy excess produce from local farmers to resell in my store everything from a half peck of tomatoes to whatev­ er they have to sell.” Weatherwax said he plans to open his business by June 1. “I want to make this a fun spot for people to come and shop and maybe have a little ice cream.” Amy Laverty-Meeker, zoning administrator for Vermontville Township, said in an interview before the meeting that she believes the zoning board acted appropri­ ately in granting Weatherwax’s request and defends its actions. “A nursery is a permitted use in a rural residential area. Most nursery businesses have another compatible business associated with selling nursery stock, other­ wise they would only be open about three months of the year because the growing season is so short in Michigan,” she said. “If there are some concerns about the zoning, it is possi­ ble that it can be changed to accommodate Mr. Weatherwax’s business.” Laverty-Meeker also noted that the zoning board also is not obligated to notify neighboring property owners when they issue building permits or change zoning. “We’d only be required to send them notices if there is going to be a dimensional variance hearing,” she said. Frustration about not being notified about the con­ struction of a new business before it started was a com­ mon complaint at last Thursday’s meeting, which allotted time for the public as well as all parties involved and their legal council to speak. “I live in Kalamo Township and the neighbors down the road just wanted to add onto their house and everyone around them got a notification to see if there were any objections,” said Royal Stickles. “There were no objections, but at least they were notified something was going on. To me that’s the way something like this should be done. With some­ thing as big as this going in, it’s not just like adding onto your house.” “I guess the polite thing that could have occurred was that we had went that extra effort to go around and knock on some doors and say, ‘Hey, did you know this is what we wanted to do?”’ responded Zoning Board Chairman David Chase. “We did not do that From our interpretation... was that we don’t really have to do that. The polite thing probably would have been to do that.” “Would it have done any good?” asked Vickie Stickles. “If you had went around to the houses, would he still have been able to build?” “Yes...” replied Chase. “Everyone touching him did not want that to go in,” continued Stickles. “I’m going to say, ‘Yes,’ to that because as the plan­ ning commission and the zoning administrator inter­ preted, it was a permitted use,” said Chase. “The polite thing would been to tell you. Did we have to?” he asked with a shrug. Theresa Cowell also addressed the board during Thursday’s meeting. “What you’re saying is that he (Weatherwax) can sell the same stuff out of his building that Vickie and Royal can, while he’s being residential and they’e com- Save money with our multi-policy discount! STAN hen you insure your car and home or mobile home with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, we’ll save you money with their multi-policy discount! Mature policyholders can earn even greater savings. Contact our agency today! ^4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business TRUMBLE AGENCY DEBBIE 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 mercial?” she asked. “Thai is a big part of the issue,” said Chase. “We’re going to give Mr. Weatherwax an opportunity to tell you what he told us. Once it set in with the plan­ ning commission, they did issued a stop order. And, in that stop order the last para­ graph gave the reasons and some of those things are list­ ed in there because we didn’t feel we were fully notified as a planning commission that some of those things were going to be sold there. So, that’s why we are here tonight” “The second thing,” con­ tinued Cowell. “Adjacent property owner again, I did not receive a letter for the last one and neither did Vickie and Royal. I did not receive one today that they got hand carried that said that this was not the actual appeals tonight, that it’s two weeks from now. Why am I not getting one if I am an adjacent property owner?” Bob Dietrich, the lawyer for the township, told Cowell that in order to comply with the law regarding zoning appeals, she would get a notice ofthe hearing, its time and purpose. “The problem is once that this in place, once this becomes law, then anybody, myself, you, or anybody in this room can go out and ask for a permit and if it’s pro­ vided, you have to give it to them,” he said. “You can’t say, ‘No, the adjoining prop­ erty owners don’t want it,’ It has nothing to do with it. There are permitted uses and they are all listed in the law and if you are one of those permitted uses they have to give it to you because that is the law.” Cowell then questioned whether anyone had done an environmental assessment or traffic study. Zoning Board Member Darwin Aldaffer replied that they were told Weatherwax had all the needed clearances for driving and parking. Chase said he did not know that any environmental impact study being done on the property. “There’s no proof that is going to occur,” said Chase in reference to Cowell’s expressed concern that chemical contamination from fertilizers, etc., were a possibility. “Can it occur? Sure. But, there’s no proof at this time. That’s a future event. Royal Stickles asked ifthe zoning board considered the effects competition would have on other local business­ es. “You say you want the community to grow. There is already stores and stuff here like the grocery store uptown. If you put in more stores and stuff selling the same items, pretty soon somebody’s going to be a ghost town out here because ain’t nobody going to make it They didn’t take that into consideration did they?” he said. “Or, is it going to be just the greenhouse nursery and not food items?” Chase said that would be a good question for the plan­ ning commission. “That’s what this group is here to determine... did we not ask enough questions?” said Chase. The zoning administrator spoke up and said that when Weatherwax approached the board about his new busi­ ness, she looked at existing locations available in town to see if there was anything that might be suitable for his business. “Quite frankly I really couldn’t come up with a spot in town, a vacant building in town or even along this stretch that would have been more appropriate for his business,” she said. Stickles asked why Weatherwax couldn’t build his new business near his home on M-50. “M-50 isn’t really in my jurisdiction,” said LavertyMeeker. Scott Johnson, who lives near Build Masters on Vermontville Highway, asked about the fairness of allowing Weatherwax to compete with an existing business. “I mean, is it survival of the fittest? Is that what it is here in Vermontville, or does an established business get some kind ofcredit for estab­ lishing a business here? Or, do we go with whoever will give us the lowest price?” he asked. “When the rural residen­ tial was set up there was a short list of permitted uses and a long list of not permit­ ted uses and that was done with the idea of hoping that we did not have what has occurred, but it has, said Chase. Johnson asked ifthere was something that could be done to insure that it didn’t happen again. “This is part of having a living document,” said Chase. “If this is an issue, then the planning commis­ sion can go back... you can approach the planning com­ mission or township govern­ ment You can go back and ask that those things be taken another look at. Come to the meetings, have the input.” Chase went on to say that after the futuring sessions, the number of people attend­ ing the meeting dropped off significantly, so there was probably a group of only ten people making the decisions. “We did the best we could with what we had, taking information from the big group and bringing it down,” said Chase. Harold Stewart, who owns Build Master, said that he doesn’t feel the township should try to regulate compe­ tition. “I don’t think that’s your job,” he said. “You should say what can be built and can’t be built... I would wel­ come somebody to build a shed place next to use so people wouldn’t have to go to Ionia, or wherever, and then come back to buy from us.” Weatherwax was given a few moments to address the board and the public. “I would just like to say that I did apply and I made it very plain what my inten­ tions were, that we were going to have very similar to a miniature Horrock’s, in fact that was the way I actu- ally worded it That we had all intentions of having all the nursery type situation. We plan to have the full deli situation, we plan to have the convenience part of the store. We plan to have the beer and wine that is permis­ sible by law,” said Weatherwax. “That’s how the application was made and that’s how it was accept­ ed and approved and it’s my intentions are to go on. Thank you.” “If that’s the way it was accepted, why wasn’t it told that way to us when we were notified by the board?” asked Royal Stickles. “We were told it was going to be a nursery greenhouse nothing was said about all this other stuff.” Weatherwax’s attorney said he has visited many farm market and nursery operations and he believes the small deli’s, etc. are, “just incident to that type of operation. “I don’t think it is the position of the board to attempt to regulate competi­ tion,” he said. “If he runs competition with pop or other items, that is just part of free enterprise and I don’t think that with a zoning ordi­ nance you can regulate com­ petition and say that one per­ son just because he has been there has the opportunity to prevail over anyone else. That really cuts against the grain ofthe whole free enter­ prise system. So, Mr. Weatherwax relied on doing everything to the board according to the way he thought it should be done and once it was approved here locally, he went to the county and got his permits and he is about halfway through the construction and this is putting him in a very difficult position. He wants to be a good neighbor, he doesn’t want to fight with anybody. He just wants to start a business here that he feels will be very beneficial to the township.” Later in the discussion, Vickie Stickles asked if they would be able to sell the same merchandise as Weatherwax. “As long as you meet zon­ ing requirements, like setbacks,” said LavertyMeeker. “As an existing commer­ cial building, you have a lot of latitude,” said Chase. “But they don’t have a liquor license and I do,” said Vickie Stickles, who once again stated that their biggest complaint was that they had not been notified of Weatherwax’s intent. “That was a learning mis­ take,” responded Chase. After further discussion about what is and should be allowed in a rural residential zone and other related issues, Chase closed the public hear­ ing portion of the meeting. “I appreciate how well we were treated tonight,” said Chase at the close of the meeting. The actual hearing on the Stickles’ appeal is set for Monday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in the Vermontville Public Library which is located in the bottom floor of the Vermontville Opera House. �JsJjL to The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 13, 2004 — Page 7 Queen's court, continued from page 1 \S SM UN Ak. . S58 *S* S£% A1?' 1?il'■■ k« ‘N'> ss* «K bSiSS »4Si Njl »4.SiNjl IS'!* . !J^fc, S J^fc ' £*<<3 ^ilia rr*x« %xL« 2^» 2^»i *2J»<i %L*J< <JS ? i?S Err 'ft 'ft titoihp ft ft ft uilriift Florence Leah Baughman SUNFIELD Mrs. Baughman of Sunfield, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at her resi­ dence in Sunfield at the age of 92. She was bom Jan. 6, 1912 in Hastings. Florence was mom, grand­ ma, great grandma, aunt, sis­ ter, and friend to her family and to all who knew and loved her. Mom’s greatest desire in her later years was to be reunited with those who had gone before: her mother, Rose, who died when Mom was a child; her great grand­ son, Gabriel, who died in infancy; her brothers and sis­ ters who were all younger than she; her many friends; and most of all, her beloved Orley who preceded her in death by 22 years. To all of us mom leaves her love of family and friends, her love of nature, and her love of travel. She would want each ofus to take more walks, plant more flowers; pet more ani­ mals, and hug more children. She would want us to get in our car, board a bus, boat, train or plane, and experi­ ence the beauty and wonder that surrounds us both near and far. As a family, we will grieve our loss, but we know mom is where she longed to be Heaven enjoying the beauty that surrounds her there. If you would like to remember our mother, Florence, in a special way, please consider making a donation in her memory to one of the following: the Ionia Area Hospice, 117 N. Gerald James Crittenden (Bud) HASTINGS Gerald James Crittenden (Bud), age 68, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at Spectrum HealthBlodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Mr. Crittenden was bom on Aug. 10, 1935 in Charlotte to Gerald and Helen (Cole) Crittenden. He was raised in the Nashville/Hastings areas and attended schools there. He was married to Jeanne Masters Crittenden on May 1, 1954. Bud’s employment includ- ed Nabisco Company in Battle Creek and Felpausch Food Center in Hastings. He was a former member ■toftaingi Mtntra, w' tail feiiptfe'it bis is an issue, i&ftmiv ft MW IcbtftMl «Ljotiffl ftwc® ftfora•o lai al Mnfti uftftw Depot, Ionia, MI 48846. We are grateful for their care. The Sunfield Library. Mom was an avid reader, or the S.P.Y.’s Scholarship Fund, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36, Sunfield, MI 48890, or a charity of your choice, espe­ cially one providing care and support for children. Our family is grateful for all ofthe love and support we have received from so many ofyou. We invite you to join us for a graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004 at the Sunfield Cemetery. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log into www.legacy.com. Two Men and Pat's Truck Specializing in of Hastings Flying Association, Hastings Elks and Moose Lodges, an avidgolfer and antique car enthu­ siast. Mr. Crittenden is survived by his wife, Jeanne; two daughters, Julie Anne Crittenden and spouse Jon Gambee of Hastings and Dianne Lee Crittenden and Hastings; one grandchild, Cory James Bunge; and a host of friends.. A “memorial gathering” will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice. 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A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Pastor Kenneth R. Vaught officiat­ ing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thelma E. Francisco Memorial Fund, c/o Mrs. Janet Thurber, 222 Dundee Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. tf'sy®*■< ■ Atei% btiii*1Atei% JP“ 00JP ioo use ® & 0®? Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment & Of 1 tt I* Jr Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child 269-945-5656 1127 West State Street, Hastings Ml Mabie Velmona “Vel” Mallory Gribbin-------CALIFORNIA Mabie Velmona “Vel” Mallory Gribbin, formerly of Nashville, passed away Friday, April 9, 2004 in California. Funeral services for Mabie Gribbon are pending at the Daniels Funeral Home inNashville. questions about the history of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival and maple syrup production in hopes of being named queen of the 64th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. While Andrea Szymanski was named queen, Katie Eldred, Samantha Cowell and Jessica Lawless were named to her court • Katie Eldred, is the daughter of Kim and Duane Eldred of Vermontville. Among other activities, she is an active member and club historian for the Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club and the chapter secretary for the Maple Valley FFA. Eldred has collected sap for the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation as part of a 4-H club project “Our club traveled up and down the streets of Vermontville emptying the buckets from the maple trees and dumping sap into the trucks,” Eldred said. “After we had it all collected we trudged back to Maple Manor exhausted, but happy to have had a part in the tra­ dition. We watched as the sap was boiled, evaporating the water out of it to produce syrup. I really enjoyed col­ lecting the sap because it gave me a sense of commu­ nity involvement” As part of a community service project for the FFA, Eldred helped put up the new welcome signs for Vermontville. The project included relocating the exist­ ing Maple Syrup Festival signs to a large village-wide sign. “In doing this, we helped promote Vermontville and maple syrup,” she said. Besides Vermontville Junior Farmers and the FFA, Eldred’s extra curricular activities v include uu junior v varsity softball, Quiz Bowl, Quiz Busters, and marching and concert band. Eldred said her hobbies include reading, photogra­ phy, collecting pincushions, camping, fishing and spending time with family and friends. • Samantha Cowell, daughter of Ken and Sue Cowell ofVermontville, said she has fun making maple syrup and learned about syrup production from Merle and Marlene Martin. “When I was little' they used to take me throughout the woods with them so I could help tap trees. I was able to help hang buckets and collect sap throughout the woods,” said Cowell. “I remembered that when we got all of the sap collected, we would go to Merle’s shack to boil the sap and make maple syrup. I always liked to taste the maple syrup after it had got done being boiled.” Cowell also had an opportunity to promote Vermontville maple syrup and products at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit when she went there with the Martins a couple of years ago. “I was able to talk to a lot of the people who were not from around here,” she said. “Most of them didn’t even know what it was, so I was able to tell them about it and how we make it and what it tastes like.” Cowell’s hobbies and extra-curricular activities include 4-H, playing on soft­ ball and volleyball teams at the high school, participating in a summer softball league and hunting. • Jessica Lawless, the daughter of Mark and Vicki Lawless of Vermontville, learned about maple syrup production from her family. “My experiences of maple syrup making have been with family and friends in our woods. My older brother does it all back in a building in the woods,” she said. “I’ve helped him with everything from tapping and hanging buckets to collecting and boiling." Lawless said her brother’s setup is old-fashioned because everything is boiled by a wood fire. “This process usually takes a lot longer than most ways because we don’t use a big pan,” she said noting that the sugar content of the sap determines how long it needs to be boiled to produce maple syrup. Lawless said that as a child she has always looked up to the syrup festival queen. “They got show people around, smile .wave and wear a pretty dress. Every lit­ tle girl’s dream,” she said. “Now I want to be role model for all the little girls out there that look up to us and say, ‘I want to do herjob someday.’ I want to tell them of all the great experiences they can have in our little town ofVermontville.” Lawless lists her hobbies as being outdoors, camping, riding a four-wheeler, play­ ing soccer, hanging out with friends, watching movies and listening to music. Her extra-curricular activ­ ities include soccer, review­ ing and giving grants for schools in Eaton County and Eaton Rapids and doing community service projects as a member of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), marching and concert band and the Lions Club Youth Exchange program. open tiome d e Come help us celebrate the 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY of TONY & TERESA WALDREN © of Hastings. They were married April 7th, 1979 In Nashville, Michigan at the Assembly of God Church. 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Hildred (back row, center) poses with her parents Ethel Mae and and Clare Figg and her sisters Phyllis, Jane and Alene in this 1923 photograph. Hildred an her husband were long-time member of the “VIPs” (Vermontville Important People) an informal card club of it and do her part.” Bom Hildred Louise Figg, the daughter of Clare and Ethol Mae (Gearhart) Figg, on Aug. 12, 1915, in Sunfield, it became obvious to those who knew her that education would become an important part of her life. “She was just a small town girl who grew up north of town, the oldest of four GpAHAM’s GROUNDSKEEPERS LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING WE OFFER: • Mowing • Weed Trimming • Sidewalk/Driveway Edging • Brush/Ditch Clean-Up • Spring/Fall Clean-Up • Hedge/Shrub Pruning • Grass Seeding • Landscaping Design & Installation Spring Is ■ A Great Time * To Replace Your Worn Out Mulch 5 CALL FOR INSTALLATION^ PRICING . * Now Accepting New Clients For The 2004 Lawn Care & Landscaping Season * Call Today For Your FREE Estimate 1-517-852-1607 Jason Graham — Owner A Fully Insured Company! ossassji a “vufFamily Serving Yours** Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville ot . anes & FamUy Owner/Manager girls,” said Hildred’s son, Doug Kelsey. “She was always very interested in education and school. But, she was never a bookworm; she’knew how to have fun. She was a very ambitious individual who never let any moss grow under her feet.” In 1929, at age 14, Hildred won the Eaton County Spelling Bee Championship. After graduating from Vermontville High School, she attended County Normal School, where she received her teaching certificate in a year. By age 19 she was teaching at rural schools such as Brown School and Smith Chance. “She always said that the only reason she got her first job was because she could play the piano and her father was a rather rotund man and he could play Santa Claus at Christmas time,” said Kelsey. She went to Michigan State University to earn her bachelor’s degree. Despite his mother’s sto­ Hildred teaching at Maplewood School in1960. ries, Kelsey said that even in her earliest days of teaching at the rural schools, her natu­ ral gift for teaching shown through. “When she died I received so many ’ letters from people who had her as a teacher when she taught at the country schools,” said Kelsey. “They were all very complimentary and said how they thought the world ofher as a teacher. “Mother was the sort of teacher who was always therp to give a pat on the back. She was an encourag­ ing teacher who always sought to bring out the best potential in every student.” Kelsey said that after Hildred married his father she took time off from teach­ ing to raise her family. “She got paid about $40 a month for her first job. She married my father around 1938. They bought the house in town in 1939. When he started the medical at the housed she quit teaching and did all the books and helped with the practice and my old­ est sister, Nancy, was bom in 1940, Becky was bom in 1942 and I surprised every­ one in 1949,” said Kelsey. As the doctor’s wife, Hildred was always there to lend a hand to her husband’s patients or anyone in the community who needed help. “My dad was the osteo­ pathic doctor in the commu­ nity and all the guys from the football team would come to him for their physicals and our house became like a sec­ ond home to a lot of guys on the team,” said Kelsey. “I remember my mother giving the guys home treatments and not charging them any­ thing. One of the guys had terrible acne and we didn’t have all the medicine avail­ able that we do now. My mother would give him oat­ meal facials to dry his skin and prevent scarring.” Hildred also lent a hand to teenage girls in the village. “In the ’40s and ’50s a lot of times families found they couldn’t afford to keep all their children at home,” said Kelsey. “My mother would take the girls in and teach them how to cook and clean house and they stayed with us until they got married. And, for a lot ofkids thatjust didn’t have a good home life, ours was a home away from home. There are a lot ofpeo­ ple today who have never forgotten that.” While she was helping with her husband’s practice, Hildred became very active in the community, and remained so even when she returned to school and teach­ ing. During the 1940s, the res­ idents of the village still had to get their water from wells and cisterns and often there wasn’t enough water for the housewives to do their laun­ dry and dishes. When Dr. Kelsey ran for village presi­ dent, he decided the first order ofbusiness would be to get approval for a village water system. It took three votes before the public approved a water system for the village. Before the last vote was taken. Hildred and the other wives of village council members got together and went door to door to get votes. It worked and the vil­ lage soon had its first water system. Hildred also was a found­ ing member and past presi­ dent of the Vermontville Woman’s Club, a member and past worthy matron of the Vermontville chapter of the Order ofEastern Star and was very active in the Vermontville Methodist Church. She was a past pres­ ident of the United Methodist Women. She also was an active member of the PTO and served on the Vermontville School Board. Hildred also was very active in the Republican Party. She served on the Republican State Central Committee during the 1950s and was the president of the Continued next page �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 13,2004 — Page 9 From previous page Eaton County Republican Women. “She was an avowed Republican, but she always said, ‘Thank God for the two party system,’ she knew we needed the balance,” said Kelsey. Hildred also volunteered and was an active participant in the annual Vermontville Syrup Festival, taking on many roles during the past 60 years. “She was Vermontville’s only Maple Syrup Indian Princess,” said Kelsey. “Back then they used to pick housewives instead of junior girls to be syrup queen. Vem Slout, who was the owner of a national tour­ ing tent show that was based in Vermontville, was the president of the president of the syrup corporation and he decided that the festival should have a founders and pioneers theme that year,” he explained. Hildred also served as the chairwoman ofthe syrup fes­ tival children’s parade and around 1970 she organized the festival’s first arts and crafts show, which was held in the Vermontville Opera House. “It was such a success that when they had to move it to the all-purpose room at Maplewood Elementary the next year and the rest is kind of history,” said Kelsey. “The last sale had 150 exhib­ it booths. That’s a significant increase from the original six in 1970. In 1986, Hildred was rec-, ognized as the festival’s Honored Citizen, in recogni­ tion for her years of dedicat­ ed service. Gene Fisher, current pres­ ident of the syrup festival corporation described Hildred as, “The backbone of the corporation. “She was always very active in the festival, espe­ cially arts and crafts,” he said. “She was a pillar of our community and our church where she played the piano, led the music department and served as a Sunday School teacher. “I like to use the example that just like salt gives flavor to food, God sprinkles peo­ ple like Hildred to spread love and humanity among us,” he added. Fisher’s wife, Mary, knew Hildred for years as a mem­ ber of the Vermontville Woman’s Club and the his­ torical society. “I think the foundations of our community shook for a moment when she passed,” said Mary. However, Hildred’s foun­ dations were never easily shook. Back in!957, the same year her husband learned he had colon cancer, Hildred decided to start teaching again and go back to school to earn her bache­ lor’s and master’s degrees. “She always had such a sunshiny face, even when Doc Kelsey died. She was saddened, yes. But, she remained upbeat for those around her,” said Elsie Wolever, a Vermontville native who has known Hildred most of her life. “She was always a very pos­ itive, upbeat an influential Brown School in Vermontville where Hildred taught in 1935. Hildred Figg was 14 years old in 1925 when she won this first place tro­ phy in the Eaton County Spelling Bee. person in the community.” When Dr. Kelsey died inl958, Hildred was 43 years old and still had three chil­ dren to support. “She started teaching at Lamie School because it paid $200 more a year than Vermontville did at the time. She made about $2,300 a year,” said Kelsey. “She had three kids to support, a daughter who was in college, another who was a junior in high school and a son who was in fourth grade. She made sure she kept us all in school and got our educa­ tion. One time she figured she had 15 years of continu­ ous college to be paid for. But she was a firm believer in education and giving peo­ ple the tools they needed to succeed.” Kelsey described his mother’s exhausting sched­ ule during the following years. “Mother described herself as, ‘A hen on a 240 trot.’ She got her bachelor’s degree in 1963 and her master’s degree in elementary coun­ seling in 1970. She would take classes two or three nights a week and on Saturday. There were times when she would come home after teaching all day, leave for college around 5-5:30 to go to class until 9:30-10 o’clock at night and then drive home, study until mid­ night, then get up at 4 study some more, get us up for school and then teach anoth­ er full day of school,” said Kelsey. “Honest to Pete, I don’t know how she did it. “She was a remarkable woman, she never missed a game, a band concert, cheer­ leading or any athletic event we were in, even if I did sit on the bench all the time,” he added. However, Kelsey noted that even her exhausting schedule, couldn’t dampen his mother’s spirits and her involvement in the commu­ nity. She served on the Vermontville Village Council from 1958 to 1964. She was also a founding member and active partici­ pant in the Vermontville Historical Society, which was established around 1963-64. “She was always very interested in preserving our community’s heritage. She was always very proud ofher town and was a big promoter of Vermontville,” said Kelsey. “I think she used to have a meeting every night back then and I used to go to a lot of them with her.” “She was great teacher and a great person,” said Carroll Wolff, a retired superintendent of Maple Valley Schools. “I first got to know Hildred when I came to Nashville as the superin­ tendent. She was teaching over in Vermontville and was a school board member during the consolidation of the schools.” Wolff said that he was impressed with Hildred’s interest in each student. “She very interested in every student and she went out of her way to assist stu­ dents,” he said. Hildred’s interest was not limited to her students, either. “She was a great help to new and beginning teach­ ers,” said Wolff. “She would answer their questions about what to do in a certain situa­ tion. She was always willing to help no matter how long it would take. “I recall a third or fourth grade boy who had the abil­ ity to do better, but his young teacher was having a hard time getting him to see that,” continued Wolff. “Hildred talked to the boy and got him more interested in school and even went to the home to talk to the parents. He turned out to be a fine young man and it was Hildred that got him on the right track. “She was always willing to go the extra mile to help others,” he added. “She was a mentor to many young teachers and countless numbers of stu­ dents, many of whom were still seeking her advice to the end,” said Hildred’s oldest daughter, Nancy Leindecker. “Often our children and grandchildren would be eagerly awaiting her visit to Kentucky or our trips to Vermontville, because they had a school project and they knew only Grandma could help them do it right.” Hildred met and married her second husband, Kenyon Peabody, during the 1960s. “They enjoyed traveling when she was done with school,” said Kelsey. “By then they were empty nesters they would take two weeks vacation each summer. They drove from the headwaters of the Mississippi all the way down to the coast and back. It took them about two or three years to do the whole thing. They also like to go to the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.” Hildred’s teaching career thrived in Maple Valley. By the time she retired in 1980 she was the director of spe- cial education for Maple Valley Schools. “She did all the special education coordination. She identified the kids with spe­ cial needs'” said Kelsey. “Then after she retired she volunteered and continued to work with the school district and community education, working to get dropouts back into the school system, She made a lot. of home calls back then. She did that for another ten years.” Although still involved in education during her retire­ ment, Hildred also indulged in her lifelong interest in painting taking classes in oils in Eaton County and through Maple Valley Community Education. In 1988, Hildred became involved in the restoration of the Vermontville Opera House. “She was very active in writing the grant that paid for materials to restore the opera house,” said Kelsey. “She got a grant for $25,000 that was used to replaster the walls and fix the floor and generally restore the build­ ing.” Besides her involvement in the community, Hildred’s children and grandchildren remember the fun she brought to any gathering. Both Leindecker and her two oldest daughters, Debbi Seely e and Diane Leindecker, remember the time Hildred and a friend of hers visited their condo in Florida one year while the girls were there with friends for spring break. “They all reported back afterwards that Grandma organized the nightly ‘Quarters’ game,” said Nancy. Kelsey laughed at the memory, “She beat them all. 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They asked how she could do that and she said, -‘That game has been around for a long time and so have I.’” Hildred, or G.G. as she was called by her grandchil­ dren, loved to tell stories about her family, life or sto­ ries that she just made up. “We all loved to have Mom (Grandma, G.G.) tell us stories... but she always Hildred at age 21. had to tell her signature sto­ ries, ‘The Teeny Tiny Woman’ and ‘The Crooked tain.” One of Hildred’s grand­ Mouth Family,”’ said daughters, Kelsey Strange, Nancy. In 1995, Kelsey and other remembers a tidbit of the family members threw an often funny advice her 80th birthday party for their grandmother liked to dis­ mother in die cafeteria of pense, “Grandma’s advice was always, “Never smile Maple Valley High School. “We had more than 400 until Christmas.” Although I people come out to say, don’t think she actually ‘Happy Birthday,”’ said could go six months without Kelsey. “She was always cracking. I know I have yet consumed with her teaching. to be able to.” Nancy reports that her I told her, ‘I am the result of the values you instilled in mother had, “a thirst for me. I hope I can hold a can­ knowledge,” and was always dle to you in your honesty reading. “During phone calls and and your beliefs.’ She was always a very positive indi­ visits the topic was often about the book she was read­ vidual.” In her later years, Hildred ing. Most days you could remained interested and find Mom, ‘holding court’ at active in her community her kitchen table discussing even though she was con­ and debating the news of the day with people of all ages fined to a wheelchair. “She always held the and vocations stopping by to December Woman’ s Club join in,” she said. Hildred’s children and meeting at her house, even after she was in the wheel­ grandchildren were always chair and she got sick,” said amazed at how many people Wolever. “She liked compa­ she knew. “Everywhere we went in ny and she loved to enter- NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given of a hearing to be held on Monday, April 19, 2004, at the Vermontville Public Library, 120 E. First Street, Vermontville, Michigan, at 7:00 p.m. in regards to an appeal filed by Royal and Vicki Stickles in regards to permit number 2004­ 03-001 issued for parcel number 050-033-200-020-00, more commonly known as 2948 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville, Michigan, and belonging to Larry D Weatherwax, Weatherwax’s Farm Market-Nursery The purpose of the public meeting will be to take into consid­ eration an interpretation of the Rural Residential Ordinance and its permitted use and to appeal the permit. Sharon Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk 06586107 VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2004-2005 7:00 P.M. AT THE OPERA HOUSE SOUTH MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE April 29, 2004 May 27, 2004 June 24, 2004 July 29, 2004 August 26, 2004 September 30, 2004 October 28, 2004 November 23, 2004 - Tuesday December 30, 2004 January 27, 2005 February 24, 2005 March 31, 2005 Hildred surrounded by her grandchildren. Hildred loved to entertain children and family members with sto­ ries. the Vermontville area, Grandma knew everyone! It always amazed us,” said her granddaughter, Debbi Seelye. Kelsey was there when his mother died, and he said that her positive attitude, faith and upbeat attitude was apparent even then. “When she passed, she got this big smile on her face and said, ‘Let’s go,”’ he said “It really makes you believe that there is a divine force out there.” Hildred’s positive attitude made an impact on everyone she met and continues to echo through the generations according to her son-in-law, John Leindecker. “Hildred has always been an inspiration to me and a major influence in my life and the life ofmy family,” he said. “As many people have stated, she was an amazing woman, but to me she was another mother. She always treated me like I was one of hers. Over the years, she has given many gifts and done many wonderful things for many people, but the very best, most precious thing she gave me was her daughter Nancy’s hand in marriage. Remembering the night I ‘just stopped by’ her home in Vermontville to ask for her approval to marry Nancy is still Ijke yesterday. She obvi­ ously knew what I was there for and was kind and under­ standing in my awkward­ ness. Nancy is like a clone of her mother in the talent department and I have always felt blessed to have Hildred’s Nancy for my wife.” Kelsey said that Hildred’s funeral was more of a cele­ bration ofher life than a time of grieving. “My mother was a firm believer in three things, Family, faith and communi­ ty, although not necessarily in that order,” he said. The day before Hildred’s funeral, her granddaughter Kathy McLeod wrote this about her grandmother: . “One by one, day by day she gathered,... tiny little threads from each of us, the unraveling ofour human fab­ ric. “Sharing laughter and happy times with her, she pulled hues of bright sunny yellow, orange and pink! “From more routine chores of daily living and her hearty country roots, she pulled the earth tones of brown, beige and rust. “Comforting us during our saddest times she pulled us closer... ridding us of the dark blues and black threads... helping to lift our heavy hearts. “From all the small chil­ dren whose minds she helped shape, she was very busy, snatching every color imagi­ nable. “And from her steadfast faith and closeness with God, the threads she earned were rich purples, deep reds and gold. “Like the most talented weaver, she took each of these threads and wove them into a beautiful tapestry to behold. A masterpiece ofher life, taken from tiny bits of thread pulled from each life she touched along the way. A fabric that was not only Job Opportunity - Posting FIRE & AMBULANCE BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2004-2005, 7:00 P.M. AT THE FIRE STATION CORNER OF FIRST ST. AND MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE April 22, 2004 May 20, 2004 June 17, 2004 July 22, 2004 August 19, 2004 September 23, 2004 October 21, 2004 November 16, 2004 - Tuesday December 23, 2004 January 20, 2005 February 17, 2005 March 24, 2005 06585965 Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Ambulance Service is seeking applications and resumes from qualified candidates for a fulltime EMT (Basic/Specialist/Paramedic)/Office coordinatior positon. This position is 40 hours, M-F, 8 am-4 pm. Starting hourly pay for EMT is 8.00 Applications must be licensed as an EMT-Basic or above, and expected to respond to emergency calls, complete unit/equipment checks, stock and clean units and station, assist with billing, pick up mail, assist with record management, supply coordination, and other duties as assigned. Call 517-852-9661 or 269-209­ 1622 for information, or stop by for an application. Application/Resumes need to be received before April 30, 2004. 01624765 Hildred Peabody at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival in 1980 when she was recognized with the Distinguished Citizen Award. beautiful, but sturdy and warm... tightly woven... the way she liked family. Its tex­ ture, varied... representative of the many friends she had from all walks of life. Its size... immense... so many lives she touched. And, most importantly of all, created with the love only she could give.” PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville will hold a public hearing on April 22, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the council cham­ bers. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on the final site plans for the Mulberry Estates project located on Kellogg St. Site plans will be available at the vil­ lage office for inspection. If you wish to comment in writing on this request you must do so by April 21, 2004, and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073. 06585831 NASHVILLE CLEAN-UP DAYS The Village of Nashville will be giving out vouch­ ers good for up to one (1) yard of dumpster mate­ rial at the Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Transfer Recycle Station. These vouchers will be good on the following dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29,2004. The vouchers will be given out to village residents only; proof of residency will be required. Village residents may pick up their vouchers at the Village office starting April 12, 2004. Limit of one voucher per household please. 06585834 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. April 13, 2004 — Page 11 SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS Lions want to have SMAA track title to themselves by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ track and field team doesn’t like to share. That’s just what the Lions had to do with last year’s SMAA title. The only thing the Lions like less than sharing, is shar­ ing with Olivet. The goal is to win the title outright this year. Head coach Brian Lincoln’s boys will be looking to accom­ plish the feat by dominating with their feet It’s on the track where the Lions should have the advantage against most of their competitors. This Lion team is deep in the running events, and talented. Josh Beardslee broke the school’s 1 LO-meter hurdle record last year. He’s back for See TRACK, next page The 2004 Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team. Team members are, front from left, Jeremy Riley, Chris Eckhoff, Josh Beardslee, Evan Smith, Jarrod Brooks, Kris Johson, Jason Wood, Kenny Cams, Jordan Bursley, Daniel Brooks, second row, Steve Hopkins, Nate Racine, Dustin Jones, Jason Wymer, Denver Hine, TJ Bentley, Aaron Staines, Levi Andler, Adam Lamphere, Mick Nighbert, Matt Conklin, Matt Gordeneer, Jason Beardslee, third row, Coach Brian Lincoln, Allen Cogswell, Brett Smith, Kyle Staines, Devin Musser, Daniel Courneya, CJ Bodell, Paul Morgan, Simon Deiens, Jason Craven, Mike Hall, Michael Rhodes, Eric Turner, Coach Andy Ewing, back, Jacob Yoder Brinckman, Jamie Corwin, Max Wilson, Brian Barefoot, Jacob McMillon, Ben Joubert, Jeff Bissett, Brad Thurlby, Tyler Ehristensen, Micah Coplin, Marshal Currier, Akok Malek, and Coach Matt Rohde. The 2004 Maple Valley varsity boys’ baseball team. Team members are, front from left, Dustin Mead, Kyle Fisher, Adam Gonser, Kevin Fassett, Garrett VanEngen, Ben Boss, Drew Kersjes, back, Coach Bryan Carpenter, David Scurlock, Andrew Ashcraft, Lance Harvey, Chad Tait, Chris Morris, Derek Ripley, Lance Burpee, Ben Fox, and Coach Trevor Wawiernia. A lone senior will lead Lion baseball team this spring slfetai. ® SSui StHBLJB AfflLtt festatt.ta iWj.ko.•ss® ifaiikU jt' iifcls IV Bl* Catcher and third baseman Derek Ripley is the only senior on this season’s Maple Valley varsity boys’ baseball team. That means some youngsters will have to step up quickly for the Lions to have some success. Ripley isn’t the only player returning to the varsity squad however. He’ll be joined on the field by junior short stop and pitcher Lance Burpee and junior second baseman Ben Boss. Also back are sophomore first baseman and pitcher Drew Kersjes and sophomore catcher and third baseman Garrett VanEngen. Head coach Bryan Carpenter feels that pitching depth with the likes of Burpee, Kersjes, and incoming junior Chris Morris, should be a strength for this team. “We also have a number of kids who can play a number of different positions,” said Carpenter. “We feel that will give us a lot of flexibility in our line-up.” A couple more incoming players who could see time at different spots around the diamond are junior infielder David Scurlock and catcher/outfielder Lance Harvey. “If our young kids develop and learn, we will be right in EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK the mix for a league title, said Carpenter. The Lions weren’t ready to face a solid Hastings squad as they lost both ends of a double header in the season opener, before spring break, but they had another chance to prepare for the league season in a non-conference clash at Portland on Monday. The SMAA season begins with a trip to Webberville on Thursday. Carpenter said he thinks it should be a good battle at the top of the SMAA, with Olivet, Leslie, Bellevue, and Morrice with the best shot at leading the way in the league standings. GOOD TIME PIZZA The 2004 Maple Valley varsity girls’ softball team. Team members are, front from left, Elisha Gibson, Brenda McElroy, middle, Katie Eldred, Sarah Trumble, Elizabeth Clements, Laura Trumble, Kyndra Root, back, Coach Bob Brumm, Sammy Cowell, Kortney Ewing, Mindy Newton, Nicole Cantrell, Amanda Ketchum, and Coach Duska Brumm. Experience is at important spots on the Lions’ diamond Maple Valley’s varsity softThe Lions graduated eight pitcher Kyndra Root is back ball team has some key players seniors last year, but much of and will be firing the ball into back at key positions from the the line-up remains intact. junior catcher Sammy Cowell. The most notable returnees team that went 18-12 a year are in the battery where junior See SOFTBALL, next page ago. 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Valley got to open its sea12-1, and inexpereince continues to be an issue as the game son in front ofits home fans on of soccer continues to grow in Monday when the Lions host­ and ed Parchment. The Lions are the Nashville at home again this Wednesday Vermontville area. The Lions do have some tal-when they host Hastings in a ent returning though in the tough non-conference match. form of midfielders Muriel SMAA play begins next Wieland and Amber Primm week with a Monday afternoon trip to Dansville. and defender Melissa Jewell. For the third consecutive season the Maple Valley varsity girls’ soccer program has a simple goal, get better. That’s what a coach like Chris Ricketts can hope for as a school begins to build a program, and that’s what he expects out ofhis girls. Last year the Lions went 0- TRACK, continued from previous page his senior season. Dan Brooks broke the school’s 300-meter hurdle record last year. He’s back for his junior season. Also leaping hurdles for the Lions again will be juniors Jason Beardslee and Ken Cams. All four ofthem placed at the league meet a year ago. Brooks will also be looking to lead the sprinters, whilejuniors Dustin Jones and Akok Malek lead the distance runners, and junior Jason Wymer returns in the middle distance races. Jason Beardslee and Cams will also give the Lion team some solid distance in the long jump, but overall the field events will provide the biggest hurdles. Inexperience in the throws, the pole vault, and the high jump provide the biggest concerns for Lincoln. Some talented additions to the team will be looking to vault vault the the Lions Lions back back ahead ahead of theEagles in the SMAA. Sophomore Adam Lamphere and freshman Jarrod Brooks will look to strengthen the sprinting group. The distance core will be strengthened by freshmen Mike Mike Hall, Hall, TJ TJ Bentley, and senior Simon Delenes, and junior Eric Turner could provide some muscle in the throwing events. The Lion boys’ will contin­ ue to prepare for the battle for a league title as they take on Comstock and Delton Kellogg Delton on on Thursday, Thursday, then then atat Delton to the the Portland Portland travell to Invitational on Saturday. SOFTBALL, continued from previous page The right side of the infield returns as well, where senior Brenda McElroy holds down the hot comer and senior Elisha Gibson is back at shortstop. In the outfield juniors Kortney Ewing and Laura Trumble return. Those returning Lions will look to get some help from sophomore first baseman Mindy Newton, junior out- fielders Katie Eldred, Nicole Cantrell, Amanda and Ketchum, and utility players Sarah Trumble and Elizabeth Clements. More important than anything else, head coach Duska Brumm wants her Lions to play tough every game, and she thinks they have the attitude and desire to do just that. If the Lions follow through on that request, they have a ROUSH'S SIDEWALK CAFE chance to be in the title hunt in the- SMAA. Olivet and Bellevue especially though, will be making things tough on them in the league this spring. League play begins this Thursday with a trip to Webberville for Maple Valley. The Lions are in action for the first time after spring break tonight when they host Battle Creek Central at 4 p.m. M66TIRE 119 N. Main, Nashville Space Your Storage Place 7775 Saddlebag Lk Rd. (M-66), Lake Odessa 852-0540 The 2004 Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team. Team members are, front from left, Chayla Robles, Donna Cripe, second row, Ashley Trumble, Meagan Halliwill, Megan Garvey, Stefanie Joostberns, Summer Hill, Kelly Wilson, third row, Tara Gordenski, Tessa Robles, Jessica McMillen, Amy Abbott, Lisa Hamilton, Amber Miller, fourth row, Elizabeth Soto, Andi Cohoon, Dhani Tobias, Kayleigh Browne, Jennifer Ellison, Briana Bromley, Meaghan Keasler, Coach Cindy Allwardt, back, Coach Gary Hamilton, Coach Jerry Sessions, Chelsi Lowe, Jessica Chaffee, Jessica Winegar, Amy Joostberns, Kristen Hummel, Alisha Felmlee, Erika Hummell, Amber Hamilton, and Coach Robert Browne. At the end of Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field coach Gary Hamilton’s list of key meets for the season are the SMAA SMAA meet meet on on May May 26, 26, the the regional meet on May 21, and the MHSAA State meet on June 5 at Comstock Park High School. Last year’s list of accomplishments was long for the Lion team. The Lions were the SMAA chaps, the Barry County County champs, the champs, Lakewood Lakewoodand andPortland Invitational champs, the Bath Relay champs, and went on to finish second at regionals, fourth at the team state meet, and ninth at the MHSAA State Finals. Maple Valley has eight athletes returning who made the trip to Comstock Park at the end of last year for the MHSAA Finals, but maybe most important of all is the way the Lion ladies approach their sport. “This team has a great atti­ tude and is not afraid to work,” said Hamilton. WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE Leading the list of returnees is a long list of seniors, which includes long jumper and sprinter Megan Garvey, middle dle distance distance runner runner and and pole pole vaulter Stefanie Joostberns, sprinter Donna Cripe, middle distance runner Summer Hill, distance runner Chayla Robles, and state qualifying throwers Kelly Wilson and Meagan Halliwill. There are outstanding athletes from each class returning to the team, and the incoming freshman class is talented too. “If we can stay away from injuries and continue to work hard, this team has the potential to be very good,” said Hamilton. The list of returning juniors include hurdle star and sprinter Amy Abbott, pole vaulters Tara Gordenski and Lisa Hamilton who also participate in hurdles and long jump, and distance runners Jessica McMillen and Tessa Robles. The sophomore class’ top returnees are Kayleigh Browne, Dhani Tobias, and KEN’S STANDARD SERVICE Jenny Ellison who are all involved in hurdles and sprints. Ellison also is involved in the high jump and long long jump, jump, Tobias Tobias gets gets in in on on the middle distance races, and Browne is also a thrower. Coach Hamilton lists overall team depth and experience as keys to what expects to be a very successfulseason, but more depth never hurts and freshmen Alisha Felmlee, Kristen Hummel, Jessica Winegar, and AmyJoostberns are all looking to help the Lions this spring. “Our goals are to repeat as SMAA champions, make it back to team state and try to improve on our finish there,” said Hamilton. “Also to qualify a lot ofgirls to the MHSAA State Meet and try to improve on our overall finish there.” The Lions have already done a lot this season, and their next challenge is a meet against Delton Kellogg and Comstock at Delton this Thursday afternoon. CARL’S SUPER MARKET, INC< 135 Washington, Vermontville 616-374-1200 209 S. Main, Vermontville 999 Reed Street, Nashville 726-0637 726-0589 852-1991 KENT OIL A PROPANE PRINTING PLUS MUSSER SERVICE MACE PHARMACY SUGAR HUT CAFE FROST HEATING & COOLING M-66 at Village Limits * Nashville 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings 106 S. 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Friday, April 16 Friday, April 16 Taco, carrot sticks, appleChoose One - Quesadilla, chicken sandwich, pizza, deli sauce, cookie, milk. Monday, April 19 bar. Choose Two - Garden Hot dog, baked beans, pear salad, french fries, push-up, halves, cookie, milk. juice, milk. Tuesday, April 20 Monday, April 19 Chicken tenders, potato, Choose One - Wet burrito, orange wedges, graham pizza, chicken sandwich, crackers, milk. salad bar. Choose Two Garden salad, green beans, apples, juice, milk. Maple Valley Secondary Tuesday, April 20 Lunch Choose One Chicken Wednesday, April 14 tenders, cheeseburger, pizza, Choose One Chicken taco bar. Choose Two nuggets, pizza, chicken sand- Garden salad, mashed potawich, pasta bar. Choose Two toes, peaches, juice, milk. - Garden salad, baked beans, ^r^Counhj Lite Meal Wednesday, April 14 Ham salad spread, peas and peanut salad, peaches, whole wheat bread. Thursday, April 15 Cold chicken thigh, potato salad, mandarin oranges, dinner roll. Friday, April 16 Hard boiled eggs, broccoli bacon salad, applesauce, whole wheat crackers. Monday, April 19 Ham and pasta salad, pickled beets, pineapple. Tuesday, April 20 Roast beef w/cheese, peas and peanut salad, apricots, whole wheat bread. *"'*<&* <& *•*225** •225 Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, April 14 Baked chicken w/gravy, stuffing, peas, stewed toma­ toes, jello. Thursday, April 15 Turkey ala-king, California blend, yellow squash, biscuit, fresh apple. Friday, April 16 Pizza corndog, baked beans, peaches, coleslaw. Monday, April 19 Chicken/broccoli casse­ role w/cheese, waxed beans, AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 H §I I Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 Towing Available itilM^t^k iSfffii ta tafcsR *&*■* Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb d 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06571022 CANOPY SALES & RENTALS • Canopies • Tables • Chairs Call Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays Call any time on weekends Young Clover Leaders Training, 7 p.m.. Room 109, Kellogg Community College, Hastings. Rendezvous Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Horse Judging Clinic 10 a.m.. Blue Haven Farms. MSU Merillat Equine Experience, 9 a.m., MSU. Horse Clinic Showmanship, Speed, Trail, Saddle fitting. Cart Driving, 10 a.m.. Fair Grounds. Small Animal Sale Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Mandatory Horse Judging Team meeting, 7:30 p.m., Stacey Campeau’s. Parliamentary Procedures workshop, 6:30 p.m., Community Room, Courts & Law Bldg. Goat Development Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Beef Fitting Clinic, 10 a.m., Schroder’s. Pork Quality Assurance Training, 2 p.m., locat­ ed to be announced. Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Hastings High School Cafeteria. Last New 4-H Leaders Orientation, 7 p.m., Community Room, Courts & Law Bldg. Dairy Developmental Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m. Extension Office. April 15 April 17 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 21 April 22 April 22 April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 April 29 GET READY FOR FILING SEASON / Steam MAP PICK UP LOCALLY AND SAVE of Michigan JEFF DOBBIN’S WiikWsiiiiBu. aM WWjim * ^taltjido|®a BsatetK April 13 BRAKES • OIL CHANGE ■ EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS HlkJiLlLl • tnsfe^kta HiHk aasjSB ttii W, ta idlkffi^ taiteta apricots, dinner roll. Tuesday, April 20 Pea soup w/ham, country potatoes, applesauce, crackers. Events Wednesday, April 14 Hastings, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.; nails. Woodland, Historical Preservation Society 11:15 a.m.; puzzle/trivia. Thursday, April .15 Hastings, tax preparation by appointment only; cancer support 1 p.m.; foot clinic; garage/craft sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nashville, bingo. Delton, Puzzle/Trivia Friday, April 16 Hastings, bingo; oil painting; garage/craft sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Woodland, visit­ ing; Nashville 5. Nashville, Happy Days Luncheon. Monday, April 19 Hastings, card making 12:30-2:30 p.m., music with Sam, crafts 10 a.m., puzzle/trivia. Delton, Nashville 5. Tuesday, April 20 Hastings, Line Dancing, (9:30-11:30 a.m.), More­ house Kids; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; Quilt and Needlework Group 1 p.m. CALENDAR OF EVENTS LOST STREAM MAP The STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN resembles another map—known to Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost Stream Map.’ The “Stream Map of Pennsylvania" was completed in 1965 after a thirtyyear effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn State Professor. Professor Higbee succeeded in creating a map of the highest detail possible—a map that shows every stream and lake. He painstakingly plotted by hand, the location of 45,000 miles of streams onto a 3 by 5 foot map. The map sold extremely well—until it was lost several years after it first appeared in print. Incredibly, the printer entrusted with the original drawing and printing plates, declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauled Higbee’s 30 years of work to a landfill. The few remaining dog-eared copies became a prized fisherman's possession. Professor Higbee was offered $400 for one of his last maps. And state agencies were forced to keep their copies under lock and key. Experts told Professor Higbee that reprints were impossible, because the maps were printed in non-photographic blue. Then, in 1991, at the age of 91, Howard Higbee’s dream came true. Computers made it possible to reprint the map. Holding an updated map, Howard said, “I never thought I’d live to see this day." Then, by combining Professor Higbee’s knowledge with computer technology—the STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN was created. Why every angler and boater needs this map It is estimated that 10% of all the anglers catch 90% of the fish. Regardless of which group you fall into...there’s a sure way to up your odds...simply try new fishing waters. Now, with this map you can find hidden streams and lakes. Michigan is loaded with great fishing waters...many of them overlooked. From the AuSable River to all of the Great Lakes tributaries to the Pere Marquette River...thousands of miles of streams, lakes and rivers on both the upper and lower peninsulas are now easy-to-locate on one map. Professor Higbee’s* Stream Map of Michigan is the first and only highly detailed map of its kind. This new 4-foot-by-4-foot ________ fL color map shows virtually all of the 35,000 miles of Michigan streams & lakes. ISTREAMS RAVE REVIEWS “It is amazingly detailed and names some creeks in the Mohawk Valley that can’t even be found on topographic maps.” —John Pitarres, OBSERVER-DISPATCH, Utica “If you’re looking for the most definitive maps ever created depicting every single creek, river, stream, pond and lake...then ‘Professor Higbee’s Stream Maps’ are without question the finest.” —Howard Brant, THE NEWARK STAR­ LEDGER -It is in showing where to find out-of-the-way trout streams that makes the map such a treasure to the fisherman." —Joe Gordon, TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT, Johnstown FREE GUIDEBOOK WITH ALL MAPS Pinpoint the best fishing in Michigan with this valuable guide. Easily locate over 5,000 streams and lakes shown on the Stream Map both alphabetically and geographically. Your map and guidebook will take you to the top 443 select fishing waters-select waters for 14 species of gamefish. ORDER YOUR COLOR STREAM MAPS Available rolled or folded. ALSO AVAILABLE in heavy gauge LIFETIME GUARANTEED, glass-like dear-lamination, write-on wipeoff surface, with brass eyelets for easy hanging. MI4'X4' ROLLED map(s) MI4'X4’ FOLDED map(s) Ml 4’ X 4' LAMINATED map(s) BYMAIL V2.Ku. $22.95 ea. $42.95 ea. LOCAL PICK UP $19.95 $19.95 $39.95 Check or money order enclosed $ EACH ROLLED ANO LAMINATED MAP SHIPPED IN A STURDY STORAGE TUBE Name Address city MAIL COUPON WITH PAYMENT TO THIS ADDRESS: OR SAVE $3.00 . State Zip J-AD GRAPHICS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. POSTAGE WHEN YOU P.O. .. Box 188 Hastings , PURCHASE LOCALLY Ml 49058-0188 AT THIS ADDRESS: �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, April 13,2004 — Page 14 Lakewood CROP Walk to be held May 2 by Helen Mudry StaffWriter Lakewood organizers met last Saturday to make plans for this year’s Church World Service (CWS)/CROP Walk, which will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, with regis­ tration at 1:30 at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Many area churches, as well as the Lakewood FFA and National Honor Society, were represented at the meet­ ing. Johanna Balzer, Michigan Associate Director from Lansing, said she was very pleased to see youth organi­ zations joining with churches for this cause. “I know so many tragic things are happening in the world with war, natural dis­ asters and disease,” she said. “But I can help by contribut­ ing through CROP.” Michigan has participated in the CROP Walk for 33 years and Lakewood has par­ ticipated for 27. Over those years, hundreds of Lakewood walkers have raised $176,654.35 with one fourth of the money coming back to the Lakewood area for community food relief. Last year, Lakewood raised $11,312.94 contributing to almost $2.7 million raised by the state. The CWS/CROP helps programs in more than 80 countries. Donations can be designated to Catholic Relief Services, Lutheran World Relief, Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, National Association of Evangelicals W.R.C., etc. Von Goodemoot is the' local CROP recruiting chair­ man, phone 616-374-8810 or sign up on line www.cropwalk.org. $59/M0NTH INCLUDES UNLIMITED NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS. The Lake Odessa Summer Splash will feature a car show on Fourth Avenue. Planning continues for August Summer Splash Planning for Summer Splash Festival 2004 in Lake Odessa has been under way since January and the fun packed weekend is sched­ uled for Aug. 6 and 7, according to committee member Ken Cote. This year’s theme is “Pirates of the Caribbean.” “Although we are still young in regards to years in operation, we are proud to announce some very new additions to this year’s festi­ val. We have added the serv­ ices of Big Wave Dave, the 2000 Texas Sand Sculpture State Champion,” said Cote. Other new events are, Nascar model racing, fund-raiser pig roast for the East El “sled­ ding hill” purchase project, Christian bands, 4X4 Jeep moon walk, air brush paint­ ing, bike rodeo, model boat building and street dances. A few pending events are a rock climbing wall, volley­ ball tournament and a 5K race. “The classic car show promises to be bigger and better this year, which will be hard to surpass last year’s showing,” said Cote. Some of last year’s events will return, such as The Blue Water Ramblers, water ski show, pancake breakfast, fire department chicken barbe­ cue, entertainment in the park, three-on-three basket­ ball, cardboard boat race, boat parade, and the mini­ modified tractor pull. As with any festival, this would not be possible with­ out the support of area busi­ nesses that help sponsor these events and the time dedicated by the many vol­ unteers. The Splash Committee is looking for new sponsors and volunteers. Visit the Summer Splash 2004 website for all the details, at www.lakomichigan.com. Granholm declares April as ‘Fair Housing Month* Governor Jennifer Gran-holm has declared April 2004 Fair Housing Month in Michigan. In her executive declaration, Granholm noted, “Fair Housing Month is the’celebration of the laws and efforts of its citizens to remove impediments to equal housing opportunity and to highlight and ensure the rights of all citizens to continued freedom of choice in housing and private property rights.” Every April, the Michigan Association of REALTORS® uses the month to reacquaint members with the laws that remove impediments to equal housing opportunity. MAR and its 44 local associations throughout the state, representing more than 31,000 red estate professionals, address discrimination in communities, educate the public about the right of equal housing opportunities and encourage partnership efforts among organizations to help assure every American of their right to fair housing. April 11, marked the anniversary of the passage of the U.S. Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which guaranteed fair housing without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familiar status or handicap and encourages fair housing opportunities for all citizens. In 1977, the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act of Michi-gan further ensured fair housing opportunities in the state by making it unlawful to discriminate based on age and marital status. If you would like to know more about the Fair Housing Law, or ADD YARD CARE ACCESSORIES TO ANY GT SERIES TRACTOR AND STILL PAY JUST $59/MONTH? what REALTORS® are doing in your area ofthe state, contact the Michigan Association of REALTORS® at 800-454-7842 or visit www.mis.com/fairhousing.html. 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... This season, it's all about John Deere reliability and quality, not to mention affordability. Buy any of our fine GT Series garden tractors for introductory payments of just$59/month. Then add extras like a trimmer, handheld blower, utility cart or Maintenance Plan Plus for the same * ... low introductory payment* A package A* M66 lire SPRING TIRE & WHEEL DEALS! deal this good won't last forever, so don't delay. Visit your nearest dealer now. 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Classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. for a total of six hours of instruction in the Sheriff Department EOC Room, 1025 Independence Blvd, Charlotte. This is a course for all boaters, the personal water­ craft operator; the hunter or fisherman operating an out­ board utility boat; the skipper of a family ski boat; the sail­ ing enthusiast. All boaters must follow the same nauti­ cal rules, regulations and courtesies of the water. All are subject to the same forces of nature while boating. As boating is often a family activity, the course can be of value to all members of a boating family. Qualified experienced ue and expeece instructors provide instruc­ tion as a public service. iThere is never a charge for instruction. While the content of the student manual serves as the basis for this course, it will also serve as a reference book in basic boat­ ing long after the course work is completed. The course meets the educational standards of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, and fea­ tures a final examination as required by Michigan law. To be eligible, students must be at least 12 years of age any time during die boating season. Please call Jerri Nesbitt at 543-3512, exten­ sion 390, or 372-8217, exten­ sion 390 to register. .. ?£> III *»hj M* ^Kik ■®b tetaffi |«T ftBlMMU trail rnxtssnt For Rent Business Services Miscellaneous FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, must see to appreciate,, $27,000. Call (269)838-7635 ­ or (269)8388909. NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom SPRING CLEAN UP: lawn FREE INSTALLED DISH mobile home; also 1 bed-care, brush hog, & more. NETWORK SYSTEMS: Call room apartment. (517)852- Reasonable rates and free es- M-66 Tire, (616)374-1200. 9386 timates, licensed & insured. Recreation Betts Lawn and Services, NASHVILLE: nice 1 bed-(517)726-0938 or (517)652- FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A room upstairs apartment, 3548 motorhome, 27,000 miles, SLEIGH BED: queen cherry references. MSHDA apruns great, must see to apSTEVE'S DRYWALLING: wood with pillowtop mat-proved. (517)852-0852 LING: preciate,, $27,000.. Call tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 licensed and insured. Hang-(269)838 -7635 or (269)838STORAGE UNITS AVAIL- ing, finishing and textured 8909. THEIMAN FOLDING ABLE: 10x10, 10x15) 10x20. ceilings,, free estimates. TUCKAWAY LIFT GATE: (616)374-1200 Space. (517)566-8615 Farm heavy duty, complete self contained, works good, $500. IN HOME PC REPAIR: net­ AG. LIMESTONE - Dolmite Automotive (269)721work set-up, maintenance, or- Calcitic. Call Darrell Call after 6pm, Hamilton (517)852-9691. 3845 3845. '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS- upgrades, etc. (517)852-0338 3845. SAT: 88K, very clean, power ask for Chuck, very reasonaReal Estate $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ sunroof, full power, auto ble rates. queen mattresses. Complete, shift, new tires, asking 3BD, 2 BATH: nice yard, 1 neverr used. Help Wanted Must sell! $9,000. CaU (269)208-9223. car garage, Hastings area. (517)719-8062 DRIVER: additional CDL-A $300 down, $675 a month. FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A drivers needed. Looking for Please call 269-945-6280. $175 CARPET: oatmeal ber­ motorhome, 27,000 miles, dependable customer service ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). runs great, must see to ap- oriented person with chaufPUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Bought, never used (in plas- preciate,, All real estate advertising in this news­ $27,000.. Call feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A liis subject to the Fair Housing Act tic). (517)204-0600 (269)838-7635 ­ or (269)838- cense. Good working envi­ paper and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which 8909. collectively make it illegal to advertise ronment. (616)248-7729 SELL YOUR EXTRA STUFF “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, National Ads with a classifieds ad in this TRUCK DRIVER/LAhandicap, familial status, national origin, paper. Call (269) 945-9554. age or martial status, or an intention, to CUSTOMER SERVICE BORER: must have CDL, make any such preference, limitation or REP! Data Entry, to $35,000 hourly pay $12 & up dediscrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with year + benefits. Permanent! pending on experience, seaLawn & Garden parents or legal custodians, pregnant (Major Company)! (616)949- sonal overtime and some women and people securing custody of BETTS LAWN & SERV­ 2424, Jobline fee. Call (517)726weekends. children under 18. ICES: garden tilling, tractor This newspaper will not knowingly 0514. accept any advertising for real estate & loader work, lawn rolling, which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ field & lawn mowing. FACTORY/PRODUCTION: Wanted ers are hereby informed that all dwellings (517)726-0938 or (517)652­ to $450 week + benefits! Hi­ advertised in this newspaper are available Lo experience a plus. PermaFREE: will haul your junk on an equal opportunity basis. To report 3548. discrimination call the Fair Housing nent! (2) shifts!! (616)949- cars away. (517)543-5570 or Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll2424, Jobline fee. (517)256-5491 free telephone number for the hearing FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel impaired is 1-800-927-9275. master, 7 gang reel mowers, ROAD WORK/CON-STOLEN: MAILBOX from 9669 hydraulic lift. Good condi- STRUCTION: to $15/hour Brumm Road. If found please return tion, $4,000 obo. Call + benefits! Entry/skilled! EQUAL Housmo A6G5K771<0n1iA0 0 Entry/skilled! or call (517) 852-9811. Stealing OPPORTUNITY (269)948-4190. (616)949-2424, Jobline fee. mailboxes is a federal crime!!!!! FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, $5,000. Call (269)948-4190. 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Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 16 April 20, 2004 64th annual Maple Syrup Festival Is this weekend This year’s installment of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival kicks off Friday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the community stage in downtown Vermontville with the traditional introductions and presentation of the 2004 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen and her court. The celebrations will continue through Sunday, April 25, when the festival wraps up at 5 p.m. with a concert at the Vermontville Methodist Church. “The festival will have arts and crafts, a carnival, free music and entertainment, and a petting zoo. So I guess you could say we have everything from A to Z,” said Gene Fisher, president of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation, which sponsors the annual event. “For a lot of families in Vermontville and surround- ing areas, the festival is a time when people come back to town and renew old acquaintances. The former queens and their courts often get together and people come back from other states to visit family and friends,” he added. Fisher also noted that the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation has four goals: 1) to promote the community of welfare Vermontville, 2) to publicize Vermontville maple products, 3) preserve the traditions of Vermontville settlers and create in public interest Vermontville history, and 4) hold an annual maple syrup festival. “We’re keeping tradition and promoting our goals when we hold our festival,” said Fisher. “We have several syrup producers who will be in town selling their products. JI As hville Baptist Church Visitors can also come down to Maple Manor and learn how maple syrup is made and get a free taste of maple syrup, and if people have questions about Vermontville history or maple syrup making, we have a lot of people who can answer questions about that.” Friday For those who can’t wait for breakfast or want their first taste of maple syrup to be slathered over a stack of fresh, hot pancakes, the American Legion/Nashville Lions will be serving pan­ cakes at the American Legion Hall from 4 to 8 p.m. Later in the evening, after 2004 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Andrea Szymanski and her court, Samantha Cowell, Katie Eldred and Jessica Lawless, See Festival, pg. 8 Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH APR ■ II Last year’s Syrup Queen Kelly Wilson (right) and Muriel Wieland (left) wave to the crowds during last year’s Grand Parade. Volz to leave supt. post by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter ' ” After serving as the super­ HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY! intendent of Maple Valley CHOIR schools for eight years, Clark NO E/ENIhJ SERVICE niA dOfi-iH St/NIUY Ml HI Volz is leaving Maple Valley These new signs in front of Nashville Baptist Church and Nashville United to accept a position as super­ Methodist Church were the subject of a Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing last intendent of the Midland week. Educational Service Agency (ESA). In an interview last Friday, Volz said he met with the Midland ESA board Wednesday, April 14, and they reached a contract agree­ ment pending the final approval of the board at its regular meeting this evening, “I’m more than happy to Pastor Lester DeGroot, from by Sandra Ponsetto Tuesday, April 20. comply with any rules I know StaffWriter the Nashville Baptist Church, Though Volz said that For the second time in two was unable to attend last about,” Bowden reiterated. “The Zoning Board of nothing is final until the public months the Nashville Zoning week’s hearing. Pastor Board of Appeals took no However, Dianne Appeals can’t grant a variance board gives its approval, action after holding a public Bowden of Nashville United for something that has already Linda Donner, the president hearing on a complaint filed Methodist Church said she was occurred,” said Ohler. “A vari­ of the Midland ESA board last December by Ron Bracy disappointed with the board’s ance is basically permission to said they expect Volz to take against new signs installed in decision to leave the hearing break the law. What was done up the reins of the ESA July front of the Nashville Baptist open until next month’s regu- was done with the permission 1. of the zoning administrator, Church and Nashville United lar meeting. “We’re very excited to Methodist Church. “We were given approval but we are not perfect people having him join us. We are After nearly three hours of before we put in our signs and and we make mistakes. Zoning looking forward to it,” said discussion with members of we have complied with every- is open to interpretation; it is a Donner, who noted the board both churches, the board, thing we were told to do,” she living document that can move felt he would be a good fit for chaired by Ron Ohler, decided said. “It’s frustrating to have to and change according to the the community and schools. to adjourn the hearing rather spend so much time and have will of the community.” “We were looking for lead­ than close it, a move that this hanging over our heads,” Before installing their signs ership and a good communi­ last fall, both churches filled allows the board to revisit the she said. “We did everything cator,” said Donner during an matter at next month’s regular we were told to do before this out the proper forms and earlier interview. “We’re received approval on Sept. 10, issue was ever raised. meeting. “I have no problem comply- 2003, from Dennis Mapes, looking for someone with the “If we closed the public hearing we would be obligated ing with the rules when I know who was the zoning adminis­ right mix of experiences, decision making skills and to take some action within 30 what they are,” she added. trator at that time. someone with Mapes who was at the first visibility, days,” said Ohler. “If we leave “But I don’t like to be judged it open more voices can be guilty when we weren’t told public hearing held March 18, ethics and integrity, someone said he consulted with the vil­ who would fit into our com­ heard and more information what the rules were.” can be brought forward.” “This is the first time we’ve lage attorney before he gave munity and district.” “We’re just trying as a had to hold a hearing like this,” his approval, and based on the Volz said that while he board to figure out the best said White. “And, that’s what information he was given, felt may be expected to assume thing to do,” said Gary White, this meeting’s about. We’re he had made the right decision. the leadership of Midland In his letter of complaint, ESA July 1, his last day serv­ a member of the Zoning Board trying to determine what the of Appeals during the course rules are and whether you are See Signs, pg. 12 ing as the superintendent of of the meeting. in compliance.” ram BECAUSE HE HIES NUNC Nashville ZBA adjourns hearing on church signs Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz has accepted a job offer with Midland ESA. Maple Valley Schools has not been determined. “My commitment is here. I want to work with this board to make sure that everything is lined up for them before I leave,” he said. “This is one of the best boards around and I feel obligated to make sure that every base is covered here before I make the transition.” Volz said that one of the things he hopes to have set­ tled before he leaves is the contract for teachers and sup­ port staff. “I am anxious to get the contract settled,” he said. “But this time is different than any other time in the last 15-20 years. There is an unseen third party sitting at the table, and it is the uncer­ tain future ofour state’s econ­ omy. “It’s hard to offer the kind of a contract people have grown used to in light of the downturn in the economy that we are seeing,” continued Volz. Under the circumstances we’re facing now, the old answers won’t work. The administration isn’t being stubborn or cheap and the teachers aren’t being greedy, there is just so much uncertainty, nobody knows what is going to happen with state funding.” Volz said that his decision to leave Maple Valley has See Volz, pg. 9 In This Issue • Lions baseball team opens SMAA season with two wins • Lions softball team gets first SMAA win, improves to 5-2 • Nashville picks Newman as new zoning administrator • Lion ladies win, boys fall, at D-3 track battle in Delton �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, April 20,2004 — Page 2 Lion baseball team opens SMAA season with two wins School board president unopposed Incumbent Jerry Sessions, who is currently serving as president, will run unoppossed for his four-year seat on the Maple Valley School Board in the regular school election, which will be held Monday, June 14. Sessions was the only candidate to file petitions for the one open seat on the board by last week’s deadline. Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team reached the finals Saturday at their own Maple Valley Invitational, but were blasted by Coopersville 14-2. The Broncos scored three runs in the first inning, six in the second, four in the third, and one more in the fourth to end the game in five innings. “They were just a very good team that just out hit us,” said Lion coach Bryan Carpenter. “Hopefully we learn from this and continue to get better.” The Lions scored one run in the first and one more in the third. Derek Ripley had a double and RBI. Garrett VanEngen, Adam Gonser, Chris Morris, and Lance Burpee each had one hit for Valley. Maple Valley reached the game championship Saturday by topping Athens 8-2. Drew Kersjes picked up his first win pitching for Valley, and also was two for two from the plate. Burpee had two hits, including a double, and Ripley also had two hits. “We played a very good game,” said Carpenter. “We hit well, and had good pitching again from Drew Kersjes, and played good defense.” On Thursday, the Lions got off to a good start in the by SMAA besting Webberville twice, scoring 31 total runs in the two games. The Lions won game two 14-13 in nine innings, after scoring four runs with two out in the seventh to send the game into extra innings. Both teams then added three runs in the eighth, before the Lions shut down the Spartans in the ninth. “We showed a lot of heart and determination to come from behind twice to win, and start the league season with two wins,” said Carpenter. Ripley had four hits in five at bats, including a double and a triple. Kersjes hit his second home run of the dou- ble header and had four RBI’s in game two. Gonser was two for four with a dou­ ble. In game one against the Spartans, the Lions were 17­ 8 winners. Kersjes was three for four with a home run and two RBI’s, Burpee was three for five and had four RBI’s, and Chris Morris had four hits and scored three runs. Burpee was the winning pitcher in both contests against the Spartans. The offensive output against Webberville was a big improvement over the way the week started. The Lions opened the week Monday with a double header against Portland and lost game one 1-0, then fell in game two 12-2. Maple Valley had just one hit in the two games. “Drew Kersjes pitched a great game,” said Carpenter, “We just couldn’t get things Lion softball gets its first SMAA win, improves to 5-2 out seven, but four errors and quiet bats at the bottom of the line-up resulted in a 7-3 loss to the Spartans. The Lions are now 5-2 overall, after also playing a double header last Tuesday against Battle Creek Central where they picked up two wins. Maple Valley won game one against the Bearcats 8-3, as the Lions scored seven runs in the sixth inning. Country blue grass gospel great way to reach people; a part of Campers on a Mission. Gibson led off with a triple She also works with youth musician Lauren Harvey, little song can nag all day.” then the Lions just continued from Tampa Fla., will give a For her concert in ministries and the North to single each other around benefit performance for the Nashville, Harvey will be Carolina and Southwest Area the base paths. Maple Valley Community accompanied by some of the Youth Ministry. Gibson was two for three A love offering to support Center of Hope (MVCCOH) areas finest local musicians. from the plate, with a double Harvey has been playing the MVCCOH will be taken at the Mulberry Gardens ban­ to go along with her triple, quet facility in Nashville her special blend of music for during the concert. Harvey and finished the game with 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May more than 30 years. She has also will perform during the played for the Baptist worship services at Nashville RBI’s. On defense, Gibson 9. When asked why she sings, Assembly, the Florida Baptist United Methodist Church and had five assists and two put Harvey replied, “Music is a Convention, local churches in Nashville Assembly of God outs with no errors. gift from God and being able the Tampa area, is active in that same morning. Cowell and Elizabeth to use words in a song is a campground ministries and is Clements each had two singles and two RBI’s in the contest. Sarah Trumble also had two singles, and one IRllflIHlfrAll Mlm l F E IIffff1Alt1 a1I tI|ahjE—i V JI Member of Greater Lansing Association of The Maple Valley PTO Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service will hold their monthly meet­ RBI. Root had a single and a double, while pitching seven ing this Thursday, April 22nd. The meeting will take place at 11:00 am at 227 N. MAIN ST, NASHVILLE Maplewood School. Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 MVCCOH benefit concert planned for Mother’s Day going with the bats to help him out.” Kersjes pitched six strong innings in game one, allow­ ing just three hits and the one run while striking out seven. The Lions were looking to keep their league record per­ fect when they traveled to Morrice on Monday. They visit Delton Kellogg tonight, and then will host Pennfield on Friday this week. The Maple Valley softball team opened the SMAA season with a split against Webberville in a double header on Thursday. The Lions took game two of the double header 6-1, behind a strong pitching effort from Kyndra Root who struck out five and walked none while allowing just four hits. Elisha Gibson, Root, and Mindy Newton each had an RBI and a single in the game, and Kortney Ewing and Sammy Cowell also singled for Maple Valley. “Gibson and Brenda McElroy played great defense in both games,” said Lion coach Duska Brumm. In game one, Root struck PTO meeting scheduled innings and striking out three. The Lions broke a 5-5 tie in the sixth inning of game two, and won 6-5. In the top of the seventh inning, the Bearcats had the bases loaded with one out. Katie Eldred came up with a great catch in right field and fired to Newton at first for a double play to end the game. The Lions again got another big inning started by a triple, this time it came from Ewing and sparked the offense to score five runs in the third inning. Ewing also got the win pitching all seven innings with five strike outs. Eldred, Cowell, and Newton each had an RBI in game two, and Root had two on a pair of singles. The Lions continued the SMAA on Monday night at Morrice, and will be back in action again tonight at Delton Kellogg. On Friday the Lions host Pennfield. 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Section 1: The following will be added to Article Six, Chapter 54: VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE, EATON COUNTY, MICHI­ GAN CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 54: ELECTRIC & GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCES The Ordinance Number 2000-1 adopted by the Village of Vermontville on January 6, 2000, pertaining to the Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc., its successors and aligns, and the eight, power and authority to construct, maintain and commer­ cially use electric lines and associated appurtenances within the Village contingent upon complying with regulations therein, and, the Ordinance Number 5 adopted by the Village of Vermontville on October 5, 1989, pertaining to the granting of Consumers Power Company, its successors and assigns, and the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains and associated appurtenances within the Village contin­ gent upon complying with regulations therein, are hereby incorporated by reference in this Article Six: Administration and Finance. The electric franchise ordinance and die gas fran­ chise ordinance are maintained as a separate text. Section 2: Severability. The various parts, sentences, paragraphs, sections and clauses of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause of this ordi­ nance is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction, the unconsti­ tutionality or invalidity shall not affect the constitutionality or validity of any remaining provisions of this ordinance. Section 5 Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. This ordinance is a dopted this 8th day7 of A”pril’, 2004. 065864 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 20,2004 — Page 3 Nashville picks Newman as new zoning administrator Brandy Collins and Craig Schantz work on binding yearbooks for Maple Valley Alternative Education. Alternative ed students complete own yearbook il Km imjjtj Rsihlfcu * ’.’PMItafa) Mjnifals ®t UtlffiiMs'i • •■ 5W ■ .IWfMI it ItaiiMbtiii h» at aa n i i State. Gift tta kliataW JGasWh Students in Rose Hahn’s photography class at Maple Valley Alternative Education in Nashville recently completed the school’s yearbook for 2003 -2004. It was the first yearbook that was completely produced at the school and not sent out to be bound by a professional company. “It took us a lot longer but the accomplishment of doing the whole really was a self esteem builder for the yearbook staff,” said Hahn. The yearbook committee was headed by Brandy Collins and Erin Rice with Craig Schantz and Danielle Dingman and many others assisting as needed. While working on the year­ book the students learned about the importance of deadlines when working on long term projects and their writing and photography skills improved as well. Hahn also noted that the teens learned about workingtogether as a team. “They formed very close bonds with each other,” said Hahn of the students who worked on the yearbook. rtinaB gjOHlEJWStei#’ ptjnrttW^ g>St XOt®8*. pSSta«^f* wd iW 6SI a®nc«^ gsiw® (••>*£> l>»*O£> >5* mA f" <'>9 l’} CASTLETON TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS APRIL 7, 2004 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent. There were 6 people in attendance from the public. Approved the agenda. There was no public comment. Minutes from the March meet­ ing were approved as printed. Amended the budget. Accepted the treasurer's report subject to audit. Approved paying the bills in the amount of 15943.07. Approved road work for 2004­ 2005. Discussed improving the drive at Little Long Lake. Committee reports were heard and placed on file. Voted to participate in the Township Exchange Program. Approved purchasing a mobile radio unit for the ambulance serv­ ice. Committee assignments will remain the same. Appointed Vicki Reid to anoth­ er term on the library board. Accepted W. Shaughnessy’s resignation from the library board. Approved Hastings City Bank and Eaton Federal Savings Bank as the depositories for township funds. There was no correspon­ dence. There were no board com­ ments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley oesaMzo The Nashville Village Council appointed David Newman of Middleville as Nashville’s new zoning administrator at its April 8 meeting. Newman retired two years ago when the company he and his son owned, Advanced Precision Manufacturing, was bought out. “Since I retired I have devoted myself to public service,” said Newman, a life-long resident of Barry County. “I’m really excited about working in Nashville because there are tremendous opportunities. I think that Nashville is the next best area for developers to pick. We’ll want to have all of our ducks in a row so we’ll be ready for them when they get here.” Newman has previously served as a zoning adminis­ trator for Yankee Springs Township and has served on “There was a lot of laughter Gardner. making the book, as well as “Portraits in the yearbook some tense times.” help students build self esteem While Hahn said that year- showing teenagers they are books are a great to have on worthy of attention and how hand hand when when someone someone wants wants to to they theyfit fitin inthe theworld, world,connected connected remember friends and times to the generations before and past and recapture the trends after them. It helps send a mesand attitudes of the day, this sage about what and who were yearbook also has other signif- meaningful in student’s lives at icance to the students at Maple a certain point in time,” she Valley Alternative Ed. added, noting that the yearbook The Red Cross blood drive “Their yearbook is more staff planned to donate a copy than just a collection of memo- of the yearbook to Mix’s moth­ held earlier this month at the Castleton Township Hall in ries and faces, classes and er and his wife. activities for the year,” said “...It has many visual Nashville exceeded its goal of Hahn. “It was a historical refer- reminders of the imprint Tate 50 pints, according toDorene ence, including the loss of their left on the program and shows Dean, the local blood drive beloved principal, Tate Mix him surrounded by his loving chairperson. “The Castleton Township ,and former student Corbin students and staff,” said Hahn. Red Cross blood drive had a great turnout,” she said. “The goal was 50 pints. We had 57 presenting with five deferrals, giving us 52 good pints of blood. ” The Revue will present its Cody Hale, Megan Herbstreith, Several regular donors seventh annual children’s Bethany Hicks, Kelsey Mansel, musical “Once on This Island” Cassidee Martin, Kevin earned gallon pins at the April 30 and May 1, 7 and 8 at Maurer, Chris Parker, Emily blood drive, including Roy 7 p.m. and on Sundays, May 2 Parker, Sydney Pierce, Lizzie Boise Jr., eight gallons; Bill Trumble, Semrau, eight gallons.; Tim and 9, at 3 p.m. at the Smith, Lauren Vermontville Opera House at Meagan VanEngen Corinne Smith, six gallons.; Lawrence VanWyke, Kathleen Welch Eberly, five gallons.; Randy 211 S. Main St. Easy, four gallons.; and Doors open 45 minutes and Adam Zank. This is the story of Ti Wilbur Hochstetler, one galbefore show. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors/students Moune, a peasant girl who res­ lon. and $5 for children 12 and cues and falls in love with The donors were served under. Daniel, a young man from a coffee, punch, fruit, sandThere are 33 students from wealthy family. When Daniel wiches and cookies. grades 4 to 8 performing and is returned to his people, the The next blood drive at the they come from Vermontville, gods who rule the island guide Castleton Township Hall will 10. Nashville, Eaton Rapids, Ti Moune on a quest to test the be Thursday, June Charlotte and Hastings. strength of her love against the Strawberry shortcake will be Fourteen ofthese young thespi­ powerful forces of prejudice, served as a special treat for ans are making their debut on hatred and death.. donors. With its touching story and The Revue stage. Donors must be at least 17 The cast includes Haleigh catchy pop and Caribbean fla- years of age, weigh at least Adams, Peyton Anderson, vored score by songwriters of 110 lbs. and be in reasonably Daniel Benedict, Joe Benedict, the film “Anastasia” and the good health. Holly Bidinger, Amber Broadway smash “Ragtime,” Cantrell, Jessa Cheeseman, “Once on This Island” is a Austin Coplin, Amanda Erwin, multi-cultural feast for the Clint Franklin, Emily Franks, heart, mind, and soul. Call Bill Reynolds at (269) Patricia Kaytlin Furlong, Garber, Morgan Gonzales, 367-4455 for more informa­ Adam Gordon, Josh Gurd, tion. Caitlin Hale, Chelsea Hale, the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission for the past seven years. “I have availed myself of every education opportunity the Michigan Municipal League (MML) offers,” said Newman. “I’ve reached Level 2 in the administrative format of the MML. I’ve studied planning as zoning in great detail over the last three years.” NOTICE Castleton Township is seeking a person to serve on the Putnam District Library Board. The term is for one year. You must be a resident of the township and eighteen years old. Please send a letter of interest to: Loma L. Wilson, Clerk 915 Reed St., Box 679 Nashville, Ml 49073 If you have any questions you can call: 517-852-9479 or 517­ 852-9193. Letters must be submitted by May 3, 2004, at 5 p.m. RedCross blood drive exceeds goal Revue children’s musical production is scheduled the Sugar Hut Cafe Welcomes back the Vermontville Stop in Festival Weekend for our personal pan pizza and ice cream Syrup Festival Week Hours: • Monday the 19d‘ - Saturday the 24th g <2 Open 7am till 9pm • Sunday the 25th Open 7am - till 6pm 726-0975 174 S. Main Street - Vermontville • Phone 517-726-1518 § David Newman of Middleville is the new zon­ ing administrator for Nashville. Happy 40th_Anniversary ~ April 25th MOM & DAD! m We love you, Debra and Donald Anniversary cards may be sent to: Jim & Nancy Carl, 4715 Barryville Rd. Nashville, MI 49073-9720 Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main • Nashville, MI 49073* 517-852-0845 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-12pm Alt NEW GREETING CARDS GIH WRAP STATIONARY CANDLES 06586548 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, April 20,2004 — Page 4 Thelma Irene Stadel She enjoyed crocheting, vieve Treadwell of Eaton Cemetery in Kalamo. BELLEVUE Thelma If desired, memorial contri­ Irene Stadel, age 86, of sewing, gardening and an Rapids; and several nieces butions may be made to and nephews. Bellevue, died Tuesday, April active life. She was preceded in death American Heart Association 13, 2004. She is survived by son the Alzheimer’s Mrs. Stadel was bom Feb. Norman (Mary) Stadel of by her husband DeVere in orr Association. Further informa­ 21, 1918 in Charlotte, the Bellevue, daughters Ruth 1978. 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Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.................. 11 a.m. Church School ...................... 0 a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service .................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10a Fellowship Time................ 10:30 a.m. Adult Class 10:50 a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH Sunday School.................................. 10 e 11:15 a A.M. Service P.M. Service.......................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY . Sunday Mass...................... 9:30 a.m. Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors NASHVILLE QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Service........................................ 11 P.M. Service.......................................... 7 Wed. Service ..............................7 p.m. M-79 W Westt M79 S.unday School............... 10 a.m. W.orship............................... 11 a.m. ..PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS NASHVILLE INDEPENDENT UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets W.orship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.................. 11:15 a.m. . PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.tn. Morning Prayer .................... 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School..................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ..................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ........ 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service...... ..7 p.m. AWANA.................. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m. Church Service........................ 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .................... .9 a.m. for all services. .616-795-9030 RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 20,2004 — Page 5 Jerry D. Emswiler Gertrude M. Creek; brother, Ron (Esther) Emswiler of Battle Creek; sister, Carol (Woody) Snell of Battle Creek; and a host of friends. Preceding him in death was his mother, Inez. Services were held Saturday, April 17, at the Cedar Creek Bible Church KENTWOOD - Gertrude M. Gwinn-Geiger, age 82, of Kentwood and formerly of Hastings, died Friday, April 16, 2004 at Spectrum HealthBlodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Gertrude was bom on Oct. 27, 1921 in Hastings, the daughter of Burrel and Sarah (DeMoss) Emswiler.. member of the N.R.A.; avid with Rev. Dr. Brent Branham He was raised in the Battle outdoorsman enjoying hunt-and Rev. Robert Norton offi- (Garrison) Phillips. She was raised in the Hastings area Creek/Bedford areas and attended Kellogg Gull Lake schools, graduating in 1963 from high school there. He went on to attend the Detroit Bible College. He was married to Beverly J. Erway on Aug. 21, 1965 and has lived at his present address on the Hutchinson and attended the Hines School and graduated from Hastings High School. She was married to Joseph Konieczny on June 14, 1940, , marriage ending in divorce; Dr. A.B. Gwinn on Feb. 6, 1957 an and hee died e April pr 12,, 1980; Charles H. Geiger of BATTLE CREEK - Jerry D. Emswiler, age 58, of Hutchinson Road, Battle Creek, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Emswiler was bom on July 25, 1945 in Battle Creek, the son of Arlo and Inez Road since 1972. He served four years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for the past several years. He was a member of Cedar Creek Bible Church, a present board member of the church, ing and camping. Mr. Emswiler is survived by his wife, Beverly; son, Bradley (Trisha) Emswiler of South Bend, Ind.; daughters, Debra (Kevin) Swanson of Morgantown, Ky. and Pamela (Jeremy) Strouse of Hastings; seven grandchildren; father, Arlo Emswiler of Battle ciating. Burial was at Union Cemetery,, Maple Grove Twp., Barry County. contributions Memorial may be made to Cedar Creek Church for Bible for its its Olympian ministry. Arrangements g were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gertrude P. Fuhr HASTINGS - Gertrude P. Fuhr, age 95, of Hastings, died Monday, April 12, 2004 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Fuhr was bom on March 27, 1909 at Hastings Twp., Barry County, the daughter of Gilbert and Agnes (Conlon) Todd. She was raised in Hastings Township and attended area schools, graduating in 1926 from Hastings High School. She received her teaching certificate from Barry County Normal in 1927. During her early days as a teacher, she sometimes taught those older than her. She continued her education at Western Michigan University, earning a Life Teaching certificate and a Bachelor of Science degree. Mrs. Fuhr’s teaching career spanned 38 years. She taught in both one room schools in Barry County and many years at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings. Gertrude Todd married Frederick Fuhr on Sept. 29, 1926. They had two sons, Franklin and Gordon. Franklin died Dec. 30, 1988. In 1944, she was divorced from Frederick. She married Charles Long H. of Woodland in 1960. He pre­ ceded her in death in 1965. She re-married Frederick on her 80th birthday. The two had come together during the long illness of their son, Franklin. Their story was pro­ filed by Paul Harvey. Frederick died April 17, 2001. She was also preceded in death by five sisters. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Church Guild, and Pennock Hospital Guild. She is survived by son Gordon (Willo) Fuhr of Hastings; stepson, Frederick (Kathleen) Fuhr, Jr. of Charlotte; daughter-in-law, Patricia Fuhr of Hastings; three grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Services were held 11 a.m. Carrie Estella Satterly CHARLOTTE Carrie Estella Satterly, age 83, of Charlotte, died Saturday, April 17, 2004. Mrs. Satterly was born Sept. 4, 1920 in Chester Township, the daughter of Don and Minnie (Kline) Shaw. She loved being with her Thursday, April 15, 2004 at family and had volunteered Wren Funeral Home. Rev. and had served on the board Charles P. McCabe officiat-of directors with the Eaton Community Hospice for ed. Burial was at Hastings many years. She is survived by her son, Riverside Cemetery. by sons, Bob (Sharon) Rainwater of Battle Creek, Tom Rainwater, Jr. of Battle Creek; daughters, Cheryl McCage of Battle Creek, Ann Douglass of Battle Creek; 16 grandchildren; 36 greatbrothers, grandchildren; Glenn Slocum of Hastings, Slocum of Gaylord Middleville; sister, Avis Simless of Otsego; former husband, Thomas Rainwater, Sr. of Battle Creek. Preceding her in death were great-grandson Seth Rainwater, brothers Marvin, Lawrence, Kenneth, Elwood “Mike”, and Bill Slocum; sisters Doris Naylor and Helen Burr. Services were held Friday, April 16, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Gordon Satterly of Harrison Township; daughter, Diana (Joe) Newman of Charlotte; grandchildren, Steven (Karen) Newman and Mary Jo (Brian) Hosey; great grandchildren, Kaitlin, Megan, and Kelsie; and sister, Mary Lord of Charlotte and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Satterly Jr., May 17, 1982. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Elder Richard Gam officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 on Tuesday, April 20. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice House. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community • Foundation, Thomapple Manor, Barry Community Hospice or Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Arrangements Arrangements were were made made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. “Ou? Family Serving Yours Anna Elaine Rainwater HASTINGS - Anna Elaine Rainwater, age 81, of Hastings, died Monday, April 12,2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Rainwater was bom on Oct. 3, 1922 at Castleton Twp., Barry County, the daughter of Elwood and Lulu (Garrison) Slocum. She was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County rural schools. She was married to Thomas Rainwater, Sr. on March 22, 1941. Mrs. Rainwater lived in California and Arizona for several years, returning to Hastings 16 years ago. Anna enjoyed crocheting, sewing, quilting, collecting various figurines. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Mrs. Rainwater is survived Freeport on May 5, 1990 and he died Nov. 5, 1996. She was employed as a manager-buyer for several department stores in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. In her earlier years as a telephone operator for the old Hastings Telephone Company. She was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Gertrude daug ehrtreur, is survived by her Sally (John) Gwuignn-eP,,anchik of Kentwood; son, Kenneth (Heelewno) oKo;niescozn,y of Kentwood; 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and dear friends, Marleah and Township. Lorelie.. Visitation at the church Preceding her also in death Tuesday 10 a.m. until service were parents and a brother, time Robert Phillips. . Memorial contributions Services will be held at 11 may be made to Barry a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2004 Community Hospice, First at Hastings First Presbyterian Presbyterian Church or chariChurch with Rev. Dr. C. ty of one’s choice. Jeffrey Garrison and Rev.. Arrangements were made Willard H. Curtis officiating. by Wren Funeral Home of Burial will be at the Cedar Hastings. Creek Cemetery in Hope Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 VISA (517) 852-9712 Scott A. Daniels 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Family Owner/Manager It's time we had a heart-to■a-a We can provide your family with an EGmuiedregbeonocky. 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Her brother-in-law, Homer Gribbin, then president of the New York advertising firm, Young and Rubicon, named the detergent after her because, as he once said, “Vel keeps the cleanest house in Q Pearl f. Rutledge MI Dr. Marguerite Marie children; 158 S. Main St., Woodland, MI 48897 1 block south ofblinker (269) 367-4427 9 NIA - Mabel Velmona Mallory Gribbon (Vel), 94, died in Carlsbad, California on Good Friday, April 9th. She moved from Michigan to the west coast to be closer to familyVel was bom November 14, 1909 in Hastings, the daughter of Mabel and Edwin Dennis Mallory (former circuit court judge in Flint). Vel graduated with a degree in Sociology from the University of Michigan at a time when the ratio of men to women was approximately nine to one. School was a place where she Whiplash... Chiropractic can help Lakeside Chiropractic Center (616) 374-8325 www.lakesidechiropractic.com Blue Cross PPO, Medicare, PPOM Provider Smith-Brown-Marvin DO/MD was bom the second of four children to Doctors Annie A. and Joseph E. Smith DO in Popular Bluff, Missouri on March the 9th, 1905. Departed this earth to be with her Savior and family in Heaven on April the 17th of 2004 at the age of 99. Predeceased by her parents, first husband, L.D. Cassell Brown; second husband, Darwin L. Marvin; brothers, Dr. Richard A. Smith DO, Dr. Marshall V. Smith Ph.D., Dr. Joseph L. Smith DO; daughters, Nancy J. Brown and Carol A. Brown; son, James L. Brown; stepson, Lawrence D. Brown; and stepdaughter, Betty (Elmer) Palmer and their son-in-law, Thomas C. Clark. Surviving are sons, David E. (Beverly) Brown, their daughter Stephanie L. (Bret) Senters and four great grand- stepdaughter-in-law, Delores (Lawrence) Brown, their two sons, Dennis M. Brown and Daniel (Maria) Brown and two step great grandchildren; children of stepdaughter, Betty (Elmer) Rodney Palmer, Palmer, Dianne (Terry) Pete, their two step great grandchildren, Sharon (Thomas) Clark and their two step great great grandchildren; daughter-inlaw, Christina M. (James) Brown, their three children, Mary E. (Mark) Lunetta and three great grandchildren; Dana L. Brown and one great grandchild, and James D. Brown; and many dear nieces and nephews. Dr. Brown-Marvin received her Osteopathic and Medical doctorate from degrees Kirksville Osteopathic College in Kirksville, MO and the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, KS respectfully. Dr. town.’ Vel loved to read, travel and collect beautiful things from her international trips. She was never able to take the trip to China that she dreamed of, but traveled there vicariously through her reading. Vel is survived by her daughter, Barbara Lynn (Dan) Amsan of Superior, Montana, grandchildren Thomas Edwin Allan Jones of Oceanside, California, Priscilla Lynn (Shawn) Davis of Woodbine, Georgia, and great-granddaughter, Samantha Lynn Davis. Her younger brother, Edwin “Vance” Mallory of Battle Creek, passed away at age 91 only weeks before her death. Graveside services will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2004. Father Charles P. McCabe will officiate. She will be buried beside her husband and son, Ward. Funeral arrangements were made by Eternal Hills of Oceanside, California and Daniels Funeral Home of Nashville. Brown-Marvin practiced med- was a very dear and sweet icine in Missouri briefly and Christian man and they shared came to Lansing, where she many wonderful years togethmet and married L.D. Cassell er. Dr. Brown-Marvin’s funeral Brown, her knight in shining will be held at the Rosier armor. She met Mr. Brown when Funeral Home Mapes-Fisher she was the factory doctor at Chapel, 193 Jackson Street, the Motor Wheel Corporation Sunfield, (517) 566-8141 on in Lansing in 1935. They were Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at married in 1936 at which time 11 a.m. the good doctor gave up her Visitation will be held there practice of medicine to raise on Tuesday, April 20, between her four children. 6 and 8 p.m. She updated her Doctor of No flowers please; her life Osteopathy License in was such a blessing to those Michigan after the death ofhershe touched. In lieu of flowers please feel first husband and with her children grown began practic- free tomake a commemoraing medicine at Lansing tive donation to a Christian General Hospital where she church of your choice to fur­ was instrumental in updating ther God’s work on earth. For and further developing their more information www.legaPhysical Therapy Department. cy.com She met Mr. Marvin during Arrangements were made the course of her tenure there by Rosier Funeral Home and they were married. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Mr. Marvin was her second knight in shining armor and 64tH Annual VERMONTVILLE ATcipfe Syrup FesiivaC FRIDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2004 3:30 pan. to 5:15 pan. Greetings, Invocation and Introductions 5:30 pan. Presentation of Queen and Court 726-0970 as chairman. Talent Show winners appear on the Sunday program. Friday Night Special Starts 4 p.m .Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull Chairman Kathie Perez 5:00 pan. ■ 11:00 p.m. Free Teen Dance & Line Dancing at the Opera House 900-11:00 p.m. 7:00 pan. to 3:00 pan Pancakes American Legion/Nashville Lions Starting at 11:00 a.m.Bar-B-Que Chicken - Lions Club . 7:30 aan. to 1:30 pan. American Lcgron/Nushville Lions Serve Pancakes at the Legion ................................................................ 4:00-8:00 p.m. Maplewood School - Program Subject to Change - Welcome by Douglas Kelsey Master of Ceremonies for the Weekend Methodist Church (Rev. Kathy Smith) 108 N. Main, Vermontville American Legion/Nashville Lions 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m .Pancakes Band Boosters 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Arts & Crafts 9: 30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m Maple Valley Jazz Band Maplewood School Director: Dennis Vanderhoeff Congregational Church (Rev. Eric Lison) 110 S. Main, Vermontville Vermontville Bible Church (Rev. Dan Smith) 250 N. Main, Vermontville 12:00 pan. to 6:00 p.m ^unday Afternoon Special Community Band Director Andrew MacFarland 1:30 pan.......................................... Introduce Queen & Court Chairman: Greg Hoefler Theme: “Kids and Maple Syrupfrom Mars" Sponsored by MC Auto Repair & Towing Chairmen: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fisher Talent Winners Presentation of Queen and Court Egg Toss, Other Games 12: 00 a.m .Glen Erin Bagpipe Band 12:30 p.m Country Harvest Band Chairman: Merle Martin 5:00 p.m. (Methodist Church) . .Lakewood Praise Band (Cherry, blueberry, apple, peach & mixed berry) 41 Flavors of Ice Cream GIANT Cinnamon Rolls, Donuts, Turnovers, GIANT Cookies PiesStrawberry, Strawberry/Ruhbarb Mixed berry YUM! LAHSIHQ .Grand Parade Parade Theme: “Maple Syrup and Melodies - the Sweet Sounds of Spring" our (Strawberry, blueberry, and black raspberry) Director Ryan Rosin 2:00 p.m. Featuring Arm Wrestling Children’s Parade Maple Valley High School Choir cMaple Syrup festival Specials' „...........Frog and Beeftones 1:00 pan. to 1:30 p.m..Litt!e Miss Maple Princess Talent 11: 30 a.m Breakfast Buffet Sat. 7 am-10 am • Sun. 7 am-11 am 6 Hours of Rides $12.00 11: 30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m Jonia - Maple Valley Crowning of 2004 Queen by 2003 Queen Kelly Wilson All-You-Can-Eat Homemade ••• Cobblers Church Services 11:00 a.m. .........................................Pancakes 11: 00 a.m Pancakes Band Boosters .Arts & Crafts 10: 00 a.m. to 4:00 pan Saturday, April 24th, 2004 10: 15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Nashville, MI Dining • Carry Out • Delivery Hudsonville Ice Cream .Special - $12 / 6 hrs. of rides Sunday, April 25th, 2004 Mid America Shows 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. 7:00a.m. x Thornapple River Boys 5:00 pan. (Opera House).......Little Miss Maple Syrup Pageant Talent Show - The official opening of the festival is the Talent Show to be held on the stage downtown with Julie Khouri (517) Halll 852-1985 Now serving... POTTERVILLE NASHVILLE Burritos CHARLOTTE i Parade Chairmen: Don & Lisa Mulvanny Grand Marshal: Sue Villanueva Hours: M-Thurs. 10anri-10pm?Fri-Sat. 10am-1lpm; Sun. 11 am-l0pm For more information about this year’s festival, please phone (517) 726-0394 <m tax (517) 726-0859_ The Producers take pride In bringing you Pure Maple Syrup A Mapfa PmetnrHs | ' N. Main, 5:15 pan. Following Derby .......Egg Toss (10 yrs. and younger) 6:30 PM - OFFICIAL OPENING Pay One Price - $12.00 GOOD criME 501 (517) �Jane E. Hill— STANTON - Mrs. Jane E. Hill, age 54, of Stanton, MI and formerly of Hastings, died Monday, April 19, 2004 at the Carson City Hospital in Carson City, MI. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Qianas Ttace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIRSTYLING Pearl I. Rutledge MURFREESBORO, TN - pany in 1982. After retiring, Pearl I. Rutledge, age 81, of she moved to Florida residing Murfreesboro, TN and for-with Gary and Sheron Neeley merly of Hastings, died and then with them in 1993, Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at moved to Murfreesboro, TN. Vanderbilt University She attended St. Mark’s Medical Center in Nashville, United Methodist Church in TN. Murfreesboro and was active Mrs. Rutledge was bom on in several women’s groups. Nov. 19,1922 in Hastings, the Pearl wa a life member of daughter of Benjamin and VFW Women’ss Auxiliary Edith (Golden) Wait. She was Post #8260 in Nashville, MI. raised in the Hastings area and Pearl was an active particiattended area schools, gradu-pant in life and enjoyed travelating from Hastings High ing, music, and keeping up School. She went on to attend with her friends and extended cosmetology school in the family. She loved to fly and earlyl950’s. took trips allover the country. She was married to Charles She was an avid fisherRutledge who preceded her in woman andwent as often as death. she was able. She enjoyed garShe was employed as a dening, canning, cooking, beautician in Battle Creek for baking, and quilting. She was several years and later worked proficient with a sewing for what is now Transamerica machine, crochet hook and Life Insurance Co. in Battle knitting needles. Creek, retiring from the comMrs. Rutledge is survived S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd by daughters, Sheron (Gary) Neeley of Murfreesboro, TN, Penny (Thomas) Robnolt of Kissimmee, FL and Charlene (Robert) Gruhn of Marshall; brother, Charles Wait of Hastings; eight grandchildren Jeffrey Neeley of, Murfreesboro, TN, Leslie Neeley-Peterson of Denver, Colo., Kimberly Gruhn of Grand Rapids, Denise GruhnPetch of Battle Creek, Dawn Seymour of Windsor, Ont., Julie Gage of Orlando, Fla., Melissa Henry of Kissimmee, Fla., Jennifer Robnolt of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; three step grandchildren, Marty Hitchings, Patty Austin and Lance Gruhn; foster grand­ daughter, Jane Waggoner; and 17 great grandchildren. Services were held Monday, April 19, 2004 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Pastor Susan Trowbridge offi- Dale L. Mapes BATTLE CREEK - Dale L. Mapes, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2004, at Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall. Mr. Mapes was born in Assyria Township, on April 26, 1922. He was the son of the late Lee and Josephine (Hamilton) Mapes. He grew up in the Nashville/Assyria Township area and attended area schools there. Dale began working at Kellogg’s in 1942 as a grain miller operator and retired in 1982 as General Foreman. Dale was very mechanically inclined which was evident in his work, he specialized in the fabrication of production machines which were used in of the packing room Kellogg’s. He was a member of the Kellogg 25 year club. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he enlisted twice, he achieved the rank of Staff Sgt. During his first enlistment he was involved in the D-Day landings in Europe. While engaged in combat, Dale was wounded by a mortar explosion. He received a purple heart as a result of his injuries. While recuperating in Southampton, England he met his wife Sylvia. They were married for 47 years when she passed away in 1993. He then married Bonnie (Whitman) Mapes on June 18. 1994 at the Hope Church of the Nazarene in Battle Creek. They lived on the Mapes Centennial Farm following their marriage. Dale’s hobbies included fixing small engines in his garage (he could fix anything), and attending auc।tions. Dale will be remem'bered for his generosity. In addition to his wife, B' onnie, he is survived by <daughters, Irene (Raymond) 1Mallow; Lynn (Don) Thurman; Gayle (Randy) !Scantlen; Susan (Tom) 1Lankford; Dawn (Lewis) iCuyler; Rietta (Paul) Squires; iand sons, Dennis (Candice) 1Mapes, Steve (Cheryl) Mapes, L1 onnie Whitman; sisters, 1Doris Beam, Beulah Bland, (Robert) Berkimer; 1Leah b1 rother, David (June) Mapes. He is also survived by 23 jg randchildren at 15 great g;randchildren. 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And across the street at Legion, American the Nashville Lions will start serving pancakes at the American Legion Hall at 7 a.m. on Sat There will be more than 100 artists and crafts people displaying their wares at Elementary Maplewood School from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. In past years vendors have offered everything from handmade botanical soaps Saturday For those who can’t get and lotions, to quilts, oil enough maple syrup and pan-paintings, wood carvings and cakes, the Maple Valley Band more. On the downtown stage Boosters will be serving pan- Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log with Horses or Skidder there will be a variety of musical entertainment all day long, including the Maple Valley Jazz Band, the Maple Community Valley/Ionia Band, the Maple Valley High School Choir, the Glen Erin Bagpipe Band, the Country Band, Harvest the Thomapple River Boys and more. At 11 a.m., some of Vermontville’s youngest citizens will take to the streets for the annual Children’s Parade. This year the theme of the parade is “Kids and Maple Syrup from Mars.” First through fourth place are prizes awarded to entrants, based on creativity of interpreting the theme and The Maple Valley High School Marching Band takes to the streets each year for how well they promote maple the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. syrup. After the Children’s Parade the 2004 maple syrup queen will be crowned and her court will be presented on the downtown stage. At 2 p.m., the Maple Valley Syrup Festival Grand Parade will led by Grand Continued next page 06576435 GREAT BASEBALL. GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES 10th WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS come to town Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 (2 pm starts); Monday, April 26, at 6 p.m.; and Tuesday, April 27 at noon. See the stars oftomorrow play today at C.O. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings (269) 945-9526 HOURS: M-F 7 am-730 pm; Sal. 7 am-4 pm Now thru month of May EXTENDED HOURS for Your Shopping Convenience Mon.-Fri. 7 am-7:30 pin; Sat. 7 am-4 pm - Now thru the month of May “J?” S” FUn Rips p pMMonU wnt s.ta r. u MM lo wnm-quMM produm Jahn DM.! mo .nd Hta> ata nUna. mi Mpta, M nuMW JOHN DEERE a,. ruuxU o< Umiun, D11BUANW56 ■0000-000000-00001191 Equal Opportunity Lender m» Carrie Estella Satterly-------------------------------LAKE ODESSA - Frederick O. Garlinger, age 82, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday evening, April 18, 2004. He was bom in Lake Odessa on May 25, 1921 to Ermal and Edith (Lindquist) Garlinger. Fred graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1939 and joined the family business, Odessa Lake Produce Company. Fred left to serve in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. When he returned from his military s service he continued working in the family business in management positions. Following the closing of Lake Odessa Produce Company, Fred joined Lake Odessa Canning Company where he was involved in the Field Division until his retire-Garlinger and Marcia Raffler. ment. He was preceded in death by For much of his life, Fred his parents and brother, Ivar was dedicated to community Garlinger. service.. Visitation will be from 2-4 He was active in the First and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Congregational Church of April 21, 2004 at the Koops Lake Odessa; served as trustee, Funeral Chapel iin Lake clerk and supervisor of Odessa Odessa. Township; and was a member The funeral service will be of the Lake Odessa Lions, the held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at American Legion, and the the Koops Funeral Chapel. A Masons. M . private family interment will Fred is survived by Marilyn, take place at Lakeside his loving wife of 59 years; Cemeeterpy. children, Jill (Mike) Booher Memorial contributions may and Steven (Melanie) be made to Steven (Melanie) be made to First Garlinger; grandchildren, Kyle Congregational Church of (Leslie) Booher, Erin Booher, LaokegOedgessoa. Eric Garlinger, and Alison Arrangements rrangemensweremae were made byy Garlinger; great grandchildren, Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Gavin Booher and Alexis Odoeospssa. Booher; and sisters, Laurel . �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 20, 2004 — Page 9 From previous page Marshal Sue Villanueva, who recently finished her 10th term as the president of the Vermontville Village Council. The theme of this year’s parade is “Maple Syrup and Melodies — the Sweet Sounds of Spring.” The festivities continue after the parade with more music, some fun competitions such as the egg toss and Puff Dragon Pedal Pull and at 5 p.m. the Little Miss Maple Syrup Princess Pageant at the Vermontville Opera House. Legion and Lions club will serve pancakes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Band Boosters will serve pancakes from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. And, starting at 11 a.m., the Lions will be serving barbecue chicken. Activities still abound Sunday morning as well. Mid America will offer rides until 6 p.m. The arts and crafts booths at Maplewood will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be music, games, talent show winners Sunday and talent presentations by If you’re hungry on the Little Miss Syrup Sunday, Vermontville is the Princess Pageant contestants place to be. The American at the downtown stage. BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES ■ ALIGNMENTS ■ TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 ulty are to for the children,” Volz said “I have never left a job because I was dissatisfied,” he added. “I was approached by a recruiter and I decided to see if this was the right thing at the right time. I had an opportunity and (Midland) is in an area of the state I have been around before and my wife and I like the area and one thing led to another.” Volz said that he is looking forward to his new position, even as he feels saddened about leaving Maple Valley. “I know I have a lot to learn,” said Volz of Midland ESA. “It’s a great organization and they have a great tra­ dition of service to the local school districts and the county. I am honored to have been chosen and excited about the opportunity. But I am so grateful for the experiences that I have had here in Maple Valley. This is a great little school district and that’s what Board, said he is happy for Volz and is sure that Maple Valley will be able to find a suitable replacement. “He has done a great job here and I hope he will have a lot of success in his new position,” he said. “We have a great school district in Maple Valley and I’m sure that we shouldn’t have any trouble attracting another fine superintendent. “I am looking forward to the change,” added Sessions. “Not that I think that Clark didn’t do a good a job; but change can bring growth and be a positive thing for both sides. “Clark did a really wonderful job for our school district. It has improved because of him. When we hired him I thought he would only stay a short time, but he has stayed for close to eight years, and that has been a bonus for us,” he added. Some of Vermontville’s youngest citizens take part in the annual Children’s Parade on Saturday morning. § | Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Officials hollered for just two rows of hurdles to be lowered following the boys’ 300-meter hurdle race at Delton on Thursday. Only two girls would be running the 300 hurdles, Maple Valley’s Amy Abbott and Delton Kellogg’s Kortni Matteson. Both were division 3 state qualifiers in the event a year ago. with Matteson medaling in eighth place. Abbott edged ahead as the two girls made their way around the track, and took the victory in 49.17 seconds, six one-hundreths of a second ahead of Matteson. It was One of eleven events the Lion ladies won in top­ ping their hosts from Delton The Lions’ Akok Malek checks out how many laps he has left, on his way to a win in the 3200-meter race Thursday at Delton in 11:06.1. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 79-59. Abbott also edged out Matteson in the 100-meter hurdles, with a time of 16.47. The Lions scored big in the field events again, led by their 8635 Thornapple Lake Road shot putters Kelly Wilson, Nashville, MI 49073 Kayleigh Browne, and 517-852-9080 Meagan Halliwill who swept Tub and shower wall replacement starting as low the top three spots. Wilson as $500.00 had a top throw of 34’8, Remodeling and basement finishing Browne 32’, and Haiti will Plumbing fixture repair and replacement 30’9. Bathtub and shower replacement The Lions also swept the Garbage disposal replacement 1600-meter run, with Jessica Decks custom designed and built McMillen crossing the finish Garage door installation and repair line first in 6:23.57, followed Grab bar installation by teammates Tessa and Handicap bathroom design and installation Sump pump replacement Chayla Robles. Tessa fin­ Honey-do list completion Maple Valley's Tessa Robles, right, and Chayla ished in 6:37.65, and Chayla Licensed and insured Robles finished second and third respectively in the came in at 6:43.67. Halliwill and Wilson were 1600-meter run Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the top two female discus Maple Valley’s Jason throwers, as Halliwill had a throw of 130’10, and Wilson Wymer completes the first Trex Decking. No Sealing. turn in his leg of the 1600went 105’9. meter relay, which the Lion Maple Valley also had a No Staining. No Cutting In Line. one-two finish in the pole boys’ won Thursday in vault, where Tara Gordenski 3:40.65. (Photo by Brett reached a top height of 9’6, Bremer) while Lisa Hamilton was sec­ formance came in the long 4 Colors ond at 8’. jump where Adam Lamphere The only field event the took the victory with a 19’ Lion ladies didn’t win was the leap, Ken Cams was second high jump, where Delton sen­ at 18’3, and Jason Beards lee ior Shanna Tamminga set a was third with a jump of new school record at 5’4. Normally, who wins the 18’2.25. The teams splitthe relay relays determines who wins events with Jason Wymer, overall, but the Lion ladies had such an advantage after Dustin Jones, Simon Deiens, the field events that they got and Akok Malek winning the away with winning just one of 3200-meter relay in 8:59.66, the four. McMillen, Tessa and the team of Jason Robles, Dhani Tobias, and Beardslee, Jason Wymer, Stefanie Joostbems were the Josh Beardslee, and Dan winning 3200-meter relay Brooks winning in 3:40.65. The anchors in those two team with a time of 11:45.26. races, Brooks and Malek, Joostbems was an individ­ ual winner in the 800-metcr both won their main individ­ y* s obv'ous wl,y Trex* decking and railing is the one that people demand. run, where she came in at ual races. Brooks was first in With a Trex deck, you can create a spectacular deck and never worry about the 300-meter hurdles in 2:34.7. rotting, cracking or splintering. To learn more about the benefit* of a Trex* 41.43, while Malek won the The Lions ’ Megan Garvey deck, hurry in and talk with a salesperson. Trex* decking. It’s what dreams are made of. The DECK of a Lifetime. won three events, she was 3200-meter run in 11:06.1. Maple Valley’s other vic­ first in the long jump at 16’7, For additional information go to; www.Trex.com first in the 100-meter dash at tory Thursday came from 13.43 seconds, and first in the Matt Gordeneer in the pole 219 S. State in Nashville 200-meters at 28.54 seconds. vault where he reached 11 ’, The Lion boys didn’t have his teammate Devin Musser as much luck at Delton, was second at 10’6. www.hometownlumber.com The only action this week falling to the Panthers 73-64. Maple Valley’s best per-for the Lions comes Saturday Mon. thru Sat. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Portland Invitational. 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PACKAGING LINE ASSEMBLY: to $13/hr. + full- 06565571 Farm Help Wanted ; Sun. 10am- �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, April 20. 2004 — Page 12 Signs, continued from page 1 which he read in its entirety at last month’s hearing, Bracy alleges that the signs are in violation of zoning ordinances because they are too large and are not set back far enough from the road, that they are billboards and therefore not allowed in a residential neighborhood and that the lights in the signs were too bright Charles Reid, a member of Nashville Baptist Church said that he has read Bracy’s letter and feels that Bracy is targeting the churches and “picked bits and pieces of different ordinances,” using some out of context Tim Smith, a member of Nashville United Methodist Church, agreed. “Some of the ordinances he mentions in his letter are talking about lights for parking lots,” he said, “I think what Mr. Bracy was attempting to do was interpret the intent of the ordinance,” vans Supermarket Prices Effictive: Wed., Apr. 21-Tues, Apr. 27, 2004 Special Trim Pork Shoulder In-the-Husk Only Bi-Color Country Ribs Sweet Corn said Ohler. There was a lot of discussion about the size of the signs and whether or not they were in violation. Reid said the signs were within size restriction if one measured only the area of the sign itself and not the frames and posts upon which they were mounted. “The sign at the Baptist church is 19.4 square feet., and the one at the Methodist church is 21.0 square feet” he said. As to the issue ofwhether or not the signs were classified billboards, Ohler said that they would only be considered as such if they were used to advertise events happening off church grounds. If you advertise something that is happening off church premises it would be classified a billboard,” he said. “Unfortunately, one of the churches is very active in the community and if they started to advertise these events, even a candlelight vigil downtown, it would be considered a bill­ board.” Bowden noted that their sign has only been used to announce sermon topics and church events on the premises. She added that her church has done everything it could to comply with local zoning ordi­ nances and to address concerns from neighbors about the intensity of the light from the sign after it was installed. “I think we did everything we were supposed to do to get our sign put in and we had no idea what would come out of it,” she said. “We’ve done al we could to address com­ plaints, we’ve put our sign on a timer and we’ve decreased the lighting. The neighbors have been very complimentary. We’ve done everything that we could; I don’t know what else we could have done.” Ohler said the Zoning Board ofAppeals was aware ofmeas­ ures taken by the Methodist church to appease neighbors’ concerns. Though representatives from both churches said they would like to see the appeals board make a decision last Thursday night, Ohler said the board needed more time to make an informed decision. “The Zoning Board of Appeals is one of the most highly responsible boards in the village,’ he said. “What we decide could be used to set a precedent for other churches. We don’t want to say, ‘They are nice folks, let’s do it’ “On the other hand, if the board felt there was a violation we’d have to vacate the permit, the signs would have to be removed and we’d start over, and we don’t want to do that unless we have to,” added Ohler. Matt Rohdy, who is the youth pastor at Nashville Baptist, said he hopes the matter is resolved soon. “I was hoping they would take a vote at last (week’s) meeting. But, It’s been three months and we, as a church, are hoping that common sense prevails and we’re pretty sure it will,” he said. “I don’t think we’ll have anyone show up at next month’s meeting because we’ve already had representa- tives at two meetings now and we feel the board should be able to take care of a matter as simple as this. It’s in their hands now. “It’s just sad that we are two organizations that help the community a great deal and make positive contributions, not negative ones and we’re the target ofthis type ofthing,” he added. The next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held in the village office at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20. "Got Water?" Now Offering Water Treatment Systems! ~ With 12 Years ofExperience ~ •Water Softeners -R/O Systems •Iron Filtration ■V*™_*__1___-_f__ —_f,__t__*__'_628 W. Lawrence. __Charlotte. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 17 April 27, 2004 Lion track teams take two more before SMAA begins The Maple Valley boys’ and girls’ track and field teams both picked up a pair of wins in double dual action on Thursday at home against Pennfield and Lakewood. The Lion boys’ topped Lakewood by a score of 7859, and bested Pennfield 7265. Josh Beardslee won both the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 15.1 seconds, and the 300-meter hurdles in 42.7 seconds. Dan Brooks also won two events for Valley, taking the 200-meter dash in 23.3 seconds and the 400meter dash in 53.1 seconds. Beardslee and Brooks were also a part of the two Lion relay teams to take first overall. The pair teamed with Matt Gordeneer took the lone field event victory for Adam Lamphere and Jason the Lion boys’ track and field team in its wins over Wymer to win the 800-meter Pennfield and Lakewood on Thursday. (File photo by relay in 1:35.4, and Wymer, Brett Bremer) Brooks, Beardslee, and Jason Beardslee took the 1600meter relay in 3:40.9. The Lions’ lone win in the field events came from Matt Gordeneer, who took the pole vault at 11’6. The Lion ladies bested Lakewood and 86-50 Pennfield 111-22, as once again the Lion field events proved far too much for the competition. Maple Valley won every event but the high jump. Megan Garvey won the long jump at 16’1.5. Kelly Wilson won the shot put at 34’2, and Meagan Halliwill took the discus with a top throw of 124’1. In the pole vault, Tara Gordenski cleared 9’7 for the top place. Garvey also won the 100meter dash in 12.92 seconds and the 200-meter dash in 26.83 seconds. In the 800run meter Stefanie The royal Schools expect decline in kindergarten numbers court greets its subjects by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Superintendent Clark Volz last Monday night (April 19) told the Maple Valley School Board that enrollment for next fall's kindergarten is slightly less than for this academic year. Volz said It may be necessary to reduce kindergarten classes by one section, but he does not see a reduction in staff because of class realignments. Declining enrollment can be a financial problem for any because school district Michigan’s state aid formula is done on a per-pupil basis, therefore the local school could get less money from Lansing as a result. Volz also reviewed several programs that may allow the district to improve help for students and families. Most of the information presented to the members of the Maple Valley Board of The Maple Syrup Queen Andrea Syzmanski and her court Jessica Lawless, Sammy Cowell and Katie Eldred wave to the crowd on Main Street. There were enough sunshine and smiles to go around with the Syrup Festival Grand Parade. Read the full story and see more pic­ tures from the festival on page 8. Local senior among 11 KCC Gold Key winners Maple Valley High School senior Elisha Gibson is one of 11 students who have been selected to receive the prestigious Gold Key Scholarship at Kellogg Community College for the 2004-2005 school year. Gibson will receive the second Dott Gold Key Scholarship. A radiography major, she is an AllConference athlete, National Honor Society member, and active community volunteer. The group has a 3.80 cumulative grade point average and an average ACT score of 23.5. Joostbems took first in 2:40.52. Jessica McMillen won the 1600-meter run in 6:06.08. Both hurdle jevents were won by the Lions’ Amy Abbott. She took the 100meter hurdles in 16.02 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 49.78 seconds. Maple Valley also took the short relay and the long relay. McMillen and Joostberns teamed with Tessa Robles and Dhani Tobias for the win the 3200meter relay with a time of 11:04.4. In the 400-meter relay Abbott and Garvey paired with Donna Cripe and Donna Cripe and the Lisa Hamilton to win in Lions’ 400-meter relay 53.23 seconds. bested both The Lions begin the team tonight Pennfield and Lakewood season SMAA against Bellevue at home, in their double dual on then on Friday will travel to Thursday. (File photo by the Western Invitational. Brett Bremer) Individually, the group's aspirations range from interior decorating to particle physics to education to radiography to law. The first of two Leonard W. and Dorotha C. Dott Gold Key Scholarships, each valued at $2,500 in each of two years at KCC and $1,000 to transfer to a four-year institution, goes to Megan Bednar, Harper Creek High School. Very active during her high school years, she plans to take her artistic interest and ability into interior design and decorating.. An Albion High School senior, Michael Bertchinger plans a career in radiography. He has been very active in his church and has attended the Calhoun Area Technology Center as well as Albion High School, completing all four semesters of the Cisco Computer Networking curriculum. He has also gotten a head start on his college through being dual enrolled at KCC in courses that will be helpful with his major. He's receiving the Leia Karcher Gold Key. The graphic arts field is the goal of Patrick Cook of Quincy High School, recipient of the Southern Michigan Bank & Trust Coldwater Education last week was rou­ tine. The board approved the resignation of alternative education teacher Kelly Weaver, lawn care for the summer sea­ son and the replacement of Dell computers as part of the five-year technology improvement program. The board also approved setting the annual school election for Monday, June 14. In The ballot at Maple Valley will include the renewal of the 18-mill non-homestead tax levy. Volz stressed that this is not a tax increase. The board continued its revision of policies and recognized a prom safety program. Volz also presented information about the staff in­ service day, which was held Friday, April 23, to assess instruction in the district and help align with state standards in all areas. In This Issue Alisha Gibson Gold Key. Dually enrolled with KCC during his senior year, he has enjoyed diverse activities during his high school years, ranging from drawing to drafting to student government, athletics, and academics. His ultimate goal is be a "well-rounded individ- See Gold Key, pg. 5 Former Nashville man killed in dirt bike accident New sound system helps elementary kids and teachers The Revue to present ‘Once on This Island’ MV Jr.-Sr. High School honor roll Lion baseball has rough week �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, April 27,2004 — Page 2 New sound systems help elementary kids, teachers The Maple Valley PTO has raised money and invested funds in Maple Valley Schools in order to help students achieve for a long time. During the last two years, the PTO has invested more than $10,000 in a sound system for classrooms in at Fuller Street and Maplewood Elementary schools called Teacher’s Aide, which has been well received by teachers and students alike. Most ofthe rooms at Fuller Street have been wired for the sound systems and three or four rooms at Maplewood, Each system consists of four speakers wired to an amplifier with a receiver and a microphone, or transmitter, for the teacher. “Sound systems have been around for years, but upgrading this system as an educational tool by adding the technology of surround sound, adaptation to other audio systems (VCR/TV, tape recorders, DVD, etc.) that can be amplified on a separate channel; add the convenience of having a powerful amplifier/transmitter/receiver makes transmit- ting important information and directions from the teacher effortless,” said Hal Maxson, speech therapist for Maple Valley Schools. “It’s crucial for teachers be able to use every learning tool available to help them give their students every advantage for learning and to express themselves. The teacher can be anywhere in the room and talk to their class and be heard equally well by students in all parts of the classroom,” said Maxson. “It works well for hard of .hearing students and we’ve had a lot of success with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) students and kids with ear infections due to colds or allergies.” “The sound system is a said blessing!” Patrice Brown, a fifth grade teacher at Maplewood. “Last year I had a hearing impaired student. Although he was able to read lips, I was not able to always be looking directly at him. The sound system made it possible for my student to and accurately clearly receive direction as the rest of the class.” MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Brown noted that the sound system also helped save her voice. Twice a year I lose my voice because it is strained. I have not lost my voice for two years now,” she said “There is no need to raise your voice, nor do I have to constantly repeat directions.” Second grade teacher Deb Cooley said that she uses her sound system every day and allows the children to use it as well. “(It) allows each child in my room to be hear during sharing time and when they read aloud to the class,” she said. “Usually someone com­ plains they can’t hear. That doesn’t happen now.” Rose Dunham, who teach­ es fifth grade at Maplewoodm agrees, t, “Everyone can hear the most quiet voice. Students focus and listen to others using the microphone because they can hear them.” Mary Slag who works in the technology department at the elementary schools said she noticed that the sound system helps students over­ come distractions. Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 MLS . 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The production is support­ ed by the Michigan Council for Art and Cultural Affairs and Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Inc. There are 34 students from grades 4-8 performing and they come from Vermontville, Nashville, Eaton Rapids, Charlotte and g. Fourteen of these Hastings. thespians are making their debut on The Revue stage. The cast includes Haleigh Adams, Peyton Anderson, Mac Arney, Daniel Benedict, Joe Benedict, Holly Bidinger, Amber Cantrell, Jessa Cheeseman, Austin Coplin, Amanda Erwin, Clint Franklin, Emily Franks, Kaytlin Furlong, Patricia Garber, Morgan Gonzales, Adam Gordon, Josh Gurd, Caitlin Hale, Chelsea Hale, Cody Hale, Megan Herbstreith, Bethany Hicks,, Kelsey Mansel, Cassidee Martin, Kevin Maurer, Chris Parker, Emily Parker, Sydney Pierce, Lizzie Smith, Lauren Trumble, Meagan VanEngen, Corinne VanWyke, Kathleen Welch and Adam Zank. “Lauren Trumble, who plays the main character, Ti Moune, is a cute little gal with a clear voice that will warm your hearts,” said Manager Bill Reynolds of Woodland. She had a small solo in The Revue’s previous show, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Kathleen Welch is no stranger to the Revue stage as she plays the part of Mother Nature, helping and guiding 06586467 'Diana's D^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIRSTYLING S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 (Front) Lauren Trumble, (second row, from left) Megan Herbstreith, Kaytlin Furlong, Kathleen Welch, Kelsey Mansel, (third row) Joe Benedict, Kevin Maurer, Cori VanWyke, Amanda Erwin, Sydney Pierce and Patricia Garber. Ti Moune on herjourney. She is a 13-year-old eighth grader at Maple Valley, She plays flute, piano, and trombone and has been in numerous church musicals. Mac Arney, who plays Papa Ge, comes to The Revue from Charlotte, where he is in seventh grade. He was a pirate last year in “Peter Pan” and a gangster in “Guys and Dolls Jr.” the year before. Haleigh Adams (Erzulie, the god of love) is appearing in her fifth production with The Revue, having been in “The Wizard of Oz,” “Guys and Dolls Jr.,” “Peter Pan” and “Joseph.” Sheh loves singing, dancing, horseback riding, Irish step dancing and playing classical guitar. “Once on This Island” is a Caribbean adaptation of the popular Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," featuring a poignant story and catchy, Caribbean flavored score. This is the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with h Daniel, a young man from a wealthy family. 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With its touching story and catchy pop and Caribbean flavored score by songwriters of ------ the film “Anastasia” and the Broadway smash “Ragtime,” “Once on This Island” is a multi-cultural feast for the heart, mind, and soul. For more information about the production, call Reynolds at (269) 367-4455. Independent Bank to teach students their financial ABCs Over the next two weeks, Independent nepenen Bank an employees empoyees throughout Michigan will enter local classrooms to tell students to save their pennies, literally, as part of “Teach Children to Save Day,” an annual, nationwide event to teach children their financial ABCs. "Today's kids can 'surf the net' on their cell phone and turn in their homework as ann attachment through e-mail,, aacmen roug e-ma but few know the basics of money and savings, covering aavareyo variety of topics opcs includin ncungg budgeting, the difference between needs and wants, why it's important to save for emergencies, and how inter­ est makes money grow. Students will have the opportunity to apply concepts and practices through games, worksheets and other handson activities. More than 25 kindergarten students suens aat Maplewood apewoo Elementary in Vermontville saving and money management," Edward says Swanson, president and CEO of Independent Bank South Michigan, which has an office in ■Vermontville. “It's never too early to teach children how to budget and save. The lessons learned during ‘Teach Children to Save Day’ could make a big difference when it comes time to buy a first car or choose a college." Independent Bank employ­ ees will teach children about are participating in “Teach Children to Save Day” by reading stories, playing match games to identify money, and making a list of things they want or need to buy. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Call Janefor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! months, then payments are variable. NOTICE Castleton Township is seeking a person to serve on the Putnam District Library Board. The term is for one year. You must be a resident of the township and eighteen years old. Please send a letter of interest to: Loma L. Wilson, Clerk 915 Reed St., Box 679 Nashville, Ml 49073 If you have any questions you can call: 517-852-9479 or 517­ 852-9193. Letters must be submitted by May 3, 2004, at 5 p.m. All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. n 06571010 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT BIDS The Village of Nashville is soliciting bids for sidewalk replacement. Anyone interest­ ed in bidding should contact Darrell Clements at 517-852-9571 for details. All bids must be submitted in writing before 5:00 p.m. on May 14, 2004, to the Nashville Village Office, 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073. The Village of Nashville reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 06586759 HELP WANTED The Village of Nashville is taking applications for a full-time position with the Department of Public Works. The starting wage is $13.12 per hour. If you have any questions about the position please call Darrell Clements at 517-852-9571. Application shall become the property of the Village of Nashville and will be public information unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held on file for one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request. Anyone wishing to apply can bring or send your resume and application to the Nashville Village Office on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 7, 2004, which is located at 203 N. Main St, P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073. The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Empr loyJ er. (Jooob/oz See Financial ABC’s, pg. 11 We can help with all your PROM FLOWERS wrist corsages, boutonnieres, bouquets, jewelry, flowers and much, much more! CALL 1-800-935-6725 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER. Flowers can be picked up on Saturday, May Ist^ from 9 a.m, to noon at 835 Washington, Nashville PROM FLOWERS ~ WEDDINGS ~ FUNERALS 2606 Patterson Road Gun Lake 1-800-935-6725 269-792-3761 06586568 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - Page 4 Suzanne S. (Barnes) Lang HASTINGS - Suzanne S. Elementary School until she Charles, IL; great grandchildren, Jack and David “Max” (Barnes) Lang, age 82, of retired in 1982.. Suzanne was affectionately Gilchrist of Holt; nephews, Hastings, died Thursday,, April 22, 2004 at her resi-known as “Dodo” to her lov-Bill Nichols ofNiles and Tim dence. ing family and many friends. Nichols of Glen Arbor. A “Memorial Gathering” Mrs. Lang was bom on She enjoyed playing tennis, Sept. 26, 1921 in Lawrence, gardening, dancing, an avid took place Saturday, April Mich., the daughter of Ivan sports fan, especially basket-24, 2004 from 4-7 p.m. at the Jane E. later became the receptionist Ohio; sister, Sally (Jim) and Lena (Simmons) Barnes. ball, sharing her home with family residence. STANTON Preceding her in death were She was raised in the Battle family and friends. (Carothers) Hill, of Stanton, at Codee Stamping in Berrager. Grand Rapids; life Mrs. Lang is survived by her parents and sisters, long friend, Mike Hill of Creek area and attended died Monday, April 19, 2004 Hastings. and Margaret at Carson City Hospital. She was a member of Stanton; many nieces and Battle Creek schools, gradu-her husband, Lewis S. Lang; Harriet ating from Battle Creek daughter, Katherine (Merle) Nichols. Community nephews. Mrs. Hill was bom on Greenville Memorial contributions Preceding her in death were Central High School. She Haines of The Villages, FL, March 30, 1950 in Charlotte, Church and Thomapple received her Bachelor’s Cynthia (David) Wilcox of may be made to Hastings her parents. the daughter of Dan and Mary Valley Church. Enrichment Memorial services were Degree in Education in 1967 Hastings, Pamela (Ted) Educational Jane maintained an interest (Bennes) Carothers. Western Michigan Barney of St Charles, IL; Foundation, Barry She was raised in the in her Karate, and loved play-held Thursday, April 22 at from Hospice, grandchildren, Katherine Community Funeral Home. University. Charlotte area and attended ing with her dog, Tasha. She Wren She was married to Lewis (Christian) Gilchrist of Holt, Hastings Athletic Boosters. Charlotte schools, graduating is remembered as a devoted Chaplain Carla Smith officiArrangements were made in 1968 from Charlotte High mother, grandmother and ating. Burial was at Maple S. Lang on Nov. 18, 1944 in MI, John Wilcox ofMissoula, New York. She moved to Montana, Andrew (Greer by Wren Funeral Home of Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. School. She attended Ferris friend. Putnam) Haines of Hastings; Hastings. Memorial contributions Hastings in 1947. Mrs. Hill is survived by her State University for one year She was employed as a first Adam Barney of St. Charles, and studied veterinary sci-sons, Jamie Hill and Jarett may be made to Heartland grade teacher at CentralIL, Margaret Barney of St ences. Hill, both of Stanton; grand-Hospice, and ALS. Arrangements are being She was employed as a cer-children, Kelly and Jamie Hill tified 911 dispatcher for a Jr.; brother, Gary (Bonnie) made by Wren Funeral short time in Middleville, andCarothers of Cincinnati,Home. Jane E. (Carothers) Hill Ann Draves A memorial gathering will FREEPORT - Ann Draves, and visiting with her many take place Saturday, May 1, 57, of North Broadway, friends. She is survived by her hus-2004, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wren Freeport, died Tuesday, April 1993. Church with Pastor Mark E. 20, 2004, at her residence. band, Don; sons, Roy Hall of Funeral Home in Hastings. He is survived by his par-Ralph officiating. Mrs. Draves was bom on Hastings, Todd Hall of Grand Visitation will be during the For those wishing, contri- Dec. 12, 1946 at Mount Rapids; grandsons, Josh and memorial gathering at the ents; two brothers, James (Tricia) Briggs of Colorado butions may be made to the Clemens, the daughter of Roy Jake Hall; mother, Louise funeral home. and Jeff Briggs of Sunfield; Sunfield Area Sponsors of F. and Emily Louise (May) May of Port Huron; sister, Memorial contributions grandparents, Wayne and Programs for Youth Sports Newby. of may be made to Barry Linda Adkins Jean Steward of Sunfield; Fund in memory of Joel, c/o She was raised in the Summersville, West Virginia; Community Hospice. nephews, C.J. and Noah RFH P.O. Box 36, Sunfield, Mount Clemens area and brothers, William “Billy” Arrangements are being Briggs; uncles, Scott (Lori) MI 48890. Newby of Jeddo, Larry made by Wren Funeral Home attended school there. For more information Steward of Howell, Jim She had lived at her present Newby of Morriaton, Ark., of Hastings. (Glenda) Steward of www.Iegacy.com. home since 1979. Alfred “Sunny” Newby of Sunfield, Phyllis (John) Carr The family is being served She was married to Donald Colville, Wash., Jonnie Newby of Port Huron; Earle Wilkins of Albion and Bob (Jennifer) by the Independent Family K. Draves on Oct. 24, 1980. Briggs of Charlotte; and sev-Owned Funeral Home in nieces Ann owned and operated numerous and HASTINGS Earle eral cousins. Sunfield, Rosier Funeral the Hastings Detail Shop for nephews; and a host of Wilkins, age 68, of Hastings, Funeral services were held Home. about 10 years. friends. died Monday, April 26, Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Ann dearly loved living in Preceding her in death were Thomapple Manor. the Sunfield United Brethren the country. She enjoyed her father, sister Dorothy Arrangements Arrangements pending doing arts and crafts, flower Schroder, and half brother Daniels Funeral Home. gardening, collecting dollsRoy Newby. Joel Scott Briggs SUNFIELD - Joel Scott Briggs, of Sunfield, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004 at the age of23. He was born May 22, 1980 in Lansing, the son of Jerry D. and Jo Ann (Steward) Briggs. Joel enjoyed spending time with his friends, playing sports, hunting and fishing, and had a love for working on Chevy pickups. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ben and Ruby Briggs of Charlotte; a sister, Jana Briggs in 1978; and a niece, Tiffany Green in Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Gerald R. Britten DELTON - Gerald L. Britten, age 72, of Delton, died Sunday, April 25, 2004 in Pennock Hospital. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at Hickory Corners Hastings. Wesleyan Church with Rev. Arrangements were made Lynn Davis officiating. by Wren Funeral Home, Visitation Tuesday, April Hastings. 27, 2004, 6-8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone Is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ..........6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................... 7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship ....................... 10:30a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed SL, Nashville Sunday School..................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School j9:30 a.m. Worship Service ............... .11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER oese REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School 10 a A.M. Service 11:15 a P.M. Service 6p PASTOR GEORGE GAY 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration ............ 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School ................... 0 a.m. Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday School.............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family .Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............. .10 am. Fellowship Time.............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class................................. 1050a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips SL, Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service....... .................. 11 P.M. Service........ ................... 7 Wed. Service ..... .......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................ 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo W.orship........... . . 10 a.m. 11 a’m^ PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS NASHVILLE INDEPENDENT UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............... -11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Senrices: 9:15 a m Morning Prayer ..................... 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all senrices. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School............................ 9:45 Worship Service ................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ..7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service..................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ....................... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 27, 2004 — Page 5 Gold Key, continued from page 1 ual" upon completion of his formal education. Sub-Atomic Particle Physics is the abiding interest of Shaun Cooke of Battle Creek Central High School, who also has a passion for cinematography. A long-time ing his years in high school. A Marshall High School senior, Jennifer Johnston will receive the Thomas F. Franke Gold Key and plans to study pre-law during her two yearss at KCC. She has been involved in Students Against has been involved in athletics, academic organizations, and student government, as well as eacng aat thee eeas cae cadet teaching elementary level. Lindsey Savio ofLakeview High School is planning to magjor in science pwith a vgiew member of the Boy Scouts, Drunk Driving while in high toward a career in ggenetics Order of the Arrow, he school, as well as playing research. She will receive the attained Eagle Scout status at soccer. She is also an active Miller Foundation Gold Key. . 13 years of age. He has been member of her church. A member of the Lakeview a student at the Battle Creek Jacqueline King, who will High School Flag and Drill Area Math Science Center receive the second Richard team and the Japanese Club, land also participated in ath-and Lois Brenner Gold Key, she has worked as a junior letics during his high school is a Pennfield High School zookeeper at Binder Park Zoo career. He will receive the senior who plans to major in for two years. Richard Groos Gold Key music education and perform-A second Richard Groos Scholarship. ance. During her high school Gold Key will go to Emily The Robert and Lois years, she's been active in stu-Webb, an Olivet High School Brenner Gold Key dent government, athletics, senior who plans a business Scholarship will go to Daniel several committees, art and major at KCC. She has been Grusczynski of Battle Creek environment clubs, and a involved in student governCentral High School. variety of music activities. ment, National Honor Grusczynski intends to be a education is ye Society, thee pre-Law major. He also hopes theElementary goal of Nicole LeClear of oacrbeoyo,k athletics, awehilces ,iand ann high to maintain his connections Bellevue, who will receive school and holds jobs at both with computer technology the Art and Judy Angood Full Blast and Alwyn Downs which has occupied him dur-Gold Key Scholarship. She Golf Club. Team for Young Children starting A group of Maple Valley parents is organizing to provide a “clearing center” for the area’s organizations that are aimed at young children. This Team for Young Children (TYC) will meet Thursday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. in room Al of Maple Valley High School. One of the goals of the TYC is to help families build stronger connections and get children started off on the Maple Valley Syrup Festival right foot. TYC also is trying and story hours at the to involve people from the libraries. community - parents parents of of The TYC hopes to work young children or other vol- with the organizations and unteers who enjoy working help facilitate volunteers and with young children. resources to better benefit the The activities in the Maple children. Valley community include Call Rachel Gorton at 517preschools, day care, Toddler 543-0748 or Cindy Krolic at Time, MOPS, teen hops, 517-726-1073 for more inforSunday schools, family mation. forums, family fun nights State Road Gentle Family Dentistry Coos Hsb it. .tamma M'n H It t ij.feil te Christopher A. Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment Emergency Patients Welcome tit General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child ■i 269-945-5656 1127 West State Street, Hastings Ml DUU siM U| WTHOUCC* Notice to all my old barbershop customers: I had to leavefor a while. Sorryfor any inconvenience, but some ofyou knew I wasn’t 100% due to all the sickness I’ve had. Ifyou need me anymore, I’ll be back to barber every Mondayfrom 8 to 5 and every other Saturdayfrom 8 to 2. Ifyou need me, I’ll be there! STYLES-R-US 226 Main Street, Nashville 517-852-1757 ..> »S . a# #.. CH X qjouits SiA 06586950 Steven and Lori West of Nashville and Darwin and Jan Raffler of Woodland are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Cydney Jean West and Adam Darwin Raffler. Cydney is a 2003 graduate of Maple Valley Schools and is currently attending Kellogg Community College. Adam is a 2002 graduate of Lake Wood Schools and is employed at Gordon Food Service in Grand Rapids. The families are planning a June 19, 2004 wedding at Vermontville Bible Church. Blair and Leila Hawblitz to celebrate golden anniversary The family of Blair and Leila (VanSyckle) Hawblitz wish to extend an invitation to their friends and family, to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. An open house will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on May 1, 2004 at the Maple Grove Township Hall in Nashville. It is hoped that the many friends and neighbors of Blair and Leila will be able to attend this time of reflection and fellowship. No gifts, please! GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. work leads to detours There will be detours on State Road between Hastings and Nashville during the next two weeks as the Barry County Road Commission replaces culverts along the thoroughfare. Heather Smith, an assistant engineer with the Road Commission, said that while detours would be set up dur­ ing the day the road would be open during the evening. “They get started at 7 a.m. and they’ll close a section of the road and then reopen it around 4 or 5 p.m. when they are finished for the day,” she said. “We’re doing it in small sections so we don’t have to close the whole road at once. So there will be different detours along the road during the next two weeks. When they finish with one site they will move on to the next.” ' Smith said that the road crew is scheduled to start work on culverts between Wellman and M-66 this week and then move on to East State Road to Durkee Road when that is finished. GREAT BASEBALL. GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES 10th West-Raffler WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS come to town Monday, April 26, at 6 p.m., and Tuesday, April 27, at noon. Clinton invades May 3-6 (6 p.m. starts). See the stars oftomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium www.battlecreekyankees.com • 269.660.2287 BonVoyage, Gina! Hastings City Bank after nearly 30 years ofexceptional service. Please stop in & wish her Bon Voyage! Friday April 30th 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 150 W. Court St. Hastings City Bank �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, April 27. 2004 - Page 6 Welcome to the Maple Valley Community Page! J-ad Graphics’ Maple Valley News, in cooperation with the sponsors listed below would like to introduce you to a regular monthly Calendar of Community Events. Ifyou wish to help sponsor this page, contact Rose Heaton at 269-945-9554. Ifyou are a member ofan area church, school, library, fire/ambulance department, service group, club, non-profit organization or individual sponsoring a ben­ efit you can get your monthly calendar of community events published FREE, by faxing it to Daniels Funeral Home (517) 852-9797 BY THE 15'IH OF THE MQNHLPRIORTOYOUR EVENT For example: your June events must be submitted to Daniels Funeral Home or Rose Heaton by May 15th. When submitting information, please provide ORGANIZATION NAME, EVENT TITLE and a BRIEF DESCRIPTION, EVENT LOCATION, EVENT TIME, CHARGES or FEES, ifany; and CONTACT FOR ADDl 11 ONAL INFORMATION. If it is afund-raising eventplease indicatefor whom or what the proceeds will be raised, where a donation can be made and ifdonations are tax deductiblefor the donor. MAPLE VALLEYATHLETIC BOOSTERS BARRY COUNTYAREA The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters meets the FIRST MONDAY of CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING every month at 7 p.m. at the high school. For more information, con­ MAY 3rd, 7 p.m., Clay’s Dinner Bell. Open to all interested in planning tact Mike Sparks at 517-852-9275. the Fall Harvest Festival. Call BCACC at 269-945-2454 for more infor­ mation. See you there! MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY PANTRY SHELF MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER FREE FRESH FOOD INITIATIVE For anyone in need, there is a free food distribution EVERY TUESDAY OF HOPE BENEFIT—MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT from 9 a.m.-noon in the Nashville United Methodist Church parking lot, SUNDAY, MAY 9th, 5-6 p.m. at Mulberry Garden Banquet Facilities, 210 E. Washington, Nashville. If the Maple Valley schools are closed 975 N. Main (M-66), Nashville. Country/bluegrass/gospel musician due to weather conditions, there will be no food distribution. Donations Lauren Harvey, from Tampa, Fla., will be performing. A love offering to support the MVCCOH will be collected during the performance. are always needed and gratefully accepted. The Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf is moving to a new home: The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. The new center will be NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH located at 233 N. Main (M-66), downtown Nashville. We are very excit­ SUNDAY, MAY 16th, The Light, from Fenton, Mich., will be per­ ed about the possibilities this new location provides. We need help to forming during the 9:30-11 a.m. worship service. Open to the public. get the Center up and running. If you would like to help in any way, The Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems is the Christian please contact Cay Cates at 517-852-1969, Rev. Dianne Bowden at voice in state government on substance abuse, alcohol, drugs and gam­ 517-852-2043, or Sharon & Gary Russell at 517-852-2064. bling. On SUNDAY, MAY 23rd, there will be a presentation during the 9:30-11 a.m. worship service at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Open to the public. NASHVILLE STRINGS On SUNDAY, MAY 30th, Chaplin Jennifer Bowden of the U.S. Everyone is welcome to come play along with, or just listen and enjoy, the Nashville Strings EVERY TUESDAY evening at 7 p.m. at the Maple Navy will be performing the 9:30-11 a.m. worship service. Open to the Leaf Grange Hall just south of Nashville on M-66. Free-will offering. For public. more information contact Willard Myers at 517-852-9133. EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS OF EATON COUNTY presents TODDLER TIME at the Vermontville Library each THURS­ DAY at 11 a.m. A special story time for infants and toddlers, ages birth to three years, with a parent or caregiver. Activities include story, play group, craft and motor activity. Call Early Childhood Connections at 517-645-4500 for more information or about other opportunities for families with children from birth to five years. NASHVILLE VFW POST 8260 Penny Supper MAY 1st. Swiss steak, roast pork and dressing—last CROP WALK BAKE SALE FRIDAY, MAY 14, at Sand Ridge Bank in Hastings, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until sold out. Donations of baked goods welcome ustomers needed. Proceeds to help cover administrative expenses, with a tithe toward the Sept. 16 CROP Walk. For more information, phone 517­ 852-9524 or 517-852-0720. BARRYVILLE CEMETERYASSOCIATION will meet SATURDAY, MAY 29, at the Peace United Methodist Church, Barryville, starting at noon with a potluck meal. Those attend­ ing are asked to bring a dish to pass and own table service. The potluck will be followed by a business meeting. All interested people are wel­ come, especially those with a connection with Barryville Cemetery. For more'information, phone 517-852-9311 or 517-852-9524. penny supper till October. Taco Dinner MAY 21st. AIl-U-Can-Eat—$5.00 adult, $2.50 chil­ dren. INVEST IN TOMORROW TODAY Memorial Day parade MONDAY, MAY 31st. If anyone or any group Contact the MAPLE VALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUN­ would like to be in the parade, please contact the post after 4 p.m. any DATION to find out how you can make a tax deductible donation that day except Tuesday, 852-9260. Everyone is welcome to help honor will keep on giving—the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship those serving today and those who have served in the past. Foundation, P.O. Box 685, Nashville, MI 49073. Please support the local sponsors who are making this possible: Daniels Funeral Home 9200 E. M-79 Hwy., Nashville 517-52-9712 Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-0845 Maple Valley Implement 735 Sherman, Nashville 517-852-1910 Rosemary & Thyme Handcrafted Polymer Clay Jewelry (517)852-1956 Steve Joppie Builders 2630 Hagar Rd., Nashville Wheeler’s Marine Service South M-66, Nashville (517)852-9609 K&K Custom Engraving 224 N. Main, Nashville Kent Oil & Propane 7355 M-66, Nashville J-ad Graphics/Maple Valley News (517)852-9210 (517) 852-1884 Russ and Irene Furlong (517)852-0252 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 27,2004 — Page 7 Secret meeting unethical, if not illegal Jason Rose helped the Hastings Jaycees give away this bicycle at the annual Easter egg hunt just a few weeks ago. Former Nashville man killed in dirt bike crash A former Nashville man was killed Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle accident in the 13000 block of 100th Street in Bowne Township, Allegan County. Killed in the crash was Jason Rose, 25, of Hastings. The other driver, Kyle Clayton Rickert 31, of Hastings, was treated at the scene and flown by helicopter to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. His condition is considered serious. The Kent County Sheriff’s Department said it received an emergency call that there was a personal accident involving motorcycles at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday. When deputies and rescue personnel arrived on the scene they discovered a headon collision had occurred between a quad runner and a dirt bike on some trails on private property along the south side of a farmer's field, about a half mile south of 100th Street. Several friends were out in the field riding dirt bikes at the time and called authorities. One deputy said, “We had to rely on individuals with four-wheel drive trucks to get rescue workers to the scene. Rose was pronounced dead at the scene after rescue workers worked on him for awhile. They were working on the other driver at the same time. Both drivers were wearing full-face helmets at the time of the collision. The accident is still under investigation. The Open Meetings Act is more than just a pesky law that some public officials think obstructs government from getting things done. It also is a call for government to do the right thing, on a higher and moral level, to be open and honest. So it’s more than disappointing to learn a majority of the Barry County Board of Commissioners and a select group of others had a secret meeting last Wednesday night at the Baltimore Township Hall with their host, Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers. Though we do not have a complete list ofthose who attended, we know of the presence of Cullers, County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie, Vice Chairwoman Sandra James, Commissioner Tom Wing, Commissioner Ken Neil, Commissioner Clare Tripp, Sheriff Steve DeBoer, former State Rep. Terry Geiger, Clerk Deb Smith, Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff and Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle. The five county commissioners consti­ tute a quorum for an eight-member board. The Open Meetings Act was passed nearly 30 years ago in reaction to Watgergate-era government abuses. It insists that all public legislative bodies conduct the public’s business in front ofthe public, with specific exceptions, to discuss pending litigation, to dis­ cuss negotiations, to purchase proper­ ty or to discuss a personnel issue at the request of the person being discussed. I agree it's a good idea in a democ­ racy to keep public officials from holding secret meetings to discuss or decide the public's business. The peo­ ple have a right to know what their elected officials are doing or even thinking about doing. The guidelines are clear and simple so that any elect­ ed body should be able to understand when it's permissible to meet in pri- vate and when it's not. The Open Meetings Act is more than just a controversial law. It's also heavily supported ethically by no less than the Bible, which has several pas­ sages that condemn doing things in secret, or "in the dark." U.S. Senator Sam Ervin, during the Watergate hearings, often said, “It is written in the Scriptures...” and then he would go on to say that “everything done in the dark (eventually) will come to the light.” Illustrations can be found in John 3:19: “And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil” and in Ephesians 5: 11-14, “Have nothing to do with worthless things that people do, things that belong to the darkness. Instead bring them out to the light. It is really too shameful even to talk about the things they do in secret. And when all things are brought out to the light, then their true nature is clearly revealed, for anything that is clearly revealed becomes light.” I see this gathering last Wednesday night as a secret meeting because it was called without any posting, it took place in a fairly secluded rural setting, in a building that was not open to the public for that evening, and it appears those who attended were there by invi­ tation only. I've been told one commissioner claimed it was not a violation of the Open Meetings Act because the five board members at the secret meeting were not deliberating on local issues on which they would be making deci­ sions. That is a matter open to debate. It appears the 12 proposed reform issues reported in First Friday story seem to be the hot topic and they involve county policies and proce­ dures. As I understand it, the 12 issues were topics for discussion, not reforms to be voted on. Several members ofthe Democratic and Republication parties were thinking out of the box, debating what was in the best interest ofthe tax­ payers of Barry County. It seems those in power are more interested in pro­ tecting business as usual than joining the debate. They seem to want to get the situation under control. I see a violation of ethical standards public officials should be judged by. I also have reservations about the con­ duct of Cullers, whose actions as township supervisor (rather than as an individual citizen) and amicable host in this case could be viewed as an in­ kind political contribution to incum­ bent candidates for public office. It is unethical, ifnot illegal, for one elected official to use his office to provide a secret meeting place for other elected officials to gather, away from public scrutiny of their actions and com­ ments. Baltimore Township policy allows for public use of the hall without charge, but insists on a $50 deposit, which was not assessed for this meet­ ing. Therefore, the people who attend­ ed this meeting were given a privilege not afforded the general public. We have been in contact with a Michigan Press Association attorney who is regarded as one of Michigan's top experts on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act. She has told us indeed that at the very least, the secret meeting is unethical. At the worst, it could violate open government and campaign finance laws. These elected public officials and whoever else showed up should be ashamed. If the late Sam Ervin was here, he'd probably say, "It is written in the Scriptures... " — Fred Jacobs, vice president, JAd Graphics hat do you stand on? 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E«pN (AMOCO) 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-9210 1 (800) 638-7484 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, April 27,2004 — Page 10 Lion baseball team looks for end to tough streak this week to take a 8-4 win.. Boss, Chris Morris, Garrett VanEngen, and Drew Kersjes accounted for the Lions’ fourr hits. Kersjes was a double, and VanEngen finished with a pair of RBI’s. Pennfield totaled 27 hits in the two games. “It was a rough week, but one I hope we learn from,” said Lion coach Bryan Carpenter. “Our young kids are seeing what it takes to play baseball at the varsity level.” The two losses followed the Lions’ first league losses on Monday, at Morrice. The Orioles took both ends a their double header with Valley, taking game one 8-2 and game two 9-5. The Lions led 1-0 heading into the bottom half of the fourth ourt inning nnng o of game one, when Morrice tallied three runs to go ahead. Valley came back with one in the fifth, but The Maple Valley varsity baseball team went 0-4 last week to drop to 3-8 overall. A tough week for the Lions ended on Friday afternoon of losses to with a pair p Pennfield. Game one lasted just four innings, with the Panthers taking a 16-0 victoryMaple Valley managedjust four hits, with Ben Boss, David Derek Ripley, Scurlock, and Chad Tait each recording one. Meghan Gaber and Bekah Welch encourage every­ Game two was a much one to give blood on Tuesday, April 27, at the new gym tighter affair. Pennfield in the Maple Valley High School until 2:30 p.m. opened the game with one run in the top of the first, but the Lions answered with one in the bottom of the second. The Panthers then came out and scored five runs in the third inning, but the Lions were able to answer once again with treeo aganwt three of terown their own in the home half. Pennfield Meghan Gaber and Bekah Valley will try to top their was able to tally one more in Welch, both part of the lead- numbers. the fourth and one in the fifth ership class at Maple Valley Already 30 students who High School, are shepherding are 17 years old or older have the school's efforts in the signed up. The drive is open "Top Dog" blood drive com- to adults as well. The blood drive is being petition between high schools in the county. held in the gym from 8:30 Hastings High School held a.m. until 2:30 p.m. today, its blood drive last Tuesday, April 27. Wednesday. Today Maple High school sets blood drive goals Maple Valley’s Drew Kersjes blasts a hit before com­ ing around to score for the Lions against Pennfield on Friday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) FFA officers go to regional camp by FFA Reporter Brandon Montgomery, and Historian Amber Hamilton Members of the Maple Valley FFA chapter packed up and headed off to Region One Officer Camp for the three days April 15-18. 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SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm Maple Valley catcher Garrett VanEngen scoops up the ball and waits on a Pennfield base runner at the plate on Friday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. The Thornapple Players production of “I Owe It All to You” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 29,, 30 and May 1,, at Central Auditorium definitely owes a lot to creator, writer and director Doug Acker, but its success this week may be genetic. Many of the cast members are related to each other. Doug Hart of Middleville is playing the role of James Worthy while Rosemary Anger is Sally Worthy. Gene Greenfield is Frank Lee, Leslie Guernsey is Brenda Lee, Neil Wakely is Ed Sullivan and Laura Soule plays Kelly Sullivan. Rich Furlong is Jeff Wilde and enjoying her .role of Ashley Wilde is Angela Seeber. Peg Hemerling brings Grace Parker to life with Steve Vipond in the role of Matt Dylan. Jane Groendyk is Wendy the Wonder, Rachel DuMouchel sparkles as Lucy arid Jeff Kniaz is Sammy the Salesman. Terry Dennison goes against type as Tom and the Thug. Carol Satterly is Connie, Linda Fuhr is Lynn, Terri Schray takes the roles of Louise and a Thug. Barb Pruden brings out the best in Candy, while Dale Svihl is Thug number 3. o:(TLirRrcT(f^rT)cmti-> iL-iTtnrDrm.i.i juTj f CROSSROADS SCHOOL OF DRIVING at. —T.he —Traffic S_cene n Matthew D. Ewing Owner Intersection of M-43 & M-50 GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Announcing Segment II Class Estimates Available to be held MAY (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE ft 4th, 5th & 6th Next Segment I Class starts May 10th Call to register at (517) 566-7229 f Flexible Drive L Times Available co S Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 598978 b in the fifth and two more in the sixth. Lance Burpee led the Lions with a three for four game two. Adam Gonser and Boss both had two hits. “We need to become more consistent in all phases of the game,” Carpenter said. “We have to be prepared to play every game.” The Lions will try to find that consistency this week with a contest atSpringport on Thursday, and at Portland Saint Patrick on Friday. Saturday, the Lions will be at Saranac. 10we It All to You’ cast accent ‘relative’ We stock a complete line of... * Pumps * Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Morrice pushed across five more in their half of the inning. The Lions had an early lead again in game two. Morrice scored twice in the openin g inning, but Valley came back with three runs in the second to lead by one. After Morrice tied the game in the fourth inning, the Lions scored twice in their Maple Valley second half to go back ahead 5-3. baseman Ben Boss fires a Maple Valley wasn’t able to throw towards first base score again though as Friday afternoon. (Photo Morrice pounded in four runs by Perry Hardin) Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith dj:o rm in i to Angie Greenfield is Jane, Margaret Hollenbeck is Jessie Becky Guernsey is Maggie and Thug, number 4. Cloe Oliver is Sheila,, Mike Kasinsky fires up Sparky, Janine Kasinsky has fun with "Mad Mary" and Don Groendyk completes the cast as the Gentleman Caller. Hastings residents include Gene Greenfield, Peg Hemerling, Jeff Kniaz, Steve Vipond, Terry Dennison, Dale Svihl, Rose Anger, Terri Schray, Angie Greenfield, Angela Seeber, Margaret Hollenbeck, Rich Furlong, Norma Jean Acker, Doug Acker, Mike Kasinsky, Janine anne Kasinsky, asns y, Cloe Oliver, Jane Groendyk , and Don , Groendyk Nashville residents in this spring’s musical are Carol Satterly, Barb Pruden, Becky Guernsey, Leslie Guernsey joined by Vermontville residents Betsy and Amy Jo Parish. See I owe it, pg. 11 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 27,2004 — Page 11 Financial ABC's, continued from page 3— The students will learn the value of saving money. Independent Bank will reach approximately 1,850 stu­ dents statewide. "This is a great opportuni­ ty for Independent Bank employees to give back to the community, get involved with area children, and help to build a healthy financial future," said Nichole James, service associate of Independent Bank South Michigan's Vermontville office. "Students who become smartsavers today can become smart investors and money managers in the future." A recent survey, released on April 1, 2004, by the Federal Reserve and spon­ sored by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, noted that high school seniors’ finan­ cial knowledge is minimal. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 18, May 4, 2004 Maple Valley announces top 10 for 2004 Maple Valley High School has announced its top 10 stu­ dents for the Class of 2004. Amber Terberg, with a 4.00 grade point average was named class valedictorian and Kelly Wilson, with a GPA of 3.949, was named salutatorian. Rounding out the top ten are Scott Setchfield, 3.948; Kathryn Carney, 3.940; Elisha Gibson, 3.938; Chayla Robles, 3.938; Kristina McCallum, 3.887; Nathaniel Powell, Meagan 3.885; Valedictorian Amber Putnam, 3.877; and Derek Terberg Ripley, 3.864. Amber Terberg is the daughter of Michael and Sylvia Terberg or Vermontville. Besides being the class valedictorian, her academic awards and honors include the National Honor Society and student council. Extracurricular activities include track, cheerleading and serving as a student rep­ resentative for the Maple Valley School Board. Terberg has been involved in a variety of community See TOP 10, pg. 7 Chayla Robles Salutatorian Kelly Wilson Kristina McCallum Scott Setchfield Kathryn Carney Elisha Gibson Nathaniel Powell Meagan Putnam Derek Ripley Nursery, farm market plans proceed in Vermontville Twp. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Local businessman Larry Weatherwax is proceeding with plans to open a nursery and farm market in Vermontville Township despite opposition from neighboring business owners who have filed an appeal with the township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). “It’s my intent to have everything that is allowed under the permit they (Vermontville Planning and Zoning Board) approved the referral and the county issued a permit. I plan to proceed in that direction; I can’t afford not to,” said Weatherwax, who has already started to sell the nursery stock and garden items that are displayed in front of the store which is still under construction. “I would have built a $30,000 pole bam if I knew it was just going to be a nursery, not the $300,000 building we’ve got here,” he added, indicating the large wood-clad building with a large farmhouse-style porch. “We hope to have the building done and the store opened by June 1..” The ZBA met Monday, April pril 19, to determine whether or not to grant an appeal filed by Royal and Vickie Stickles, who own the Country Crossroads Party Store located at the same intersection. The Stickles’ appeal questioned whether a nursery and farm market were an allowed use under the current rural residential zoning. “The board took quite a long time with deliberations. Each party’s legal counsel took a turn and then there was an opportunity for public comment,” said David Chase, chairman of the ZBA. “In the end we decided that Mr. Weatherwax’s building is a permissible use so we rejected the appeal regarding the building. However, we decided to refer the farm market portion back to the Planning Commission because we feel See WEATHERWAX, pg. 10 Larry Weatherwax stands in front of the nursery and farm market that he is open­ ing near the corner of Ionia Road and Vermontville Highway. The business is in the center of a zoning controversy in Vermontville Township. Little Miss SyrupPrincess crowned After months of practice and preparation, more than a dozen girls between the ages of 7 and 9 took the stage of the Vermontville Opera House during the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival last month to participate in the 2004 Little Miss Syrup Princess Pageant.. At the end of the evening, Maizzy Nichols, a 7-year-old first grade student at Fuller Street Elementary School and the daughter of Dawn and Jim Yost, was named this year’s Little Miss Syrup Princess. Cathleen Seaton was the first runner-up and McKayle Bodenmuller was the second runner-up in a pageant where organizer Kathie Perez of Vermontville promotes the idea that all the girls who par- ticipate are winners. “Our program started promptly at 5 p.m. and went for about two hours. It went without a hitch,” said Perez. “We had a very nice turnout.” During the course of the evening all of the girls introduced themselves and their special guest to the judges and members of the audience, they also participated in two group dance numbers which reflected the pageant’s “AllAmerican Girl” theme and presented an individual talent. Bodenmuller presented a ballet dance to “Butterfly Kisses,” and Seaton performed a jazz dance to “Stupid Cupid” while Nichols did an Elvis impersonation to See Princess, pg. 9 In This Issue • School bus drivers face physical exams • Ground broken for concession stand at high school athletic field • Seniors enjoy trip to Washington, D.C. • Vermontville artist unveils latest work at Syrup Festival • Lions score over 100 points in track at SMAA opener �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 4,2004 — Page 2 School bus drivers face rigorous physical exams by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Driving a school bus can be a grueling and physically demanding job, and that’s why drivers for the Maple Valley School district are now required to pass a rigorous new physical before they will be allowed to drive a bus during the 2004-05 school year. "Our drivers have always had to pass the DOT of (Department Transportation) physical, but this year we have added an agility test to confirm that our drivers are capable of evacuating a school bus during an emergency situation and per­ form all the duties associated with driving a school bus," said Maple Valley Assistant Director of Transportation and Terry Operations Woodman. "We We are constantly aware of the fact that our first responsibility is to keep the students on our buses as safe as possible. During the course of the school year, we go to numerous meetings where there are other representatives from other school districts. At one of these meetings, a supervisor from a neighbor- ing school’s transportation department told us about the agility test they require their drivers to pass each year as well as the already required DOT physical," she added. "The students safety is a priority on our buses and we feel that the implementation of this agility test will take us one step closer to guaranteeing their safety." Last Friday drivers from the Maple Valley School District went to the Pennock Medical Center located on M66 south of Nashville, where medical personnel from Pennock Hospital administered the agility test. Drivers had to pass the following tests: 1) Climbing up and down the bus steps three times within 30 second s(for the task of entering and exiting the vehicle effectively when checking for children aroun around thee bus, or cren us, operating a wheelchair lift, assisting a child in crossing or to evacuate children). 2) Sitting down and sliding from a 42-inch high emergency door while ducking and bending head and trunk under a 55-inch high by 35-inch wide opening (for safely exit­ ing through the emergency kll/jll fAl m M ■| ■■F■ IIfffAl I| I| f" YI Yvonne Kill lifts the rim of an escape hatch over her head as part of the new agility test required of bus drivers in the Maple Valley School District. exit door). 3) Demonstrate the ability to alternately activate the bake and accelerator controls 10 times within 10 seconds with the right foot only (stop-ping and starting the bus in emergency situations and during normal operation in traffic). 4) Repeatedly depress and hold brake pedals for a minimum of three seconds, Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Real Estate MULTIPLE USTWG SERVICE 227 N. 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But, if I was looking for a school for my children under the Schools of Choice, know­ ing the drivers could do all these things would sway my decision." Teen critical after rollover of Jeep Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, five consecutive times while applying 40 lbs. of force (applying extreme force to stop the bus safely during emergency stop situations). 5) Exit from a seated position and walk to the back of the bus within 20 seconds (evacuating oneself and ambulatory students during a school bus emergency). 6) Demonstrate the ability to evacuate a disabled student from the bus by pulling 80 lbs. of weight in a blanket the length of a school bus. 7) Demonstrate, by moving a roof hatch over the body from the head to the feet, that Yvonne Kill drags 80 lbs. of dead weight the length of a school bus to demonstrate that she would be able to evacuate a disabled student from the bus in an emergency situation as Medical Assistant Jolena Fitzsimmons observes. (VL-66) A 17-year-old Coopersville girl was in critical condition after she was ejected from a vehice in a collision Saturday morning, April 24, on M-66 Highway near Lacy Road in Assyria Township. However, Sara Haywood’s condition has been upgraded to fair. A 1999 Jeep Cherokee was traveling southbound on M66 when it slowly drifted off the west shoulder and hit an embankment. The Jeep went airborne, rolled several times and came to a stop on the shoulder, said Michigan State Police of the Hastings Post After Haywood was eject- ed, she came to rest under the vehicle but was not trapped underneath, troopers said. An off duty Olivet police officer and a registered nurse helped the family until addi­ tional medical personnel arrived. Haywood was flown to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo by Air Care. The driver, 57-year-old Danny Barnet, was trapped inside the vehicle and was extricated by the Johnson and Bellevue Township Fire Departments. He was taken to Battle Creek Health Systems Hospital, along with his wife, Janice Haywood, 52, who HELP WANTED The Village of Nashville is taking applications for a full-time position with the Department of Public Works. The starting wage is $13.12 per hour. If you have any questions about the position please call Darrell Clements at 517-852-9571. Application shall become the property of the Village of Nashville and will be public information unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held on file for one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request. Anyone wishing to apply can bring or send your resume and application to the Nashville Village Office on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 7, 2004, which is located at 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073. The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 06586787 was a front seat passenger. Barnet is in fair conditions, but Janice Haywood’s condi­ tion in unknown. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. Also, it does not appear that the ejected 17year-old was wearing a seat belt. The Nashville Police Department and Life Care Ambulance Service also assisted troopers at the scene. HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 4,2004 — Page 3 Ground broken for concession stand at high school athletic field SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT BIDS Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz, Terry Woodman, assistant director of transportation and operations and Pat Powers, director of transportation and operations, look on as Athletic Director Mike Sparks, leadership students Ben Boss, Drew Kersjes, Stephanie Joostberns and Megan Garvey and Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonsor turn over the cermonial first shovels of dirt during the ground breaking ceremony for the concession stand, spirit shop and restroom facility at Maple Valley High School’s athletic field. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer School administrators, representatives from the high school leadership classes and the entire Maple Valley junior high school band were on hand last week as ground was broken for the $260,000 restroom, spirit shop and concession stand facility at the Maple Valley Athletic Field. Maple Valley Superintendent of School Clark Volz said a few words to the assembled junior high school band students before the first shovels of dirt were turned over by high school administrators and students. “As members of the junior high school band you will be participating in the traditions that you will help to establish here at this facility,” he said. “You are an important part of the future.” With that, several students and administrators took some shovels and ceremoniously broke ground before the bulldozer took over the heavy and the students work and students returned to their classes. School administrators said they plan to have the new restroom and concession facility ready for the first home game for the Maple Valley Lions next fall. Though the athletic field has been used for numerous track and field events, the Maple Valley Lions football team has been playing all its home games' at the field Fuller behind Street Elementary School in School Nashville, as it has for more than 40 years because there were no restroom or concession facilities at the high school field. “We’re really excited that we will be hosting many large track and field events at out track facility his spring and summer,” said Mike Sparks, athletic director. “We’ll have 14 teams here for regionals while our concession stand is under construction, but we decided decided to to just just take take the the ball ball and run with it. We’ve also been hosting about 80% of dual track meets in the area because we have such a nice facility.” To cover construction costs, the Maple Valley Band and Athletic Boosters have combined their efforts to raise funds to defray the cost of the new facility through the continuing “Buy a Brick” campaign. The Maple Valley School District has pledged to match every dollar raised through the fund-raiser. Sparks said that the “Buy a Brick” campaign has already raised $19,025 and the band and athletic boosters plan to continue to raise more. “This fund-raising project will continue,” said Sparks. “As new merchants and families move to Maple Valley, we want to give them an opportunity to be a part of this.” Sparks said that all donors will will have have their their names engraved on a granite donor wall at the facility. Sparks said he hopes to have sample bricks available soon, which will be on display at track meets and in the high school office. Buy a Brick sponsorships are available at the following levels: Bronze (4”x8” brick with 2lines of engraving) $80; Silver (8”x8” brick with 5 lines of engraving) $150; Gold (8”xl6” brick with 5 lines of engraving) $250; and Platinum (16”xl6” with 5 lines of engraving) $500 or more. 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The Village of Nashville reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 06586759 M — ■■ ■■ COUPOII » — § — to the Vermontville Maple Syrup Officers ofthe Corporation, Producers, Chairpersons of various activities and events. To the businesses and individuals thatpurchased memberships, sponsors oftheparade, churches, clubs and groups that tookpart in making the Maple Syrup 64th Festival a success! 01525634 Eugene Fisher, President —— J �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, May 4,2004 — Page 4 Jason Allen Rose Gerald L. Britten DELTON - -Gerald L. Church, he enjoyed woodBritten, of Guernsey Lake working, hunting and fishing. Road, Delton, died Sunday, Former member of the April 25, 2004 at Pennock Moose, Civil Defense and Hospital. was active in 4-H in his Mr. Britten was bom on youth. Mr. Britten is survived by March 27, 1932 in Hastings, the son of James and Ruth his wife, Frances “Frankie” (Sawdy) Britten. He was Britten; daughters, Gloria raised in Hickory Comers, (Jerry) Travis of Missouri; Delton, Middleville and Sylvia Britten, Ruth (Randy) Pam Hastings and attended Patterson, (Rob) schools there. Mr. Britten was Thomas, all of Hastings, and a life long Barry County resi-Rebecca (Edward) Harwood dent. of Wayland; sons, Jerry He was married to Dixie (Diane) Britten of Delton, Leonard in 1952, that mar-Robert James Britten and riage ended in divorce. He Christopher Britten, both of married Erma Allen on Hastings, and Gary Britten, of March 19, 1971 and she died Illinois; several step children; June 5, 1990. He married several grandchildren; seven Frances Tyler on Dec. 15, great grandchildren; sisters, of Pauline O’Conner 1990 and she survives. Gerald had been engaged in Delmonte, CA, Geraldine farming, a cement contractor (Lawrence) Hull of Hastings, w ith his brother Donald, and Charlotte Scott of sister-in-law, worked for the City of Arizona; Hastings Public Works Dept, Phyllis Britten of Hastings and for the Village of and former wife, Dixie of Middleville in the Public Hastings; nieces, nephews,, cousins and a host of friends. Works Dept. Preceding him in death He was a member of Hickory Corners Wesleyan were his parents; wife Erma; brothers, Bob and Don sisters, Mae Britten; Shellenberger and Marie Converse. Services were held Wednesday, April 28,2004 at Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church w/Rev. Lynn Davis officiating. Burial was held at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Our Family S Serving Yours Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager MIDDLEVILLE - Jason wife, Mindy and their unborn Allen Rose, 25, of Thombird child; parents, Connie and Drive, Middleville, died Danny Rose of Nashville; Sunday, April 25, 2004 from brothers, Danny Rose Jr. of injuries sustained in a motor-Nashville, Matthew Rose of cycle accident.. Vermontville and Kyle Rose Jason was bom on July 26, of Hastings; paternal grand1978 in Battle Creek, the son parents, Donna and Raymond ofDanny Lee and Connie Sue Rose of Battle Creek; materDaniel (Rathmann) Rose. He was nal grandfather, raised in the Rathmann of Battle Creek; Bellevue/Nashville areas and mother and father-in-law, attended Bellevue and Maple Judy and Ray Schaubel of Valley Schools. Hastings; sister-in-law, He was married to Mindy Stacey (Ralph) Noffke of L. Schaubel on Aug. 9, 2003. Middleville; brother-in-law, Jason was co-owner of Mark (Amy) Schaubel of Rose Construction Company Ingleside, Illinois; numerous Thursday, April 29, 2004 at of Hastings for the past 3 1/2 aunts, uncles, cousins; four Grace Community Church, nieces and four nephews; best M-79 Nashville with Pastor years. Jason of Mike Rinker officiating. Jason was an avid bow friend, Poll Burial was be at Rutland hunter, member of the Caledonia; host of friends. Preceding him in death Township' Cemetery, Barry Hastings Jaycees, Barry County Chamber of were his maternal grandmoth-County. Memorial contributions Commerce, 4-Player, Patricia Rathmann; materMemorial great Offroaders Truck Club, was a nal grandmother, may be made to the Jason loving husband, soon to be Sophie Meger and paternal Allen Rose Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made father, son, brother, uncle and great grandmother Mae by Wren Funeral Home of Jenkins. friend to many. held Hastings. Jason is survived by his Services were Earl Wilkins HASTINGS - Mr. Earl raised their family. The couWilkins, age 68, of Hastings, ple was married 47 years passed away Monday, April when Ardis passed away in 26, 2004 while in the pres-March 2004. Earl was a self-employed ence of his daughters at salvage dealer who was well Thomapple Manor. Mr. Wilkins was bom in known for his ability to do Dowling on Jan. 8, 1936. He anything. Along with his wife was the son of the late Roy Ardis, the couple enjoyed and Thelma (Lewis) Wilkins. sharing a cup of coffee with Earl grew up in the friends at Richie’s Coffee Hastings area, and attended Shop in Hastings. Earl was MacComber Country School also an avid NASCAR fan on Brogan Rd. After school who could be found on race he joined the United States day outside sitting under a Marine Corp in April 1953. shade tree listening to the He experienced active service race on his radio. in both Korea and Japan He is survived by his where he earned several daughters, Carla (Garry) medals of valor including the McKelvey, Darla (Scott) National Defense Service Schantz; sons, Robert (Shire) Medal, the Korean Service Wilkins, Tim Wilkins, Willie Medal, and the UN Service (Lisa) Murray, John (Sandy) Medal (Korea). Wilkins; his sister, Coleen He was the widower of Endsley; and several grand­ Ardis (Harris) Wilkins whom children; several great-grandhe married on April 7, 1956. children; and nieces and Shortly after their wedding, nephews. the couple moved to the He was preceded in death Hastings area where they by his wife, Ardis; a son, James Wilkins; a grand­ daughter, Angela Schantz; brothers, Lewis, Harold, Lyle and Russell; and a sister, Mary Etta Dimock. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 29, 2004 at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Deano Lamphere officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association. Arrangements were by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30. p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... .......... 11 a.m. .................. 6 P.M. Worship............ Wednesday Evening: Worship ................... ......... 7 p.m. 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service .............. a.m. (Nursery Provided) 06568086 Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship ..................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ............... 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST GRESHAM UNITED CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning'Worship............... 11 a.m. Church School .................. 0 a.m. Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................ 9:30 am. Sunday School............................. 10 Fellowship Time.............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class ................. 10:50 a.m. REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66. 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School 10a A.M. Service............................. 11:15a P.M. Service 6p PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45a A.M. Service................................... 11 a P.M. Service.................................... 7 p Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville(cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 9:45 am (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Sunday Mass................... 9:30 a.m. Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. W.orship.......... 11 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS NASHVILLE INDEPENDENT UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer .........................11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Ht. Rev. David Hustwick 940-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School........................... 9:45 Worship Service ................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... .7 p.m. AWANA 7-8:30p.m.Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service..................... 11 a.m. • PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass......................... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 4,2004 — Page 5 Irene M. Cutchall---------------BALCH SPRINGS, Provincial House in Hastings Texas; five grandchildren; TEXAS - Irene M. Cutchall, for over 20 years. She had seven great grandchildren; age 76, of Balch Springs, previously worked at White sister, A. Elaine Lewis of Texas and formerly of Products in Middleville for Delton; and nieces,nephews Hastings, died Monday, April several years. and cousins. 26,2004 at her residence. She was a member of the Preceding her in death were Mrs. Cutchall was bom on Women of the Moose #628 her parents, husband, brothAug. 30, 1927 in Hastings, serving in many capacities ers, Leo, Bernard, Richard, the daughter of Roy and and past officer, holds degree Floyd and Lloyd Seeber; sisTreasia (Barber) Seeber. She in Academy of Friendship, ter, Mabie Foote. was raised in the Hastings College of Regents and Star Services were held area and attended area Recorders. Member and past Saturday, May 1, 2004 at schools graduating from officer of American Legion Wren Funeral Home with Hastings High School. Post Auxiliary #45. A loving Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton She was married to Gerald wife, mother, grandmother, officiating. Burial was at R. Cutchall on Dec. 29, 1945 great grandmother and sister.Hastings Riverside Cemetery. and he died Sept. 15,1989. Mrs. Cutchall is survived Memorial contributions She was employed as an by her daughter, Sharon may be made to Moosehart, accountant for the formerDixon of Balch Springs,Diabetes Association; Heart Association or Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. . Sara Bennett NASHVILLE - Mrs. Sara Bennett, age 74, ofNashville, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2004 peacefully at Eaton Community Hospice House in Charlotte. Mrs. Bennett was bom in Lansing on Dec. 1, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Jenny Ellis. She was raised in the Lansing area and graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing. Sara was the wife of Edmond Bennett. The couple were married 43 years. Sara was employed as an assistant supervisor of the Liquor Control Department for the State of Michigan for over 30 years. She retired in 1984. Mrs. Bennett is survived by her beloved husband and children. Honoring her request, a pri- vate family prayer service ypy was performed by Father Charless McCabe on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Henry NathanKenyon PORTLAND Henry working on farm machines, 2004 at the Rosier Funeral P.O. 36, Sunfield, MI 48890 Nathan Kenyon, of Portland, and projects in and around his Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, in memory of Henry N. passed away Friday, April 30, workshop. Sunfield, with Pastor Dan M. Kenyon. 2004 at Ingham Regional He was preceded in death Cavin of the First Baptist Interment will be in the Medical Center, Greenlawn by both his parents; a sister, Church of Williamston offici-East Sebewa Cemetery folCampus, Lansing, at the age Mildred Ives, and a grandson, ating. lowing the funeral. of 84. Brad Leroy Kenyon. The pallbearers will be The family is being served He was bom May 20, 1919 He is survived by his wife Jeffery Normington,Neil by the Independent Family in Portland, the son ofNathan of 63 years, Hilda L; four Butts, Nicholas Kenyon, Owned Funeral Home in Henry and Roxanna C. children, Norma Jean (Gene) Kevin Kenyon, Roger Sunfield, Rosier Funeral (Campbell) Kenyon. Dietz of Williamston, Sharon Kenyon, Brian Kenyon, and Home. On Aug. 12, 1940 Henry Kay (Reg) Butts of Florida, Bruce Kenyon. For more information married Hilda Ione (Osman) Max E. Kenyon of Portland, For those wishing, contri-www.legacy.com. Kenyon at the Ionia Free Fair.Larry N. (Connie) Kenyon of butions may be made to the He retired in 1974 from the Portland; nine grandchildren; American Heart Association, State of Michigan Health ten great grandchildren; many Lions Club, or the Sunfield Department as an animal nieces and nephews. Area Sponsors of Programs caretaker in Lansing. 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(M-43), Sunfield Located in Will’s IGA 616-374-3190 517-566-7242 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, May 4,2004 — Page 6 Vermontville artist unveils latest work at syrup festival Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, Myers was revving up his chainsaw and starting the work which would transform the 200 year old oak tree into a work of art which would go on display in front of the Hardware store “I’ve already made arrangements with my friend down at Charlotte Crane to come and move the Indian on Thursday so it will be down- town and ready for the festival on Friday,” said Myers, looking at the top of the tree where he had just begun to carve the eagle less than two weeks before the festival. “It will be a tight squeeze, but I think I can make it. If it comes down to it, I’ll get some night lights and set them up out here so I can work at night if I have to.” Myers, who winters in Florida, returned to town dur­ ing the first week in April to get started on the project. He was determined to have the sculpture ready for display during the festival which was held during the last weekend of April. “The frost laws were just off on Monday so we really couldn’t have moved the tree and got started before then. I got the tree from the Cook brothers, Rob and Steve Cook,” said Myers. “I talked to Gene Fisher (Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association presi­ dent) about moving the Indian that’s in front of the hardware store now down to Maple Manor,” said Myers. “I told Gene that a lot ofpeo­ ple don’t notice Maple Manor Although not completely finished, because it sits back off the work stands sentinel outside of the road and maybe people would downtown Vermontville. notice it if we moved the Indian down there.” The Indian is the second of two Myers has displayed in front of the hardware store in recent years. Myers is cur­ rently touching up the origi­ nal and weather-proofing it when he is not working on his latest sculpture. “We’re actually going to have three Indians in down­ town Vermontville, my friend With permission from the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation, Myers Kevin, who owns the Maple moved the Native American sculpture which had previously stood in front of the hard­ Leaf downtown, is buying the first Indian to put out in front ware store to its present location in front of Maple Manor. of his place, then we’ll have the other ones in front of the hardware and Maple Manor,” he said. Myers, who was bom and raised in Vermontville, moved to Florida 22 years ago, where he began his MAY ------- P LUS MAY career as a sculptor. He came Landscaping Service Garden Center SU" M°N TUE WED THUR FRI SAT back to Vermontville a cou­ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ple of years ago to help out his father, who was battling BULK MULCHES: cancer, and now he splits his DON’T FORGET MOTHER’S DAY!!!! Brown Hardwood mulch $21.50 yd. time between Vermontville NOWAVAILABLERed mulch $25.00yd. and Florida. Myers said he loves his hometown and is Beige woodchips $18.00 yd. glad that his sculptures have PICNIC TABLES Cedar mulch $31.00 . y. yd. helped draw attention to the SWINGS ANNUAL village. Artist Mark Myers getting ready to PERENNIALS See SCULPTURE, pg. 10 sculpture, a Native American woman by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter To the untrained eye, the old tree with all of its limbs removed looks like potential to firewood. But Vermontville sculptor Mark Myers, it was a Native American woman with a papoose strapped to her back and an eagle rising above her like a dream. Two weeks before the Mark Myers latest hardware store in work on his latest with a papoose. 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NASHVILLE (517)852-1864 HAMILTON BLACK DIRTPLUS " M-79 Th.Mb fMbmfa/A9 CHARLOTTE TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 4,2004 — Page 7 TOP 10, continued from page 1 Eaton County Sheriff Deputy Bruce Yelvington intro­ duced Gene Fisher, the president of the Vermontville Lions Club, which sponsors the DARE program in Maple Valley Schools (photo by Pam Tobias). Maplewood students graduate from DARE One hundred and twentyfive sixth grade students graduated from the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program at Maplewood Elementary School. Deputy Bruce Yelvington from the Eaton County Sheriff Department, who is the DARE officer for Maple Valley Schools gave the opening remarks and the introduced the guest speakers Eaton County Sheriff Rick Jones, Gene Fisher, the president of the Vermontville Lions Club, and Eaton County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Michael Eagen. After the speakers finished with remarks, students from each sixth grade class read their DARE essays to their assembled classmates and parents. Those who were selected to read their essays were: Catara Briggs and Brandy McKelvey, from Laurie Pettengill’s class; Caleb Suntken and Hutch Joppie from Pat Hansen’s class; Rachel King and Bethany Shaver from Judy Fox’s class; Lydia Richards and Leila Dean, from Kelle Murton’s class; and Amanda Erwin and Kate Furlong from Susan Luyendyk’s class. The, Vermontville Lions Club then presented each of the 125 students, all of whom were wearing their crisp, new DARE T-shirts, with their DARE graduation certificates, and DARE water bottle and a DARE mascot figurine. Before the ceremony closed the Lions Club recognized each of the sixth grade teachers and rewarded them for their support ofthe DARE program with a bottle of Vermontville Maple Syrup. “We had a real good turnout; we had a lot of parents here today,” said Maplewood Principal Fred Davenport. Both Davenport and Yelvington say they appreciate everything the Vermontville Lions Club does to support the DARE program in Maple Valley Schools. The Vermontville Lions Club will be sponsoring the annual DARE Golf Outing on Saturday, June 12. Watch the upcoming issues ofthe Maple Valley News for more details. service projects, such as Relay for Life, Special Olympics, the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf and Habitat for Humanity. After graduation she plans to attend Central Michigan University or Olivet College to study secondary education (math) or accounting. Kelly Wilson is the daughter of Bill and Becky Wilson of Nashville. In addition to being class salutatorian, she is a member of the National Honor Society, is a National Merit Scholar and a member of the student council. Wilson’s extracurricular activities throughout her high school career have included band, JV volleyball and JV track. She is also a third-year leadership class student and served as 2003 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen. Community Service projects that Wilson has been involved in include cadet tutoring for fifth grade at Maplewood Elementary and Relay for Life in 2003. In 2004 she served as chairper­ son for Relay for Life. Wilson plans to attend Michigan State University where she will major in math and pursue a career in elementary education. Scott Setchfield, son of David and Kaye Setchfield of Vermontville, is a member of the National Honor Society and his extracurricular activities include debate and Spanish Club. His hobbies are ties include basketball, vol- bies as computer programmusic, motorcycles and trav- leyball, track and serving as ming, bicycling and eating. eling. Powell plans to study compresident of the Spanish Setchfield plans to attend Honor Society. Robles has puter science at Wheaton Central Michigan University, served the community by College in Illinois. where he intends to pursue a helping with the American Meagan Putnam is the major in the social sciences. Legion pancake breakfast, daughter of Chris and Paula Kathryn Carney is the youth basketball camp and Tyler of Vermontville. She is daughter of the Shari Carney Relay for Life. After gradua- a member of the National ofNashville and the late Gary tion Robles plans to attend Honor Society and is the vice Carney. Her academic honors Michigan State University to president of the student counand achievements include the pursue a career as a physi- cil. National Honor Society and cians assistant. Her extracurricular activiserving on the student counKristina McCallum of ties include basketball, vol­ cil. Charlotte, is the daughter of leyball and serving as the vice Carney’s extracurricular JoAnna Fender and Gary president of the National activities are: drama, choir, McCallum. She is a National Honor society, Spanish society, Spanish dance (jazz and pointe ballet) Merit Scholar and a member Honor Society and Spanish and piano. Carney has been of the Honor Club. She also has been the National National also been involved in the Society. involved in serving the comBarry Youth County McCallum’s extracurricu- munity through Relay for Advisory Council (YAC), lar activities include cheer-Life, Habitat for Humanity Health Connections leading, the National Tech and the American Legion Committee and Teens Honor Society and serving as pancake breakfast. Against Tobacco Use. Carney treasurer for Health After graduation, Putnam is undecided about her plans Occupations Students of plans to attend Michigan after graduation. America. She has served the State University. Elisha Gibson, the daugh- community by working at the Derek Ripley, son of ter of Michael and Marcella Siren/Eaton Shelter, serving Kevin and Sally Ripley of Haag of Vermontville, is a as a unit aide at the American Vermontville, is a member of member of the National Red Cross blood drives and the National Honor Society. Honor Society. His extracurricular activitutoring. McCallum plans to Her extracurricular activi- attend Lansing Community ties include basketball, foot­ ties include softball and Ski College’s nursing program ball and baseball. He is currently enrolled in the auto Club. After graduation she after graduation. plans to attend Kellogg Nathaniel Powell is the body repair program at Community College to study son of David and Rachael Lansing Community College radiography. Powell of Vermontville. He and plans to pursue a career in Chayla Robles is the was involved in drama at the law enforcement. daughter of Paul and Catalina high school and lists his hobRobles of Sunfield. She is a member of the National Honor Society and a National Merit Scholar. Her extracurricular activi- Garage Sale May 5, 6 & 7 * Pete Benton, No Early Sales _ • 9-5 2764 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville Lots of nice mens & womens clothing, 4 passenger Surrey, single draft horse har­ ness, dressers, crocks, tables, churns, air compressor, TV, mountain bike, radar detector, 4 Jetta wheels/tires, jet ski hoist, lawn mower, park bench, radio, misc. antiques and other quality junk. hat do you stand on? BRAKES ■ OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS ■ TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 § | Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. 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CERAMIC TILE STARTING AT per square foot �Maple Valley students and their chaperones gather for a group photo by one of the reflecting pools near the Capital. Reese 4 generations Seated is Great-Grandmother Letha Reese of Lake Odessa, Grandmother Sue Messer of Mulliken, Joseph Orlowski Jr. and his daughter Mikaila JoOrlowski of Portland. Shance-Cox McLean-Eller Alan and Sherry McLean of Twining, MI (formerly of Vermontville) and Bobby Reta of and Eller Thomasville, NC announce the engagement of their children, Allison McLean and Brad Eller. An August 7, 2004 wedding is being planned on Mackinac Island. 30 - 30 3 Randy andJilane Shance, together with Randy Cox and John and Roxanne Ripley are pleased to announce the engagement oftheir children, Melanie Shance and Russell Cox. Melanie and Russell are both graduates of Maple Valley High School. Melanie has an Associates degree from Kellogg Community College and Russell is working for Paul Davison Plumbing out of Grand Ledge. The wedding will take place June 19, 2004. 30 - 30 ~ 30 - 30 - 30 Seniors enjoy trip to Washington D.C. Sixty-eight Maple Valley students plus nine foreign exchange students from the former Soviet Republic from other schools and 13 adult chaperones have returned from a whirlwind four-day tour of Washington D.C. arranged by Maple Valley High School teacher John Hughes. It was a good trip. I think the kids had a great time," said Hughes. "We had great weather, really top notch, although it was a little hot." The students left Maple Valley on Thursday, April 16, on two large motor coaches and arrived in Washington D.C. at approximately 9 a.m. their tour with a trip to a nearSaturday morning. by shopping center. After checking into their The second day of the trip hotel, the students began their included visits to the FDR frenetic tour by hopping a Memorial and the subway ride to Arlington Awakening, three hours at the Cemetery, the primary burial Smithsonian American grounds for military person- History Museum, nel since the Civil War. Georgetown and a show at the Next they took the subway Kennedy Center. back to Union Station, where The students spent three they spent a couple of hours hours Sunday at Mount relaxing, shopping and eating Vernon, George lunch before going to Capital Washington’s home on the Hill for a walking tour, which Potomac River, which was a included included the the Capital, new stop added to the senior Supreme Court building and trip this year. After that they the Library of Congress. spent a couple of hours at the After dinner the students National Air and Space concluded their first day of Museum before gathering for Correction: 30 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Big Der Love, Mom, Dom and the girls g ® © 01525686 30 - 30 - 30 - 30 ~ 30 - 30 - 30 - 30 tonehill Far Pantry Board officers elected The Board of Directors for the Maple py Valley Community y Center of Hope p held its organizational meeting last week and selected its executive officerse: (from left) Rose Heaton, secretary; Sharon Russell, treasurer; Dianne Bowden, vice president and executive director; Cay Cates, historian, and Scott Daniels, president. Members of the board of directors are Glenn and Patti Branham, Jerry and Sharon Russell, Roger Trowbridge, Mike Callton, Steve and Cay Cates, Scott Daniels, Rose Heaton, Connie MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER OF HOPE BENEFIT ^Mother's <Day Concert Sunday, £May 9th 5*6 p.m. CANOPY SALES & RENTALS • Canopies • Tables • Chairs Call Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays Call any time on weekends pictures at the reflecting ponds in front of the capital for a group picture. Next was a visit tothe Smithsonian National Zoo to see the giant pandas and an evening bus tour of the Washington area, which included the Lincoln, Korean War, Vietnam and Iwo Jima Memorials and more. On Monday, the last day of their trip, the students were whisked to the White House for an outside visitation and a walk to the National Mall, where they had time to visit sites and museums on their own. They then regrouped and toured the Holocaust Museum and had lunch before getting back on their motor coaches for the 11­ hour return ride homeward. "It was a good trip," reiter­ ated Hughes. "The kids had a lot of fun." at Mulberry Garden Banquet Facilities, 975 N. Main (M-66), Nashville. Country/Bluegrass/Gospel musician Lauren Harvey, from Tampa, Fla., will be performing. A love offering to support the MVCCOH will be collected during the performance. 0658 Ulj Romain, Jerry Johnson, Jerry Reese, Russ and Joann Keech, Ted and Marie Spoelstra, Nora and Clark Volz, Cathy Licega, Carole Garlinger, Jeff and Dianne Bowden and Lois Elliston. In the April 20 edition of the Maple Valley News, the girl in a photo of the Little Miss Syrup Princess Pageant was misidentified. It was not Little Miss Syrup Princess 2003 Micah Sprague, it was actually a photo of Ashley Wieler, the 2002 Little Miss Syrup Princess. NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED GIRL, Hailey Kay Osborn, bom at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus on March 25, 2004 at 7:57 a.m. to Rick Osborn and Karla Osborn of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by her big brother Hugheston. Call 269-945-9554for Maple Valley ACTION-Ads Reach over 4,000 area homes �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 4, 2004 — Page 9 Young Children’s Resource Fair scheduled for May 15 Early Childhood Connections of Eaton County will sponsor the Eaton County Young Children’s Resource Fair Satursday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Eaton Intermediate School District, 1790 E. Packard Highway in Charlotte. The event will feature spe­ cial guests Bob Somson, a noted speaker on early childhood and the important roles parents and communities play in their development, and Melissa Proffitt from Z101.7 Radio. Organizers promise that parents who attend the fair will gain tools for learning, learn how to become thenchild’s hero, learn how to prepare their children for school and to become life long learners. There will be free crafts, snacks and childcare for children who are pre-registered. For more information or to pre-register for the event, call (517) 645-4500. Vermontville water main project starts r & Sh& kJ^W f^kkii f^kki Work on the new water main and the widening of a portion of East Main Street in Vermontville is scheduled to begin Wednesday, May 5, weather permitting. residents Vermontville should expect some detours while the work is in progress and residents in the construction zone may notice some discoloration of their water when the lines are flushed. Employees from the Princess, continued from pg 1 Maizzy Nichols, who was named 2004 Little Miss Syrup Princess, poses for a photo with her family Jim and Dawn Yost and 2004 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Andrea Szymanski, Jessica Lawless, Katie Eldred and Samantha Cowell and 2003 Little Miss Syrup Princess Micah Sprague. “Come on Everybody.” Each girl who participated in the pageant took home a trophy and a gift bag filled with gift certificates and other items donated by local sponsors. Perez said she appreciates the pageant’s many sponsors who donated so generously this year. “This was just an awesome year for the kids,” she said. “Their goodie bags were so full some of the girls needed help carrying them.” What’s on tap for next year’s pageant? “I think we’re leaningg toward a flapper theme,” said Perez. Vermontville Department of Public Works (DPW) will be going door to door in the area where the work will be done to distrubute infomational fliers. Fliers also will be be post­ ed and available at the Vermontville Post Office and the village office and garage. Anyone with questions should call the village garage at (517) 726-1444. Artist to speak at Nashville Church P*4kkj^|| kkj^|| Plfc®iiKa ih । S ; Ri» «1 iniktttE IJS TT; Sljj* igi J^E Mnrcvksiiitll' gj iraoiM fl iTJJiiOf^.'lE' | alMt/MWi tab Artist Barbara Bosworth will be guest speaker at the Mother-Daughter banquet at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, 301 Fuller St. Bosworth lives in Woodland with her husband, Darrel. Their children are grown. They have a daughter, three sons, two daughter-inlaws, and five grandchildren. Darrel worked for General Motors for 30 years, and is now the pastor of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church in Woodland. She worked as a portrait artist for many years, filling personal commissions, and now owns the Hearts to God Gallery. Her business has grown as she has displayed her work in art shows throughout Michigan and surrounding states, for some 28 years. First Runner-up McKayle Bodenmuller and Maizzy Nichols await the final results of the Little Miss Syrup Princess. Second runner-up Cathleen Seaton performs a dance to “Butterfly Kisses” during the individual talent portion of the pageant. High school students learn about having a safe prom Friday, the day before the senior prom, Eaton County Undersheriff Michael Raines and Deputy Gary Pearson the school liaison officer from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department presented a safe prom program to Maple Valley High School students. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department and other local law enforcement agencies have teamed up with the Alcohol Awareness Month Committee to coordinate their efforts to include the TriCounty Area Safe Prom Initiative. According to statistics from the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) website, 2,335 children died as the result of alcohol-related accidents between 1997 and 2002. As part of his presentation, Raines showed the students a video that showed groups of Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Girls Track and Field On Saturday, April 24, Lion senior Megan Garvey was named the most valuable female athlete at the Portland Invitational after winning the 200-meter dash, and finishing second In the long jump and the 100meter. Garvey followed that up by winning dll three of those events in the meet against Bellevue on Wed­ nesday. __________________________ Th© 4695 Middleville Rd. 1 N. Main St Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Agency 1*800*443*5253 517*852*2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE . FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL teens who had admitted to using alcohol as they learned about the potential effects of alcohol on their brains, bodies, their lives and their families. Afterward, Raines Raines and Pearson were on hand to answer questions from the students in the audience and to talk to them about how local law enforcement agencies were planning to prevent underage drinking during prom season. Raines said that they were working with local hotels/motels, stores and schools in an attempt to prevent underage drinking. Hotels were asked to display signs in their lobbies letting potential patrons know that: 1) they would not knowingly rent rooms to students on prom nights or weekends 2) they would discourage adults from renting rooms on behalf of prom students 3) activities in the hotel would be closely monitored 4) the hotel would immediately notify police of any suspicious or underage activity in the hotel 5) rowdy guests, parties or underage drinking would not be tolerat­ ed and would lead to eviction from the hotel room 6) police officers would be making fre­ quent checks at the hotel or motel. Law enforcement officers also visited local stores and schools and asked them to post signs letting people know that police officers would be closely monitoring stores that sell alcohol; all stores selling alcohol would be checking ID: fake ID’s would be confiscated and the police called immediately and any adult purchasing alcohol for underage drinkers would be prosecuted, and other information listed above relating to hotels and motels. “As a father of three teens and one child, I care a lot about our kids. I hope other parents wilt take the time to talk with their teens about this important initiative and encourage them to act responsibly for their own sake as well as others,” said Raines. “Too often, there is a sense of, ‘it will never happen to me,’ when indeed, it can happen to anyone that doesn’t act responsibly.” Notice to all my old barbershop customers: I had to leavefor a while. Sorryfor any inconvenience, but some ofyou knew I wasn’t 100% due to all'the sickness I’ve had. 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We (the township) need to set parameters on how far he can take non-nursery items.” Chase said it appeared to him that all parties involved seemed satisfied with the decision of the ZBA. “I think there was a little victory and a little defeat for said. both parties,” he “Everyone was smiling and shaking hands when we left.” At a ZBA hearing held earlier in the month, the Stickleses said they filed their appeal questioned because they whether the convenience store, with deli and ice cream and beer and wine sales that Weatherwax was planning were allowable under the current zoning. Their own store was zoned commercial when they bought it seven years ago and was grandfathered in when the township took over zoning from the county two years ago and changed the zoning in that area to rural residential. “Our lawyer said he wasn’t happy because he felt our rights were infringed upon because the board was supposed to decide on the appeal on that day (April 19). I’m just happy if he (Weatherwax) will just stick with the nursery and said Royal greenhouse,” Stickles in an interview last week. “I don’t mind if he sells fresh fruit and produce in his farm market because that is what he is allowed to do; but I don’t think he should be allowed to sell beer and wine. “We’re all zoned rural residential now and he' wants to put in the same things as we have here (in our store) and we paid the price for commercial property when we bought this store seven years ago,” he added. “I think the township zoning has some flaws in it It’s like anybody can do what they want because it’s rural residential and that isn’t right.” However, Stickles said he feels no animosity toward the board or Weatherwax. “I think this situation can work out for both of us,” said Stickles. “People may stop into our store to buy a pop or something, look over and see his stuff and then go spend some money over there, too. Or they might stop into his place and then come over here. “I just think we need to fair with each other each other, especially after he’s put all that money into his building over there,”' he added “If he just keeps what he’s already got we’ll both come out winners. I have no hard feelings.” Weatherwax also professes to have no hard feelings toward the Stickles or Vermontville Township. “I think it was all innocent. I don’t think anyone did anything intentionally to cause problems. I attribute it to growing pains, but I don’t want to make their problems my problem,” said Weatherwax. “I think this is area is very suitable for commercial growth and it’s a small community, so you can expect a certain amount of conflict But I think my business can be an asset to the community. “There hasn’t been a single day in the last 15 days or so that we’ve been open that someone hasn’t stopped in and said how excited they were about our coming,” he added. “We’ve been selling for over two weeks now and we had a fabulous weekend in sales dur­ ing the festival.” Weatherwax agrees with Stickles and Chase that the Planning Commission needs to look at clarifying their zoning ordinances. “I think they’ve got to look at their criteria and make some clarifications,” said Weatherwax. “But, you don’t go back on your word whether as a community or an individual.” “Our township council understands that the way the Planning Commission put together our current zoning it was sort of, ‘all or nothing.’ They also feel that the Planning Commission and the zoning administrator made the right call, based on how our zoning is set up currently,” said Chase. Chase said the commission will be discussing the rural residential zoning and the definitions of farm market, nursery and more at their next meeting. “Once everything is defined, then our next step is to approve them and present them to the township board for them to sign off on them, then we’ll go through the process ofpublishing them in the paper and possibly holding another hearing,” he said. “It will probably be a 60- to 90-day process if we don’t have any snags. We’ll try our best to move it along for both parties involved.” However, Weatherwax said he intends to proceed with the plans he feels have already been approved by the township and the county. “We’re even talking about turning the old house on this property into a learning center where we can teach gardening and topiary classes. My wife would like to teach spinning and maybe some of the Amish ladies might teach quilting. We’re just going to try to provide whatever the community wants. “We’re going to proceed with our plans. We’ve got our referral from the township and our building permit from the county I expect them to abide by their decision,” said Weatherwax. “It’s only reasonable.” Planning The next Commission meeting yvill be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6, in the Vermontville Library, which is located in the basement of the Vermontville Opera House. Lots of Lion offense against Leslie, little at Springport nine assists and two putouts at Ewing and Gibson both had third base. three hits in the game. Ewing’s Sammy Cowell, Elisha included a home run and a Gibson, Elizabeth Clements, triple. Gibson drove in a run and Sarah Trumble each with a double in the Lions’ recorded singles for Maple three-run fourth inning, she Valley. had three RBI’s in the game. Game two was another close Katie Eldred, Clements, one, until the late innings. Ewing, and Laura Trumble Springport scored a single run each had two RBI’s. Laura in the first inning, then added Trumble, Sarah Trumble, and two in the sixth and five more Clements had two hits apiece. in the seventh to win 8-0. In game two, the Lions won Twice the Lions had runners 7-5 by scoring two runs in each as far as third base, including of the final three innings. the bases loaded in the third Cowell led the Lions with inning, but couldn’t score. three hits and two RBI’s. Ewing again had a pair of Twice, she knocked in Ewing singles, but the only other Lion who scored three times in the hits were singles by Gibson, game and had two hits and Clements, and Mindy Newton. three stolen bases. The Lions opened the week Gibson and Eldred also had by winning a pair of SMAA two hits in the game. contests with Leslie on Root struck out five Monday. Blackhawks, and didn’t allow Maple Valley took game an earned run as her defense one 16-7 with a nine run first committed ten errors. inning, in which eight of the Leslie had runners on secnine Lions toughed home ond and third with two runs plate. All ofthem reached base already across in the seventh in the inning. inning after a pair of Lion errors. Root was able to get the Blackhawks’ seven and eight hitters to ground out in the infield to seal the Lion win. Call This week the Lion ladies got back to SMAA play with games against Bellevue on Monday. Friday afternoon, Since 1980 they will be at the Potterville Leonard Hughes Jr. Invitational. Root struck out three in seven iinnings pitching, and Log With didn’t walk a batter. alk a batter In 19 innings last Thursday against Springport the Lion varsity softball team was only able to manage a single run, in dropping both games of a double header to the Spartans. A pair of singles and a Lion error allowed the Spartans to push across a run in the bottom half of the 12th inning of game one, giving Springport a 2-1 win. Both teams were still looking for their first run as they passed the seven inning mark. A Kortney Ewing single drove home Sarah Trumble to open the eighth inning for the Lions, but Springport answered back with a run of its own in the home half of the inning. Kyndra Root pitched the whole way for the Lions, allowing nine hits while striking out five. She walked just one batter. Ewing led the Lions offensively, with the one RBI and a pair of singles. She also had a solid day on defense recording Wanted: Standing Timber Hughes Logging LLC (517) 852-9040 Horses or Skidder 06576435 iroiriBiCTl FCROSSROADS SCHOOL OF DRIVING at The Traffic Scene Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Cub Scouts learn aboutjournalism Maple Valley Tiger Cub Scout Troop #649 recently was visited by a reporter from the Maple Valley News. The boys learned about how their local paper was funded by advertising and they learned about different types of news stories, newspaper pro­ duction and what it is like to be a reporter. Members of the troop are: (from left) Lee Christopher, Noah Christopher, Andrew Hanford, Jeremy Miller and Bryan Venton. SCULPTURE, continued from page 6 “When I put the Indian downtown three or four years ago, CNN picked up the story and I’ve had people from all over the United States, as far away as New Mexico and Canada, come out here to see it,” he said. Myers said he enjoys his work. “It’s a lot of fun and it’s something that the good Lord gave me,” he said, noting that he doesn’t usually sketch out a design before he starts work on a project. “Sometimes people I’m‘working for will have figurine or a picture they want me to work from but mostly it’s in my head; it’s just a God-given talent..” Indicating his latest work in progress and a couple of other large limbless trees standing sentinel nearby Myers y added,, “My y dad just shakes his head, he says he doesn’t know how I do it. It just looks like so much firewood to him.” However, Myers said his da’d was among those who For more information were sure he would have his about his work, Myers can be latest project ready for dis- contacted at (517) 599-0098. play in time for the syrup festival, “This is the first Indian squaw I’ve made. A few of my friends say they don’t think I’ll get it done on time, but my dad and my girl friend say they know I’ll get it done and I will. It may not be completely finished but it will be ready for display. It’s a perOFFERING COMPLETE sonal goal I have set for WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP myself.” While Myers did not have SALES & SERVICE time to completely finish his latest Native American sculp4” TO 12” WELLS ture, he had carved out • Residential enough details and roughed • Commercial out ehough ofthe rest, that he • Farm felt it was ready for display We stock a complete line of... during the festival. He had it * Pumps * Tanks moved downtown where it • Plastic & Steel Pipe was placed in front of the * Other Well Supplies hardware ardware store wt with a handandWE OWN OUR OWN written sign nailed to the bottom asking visitors to return EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. to Vermontville in the near future to see the completed Matthew D. Ewing Owner project. GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Announcing Segment II Class to be held MAY 4th, 5th & 6th Next Segment I Class starts May 10“ Flexible Drive Call to register at (517) 566-7229 L Times Available Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Call for Classifieds Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a IVeek for Maple Valley ACTION-Msl Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. „ VERMONTVILLE § Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �Ik> X The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 4,2004 — Page 11 ^x'^Sk ^x'^S xSk> Lawn & Garden Nt*sx w ?x\Jw iw ■X^X SSV :W wsw x S*§s H? S Vermontville Lions Club President Bill Mason presents Danielle Christensen with the Student of the Month award for April. Lions Club announces Student of Month Teachers and staff at dent who is an excellent role Maple Valley High School model for her peers and has and the Vermontville Lions high standards, morals and is Club have selected Danielle a great decision maker,” Christensen, the daughter of according to Duska Brumm, Brian Christensen and one of her teachers at the Tammy and Doug Aspinall, school. as the Vermontville Lions Danielle likes to play Club Student of the Month sports, including basketball, for April. volleyball and is a member of “Christensen is a hard the eighth grade track team working and dedicated stu-and she holds the school’s seventh grade pole vault record. Christensen is also an a honor roll student who said she likes to baby-sit. “The Vermontville Lions Club is proud to have Danielle as their Student of the Month,” said Vermontville Lions Club President Bill Mason. Kindergarten roundup held ^TiWMSyiiW. italBi— tete Iff mt Mi®! Kjtis jiwltBiraiMitnalt lib auWIllM ! The Maple Valley School and their children. At 7 p.m. at that time. District held its annual parent there were special activities Fidler Street Principal Judy orientation meeting and for the children and the par-Farnsworth said it looks as kindergarten roundup in April ents had an opportunity to though this year’s kinderfor parents and their children receive information and ask garten class will be smaller who will be 5 years of age questions about the kinder-than last year’s. However, she before Dec. 5, 2004. garten program at Fuller noted that the school will still Thirty parents and attended Street. be offering sections of both the parent orientation meetThe kindergarten roundup all day/every day and all ing, which was held at Fuller was held April 19-23 in the day/alternate day kinderStreet Elementary Thursday, Community Room at garten during the 2004-2005 April 15. The event started Nashville United Methodist academic year. with an ice cream social from Church. 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Kelly Wilson won the shot put with a throw of 34’7, with teammate Meagan Halliwill in second at 32’9, and Kayleigh Browne in third at 31’5. Halliwill, Wilson, and Browne were also one-twothree in the discus. Halliwill won the event with a top throw of 125’8, Wilson threw 108, and Browne 85’6. The Lions’ Megan Garvey took the long jump with a mark of 17’. Hamilton was second at 14’10, and Amy Abbott was third at 14’7. Garvey also raced to victo­ ry in the 100-meter dash in 12.81 seconds, and the 200meter dash in 26.86 seconds. Abbott won both the 100meter high hurdles in 16.2 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 52.88 seconds. The Lions’ Kelly Wilson led a Lion sweep of the shot Stefanie Joostbems also won two individual events for put on Wednesday with a top throw of 34’7. (Photo by the Lion ladies, taking the Perry Hardin) 400-meter dash in 1:09.59 and the 800-meter run in third in the event at 7’. Beardslee and Brooks won in 2:47.02. Jessica McMillen Ellison also placed second in 1:36.6. In the 1600-meter relay, it won the 1600-meter run in the high jump at 5’.3”. Maple Valley took a sec-was Wymer, Brooks, Josh 6:08.6. and Jason The Lion ladies took first ond place finish in the 800- Beardslee, en meter relay as well, with Beardslee teaming up for the in all four relays. McMillen, Kristen,Cripe, Winegar, Felmlee, and victory in 3:43.4. Tessa Robles, The Lions were also first in Hummel, and Jessica Tobias coming in at 1.51.21. The Lion boys’ also won the 3200-meter run thanks to Winegar won the 1600-meter relay in 5:06.78. In the 400- by a larger margin against Akok Malek coming in at 10:35. meter relay Donna Cripe, Bellevue, 118-45. Maple Valleys ’ boys won Josh Beardslee also took Garvey, Dhani Tobias, and Alisha Felmlee took first in 12 events, including wins in the victory in both hurdle 56.06 seconds. The Lion 800- the four short races and the events, finishing the 1 IOmeter relay team of Cripe, rpe, three shortest relays. Adam meter hurdles in 15.4 seconds Stefanie Lamphere scored a win in the and the 300-meter hurdles in Tessa Robles, Joostbems, and Tobias won 100-meter dash in 11.2 sec-44.2 seconds. In the field events, Jason in 1:58.06. In the 3200-meter onds, and won the 200-meter Beardslee took the long jump relay Tessa Robles, Winegar, dash in 23.2 seconds. Dan Brooks took the 400- at 18’7, Matt Gordeneer won Hummel, and McMillen meter dash for the Lions in the pole vault at 11’6, and teamed up for the win in 52.1 seconds, and Jason Eric Turner won the shot with 11:35.34. Saturday, April 24, the Wymer was the winner of the a throw of 40’4. This week the Lions will Lion ladies won the nine team 800-meter run in 2:17. Wood, Jason Wymer, host Leslie and Morrice in Portland Invitational with a Beardslee, and another SMAA battle tonight, team score of 157. Hillsdale Jason finished second with 122 fol-Lamphere took the 400-meter and then take part in the lowed by 74, relay in 47.4 seconds, while Concord Relays on Friday Alma Lakewood 71, Burton the 800-meter relay team ofafternoon. Atherton 49, Napoleon 36, Portland St. Patrick 24, Portland 20, and Durand 4. Garvey was named the most valuable female athlete at the meet with a first place REMODELING AND MORE finish in the 200-meter dash SPECIALIZING IN KITCHENS: in 27.71 seconds, and second REFACING AND NEW CABINETS place finishes in both the long jump at 16’2.5 and the 100CUSTOMIZED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR meter dash in 13.25 seconds. PROJECTS FOR YOUR HOME Garvey was also a member 6925 Assyria Rd., Nashville, MI 49073 of the Lions’ championship (269) 967-1832 team in the 400-meter relay along with Cripe, Hamilton, and Abbott, which finished in 52.83 seconds. Abbott was second behind Garvey in the 200-meter dash with a time of 28.52 seconds. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 19, May 11, 2004 Vermontville Twp. farm market proposal tabled by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter After more than two hours of discussion Thursday night on zoning a farm market and nursery that local businessman Larry Weatherwax is building near the comer of Nashville Highway and Ionia Road, the Vermontville Township Planning Commission tabled further discussion. Commission members said they would convene a special meeting to try to make a determination,, after they could discuss the matter with Lucas Hill from Williams & Works, the engineering and planning firm in Grand Rapids, which helped create the zoning ordinances for the township. The Vermontville Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) had met to determine whether or not to grant an appeal filed by Royal and Vickie Stickles, owners of the Country Crossroads cern about Weatherwax’s Party Store, which is located plans for a farm market that at the same intersection. Their he has described in the past as appeal questioned whether a a “mini-Horrocks. nursery and farm market were They said that Horrocks an allowable use for the area, has two separate zonings, which is zoned rural residen- greenhouse nursery and farm tial. market. The farm market conThe ZBA determined that sists of stuff that is basically the nursery and greenhouse grown on a farm... I have no portion of Weatherwax’s problem with him business was indeed an allow- (Weatherwax) buying fresh able use and rejected that por- fruits and vegetables and havtion of the Stickles’ appeal. ing that... the difference was However, they decided to if it was pasteurized, homogerefer the farm market and nized or anything bought for a other portions of the appeal store for resale is completely back to the Planning different than a farm market. Commission for definition So, I have no problem with and discussion. him selling fresh fruits and The Stickleses spoke at the vegetables if it staying within Planning Commission meet- the zoning, I have no probing Thursday night. lems with it. I have no problem with Just so I’m clear," said the zoning involved that you Bob Rulison, chairman of the have us classified under, rural Planning Commission,, "iniresidential, as long as every- tially you had grieved the body abides by the same issue of the zoning being guidelines," said Royal changed. Stickles, who expressed conI said something, but I changed that because I can live with it,, the way it’s at if everybody else goes from the same guidelines..." "I just want to be clear," said Rulison.. "Back in January when Larry approached me, he wanted to buy my store and when he walked out he said, ‘I will have a store on this comer, said Vickie Stickles, who added that Weatherwax attempted to buy lots on two other comers of the intersection. "So, he deliberately was going to put me out of business. So, to me, there was other places... he could have put it out by his house; he did not have to put it right there. He approached you, now he’s saying that he wants a store, he wants this and he wants that, he wants this. If he stays with that nursery, that’s fine. But, to put a party store in where there, two side-byside. .. There’s an article in the paper that Felpaush, which I "Thank you for your comworked wore there ere for or eight eg years, ments, mens, they ey are duly noted," they’re going out of business said Rulison. in two weeks because of the "This is nothing to me, but Wal-Mart store. Now this is a this board should not regulate community of 2,000 people, competition," said Harold if that. You put two (party Stewart, who owns Build stores) in, we’re not even Master Portable Buildings, going to have a town... every- across at the same intersecbody’s going to move out of tion as the Weatherwax’s this town to go where... gas is Farm Market and Nursery and a$1.92... $1.97... gas,every-the Country Crossroads Party body’s fighting the gas. Store. "This board should not They’re not participating here be in the business of regulatin Vermontville as it is... so ing competition. If that’s alll you’re going to close down it’s about, this board should every store in town and not be handling it." you’re going to have people "So noted," said Rulison. moving out of town, just to "I’d like to state that you get to Wal-Mart. So, why not could go to 50 differentt zonleave things the way it is?" ing boards and each board is she added. "He’s doing the going to have a different definursery thing. He’s doing a nition of what they think is or damn good business on it. He isn’t something. That is the doesn’t need a party store and reason Vermontville everything that everybody Township took over their own else is selling. We have two zoning, they wanted to conparty stores in town, we do trol it, not the county," said not need three. That’s all I’ve See Proposal, pg. 10 got to say. Lion track teams both win big at Ralph Rice Invite Winning always is welcome at Maple Valley, but especially winning over Olivet. Both the Maple Valley boys’ andgirls’track and field teams topped the Eagles and the rest of the competition at the Ralph Rice Invitational at Parma Western High School Friday, April 30. The Lion boys’ finished with 143 team points, ahead of Olivet with 102. Parma Western’s boys were third with 74 total points in the eight team event. Maple Valleyplaced in all ten oftherunningevents, winning nine of them. The Lions had 11total firsts, with Jason Beardslee taking the long jump at 18’7. The Lions scored the top two places in the 1600-meter run with Akok Malek winning in 4:49.8, Dustin Jones right behind in 4:54.8. Malek was also the winner of the 3200-meter run in 10:31.4, and he teamed with Jones, Simon Deiens, and Jason Wymer to win the 3200-meter relay in 8:40.6. Maple Valley won all four of the relay races. Jason Jason Wood, Wymer, Adam Beardslee, and Lamphere took the 400-meter in 45.9 seconds. In the 1600meter relay, Wymer, Jarrod Brooks, Josh Beardslee, and Dan Brooks won with a teimi of 3:33.9. The Lions took the 800-meter 800-meter relay relay in in 1:35.6. 1:35.6. Other individual event winners from Maple Valley were Josh Beardslee in the put. Winegar, Felmlee, and 110-meter hurdles with a time Kelly Wilson led the Lion Tobias teamed up for the vicof 15.4 seconds and in the shot putters with a second tory in 2:01.7. The Lion 400300-meter hurdles with a time place throw of 33’6, Meagan meter relay team of Cripe, of 41.9 seconds. Lamphere Halliwill was second and Felmlee, Garvey, and Browne won the 100-meter dash in Kayleigh Browne third. won in 54.96 seconds. 10.9 seconds. Halliwill won the discus The field events belonged In the girls meet, Maple with a throw of 123’11.5”, mostly to the Lions once Valley finished with 188 and Wilson was second at again, Garvey took the long team points ahead of Eaton 113’7.5”. jump at 15’10, Gordenski Rapids’ second place total of Lion junior Lisa Hamilton won the pole vault at 9’6, 103. Jackson Northwest was won the pole vault at 9’, and Wilson the shot put at 34’.5”, third with 84, followed by Tara Grodenski was second and Halliwill won the shot put with a throw of 119’6. Parma Western 44, Columbia after reaching 9’ as well. Garvey also had wins in the Maple Valley’s varsity Central 36, Olivet 30, Leslie track and field teams have 100-meter dash with a time of 16, and Addison 11. The Lion ladies medaled in dominated the competition so 13.27 seconds, and in the the top five in every event far in the SMAA this season. 200-meter dash with a time of except the 3200-meter race. The boys’ and girls’ teams 26.91 seconds. Abbott was the Lions other In seven of the events, the haveeach competed against Lions had multiple medalists. three league opponents, and multiple event winner, as she Megan Garvey led the all six final scores show the won both the hurdle events. Lions with three first place Lion team with over 100 She took the 100-meter hurdles in 16.5 seconds and the finishes, in the 200-meter points. The two Maple Valley 300-meter hurdles in 54.96 dash with a time of 26.7 secLion senior Megan onds, the 100-meter dash with teams surpassed the 100 point seconds. Dustin Jones finished Garvey won three individTobias won the 400-meter a time of 12.5 seconds, and in mark in wins over Morrice and second in the 1600-meter ual events, Friday April 30, dash in 1:07.55, the long jump at 16’7.25”. and Leslie on Monday. Even with three teams McMillen took the 800-meter run April 30 at Parma at the Parma Western Garvey was also a part of Invite. (File photo) the Lions victorious team in competing at once, there were run in 2:39.2. Western. (File photo) Like the girls, the Lion the 400-meter relay with only three events the Lion Alisha Felmlee, Stefanie ladies didn’t win on Monday. boys dominated Monday takJoostbems, and Donna Cripe The final score for the Lions ing wins in 14 of the 17 against Leslie was 130 to 27, events. They topped Leslie in 54.1 seconds. The Lions also won the and the Lions bested Morrice 124-39 and Morrice 135-28. Maple Valley won every 800-meter relay with Cripe, 136 to 20. • School buses receive no bad safety Maple Valley swept the race, except for the 100-meter Tessa Robles, Dhani Tobias, inspection tags and Joostbems taking the title relay races. Tessa Robles, dash. • Maplewood students visit Wharton Dan Brooks took the 200Chayla Robles, Jessica in 1:55. Joostbems won the 800- McMillen, and Summer Hill meter title in 23.5 seconds, Center and zoo meter run in 2:24.7, and Amy won the 3200-meter relay in and Jarrod Brooks won the • Maplewood students join Knowledge 400-meter dash in 55.08 secAbbott was first in the 100- 12:48.2. Masters tournament The 1600-meter relay team onds. meter hurdles in 16.3 secValley’s Josh Beardslee of Kristen Hummel, Jessica onds. • Improving Lion soccer squad nets Maple Valley had at least Winegar, Felmlee, and Tessa won both hurdle events, takits first goal of the spring two medalists in every field Robles won in 4:45.14. In the See Track, pg. 6 Cripe, event, and three in the shot 800-meter relay, In This Issue �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 11,2004 — Page 2 School buses receive no bad safety inspection tags When the Michigan State their Police performed required annual inspected the School Maple Valley District’s fleet of school buses during the week of April 19 -23, every bus passed inspection without being tagged. "The state police can either pass a bus, yellow tag a bus or red tag a bus," said Maple Valley Assistant Director of and Transportation Operations Terry Woodman. "The yellow tag means the GET ALL THE bus can be driven, but repairs need to be made within a certain time frame. A red tag means a dangerous condition, the bus can not be driven until the repairs are made." Woodman attributes the excellent condition of the districts buses to mechanics Ken Randy Christopher and Baker. "We are so fortunate to have mechanics with thenwork ethics. We’ve had to deal with a wide variety of mechanics and we know how fortunate we are to have these two in our employ," she said. "This is a different working situation. There is no time clock and it takes a lot of understanding and patience to deal with bus drivers’ concerns and the requirements in place from the state and the federal government. I can’t say enough to commend these two. "Our mechanics had no tags at all this school year. Isn’t that fantastic? We’re so proud of them. They don’t worry about whether the end of their workday has come. They know when you’re working in a situation like ours you have to be flexible and keep safety foremost," Ken Christopher and Randy Baker are mechanics for the Maple Valley School sysshe added. tem. When the school district’s buses were recently inspected by the Michigan State Police, all the buses passed inspection without any tags. NEWS OF Nashville VFWPost 8260 BARRY RENT THE VFW HALL FOR COUNTY! WEDDINGS, REUNIONS OR PARTIES. 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(VL-69) during one school day in March. The students on the team went down to the com­ puter lab and logged on to answer questions on a variety oftopics, including American history, world history, gov­ ernment, current events, geography, literature, English, math, physical sci­ ence, biology, earth science, health, fine art and trivia. To prepare for the competi­ tion, the students at Maplewood used Knowledge Masters disks from previous years to get an idea of the types of questions they would be asked and what kind of format they could expect. SHOWTIMES 5/10-5/13 ■ ■ O VAN HELSING (PG-13) ■ DIGITAL/STADIUM SEATING ■ 11:00,1 ;35,4:10,6:45,9:20 B ©NEW YORK MINUTE (PG) DMTAU STADIUM SEATRG Starting June 1st, the (Ordinance Article 5, Chapter 46.4, It shall be a violation of this Chapter for anyone to block the public right of way for any reason between the sidewalk and the curb or curb line.) Will be strictly enforced. Nikki Lennox Ordinance Enforcement Officer Village of Vermontville 06587384 " 12:00,2:00,4:05,6:55,9:00 ■ O GODSEND (PG-13) ■ 11:10,1:20,3:45,6:50,9:05 ■ ©MEAN GIRLS (PG-13) B 1:00,3:10,520,725,9:30 ■ i ■ । ■ I ■ 1i 20oz.drink with $2.50 purchase of 46oz. bag of buttery popcorn t | I yww.hastjnps^.com �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 11, 2004 — Page 3 Maplewood students visit Wharton Center and zoo Fifth grade students from Maplewood Elementary School attended a special matinee performance of “Sarah Plain and Tall,” pre­ sented by Theaterworks USA at the Wharton Center in Lansing. The special educational presentation for students allows the children to attend a performance of a classic of American Literature per­ formed by professional actors and actresses from New York City at cut-rate prices. After the performance, stu­ dents are asked to fill out a questionnaire. The children were asked to name the char­ acters in the play they liked best and write three sendescribing their tences favorite character. The students also were asked to answer questions about how the book, on which the play was based, was different from the performance they just watched, if they had read it. Or, why they would now want to read the book if they had not done so. The students also were given an opportu­ nity to rate the quality of act­ ing, the subject matter and more. “I think all of the children enjoyed it immensely. It was a good cultural experience for them,” said Bob Smith, a fifth grade teacher at Maplewood. Smith said he was proud of the way the local students behaved at the theater. “The students all tried to dress up a bit. And, I have to say the fifth-graders from Maplewood were very well behaved. They knew how to walk, how to talk and pay attention and I can only compliment their parents for that,” he said. After the presentation at the Wharton Center, the students enjoyed a sack lunch and tour of the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing before returning to school by the end of the day. Bob Smith, a fifth grade teacher at Maplewood Elementary, mugs for the camera with a stuffed and furry friend at the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing during a recent field trip. Eaton Federal announces ‘pennies' winner Dawn Meade, branch manager of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, poses with Devin Greenfield, who won a jar of pennies in the bank’s “A Penny Earned is a Penny Saved” contest. Area children ages 12 and under were invited to stop in and guess how many pennies were in the jar. Greenfield came closest to correctly guessing the number, saying there were t*l 1*1 1*1 |*| 1*3 |*| 2,500 and there were actu­ ally 2,556. April 22 was Nashville VFWPost 8260 ‘Teach Your Child to Save t 7 Day,” part of a proclama­ Any groups, organizations or persons that tion issued by Gov. m| would like to participate in the Jennifer Granholm, who Memorial Day Parade declared the entire month Monday, May 31 of April, “Financial Literacy Month.” Please contact the Post at (517) 852-9260 ATTENTION any day after 4 p.m. except Tuesday. Cody James apes with a baboon at the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing. Senior Youth Forum canceled The Maple Valley Honor Society has announced to area senior citizens that it must cancel the annual Senior Youth Forum, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, due to MEAP testing. Members of the Maple Valley Honor Society said they appreciate the support they have received for the event during the past 15 years and hope to reinstate it next year. Questions should be directed to NHS Advisor Gail Johnson at Maple Valley High School by calling (517) 852-9275. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN PTO will meet Thursday noon The Maple Valley PTO will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, May 13. The meeting will take place at noon at Fuller Elementary School’s music room. For more information, call Janice Dixon at 517-726­ 1145. Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTREST RATE PRODUCT 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed - Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 15 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM 1 Year ARM 6.375 6,375 6.250 6.250 5.750 5.750 5.375 5.375 4.000 POINTS APR 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.436 6.425 6.331 6.319 5.849 5.840 5.490 6.438 5.557 0.00 0.00 Call Karlafor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 All rates effective as of5/07/04. 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ARM based on 360 monthly payments of$477.42 for the first 12 months, then payments are variable. 09531767 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June. 14, 2004. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2004, IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004. PERSONS REG­ ISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGU­ LAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk’s office. Persons planning to register with the respective coun­ ty, 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. Allison Avery Secretary, Board of Education 09531704 06571010 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, May 11,2004 — Page 4 Leon C. Ackett NASHVILLE - Leon C. Ackett, age 80, ofNashville, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2004 peacefully at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Ackett was bom in Nashville, on July 28, 1923. He was the son of the late Fred and Maude (Shaffer) Ackett. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended W.K. Kellogg school. In May of 1942 he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in the South ‘Pacific aboard the oil tankers U.S.S. Lackawanna AO-40 and the U.S.S. PAMANSET AO-85. He received his honorable discharge December 1945. Leon achieved the rank of Seaman FC in WWII. He was the husband of Helen (Marisch) Ackett. The couple was united in mar­ riage on March 10, 1946 in Nashville. The couple has been married 58 years. Leon was employed in the Trim Repair Department at General Motors in Lansing for several years. He also owned and operated Ackett’s Soda Fountain in Nashville, which was a favorite spot for teenage groups to spend time. He served as a volun­ teer fireman and ambulance attendant in Nashville, but was forced to resign those positions in 1979 due to complications of MS. He was a life member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260.' Leon is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen; his daughters, Marlene (Gary) Foote, and Marsha (Sam) Elliston; son, Leonard (Judy) Ackett; his sister, Donna (Stanley) Hause; brothers, Harold (Patty) Ackett, and David (Diana) Ackett; five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Freda Barnes, and granddaughter, a Heather Slattery. A graveside funeral serv- L. Trowbridge. The family is being served by the Independent Family CLARKSVILLE - Russell Owned Funeral Home in Eugene Hewitt, age 68, of Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Clarksville, left his earthly Home. For more information home to join his Heavenly log into www.Legacy.com. Father on May 6, 2004. Russell was bom in Bellevue, on Jan. 25,1936 to O.C. and Anna (Case) Hewitt. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1955 and then served in the U.S. SuK Army. For many years, Russell worked at the Clarksville Elevator. He was currently wi attending Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, and had been a member of the Clarksville “Our Family Serving Yours Bible Church and the Disabled American Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Veterans. Operated Funeral Home Russell is survived by Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Beverly, his loving wife of Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free 46 years; children, Deborah Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 Hewitt of Florida, Martha (David) Cutler of Willard, (517) 852-9712 VISA Scott A. Daniels Missouri, Philip (Tami) Hewitt of Lake Odessa, and 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Famil? Timothy (Pamela) Hewitt of Vista, California; his extremely loved grandchil­ dren, Michael, Jason, and Joshua Cutler, Melody, Gloria, and Praise Hewitt, and Lisa and John Hewitt; brothers, Floyd (Marian) Hewitt and Bernard (Aileen) Hewitt; sister-in-law, Char Hewitt; parents-in-law, Walter and Frances Richardson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dallas and Joan Hunt, Bernard and Carol Ferris, Ronald and Bonnie Haskins, and Glen Richardson; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousin, and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Marvin Hewitt and Melvin Hewitt. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Raymond George Dickinson VERMONTVILLE Raymond George Dickinson, ofVermontville passed away Friday, May 7, 2004 at his residence at the age of 69. Mr. Dickinson was bom May 11, 1934 in Vermontville Township to his parents, Glenn and Velma (Bosworth) Dickinson. Raymond became a friend to many in the area through his 32 years at Citizens Elevator in Vermontville where he retired as the assistant man­ ager. Raymond was an avid bowler in past years playing on the local Good Fellowship League in Charlotte for a number of years. He also enjoyed trav­ eling throughout the country­ side and especially enjoyed camping. He also enjoyed spending time building things in his woodworking shop, many of which were decorated as craft items by his daughter, Robin. Raymond is survived by his wife Ann (Aseltine); sons, Bradley and wife, Paula Dickinson Dickinson of Middleville, Mark and wife Tarni Dickinson Dickinson of Nashville; daughters, Joanne and husband (Darrell) Clements Jr. of Nashville, and. Robin and husband Chris Miller of Hastings; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Dickinson was pre­ ceded in death by his first wife Faith (Walters) in 1989 and his brother Fred Junior in 1977. Funeral services were held Monday, May 10, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home with Rev. George Speas of Lake Odessa officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in memory of Raymond George Dickinson. Further information avail­ able atwww.prayfuneral.com Bennie Lee Trowbridge VERMONTVILLE Bennie Lee Trowbridge, of Vermontville passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2004 in Vermontville, at the age of 53. Bennie was bom Oct. 10, 1950 in Vermontville, the son of Clifford and Florence (Neff) Trowbridge). A graveside service was held Monday, May 10, 2004 at the Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contri­ butions may be made in the care of the family: c/o RFH: P.O., Box 36, Sunfield, MI 48890 in memory of Bennie ice with full military honors provided by the Nashville VFW Post 8260 was held on Friday, May 7, 2004 at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Following the graveside service there was a memorial service at Nashville United Methodist Church, Nashville, on Friday, May 7, with Rev. Jim Hynes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Fire Department or Ambulance service, Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home. Beatrice Kelley---------LANSING - Beatrice Kelley, age 84 of Lansing and formerly of Hastings, died Friday, May 7, 2004 at Hospice House of Mid­ Michigan in Lansing. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Russell Eugene Hewitt The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Health Renucci Hospitality House, or the National Alliance of the Mentally Hl. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Walter Smedberg HASTINGS - Walter Smedberg, age 39 of Hastings, died Sunday, May 9, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Owner/Manager LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDAHT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s iove. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... ....... 11 a.m. ................ 6 P.M. Worship............ Wednesday Evening: Worship .................. ......... 7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship ................ 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................. 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting...... ................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ............. 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER 06568086 REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH PASTOR JEFF SWIFT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School......................... 9:45 Morning Worship ............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship........................... 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ............... 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. . Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.............. 11 a.m. Church School .................. 10 a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODJST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10a Fellowship Time............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class 10:50a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School. ................ 10 A.M. Service..... ........... 11:15 P.M. Service..... ................. 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Banyville Rd.) Sunday Worship .9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Sunday Mass ............... 9:30 a.m. Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a W.orship.......... 11 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT P.M. Service..................................7 . (616) 945-9392 Wed'. Service ....................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Senrices: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School......................... 9:45 Worship Service .......... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service.......... 7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................ 9:45 a.m. Church Service.............. 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH For more information can 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used Homan Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................ 9 a.m. for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Vafey News. Nashvfc. Tuesday. May 11.2004 - Page 5 Bemadine Hinde-----------------NASHVILLE - Bemadine Hinde, age 93, of Nashville, passed away Saturday. May 8, 2004 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Hinde was bom in Marshall, on March 5, 1911, she was the daughter of the late David and Phoebe (Tanner) White. Bemadine was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools there. Throughout her life Berandine was active on the family farm, and later worked as a Nurses Aide at Tampa General Hospital. She was a wonderful cook brothers. and could make a meal out of Funeral services at Daniel just about anything. She also Home, Nashville, at 1 p.m. enjoyed knitting and crochet­ on Friday, May 14,2004. ing. She was a member of The family win received Nashville VFW Auxiliary visitors on Friday one hour Post 8260. prior to service at Daniels She is survived by her Funeral Home in Nashville. sons, James T. (widower of Interment will take place at Elaine) Powers, Glenn E. Lakeview Cemetery (Wilma) Powers, and Nelton Nashville. D. (Nancy) Powers. Also Memorial contributions surviving are several grand­ can be made to the Nashville children, great grandchil­ VFW Auxiliary Post 8260. dren, great great grandchil­ Arrangements were made dren. by Daniels Funeral Home in She was preceded in death Nashville. by her three sisters and four Mike Kohlrieser, who works with Understanding Wildlife’s “Live on Stage, the Rain Forest" program assists Fuller Street Elementary third-grader Tommy Mudge as he handles a tropical snake. Rain forest comes to Nashville Church Work begins on new water main The intersection in downtown Vermontvile was closed last week when construction crews began work to install a new water main and widen portions of East Main Street In Vermontville. Drivers should expect detours in the area during the next few weeks while the work is being completed. Fuller Street Elementary students and members of the community had an opportunity to get up-close and personal with a variety of rain forest creatures April 20. They were confronted by visitors such as alligators, snakes, monkeys, jungle cats, parrots and more when Understanding Wildlife brought its “Live on Stage, The Rain Forest” program to the school and the Grace Community Church auditorium. Understanding Wildlife is a non-profit organization that travels from California to New York City with its rain forest program each year. The organization states that its goal is to expose as many people as possible to its collection of rain forest animals so they can experience their intelligence and personalities. The organization also seeks to increase public awareness of how everyone needs to work together to make this a better world for ourselves and the creatures we share it with. Animal trainers presented the live animals to students at Fuller Street during the school day. They explained to the students how energy conservation and recycling will help save the beautiful and exotic animals they were seeing. The students were also able to interact with a few of the animals. In the evening, children and adults were invited to attend two presentations in the auditorium of Grace Community Church in Nashville, where flying macaws, talking Amazons and mischievous monkeys kept them laughing with their antics. Check it out at the Vermontville Township Library bliitt W .it' liHai iota. « ' i| aittii taWiot ffitaW kM tarn* hij II, ifaMta ptail te The popular Thursday morning program “Toddler Time,” which has been conducted by Eaton County’s Early Childhood Education has lost its funding. It is our good fortune that Jennifer Gonser and Leslie Booher have stepped up as volunteers to keep the program going. They will need craft supplies such as glue sticks, construction paper and yam for their projects. Anyone wishing to donate supplies for Toddler Time craft projects can call the library for the list of needed items. Master Gardener, Kathy Carrigan, has updated the library’s planter with the addition of colorful pansies. Kathy’s efforts have dramatically improved the parking lot area. New DVD’s - The Postman; Looney Tunes: Back in Action: The Movie: Something’s Got to Give. New Videos - Brother Bear & Dude; Where’s My Car?; Sesame Street Kid’s Favorite Songs (2); Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out; Free Willy 3; Kill Bill. We have received a very nice donation of videos that we have added to our free shelf. New titles include: The Adventures of Prayer Bear Volumes 1,2, and 3; Dora the Explorer: Wish on a Star; Little Bear: Good-night Little Bear; Barney’s Night Before Christmas: Barney: What a World We Share!; Blue’s Clues Series: Blue’s Big Musical Movie, Blue’s Big Pajama Party; All Kinds of Signs; Arts and Crafts; ABC's and 123**; Rhythm and Blue; Story Time; The Greatest Adven ture stories from the Bible: Noah’s Ark, The Creation, Daniel and the Lion’s Den. and David and Goliath. New Junior Non-Fiction NASCAR Wonder Boy Collector’s Series: Dale Earnhardt: A Legend for the Ages by Bob Moore, Dale Earnhardt Jr: Junior Achievement by David Poole; Jeff Gordon, Run-ning up Front by Woody Cain and Tony Stewart: Driven to Win by Jason Mitchell; Great Lakes Rhythm & Rhyme by Rodgers; Jennifer Denise Lopez by Heidi Hurst; Eminem by Staphanie Lane and Arnold Schwarzenegger by Karen Brandon. New Junior Easy Fiction A Wish to be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe; The Legend of the Loon, The Legend of Mackinac Island and The Michigan Counting Book, all written by Kathyjo Wargin with illustrations by Gisjebert van Frankenhuzen; The Legend of the Teddy Bear by Frank Murphy, and A Place Called Home: Michigan's Mill Creek by Janie Lynn Panagopolous. New Adult Fiction Redemption Series, Re-member, Redemption and Return by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley and Bad Men by John Connolly. Correction: A headline attached to a photo last was was inaccu­ rate. The photo was of mem­ bers of newly elected mem­ bers of the board of directors for the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. Also. Sharon Russell serves as the office manager for the organization, as well as treas­ urer. and her husband. Gary Russell, is a board member. Join the Club!! Become a Walker Pharmacy Gold Card Member today... Gold Card Benefits: When you become a Walker Gold Card member, you will receive many benefits including: • 10% off everything in the store* • 15% off any special order items • 20% off the first Tuesday of each month • Free after-hours service • Free delivery within service area • Many more discounts throughout the year •This offer is not applicable with insurance co-payments. •• 10% maximum discount on all prescriptions Membership When you become a Walker Gold Card Fee $20 per year Member, you will get supplies you purchase everyday at a discounted rate. The membership fee is an investment that will pay for itself in no time. Walker Pharmacy the place for wellness 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa Located on Main Street in the comer of Carl's Super Market 616-374-3190 47 8270 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. (M-43), Sunfield Located in Will’s IGA 517-566-7242 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, May 11, 2004 — Page 6 Track, continued from page 1------ Cystic Fibrosis fund-raiser returns meter relay teams. Wood, meter relay team of Evan The Maple Valley Junior Josh Beardslee, Dan Brooks, Smith, TJ Bentley, Jamie and Wymer won the 800 in Corwin, Mike Hall were first High g Student uen Council ounc will w bee holding their fourth annual 1:37.7. Wood, Wymer, Ken in 9:43. cystic gfibrosis walk on The Lions’ other two victoCams, and Lamphere tooksec-ries the 400-meter relay in 48.9 were thanks to Dustin Friday, May 14, from 12 p.m. onds. The 1600-meter relay Jones who went 5’2” in the ‘til 3 p.m. at the high school Matt track. and team of Wymer, Jarrod high jump 3200-meter run in 11:04. Last year’s event raised Wymer was also a member Brooks, Josh Beardslee, and Gordeneer’s mark of 12’1 in the pole vault of the Lions victorious 400- Dan Brooks won in 3:37.4. Maple Valley’s 3200meter, 800-meter, and 1600- ing tiie 110-meter event in 15.8 seconds and the 300meter race in 41.85 seconds. Wymer won the 800-meter run in 2:13. nwin :ner. The waes 1600-meter Mal-emke ienr run 4u:54, and he also took the M over $1,600 and the council Fibrosiss Foundation and mailed to Maple Valley hopes to surpassstthat amount ou this year. Students are collect-JR/SR High School to the ing donations and then walk- attention of Duska Brumm. Any - questions can be ing the 10 K.. Anyone wishing to partici- directed to Brumm at (517) pate may do so. Donations 852-9275, ext. 50. can be made out to the Cystic Service? We won't leave you hanging. ■ At Eaton Federal Savings Bank, our mortgage professionals are here to help you in every way. 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DANK FIVE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet-749-2811 Grand Ledge - 627-6292 OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon EQUAL HOUSING WE SUPPORT OUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN LENDER FDIC INSURED, �The Mapte Va8ey News, Nestwile, Tuesday, May 11.2004 — Page 7 Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, May 12 Soft taco, whole kernel com, pear halves, fntos, milk. Thursday, May 13 M.W. H. Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, pineapple, gra­ ham crackers, milk. Friday, May 14 Pancakes and sausage, potato wedge, juice, apple­ sauce, milk. Monday, May 17 Chicken rings, roll, baked beans, push-up, milk. Thursday, May 13 Choose One Cheesie bread sticks, pizza, cheese­ burger, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, broc­ coli, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Friday, May 14 Choose One Chicken rings, pizza, chicken sand­ wich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, scalloped potatoes, applesauce, juice, milk. Monday, May 17 Choose One - Mozzarella sticks, pizza, chicken sand­ wich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, Maple Valley Secondary whole kernel com, push up, Lunch juice, milk. Wednesday, May 12 Tuesday, May 11 Choose One - Rib sand­ Choose One Chicken wich, pizza, chicken sand­ nuggets, pizza, cheeseburger, wich, breakfast bar. Choose taco bar. Choose Two Two - Garden salad, whole Garden salad, mashed pota­ kernel com, pear halves, toes, applesauce, juice, milk. juice, milk. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 4-H Point Horse Show, 8:30 a.m.. Expo Center. Extension Advisory Meeting, 4:30-6:30 p.m.. Extension Office. May 17 Dairy Developmental Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office. May 18 Non-Livestock Developmental Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m.. Extension Office. May 19 4-H Council meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office. May 20 Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Bldg. May 22-23 Trail Ride, 8:30 a.m., Ionia State Recreation Area. May 24 Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Hastings HS Cafeteria. May 31 Memorial Day, Extension Office Closed. June 2 Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Building. June 3 Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. June 10 Fair Entry Deadline, Due at the Barry Co. Expo Center. May 16 May 17 Call for Classifieds Phone 269-945-9554 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week barnjCounlu Barry County Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Lite Meal Wednesday, May 12 Peanut butter and honey, coleslaw, peaches, English muffin. Thursday, May 13 Sliced turkey, pea and peanut salad, fruit parfait, whole wheat bread. Friday, May 14 Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, pineapple, dinner roll. Monday, May 17 Chicken pineapple salad, potato salad, mixed fruit, dinner roll. Tuesday, May 18 Cheese spread, pork and beans, tropical fruit. Rye Krisps. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, May 12 Roast pork w/gravy, stuff­ ing, mashed potatoes, car­ rots, applesauce. Thursday, May 13 Shredded chicken BBQ, baked beans, apricots, coleslaw, bun. Friday, May 14 Homemade goulash, braised cabbage, California blend, cookie. Call1269)945-9554 Monday, May 17 Bean soup and ham, asparagus, bread pudding, crackers. Tuesday, May 18 Mushroom chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, sea­ soned rice, fruited jello. Events Wednesday. May 12 Hastings, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m., nails; Hillybilly Horseshoes 10:30 a.m. Woodland, puzzle/trivia. Thursday, May 13 Hastings, line dancing 9:30­ 11:30 a.m.; music; Pancake Supper 4-7 p.m Nashville, bingo. Delton, puzzle/trivia. Friday, May 14 - Hastings, bingo; oil painting 9:30­ 11: 30 aan. Woodland, visit­ ing, Nashville 5 11:30 a.m.. Monday, May 17 Hastings, card making 12: 30-2:30 pan., crafts 10 a.m.; music with Sam. Delton, Nashville 5, 11:30 a m. Nashville, puzzles. Tuesday, May 18 Hastings, Line Dancing. 9:30-11:30 a.m.; More­ house Kids; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; Quilt and Needlework Group, 1 p.m.; Alzheimer Support, 1 p.m. Young Children’s Resource Fair set Early Childhood Connections of Eaton County will sponsor the Eaton County Young Children’s Resource Fair Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Eaton Intermediate School District, 1790 E. Packard Highway in Charlotte. The event will feature spe­ cial guests Bob Somson, a noted speaker on early childhood and the important roles parents and communities play in their development. for Maple Valley ACTI0N-Ms! and Melissa Proffitt from ZI0I.7 Radio. Organizers promise that parents who attend the fair will gain tools for learning, learn how to become their child’s hero, learn how to prepare their children for school and to become life­ long learners. There will be free crafts, snacks and child care for children who are pre-registered. For more information or to pre-register for the event, call (517)645-4500. or 1-800-870-7085 for Maple Callen Herts MTIOH-Ms! Call anytime- 24 hours a day, 7 days a araalt ATTENTION Anyone interested in running for a seat on the Vermontville Township Library Board of Trustees If you are a resident of Vermontville Township and would like to serve on the library board, contact Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk, at 726-1159 for a nominating petition. Or call the library at 726-1362 for information. Petitions must be filed with the Township Clerk by » 2004.06587614 SEE ME FOR YOUR INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL REVIEW Together well prtorltii* your needs and help you plan your financUl future Schedule your free review today. UT IM WHERE YOU LAV Celebrating 75 Years in the Community! STAN t’s not by accident that we’ve represented our community for 75 years. 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KEN vduto-Ownen Insurance i TRUMBLE AGENCY DEBBIE 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, May 11,2004 — Page 8 Improving Lion soccer squad nets its first goal of the spring By Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity girls’ soccer team hasn’t won a game yet this spring, its managed just one goal, and at least to head coach Chris Ricketts looks like its on the right track. Everyone loves a winner, but wins are hard to come by in die first few years of any program. “We are just now starting to play the game the way it is meant to be played,” said Ricketts. It started in the second half of a home loss to Springport on Wednesday, April 28. “For the first time in three years we’ve been able to move the ball around a little bit,” Ricketts said. “It’s like a light goes on, and then everybody’s asking why they didn’t do it that way before.” The Lions’ slow progression led to their first goal of the season last Thursday in a 2-1 loss at Olivet. Halfback Muriel Wieland notched the goal late in the contest to pull the Lions within one, after the Eagles took a 2-0 lead. "The kids were excited,” said Ricketts. “We had them on the ropes a couple oftimes to try and tie the game.” That solid attitude has helped the Lions through the rocky start of the season. “I’m not downhearted,” said Ricketts, “and the girls HELP WANTED Jamies diad & diair Qarben is lookingfor a Hair Stylist Contact Jamie at 157 S. Main • Vermontville are playing their hearts out They’re just playing hard the best that they can.” Even when the opponent is too far ahead of the Lions to think about a win, the girls play with pride. The Lions fell to Delton on Monday 7-0. After the Panthers began piling on goals, Ricketts took many of his starters off the field. The route continued, but after seeing Delton nearing the mercy mark early in the second half the coach asked his starters if they wanted to get back into the game. The girls did, and slowed down the Delton attack for the final three-quarters of the second half. “We haven’t been mercied yet, and teams have tried to t,o” do that. The girls have pride,” said Ricketts. “There is some hope.” More than anything, the Lions are hoping that this is a good week. Maple Valley faced Albion on Monday, will visit Barry County Christian this afternoon, then will face Portland on Thursday. “If we can play well against Albion, and if we can maybe beat Barry County, and just stay with Portland” it would be a good week, said Ricketts. Teachers at Fuller Street Elementary enjoy lunch, compliments of the Maple Valley PTO during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. PTO provides lunches for teachers, staff In observance of Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week, the Maple Valley ParentTeacher Organization put together a special lunch recently for the teachers and staff at Maplewood . and Fuller Street Elementary 517-726-0330 oewnga Registration is underway for the following credit classes scheduled this summer at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings. Consider taking a class or two to get your academic career back on track and/or to prepare for the fall semester. Guest and transfer students welcome! 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Sociology TTH 5:30-8:20pm 6/8/04 * 6/15/04 Tam Matheson, Tammy Pool and Lisa Lapham were on hand to serve lunch to teachers and staff at Maplewood Elementary School last Tuesday as part of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Correction: Chayla Robles will be attending the University of Michigan to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant, not at Michigan State, as report­ ed in last week’s story about Maple Valley High School’s top 10 students. The KCC Fehsenfeld Center KELLOffiCOMMUNITYCOU. 2950 W. M-179 Hwy, Hastings, MI 49058 “Got Water?" (269) 948-9500 Now Offering Water Treatment Systems! www.kellogg.edu ~ With 12 Years ofExperience - •Water Softeners *R/O Systems •Iron Filtration f 06587449 543-8332 Schools. The luncheons were coordinated by PTO Treasurer Lisa Lapham and Janice Dixon. Parents from each school prepared and served a special potluck luncheon, complete with balloons and decorations. PTO Members Tam Matheson, Tammy Pool and Lisa Laph.am serve punch during the luncheon at Maplewood Elementary. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 11, 2004 — Page 9 Former Vermontville village clerk replaces resigned township clerk Marcia Grant, who has served as the clerk for Vermontville Township for more than nine years, resigned from her post March 31 and former Vermontville Village Clerk Sharon Stewart was appointed to fill the posi­ tion until the township elec­ tion in November. "I wasn’t going to run again in the fall anyway. But, after an unfortunate comment was made by a member ofthe Vermontville Village Council, I felt it was time to resign," said Grant. "I felt my character was being ques­ tioned and my ability to run an election after I had spent nine years building a reputa­ tion on my ethics and charac­ Hamilton Black Dirt. ter. Dixon said that the PTO " Also, our children are and Cub Scouts hope that as getting older and my husband the trees grow they will provide some much needed and I want to be able to do what we want, when we want shade on the south side of the to do it; running an election is building and keep the first very time consuming," added grade classrooms much coolGrant. "Plus, I’d like to do er and more comfortable durmore with my EMS career. ing the warmer months. . I’d like to go back to school The scouts also planted a and become an intermediate Bradford pear tree on the EMT." school playground. The tree Grant said that she enjoyed was donated to the scout her tenure as township clerk troop by Lowe’s and was and working with the town­ used as part of the Cub ship board, especially Scouts’ first prize float in the Township Supervisor Russ Vermontville Maple Syrup Laverty. Festival Grand Parade. "He’s a great leader," she Cub Scouts plant trees at Fuller With large windows facing eight-foot maple trees, which south, the first grade class-the Cub Scouts planted after rooms at Fuller Street school during the last week in Elementary School in April, with help from parents, Nashville can get very hot on family members and local sunny afternoons, and that’s business people. why teachers asked if they The evening before the could have shade trees plant- trees were to be planted, Brett ed outside their rooms. Ramey, the uncle of Cub The Maple Valley PTO Scout Jacob Ramey, brought and the scouts in Bear Den his tractor down to the school troop of Maple Valley Cub to dig the holes. Scout Troop #649 joined The next day, after school, forces to ensure that what the the scouts gathered to actualfirst grade teachers at Fuller ly plant the trees with help Street Elementary School from their troop leader, Janice wanted, the first grade teach- Dixon, who also happens to ers at Fuller Street be a member ofthe PTO, sevElementary got. eral parents, and Kent The PTO purchased seven, Hamilton, the owner of Bill Reynolds helps Lakewood with school play “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” is entering its final phases of rehearsal and performances are scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 13, 14 and 15, at Lakewood High School. Amanda Wells and Charity Black are sharing the direc­ tor’s seat with Jay Michaud playing piano for rehearsals. The cast members have learned their lines and are working on inflections and gestures. The stage crew is working on lighting and scene changing. Last week, Bill Reynolds, director the Vermontville Revue Community Theater, added his expertise to the rehearsals. Wells told the cast she has worked with him and, “he is the best director.” Vermontville Township Clerk Marcia Grant resigned from the post March 31. Sharon Stewart, who had previously served as the clerk for the village of Vermontville for 15 years, assumed her duties. said. Sharon Stewart, who was appointed to fill Grant’s post, brings 15 years of experience to the job. Stewart served as the clerk for the Village of Vermontville for 15 years before she resigned from that position in 1999. Grant has been helping Stewart get acclimated to her new post. Each Monday Stewart meets with Grant, who helps her go over the books and answers any ques- tions Stewart may have about the job. "The clerk’s job takes every waking moment when I’m at home, and sometimes I’m up until 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning," said Stewart. "Marcia has been making this an easy transition for me. I know I’ll probably being bugging her for the next several years," added Stewart, who said that she plans to run for the elected post in November. Nashville 4-Her wins award in Ohio show Shelby Anderson of Nashville walked away with the Reserve Champion Frizzle award at the Dayton Fancy Feathers Poultry Show April 24 in Greenville, Ohio. Her White Plymouth Rock Frizzle pullet won Reserve Champion out of several birds in the Junior Division of this open show. This class was judged out of all the Frizzle chickens of every breed, entered in the Junior Experienced director Bill Division (18 and under).. Reynolds plays for the Shelby, only 9 years old, rehersal. spent several hours preparing Wells said she is so proud her birds for the show. She ofthe cast and crew. “They are had to treat them for paraawesome kids and have an sites and begin vitamin and excellent attitude during electrolytes several days prior to the show date. rehearsals,” she said. Tickets are $8 and curtain Within the week prior to time is 8 p.m. For tickets, call traveling to Ohio, she bathed, the music room at 616-374- toe and beak trimmed and her mom, Tracy Anderson, a 8868, extension 2285. state certified Salmonella Pullorum tester, did the Pullorum blood test to verify the birds were negative for this disease. The Andersons traveled to this show with some friends they met through the Barry Notice to all my old barbershop customers: I had to leavefor a while. Sorryfor any inconvenience, but some ofyou knew I wasn’t 100% due to all the sickness I’ve had. Ifyou need me anymore, I’ll be back to barber every Mon. and Thurs. 8 to 12 and every other Saturdayfrom 8 to 12. Ifyou need me, I’ll be there! County 4-H program, in which Tracy is a poultry project leader and Shelby and her brother, Dustin (7 years old) are members. Upon their 9 p.m. check-in at the show headquarters, Shelby had to find the locations of the cages of each of the seven birds she’d entered. When they were safely housed in their cages, they were fed, watered and gently prepped for the big show the next day. When they arrived at the show the following morning, they found several of the birds had been injured in fights with birds in neighboring cages. After repairing the damages as best they could, they settled in to wait for the 9- to 12-year-old showmanship class. Out of 20 childrenentered in this division, Shelby didn’t place, but said it was a very good learning experience. She learned several things that she took home and reviewed about her other birds for future shows. As the show day drew to a close, Shelby received two first place ratings, three third place ratings, and one fifth place rating, in addition to two Best Varieties, one Best of Breed, and the Reserve Champion placing on her Frizzle. This was only the second poultry show Shelby has ever attended, and her first attempt at Showmanship. 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Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE BUREAU INSURANCE 06586950 02590192 06587388 FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU UFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 11, 2004 — Page 10 Proposal, continued from page 1 cluded by saying that he didWeatherwax. “The county’s tial, the first thing I would mercial use in the area along haven’t seen that letter, the then it has to be amended." Dietrich said the commis- n’t see a solution to the probdefinition might be different like to say is even though this with the other existing coun- letter that Dave read, I agree on a lot ofthings. Some ofthe is down on paper, even try uses and would like to almost completely with what sion couldn’t approve the rest lem other than rezdning the changes you made are differ- though this a binding docu- encourage this type of fight Williams & Works said. They of Weatherwax’s business property. "You folks (the Planning ent than what the county had. ment, this can be changed," commercial growth, it may be are the planners, they’re the first. asked Commission) need to make Laverty-Meeker consider people that do this all over That’s the wonderful thing he said. "Zoning is available appropriate to and tthey’re Dietrich if Weatherwax’s the heavy decision, which is about America; we have that to be petitioned. Zoning is amending the master plan and Michigan, that Mr. privilege to let the lower always up for, ‘Will you zoning ordinance prior to the experts, we hired them business could fall under an assuming unclassified use. After a fairly, Weatherwax comes forward group make those definitions. please address this? I’m in allowance of any commercial because they are experts. "Now getting to the nuts lengthy discussion about and says, ‘These are the ten And, I think that, with the favor ofchanging the zoning.’ activity that resembles those However, and bolts of this thing," con- unclassified land use, Dietrichthings I want to do,’ and he guidelines that were there, We are more than happy to contemplated... signs it and dates it. Then we they madea good decision look at situations, evaluate this chapter was adopted as tinued Dietrich, "the business offered his opinion. . My theory that you don’t have to question, ‘OK, now and Ibuilt the building based them, take community feed- part of the zoning ordinance that Mr. Weatherwax is back, etc. etc. So, don’t think with the contemplation that developing is a little vague want to litigate anything," what?’ on that." "So, then you have to Royal Stickles alleged that because we made this docu- commercial zoning may because we don’t quite know Dietrich said. "We don’t want when he talked to the town- ment the way it is that it’s eventually may eventually and that’s why you got it back to get ourselves way out on decide... that’s why you peoship zoning administrator, going to be this way until become necessary in the (indicating the planning com- the end of a plank with a ple make all this money," Amy Laverty-Meeker, she we’re all in our graves. It can township. If desired by the mission). We need to have proposition we can’t support. quipped Dietrich. After more discussion planning commission it is you get some direction as to And, ifwe did litigate, and we told him that Weatherwax be changed. After public comment, the also possible to contemplate a exactly what he wants to put brought in Williams & about the definition of a farm was planning a greenhouse nursery and market, "but she commission reviewed corre- rural commercial, or neigh- in there. We can’t make a Works, what Williams & market and other aspects of told me that he would not be spondence that members had borhood commercial zoned decision unless we know Works would say is what they Weatherwax’s store, the comselling anything we’re selling. received. Dave Chase a mem- district, which could permit exactly what he’s going to put said in that letter, that we mission said that Williams & wanted to protect the com- Works had suggested that It would be trees, plants and ber Planning very specific commercial uses in there. of the "But, here’s the problem, mercial development of the Weatherwax submit a busifresh fruits and vegetables or Commission and the chair- which do not necessarily produce. That’s what she told man of the ZBA, read a letter compete with the commercial said Dietrich, "The consensus village. Well, we are protect- ness plan. Weatherwax had previousme over the phone." from Larry Gay, who owns uses in the village of seems to be, I’m hot sure, I ing the commercial developabuts Vermontville. This would think the majority ofpeople at ment of the village if we ly submitted a handwritten "That’s what was on the property that application, which is all I had Weatherwax’s nursery and also require amendments to those meetings thought this allow, again, depending on statement detailing what perto go on at the time," said farm market. was a great idea—it’s like a what he says... what Mr. centage of sales he anticipatthe master plan. Laverty-Meeker. "It looks like he was asking Before Chase gave the mini-Horrocks. That was a Weatherwax says, ifwe allow ed from each portion of his "I appreciate the knowl- us if we could manditoraly ZBA report in which he great idea. The only problem something that turns out to be business, which were as fol­ lows: trees, shrubbery, plants edge of what your conversa- make Mr. Weatherwax put up detailed the three meetings was just because it was a great a farm market. tion was about," said Rulison. a fence... it’s not in the rules which have been held by the idea can we do it? When you I think that’s what it really and supplies, 50%; lawn and Anybody else? and regs, so we’re not going ZBA since the appeals against get into these zoning laws all is; it is a farm market," he garden products, 10%; deli Blair Miller, who owns to be able to do that," said Weatherwax’s farm market these words that we normally added. "So, that’s the prob- and ice cream, 15%; produce, more than 30 acres of farm Chase. and nursery nursery were filed, would say, ‘Well, you know, lem. I wish Dave Smith was 10%; beer, wine, pop and land, said that he didn’t want "I’m also convinced that he Rulison asked that people in in conversational talk this is here because there is an easy candy, 15%. to interrupt the discussion that would write a letter 360 the audience refrain from what people would think this solution to this problem and "Lucas Hill, at Williams & was under way . on the appeal degrees of that today if you interjecting their comments. means,’ don’t apply. They’re that is a request be made to Works, recommended that we " The public comment is terms... you have to really rezone that property to allow never approach this kind of against Weatherwax’s busi- asked him about it," said ness. However, he said that he Weatherwax. closed so we so we’ll be dis- narrow them down. a farm market like Horrocks, project again without a busiwas concerned to learn from Chase conceded that the cussing amongst ourselves; Dietrich explained how he then that solves all the prob- ness plan," said Rulison. "I reading recent editions of the letter was a couple of weeks and I know at times it may be went about finding the defini- lem. know that at our first meeting Maple Valley News, that his old and Mr. Gay may well hard not to put in your two tions for greenhouse and Dietrich said that people, you (Weatherwax) were property was also zoned rural have changed his opinion dur- cents worth," he said. "We’re nursery, which included the got mixed up" about certain under the impression that all residential, which would pro- ing that time. going to try to move along growing of trees, young issues during earlier meet- of our questions were hibit him from dividing his Rulison noted again that and keep things moving... if plants, etc., for transplanting, ings. answered and I think that they property into smaller building the Planning Commission we see the need we may experimental purposes or "There are all those exist- were. I want you to under­ lots and selling them. cannot mandate that anyone reopen public comment again sale. ing businesses, but they don’t stand the way these situations The matter was discussed install a fence around their to get your input, but we don’t "It doesn’t say anything have anything to do with the works. at some length before Rulison property. want constant interjection. about pizzas or beer and wine, zoning law, they are what is "The Planning Commission suggested that if Miller Laverty-Meeker presented After Chase gave his or Amish food products or called non-conforming uses," has not reversed the Planning wished, the matter could be a lengthy letter to the com- report, the township’s attor- anything else.. That’s it. he said. "In other words, Commission’s decision. The added to the agenda of the mission, which she had ney, Bob Dietrich weighed in That’s what you can have in a when you have a business and Planning Commission has next regular meeting of the received from Lucas Hill of with his opinion. nursery," said Dietrich. the zoning law makes your been, overruled and given the Planning Commission for fur- Williams & Works about a "We hired Williams & Dietrich said he then turned business illegal, you can’t, task by the Zoning Board of ther discussion. He also noted discussion she had with him Works, and so did the village, to the definition of commer- because of the U.S. constitu- Appeals, which is similar, if I that zoning is a "living docu- about definitions of a rural to protect us and that’s why cial agriculture: "The produc- tion, take these people’s right am not mistaken, to an ment" and could be changed. residential district and other we have zoning laws, they’re tion with the intention for of livelihood away from appeals court amending a "As regard to rural residen- items dealing with the appeal designed to make sure we selfing for compensation of them, so they become what is decision made by a lower filed against Weatherwax’s don’t have some guy from plants and animals useful to called non-conforming uses, court," he added. "I got the business. New York or ‘The Big Cigar’ man. Commercial agriculture so they continue on. impression from the article in Chase read a small portion building 400 double-wides or consists of family farms "You have all these non- the paper that some people of the letter: "If the planning something. They made great where the major part of the conforming uses and this fits may be under the impression commission feels that a farm deal of sense," said Dietrich. family income comes from a right in with the scheme... it that the Planning Commission market is an appropriate com- "Now I agree, although I farm operation and or agricul- does, the only problem is the has flip-flopped and changed tural businesses, which sup- language," said Dietrich. its mind. At this point, the port that farm. "That’s my suggestion to you. Planning Commission has not Dietrich likened this type I’ll do what ever you want me issued another decision in any of agriculture to cherry farm- to do, that’s my job. You way shape or form. The origiOFFERING COMPLETE ers in the Traverse City area folks make the final decision nal decision stands, but the WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP who sell cherry jams and pre- as to what you want me to do. body above us, the Zoning REMODELING AND MORE serves. I don’t know, I talked to Board of Appeals, has asked SPECIALIZING IN KITCHENS: SALES & SERVICE "What we wanted you folks Brad Morton, the lawyer for us to revisit some of the REFACING AND NEW CABINETS (the Planning Commission) to Mr. Stickles. They talked things. We’re not saying, ‘We 4” TO 12” WELLS CUSTOMIZED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR do, first of all, is have Mr. about litigating this, whether did this wrong, we need to • Residential Weatherwax in writing tell us or not they intend to do this I start over again.’" PROJECTS FOR YOUR HOME • Commercial what he wants to put there," don’t know. But, we don’t After lengthy discussion 6925 Assyria Rd., Nashville, MI 49073 • Farm said Dietrich, who said he had want to litigate. It is expen- about what constitutes a farm (269) 967-1832 We stock a complete line of... spoken with Weatherwax’s sive, time-consuming and market, particularly in the 06587155 • Pumps • Tanks attorney, Dave Smith of awkward, he added. "I’ll West Michigan area, the • Plastic & Steel Pipe Charlotte. come back to what I said Planning Commission decid• Other Well Supplies I said, ‘Dave, what we’re when I first started talking, I ed to table the issues until WE OWN OUR OWN trying to do here is we’re try- think everybody thinks a farm they could talk with Lucas EQUIPMENT & DO ing to put a square peg in a market is a great idea. Hill from William & Works OUR OWN WORK. round hole; that’s the probAgain, this is why this about the definitions of farm Matthew D. Ewing lem,’" said Dietrich. The (zoning law) is a living docu- market and other aspects of Owner idea is a great one, we just ment, the problem -was Weatherwax’s business. don’t have the zoning for it. Williams & Works thought, GRAVEL WELLS Rulison asked Dietrich A SPECIALTY These zoning laws are not ‘Well, we have a little grocery about the stop or hold action Estimates Available made to be in concrete. store that is struggling in the that had been placed on the They’re made to be living village, we have other busi- farm market portion of CANOPY SALES & RENTALS documents so they can nesses that are struggling and Weatherwax’s business. • Canopies • Tables • Chairs change. The whole theory we want to protect that, so we The stay order is exactly, behind zoning ordinances is don’t want development com- what it says, everything iis Call Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 that they are a living docu- ing out here with commercial stayed until there has been a (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. ment so when something development.’ Well, a.farm final decision," said Dietrich. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays doesn’t fit the use that the market is a commercial devel- "Until such time as you have „ VERMONTVILLE Call any time on weekends majority of the people in the opment. So, that’s the prob­ Now accepting 0658419‘ s MasterCard & Visa community think it should fit, lem," said Dietrich, who conContinued next page EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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There is no stay of action against the nursery portion of Weatherwax’s business, since the ZBA denied the appeal against that portion of the business, so he has been sell­ ing trees, plants and garden items for the past three weeks. When asked, Weatherwax once again stated that it was his intention to have his store finished and in operation by June 1. He also noted that to delay the opening would cause him financial hardship and loss. "I guess, my question is who’s going to pay for the building?" he asked. Dietrich noted that even if Weatherwax applied for a zoning change he recommended, it could take up to six months for final approval after it goes through all the proper hearings, etc. If Mr. Weatherwax wants to address it, he has a legitimate argument. Just by lifting the stay... then if you do tha,t the only way the only way they can put it back in place is the Zoning Board of Appeals overturning your decision or the circuit court," he said. For Sale "It’s my understanding that Dietrich told the commission, you could lift that stay tonight "remember we’re having and let the courts handle it at growing pains. This is a brand the end, if that’s what it new area, so everything is not comes to," said Weatherwax going to go perfectly. We’re after further discussion. all learning... we’re learning "There’s tremendous invest- as we go." ments that have been made Rulison commended the there by myself. To hold me Planning Commission and up, I cannot support that size everyone who had brought of building and that kind of their concerns before the investment offjust the nurs-commission and the ZBA. ery; it’s not possible. I would "Something that I think have built a $30,000 building everyone in this room and the if I was going to have just a people at Williams & Works nursery." need to be commended for... At the Planning the only reason there is so Commission’s request, much energy going into this is Weatherwax signed and dated because everybody cares the document he had previ- about Vermontville," he said. ously submitted, estimating "I don’t think anybody in here what portion of sales he antic- is being completely selfish. ipated from each aspect ofhis People really see their role in farm market and nursery busi- Vermontville in the greater ness. picture of Vermontville as a The commission did not lift whole. Certainly the members the stay and Rulison noted of the board... and members that the next regular meeting of public groups attending of the planning commission these last four or five meetwould be in early June, after ings, everybody should be Weatherwax’s projected commended, if nothing else opening date. He recom- for doing their civic thing... if mended that a member of the more Americans took interest commission meet with Hill in aspects of daily life the from Williams & Works and way you people are, and we work on the definitions of a are, it would be a better coun­ farm market and other aspects try and it’s already best of Weatherwax’s business place. and once that had been done, When the Planning a special meeting would be Commission sets a date for set for the Planning the special meeting, it will be Commission to further dis- posted at the Vermontville cuss the issue and possibly Library, the post office and come to a decision. the Vermontville fire bam, 36 "Before you start being hours in advance of the meetcritical of yourselves," ing. Lawn & Garden $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel queen mattresses. Complete, master, 7 gang reel mowers, never used. Must sell! hydraulic lift. Good condi(517)719-8062 tion, $4,000 obo. 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D11BUCN0421 -0000-050404-00003304 t=7 Equal Opportunity Lender �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’Tuesday, May 11,2004 — Page 12 Ionia, Montcalm Red Cross offices will be closed July 1 The American Red Cross of community services. Ionia counties. Grand Rapids West Central Michigan is Although more resources have staff has been building relaclosing its offices in Ionia and been provided in hopes to tionships with local communiMontcalm counties, but says build these offices to self-suf-ty leaders and emergency there are no plans now to do ficiency, this has not occurred response personnel and do not the same thing for Barry and future projections do not anticipate any change in the indicate any improvement in method of service delivery. County. The Barry County service their financial condition," said There will be additional center will not be affected by Red Cross Board Chairman incentives to support this change, officials said. The Rhett Pinsky. Montcalm and Ionia volunBarry County community has The Board of the American teers so they are fully integratc wared a support network that Red Cross of West Central ed into the West Central has developed sufficient Michigan voted to close the Michigan structure. resources to maintain the two administrative offices In order to help sustain operation of their office. To effective July 1, 2004. smaller chapter operations, the support delivery, the Barry Volunteers will continue to National Red Cross has comCounty office will be the hub provide services, but two bined them with their larger for all blood collection admin-administrative staff members metropolitan counterparts. istration for the counties of will be laid off. Under the direction of the Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville recently announced its Students of Barry, Ionia and Montcalm. Said Pinsky, “The work of National Red Cross, the Red the Month for April. They are (from left) Brandon Sams, sixth grade; Lauren Ewing, Executive Director Lisa the Red Cross is only possible Cross chapters in Ionia and fifth grade; and Nicole Porter, fourth grade. Marks said in a prepared state-because of the work of our Monicalm were merged with ment Tuesday, "The Red volunteers. Now, more than the American Red Cross of Cross is committed to provid-ever, the role of local volun-West Central Michigan in ing uninterrupted services to teers through disaster services, 1996. "We will continue to pro­ the residents of Ionia and health and. safety, or blood Moutcalm counties. Disaster services is vitally important.” vide the quality services our Food chief executive officer of great many of them will be relief, armed forces emerThe Felpausch The Red Cross has 40 vol-community has come to Center in Charlotte will cease Felpausch, which is head-working through local agen- gency services, first aid and unteers for every staff person.expect. Our commitment to operations next month, result-quartered in Hastings. “It is cies to assist them in finding CPR classes, water safety and Since the reorganization of the residents of Barry, Ionia, ing in the loss of 73 jobs in very unfortunate that after so jobs." blood collections will contin-the Red Cross of West Central Kent and Montcalm counties many years we have had to that community. Though the grocery store ue.” Michigan in July 2003, all remains unwavering, said The store, located at 800 make this very difficult deci-will be closing, the Felpausch “Red Cross operations in service delivery has been suc-Marks. W. Lawrence Road, has been sion. Express Mart, located at 324 Moncalm and Ionia counties cessfully coordinated by staff For more information call in Charlotte for 28 years. "This means a loss of 73 S. Cochran, will continue to have struggled for many years in the Grand Rapids office Marks at 1-900-482-2411, “While this decision has jobs in Charlotte and in operate, offering customers a to maintain facilities and staff, with services delivered by extension 3101. been very difficult, the retail today's economy the last variety of convenience and while still delivering vitalvolunteers in Montcalm and market for this size of a com-thing that anyone wants is to beverage items. Charlotte munity has become saturated cut jobs. We are working very customers who would still and there simply isn't enough diligently to place as many like to shop at Felpausch can population to sustain busi-associates as possible in other do so in Hastings, Bellevue, ness.” said Mark Feldpausch, areas of the company, but a Grand Ledge, Eaton Rapid and Marshall. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 20, May 18, 2004 Special ed busing proposal discussion tabled by Sandra Ponsetto portation costs for special After once again stating any special education par­ Staff Writer education students costs for that approving the resolu- ents in the audience that “ If this goes through, where does it stop after The Maple Valley Board ISDs and only 28% of spetion would save the district night, but there were none this? I just think that if we keep endorsing this of Education last Monday cial education transportation money and not displace any present (May 10) discussed the pos-costs for local school distype of proposal, before long we're not going to “I just have a hard time employees, Volz invited sibility of contracting Dean tricts. this,” questions and discussion supporting said have any control over our local school districts. Transportation, through the “We have pride in our from the board. Trustee Tim James, who That is certainly how I feel. I see us slowly los ­ Eaton County Intermediate transportation program. This Trustee Brian Green added that he didn’t think ing control of our situation based on these School District (EISD), to is not an action that is based from Dean asked Volz what community employees provide transportation for on displeasure for the servDean Transportation was Transport would be able to types of financial gains.” Maple Valley’s special edu- ice we are now offering,” based in. Volz said that he provide the same individual— Trustee Tim James cation students. said Volz. “This is an action believed they were based in ized attention given by While Maple Valley I am now recommending Charlotte, and noted that the Maple Valley special educaDean tion drivers. for Superintendent of Schools because it has financial displace any Maple Valley recommended by the school drivers “Our employees transport Clark Volz recommended implications for the long employees. board would be offered ajob Transportation are trained passing a resolution to con- term of the district. “We would be discontinu- with Dean Transportation. and would respond to situa- our own kids and those tract with the EISD for speAt their regular meeting ing three routes. We have “Other districts are in sit- tions in the same manner as buses are a type moving billcial education busing, the in March, a representative three employees on those uations where they are special education drivers for boards going down the street when they say Maple board did not make a motion from the EISD presented the routes. Two of those reducing staff, cutting stu- Maple Valley. to do so. school board members with employees are considering dent services, making pay“If they drive up and it Valley Schools on them,” “We’ve discussed this as an estimate that indicated retirement and one of those to-play decisions for their looks like nobody is home said James. “I’m just con­ a board, and we have been that the Maple Valley employees would have the athletics, all the down-sizing they won’t drop off that cerned that, when that bus given information over the Schools could see a net gain opportunity to go back to a things we have heard... this child. They would hold the goes through the Valley that last couple of months,” said of $85,883 if they switched regular route. We have an move is a great opportunity child, radio back and they says Dean Transport on it, Volz. “The intermediate to the transportation plan opening that is going to be for them,” said Volz, who would make a phone call to are we still getting the same school district had refur- proposed by the ISD. created by a bus driver leav- noted that the move could the house verifying that care, same compassion? bished the idea of providing Volz told the board that if ing. So, there will be no dis- save revenue for Maple someone is home. If there’s And, what control do we special ed transportation they approved a resolution placed employees.” Valley and possibly prevent no answer, the child stays on have over it... do we leave it services.” to contract special education Volz said that, according the district from having to the bus. That’s the protocol up to Kelly Dean? Volz noted that the state busing services through the to the ISD, should any driv- make the same choices that that they use. See Busing, pg. 9 reimburses 70% of trans- ISD, the move would not ers be displaced, any that are others have had to make. Green asked if there were Superintendent search begins “The superintendent is not Woons said. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer only the CEO of the district, Woons told the board that Last week the Maple but also the educational the first step in the search for Valley Board of. Education leader,” he said. a new superintendent is to officially accepted the resigWoons told the board he create a profile. nation of Superintendent had both bad news and good “You decide what kind of person you are looking for. Clark Volz and hired a con- news. “Let me give you the bad That should take place sultant from the Michigan good almost simultaneously with Association of School news and then the Boards (MASB) to help news. The bad news is the the community input; that pool is very thin right now. way when you are developsearch for his replacement. Volz’s resignation is effec- Sixty percent of the superin- ing your profile, you can contive July 1, 2004. He has tendents in this state are eli- sider what the community has said.” served as the superintendent gible to retire,” he said. Volz said that the board of the Maple Valley School However, Woons added that the go,od news at the could save time and expedite District for eight years. “I’d like to express openly local level was that while the process by advertising the my appreciation for you as a many school districts in the position as soon as possible board,” said Volz during his state are struggling financial- and getting community input regular monthly report to the ly, Maple Valley has a large before the interview process school board. “My resigna- fund equity balance and a begins. Woons said that the next tion comes with mixed feel- school board which has a ings, but the dominant feel- good report with their current step in the process would be ing that I have is one of grat- superintendent. Those fac- screening candidates and itude and appreciation for the tors, in addition to the dis- deciding which to bring in work you do as a board. trict’s proximity to various for a first interview.. “In the expedited process I Again I want to publicly large metropolitan areas, thank you for the great work .could make it attractive to could screen for you and give you four, five, six candidates you have done and continue potential candidates. Woons told the board that that you could interview for to do.” During the new business the average search for a new the first interview,” he said. portion of the meeting, the superintendent takes approxi- “Then you narrow it down board unanimously approved mately 13 weeks. He said from there to a couple or hiring George Woons, a con- that if the board was interest- three for a second interview. sultant from the Michigan ed, it is possible to expedite Then you decide on a couple School the process and find a candi- and I would recommend onAssociation of Boards (MASB) to help with date in six to seven weeks; or site visits by a committee of their search for a new super- they could hire an interim the board... unless one really intendent for Maple Valley superintendent to fill the post surfaces as a shining light, Schools. while they conducted a where you just hit it off with In his presentation to the lengthier search. a candidate and then you just board, Woons said that hiring “You You may may need need an an interim interim go go visit visit that that one one district district and and uperintendent is one of the for a month or so because the see if he or she checks out, a superintendent most important functions of a state requires a school district and then you can negotiate a to have a superintendent, contract with that one person. school board. However, Woons cautioned the board not to close the door after interviewing just one or two candidates. “Some boards have done that, made that mistake and the candidate backs out at the end, and they are stuck,” he said. Woons said that as a consultant for the school board he would provide them with scripted questions to ask candidates and would be present during the first round of interviews, “You would be conducting theinterviews, I would just bethere toassist and help.” If the board chose to go with the expedited process, it would be reasonable to expect to have the post filled by Aug.l, according to Woons. “If you do the full search thing, which is the proposal I am presenting, for the $6,000 figure, we will assist you in negotiating the new contract, ifthat is what you would like. Then, after that person is hired, we will do a workshop for you ... covering teamwork, decision making that kind of stuff; that’s all included,” said Woons. “We will provide a membership for the new superintendent for the rest of the year. We would be available to provide advice advice and and council. council.” Woons said he also advis- See Superintendent p , pg pg. 4 Maple Valley’s Chris Morris fires towards the plate Wednesday afternoon at Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions’ bats are helping team much more than their gloves Maple Valley’s varsity The Lions improved their baseball team went 2-2-1 SMAA record this year to 5­ last week,' and won what 4 by knocking off Dansville was probably the most See Baseball, pg. 7 important game of the five. In This Issue • Final verdict on Vermontville man charged with disturbing the peace • High School gets medical equipment • New camera will help police department • School board recognizes staff and teachers’ longevity • Lions track can wrap up unbeaten SMAA dual seasons today �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 18,2004 — Page 2 High school getstwo defibrillators by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer It’s one of those things educators hope they never have to use, but will be glad to have on hand if a situation should ever arise when they will need it That is why Maple Valley Jr./Sr/ High School Assistant Principal Scott Eckert and leadership student Jenna Denton spent a lot oftime arid energy during this past school year to obtain two automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) for the school. “It’s a goal for our district to have an AED in every school building in the district. We’ll be working with the elementary schools to see said what we can do, Eckhart. AEDs are used to help restore regular heart rhythms in the event of cardiac arrest. Death usually follows cardiac arrest unless responders can restore a normal heart rhythm within seven to ten minutes. Every minute without defibrillation decreases a person’s IIlHf II £A11O* chance of survival by 7 to 10 could have saved her life,” %. said Eckert. “To my knowlSudden cardiac arrest edge, we have never had a ciroccurs more than 700 times a cumstance like that in Maple day in the United States and is Valley. However, we don’t the cause of 250,000 deaths want there to be a first time passes every year. The Center for where someone Disease Control has estimated away.” that 3,000 of the people who Since the first defibrillator die of cardiac arrest each year was installed, there has been are between the ages of 15 an after school training sesand 34, according to a press sion for teachers and adminisrelease from the Kimberly trators to teach them how to use the AED. Anne Gillary Foundation. The first defibrillator, “Four to six staff members which recently was installed will be AED certified and our in the hallway outside of the goal is to have a half day ingym in Maple Valley Jr./Sr. service in the fall for AED High School, was obtained and CPR training,” said through the Kimberly Anne Eckert. The Gillary Foundation. “The staff watched a short foundation’s mission is to video on how to use an AED donate an AED and training and we’ll show students the to every high school in video too,” he added. “We’re Michigan and advocate car- not concerned with students diac screening and testing of messing with it because the all high school athletes. box has an alarm on it and “Kimberly Anne Gillary everyone will know it’s not was a high school student in something you horse around the Metro-Detroit area who with. It’s under one of our played water polo and went surveillance cameras; it’s not into sudden cardiac arrest something that you want after a game. 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It’s voice activated and it talks to you, giving you step-by-step instructions. “The trainer said that if a person doesn’t feel confident of using a defibrillator they should go find someone who does,” he added. “There’s not as much liability with the modern defibrillators; it’s tougher to mess up and actually harm somebody. Also, laws now favor people who try to help people in times of need. Eckert noted that the AED benefits the community as well as the school. “It’s right across the hall from the gym. If something unfortunate happens during a game or other event, it’s going to be there,” he said. The school hasn’t obtained the second defibrillator, which they plan to install in the concession new stand/restroom facility, which is currently under construction by the high school athletic field. “The second one was more complicated to get. 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With the help of the foundation, Denton and Eckert received a $390 grant from the Pray Family II Foundation and a $610 grant from the Eaton County Community Foundation General Fund, which totaled $1,000 or approximately 50% of the estimated cost of an AED. “The other 50% came from the Pennock Foundation, which gave us $1,500,” said Eckert. “We wanted both Barry and Eaton County involved in this project.” However, while Eckert and Denton, with some early help from Kyle Musser, were busy filling out grant applications, the price of AEDs was going down. “They had lowered the price of defibrillators and we had too much money,” explained Eckert. “So, we kept half of what we needed from the Pennock Foundation and half from the Eaton County Community Foundation and we gave the unused money back to the foundations. “In just the last year there has been a decrease in the cost of AEDs and I think you will see more and more schools getting these,” he added. By helping to write the grant application, Denton did more than help the school obtain a valuable piece of lifesaving equipment, accord­ ing to Eckert. “She gained a tremendous amount of experience from this. If she ever heeds to write a grant in the future, she will be able to use this experi­ ence,” he said, noting that he hopes to get the leadership classes more actively involved in school safety. Honors Night tonight IN NASHVILLE - South on M-66 to west on Casgrove (Approx. 1/2 mile) See sign. Jenna Denton stands near the defibrillator that was recently installed near the gym at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Denton was instrumental in writing the Maple Valley High School students will be honored tonight at 7 p.m. for academ­ ic excellence, outstanding work and contributions made during the 2003-2004 school year. The annual Honors Night ceremony will be held in the high school auditorium. Scholarships, recognition for service, and awards for atten­ dance, citizenship, scholastic and classroom achievement will be presented during the evening. Many teachers have con- tributed to the organization of the Honors Night activities. John Hughes and Norma Jean Acker will act as master and mistress of ceremonies. Staff member Linda Johnson, assisted by, Denise Berry, Karmen Dittman, Judy Hager and Dawn Yager have organ­ ized a formal reception, which will follow the awards presentations. Principal Todd Gonser and secretary Donna Garvey have been instrumental in the organization of the awards ceremonies. Assisting were Charlie Wawiemia and Beverly Oleson. National Honor Society members will be acting as ushers. This evening of recognition is open to the public. 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Jeff how the camera could be acti-reflective traffic vests, three Miller were at the Nashville vated by a flip of a switch on new new containers conainers for for storing soring trafrafVillage Council meeting last the camera or a remote control fic flares, flares and new flashThursday evening to show off device with a microphone that lights and, chargers. some ofthe new equipment the police officers can can wear wear on on In other oer business, usness, thee councoun­ In department was able to pur- their belts. “There’s also a cil heard a report from Zoning chase chase with with aa grant they switch so that when the over- Administrator Dave Newman. received from the Michigan heads are on the patrol car, it He said he believed that the State Police for participating will start recording.” Zoning Board of Appeals in the “Click it or Ticket” pro­ Miller said the camera has would be ready to renderr a gram last year. three microphones, one an decision on the appeal con“All the traffic grant equip- officer can wear on his shirt, cerning the new signs installed ment is in and has been one in the camera itself and a in n front ron of o Nashville asve Baptist aps installed or placed in patrol third hidden microphone that Church and Nashville United units. The video camera is in monitors activity in the back of Church when it holds its reguNashville Police Sgt. g. Jeff Miller sits in the department p ’s newest cruiser equipped qpp and fully operational,” said the patrol car. l Tahrmrsodnat yMmaee2t0ng aat tthep.mil. with new traffic safety gear, including a video camera which they purchased with a Barnes during his regular “It has a thousand yard Thursday, May 20, at the vilgrant they received from the Michigan State Police last year for participating in the report to the council. range, so I can be approxi- lage hall. “While I’m on that subject, mately a thousand yards line off Newman also suggested that “Click it or Ticket" program. before the meeting is done, site from the car, activate my the village could combine its that way.” which requires that derelict members could take a look at Jeffs going to have the car out belt unit and record audio con- planning board and its zoning Newman also told the coun- buildings either be repaired or the buildings in question front if anyone wants to go out versations while I’m on an commissions. cil that the ZBA needs to be tom down. The council tabled before they make any deciand have a look it. I think it’s investigation,” he added. “It “You are trying to find more careful about recording the discussion so council sions. going to be a very big asset to also activates the video feature seven each. You’re trying to the minutes of their meetings. the department, the village and of it for other uses if it us find 14 people and paying “I don’t know who is going the court systems.” placed in the stationary posi- them a mere pittance,” he said. to do them or how you can Miller, who had brought the tion.” “I don’t know of anybody else handle it, but if it ever gets small portable camera into the Miller noted that in addition that has two commissions. caught up in a court battle, you meeting, held it up for mem- to being useful during traffic They are usually called plan- lose,” he said. ‘That last ZBA WE deliver daily to the maple valleyarea bers of the council and audi- stops, the camera could also be ning and zoning and one hand meeting was three hours long 934 Fourth Ave., Downtown Lake Odessa ence to see. used to record crime scene washes the other. 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It is a simple matter council discussed possible vioCASTLETON TOWNSHIP at the other equipment that the to change the ordinance to go lations of Ordinance #18, Swift's Flower Shop^ SYNOPSIS MAY 5, 2004 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent. There were 3 people in atten­ dance from the public. Approved the agenda with one addition. There was no public comment. Minutes from the April meeting were approved as printed. Accepted the treasurer's report subject to audit. Approved paying the bills in the amount of 16840.91. Approve purchasing a comput- er system and software programs for the clerk. Approved. purchasing internet service. Improvements for Little Long Lake Drive will not be done. Committee reports were heard and placed on file. Heard from the Community Policing Officer. Voted to approve the fire, ambulance and library millage renewals. Appointed Nadine Garlinger to the library board. Heard from J. Mackenzie County Commissioner. There was no correspon­ dence. There were no board com­ ments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. COOley. 06857632 Vermontville man acquitted of disturbing peace at school A jury in Barry County District Court last Monday acquitted Brent Martin of Vermontville of a charge of a disorderly person disturbing the peace resulting from an incident Feb. 6 at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville. At the time of the incident calL 269-945-9554 any time for M.V. News Action-ads! school administrators and Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes, who responded to a 911 call from the school, alleged that Martin, who had come to the school to pick up his son, became disorderly and used profanity in the presence of a minor. School officials alleged that Martin was agitated when he left the elementary school and went to Vermontville an attempted to pick up his 15-year-old daughter at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. 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Woons told the board that the expedited process would cost the district the same as a regular search. “It will be the same cost because we have to ratchet things up and we have to do the same amount of work,” in the summer.” “The main thing is we’ll beat the bushes for you,” said Woons, “and make sure you get a pool of candidates your comfortable with and then you make the decision about who you hire. “The pool is thin because of what has been going on,” he added. “But I think we with the accelerated search. “With the accelerated search we may not get the quality of candidate we are looking for,” he said. “There is some risk with the accel­ erated deadline but it’s a rea­ sonable risk because if someone is looking to make a change they would be looking to make the change he said. “We’re a non-profit organization; wejust want to recoup some of our costs.” Volz said that he felt that it would be better for the dis­ trict to hire an interim super­ intendent than to feel pres­ sured to choose a candidate to fill the position by July 1. 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Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................. 930 a.m. Worship Service ............... .11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... ......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. .................... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................... .......... 7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship ...................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.....................6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group * Adult Worship • REV. ALAN METTLER NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (1/2 mile East ofM-66. S mi. south ofNashville) CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School............................ 9:45 Morning Worship............................. 11 Evening Worship.............................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ............ 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration .10 a.m. . Contemporary Service, . Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School .................... 10 a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a Fellowship Time.............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class................................. 10:50a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH Sunday School. ................. 10 A.M. Service...... .. 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service..... ................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................ 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UHITED NASHVILLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. W.orship........... 1 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS HASHVILLE INDEPENDENT UHITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. . PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer .................. 11 DO am. Holy Communion For more Information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............ 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ...7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service...................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass.................. ....... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 18,2004 — Page 5 Audrey Elaine Darby Jack A. Wood HASTINGS Jack A. He was a member of First Wood, age 78, of Hastings, Presbyterian Church,, a past died Friday, May 14, 2004 at deacon and trustee of the Woodlawn Meadows Meadows in church, member National Hastings. Fire Protection Assoc., forMr. Wood was bom on mer Rotarian, active in the Nov. 9, 1925 at Iola, Kansas, Habitat for Humanity pro­ the son ofAlbert E. and Edith gram, enjoyed golfing, tennis, Lou (Maudin) Wood. bike riding, skiing and travelHe was raised in Kansas ing. and in the southwestern states Mr. Wood is survived by and attended schools there. his wife, Catherine; daughHe graduated from Lamar, ters, Linda (Ed) McLean of Missouri High School in Grand Rapids, Lori (Randall) 1943. He later attended the Beduhn of Hastings, Nancy University of Kansas, receiv-(M. Carl Kaat, Sr.) Pechar of ing a degree in engineering. Mears; son, Greg A. Wood of He served two tours of duty Destin, Fla.; 10 grandchil- Dr. C. Jeffrey Garrison and in the U.S. Navy, 1943 to dren; four great-grandchil-Pastor Emeritus Willard H. 1946 and 1950 to 1952. dren; brother, Dick Wood of Curtis will officiate. He was married to Peoria, Ariz.; sister, Beverly A memorial visitation will Catherine L. Smith on June Blair of Carlsbad, Calif, and a be held Thursday, May 27 27, 1945. sister-in-law, Norma Kaywell from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wren Mr. Wood worked as an of North Palm Beach, Fla. Funeral Home. contributions engineer in fire protection for Preceding him in death Memorial nearly 40 years. His career were his parents and a broth-may be made to Barry began with the Viking Corp, er, Charles Wood. Community Hospice or chariin Kansas City in 1948, transMemorial services will be ty of one’s choice. Arrangements are being ferring to the Viking Corp, held Friday, May 28, 2004 at office in Hastings in 1959. He 11 a.m. at Hastings First made by Wren Funeral Home retired in 1985. Presbyterian Church. Rev. of Hastings. Mabel Eilene Sauders NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLA - Mabel Eilene Sauders, age 79, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., died Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Hospice Care Center, Port Orange, Fla. * Mrs'. Sauders, a homemaker and seamstress, was bom in Bluffton, Ind. on Oct. 3, 1924. She came to New Smyrna in 1959 from Nashville. She was a member of the Ladies of Elks Lodge No. 1557 and the Lupus Support Group. Sauders enjoyed Mrs. being with her family, sewing, crafts and reading. Survivors include two daughters, Geri (Dick) of Huckendubler Copemish, Mich, and B.J. Lamie (Dennis) of Dover, Ark.; four brothers, Fred Huss (Bonnie) of Caledonia, Dick Huss of Dowling, Bill Huss (Jean) of Vermontville and Vernon Bollinger (Kathleen) ofNashville; three sisters, Marge Shaw of McClenny, Fla., Betty Smith and Louella Faulkner (Ron), both of Nashville; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchil­ dren and four great great grandchildren. Also her special friend of 16 years, Herbert Boyny of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Preceding her in death were her husband, Fred (Fritz) Sauders; a son, Eddie Taylor and a daughter, Yvonne Appelman. B. Corinne Kelley Mrs. B. HASTINGS Corinne Kelley, age 84, of Hastings, died Friday, May 7, 2004 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. Memorial graveside servic- es was held Saturday, May may be made to Barry 15, 2004 at the Hastings Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Township Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ Wren Funeral Home. ciating. Memorial contributions Della Serene VERMONTVILLE - Della ther Thomas VanAuken of Serene, age 43, of Vermontville; her sister, Vermontville, diedDena (Paul) Lahr of Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at Charlotte; two nieces, Denise her residence. and Rebecca Lahr of grandmother, Della was bom July 22, Charlotte; Morehouse 1960 in Charlotte, the daugh- Idella of ter of Allan O. and Teresha Vermontville; step-grandparents, Don and Aleta (Morehouse) Serene. ents, Don graduated from VanAuken of Vermontville; Della Michigan State University and many aunts, uncles, and and had been a free lance cousins. writer for websites. She was preceded in death She was a member of the by her father Allan in 1969; Writer’s Guild and thorough- fraternal grandparents, mater-Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Jeff Swift offici­ ly enjoyed being with chil-nal grandfather, two aunts ating. Interment followed in and an uncle. dren. Hillside Cemetery, Kalamo. Funeral services were held She is survived by her If desired, memorial contri­ mother Teresha and stepfa-Friday, May 14, 2004 at Pray butions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Ingham Hospice. Arrangements by Pray WILDWOOD, FLA. Mr. Burd was bom Feb. 24, Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memorial services will be 1913. He died on August 11, Further information avail­ held for Richard A. Burd, on 2003. able at He resided at Wildwood, Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. www.prayfuneral.com. Fla. at the Wilcox Cemetery. Richard A. Burd Audrey Elaine Darby cele-they lived in Bergland and Mexico; 10 grandchildren brated her 79th birthday in subsequently worked as a and eight great-grandchilthe presence of her Lord on Licensed Practical Nurse in dren; nine step-grandchildren May 12, 2004. Hastings and Brandon, Fla. and five step-great-grandchilShe was bom May 12, She was married to Robert dren. 1925, in Onaway, Michigan, Koncz of Brandon, Fla. from She was also preceded in to Donald and Ida (Rundlett) 1983 until his death in 1986. death by sisters Edna McAllister. They moved to In 1997, she married Dorr Wickersham and Harriet Alma when she was a young Darby and they lived in Woollard, and brothers child.. Nashville. He preceded her in Clifton, Alex, Ralph and She attended Alma schools.death in 2001. James McAllister. She married John H. Catlin Mrs. Darby is survived by Services will be held at in 1940. They lived in Alma her daughters, Janet (Fred) Nashville Baptist Church and Ithaca until 1957. They Rushford of Nashville, Jane Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 11 served as missionaries in (Tim) Anderson of Fife Lake, a.m. Pastor Lester DeGroot Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Jan (James) Duke of and Pastor Deano Lamphere Wisconsin and under Plant City, Fla.; sons, Vance will officiate. Continental Baptist Missions (Sandra) and David (Ruth), In lieu of flowers, contribu(formerly Hiawatha Baptist both of Plant City, Fla. and tions may be made to Barry Missions) from 1957-1973 stepdaughters, Debra Steele Community Hospice or when Rev. Catlin died. She of Holland, Mich, and Diane Continental Baptist Missions. maintained ties with the mis- (Jasper) Miles of Nashville; Arrangements by Daniels sion throughout her life. stepsons, David (Cindy) Funeral Home, Nashville. She attended Gogebic Darby of Rockford and Dan Community College while (Lucinda) Bloomfield, New A. Leon Martz HASTINGS A. Leon Battle Creek. He retired in Martz, age 86, of Hastings, 1979.. He was a loving husband, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2004 surrounded by his father, grandfather, great great great loving family, at his resi-grandfather, dence. grandfather and brother. He Mr. Martz was bom on enjoyed camping with family Aug. 8, 1917 at Pellston, the and friends and mushroomson of Clarence and Hazel ing. (Besmer) Martz. Mr. Martz is survived by He was raised in the his wife Ilah; daughter, Gloria Bellevue and Hastings areas (Wendell) Armour of and attended Altoft, Evans Hastings; son, Larry (Wanda) and Moore schools. He was a Martz of Hinsdale, Illinois; veteran of World War II serv- nine grandchildren; 11 great ing in the U.S. Army. grandchildren; two great He was married to Ilah L. great grandchildren; sisters, Dingman on Dec. 31, 1939. Ruth Gillespie of Nashville, Mr. Martz was a well- Clarabelle Cline of Grand known automobile mechanic. Rapids, Alice Fender of Employed 39 years for the Dowling, Hazel Meek of former Reahm Motor Sales in Hastings and Reathea Hazel Hastings. Previous employ- of Munising; brothers, ment included the former George Martz of Hastings, Ford Garage in Hastings and Loyd Martz of Florida, Don Eaton Manufacturing inMartz of California, Bill Martz of Colorado and Clarence Martz of Kalamazoo. Preceding him in death his were granddaughter Angela Armour in 1995 and a sister Nellie Balmer. Services were held Saturday, May 15, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kurt Martz, Chad Martz, Brian Spatel, Butch Armour, Gary Armour, Terry Armour and Dan Scott. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Walter G. “Wally” Smedberg III----------------HASTINGS Walter G. “Wally” Smedberg III, age 39, of Hastings, died Sunday, May 9, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Smedberg was bom on Sept. 18, 1964 in Munising, the son of Walter G. Minnie (Barnes) Smedberg II. He moved to Grand Rapids in 1967 from Munising and attended Grand Rapids Junior Academy of Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He went on to attend Kenowa Hills and Kentwood schools. He was married to Sandra K. Landheer on March 6, 1987. They moved to the Hastings area in 1990 from Wyoming. He was employed at SteelCase Corp, in Grand Rapids for 10 years. He was a member of the Steve Landheer of Wyoming Hastings Seventh-Day and Brian Landheer of Adventist Church, was a lov-Lowell; sister-in-law, ing husband, father, son and Christine Gochenour of brother. An outdoorsman he Wyoming; nieces, nephews, especially enjoyed hunting. aunts and uncles; and a host Mr. Smedberg is survived of friends. by his wife, Sandra; daughter, held Services were Samantha Smedberg of Thursday, May 13, 2004 at Hastings; son, Scott Wyoming Seventh-Day Smedberg f Wyoming; Adventist Church with Pastor mother, Minnie Barnes, of Mark Howard officiating. West Olive; father, Walter Burial was at Rutland Smedberg of Escanaba; Township Cemetery, Barry maternal grandmother, Stella County. Bivens of Escanaba; sisters, Memorial contributions Pamela Yonkers of may be made to Walter G. Middleville, Shelly Robillard Smedberg, III Memorial ofWyoming, and Sara Barnes Fund. Arrangements were made of West Olive; brother, Steven Smedberg of Pullman; by Wren Funeral Home of Margaret Hastings. mother-in-law, of Wyoming; Landheer brothers-in-law, Ted and Our Family Serving Yours Nashville's Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 VISA (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Bcmo 07513930 Scott A. Daniels ~ & F^™ly Owner/Manager �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, May 18,2004 — Page 6 School Board recognizes staff, teachers' longevity The Maple Valley Board of Education the held its annual reception to honor the teachers and staff and recent retirees for their many years of service to the district. During the regular meeting Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz presented awards to teachers and staff who had served the district for five, ten, fifteen, twenty, thirty and thirty-five years. He also presented longtime teachers Mike Booher and Bill Kipp with watches in honor oftheir retirements. As he presented each award, Volz shared a personal reminiscenece of each recipient. Recipients of service awards are as follows: John Hughes, 35 years; Denise Black, Berry, Beverley Sandra Briggs, Sue Doozan, Linda Gaber, Gloria Goodner, Patricia Hansen, Glenna MacDonald, Donna Mahon and Marianne Martin, 30 years; Norma Jean Acker and Linda Johnson, 25 years; Charlotte Cowell, Barbara Dickinson, Pamela Kihn and Dennis Vanderhoef, 20 years; Rebecca Jamros, Mary Keeley, Pat Powers, Jill Shance and Patsy Semrau, 15 years; Anne Baker, Patrice Braun, Suzanne Bums, Barbara Byington, Ruth Craven, Sherry Gould, Jory Marks-Lane, Denise Myers, Kathy Jo Pierce and Roxanne Ripley, 10 years; and Kelly Becklin, Bryan Carpenter, April Crane, Robin Hamilton. Jennifer Lundquist, Cynthia and Landon Schwartz Wilkes, five years. John Hughes holds the award he recieved for 35 years of teaching in Maple Valley Schools. Bill Kipp and Mike Booher who are retiring from Maple Valley Schools were presented with watches in recogni­ tion of their many years of service to the district. Beverly Black, Glenna MacDonald, Sandra Briggs, Sue Doozan, Patricia Hansen, Linda Gaber and Gloria Goodner were recognized for 30 years of service to Maple Valley Schools. Cowell were recognized by the school board for 20 years of service. Recognized for ten years of service in Maple Valley Schools were: Kathy Jo Pierce, Sherry Gould, Barbara Byington, and Suzanne Burns. Mary Keeley, Jill Shance and Pat Powers were recognized for 15 years of service in Maple Valley Schools. Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child 269-945-5656 1127 West State Street, Hastings Ml GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Ca// 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz poses for a photo with Cynthia Schwartz amd April Crane who recieved recognition for five years of service in Maple Valley Schools. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 18,2004 — Page 7 Baseball, continued from page 1 in the first game of a double header on Monday, 4-1. Chris Morris and Lance Burpee had two hits apiece “Errors have been hurting again committed four errors, errors, us. If we can eliminate the but made up for it with 13 errors and stop beating our-hits in a 6-4 victory. selves with the way we are Tsne a -onvs ccoarmy.e way we are The Lions came from fielding, we can win a few behind 2-1 with three runs in more ball games this sea- the fourth inning then one son.” more in the fifth and the In game two, the Lions sixth. Adam Gonser went three for three with three RBI’s, David Scurlock was two for four with an RBI, and for Maple Valley. Burpee Morris was two for four also had an RBI and Morriss with a double. a double. Drew Kersjes was Drew Kersjes got the win one for three with two RBI’s from the mound. in the four-run first inning. Although it hasn’t result­ Dansville took a 1-0 lead ed in wins on his own in the top half of the first, record, Morris has been then the Lions came back doing well on the mound for with four runs of their own Maple Valley. in the bottom half. It was a “Chris Morris did a great pitchers dual from there, job for us on the mound this although Valley did total week,” said Carpenter. “He nine hits in the game. pitched 14 innings, all in Burpee recorded the win relief this week, and really on the mound to improve his kept us in all three games he season mark to 5-3. pitched in.” “Our young kids are start­ He’s also been doing well ing to gain confidence and at the plate. are playing very well,” said He was one of four Lions Lion coach Bryan with two hits in a 9-9 tie Carpenter. “It has been very with Delton Saturday at the encouraging to see them Harper Creek Invitational. develop and improve every Boss, Burpee, and Lance day. They are starting to Harvey all also had two hits. have fun playing the game.” Burpee had four RBI’s, and On Wednesday, the Lions Boss and Harvey had one split a double header at each. Drew Kersjes led the Delton Kellogg. Delton took attack which produced 14 game one 8-2 as Valley hits with a three for four committed four errors and game that included a double managed just four hits. and an RBI. Ben Boss, Derek Ripley, In game one at Harper Burpee, and Ben Fox had Creek, the Lions were the four Lion hits. Fox’s was topped by the hosts 16-6. Lion senior catcher Derek Ripley chases down a foul a double. Garrett VanEngen was “We need to improve our ball along the backstop Wednesday afternoon against four for four from the plate defense,” said Carpenter. Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Perry Hardin) with two doubles. Valley Valley soccer squad still looks for 1st win The Maple Valley varsity girls’ soccer team scored another goal last week, but couldn’t accomplish its goal of getting its first win of the season. The Lion ladies did end their week with a strong per­ formance against Portland in a 3-0 defeat. “They got some good runs in on the goal, and pret­ ty much just played well,” said Lion coach Chris Ricketts. “Portland was defiantly the best all around game we’ve had.” The team needs to find a way to play that way each afternoon, or even for the entire length of one ball game. “We still didn’t have any consistency,” said Ricketts. “When we play well, we can play well But when we play poorly, oh my goodness.” Valley was plagued by Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varsity Softball Sammy Cowell helped the Maple Valley varsity softball team to three wins over Delton Kellogg last week, and was solid in a loss to Bellevue at the Battle Creek Central Tournament Saturday. Cowell had two singles, a double, and five RBI's in a two wins over Delton Wednesday. She also had a dou­ ble in the game against the Broncos Saturday. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 1 N. 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Valley will continue the conference season Thursday with a home game against Olivet beginning at 5 p.m. “If we can hang with Delton, that’ll say something about our character I think and say how far we’ve come,” said Ricketts. GREAT BASEBALL GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES FRIDAY, MAY 28, “T-shirt Night,” 6 p.m. Join the Yankees May 29 at 6 p.m., May 30 and 31 at 2 p.m. Plan ahead—Friday, June 11, Fireworks, Bingo See the stars oftomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium www.battlecreekyankees.coin • 269.660.2287 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. ARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL ~ Come and help us Celebrate our One Year Anniversary Thursday, May 20 • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m Refreshments will be served. 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She also wasa member and avid supporter of the Alumni Maple Valley Association. “We’d like all of her friends The dinner is $12 per person The alumni association has “The move will give us more to come out and show their support in honor of Judy, and room and a larger reception chosen Sharon and Jerry Reese and annual alumni association make this the largest banquet area before the banquet. Our as Honored Educators and Lois dues are $3. “I hope everyone calls their ever,” said Russ Furlong, pres- graduates won’t have to stand Gardner and Mary Gurd as Honored Support Staff. alumni officer to make their ident of the association. “Judy in the hall,” said Furlong. The Maple Valley Class of reservations. We want this to Another change for this was always especially adamant about bringing Maple Valley year’s banquet is the length of 1979 and the Vermontville and be the largest banquet ever, in graduates into the alumni asso- the program. Nashville classes of 1954 will honor of Judy,” said Furlong. Those who have questions or “Last year, when we started be honored for their 25th and ciation. She was aware that without their support and atten- the Honored Graduate (pro- 50th graduation anniversaries. would like to make reservadance, the alumni association gram), we had two. There will A special reception area for tions can call their alumni offibe only one Honored Graduate those classes will be set up in cer. Vermontvillegraduates would someday disappear.” The banquet is being moved in this year’s program so it will the cafeteria before theban- may contact Caroline Trumble at (517) 726-0249. Nashville to the gym instead of the cafe- be much shorter than last quet teria, where it has been tradi- year’s. We’re learning,” he “Everyone is invited to come graduates may call Bernie tionally held in order to accom- said. early and enjoy the punch and Hynes at (517) 852-1704. modate the growing number of The theme for this year’s social hour which starts at 6 Maple Valley graduates may graduates who are attending the banquet is “It’s a Small World p.m.,” said Furlong, who added call Pam Dunn at (517) 726Today, ” and Maple Valley that the banquet is being 0416. Alternative and adult annual event. High School’s current catered once again by Roger education graduates may call exchange students and their the Chef, and the Nashville Furlong at (517) 852-0981. sponsors will be guests at the Five Plus will provide musical event. entertainment. PLAN YOUR ROADMAP FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE. Scholarship foundation presents annual report Representatives from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation gave their annual report during the regular meeting of the Maple Valley School Board last Monday evening (May 10). Co-founders Dorothy Carpenter and Junia Jarvie, who serve as the chairperson and vice chairperson of the scholarship foundation, told the board about the current financial status ofthe scholarship foundation. “It is an honor and a privilege to come here every year and give our public report,” said Carpenter. “When we Schedule your free State Farm Insurance and Financial Review*today. Together we’ll prioritize your needs and help you plan your financial future. Tai Gearhart 825 S Hanover St Hastings, Ml 49058 Bus; 269-948-1284 .ilaSal LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STAFF. IARM IS THERE." Providing Insurance anti Financial Service* PO36328 IMS Consult your tax or legal advisor for specific advice. State Farm • Home Offices: Bloomington, IL ?;... 1 ’"1 ii: ” y-11 ■ ■1 Registration is underway for the following credit classes scheduled this summer at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings. Consider taking a class or two to get your academic career back on track and/or to prepare for the fall semester. Guest and transfer students welcome! Starts 55 BIOL 99 Prep for Biology TTH 5:30-8:00pm 5/18/04 BUAD 101 Intro to Business MW 5:30-8:45pm 6/8/04 ENGL 120 Writing Improv. MW 1:00-4:00pm 6/7/04 ENGL 151 Freshman Comp. MW 5:30-8:30pm 6/7/04 ENGL 152 Freshman Comp. II MW 1:00-4:00pm 6/7/04 GEOG 100 Geography MW 6:00-9:30pm 6/7/04 HUSE 212 Child Care MW 6:00-9:00pm 5/24/04 MATH 97 Math Clinic MW 6:00-9:00pm 6/14/04 TTH 5:30-8:30pm 6/15/04 MTWTH 7:15-9:1 Opm 6/14/04 6/14/04 MATH 100 Pre Algebra MATH 101 Beg. Algebra Judy Strong-Hook, a 1963 graduate of Nashville W.K. Kellogg High School will be the Honor Graduate. were given the first check for the scholarship foundation, Junia and I didn’t want to put it in the bank under our names so we asked the school board to umbrella for us until we started the scholarship foundation.” The auditors’ report for the foundation showed a fiscal balance of $574,495.41 in June 2003. The treasurer’s report on May 5, 2004, showed a balance of $601,835.62 with $41,158.78 of interest for scholarships, including unpaid scholarships already awarded. All interest on donations is awarded as scholarships. Expenses, such as postage and office supplies, are paid from fund-raisers such as the annual pig roast. Donations are currently held in eight cer­ tificates of deposit in six dif­ ferent banks. Checking accounts allow payment of scholarships and expenses. The nine named awards, plus $15,000 as determined by the selection committee, are as follows: Good $2,000 (Elizabeth Good Fuller ($109,128,200); Fuller $2,000 (Wayne interest $83,233.32, 3/4 used); Hickok $1,500 (Hugh Hickok $57,238); Eaton $1,500 (Frances and Lloyd Eaton $50,000); Keihl $1,500 (Alice Keihl $48,453.74); Burr Hartenburg $500 (memorial Scholarship $10,000 or more); Tate Mix $500 (Memorial Scholarship $10,000 or more); Edmonds/Litner $500 (Memorial scholarship $10,000 or more); Sackett $500 (Hinman H. Sackett). Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Vice Chairwoman Junia Jarvie and Chairwoman Dorothy Carpenter give their annual report to the Maple Valley School Board. Scholarship recipients are selected based on attitude, effort and desire to succeed. All Maple Valley graduates are considered and selection is made by a committee of five teachers representing different areas of education such as science, business, arts, etc. The scholarship foundation is governed by a board of directors. Besides Carpenter and Jarvie, Susie Butler is the treasurer and Rose Heaton is the secretary. The foundation’s official address is 11090 Nashville Highway. Vermontville, MI 49096. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm MATH 121 Inter. Algebra MW 5:30-9:00pm OIT 100 Computer Info. TTH 5:30-8:40pm 6/7/04 We stock a complete line of... OIT160 Appl. Software MW 5:30-8:40pm 6/8/04 PEC 121 Health Lifestyles MW 6:00-8:15pm 6/7/04 PEC 156 Hiking TWS 6:00-9:30pm 5/18/04 * Pumps • Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe * Other Well Supplies PSYC 201 Intro. Psychology MW 1:00-3:50pm 6/7/04 PSYC 200 Develop. Psych. TTH 1:30-4:20pm 6/8/04 SOCI 201 Intro. 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No one has that crystal ball. “This a decision that is hard for me to package in a way that the board is going to say, ‘This is absolutely the route we have to take even ifthere is some disruption, he added. “Down the road, other boards in other communities are saying, ‘Yes, there is disruption but we are sensibly providing services for children directly in the classroom while we try to recoup funding...” “If this goes through, where does it stop after this?” asked James. “I just think that if we keep endorsing this type of proposal, before long we’re not going to have any control over our local school districts. That is certainly how I feel. I see us slowly losing control of our “Our circumstances are James asked how long the different (than in other contract would last. school districts) and so are Volz responded that it our motivations,” said Volz. was a five-year contract. “Clearly, I th,ink that it “Is there any more discuscomes down to a board deci- sion?” asked School Board sion because the future is President erry Sessions, essons, res en Jerry involved. I can’t predict who then called for a motion what you’re going to face. I and a second. can predict this opportunity There was no response won’t be here a year from from the board. . now. So, if you’re going to Volz said, “If you, as a move on it, you’d better board, have m,ore unce,rtainmove on it soon.” ty than certainty with Volz said that he wasn’t regards to this, our timeline trying to pressure the board, is such that I do think there I’m not sure ofthe questions that you have. Some of the questions will never go away mainly, ‘Will we need this money tomorrow or won’t we?’ “I don’t know the answers,” he added. “The right and wrong part of it.. it’s an operation that is cur­ rently in place in many intermediate school dis­ tricts. Quite a few of them are offering the services, maybe a little differently. Knoll-Zderadicka Deayn e Transpeortatieone yi is Matthew Knoll and situation based on these but rather make it clear to could be a motion made heavily involved in many of types of financial gains.” the board that contracting without further discussion. those and it’s been per- Melissa Zderadicka along Volz agreed that there are for special education with If you would like to be able ceoivseed that theys haevee depveel-- with their parents Garry and discrepancies in how the the ISD could be financially to defer this and have me oped a lot of skills just to state reimburses local beneficial for Maple Valley answer questions on the avoid what we’ve talked schools and ISDs. Schools. phone, or any other time, about, having parents dissat­ isfied.” Sessions called again for a motion. When no motion was made, the discussion was tabled. Putnam has spring break classes for local students Putnam District Library's spring break pro­ grams came to a close April 9 with workshops, classes and activities offered to children from grades K-12. Kathy Walters-Surratt, 4-H Agent from the Barry County MSU Extension office, taught a babysitting certification class to a number of area teens. The class members learned everything from changing diapers to CPR and being a good responsible baby-sit­ ter. At the end of the class the students also received a baby-sitting kit and certi­ fication card. Gay Goodnoe did a “Dress for Success” class as part of job searching workshops for teens ages Barry County 4-H Youth Agent Kathy Walters-Surratt watches as prospective 16-19. Tina Eaton from baby-sitters practice lifesaving skills on mannikens. the Barry County Michigan Works office was on hand to explain. Winn Shaugnessy a retired museum curator volun­ teered to give mock inter­ views as practice for job searching teens. Science Career Day was officiated by Marjorie Angellotti, who discussed careers in science and had science activities for the children. Dr. Jeremy Boge from the Bull Creek Veterinary Services talked to the children about being a "vet" and brought instru­ ments he uses on large farm animals. Kathy Mead held a class for children on being a responsible dog owner with an emphasis on choosing the right size dog, care and training to fit Winn Shaugnessy, a retired museum curator, gives mock interviews as practice for your lifestyle. job searching teens. Reach over 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Becky Knoll of Nashville and Joe and Ginger Zderadicka of Morena Valley, California are very pleased to announce their marriage on Sept. 23, 2003. They will be sharing their vows with family and friends on June 12, 2004 in Nashville, Michigan. Burds to celebrate golden wedding anniversary The children of Arden and Virginia Burd request the pleasure of your company at the open house celebrat­ ing their 50th wedding anniversary, Sunday, May 23, 2004, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Maple Leaf Grange, M-66 south of Assyria Road, Nashville, Mich. Please bring a photo of yourself and/or your family to be displayed at the celebration, and then to be included in a memory book for the couple. Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville 00571022 HEARTWORM Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. Test/Prevention Clinics - vaccines ‘Diana’s Dfoce Ark Veterinary Services is providing area dog owners with an affordable place to get your dogs checked and HEAHIWQHM PREVENTION. Along with this quick and easy service, ALL VACCINES will aiso be available for dogs and cats at the fee of $16.00 each injection. 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Even though it was cold in the morning, they said they still had a great turnout of kids, who all came out­ side to see all the animals. The elementary students had the opportunity to see many animals. The FFA had a variety of different animals, including a mare and colt, ducks, chickens, goats, a calf, sheep, pigs, rabbits and a dog. The members were busy all day watching the ani­ mals, assisting elementary students and answering questions. Barryville Cemetery group to meet The Barryville Cemetery meet Association will Saturday, May 29, at the Peace United Methodist Church, Barryville, starting at noon with a potluck meal. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. The potluck will be followed by a business meeting. All interested people are welcome, especially those with a connection with the Barryville Cemetery. For more information, phone 517-852-9311. Need wedding invitations? 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It is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, the State Bar of Michigan and local United Ways. The advice and counsel at senior sitess funded primarily by the Calhoun County Senior Millage, Millage, Area Area Agency on Aging Region IIIB and Region IIIC. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team nearly doubled the point total of its nearest competition Friday, May 7, at the Concord Relays. The Lions finished with a team total of 114 points to second place Hanover-Horton at 70, followed by Michigan Center 49, Camden-Frontier 48, Grass Lake 40, Concord 39, Litchfield 37, and Napoleon 36. Maple Valley won nine of the 14 events. Two of the victories came in field events with Devin Musser and Mat Gordeneer taking the pole vault relay with a total height of 23’. Adam Lamphere and Jason Beardslee teamed to win the long jump relay with a total distance of 35’7. Valley won all four of the usual relay events. The Lion 800-meter relay team of Lamphere, Jason Beardslee, Josh Beardslee, and Dan Brooks won in 1:35.6. The 3200-meter relay team of The Vermontville United Simon Deiens, Dustin Jones, Methodist Church will be Jason Wymer, and Akok Malek holding its annual Mission won in 8:49.8. The Lion 400Dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. meter relay team of Wymer, Saturday, May 22, in the Jason Wood, Jason Beardslee, church fellowship hall. and Lamphere won in 46.7 secA donation of $7.50 is sug­ onds. In the 1600-meter relay, gested for .the Swiss steak Wymer, Jarrod Brooks, Josh dinner, which will include Beardslee, and Dan Brooks vegetable, potato, roll, won in 3:38.7. dessert and beverage. The Lion team of Ken All proceeds from the din­ Cams, Gordeneer, Gordeneer, Jason Jason ner will go to the support of Beardslee, and Josh Beardslee Wycliff Bible Translators, took the shuttle hurdle relay in who translate the Bible into 55.9 seconds. native languages and dialects The two freshmen and two all around the world. sophomore relay was won by Vermontville UMC dinner is Saturday Delton Kellogg might not want to welcome back Maple Valley’s varsity softball team any time soon. The lady Lions were 3-1 last week, with all three wins coming against the DK Panthers. The last ofthe three was Saturday at the Battle Creek Central Tournament. Valley was 1-1 on the day Saturday with a 2-1 win over Delton and an 8-4 loss to Bellevue to start the day. 5188 Thomapple Lake Rd., Nashville, MI 49073 LAMAR’S BOATS & COTTAGES « 517-852-9595 Furniture: Misc, Knick-knacks Ceramics Dishes Flatware Utensils Pots & pans Glasses Bedding Pillows Bake ware Bowls Salt-Pepper shakers Garage Items: Hand tools Elec, tools Skil saws Table saw Air comp. 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Josh Beardslee won the 1 IO­ Ben Joubert, Jarrod Brooks, and Tyler Christensen won in meter hurdles in 15.56 seconds, 2:40, and the Lions won the and the 300-meter hurdles in two junior and two senior relay 42.73 seconds. Valley also with the team of Wood, Josh took first in all four relays. The Lion ladies also Beardslee, Dan Brooks, and improved to 5-0 in the SMAA, Wymer in 2:41.3. The Lion boys improved to and 7-0 overall with wins over 5-0 in the SMAA on Tuesday Dansville and Webberville. Valley topped with a 120-43 win over Maple 123-27, and Dansville and a 130-33 win Webberville over Webberville. The Lion Dansville 133-30. ladies also picked up two wins Maple Valley won every Tuesday to improve to 5-0. The field event, with Amy Lion teams will host Lansing Joostbems and Jennifer Ellison Christian and Olivet this after- tying for the high jump title at noon for the final two league 4’8. Tara Gordenski won the duals. pole vault at 9’6, Kelly Wilson Valley’s boys won 14 events won the shot put with a throw against the Aggies, and 13 of 33’6, Meagan Halliwill took the discus with a throw of against the Spartans. Webberville and Dansville 125’10, and Megan Garvey bested the Lions in the discus, took the long jump at 16’8. Amy Abbott won both the the high jump, and the long jump, and Webberville took a 100-meter hurdles in 16.9 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles victory in the 800-meter run. Deiens time of 2:16.05 was in 51.48. Abbott also won the good enough for first place for 200-meter dash in 27.79 secMaple Valley in the 800 onds. against Dansville. The top 100-meter dash time Other Lions winning races was turned in by Megan on the day were Lamphere in Garvey in 16.9 seconds, and the 100-meter dash in 11.28 she also won the 400-meter in seconds, Dan Brooks in the 1:03. The 800-meter winner 200-meter dash in 24.2 sec- was Dhani Tobias in 2:34. onds, Jarrod Brooks in the 400- Tessa Robles took the 1600meter run in 54.34 seconds, meter run in 5:54. Malek in the 1600-meter run in The 800-meter relay was 4:50.45 and the 3200-meter run won by the team of Abbott, in 10:57.01. Tobias, Garvey, and Alisha The Lions took the top four Felmlee in 1:57.54. Erika spots in the pole vault, with Hummell, Jessica Winegar, Gordeneer leading the way at Jessica McMillen, and Tessa 11 ’6, and Musser right behind Robles took the 1600-meter at 11’.. Eric Turner took the relay in 4:38. shot put with a throw of McMillan, Chayla Robles, Tessa Robles, and Summer Hill won the 3200-meter relay in 13:53. Lion softball topped Delton Kellogg three times last week James T, (Pee Wee) Whelpley Estate Sale May 22, 23 • 9-6 pm Couches Chairs End tables Coffee tables TV’s Lamps Beds Dressers Night stands Mirrors Clocks-antique Dinnette sets Pictures Lions can wrap up unbeaten SMAA dual seasons today Kyndra Root pitched in all four contests of the week for Maple Valley, Saturday against Delton she allowed just four hits and -one walk while striking out three. Elisha Gibson led the Lion offense with two singles, a triple and an RBI. Elizabeth Clements had the other Lion RBI and a single. Root also had a single. Against Bellevue, Gibson had another good game at the bat. She knocked a double, two singles, and had three RBI’s. Mindy Newton had the other Lion RBI and two singles, while Root and Laura Trumble had singles, and Sammy Cowell had a double., The Lions won both ends a of double header Wednesday at Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley took game one 8-5. Root pitched all 14 innings Wednesday, and in game one struck out five batters and didn’t issue a walk. Cowell led the Lion offense with a double, a single, and three RBI’s. Root had a single and two RBI’s. Ewing had a single, and Clements reached base with a walk three times and had an RBI. Sarah Trumble played an excellent defensive game at second base with three putouts and three assists. The Lions won game two Wednesday 3-2. Cowell again led the attack with a single and two RBI’s. Kortney Ewing had a single and one RBI for Valley. Gibson and Root also had singles in the game. This time, the Lion defense was led by Clements, who had three put-outs, and an assist from left field. Wanted: Standing Timber IT'S WHAT SIMPLICITY DOES. ITS WHO WE ARE. 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John Deere's green and yellow color scheme, the leaping deer symbol, and JOHN DEERE are trademarks of Deere & Company. 023BCUSTUEN-0000-000000-00004787 06587896 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, May 18,2004 — Page 12 Check it out the Vermontville LibraryLions still looking at all New DVD’s Haunted Mansion, Last Samurai. New Videos The The Love Actually, The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, Underworld, Calendar Girls. Adult Non-Fiction Three Weeks with My Brother, by Nicholas Sparks. Adult Fiction - Pearl by Lauraine Snelling; Home Before Dark by Susan Wiggs; a Tapestry of Hope by Tracie Peterson; Hold Tight the Thread by Jane Kirkpatrick; A Kiss of Adventure by Catherine Palmer; Celste by V.C. Andrews; Hope’s Highway by Dorothy Garlock; No Man’s Land by William Johnstone; Full Blast by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes and Above All Earthly Powers by Jack Cavanaugh, Miss Julia Meets Her Match by Ann B. 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St Phillips is looking at the SL and Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic The Lions are waiting to see Joseph Valley League, and Maple Central. “I vote yes,” said Delton what schools like Olivet and Paw .Valley and Olivet have a chance Paw will do before committing to to going the Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Director Mike Garvey, of anything. Association. the possible addition of Maple Junior Fiction A deadline of June 1 has been “We’ve been informally invit-Valley to the KVA. “As you look Thesaurus Rex by Laya set for Southwestern Michigan ed to the KVA,” said Maple at programs a lot of things are Steinberg; On the Day His Athletic Association teams to vote Valley Athletic Director Mike very similar. Maple Valley was Daddy Left by Eric J. yes or no on a tentative two-tiered Sparks. “I wouldn’t at this time here Wednesday for baseball and Adams; Freight Train by conference agreement, that would dare speculate on where we might softball. We play them in girls’ Donald Crews; The Stray group grouptogether togetherSMAA SMAAteams teamsand and end endup. up. Whatever Whateverwe we do do could couldbe be soccer, soccer, we we played them in foot foot-­ Dog by Marc Simont; The teams from the Tri-River Athletic on an interim basis.” ball. That 6-0 football game Austere Academy by Conference. Whatever happens, the Lions where we were three inches from Lemony Snicket; Stealing Under the agreement, TRAC plan on being a part ofthe SMAA tying it or taking a lead was a Home by Matt schools Hillsdale, Albion, at least for next year. great one.” Christopher; PrincessBrooklyn Columbia Central, “Plus, I’ve think Mike (Sparks) Paw Paw is thinking of leaving Lessons and Princess inStockbridge, plus Leslie andthe KVA, and then that leagueis a lot of fun, and I enjoy working Pink by Meg Cabot; TheMaple Valley would form the topwould be looking for more teams.with him.’ Supernaturalist by Eoin half of what could be called the Maple Valley could be a natural Of course, Olivet and Maple Colfer; Garfield, Survival Southwestern Michigan Activities fit Valley would like to remain “All in all, I think the KVA has together, but it might not happen. ofthe Fattest by Jim Davis. Association. Olivet, Battle Creek St. Phillip, and the remaining cur-a nice tradition with some teams In the two tier system Maple Valley and Olivet could be the two teams in the middle. Neither school is excited about being the biggest school in a group of small schools, or the smallest in a group of big schools. Things should begin to sort themselves out June 1. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Local students model prom fashions at nursing home Residents at Thomapple ” said Jerrica Ashcraft, one of Manor enjoyed seeing Maple the students who participated Valley High School leader-in the event. “It was fun for ship students arrayed in all of the students to be able to put their sartorial splendor as this show on for the residents they modeled a variety ofthis and are looking forward to year’s prom fashions. something similar in the Three male students, wear-future.” ing tuxedos donated by Fellow leadership student Barlow’s Florist in Hastings, Stefanie Joostbems was the escorted eight girls, who took student coordinator for the turns modeling three dresses show, which she set up with each. help from Thomapple Manor “The residents loved the Volunteer Coordinator show, it went without a hitch,Kathleen Allen. It’s time to think of Spring Improvement! 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For more info visit their website at www.netpenny.net or call them toll-free at 1-888-248­ 7239. You’ll be glad you did! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-05-25.pdf 682873fd48d4cf02800c6c5da93ba36b PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY p]Q\A/C PW8RT STD ^STIKWGSS CPHUBURLCICS L SIB m pa^AGE WSCHURCSS B XP^Du W *SI«> GS M 4M5l-14FeRMrr^)M7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 21, May 25, 2004 Students receive honors at annual awards ceremony by Heather A. Reed J-Ad Graphic Intern Maple Valley High School students and staff came together last Tuesday night to award this year's top graduates with scholarships and awards. Some ofthe awards handed out are based not only on grade point average, but also athletics, community service and after-school activities. This years academic Top Ten, in order, include Valedictorian Amber Terberg, Salutatorian Kelly Wilson, Scott Setchfield, Kathryn Carney, Elisha Gibson, Chayla Robles, Kristina McCallum, Nathaniel Powell, Meagan Putnam and Derek Ripley. Several surrounding communities gave out special awards and scholarships this year. The Eaton Federal Savings Bank Scholarship was given to Meagan Putnam by Dawn Meade. The Kathy Carl Memorial Award, given to an outstanding student in band, was presented by Dennis Vanderhoef to Caitlin King. Colleges in Michigan also awarded scholarships to this year’s outstanding students. The University of Michigan Alumni Association gives an award every year to the top male and female students of each school and this year they presented Scott Setchfield and Amber Terberg with Webster's Dictionaries. Kellogg Community College gave Elisha Gibson a Gold Key Scholarship based on her application and inter­ view process. This award is valued at $6,000, which includes $2,500 per year for two years and a $1,000 credit for transferring to a regular four-year college of the student’s choice. Amber Terberg received an Olivet College Scholarship, which includes tuition, room and board, and book credit at Olivet, based on her status as this year’s valedictorian. Todd Gonser, himself is an Olivet alumnus, gave out this award. There were several com- munity organizations that also awarded scholarships to the students. The Doug Vogt/Lions Club Memorial Scholarships were awarded to four students this year. This $500 scholarship was presented by John Huges to Meagan Putnam, Chayla Robles, Amber Terberg and Kelly Wilson. The American Legion Post #222 annually gives out the Childs/Demeray Scholarship and this year's recipients were Nathaniel Racine and Laci Wolever. The award was pre­ sented by Paul Racine. Woodland Fraternal Order of Eagles members Harold Weaver and Rich Furlong The Olivet Valedictorian Scholarship was given to See Honors, pg. 6 Amber Terberg by Maple Valley High School Principal and Olivet alumnus Todd Gonser. Vermontville man’s passion for old Chevys reaps awards by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A 1958 Corvette owned by Bob Gardner of Vermontville took the first in Class B(19581962) award May 16 at the annual Charlton Park Corvette Show. It is the second year in a row that spectators and registers voted to award Gardner’s ’58 Corvette the top prize. Not too bad for a car that Gardner once described as “a total basket case. “It looked complete, but it had the wrong motor, wrong transmission, wrong differential and it needed paint,” said Gardner. “The car could have been driven the way it was, but I wanted to make a show car out of it.” Gardner bought the car in Florida in April of 2002, brought it home and started restoring it May 18 of that year. “I took it apart, every nut and bolt,” said Gardner. “My son and granddaughter came over on Memorial Day and we spent the entire day stripping the paint. We took it right down to the gel coat.” While Gardner haunted swap meets and poured over car magazines looking for original parts, he took the car to Woodland Auto Body for a new paint job. “I found the correct motor, transmission, differential and rear end; it’s all complete,” he said. Gardner finished the restoration in November 2002 and took it to a Chevy car show in Orlando, Fla., that winter S Ch 2 See Chevys, pg. 2 Bob Gardner displays the first in Class B (1958-1962) award his 1958 Corvette took at the 16th annual Charlton Park Corvette Show, which was held on May 16. Cystic Fibrosis Walk raises over $2,000 Heavy rains flood Organizers have deemed the fourth annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk which was held on the Maple Valley High School track Friday, May 14, “A huge success.” Duska Brumm, advisor at Maple Valley Junior High, reported that 41 students par­ ticipated in this year’s event which raised $2,010 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, over $400 more than was raised during last year’s walk. Maple Valley area by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When flood waters from the swollen Thomapple River started rushing into her home around 3 a.m. Saturday, Theresa Pash knew it was time to start evacuating the basement of her house on Water Street in Nashville. “The flood reached our house on Friday and it was worse on Saturday. At three in the morning the water started rushing in and I got my daughter out of her room and we started evacuating the basement,” said Pash. “A lot of people from our church came out on Saturday to help us pack things appliance on up and put our applian blocks and move everything we th could upstairs. Grace Community Church really came through for us. They were awesome.” Yards away on Terrace Street, family members helped Marilyn Shupp evacuate her “dream home,” a small ranch-style home built in the 1950s, on the banks of the Thomapple River. “When the water came over our driveway I knew from experi­ ence a couple of years back that we had better leave,” said Shupp, who has been staying in a cottage near Battle Creek since the swirling waters of the Thomapple River completely surrounded her house and filled her garage with three feet of water on Saturday. The same storm system that forced Pash and Shupp to evacuate also left many residents in both Nashville and Vermontville without power for more than 24 hours. “Some people lost power around noon on Friday when the first wave of the storm hit and more lost theirs when the second wave hit around 5:30,” said Vermontville Village Clerk Shirley Harmon. “Most people got their power back around 5:30 Saturday but some had to wait until 2 p.m. Sunday.” Darrell Clements Jr., director Top fund-raisers were Chad Furlong, Stacy Cook, Emily Eldred, Katelyn Boss, Chelsea Shoemaker and Steve Tait. Local businesses who sup­ ported the fund-raiser through donations were Mace Pharmacy, Callton Chiropractic, Kent Oil, Rasey Enterprises, Maple Valley Implement and Citizens Elevator. In This Issue This house owned by Marilyn Shupp of Nashville was completely surrounded by the Thornapple River. of Nashville’s Department of got most of the power back Public works, said the village of around 5:30 on Saturday,” he Nashville lost power around the said. same time. See Flood, pg. 5 “We lost power Friday and we • Maplewood students join Special Olympics • Nashville Lions Clubs welcomes district governor • Lions are unbeaten in the SMAA with league meet tomorrow at home • Valley softball team takes two wins from St. Philip �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, May 25, 2004 — Page 2 Chevys, continued from page 1 where it won second flight Chevys, including a 1955 “The car still had some bugs Corvftfte.th^t^dre^Jgils been in it, that’s why it was <kiiy>‘awhf । top flight second flight in Florida,” said Gardner. “I found out what thdttll ■^ft‘dn? n ?Psu?5 Psu?5 Co Corvette is judges picked on and then very rare because only 700 changed it so it could get first were made that year. His ’55 took Best of Show and the flight” After the show in Orlando, People’s Choice Award at the Gardner took his ’58 to the Charlton Park Corvette Show Bob McDoorman Corvette in 1997. Gardner knows what judges Show in Winchester, Ohio, look for in vintage Chevys where it took first flight “It is now a number match because he has been judging as car, which is what judges look long as he has been showing for. Everything in the car has cars. “I started judging at the first numbers and all the numbers and date codes have to match meet I went to and I have been on a Corvette. Even the bolt judging ever since,” he said. “I numbers had to match. Five just got an award from the and a ’31 Roadster Deluxe pick-up truck. “I was buying about one a year for quite a few years,” said Gardner who noted that the pickup he restored is a rare convertible, they didn’t make very many of them and it’s the only one in the state of Michigan that has been restored. I know of a couple of others, but they haven’t been restored.” Gardner has also restored a five-window Deluxe ’32 Coupe, ’32 Deluxe Roadster, ’58 Bel Air four-door sedan and ’59 Cadillac DeVille. Gardner traded the Bel Air and Cadillac DeVille for his ’58 judges spent five hours judging my car for top flight.” Now that his ’58 has two top prizes from the Charlton Park Corvette Show and has taken first place at every show in which it has been entered, Vintage Chevy Club last year for 20 years of judging. Actually, I have been judging for 24 years, but they just started giving the awards last year and they are in five-year increments. In 2005 I will get a 25- convertible. Gardner also restored a ’63 split-window Corvette and a ’64 Corvette. The ’64 Corvette wasn’t a number match car, and it was redjust like the ’63, so he sold it and bought a ’65 Gardner has set his sights on a more illustrious award. “In June we’re going to Bloomington, Ill., to get a Bloomington Gold Certificate, which is just about the highest award a Corvette can get,” he said. IfGardner sounds confident, he has a right to be. He is a member of the Vintage Chevy Auto Club and has been collecting and restoring old Chevys since 1980. He cur­ rently owns 10 vintage year award.” Since he started collecting vintage Chevys in 1980, Gardner has restored a total of 15 cars. “Every one ofthem has been a fixer-upper except for the ’58 Chevy convertible, but I still did a lot of work to improve it,” said Gardner. “I started collecting in 1980 when I bought a 1927 Chevy two-door sedan at an estate sale in Nashville.” Next Gardner bought and restored a ’31 Landau Phaeton restored before buying the ’58 Corvette, which hejust showed at Charlton Park. “I couldn’t keep all of them because I only have so much room. So I just decide which ones I like the best,” said Gardner. Besides his own cars, Gardner restored a 1953 Corvette for Iva Donaho, who was the widow of his friend Bob Donaho, who died in 1993. 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He has worked hard for his money all his life and he deserves it.” In addition to display his cars at shows, Gardner has bought it from her. shown his collection to car “He also had a ’53 Corvette. clubs that visit his home. “I had a Model A club stop It was number 26, the 26th Corvette ever built. She didn’t by. We had 30 Model As out want to sell it, she wanted to here when they came out to see keep it and display it in memo- my cars,” said Gardner, who ry of her husband, but she noted that he has also been viswanted it to be presentable, so ited by, “two or three,” Chevy I stripped it and restored it,” car clubs. said Gardner. “A Grand rapids club came When he was finished with out and spent the afternoon the ’53, it was put on display at looking at my cars and then the Corvette Museum in they had iced tea and cookies before they left,” he said. Bowling Green, Ky. “They rotate their stock at “They told me any time I had the museum, but they had it on my garage door open they display for one year with her wanted to come back, so they husband’s name as the owner must have enjoyed it.” People as from far away as and my name as the restorer,” Japan have also had the opporsaid Gardner. The car is currently on dis- tunity to admire one of play in the Dog-N-Suds dis- Gardner’s cars. play at the Sloan Museum in In 1995 Gardner brought his Flint, where the museum pays ’55 Corvette to a show at the the insurance on the car while Corvette Museum in Bowling it is on display Green, where it caught the eye “It’s a good deal for her; it is oftwo Japanese authors. a a rare Car because ‘53 was the “There were two Japanese only year the Corvette was men who were authors workmade in Flint, and that car is ing on a book about Corvettes worth over $100,000 now,” and another on Japanese and said Gardner. American sports cars,” said Gardner’s latest acquisition Gardner. “They wanted to take is a 1932 Special sedan. pictures of my car going ‘It’s all done but the pin- through the countryside around striping and I’m getting that Bowling Green.” done this weekend. John Brill Lois said, “Of all the cars is very handy with that kind of there, they chose Bob’s. He thing and he has pin-striped a drove down the roads and they couple of other cars for me,” followed behind him in their said Gardner. car with one man hanging out Gardner’s wife, Lois, said of window taking pictures.” she enjoys going to the car “The roads are like snakes shows with her husband. down there. I thought sure he “We’ve met a lot of nice was going to fall out,” said people and made a lot of Gardner. “I don’t know what friends through the shows and he .would have done if.we club. I support his habit,” she would have met another car.” said with a smile. The authors promised to “That’s supposed to be, send Gardner a copy of the ‘hobby,’ Honey,” corrected book when it was published. Gardner affectionately.. “I waited a year and I still Japanese company. He got a hold of his boss, who got a hold of the authors,- who sent me a copy of the book. “They put my car right in the front of the book. Everything is written in Japanese except for my name,” he added. When asked how he came to be so enamored with vintage Chevys, Gardner replied, “My first new car in 1958 was a Chevy. I was still in the Navy when I bought a silver blue Chevy Biscayne two-door sedan at a going out of business sale in Hastings.” When Gardner bought that Chevy Biscayne in 1958, he didn’t realize that 22 years later collecting, restoring and showing vintage Chevys would become his passion. “I show my cars until they win the highest award possible in the Vintage Chevy and Antique Auto clubs. I show until I get First Junior, First Senior and the Preservation Award and then I quit,” said Gardner. “The highest award I have ever received is the Grand National for my ’32 Coupe. “When the ’58 gets the Bloomington Gold, I will be pacified with that.” HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. 945-SHOW $5.00 Kids all shows I $5.25 Seniors $5.75 Students & Late Shows Frl & Sat $5.50 DAILY Matinees til 6pm DIGITAL STEREO Unlimited Free Drink Refills & .25$ Corn Refills Stadium Seating Gives YOU An Unobstructed View * aS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 25, 2004 — Page 3 Maplewood students join Special Olympics Angie Boger earns degree at GVSU Elsie Ramsy to celebrate 95th Travis Reese won the countywide Special Olympic T-shirt design contest. All athletes, offi- Maplewood Teacher Glenna MacDonald poses with her students who participated in the Special Olympics Field Day May 13. They are (from left) Jacqueline Dankenbring, Alanna Rodriguez, Tyler Rugg, Whitney Ulrich, Abby Smith, Travis Reese, Joe Grinage and Dylan Hall. Nine students from Glenna The athletes participated in MacDonald’s class at a variety of events, including Maplewood Elementary the 50-meter dash, 400-meter School participated in the dash, softball throw and Eaton County Specialstanding long jump. Besides Olympic Field DayMay 13 in the athletic events, the stuEaton Rapids. dents had an opportunity to engage in a just-for-fiin activities, such as face-painting and carnival games. The event was extra special for the Maplewood team because they and all the other athletes and officials and vol- cials and volunteers wore the shirts during Field Day. unteers were wearing T-shirts designed by Maplewood student Travis Reese. His win­ ning design was selected from among entries submitted by students all across Eaton County. The next Special Olympics event is the State Summer Games, which will be held in Mount Pleasant June 3-5. birthday Angie Boger Elsie Ramsey will be cele­ brating her 95th birthday on June 1, 2004. She resided in the Nashville area for many years before moving to Charlotte where she now resides with her daughter and son-in-law. A card shower has been suggested. They may be sent t to: 214 W. First St., Charlotte, Mich. 48813. Angie Boger recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor of arts degree in group social studies, with an English minor and secondary teaching certificate. She is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School. She is the daughter of Robert and Marva Shumway and James and Tana Boger. Nashville Lions welcome district governor District Governor Kyle Austin was guest of honor at the May 17 dinner meeting of the Nashville Lions Club. Governor Austin presided over the induction of new member Scott Daniels, spon­ sored by Jim Hynes. Following the induction ceremony, President David Mace announced the pro­ ceeds from recent fund-rais­ ers, the Vermontville Syrup Festival and White Cane Project. Mace called on Percy Crothers to discuss the com­ ing Strawberry Festival in Grand Rapids at Welcome Home for the Blind, which the Nashville Lions support. The Strawbeny Festival will New Nashville Lion Scott Daniels (left), District Governor Kyle Austin (center) and be held June 18-19. Jim Hynes. Nashville Lions also once again will participate in the Barry County Fair in July. to attend the International in Detroit Windsor this year Sightmobile testing at the All Lions are encouraged Lions Convention to be held July 5-9. Clip & Save Memorial Day Photo Special I 4” Double Prints $ZS89 NOTICE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Any person who is a registered voter of the Village of Nashville, who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Village Council, or any Nashville area resident interested in serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals or Planning Commission, should contact the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St. or call 852-9544. Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 06588250 NOTICE TO VILLAGE RESIDENTS The village would like to remind all village residents that to be in accordance with the Noxious Weeds/Plants Ordinance #1010-68, they must not allow their grass/weeds to grow to more than 12" high. To accomplish this they must mow their grass at least every 2 weeks under normal growing conditions, between May 1 and November 1. If all residents work to keep the village looking nice and keep the mosquito population under control, everyone will benefit. Thank you. Nashville Village Clerk 06588252 Ballot Proposals for the Annual June 14, 2004 Election Up to 24 exp. (add * 150 for 36 exp.) 3” Double Prints $^89 Up to 24 exp... non-qualified agricultural property. (add *1“ for 36 exp.) must bring this coupon withfilm, before processing, to recieve discount Offer good 5-25-04 thru 6-1-04 J 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa Located on Main Street in the corner of Carl's Super Market 8270 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. (M-43), Sunfield Located in Will’s IGA 616-374-3190 517-566-7242 School tax includes a six-mill homestead property tax levy and an 18-mill non-homestead prop­ erty tax levy. Both the six-mill homestead tax and the 18-mill non-homestead tax are included in the per pupil foundation grant. The six-mill levy is not subject to voter approval; however, the 18mill levy is subject to voter approval. In 1995 the Maple Valley voters approved the district to levy 18 mills for a period of ten years. The ten years will expire in 2005; therefore, it is necessary to vote on another renewal. Even though the 18-mill levy is included in the per pupil amount, it is subject to a taxation roll­ back. Therefore, there is also a two-mill levy request on a ballot, which only protects the 18-mills from a possible reduction from the per pupil amount. The only way to avoid a rollback of the 18 mills is to request additional millage beyond the 18 mills. At the June 14 annual school election the Maple Valley voters will be asked to approve a renew­ al of the 18 mills on non-homestead properties for ten years. There will be a separate ballot requesting two mills on non-homestead properties. The two-mill levy only protects the 18 mills from future reductions. This will only maintain current school district funding. The millage is not an WalkerLPharmacy the place for wellness The following information is intended to clarify the confusing ballot issues that the Maple Valley voters will be asked to consider at the June 14 election. In addition to filling one seat on the school board, the voters will be asked to authorize a renewal millage request and an additional millage request. The request for 18 mills of non-homestead property tax is a renewal from 1995. Non­ homestead properties are apartment buildings, rental homes, vacation property, vacant land and commercial/industrial property. Therefore, the 18 mills does not impact homestead property or increase in taxes. 06588430 06588212 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 25,2004 — Page 4 Summer reading program sign-up to begin at Vermontville Township Library Discover New Trails at Your Library! is a reading to program designed encourage children to keep reading during the summer, to use the library and its resources and to have fun. Sign up for the annual summer reading program will begin on Saturday, June 5, and continue until 19. Saturday, June Latecomers will still be allowed to participate, but may not receive the initial registration goodie bag. Pre-readers through age 16 are invited to participate in all programs and the reading challenge. Reading will begin on June 22. Pre-readers will receive a reading log to keep track of the time spent reading. A prize will be awarded for every two hours of reading. Readers age 7-16 will receive a punch card containing 16 reading activities. A prize will be awarded after com- pleting eight reading activities. If all 16 activities are completed, a second prize will be awarded. Reading will end on July 17. Each book that is read will be recorded on a slip and displayed in the library. Completed punch cards will also be kept. Drawings for several large prizes will be held on July 20 from these entries. Programs begin on June 22, with “Discover Early Western Trails.” Discover life of the pioneer travelers headed west! Go on a covered wagon ride, make some pioneer toys, and play the games of the pioneer children. On June 29, “Discover New Tricks” will bring the comedy of John Park to the library. He will tell how he learned to juggle from a book, and performs a spinning plate routine to explain the Dewey Decimal System! This activity is funded in part by Michigan and Council for Arts Cultural Affairs and the Humanities Michigan Council. On July 6, Discover New Trails Up & Down will examine the trails above us as we explore the stars, build paper airplanes and rockets, and construct some “star” quality crafts. On July 13, “Discover New Trails in Your Own Town” discovers the hidden trails of Vermontville when we tour the bank, post office, and the fire bam for a behind-thescenes look at our own community. All activities begin at 2 p.m. on the back lawn of the Opera House. In case of rain or extreme heat, we will meet inside the Opera House. Refreshments will be served at all programs. Parents are encouraged to stay with their younger children for the programs. Linda Jean Emery VERMONTVILLE - Linda Jean Emery, age 48, of Vermontville, died Sunday, May 23, 2004. Mrs. Emery was bom Aug. 18, 1955 in Hastings, the daughter of Richard C. Marshall and Helen L. DeMaio. She owned and operated Emery’s Adult Foster Care Home from 1992 until 2001, for worked Aluminum Extrusions/Hoover for 10 years and the Food Bank in Vermontville. She took care of her children and guided them with love and respect. She learned to play the mandolin beautifully and always retained her sense of humor. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Emery, daughters Lorraine Emery (fiancee Brent Fleck) and Janette (Jeremy) Shaffer and son Matthew Emery (fiancee Zania Smith), grandchild Alexandra Emery; mother, Helen (Frank) DeMaio of Charlotte; father, Richard C. (Carol) Marshall of Vermontville; brother, Scott C. (Laurie) Marshall of Charlotte; niece Amanda and many aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at Grace Community Bible Church in Nashville, with Pastor Larry Fulton officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. by Pray Arrangements Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information avail­ able at www.prayfuneral. com. Maple Valley High School student Briana Bromley talks to Maplewood 6th graders about her experiences in Bolivia. Bolivian culture presented to Maplewood 6th-graders by Evie Bromley Maple Valley High School student Briana Bromley talked about her experiences in Bolivia to teacher Judy Fox’s sixth-graders at Maplewood Elementary April 29. Bromley visited Bolivia during the summer of 2002 for ten days with South American Missions. Her main topic of discussion was Bolivian culture. Students asked about what kind of food they eat, what kind of money they use, what kind ofclothes they wear, what kind of animals they have and what the weather there is like. She explained that the foods eaten by Bolivians included potatoes, bananas, fried and served hot, cheesy rice served with salsa, com and all the edible parts of animals, including cow’s udder and chicken’s heart, both of which she tried. She brought back Bolivian bills and coins she displayed to the students. Bolivian currency includes bolivianos and centavos. One hundred centavos equal one boliviano. One American dollar equals 7.2 bolivianos. Some of the souvenirs she brought in to show the class were a teacup made of a cow’s horn, a Bolivian flag, two Bolivian blankets, a hammock, a bell, Jkbag of tea, jewelry, money, a pedestal, and Bolivian keychains. She told the class that most people in Bolivia wear jeans and T-shirts if they are not wearing cultural clothing. Some shoes are made out ofold tires. The weather gets really hot in the sun. During their winter season, which is our summer, it is anywhere from 75 degrees to 85 degrees in the afternoon and then it cools off during the evenings. The most common animals in Bolivia are stray dogs. During the winter season geck­ os and ants may be found and if you go digging, you may find a hibernating ground snake. At the end of the presenta­ tion Bromley taught the class how to play two Bolivian games. One was steal the bacon. Many children in America already know how to play this game The other is one that they play at weddings. There are two teams with one escort. The bride an groom call out some­ thing like “the tallest person.” The escort from each team has to escort the tallest person from their team to the bride and groom. The team with the tallest person gets a point. The game goes until a team has reached ten points. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... ........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ .................. 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................... ......... 7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship ...................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... .................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service .............. a.m. (Nursery Provided) 06568086 Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Worship Service 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School 10 a A.M. Service 11:15 a P.M. Service 6p PASTOR GEORGE GAY 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 Morning Worship.................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ............ 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. . Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST GRESHAM UNITED CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship............... 11 a.m. Church School .................. 0 a.m. NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 10 Fellowship Time.............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class................................ 10:50 REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH (1/2 mile East ofM-66. 5 ml. south ofNashville) PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship...................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service................................... 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service .........................7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Scho 10 a.m. W.orship........... n a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............... 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15a.m, PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer .................. 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............ ...11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .. .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ..... 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service..................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .................. 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Mapte VaBay News. MasfMto. Tuesday May 25.2004 — Page 5 Flood, continued from page 1 R ml fliibju Itaiikbl ita M to 1 mfe ',- ( hjam nitaiiir' । HKM Htljiugiia I tkfa takltiin idlolil DtMtaadBi Though power was restored to heavy flooding ofthe Thornapple Pash said that in addition to most horns by Monday morning. River could cane the dam on the helping her empty the basement Maple Valley Schools were Thornapple River could collapse her fellow church members also closed due to standing water or at any time. helped her fill and place sandbugs washrxjts on more than a dozen Tt will Now oct we just don't that she obtained from the village. roads in Barry and Eaton coun­ know when. That dam’s not farr Clements said that sand and ties from being done," he said, noting sand bags are avathNe to resi­ “There was just too much that the v dhge has not been able dents in the village of NashvUk at flooding and roads that were to make repairs to the dam even the DPW garage washed out and impassable,” said though it has been deteriorating “As soon as we get caught up Terry Woodman. assistant direc-because the Department of we’ll start filling the bags. but. tor of transportation and opera- Environmental Quality doesn’t right now people who need them tions at Maple Valley Schools.. want the village to repair the spill-can pick up the sand and bags at Mike Kalembkiewicz, a mete- ways because it might have an the garage and fill them themorological technician with the impact on the surrounding wet- selves," he said. National Weather Service in lands and the DNR would rather Shupp's daughter. Katherine Grand Rapids reported that there see it removed. Chadrick. waded through the are no statistics available specifi“To repair it, we would have to water co Sunday to retrieve her cally for the Maple Valley area. deflect the water somewhere else mother’s two cats which were left However, weather service records and that would be too costly for behind when she evacuated her for the Barry and Eaton County the village,” said Clements. house on Saturday. area show that only 8 1/3 inches Even though he said the dun T talked to Darrell and he said of rain have fallen in the area dur- may give way at any time. that if I was going to get them I ing May, making it the third Clements said he doesn't think should do it then." said Chadrick. wettest May on record. He added the people who live down the “We're going to try to get back that during the wettest May on river from the dam have to worry. out there today think we might record just over 10 inches of rain “If you look at it right now, take a boat this time. When *r fell in the area. there's only about a foot of differ- were out there on Sunday the Monte O'Dell the head of the ence in the water level above and water in the yard was over my Vermontville DPW disputes below the dam. There might be a daughter's bead in some places Kalembkiewicz's data. small surge when it goes, but it and she’s five foot nine.” "The rain gauge down at the would level out rather quickly." Shupp. remains optimistic that garage said that we've had a total he said. her home will be spared extensive of 12 inches of rain for the It's a small comfort to Pash damage from the flood level month.” said O'Dell, who noted and Shupp, neither of whom have “The water hasn't reached the that last week's rain slowed the flood insurance and who both say hardwood floors in the house progress of work on the water this is the worst flood they have yet," said Shupp. “That house was main on East Main Street. seen since they have lived in their built in the 1930s and it still has "They had to pump quite a bit homes. the original hardwood floors. of water.' he said. “I’ve never seen it like this. There's no buckling or any sign Clements estimated that I 1/2 We've had minor flooding before, that the floors have been flooded inches of rain an hour fell in but nothing like this," said Pash in 50 years." Nashville during the peak of the wearily as she in front of her Kalembkiewicz said he doesn't storm on Friday. home Monday morning holding a have any information on the Whatever the amount there is mug of coffee after she returned Thomapple River will crest in no doubt that the rain has had a from a neighbor's house where Nashville, but said the National significant impact on Maple she gone to use their phone to call Weather Service expected the Valley and surrounding areas. her piano students to reschedule river to crest in Hastings tonight “There has been measurable their lessons. While her electricity at 10.1 feet, 3.1 feet above. rain 18 out of the first 24 days of was restored with the rest of the “All we know is that time will this month and it has definitely village's on Saturday afternoon, tell," said Shupp, who lived in the had an effect on the lakes and the flood took out her phone line house years ago when she was streams,” said Kalembkiewicz. "I've heard from people who raising her children and later sold Clements would agree. have lived here a long time that it only to repurchase it five years "Judging by the stake down at the river once flooded M 66 but ago. the boat launch I'd say the water that was a long time ago." she "I never thought we'd see it is about eight feet above its nor said. “We've been here 12 years rain like this,” said Shupp. “But mal level." he said. and it’s never been like this. It's I’ve always loved this house and I Clements also said that the crazy." still do." A couple of boys ride their bikes into the flooded park in downtown Nashville Mlnbpiv reallyta talma few; ■n,i nbgoipiR dfgffiSt) fttuptl ; nxumi bnttk|* niij lit A truck carefully navigates standing water across Ionia Highway in Vermontville This house on Water Street in Nashville was com­ pletely surrounded by water over the weekend. Standing water on Nashville Highway did not deter motorists Monday morning. A truck plows through the water which covered Reed Street in Nashville near the Castleton Township Hall. The Thornapple River laps at the deck on the side of the Pashes' house on Water Street Monday morning. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, May 25,2004 — Page 6 Honors, continued from page 1 The University of Michigan Alumni Association pre­ sented Amber Terberg and Scott Setchfield with The High Honors Award group was a large one this year, with 25 members. Doug Vogt (Lions Club) Memorial Scholarship winners Kelly Wilson, Meagan Putnam, Chayla Robles and Amber Terberg. Webster's dictionaries. presented $500 scholarship awards to Megan Putnam and Amber Terberg to help with their college tuition. The Zemke Memorial Scholarship, which is also worth $500, was presented to Hillary Krolik. Maple Valley has a history of rewarding its scholars and athletes in their respective fields, and this year was no exception. The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Scholar Athlete awards were given to-Elisha Gibson, Melissa Jewell, Stefanie Joostbems, Dereck Ripley, Chayla Robles and Kelly Wilson. Of these schol­ ars and athletes, one, Robles made it to the regional award level. The Leadership Scholarships were awarded by Norma Jean Acker to Jerrica Ashcraft, Kathryn Carney, Amber Terberg and Kelly Wilson. Spanish teacher Sandra Cade recognized the AATSP Outstanding Students this year: Meagan Putnam and Outstanding athletes and LION award winners Stefanie Joostbems, Chayla Robles, and Meagan Garvey. Our fast claims service is “No Problem.” ur agency is well-known for providing fast, efficient and fair laims service. That’s because we represent Auto-Owners The Kathy Carl Memorial Award was pre­ sented by Dennis Vanderhoef to Caitlin King. CALL 259-945-9554 any t/me for Action-ads! The Zemke Memorial Scholarship for $500 was pre­ sented to Hillary Krolik. 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State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 uu N OUM oEQffUo ALw tu h it v Phone: 269-94^5182 06571010 JZ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 25, 2004 — Page 7 Honors, continued from previous page Woodland Fraternal Order of Eagles members Harold Weaver and Rich Furlong, presenting a scholarship award to Megan Putnam. The MHSSA Scholar Athlete awards were given to Kelly Wilson, Melissa Jewell, Stefanie Joostberns, Elisha Gibson, and Chayla Robles. Spanish teacher Sandra Cade recognized the AATSP Outstanding Students this year, Scott Setchfield and Meagan Putnam. The Leadership Scholarships were awarded by Norma Jean Acker to Kelly Wilson, Jerrica Ashcraft, Amber Terberg and Kathryn Carney. Salutatorian Kelly Wilson and Valedictorian Amber Terberg listen to Todd Gonser talk about their many accomplishments. Scott Setchfield. She also gave a National Spanish Examination award to Chris Abbott who ranked No. 3 in the state finals. The Lion Awards, which single out students who maintain a grade point aver­ age of of 3.5 and earn at least eight varsity letters in sports, were presented to Meagan Garvey, Stefanie Joostberns and Chayla Robles. Earning the designation of academic honors werer Jerrica Ashcraft, Niesha Barnhart, Chelsea Brandenburg, Patrick Beuker, Andrew Burns, Matthew Dunham, Andrea Eaton, Nicholas Ewing, Megan Garvey, Summer Hill, Micah Keasler, Hilary Krolik, Kyle Musser, Benjamin Owens, Becky Reid, Derek Ripley, Nicole Roscoe, Benjamin Smith, Michelle Strong, Rachelle Swift, Andrew Thomason, Andrea Thornton, Sarah Todd and Ashley Visger. 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Annual Percentage Rates (APR) are based on a loan amount of $100,000 and as follows: 30 yr. fixed based oil 360 monthly payments of$615.72; 30 yr. fixed biweekly payments based on 627 biweekly payments of$311.86. 20 yr. fixed based on 240 monthly payments of$716.43; 20 yr. fixed biweekly based on 446 biweekly payments of $361.93. 15 yr. fixed based on 180 monthly payments of$823.73; 15 yr. fixed biweekly based on 344 biweekly payments of$414.99. 7 yr. balloon based on 84 monthly payments of$567.79 with final payment of$89,383.54. 3 yr. ARM based on 360 monthly payments of$583.57 for the first 36 months, then the payments are variable. 1 yr. ARM based on 360 monthly payments of$484.65 for the first 12 months, then payments are variable. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, May 25,2004 — Page 8 in America, are we only free to agree? The news of Barry County candidate Blings last Tuesday afternoon was a mixed bag. The good: There were enough people to show interest and create electoral contests by filing for five of the eight seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Strong interest was shown in the race for probate judge, as evidenced by five people deciding to put their names on the ballot. The sheriffs job will be contested by three can­ didates. In a democratic society, we see competition as some­ thing that is essential, the lifeblood of a system we hold dear. Therefore, it’s good voters will have a choice in the pri­ mary election for four districts on the County Board. However, I am saddened that only two Democrats filed to run for the November general election, giving six Republican incumbents no opposition on the ballot after August, unless an independent steps forward by late July. There are some who see conflict, arguments and debates as negative things. There are some who see anyone who challenges the status quo or opposes people currently hold­ ing office as outsiders and naysayers. But those who avoid or discourage conflict may not realize they instead may be promoting stagnation, a con­ tinuation of the same old same old. Esssentially, they can be turning their backs on meaningful change. Some county elected officials, including a majority on the County Board of Commissioners, seem to have an aversion to being questioned, an aversion to being chal­ lenged. They cried foul immediately after the list of 12 proposed county government reforms was made public at a First Friday forum in April. One, Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle, went as far as claiming publicly that they were riddled with “inaccuracies,” but he hasn’t shared just what these falsehoods are, even when asked. More evidence surfacedjust several weeks ago when the County Board voted 7-0 to abolish the Officers Compensation Commission, one of the “12 Steps of Recovery” proposed by the bipartisan group that unveiled their ideas at the First Friday. The board members did the right thing, but rather than show a spirit of cooperation, Commissioners Ken Neil and Jim French made it clear to the public they made the move on their own and it had 54" Marine Vinyl Ripstop Nylon Cotton Prints nothing to do with recent publicity. Such belligerent and arrogant attitudes demonstrate a lack of willingness to work together with people who dis­ agree, a lack of effort to solve problems. It also shows some may be more interested in holding office than in serving the public. Some county elected officials seem outraged that some­ one has dared to hold them and their actions accountable. It is puzzling and distressing that they are so outraged by having their “feet held to the fire.” In their zeal to circle the wagons against perceived attacks, they seem to have forgotten that some of the most cherished ideals of a truly democratic system are the abili­ ty to question, challenge and oppose those currently in power. We the people have more than a right, we have a duty to debate and discuss the issues that affect us rather than simply be a nation of sheep that lets local government do as it pleases. Holding people accountable is essential to a democracy. We have a responsibility in this governance to make sure our elected officials are always acting in our best interest. We've sent American troops around the world to fight for, protect and defend the very form of government we too often take for granted. At the same time, it seems we are relinquishing our rights as free Americans at a faster rate than at any other time in history. When government leaders at every level criticize us for questioning their actions, it's time to get our backs up and say "enough." If the voters of this county return all the incumbents to office, so be it. That would tell me they’re satisfied with what’s been happening, or much worse, they don’t know or don’t care. Yet if the voters in August decide it’s time for a change, then it proves that the people indeed do have the power to endorse change or progress. We must remember that democracy is an ongoing argu­ ment. George Orwell, the author of “1984” and “Animal Farm,” once said, “Freedom is the right to say no.” Think about it. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 . OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-530 pm; 1 Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm IQ 06588424 The Lions look to be peaking at the right time, as both the boys’ and girls’ track and field teams closed out perfect 6-0 SMAA seasons' by topping Olivet on Tuesday. Two Lions gave the best performances in school history. In the girls’ meet Meagan Halliwill set a new school record in the discus with a throw of 137’9”. In the boys’ meet, Josh Beardslee set the mark in the 300-meter intermediate with a time of 40.1 seconds. Beardslee finished first in all four events he competed in as the Lion boys topped Olivet 97-66. He also took the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.1 seconds. Dan Brooks, Jason Wymer, and Adam Lamphere teamed with Beardslee to win the 800meter relay in 1:33.7, and Dan Brooks, Jarrod Brooks, Wymer, and Beardslee took the 1600meter relay in 3:33. Wymer and Dan Brooks both won individual races as well. In the 800-meter run, Wymer won with a time of 2:08. In the 400meter run, Dan Brooks was first in 52.1 seconds. Maple Valleys’ other two wins Tuesday were by Akok Malek who took the 1600-meter run in 4:50 and the 3200 in 10:34. The Eagle girls’ weren’t nearly as close to the Lion ladies. Maple Valley won the girls’ meet Tuesday 104.5 to 46.5. The Lions won 14 of the 16 events that were run. No one took part in the 3200-meter relay. Kelly Wilson was second to Halliwill in discus, but finished ahead of her teammate in the shot put with a throw of 35’4. Kaleigh Browne was third in both ofthe throwing events. The Lions won every field event, Amy Joostbems took the high jump at 4’10, Tara Gordenski the pole vault at 9’6, and Megan Garvey took the long jump at 16’11. Garvey also won the 100meter dash in 12.9 seconds. Amy Abbott was a multiple event winner too. Abbott won both hurdle races, taking the 100-meter high hurdles in 16.05 seconds and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 49 seconds. Jessica McMillen won the 1600-meter run for Valley with a time of 6:09.39, as the Lions swept the top three scoring places in the event. Chayla Robles was second in 6:24.67, followed by Tessa Robles in 6:26.73. Kristen Hummel won the 800meter run in 2:37.73. The SMAA meet will be held Wednesday afternoon at Maple Valley, with the Lions in good shape to defend both their boys’ and girls’ titles from a year ago. The Division 3 Track and Field Regional held at Maple Valley Friday afternoon, was interrupted by the storms that interrupted everything else in the area. The meet was concluded on Monday evening. Check out this week’s edition of the Hastings Banner for the story on the regional, or see it in next week’s Maple Valley News. Mobile Dentists visit Fuller Street children , Be Creative with Pillows, Throws, Quilts. Curtains, Tote Bags, ^-7 Purses, etc... f Lions unbeaten in SMAA with league meet home tomorrow Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station T.J. Smith, a kindergartner at Fuller Street Elementary School, gets his teeth cleaned during a visit from Mobile Dentists an in-school dental outreach program. Mobile' Dentists, an inschool dental outreach program from the Children’s Dental Health Foundation, earlier this month traveled from Detroit to Fuller Street Elementary School, where 22 students received examinations from a licensed general dentist and two assistants. Mobile Dentist provided dental examinations, cleanings, radiographs, sealants, fluoride and referrals for children who returned their permission forms. Mobile Dentists accepted Medicaid, MIChild, Healthy Kids and most private insurance plans. There was also financial assistance/grant money available for those students and families that had no dental insurance. All students received a dental report card and toothbrush that went home with them. Staff members at Fuller Street Elementary said the dental staff showed care and concern for each student. They added that the day of dental examinations went very well and it was a positive experience for everyone involved. Fuller Street staff members say they are looking forward to having Mobile Dentists back during the next school year. Christopher A. Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child 269-945-5656 1127 West State Street, Hastings MI Amy Ruedisueli, Summer Bayman and T.J. Smith wait for their turn to see the dentist. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 25, 2004 — Page 9 Olivet pours on the offense in route of Lion lady soccer The Maple Valley varsity SMAA foe the Lions were with 15:56 remaining and girls’ soccer team slipped up downed 9-0. made it 8-0 Eagles. in a pair of contests last week. The Eagles poured on the With both teams switching The Lions were soundly scoring late, tallying four up their line-ups a little, the defeated Monday afternoon at goals in the final twenty min-lions were able to hold the Delton Kellogg, but had a utes. Eagles scoreless for the next chance to end the week on a Lion goalie Beth Ann 14:44 despite the fact that higher note Thursday. Paltte did what she could to Olivet held the ball in its Maple Valley fell to Olivet try and slow down the con-offensive end for much of the 2-1, the first time the two stant pressure that came her contest. teams met this season, but in way. An Olivet penalty shot Some of the biggest roars the second meeting with theirfound the comer of the netfrom the crowd came when Maple Valley goalie Beth Ann Platte, left, pulls in the ball as Delton’s Jessie Searles is cleared away from the keeper by the Lions’ Amanda Mead (20). (Photo by Perry Hardin) the inexperienced Lion squad against them, the Lions and aggressive defense late in the was able to clear the ball into their sidline remained very second half, and Andrea the Eagles’ half. much into the contest. Jarvie improved on the Lion Despite the constant attack Kasie Chase played somedefensive line as the game wore on. The Lions had one final try to earn a regular season victo­ ry, Monday afternoon at home against Dansville. Maple Valley’s Imke Ballman, right, steps in to take the ball away from an Olivet forward Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Athlete of the Week Meagan Halliwill Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field L“ ■ The Lions’ Jessica Lawless clears the ball out of her own end Monday at Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions Kasie Chase, right, tackles the ball away from an Olivet attacker Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ’JIIm.*jj tai ti to.,.? t? Ifcl.Jv 1 Sul7B"jiH ‘,tuy , ik! S?S awnH^j ■'* iMkl Valley softball team takes two wins from St. Philip •'■kehujii il«t HdlBiluM talite The Lions’ Kortney Ewing slides safely into third as the ball gets away from the St. Philip third baseman in the first inning of game one Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Sammy Cowell drills a single in the third inning of game one Thursday against St. Philip. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The rains broke long enough Thursday afternoon for the Lion varsity softball team to take wins in both ends of a double header against Battle Creek St. Philip Catholic Central. Elisha Gibson powered the Lions to a 10-3 win in game one by going four for four at the plate and scoring three times. With Kortney Ewing, Kyndra Root, Sammy Cowell, and Gibson getting on base consistently in-front of them, Mindy Newton had three RBI’s and Katie Eldred two. e ons sare ear The Lions started early. The Lions scored four runs in the opening inning, after St. Philip opened the game with two runs of its own in the top of the first. Maple Valley then added two runs in the bottom of the third, three in the fifth, and one more in the sixth. In the third, Eldred drove in Cowell and Gibson. Cowell started the rally with a one-out single, and Gibson followed her with a double. In the fifth, Cowell again got things started by leading off the inning with a double. Gibson followed with a sin­ gle, and Newton drove them both home on a double. Newton came around to score on an RBI single by Maloney. Root, Cowell, Newton, and Eldred each had two hits for Valley. Root was the winning pitcher. She struck out four and walked just two. In game two, Valley scored three runs in the fifth inning to take a 5-0 lead and went on to win 6-1. Meagan Halliwill set a new school record last week in the Lions track and field team’s win over Olivet by tossing the discus 137’9”. 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Brown Stadium 08638072 www.bottlecreekyankees.com • 269.660.2287 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, May 25,2004 — Page 10 Valley falls in two one-run contests against Pilgrims The skies were clear had singles, and Derek ting the life out ofthe base­ enough, and the ground Ripley and Burpee each ball,” said Carpenter. “With only one senior, I’m was dry enough for the had an RBI. “He’s doing everything getting excited about next Maple Valley varsity boys’ baseball team to get a dou- he can,” said Lion coach year.” There is still some work ble header in last Monday Bryan Carpenter of his left for the Lions this seaagainst Lansing Christian. lone senior, Ripley. Ripley had two RBI’s in son. The closed out the The host Pilgrims took both games from the Lions the Lions’ game two loss, SMAA season Monday by one-run. Maple Valley 6-5. He was three for four against Olivet, and also held the lead after five with two doubles, one of held their district draw on innings in each contest, but which drove in a run to tie Monday morning. One thing that was was never able to add the game at five in the botenough insurance runs late tom of the seventh. The promising in the Lansing Pilgrims were able to push Christian contests was the in the game to seal a win. defense. Maple Lansing Christian took across one run in the top of Lion game one 5-4. The Lions the eighth to score the vic- Valley committed just one error in the two games. took a 4-3 lead in the top of tory. The Vermontville chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union has “We didn’t beat our“We had runners on in the sixth inning with two announced the winners of it's annual poster contest which was open to all fifth grade runs, but the Pilgrims came the last inning of both selves this week,” said students at Maplewood Elementary. The winners are (front row, from left) Alissa right back with two more games and couldn’t score,” Carpenter. “It’s just one of Miller, first place; Devin Haeck, second place; and Charlene Harmon, third place. said Carpenter. those things. If we don ’ t runs in the bottom half. Lion sophomore Garrett beat ourselves, we can play Runners-up are (back row) Brittany Moore, Michael Vuskovik, Darcy Turner, Garrick Chris Morris led the Herchburger and Brittany Hall. Lions’ offensive attackVanEngen was two forwith anybody.” with a single and a double, three in game two with an WCTU poster contest winners announced Two seniors earn LCC scholarships He (VanEngen) is hit D&S 8H REMODELING AND MORE SPECIALIZING IN KITCHENS: REFACING AND NEW CABINETS CUSTOMIZED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PROJECTS FOR YOUR HOME 269)967-1832 DRYWALL, TRIM, DOORS, SIDING, DECKS, etc. FREE ESTIMATES Keep Your Cool. Maple Valley High School Seniors Dustin Powers and Mark Rodriguez have been named recipients ofLansing Community College (LCC) Foundation Scholarships. Pam Schmidt, the Foundation Scholarship Coordinator at LCC said the scholarship program is very competitive and open to all students who attend or plan to attend the college. "The foundation manages 150 different scholarships, which are Andersen® windows and patio doors funded by individuals, civic organizations and businesses," she said. "When the scholarships are formed, some ofthe individuals and groups set criteria deter­ State Road work will cause detours There will be detours on State Road between Hastings and Nashville during the next two weeks as the Barry County Road Commission replaces culverts along the thoroughfare. Heather Smith, an assistant engineer with the Road Commission, said that while detours would be set up during the day the road would be open during the evening.. “They get started at 7 a.m. and they’ll close a section of the road and then reopen it around 4 or 5 p.m. when they are finished for the day,” she said. “We’re doing it in small sections so we don’t have to close the whole road at once. So there will be different detours along the road during the next two weeks. When they finish with one site they will move on to the next.” Smith said that the road crew is scheduled to start work on culverts between Wellman and M-66 this week and then move on to East State Road to Durkee Road when that is finished. Mark Rodriguez Dustin Powers mining that the scholarship the application process, their should go to someone who is in a information is entered into the particular field of study." foundations data base and rated To be considered for a by members of the foundation Foundation Scholarship, Powers who look at the student’s grade and Rodriguez had to fill out an point average, financial need, and application, submit two letters of the overall quality of their perreference from teachers, a copy sonal statement. of their high school transcripts Schmidt said there were a total and a personal statement that of 512 applicants for the 284 included their intended field of scholarships the foundation study by the January deadline. awards each year, 175 of which Once students have completedhave already been issued. 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In addition to their colorful costumes, the students had made small floats out of shoe­ boxes and construction paper and held their-own miniature Cinco de Mayo parade. Parents and staff combined efforts to create a special Cinco de Mayo feast featuring authentic homemade taco shells which were filled with meat seasoned with authentic spices. There was also Mexican rice, homemade ele­ phant ears, Mexican cookies and more for the children and their guests to enjoy. Then, to cap off their fiesta, the children went out to the playground where they all took turns trying to break the pinatas they had created in their classrooms. 269-945-0191 Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. 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( 'Til mi "HirmiiLL: j.i fli.ijiu,/,. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-06-01.pdf 9c84de81db632b040189798d13ca36a9 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY ne\p MASTIN GS PUBLIC UBRAfi! 121S CHURCHST MS1M&S Ml 4MU-1M Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 22, June 1, 2004 A local p ap er o f_ T r J Va/tey g/r/s won a pair of titles last week by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team joked of getting shirts made up reading, “Just Married”, after Monday’s conclusion to their Division 3 Regional meet. For fourstraight yearsthe Lions have finished second at their regional, and coach Gary Hamilton thought it was time to move up a spot. “I guess they kind of ran with it when I told them I didn’t want to be a bridesmaid anymore. Let’s be the bride,” said Hamilton as his team celebrated with the regional trophy on their home field. The victory means the Lions are invited to Saturday’s Division 3 Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association Meet at Kent City. The girls competed in the event a year ago in Williamston and finished fourth in the state. The meet was created by the MITCA to offer a more team based championship than the Michigan School High Athletic Association offers in track and field. Regional winning teams are invited, and second place teams can receive a chance if one or more of the regional championship teams chooses not to participate. “It’s a fun meet,” said Hamilton. “If they perform well, I think we have a shot at being in the top three.” The hope is to top last year’s performance, but no one is ruling out a state championship if the Lion runners can keep up with their big scorers in the field events. “The field events really got us a big lead, but I think we did great on the track tonight too,” said Hamilton. Twelve different girls qualified for the MHSAA Division 3 State Meet at Comstock Park High School June 5, many in multiple events. The top two placers qualify, and athletes can also qualify by reaching certain pre-determined times and dis­ tances. An athlete can only participate in four events, and Lion senior Megan-Garvey is going to state in all four ofhers. She won the long jump with a leap of 17’1, and finished second in both the 100- and 200meter dashes. Her time 100meter 13.2 seconds, and 26.5 seconds in the 200. Garvey also teamed with Donna Cripe, Alisha Felmlee, and Amy Abbott in the 400meter relay for a second place finish in 51.6 seconds. Abbott was the 100-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdle champion. She won the 100hurdles in 16.1 seconds, and the 300-hurdles in 46.6 sec­ onds. Teammate Lisa Hamilton was right behind See TRACK, pg. 9 The Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team celebrates its Division 3 Regional title on their home infield Monday evening. The Lion ladies bested second place Lansing Catholic Central by 58 points. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Volz offers inspiring words to alternative ed graduates by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer This young woman receives her diploma, as did her 42 classmates. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz quoted a variety of sources as he offered words of wisdom, inspira­ tion and encouragement in his keynote address during the Maple Valley Alternative Education Graduation Ceremony, which was held Tuesday, May 25, in the gymnasium of Kellogg School in Nashville. It was standing room only as hundreds of family and friends crowded into the gym to see the 43 young men and women receive their diplomas. "We live in a nation that still upholds liberty and opportunity for all people and it is my prayer that these young people use all their opportunities," said Volz, who then quoted Tate Mix, who served as the principal for the alternative education program until losing his battle with cancer last year: Never give up on a child. Even when a child has really messed up, a child deserves a second chance, and another and another. "I am grateful for the legacy Tate Mix left to the community through his service, said Volz, who went on to quote Martin Luther King Jr., "Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You only a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love. Volz added his own thoughts, saying that most of the students in the alternative education program had experienced tough times, which made them Flood waters recede in Maple Valley by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Just four days after heavy storms caused power outages, left washouts and standing water on roadways and created extensive flooding along the banks of the Thornapple River and Thomapple Lake, the waters have started to recede and cleanup has begun.. Dave McIntyre, who runs Weather the National Climatological Service in Station Recording reported last Hastings, Wednesday that 11 inches of rain had fallen in the Nashville area since the beginning of the month. Darrell On Monday, Clements Jr. the director of Nashville’s Department of Public Works said it was possible the dam across the Thomapple River behind Good Time Pizza wasn’t going to hold. However, Clements and other DPW workers used a. backhoe Tuesday to open one of the spillways of the dam, which lowered the water relieved some the pressure up behind the dam.. The Thomapple River, which reaches flood stage at seven feet, crested at 9.74 feet in Hastings between noon and 3 p.m. Wednesday. The floodwaters began receding rapidly, much to the relief of many of those who had been displaced because of flooding. The previous Saturday, Marilyn Shupp was forced to evacuate her home on Terrace Drive in Nashville See FLOODS 12 ,pg. uniquely qualified to serve Eric Hoffer, before admonothers. ishing the graduates to take "I know these graduates pride in their ability to learn have a desire to help. They rather than what they know. know how hard life can be "Prepare yourselves to be and they are willing to lifelong learners," said Volz extend their hand to others. as he wrapped up his They have a great gift for speech, I am convinced being able to relate to those you will contribute to your who have difficulties, he communities, families, said. nation and world. Volz also included quotes Congratulations to the gradfrom Whitney Young Jr., "It uates and the Mix family, is better to be prepared for Tate’s legacy continues an opportunity and not have through these fine graduone than to have an opportu- ates." After a musical presentanity and not be prepared," by the Maple and Oprah Winfrey, "Doing tion your best at this moment Valley/Ionia Community led by Andy puts you in the best possible Band, position for the the next MacFarland, Rose Hahn presented special recognimoment." In times of change, tion awards to students who learners inherit the earth, excelled in various areas while the learned find them- during their studies in the selves well equipped to deal alternative education pro­ with a world that no longer See GRADUATES, pg. 3 exists," said Volz, quoting In This Issue • Mike Callton to challenge chairman of County Board • Parent/Community Profile meeting slated for tonight • MVHS senior competes in HOSA • WMU dean’s list includes 6 students from Maple Valley • Special ed busing to be through ISD �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 1,2004 — Page 2 ATTENlWiSVrJ VILLAGE RESIDENTSai The village of Nashville will be flushing hydrants during the week of June 7th to June 11th. You may experience rusty water. Nashville DPW _D_3_OO_3_O_1 U Tprilyn Van Order parr Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice on May 8, 2004 Terilyn is the daughter of Gary Parr and a 2000 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Love, and Congratulations Dad, Grandpa & Grandma TheARTS J BIOLOGY B l 06588491 r tTiuuy s HISTORY U to celebrate Anniversar Lloyd and Eunice (Hidgon) Priddy ofNashville (p ] 9 were married May 29,1944. Their children, Dale Ann (Phillip) Thompson, Dennis (Patricia) Priddy & Deidra Bryans all of Nashville, along with their 9 grand. , I children and 11 great grandchildren,I i would like to extend an open in v I tion to all their family and friends to i attened an OPEN HOUSE in celebra1 tion of their 6O'h anniversary, June I 2004 from 4-8pm at 9050 Gregg 1 Crossing Rd., Nashville.. We i ^permitting we will have a pig r M?ack at the river. If it rains we will b \\ at the th house. Please, no gifts, just the honor of your presence. Parent/Community Profile meeting slated for tonight All parents and residents of the Maple Valley School District, who wish to have a voice in the selection of a new superintendent for Maple Valley Schools, are encouraged to attend the Parent/Community Profile Meeting, which is scheduled for 7p.m. tonight in the high school library. "It’s a chance for parents and members of die commu­ nity to give their input into what characteristics and qualities they want in their new superintendent," said Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz. Volz tendered his resignation, effective July 1, last month when he accepted the superintendent’s post at the Midland Education Service Agency (ESA), formerly known as the Midland Intermediate School District. George Woons, a consult­ ant from the Michigan Association of School Boards, who was hired by the Maple Valley School Board to facilitate the dis­ trict’s search for a new superintendent, will run the meeting. During a special meeting MVHS senior competes in HOSA Maple Valley High School Senior Kristina McCallum participated in HOSA (Health Occupations Students ofAmerica) during the 2003—2004 academic year. McCallum, a student in the Eaton Intermediate MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE multipleumo servkx REALTORMLS. . Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI........................................................ Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)..................................................... Home 517-852-5066 Adam Winegar (Sales Associate)................................................... Cell 269-838-6710 HfYIS" -I. 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Anyone can go to a policy book or a hand­ past," said Woons, who book, order pencils and supplies and set up sched­ added that decision-making ules." came in second, and person­ — George Woons al relation skills were also a of the survey, Woons said making skill, and a problem factor. Woons noted that the that one of tire eight board solver. selection criteria established "I was happy members preferred a candiappy to o see that, a, date with a doctorate, four because anyone can turn the for the superintendent search would be based on the wanted an education special- crank, folks, but what separesults of the board, staff, ist and three preferred at rates the women from the least a master’s degree. girls and the men from the faculty and community pro­ Woons noted that seven boys in any profession, is the files. With the board’s help, board members wanted ability to solve problems. applicants to have experi- Anyone can go to a policy Woons set up a timeline for the superintendent search. ence either as a superintend- book or a handbook, order The deadline for applications ent or assistant superintend- pencils and supplies and set is Friday, June 18; the first up schedules," said Woons. ent. round of interviews is sched­ Board and superintendent For desired area of expert­ uled to start the week ofJune ise, the number one area for relations were next on the board members was curricu- survey. Under specialized 28, second interviews, dur­ lum development and evalu- skills, the board ranked the ing the first week of July ation of programs, budget ability to direct an effective with goal of having a new development and manage- management team was a top superintendent in place by ment came in second and priority and speaking ability Aug. 1. of the Maple Valley School Board, which was held Monday, May 24, Woons discussed the results of a survey taken by board members to determine what qualities they were looking for in a new superintendent. Summarizing the results $114,90011 ON THORNAPPLE RIVER IN NASHVILLE Ready to "move-in" condition, updated. 3 bedroom ranch home located on the Thomapple River, big lot, quiet 8t pleasant with a view of the river! Call Jerry for more details. (N-80) School District Health Technology program at Lansing Community College, competed in the medical math category. Her math expertise enabled her to win first place in the state competition and qualifies her to compete in the national HOSA contest next month in Orlando,, Fla. Kristina also received an LCC Foundation Scholarship and a Charlotte Optimist Club Scholarship to be used for her continuing education in the nursing field at LCC. HOSA is a national student organization endorsed by the United States Department of Health Occupations Education Division of ACTE. HOSA’s two-fold mission is to pro­ mote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. 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Call Jeny._________________________________ (H-78ji 616-374-7048 or 1-888-300-8212 9 to 5:30 Monday-Saturday yy www.myfsn.com/swiftsflowershop WH ©THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW (PG-13) DIGITAL 11:10.1:45,4:20,6:55,9:25 ©RAISING HELEN (PG-13) DIGITAL/STADIUM SEATING 11: 30.2:00, 4:30,7:00,9:30 O SHREK 2 (PG) digital/ stadium seating 12: 30,2:50,5:00,7:00,9:15 TROY (R) 11:55,3:05,6:15,925 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 1, 2004 — Page 3 Mike Callton to challenge chairman of County Board Mike CalltOri of Nashville compromise and healing. has announced his candidacy Callton said that many of for 5th District seat on the the issues currently plaguing Barry County Board of the board have gone on for Commissioners, which repre- more than a year and that is sents Maple Grove, Castleton because the commissioners and Woodland'townships. seem unwilling to accept critCallton is attempting to icism from their constituents. unseat 5th District Incumbent "When the bi-partisan Jeff MacKenzie, who cur- group presented their prorently serves as chairman for posed ‘Twelve-step the board. Recovery Program" only two Callton is a chiropractor commissioners showed up. who has lived in worked in That sends a message that the Nashville for 13 years. He commission is not open to lives in the village with his public opinion in general, and wife Shelly and has two sons that is a mistake," said who are in college. Callton Callton. "Whether a person’s currently serves as a trustee opinion is valid or invalid, on the Nashville Village you can’t ignore them." Council and the Eaton Callton said, that when he Intermediate School District first started serving on the Board. He also served on the school board, they went into Maple Valley School Board. a closed session to discuss a I have been the president personnel issue. When someof the Maple Valley School one pointed out that it was a Board, serving with violation of the Open (Superintendent) Clark Volz, Meetings Act, the board took who has taught me a lot about action to do what they could good government and listen- to rectify the situation. ing to people," said Callton. "We didn’t ‘circle our Callton said he feels he can " wagons’ we apologized for use the lessons he learned our mistake, we opened the from Volz to help get the minutes ofthat meeting to the County Board of public, and it was over," he Commissioners back on said, "If you don’t acknowltrack. edge a problem it never heals, " I know where the board is it just lingers. and where they need to go," "It’s hard for the County he said. "They are not con- Commission to do a good job necting with the community. when they are constantly at It’s like (J-Ad Graphics Vice war," said Callton. "How can President) Fred Jacobs said in they deal with vision issues his (Banner) editorial, when they are putting out ‘they’ve circled their wag- fires? I’ll keep saying the ons,’ and that’s the wrong same three words, the way to thing to do. They need to go bring the board out of this through a process of engage- quagmire is engagement, ment with the community, compromise and healing." one’s participation is valu- has to grow at the same rate. able. Technology and utilization 6. The county commission- opportunities increase effiers should not encourage ciency, and decrease the need elected candidates to step for proportionately bigger down early, so as to appoint government. replacements with incumbent "You cannot expect the advantages in elections. I present county commissionwould not allow this practice ers to reform their governsince its purpose is to manip- mental style since they’ve ulate free elections, which are become acclimated to such a basic to democracy. culture. They seem resistant 7. Retain funding of to press criticism, and to the Hastings City-Bany County 12-step reforms suggested to Airport. I think its value to then by the Barry County the community for economic Republican and Democratic development and emergency parties," said Callton. "Barry services overrides the posi- County residents deserve tion that it may be a play­ new commissioners who ground for the rich. understand good, honest and 8. Control the growth of transparent government. The county government. commissioners need to listen 4. Freeze the pay of the Although the population of to the people of Barry County 5 seat on the Barry County county commissioners with the county is rising, that and act primarily in the pub­ Board of Commissioners. possible reductions. doesn’t mean the government lic interest. Callton said he agrees with Commissioner pay should be many, but not all, of the 12 similar to that received by steps of reform proposed by comparably sized county the bi-partisan group. commissions. I will propose fieCp "I have less than 12 freezing pay the pay of counbecause I combined some of ty commissioners until inflathem," he said. "I say ‘pro-tion decreases the discrepanposed’ a lot... I will only be cy. If research of similar size one vote on an eight vote counties proves large pay discommission, so proposing is crepancies, I will then proall I can promise." pose reducing commission1. No secret meetings. ers’ pay. Boards must abide by the 5. County commissioners Michigan Open Meetings should serve as voting memAct. No secret meetings to bers on appointed boards and discuss public business. I committees, which could be would not take part in meet-made up entirely of commisNashville Family Chiropractic Center ings of commissioners that sioners. All appointees (517) 852-2070 did not have ample public should be paid the same www.nashvillechiropractic.net g notification and were not whether they are commisBlue Cross PPO, Medicare, PPOM Provider open to the public. I would sioners or not, since every­ report observed breaches of the Michigan Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Open meetings and freedom of information should be celebrated, not side stepped. Government must be transparent. 2. Night meetings to allow for more public participation instead of the day meetings that shut people out. I will propose more, ifnot all, night meetings. 3. Every person who comes before the board should be treated with respect. If a person arrives for public comment, they deserve the full attention of the board and five minutes to Mike Callton of speak. When they are done running speaking, they should be Nashville is against Incumbent Jeff thanked for their valuable MacKenzie for the District input. Headaches... Chiropractic can Join the Club!! GFWC Vermontville group finishes another busy year The General Federation of reading as much as we adults Women's Club Vermontville enjoy it at our monthly book has had a busy year, with a club,” a club spokeswoman number of contributions to said. “We pick a book for everyone in the group to read the village. to and then get together to At the entrance Vermontville, the club sign is review what we have read. in place on the billboard that There are several members was installed by the local Vo- who participate in this activity-” Ag class. Club members say they Now that spring is here, the flowers are in blossom on appreciate the donations they the trees that the club pur- received at the Maple, Syrup Festival craft show. chased on Main Street. New steps from the street The summer reading program will be held again this to the sidewalk and new railsummer and the GFWC ings at the doors ofthe Opera Vermontville contributes to House were put in place the cost of this program. using money donated by the “We hope that you enjoy club. “We felt that they were a very necessary addition for PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: safety,” the spokeswoman All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act said. “Also while you are and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. NOTICE The Vermontville Village Council will hold a Public Hearing on June 3rd at 7:05 p.m. for the purpose of considering adoption of the Wellhead Protection Ordinance to be added to the Village Gode of Ordinances. Shirley Harmon Village Clerk 06588635 EQUAL HOUMM OPPORTUNITY 0U6O5Q71TI0U1I0V enjoying a play (at the Opera House) you will see some of our members popping pop­ corn for your enjoyment.” One ofclub’s most popular fund-raising events is the salad bingo, which is held in October of each year. Money is raised for the local Siren Shelter and Hospice. The group also is active in the Christmas Basket project. The club submits an annual report of projects completed and hours of volunteer time. The local group this year received seven awards recognizing their work. The first meeting for the next year will be a potluck supper Sept. 13 at the Methodist Church. Call Elaine Russell at (517) 7261330 for more information. Become a Walker Pharmacy Gold Card Member today... Gold Card Benefits: WAew you become a Walker Gold Card member, you will receive many benefits including: • 10% off everything in the store* • 15% off any special order items* • 20% off the first Tuesday of each month* • Free after-hours service • Free delivery within service area • Many more discounts throughout the year ♦Discounts do not apply to prescriptions or sale items Membershin When you become a Fee Walker Gold Card $20 per year Member, you will get supplies you purchase everyday at a discounted rate. "J The membership fee is an investment that will pay for itself in no time. WalkerO’harmacy the place for wellness J 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa Located on Main Street in the comer of Carl’s Super Market 8270 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. (M-43), Sunfield Located in Will's IGA 616-374-3190 517-566-7242 �Ju* Say ‘A* Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday June 1, 2004 — Page 4 Lucille Gray— NASHVILLE - Lucille Gray, age 88, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Lucille was born born in Portland, Ind. on Aug. 8, 1915. She was the daughter of the late Leland and Elva Goodson. Lucille’s family moved to the Nashville area when she was about 12 years old. She married Gaylord Gray on Aug. 16,1933. The couple lived on their farms just north of Nashville, and then north of Vermontville before moving to their Phillips St. home in 1950. Lucille was a homemaker, but did work some for Kelly’s Dime Store and Brumm’s Family Store. She attended the EUB Church and then Steven J. Vipond HASTINGS - Stevea J. Vipond, age 44, of Hastings passed away Monday. May 24, 2OO4 at his home in Hastings. Steve was bom in Grand Rapids, on March 2. I960. He was the son of Max and Virginia (Austin) Vipond. He was raised in the l^ake Odessa area and attended Lakcwcxxl High School, graduating in 1978 He continued his education through his employer. Designed Underwriting, where he received several certificates and honors in specialized financial planning and investments. In 1979 he met his wife, Cindy (Ray) Vipond; the couple was married on April 19, 1980 in Lake Odessa. Shortly after their marriage the couple moved to the Hastings area where they raised their two children. Stephanie and Adam. For years Steve owned and operated the Standard Station in downtown Hastings. Later he managed Carquest the local Autoparts Store where he was always willing to extend his automobile knowledge (and sometimes a wrench) with a genuine brand of charm that only Steve had. If there was someone in need Steve would be there. Throughout the years he served his communities by assisting the local law enforcement agencies, ambulance workers, and volunteering as a firefighter. One of Steve’s true passions was acting. He was an active member of the Thornapple Players Association and rarely missed an opportunity to perform. He had just finished production for the play “I Owe It All To You. Steve was a member of The Thomapple Valley Church. His love of theatre often carried over into his church life as well, as he participated in various church drama events. Steve was also a member of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; their children, Stephanie and Adam Vipond; his parents, Nashville Baptist Church. Lucille is survived by her Judy Loy of daughter, Nashville; her son, Jerry and daughter-in-law, Novelyn of Dowling; grandchildren, Rob Gray, T.J. Loy, Brandy and Ramey, Brad Tammy Stutzman, Bradley and Tisha Gray and Christie Gray; great grandchildren, Paul, Hunter, Taylor, Logan, Jenna, Aubry, Morgan, Elizabeth, Ashleigh, Macie, Dawson, Brittany and Gray were held Friday, May Dylian. Also surviving are 28, 2004 at the Nashville her brother, Melvin (Virgin- Baptist Church. Pastor Lester officiating. ia) Goodson and sisters, DeGroot (Maurice) Belson, Interment took place at the Helen Marcile (Paul) Gray, and Wilcox Cemetery. Ruby Peyton. Memorial contributions can She is preceded in death by be made directly to the family her husband, Gaylord Gray; of Lucille Gray. Arrangements entrusted to two infant sons; a sister and two brothers; and her parents.The Daniels Funeral Home. Funeral services for Lucille Max and Virginia (Austin) his brothers, Vipond; Martin, Bruce and Fred Vipond; and several nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in Sunfield, Michigan - Mrs. weds talked about owning death by his sisters, Nelson passed away Monday their own independent weekVirginia Lea Vipond and May 24, 2004 in Hastings, ly newspaper. Well on July Alice Marie Vipond. Michigan at the age of 79. 20, 1953 their dream came Funeral service was at She was bom September true. Daniels Funeral Home, John and Gloria became the 21, 1924 in Detroit; daughter Nashville on Saturday, May of William and Adele new owners of the Sunfield 29, with Pastor Jeff Arnett (Marsh) Beedon. Gloria and Sentinel. The Nelsons purofficiating. John Nelson were married chased the Sunfield Sentinel Memorial contributions December 6, 1952 at St. from Winston Cheal. After can be made to The Peters Lutheran Church in 37 years they sold the Thomapple Players or Plymouth, ML Sentinel to the present owner, Special Olympics. She also worked at the Jerry Maurer. The Nelsons Arrangements entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Plymouth Mail. The newly- retired in July, 1990. Gloria was a member ofthe Home, Nashville. Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland, and enjoyed 34 years + of square dancing, they belonged to several clubs, and she loved Detroit HASTINGS - Caroline M. Tiger Baseball. Gloria was (Vanderhoff) Vrosh, age 66, preceded in death by her husof Hastings, and formerly of band, John in 1998, and both died her parents. Comstock Park, Surviving are one brother, Thursday, May 27, 2004, at ‘T/wi* ramify Serving Yours Vincent (Delores) Clark of her home. Memorial services will be Honolulu, Hawaii, a step Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently held Wednesday, June 2, niece, Karen (Terry) Duchene Operated Funeral Home 2004 at 3 p.m. with Rev. of California, cousin, Grace Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Twiehaus George Speas officiating at (Melvin) of Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free the Wren Funeral Home. Missouri. Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 Funeral Services were held Memorial visitation one hour 11 a.m. Thursday May 27, prior to service time. Scott A. Daniels Memorial contributions to 2004 at the Rosier Funeral 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Famil> Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Barry Community Hospice. Caroline M. (Vanderhoff) Vrosh-------- ^DANIEL (517) 852-9712 --- Sunfield, MI with Pastor John Thorson of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland, MI officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Michigan Alzheimers Assoc, or the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth, aka S.P.Y.’s C/O RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. Interment will be in the Sunfield Cemetery. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, The Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log onto www.Legacy.com Owncr/Manacer LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUHDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Corner of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... ..... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ........... ...6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................... .7 p.m. Sunday A.M. Worship ................ .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..... .......... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .11 a.m. Evening Worship..... ..........6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ .............. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E Baseline Rd. Come r of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ................... 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W Vermontville Hwy. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School ..................... 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11:15 a P.M. Service 6p PASTOR GEORGE GAY 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration .10 a.m. . Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School ................... 0 a.m. Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday School............................ 9:45 Momlng Worship................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship.............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................. 930 a.m. Sunday School............................... 10 Fellowship Time.............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class .................. 10:50 am. REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryvllle Rd.) Sunday Worship...................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, UM Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects 8 more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 0 a.m. .Worship........... 1 am. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............... 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: .......................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ................... 1100 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hushvick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service........... 7 p.m. AWANA.............. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service..................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass..........................9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 1,2004 — Page 5 VC County Board asked again to explain secret meeting LS Lewis S. Lang ■5^ , xs 5 *5 501 I Qttii^i ■Uta oStitb ffili ^telisfej, ihhiiB^ltm rtMUitalj® rtpmifrlibi Mlfflfflli i e JfihHM Ddr Izffi'nIltiiEi L'jE®iite. i (Wtailamll, sU Ond tail ta • b J. iniOlsafei .u J|M » «g «gf s** '""Lan o Jg s w?? > Sl^it l^it ** * Sl IL x CH *v7^ HASTINGS - Lewis S. Lang, age 80, of Hastings, died May 26, 2004. was bom in He Kalamazoo on July 9, 1923 the son ofJules and Florence (Sergeant) Lang. He was reared in Kalamazoo and Gull Lake areas and graduated from State High School and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Western Michigan University. At Western he had a distinguished athletic career, lettering in football and four times in basketball. He was co-captain of the 1942-43 basketball team which was ranked fourth in the nation. In 1983 he was inducted into the WMU Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1983 he was named the WMU Alumni W Club’s Man-of-the-Year. Following graduation he played semi-pro basketball for Pastures of Grand Rapids. While at WMU he took time out to serve as an Ensign in the US Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Scouts and Raiders Unit, which was the forerunner of the Navy Seals On Nov. 17, 1944 he married Suzanne Barnes of Battle Creek at the Union Theological Seminary in New York City. In 1947 he moved his young family to Hastings and began working for the Hastings Area Schools as a math and science teacher, a by David T. Young Editor varsity basketball, varsity Citizen Donald Wiggins baseball coach and football won’t let go of a secret coach. meeting held last month by Later he became a princia majority of Barry County pal and assistant superinCommissioners. tendent, retiring in 1983. Wiggins on Tuesday One of his administrative night again demanded an responsibilities was developexplanation of a by-invitaing and coordinating plans tion-only meeting April 14 for the Hastings High School of five County Board memthat opened in 1970. bers and several other electMr. Lang also served the ed officials at the Baltimore community in many capaciTownship Hall. ties: Hastings City Council “At this point in time, it is Third Ward Aiderman, dren, Katherine (Christian) member Barry County Draft Gilchrist of Holt, John obvious that a group decision has been made to Board, board member Wilcox of Missoula, MT, Hastings Country Club, Andrew (Greer Putram) stonewall the public,” he board member Hastings Haines of Hastings, Adam told the board at the meeting Youth Council. and Margaret Barney, both at the Orangeville Township Hall. “Your reticence to He, along with Harmon of St. Charles, IL; great explain your conduct makes Wilcox,, established the grandchildren, Jack and it worse for each of you Hastings Saxon Athletic David “Max” Gilchrist of because sooner or later sunBoosters in the early 1950’s.Holt; nephews, Bill Nichols shine always eliminates Mr. Lang coordinated the of Niles and Tim Nichols of darkness if you do not have Annual Western Michigan Glen Arbor. anything to hide. Explain University Golf Outing Preceded in death by par-yourselves and the public beginning in the early ents, wife Suzanne “Dodo will either forgive you or 1970’s. (Barnes) Lang on April 22, condemn you to Barry Mr. Lang was an avid sup- 2004; sister Mary Louise County’s trash bin of histoporter of the Hastings Lang. ry.” Saxons and Western A memorial gathering will Commissioners Jeff Michigan University be held 1-4 p.m Saturday, MacKenzie, Sandra James, Broncos. June 5, 2004 at the Hastings Ken Neil, Tom Wing and He loved all competitive Country Club (1550 N. Clare Tripp, who constitutsports, particularly tennis, Broadway). No funeral ed a majority of the eightgolf, and sailing. home visitation. member board, joined Member of the WMU Memorial contributions County Sheriff Steve Alumni Club and the W may be made to Hastings DeBoer, Clerk Deb Smith, Club. Member of the Educational Enrichment Register of Deeds Darla Hastings Kiwanis Club. Foundation, Hastings Burghdoff, Drain Mr. Lang is survived by Athletic Boosters, Western Commissioner Tom Doyle, his daughters, Katherine Michigan University Baltimore Township of The Foundation (designated to Supervisor George Cullers, (Merle) Haines Villages, FL, Cynthia the Mike Gary Fund). all elected officials, and for(David) Wilcox of Hastings Arrangements by the mer State Rep. Terry Geiger and Pamela (Ted) Barney of Wren Funeral Home of in the meeting. St. Charles, IL; grandchil- Hastings. Smith said the meeting was not illegal because those attending did not discuss county business. Road in Carlton Township Kaiser of Hastings; four Commissioner Tom Wing since 1949. grandchildren; two great Tuesday night supported her Mrs. Kaiser was a home- grandchildren; brother, explanation. maker and also taught Hubert Willson of Wayland “I came late and left school for 25 years in rural and sister-in-law, Marilyn early,” he said of the night Barry County, in Hastings Willson of Middleville. of the meeting, “but I was Preceding her in death schools and the South Pine there for a caucus regarding Lake school in Allegan were her husband Paul on Republican Party business. Nov. 13, 1994; grandson County. It had nothing to do with She was a member of Lee Kaiser in 1990; brother county issues. Comers Rex Willson; sister Ruth Welcome “Republicans and sister-in-law Methodist Church, taught Shinavar; Democrats have a right to Sunday School, member Eileen Willson; sister-in-law meet and discuss party busiWelcome Comers Ladies and brother-in-law Ottis and ness.” Aid Society, member of Emerson Royer. There has been some critServices were held Friday, P.T.A , volunteer for the foricism that the meeting was mer Provincial House in May 28, 2004 at Wren held by the public officials and Hastings, enjoyed Funeral Home with Rev. to discuss the 12 bipartisan sewing and gardening. Daniel D. Graybill officiatreform proposals that had Mrs. Kaiser is survived by ing. Burial was in Hastings been unveiled April 2 at a David Kaiser of Riverside Cemetery. sons, First Friday forum by Barry Memorial contributions Hastings and Karl (Lynette) County Republican Party may be made to Barry chairman Mark Englerth County Commission on and former Democratic Aging. Party chairman Bob Dwyer. Arrangements were made Wing denied there was by Wren Funeral Home of any such discussion, but Hastings. Wiggins asked how the pub- Mary E. Kaiser HASTINGS Mary E. Kaiser, age 87, of Hastings, died Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Kaiser was bom on Aug. 20, 1916 in Leighton Township, Allegan County, the daughter of Charles and Laura (Fahner) Willson. She was raised in Leighton Township and Middleville areas and attended the Jackson rural school and Middleville schools. She graduated from Middleville High School and went on to attend Barry County Normal receiving her teachers certification. She was married to Paul Kaiser on April 16, 1949. She had lived on Kaiser tonehill Far wanted: Standing Timber -J5» ■"”.// I ''* ’’'&. 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This office does secret and private meeting not have an investigative without any minutes record- body (other than the local ed. law enforcement agencies). “We didn’t discuss coun- Any investigation would ty business,” insisted Wing. require an objective review “So we have to take your and would have to avoid the word for it,” Wiggins appearance of impropriety. responded. “I don’t think Regardless of the decision we’ll ever know.” by this office and whatever Wiggins also claimed that was decided, there would be at the board’s night meeting those who said this office of April 27 he asked for an did what we did for political explanation in writing, but reasons. has received nothing in “This office has the burreply “...no response, writ- den ofproving cases beyond ten or verbal, has been ten- a reasonable doubt. dered to me about the secret Regardless of the decision meeting since my request by this office and whatever for disclosure... Do your was decided, there would be words or pronouncements those who again said this (of responding to public office did what we did for queries) mean anything?” political reasons. This office No commissioner other will not be a party to this...” than Wing attempted to talk Cullers, according to about the matter at Tuesday Michigan Press Association night’s meeting. Attorney Dawn Phillipsa Barry Hertz, also could have comMeanwhile, County citizen has formally mitted wrongdoing by asked Barry County allowing the group to meet Prosecutor Gordon Shane secretly at his township’’s McNeill to examine the public facility, which could secret meeting to see if there amount to an illegal, in-kind was a violation of the Open campaign contribution by a Meetings Act. McNeill, to public official. avoid any appearance of The Open Meetings Act conflict of interest, has for- allows public legislative warded the request to the bodies to adjourn into Michigan Attorney closed meetings to discuss General’s Office. personnel matters, pending McNeill said, in a pre- litigation or purchase of pared statement, “This land. The act also allows office, on May 11, received majority members such bod­ a request to conduct a for- ies to be in the same place at mal investigation into any the same time by chance or illegal activities or ethical for special social occasions improprieties relative to the such as retirements or din­ secret meeting which was ners. written about by Fred Wiggins said Tuesday Jacobs of the Hastings night that when ■ Gov. Banner. A copy of Mr. Jennifer Granholm, then Jacobs editorial was attorney general, made a attached to the letter. presentation in Hastings “Based on this and for the four years ago on the Open appearance ofremoving any Meetings Act and Freedom apparent conflict of inter- of Information Act, she was est,” McNeill’s answer was asked when it is OK for a referred to the Attorney quorum of a public body to General and the individual meet. She advised against it seeking the formal investi- unless meeting the requirements spelled out in the gation. McNeill stated, “This OMA. The Michigan Attorney request is being forwarded to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office is aware of General for their considera- the matter, but has not tion and investigation, and if commented yet on any they consider appropriate, investigation. The Maple Valley Board of Education Invites You to a Community Forum Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at 7 p.m. In the High School Library The purpose of this meeting is to gain community input regarding the qualities and characteristics that you would like to see in Maple Valley’s next superin­ tendent. A representative from the Michigan Association of School Boards will be facilitating the discussions and listening to your feedback. As we face a change in the leadership of our district, it is important to the board to hear from you regarding this important decision. Please join us! For more information call 517-852-9699 oesaeaa? �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. June 2004 Maple Valley Elementary Lunch Menu Incumbents are not celebrities Wednesday, June 2 Cook’s choice. Thursday, June 3 Cook’s choice. Friday, June 4 Cook’s choice. Monday, June 7 No Lunch. Secondary Lunch Wednesday, June 2 Choose One Chicken Gunn-Rathbun to wed nuggets and roll, pizza, chick­ en sandwich, breakfast bar. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gunn Choose Two - Garden salad, of Woodland and Mr. and mashed potatoes, fresh fruit, Mrs. Robert Rathbun of juice, milk. Vermontville are pleased to Thursday, June 3 Choose One - Pizza, announce the engagement of their children Jennifer Jo to Cook’s Choice. Raymond Donald. Friday, June 4 Jennifer is a 2000 graduate Cook’s Choice. of Lakewood and attends Monday, June 7 W.M.U. pursuing a degree in No Lunch. family studies emphasized in early childhood development. She is currently employed at Early Head Start in Hastings. Raymond is a 1997 gradu­ ate of Maple Valley and has recently completed a threeyear machinst apprenticeship through G.R.C.C. He is cur­ rently employed at Autocam Corporation in Grand Rapids. An August 14, 2004 wed­ ding is being planned. ‘Diana’s D^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Closed Saturdays as ofMay 29“' 8 Sbb S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. „ l-517-852-9481 n When people ask me who I might vote for in a certain election this August or November, I tell them I’m usually voting against the incumbent to send someone else to try their hand at running our government. Whether it be local, state or national positions, I think we’re ready for some changes. Changes in how we do the people’s business, how our tax dollars are spent and how government deals with “us,” the public. If citizens would only study the candidates and their positions on the issues, they should be able to make a deter­ mination on whether to keep the same people in their jobs or “throw the rascals out.” As stated more than once in this column before, between 95 and 98 percent of political incumbents are re-elected time and time again, often by huge margins. It’s getting so routine that inside observers tell us only about 40 or 50 of the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will even be competitive in this election year, and the situation isn’t any better in the Michigan House. Some might say the continued electoral successes of incumbents merely shows the people are satisfied with the way things have been going and with the performance of their public servants. I don’t believe it for a minute. Ifpeople were happy with the constant re-election ofthe same old bunch, they wouldn’t have overwhelmingly approved a state-wide term limits ballot proposal in 1992, which artificially caps state legislators’ terms at six years and the terms of senators and the executive branch at eight. . Term limits, however, have proven to be a miserable failure, only forcing the same old gang to play musical chairs. Note that the guy who led the charge for term limits 12 years ago, Glenn Steil Jr., since then has been elected state senator twice and now is a state representative. Others have done creative end runs by having their wives elected or by landing jobs elsewhere in the government. Despite plenty of evidence the public isn’t really happy with politicians, the same old gang’s winning streak con­ tinues because of several factors: • Incumbent politicians often get to map out the districts they will serve every 10 years. They have a nasty habit of gerrymandering, or making sure redistricting maintains or increases their chances of re-election. • Incumbents have a great deal of money at their dispos­ al for their campaign war chests. They accumulate much of these funds with contributions from special interest groups who stand to benefit from favorable legislation. Too many challengers have little to work with because they are unknown commodities and because these special interests don’t want to offend the likely winner by backing the other horse. • Incumbents have name recognition, giving challengers little chance with an electorate that too often isn’t paying attention and is easily distracted by sports and entertain­ ment. • Which brings us to the most painful and perhaps most Save money with our multi-policy discount! hen you insure your car and home or mobile home with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, we’ll save you money with their multi-policy discount! Mature policyholders can earn even greater savings. Contact our agency today! ^luto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business TKiNo 06588619 TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 important reason why incumbents have little or no trouble hanging on to their jobs — their ability to manipulate the media, which in the past has even included us. One of the most nauseating political propaganda games being played is one in which we strangely regard our politi­ cians as some kind ofcelebrities, who get free publicityjust by showing up at some ceremony to get his or her picture taken and published in the newspaper. Politicians are all too eager to have their photos taken with a young lad getting his Eagle Scout badge, or with someone retiring after many years of dedicated service or with children winning community service awards. In each ofthe cases, the politician had nothing to do with the work that went into earning the honors, but he or she still reaps the immense rewards of free publicity. And in our increasingly celebrity-driven American soci­ ety, too many ofus are conned into thinking that getting our pictures taken with these creatures is some kind of honor for us. We seem to think that an appearance by our state legislator or state senatorjustifies what we do as important or somehow makes us feel special for “one shining moment.” I’ve seen too many politicians show up for fund-raisers such as Walk for Warmth, CROP Walk, Meals on Wheels walkathon, just to talk the talk and not walk the walk. They only show up to get their picture taken, because getting the picture taken increases name recognition, which increases their chances of re-election. During the election season, the frequency ofthis kind of manipulative activity skyrockets. Incumbent politicians take advantage of their celebrity status and make sure they get positive publicity for things they often really don’t care about. Instead of being flattered by these people showing up at our doings, we should instead ask them tough questions, about all the jobs we’ve lost and continue to lose in Michigan. We need to do something about it on the local, state and national level. The answer is not what kind of industry Michigan is willing to fight for, a new high-tech approach or traditional manufacturing. We need to get at the heart ofthe problem now rather than later. The real way to reduce the bleeding and reduce our budget deficit is to get all business and industry rolling again, and then the economic recovery will indeed be right around the comer. We shouldn’t be wasting so much time on legislation that doesn’t really matter, like the naming the state bird or gay marriage. Then ask them the toughest question, which you also could ask of any celebrity: “Do you honestly think you’re worth what you’re paid and those wonderful health and retirement benefits you get?” Then recall the nearly immortal words of the late Ward Weiler: “You’re supposed to be working for us, not the other way around.” — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Nashville sets summer tax levy by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council voted unanimous­ ly to set the summer tax levy at 13.8654 mills. When the council adopt­ ed the village’s budget, they worded the motion so the council would have the option of setting the sum­ mer levy without a public hearing. After the levy was approved, Nashville Village Council President Frank Dunham noted that this year’s summer tax levy was less than last year’s, which was set at 13.9872. The tax spread for sum­ mer 2004 is: 11.4 mill, a tax rate of 9.1115 for the general fund, which will generate $178,669.90 in revenue; 1 mill for side­ walks, a tax rate of 0.7923, which will generate rev­ enue of $15,536.43 and 5 mills for streets, a tax rate of 3.9616, which will gen­ erate $76,789.92 in rev­ enue. In other business the council: • Approved a motion to send a letter to the owner of the trailer located at 115 Reed St. advising him that he is in violation of Ordinance Code 18 and the council was considering beginning condemnation procedures on the structure. • Heard from Sandra Lundquist, who told the council that the base of a family headstone at Lakeview Cemetery had been damaged by lawn maintenance equipment. Lundquist told the council it would cost $742 to replace with a $225 to reset, or $680 to refinish. She admonished the coun­ cil that maintenance workers should, slow down and show some respect." Trustee Angela Seaton said that she and Darrell Clements, Jr., director of Nashville’s Department of Public Works, had looked at the marker and deter­ mined that it had indeed been damaged and were planning to make sure the base of the stone was fixed for Lundquist. • Heard from Jessica Gilmore, one of the organ­ izers of the Nashville Harvest Festival, which is scheduled for Sept. 24-26. She said that planning was going very slowly and the organizers needed more volunteers to head up com­ mittees. ■ Discussed extending the voucher program at the transfer/recycle to allow residents to clean up after last week’s flood. The issue will be on next month’s agenda. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 1,2004 — Page 7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m. Expo Building: , June 3 Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. June 5 Open House Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. June 6 Speed Show, 10 a.m., Expo Center. June 7 Mandatory Shooting Sports meeting, 7 p.m. , Conservation Club. June 7 Goat Development Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension office. JuneS Shooting Sports Leaders meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Entry Deadline, Due at the Barry Co. Expo June 10 Center. June 11-13 State 4-H Trail Ride, Goose Creek. June 12 Market Rabbit Tattooing, 9 a.m., Expo Center. June 12 Young Clover’s Day, 1-4 p.m., Expo Center. June 14 Trail Committee meeting, 6 p.m. June 14 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. June 15 Poultry Showmanship Clinic, 7 p.m., Expo Center. June 16 4-H Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. June 17 Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. June 19 Point Horse Show, 8:30 am. Expo Center. June 19 Poultry Notebook Clinic, 10 a.m. June 19 Fair Shooting and Archery Competition, 9 a.m., Conservation Club. June 21 Small Animal Sale, Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. June 26 Goat Showmanship Clinic, 10 a.m., location to be announced. June 2 ;$NS ; $NS ?&> StilS bamj^Counju :5*£ Barry County Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Lite Meal Wednesday, June 2 Chicken pasta salad, cole slaw, tropical fruit. * jjliii ■■isnfJdjjijjiil “swEthta.^ KSirfgaaiiai TaiOiraitai I najid innl®4n zaotaMif Thursday, June 3 eirDojwtaisyteira'i sa'tatfflWdKi jariffliofilitltW jB^lkratingfoniluK com, Sliced turkey, com O’Brien, fruit parfait, whole wheat bread. Wednesday, June 2 Hastings, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.; nails; Hillybilly Horseshoes 10:30 a.m. Woodland, puzzle/trivia. Thursday, June 4 Hastings, line dancing 9:30­ 11:30 a.m. Nashville, bingo. Delton, puzzle/trivia. Friday, June 5 - Hastings, bingo; oil painting 9:30­ 11:30 a.m. Woodland, visit­ ing. Monday, June 7 - Hastings, June Birthday Party; Nashville 5,10:30 a.m. crafts 10 a.m. Delton bingo; puzzle/trivia. Woodland, Card making 12-30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 8 - Hastings, Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; More-house Kids; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; Kinship Support 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3 Friday, June 4 Macaroni and cheese, peas i 1 *‘TZ»S HOW’S wYouro Health; Insurance that is! There’s a great way to supplement your Medicare coverage to help cover out of pocket medical expenses. Ask me about Medical Supplement Insurance the State Farm way. Tai Gearhart, Agent 825 S. Hanover St. Hastings, Ml 269-948-1284 l*x* , >;>A £<> Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school dis­ trict will be held on Monday, June 14, 2004. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected one (1) mem­ ber to the board of education of the district for a full term of four (4) years ending in 2008. Jerry A. Sessions Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, June 2 Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2004. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the regular school elec­ tion: I. OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND QUALIFIED AGRI­ CULTURAL PROPERTY This millage will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property except principal residence and qual­ ified agricultural property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation guarantee and renews millage that will expire with the 2004 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, exempting therefrom principal residence and qualified agricultural property as defined by law, in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2005 to 2014, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; if approved, the estimate of the revenue the school district will col­ lect the first year of levy, 2005, is approximately $424,260.79 (this is a renewal of millage which will expire with the 2004 tax levy)? II. OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND QUALIFIED AGRI­ CULTURAL PROPERTY This proposal is to restore possible future Headlee reductions on the authorized millage rate to allow the school district to con­ tinue to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property except principal residence and qualified agricultural property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation guar­ antee. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, exempting therefrom principal resi­ dence and qualified agricultural property as defined by law, in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry counties, Michigan, be increased by 2 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valua­ tion) for a period of 10 years, 2005 to 2014, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; if approved, the estimate of the rev­ enue the school district will collect the first year of levy, 2005, is approximately $47,140.08 (this millage will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore future “Headlee” reductions)? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Kellogg Community Center Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the school district located in Assyria, Baltimore, Castleton, Hastings and Maple Grove townships. sists of all territory of the school district located in Carmel, Chester, Kalamo, Sunfield and Vermontville townships. 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, Bill Conarton, Jr., Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, here­ by certify that as of April 28, 2004, the records of this office indi­ cate 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 Eaton County: Jail Millage 1.00 mill 1987-2006 Eatran .25 mill 2002-2006 By Vermontville Township: Fire Department 1.00 mill 2002-2007 Library .50 mill 2002-2007 Library .25 mill 2002-2007 By Carmel Township: Charlotte Community Library .90 mill 2002-2007 By Chester Township:none By Kalamo Township: none By Sunfield Township:Sunfield District Library .70 mill 1998-2012 Sunfield District Library .60 mill 1998-2017 By the School District: 18 mills (exempting principal residence and qualified agricultural property), 2004 only 1.25 mills (exempting principal residence and qualified agricultural property), 2004 only Date: April 28, 2004 Bill Conarton, Jr. Treasurer, Eaton County I, Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, here­ by certify that as of April 29, 2004, the records of this office indi­ cate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of governmental affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley schools, Eaton and Barry counties, Michigan, is as follows: Chariton Park .25 mill 2004-2006 Comm on Aging .25 mill 2004 911 1.00 mill 204 Thornapple Manor .85 mill 2004-2009 By Baltimore Township: none By Castleton Township: Library .50 mill 2004 .75 mill 2004 Fire Eq Amb Eq .25 mill 2004 By Assyria Township: none By Maple Grove Township: none By the School District: 18 mills (exempting principal residence and qualified agricultural property), 2004 only 1.25 mills (exempting principal resi­ dence and qualified agricultural proper­ ty), 2004 only By Barry County: Date: April 29, 2004 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Barry County This Notice is given by order of the board of education. 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Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY: Ham and pasta salad, pick­ led beets, mandarin oranges, muffin. ri? .1 I-^ -® <,«|| allowed to participate, but maynot receive the initial reg­ istration goodie bag. The read­ ing challenge, as well as the weekly programs, will begin Tuesday, June 22, and contin­ ue until July 13. All reading for the challenge needs to be completed, by 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17. The library is open Tuesday from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 11-5, Friday 11­ 6, and Saturday from 10-3. Tuesday, June 8 Turkey noodle casserole, broccoli, winter squash, peaches. « Monday, June 7 Homemade chili, applesauce, crackers. “Discover New Trails at Your Library” is a reading program designed to encourage children to keep reading during the summer, to use the library and its resources and to have fun. Sign-up for the annual sum­ mer reading program at Vermontville Library will begin Saturday, June 5, and continue until Saturday, June 19. Latecomers will still be Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, pineapple, dinner roll. Tuesday, June 8 jMasa. italic and carrots, stewed tomatoes, pears. Summer reading signups starting in Vermontville | 06588653 PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Maplewood Elementary School, in the Village of Vermontville, Michigan. The second precinct con- 06588484 Allison Avery Secretary, Board of Education �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 1,2004 — Page 8 GRADUATES, continued from page 1 The Maple Valley/lonia Community Band plays a special musical selection for the graduates. gram. Then Junia Jarvie and Dorothy Carpenter, from the Junia Jarvie (left) and Dorothy Carpenter (right) present Stacy Shiffer with the Tate Maple Valley Memorial Mix Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship Foundation, presented the Tate Mix Memorial Scholarship. Jarvie said it had special meaning to her to present the Tate Mix Memorial Scholarship, "I was his teacher and I watched him grow from a rascally seventh-grader and work through a lot of different things before he found his love and his work here with you." Dorothy Carpenter said that it meant a lot to her to be able to present the Tate Mix Memorial Scholarship and she knew it meant a lot to the graduates to whom it was given. Then Carpenter and Jarvie presented the scholarship award to Stacy Shiffer, who plans to attend college to study to be a paralegal secretary. "I know that Tate Mix would be proud ofyou, too," The Maple Valley Alternative Education Class of 2004 stands to be recognized. said Carpenter as Shiffer tearfully accepted the award from Jarvie. There were more tears, mixed with laughter as Alternative Education Principal Chris Parkinson opened the microphone and students stepped forward to thank their family and friends for their love, understanding and support. Then, each ofthe 43 graduates crossed the stage as their names were called to receive their diplomas, which were presented by Volz and Parkinson with help from Maple Valley School Board Trustees Allison Avery and Brian Green. Before presenting the graduating Class of 2004, Volz took a few moments to recognize Parkinson, "We are grateful that you have carried on this legacy of love and learning," he said before calling for a round of applause. After the students filed out of the gym to the strains of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance." The graduates were greeted with hugs and congratulations and posed for photos with friends and family during the reception, which followed the ceremony. This year’s graduates were Judy Kay Bidinger, Kyle Eugene Bibbings, John James Bowman, Jesse Craig Burger, Joshua Keith Carter Hall, Angela Marie Collins, Brandy Rae Collins, Sonny Jack DeLand, Antonio Gilberto DeLeon, Joshua S. DeMars, Danielle Dingman, Pamala Ann Dunklee, Shaun -Michael Engle, Kevin Fox, Trevor John Gilding, Joseph Henry Harmon, Daniel James Hillard, Ashley " D" Ray Jensen, Autumn Marie Landis, Kristi Lynn Ledesma, Jaime Marcelle Lee. Richard Carl Andrew Litchard, Marie Erin MacKenzie, Matthew D. Mays, Kristopher Scott McFadden, Frank Edward James McNamara, Allen Leroy Meehan, Jr., Krystal Lynn Miller, Andrew Lee Musser, Marcus Anthony Musser, Michael D. Page, Bethany Marie Phillips, Jessica Sue Purdum, Ashley Kathleen Rasmussen, Christopher Dale Rhodes, Jr., Alecia Louise Royston, Miguel A. Salazar, Eric William Saurbek, Stacy Leann Shiffer, Latisha Marie Standler, Kina Lyn VanDenburg, Heather Marie Vykopal, and Donald Wayne Whitney Jr. Announcing oursummer schedule Segment I Classes Conveniently located, flexible drive schedules: teachers that care about kids June 7th-24'h July 5,h-22"d August 2nd-19t Segment II Class Call to register at (517) 566-7229 06588382 Ju|y 27»-29» Instructors Phil Smith & Dan Cobb Water main breaks in Vermontville Hoffman Brothers Contractors from Battle Creek work on the water main in front of Maplewood Elementary School. A construction accident caused a water main break which sent Maplewood students home early on Thursday morning. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 1,2004 — Page 9 TRACK, continued from page 1 I >?X »,Ss ’S>S*3 . ^fanat.^^k SS^C l)a X-n X-nii)a 1 ® ® Urt Ut '• ^ J.1"'•Bui J1"'•Bui tif Janju^ taifa Jj M faUfa W kpfaifahp i,Afa>faRlo|ti. ■ faWjitlAtai " itt Lem Mi. liii ill- Jta Mt, fa Ip f IWu', te xs Mne VjitplalM fan fafcjlt Nfa fata her in the 300-hurdles in sec-had a group of about eight of state. Winning multiple events ond place at 52.2. them he led. It sure has paid Valley Valley’s’s boys boys finished finishedin in aa for for Maple Maple Valley Valley were The Lions’ 3200-meter off for him.” fourth fourth place place tie tie with with OvidOvid- Garvey, Garvey, Abbott, Abbott, and and Stefanie Stefanie relay team of of Jessica Jessica Hard work and determina- Elsie Monday. Laingsburg Joostbems. McMillen, Dhani Tobias, tion really paid off for the won the boys’ meet with 115 Garvey in the long jump Tessa Robles, and Stefanie Lions in those two relays. The points, followed by Olivet 65, with a mark of 17’7.25, the Joostbems won their eventt in in team team of of Josh Josh Beardslee, Beardslee, Dan Dan Stockbridge Stockbridge 55, 55, Ovid-Elsie Ovid-Elsie 200-meter 200-meter dash dash in in 26.8 26.8 secsec10:09.5. Joostbems was the Brooks, Jason Wymer, and 52.33, Maple Valley 52.33, onds, the 100-meter dash in Lions’ only other state quali- Adam Lamphere finished the Flint Northwestern-Edison 13 seconds, and as a part of fier on the track with a victo- 800-meter relay in 1:34.1. 52, Portland 42, Lansing the 800-meter relay team. ry in the 800-meter run in Dan Brooks was injured in Catholic Central 24, Lake Abbott, Hamilton, and Tobias 2:22.2. the 400-meter dash and Fenton 19, Perry 16.33, joined Garvey to win the 800All the field events, except couldn’t compete with his Byron 14, Leslie 12, and meter relay in 1:51.9. for the final throws ofthe dis-teammates in die 1600-meter Durand 8. Abbott took the 100-meter cus, were completed Friday relay. Unfortunately for the Lion hurdles in 16.2 seconds, the before thunderstorms postJason Beardslee stepped boys, it was the second of 300-meter hurdles in 49 secponed the meet. Lion team- into Dan Brooks’ spot to run three straight finishes behind onds, and joined Cripe,, mates Meagan Halliwell and the first leg, and Jarrod Olivet. Felmlee, and Jennifer Ellison Kelly Wilson finished their Brooks stepped up with a The Eagle boys and Maple to take the 400-meter relay in one-two finish in the discus great split in the second leg. Valley girls won SMAA con-52.8. Monday afternoon. Halliwell “I think Jarrod is the one ference titles Wednesday att Maple Valley won all four won the event with a throw of that really put us in position,” Maple Valley. relays, Tobias, with 129’2, and Wilson’s best said Lincoln. “Then I put the The Lion ladies dominated McMillen, Tessa Robles, and throw was 118’1. Wilson won two seniors at the back of it, the league- meet, scoring Stefanie Joostbems taking the the shot put Friday with a top because it’s their year.” 226.5 points, to second place 1600-meter relay in 4:23.6, throw of 34’06. Wymer and Josh Beardslee Olivet with 113. and McMillen, Chayla Valley’s Tara Gordenski finished offthe race in 3:34, a Maple Valley won 14 of Robles, Kristen Hummel, and and Hamilton both went high tenth of a second behind the the 17 events. Stefanie Joostbems winning enough in the pole vault to winning team from OvidThe Lions had two placers the 3200-meter relay in qualify for state. Gordenski Elsie. in six events, and three plac- 10:35.9. was third at 9’6, and The Lion boys’ placed in ers in four events. Stefanie Joostbems was Hamilton fourth at 9’. every running event, plus the Maple Valley didn’t enter a also the 800-meter champ in The Lions placed athletes high jump and pole vault. runner in the 3200-meter run, 2:31.10. TessaRobles won in the top six in all the events Matt Gordeneer’-s fifth place as has been its custom for the1600-meter run in 5:41. except the 400- and 3200- height of 12’6 was good much of the season, because meter runs, with multiple enough to qualify him for oftheir big leads. placers in eight events as they built their team total of 163.33 points. Lansing Catholic Central finished sec­ ond with 105.33, followed by Perry 59, Stockbridge 44.5, Flint Northwestern-Edison 30, Olivet 29.5, Flint Beecher 28, Leslie 20, Laingsburg 17, Portland 12, Ovid-Elsie 11.33, Durand 3, Lake Fenton 3, and Byron 1. Lion senior Josh Beardslee matched Garvey’s four quali­ fying performances in the boys’ meet. Beardslee won the 1 IO­ meter hurdles in 15 seconds, the 300-meter hurdles in 40.5 seconds, and was a member of the Lions’ second place 400- and 800-meter relay teams. “He’s worked for it, and he deserves everything he gets,” The Lions’ Megan said Lion boys’ coach Brian Lion senior Stefanie Joostbems, left, sprints down the Garvey closes in on the Lincoln. “He started back in November, and just concen-final straight away to take the 800-meter championship finish of the 400-meter trated on this. He was there Monday from Perry’s Jesse Lord-Wilder. (Photo by Brett relay Monday. (Photo by every night after school and Bremer) Brett Bremer) WMU dean’s list includes 6 students from MV Six students from this area have been included this semester on the dean's list at Western Michigan University. To be eligible, students must have had at least a 3.5 grade point average in at least 12 hours of graded class work. The students, grouped by Tina E. Lincoln, with a their hometowns, their parents (where made available) major in biology. Vermontville: and major fields of study Jason C. Carrigan, child of were: Nashville: Thomas and Kathy Carrigan, Jessica L. Hummel, child in computer information sysof Steven Hummel, in mar- tems. Kari N. Dubois, child of keting. Matthew D. Lawrence, Darrel and Annie Dubois, in with a major in computer pre-phys ed teacher/coach information systems. and Spanish. Maple Valley Riders planhorse show The Maple Valley Riders 4-H Club will have their annual team horse show at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at the Charlotte Fairgrounds in the front arena. Judge for this show is Erica Fancher. The show will begin rain or shine. Each team will consist of four riders (riders can ride as singles as well) who gather points toward excellent high point prizes. Awards include high point team overall, reserved team overall, and top 4-H team members. Look for equitation and pleasure classes intermixed with speed classes. The horse show will include showmanship, speed classes, leadline and walk-trot classes, as well as fun classes. There also will be a concession stand available on the grounds. Casual dress is preferred. Showbills are available at the Eaton County Extension office (Charlotte). For more information or to sponsor this show and its 4-H members, call Donna Gardner at (517) 726-0170 or Trudy Cobb at (517) 726-0638. Jennifer L. Mansfield, child of Robert and Vicki Mansfield, in biology. Correction: It was incorrectly reported in last week’s Maple Valley News that the Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team defeated Olivet May 18, 97-66. The scores should have been reversed. Olivet won the dual between the SMAA rivals, 97-66. In the field, Wilson won the shot put with a throw of 33 33’’5.5 5.5””,, Halliwill won the discus with a throw of 118’4, and Tara Gordenski took the pole vault at 9’6. Leslie finished finished third third in in the the Leslie girls’ meet with 66 points , followed by Bellevue 51.5 .,, Webberville 43, Morrice 19, and Dansville 7. Olivet came out on top in the boys meet to seal the conference crown. The Eagles bested the Lion boys by 32 points, 169 to 137. The Lions won four event championships Wednesday. Josh Beardslee won both hurdle events. He took the 1 IOmeter hurdles in 15 seconds, and the 300 hurdles in 40.7. Akok Malek was the 3200meter champion in 10:32. The Lions were also the 3200-meter relay champions in a time of 8:36.01. Maple Valley’s Jarrod Brooks hits the finish line of the 400-meter dash in sixth place Monday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion senior Josh Beardslee comes around the turn in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles Monday afternoon at Maple Valley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Athlete of the week Josh Beardslee Varsity boys’ track and field Maple Valley senior Josh Beardslee will be the third seed in the 300meter hurdles and the fourth seed in the 110-meter hurdles at the June 5 Division 3 MHSAA track and field finals at Comstock Park. Beardslee won both events at last week’s regional, and also won both events Wednesday at the SMAA final meet. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 111 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 06588498 ARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL GREAT BASEBALL. GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES Saturday, June 12—"Doodles" Birthday Home games June 13 through June 17 Plan ahead—Friday, June 11-fireworks, Bingo See the stars oftomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium www.bottlecreekyankees.com • 269.660.2287 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News'Tuesday, June 1,2004 — Page 10 Organic Apple Field Day is June 17 in Clarksville The Clarksville Horticul­ tural Experiment Station near Clarksville will be the site of the Michigan State University (MSU) Organic Apple Field Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 17. Field day participants will visit a five-acre certified organic apple orchard con­ sisting of 2.500 trees estab­ lished five years ago at the field research station. The orchard consists of three apple cultivars, each with different susceptibility to disease. More than 40 MSU researchers, Extension spe­ cialists and staff members, growers and students con­ tribute to the organic apple research project, which is currently in phase two of a three-phase study. Project results benefit both organic and conventional apple growers. The field day will feature presentations and discus­ sions on three of the major research areas being studied at the orchard: • Building soil quality, fer- tility and biological diversity is essential to organic pro­ duction systems. Alfalfa hay mulch, compost and clover are primary orchard nutrient resources. Routine soil sam­ pling has documented changes in nutrient availabil­ ity and in quantities of soil bacteria and fungi as the length of time in organic management increases. • Research on orchard floor and tree management in the organic orchard has results applicable to all orchards. Comparing three rootstocks and three vegeta­ tion management systems (mulch, flaming, Swiss sand­ wich) shows differences in tree growth and fertility. • Disease and insect man­ agement concerns in the orchard have focused on apple scab, fire blight, codling moth and plum curculio. Management strate­ gies (trapping, attractants, organic approved sprays and plant diversity) are being tested in the orchard. Field day participants should arrive at the station by 1 p.m. Wagons will trans­ port visitors from the station headquarters to the orchard plots for three educational programs. Separate tours are planned for first-time and return visitors. All partici­ pants will receive a printed copy ofresearch results. The field day is free, but participants must register by June 14 to assure adequate transportation and materials. To register, call Sandy Allen at 517-355-5191, ext. 339, or e-mail her at allens@msu.edu. The organic apple orchard project is funded by Project GREEEN (Generating Research and Extension to meet Economic and Environmental Needs), the state’s plant agriculture ini­ tiative at Michigan State University, and a USDA Sustainable Agriculture grant through the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station. 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In the case of inclement weath-. er, the concert will be held in the sanctuary where patrons can enjoy the newly refur­ bished ventilating stained glass windows. The band recently per­ formed at the Thomapple Jazz Festival in Hastings, receiving high praise for its tone, quality of tone, and overall show choreography. One of the members, trom­ bonist Alex Ketchum of Woodland, was selected to play in the High School All­ Star Band, opening the show for the Paul Keller Orchestra. The church has been host to the group many times Vermontville Bible Church VBS planned Vermontville Bible Church will be host for Vacation Bible School, “Lava Laya Island Where Jesus’ Love Flows. ” VBS will be held at Vermontville Bible Church Sunday-Thursday, June 13­ 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. All children entering grades K-6 are invited to participate.. Each day, children will be part of Bible learning they can see, hear, touch, and even taste! Bible point-crafts and character building games, Bible songs, and treats are just a few of the Lava Lava Island features that help faith flow into real life. Kids will even choose a “Daily Challenge” to complete at home to live out what they’ve learned. Call the church at 517-7260647 with any questions. before, and this year has sev­ eral church members in the band. 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 WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WQRK. Matthew D. Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW „ VERMONTVILLE o Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 1,2004 — Page 11 Special ed busing to be through ISO sSss?v >■ Wj W e«£- &altate »ii! IlittlMtfOi!! !U W by Sandra Ponsetto ice such Dean Staff Writer Transportation would not With Trustee David provide Maple Valley Favre absent, the Maple special education students Valley School Board with the same level of approved a contract last care and service that week for special educa-Maple Valley bus drivers tion busing services with provide. Dean Transportation for Kelly Dean, owner of 2004-2005 through the Dean Transportation, was Eaton Intermediate at the special meeting last School District (EISD).. week and made a presenThe board took the tation to the board and action during a special members of the audience. meeting Monday, May Dean detailed his educa24. Trustees Brian Green tion and experience as a and Tim James cast votes special education teacher against the motion, which before being recruited was made by Mark into the transportation Shoemaker and seconded industry more than 30 by Allison Avery. years ago. In addition to his trainThe issue was brought before the board for dis- ing and experience in specussion and possible cial education, Dean cited action during the regular his company’s years of meeting of the school experience in transporting board May 10. However, special education students after a lengthy discussion, and mentally impaired the matter was tabled adults in Ingham, Eaton, when no motion was Kent and Clinton counmade to either reject or ties. accept a contract. Dean also noted that his At that time Maple drivers receive up to 250 Valley Superintendent of hours of training such as Schools Clark Volz rec- CPR and behavior and ommended the board seizure management, etc., approve the contract, before they are assigned a which would save the route. school district thousands "Our business revolves of dollars. He said it was around students and their a cost cutting measure parents," said Dean. "It’s that the board should take our job to provide safe, advantage of during a quality transportation. time when schools Dean said that any throughout the state are Maple Valley bus drivers struggling to balance who would be displaced budgets while the state by the board’s decision cuts funding to schools. would be welcome to Volz noted that the state work for Dean reimburses intermediate Transportation. He added school districts at a higher that Maple Valley drivers rate than local school dis- would be hired at their tricts for special educa- current level of seniority tion busing services, and would be given prefmaking it cheaper for erence to drive routes in local school districts to their own community. contract busing services After the board through ISDs. approved the contract, During the regular two parents of special board meeting trustees education children quesexpressed concerns that a tioned Dean about the professional busing serv- service his company AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 01^ •ftH ** ••!S <!S!*S .; Landscape Stones Deliveries Available Accepting clean, broken concrete Mead Sand & Gravel 733 S. 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Another parent expressed concern that her son was sound-sensitive and a long bus ride with a large group of other students would be upsetting for him. Dean replied that he would comply with the school district’s request to keep all bus runs under an hour in length for all of the students they trans­ port. Lost & Found The same parent REWARD: lost Saint Ber­ expressed concern that nard puppy, lost in Wood­ she would not have the land area. (616)374-7364. same type of support and team work for her son CALL with Dean Transportation. 269-945-9554 "We have a system going," she said. "Me, my for Action-ads! son and the bus driver, we’re a team and we want a team." "We’ll do our best to show that it is our intent to understand your concerns. That’s the number one thing we do, whomever your driver turns out to be, said Dean. "We want our bus drivers to be able talk with families, meet with staff and do everything we can to do our best job for you.” "Got Water?" 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FLOODS, continued from page 1 where we went in the house, also an answer to prayer for that’s why we cut the hole in Teresa Pash, who lives in a the floor." house on Water Street, yards Other than the hole they away from Shupp’s home. cut in the floor, Chadrick While Pash was able to said the house came through remain in her home, she had relatively to evacuate the basement flood the where her daughter, Sarah’s, unscathed. "There was no damage to bedroom is located, at 3 a.m. the hardwood floors," she on Saturday when the said, "but the driveway is Thomapple River started destroyed and the yard is pouring into the lower level. With help from members trashed." Grace Community Still, Chadrick said they of were pleased at how fast the Church, Pash was able to put her appliances up on blocks water was receding. "It’s been going down and move the rest of their quite fast, we were going out belongings upstairs and turn there every couple of hours off the electricity on the to see how far the water had lower level of the house. These photos show Marilyn Shupp’s house in Nashville as it looked surrounded by Once the water started gone down," said Chadrick. the flooded Thomapple River on Monday morning and sitting high, if not dry, on "My mother had a lot of going down, Pash was able prayers going out for her. to start getting her house Thursday morning. Her daughter out in back in order. water in it, but I no longer ing up the silt and debris. near Dowling. Oklahoma was praying and "I have electricity and a have water in and around my Despite the hard work, "There’s a lot of soil erowe were all praying for her phone again and I’m starting house," she said. "I have my Pash said she is glad the sion and ponding where here. I know my mom would to move things back down- daughter’s room done. The flood is over and she is get- crops are drowned out, With like to thank everyone for stairs. I still have a sump others are still too wet and ting her house back in order the soil’s erosion, all the fertheir prayers." pump running 24/7 and the need more cleaning. I’m still "I’m tired of living with a tilizers and herbicides that The receding waters were yard is a disaster, there’s still scrubbing floors and clean- cluttered mess upstairs. I were put on the field are also don’t like clutter and it’s just lost," he said, noting that he been crazy," she said. doesn’t know when things The same heavy rains that will be dry enough for he made the Thomapple River and other farmers to either to overflow its banks, also replant or finish planting created flooding and their crops. washouts on several roads "The optimal, time for throughout Barry and Eaton planting is past and it’s fast mg O since 1806 counties, forcing Maple approaching the time when > tlnce 1806 yakpar. yakpar. 1-Gal. 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Vermontville Mioh'Lic- *23^E � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-06-08.pdf b3de979c33453f005ca4c5e58f595195 PDF Text Text CHURCHSI NGS MI 49058-1893 iwrc Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 23, June 8, 2004 Lions’ Garvey is the Division III long jump champ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A busy off-season led to a busy Saturday for Maple Valley senior Megan Garvey. After preliminary races in the 100- and 200-meter dash at events Saturday’s High Michigan School Division 3 Track and Field Championships at Comstock Park, Garvey had to hustle across the infield to the long jump pit where she won the state title with a leap of 17-4. "She’s got to go work on hand-offs now," said Lion varsity girls’ track and field coach Gary Hamilton after Garvey had clinched the long jump title. Garvey had two of the top four jumps in the long jump finals. With four medal-winning performances, the Maple Valley girls finished sixth as a team with 23.5 points. Goodrich’s girls won the team title with 47 points, followed by Lansing Catholic Central with 45, Kent City 42, Essexville Garber 33, Albion 29, and then the Lions. Garvey also medaled in the 200-meter dash with a seventh place time of 27.06 seconds, and as a part ofthe Lion 400-meter relay team. In that event she teamed with Amy Abbott, Alisha Felmlee, and Dhani Tobias to finish in a fifth place tie with the foursome from Parchment in 51.37 seconds. Garvey had been working towards the long jump title since early November. With no winter sport to occupy her time, she could often be found working out in the gym or in the hallways at Maple Valley High School. "We started right after basketball," said Garvey. All the hard work didn’t go unnoticed by the Lion coach­ es. Robert Browne who oversees the Valley long jumpers said, "She put in a lot oftime. She’d come into the school and start late at night, working out in the gym. A few of the girls really worked hard all year long." The hard work also paid off for the Lion junior Abbott. She also placed in two individual events, finish­ ing fourth in the 300-meter low hurdles in 47.73 seconds and seventh in the 100-meter hurdles in 16.07 seconds. senior Maple Valley Stephanie Joostbems could often be seen working out with her basketball teammate S TRACK 9 See TRACK, pg. 9 Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspectors Dan Moore and Carolyn Remol examine the wreckage of a Lancair IV-P, which went down in Vermontville around 2 p.m. Monday, killing the pilot and both passengers. Three men die in plane crash near Vermontville by Sandra Ponsetto . StaffWriter A Lancair IV-P and experihomebuilt mental aircraft crashed in a grove of pine trees near Scipio Creek on Scipio Hwy. east of Hagar Road in at the crash site Tuesday morn­ ing taking photographs and examining the wreckage piecing together clues to determine the cause ofthe crash. Eaton County 911 Central Dispatch received the first report all three men on board. Jeffrey Chen, 23, of Milford, Roger Hertz, 36, of Burlington, Canada, and pilot Allen Ward, 52, of Ypsilanti, were killed on "Before we continue, I want to Foundation. impact, according to a press take a brief moment for celebra"Thank you, it has been a labor release from the Eaton County tion and recognition," he said. of love," said Jarvie. Sheriff’s Department. "With this year’s scholarships the Kelly Wilson, class salutatoriAllen Ward was the president Maple Valley Scholarship an, addressed the graduates and of Ward Synthesis Inc., an engi­ Foundation has given more than a audience, thanking parents, teachneering consulting firm located quarter of a million dollars in ers and others for their love, supin Washtenaw County. The comscholarship in 17 years and it has port and guidance, before sharing pany develops flat-panel disbeen done by two individuals who some class memories and closing plays. had a dream of maybe being able with a quote from Ralph Waldo According to the Eaton to offer graduates $100 at their Emerson, "Do not go where the County Sheriff’s Department, path may lead. Go, Instead, where graduation." the three men were on a business Volz presented Jarvie and there is no path and leave trail." trip en route from Ypsilanti to National Honor Society Carpenter with cut crystal vases Billings, Montana, when the “Champions for President Kathryn Carney gave a and the plane crashed. Children” award for their years of speech she titled, "A Fortune Carolyn Remol, a safety dedication to establishing and Cookie." Carney said that she was inspector with the FAA, said overseeing the Maple Valley never able to understand fortune Ward was licensed as a private Memorial Scholarship See GRADUATION, pg. 10 pilot with an instrument rating, which meant he followed instrument flight rales and was in con­ tact with air traffic control. FAA investigators were still the Gerald R. Ford Airport in Grand Rapids reported that they lost contact with the plane around 2 p.m. "Witnesses report that the plane rolled skyward, then nose­ dived to the ground," according to a press release from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. While the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids report­ ed that the weather was mild at the time of the accident, with 18 mph winds and partly cloudy skies, witnesses in Vermontville report there was a thunderstorm with hail around the time of the accident. Paul Foster, who owns the property near Scipio Creek, where the plane crashed, lives in Vermontville and did not see or hear the plane crash. However, he was one ofthe first people on the scene. "My friend Tim James is on Maple Valley senior Megan Garvey soars to her championship mark of 17 feet 4 inches Saturday afternoon at the Michigan High School Division III Track and Field Championships at Comstock Park High School. Vermontville at approximately 2 of a possible airplane crash at p.m. Monday afternoon, killing 2:02 p.m. Air traffic control at (Photo by Brett Bremer) Threat of rain doesn^t dampen commencement by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Though dark clouds rolled overhead throughout the ceremony, not a drop ofrain fell to dampen spirits of the hundreds of friends and family members who gathered on the Maple Valley High School athletic field Sunday afternoon to watch 115 young men and women of Maple Valley High School’s Class of 2004 receive their diplomas. "We’ll just wait until the fly-by is over," quipped Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz when a military jet flew overhead just as he stepped up to the podium to welcome the grad- uates and their families. Volz said he was very proud of the graduates and saw in them a great hope for the future and great potential. "I hope you shoulder it well," he told them, and giving a glance to the darkening clouds overhead. "I hope the clouds stay high and we stay dry." Next Dorothy Carpenter and Junia Jarvie, the co-chairs of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, presented 27 graduates with scholarships totaling $25,500. After the ladies had distributed the scholarships, Volz asked them to stay on the dais. Nashville manB-3A crane overturns on pond A crane working near a pond at Mead Sand and Gravel in Nashville overturned Tuesday, June 1, about 10 a.m., killing its operator. 49, of Allen Mead, Nashville, was operating the crane when it fell into the water, trapping him beneath the crane underwater. Divers from the Barry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, but Mead was tion at press time. Mead purchased the gravel pit in 2000, and had run the operation with his wife, Mary, for the last four years. Before owning Mead Sand and Gravel, he had worked in the mobile home industry, helping to build three mobile home parks. Mead enjoyed traveling, woodworking and spending The funeral service will be unable to be freed before he held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June died. The cause of the acci-5, at the Daniels Funeral dent was still under investiga- Home in-Nashville. See CRASH, pg. 11 In This Issue Allen Mead with his grandchildren Shannon (front) and Tad Mead. • Unopposed incumbent on school ballot • Nashville family’s 2nd generation foreign exchange student graduates • Nashville ZBA vacates permits for church signs • Maple Valley High School Graduates feature �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, June 8,2004 — Page 2 Classic and Antique Car Show is June 19 bF Congratulations on your Graduation ® S RACHELLE & DUSTIN ^4***^*^ u m iS CeM/tate QoWen uAnnive/tsa/iy Leon & Bernice Frith celebrated 50 years of marriage on May 29, 2004. Their daughters, Cindy, Lu Ann, Rose Mary and Michelle will host a dance ance Saturday, auray, June 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. The celebration will begin at 7 pm. All are invited to come celebrate this joyous^ occasion with them. 06SB9228 Bu B| £A1 RPII IP" Iif/*A* II I IF \YfI The flood waters have receded from Riverside Park in downtown and organizers of the Nashville and area merchants fourth annual and Classic Antique Car Show are planning the event in the park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19, just as they have in the past. “If the ball field is too wet we plan on parking the cars up on the pavement directly behind the stores,” they said in a prepared statement. This year’s car show includes a couple of new events, including a model car contest for children 513 years of age and displays of antique tractors and motorcycles. the Members of Nashville Antique and Classic Car Club visited Fuller Street Elementary School earlier this year and helped several of the children put together model cars. “We really enjoyed the kids we worked with and we hope they will bring their models down and enter them into our model car contest,” said organizers. Children should bring their models down the in baseball diamond Riverside Park by 10 a.m. to show and be judges. Each child will receive an award fro his or her model. The models will be judged Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 uuirrne ustmq service MLS, in three age groups: 5- to 7-year-olds, 8— to 10-yearolds and 11- to 13-yearolds. There will also be plenty of fun for older car enthusiasts. Registration for the car show starts at 8 a.m. The first 250 cars to register will be given dash plaques. A photographer will be on hand to take pictures of all cars as they enter the gate. The pictures will be on display later in the day. The 5x7 photos in a frame will be available for purchase for $10. And, the National Street Rod Association will be onsite to perform inspections during the show. Local and area mer­ chants once again have donated money for the 63 trophies that will be award­ ed at 2 p.m. The merchants have also donated the hundreds of door prized which will be given away during the car show. Spectators will also be able to purchase tickets to win door prizes. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with drawings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. And, for those who like to hunt for bargains, there will be village-wide garage and yard sales. Local churches and organizations such as the Maple Valley Band and Athletic Boosters and Castleton, Maple Grove and Nashville EMS will have food booths in addi­ tion to the car show’s annual baked chicken din­ ner. It’s not to late to, if any­ one wants to have a booth at the car show. More churches and any other clubs in the community are Vintage cars like these will be on display this again this year during the Nashville and area merchants’ fourth annual Classic and Antique Car Show Saturday, June 19. encouraged to get involved. Any group or organiza­ tion interested in having a booth at the car show should contact Ruth Hickey at (517) 852-0925. Last year the Nashville Classic and Antique Car Club donated the car show’s $1,100 proceeds to the “Wish Upon a Star” program, which provides Christmas gifts to needy area children. For more information, call Dan Kellogg at (517) 852-2319 or Ralph Rasey at (517) 726-0036. 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The request for 18 mills of non-homestead property tax is a renewal from 1995. Non­ homestead properties are apartment buildings, rental homes, vacation property, vacant land and commercial/industrial property. Therefore, the 18 mills does not impact homestead property or non-qualified agricultural property. School tax includes a six-mill homestead property tax levy and an 18-mill non-homestead property tax levy. Both the six-mill homestead tax and the 18-mill non-homestead tax are included in the per pupil foundation grant. The six-mill levy is not subject to voter approval; however, the 18mill levy is subject to voter approval. In 1995 the Maple Valley voters approved the district to levy 18 mills for a period of ten years. The ten years will expire in 2005; therefore, it is necessary to vote on another renewal. Even though the 18-mill levy is included in the per pupil amount, it is subject to a taxation rollback. Therefore, there is also a two-mill levy request on a ballot, which only protects the 18-mills from a possible reduction from the per pupil amount. The only way to avoid a rollback of the 18 mills is to request additional millage beyond the 18 mills. At the June 14 annual school election the Maple Valley voters will be asked to approve a renew­ al of the 18 mills on non-homestead properties for ten years. There will be a separate ballot requesting two mills on non-homestead properties. The two-mill levy only protects the 18 mills from •future reductions. This will only maintain current school district funding. The millage is not an increase in taxes. ." 06589083 06588430 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 8,2004 — Page 3 Unopposed incumbent on school ballot Swift's Flower Shop Voters in the Maple Valley School District will simply be "taking care of business" when they go to the polls for the districts annual election, Monday, June 14. School Board President Jerry Sessions is running unopposed for his seat on the school board and the two ballot propos­ als are renewals of the 18 WE DELIVER DAILY TO THE MAPLE VALLEYAREA 934 Fourth Ave., Downtown Lake Odessa 616-374-7048 or 1-888-300-8212 .9 to 5:30 Monday-Saturday www.myfsn.com/swiftsflowershop WH 06587734 Jerry Sessions "The two-mill levy promills non-homestead prop- tects only protects the 18erty tax and a two-mill mill levy from a possible renewals, neither of which reduction in the per pupil will increase taxes.. amount allotted to schools I want to make sure when it subject to the tax everyone knows that this is rollback. Approving the not a tax increase,” said proposals, will not raise Maple Valley Superintendent of School Clark Volz. “Every school district in the state has an 18-mill non-homestead tax levy and every five ten years Valley. Students from Linda Gaber’s third grade class present the “3 Piggy Opera” for their families and friends. Third-graders present ‘3-Piggy Opera’ musical taxes, it will only maintain During the last week of Maghan Jo Bignail, Tony current funding for the school district. school, parents, friends and Martin and Sam Seaton, The polls will be open family members filled the pigs; Alaina Cobb, straw Monday from 7 a.m. to 8 seats set up in the gym at seller; Zandra Siple,stick they renew it p.m. in the music room at Fuller Street Elementary or ten years. It’s Maplewood Elementary School to see Linda Gaber’s here in Mapleand the gym at the Kellogg Community Center. GET AU, THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Cal! 945-9554 for more information. third grade students perform a semi-staged musical version ofthe Three Little Pigs, aptly named the “3 Piggy Opera.” Donning pig hats, wolf costumes and using their best stage voices, the children presented the musical fairy tale with great enthusiasm. 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Please vote for Mike Callton for Barry County Commissioner Paidfor by the Committee to Elect Mike Callton. 224 E. Washington St., Nashville, MI 49073 06589213 WELLHEAD PROTECTION PROGRAM PLAN ORDINANCE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 04-01 THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE ORDAINS the adoption of the Wellhead Protection Program Plan, by reference, by adding to the Village Code of Ordinances at Article One: Utilities and Infrastructure, Chapter 1. Village Water System, this part 1.19 Wellhead Protection Program Plan; and by adding to Article. Six; Administration and Finance, Chapter 51. Hazardous Material Charges, Part 51.2 Definitions, as follows: Section 1. Article One, Chapter 1 is hereby amended to add the following Section 1.19; 1.19 WELLHEAD PROTECTION PROGRAM PLAN A. The Village of Vermontville adopts by reference the Wellhead Protection Program Plan of May 2000. The Village and any person shall adhere to the goals, management plans, and strate­ gies therein. Section 2. Article Six, Chapter 51 is hereby amended to read as follows: 51.2 DEFINITIONS. In the interpretation of this Chapter the following definitions shall apply: A. Hazardous Materials. For purposes of this Chapter, “hazardous materials” include, but are not limited to a chemical that is an explosive, pyrophoric, a flammable gas, a non-flammable com­ pressed gas, a poisonous gas, a flammable or combustible liquid, a flammable solid, sponta­ neously combustible materials, dangerous when wet materials, an oxidizer, an organic perox­ ide, poisonous materials, an infectious substance, a radioactive material, a corrosive material and other regulated materials. B. Release. A “release” shall mean any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, leaching, dumping or disposing into the environment. C. Responsible party. A “responsible party” shall be any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, commercial entity, consortium, joint venture, government entity or any other legal entity that is responsible for a release of a hazardous material, either actual or threatened, or is an owner, tenant, occupant or party in control of property onto which or from which haz­ ardous materials release. A “responsible party” shall include any and all of the above associ­ ated with and responsible for release of contaminants into interior floor drains which discharge to the ground, septic systems, leaking underground storage tanks, storm water, or dry and abandoned wells, as described in the Village of Vermontville Wellhead Protection Program Plan, adopted by reference herein. Section 3. Severability. The various parts, sentences, paragraphs, sections and clauses of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause of this ordinance is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction, the unconstitutionality of invalidity shall not affect the constitutionality or validity of any remaining provisions of this ordinance. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect on 6-3-04. This ordinance is adopted this 3rd day of June, 2004. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an ordinance adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Vermontville, County of Eaton, and State of Michigan, at a meeting held on June 3, 2004, the original of which is on file in my office and available to the public. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Act. No. 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1976, including in the case of a special or rescheduled meet­ ing, notice by posting at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for said meeting. Dated: June 3, 2004 Shirley M. Harmon Village Clerk 06589171 Douglas Kelsey Village President �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, June 8,2004 — Page 4 Gladys I. (Miller) Richardson NASHVILLE - A lifetime of News, she often was asked for community service resulted in a Nashvillee news copy by host of honors for Gladys Michigan daily newspapers and Allen Mead school, Allen began his career in the mobile home industry by helping his parents in the construction of what now is Thomapple 1, 2004 while at work. in Lake Estates. He continued Allen was bom Hastings on Aug. 1, 1954. in the mobile home indusHe was the son of Harry try on his own for several Allen Sr. and Grace Anna years, and throughout his working career helped (Davis) Mead. He was raised in the build and complete three Nashville area and attend- mobile home parks. In 2000, Allen embarked ed Nashville schools, graduating from Maple Valley on a new professional venture when he purchased a High School in 1972. After graduating high local gravel pit, which is now known as Mead Sand and Gravel. Along with his wife and son, Tony, the couple has successfully operated the business for the past four years. A gift to the Barry He was the husband of Community Foundation is Mary (Lustey) Mead. The used to help fund activities couple was married on Dec. 30, 1977 in Hastings. throughout the county in The couple lived in the the name ofthe person you Nashville area where together they raised their designate. Ask your funeral family. Allen and Mary director for more had been married for over years. information on the BCF or 26Allen loved his work, call (269) 945-0526. but his true passion could be found in his grandchilMr. NASHVILLE Allen Mead, age 49, of Nashville, passed away accidentally Tuesday, June Give a memorial that can go on forever dren whom he loved dearly. Allen loved spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed traveling and woodworking when time permitted. Allen is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Mary; his sons, Jason A. Mead, Lance Mead and Tony Mead; his sister, Colleen (Denny) Powell; brothers, Mike his Chris (Denise) Mead, Mead and Jeff (Julie) Mead; his parents, Harry Allen Sr. (Grace) Mead; his grandparents, Donald (Peggy) Mead; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mervin and Lola Davis. Funeral services were Funeral held at Daniels Nashville, on Home, Saturday, June 5, 2004. Memorial contributions may be made to Allen Mead Memorial Fund. Arrangements were to entrusted Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 7 07513930_______________________________________________ Scott A. Daniels & Fami|y Owner/Mana°ger (Miller) Richardson, a Nashville resident who, for the last four yearss of her life made her home in East Tawas. She was named competitive weekly newspapers alike. Those inquiries resulted in her leaving the News office to work out of her home as a free- Nashville’s Citizen of the Year in 1964. She was Nashville’s one and only woman village president, serving in that capacity for the 1964-65 fiscal year, and she was Grand Marshal of the 74th annual Nashville Harvest Festival Parade in 1980, to name only a few. But if you asked her what her greatest honor was, she would have been quick to tell you it has the halfcentury she spent serving her community as a reporter filing hundreds upon hundreds of newspaper stories carrying Nashville datelines with both daily and weekly newspapers throughout Michigan. Her career ended Tuesday, June 1, 2004, when she died at Tawas St. Joseph Hospital, Tawas, MI, at the age of 97. Gladys Irene Remington was bom Dec. 9, 1906, in Sheridan, MI, the daughter ofHenry F. and Verda E. (Bretz) Remington. She moved to Nashville with her parents when she was five years old and made the village her lifelong home prior to spending the last four years of her life in East Tawas. Gladys started her news reporting career while still in high school - she was graduated from Nashville W.K. Kellogg Rural Agricultural High School in 1925 - filing high school sports scores to the Grand Rapids Press via telegraph from Nashville’s New York Central Railroad Depot. Four days after graduation she went to work for the Nashville News (now the Maple Valley News) covering the “main street beat” to glean social tidbits and hard news stories about her hometown. ‘“Don’t be afraid to ask questions, was the most valuable piece of advice I ever received from (Nashville News Publisher) Len Feighner and it served me well throughout my career,” she often told friends and family. During the five years she wrote fulltime for the Nashville lance newspaper correspondent Over the next 45 years her byline over Nashville dateline stories appeared in the old Battle Creek Moon Journal which became the Battle Creek Enquirer and News, the Grand Rapids Press, now defunct Grand grandsons, Steven Backe of Rapids Herald, the Lansing State Hastings, and Torre Miller of Journal, the Detroit News, Grand Ledge. Max died in 1963. Detroit Free Press and the long Three years later in 1966, Mrs. since closed Detroit Times, Miller married Ralph United Press International, Richardson, a longtime industrial Associated Press, the Hastings arts teacher in the Nashville Banner, Charlotte Republican - school system (later Maple Tribune, and the Vermontville Valley Schools). It was in 1973 Echo “now Maple Valley she wrote - 30 - the traditional News.” newspaper symbol for the end of In 1946 Gladys bought her a news story, to complete her first press camera, a boxy Speed newspaper career so she and Graphic which used single sheets Ralph could travel at leisure and of film four by five inches in spend winters in Florida. He pre­ size, and processed negatives ceded her in death in 1999, and a and photographs in a home base- year later, at the age of 93, she ment darkroom to provide art- moved to a retirement facility, work with her news stories. For Tawas Village, in East Tawas. years she also provided photos She wrote a final story while for Nashville High School’s at Tawas Village only a few yearbook, was a wedding pho- months before her death - a pertographer, and handled photo sonality sketch of a village resiassignments for hosts of social dent, which was published in the events. Tawas Village newsletter. she was named When Besides her own children, Nashville’s “Woman of the grandchildren, and great grand­ Year” by the Nashville News, children, Mrs. Richardson is surthe Jan. 2, 1964 issue of that vived by a stepdaughter and two newspaper devoted its front page stepsons, Mrs. Louann (Ted) to her tribute. But in that tribute, Hughes of Galesburg, Ralph then Nashville News Publisher (Beth) Richardson of John Boughton wryly pointed Charlevoix, and Jack Richardson out that Gladys’ mark on the vil-of Kalamazoo, as well as step lage might last only as long as grandchildren and great grandthe water tower on the old children. Also preceded in death Standpipe Hill in Putnam Park by her parents, son-in-law Edgar stood. That was because the Backe, sister Ila Hill and step­ mark Gladys Remington was daughter Marilyn Fursteneau. painted on the tower’s top as the Graveside services were held result of a youthful “dare” which at Lakeview Cemetery, saw her scale the tower, paint- Nashville on Thursday, June 3, brush in hand, to prove she was- conducted by Pastor Emeritus n’t exactly all business. James L. Hynes, retired IIn 1927 Gladys married Max Nashville Methodist Church pas­ Miller, a lifelong Nashville resi-- tor. dent and business owner. They Memorial contributions may had two children, Beverly Backe be made to Nashville’s Putnam of ofHastings, Hastings, and and Neal Neal (and (and wife wife Library. Library. Barbara) Miller of East Tawas,, Arrangements were made by who survive, as do her two Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. |0U jjrUD® ipflUj mW* ia'idri JS®’1! aipijifj »tffl ptaa ittali [tan pnliri bH1! .tSEt# KJ 054 anta to »i: Stab taetui tai^ ai.fem Will sstii tapit] 1 JtyVft 1 i*»|aij tasij JcoBnin^ LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.' For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................. .........7 p.m. 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service •............. a.m. (Nursery Provided) 63 Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group ■ Adult Worship - PASTOR JEFF SWIFT CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship........................... 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ........... 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.............. 11 a.m. Church School ................. 0 a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Senrice ............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10a Fellowship Time............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class.............................. 10:50a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH Wttt taiiSt, ’tafei NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH tasua ton in 203 N. State, Nashville ^(g Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship...................... 9:45 a.m Sunday Mass................... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (7Z2 m/te East ofM-66. 5 ml. south ofNashville) GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Utah Sunday School............................ 10a A.M. Service............................ 11:15a P.M. Service.................................. 6 p PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service................................. 11 a P.M. Service.................................. 7 p Wed. Service ..... .........7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. .Worship......... 11 am' .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: :15 am. Morning Prayer ....................... 11.00 am. Holy Communion For more information can 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..........7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School............... 9:45 a.m. Church Service................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville .9 a.m. Sunday Mass.................. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE nii ’•hh �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 8,2004 — Page 5 In My Own $ June activities at Putnam Library told Write & Putnam District Library has announced its regular activities planned for thei summer. • Preschool story hours are the second and fourth Fridays by Sandra & Ponsetto W! Students continue volunteer tradition I have to confess that, once upon a time, I thought volunteers’were a bunch of jerks. attend seminars about leadership, they are getting out their in the community and doing S-1'n After all, a person has to. be pretty stupid to work for free, whatever it takes to get the job done. They are learning what M^k»i ^thL ’<1 *s%*S>*.*k»' right? As I grew older, and more cynical, I thought they were just a bunch of goody-twoshoes out to make names for real leadership means. Leadership means serving others. It means sitting through sometimes tedious board or committee meetings, it means themselves. Then something strange happened. I became a volunteer. I didn’t mean to become a volunteer, it just sort of happened. One minute I was a stay at home mom minding my own business, then the next thing I know I’m helping out at vacation Bible school and children’s church, then I was organizing a public relations campaign for a community built playground project, next came editing the church newsletter and finally leading the church drama team. I have to admit that I participated in each of those activities for only a year or two; and returning to full-time work has severely curtailed my involvement as a volunteer. But while my time as a volunteer has been limited, it has changed the way I think, about volunteers, about myself and about my place in the community, forever. That’s why I’ve been so impressed with what I have been privileged to witness in Maple Valley during the past two years. In the newspaper business, I have met a wide variety ofvolunteers who serve on committees for their village government, help with fundraisers for their church or organize events for civic or charitable organizations and more. Almost invariably, these volunteers tend to be empty nesters or senior citizens. And, almost invariably they express concern that there are no young people waiting in the wings, ready to step up and take their place. But, at the same time, I have seen a crop of fresh-faced teens turn up nearly every place where volunteers are needed, ready to roll their sleeves up and get their hands dirty. Many of these young people are stufrom Norma Jean dents Acker’s leadership classes at Maple Valley High School. They don’t just read or doing a lot of work behind the scenes and often getting little or no recognition. Leadership means getting your hands dirty. It means rubbing shoulders with the poor and hungry, looking them in the eye and seeing another human being, not a number or statistic in newspaper article. These high school students are already beginning to realize what it took me years to learn, that being a volunteer, giving of your time and energy and talent with no thought of rewards or recognition can bring life’s most gratifying moments, watching a carefully planned event come off without a hitch, seeing a child’s eyes light up when they finally understand the school work they have been struggling to comprehend, a thank you and a gentle pat on the arm from a sick or elderly person to whom they have brought a box of much needed food or supplies. These things are priceless. While Norma Jean has been teaching leadership classes for only four years, there are some early indications that participation in community service project as a teen-ager has lasting effects. Many of her students have continued to be active in community and service projects while they are in college, some of them continuing to volunteer for the same charities and organizations they served while in high school. It gives one hope that when these students will return to Maple Valley after college, ready to step up as their elders gets ready to hand over reins to another generation of volun­ teers. These students are entering the adult world already aware that some of the most valuable things in life are the ones they give away, their time, energy and talent; and being a leader means being a servant, rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty. Ss&S S SSSSSS SS& S&S,S*-&& 1'n *bh,wA *bhwA hkLti?0 hkL^ti? 0'!! *£*$ "W&*S*. i*«*H d^ I * *4 $ ??d s :;jS SA A 22?1* ? IraEfcmi^w lbwk kkrt»J W" B Hftfai f!tF4^ MicRk *‘M i [tiin (» K.® Hiihhh: ^’■nWIjtata * la I hit ■a'Jfc Wthisb rt&ii elk Ifanl rotten oto j ah Wk W’fc Usrj. teln .tsEffi’sts1 btaMfnfadhh Open Tuesday - Friday |06573039 1-517-852-9481 Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child 269-945-5656 1127 WestState Street, Hastings MI § please call the library at (517) 852-9723. REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 14, 2004 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: sists of all territory of the school district located in Carmel, Chester, Kalamo, Sunfield and Vermontville townships. Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school dis­ trict will be held on Monday, June 14, 2004. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected one (1) mem­ ber to the board of education of the district for a full term of four 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. (4) years ending in 2008. I, Bill Conarton, Jr., Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, here­ by certify that as of April 28, 2004, the records of this office indi­ cate 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 Eaton County: Jail Millage 1.00 mill 1987-2006 Eatran .25 mill 2002-2006 By Vermontville Township: Fire Department 1.00 mill 2002-2007 Library .50 mill 2002-2007 Library .25 mill 2002-2007 By Carmel Township: Charlotte Community Library .90 mill 2002-2007 By Chester Township: none By Kalamo Township: none By Sunfield Township: Sunfield District Library .70 mill 1998-2012 Sunfield District Library .60 mill 1998-2017 By the School District: 18 mills (exempting principal residence and qualified agricultural property), 2004 only 1.25 mills (exempting principal residence and qualified agricultural property), 2004 only THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY: Jerry A. Sessions Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2004. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the regular school elec­ tion: I. OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND QUALIFIED AGRI­ CULTURAL PROPERTY This millage will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property except principal residence and qual­ ified agricultural property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation guarantee and renews millage that will expire with the 2004 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, exempting therefrom principal residence and qualified agricultural property as defined by law, in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2005 to 2014, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; if approved, the estimate of the revenue the school district will col­ lect the first year of levy, 2005, is approximately $424,260.79 (this is a renewal of millage which will expire with the 2004 tax levy)? II. OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND QUALIFIED AGRI­ CULTURAL PROPERTY This proposal is to restore possible future Headlee reductions on the authorized millage rate to allow the school district to con­ tinue to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property except principal residence and qualified agricultural property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation guar­ antee. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, exempting therefrom principal resi­ dence and qualified agricultural property as defined by law, in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry counties, Michigan, be increased by 2 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valua­ tion) for a period of 10 years, 2005 to 2014, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; if approved, the estimate of the rev­ enue the school district will collect the first year of levy, 2005, is approximately $47,140.08 (this millage will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore future “Headlee” reductions)? PRECINCT NO. 1 'x MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. • The first "Lethal Lunch" will be hosted at the library June 16 at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: liana’s ^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling gardening classes for 5- to 8year-olds. of each month. • On Saturday, June 19, • The summer reading pro- there will be a used book sale gram will be starting on starting at 9 a.m. Monday, June 28. Prior registration is • Each Tuesday from June requested for all summer pro15 to July 6 from 6 to 8 p.m., grams. For more details County Barry MSU Extension will be holding Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Voting Place: Kellogg Community Center Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the school district located in Assyria, Baltimore, Castleton, Hastings and Maple Grove townships. •X Date: April 28, 2004 Bill Conarton, Jr. Treasurer, Eaton County I, Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, here­ by certify that as of April 29, 2004, the records of this office indi­ cate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of governmental affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley schools, Eaton and Barry counties, Michigan, is as follows: Charlton Park .25 mill 2004-2006 Comm on Aging .25 mill 2004 911 1.00 mill 204 Thornapple Manor .85 mill 2004-2009 By Baltimore Township: none By Castleton Township: Library .50 mill 2004 Fire Eq .75 mill 2004 Amb Eq .25 mill 2004 By Assyria Township: none By Maple Grove Township: none By the School District: 18 mills (exempting principal residence and qualified agricultural property), 2004 only 1.25 mills (exempting principal resi­ dence and qualified agricultural proper­ ty), 2004 only By Barry County: Date: April 29, 2004 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Barry County This Notice is given by order of the board of education. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Maplewood Elementary School, in the Village of Vermontville, Michigan. The second precinct con- 06588484 Allison Avery Secretary, Board of Education �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, June 8,2004 — Page 6 ROUSH’S SIDEWALK CAFE 119 N. Main, Nashville 852-0540 KENT OIL & PROPANE FROST HEATING & COOLING M-66 at Village Limits ■ Nashville 852-9210 HOMETOWN LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St, Nashville 852-0882 EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 109 S. Main St, Nashville 852-1830 FURNITURE STRIPING By Elaine and Stuart Stuart Southworth, Owner 538 Sherman, Nashville 852-0943 M-C REPAIR & TOWING 10708 Kinsel Hwy., Vermontville 852-1649 M66 TIRE Space Your Storage Place 7775 Saddlebag Lk Rd. (M-66), Lake Odessa 616-374-1200 HECKER AGENCY 255 N. Main, Nashville 852-9680 GOOD TIME PIZZA Hoursi Mon., Tues. 10-10; Wed., Thurs. & Sat 10-11; Frl. 10-Mldnight; Sun. 11-10 852-1985 or 852-1986 Lynn Denton Agency, Inc. MAPLE VALLEY REAL Farm Bureau Insurance ESTATE WOLEVER'S MUSSER REAL ESTATE SERVICE 135 Washington, 106 S. Main St., 111 N. Main St., Nashville 277 N. Main, Nashville Vermontville Nashville 852-2005852-3949 852-1915 726-0637 852-9446 KENYON’S SALES & SERVICE 130 S. Main, Vermontville 7M-0SM p �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 8,2004 — Page 7 MACE PHARMACY 219 N. Main Nashville 852-0845 WHEELER’S MARINE SERVICE South M-66, Nashville 852-9609 STANTON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEERS Main St, Vermontville 726-0181 or 726-0060 DIANA’S PLACE 103 Thornapple Lk. Rd. d., Nashville 852-9481 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 755 Sherman, Hashville (7 blocks off Main) 852-1910 Agco-White-New Holland CARL’S SUPER MARKET, INC. 999 Reed Street, Nashville 852-1991 MAPLE VALLEY NEWS 1351 N.M-43 Hwy., Hastings 945-9554 SUGAR HUT CAFE 174 5. Main, Vermontville 726-0975 CITIZENS L.L.C. CO. 870 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0514 i . ~u Zf I . V HANSBARGER CONSTRUCTION 11253 Vermontville Hwy. Vermontville 726-0393 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 8,2004 — Page 8 NashviOe family's 2nd-generation foreign exchange student graduates It was 28 years ago when Jim and Bernie Hynes watched proudly as their foreign exchange student, Bella Nehring, graduated from Dexter High School. This year they sat in the stands with Bella and her husband, Werner, who had traveled all the way from Germany to watch their daughter graduate from Maple Valley High School. “It’s not too often that people get to host two generations of foreign exchange students from the same family,” said Bernie Hynes. The bond between the Hynes and Ballman families began in 1973 when Jim and Bernie Hynes met Hella’s older sister who was a foreign exchange student living with another family in Dexter. In 1974, the Hynes family traveled to Germany where they met Hella and her family and invited Hella to stay with them as a foreign exchange student during her senior year. Hella came and lived with the Hyneses, whom she still returned to Germany, Imka came to Nashville to stay with the Hyneses. And, like her mother, she has found it to be a very positive experience. “I just love it here. I’m not going to want to go home. I love my grandma and grandpa, “ said Imka, referring to the Hyneses. “Especially her grandpa,” teased Hella. “I think Imka must get tired of me telling people that we had her mother with us 30 years ago,” said Jim. “Getting to know a lot of new people is the most exciting part,” said Imka of her stay in Nashville. “I’ve made a lot of friends I want to keep in contact with. My friends here are great. They were really nice right from the beginning; they really cared. “There were a few students who really took the foreign exchange students under their wings,” agreed Jim. “When you’ve gone to the same school for 12 years, it’s really easy to ignore new kids.” “I do miss my friends at home (in Germany),” said Imka. “But, when I go home I know what will be there. But Michigan. They took trips to Boston. St. Louis, Chicago, World, and Disney Tennessee, where they visited Nashville and Dollywood. They also went on a cruise to the Bahamas. But one of the first things they did was take Imka to Mackinaw City for the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk. “I was like, ‘Why?’” said Imka. “Because you can,” quipped Jim. Hella said that it was much easier for her to keep in touch with Imka while she was in America than it was for her to keep in touch with her family 28 years ago. “It’s so much easier to email or call now,” she said. While Werner was never a foreign exchange student himself, he loves to travel and embraced the idea of his daughter spending a school year in America. When you visit a country you see buildings and history, you don’t get to see family life like you do when you stay,” he said. In Germany the Ballmans live in a small village about calls, “Mom and Dad.” to When she came Nashville in August with her mother, Anni Nehring, and her youngest son, Mathias, to stay with the Hyneses, Hella said that she was excited about her daughter coming to stay with “Grandma and Grandpa.” “.. .1 had such a good experience and as a mother you want to give your daughter that same experience too.” Shortly after her mother, brother and grandmother when I leave here I know it will never be like this again.” Besides making friends, Imka also enjoyed playing JV volleyball and varsity soccer during her days at Maple Valley High School. She also became a member of the National Honor Society and went on class trips to Stratford, Ontario, Ontario, and and Washington D.C. In addition to school activities, the Hyneses made sure that Imka got a taste of life outside of Nashville, the same size as Nashville. Since they arrived the week before Memorial Day, the Hyneses have enjoyed showing the Ballmans around Nashville. They took in a couple of high school soccer games, toured the high school, and the Nashville Fire Department. Werner is a volunteer fireman in Germany so he was very interested in seeing how the departments compared. He said that while the trucks and equipment are much the by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter All children entering K-6th Grades are invited to Lava Lava Island for a swinging time! Join us in the jungles of Lava Lava Island! The HOTTEST\/acaV\or\ Bible School ever! You'll enjoy Bible Point Crafts and exciting games, experience thrilling Bible stories, sample tasty snacks, and hear unforgettable music. Plus, you’ll meet lots of new friends! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL At VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH, 250 N. Main St, Vermontville 517-726-0647 Sunday-Thursday June 13-17th 6:30-9:00 PM were jesus- uive hows “Grandpa” Jim Hynes (third from left) poses for a portrait with Werner, Imka and Hella Ballman. same, the protective gear for firemen is much better in America. Maple Valley High School teacher and coach Guenther Mittelstaedt invited the Hynes and Ballman families to his mother’s house, where she cooked them an authentic German meal. And, the Ballmans were on hand to celebrate their daughter’s 17th birthday.. We went to a Japanese “W restaurant .in Okemos, then we came back here and had a bonfire and my friends and I slept under the stars,” said Imka. “It was crazy. It was so cold outside,” said Werner with a smile. “It was a little cold; it was­ n’t too bad,” said Imka with a smile and a shrug. Before Imka’s graduation, she attended the baccalaure­ ate and went to the Maple Valley Alumni Banquet on Saturday evening, where for­ eign exchange students were honored guests and the theme of the night was “It’s a Small World Today.” Though she will have to complete two more years of school when she returns to Germany, Imka said last week that she was looking forward to her graduation from Maple Valley High School. “Graduation is different than in Germany. They wear formal clothes but they don’t wear the robes and hats like they do here,” she said “We’re so excited to be here to see this,” said Hella. 06589020 HEARTWORM Test/Prevention clinics - vaccines “I think it is also special for my husband to see this because I did this and now he can see his daughter do it too.” “It’s great that her parents can be here for graduation,” said Jim. “It doesn’t happen too often with foreign exchange students, just like it’s not too often that two generations come to stay...” “A special family can stay twice and we are very special,” said Imka with a laugh. “We took you even though we knew you,” teased Jim. “We didn’t want to disappoint your mother.” After Imka’s graduation the Hyneses and Ballmans celebrated with an open house complete with a cookout and bonfire. Imka’s parents said that they were leaving for Germany the day after graduation, but Imka was staying until Wednesday. “We told her she has to say good-bye herself,” said Hella. “We would have liked more time but we underestimated the school year on her visa, so she has to go back on the 9th,” said Jim. But, no matter how far the distance between them, the Ballmans and Hyneses agree that theirs is a friendship that will continue to span the continents and generations. Last August Hella Ballman of Germany visited Jim and Bernie Hynes, who were her host family when she was a foreign exchange student at Dexter High School for the 1975-76 school year. In this photo, Ballman (in the middle on the swing, her son Mathias Ballman, and her mother Anni Nehring, pose for a “family portrait” with Jim and Bernie Hynes. Ark Veterinary Services is providing area dog owners with an affordable place to get your dogs checked and HEARTWORM PREVENTION. 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Halliwill and Wilson were seeded first and third heading into the discus, but neither was able to advance past the first round. They shared hugs behind the backstop upon learning their day would be ending early. The second highest finish by a Lion was on the boys’ side, where senior Josh Beardslee sprinted to a sec-rather than allow one or a few ond place finish in the 110- outstanding individuals individuals meter high hurdles in 14.90 enable a team lacking depth seconds. tto win the state champiLions Tara Gordenski and onship. Lisa Hamilton competed in i Maple Valley scored heavthe pole vault, with ily in a few events and even Gordenski finishing out ofthe had a couple of individual medals at 9’6. Matt champions in the meet. Gordeneer also finished outt Garvey had a huge day. of the medals at the boys’ She won the long jump in 17 pole vault pit. . feet, 3 1/2 inches and set a Also coming up short of MITCA Division III record in winning medals were the the process. She also was secLion girls’ 3200-meter relay ond in the 100-meter dash in team, Wilson in the shot put, 13.0 seconds, was fifth in the and the Lion boys’ 1600- and 400-meter dash and took sec800-meter relay teams. ond in the 200 with a school Beardslee accounted for all record time of 26.2 seconds. eight of the Lion team points, Abbott Abbott had had aa pretty pretty good good and also Competed in the 300- day, too. She won the 300hurdles. meter Detroit meter hurdles with a time of Country Day took the boys’ 47.87 seconds and was third title with 86.5 points, fol-in the 100-meter hurdles. She lowed by Frankenmuth with also turned in top 10 perform44, and Grand Rapids West ances in the 100- and 200Catholic with 29. meter races. Lion Ladies fourth Amy Joostbems cleared 4­ again at MITCA meet 11 to score a second place tie in the high jump.. by David T. Young The Lions recorded a Editor The Maple Valley girls’ track team finished fourth Saturday for the second year in a row at the Michigan Track Coaches Association Division III state team meet at Kent City. The Lions, behind some strong individual performanc- Maple Valley senior Josh Beardslee accepts his run-es, particularly in field events ner-up medal for the 110-meter high hurdles from an,d sprints, led the 10-team Comstock Park Athletic Director Janet Gillette, before stepping onto the medal stand Saturday. 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Taking the fifth through 10th ou places were White Cloud, Saginaw Nouvel, Detroit, Country Day, Goodrich, Monroe St. Mary’s Catholic Central and nd Sanford Meridian, in that order. Maple Valley had finished fourth in the 2003 state team meet, behind Williamston, Kent City and Clare. Grand Rapids West Catholic won the boys’ team championship, edging Frankenmuth for the honor. It was an honor just to be there, however. Only regional champion or runner-up teams were invited to the elite meet. Maple Valley had to win its regional May 21 and 24 to qualify. The year before coach Gary Hamilton’s Lions were runners-up and won an invitational when one of the champions was unable to attend because of conflicts with graduation. The scoring was different and unusual. First place in individual events was worth 30 points, second brought 29 points, third 28 and so forth, all the way down to one point for 30th place. This meant all 10 teams could enter three competitors in each individ­ ual event Relay scoring awarded 60 points to the winning four­ some, 54 for second, 48 for third and down to spc for last place. The MITCA meet, now in it seventh year, is intended to attempt to determine the best boys’ and girls’ team in all four divisions in the state whopping 57 points from two girls in the discus when senior Halliwill finished second with a toss of 119-3 and fellow senior and teammate Wilson did a a 113-6 for third. Wilson took second in shot put (33-6.25), Halliwell was ninth and sophomore Kayleigh Browne checked in eighth, giving the Lions a solid 74 points for the event overall. Junior Tara Gordenski went 9-9 to take second place in the pole vault and Lisa Hamilton finished among the top 10. Hamilton also was ninth in the 100-meter hur­ dles. Stefanie Joostbems cap­ tured fourth place in the 800meter run with a time of 2:27.54. However, the Lions failed to land a single top 10 slot in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs and the best they could do in any of the relays was a fifth by Felmlee, Jenny Ellison, Tessa Robles and Tobias in the 400. Maple Valleys’ Alisha Felmlee, right, urges on team­ mate Dhani Tobias as she takes off with the baton in the 400-meter relay Saturday during the Division III Track and Field Championships at Comstock Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Varsity Track and Field Lion senior Megan Garvey won the long jump Saturday at the Division 3 state championships at Comstock Park. She took the title with a leap of 17'4", and also medaled in seventh place in the 200-meter dash, and as a part of the seventh place 400-meter relay team. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Agency 1-800-443*5253 1 N. 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He looks forward to meeting new friends as well as continu­ ing to help his existing clients with all their real estate needs by providing all the features that a Century 21 affiliation has to offer. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 8,2004 — Page 10 GRADUATION, continued from page 1 cookies that read, "You’re almost there." "What does it mean, ‘You’re almost there?’" asked Carney. "We may never know the answer to that question, or any question, and an answer may not be what we need, how you go about finding the answers. "I’m not going to wish you success, money and power, I am going to wish you happiness because that is the greatest success in the world," she said. In closing, Carney told her fellow graduates she had a placed a special thank you note and fortune cookie under each of their chairs as her way of thanking them for helping her grow throughout their years together in Maple Valley schools. Valedictorian Amber Terberg reminisced about the years she and her fellow graduates had spent ‘ together since the fourth grade. "In the fourth grade we came together and we were no longer Vermontville or Nashville kids, we were the Maple Valley Class of 2004.” "My message to you is when you are choosing something to do, choose something you like, something you feel here in your heart," said social studies teacher John Hughes, who gave the keynote address. "I’ve been teaching for 35 years and I’ve been asked numerous times, ‘Aren’t you retired yet?’ or ‘Shouldn’t you retire?’ But I like getting up and coming to work Junia Jarvie presents the 27 recipients of 2004 Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation scholarships. Heather Matthew and Muriel Wieland, who sang "Press On" and Kathryn Carney and Laci Wolever, who sang "I’m Moving On." This year’s graduates, in alphabetical order, are: Lee Matthew Alexander, Sheena Andler, Patrick William Andrews, Corey John Archer, Jerrica Lynn Ashcraft, Imka Ingeborg Anni Ballman, Brooke Lynn Barlond, Niesha Barnhart, Josh Beardslee, Andrew Belen, Chelsea Mae Brandenburg, Jacob Brickman, Dustin James Brown, Patrick Bueker, Andrew Bums, Jordan LeRoy Bursley, Kathryn Lois Grace Carney, Heather Ashley Clark, Anthony Cook, Joshua Douglas cook, Garry Cousins, Jessica Craven, Donna Jolene Gripe, Penny L. Curtis, Eric Todd Davis, Simon O. Deiens, Maksym Derecha, Jeffery Diamond, Maksat Dolotbakov, Joel Drallette, Matthew Scott Dunham, Matthew Dunn, Richard Allen Easey, Andrea Elaine Eaton, Nicholas Ewing, Ashley These two senior saxophonists, Caitlin King and Laci Nicole Forest, Stephanie Arin Wolever, play one last song with the Maple Valley High France, Megan Elizabeth Garvey, Elisha Marie Gibson, Megan School Band. Greenfield, Myranda Greenman, Thomas J. Griffin, Shota Gvaramadze, William Hager, Meagan Halliwill, Raeleen Hapeman, Heather Marion Harris, Jamie Lynne Hayes, Spencer Heaton, Summer Catherine Hill,, Nicole Gene Hoard, Daniel Scott Holton, Melissa Ann Jewell, Stefanie Nicole Joostebems, Micah James Keasler, Caitlin Samantha King, Chris Kitchen, Hilary Sarah Krolik, Steven Michael Loveall, Mitchell Ryan Magoon, Mihai Marinescu, Heather Michelle Mathews, Ann McCallum, Maple Valley High School Band Director Dennis Vanderhoef leads the band in a Kristina JorBsetthnaMcC nrnimm cona, Burmen,daHeidi Leou every morning." Hughes also challenged the graduates to be tolerant of others, to volunteer, to set a good example as other have set good example for them and to meet chal­ lenges "head on, with determination and talent. "The best praise you can ever receive is, ‘You’ve done a good job,’" said Hughes. Before presenting the class of 2004 Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser told the graduates, "It is time to finish this journey, step into the world and make a difference." The Maple Valley High School band, under the direction of Dennis Vanderhoef, provided music fro the processional and recessional and two selections, including "A Long and Winding Road" which gave senior band members one last chance to play with the high school band before receiving their diplomas. The Senior Choir sang an original song composed by Andrew Bums, recounting some of the many things the class had experienced over the years. Also contributing their vocal talents were McElroy, Allen Kenneth Musser, Kyle Jonathan Musser, Christi Jo O’Dell, Benjamin Christopher Owens, Kourtney Lynn Parker, Dale A. Platte, Randy Plaunt, Nathaniel E. Powell, Dustin Powers, Meagan Ann Putnam, Nathaniel Paul Racine, Thomas Allen Ranshaw, Becky Sue Reid, Taisa Araujo Reis, Joshua Rice, Derek Ripley, Chayla Amelia Robles, Rodriguez, Mark Dhitikam Rojanavogngse, Nicole ann Roscoe, Nicole Rucinski, Jeffrey Alan Rumsey, Sarah Scheick, Kyle Schroder, Daniel Ryan Sealy, Scott Setchfield, Mark Douglas Shoemaker, Jr., Benjamin Paul Smith, Breet Mark Smith, Nick Smith, Valerie Smith, Michelle Marie Strong, Joshue Lyh Swift, Rachelle Lee Swift, Amber Nicole Terberg, Andrew Joseph Thomason, Andrea Michelle Thornton, Sarah Elizabeth Todd, Ashley Ruth Ann Ty Trumble, Matthew VanAlstine, Ashley Sue Visger, Jordan E. Volz, Chase C. Walden, Muriel Nadine Wieland, Brett Adam Williams, Kelly Lee Wilson, Laci Jo Wolever, Jason Wymer, Justin Wymer and Courtnee Wyskowski. National Honor Society President Kathryn Carney gives a speech, A Fortune Cookie. 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Dennis Mapes, former zonBaptist Church and Nashville churches now have to come for administrator United Methodist Church that back and make a variance ing Residential • Commercial • Farm allowed them to install new request, and when they do' Nashville, who granted the Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank lighted signs in front of their that, we’ll discuss the issues sign permits last year, has Sales - Service of setback and lighting and been outspoken in his disapchurches. "The ZBA withdrew the timers.” proval of the ZBA’s handling 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair permit for the signs due to When the ZBA discussed of the matter. "I was at the village counRichard Cobb • David Cobb section 5 ofthe village zoning the matter at a previous meetordinance, which deals with ing held earlier this spring, cil meeting earlier this month front yard setbacks in a resi- they mentioned that there had and I told them that this group dential district," said ZBA been complaints from neigh- (the ZBA) was not serving the 270 N. Pease Rd. Chairman Ron Ohler, after bors about the brightness of people of the village with Mich. Lie. #23-1748 Vermontville the meeting. "Anything less the signs. Representatives what they are doing," he said 06571022 than a 35-foot setback from the Methodist Church in a later interview. "They made the churches said they had heard the complaints and had installed dim- wait three months for them to mer lights and a timer to alle- make that decision, and they viate the problem. waited six months after the Diane Smith, secretary at signs were installed to do Nashville United Methodist anything," said Mapes. Church, speaking on behalfof "Before I approved the perMAROON RED ISTONEIWHITE Pastor Dianne Bowden, who mits last year, I got an opinwas vacationing at the time of ion from the village lawyer ROCKSRQ yd. the meeting, said her church who said the signs were withWe Load—U Haul (27 cu. ft.) W Wyd. + tax We Load—U Haul (27 cu. ft.) W tax intends to apply for a zoning in the guidelines of the ordinance. To request that the variance. ORANGE $1On churches apply for a variance WESTERN SUNRISE I48 .$ ) Q Q after all this time is ludicrous. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: We Load—U Haul (27 cu. ft.) Yd• +tax STONE We Load—U Haul (27 cu. ft.) + tax The churches now have to All real estate advertising in this news­ pay $50 for a variance paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act MULCH1 BROWN RED and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which request. Why should they pay collectively make it illegal to advertise for something that was MULCHSOR “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, already approved once?" We Load—U Haul (27 cu. ft.) fta yd. + tax We Load—U Haul (27 cu. ft.) A I + tax handicap, familial status, national origin, Mapes also noted that there age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or were other churches in the BEIGE ORANGE discrimination.*’ Familial status includes village which have the same children under the age of 18 living with CEDAR MULCH SQ1 MULCH$1/150 parents or legal custodians, pregnant or similar types of signs and Haul (27 cu. ft.) U I yd. + tax We Load—U Haul (27 cu. ft.) I"V yd. yd.+tax women and people securing custody of We Load—U Haul (27 children under 18. are less than 35 feet from the This newspaper will not knowingly roadway. accept any advertising for real estate 3-10 yds. 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Approved the agenda. actions are going to drive There was no public comment. away the kind of people you Minutes from the May meeting want to have in your commu­ were approved as printed. Amended the budget. nity. The zoning board is Accepted the treasurer’s report making decisions that are not subject to audit. beneficial to the community." Approved paying the bills in Ohler, in response, said, the amount of 8566.96. Committee reports were heard "We know we have some and placed on file. problems with our zoning, the Ambulance issues were dis­ way the ordinances are writ­ cussed. Heard a presentation from Dar ten, and unfortunately, it has caused a lot of hurt feelings. Leaf. Heard from the Community We had no desire to show any Policing Officer. disrespect for anyone. We all Approved purchasing ceme­ respect Dennis very much.” tery software. Heard from J. MacKenzie, Ohler went on to note that while state and federal zoning County Commissioner. Correspondence was viewed laws give churches more lati­ by the board. tude, municipalities have the Board comments were heard. Adjournment. option to set stricter laws as long as they don’t violate the Loma L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by constitutional rights of any Supervisor J. Cooley oesasaas party. Packers of quality frozen vegetables General Labor SPECIAL PRICING! 1-Cal. Latex Flat Wall Paint CASTLETON TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS JUNE 2, 2004 SUMMER JOBS > sine 9 1806 falspar. 06571010 "Both have churches shown that they are willing to work with those in their neighborhood who were concerned about their signs. But unless their permits are done properly and they seek a variance, they’re in violation," said Ohler. Ohler said that part of the reason it took the ZBA so long to reach a decision was his refusal to discuss the matter outside of a public forum. We were encouraged to do that; and not doing that may have impeded our deci­ sion making," said Ohler, who noted that to have discussed the matter privately would have been a violation of the Open Meetings Act. "We’re not requiring our zoning administrator (David to any Newman) take enforcement action against the churches at this time," said Ohler. "We’re in no rush to see the zoning enforced. The churches didn’t do anything malicious or blatant." If the churches submit their requests for a variance before the next meeting of the ZBA on Thursday, June 18, then the board will put the variance requests on the agenda for their next meeting, which is slated for Thursday, July 15. ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees, housewives and teens If you need extra $$$ Days and nights available roll NEED FOR JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER HOMETOWN 1 06588706 LUMBER 8 HARDWARE Mon. thru Sat. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm 219 S. 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Trustee Angela Seaton brought up the matter during the council roundtable in the May 27 meeting ofthe council. Seaton said she felt that the deadline should be extended because extensive flooding throughout the village did not allow many homeowners the opportunity to clean up their homes, garages and property in a timely manner, while still others had even more debris to clean up as a result of the flooding, an opinion she reiterated at last week’s meeting. I think it would be nice if we could extend the vouchers for another two weeks, there was a lot of damage from the flood and I think we should give people two weeks to get rid of stuff, she said. Trustee Mary Coll agreed, saying, "I think we ought to extend it two weeks and give a helping hand to those in need." The motion approved by the council will extend the deadline for use of the transfer recycle vouchers until Saturday, June 19. The council also heard a report form Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes, who thanked Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Darrell Clements, Jr. and other members of the DPW who assisted him during the flood conditions last month and the attempted rescue of Allen Meade, owner of Mead Sand and Gravel. Mead died last week when the crane he was operating slipped into one of the ponds at the gravel pit and he became entangled in the machinery underwater. "We had some road problems (and) Darrell was jolly on the spot any time we called him," said Barnes. "We also want to thank him for the help at the gravel pit last week, there was not a bit of hesitation, whatever we asked he did, no questions." Later during the committee reports, Seaton, who sits on the EMS committee, said that she would like to thank the Castleton-Maple Grove Nashville EMS, fire department and all other emergency services who helped with the rescue attempt. Trustee Mike Kenyon and others echoed her sentiments. I think we can be very proud of them. They had a really hard week last week and some of them are pretty new... They did a really good job and, yeah, the outcome wasn’t good, but they tried really hard to do what they could do," said Seaton. agree with "I you Angela," said Kenyon. I think all of our emergency services cooperated very well last week. In other business the council: • Heard Barnes’ further report that the police department had 10 assists to other departments during the past month: two outside of the village for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, three assists to EMS within the village, one assist to Eaton County Sheriff’s Department inside the village and two assists outside the village, and two assists outside the village for the Michigan State Police. Barnes added the department issued 17 traffic citations and 12 parking citations. Barnes also said that the Nashville Police Department was once again providing free gun locks to citizens in the Nashville area. The locks are available at the police station, village office, Kent Oil and Putnam District Library. • Heard from Janet Jarman during the public questions and comments portion of the meeting. She asked when lights near the horseshoe court and in the tree near the center of the park would be replaced. She reported that she had brought the matter before the council six times in the past two years. She also commented that the weeds along the fence and in other areas of the park needed to be trimmed. She also said that the culvert was damaged during the road construction project last year causing water to back up in her neighbor’s yard. She also asked the village post a sign at the mark visitors reminding that drinking is not allowed in the park aind all dogs should be on a leash. Village Council President Frank Dunham said that he would have Clements look into her concerns. • Heard from Gary White, who asked the village council for assistance in getting his neighbor to remove more than 50 junk tires that have encroached on his property. Barnes said that he would talk with the property owner the next day about getting the tires removed as soon as possible. • Discussed Ordinance 18 violations concerning derelict buildings. Coll said she had not been able to contact the owners of the building on North Main Street, however, it was her personal opinion that the owners appeared to be attempting to repair the structure. Dunham reported that he had heard from the owner of the trailer on Reid Street who intended to have it removed as soon as possible. Kenyon reported that the owner of the derelict building on Cleveland Street said he would take care of the building on his property as soon as he was financially able. • Referred the proposed landlord ordinance to the ordinance and policy committee for review and recommendation. A public hearing for the proposed ordinance will be set after the council has received the committees’ recommendation. • Approved a special assessment list for 2004 summer taxes. • Tabled a request to set a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 204 Queen Street until they could discuss the matter with the village attorney. While Zoning Board of Appeals member Gary White and Chairman Ron Ohler were present at the meeting, neither was able to discern whether it would be better for the property owner to seek to have the property rezoned from an R-l resi­ dential to a R-2 residential or to simply ask for a variance. • Accepted a bid for sidewalk repair from Slagel Construction, which put in the lowest of three bids received from local contractors on the project. Slagel bid $3.20 per square feet. • Approved hiring Joshua Pierce to fill the new fulltime position at the DPW. The Nashville DPW now has three full-time and two parttime employees. Nashville Car Show this weekend Riverside Park in Nashville will be the site of the fourth annual Nashville and area merchants Classic and Antique Car Show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19. The first 250 cars registered will receive free dash plaques. There will be drawings for door prizes and 63 trophies will be awarded. This year photos will be taken of each car as they enter the show and a framed 5x10 will be on display and available for pur­ chase later in the day. New this year will be a display of antique tractors and motor­ cycles and a model car building contest for children agres 513. Regular features are food booths run by local churches and service organizations, a 50/50 raffle, a pan­ cake breakfast at the fire station and village-wide garage sales. The Nashville Classic and Antique Car Club donates proceeds from the event to the "Wish Upon a Star" program, which provides Christmas presents to needy children in the Nashville area. Golf outing to raise funds for Tate Mix Scholarship The second annual Tate Mix Memorial Golf Outing will be held Saturday afternoon, July 17, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. The 4-person scramble will begin at 2:30 p.m. with a shotgun start. The cost is $200 per team, which includes 18 holes with a cart and dinner afterwards. New this year is hole-inone prizes on all par 3s. Kenyon Sales and Service is sponsoring hole #3 and is offering a Simplicity 18 Hp 44" Zero Turn for anyone who makes a hole-inone at that tee. There will also be a Skins Pot, Vegas" Hole and 50/50 drawing and other on course events. "Mulberry Mulberry Fore was Tate’s favorite course and he had a passion for the game," said Mike Kenyon, who is organizing the event. For those who do not golf, but would like to par­ ticipate in the event, are welcome to attend the din­ ner, which will start at approximately 6:30 p.m.; the cost will be $10 per person. Dinner participants may pay at the door. Donations to the scholarship fund also are welcome. AU proceeds from the golf outing and dinner will go to the Tate Mix Memorial Scholarship Fund, which has been started by Mix’s family. Scholarships will be awarded annually to a graduate(s) of the Maple Valley Alternative Education Program. Terrence (Tate) Mix was the director of Maple Valley Alternative Education since its incep- tion. He died last year after a long battle with cancer. "We hope this just keeps growing and growing and will be going on long after we are gone," said Kenyon. "Eventually we’d like to incorporate the ban­ quet hall and dinning facilities at Mulberry Fore and have dancing after the dinner. For team sign-up entry forms or dinner reservations, call Kenyon at (517) 852-9642 or Mulberry Fore Golf Course at (517) 852-0760. Dinner participants pay at the door. In This Issue. • Student leadership class impacts kids and community • ‘Wall of Wisdom’ created at Nishville • Maplewood honor roll announced • Class of 2010 honored at sixth grade graduation • Nashville man gives father’s Purple Heart to Hulbert Legion �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday. June 15. 2004 2 Student leadership class makes impact on kids, community by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Former Maple Valley administrator Rick Arnett and high school teacher Norma Jean Acker saw a need for a real student leadership and set out four years ago to create a program to encourage students to take an active roll in their school and communities. Four years later, Maple Valley High School’s leadership program has doubled in size, growing from one class with 20 students to two classes with 46 from grades 9-12 enrolled last semester. "Rick and I came up with the concept together; however, he left to take a position with another school district (Delton Kellogg) before we got started," said Acker. "But "Only a small number of kids were on the student council and they were there either by election or petition, which was often based more on popularity than leadership skills," said Acker. "Also, it got to the point where we had more school activities than ever and it was more than the student council could handle. "It was our idea to create a group that represented the entire body of students," said Acker. "We defined their responsibilities in two parts, in school and community activities." While Acker uses Sean Covey’s "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" as the main text for her leadership classes, it is definitely a "hands-on’ course, that requires students to roll their sleeves up and get Maple Valley High School leadership students wearing some of the formal attire they modeled during a prom fashion show at Thornapple Manor last month. about them." In-school activities for leadership students include organizing fall and winter homecoming activities, school assemblies, staff appreciation, food and gift there were certain things we involved in all manner of agreed to before he left." activities, both in and out of drives for local charities, Nashville When the hosting conferences, choos­ One of the first things the school. Community Center of Hope ing a charity of the year, helpIn the course syaus, syllabus Acker c er an and Arnett rnett agree agreed on n te opens later this month, peowas that the student council Acker writes, "We will spend ing with Track and Field Day ple who come for food from wasn’t serving the needs of more time practicing those at Fuller Street and the pantry shelf, a chance to the school or the community. habits rather than reading LEADERSHIP, continued next pg,, brush up job skills or for help looking for a new job, they will also get something !H■A■■A•■DI |F"* I1wf/4 *Al*l1«I lBII ilI*iI I Member of Greater Lansing Association of more— a weekly dose of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service inspiration. Cay Cates, the Center of Hope board’s treasurer and historian and a talented ama227 N. 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Community involvement for leadership ' students includes: • sitting on boards such as the Maple Valley School -Board, Athletic Boosters, Band Boosters, Putnam District Library Board, 4-H boards, the Barry and Eaton County Youth Norma Jean Acker pioneered and has been teaching Advisory Councils (YAC) leadership classes at Maple Valley High School for four and more. The students also years. do volunteer at the Maple Valley Community Pantry babysitting aysngeacmon each month for ormunity are required to give Shelf, Thomapple Manor, the Barry County Child regular reports to the class, help with the annual Habitat Abuse Prevention Council detailing the activities of that for Humanity dinner and raf-workshops, help set up the organization. Point values are fle, participate in Relay for alumni banquet and have assigned to various activities, Life, Special Olympics and formed partnerships with projects and assignments both other local and national chari-Green Gables Haven and local and global. Studentss are ties, and more. Siren shelters for abused asked to keep a daily or week­ ly log of their activities. Some leadership activities women and children. The students annually Acker’s class draws a wide are both school and community oriented. They help out attend two leadership confer-variety of students and whenever the school hosts ences and this year the Maple acknowledges and affirms athletic tournaments, like Valley students had an oppor-that there are different types power lifting; they help with tunity to host a conference as of leaders. The two two classes classes are are open open ticket sales, concessions, well’ "The The grade in the course is to students in grades 9-12. props, sets, programs and more for school plays and determined by how actively Elected class officers have musicals and the Thomapple they participate in school or first priority, but after that programs. students are admitted almost Players, the help put out a dis-community trict-wide newsletter each Students serving on commit-randomly. The class is open month and provide freetees and boards in the com-to anyone," said Acker. "We end up with a group that is truly representative ofthe stu­ dent population. "There are different types of leaders. Some are bom Any Village of Vermontville resident interested in serving on the NOTICE Village Zoning Board of Appeals, please send notice expressing your interest for 3 positions to: Zoning Board Position Village of Vermontville P.O. Box K Vermontville, Ml 49096 Please submit by July 2nd. Shirley Harmon Village Clerk 06589411 ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS DUE TO WEATHER THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE HAS MOVED THE DAYS IT WILL BE FLUSHING HYDRANTS TO THE WEEK OF JUNE 14th THRU JUNE 18th. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. BE AWARE YOU MAY EXPERIENCE RUSTY WATER. 06589454 NASHVILLE DPW leaders. Others may not see ers and this class has opened students to take it for two themselves as leaders or may up so many opportunities that years, but that seems to have not be seen as leaders but they I have been able to contribute more to do with scheduling step up and develop strong to entire communities, some-and career pathways -than leadership skills," she added. thing -I never thought I could anything else." There are different types of personally do. Whether students have leaders. Some are very com“Mrs. Acker has also had a been involved in leadership fortable with the up-front huge impact on me, because for four years or one, it seems kind of leadership, some are she has influenced me to to have an impact on their quiet behind the scenes types become as involved as I am. lives and the way they think that make things happen, oth-Without her, I would not be as about their ability to coners ttake responsibility and confident as I am, and I would tribute to their community. follow, that takes a certain have had a harder time getting Ninth-grader Evan Smith kind of leadership too." along with all the different had this to say: "Leadership Acker said that Seniors people I work with, both in showed me that the communi­ Amber Terberg,, Jerrica the community and the class," ty needs volunteers, and if no Ashcraft, Kathryn Carney and she added. one volunteers then the comKelly Wilson are examples of Jerrica Ashcraft said lead-munity won’t be what it could students who started by doing ership classes have changed be." behind the scenes work and her views about community Acker noted that some of llater b f bl became comfortable service. her former students have conwith more up-front leadership "Leadership has shown me tinued to be involved in charroles. just how involved you can be itable and civic causes even "Now they’re not just visi-ifyou chose. It has shown me after graduation. ble leaders, they continue to some of the many things you Jessica Mansfield is oen escenesworascan do to benefit your com- involved in community activwell, " said Acker. Acker. "They "They are are munity munity in in a way that can and and ities at Penn State, where she smart enough to partner with will touch the lives of people is attending classes. Melissa younger students On almost within your community." Niece was an intern with the all of their projects; that way, Acker said that while she Barry County YAC program when they graduate I will had 46 students enrolled in last year and is involved in a have younger students who leadership last semester, up to variety community service understand what it takes to 30 students could be enrolled projects at Central Michigan organize activities." in each of the two classes University. Acker said she has watched each semester. “Students are staying her students develop a great "I’ve had a few students, active in community projects sense of initiative and leader-like Amber, who took leader-and that’s what makes this so ship. ship all four years, some take exciting, said Acker. "They have learned how to it for a year or a semester. I "Leadership is having a longdelegate authority and share think there’s a tendency forlasting effect. not only the planning, but aso thee success of also o projects projecs they are involved with," she said. Terberg said Acker’s lead­ ership class has helped her personal growth. "Leadership class has helped make me the person that I am," she said. I’ve always enjoyed helping oth- Class of 2010 honored in 6th grade graduation Sixth grade graduation is Maple Valley High an annual rite of passageSchool’s old gym to the for students in the Maple tune of Elgar’s "Pomp and Valley School District. Circumstance" as cameras It is a time for the staff at flashed and parents and Maplewood Elementary other family members School to recognize the applauded their achieveaccomplishments of the ment. students as they finish their After a few words of final year in elementary welcome from Maplewood school and prepare for their Principal Fred Davenport, students representing each transition to junior high. Last week, the 119 stu-of the sixth grade classes dents who currently com-gave a speech on one of prise Maple Valley’s Class See GRADUATION, pg. 9 of 2010 trooped into the Saturday, June 19th • 7:00 a.m. • 4 Person Scramble . 2:30 pm Shotgun Start • $200.00 per Team - Includes 18 Holes w/Cart & Dinner Afterwards. • Hole-in-One Prizes on all par 3's. Simplicity 18 Hp 44* Zero Turn on hole #3 Sponsored by Kenyon Sales & Service • Skins Pot - “Vegas* Hole - 50/50 Drawing and On Course Events. • Not a golfer? Ifyou would like to take part in helping "Taters' Kids*, Join us for dinner. It Is Just $10.00 per person. • For Team Slgn-up entry forms or for Dinner Reservations Call Mike Kenyon at (517) 852-9642 or Mulberry Fore Golf Course at (517) 852-0760. Dinner participants pay at the door. Donations to the scholarship fund are welcome and appreciated. All Proceeds Go To: " THE TATE MIX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND' Scholarships will be awarded anually to a graduatc(s) of the Maple Valley Alternative Education program. Let’s help the kids!! 11:00 a.m. Adults $5.00 - Kids $3.00 - Under 5 FREE 8 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, June 15. 2004 — Page 4 Camilla Rose Wixson fa'll* While Camilla enjoyed gar-Lynnwood (Teresa) Wixson; JACKSON - Camilla Rose Wixson, age 81, of Jackson, dening and traveling, she several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and formerly of Nashville and lived for her children.. She is survived by her lov- seven brothers and sisters. Florida, passed away on She was preceded in death Saturday, June 12, 2004 at ing children, Larry(Kay) Arbor Manor Care Center. Snowden, Beverly Elliston, by her husband John and She was a member of St William Snowden, David granddaughter Denise. Patrick’s Catholic Church in (Pat) Snowden and Ruth According to her wishes Mt. Dora, Florida. (Gene) Jarrard; step-son cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the Charles J. Burden and Son Funeral Home, 1806 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, (517-784-3104) on Wednesday, June 16 at 3 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. GOOD TIME PIZZA 501 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. HOMETOWN: 4 LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... 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Our pastor, being a tenacious man, finally saw to it that the roofwas repaired properly, and the wall has remained clean now for nearly a year. Similarly, we should bejust as tenacious about refraining from sin that is harmful to our soul. if % eM* <td y ht> y MACE PHARMACY 219 N. Main Street, Nashville 852-0845 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 pm m WOLEVER’S Real Estate Elsie E. Wolver R.S.V. Psalm 23:3 Askfor our Sales Dept. 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI Res. 49096-0095 (517) 726-0637 Broker J LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of Sunday School................... 9:45 am. Sunday: AM. Worship .......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................... 7 p.m. REV ALAN METTLER REV. ALAN METTLER Sunday A.M. Worship ...................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .n a.m. Evening Worship..... ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ............... .11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship....................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass .................9:30 a.m. Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School 10 a A.M. Service.............................. 11:15 P.M. Service..................................... 6 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship.............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Church School ................... 0 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Morning Celebration .10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NORTH KALAMO PEACE UNITED UNITED METHDODIST METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a Fellowship Time..............10:30 a.m. Adult Class 1050 a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) PASTOR GEORGE GAY QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School............................ 9:45 A.M. Service ...................... 11 a.m. P.M. Service...................................... 7 Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. M-79 West Sunday School............. .10 a.m. W.orship........................... 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODISTANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service................ 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:T5a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: :15 a.m. Morning Prayer ..................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School............................ 9:45 Worship Service ................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ..7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service ................. 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass................. ....... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 15, 2004 — Page 5 Edward Black Vermontville Edward Black passed away Monday June 7, 2004. . Ed was was bom bom March March 24, 24, Ed 1924 at the family farm near Saubee Lake. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1942. Ed enlisted in the Army Air Corp October 26, 1942 and was stationed in England with the 8th Air Force, 2nd Division, 445 Bomb Group Gwenith “Gwen” (Goodenough) Lewis----------- Methodist Church, VFW Black; and a brother and sis4090 of Portland, SERA ter-in-law Richard and Helen (State Employees Retirement Black, sister-in-law Irmgard Assoc.), Hosmer Hosmer Street Street Has Has Black, Black,, sister-in-law Assoc.), sister-in-law and Beens (Liquor roer-n-aw Elaine ane an (Liquor Control brother-in-law and Commission Retirees). In Forrest Nash grandchildren; , addition tto farming he Addie (Norris) Mikolajczyk, worked for TRW in Portland, Darcy (Jim) Edwards, Troy and tthen the State of (Debbie) Black, Cassie (Jeff) Michigan LiquorGraszler, Josh Morehouse, Commission until retiring in Melissa (Seth) Irving, Jessica 1987 after 30 years and from (Zane) Dole and Arie,l Black; farming in 1995. Kellie (Ben) Hall, Rick; 703rd Squadron. He flew 27 Ed was preceded in death (Tricia) Stank, Charity Black, missions over France and by a son Carl Black, his par-Ann Black, Laura Black, Germany before being ents, Grace Mae (Culbert) Erica Black, Beth Black, interned in Sweden. He was and Howard E. Black; a Amcy (Tonyc) H,oweard, Wencdy, in Sweden from May 1944 brother, Benard Black, sister Gibbs, Martha (David) thru July 1945. Earning his and brother-in-law Ellen McPherson; great grandchilway up the ranks to Tech (Black) and Leo Stewart, dren; Daniel, Becky, Ashlee, Sergeant Ed was honorably mother and father-in-law, Amanda andAlexand Kyle yra, discharged November 2, Martha and Leon Van Buren, Mikolajczyk; 1945. brother-in-law, and sister-Nickolas and and Zachary Following his WWII serv- inlaw, Marilyn and James Edwards; Amy Holcomb, ice, Ed began farming. On Van Buren, and brother-i -in- Adam Claflin, April Bumes; August 26, 1949 Ed married law, Dean Hager. Samantha and Nate Graszler; Eunice Van Buren, they He is survived by his wife, Bella Jean Irving; Mason and would have celebrated their Eunice (Van Buren);; five Katie Hall; Jaegar and Eastin 55th wedding anniversary sons, Paul (Vicki Brooke) Stank; Khyle Cross; and this year. Two of Ed’s sons Black, Alan (Kathy Colwyn, Samantha and served in the armed forces Grommons) Black, Gary Michael Howard. Great Great and currently two grandsons (Joyce Root) Black, John Grandchildren; MacKenzie are serving the United States (Mary Jo Simon) Black and and Orion Holcomb; Lyalka as well. He was a member of Gene Black, two daughters, and the Lakewood UnitedJoAnn (Jerry) Gibbs and RitaMercutio Claflin; and Alyson Genevieve M.Allen Claflin. Numerous nieces and Gwenith PORTLAND “Gwen” (Goodenough) Lewis, age 66, of Portland, formerly of Charlotte and Bellevue, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at her residence after an illness of 14 months. Gwen was bom June 6, 1938 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Howard and Serena (Dillenbeck) Goodenough. She was a 1956 graduate of Vermontville High School where she was member of the nephews also survive him. Funeral senices were held Friday June 11, 2004 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with the Rev. David high school band. She was the retired owner/operator of Oaklawn Adult Foster Care Home, Bellevue which she had operated for 21 years. Flagel officiating. Contributions may be made to the Sunfield Area S.P.Y.’s Comm. Scholarship Fund or the Lakewood United Methodist Church. The family is being served by the Independent family owned funeral home in Sunfield,, Rosier Funeral Home. For more information www.legacy.com Prior to that she had been employed by Lloyd Eaton, the Ingham County Probate Court, the State of Michigan, the Mich. Conference of Seventh Day Adventists and Ren Plastics in Lansing. She was a member of the Seventh Charlotte Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed flowers and flower arranging. Surviving are her loving husband, John H. Lewis, to whom she was married on Feb. 16, 1958; loving son, NASHVILLE Ms. and Genevieve have been age of 73. Genevieve M. Allen, age 78, married for 58 years. She was truly a caring indiof Nashville, passed away Genevieve was always very vidual, who loved serving and Friday, June 11, 2004 peace-active. She was a member of helping others. fully at Pennock Hospital, the VFW 8260 Womens Genevieve is survived by Hastings. Auxiliary and over the years her beloved husband of 58 Mrs. Allen was born in served in various officer roles years, Howard; daughters Quimby, on Sept. 8, 1925, including secretary/treasurer, Mary (Heber) Hansen, Vickie she was the daughter of the and president. Jordon; sons, William late Claude and Gladys She loved playing bingo (Sharon) Allen, Kenneth (Stevens) Gross. and was in charge of Bingo at (Jan) Allen, and Roger She was raised in Quimby, the VFW during her member-(Cindy) Allen; half sisters, and attended Hastings Area ship. Her love of bingo led Joyce (Earl) Stevens and Schools. Shortly after high her to Battle Creek where she Glenda (Dennis) Stevens; school Genevieve began found friendship with Ms. half brothers, Lloyd (Bess) working for local area fami-June Truedgeon. Genevieve Gross and Stewart (Dianna) lies as a caregiver for their would also spend time with Gross; and step sisters, Betty children. In 1943 she met her June helping with household (Thomas) Kidder and Pauline cor Orsborm rsorm husband Howard, who lived chores and serving as a care-(Victor) She is also survived by 10 directly across the street from giver for her. Her Battle a family Genevieve was Creek Bingo games also led grandchildren; eight step Michael Lewis of Jenison; loving daughter, Victoria (Jeffrey) Rick of Jackson; loving grandchildren, Justin and Ashley Lewis and John and Rachael Rick; two sisters, Helen (William) Swiger of Charlotte and Jackleen Hill of Colorado Springs and three sisters-in-law, Ruth Lewis of Charlotte, Betty Goodenough of Huntsville, Ala. and Juanita Goodenough of Colorado Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents and two broth­ Louis Larry ers, and Goodenough. Funeral services were held Monday, June 14, 2004 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastors Charles Hanlon and Olin Thomas officiating. Interment was in the West Carmel Cemetery. contributions Memorial may go to the Charlotte Adventist Seventh Day School, the Jackson Seventh Day Adventist School or tire Great Lakes Hospice. Arrangements were made by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home. Ada BELLEVUE Ada I. Bush, 79 of Bellevue, former­ ly of Vermontville, Michigan, died, Thursday, June 3, 2004, in Lansing, Michigan. Mrs. Bush was bom May 24, 1925, in Big Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Burt and Viola (McCrimmon) Russell. Erma Jean Britten which the She is survived by her couple raised together. daughter, Sharon Wright, of Funeral service at Daniels Bellevue,, Grandchildren, Funeral Home, Nashville on James Wright and Sheila of Monday, June 14, 2004 with Washington, Shane and and Shane Pastor Rob VanEngen, offici- Cindy Wright of Hastings, several nieces and nephews. ating. Interment took place at Michigan, GreatShe was preceded in death by Cemetery, Grandchildren, Justin and her husband, Maynard, and working for. Two years later, to Genevieve’s car being grandchildren, and several Lakeview Nashville. Harold and Jessica Wright of Nashville, brothers, on Oct. 16, 1945 in Hastings, stolen on two separate occa-nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memori- Michigan, Amber Wright and Norman. There will be no the couple was married. sions, but her love of the She was preceded by her al contributions may be made Teketah of services or visitation. If Wright After Howard returned game and her many friend-brother, Howard; sisters, to VFW 8260 Womens Vermontville Eric desired memorial contribuand Oswald and home from his military serv-ships there kept her coming Claudine Auxiliary or The American Wright of Onondaga, Great tions may be made to the ice the couple spent a few back. She was also an avid Mildred Ruth Rose; step Cancer Society. Great Grandchidlren, Dylan, American Lung Association in brother, Donald Kosbar; half years living in the Hastings bowler, participating Arrangements entrusted to Logan and Nathaniel, two sis-in memorial of Mrs. Bush. Komoeije and Morgan areas until mov-Hastings, Lake Odessa and sister, Joan by Pray ing to Nashville in 1952 Battle Creek for several Mcintyre; a granddaughter, the Daniels Funeral Home, ters: Harriet Cook of Tempe, Arrangements Nashville. AZ, and Lola Boyer of Grand Funeral Home, Charlotte. where they spent their lives years. She retired from bowl-Sheila Allen; a son-in-law, Arthur Further information available Ledge, Brother, raising their family. Howarding just five years ago at theButch Jordan; and a niece, Russell of Vermontville and at www.prayfuneral.com Linda L. Wilkins-----------------HASTINGS- Linda L. caring wife, mother, daughof ter, and sister. She was a Wilkins, age 55, Road, very accomplished artisan, Woodschool Hastings, died Thursday, specializing in oil paintings, June 10, 2004 at her resi-water colors, sketching, dence. beadworking, jewelry makLinda was bom on Jan. 9, ing and crocheting. Active 1949 in Grand Rapids, the member of the Grand daughter of David and Valley Cap’n’ Ballers Gun Club. Frances (Warner) Gross. Linda is survived by her She was raised in the Grand Rapids area where husband, John; sons, Karl she attended school until Wilkins of Freeport and moving to Middleville in Timothy Wilkins and fiance 1965. She graduated from Louanne of Middleville; Gross; Grandma Warner Thornapple-Kellogg High two grandchildren; mother, and Uncle Chum. Services were held Frances Gross of Hastings; School in 1967. She was married to John brothers, Daniel (Susan) Monday, June 14, 2004 at W. Wilkins on July 29, Ringleka of Hastings,, Wren Funeral Home with Marty (Joyce) Ringleka of Rev. Richard Taggart offi1967. Until her illness, Linda Hastings, James Gross of ciating. Burial was at Irving sisters, Janet Township ’Cemetery. worked as manager of the Hastings; Memorial contributions of accounting dept, at the (Ray) Leckrone Hastings Walmart Store. Middleville and Rebecca may be made to Hospice of of Michigan, Grand Rapids. Previous work included (David) Scobee Arrangements were made and Missouri. Tupperware Sales Preceding her in death by Wren Funeral Home of Creative Circle Artisans. Linda was a loving and were her father, David-Hastings. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. -Oitr Family Serving Yours" Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels & Famly Owner/Manager �Just Say *A» Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. June 15.2004 Page 6 Maplewood honor roll announced From Fourth grade All As - Chloe Babcock. Tyler Brumm, Kolt Ewing, Jenna Whitaker and Dale White. Nathan As and Bs Aldrich, Holly Bidinger, Mikaela Gina Bishop. Bromley, Savannah Carroll, Christiansen, Jarrica Dankenbring, Jacqueline Nathan Egbert, Amanda Elliston. Jake Ewing, Clint Franklin, Brady Halliwill, Mitchell Hamilton, lan Hunt, Tessa lines, Makenzi Leinhart, Ashley Lesage, Allee Nick Matheson, Chance McIntyre, Andrea McManamey, Peake, Kaitlyn Petersen, Jenniffer Porter, Mackenzie Reilly, Elizabeth Richter, Niko Rose, Zoanne Siple, Abby Smith, Garret Smith, Micha Sprague, Kelsey Venton, Caleb Walker, Ashley Weiler, Jennifer Wells, Jordanna Whipple, and Katelyn Wilson Leinhart, Amanda Mahan, Christopher, Ethan Clark, Brendan Youngs. Alan Mater, Devin McElroy, Brandon Cosgrove, Fifth grade All As - Caleb Adgate, Kari Mead, Kelsey Miller, Stephanie Courtney, Leila Jessica Britteny Moore, Desirae Dean, Brandon Donald, Bragg, Terra Alyssa Newland, Nicole Phoenix, Brandon Downing, Marcus Cheeseman, Childers, Jessica Curtis, Austin Pool, Jean Quantrell, Eckhoff, Cameron Eldridge, Lauren Ewing, Riley Fisher, Alexandria Richardson, Christopher Eldridge, Coty Franklin, Anastasia Donovan Rose, Stephanie Hannah Gardner, Teri Hakenjos, Alex Hill, Brad Schaffer, Robbie Sebastian, Goedert, Sarah Greiner, Laverty, Kelly Lilly, Jayson Megan Shoemaker, Ashley Cody Hale, Josh Hall, Martin, Karlee Mater, Alissa Shook, Zach Siple, Damian Victoria Hansen, Courtney Howard, Katelynn Kellogg, Taylor Owens, Stephens, Ryleigh Theisen, Howard, Miller, Thornton, Rachel King, Ayla Kranz, Miranda Sprague and Matt Chandralyn Todd, Woodman. Amber Amber Todd, Darcey Ashley Laymance, Paul As and Bs - Jason Ackett, Turner, Michael Vaskovic, May, Lanne’ Matheson, Williams, Tiffani Allwardt, Allwardt, Zack Jenna Williams, Ian Brandy McKelvey, Zach Mykaela Melville, Brianna Miller, and Baird, Clayton Beers, Cody Winegar Fawn Morrow, Robbie Brumm, Kristen Cantrell, Woodman. Patrick, Kirt Peterson, Trenton Courtney, Sawyer Sixth grade Nicholas Redman, Lydia Cousins, Alysha Curtis, All As - Amanda Erwin, Richards, Ashley Rodriguez, Brad Dalek, Ashley Ells, Kamey Kaytlin Furlong, Jennifer Brayana Rose, Rose, Jacob Foster, Dustin Khouri, Rosenberg, Shawndenae Chelsea Gibbs, Zachary Gilfoyle, Kent, Martin Rost, Brandon Sams, Danielle Gonzalez, Eric Leslee Rigelman, Hale, Dylan Hall, Charlene Shilton, Ross Smith and Bethany Shaver, Kayla Shaw, Matt Siple, Kimberly Harmon, Garrick Lizzie Stewart. As and Bs Jordan Smith, Lizzie Smith, Hershberger, Ethan Hicks, Rachel Howard, Kari Beachnau, Christie Berry, Brittany Snook, Jordan Howard, ble, Hummell, Hana Hunt, Ty Blodgett, Catara Briggs, Sprague, Lauren Trumble, Hana and Ulrich Bromley, Kylie Whitney Sylvia Laymance, Cody Evie Bryans, Kyle Bums, Shelby Brandon Verberg. Multiple Family Garage Sale June 18, 19 & 20 8am - 6pm - 8am -4pm 691 E, M-79 Hwy., Nashville between Divine & Barryville Rd. Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Diploma situation handled poorly Dear editor: I am writing this letter to let everyone in our community know that at graduation this year, those in charge felt it was necessary to withhold our seniors’ diplomas until after the ceremony because they were worried there might be a prank or some other inappropriate behavior. This meant that when their names were called and they walked across the stage, they were handed an empty cardboard folder. So, as they returned to their seats they were not able to look down and see their diploma and feel the pride that comes from a goal achieved. Instead, after greeting family and friends on the football field, posing for numerous pictures and sharing hugs and kisses, they had to return to the library. There they were required to file through four different lines to pick up their diplomas, pocket diplomas, certificates from the House of Representatives and an empty envelope. From what I was told this was a very disorganized situation. I know this might seem like no big deal to some people, but when my son came home where his family was waiting to celebrate, all he had was his pocket diploma, a certificate from House of Representatives, an empty envelope, and a disappointed look on face as he informed us that they couldn’t find his diploma. Yes, he was told it had been there and that they would find it or issue him a new one, but as a parent I am both angry and frustrated that this had to happen. I only hope that next year those in charge will rethink their actions and make sure that a piece of paper as important as a diploma is put in its proper folder and handed to each senior as their name is called and they walk across that stage they are handed their diploma so they can celebrate a goal achieved and completed. Kim Rodriguez, Vermontville Snapper riding lawn mower, Estar Baby Grand piano built in the late 20’s - has been restored. Electric weed eaters, records, video disc player, games, decorations, household items and a lot more. HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Joel and Kathleen Rogers to celebrate 50th anniversary JUNE 21-25, 2004 9:30-11:45 A.M. Ages 4 thru 12th grade Happy 50th Earl and Betty MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (5 miles south of Nashville on M-66, one-half mile east on Cloverdale Road) For transportation, call (517) 852-0861 Now Featuring: All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Specials! Please join us in celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2004 for Earl and Elizabeth Furlong. In lieu of a party, please help us celebrate by sending them a card at 9975 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, Mich. 49073. Please join our celebration for the 50th wedding anniversary of Joel and Kathleen Rogers. You are invited to an open house for Joel and Kathleen Rogers on June 19, 2004 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Maple Grove Community Building, 721 Durkee Street, M-66, Nashville, Mich. 49073. Phone 1-517-852-0872. RSV Diana Gillean, 1-517-726-0829 or Bonnie Vallance, 1-269-965-6196; www.rvallance.com. Your presence is gift enough. 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Good for... $1.00 OFF your bill \U (Minimum 15.00 purchase required.), �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 15,2004 — Page 7 Fuller students join flag folding project Jsss uSS?^ ^:X!S SSs •nC%'% <<4S. n4S. *M M '<£«Q £«Q <c< ^SS*k SSk s«. s«2S !m # *% wj Students in Liz Snodgrass’ and Paula Guajardo’s third grade classes at Fuller Street Elementary School were busy in the last week of school folding dozens of small flags into tiny pocket­ sized triangles to be sent to United States military per­ sonnel serving in the War in Iraq. The Vermontville Women’s Club asked Snodgrass and Guajardo if they would like to partici­ pate in the project in which part of a large international effort to provide the tiny folded flags to every serv­ iceman and woman serving on the front lines. The Pocket Flag Project began in 2001 by Cub Scout leaders when fellow leaders, who happened to be veterans of the Vietnam and Gulf War told Cub Scouts how they had carried small folded flags in their pockets during their time on the front lines and how much those flags had meant to them. The Cub Scouts folded 100 flags and presented them to local Naval Reserve representatives, telling them that the flags were going to "all the soldiers in the war." The project was picked up by Cub Scouts and Boy Scout troops across the nation and overseas, as well as civic and service groups and schools like Fuller Street. More than 400,000 small pre-cut flags have been dis­ tributed to organizations to be folded as part ofthe proj­ ect. For more information about how your group or organization can become involved, log on to www.pocketflagproject.com. Carrick-Harmon Students in Liz Snodgrass and Paula Guajardo’s third grade classes at Fuller Street Elementary School hold up the flags they will fold for the Pocket Hag Project, which strives to present all American military personnel on the front lines with a tiny folded flag to let them know that they are in the thoughts and prayers of people all across the United States. ‘-Diana’s <-P(ace MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 Katie Tobias, Kyle Merriman, Doey Fighter and Corey Berry hold up their folded flags. Stormie Sheldon to perform at Nashville church Stormie Sheldon will per­ form in concert on Sunday, June 20, Father’s Day at the 6 p.m. service at Nashville Assembly of God. Sheldon will share her life story, telling what it means to walk with Christ, sharing the pain and grief that resulted from her self­ ish choices as as well as pursuing God who brought her back home to trust in Him more. 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Albert Histed of Nashville was presenting the Purple Heart his father, William F. Histed. earned during World War II to the American Legion Hall in Hulbert, Mich. of The tiny town in Hulbert, located Michigan's Upper Peninsula, also was having a special ceremony to honor veterans of World War II. Histed, whose parents are both deceased, said his father was a very active member of the American Legion Post when he lived in Hulbert and he wanted to honor his father by donating the Purple Heart to the post. When Histed returned to his hometown after nearly 34 years, he was accompanied by many ofhis friends from Nashville. “It was a good place and it was pretty near packed with my friends, Alice and Tim and Don, who drove me up,” said Histed. Don Lincoln, who grew up summering in a cottage near Hulbert and lived there year-round at one time, drove Histed up north Tim and and Alice Boucher and their daughter and her children also came to see Histed present the Purple Heart to the American Legion post. “My daughter said she couldn’t think of a better way to spend the day,” said Alice Boucher. “She said that listening to the veterans gave her two kids, who are 14 and 12 years old, a good idea about what goes on in the world.” While he was in Hulbert, Histed had a few surprises. When he was at dinner, he ran into an old friend he had known since he was a small child. “Do you know who that woman is over there?” he asked Histed. Histed said he had no idea. Then the woman came over and The Purple Heart Albert Histed presented to the American Legion in Hulbert Michigan in honor of his father, William F.Histed. 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Alice noted that the people at the American Legion Hall and Hulbert were very receptive and hospitable. “My friends up there are different,” said Histed. “They let you know you important,” said are Lincoln. “Joe Leazier, who was my friend and my mother and dad’s friend, was there at the American Legion and he got me to get up and say a speech,” said Histed. “I said my dad was in World War II when they bombed Pearl Harbor. He went in 1944 and was out in 1947. He married my mother in 1940. My moth­ er and dad had three kids. I graduated from Newberry, which is about 28 miles from Hulbert, in 1963. My grandmother had 22 chil­ dren. She was a midwife and she delivered me 62 years ago. I think I’d like to write a book about my experiences with my mother.” “When Albert’s dad died, he made Albert promise to take care of his mother and he did for 32 years,” said Alice Boucher, who said she befriended Histed and his mother in 1976 when they started renting the apartment above the post office from her. “He took care of her right up to the end. They wanted to put her in a nursing home, but he had them bring in a hospital bed and he did everything for her.” “Everyone says I was devoted son,” said Histed, who for years has supplemented his monthly Social Security check by mowing lawns in the Nashville area. He had previously worked for the railroad company with his father. Albert Histed presents his father, William F. Histed’s purple heart to members of the American Legion Hall in Hulbert, Mich. Albert Histed (center) at the American Legion Hall, with his Uncle Frankie Histed (left), his aunt and Joe Leazier. But after his father’s death, “Don used to play at the they wanted Histed to American Legion Hall move “out West.” But he when he lived in Hulbert was reluctant to do so and and he played there on uproot his mother from her Sunday night,” said Histed. home in Nashville. The pair also visited “We rented from Alice Tahquamenon Falls, the for almost 30 years and she Soo Locks, the Seney and Tim have always been National Wildlife Refuge nice people to me and my and Mackinac Island. mother.” “I wanted to see what Histed said that Lincoln Mackinac Island fudge is. I has become another good bought some peanut butter friend. fudge. It was $7.98.1 had a “Don’s a perfect gentle- piece; it was good, but it man,” said Histed. “I told had a lot of sugar in it. I him when we crossed the couldn’t eat that every Mackinac Bridge that if I day.” had a brother I’d want to “Not at $9 a pound,” get one like you,” said laughed Lincoln. Histed. “I had never been there “Is it because he teased (Mackinac Island) in my you all the way up and all life and Don took me all the way back?” asked over,” said Histed. “I had a Alice, jokingly. good time. I will never forLincoln and Histed spent four days in the UP. They visited the high school in Newberry and mutual acquaintances in Hulbert. get it.” Histed said he might return to Hulbert again. “My uncle said he wants me to come up with him next year to put flowers on Mother and Dad’s graves,” said Histed. “I know if my dad was alive, he would be very proud of me.” GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Cobb Ifyou see AMBER PRIMM j on June 17th wish her a Happy 18th Birthday ■■| Happy Birthday Blondie! Love, Dad dr Nikki Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5" Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb $ 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mlch tic- *23^ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 15,2004 — Page 9 GRADUATION, continued from pa Salow, ■ James following topics: friend- Katelynn Kellogg, Jennifer Jaymee ship, family, future chal- Kent, Chelsea Khouri, Samann, Brandon Sams, lenges and community. Rachel King, Ayla Kranz, Amber Schild, Adam Next students were Justin Laws, Ashley Sears, Page Semrau, acknowledged for making Laymance, John Lison, Bethany Shaver, Kayla the honor roll with all As or Lanne Matheson, Paul Shaw, Martin Shilton, all As and Bs and for per- May, Brandy McKelvey, Rhea Shuten, Matt Siple, fect or outstanding atten- Zach Melville, Brianna Kimberly Smith, Lizzie dance and meeting the cri- Miller, Chelsea Moran, Smith, Ross Smith, Shawn teria for the National and Fawn Marrow, Dylan Smith, Brittany Snook, Presidential Physical Myers, Amber Napier, Matt Spencer, Jordan Fitness program. Robbie Patrick, Kirt Sprague, Kayla Stadel, Then each student’s Peterson, Deon Pointer, Lizzy Stewart, Caleb name was called and they Nicholas Redmond, John Suntken, Lauren Trumble, had all marched across the Reid, Lydia Richards, Matt Turner, Whitney gym to receive their diplo-Leslee Rigelman, Ashley Ulrich, Justin VanVleet, mas, they joined their fam- Rodriguez, Katherine Brandon Verberg, Brooke ilies for some light refresh- Rood, Brayana Rose, Jacob Warner,, Alicia White, ments and a hearty round Rosenberg, Shawndanae Taylor Wilson, Adam Zank of congratulations. Rost Anthony Roy, and Cody Zinger. 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And talk to Greiner, Cody Hagon, someone who knows just how much your car means to you. Caitlin Hale, Chelsea Hale, WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE. Cody Hale, Josh Hall, Victoria Hansen, Ryan Hilliker, Matt Holifield, Ben Holt, Khalem Hom, Courtney Howard, Terri Hurosky, Jesse James, Hutch Joppie, Fawn Keasler, Danielle Kellogg, tonehill Far Fuller Street Elementary School teachers and staff recognized three staff members who retired at end of the school year: Administrative Assistant Joan Leos, Principal Judy Farnsworth and paraprofessional Jan Johnson. Fuller Street school recognizes retirees Teachers and staff at Fuller Street Elementary School gathered after school just before the end of the school year for a potluck luncheon to honor retiring Principal Judy Farnsworth, Administrative Assistant Joan Leos and paraprofessional Jan Johnson. Judy Farnsworth is retiring from Maple Valley Schools after serving as the principal at Fuller Street Elementary for four years. Before coming to Maple Valley Farnsworth was an early elementary school teacher in Fowler for many years. She was an elementary school teacher for more than 30 years. "The focus she has given the children has been wonderful, said Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz. "She has coordinated the early reading program for her building, helped push for increased literacy and was involved in the establishment of the book room and getting it devel- oped." Volz noted that Farnsworth also worked to establish the school improvement team, develop new goals for the school and helped to develop the all/day alternate day and all day/every day kindergarten programs. She also helped with the transfer of the Early 4s program to Fuller Street and integrating it with the K-3 program," said Volz. "She is a great advocate for kids and is invested in their welfare. She was always concerned when a child wasn’t learning. Here heart was always in there." Since April Farnsworth and Leos have been working in the administration office, setting up the summer school and GRASP • programs and getting registration forms sent out to parents and working on some grants. I really enjoyed the students and staff here, I’ll miss everybody," said Farnsworth at the luncheon. "I’d like to In loving memory of PATRICK DAVID HAGON July 11, 1969-June 18, 2003 It’s been a year since you went away, Our wish would have been for you to stay, We miss your smile and twinkling eyes Your handsome face, your warm embrace Even though we know you’re safe Our heats are shattered all over the place, There’s no answer to the reason why There isn’t a day that we haven’t cried, We miss you so, our lives have changed evermore! Until we meet at heaven’s gate, And our family chain is linked once more We’ll keep you in our hearts and wait. Sent with all our love, 'til we meet again Dad & Mom, Wife Kimberleigh, Children Cody, Heather & Britton, Sister & Brother-Maul Deanna <S Dan Gifford, Nephews Spencer & Mitchell Grandma Bloss, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & Friends do some traveling and then maybe I’ll do some tutoring. It will seem odd to retire after being so busy, I’ve always wondered what retired people do." Joan Leos who worked at Fuller Street for three years said she plans to "retire to another job in either business administration or another school. "I’ve loved my time here; it’s been a real pleasure to work with and under Judy," said Leos, who noted that she has seen a lot of progress in the school’s program while she was there. “I think we’ve gained a lot of insight into the importance of young children 0-5 and I hope that continues," she said, noting that she also saw the emergence of the focus room, purposeful play and positive discipline while she was at Fuller. "There were a lot of positive changes. Like Farnsworth, Johnson has mixed feelings about retirement. "I’ve enjoyed working here, so I really have mixed feelings. Even though I looked forward to retirement, joining my husband, I’ll real­ ly miss the people I have worked with and the kids are so much fun." Still, Johnson said she won’t be a stranger to Fuller Street. "I’ll probably appear around school occasionally.” NAME YOU TRUST. Tai Gearhart, Agent CALL 825 S. Hanover St Hastings, MI 269-948-1284 269-945-9554 or Action-ads! <*. Bank. 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The weather didn’t dampen their enthusiasm as they browsed through many of Nashville’s shops and enjoyed lunch at Good Times Pizza a few weeks ago. The co-hostesses for the Nashville event were Jeanette Norquist, the owner of MarJay Collectibles in Nashville, and Mary Pittelkow. The ladies visited Norquist's shop, Flowers by Kathy, the Pig in the Poke and more before stopping by Good Times Pizza for lunch presided over by Queen Mother Dorothy Kelam and Vicemother, “That’s mother in Clara charge of vice,” Esselman. “Our goal is to have fun. Our motto is ‘fun and friendship after 50’,” said Kelam. “The Red Hat Societies are based on the poem by Jenny Joseph, ‘When I Am an Old Woman, I Shall Wear Purple.’ “ There are no rules, we’re a disorganized group,” she added with a smile. As the hostesses, the queen mother and vice mother held a drawing for bags filled with purple baseball caps and trimmings to create an extravagant new hat to wear, some of the ladies talked about their visit to Nashville. “I was scared,” said Joann Harvey from Battle Creek, with her tongue planted firmly in her cheek. “I got lost in Nashville and I didn’t even get lost in Chicago.” “It’s beautiful,” said Ellen Wilkinson of Three Rivers, “All the proprietors of the stores we visited today were very nice. And we’re all very appreciative of our two hostesses who did a very nice job this month.” Janet Duggan, of Augusta, who said she had often driven through Nashville on M-66, said it was the first time she stopped to visit the stores in town. “It’s a very interesting town and I even made a new hat for the trip,” she said. Looking out the window at the floodwaters rushing over the dam on the Thomapple River, Duggan added with typical Red Hat cheek, “I thought we might even try some white water rafting.” Kenneth SUNFIELD Haskins passed away Tuesday June 8, at the Hospice of Lansing Residence at the age of 94. He was bom May 30, 1910 in Sunfield; son of Henry H. Rilla (Brumbaugh) and Haskins. Ken was bom and raised in Sunfield. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, was a member ofthe Sunfield Church of the Brethren, retired from General Motors, was a farmer for many years, and loved big game hunting, and later in life took up the hobby of wood working. He was preceded in death by both his parents, a infant son, Darwin, and his wife of 60 years, Dorothy in 2002. Surviving are his two daughters, Marlene (Eddie) and Trask of Lansing, Barbara (Dick) Sherer of Indiana, four grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren, and a Cousin, Ila Steward of Nashville. Funeral Services were held Saturday June 12, 2004 at the Funeral Rosier Home, Chapel, Mapes-Fisherr Sunfield with Rev. Gordon The family is being served Binns officiating. For those wishing, contri-by the Independent Family butions may be made to the Owned Funeral Home in Hospice of Lansing, C/O Sunfield, Rosier Funeral RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, Home. For more information MI 48890. log on to www.legacy.com Middleville Village Manager Ron Howell accepts the key to the Village of Vermontville from Vermontville Village President Doug Kelsey as Middleville Trustees Bill Nesbit and David Newman look on. Vermontville and Middleville have exchange Officials from the village of Vermontville visited Middleville Monday, May 17, as part of Mayor Exchange Day. They were treated to a tour of the village, including local businesses and meals at local eating establishments. On May 24, Vermontville village officials returned the favor and hosted Middleville officials for a tour of their village. Mayor Exchange Day gives village officials an opportunity to visit other villages and discuss and trade ideas about issues facing villages today. While they were in Vermontville, officials from Middleville visited the village square, and Veteran’s Memorials, Maple Manor, the village garage and offices, local churches and the historical museum and several local businesses before ending the day with a home-cooked Amish meal served by Sarah Graber. Family Fun Night slated The newly formed Maple Valley Team for Young Children has set Friday, June 18, as Family Fun Night. Children up to 5 years of age will have a chance to participate in a variety of fun activities while their parents gather information on fun and creative ways to keep their children occupied during thee summer month. “It’s our intent to gett as much information as possible into the hands of parents on what to do over the summer to take care of summer blues and boredom,” said Lisa Booher, one of organizers for the event. “We’ll have information about what is going on at county parks, local libraries and more and it’s all geared toward children ages 0-5 years old.” Family Fun Night activities will include crafts, face painting, bubbles, a tricycle course and more. There will also be pizza and drinks for sale. For more information, call Cindy Krolik at (517) 7261073. ble lore a new direction become a medical massag "Got Water? 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During the summer area children will be and children from the pub-compiling stories about the lic library in Bernalillo, community and way of life New Mexico. to share with the children This year’s summer in Bernalillo. reading program theme is Bernalillo is located just Discover New Trails at outside of the Sandia Your Library." Indian Reservation. On Each of the libraries in Wednesday, July 21, this program is located on Shawanah Jane Murray, a a highway numbered 66. Native American storyThe books read will be teller, will be on hand to transferred into miles and tell traditional stories, the miles charted. There show artifacts * and do will be a large map of the demonstrations that add U.S. displayed in the chil- meaning to the stories. dren’s room to track each Former Nashville resi­ week’s mileage. dent Lucille Hecker, a At the end of the pro-member of the Barry 13, to the young people on what life was like growing up here. 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John Deere s green and yellow color scheme, the leaping deer symbol, and JOHN DEERE ere trademarks of Oeere and Company D31BUANO4M 4000-06150440007023 (2} Equal Opportunity Lender �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday, June 15,2004 — Page 12 Nashville teen wins at Spring Hill Climl Buggy Parts in Nashville, ing are determined by Jimmy took the prize by cubic inch to weight ratio. climbing 110 feet up the Plus there are four turbo­ approximately 45-degree charged classes and one angle slope of loose sand street category, for a total of 20 classes. in 7.24 seconds. “It wasn’t the fastest Jimmy was driving the time of the day, but it was same purple metallic flake definitely the fastest in his dune buggy that was feaclass,” said Jim proudly. tured in last winter’s He noted that there are 11 Midnight Madness at classes in dune buggy rac-Michigan State University. Jimmy has been compet­ ing in the hill climb since he turned 16 years old. This was his first win in 4526 S. M-66 Hwy three years of hill climbing competition. However, he Nashville, MI 49073 has been racing and win­ ning in sand drag races since he was 5 years old. Ph. “As soon as he was old enough to reach the ped­ Hrs. 10 am to 6 pm Tues.-SaL als,” said Jim. The Michigan Sport outfit alt eudii candi, Buggy Club is dedicated to keeping dune buggy sports alive. It was formed in 1969 by 10 families and has grown to include more Call than 200 families. The association has sponsored the dune hill climb at Silver Lake twice year for Since 1980 the past 35 years. Appletree Automotive and Jim’s Buggy Parts fur-1 nished door prizes for the Log With spring event. Horses or Skidder Jimmy Last month Whelpley of Nashville brought home the first in Intermediate Class trophy from the Michigan Sport Association’s Buggy Spring Hill Climb on Mount Baldy at Silver Lake Dunes. Driving the dune buggy created by his father. Jim Whelpley. owner of Jim’s Kountry Treasures 517-852-0391 wanted: Standing Timber Hughes Logging LLC Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 ^AMILTojv -------- PLUS---------- Jimmy Whelpley poses with the trophy with the first in class trophy he won at the Michigan Sport Buggy Association’s Spring Hill Climb at Silver Lake Sand Dunes. With him is Wally Krumm, the Hill Climb director and his dune buggy and first in class FB trophy. Maple Valley FFA has annual banquet by FFA Reporter Porter third at $318, Amanda Brandon Montgomery Ketchum fourth at $300 and The Maple Valley FFA held Amanda Rumsey fifth at $249. its annual banquet May 7. Students receiving awards After dinner and bidding on throughout the year also were the silent auction items, students recognized. State Outstanding moved to the auditorium for Junior Degree winners this year awards and speeches. The chap-were Brandon Montgomery, ter’s guest speaker was Ryan Katie Eldred, Amanda Ketchum, Peterson, 2003-2004 State FFA Amanda Rumsey, Jacob President. McMillion, Matt Norton and Several Awards were present-Nicole Cantrell. The chapter also ed during the evening to people had two State Degree who had worked during the year winners,Tommy Griffin and Ben and showed leadership.The local Owens. chapter had people winning top The chapter also had 10 points awards and every class three proficiency award winners. winning multiple scholarship Proficiency awards were given awards. It also had awards for for excellence in supervised agri­ people who sold the most fruit cultural experience work. The and nuts during its sale. three proficiency winners were First place winner was Matt Jacob McMillon in dairy, Nicole Norton at $789., Lacey Ward Cantrell in swine and Matt was second at $377., NormanNorton in horticulture. Student physicals this Friday at Maple Valley GARDEN CENTER • LANDSCAPING SERVICE 30% Physicals will be held for Maple Valley students Friday, June 11 in the high school gymnasium. The cost is $10 per person. Physicals for girls entering grades four through eight will begin at 9 am. Girls entering grades nine through 12 will start at 9:30. Physicals for boys will begin at 10 a.m. for fourth OFF SHRUBS & PERENNIALS through eighth graders, while boys entering grade nine through 12 will begin at 10:30. If a family has siblings of different age groups, they can come together at the scheduled time of the oldest child. Feel free to contact Mike Sparks or Mindy Schriver at (517) 852-9275 with any questions. Other major awards given were Star Greenhand (first-year member) Amber Hamilton, Star Farmer Lacey Ward and Star in Placement Brandon Montgomery. The Dekalb Award for the outstanding senior this year was given to Ben Owens and Tommy Griffin. The chapter also had four honorary members inducted this year. Honorary degrees are given to parents, teachers or other who have helped to contribute to chapter success this year. They were Dave Anderson, Mark and Andi Montgomery and Kim Eldred At the conclusion of the banquet, new chapter officers were inducted for the 2004-2005 school year. They were President Katie Eldred, Vice President Lacey Ward, Secretary Dhanielle Tobias, Treasurer Jacob McMillion, Reporter Brandon Montgomery, Sentinel Matt Norton and Historian Amber Hamilton. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 25, June 22, 2004 Maple Valley teachers, staff still without pact by Sandra Ponsetto Maple Valley teachers and staff picket outside Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School before the regular meeting of the Board of Education June 14. Teachers and staff have been picketing school board meetings since February. Staff Writer Teachers and staff in the Maple Valley school district have been working without a contract since June 30, 2003. Mediators were called in last March in to help the teachers, staff and administrators reach an agreement, but the parties are no closer to an agreement after a bargaining session Wednesday afternoon and both sides say they are frustrated by the impasse. "It’s kind of a flat-liner right now; there’s not much that I can see that makes me feel real optimistic that we can reach a settlement quickly," said Clark Volz, outgoing Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools. "The mediator has been helping and I have faith that we will eventually making start progress. Both sides are frustrated; that’s the one thing we have in common." Henry Moore, the "snap negotiator for the Michigan Education Association, who has been working for Maple Valley teachers and staff since May 10, agrees that everyone seems frustrated by the lack of progress. "It’s very frustrating. We had hoped to move on sojne of the proposals, but the board’s unconventional method of bar- gaining by bundling or packaging their proposals all together makes negotiating difficult," said Moore, who explained that when proposals are bundled together and presented at the bargaining table, the other party has no choice but to either accept or reject the entire package. "I’ve been negotiating for 35 years and I believe in bargaining openly at the table. It’s frustrating to have to bar­ gain like this. "At the last negotiation, the board presented us with an 18page proposal, with 59 proposals dealing with changes in lan- See CONTRACT, pg. 2 School board appoints interim superintendent Open house Monday honoring Supt. Volz by Sandra Ponsetto by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Members of the community and Maple Valley teachers and staff will have an opportunity to offer best wishes and bid farewell to Superintendent Clark Volz at an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 28, in the board room in the administration building, 11090 Nashville Highway. Volz, who has served as the district superintendent for seven years, is leaving his post in Maple Valley July 1. He accepted an offer earlier this spring to serve as superintendent of Midland Educational Service Agency (MESA). Bernie Hynes, who works in the administration office with Volz and Maple Valley School Board Trustee Allison Avery are organizing the open house. He has done so many things in the community, and he has made a difference because he is such a caring person, said Hynes. Of course, we are letting him leave but we all have very mixed emotions. It’s been a joy to work with him. He makes every day so enjoyable that you want to go to work, s? " He has been supportive not just by delegating dollars but also by wanting to be involved in every part of the school system," she added noting that Volz often attended field trips and sporting events and special programs in every school in the district. "Not only that, he has been a strong educational leader, added Avery. Avery and Hynes put together an extensive list of the some of accomplishments and changes within the Maple Valley School District during Volz’s tenure. Academic and extended curricular: District curriculum and curriculum mapping; ASAP-LAP grant; book rooms for Fuller and Kellogg schools; literacy emphasis, Early Childhood program, moved the Early 4s program from Hastings to Maple Valley; dropped developmental kindergarten; half day to all day/altemate day and all day/everyday kindergarten programs; expansion of the alternative education program; Second Chance program; elementary music program; expanded computer education at all buildings, expanded elementary llibraries; redesign of Title 1 services with a paraprofessional emphasis; advanced placement class expansion; science offerings and instruction support; leadership class, Jr./Sr. high school vocal music; student support centers in all buildings; and boys’ and girls’ soccer programs. Physical plant improvements: District signs at all buildings and in both Nashville and Vermontville; passing of a bond proposal to allow the addition of 24 classrooms, a band room and gym at additional Maplewood, new gym at the high school, weight room, parking lot expansion, computer labs in all buildings and Supt. Clark Volz new playground equipment at Fuller Street and Maplewood Elementary schools; razed existing bus garage and built a new garage; purchased new buses and support vehicles, new track and football facility at high school, including press box, seating, lighting, irrigation and concession stand; new soccer practice field; renovation of the high school auditorium; and the addition of board room and remodeling of administration office. Other accomplishments and changes during his tenure include: District web site, home-school open house, student-led parent teacher conferences; competitive contract and increasing the fund equity from 12% to 20%. When Hynes asked Volz to help compile the list above, his response was typically modest, "I jotted down a few of the things that I remembered from the past seven years... As I was remembering, I realized that I have done very little," he said. "Each of these items were all connected to someone taking the initiative or • someone being committed to the district enough to give their work and their talents toward accomplishing these goals. It is so important to me that any celebration that we have about our last seven years does not become a tribute to me. It needs to be an acknowledgement of all the hard work done by countless individuals in our district, community and even those that we hired from outside to help us. Most importantly this list brought to my mind a fundamental truth... every one of these items could have failed miserably had we not had the blessings we have received from above," he added. "It is wonderful to know that when we are engaged in a work that affects ands influences children, we get answers to prayers. For this I am most thankful. Staff Writer The Maple Valley School Board voted unanimously last week to appoint Bev Black as interim superintendent to fill the vacancy left by Superintendent Clark Volz when leaves at the end of the month to accept a position with the Midland Educational School Agency. Before the vote, Volz noted that state law requires school districts to have a superintendent, therefore it is necessary for the district to appoint an interim while the board continues its search for a new superintendent. Black has served the Maple Valley School District for 30 years. First as a special education teacher for grades 7-12 and then as the special education director for the past 15 years. In a later interview, Black said the school board’s goal is to have a new superintendent in place by Aug. 1, "That is the ideal," she said. "We certainly hope to have someone in place before school starts. Bev Black "The law says we have to have a superintendent and my goal is to keep things running smoothly until the new superintendent arrives. They asked me if I was willing to help and I said that would." The board also approved a motion that would allow speech therapist Hal Maxson to become an employee ofthe Eaton Intermediate School District (EISD) rather than the Maple Valley School See INTERIM, pg. 5 In This Issue • Classic outfits on display again at 4th Crunch Classic • Nashville car show pictures • ‘Great Way to Start the Day’ hopes for re-start next fall • Only 2% vote in school election • Lions and Leslie will join TRAC schools in new SMAC �Just Say y “As Advertised in the Maple p Valley y News’ Tuesday, y, June 22,2004 , — Page g 2 fart the Day’ hopes for re-start next fall Since last fall children have been showing up at 7 a.m. every day at the doorstep of Kellogg School in Nashville to participate in the “Great Way to Start the Day” program, which which was was designed designed to to gram, provide children of working parents with a safe, warm and environment stimulating while their parents commute to work and they wait for school to begin. Besides receiving a nutritious protein snack and learning new games each day, the children and adult volunteers walked laps around the school gym, earning plastic footshaped tokens for walking a shirts and their final tokens in recognition of the miles they had walked. "Nearly 50 children and 10 adults received T-shirts for participating in the walking program,”” said said Nashville Nashville program, United Methodistt Pastor Dianne Bowden, who helped launch the before-school program with volunteer Connie Romain of Nashville.. “We had to guess at the sizes, but it turned out perfectly. The kids were so thrilled, they put their shirts on immediately over what they were wearing. "It was a supper program," added Bowden. "We were able to provide children with large,; the faith community and the academic community-" The program was started Nashville by United Methodist Church, but quickly gained gained the the support support of of the the ly Valley School District, which allowed the church to offer the program in the gym of Kellogg School each morning and provided buses to pick up the e c children ren a at Kellogg eogg School each morning and drop them off at their schools.. Bowden said she hopes the program will continue next fan. "Our only problem has been finding volunteers who certain number of miles. On a safe, warm place and stimu- love children early in the the last day of school chil-lating activities while their morning," said Bowden. "If , dren and volunteers celebratparents traveled to work in the program is not available ed the end of the academic the morning. 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"The Education Association has presented 28 proposals to the board and so far they have received only four tentative agreements, but they are all on minor language items, they are not contract makers. We still have 24proposals 24 proposals thathave that have not been countered. On the ESP Support (Educational Personnel) side, we have had a total of 84 proposals; 36 of those are from the union and the board has only countered two. The board has presented 48 proposals to the union and the union has countered 42, which is normal. But the board has only countered 17% of the union’s proposals." Moore said. "The major issues are wages, employee earned benefits (health care) and major language affecting job security, increasing the number of days, etc. I think it is helpful to start by agreeing on some of the little things first, then the big things just seem to fall into place." Volz said that that the three main issues in negotiations are salary, health care and calendar. However, he said it is important to reach an agreement on all three issues at the same time because one impacts the other. "If we agree to salary increases and then they come back with a request for increase in health care, then we wouldn’t be able to afford the salary, salary," he said explaining why the board has been presenting their proposals as a package. "It’s hard to come to an agreement on salary and health care and calendar, but we need to address all three ofthem simultaneously because they have a big impact on the service we give to the community and the financial state ofthe districtt " Both groups are quite a ways apart and I would like to see us get to a point where we are closer so we can move (negotiations) along," said Volz. "However, there are things we are not willing to do given the financial circumstances of the district." Moore said that the financial circumstance ofthe district has become a sticking point for negotiators. "The financial issue is what is causing the gap between the parties," said Moore. "The board isn’t saying that they don don’tthavethemoney. have the money. They Theyare are just unwilling to put on the table what the union is asking for. "My strength as a negotiator has always been the financial end," continued Moore. "The board has indicated that there is no shortage of dollars and cents... At the next school board meeting they will be approving the budget for the ’04-’05 school year. I’ll be interested to pick up a copy of that budget so the MEA can analyze it against their last few audits. "The district has $1.6 million sitting in the general fund reserve and 63% of that is set aside for capital fund expenditures," he added. "I’ve negotiated with districts that have a general fund equity balance of 4% and Maple Valley is comfortably over 27%." Regarding the calendar or language issue, Volz said he is "apprehensive" about cutting the number of days Maple Valley Schools offer service. "I know that school districts like Hastings have shortened the number of days they offer services. But we are not trying to reduce expenses; we’re trying to control ongoing costs. We have offered our employees raises and a 24% increase in health care over two years, but that is not what they are looking for," said Volz, adding, "Decreasing the number of days will have a direct impact on children and families and we have to do what is best for our community. If we are truly moving toward a global economy, our students need to be better prepared, not just comfortably prepared to compete in the world. Also, many of our families in Maple Valley are dual income and any day that their children are not in school is an added expense for them. We don’t want to forget who we are serving." Despite their differences, both parties say they hope negotiations will soon come to a close. "I’d like to get things wrapped up before I leave,” said sa Volz, Voz,who wowill w be e leaving eavng his post at the end of June to accept a superintendent’s posiMidland tion with the Educational Service Agency. "I’d like to see it happen, but I’m not sure if it will. The next bargaining session has been set for Wednesday, July 21. However, Volz said he would like to have an informal meeting with a representative from the teacher’s union this week to see ifthey can come to a better understanding of what each party wants. "Sometimes these things get so formalized that it gets hard to really communicate and understand each other, he said. As for Moore, he said of the July session, "I am always optimistic that we can reach an agreement when I come to the bargaining table. 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Bowden said she is hoping the community will support the continuation of the program next fall, and she and other volunteers are looking at a character traits program Notice is hereby given of a meeting to be held on Monday, June 28, 2004, at the Vermontville Public Library, 120 E. First Street, Vermontville, Michigan, at 7:00 p.m. in regards to an appeal filed by Royal and Vicki Stickles in regards to permit number 2004-03­ 001 issued for parcel number 050-033-200-020-00, more com­ monly known as 2948 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville, Michigan, and belonging to Larry Weatherwax, Weatherwax's Farm Market Nursery. iThe purpose of the meeting will be to take into consideration interpretation of the Rural Residential Ordinance and its permitted use. 06589925 Sharon Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk SHOWS & SHOWTIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE SHOWTIMES 6/21 ■ 6/24 O THE TERMINAL (PG-13) hbtm 11:10,1:40,4:10,6:40,9:10 O GARFIELD (PG) OIGITtU STADIUM SEAW 11: 20,1:20,3:20,5:25,7:25,9:30 O THE STEPFORD WIVES (PG-13) 12: 10,2:15,4:50,7:00,9:00 HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (PG) DIGITAL/ STADIUM SEATING 12:50,3:40,6:30,9:20 |1I I®«S3> ZOozDRINK E ^HMK l. with $2 50 purchase of 46oz. bag of buttery popoom m | I 1 I — — jyww.hastinps4.opfn ~ | W> L e‘1 jjl®1 ikk j»^ *0J $itfa trlifi lijital fcifa« hita«i kW ata® mtaHnjl thin .fctEffl faOKRO ||I«M total taaim fiord iiiM Wn i'lfc I fad 'fa Im �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 22, 2004 — Page 3 Classic outfits on display again at 4th Crunch Classic The fourth annual Crunch Classic golf outing will be held July 10, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. The 18-hole four-man best ball scramble will begin at 2:30 p.m. with a shotgun start. The cost is $45 per per­ son, which includes dinner and dancing at the VFW in Nashville immediately fol­ lowing the golf. Non-golfers may attend the after party for $5. Men who wear skirts or dresses will tee off from the ladies tees, in what has become the signature of the event that memorializes Maple Valley High School graduate Tony Dunkelberger. Tony Dunkelberger A garden tractor from Kenyons Tractor Sales will be available for the hole-inone contest. There will also be skins prizes, 50/50 raffle, and more. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund for the chil­ dren of Dunkelberger, who passed away from a brain aneurysm at the age of 34 in 1999. Survivors are three children Kellen, Jessilyn, and LeeAnn, and wife Michelle. In August of 1996, Tony and the family moved from the Nashville area, where he was known as the singing meat cutter at Carl’s Market, to Alpena. There he taught math for two years and was the freshman football coach. To o sgn-up sign-up for or theeeven,or event, or for more information, contact (517-852-9698), Leroy Shelly (616-374-0998) or , Brian (517-852-0795). Only 2% vote in annual local school election ^rT<4laii T’lWBifjli' ‘■ihtattfrratai,. * * uihinifal ■fcwiitpttit -i sm'injfa iii sktaito® til iteMKiib I ih m™ testate! lUi itacitatpta Just 2 percent of registered voters in the Maple Valley School District went to the polls for the district’s annual election last Monday, June 14. Only 125 of the district’s 5,500 registered voters cast their ballots as current Maple Valley School Board President Jerry Sessions ran unopposed for a four-year seat. The two proposals on the ballot were the 10-year renewal of the 18-mill, non-homestead tax levy and two-mill levy, which protects the 18-mill levy from Headlee Amendment rollbacks. Sessions received a total of 114 votes to retain his seat on the board. Proposal 1, the 18-mill, non­ homestead tax levy, passed by a vote of 98 to 27, or 78% affirmative. Proposal 2 passed with 67% or 85 voters casting a ""yes" ballot and 39 casting "no" votes. Before the election Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz said he fe® gtell*BlW Jl» «**i3 « | tapm*' Jerry Sessions has been re-elected for another four-year term on the Maple Valley School Board. | Newton-Rhoades engagement announced CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 26 June 26 Wanted to make it clear that renewing the levies will not June 30 mean a tax increase for resi­ dents of the Maple Valley July 3 Schoo! District. "I want to make sure every- July 5 one knows that this is not a tax NOTICE iteta The Red Cross blood drive held June 10 at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville exceeded its goal by two pints. “It was outstanding,” said Doreen Dean, the Nashville blood drive chairperson for the Barry County Red Cross. “Our goal was 50, we had 60 donors present and ended up with 52 good pints of blood.” The Red Cross presented pins to honor donors’ Ardene Mr. Mrs. Darrell milestones: r. and a Newton, of Nashville, Gonzer, two gallons; Don three gallons; would like to announce the Jewel, engagement of their Lester Altoft, six gallons; daughter Torri Newton to and Andrew Heisman, one Jeff Rhoades, the son of gallon. “We also had five first­ Crystal Rhodes and Pat Kersjes of Vermontville time donors,” said Dean. “We thank all our donors and Larry Larry and Jen and volunteers; we could Rhoades of Burkbumette, not achieve this without Tx. Every increase," he said. "Every school district in the state has an 18-mill, non-homestead tax Jeff and Torri are both levy and they renew it every five or ten years. It’s ten years 2001 graduates of Maple here in Maple Valley. The two- Valley High School and mill levy protects the 18 mill- 2003 graduates of Kellogg levy from a possible reduction Community College, both in the per pupil amount allotted are currently employed as to schools when the 18 mill registered nurses on the levy is subjected to a tax roll- Ortho/Neuro unit at Battle back. Approving the proposals Creek Health Systems. An August 21, 2004 will not raise taxes, it will only maintain current funding for wedding is being planned. the school district. July 7 gsH 1 til MKt I ISSit 1GSK®'* Blood drive beats goal by 2 pints July 7 Any Village of Vermontville resident interested in serving on the Village Zoning Board of Appeals, please send notice expressing your interest for 3 positions to: July 13 July 14 Zoning Board Position Village of Vermontville P.O. Box K Vermontville, Ml 49096 , Please submit by July 2nd. July 15 Shirley Harmon ___Village Clerk 06589411_ July 8 July 12 July 17 July 19-24 “Mike Callton sees solutions - he will not run from problems. As a Barry County Commissioner, Mike’s leadefthip and ability will be a great choice for Barry County’s Future.” Clark Volz Please vote for CALLTON for Bany County Commissioner July 21 Goat Showmanship Clinic, 10 a.m., Tietz Pond So., Bassett Lake Rd., 3/8 of a mile No.of M-79 Hwy. For more information call 269-795-:3591. Poultry Notebook Clinic, 10 a.m., Hope Township Hall. Dairy Developmental Committee, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Open Horse show, 8:30 a.m„ Expo Center Fair grounds. County Offices Closed for Independence Day observances. Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Superintendents meeting, 7:30 p.m., at the Expo Center. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Live Beef Carcass Judging, 7 p.m., Fair Grounds. Non-Livestock Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Non-Livestock Committee set up for Judging Day 5 p.m. Non-Livestock Judging Day, Barry County Expo Center Fair Grounds. 2004 Barry County Fair, Barry County Expo Center. Family Camping and Trail Ride Waterloo Campgrounds. their help. “All of the donors were served strawberry shortcake and everyone had a great time,” she added. Shirley’s Chuckwagon donated the strawberries and Clay’s Dinner Bell donated the biscuits. The next Red Cross blood drive will be held at Castleton Township Hall Thursday, Aug. 12. Dean said that it would be a memorial to Judy Hook, the late longtime Nashville Red Cross blood drive chairperson. “In her honor we will be serving root beer floats as she did at her August drive,” said Dean. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in reasonably good health. Sugar Hut Cafe! StO-fl in euut dieck out wi new menu! IKHl(B[Enr ° 5pm-9pm All you can eat fish fry ° 5pm-9pnr _____Steak Special - Satwidcuf, “IkwtuLcuf, - M-F 7am-2pm & 5pm-9pm & Sat. 8am-2pm & 5pm-9pm 174 Main St., Vermontville • 517-726-0975 Q NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION TO THE ELECTORS OF VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN ALL ELECTORS ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that Vermontville Township will hold its primary election on Tuesday, August 3, 2004. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2004. To register, visit any secretary of state branch office, the county clerk's office, local clerk's office or by contacting the township clerk at 726­ 1159. This notice is given by order of the Township Election Commission. Sharon L. Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk 06589742 at June 22 - June 26 Smmm PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Hours: Mon.-Fri 9-6 • Sat. 9-1 • 219 N. Main, Nashville Paidfor by the Committee to Elect Mike Callton. 224 E. Washington St., Nashville, MI 49073 852-0845 06590009 06589907 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday, June 22,2004 — Page 4 Martin D. “Marty” Goodwin Sr. POTTERVILLE - Martin D. “Marty” Goodwin Sr., age 77, of Potterville, died Sunday, June 13, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Goodwin was bom Dec. 25,1926 in Bridgeton, N.J., the son of Alan and Tillie (Stevens) Goodwin. all his life. Other employment grandchildren; brother, Lynn He served in the U.S. Coast included stringing wire for (Peg) Edger of Charlevoix; and Guard and was a member ofthe R.E.A.; E.W. Bliss Company sister, Marian Edger of Chester Gospel Church, where and 25 years with Kellogg of Hastings. he had served as trustee, VFW Preceding him in death were Battle Creek, retiring in 1977. Lauren enjoyed reading his wife Gladys on March 12, Post 2406 and the American Legion #42. western novels and especially 1991 and an infant sister Mary. He retired from Owens enjoyed trapping. Services were held Saturday, Illinois Glass Company in June Mr. Edger is survived by his June 19, 2004 at Wren Funeral daughter, Kay Rowley of Home with Rev. Kenneth R. 1983 after 34 years of service. He enjoyed people, camping Hastings; sons, Rick (Connie) Vaught officiating. Burial was Edger of St. Simons, GA, at Rutland Township Cemetery. and collecting trucks and his Bruce (Martha) Edger Edger of (Martha) of Memorial contributions may John Deer Tractor. He is survived by his wife of Delton, Steve Steve Edger of be made to Barry Community 58 years, Florence (Kiger) Hastings and Brian (Merri) Hospice. Arrangements were made by Edger of Tupelo, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grand- Wren Funeral Home, of children; three great great Hastings. Lauren M. Edger HASTINGS Lauren M. Edger, 91, of South Irving Road, Hastings, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at his daughter’s home in Rutland Township. Mr. Edger was born on Sept. 20, 1912 in Rutland Township, Barry County, the son of Isaac and Ernestine (Ullery) Edger. He was raised in Rutland Township and attended the Edger school, graduating in 1931 from Hastings High School. He was married to .Gladys E. Bennett on June 4, 1938. Lauren was engaged in farming Harold Kenneth Hilton Harold HASTINGS Kenneth Hilton, age 84, of Hastings, died Friday, June 18, 2004 at his home. Mr. Hilton was bom on Dec. Woodland 8, 1919 in Township, Barry County, the son of Lewis W. and Cora H. (Stockdale) Hilton. He was raised in Woodland and Castleton Townships of Barry County and attended the Martin School. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army from Oct 21, 1941 until Oct. 1,1945. Following his military discharge he moved to Hastings.. He was employed at the former Hastings Corporation for many years. He was a member of the V.F.W. and will lovingly be missed by his brother, nieces and nephew. Mr. Hilton is survived by his brother, Charles Hilton of Wyoming; by two nieces and one nephew. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Alma Goodenough and brother-in­ law, Lloyd Goodenough. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2004 at Woodland 22, Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Wayne DeVrou officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland Twp., Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, of Hastings. Goodwin; daughter, Peggy (David) Woodbeck of Charlotte; son, Martin (Janice) Goodwin Jr. of Potterville; three grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Candace Woodbeck, great granddaughLaura ter, Elizabeth Woodbeck; brothers, Alan, Henry and Robert Goodwin and sister, Ethel Dooley. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 16 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Marc Livingston officiating. Interment followed at Millerburg Cemetery, Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Chester Gospel Church, American Kidney Foundation or Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Edna Ringla— NASHVILLE - Ms. Edna age 90, from Ringla, Nashville, passed away Friday, June 11, 2004 at Tendercare. Private family services were held Monday, June 21, 2004. Arrangements entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Sunfield Library prepares for summer reading series The Sunfield District Library is organizing its annu­ al summer reading program. The theme this year is “Discover New Trails @ Your Library.” Sunfield children going into kindergarten through sixth grade may begin signing up at the library on Tuesday, June 29. The reading starts on Tuesday, July 6. This year’s program will feature the usual lineup of fun activities, including readers’ encouraged to stop by the library to place their bids on her unique hanging artwork before the deadline July 17. The library is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 2 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Inquiries about the summer reading program or the silent auction may be made by calling the library at 517-566-8065 during open hours. rewards, weekly giveaways, Thursday afternoon crafts and story times, a guess jar, and a visit from Ming the Magnificent in August for the Farmers’ Picnic. The library also is con­ ducting a silent auction fund­ raiser. More than $100 in bids have already been received and more are coming for local artist Lynn Snell’s stained glass piece. Stained glass-lov­ ing library supporters are Depot Museum open house set The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be host for an open house Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum. This event will be in honor of the alumni of the Lake Odessa High School and will focus on the history of the school years from 1888 to 1963. The displays will include the composite pictures of each graduating class, many artifacts and memorabilia from the “Our Family mily Serving S Yours” Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville s„nA.Dmiek & FamUy Owner/Manager school, plus several new donations of school related items from the past year. A special display will feature the class of 1954,which will be observing its 50th year since graduation. This annual event is held Saturday evening following the open house. The event is open to the public and anyone interested ’in local or school history is invited to visit the Depot Museum. The admission is free and the Depot Gift Shop will be open with many new items available. For those who are unable to attend Saturday’s open house or would like to view the dis­ plays again, an ice cream social will be held Sunday, June 27, from 5 to 8 p.. at the Depot Museum. Everyone is encouraged to attend this old-fashioned social and enjoy some home town reminiscing and fun. Donations will be accepted toward the projects of the Depot Museum. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 1 a.m. P.M. Worship............. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ...: 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER seeo 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship ....................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School.............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................... n a.m. Evening Worship.............................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Senrice .............6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration .10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, . Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ n a.m. Church School .................... 10 a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 10 Fellowship Time.............. 10:30 a.m. Adult Class................................. 10:50 REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH Sunday School. ................. 10 A.M. Service...... ... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service...... .................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................ 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDQg . Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service.................................... 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. W.orship 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN . At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: :15 a.m. Morning Prayer .................. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more Information can 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School............................ 9:45 Worship Service ............ 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ...7 p.m. AWAN -8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Church Service..................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass.......................... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 �8^ INTERIM, continued from page 1 CSxS, SxS, District. According to Volz, who recommended the issue be put on the agenda during last week week s meeting the last ’s ’meeting, the J? Ilk The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 22, 2004 — Page 5 services. The advantage of districts like Maple Valley. adopted last month that transhaving this done through the "We believe we beel ftferred intermediate school district is able toe co enteinvueethat waithw tehwwill e leve rearnresd po rthe tthiengresponsibility rsepsepcoianls iebdiulictaytioof onf a e o con nue w e eve transporting special education ransporngspecaeuca on that the speechpathologist of services that you currently students in the Maple Valley change would increase receives further or greater have and we look to improve School District to the ISD. . Maxson salary and provide training.. those those services," services," said said Buletza. Buletza. g it was "Three weeks ago him with greater opportuni"One of the things that we "Prettyy much, , in terms of busing and now tspopsup, this pops up, usng an ties for professional develop-are looking forward to doing what it will look like,, it will and an to to my my knowledge now e ge we we hada ment. Volz added that the throughout the whole county look pretty much exactly as it n’t discussed this until this move also would save Maple is that a receiving speech looks now. The only differ-n week,"scsuasidse Jamess. Valley Schools an estimated $30,000 a year. Volz noted that he had talked to Maxson about the change. Hal does a great job and he’s been a great part of our employees group," said Volz. "Hal came to me. When he looked at this opportunity he saw that it was a good opportunity for him; his pay would actually be higher.." Volz added that as an employee ofthe ISD, Maxson would retain all of the benefits he has as an employee of the Maple Valley School District. “All of his benefits all of his seniority, all of those elements are in place, so there is no liability to Hal. As a matter of fact, financially there is an advantage to him," he said. "For the district there is no liability in that we have services that are mandated... so students still receive those •5* "W£ Saubee Lakeside Reso n * ■ •_ 5am4ast • Boat Launch- boat out 8pm • Boat, Kayak & Canoe Rentals • Beach open Summer 2004 • Picnic area, group rentals for beach and 11066 W. St. Joe camping services in Maple Valley is ence will be in the area of Vermontville, Ml "I had made mention of not necessarily reflective of professional development and this, but it hasn’t been an Sunfield Township what a child might want to other opportunities for your action item," said Volz. receive in Grand Ledge and therapist to work with other "There is one other area, and that’s because we have five or therapists." it has to do with our director’s six different criteria we use to Dennis Vanderhoef, presi-position, that could also be determine eligibility for servdent of the Maple Valley assumed by the intermediate ices," said Wayne Buletza, Michigan Education school district. We aren’t pur­ associate superintendent of Association, was in the audi-- suing that at this time, but that xTx The Place to Gofor Professional Styling special education for EISD. ence and asked the board if w will bee one oer other opon. option. "By bringing together this Maxson realized that by There are other districts in the MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN remaining service, that would becoming an employee of the county that are doing that. HAIR STYLING enable enable us then then to to work with ISD he he would be be giving up up F grae teacher eac er Rose Fifth grade Open Tuesday — Friday all the speech therapists in the his tenured position with the Dunham asked if there were S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. county and look att aa variety Maple Valley School District plans pans to o transfer ranser Maple ape of different methodology and and becoming a probationary Valley’s special education 1-517-852-9481 see what is going on through-employee of the ISD. teachers to the ISD as well. out the county..” Buletza responded that Buletza said that there Buletza noted that the other while the ISD does require a were no plans for the ISD to four school districts in the one-year probationary period, oversee special education county had already adopted that can be waived on the rec- teachers in the county. resolutions to allow the ISD ommendation of the school Trustee David Trustee David Favre to provide speech therapy district from which the moved to transfer Maxson’’s services to students in their employee is transferring, as is employment to the EISD. schools, adding that changes the case with Maxson. He With all tnistees present, in the funding system for spe- will not have a probationary James cast the sole dissenting cial education means that the period. vote. ISD is reimbursed at a higher Board Trustee Tim James In other action, the board Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment rate than individual school asked how long the school adopted the new sex educaEmergency Patients Welcome district had known about tion which curriculum, General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals Maxson’s desire to transfer to includes definitions of homoWe participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, EISD. sexuality and masturbation Healthy Kids, and Mi Child Volz replied that it had that the instructor can use if been, "two or three months," students raise questions on 269-945-5656 4526 S. M-66 Hwy since the EISD approached those topics. 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(M-43), Sunfield Located in Will’s IGA 616-374-3190 517-566-7242 06569918 I �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 22, 2004 - Page 6 Lions and Leslie will join TRAC schools in new SMAC by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The member schools of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association (SMAA) and TriRiver Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced final plans Tuesday for the merger of the two leagues.. The two leagues will join in the fall of 2005 to begin competition in athletics as well as coordinated efforts in academic and fine arts areas. The newly merged conference will be called the Southern Michigan Activities Conference (SMAC). The five TRAC schools, Albion, Columbia Central, Hillsdale, Parma-Western and Stockbridge schools will be joined by Maple Valley and Leslie in one division, while the remaining SMAA schools, Bellevue, Dansville, Lansing Christian, Morrice, Olivet and Webberville will compete in the other division. “June 1 came and went,” said Maple Valley athletic director Mike Sparks speaking of the original deadline for an SMAA decision. “We had the other option on the table with the KVA (Kalamazoo Valley Association), the problem being Olivet wasn’t going that direction. This decision was not necessarily made because of them though.” Sparks said he didn’t see how joining the KVA would solve any of the problems that existed with the Lions staying the SMAA. Divisional assignments were made by utilizing student enrollment numbers. The divisions WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE June 2004 Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): processes and petroleum produc­ available from the Safe Drinking Water This report covers the drinking water The highest level of contaminant that is tion, and can also come from gas Hotline (800-426-4791). quality for the Village of Vermontville, allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set stations, urban stormwater runoff * Sources of drinking water: The Michigan, for the calendar year 2003. as close to the MCLGs as feasible using and septic systems. sources of drinking water (both tap and This information is a snapshot of the the best available treatment technology. In order to ensure that tap water is bottled water) include rivers, lakes, quality of the water that we provided to N/A: Not applicable safe to drink, EPA prescribes regula­ streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and you in 2003. Included are details about ND: Not detectable at testing limit tions that limit the amount of certain con­ wells. Our water comes from wells. As where your water comes from, what it ppb: Parts per billion or micrograms taminants in water provided by public water travels over the surface of the contains, and how it compares to per liter land or through the ground, it dissolves water systems. Food and Drug Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ppm: Parts per million or milligrams naturally occurring mineral. In some Administration regulations establish lim­ and state standards. per liter Your water comes from three ground­ cases, radioactive material, and can its for contaminants in bottled water that pCi/l: Picocuries per liter (a measure provide the same protection for public water wells located at 159 Third St. The pick up substances resulting from the of radiation) wells are in an aquifer about 180 feet presence of animals or from human health. Action level: The concentration of a deep in gravel pack. The Village of activity. contaminant that, if exceeded, trig­ Vermontville has a State approved * Contaminants that may be pres­ Water Quality Data Wellhead Protection Program (WHP). gers treatment or other requirements ent In source water include: The table shown lists all drinking The company of Fleis and VandenBrink that a water system must follow. * Microbial contaminants, such water contaminants that we detected did the work on the program to get it as viruses and bacteria, which may during the 2003 calendar year. The The State allows us to monitor for approved with the State. We have a cit­ come from sewage treatment presence of these contaminants in the some contaminants less than once per izen advisory panel, year because the composed of citi­ concentrations of Typical Source of Violation MCLG Our Sample MCL zens, Council Contaminant these contamiContaminant Y/N Water Date Members, nants do not Erosion of natural deposits change frequently. N 11/03/03 None .005 mgl 0.01 Township and Arsenic orchards, glass. County Officials. Some of our data, mgl * Contaminants Barium Discharge of Drilling wastes & though represen­ N 2 ppm 2 ppm 0.22 ppm Aug 2000 and their pres­ tative, is more erosion of natural deposits ence in water: than one year old. Drinking water, including bottled Erosion of natural deposits Unregulated con­ N 4 mg/l .1 mg/l .2 mg/l 6/4/2003 water, may reason­ Fluoride taminant monitor­ aluminum & fertilizer factories ably be expected ing helps EPA to Unregulated to contain at least determine where small amounts of Contaminant certain contami­ some contami- Sulfate Erosion ofnatural deposits N/A N/A 54 mg/l 6/4/2004 N nants occur and nants. The pres­ whether it needs ence of contami­ to regulate those nants does not Contaminant contaminants. Action Level Sample Our Number of Samples Over necessarily indi­ Is our Date Watcr(*) Action Level cate that water Lead water system 15 ppb June 2003 4 ppb 1 poses a health risk. Copper meeting other 1.3 ppm June 2003 0 ppm 0 More information rules that govern about contamiour operations? (*) 90 per cent ofsamples at or below this level nants and potential The State and health effects can EPA require us to be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe plants, septic systems, agricultural water does not necessarily indicate that test our water on a regular basis to Drinking Water Hotline at (800-426­ livestock operations and wildlife. the water poses a health risk. Unless ensure its safety. 4791). * Inorganic contaminants, such otherwise noted, the data presented in We met all the monitoring and report­ * Vulnerability of sub-populations: as salts and metals, which can be this table is from testing done January 1 ing requirements for 2003. Some people may be more vulnerable naturally occurring or result from December 31, 2003. The State allows We are committed to providing you to contaminants in drinking water than urban stormwater runoff, industrial or us to monitor for certain contaminants safe, reliable and healthy water. We are the general populations. Immuno-comdomestic wastewater discharges, oil less than once per year because the pleased to provide you with this infor­ promised persons such as persons with and gas production, mining or farm­ concentrations of these contaminants mation to keep you fully informed about cancer undergoing chemotherapy, per­ ing. are not expected to vary significantly your water. We will be updating this sons who have undergone organ trans­ 'Pesticides and herbicides, which from year to year. All of the data is rep­ report annually, and will also keep you plants, people with HIV/AIDS or immune may come from a variety of sources resentative of the water quality, but informed of any problems that may system disorders, some elderly and such as agricultural and residential some are more than one year old. occur throughout the year, as they may infants can be particularly at risk from uses. happen. infections. These people should seek 'Radioactive contaminants, Terms and abbreviations used: For more information about your advice about drinking water from their which are naturally occurring. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal water, or the contents of this report, con­ health care providers. EPA/CDC guide­ * Organic chemical contami­ (MCLGs): The level of a contaminant in tact Monte O'Dell at the Village Garage lines on appropriate means to lessen nants, including synthetic and drinking water below which there is no or call 517-726-1444. the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium volatile organic chemicals, which known or expected risk to health. and other microbial contaminants are are by-products of industrial MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. 06589816 will be denoted by colors to be determined at a later date. Maple Valley would be the second smallest school in its division. “It’ll defiantly be tougher,” said Lion varsity football coach Guenther Mittelstaedt.. “Our non-league schedule is pretty tough and then you add all the (Class) B teams, it’s going to be tough. If we’ve got good athletes and we play well, I think we can compete.” Competition will follow the divisional format where eleven or more schools sponsor the sport. Divisional competition will be followed then in boys’ and girls’ track, football, wrestling, softball, baseball, boys’ golf, volleyball, and boys’ and girls’ basketball. In sports that are sponsored by ten or less schools, teams will compete in one division. Single division sports in the SMAC will be boys’ and girls’ cross country, boys’ and girls’ soccer, girls’ golf, competitive cheer, and boys’ and girls’ tennis. The merger doesn’t appear to have eased any ofthe travel bur­ den on the Lions. Hillsdale and Brooklyn Columbia Central are both over 70 miles from Maple Valley. The Lions didn’t have to stay in a division with Olivet, but they would have liked to, not only for competitive reasons but for monetary ones. “I’m still hoping to play Olivet and Bellevue,” said Mittelstaedt. “It’s a good gate. I wonder what the gates going to be with these long trips.” Some of the travel concerns could be taken care of by com­ bining events, like having dou­ ble-dual track and field or wrestling meets. Leslie Athletic Director, Scott Farley, notes, “It can safe­ ly be said that this is a done deal. All schools involved look for­ ward to moving ahead and creat­ ing a format that will benefit everyone. We are excited about working together, as well as the potential for future expansion.” At a meeting on Monday, June 14, athletic directors from the SMAC schools were assigned sports over which they will serve a temporary commis­ sioner. These athletic directors will be charged with determin­ ing a conference master-sched­ ule for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 academic years in the sports they were assigned. Those schedules are to be completed by a meeting set for September 8. It is hoped that the conference will be eventually overseen by a commissioner, who is not connected with any member school and who will also serve as assignor of offi­ cials. This merger is the culmina­ tion of meetings that have occurred over the last 16 months. Athletic directors, prin­ cipals, and superintendents have been involved in these deci­ sions. All that work and it might not last long. Sparks said he isn’t sure how long the Lions may stick with the new league. It may only be for one or two years. One incentive to staying would be further expansion of the new league. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 22,2004 — Page 7 Soggy ball fields didn't stop Nashville car show X’*U?wl SS>i lAi* •WijnSj* •ijnSj* W S«!*< ss Eric Hurlburt admires Barney Silsbee’s 1991 Chevy S-10. JJj» *jf»»* *fe* •Lw**S. s*>. s. LSi ’<! •M •**Mlinji •R ■l^Riitnit hnana tt UK Tidt^ faiiMO feWTiij^ nfciuk ®a; kfitebtty' iniWiE oddittitacR^x The draft horses pull car show visitors on a The vintage cars soaked up the sun and the tour around the village. admiration of the fellow car hobbyists. Michigan State Police Trooper Raymond Volosky stands beside the 1934 squad car. . Innhii fedrintdih RSfelfl lii Atata Sat Nautili jlridMdlH ndt®wb*3 KifauiJ8 nbji^" pptaliifP* jgl^W' fr sue *; ii»«ii*l!’' 0 t The Mustang proudly shows its horse power. The ball field is still a bit soggy from the spring floods, but the show must go on. 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June 22. 2004 — Page 8 MVCCOH takes 2nd at charity golf outing bj Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, located in down­ town Nashville wav the second place winner tn the first annual MainStreet Savings Bank Chanty Golf Classic, which was held Saturday. June 12, at the Hastings Country Club, netting the newly established community center a vital of $4,400. "We were thrilled to hear that we came in second," said Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and executive director of the MVCCOH. "We had great representation from the area and everyone who came out had a great time. I think the fact that it is an election year helped the event be such a success because a lot of the delegates came out and that probably helped us come in second." Prior to the outing, the organizers formed a committee which selected four Barry County charities to be the beneficiaries of the outing. The four selected were the MVCCOH, the Barry-Eaton Health Clinic for the underinsured, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, a Caring Community for Barry County, and Green Gables Haven, a shelter for women and children. Each golfer was able to cast "votes" for the charity they believed should receive the largest portion of the money collected. During the registration hour (9 to 10 a.tn.), golfers were asked to visit the information booths set up by each ofthe char­ ities. if they felt they needed more information about the serv­ ices each provided for the com­ munity. As the first group went to the serving line for the awards luncheon, catered by Dana Rittenberg, voting ceased. At the end of the day, donations totaling $17,654.42 were in the winning pot to be divided amongst the charities. Green Gables, which came in first, was awarded $8,800. MVCCOH, as noted earlier, came in second and received $4,400; the Barry-Eaton Health Clinic was awarded $2,650 and Big Brothers/Big Sisters was granted $1,765. Bowden said that the dream of the MVCCOH Board of Di rectors is to use the funds they received from the golf outing to, "put the finishing touches" on thee building in downtown Nashville,, which they are refurbishing as the home of the community center and, "establish a good base structure to keep the facility running and make the center available to meet the needs of the communi­ ty." Bowden said she and other board members are frequently asked what needs their organization will be trying to meet "We’re still waiting and watching to see what is the most significant impact the community center can have on the area," she said. "It’s exciting for us to have Hastings City BankO HCB Mortgage Company INTRESTO FADDUCT BATED POINTS 3 30 Year Fixed! 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ARM based on 360 monthly payment* of $514.14 for the first 12 month*, then payments art variable a location where other communi­ ty agendes and organizations can come and make their services available in this area. "We've worked hard to lay the ground work and we’re ready to see what is needed; then we’ll be able to go from there," she added. The MVCCOH mission is "...to provide a continuum of support for the Maple Valley area that focuses on helping to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of its citizens while fostering dignity, inde­ pendence and the utmost respect for human life. Our mission is founded on the principles that view every person as a child of God and is unique, valuable and deserving of a supportive atmos­ phere that celebrates living." Programs currently offered by Dianne Bowden, executive director and of the Maple Valley Community Center of the MVCCOH are the Community Pantry Shelf, which Hope and the pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church poses with one of the coldistributes free food every lages that the MVCCOH had on display at the MainStreet Savings Bank Charity Golf Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon; Classic, which raised nearly $18,000 for local charities. Career Clothing, which provides free clothing to assist people who are seeking employment; Michigan Works, which offers assistance through employment readiness programs for people seeking employment, this includes access to their database; and classes offered in collabora­ tion with Community Mental Health, Child Abuse & Prevention Council of Barry County, the Eaton Intermediate School District, the Michigan State Cooperative Extension Service, and the Family Independence Agency. Bowden said that the charity event also was a great opportuni­ ty for charitable organizations to leam more about each other. "I think probably one of the greatest things is what we learned about each other," she said. “We were representatives from different agencies that are working to help essentially the same group of people. This could be the beginning ofjoint efforts and the sharing of information that could benefit the whole community.” Bowden said when she and her husband moved out oftheir house in Muskegon on Sunday they donated furniture and dishes to Green Gables to be used to help residents set up their own apartments. She also talked with representatives from the health clinic and would like to work with them to offer a flu shot clinic at the community center in the fall. Bowden added that the event also was an opportunity to showcase the village ofNashville. "It was exc exciting selected ng too bee seece to be part of a golf outing highlighting Barry County charities. It was an honor and a privilege to be chosen, especially for Nashville, which so frequently feels like an orphan," she said. "With a few more opportunities to be involved in county-wide events, Nashville will be seen as the hidden jewel it really is." f crossroads school of driving at The Traffic Scene Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Announcing oursummer schedule Segment I Classes Conveniently located, flexible drive schedules: teachers that care about kids July 5tt’-22nd r August 2^-19 -Segment II Class July 27’29’ Call to register at (517) 566-7229 | Instructors Phil Smith & Dan Cobb Nashville United Methodist Pastor Dianne Bowden, executive director of the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, looks at a framed collage put which shows the reno­ vation of the building in downtown Nashville which is now the home of the MVCCOH. Bowden added that despite a rather wet start to the morning, the event was a success in every way. "When I woke up at 6:30 a.m. I heard a loud clap ofthunder and there was a lot of lightening," said Bowden. "But it was amazing at 9:30 to sit on top ofthe hill and watch 30 teams snake their way through woods and onto the golf course. The sun came out and the breeze blew and a great day was had by all. "I think the people at the Hastings Country Club did a phenomenal job and the food was wonderful," she added. "Another thing that just blew my mind was the number of people and agencies that worked together to pull the event off. Each one pulled together, doing their part to make the whole thing happen. It was fun to be involved and I would like to thank every one who helped out or participated." Bowden said that she wished to express special appreciation to Daniels Funeral Home, Kent Oil Company and Mace Pharmacy. "Each charity was asked to find three hole sponsors and these businesses were able to do that for us," she said. Gem sponsors for the charity event were: MainStreet Savings Bank, Hastings Country Club, Bill Seif Buick-Chevrolet of Hastings, Coleman Insurance Agency, Welton’s Heating & Cooling, J-Ad Graphics, WBCH Radio, Progressive Graphics, NBT Screen Printing and Embroidery, Dreisbach PontiacGMC, Barry County Youth Advisory Council of Barry Community Foundation, and Hastings Fiberglass. $500 hole were: sponsors Dreisbach Motors, Daniel’s Funeral Home, Eye & ENT Specialists; $250 hole sponsors were: Edward Jones of Hastings,, Ted and Terry Koch, Kent Oil and Propane, Tim McMahon, the employees of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in support of the Barry-Eaton Health Clinic, and Family Tree Medical Associates. $100 hole sponsors were (2) Nanzer Insurance Agency, Sand Ridge Bank, Northside Pizza, Sunshine Pack & Ship, Judge Stephanie Fekkes, Pennock Hospital, Mace Pharmacy, and Drs. Woodliff and Hoffman. The second annual MainStreet Savings Bank Charity Golf Classic will be held at the Hastings Country Club on July 9, 2005. For more information on becoming a sponsor or golfing in the event, call (269) 945-0526. For more information about MVCCOH,, which is located at 233 N. Main St. in Nashville, call the temporary phone number at (517) 852-2043. Time Around Sale and Bake Sale June 23-25 9-6 W, Th 9-3:30 F EPeace United Methodist Church I M-79 near Barryville Rd. Clothing, household goods, exersise equipment, books, plants & more. |S r GREAT BASEBALL. GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES 4th of July, 7 p.m. vs. Peoria (fireworks after game) Opens 8 p.m. - game home stand Join us for all the fun! See the stars oftomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium www.bottlecreekyankees.com • 269.660.2287 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 22,2004 — Page 9 Maple Valley Riders 4-Hers off to busy start this season SoBhwt- EW fc<H MCilS riiWta tai lUhprcisfi ■k '®ta.tai,& tai iiiaWsfa jljffl StaMliffe tat tax Itfc ta id Bo^bL M» ta». «. ihl'ifid&i r Jrta®®^ i j- j® fci (to W i^(Wt lilt Mi jgjjS&wWW’ k najipu!*' g J faattlfcMlto The Maple Valley Riders her April pre-fair weigh-in, 4-H Club, under the adminis- and and is is working working hard hard to to prepretrative leadership of Jill pare for her showmanship Vanderhoef, is off to a busy and market classes she will start for the season. show in at fair. Swine and Club members have partic- sheep members attended the ipated in club meetings, edu-Junior Livestock Buyers cational presentations and Workshop at the fairgrounds activities and Eaton County in May. Fair Board meetings. They Club Members Chris and are preparing for the Eaton Shannon Smith are both secCounty Fair, which will be ond ond year year members members in in the the held July 9-17. The Riders shooting sports project. Chris welcomed new members shoots .22 caliber, trap and Shannon and Chris Smith, skeet. Shannon shoots .22 Caitlin King and Kaylene caliber. Chris will be particiRutledge and their families to pating in the county shooting the club this year. sports tournaments in June. Cash Flower, previously a Many club members also Cloverbud member, moved are preparing to exhibit nonup to regular 4-H status this livestock projects at the Eaton year at 9 years old, and will County Fair, including entries be showing his horse at fair.. in in the the areas areas of ofarts, arts, crafts crafts and and Horse project members hobbies; leathercraft, woodD.J. Abbott, Brooke Bracy, working, and photography; Cody Cowell, Tiffany home economics; teen leaderCowell, Cindy Eaton, Jessica ship and member’s personal Ellison, Cash Flower, Breann records books; performing Gardner, Melissa Jewell, arts; and trash barrel contest. Caitlin King, Jessica Non-livestock exhibits will McMillen, Kaylene Rutledge, be judged Saturday, July 10,, Sarah Vanderhoef, Kristen and can be viewed during the Vanderhoef and Tara Yenger Eaton County Fair in the are busy preparing for fair Exhibit Building. Club memthrough attendance at weekly bers Gardner, Brittany riding meetings, open horse Shannon Smith and Justin shows, clinics, riding lessons, McMillen will enter non-liveHorse Development stock projects only at this Committee meetings and teen year’s fair, and are three leader presentations. members working on their Maple Valley Rider teen entries. Maple Valley Riders leaders are responsible for also are entering the trash planning a riding meeting and barrel contest, the billboard giving a presentation on an contest, and bam awards for area they know well. Teen horses, sheep and swine as leaders for the Maple Valley club entries. RiderS in 2004 are Cindy Kristen Vanderhoef Eaton, Caitlin King, Tara chaired the Syrup Festival Yenger, Jessica McMillen, Float Committee, and a lot of Kaylene Rutledge, Jessica time was spent in preparation. Ellison, and Kristen and Committee members includSarah Vanderhoef. ed Caitlin King, Kaylene Swine project Members Rutledge and Sarah Ellison. have been busy purchasing, 4-H Members Kristen raising and working with Vanderhoef, Kaylene their pigs, and each member Rutledge, Cody Flower, made it through April weigh- Andrea Cobb, and Sarah in for fair, where the pigs had Ellison rode the float in the to be under 98 pounds. Swine Vermontville parade. A spemembers for 2004 are Jenny, cial thanks goes out to Don, Jessica, and Sarah Ellison, Karen and Shane Hickey for Mary and Melissa Jewell, and the use of their bam, wagon Andrea Cobb. All members and tractor. Vanderhoef and her comare National Pork Quality Assurance Program certified, mittee also completed the fair through workshop atten- billboard, which graced the dance. This certification back of the float. This billassures safe and ethical treat- board invites motorists passment of swine. Sheep project ing by the comer of Ionia and member Brooke Bracy, made Nashville Highway to attend this year’s fair. Tara enger an er fam a ­ Tarah Yenger and her ily recently returned from a trail riding outing in Indiana, where they reported a fun time was had by all. Jill and Dennis Vanderhoef hosted the club’s annual Memorial Day barbecue at their home, and members and families enjoyed a cookout and andplayed playedgames. games. One ofthe games played this year was a mummy wrap with the kids versus the adults. Another game was an egg toss, with the winners being Tara Yenger and Sarah Vanderhoef and Cindy Eaton and Andrea Cobb. . Melissa Jewell and Caitlin King are the Riders 2004 Maple Maple Valley Valley graduates. graduates. Sarah and Jill Vanderhoef, and Tara and Jim Yenger attended the 2004 State 4-H Trail Ride and 4-H Horse Family Weekend June 11-13, at the Goose Creek Trail Camp in Grayling. The Maple Valley Riders annual Team Fun Show fundraiser will be held at the Charlotte fairgrounds Saturday June 19, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the back arena. Teams of four will compete for high point, reserve high point and 4-H team prizes, as they participate in speed, pleasure, equitation, walk trot, leadline, showmanship and fun classes. For more information, call Donna Gardner at (517) 7260170. Maple Valley Riders will be hosting their annual car wash fund-raiser at the Nashville Fire Bam Saturday, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $4 and are $5 the day of the car wash. Jenny Ellison is the chairwoman for this event and is busy preparing for a successful fund-raiser. To purchase tickets in advance or to make a donation to this call Jill fund-raiser, Vanderhoef at (517) 7260251. Club families also are making plans for a Labor Day camping outing with their horses, a late summer trip to an amusement park, and a fall fund-raiser, which will be chaired by Brooke Bracy. X Appliance M Repair H Hitches & M X Brake Controls Woodland Hitch & RV Q 158 S. Main St, Woodland, MI 48897 Awnings M (269) 367-4427 1 New Expanded R.V. Parts Room Free Estimates Hengesbach-Dean .. 06588586 & PdltS Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hengesbach of rural Sunfield, Mich, announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter, Heather Ann, to Ryan Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dean of Tullahoma, Tenn. The couple is planning a September 4th wedding in Sunfield, with a dinner recep­ tion to follow at the Sheraton in Lansing, Mich. They met when they were at a golf out­ ing in Chicago, DI. The bride-to-be is a 1992 graduate of Lakewood High School. Heather earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Mich. She then earned a second Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Michigan State University East Lansing, Mich. in Heather is employed at Townsend Consoer Envirodyne Engineers, Inc. in Nashville, Tenn, and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in both Michigan and Tennessee. The groom-to-be is a 1992 graduate of Franklin County High School in located in Winchester, Tenn. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology and his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Tennessee Technological University. He is currently employed with Henderson Ridge Consulting in Nashville, Tenn. Call for Classifieds 269-945-9554 Your homeowners policy comes with something extra... NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING eal people. Hometown people who will help you through the details ofbuying insurance or making a claim. While some insurance companies ON PROPOSED 2004-2005 BUDGET are no more than an 800 number and a voice mail menu, we’re here to help-in good times and PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 28, 2004, at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, Michigan, the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District's proposed 2004-2005 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2004-2005 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2004-2005 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for pub­ lic inspection during normal business hours at 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, Michigan. in bad—year after year. ^Auto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to sup­ port the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. Tht No This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Allison Avery Secretary 06589914 TRUMBLE AGENCY DEBBIE Q block south ofblinker 178 S. Main ♦ Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, June 22. 2004 — Page 10 Wanted: standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder oktms BMKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 8 Towing Available SAND & GRAVEL FOR YOUR NEEDS Drainfield Stone Screened Topsoil Fill Sand Stones 2NS Washed Sand Deliveries Available Accepting clean, broken concrete We are still open for business and want to continue serving you. Please callfor all your sand and gravel needs. Mead Sand & Gravel 733 S. Durkee St. (M-66), Nashville, Michigan 517-852-2490 Hours: M-F 8-5; Sat. 8-12 noon Seminar introduces 2 local teens to American politics Two Maple Valley High School were students among more than 200 Michigan teen-agers from almost 60 counties who participated June 14-18 in Michigan Farm Bureau’s annual Young People’s Citizenship Seminar at Alma College. Sponsored in part by the Barry' County Farm Bureau, Lacey Ward of Nashville, of Heather Ruffner Vermontville and Brandon Schwartz and Scott Coleman of Hastings were part of the 40th annual conference, which aims to educate young people to take an active role in the American political system and inspire them to take an active role in it. A packed schedule of informational, recreational and social events centers around a weeklong campaign challenging participants to rally around causes, develop political platforms, indemnification for animals or goods condemned to prevent the spread of disease. Social and recreational activities throughout the week help foster a sense of community among students from both rural and urban backgrounds. Participants are not required to come from Farm Bureau member families. Throughout the seminar, presentations from a roster of speakers connect the overarching themes of service, perseverance, self-motiand vation leadership. Among the guest speakers featured at this year's conference. were State Sen. Alan Cropsey (R-DeWitt), Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Bill Schuette, Detroit Lions wide receiver Eddie Drummond, and Detroitarea Holocaust survivor Martin Lowenburg. “YPCS strives to promote future citizens and leaders in our local communities, caucus, organize campaigns, and ultimately win over the hearts and minds of their peers in a bid for office. Those who register to vote make their choices by casting ballots in actual voting booths. This year's platform issues dealt with current hot topics such as civil unions, media censorship, removing "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance, and both rural and urban,” said seminar organizer Matt Smego, who also manages MFB’s Young Farmer Department. “That’s a benefit and a service to both our local Farm Bureaus and to the whole state of Michigan. The seminar is designed to foster students’ interest in taking positions of leader­ ship. Our goal is to send them home with a greater sense of what it means to be an American, and an interest in participating in our democracy.” Notable past YPCS par­ ticipants include former Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus and U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers. Fresh Food series begins again today Free food from the Fresh Food Initiative (FF1) of the South Central Michigan Food Bank in Battle Creek will once again be distrib­ uted on Tuesday mornings Nashville United at Nashville United Methodist Church as part of the regular Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf food distribution program. Food from the FFI will be distributed in the park­ ing lot of the church during Pantry Shelf distribution which is held every Tues, from 9 a.m. to noon in the church fellowship hall. Maple The Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf is a subsidiary of the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. For more information about the Pantry Shelf or FF1 distribution, call (517) 852-2043.. reporter! In My Own Write I by Sandra J Ponsetto Lethal Lunch’ is wicked fun “Lethal Lunch.” It sounds like something I might eat when my innate fru­ gality kicks in and my grandmother’s constant admonition to "waste not, want not," starts echoing in my head as I am cleaning out of the refrigerator. I mean, why be fussy about a little thing like mold? After all, cheese is nothing more than cultivated mold and it can’t hurt you, unless of course you are allergic or lactose intoler­ ant. Not only that, penicillin is a mold; therefore, mold must be good for you, right? So, what would you think if someone invited you to a "lethal lunch?" Well, last Monday when I got an invitation to attend a "lethal lunch" at Putnam District Library, the first thing I thought was, "Uh-oh, Sandy and Brenda must be mad at me for something... maybe we didn’t get their book lists or announcements in on time... maybe I botched a story..." But then again, ifthey were mad at me and wanted to bump me off, they wouldn’t tell me they were going to do it, would they? After all they are librarians and they are surrounded by shelves filled with thrillers and mystery novels that could give them hundreds of creative ideas on how to get rid of pesky reporters. And, trust me on this, you will never get rid of reporters ifyou feed them; we never turn down a free meal. So, being naturally curious by nature, and more than a lit­ tle bit hungry, I called Sandy at the library to RSVP for the Wednesday luncheon. She didn’t sound the least bit angry with me, she just inquired if I had any food allergies that she should be aware of before she ordered the food. I told her truthfully that I had no food allergies. But when I hung up the phone, I started to wonder, Hmm... if I had said I was allergic to soy, would I have found my lunch laced with tofu? Still, hunger and curiosity got the best of me and Wednesday afternoon I found myself in the front room of Putnam Library with seven other invited guests eating a box lunch from Subway. And, I am happy to report that, unlike the lethal lunches I make at home, there wasn’t a spot of mold in sight, or tofu. However, there were a lot ofred herrings... for­ tunately, none of them were on the food. Soon after we had all finished our lunches and introduced ourselves, Sandy said that the library’s first lethal lunch was an experiment. Uh-oh. I looked at the remnants of my turkey sub and the few crumbs left from my chocolate chip cookie. Everything looked OK... I still felt fine... "We’ve received some money and we want to use it for programs for adults that will bring more people to the library," she explained as I stopped checking my pulse and mentally wiped sweat the sweat from my brow. Next Sandy handed each of us an individual script for a character in a murder mystery set in Washington D.C. Some of the characters bore a striking resemblance to famous (or is that infamous?) people in the Clinton Administration. I was assigned the role of Will Byvotes, corrupt political lobbyist for the milk lobby. Thanks to the contaminated milk I sent to South America, infants and children south ofthe equator were sporting extraordinarily long nasal hair. Other roles included reporter Pepsi Boberts, famous war hero Oswald South and sleazy White House intern Molly Ludenski, to name only a few of the more notorious, all of us were present at a party at the home of White House aide Paul Barker, who was found dead in his bedroom shortly after the party began. For the next two hours we shared a lot of laughter and fun as we assumed our* roles and shared and discussed clues. Before the real murderer was revealed, almost all of us became convinced that we were the one "who done it. However, at the end of the game we discovered that the reporter did it! No, not me— Pepsi Boberts! After a lot of laughter and discussion and revealing things about our characters that we had previously withheld, Sandy picked our brains about what she could do to make thee murder mysteries more fun and to get more people involved. She said she is planning to host an evening murder mystery event catered by a local restaurant... a Deadly Dinner, if you will. So, what do you do ifyou receive and invitation or see and ad in the Maple Valley News advertising a “Lethal Lunch” or a “Deadly Dinner?’ I say, sign up immediately and enjoy some wickedly good fun! But, remember— watch out for the Reach over 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 22,2004 — Page 11 barru Counfu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Commission of Aging Lite Meal Wednesday, June 23 ss&\ <&\S\& SbNJs bNJs Js & &< SSS SyX,, SS% 2SSS^! S 2S^ lk ssi2 ssi2" Hmiuci " • *■•JBlwrf ■dfcbniii^i ^fewkWinB Bi '■■•kbiMsiiB® !*ai®'itedaiiiij ian. latamalRHtitih i to ii tilareidKtei’pK ifcjiafalBto* Ksiieiai'iinlq1*11 t, -;I3eaW®!®*l91 £ **'“'£* -*$> >$>» >> ^55^ Oriental chicken salad, pea and peanut salad, pineapple, cake. puzzle/trivia. Delton, Reminiscence. Thursday, June 24 Ground bologna, sweet Thursday, June 24 Hastings, line dancing and sour carrots, pears, Beef stew, broccoli, 9:30-11:30 a.m. whole wheat bread. biscuit, fruit compote. Nashville, bingo. Delton, Thursday, June 24 Friday, June 25 puzzle/trivia. Turkey w/Swiss, pea Cheese ravioli, corn, Friday, June 24 and cheese salad, plums, Italian blend, jello. Hastings, oil painting whole wheat bread. Monday, June 28 9:30-11:30 a.m.; bingo; Friday, June 25 Chicken fricesse, pars­ Red Hat “Concert in the Egg salad, three bean ley noodles, Brussels Park”. Nashville 5 salad, pears, whole sprouts, waxed beans, 11:30 a.m. wheat crackers. mixed fruit. Monday, June 28 Monday,. June 28 Tuesday, June 29 Hastings, crafts 10 a.m.; Meatloaf sandwich, Spaghetti w/sauce, card making 12-30-2:30 baked beans, pineapple, meatballs, broccoli, car­ p.m. Nashville, white bread. rots, fresh orange. Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, June 29 Tuesday, June 29 Wing dings, coleslaw, Events Hastings, Line Dancing, apricots, dinner roll. Wednesday, June 23 - 9:30-11:30 a.m.; More­ Hastings, card games house Kids; Board Hearty Meals Site and 12:30-2:30 p.m.; nails; Games 10-11:30 a.m.; HDM Noon Meal Hillybilly Horseshoes COA Bus Trip. Wednesday, June 23 10:30 a.m. Woodland, Check it out at the Vermontville Library Sign up for the summer reading program began Saturday, June 5 and will continue through June 19, 2004. The theme this year is Discover New Trails @ Your Library. Summer begins reading on Tuesday, June 22, with Discover Early Western Trails. This program (weather permitting) will help readers to discover life of the pioneer travelers headed. Participants will go on a wagon ride, make pioneer toys, and play the same type of games that pioneer children may have enjoyed. For more information or to sign up stop by or call the library at 7261362. The library has had two books donated in memory of Hildred Peabody. The lighthouse encyclopedia by Ray Jones has been donated by the Vermontville Women’s Club and The illustrated dictionary of antiques and collectables has been donated by Delata Cappa Gamma International Teachers Organization. New DVD’s: Lord of the Ring; The Return of the King, Freddy vs.. to Jason, Welcome Mooseport and Monster. Due to a recent donation we have several new series, Brides of Montana series includes Valiant Bride, Ransomed Bride, Fortune’s Bride, Folly’s Bride, Yankee Bride and Gallant Bride by Jane Peart, Mail Order Bride series includes Secrets of the Heart, A Time to Love and The Tender Flame by Al and Joanna Lacy, The Californians series include Whatever Tomorrow Brings, As Time Goes By, Sean Donavan and Donovan’s Crossing by Lori Wick. Adult Non-Fiction: Spartan Sports Encyclopedia: A History of the Michigan State Men’s Athleticg Program Lawn & Garden National Ads Business Services FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang gang ree reel mowers, mowers, maser, hydraulic lift. Good condition, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. EXPRESS DELIVERY DRIVER: to $40,000/yr. (Vending Co.) Many needed! Training! ASAP! (616)9492424 Jobline fee. MAPLE GROVE FLOORING: Specializing in all your wood flooring needs. Installation, sanding, staining, patching. Brian Nelson, owner. 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MOVING SALE FRI-SAT • JUNE 25 & 26 • 9AM-6PM 10145 MAPLE GROVE RD., NASHVILLE 2 Families are moving and having one large sale. Computer desks, furniture, books, movies, records, lawn chairs, household items, games, toys, wood­ working equipment, tools, pony collars, leaf blower and more. Take M-79 towards Charlotte, turn south onto Clark Rd., go one mile to Maple Grove, go east to the first house on the north side ofthe road. 2 There’s never been a better TIME Cobb CALL 269-945-9554 for Action-ads! Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair "Got Water?" Now Offering Water Treatment Systems! Richard Cobb • David Cobb - With 12 Years ofExperience - 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville •Water Softeners -R/0 Systems •Iron Filtration Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06571022 '* Charlotte, Ml 543-8332 AIRCONDITIONER. 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July 4th Holiday Deadlinesfor MAPLE VALLEY news& ..A local paper oftoday! ~ Display Advertising Deadlines ~ for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The ■ Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, July 1 at Noon. ~ Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday July 2 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will Friday July 2 at 5 p.m. Sales, Service and Parts. United Methodist Boys’ Club donates bears Children in Barry County who lose their homes to fire will have a soft fuzzy friend to cuddle up with thanks in part to a donation of 22 stuffed animals from the United Methodist Boys’ Club of Peace United Methodist Church in Nashville. Sue Trowbridge, pastor at Peace United Methodist Church, said it was the chil­ dren’s idea to collect stuffed animals to donate to the Victim’s Advocacy Group at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. However, they did receive some help from adult mem­ bers of the congregation. “When the adults heard what the children were doing, they would go out buy the animals on sale and donate them,” said Trowbridge. Trowbridge said the United Methodist Boys’ Club at her church is open to all elementary school-aged children. “In fact, the president of the United Methodist Boys’ Club is a girl,” said Trowbridge. “There were only three children there on the day they elected officers and the girl wanted to be president and the boys agreed because they both wanted to be treasurer.” Trowbridge said her church started off with both Call12691945-9554 ar 1-800-810-7885 let Maple Valley Experience the Dealer Advantage. John Deere L100 Lawn Tractor $1499 • 5-Speed • 17 HP OHV Engine • 18-inch Turning Radius The L-Series: Our most affordable line of John Deere ever. Take the work out of mowing with the John Deere L-Series! 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She said the zoning administrator stat­ house could be used for an ing that he may only oper­ on-site construction office ate part of his business. or construction storage, but On Wednesday, would have to be demol­ Vermontville Township ished after construction Zoning Administrator was completed. If the Amy Laverty-Meeker house is to be used for any hand-delivered a letter to other purposes, Larry Weatherwax, owner Weatherwax must apply of Weatherwax Nursery for a site plan review and and Farm Market, which obtain approval from the stated that he could contin­ planning commission. ue operating the Weatherwax contends nursery/greenhouse por­ that he is using the house tion of his business; how­ for an office, and he is not The Weatherwax Farm Market and Nursery building, now under pressure from the Vermontville ZBA ever, if he did not stop renting it out. operating the farm market hearing that they could go rural residential. mission in May, the town- week, Weatherwax said I have a fellow staying portion of his business, he ahead with the nursery, but attorney, In her letter, Laverty- ship’s attorney, Bob that although the township in the upstairs apartment to would, ".. .be served a civil not the farm market...," Meeker encouraged Dietrich, noted that it could ZBA has issued a stay of serve as a night watchman infraction... Each day con- said Laverty-Meeker. I Weatherwax to join with take up to six months for action letter, they initially and keep an eye on things stitutes a separate infrac- feel really bad about the neighboring business own- the rezoning request to go gave their approval for his at night because I have so tion as does each non-nurs- whole thing; I think what ers to apply for an amend- through all the proper hear- business and based on their much stock outside," he ery item; each zoning vio- they are doing is fine, but I ment to the township’s ings and formalities before approval, he obtained the said. lation carries a $100 fine." have to do my job. I talked master plan to have their the township could give its all the necessary permits The Stickles, who filed Nancy Weatherwax said to the township’s lawyer properties rezoned com- final approval. from the state and county. the appeal and have lodged her husband is "reviewing and he said I had to do it." mercial. At that time, "We have a several complaints against Weatherwax Nursery legal action" with their "Zoning is, ‘by the peo- Weatherwax told theplan- mercantile/retail occupan- Weatherwax,declined to attorney. and Farm Market has been ple, for the people,’ and if ning commission that the cy permit from the coun- be interviewed lastweek, "They haven’t given us a at the center of a zoning it isn’t working for the stay would cause him ty," he said. "As far as the citing the advice of their choice. This is not what we controversy since Royal people, then they can financial hardship. county and state are con- lawyer. and Vickie Stickles, own- change it," she said in an wanted to do," she said. There are tremendous cerned, we did everything The ZBA held a meeting Nursery ers of Country Crossings interview Weatherwax Wednesday investments that have been by the book and they have last night in the and Farm Market has been Party Store located next afternoon. "If he made there by myself. To no intention of getting Vermontville Public selling plants and nursery door to the nursery and (Weatherwax) had started hold me up, I cannot sup- involved." Library and were expected items since April. Earlier farm market, filed an the (rezoning) process at port that size of building Laverty-Meeker’s letter to render a final decision this month, they started appeal with the township the beginning, we would and that kind of investment also stated that she had .regarding the Stickles selling milk, a limited line zoning board of appeals have been half to three- off just the nursery; it’s received a complaint that appeal. Details were not of dairy products and (ZBA) earlier this year and quarters of the way just not possible. I would the original house, located available at press time. A stated that they did not feel through the process by have built a $30,000 build- on the property, was being full write up ofthe meeting Amish baked goods. I served them with a the township’s zoning now." ing if I was going to have used as a rental unit. She will appear in the July 6 During a meeting of the just a nursery," he said. went on to note that using edition of the Maple stay of action in May, and ordinances allow a farm they were told at the last market in an area zoned township planning comIn an interview last the original building as a Valley News. School board selects superintendent candidates by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Maple Valley School Board has selected six candidates to interview for the position of school superintendent. The candidates are: • Linda Olsen, who has been a superintendent for the Arenac Eastern School District for five years. • Fred Davenport, who has been principal of Maplewood Elementary School for four years. • Kim Kramer, assistant superintendent of Community Plainwell Schools for 15 years. ammi, • William superintendent of the Superior Central School District for nine years. allington, • Jack superintendent for Bellaire Public Schools for two years. draw from," said George the 15 people who attend• Mike Dodge, a princi- Woons, a consultant from ed the meeting, Woons pal for Saginaw Township the Michigan Association compiled the following list Community Schools for of School Boards, who is of attributes: good probthree years. helping the Maple Valley lem solving skills, family Current Superintendent School Board with its values, team team building, of Schools Clark Volz is search for a new superin- honesty and integrity, a leaving the post July 1, tendent. "I "I am am very good listener, involves after a seven-year tenure pleased with the response. others in problem solving with Maple Valley A lot of districts haven’t (delegation), an ability to Schools,, to accept the had as many applicants, build a shared value sysposition of superintendent and we have some very tem, an ability to build with the Midland good applicants in the trust with staff, individuals, groups and the comEducation Service Agency mix." The candidates were munity; knowledge of col(MESA), formerly the bargaining, a Intermediate selected last Thursday dur- lective Midland District. Bev ing a special board meet- strong educational leader School who likes kids, and legal Maple Valley ing. Black, month, and financial knowledge. School’s special education Earlier this Woons and school board director, has been appoint- Woons held a special use the ed to serve as interim meeting in which members members will superintendent until a new of the community were results from the communi­ superintendent has been invited to give their input ty meeting and two previhired and is ready to take into what types of qualities ous meetings, one with the helm. they were looking for in a Maple Valley school staff and the other with adminWe have 36 applicants; new superintendent. From the responses of istrators, as part of the that is a good size pool to screening and selection July 1 during another special meeting, which will be process. The school board began held in the board room at the interview process last the administration office. A story with details night, interviewing three candidates during a special aboutthe candidates and meeting of the school their interviews will be board. The boardwill featured in the July 6 ediinterview three more can- tion of the Maple Valley didates at 7 p.m. Thursday, News. In This Issue... • Nashville village looks into junk tire complaint • Vermontville receives, new bench and picnic tables • Maple Valley Jr-Sr High honor roll announced • Four Lions on all-county first team, four on second �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 29,2004 — Page 2 Nashville village looks into junk tire complaint by Sandra Ponsetto Thank Yon Staff Writer For the second time this month, and the third time since May, Nashville resi­ dent Gary White came before the Nashville Village Council asking for assis­ tance to have junk tires removed from property. This time, he went away with assurances from the council that the matter would be resolved. When White spoke to the council during the audience question and comment por­ tion of the June 10 council meeting, he told the council that the tires had been placed along his property line in April. Though he had appraised the village council ofthe situation in May, noth­ ing had been done to remove the tires which had since floated onto his property during the recent flooding. At that time Village Police Chief Garry Bames, who was at the meeting, said he would talk to the adjacent property owner about removing the tires. Larry Decker for your super maintenance at Lakeview Cemetery. You took pride in how our cemetery looked. Once again.... Thank Ton Sandy Lundquist 01527444 just two small words that mean so much. We would first of all like to thank our daughters - Cindy, LuAnn, Rose Mary and Michelle for our 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration. Thank you to everyone who came to share the day with us, sent a card, gave us a call or had us in their thoughts. God Bless You AH Leon & Bernice Frith 06590168 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service !M.npi£ usnnsBtvKe 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 REALTOR Fax: 852-9138 L MLS. Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI HIYIS EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES * Multiple Listing Service (MLS) * Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI..................................................................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)................................................................. Home 517-852-5066 Adam Winegar (Sales Associate)............................................................... Cell 269-838-6710 HASTINGS - $129,90011 NEAR ALGONQUIN LAKE 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 2 car attached garage, full basement, living room w/wood burning brick sur­ round & mantel fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond cabinets 8t center island. 1st floor laundry, master bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french doors to deck w/view of Algonquin lake. Call Jerry for (H-81) more "info”. JUST LISTED: 2 UNIT IN NASHVILLE Large living area downstairs with 2 bedrooms, large dining room and nice season porch, upstairs has spacious, 1 bedroom apartment private with entrance, house has central air, good roof and 24 x 24 garage. Live in one unit and rent the other. Call (N-87) Jerry. S »Q8 8 "It has been over a report back to White within At last Thursday’s regular meeting of the village coun-month... I made a written a week. White said a week was too cil, the removal ofjunk tires complaint May 13, and I’ve from White’s property was been talking with Chief long to wait. The motion was amended on the council’s agenda as Bames for a week and a half to three days and was passed or better. Back on the 26th or an action item. Last time, the chief said 27th ofApril, I told him they unanimously. In other business, during he would get a hold of him were there, and I said I had (the property contacted my attorney and the audience question and adjacent owner) and in two weeks we had a letter sent out to comment portion of the that hasn’t taken place. The who, I am sure is the person meeting, Ron Ohler asked tires are still out there," said who took the (the tires) about the approval of hiring White. "This has been since down there and where they a new full time Department April (the tires) were there; came from," added White. of Public Works (DPW) I’m getting nowhere." "At that time the chief employee during the previ­ White showed the council (Bames) told me, ‘if that ous meeting. "Last winter the council photos of the tires as they doesn’t work, you let me looked in April, stacked know, and we’ll get that discussed a new hire situa­ along the edge of his proper-taken care of.’ But, once it tion, "said Ohler. "There was ty line, and another photo didn’t work, I let him an applicant looking to take over the position of DPW which showed the same know.” Trustee Mike Kenyon, director, but he needed to times strewn across his field who was running the meet- wait for six months of expeafter the recent flooding. "So they are all on your ing due to the absence of rience to take the sewer and askedVillage Council President water exams. They were property now?" Frank Dunham and who is willing to put stipulations on Trustee Ron Bracy. reported also the chairman of the the hire that he get those "They were before the rain came, but Police Committee, said that exams. What it came down place," he would like to hear from to, at that time, was they nothing took Bames about what he has wanted to hire someone... responded White. but they were not willing to "And now they are all on done to address the issue. " At the last meeting he offer full time employment. your property," said Bracy "Darrell (acting DPW said he was giving Tom - he looking at the photos. "The majority of them are didn’t use his last name, so I Director Darrell Clements completely on my property,"won’t either - a two week Jr.) stated that he could not said White. extension," replied White. pass the exams, and we Do you know who did He also said at the meeting needed to find someone that this?" asked Trustee Mike he would contact me, and for could," he added. Ohler said the council said Callton. two weeks I have had no that after reviewing the situWhite replied that he did. contact. "The first time he said, ation with Darrell that, in the "There was a trail where a quad hauled these things ‘I’ll have it taken care of;’ summer, there would probadown there. It was about that the second time, ‘I haven’t bly be enough work to justiwide," he said holding his had time to do anything;’ the fy hiring another full time hands about four feet apart. third time I’ve contacted employee "with the goal of "It kept going right back up him, then I wrote a written that person becoming the and coming right back down.complaint. I’m not getting DPW director. "I’ve waited long enough anywhere," said White. You had a situation to have something done, and "They (the tires) are going to where you opened up the nothing has taken place," be removed from my proper-position for hiring and had said White. "I’ll pick them ty within a week, one way or applicants, around a hundred up, put them on a trailer and another. My back is against or so," said Ohler. "You had haul them up to the police the wall." some applicants, at least one department and they can find "If you bring them down applicant, that had literally out who owns them and do here, it will be litter," said tens ofthousands of hours of what they want to do with Bracy. heavy equipment operation them." "No," replied White. "I’m and thousands of hours, 26 Callton again asked White turning in private property to years of experience... in if he knew who placed the the Village of Nashville industrial machine maintetires on the property line. Police Department because nance, and he’s had heavy "It is pretty simple, who my attorney told me I could equipment operation did it," replied White, who not remove them because cranes, bulldozers... dump again avoided naming the they were private property, person he suspected. "If the and that would put me in police department would trouble." have done the investigation "So, you’re recovering right, they would have had it private said property," done. But, I don’t believe it Bracy. I Downtown Hastings on State St. was done right and I said, ‘I "I can’t wait two more 945-SHOW am not going to get stuck weeks for a decision. This $5.00 Kids all shows | $5.25 Seniors $5.75 Students & Late Shows Frl & Sat with the bill for these tires.’ should have been taken care $5.50 DAILY Matiness til 6pm At this point in time I’m of," said White. "I’ve got to 0 No passes DIGITAL STEREO looking at (the tires) as per-get stuff done in that field." Uellsltei Free Orlek Refills a .25* Cere BcfIlls sonal property being moved Kenyon offered to contact Stadium Seating Gives YOU e cfl onto my property, and I Bames the next day and find An Unobstructed View think it is the police depart-out what was going on with ment’s onus," said White. the situation. "I’ll deliver (the tires) to the After further discussion, police department, and they Bracy made a motion that can take care of them. Kenyon contact Bames and See JUNK, page 5 HASTINGS 4 ON 8 ACRES JUST OFF H-79 ON BLACKTOP ROAD. "NEW LISTING" IN COUNTRY ON 5 ACRES SECLUDED SETTING - BEAUTIFUL VIEW 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath ’country home" (could have - upper income unit w/2 bedrooms 8: full bath - sepa Nice 3 bedroom brick home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen has lots of counter space and cabinets, walk­ rate entry for income unit). Home has large living room, kitchen, 6t dining room includes 2 stoves and out, finished basement has family room w/wood burning fireplace and office area, lots of storage, 2 2 refrigerators, there are 2 large outbuildings on car attached garage plus property (20x48 8t 32x64) w/thick concrete floors, sauna. Mature shade and fruit trees. Home has hot (N-88) water and central air. Call Jerry or Homer. one has 3 phase electric, blacktop drivel Pond on property. Call Jerry to see. 16 x 24 pole bam with (CH-85) REDUCED TO $114,90011 MOTIVATED SELLER: WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS Quiet, secluded "country setting" in Fuller Heights overlooking the village. Mature trees, wood burning fireplace, WEST OF NASHVILLE "IN COUNTRY" RARE FIND OLD STYLE FARMSTEAD large L shaped built-in kitchen, oven/range, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 1st floor laundry, large w/o basement, 2 car attached garage. Call Jerry. WITH 6 ACRES (N-78) IWo story brick house, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 PUBLIC HEARING large enclosed porches, deck, barn, granary 8f 2 1/2 car garage. Mature shade trees, gardens, fruit, pas­ ture & above ground pool. Cali Homer. (CH-86) NICE HOME IN FULLER HEIGHTS - NASHVILLE 3 bedroom ranch with full size, finished basement, 11/2 baths, 3 season porch, central air, 2 car attached garage plus extra gara garage - yard is well land­ scaped. Call Jerry for full “info."" ON THORNAPPLE RIVER IN NASHVILLE Ready to “move-in" condition, updated. 3 bedroom ranch home located on the Thomapple River, big lot, quiet 8t pleasant with a view of the river! Call Jerry for more details. (N-80) (N-83) VACANT LAND: TWO ACRE PARCEL North of Vermontville, road, shrubs & trees, Homer.. perked, surveyed, blacktop natural gas available. Call (VL-84) The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a variance request from Kenneth Stewart for 204 Queen St. to allow an R-2 zon­ ing in an R-1 district. The sections of the Zoning ordinance that are in question are Section 5. If you wish to comment in writing on this challenge you must do so by July 14, 2004, and turn it in to the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Michigan. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 29, 2004 — Page 3 Vermontville receives new bench and picnic tables WK ' •h». H * i|3 'R S &SS u'^XS X»S u » &iS$LkWsJj •SkKS’NS S *ifckM fytd «?Rf4l> ?fc4lw^> *;> « \>«< « Families who come to Vermontville’s village square to enjoy a picnic or watch their children play in the park will find plenty of comfort­ able seating this year thanks to donations from the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation, the Vermontville Summer Festival Car Show and the Country Harvest Band. Last week, workers from Vermontville’s Department of Public Works were installing a new bench, donated by the Summerfest Car Show and Country Harvest Band, near the playground equipment in the center ofthe park. "You can sit right here and watch the kids," Monte O’Dell told Judy Scott who was walking through the park with her three granddaughters Brooke, Jade and Mercedes, just as he and a co-worker were putting the finishing touches on the installation. The girls, daughters of O’Dell’s co-worker Sean Scott, climbed onto the new bench to try it out as O’Dell affixed a plaque to the back of the bench, recognizing the Summer Festival Car Show g ^ Swift's Flower Shop WE DELIVER DAILY TO THE MAPLE VALLEYAREA 934 Fourth Ave., Downtown Lake Odessa 616-374-7048 or 1-888-300-8212 9 to 5:30 Monday-Saturday www.myfsn.com/swiftsflowershop 06587734 PUBLIC HEARING Monte O’Dell, head of Vermontville’s Department of Public Works, shakes hands Gerald Lunstrum a trustee from the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation, which donated four picnic tables, like the one pictured, to the village of with Vermontville. and Country Harvest Band for the donation. Earlier this spring the Syrup Festival Corporation donated the four plastic-coated steel mesh picnic tables, which are now scattered in the shade beneath the park’s large maple trees. " The village appreciates the Syrup Festival Corporation, the Summerfest Car Show and Country Harvest Band for donating the tables and bench for the village park," said O’Dell. "They will get a lot of use from members ofthe commu­ nity and people who come to the village park." The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the coun­ cil chambers. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a variance request to allow a sign that does not meet the front yard setback requirements from the United Methodist Church located at 210 Washington. The sections of the Zoning ordinance that are in question are Section 5.04. If you wish to comment in writing on this challenge you must do so by July 14, 2004, and turn it in to the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Michigan. 06590178 ^Diana’s ‘TWic The Place to Gofor Professional Styling t,, ’®tapfflii ta ■ b Tmh|(J ‘RH «tatym^| *!®p- posiMliihVl twor fp&Mitntft >« orso.'saxiOtfl.'iu mutate ■iwi ippfiais, tfa tain t'd asoftaaisk. teyflHip itTi nitaatiiite: Wit ran of apmo.1 iMt ixul ibIb e tan xtik'ibilf tladspMt tpsr yp OK. Wil® E HW The 2nd Annual Tate Mtx Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday — Friday Julyl7,2004 Mulberry Fore Golf I Course. Nashville. Ml S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 |065 |06573039 r • 4 Person Scramble NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION TO THE ELECTORS OF VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN ALL ELECTORS ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that Vermontville Township will hold its primary election on Tuesday, August 3, 2004. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2004. To register, visit Brooke, Jade and Mercedes Scott sit on the new park bench, which was donated to the village Vermontville Summerfest Car Show and by the Country " THE TATE MIX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND' CALL 269-945-9554 for classifieds! Alternative Education program.. Let’s help the kids!! July 4th Holiday Deadlinesfor Mace Pharmacy The Sun and News 219 N. Main • Nashville, MI 49073 reminder 517-852-0845 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9otn-lpm 'The People Paper1 O2Av M iRQt HX£1<OI\tm,\KKH(S Ei'iwtEmo,iyn m( $ 4| 0U0U FINE POINT V MARKERS 30 ct. LEGAL PADS 84 00 All Proceeds Go To: Scholarships will be awarded anually to a graduatc(s) of the Maple Valley Sharon L. Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk bewelland well informed Simplicity 18 Hp 44 Zero Turn on hole #3 Sponsored by Kenyon Sales & Service • Skins Pot - Vegas Hole - 50/50 Drawing and On Course Events. • Not a'golfer? Ifyou would like to take part In helping "Teters' Kids'. Join us for dinner. It is Just $10.00 per person. • For Team Sign-up entry forms or for Dinner Reservations Call Mike Konyon at (517) 852-9642 or Mulberry Fore Golf Course at (517) 852-0760. Dinner participants pay at the door. Donations to the scholarship fund are welcome and appreciated. heads Vermontville’s Department of Public Works. 1159. This notice is given by order of the Township Election Commission. Good Neighbor Pharmacy . 2:30 . pm Shotgun Start Harvest Band. Pictured with them is Monte O’Dell, who any secretary of state branch office, the county clerk's office, local clerk's office or by contacting the township clerk at 726­ 06589742 ----------- • $200.00 per Team - Includes 18 Holes w/Cart & Dinner Afterwards. • Hole-tn-One Prizes on all par 3s. INDEX CARDS ^$-| 00 June 29 July 3 8 1/2 X1ldJ 05523324 CURLY RIBBON BOWS 2/$100 MAPLE VALLEY news|; news ~ Display Advertising Deadlines ~ ¥ for The Reminder, the Sun and News, the Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, July 1 at Noon. ~ Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be SALTIN E CRACKERS $4 00 Friday July 2 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will be Friday July 2 at 5 p.m. 09532996 <8 § �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 29, 2004 — Page 4 Art in the Park is Saturday Irma M. Lancaster-----HASTINGS - Irma M. Lancaster, age 88, of Hastings, died Sunday, June 20, 2004 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Lancaster was bom on Jan. 21, 1916 in Frederic, the daughter of Grover and Elnora (White) Blain. She was a member of Grace Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Lancaster is survived by her son, Ivan (Alice) Thomas of Hastings; daughters, Sally (Doug) Picklesimer of Kentucky and Mary (F of rank) Nicholas Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husbands, Walter Thomas and Lyle Lancaster; son, Kenneth and daughter, Marion; Glenn Forest Miller—--------Glenn HASTINGS Forest Miller, age 88,of Hastings, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 27, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Miller was bom on May 12, 1916 in Ayssria Center, Barry County, the son of Glenn Arthur and Dora (Benedict) Miller. He was raised in Assyria Township, Barry County and attended Ellis and Brown schools. He was married to M. Betty Tungate, on Jan. 25, 1941 in Ohio. He lived in the Hale, MI area from 1944 until 1951 when he moved to the Hastings area. He was employed at the Barry County Road Commission over 20 years before his retirement. Previous employment included construction and was engaged in logging while living in the Hale area. Mr. Miller accepted his Lord in 1947 and served him faithfully for the rest of his life. He was a member of Nashville Assembly of God, attended Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Enjoyed feeding and watching birds. Was a lov- ing husband, father, grand­ father and brother. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife Betty; daughters, Wilna (Robert) Bertrand of Hastings, Jean (Robert) Shoemaker of Millersburg, IN, Marilynn (Corb) Group of N. Syracuse, N.Y., Arlene (James) Maloney of Hastings, Elaine . (Patrick) Eckman of Rapid City, S.D. and June (Terry) Miles of Hastings; sons, Vem (Kris) Miller of Hastings, Lyle (Laura) Miller of Freeport, Alton (Rhoda) Miller of Hastings and Alvin (Liz) Miller of Hastings; 30 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; brothers, Dale Miller of Nashville, Milboume Miller of Tennessee, Nile Miller of Florida, Eldon Miller of Rose City, Vernon Miller of Portage, Maynard Miller of Mendon and Merwin Miller of Bellevue; sisters, Glendora Clemens of Rose City, Marion Ellsworth of Hale, and Thelma Youngs of Bellevue; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were infant son Richard, son Loren, granddaughter The Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission will present its 30th Annual Art in the Park this Saturday July 3 from 10 to 4 p.m. Art in the Park is a celebragrandson, Danny Slagel; tion of arts and crafts, show­ two sisters and three broth- casing not only the creativity ers. of the community, but also Respecting her wishes, the beauty of its natural private family services resources — namely the were held. Burial was at the Village Park of Lake Odessa Cedar Creek Cemetery. where the event is held. Memorial contributions The events brings crafters may be made to the from throughout Michigan to American Cancer Society the Lake Odessa Village Park or Grace Wesleyan Church. with products ranging from Arrangements were made handmade wood furniture to by Wren Funeral Home of floral arrangements and from Hastings. photography to dolls. And the list goes on. In addition to the arts and crafts, the Arts Commission has invited a number of other non-profit organizations to provide refreshments in the park: Lake Odessa Fire Department, Lake Odessa Historical Society,, Lake Little League, Odessa Choral Lakewood Area Society, Lake Odessa Friends of the Library and Boy Scout Troop 300. Entertainment provided by Arts Commission the includes gospel singer Homer Jones at 11 a.m., Centerstage Dance Academy from noon to 2 p.m. The Cedar Ridge Boys from Nashville will take over the stage at 2 p.m., singing bluegrass. From 3 to 4 p.m., the Lowell Music Ensemble will perform with orchestral stringed instruments. Due to the construction on M-50, in front of the Village Park, parking and access to the park may be limited. A parking and ride shuttle service is being provided by St. Edward’s Youth Organization as a fundraiser for their group. Visitors com- ing into Lake Odessa from the east may take advantage of the shuttle and park and ride from the Lakewood High School parking lot. People coming in to Lake Odessa from the west may take advantage of the shuttle and park and ride from St. Edward’s Parking lot. The shuttles will have car seats for children and room to trans­ port large purchases. Morrison Lake Country Club has donated the use of golf carts for the St. Edward’s shuttle. Funds raised by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission through Art in the Park are used to provide quality art programs through­ out the Lake Odessa area, including concerts, Revolving Art Shows, High School Scholarship Program and Local Organization Art Grants. Lake Odessa’s 70th Fair opens Wednesday by Helen Mudry •Leah Miller, great grandson Benjamin Micklatcher, sisters Eleanor Frye, Lois Potter and Wilma Couch; and brother, Royal Miller. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 29, from 68 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor’s Robert Taylor and Timothy Oyer officiating. Burial will be at the Ellis Cemetery, Assyria Twp., Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Audubon Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. StaffWriter Lake Odessa’s 70th Fair Over the Fourth starts at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 30 with a dog show. Dogs and owners will compete in obedience and handling. The heavy weight horse pull begins on opening day at 6:30. The midway opens at noon Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. There is bingo daily at 1 p.m., sponsored by the VFW Post 4461. Hamess racing is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The second annual sand volleyball tournament will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with championship matches Sunday afternoon. The boys and girls and adult exhibits include baked goods, cake decorating, clothing, knitting, flower crocheting, arrangement, metal working, wood working, painting, sculpture, dolls, models, jewelry, stained glass and scarecrow competition. There are also prizes and ribbons for adult entries, including the Golden Ribbon to any exhibitor over 70 years old. The grand parade, with the theme “70 Years of Parades,” is Thursday at 6 p.m. The parade travels north on Fourth Avenue to the fairgrounds. At 7 p.m., immediately following the parade, there is a reception for Grand Marshal LaVeme Eldridge at Central United Methodist Church. An antique tractor pull Thursday starts at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, the beef and sheep judging begins at 9 a.m. and the youth horse show at 10:30. The youth horse show has many classes for ponies and foals. There are classes for English under saddle and Western under saddle. Bobbin lace making is demonstrated Friday at 3 p.m. and Super Cross racing at 7. Saturday has dairy judging at 9 a.m. and a draft horse show at 10. The lightweight horse pull is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4 will feature the ladies day quilt show at 3 and the demolition derby car scramble track race at 7:30. This derby has jumps, mud and a loop intersection. No station wagons, trucks, Imperials or Checker Cabs will compete. On Monday, the Puff Pedal Pull and Children’s games are at 1. Children pay $1 to enter the tractor pull. The FFA sponsors the kids games with crawling races, egg and spoon races, foot races, three-legged races, an egg toss and a milk drinking contest. Youth horse racing is at 2. Youth between the ages of 10 and 18 will be racing and prize money is to be awarded in each heat. In the grand tradition of the fair, the demolition derby is Monday at 7:30 p.m. with $2,000 in cash prizes. The fair ends with a bang of fireworks at 10. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd.- A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School..................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ........... .......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.............. ...................... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ...................... ............ 7 p.m. 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School.................... 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ................. 11 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 REV. GLEN WEGNER 06568086 REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday A.M. Worship ......................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Sunday School..................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship...................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship........................ 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service 6:45 p.m. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................... 11 a.m. Church School ...................... io a.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile N. of Vermontville Hwy. on Mulliken Road Fellowship Time After Worship Church Service .................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10a Fellowship Time................10:30 a.m. Adult Class; 10:50 a REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO PEACE UNITED UNITED METHDODIST METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship.......................... 9:45 a. (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass........................ 9:30 am. Worship Service................. 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School. ................... 10 A.M. Service....... ............. 11:15 P.M. Service...... ...................... 6 m PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School..................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service..... .................... 11 P.M. Service...... ...................... 7 Wed. Service ... ........... 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship............ 11 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............... 9:45 a.m. S.unday School 11:15 a.m. . PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer .................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more Information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School............................... 9:45 Worship Service .............. ..11 am. Sunday Evening Service . .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ...7 p.m. AWANA.................. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. Church Service........................ 11 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .................... a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 29, 2004 — Page 5 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High Honor Roll announced 12th Grade Lee Alexander, Sheena Andler, Patrick Andrews, Jerrica Ashcraft, *Imke Ballmann, Joshua Beards-lee, ♦Andrew Belen, Chel-sea Brandenburg, Jacob Brinckman, Dustin Brown, Andrew Bums, Jordan Bursley, Carney, Heather Kathryn Clark, Joshua Cook, Garry Croff, Todd Cupp, *Rochelle Currier, *Kathleen Davis, Robert Decker, *Joseph Desrochers, Travis Doyle, ♦Krista Driksna, *Dustin Drumm, Katie Eldred, Jessica Ellison, *Kelsey Elliston, Kevin Fassett, Kelly Fox, ♦Micheal Furlong, *Andrew Gaber, Michael Gibbs, *Tara Gordenski, Nicholas Grant, Paxton, Samantha Pierce, Ian Ray-mond, Lynzie Rigelman, Andrew Root, Ashley Samann, Shane Shance, Whitney Shilton, Evan Simms, Jarrod Thomason, Dhanielle Tobias, Sarah Trumble, ♦Sarah Vander-hoef, Garrett VanEngen, James Voelker, Brandi Walden, Lacey Ward, Cortney Warner, *Rebekah ♦Anthony Corwin, Aaron Curtis, *Jennifer Curtis, Raechel Eckelbecker, *Em-ily Eldred, Kellie Eldridge, Sarah Ellison,, Victoria Ewing,, Jacob Furlong, *Brittany Gardner, Kylie Gardner, Allen Garrett, Brittany Garza, Gonser, Emily Gould, *Ashley Nathan Hale, Matthew Hamilton, Sarah Harris, Christin Hoffman, Cousins, *Donna Cripe, Penny Kyle Halliwill, *Lisa Hamilton, Welch, Sarah Wenger, *Jacob Meghan Howard, Curtis, Eric Davis, Simon Kaitlyn Ham-mond, Christina West, *Kelsey West, *Zeke Hughes, Karissa Kellogg, Mara Scott Ri Pl KiKs.pt>’ ■ilumlrihtii «*"■ Ml Yortiawh tat to ofHWta axes usmstlsE acir aita rit an foMar: t nr. it deijtfoi ir arm g Mothy at IJOflt lift Mjaipi Eli. eaMii*!^ Deiens, Maksym Derecha, Jeffery Diamond, Maksat Dolot-bakov, Joel Drallette, Andrew Eaton, *Nicholas * Megan Ewing, Garvey, ♦Elisha Gibson, *Megan Greenfield, Myranda Greenman, Tommy Griffin, Shota Gvaramadze, *William Hager, Meagan Halliwill, Heather Harris, Jamie Hayes, Summer Hill, Danial Holton, Melissa Jewell, Stefanie Joosterbems, Micah Keasler, *Caitlin King, Hilary Krolik, Steven Loveall, ♦Mitchell Magoon, Mihai Marinescu, *Heather Mathews, ♦Kristina Mc-Callum, Heidi McCrimmon, Brenda McElroy, Allen Musser, Christi O’Dell, Benjamin Owens, Kourtney Parker, Dale Platte, *Nathaniel *Dustin Powers, Powell, ♦Meagan Putnam, Becky Reid, Taisa Reis, Joshua Rice, ♦Derek Ripley, *Chayla Robles, *Mark Rodriguez, Dhitikam Rojanavongse, ♦Nicole Roscoe, Nicole Rucinski, Kyle Schroder, Daniel Sealy, *Scott Setchfield, Benjamin Smith, Michelle Strong, Josh Swift, Rachelle Swift, *Amber Terberg, Andrew Thomason, Andrea Thorn-ton, Sarah Todd, Ashley Trumble, Ty VanAlstine, Ashley Visger, Chase Walden, Muriel Wieland, *Brett Williams, Kelly Wilson, Laci Wolever, *Jason Wymer, Justin Wymer, Cortnee Wyskow-ski. 11th Grade Amy Abbott, Melissa Bauer, Sadie Jason Beardslee, Blodgett, Benjamin Boss, ♦Candace Bromley, Nicole Cantrell, Kenneth Cams III, Mi So Cha, Sarah Chaffee, Elizabeth Cle-ments, Matthew Conklin, Daniel Coumeya, ♦Saman-tha Cowell, Rachel Paxson, Kaylea Davis, Emily Dietrick, Brittney Amanda Eaton, Amber Famum, Stacey Piercefield, Holly Rathbum, Fassett, *Cheyenne Fighter, Emmy Robison, *Autumn ♦Kyle Fisher, Bailey Flower, Rose, Cierra Roy-ston, Andrew w Goedert,,w Tawnie ♦Christopher Rugg, Blaynee Griersmer, Jasmine Grinage, Seavolt,, Erin Shoemaker, Traci Grinage, Aleena Ham-♦Nicholas Smith, *Stephanie ilton, *Allen Harris, Bran-don Ho ofnf,man, eDnus atirnr s,Hou ragnh-toonn, TSparks, paabrors,Olivia AsvhaleeSprague, praTghuoem,Austin beursrtyn ,, Doonald Justin Nicholas Thurlby, Danielle Keonnnaedy Jensen, Christian Main, Tobias, Brandon Vaughan, , Catalina Mata, John Mater, Brandie Jesse L. Miller, Erica Myers, Wroao B ndmean Wenger, WTeenkgeethr,a WNicole Nricgohte Hill, Stephanie Hoffman, Kristen Hole, Daniel Hough, ♦Erin Hummel, Bobbi Johnson, ♦ Dustin Jones, Kalisha Jones, ♦Amanda Ketchum, Jessica Lawless, Joshua Lesage, Akok Malek, Oran McCauley, Jessica Mc-Millen, Jacob McMillon, *Amanda Mead, Dustin Mead, *Kristin Mead, Bradley Midgett, Jasmine Miller, Joni Miller, Thomas Miller, Brandon Mont-gomery, Ryan Moore, Paul Morgan, Willie Murray, Jesse Page, Bethann Platte, Amber Primm, ♦Michael Rhodes, *Tessa Robles, *Kyndra Root, Heather Ruffner, Amanda Rumsey, Matthew Scramlin, David Scurlock, David Shaver II, Kailey Smith, *Nathanael Smith, Elizabeth Soto, Aaron Staines, Andrea Szymanski, Shawna Tevekle, *Tiffany Thomas, Trescha Trowbridge, Laura Trumble, Eric Turner, Ryan VanZandt, Carmen Wells, Lacey Wiser, Jason Wood, Jonathan Yenger. Wieland, Salena Woodman, Ker-sjes, Matthew Konopinski, Samantha Newton, Michael ♦Ashley Zander. ♦Tarah Yenger. Bonnie Laymance, Ryan Paisley, Nickolas Parks, * Indicates all A’s. 9th Grade Lennox, Christopher Love-all, Caleb Abfalter, Jessica Rachel Mater, Deven Meade, Albert, T.J. Bentley, Olivia Kayla Napier, Joshua Norton, Blakely, Champ Bodell, Amber ♦Chelsey Parish, Ashley Bodnar, Katelyn Boss, Trisha Phenix, *Lauren Pierce, Carney, Jessica Chaffee, Heather Primm, Della ♦Michael Chap-man, Craig Quantrell, Kreshel Reid, Tory Clements, Micah Coplin, Jamie Roberts, Kaleb Root, Joshua Applications for Deferment of Corwin, Nicole Davis, Tiffany Sams, Ryan Schroder, Jilliam Summer 2004 Taxes Deboer, Dustin Diamond, Simmons, *Jared Smith, The Township of Kalamo is currently accepting applications for ♦Christy Dietrick, *Amanda ♦Ronald Smith, *Britiney summer 2004 tax deferments. feighner, *Alisha Felmlee, Stambaugh, Kory Starks, and To qualify, a household income cannot exceed $25,000. The Adam Foster, *Meghan Gaber, David Terpening, *Meagan applicant must also be 62 years of age or older, paraplegic, Breann Gardner, Jarred Goris, VanEngen, Brit-tany quadriplegic, eligible service person, veteran, widow or widower, Michael Hall, blind or totally and permanently disabled. Amber VanZandt, Randi Vinson, Hamilton, Those that farm agricultural real property may also qualify. Joel Hewlett, ♦Kathleen Welch, Jedidiah Requests for deferment applications can be made by mail or Benjamin Hilton, *Creedence Wieland, *Charles Wymer. phone to the Kalamo Township Treasurer, 303 S. Ionia, Hoffman, Kristen Hummel, 7th Grade Vermontville, Ml 49096, Phone: 517-726-1381, or can be filled ♦Erika Hummell, *Mary ♦Mackensye Ancona, Lauren out at the Kalamo Township Hall on any of the summer tax col­ Jewell, *Amy Joostbems, Baker, *Kinsey Bartlett, *Kala lection dates. Deferment applications must be filed by September Rebecca Kent, Kenneth Bishop, Brogan Bodenmuller, 14, 2004. Kienutske, Justine King, Emily Boltz, Brooke Bracy, Summer Tax Collection Dates ♦Lucas Knox, Chelsi Lowe, Jesse Bromley, Lucas Brumm, Kalamo Township Hall Alaina Mater, Darcy Meade, Courtney Cady, *Kayla Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tiffani July 23, 2004 Miller, Cody Chapman, Austin Coplin, August 6, 2004 Montgomery, Patrick Mulvany, Britney Cornelius, Brooke August 20, 2004 Ashley Napier, Kyle Pash, Cornwell, Dustin Cowell, John September 1,2004 Roger Platte, *Karen Powell, Currier, *Tyra Curth, Nichelie September 13,2004 10th Grade War-ren Primm, Kayla Rod- Curtis, Amye Davis, Brooke I will NOT accept taxes at my home! oessoios Christopher Abbott, Fawn rigeuz, Kayla Rogers, BranAllwardt, Levi Andler, Victoria don Rood, Hillary Ruffner, Ballentine, Brian Barefoot, ♦Nicole Rugg, Samantha Rugg, David Benedict, Paul Bivens, Stephanie Rugg, Christopher Briana Brom-ley, Andrea Rumsey, Raven Scurlock, Cobb, *Andi Cohoon, Justin Amanda Shaver, *Chelsea Cook, Stacie Cook, Kimberly Shoemaker, John Smith, Oliver Craven, Daniel Culhane, Brent Tabor, Desiree Thomas, Felicia Cum-mings, Joshua DeCamp, Tomich, Kristen VanZandt, Jenna Denton, Zachary Drake, Brooke Varney, Mackenzie Amber Edinger, Jennifer Visger, Cliffton Ward, Eric Ellison, Stephanie Fahling, Westen-dorp, Troy Janelie Famum, Matthew Westendorp, *Sarah Williams, Gordeneer, Joseph James, Max Wilson, Jessica Winegar, Andrea Jarvie, *Benjamin Timothy Wood. 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Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 616-374-3190 517-566-7242 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 29,2004 - Page 6 Water Quality Report for Village of Nashville June 2004 This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village of Nashville for the calendar year 2003. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water we provided to you in 2003. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. The water we supply you comes from three groundwater wells located on Sherman Street and Water Alley. The state of Michigan will be performing an assessment of our source water by 2004. We will inform you how to get a copy of this assessment report when it becomes available. * Contaminants and their presence in water: Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. * Vulnerability ofsub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general popula­ tion. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. * Sources of drinking water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and in some cases, radioac­ tive materials, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. * Contaminants that may be present in source water Include: * Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations and wildlife. * Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farm­ ing. * Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agricultural and urban stormwater run-off. * Radioactive contaminants, which may be naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas pro­ duction and mining activities. * Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas sta­ tions, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. In order to ensure tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regu­ lations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which provide the same protection for public health. The table shown below lists all drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2003 cal­ endar yeaT. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 -December 31,2003. The state allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All of the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old. Contaminant Fluoride (mg/l) Arsenic • (ug/l) Banum (mg/l) Regulated Samples Collected from the Wells or Plant Tap Our Highest Violation Likely Source of Contaminant Water MCL MCLG Date Yes or No Results Water additive which promotes strong teeth, 4 6/2/2003 No Erosion of natural deposits 0.2 Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards, and glass & electronics production 0.002 10 10 6/11/2003 waste. No Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge of dnlling waste, and from metal refineries. No 0.1 2 2 6/11/2003 * These arsenic values are effective J anuary 23,2006. Until then, the MCL is 50 ppb and there is no MCLG. Radiological Contaminants Sampled from the Wells or Plant Tap Gross Alpha (IRP # 1 &#2) pCi/l Radium 226/228 (IRP #1 &#2) pCi/l 15 Erosion of natural deposits from certain minerals that are radioactive. 0 <3 7/28/2003 No Erosion of natural deposits. 7/28/2003 No M Unregulated Samples Collected from the Wells or Plant Tap 31 NA NA 6/2/2003 NA Erosion of natural deposits. 5 0 ^4 Sodium (mg/l) Maximum Potential Trihalomethanes NA 0.1531 NA 11/3/2003 NA Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. Haloacetic Acids NA 0.001 NA NA 11/3/2003 Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. ~ Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants Regulated Samples Collected from the Distribution Syst'e'm Maximum Residual Disinfectant (Chlorine) N/A 4 4 Level (mg/l) N/A N/A Water additive used to control microbes. Total Trihalomethanes N/A (“fl'll 80 NA 11/3/2003 N/A Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. Haloacetic Acids (ug/l) Contaminant Lead (ug/1) Copper (mg/l) Contaminant Four Lions on all county first team, four on 2nd The 2004 Maple Valley varsity baseball team had eight players honored on this spring’s All-Barry County teams, as selected by the coaches. Lions honored were front from left, Ben Boss, Lance Burpee, Drew Kersjes, Chris Morris, back, Adam Gonser, Garrett VanEngen, David Scurlock, and Derek Ripley. Burpee and Kersjes were named first team infielders, Ripley a first team catcher, and Morris a first team outfielder. VanEngen, Boss, Scurlock, and Burpee were named to the all county sec­ ond team. Red Hat happenings announced By Bernice Trask On June 2, the purple candle was lit and the purple fly swat­ ter was not only whacked to call the Red hatter’s to attention; it got the attention of Chris when she got whacked too. Ada Dennie gave her life story. She was bom in Sunfield and started baby-sitting at the young age of 10. When she turned 17, she started working at the movie theatre. How many remember when Chase’s had the theatre in Lake Odessa? She then went on and worked for Keeler Brass for 26 years. Toni was chosen the queen for the day and received a purple gift. Thirteen ofthe Red Hatter’s went to Swedes in Mulliken on May 25. We manage to go there about once a month, and he hasn’t kicked us out yet. In fact, he has been very gener­ ous to us. On this day, he had us all write down a number from one to 100 for a prize. Elaine Merryfield was the winner, and she received a free meal. I got the last bowl of bean soup, so Chris has to order something else. It not only broke her, but she gained three pounds! Jane Monasmith joined us, and we are glad to have her aboard. On June 10, ■ the Red Hatter’s made the group’s monthly trip to the Lake O Manor. Three people didn’t wear their red hats, so Trudy made them dunce caps. They haven’t had to sit in the comer yet, but that is the next step. There was a speaker there who gave us tips on home safety, Medicare, and prescription drugs. Our blood pressure was taken and most of us were alive. I was borderline, but they fed me anyway. Kathleen didn’t give Trudy any hassle playing bingo this time. She stays pretty quiet when she isn’t Marcella winning. offered to share with her, but Kathleen didn’t want to report Home School ER EDUCATION TRAINING Valley • Lakewood • Hastings Grand Opening Rates^ • Experienced TeacherHnstructor • Flexible Hours 06590152 N/A 60 NA 11/3/2003 N/A Byproduct of drinking dri water disinfection. More Regulated Samples Collectecfrom the Distribution System 90th Percentile of Action Level (AL) Our Water 1ppb # of sites over the Action Level (AL) 0 15 Date 9/6/2002 0.234 1.3 0 9/6/2002 Bacteriological Samples Collectecfrom the Distribution System Our # Detected 0 MCL 1 positive monthly sample (or 5% of monthly samples positive) 0 Routine & repeat sample total coliform positive, & one is also fecal or E. coli positive. Total Coliform Bacteria Fecal coliform & E. Coli Violation Yes or No Typical source of contaminant 0 No Naturally present in the environment 0 No Human & animal fecal waste. Bank WILL BE CLOSED Terms and abbreviations used in the table: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum.Contamlnant Level (MCL): The highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technolo­ N/A: Not applicable ND: Not detectable at testing limit ppb: Parts per billion or micrograms per liter pom: Parts per million or milligrams per liter fiCWr Picocuries per liter (a measure of radiation) Acfidh level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which water systems must follow. 06590142 SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY JULY 3 JULY 4 JULY 5 in Observance of gy- . Cindy (Grant) Swartz Preferred red Driving & T Testing 1-8Q0-687-3QQ2 Eaton Federal Typical source of contaminant Corrosion of Household plumbing; Erosion of natural deposits. MCLG to the IRS all those winnings. What is number one on the “dumb list” of things to do? I’ll tell you... it’s leaving your car lights on while you go for lunch and play bingo!! Thanks to the good Samaritans that helped me out, I did make it home. I bet I remember to turn my lights off the next time! We have a lot of things coming up in the following weeks, so stayed tuned for more news. Wouldn’t you like to join us? For reservations call 517-566-8447. We meet the first Wednesday of the month for the Red Hat Society at 11 a.m., with dinner follow­ ing at 11:30. The nutritious dinners for us seniors are every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. FIVE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Independance Day Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 Grand Ledge - 627-6292 OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9-4:30. Saturday 9-Noon StRVICCMt N AND WOMAN 06589909 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 29, 2004 — Page 7 JUNK, continued from page 2 •dim ^ ^»kj£ ’’,,fc™t fc™t htlton** (‘“MliMut “to* UtMh P®|Kki utb, uojtliii r®W ttMiW.iii cf b raj lojiiii’hnk ttota all fflMJti ij.Mttt lie fa Mh »fale nfaiHHib milt itlliu.itas' fHiic JMa dinners foe s> ffitJ ita.tat every WedutsdijiJ liotepffi tn Horae ScW WNING ije^led'H^ interviewed, and we as a "Those tests are hard..." Dunham and he said it has DPW committee chose the "I realize that," said Ohler. been over 30 days that he individual that we chose, and "... They take ^a lot of knew about it, and nobody when wechose him it was skills and, you know, I don’t else knew abo,ut it II would not with the idea ofhim tak- have those -skills," continued like to see better communiing over Darrell’s spot; but Seaton. cation between department with the intent that he be "At this point we aren’t heads so this thing won’t able able take take the the tests tests and and pass pass planning planning on on filling filling the the direcdirec- happen happen again. again.”” them. When we interviewed tor position," said Bracy. • Heard a presentation him, we did not have in mind "Is there a reason why... I from Dar Leaf, who is runthat we’d give Darrell’s spot was under the understanding ning for election to the post to anybody else." that it was left up to Darrell of Barry County Sheriff. "We hired a worker," said to decide... He went through • White addressed the Trustee Mary Coll.. the resumes and decided council during the audience "We hired a full timer who who (it was that would be comment portion of the has really good math skills, interviewed?)" asked Ohler. meeting, saying that he who has the ability and the "Yes, he did, because he’s appreciates the work the skills to manage and lead the one, who in actuality, council does and underpeople and the ability to go that will be responsible," stands that it is impossible to and take the tests and pass said Kenyon. keep the village grounds them," said Seaton. "When "In a hiring situation, it’s neatly mowed at all times, we talked to him, he said he best if there is some selec- and felt that the council "got was looking for a long-term tion by the director," said beat up" over it during last goals job or a career to stay Bracy. month’s meeting. He also here in this area." "You don’t consider the said that if residents are conDarrell had stated at that possibility where whoever cerned about streetlights council meeting that he was forwarded on may not being burned out, they could not pass the tests," have as many qualifica- should stop into the village reiterated Ohler. tions?" asked Ohler. office and fill out a com"Darrell has taken it. "We looked at all the plaint form. Darrell did not... he passed applications," said Bracy. White White also also encouraged encouraged the the the water, but he just went "One of our committee council to adopt the landlord and took the sewer test and members looked at all the ordinance. we haven’t got the results of applications." "It has been on the counthat yet," said Seaton. "Who was that?" asked cil’s plate since ’97 or ’98 "Six months ago, he stated Ohler. and it keeps getting thrown he could not pass the test and "It was me," replied back," he said. "The better that’s why they were looking Seaton. landlords think it is a good for someone, because he was "We interviewed the peo- idea, and the inspections will willing to stay on as acting ple who he (Clements) help upgrade some of the director. And they should selected. Everyone we inter- lower grade rentals in the keep looking for somebody viewed had good potential, village," he said. "I hope it’s because he could not pass said Bracy. something that doesn’t get the test," said Ohler. "I thought you would be tabled too much longer." "He took a seminar, he trying to find the people with • Heard a request from went through training... he the most amount of experi- Ohler, who is the chairman went to the seminar just ence for the position," said of the village’s Zoning before he took the test, and I Ohler. Board of Appeals, for assisreally don’t think that’s fair In oter other business, usness, te the tance ance in n upgrang upgrading some o of to Darrell - Darrell not being council: the village ordinances, espe• Tabled a motion to reim- cially those with regard to here — to say, ‘You know, Darrell can’t pass the test,’ burse the owner of the home lighted signs in residential because I don’t know if I located at 329 Queen Street districts. could pass it," said Seaton. for sewer repairs until the first meeting in July because they did not have a receipt. • Heard Bracy read a letter from Waste Management M requesting that the transfer­ recycle station no longer accept tires. During the questions and comment por­ tion of the meeting, Brain 6.99/yd. Scott, the director of the Nashville transfer station, said he would like to see bet­ ter communication between the department heads in the 02602115 village and the Nashville Transfer Board, "because 218 E. State St.. Hastings • 945-9673 this is the second notice । OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5 30 pm; J Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm |ffl| regarding the disposal of tires, and I asked Frank Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station trucks. Automotive... He was an honor student for automotive repair and maintenance in high school. He’s had business management for 26 years, managing employees... that person with those qualifications didn’t get so far as an interview, and you hired someone who had limited amount of backhoe experience and tractor experience. I am questioning why that was done, when the goal was supposedly to look for a DPW director?" Kenyon asked if Ohler was assuming that the position approved at the last meeting was for a director. "That’s what they were saying six months ago,” Ohler said, “that they couldn’t hire another person full time, and the applicant that you had six months ago had to have full time employment, and it was stipulated that they make this position full time. I’ll apply for it, and I’ll get the certification, and if I don’t get it, you don’t have to keep me on," said Ohler. "You’re referring to our current DPW department head, Darrell?" asked Bracy. "No, it was someone else Carroll Wolff had a name on, but he didn’t say who it was to my knowledge," said Ohler. "I don’t know anything about trying to replace Darrell," said Trustee Angela Seaton, who is a member of the council’s DPW Committee. "I know he took the test, but the results are not back yet. We don’t know if he has been passed them or not. But, as far as hiring a full timer, we $X White Chenille X ...’8.99»d. 60" TWill...$4.99/yd uP Plaid Microfiber $ QUESTIONS: ASK US... 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(Missing from photo is Coach Walter Hall.) muck swamp for the deer, and some tillable land. This property has it all, less than 20 3-bedroom home with fenced back yard. Good possibility for “No Down" financing options. Call Nyle today before it's gone at 517-726-1234 iraiea miles West of the new G.M. plant Call Nyle at 517-726-1234 3+ WOODED ACRES perked and in the country. Call Mary Hall at 517-543-0628 98694 AD05523336 Two local basketball players help AAU team to third place WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE June 2004 Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): processes and petroleum produc­ available from the Safe Drinking Water This report covers the drinking water tion, and can also come from gas The highest level of contaminant that is Hotline (800-426-4791). quality for the Village of Vermontville, stations, urban stormwater runoff allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set * Sources of drinking water: The Michigan, for the calendar year 2003. as close to the MCLGs as feasible using sources of drinking water (both tap and and septic systems. This information is a snapshot of the the best available treatment technology. In order to ensure that tap water is quality of the water that we provided to bottled water) include rivers, lakes, N/A: Not applicable safe to drink, EPA prescribes regula­ streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and you in 2003. Included are details about tions that limit the amount of certain con­ ND: Not detectable at testing limit where your water comes from, what it wells. Our water comes from wells. As taminants in water provided by public ppb: Parts per billion or micrograms contains, and how it compares to water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves per liter Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water systems. Food and Drug naturally occurring mineral. In some and state standards. Administration regulations establish lim­ ppm: Parts per million or milligrams Your water comes from three ground­ cases, radioactive material, and can its for contaminants in bottled water that per liter water wells located at 159 Third St. The pick up substances resulting from the provide the same protection for public pCi/l: Picocuries per liter (a measure wells are in an aquifer about 180 feet presence of animals or from human health. of radiation) deep in gravel pack. The Village of activity. Action level: The concentration of a Vermontville has a State approved * Contaminants that may be pres­ Water Quality Data contaminant that, if exceeded, trig­ Wellhead Protection Program (WHP). ent in source water include: The table shown lists all drinking gers treatment or other requirements The company of Fleis and VandenBrink * Microbial contaminants, such water contaminants that we detected that a water system must follow. did the work on the program to get it as viruses and bacteria, which may during the 2003 calendar year. The The State allows us to monitor for approved with the State. We have a (Stcome from sewage treatment presence of these contaminants in the some contaminants less than once per izen advisory panel year because the composed of citiconcentrations of Typical Source of Violation MCLG Our Sample MCL Council Contaminant zens, these contamiContaminant Water Y/N Date M e m b e r s , nants do not Erosion of natural deposits 11/03/03 N .005 mgl Township 0.01 None and Arsenic change frequently. orchards, glass. County Officials. mgl Some of our data, * Contaminants Barium Discharge of Drilling wastes & though represen­ Aug 2000 N 2 ppm 2 ppm 0.22 ppm and their pres­ erosion of natural deposits tative, is more ence In water: than one year old. Drinking water, including bottled Erosion of natural deposits Unregulated con­ N 4 mg/1 .2 mg/1 6/4/2003 .1 mg/1 water, may reason­ Fluoride taminant monitor­ aluminum &. fertilizer factories ably be expected ing helps EPA to Unregulated to contain at least determine where small amounts of Contaminant certain contami­ some contami- Sulfate Erosion ofnatural deposits N 6/4/2004 N/A N/A 54 mg/1 nants occur and nants. The pres­ whether it needs ence of contami­ to regulate those nants does not Contaminant contaminants. Action Leiel Sample Our Number of Samples Over necessarily indi­ Is our Date Watcr(*) Action Level cate that water Lead water system 15 ppb June 2003 4 ppb 1 poses a health risk. Copper meeting other 1.3 ppm June 2003 0 ppm 0 More information rules that govern about contami­ our operations? (*) 90 per cent ofsamples at or below this level nants and potential The State and health effects can EPA require us to be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe plants, septic systems, agricultural water does not necessarily indicate that test our water on a regular basis to Drinking Water Hotline at (800-426­ livestock operations and wildlife. the water poses a health risk. Unless ensure its safety. 4791). * Inorganic contaminants, such otherwise noted, the data presented in We met all the monitoring and report­ * Vulnerability of sub-populations: as salts and metals, which can be this table is from testing done January 1ing requirements for 2003. Some people may be more vulnerable naturally occurring or result from December 31, 2003. The State allows We are committed to providing you to contaminants in drinking water than urban stormwater runoff, industrial or us to monitor for certain contaminants safe, reliable and healthy water. We are the general populations. Immuno-comdomestic wastewater discharges, oil less than once per year because the pleased to provide you with this infor­ promised persons such as persons with and gas production, mining or farm­ concentrations of these contaminants mation to keep you fully informed about cancer undergoing chemotherapy, per­ ing. are not expected to vary significantly your water. We will be updating this sons who have undergone organ trans­ 'Pesticides and herbicides, which from year to year. All of the data is rep­ report annually, and will also keep you plants, people with HIV/AIDS or immune may come from a variety of sources resentative of the water quality, but informed of any problems that may system disorders, some elderly and such as agricultural and residential some are more than one year old. occur throughout the year, as they may infants can be particularly at risk from uses. happen. infections. These people should seek ‘Radioactive contaminants, Terms and abbreviations used: For more information about your advice about drinking water from their which are naturally occurring. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal water, or the contents of this report, con­ health care providers. EPA/CDC guide­ * Organic chemical contami­ (MCLGs): The level of a contaminant in tact Monte O'Dell at the Village Garage lines on appropriate means to lessen nants, including synthetic and drinking water below which there is no or call 517-726-1444. the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium volatile organic chemicals, which known or expected risk to health. and other microbial contaminants are are by-products of industrial MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. 06589816 The Kazoo Blues, a 19-U Senior Boys AAU basketball squad, finished third in the National Championships held in Greensboro, NC June 9-13. Maple Valley’s Akok Malek and Delton Kellogg’s Nathan Farrell joined a group of players from around the state, which was defeated by the Martin Brothers Select team from Waterloo, Iowa, that won went on to win the championship. The Kazoo Blues finished second in the pool play that led to the weekend tourna­ ment. There, they defeated teams from South Carolina and Georgia to get them into the semi-finals. The Blues were eliminated by the team from Iowa after leading at the end of the first half. It was the first time in the tourney that the Martin Bros. Select team had trailed in the tourney. The team from Iowa came out and eventually took control ofthe game, but the Blues gained lots of respect from their opponent. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 o start getting all the news of Barry County. Got Water? Now Offering Water Treatment Systems! - With 12 Years ofExperience •Water Softeners *R/O Systems •Iron Filtration ~ 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte, Ml 543-8332 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 29, 2004 — Page 9 In My Own Eaton County Project Write Fresh plans kick-off by Sandra Ponsetto Each day a dawn of infinite possibilities I Ban iUhsmitti B!l M htykatfiitfo ktinfeinmi gm swisitita fat ktamkM i k Hn ft ta iai ki fan ant Mat ■k jaijttkalsMk ai i gt'sitSta®i Kispltaki MII ««f* 1977953 My often hectic and always unpredictable schedule as a reporter for the Maple Valley News and my oldest daughter’s seemingly insatiable need to skate have dictated that she hits the ice at the skat­ ing rink in Grand Rapid as early as 6:30 a.m. some days. It may sound odd to those who prefer to awake in the full, garish light of day; but I have come to cherish those early morning drives. There is poetry and a magical, almost mystical, quality to watching the road and the day unfurl in the tender, mellow pre-dawn light. My daughter and I often leave the house before the first dim glow of morning light touches the horizon. We walk to the car in almost reverent silence. When we do speak, it is in hushed whispers so we do not wake our neighbors who are still asleep in their dark and quiet houses. There are very few cars on the street as we drive through Hastings; we seldom see more than two or three before we leave town for the winding country roads which irresistibly beckon to us like a siren’s song. The route we favor is not the fastest or most direct, but it is undoubtedly the most scenic. Each new curve in the road reveals a new vista, softened in the first subtle light of dawn by the mists which still hover above the lakes and streams and rests softly amongst the hills. Each leaf and blade of grass shimmers with tiny drops ofrain or dew. Sometimes we listen to soft classic music as we drive, but more often than not, we listen to the soft sigh of the trees and the trilling of the birds nesting in their branches as we drive past. The air flow­ ing through our open windows is as cool and soft as the finest silk. Once in a while as we drive, I will notice a light on in the kitchen of a farmhouse or a bedroom, and I wonder about the people who are already up stirring about in the first dim light of day. Are they listening to the gentle gurgle of the coffee pot? Are they watching the steam rise and savoring the delicious warmth stealing through their fingers as they raise their mug for that first tantalizing sip, or are they in a hurry, rushing about with their heads full of lists and obliga­ tions? During the hectic winter months when I struggle to get my daughters and myself out of the house by 7:45 a.m., I have to admit that my mind is often filled with lists, obligations and worries about the coming day. However, during our morning drives my mind is bliss­ fully free from lists and worries. My heart and mind are free to roam where they will, and to fully appreciate the moment and the beauty that surrounds me. I savor the smell ofrain and dew that clings in the shady places even as the first pink and gold rays ofdawn gild the land turning everyday, ordinary things into works of exquisite beauty. My heart is filled with joy as I see a crane take to the air with the slow, stately strokes of its wings or witness a fawn, accompanied by its mother, as it steps into a meadow on wobbly legs. Last Thursday, as I drove, I was reminded of a verse from the Bible, Philippians 4:8, which says, "...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." After my morning drives, I find that when I arrive at my desk I feel refreshed and rejuvenated, confident that I can handle whatever challenges the day may bring. I love to drive out to Lake Michigan at least once a week to watch the sun set, where the fiery hues of the fading day reflecting on the water can rend my heart with its ethereal and transient beauty and ease the cares of a long hard day. However, my heart will always belong to the morning; it soars as I travel down roads washed clean ofyesterday’s dust and debris and a new day stretches before me filled with promise and infinite possibilities. Eaton County Project Fresh is a program that offers Eaton County WIC participants special coupons that can be redeemed for locally grown fresh fruit and vegeta­ bles. Coupon Packets are worth $20 (10-$2.00 coupons) and can be redeemed at participating markets that sell locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. To receive a Project Fresh Coupon Booklet, plan on attending one of the upcoming kick-off events. Eaton County MSU Extension and Eaton County WIC will be sponsoring two days of fun on Tuesday, June 29 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 bam^Counju p.m., and on June 30 from 911 a.m. at the Bany/Eaton Health Department located at 1033 Health Care Drive in Charlotte. A variety of food and cooking demonstrations, samples of fresh fruit and vegetables, free cookbooks and recipes, cooking class raffles and prize drawings will be part of the program. Ideas on how to select, store and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables also will be pre­ sented. Direct any questions about Project Fresh to the WIC office at 517/541-2630 or MSU Extension office 517/543-2310 or 372-5594. Lite Meal Wednesday, 30 Tuna salad, carrot raisin salad, pears, pita bread. Thursday, July 1 Chicken salad, potato salad, fruited jello, muffin. Friday, July 2 California reuben spread, marinated vegetables, mandarin oranges, rye bread. Monday, July 5 Peanut butter and honey, garbonzo bean salad, peaches, English muffin. Phone: 269-945-5182 Tuesday, July 6 Cheese cubes, pea and peanut salad, applesauce, whole wheat crackers. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, June 30 Polish sausage, augratin potatoes, sauerkraut, spiced apples, dinner roll. Thursday, July 1 Turkey tetrazzini, peas, stewed tomatoes, cookie. ly 2ne 25 Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, wheat bread. Monday, July 5 BBQ ribette, country potatoes, peas, spiced apples, din­ ner roll. DailySchedule Tuesday, July 6 Chef’s special. Events Wednesday, June 30 Hastings, card games 12:302:30 p.m.; nails; Hillybilly Horseshoes 10:30 a.m. Woodland, puzzle/trivia. 1 Thursday, July Announcing our summerschedule Segment I Classes July 5m-22nd August 2nd-19th ^Segment II Class ______ July 27",-29" Call to register at (517) 566-7229 06589992 ZL Hastings, Fourth of July Patriotic Feast. Delton, puzzle/trivia. Nashville, Bingo. Friday, July 2 - Hastings, oil painting 9:30-11:30 a.m.; bingo. Woodland, Visiting. Monday, July 5 - COA Closed. Independence Day. Tuesday, July 6 - Hastings, Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; More-house Kids; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; Quilt & Needlework Group 1 p.m. | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30iH| Youth Dog Show HeavyWeight Horse Pull 1:00pm 6.30pm Instructors Phil Smith & Dan Cobb Free Admission dultsChildren 5.00 $2.00 I SATURDAY, JULY 3^1 9: 00am 10: 00am Dairy Judging - Free Admission Draft Horse Show — Free Admission NOON Midway Opens 1:00pm Harness Racing Adults $5.00 Under Age 16 - Free 7:30pm Light Weight Horse Pull Adults $5.00 Children $2.00 9:00pm Teen Dance - Free Admission (ends at * Adult Baked Goods entries accepted from 12:00pm to 3:00pm * Children’s entries accepted from 6:00pm to 9.00pm I THURSDAY, JULY 1st | wficjwf wseocxf coevox w fl&OTDM COOPOXS roti HIDE “tlCKET^ NOON Midway Opens 1:00pm Adults$5.00 Parade - 70 Years of Parades 6:00pm 7:30pm Underage 16 - Free Hamess Racing Children Adults Antique $2.00 $5.00 Tractor Pull * Adult Entries accepted from 9:00am to 1:00pm * Children’s entries accepted from 9:00am to 1:00pm Intersection of M-43 & M-50 „ MILLER REAL ESTATE LH 149 W. 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I FRIDAY, JULY 2nd NOON Youth Horse Show - Free Admission n Midway Opens Noon tn 5:00 - Pay one 1:00pm Harness Racing Price -$10.00 Under age Adults - 3:00pm 16-Free $5.00 Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration - Free Super Cross Racing Adults $9.00 in Advance or $10.00 I SUNDAY, JULY 4THI Midway Opens Noon to 5:00pm - Pay one Price - $10.00 1:00pm Hamess Racing Adults $5.00 3:00pm Ladies Day Quilt Show - Free Admission Scramble Adults Children Track Race $9.00 in (5-12) - NOON 7:30pm Children $5.00 in Advance or after $6.00 after after 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm I MONDAY,JULY5™| NOON 1:00pm 2:00pm 7:30pm (5-12)$5.00 in Advance or $6.00 after Under Age 16-Free Advance or $10.00 5:00pm Beef & Sheep Judging — Free Admission 7:00pm 12:00am) | 9:00am 10:30am 5:00pm to Closing - Pay one Price - $10.00 Midway Opens 5:00pm to Closing Pay one Price - $10.00 Puff Pedal Puli & Children’s Games FREE . Youth Horse Under Age Adults - Racing Demolition Derby $5.00 16-Free Adults $9.00 in Children Advance or $10.00 after 10:00pm 5:00pm Fireworks - time approximate (5-12)$5.00 in Advance or $6.00 after 5:00pm �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, June 29, 2004 — Page 10 Gas & steam show at Chartton Park ^Stonehill Far Historic Charlton Park’s Friday and Saturday, July 9Gas & Steam Engine Club 10, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. will present the 33rd annual each day. This show marks the 120th Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show & Swap Meet anniversary for the park’s CANOPY SALES & RENTALS • Canopies • Tables • Chairs Call Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays Call any time on weekends 065841 Putnam District Library Presents “Discover New Trails At Your Library Travel West on Route BE Play the “ Race of the Books Road Trip” to Bernalillo, New Mexico with the Town of Berna­ lillo Public Library. Activities June 28th the Race Begins July 21st Storyteller Shawanna Jane Murray August 11th Magician Jim Merrill August 13th Historical Presentation with Lucille Hecker Crafts Call For Information 517-852-9723 On August 13 there will be a drawing and picnic for those who participated. All activities will be held at the library Programs are supported by a grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Through the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo Scholarships totaling $25,500 awarded to Maple Valley graduates Recipients of Maple Valley Memorial Scholar­ ships are planning to attend varied educational institu­ tions. This year 27 recipients shared in a total of $25,500. Selection is based on atti­ tude and effort and desire to succeed. All graduates of Maple Valley are considered along with alumni who have asked to be considered. Seven of the 2004 recipi­ ents are planning to attend Kellogg Community Col­ lege, they are: Penny Curtis, daughter of Robert and Rachel Curtis, who is plan­ ning to become a Registered Nurse; Joel Drallette, son of David and Sara Drallette, studying Engineering; Nicholas Ewing, son of Michael and Nancy Ewing, who received the Valorie Lintner Edmonds Award and will obtain his EMS certifi­ cation; Megan Garvey, daughter of Ray and Char Garvey, who is undecided on a major; Elisha Gibson will study Radiology and Michael and Marcella Haag are her parents; Nicole Rucinski, daughter of William and Terri Rucinski, who will study architecture; and a 1976 graduate, Rex-Ann Rasey, will be studying nurs­ ing. Five plan to attend Lansing Community College. They are: Muriel Wieland, who will start her education to become an elementary teacher and Laurie and Tim Ruhstorfer are her parents; Derek Ripley, son of Kevin and Sally Ripley, who will be studying Criminal Justice; Micah Keasler will study auto technology and his par­ ent is Lynn Keasler; Kristina McCallum, recipient of the Wayne Fuller Award plans to become a registered nurse and Joanna McCallum is her parent; and the Tate Mix Award recipient, Stacy Shiffer who is studying to become a paralegal. Michigan State University is where Kelly Wilson, daughter of Bill and Becky Wilson, plans to get her degree in elementary educa­ tion, Kelly is the recipient of the Elizabeth Good Award. Also attending MSU will be Megan Putnam, daughter of Chris and Paula Tyler. She is undecided on a major. Megan Halliwill, daughter of DeWayne and Karen Halliwill plans to become a registered nurse and is the recipient of the Alice Keihl Award. Jamie Hayes will also attend MSU, but is undecided on a major. Jamie’s parents are Stephen and Susan Hayes. Kyle Musser, son ofDavid Musser and winner of the Burr See SCHOLARSHIPS, pg. 12 Westinghouse trademark The engine. steam Westinghouse, built in 1884, still “runs like a dream,” according to Charlton Park Director Dr. George Ward Shannon Jr. “Come on out and try a delicious hot but­ tered ear of sweet com steamed to perfection by the Westinghouse’s- boiler.” Food concessions will be available to complement the boiler-steamed com. Members of the Gas and Steam Club will demonstrate the operation of antique gas and steam equipment. Exhibitors with working steam and gas engines are invited as well. Free camping over Friday night is provided, along with a registered engine. There will be a number of demonstrations throughout the day, including the park’s 1895 Corley Sawmill in full operation. 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No member ol the Stole Farm family of companies is financially responsible for the Individual Medical Coverage product. Fortis Insurance Company is not affiliate of State Farm. P01421 11/02 . 825 S Hanover St Hastings, Ml 616-948-1284 n 11 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® statefarm.com* Stale Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Home Office: Bloomingion, Illinois 00690118 FORTIS 2nd annual TENT SALE s^N^r s r Printed and embroidered apparel * Thousands of items * Many sports related items *Golf shirts; sweats, hats and more *AII first quality On IVI-50 Lake Odessa % mile west of “art in the park” 105523340 n �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 29, 2004 — Page 11 Automotive '99 VOLKSWAGON NationalAds PAS-WAREHOUSE/PACKAG- SAT: 88K, very clean, power sunroof, full power, auto shift, new tires, asking $9,000. Call (269)208-9223. It’s wise to hold the line on pay raises Teachers and staff in the Hastings Area School System made a wise public rela­ tions move recently by agreeing to no pay raises for the coming academic year. Insisting on increases in these troubled economic times shows the public that you seem to care only about yourselves rather than the welfare ofthis state and this coun­ try. Pausing and taking a wage freeze when times are tough shows you under­ stand and are willing to do your part, at least temporarily. Teachers and support personnel in other area school districts, such as Lakewood and Maple Valley, still are working under the terms oftheir old contracts that expired almost a year ago. Employee groups and school board members there should realize they aren’t getting a lot of sympathy from the public when plants are closing, wages are stagnant and some now face prospects of having to take lower paying jobs after being downsized. Taxpayers just aren’t in a generous mood. Even our state legislators, who now enjoy the bloated salaries of just under $80,000 a year after a huge 39 percent increase in 2000, haven’t dared to have their pay sweetened in the nearly four years since that fiasco occurred. It’s hard to think of anyone in any field who’s getting big pay raises lately, except perhaps in the entertainment industry or in professional athletics. Or perhaps chief executive officers of huge corporations. Most of the increases I’ve heard about around here have been in the 1 to 2 percent range, or no raise at all. So indeed, American workers seem to be shouldering a lot of the burden ofhard economic times. As I have said here before, it’s important that everybody share in the sacrifices. But health care is getting to be almost as important an issue in labor negotiations. Some workers are agreeing to wage freezes in exchange for simply keeping their medical benefits the same. It is no secret that health insurance costs have been going through the roof in the last 20 years. There was a time when employees could get medical insurance For Sale without having to pay for it out of their own pockets, but apparently those days are gone forever. Yet public employees, such as state leg­ islators, state senators, congressmen and even county commissioners still get some of the best health care benefits, often with­ out having to pay for them. From where I sit, these servants of the people should have to live under roughly the same health care plans as their constituents. The most important point here is that Michigan is facing another budget crisis, and our elected officials seem to be sitting around the table looking for ways to tax us out of their financial woes. The Senate voted this week to add another 75 cents per pack on cigarettes, which if passed by the House, would bring the total tax to $2 per pack. Some would argue this is a good idea because it might stop people from smoking. I really can't agree. The people I know who still smoke probably would continue if the tax were $4. It will take more than just a tax increase to reduce or eliminate their addiction. Last week the debate was increasing the tax on mobile home owners and renters and next week it will be something else. Michigan taxpayers are not in the mood for additional taxes at this time, and our legislators can't seem to find ways to reduce the budget crisis, short of taking away funding of health care for the elder­ ly and kids. Then the best way to solve the problem is a one-time tax all residents pay. Our leg­ islators shouldn't be putting the burden of solving the crisis on the people who can least afford it, it's something we all need to pay our fair share. This is ho time to be concerned only about oneself, it is time to see the big pic­ ture and the greater good for all our citi­ zens. Thank you, Hastings school employees and officials for showing you understand the problems Michigan seems to be expe­ riencing. —Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics For Sale FOR SALE: 3-4 yard deliv­ ery red lava, white marbel, peastone, B.R. gravel, top­ soil, black dirt, sand, fill, red mulch, natural beige mulch, $175 CARPET: oatmeal Ber­ cedar mulch. Call Hamilton ber, 40 yards (12x30ft). Black Dirt, (517)852-1864. Bought, never used (in plas­ tic). (517)204-0600 Lawn & Garden $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 AMISH DROP LEAF AQUATIC PLANTS: Water KITCHEN TABLE with 3 Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & chairs, in excellent condition, Koi, liners, rs, pumps, filters. $500 obo. (269)948-0502 Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ wood with pillowtop mat­ day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 urday, 9am-2pm. 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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AU real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, ana. handicap. familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or ducnminahon " Familial status includes children under the age of IB living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 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Garage Sale FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of purr papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 2 Nothing Rums Lmf A Of ini Fillmore EQUIPMENT, INC. 2900 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings (269) 945-9526 HOURS: Mott, Tues, Wed. 4 Fri. 7 to 5; Thun 7 to 6; Sat 7 to 2 8 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, June 29, 2004 — Page 12 Harvest Festival logo contest winner announced Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder oe^s Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06571022 As September approaches, so does the Nashville Harvest Festival, which is returning Sept. 24—25 after a 10-year hiatus, just in time for the festival’s 100th anniversary. While organizers are reviving an old tradition, they also want the festival to have a contemporary look. That is why they held a contest ask­ ing members of the commu ommu-­ nity and students in Maple Valley schools to design a new logo. Last week festival organiz­ ers announced that Darcy Meade, who will be a sopho­ more at Maple Valley High School this fall, was the win­ ner ofthe logo design contest. Meade was presented with a $50 U.S. Savings Bond from Hastings City Bank, and her design will be used to pro­ mote the upcoming festival. Jessie Gilmore, one of the festival’s organizers, said that plans are well under way, but more volunteers are needed. "We have chairs for all the committees, but we need more helpers," she said, not- GREAT BASEBALL. GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES 4th of July, 7 p.m. vs. Peoria (fireworks after game) Opens 8 game home stand Look for J-Ad “Pack Park” Night Coupon See the stars oftomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium www.battlecreekyankees.com • 269.660.2287 U note ing that festival plans already in the works include games for children, a festival king and queen and prince and princess contest, cruise-in, a DJ dance, softball tournament, petting zoo, clothesline art show at the library, sidewalk art, a tractor show, food booths and a 3-on-3 basketball tournamentt "I was out here last weekend (for the car show); it was great weekend for Nashville, and we want to repeat that in the fall," said Julie DeBoer, executive director of the Barry County Area Chamber SCHOLARSHIPS, continued from page 10 Hartenburg Award, will study landscape. Central Michigan University will be home to Stephanie Joostbums, daughter of Tony and Brenda Joostbems who will study meteorology and is the Sackett Award recipient. Also at CMU will be Laci Wolever daughter of Lloyd and Elsie Wolever, who will be studying TV production. University of Michigan is the choice of Chayla Robles, daughter of Paul and Catalina Robles, who will be studying biology. Charla receives the Frances and Lloyd Eaton Award. Joshua Rice plans to study building trades at UTI. His parents are Michele and Dennis Cady. Benjamin Smith, son of Daniel and Phyllis Smith, will attend Hope College studying secondary education. Chase Walden, son of Randy and Barbara Walden, plans to study mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech. Recipient of the H.H. Hickok Award, Heather Harris plans to attend Baker College and become an administrative assistant. Heather’s parents are Jerold and Sharon Harris. Christi O’Dell, daughter of Wendy O’Dell-Jorgensen, Mark Jorgensen and Monte and Teresa O’Dell, will be majoring in engineering at MTU. Bernard Garvey, a 1997 graduate, is attending TREBAS Institute in Toronto, studying TV and film production. Lindsay Pettengill, a 2000 graduate is attending WMU studying finance. Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation awards interest earned on donations in the form of scholarships each year at Maple Valley graduation ceremonies. To obtain more information write MVMSF, P.O. Box 685, Nashville, MI 49073. MVMSF is a non­ profit charitable foundation. “Mike Callton sees solutions - he will not run from problems. As a Barry County Commissioner, Mike’s leadership and ability will be a great choice for Barry County’s Future.” Clark Volz sincefto app/tecictfion The ffaamiilly off Allleen Meeaad,. JJrr.. would like to sincerely thank all our friends, business associates and acquaintances for the heartfelt condolences, donations and hugs we received during this devastating time. Can 945-9554 for Maple VaUey News classified ads EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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DeBoer noted that organizers chose the weekend of Sept. 25 because there will be a home football game for the Maple Valley Lions. We want the festival to be for the whole community and for families. We want there to bee some something ng for or everyone, ” she said, adding that they would like to work with a group like the band or athlet­ ic boosters to set up a tailgate party. The next festival organiza­ tion meeting will be held 7 p.m. Monday, July 12, at Clay’s Dinner Bell. For more information or to volunteer call Gilmore at (517) 852­ 9700. i. (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW „ VERMONTVILLE 06590269 § Now accepting MasterCard & Visa � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-07-06.pdf 9ec347f036acd9d5b875744fc38918f1 PDF Text Text ^RP l .MJ''" t111 “‘ 00100100 r pljBL|C UBF TIN S HURCH ST MMll 49058 -10 if iTNGS Ml ASTINGS UBLIC [^3^8 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 I US POSUgp pAfD Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 27, July 6, 2004 School board cuts field to 3 in search for superintendent Clark Volz (fourth from left) poses for a photo with the administrative office staff on his last day as superintendent of Maple Valley Schools. Pictured with him are: (from left) Lorraine Joppie, Bernie Hynes, Pam Kihn, Darryl Sydloski and Jill Booher. Kim Kramer by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter After the first round of interviews last week, the Maple Valley Board of Education narrowed the field of candidates for the superintendent’s position from six to three. After the last interview on Thursday evening, the board to ask Fred decided Davenport, Kim Kramer and Linda Olsen to return for the final round of interviews. Each of the initial interviews were one hour long and school board members had a scripted list of questions 33 questions that they asked each candidate in the following categories: general, financial/business, union negotiations, curriculum development and evaluation, management and leadership. In addition, the candidates were given an opportunity to make a closing statement and ask questions of the board. Linda Olsen The following is an overview of each of the three candidates and their responses to some of the questions asked by the school board. • Fred Davenport is currently the principal of Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville, a post he has held since joining the school district in 2000. As the principal of Maplewood, Davenport’s responsibilities include: educational leadership; facilitating curriculum design in a 46 grade building; organizing master schedule; budget planning and ordering; sitting in on Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings; serving on school improvement teams, curriculum teams, grade level meetings and more; coordinating MEAP activities, and serving as the interim princiStreet pal at Fuller Elementary, helping to finish the school year with ordering, class lists, scheduling and Fred Davenport other miscellaneous end of year requirements. Prior to coming to Maple Valley, Davenport served as the principal of three elementary school buildings (Burlington Elementary Sherwood School, Elementary and Union City Elementary) for Union City Community Schools. As principal of those schools, his responsibilities have included organizing the master schedule, budget, planning and ordering for all three schools; serving on school improve­ ment teams, curriculum teams, grade level meetings, etc.; serving as a district-wide crisis team member; special education implementation committee contact person for the district; sitting in on IEP meetings; serving as 504 coordinator, planning and organizing K-12 special education committees, and See CANDIDATES, pg. 10 Maple Valley says good-bye to Volz Maple Valley School Board members, teachers, staff and members of the community attended an open house in the new boardroom at the administration office before last week’s school board meeting to bid farewell to Clark Volz who resigned from his post as superintendent of schools effective June 30. Volz served as the superin­ tendent of Maple Valley Schools for seven years before accepting a superin­ tendent’s position with the Midland Educational Service Agency (MESU). Besides an extensive list of accomplishments and changes within the Maple Valley School District during his tenure, such as district curricular and curricular map­ ping, ASAP-LAP grant, book rooms for Fuller Street and Kellogg schools, an emphasis on literacy, advanced placement class expansion, expanded computer education, leadership classes, junior and senior high vocal music programs, student support centers in all buildings and more, Volz also was involved in a variety of community organizations and activities. Volz was member of the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf Board of Directors and the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Board of Directors, and a member the Thomapple Arts Council, among many others. Vermontville Twp. ZBA upholds appeal against seasonal market by Sandra Ponsetto seasonal farm market and sell. signed off on our sewer and Staff Writer nursery definition. Despite the ZBA’s ruling water and we passed state After a meeting marked The definition of a season- on Monday night and two inspections," he said. "We Nora and Superintendent Clark Volz pose for a photo by boisterous interruptions al farm market provided by "stay of action" letters from sold a ton of icecream yes- with their cake during the open house given in honor of andobjections from audi- Williams & Works which Laverty-Meeker, saying that terday." Clark’s seven years of service to Maple Valley Schools ence members, the the ZBA based their decision any commercial activity On Thursday afternoon, and the community. Vermontville attorney, Township is, "A public or private open other than that related to the Weatherwax’s Zoning Board of Appeals air venue where local farm nursery, would result in a David Smith of Charlotte, (ZBA) voted unanimously to products, primarily includ- $100 fine for each day the filed a suit on his behalf of in Eaton accept a definition of a sea- ing fruits, vegetables, and business was not in compli- Weatherwax stay, County Circuit Court seeksonal farm market, provided other locally produced goods ance with the by Williams & Works, engi- or crafts, are sold during the Weatherwax has proceeded ing damages in excess of neering consulting firm; growing seasons. Seasonal with his original plans for a $25,000. Monday night’s meeting which helped the township farm markets may include a year-round farm market with • Harvest Festival Logo winner establish its planning com- covered structure without a deli and ice cream parlor was meant to be the resolunamed mission, zoning and ordi- walls to protect against and a selection of conven- tion of a zoning controversy • Juggler brings message and fun to that began this spring when weather conditions." ience foods. nances. On Thursday, the Stickles attorney, Brad In a later interview the Vermontville Twp. Library Then, the ZBA used that Township Weatherwax reported that he Morton, filed an appeal with definition to unanimously Vermontville • School board amends budget, OKs pass a motion to "uphold the Zoning Administrator Amy began serving hand-dipped the ZBA on behalf of his next one Stickles’ (Royal and Vickie) Laverty-Meeker said that the ice cream Wednesday morn- clients. The Stickles, who • Little league softball season appeal filed of Mr. and Mrs. ZBA was not concerned ing as soon as his deli and own the Country Crossroads Weatherwax (Larry and with the definition of a farm ice cream parlor passed state Party Mart said they felt that succeeds after slow start Nancy) selling anything market building but rather inspections. See MARKET, pg. 8 The county had already beyond what is listed in the with what a farm market can In This Issue �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 6, 2004 — Page 2 Harvest Festival logo winner named Last week the Maple Valley News ran a story announcing the winner of the contest to design a new logo for the Nashville Harvest Festival. However, this photo of the winner receiving her prize and a copy of the logo she designed were omitted during the layout process. The staff at Maple Valley News regrets the error. In the photo Jessie Gilmore, one of the organizers for the Nashville Harvest Festival looks on as Jane Debat, the manager of the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank pres­ ents logo contest winner Darcy Meade with a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. Also in the photo are Meades1 mother, Dawn Meade, and Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Director Julie DeBoer. l■lf■l ■ 1*1 ■ P fIas Ibrs Maple Valley High School students and others from the area walk during last year’s Relay for Life in Tyden Park. Car wash to support Relay for Life event wif 11m1 I hFH \YI / Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; lso Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Real Estate 8 K 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE REALTOR Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 MLS This Saturday, July 10, people can get the dust and grime car washed and help find a cure for cancer when students and recent graduates from the Maple Valley High School leadership program hold their their third annual car wash at the GroveCastleton-Maple Nashville fire bam from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from the car wash will be used to sponsor a team to walk during Cancer the American Society Relay for Life, which will be held in Tyden Park in Hastings Aug. 1314. "We always wear brightly colored T-shirts with original designs to identify our- selves and we ask local businesses for donations and when a business donates $50 or more we put their name on the back of our T-shirts," said Amber Terberg, who, along with Drew Kersjes and Jerrica Ashcraft, is organizing this year’s relay team. High Maple Valley School’s Relay for Life team will also be holding a pop can and bottle drive. Those who wish to contribute their clean, empty bottles and cans can drop them off at the fire bam during the car wash. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a community gathering where everyone can participate in Caswell-Gonser Leah Phillips celebrated 90th birthday Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) * Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI....................................................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate).................................................... Home 517-852-5066 Adam Winegar (Sales Associate)................................................... 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Mature trees, wood burning fireplace, large L shaped kitchen, built-in oven/range, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 1st floor laundry, large w/o basement, 2 car attached garage. Call Jerry. (N-78) Leah, a very special lady Mr. and Mrs. Ray Caswell of Otsego, along with their was honored at the Gillons grandson, Clayton, are are family reunion on her 90th pleased to announce the birthday with birthday cake engagement of their daugh­ and a dozen red roses. Leah has four children and ter, Patricia Caswell, to Christopher Gonser. He is the 27 grand, great and great­ son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry great grandchildren. Cards Gonser of Nashville. would be enjoyed mail to An Aug. 21, 2004 wedding 8960 Maple Grove Road, is planned. Nashville, MI 49073. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 'country home" (could have 945-SHOW $5.25 Kids all shows | $5.50 Seniors $6:00 Students & Late Shows Frl & Sat $5.75 DAILY Matlness til 6pm Q No passes Unlimited Free Drink DIGITAL STEREO Refills ft .25$ Cora Refills Stadium Seating Gives YOU t An Unobstructed View JhoA Kirsten Dunst SHOWS & SHOWTIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. JUST LISTED: 2 UNIT IN NASHVILLE VACANT LAND: TWO ACRE PARCEL Downtown Hastings on State St. Tobey Maguire PUBLIC HEARING property (20x48 8r 32x64) w/thick concrete floors, one has 3 phase electric, blacktop drivel Fbnd on property. Call Jerry to see. (CH-85) North of Vermontville, perked, surveyed, blacktop road, shrubs & trees, natural gas available. Call fiomer. (VL-84) HASTINGS 4 ON 8 ACRES JUST OFF M-79 ON BLACKTOP ROAD. upper income unit w/2 bedrooms 8e full bath - sepa­ rate entry for income unit). Home has large living room, kitchen, 8t dining room includes 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators, there are 2 large outbuildings on Large living area downstairs with 2 bedrooms, large dining room and nice season porch, upstairs has spacious, 1 bedroom apartment with private entrance, house has central air, good roof and 24 x 24 garage. Live in one unit and rent the other. Call (N-87) Jerry. the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around the track or path. Each team is asked to have a represen­ tative on the track at all times during the event— because cancer never sleeps. Relays are overnight events, up to 24 hours in length. The funds raised by Relay for Life are used to prevent cancer, save lives and diminish suffering from the disease. The event is also used to raise awareness of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and patient support. Those who make a contribution to the American Cancer Society may keep the fire of hope burning by making a contribution and dedicating one of the lumi­ naries that line the walk through Tyden Park in memory of someone who lost to cancer, in honor of someone still fighting, or in special recognition of some­ one who has beaten the dis­ ease. For more information about the Relay for Life, call Amber Terberg at (517) 726-1055. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a variance request from Kenneth Stewart for 204 Queen St. to allow an R-2 zon­ ing in an R-1 district. The sections of the Zoning ordinance that HASTINGS - $129,90011 NEAR ALGONQUIN LAKE 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 2 car attached garage, full basement, living room w/wood burning brick sur­ round & mantel fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond cabinets 8t center island. 1st floor laundry, master bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french doors to deck w/view ofAlgonquin lake. Call Jerry for more "info". (H-81M SHOWTIMES 7/05-7/08 O SPIDER-MAN 2 (PG-13) 3HUNTS/3 SCREENS digital 11:10,1:40,4:10,6:40,9:10 digital/ stadium seating 11:30,11:55,2:00, 2:25, 4:30,4:55, 7:00,7:25,9:30,9:55 are in question are Section 5. If you wish to comment in writing DODGEBALL: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY (PG-13) on this challenge you must do so by July 14, 2004, and turn it 11:00,1:00,3:00,5:00,7:109:20 in to the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Michigan. 06590175 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 6,2004 — Page 3 John Parks rides a six-foot unicycle and juggles pins thrown to him by volunteers from the audience. John Parks, a juggler and comedian, talks to children about how he became a juggler by reading a book in the library when he was 12 years old. Juggler brings message and fun to the Vermontville Twp. Library Cwk ^ ^h ‘ JI I’kf“kRb ** * ^Utisli ^U taiis^ '■■•sdiiinisffnjg! ■« ptfam tain MM by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Comedian and juggler John Parks deftly juggled pins, boxes, oranges and a message about how books from the public library can determine the course of a young person’s life last Tuesday afternoon when he performed his show "How a Book Changed My Life. His presentation at the Vermontville Opera House tta ih«tah“ Mita io tit tan C®tr Society un fe ferfiopttaii ■li^iaiAiii taBffiiftfc a® ta lint tit <<1 W rytfco Ma araol'mwili’ 1 spaitsaMS® I ® ttototairtk Uast. fn Mt ni®1 oBAitaW1' 12H0SS. This youngster watches in amazement as John Parks performs one of his many juggling routines. was part of the Vermontville Township Library’s summer reading program. Parks began his program by introducing the children to the Dewey Decimal System used by libraries to organize books according to topics. "Every book in the library has a code on the spine that tells you what type of book it is," said Parks before ask­ ing, "What would you like to be when you grow up?" The children shouted out their answers: "An artist." "The surgeon general!" "AT-Rex!" "Well, good luck T-Rex," quipped Parks. "A firefighter!" "Do you know how old I was when I started jug­ gling?" Parks asked the children. After several guesses, Parks told them he started juggling when he was 12 years old and started doing it professionally when he was 20 years old. "If you know what you want to be when you grow up, you can have a head start," said Parks. "Benjamin," Benjamin, said Parks calling on a member of his PHOTO SPECIAL JULY 6-10 3” DOUBLE PRINTS 4” DOUBLE PRINTS Standard Processing Iteaai 3* ftw 3J.34 4* 14/ tS.M, X tofMN 4*tar II W 3frrvr> rrint Alm. Nci vrfi wrih aps ir Pr»miun> NIXT DAV OR FRCC Add PICTURES ON CD ONLY $4.99 mD4 0M«nMmuaaMVtlopondD>*Wori»n. AMaoiwadcMoncrfduvta 06590420 GOOD NllOHBOIt Pharmacy hpwell De and vveii informed Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main • Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-0845 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-lpm PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the coun­ cil chambers. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a variance request to allow a sign that does not meet the front yard setback requirements from the United Methodist Church located at 210 Washington. The sections of the Zoning ordinance that are in question are Section 5.04. If you wish to comment in writing on this challenge you must do so by July 14, 2004, and turn it in to the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Michigan. 06590178 NO MORE SECRET MEETINGS The Hastings Banner reports that some ofthe County Commissioners took part in a political meeting that was closed to the public. The State’s Attorney General’s office is investigating this meeting as possibly being an illegal violation ofthe Michigan Open Meetings Act. Ifyou elect me as County Commissioner, there will be no more secret meetings that are meant to keep you in the dark. I want you to be .there and I want to hear your opinions. I needyour help. Please vote for Mike Callton Kelia Hamilton watches as comedian and juggler John Parks makes a balloon animal. audience who had said he wanted to be a firefighter. " Where can you learn to be a firefighter?" "At a training center, came the reply. "On the computer," chimed in another. "At the library..." "Who said at the library? If you can find the special secret number, you will know where to find books that will teach you about how to become a firefighter, said Parks who then showed the children a copy of the book he read when he was 12 years old that led him to a career in juggling, before he began his pro­ gram which included audi­ ence participation in a vari­ ety of routines which included balloon animals, juggling boxes, oranges, catching marshmallows in his mouth pins thrown to him while riding a six-foot unicycle At the end of his pro- gram, Parks reminded the children, You can learn about anything under the sun at your public library." for Barry County Commissioner Paidfor by the Committee to Elect Mike Callton. E. Washington St., Nashville, MI 49073 224 MAPLE VALLEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 4th Annual Golf Outing at Mulberry Fore 4-Person Scramble July 24th, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. (Shotgun Start) *50.00 per person (includes green fees (18 holes & a cart) and dinner. Allproceeds will go to benefit the student-athletes at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Featuring: Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, putting contest, longest drive and closest to the pins and more. Prize Money to 1st - 5th Place Teams TO register or for questions call Mike Sparks, 852-9275 or T&d Davis, 852-0760 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 6, 2004 — Page 4 School board amends budget, OKs next one Elizabeth “Betty” Theresa Dean OLIVET - Elizabeth “Betty” Theresa Dean, 82, of Olivet, for­ merly of Charlotte, died Thursday, July 1,2004. Mrs. Dean was bom July 23, 1921 in Philadelphia, Penn., the daughter of John R. and Marguerite (Sacwright) Dean. She was a life member of VFW Post 2406 Auxiliary, a member of the Eaton County Historical Society, and was always devoted to her family. She is survived by her son John L. Dean of Vermontville; grandsons, Shawn M. and Brian L. Dean; great granddaughter, Josie; and great grandson, Dawson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, May 6, 1999; daughter, Roseann in 1958; and sister, Joan Smith in 1996. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Art Salisbury officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. She married Stephen Toman on April 18, 1959 in California and ended in divorce. However they remain friends all these years. She worked for Carl’s Supermarket, Thomapple Medical Care Facility, and several years at Pennock Hospital as a Unit Secretary and Dark Room Technician, before she moved to Yuma, Arizona in June of 1991. Then she made her new home in 1992 in Sequim, Washington. Preceding her in death was her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Henry) Felder of Nashville; sons, David Toman of Sequim, Wa., George (Cheryl) Toman of Beaufort, S.C.; grandson, Paul Felder of Nashville, Hunter and Colt Toman of Sequim, Wa.; granddaughters, Angela (Edgar) Biergeder ofBattle Creek, Anita (Jonathan) Sims of Beaufort, S.C., Bethany and Stephanie Toman of Beaufort, S.C., Rel Toman of Sequim, Wa.; three n, Emily, great grandchildren, Allison, Darrin; a brother, Donald (Rose) Shepherd of Missouri and several nieces. Family and friends in Nashville, Battle Creek, South Carolina and Sequim will sadly miss her. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dungeness Valley Lutheran Medical Clinic, P.O. Box 1916 Sequim, Wa. 98382 or Eaton & Barry County Hospice. Jolee Taylor— WASHINGTON - Jolee Taylor, age 63, of Sequim, Washington, also known as Shirley Jean Shepherd-Toman formerly of Nashville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at Island Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sequim. After a long and courageous battle against cancer. Jolee was bom Jan. 5,1941 to E.J. & Beatrice (Rosellen) Shepherd in Washington, D.C. She was a member of the Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church. She enjoyed sailing, hiking, fishing, crabbing, church activities, friends and her love of the ocean. Her companions for many years were her cat Buddy-Bud and her dog Kiya, which she enjoyed very deeply. “Our family Serving Yours • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 TST (517) 852-9712­ 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville co . Before interviewing the transfer of $531,127) and side for a cost not to exceed $28,000 for cement work and first three candidates for the expenditures of $288,802. In other business last week, the bleachers. superintendent’s post during Outgoing Superintendent last week’s meeting, the the board approved a proposMaple Valley Board of al for Phase II of the wide Clark Volz recognized retirunanimously area network project, which ing staff Liz Vandermolen Education approved amendments to the includes make-ready pole and Gloria Goodner. He 2003- 04 budgets and accept-costs and the installation of praised their dedication to ed proposed budgets for fiber optic cables at a cost of serving the children of the $125,507.19. district and presented them 2004- 05. The board also accepted with watches in honor oftheir Maple Valley Schools Business Manager Pam Kihn the bid of Southern Bleacher contributions. The board set 7 p.m. gave a presentation of the for the completion of a 500­ 2003-04 revised budget and seat addition to the home-side Monday, July 12, as the time the 2004-05 proposed budget bleachers for a cost of and date of its annual organibefore the board took action $97,450. It also approved the zational meeting. The meet­ Southern ing will be held in the’new of to approve the amendments proposal . Bleacher to install a 300-seat board room in the administraand proposals. The board accepted the bleacher unit on the visitors’ tion building. revised 2003-04 general fund budget with revenues of $12,574,591 and expendi­ tures of $13,986,33. It also The General Federation of and wonderful events in site. adopted the proposed 200405 general fund budget with Women’s Club-Vennontville A shopping time was allowed revenues of $12, 661,533 and recently left town in the direc- after the tea. GFWC Vermontville expenditures of $13,375,728, tion of the west for its tradiwith the provision that since tional skip day, under the received several awards at the the board had just received direction of Lois Siple and 109th state convention, those the materials, it would be Joyce Rathbum, organizers of of which were for HOBY. Also third place for arts reviewed by the finance com- the event. First stop was at Gun Lake department and special projmittee prior to the July meet for dinner. ects, fund-raising, and anothing. “The stain glass all around er for the Women’s History The revised food service fund budget for 2003-04 with the building was magnificent and Resource Center. The club received first revenues of $547,774 and as well as other collectibles expenditures of $515,142; from the past,” stated club place for membership and and the proposed 2004-05 member JoeAnn Nehmer. first in education department Following dinner, the group literacy. These awards are budget with revenues of $545,889 and expenditures of moved on to Historic Bowen given to the club for their $528,759 also were approved. Mills, where owners Owen work throughout the year. The 2003-04 revised ath- and Carleen Sabin opened the Regular club meetings will letic fund budget with rev- Moss Rose Tea Room for a start up again in September, enues of $64,736 (plus a gen- private teajust for the club, as however, members are busy of well as the ground. Members during the summer serving on eral fund transfer $253,563) and expenditures all adored hats and were seat- committees such as program, of $545,942; was approved ed at decorated tables for bingo, and the reading group. by the board, as was the pro- readings and choice of teas Anyone interested in mem­ posed 2004-05 athletic fund and cakes. The history of the bership may call club budget with revenues of hill was told as well as how President Elaine Russell at $64,500 (plus general fund they continue to create new 726-1330. GFWC hasits skipday Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the BarryCommunity Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name ofthe person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. anes & Family Owner/Manager LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................... .......... 7 p.m. 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... Sunday School...... ....... 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) S 8 Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration .10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............................ 9:45 Morning Worship................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship.............................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 GRESHAM AND VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES . Joint Summer Services -10:00 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School ................... 0 a.m. at Gresham: One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road July 18th, August 1st, 15th, 29th at Vermontville: 108 North Main Street, Vermontville - July 11th, 25th, ” August 8th, 22nd Fellowship Time After Worship Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 at Vermontville REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School............................... 10 a A.M. Service............................... 11:15 a P.M. Service...................................... 6 p PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday 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 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship........... 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: .9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .................... 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more Information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship ...................... 10:30 am. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service............ 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass.................. 9 a m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 6,2004 — Page 5 Builder of sand castles to be at Summer Splash barru Counlu Barry County Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Lite Meal Wednesday, July 7 W Italian pasta salad, marinated carrots, tropical fruit W sM Thursday, July 8 Sliced turkey, broccoli bacon salad, fruit parfait, whole wheat bread. Friday, July 9 Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, pineapple, dinner roll. Monday, July 12 Chicken pineapple salad, potato salad, mixed fruit, dinner roll. Tuesday, July 13 Some of Dave Downs sand castles are more like stat­ ues than buildings. He will be on Jordan Lake Beach Aug. 7 (Photo provided) iJ^*w (H'C (H'CJ »* j * ihfa Dave Downs, a profes­ sional builder of sand cas­ tles, will be at this year’s Lake Odessa Summer Splash Saturday, Aug. 7. He will be building from 9 to 4 p.m. at the beach. Downs comes from the Pontiac area and has turned his hobby into a profession. He was first taught the art of sand castle building while he was living on South Padre Island, Texas 12 years ago. He learned from a married couple Sandy Feet and Amazing Walt who have earned many awards in sand castle building. Creating a sand castle involves constant bending, standing, shoveling and squatting. The process can be exhausting. However Cheese spread, pork and beans, tropical fruit, Rye Krisps. This sand castle is an example of the type of castle that Dave Downs will make on Jordan Lake Beach Aug. 7. (Photo provided) according to Downs, the process can be quite therapeutic because it is all about fun, namely playing in the sand. Some castles can take up to three days to build and are often created by teams. To keep castles intact for at least a few days, Downs said the pros sometimes spray their castles with a thin glue solu­ tion that is water soluble. Downs’ visit to Summer Splash is sponsored by Union Bank and Great Lakes Sand and Gravel. For more information about Downs and his sand castles log onto www.sandcastlecentral.com or www.lakomichigan.com. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, July 7 Roast pork w/gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, carrots, applesauce. Thursday, July 8 Shredded chicken BBQ, baked beans, asparagus, mixed fruit, bun. Friday, July 9 Homemade goulash, braised cabbage, California blend, cookie. Monday, July 12 Italian pasta salad, com and tomato salad, ambosia, fresh apple. Tuesday, July 13 x-S -S Ji lk lk M ^4 *7, *7,mkiii k "■’n «?i!ai^ ‘Wbtestntaii -fete tesiajjtjji wtt ctaigjiitisp; 2B & feS.iail!sMfer »<tt AlJWMlIli; uni taship nuy cd a tip feds ta Hi nnffl Vertical driver's license design labeled success Michigan’s vertical driver’s license program is getting positive reviews since it was launched last year to help protect our young adults, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said. Since the Vertical Identification Program began on Rascal Flatts to be part of Ionia Free Fair The Ionia Free Fair is Dunn. 23 scheduled for July 23 “The group’s new CD through July 31, and it is ‘Melt’ went platinum in just back to free admission. four weeks after its release,” Rascal Flatts will be on said Doug Clark, Free Fair the grandstand stage co-manager. Some of their Thursday, July 29. other hits include “Prayin’ Tickets for the country for Daylight, I’m Movin group are on saleat StarOn,” “These Days,” and Tickets Plus outlets located “Love You Out Loud.” in all Michigan Meijer The trio, Jay DeMarcus, stores. Gary Levee and Joe Don Rascal Flatts has been ris- Rooney got their start in ing fast on the country 1997. Jay and Joe Don were music charts. During the in Chely Wright’s band. past year, they toured with They were part of ABC’s Toby Keith and Brooks & New Year’s Eve special. 3 1 >„ UE mu *...» U B*■". ^5 |; 15 >• * 9.1*1 . ; ssS “S ft,, <5 V f g&j &j S’* Hastings City BankQ HCB Mortgage Company . PRODUCTS 30 Year FixedO 30 Year Fixed - Biweekly 20 Year FixedO 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 15 Year FixedO 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year BalloonO 3 Year ARM 1 Year ARM INTRESTO RATED POINTS 0 0 APRD 6.2500 6.3750 6.0000 6.1250 5.6250 5.7500 5.5000 5.7500 4.625 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 6.3110 6.423 D 6.0800 6.1930 5.7240 5.8400 5.6150 7.9730 6.487 July 1, 2003, more than 361,000 vertical driver’s licenses or state IDs have been issued to residents under 21. This includes the traditional horizontal driver’s licenses that were voluntarily exchanged for the new versions. With approximately 736,000 drivers and ID card holders 21, half of under Michigan’s minors are benefiting from the new vertical driver’s license. “The new vertical driver’s license is protecting our youth by making age verification easy for law enforcement and retailers,” said Land. “I’m pleased that that this this program program is is being being so well received. And we are just getting started.” The new design gives parents peace of mind knowing that their children carry licenses designed to ensure their well-being. The cards clearly state when the license-holder turns ages 18 and 21 and include tamper resistant features to thwart alter­ ations. The vertical format of the license also gives front-line retailers and law­ enforcement officers an instant visual cue so that they can correctly identify a license-holder’s age. and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which ^Diana’s ^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 Meet Your Probate Judge Fekkes Please take advantage ofthis opportunity to visit and get to know Judge Fekkes. Mulbfeorrervv collectively make it illegal to advertise Mulberry Gardens Mulbery Fore Golf Course Nashville “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ft*X. All rates effective as of 6/18/04. Annual Percentage Rates (APR) are based on a loan amount off $100,000 and as follows: 30 yr. fixed based on 360 monthly payments of $615.72; 30 yr. fixedO biweekly payments based on 627 biweekly payments of $311.86.20 yr. fixed based on 2400 ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing . Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll- $361.93.15 yr. fixed based on 180 monthly payments of $823.73; 15 yr. fixed biweekly based free telephone number for the hearing on 344 biweekly payments of $414.99.7 yr. balloon based on 84 monthly payments of $567,790 impaired is 1-800-927-9275. with final payment of $89,383.54.3 yr. ARM based on 360 monthly payments of $583.57 forO the first 36 months, then the payments are variable. 1 yr. ARM based on 360 monthly payments L of $514.14 for the first 12 months, then payments are variable. Wednesday, July 7 - Hastings, card games 12:30-2:30 p.m.; nails; Hillybilly Horseshoes 10:30 a.m.; Music with Charlie; Thursday, July 8 Woodland, puzzle/trivia. - Delton, puzzle/trivia. Nashville, Bingo. Friday, July 9 - Hastings, oil painting 9:30-11:30 a.m.; bingo. Woodland, Visiting. Monday, July 12 - Hastings, music with Sam; crafts 10 a.m.; card making 12:30-2 p.m.; July birthday party. Nashville puz­ zles. H,W,N - Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, July 7 - Hastings, Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; More-house Kids; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; Kinship Care 7 p.m. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act Call Janefor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! ] 517-852-0790 monthly payments of $716.43; 20 yr. fixed biweekly based on 446 biweekly payments ofO “The health and safety risks are enormous when alcohol and tobacco fall into underage hands,” said Terry Jungel, executive director of Michigan Sheriffs’ Assoc-iation. “This program is so successful that my only regret is that we didn’t do it soon­ er.” Land and coalition of safety advocates kicked off the “We Check to Protect” campaign last year to raise awareness of the program. The goal of the program is to keep minors from buying alcohol, tobacco and other age-restricted products. The The redesigned redesigned format format is is issued to residents under 21 who receive new licenses or IDs, as well as renewals or replacements. Land expects all underage drivers to have vertical licenses by 2008. rice, fruited jello. Wednesday, July 14th- 6:00 to 8:00 PM While everyone enjoys FREE sub sandwiches, chips, ice tea & lemonade, Judge Fekkes will be glad to answer questions and explain her priorities. MM This ad paid for by: Hosts Tim & Alice Boucher 2621 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville, MI 49073 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 6,2004 — Page 6 The nine-point buck caused many drivers to take a second look. (Photo provided) Kountry Treasures 4526 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville, MI 49073 Nashville’s Newest Store For Home Decor Candles ph. 517-851-0391 Hrs. 10 am to 6 pm Tues.-Sat accept aft, credit ccvtdi PLAN YOUR ROADMAP FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE. 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Brown Stadium 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road _ wwwbattlecreekyankees.com • 269.660.2287 616-374-1200 Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 6,2004 — Page 7 Lake 0 enjoys 70th annual fair by Helen Mudry The shaded spots went first, appearances before they b but people had to make were sacrificed to the demThe Lake Odessa Fair allowances for the sun as it olition derbies. Over the Fourth celebrated changed positions. A fleet of tractors ranging in its 70th annual fair tradi- Youngsters had sacks at in age from classic antiques tion. . hand, hand,hoping hopingtotofillfillthem themtotomodem modembehemoths behemothsr rumThe six-day fair was with candy tossed from the bled down the parade route. filled with horses racing for floats. This was the one The end of the parade speed, horses testing their exception to the rule “don’t was signaled by the many strength and just plain take candy from strangers. area emergency fire trucks horsepower in tractors and The law enforcement cars and ambulances, each seetrucks. There also were led the way, followed by ing if their sirens could out contests for livestock, the VFW flag corps. blast the next. flower arrangements, bakFloats and marchers had After the parade, the kids ing, sewing and other crafts. a patriotic theme with “stars scoured the street and sideThe fair ended with the and bars” flags and red, walk finding candy they ever popular demolition white and blue ribbons previously missed. derby followed by fire-There were floats from Two military helicopters works. churches touting their vaca-from the Grand Ledge post Look for winners of the tion Bible schools, sports flew over at the start of the many events in future edi- teams, dance teams, FFA, parade. Local veterans lead the march down Fourth Avenue to the fair grounds. tions of the Lakewood 4-H, the Lake Odessa Thomas said, “What a itary strength really choked touched by the sight, too.” the fair office where they News. Library, the Girl Scouts and joy to see the black hawk me up. I was standing next The helicopters made were swamped by youngThe parade stepped off Boy Scouts and area busi- fly over our town. This The nesses. Many youngsters syymboovle orf forueerdoomw ann.d mils-to a Michigan State Police another fly over during the sters and admired by parThursday evening. officer and could tell he was parade and then landed by ents. theme was “70 Years of showed their patriotic spirit Parades.” with bunting and streamers Parade organizer Janet on their bicycles and golf Thomas said an evening carts. GREAT FATHER'S DAY GIFT! parade allowed more peoArea politicians used the ple to come to see the parade as a way to recruit parade and to participate. constituents. They passed “Oh man, this is the biggest out flyers and shook many parade to hit this little town. hands as they marched to PICK UP It was an hour and 15 min- the fairgrounds. One candiutes long. There must have date passed out bottled LOCALLY been 15 or 20 floats.” Bob water which was gladly Huyck said “back in the old accepted by the parade AND SAVE days,” people were doing watchers. On candidate had evening farm chores of a campaign worker riding a milking cows and feeding six-foot unicycle while jug­ livestock. They couldn’t gling three pins. have made it to an evening There were ponies and parade. teams of draft horses At 5 p.m., Fourth Avenue pulling wagons. began to fill with people There were several staking their spot to view antique cars proudly the parade. Some brought demonstrating that they their own lawn chairs, some “still had it.” It is estimated that 10% of all the anglers catch 90% of the fish. 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M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 6, 2004 — Page 8 MARKET, continued from page 1 asked the man. "We’re going to try and could apply. the farm market and nursery was a split decision. There floor to Weatherwax. Before the public com"A few," replied Chase settle some of that tonight, "We don ’ t have council was not an allowed use for were two motions and the the area which is zoned rural first one, I’ll read it, with us. It’s just my wife before asking, "So, unless then there are remedies," ment portion of the meeting was closed, Nancy residential. Their own busi- ‘Request for the appeal of Nancy and me and we don’t there are more pertinent said Chase. . ness was grandfathered into the building permit was have any further comment at questions then I will close " You’ve already got your Weatherwax addressed the the ruralresidentialdistrict denied on the basis that the this time. I think ifthe public the public comment portion mind made up, no matter audience and board. "I think it needs to be what It’s already written in when the zoning was primary nursery/greenhouse wants to make any com- of the meeting." Another member of the stone..." said a member of made clear to the public that use is permissible in the rural ments it’s up to them. The changed two years ago. the referrals were made, that In April the ZBA ruled residential zone. That was board has heard our main market stood up to make a the audience.. I just read some of this we had everything in writing comment, "as far as the farm request" that Weatherwax could oper- part one. When Chase opened the market part of it, I think it stuff this afternoon," replied from the board and we did "Part two, that was put ate the nursery portion of his everything that was asked business but held the farm into abeyance, and I will floor for public questions will really help the commu- Chase.. "You’ve already got your for and we did not start that market in abeyance until read it, ‘The balance of the and comments an unidenti- nity out, if they have extra they could establish a defini- intended use beyond the fied member of the audience produce they can take it mind made up, you’ve building until we got all tion of a farm market and nursery/greenhouse use is to asked the board what the down there and they will sell already inducted it and those permissions and all what types of products could be held in abeyance until purpose of the meeting was. it and stuff. Sometimes I passed it," persisted the man. those permits and referrals, "We have not talked... I everything we needed and "We are going to make a have excess stuff and there’s be sold in a farm market in a such time as the planning commission can determine decision about the terminolthem in Grand Ledge and haven’t seen these guys in a then we put up a building rural residential area. Weatherwax has refused what those permitted uses ogy and the permitted use for what have you where you month..." said Chase indi- that cost us our life savings. to comply with the abeyance are by either clarifying the Weatherwax and the portion come over and they will sell cating fellow board mem- Then we got told, ‘Now, use definition or creating the of his request to go beyond it for you, but I’m in bers Darwin Aldafer and let’s go with the nursery,’" and stop action orders. (Vermontville appropriate use definitions." nursery, shrubbery and flow- Nashville and Vermontville Rob Cook. "I wasn’t even at she said. "This building was "The is just three miles, it’s a lot the planning commission meant to run year-round for An unidentified member ers," replied Chase. Township) Planning myself so I didn’t get that our family to make a living "Let’s make a correction closer than Grand Ledge." Commission gave me their of the audience interrupted "I don’t think that was privilege of listening to what out of; and then we got told, approval and based on their to ask why no one but mem- on that," Weatherwax inter‘No, we’ve made a mistake.’ approval we have a mercan- bers of the ZBA had copies jected. "The first request was ever an issue," said Chase. was said. “Now we have to stop and tile/retail occupancy permit of the minutes from the last farm market, the second "The issue at stake is, ‘is this So where do you classify request was nursery, always a permitted use as the prop- the grocery goods now days? you can sell nursery things. from the county," he said in ZBA meeting. Chase replied that he has been since day one— erty was zoned or classified, Do they come under the farm Who isgoing to come in and an earlier interview. "As far as the county and state are types up the minutes after Weatherwax farm market, it’s not all the benefit or market or not?" asked anoth- buy plants inSeptember, October, November? You good that will come out of it er member of the audience. concerned, we did every- the meeting and they are slash nursery." "That is going to be what told us it would take six or Royal Stickles disagreed. — jobs perhaps. We’re dealthing by the book and they available to the public upon seven months to get all this we settle on," said Chase. "When I called Amy ing with..." have no intention of getting request a few days after the So every community has changed commercial; this is Go back to the issue Laverty-Meeker, she said it meeting. involved." After copies of the min- was, ‘nursery, greenhouse, again," interjected a man in different rules?" asked a after we had gotten all the Weatherwax said that he permission we needed. We remained "fairly quiet" at utes of the last minute were farm market,’ that’s the way the audience. "Would you go woman in the audience. That is correct," replied didn’t start anything until we Monday night’s meeting distributed to members of she put it to me before they back and tell us exactly what had everything in place and because, "I am convinced the audience who requested started building," he said. "I the issue is, because I don’t Chase. So whatever you decide now you’re coming back and without a doubt that 1 am them, Chase resumed the wanted to know what was understand what the issue is community-wide?" came a saying, ‘We made a mistake, legally right." meeting by opening the floor going on and that is the way is. " "What don’t you under- question from the audience. you’re paying for it.’" The Stickles also had a lit- to the Stickles and their she put it to me, ‘green"They are selling," interhouse, nursery, farm mar- stand?" asked Chase. "There "This affects the township tle to say during or after attorney. "I am Brad Morton, and I ket.’ It wasn’t going to be was a grievance filed on of Vermontville, not the vil- jected Vickie Stickles. "I got Monday’s ZBA meeting on am here on behalf of the anything we sell. It was behalf of Royal and Vickie lage of Vermontville, just a sign right here that states the advice of the attorney. At the beginning of the Stickles," said their attorney. going to be trees, shrubs, Stickles, They wanted the the township," said Chase. everything that they got in meeting, ZBA Chairperson "Thanks for the clarification fresh fruits and vegetables." building... they wanted the "The surrounding communi- their store. They are selling." "They don’t even have a "I wouldn’t take much whole thing stopped based ties have their own plan in David Chase stated, "The at the start of the program, I license," added Royal purpose ofthis meeting is for wasn’t really sure why we because you don’t sell much, on the fact that it was rural effect." "Once you make the deci- Stickles. one purpose and one purpose were here. We really don’t Royal," said Weatherwax. residential and the farm marAgain an audience mem- ket was not sufficiently list- sion tonight, that is forever, "They don’t have a food only, and that is to address have any opening comments number two on the second to make; we don’t want to ber asked why the meeting ed in our zoning and it got right? Nobody else can do license..." said Vickie. ""That’s not true... said approved by our planning anything different?" asked a page of the minutes (from rehash what we did before." was being held. "I came home from commission and we’re try- man in the audience. the last ZBA meeting). It Chase then opened the Nancy Weatherwax. Canada on a fishing trip and ing to deal with farm market, "...I talked to the state," "That’s correct unless we it was on my calendar," what can a farm market do want to go through other said Vickie Stickles. BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • AUGNM ENTS • TRANSMISSIONS quipped Chase. and not do under that zoning options such as a rezoning, "That would be between "That’s great. Did you classification? There were going through and changing them and the state," said catch anything," asked the some descriptions describing the master plan and altering Chase. man. those things that were not in the rural residential descrip"I talked to the state," conAUTO SERVICE, INC. "The meeting is to decide the zoning language the way tion from what it is and tinued Vickie Stickles. the second portion of the they should have been. including some things that "That has nothing to do question... "The project as put up by are not there now," said with zoning," said Aldafer Did you catch anything," Weatherwaxes... the plan- Chase. "There are other Chase asked if there were Jeff Dobbin, Owner the man persisted. ning commission had one options but those other any more relevant questions ASE Master Technician "Ifthere are no other ques- understanding, options take a number of or comments, being none, 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. tions pertinent..." said Weatherwaxes had another, months to conclude. First, the board closed the public Hastings, Ml 49058 Towing Available Chase the Stickles another on what the planning commission has comment portion of the "Did you catch anything?" was going to be sold and not to address the master plan meeting and discussed the sold and so we put a hold on and then you address the definition of a farm market the project and they filed to zoning with them. So, they and appropriate action for the zoning board of appeals would have to back up a lit- approximately a half an hour to sort that out, the Stickles tle bit on that and that does before approving the motion did, to allow us to determine take some time to do because to uphold the Stickles’ what can and can not be sold of publishing the public appeal. in that particular zone,’ meetings and the other In an interview later in the added Chase. "In the zoning input." week, Chase said, "I have STAN as it was wrote. The things Someone in the audience high hopes that the business ow you can pay for your personal, and most that dealt with the nursery, asked if variances could be owners in that area will petithe trees, the plants the issued and Chase replied that tion for rezoning to commerbusiness insurance protection with an easy-to-handle, shrubs business were clearly there were variances for cial, which will be better for identified as being accept- which property owners everyone." monthly payment plan called Flex Bill. This plan, available able. Going one step further into the retail things in the from Auto-Owners Insuranc store, such as things that KELLY have been listed in the paper Company, means less strain — deli things, ice cream things, the bread, the pies... on your budget. Call us other things, those were not specifically listed in the zon­ and ask about it today! ing and those things are con­ sidered right now as a com­ mercial grocer item so they KEN Life Home Car Business don’t fit what we had origi­ nally laid out for zoning. "Did you fix it?" asked a • Canopies • Tables • Chairs member of the audience. "We’re trying," responded Call Bob Donner, 517-726-1084 Chase. "That is what we are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays attempting to do." "How soon? Do we get a Call any time on weekends 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 DEBBIE 065841 time line?" asked the man. JEFF DOBBIN’S 269-945-0191 Need help budgeting your insurance costs? tonehill Far CANOPY SALES & RENTALS TRUMBLE AGENCY �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 6,2004 — Page 9 KtMOU Sav* Ktfll Oil . Pnpooe ln< ( Propane 1st Xceloo 'Ws lf(OP««! Km* Oft ,,K K"'0?-' 0?I ftopoae Hrl 11 4 a MW f4, f,Lwpwte: Keel Oil L TM0M ppOttC»•< Propone tec-f SJsS^ VWJi VMS *SSS !!vv& \vk\ v?& \? ikS iih' JSSSsSS JSSS uuuSsS SS,,tttK ss^iS iSjS iS .S . Kj Xk *>tt The Kent Oil & Propane team coached by Steve Yawger finished as the runner-up in the Maple Valley Little League Minor Girls Softball league this season. The Stonehill Farm Canopies team coached by Rob Mateson finished third in the Maple Valley Little League Minor Girls Softball league this season. Little league softball season succeeds after slow start N#Jjhi Jj •viSS ■ ■<!>» ' ■<!>».' ••* « kthk>’Mi *.. t> * '*fc*» jsZM'^ 25> k tiu- ■*Wt ». k2’l?2»"»“i»». .?2?'l'«?" ?*)">““*i»i»■. . ?"*?■'' «M*)>>■ ln*’■ "*■ Mln’, , L &*' nW h '•■kinL.'al^ a’Ki ’Orittte...l»j tt EBM Maha S' '..1^1)4 nat UnnBitta ■Miiriilttt/iul dtajte ■b» lidtka'® itei Tkt8«3Blb n'gi iin0® t k ks Qsdiitkt® B jx ra’j®®1 The Hummell’s Body Soph team coached by Bev Rost won this season’s Maple Valley Little League Minor Girls Softball league championship. (Photos provided by JH Photographic Studio) The 2004 Maple Valley Little League Minor Girls Softball played their final games of the season. This league included girls between the ages of I 1-12 years old and was made up three teams sponsored by Stonehill Farm Canopies, Kent Oil & Propane, and Hummell’s Body Shop. The season had a slow start due to a lack of volunteers at the MVLL’s core committee level, but a few volunteers thankfully CALENDAR OF EVENTSSign up soon for fall youth July 7 Trail Clinic, 1 p.m, Barb Buick’s home, for soccer and summer camp more information call 269-945-0457. Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. July 7 Superintendents meeting, 7:30 p.m., at the Expo Center. July 12 Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. July 12 4-H Teen Club, Orientation for helping at fair, 7 p.m., Extension Office. July 13 Live Beef Carcass Judging, 7 p.m., Fair Grounds. July 14 Non-Livestock Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. July 15 Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. July 15 Non-Livestock Committee set up for Judging Day 5 p.m. July 17 Non-Livestock Judging Day, Barry County Expo Center Fair Grounds. July 19-24 2004 Barry County Fair, Barry County Expo Center. July 31 Family Camping and Trail Ride Waterloo Campgrounds. July 7 The Maple Valley Youth Soccer had another successful season thanks to all the 200 students that participated in this Spring Soccer Season, as well as all the coaches, parents, and referees who participated. This fall season, practices will begin the week of September 6 and the games will begin on Saturday, September 18 and ending on October 23. The deadline for sign-ups will be August 2. The Fall Soccer Schedule and for sign-ups will be mailed out soon. There will be no sign-up after school begins. The cost for Youth Soccer is $15 and the cost for Junior High Soccer is $15 or $25. There will be a late fee of $10.00 after August 2. For more information please call Brenda Green at 5178521626. This summer the MVYS is pleased to announce a soccer camp. The MVYS is associated with the Euro Americans Sports Camps and sign-ups are beginning now. This is the. Second Annual Soccer Camp held at Maple Valley High School. The soccer camp starts on Monday, July 26 and ends on Friday, July 30. The time is from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. For more information please call Larry Denniston at 760-242-4625, or e-mail him at Idennistoncakyahoo.com. Biochemist to be special guest at Chester Gospel The Chester Gospel Church will be having special services Sunday, July 11, featuring Sterling Gatling, a biochemist with Dow Coming of Midland. Gatling is also a featured conference speaker with Gideons International. The special services will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Chester Gospel Church is located at 4 Highway, Vermontville between halfway Vermontville and Potterville. The public is welcome to attend either service, and a nursery will be provided. For more information, call Pastor Marc S. Livingston at (517) 543-5488. GREAT BASEBALL. GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES J-AD GRAPHICS FAMILY PASS TO CATCH THE YANKEES • FRIDAY, JULY 9 AT 7 P.M. (Present this pass and family enters free!) 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At season’s end first place went to Hummell’s Body Shop coached by Rost, second place went to Kent Oil & Propane coached by Yawger, and third place went to Stonehill Farm Canopies coached by Matheson. Call12691945-9554 Or1-800-810-7085 forMaple Valiev Menis KTIOH-Ms! Call anytime... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. July 6. 2004 — Page 10 CANDIDATES, continued from page 1 implementing inclusion at the elementary level; serving as the Title I director for Union City Community Schools and implementing the schoolwide program: serving on the school-wide academic (curriculum design) team; and coordinating MEAP activities elementary within the schools. Other experience includes serving as a fourth and fifth grade teacher for Union City Community Schools 19691972 and 1973-1977; a fourth grade teacher and AV department chairperson for the of International School Brussels, Belgium; and serving as a special education implementation member of the Calhoun Intermediate School District, where his responsibilities included serving as liaison for all special education programs in Union City with Calhoun Intermediate School District in Marshall, working closely with the special education supervisor to develop special education referral system within the district, and implementing special education inclusion within the elementary schools. Davenport received his bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University (WMU) in 1969, with a major in political science and a minor in history. He received a master of arts degree from WMU in 1975 with a major in educational leadership. Davenport’s certifications Michigan include: Continuing Certificate in all subjects, grades K-9; social studies, grade 9; and elementary administrator. • Kim Kramer served as assistant superintendent of Plainwell Schools from 1998 to 2004. As assistant superintendent, he recently served as the director of operations and his duties included facility usage, transportation, food service, facility renovation under 1998, $19 million bond and 2002, $25 million bond. He played a key leadership role in bond proposal development, state authorization process, campaign passage, selling of bonds, advertising for and hiring of contractors and the oversight of all bond related work; He also directed the reorganization of the operations department including establishing policies and procedures. From 1989 to 1998 his at Plainwell duties Community Schools included serving as the director of curriculum, personnel, and all student services, including: special education, transportation, food service, custodial, maintenance, and driver education. He initiated the district school improvement team and revamped the curriculum study cycle. Kramer also negotiated all contracts with three different unions and two employee associations. He also developed, con- Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06576435 ducted and supervised staff Lakes Education District ation the issue can sit down be fair with everyone, that s development activities. He Director from 1996 to 1999. and say they are satisfied and why we have it and that’s was a member of one and The district served seven the education in the school done on a day-to-day basis. chair of a second North member districts with staff district is not compromised at Every day we try to do the Outcomes development, ITV and tech- all. That in fact, we have now, best we can for the students Central for nology services, programs to given the resources that we and for staff, and we have to Accreditation Team Sturgis High School and improve student learning, have on the plate, the people go forward. Some of those Jackson Park Middle School, research, planning and cur- we have working for them, things are regrettable, some­ Kramer riculum assistance. In addi- the tools that they can use to times they are unavoidable; ML Wyoming, chaired and organized the tion to those programs, which be the best people that they but I think they can be over­ curriculum were funded through coopera- can be. So, the goal is to get come." county-wide What do you think of the tion of the members, the edu- people on both sides to agree directors group. federal "No Child Left Kramer’s other experience cation district sought and and reach a compromise." Kramer: "The most impor- Behind” law? includes serving as a principal administered various grant Davenport: "That is anothin the Homer Community opportunities to expand stu- tant step is to maintain the integrity of the negotiations, er one of the things that I School District from 1984 to dent learning.. Concurrent with her work to keep them on a level of think is under-funded and I 1989; assistant secondary Standish- for the education district, professionalism, to not get think it is not allowing us to principal for Sterling Community Schools Olsen worked as faculty and into mudslinging, to stay be able to do the best job we Hamline focused on the task at hand possibly can. I think that the for 1980-1984; and a teacher for facilitator in and making anything person- "No Child Left Behind" comMaster’s Otsego Public Schools 1977- University 1980. He has also worked as a Education Program, Willmar al, listening carefully to what ponents are good, they are salesman for two companies Learning Community. is being said, if you don’t admirable, but I think the As the planning and educa- understand be sure that you funding from the federal govin the Kalamazoo area from 1973-1977 and a training offi- tional services coordinator for ask; those are important ele- ernment should be there to negotiations. support it as well. It’s another in cer for the United States the SW/WC Educational ments Marine Corps Active and Service Cooperatives in Negotiations can often get one of those things that, by Southwest Minnesota from ragged, sometimes they can the way our school district, Reserves 1970—1976. In 1976, Kramer received 1994 to 1996, Olsen’s respon- be very positive in terms of our building at Maplewood his bachelor of science degree sibilities included fiscal over- the outcome, but they are went from a C to a B, at least in psychology and mathemat- sight of budgets, grants and always tense, and they are we are doing what they feel ics from WMU. He earned a contracts, planning of staff always difficult. As long as that we should be doing. But master of arts degree in edu- development activities for you keep them on the up and there are a lot of times the bureaucracy of the whole cational leadership in 1979 teachers, students, adminis- up and straight forward..." Olsen: "I think a problem thing, I wonder ifit is the best from WMU, and completed trators and support staff serv33 hours of graduate studies ing over 100 school districts solving approach. I think that benefit of all." the region, region, Kramer: "In all sincerity, I in educational leadership at in the National it is important that both par­ WMU and Michigan State Diffusion Network ties see this as something we think the goal of not leaving University. Coordinator and Quality are working together on. We any child behind is outstandKramer’s certification Schools facilitator. would work through the con- ing. I applaud it. But, once includes 30-hour secondary Olsen’s other experience tract language we would work you get involved with federal continuing teaching certifi- includes: serving as a consult- very carefully. We did exten- government, and get involved cates in psychology and ant to the North Dakota sive rework of our contract with policies, all of sudden it mathematics; and administra- Telecommunications language the last time and this takes different shapes and tor certificates in secondary Council; Rural Education time... and partly that rapport there are some things in that administration, chief business State Project Leader for the that we built up working with particular legislation that I official, central office admin- North Dakota State them the last time that assist- think are great for schools and istration and superintendent. University Extension Service; ed with economic package..." great for kids and I support • Linda Olsen is currently staff development for MSU After a contract has been those things. But, there are superintendent of the Arenac Cooperative Extension, assis- negotiated, and somewhat things that scare the heck out Eastern School District, a tant professor, Washington hard feelings may exist of me and I don’t know how rural district of approximately State University Cooperative among the teaching staff, how in the world they, at the feder400 with a general fund bal- Extension Service; counselor wouldyou rebuild relations? al level, can believe that some ance of about $3.5 million. for foreign exchange stuDavenport: "Visibility. I of these components are More than 50% of the stu- dents, counselor and case think that the main role of going to be implemented at dents qualify for free or worker for Catholic Family superintendent is visibility, to the time table they say. reduced priced lunch. The Services and K- 12 substitute be approachable. I think that I "I look at it in terms of typdistrict has experienced teacher in California and will be getting out there and ical government red tape declining enrollment during Michigan. listening to your people and sometimes my philosophy is, the last decade. Olsen earned a bachelor of seeing what you can do to See CANDIDATES, pg. 12 Olsen was the Central science degree in home eco- help mend, and help mend nomics education from MSU that is what you need to do. in 1970; a master in family But, I think people skills.” studies and a minor in psyKramer: "Sit down and chology from MSU; and a chat, talk. Obviously I would Ph.D. in extension education talk with the union represen­ from MSU in 1992. tatives first. Part of their Her licenses include responsibility is to deal with Minnesota Administrative, their own staff in terms of superintendent and principal; whatever grievance came out. and Minnesota Teaching, met I would not go behind their OFFERING COMPLETE NCA standards. 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Loans to businesses of all sizes and non-profit organizations are available up to $1.5 million to repair damage to real estate, machinery and equipment and inventory. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are also available to small businesses unable to pay bills or meet operating expenses. Interest rates can be a slow as 2.875% for homeowners and renters and 2.750% for businesses with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based upon each applicant’s financial condition. Additionally, small businesses located in the contiguous counties of Allegan, Arenac, Bay, Branch, Calhoun, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, For Sale Lawn & Garden $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel master, 7 gang reel mowers, hydraulic lift. Good condition, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! 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Once you establish ule and be a part of some- walk their talk and I think would fit well with what for us to grab onto and some motivations we can use to do superintendent has to be intel- those one-on-ones then next thing, a part of the communi- most of the people will tell we’re here to do. I persevere; lectual leader... on different time they are liable to pick up ty. I think it is real important you that that’s the kind ofper- I’m willing to do whatever it good for kids.. takes. II like like work, work, so so II’m ’mnot not There are some things I kinds of issues that are within the phone and call. The more for communications that they son I am." takes. Kramer: "My strengths are afraid to put in time. I like to don’t understand. A real the school district I think that communication you can get to know what is happening in clear example is they think you have to be the moral the community about what the school and tell them what in my management style. I am be at school functions. I think they are going to have all our leader. I think you have to be your students are doing, the our needs are, what kind of a conservative individual, I I get along fairly well with budget situation we are fac- don’t believe in jumping on people. I am patient, somestaff meet the staff require- the person who walks your more support you have."" Olsen: "I think it is impor-ing, how that may be impact-bandwagons just for the sake times I would like to be more ments by 2005. They haven’t talk. And that you do whatevgot the foggiest notion ofhow er you ask somebody else to tant to be visible, accessible ing our students, what types of jumping on. But, I do patient” Other candidates who labor negotiations and tenure do, you are willing to do. I and involved in the communi- special needs we may have, believe we have to change. I laws work in various states. think those are two of the ty so that you have a flavor of often times they are happy to am open to innovative ideas interviewed for the superinThey are in for a lulu awaken- main things are the intellectu- the heartbeat of the communi- help out Our Lions Club reg- from staff, but we do it in a tendent’s position were: Mike al and moral leader in the ty. The superintendent repre- ularly donates money to our collaborative manner. I am Dodge, the principal of ing." sents the district in those special ed program. We cer- not afraid to make tough deci- Heritage High School in Olsen: "I think it would be wider community." Township Kramer: "The superintend- activities and so the primary tainly need to build up that sions, I had to make many Saginaw hard to argue with the concept. We certainly don’t want ent is an employee ofthe dis- focus is on the district and trust it helps to bring people tough decisions and the buck Community Schools since any child left behind. That is trict. The superintendent’s what needs to happen here. I in to see what we need and will stop with me. I believe in 2001; William Lammi, the bringing together the commu- superintendent of Superior our role to try to see how we responsibility is to be not only wouldn’t want to be so they can help carry the ball. What strengths do you nity, staff and working Central School District since can help the child and to pro- visible, but also approach- involved in civic organizatogether to listen, to make 1995; and Jack Wallington, vide the environment were able. I like to be on a first tions that I wasn’t accessible bring to this position? Davenport: "I think my decision about what is good the superintendent of Bellaire they can be successful. But, it name basis. I like being able here. I think in a rural area, does have a lot of different to walk into a coffee shop in such as this, probably a lot of main strengths are that I am a for kids. I have a heart that Public schools since 2002. Davenport, Kramer and regulations to it that in some town for lunch and be your community activities people person, I have people says after 27 years, we are ways don’t make it easy for approachable, be involved in take place at the school. I skills and a love of children. I here because of those kids. Olsen will return to Maple us to do this. It certainly has- community activities, be know you have some support- think those are the two main Anything we can do to Valley for a second interview n’t been funded. It’s going to someone who is identifiable, ing organizations, Lions and skills that I have. I think enhance their education has with the school board on Monday, July 12. The first be interesting to see after the not just hiding behind a desk church organizations that are beyond that, a strong work got to be done. " Olsen: "I think I have a interview will start at 7 p.m. November elections what because I truly believe that very active and there are oth- ethic, the ability, when somechanges come down. We are I’m congress for those who ers. I wouldn’t mind doing body asks me to do some- love for learning; I amalways watching what happens with don’t know a board member. They have strong feeling it "I’m sure you have, are in about what they see, what the same situation too, It they hear, what is going on in comes down to a point where the school. Also, I am a great The Charlton Park Gas antique engines from the tractor owners can register Antique Gas & Steam regularly in a small district champion and advocate for that people have to teach in what’s going on. Many times & Steam Club invites Irving Charlton Collection for the show beginning Engine Show is $5 per many different subjects which I am out and about sitting everyone to the 33rd and club collections will Thursday, July 8, from adult, $3 per child 5-12 noon to 5 p.m. and also years, 4 and under free. they may not have a major in, down having coffee... some annual Antique Gas & be on display. Activities on Friday and again on Friday, July 9 For more information, which would pose a very seri- of it is the face-to-face, one- Steam Engine Show on contact Historic Charlton ous problem for rural on-one verbal that you can’t Friday and Saturday, July Saturday include a kid­ from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. schools." share with the community 9 and 10 at Historic dies’ tractor pull, a saw­ Vehicles can also be regis­ Park at 945-3775. Or visit Park. The dust penny scramble, tered each day of the show our web site at What should be the role of that they may not be able to Charlton the parade. www.cliarltonpark.org. superintendent in the wider get through the newspaper or Vintage Garden Club of blacksmith and carpentry before America will also be demos. A flea market and Camping is free for regis­ Historic Charlton Park is there. craft fair as well as food tered exhibitors. Flea mar­ located at 2545 S. The event opens Friday concessions will be open ket and craft vendors can Charlton Park Road, just at 10 a.m. and at 10 a.m. throughout the event. An also register beginning north of M-79 between HEATING & COOLING on Saturday with a tractor all-you-can-eat flapjack Thursday. Hastings and Nashville. parade each day. breakfast is scheduled for Admission to the Quality, Value & Service Demonstrations of the Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. 1895 Corley Sawmill, Proceeds from the $5 per other demonstrations plate meal support include wheat threshing, Historic Charlton Park. stationary bailing and Owners of working Free Estimates shingle cutting. A rare steam engines, gas 1863 Westinghouse steam engines and tractors as (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 engine plus many other well as vintage garden Q65O5M The senior citizens’ Cannon, Lake Odessa group TRIAD of Ionia Village Manager Mark County is working with the Bender and Teeney Trex* Decking. No Sealing. AARP and the Michigan Heether from the Lake Sheriff’s Department to Odessa Post Office. No Staining. No In Line. help protect senior citizens There also will be reprefrom identity theft, scams, sentatives from Union schemes and swindles. Bank and MainStreet A free seminar and box Bank, as well as other area lunch is planned for agencies. Tuesday, July 20, from “Beacon of light” light 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at bulbs will be on sale for Central United Methodist $3. This is a special bulb Church in Lake Odessa. that is used for porch RSVP by July 13 by call- lights. When the switch is ing 616-527-5365. “flicked’ three times in a The speakers will be row, the bulb continuously County Ionia Sheriff flashes, alerting neighbors Dwain Dennis, Michigan or law enforcement of an State Police Trooper Larry emergency in the house. Gas and Steam Engine Show at Charlton Park FROST Scams, schemes, swindles topic of seminar for seniors Cutting Cobb It’s obvious why Trex* decking and railing is the one that people demand. With a Trex* deck, you can create a spectacular deck and never worry aboutt rotting, cracking or splintering. To learn more about the benefits of a Trex* deck, hurry in and talk with a salesperson. Trex* decking. It’s what dreams are made of. Trex The DECK of a Lifetime”. For additional information go to: www.Trex.com Rhometowni LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State in Nashville 517-852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com Mon: thru Sat. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville MW1Uc*2^ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-07-13.pdf 5bed78ab6c43a8c08f61a451e0146181 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY 1 H12A1 5 9V HASTING 9VSU^|H unurasmucuBaMY SCNMCNff ^WSTD u8 POSTAGE PAID •^STINGS Ml P^MlTNGi vns.vJnsP.-VdW Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 28, July 13, 2004 A local paper oftoday! Nashville Village Council finally fills seat vacancy by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Nashville Village Council trustee seat that has remained vacant since the village election last March was finally filled Thursday evening. Trustee Angela With Seaton absent, the council voted 4 to 1 in favor of appointing Kimberly Knoll to the seat. After three months with no applicants for the post, the council received three during the past two weeks. Other applicants were Jessica Gilmore, one of the organizers for the Nashville Harvest Festival, and former Village President Gary White. Current Village Council President Frank Dunham read the letters from each applicant. While Gilmore was absent, Dunham gave those applicants who were present a chance to address the council before votes were cast. "I really do think that it is important that young citizens get involved in our government and also to be a part of the community, and also as a new business owner, I think that it is important to give back to the community," said Knoll. "What’s your new business?" asked Trustee Mike Callton. "It’s a dance studio, right next door, up above Something Special by Kathy," said Knoll. "Do have any visions for the future of Nashville?" asked Callton. "I would like to take part in the process of it because, and I don’t mean this in a bad way at all but, there are no younger citizens on the council. So, who’s going to know how it operates?" replied Knoll, who blushed as council members chuckled in response. "I don’t mean that in a bad way... "It’s all relative," quipped Trustee Ron Bracy. "Mr. White?" asked Dunham. "Most of you guys know me and stuff," said White. "Would you like to make a statement? Any goalss or plans?" asked Dunham. "You know my goals," said White. "What would you hope to accomplish by getting back on the council?" asked Callton. "There’s need out there and stuff and like the master plan, I sat in on that committee the other night," replied White. "We had that going at one time when I was village president, but it needs to be addressed. The council hasn’t changed since I was on there about hiring processes and that needs to be looked at. There are things that need to be taken care of and addressed. "The third applicant isn’t here," said Dunham. "What are the wishes of the council? The council can vote and Nashville Village Clerk Kathy Lentz swears in new village council trustee Kimberly Knoll. elect a member to fill the position." "Do we need a motion first?" asked Bracy. "However you want to do it. It’s just voted on by the council," replied Dunham. "I would nominate that Gary White be appointed," said Bracy. "I think in the past... all candidates’ names were read and we did a show of hands," said Trustee Mike Kenyon. "I only wish that we had only had one (candidate) two weeks ago," said Bracy before the votes were cast. Nashville man creates unique bicycles for kids by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During the school year, neighbors often know when school is out because there’s a pile of backpacks on Janice and Merrill five years, graduated from the school and she’s doing a good thing." "Thank you," said Knoll who was sworn in after the meeting. In other business Thursday evening, the council: • Heard the monthly police department report from Barnes, who said there were increases in the number of incidences of driving with a suspended license, suspicious situations, damage to personal property and minors in pos- See COUNCIL, pg. 5 Vermontville adopts rules for its council Dixon’s lawn and a bunch of kids zipping up and down the streets of Nashville on bikes of every size, shape and description. "The kids know that when the Janice Dixon tries out one of her husband’s unique handmade bicycles. door of my garage is open and I start lining up the bikes they can come over and take them for a ride," said Merrill Dixon, who has been taking old bikes and turning them into unique bicy­ cles, tricycles and quad cycles since 1997. "I retired in ’96 and my wife bought me a welder in ’97. This is just something I always wanted to do." "I think made a mistake when I bought him a welder for his birthday that year," said Janice with a smile. "He used to do Merrill Dixon in his garage workshop, surrounded by hundreds of bike parts that he uses to create his unique bicycles. "It never works that way," replied Dunham amid chuckles from council members. Dunham read the names of the applicants. Bracy cast the sole vote for White while the other council members, Callton, Kenyon, Dunham and Mary Coll, cast their votes for Knoll. After the vote, Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes, who was in the audience said, "I would just like to welcome Kimberly for being a new business owner. I’m very proud of her; I’ve watched her through the past four or See BICYCLES, pg. 7 The Vermontville Village Council last Thursday evening voted unanimously to adopt rules dealing with the conduct of council meetings. The rules apply to council members and those who attend the meetings. For example: The rules state that meetings will be started by 7 p.m. and adjourn no later than 9:30; and, those who wish to address the council will be limited to five minutes unless members of the coun­ cil wish to ask them questions. In related action, the Village Council set 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, as the date and time for a pub­ lic hearing on a disorderly persons ordinance being proposed as part of the council rules that were adopted earlier in the meeting. The council approved a motion to amend the trash ordinance to state that residents have 30 days after being notified by the ordinance officer to clean up their property before a citation is issued. Previously there was no time limit on the removal of trash. A public hearing on the proposed amendment will be held on Thursday evening, Aug. 5, in conjunction with the hearing for the disorderly persons ordinance. In This Issue • Stolen Nashville ATV recovered • Nashville man captures top prize at St. Ignace car show • Nashville garden is part of Saturday public tour • MV Pee Wee ends rainy season • The Revue sets auditions for ‘Wait Until Dark’ play �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 13,2004 — Page 2 Our Readers Stolen Nashville ATV recovered From Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues operated bv^aJl^ysafaold ■ found riding it, they are not the passenger is being fro^r*’JSPennneT3 suspects in the original theft. sought on charges of minor Township with another 17- Saxton said in an interview in possession and hindering year-old male from last week that while the sec-and obstructing a police Pennfield Township male as ond ATV and trailer have officer. yet to be located, his depart­ a passenger. Further investigation ment "has received some revealed that the ATV, a good leads" since the traffic second ATV and a trailer stop and hope to locate the had been stolen from a resi­ original perpetrators. The driver of the ATV dence in Nashville in 2001. Sgt. Max Saxton said that was arrested for possession while the teens have been of a stolen ATV and lodged The 2004 Maple Valley accused of stealing the vehi­ in the Calhoun County Jail. Little League Pee Wee girls’ cle on the day they were A warrant for the arrest of softball teams finished their season with tournaments June 23. The Pee Wee League was made up of three teams, with girls ages 8 to 10,sponsored by Trumble Agency, JH Studio and KCC Restaurant Services. Unfortunately, the season Instructor: /7//nee Sftieie was off to a shaky start with the constant rain. The season finally got under way, but the flood in Nashville left the lit­ tle league field underwater. The games were all moved to Vermontville and the girls finally got to play ball. The coaches, Kim Trumble, Traci Call or e-mailfor more information Andrews, and Wally and Karen Woodman learned the meaning of flexibility. All the teams improved dramatically with each game they played. At the Pee Wee tfw/ Studio is (oCUtod directly above Something Specialby 'Kathy level, the girls are still learn­ ing the rules of the game. The (gift Shop /The Salon 06590873 They improved on previous skills, learned new ones, and worked on teamwork and good sportsmanship. The RMl•lf "lAX<IH11If* a I mEi wIV fr AXA* mII hIIa lIaE YI\ f Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; games focused on the funda­ s? Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service mentals rather than the win­ 8 ning. § At the end of the season, 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE first place went to KCC Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Restaurant Services coached by Andrews, second place Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com went to the Trumble Agency H8JJS' Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI coached by Trumble, and EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES third place went to JH Studio • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available coached by Woodman’s. An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) stolen from a resi­ dence in Nashville three years ago was recovered June 30 when officers from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department con­ ducted a traffic stop on an ATV 4-wheel vehicle in Pennfield. Investigators from the department’s Pennfield Township Law Enforcement Team were on routine patrol when they stopped the ATV male Maple Valley Pee Wee ends rainy season ifffw 'Accepting 'Acce Tait ‘EnroUmentilll jf v Kimberly Knoll Offering cCasses in : • Tap • Jazz • Ballet • Hip Hop • Modem • Lyrical • Tiny Tap • Creative Movement • Dance Kids • Pilates • Musical Theatre and more!!! 517-449-6849 or stepntime@hotmail.com Ask about wavs to save with fall registration!!! Real Estate Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI................................................................ Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)............................................................ Home 517-852-5066 Adam Winegar (Sales Associate).......................................................... Cell 269-838-6710 basement, living room w/wood burning brick sur­ round 8t mantel fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond cabinets 8t center island. 1st floor laundry, master bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french doors to deck w/view of Algonquin lake. Call Jerry for more "info". (H-81) ON 8 ACRES JUST OFF M-79 ON BLACKTOP ROAD. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 'country home" (could have upper income unit w/2 bedrooms & full bath - separate entry for income unit). Home has large living room, kitchen. Be dining room includes 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators, there are 2 large outbuildings on property (20x48 fit 32x64) w/thick concrete floors, one has 3 phase electric, blacktop drivel Fond on TWO UNIT IN NASHVILLEI Large living area downstairs with 2 bedrooms, large dining room and nice season porch, upstairs has spacious, 1 bedroom apartment with private RARE FIND OLD STYLE FARMSTEAD entrance, house has central air, good roof and 24 x WITH 6 ACRES 24 garage. Live in one unit and rent the other. Call TWo story brick house, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 Jerry. (N-87) large enclosed porches, deck, bam, granary 8t 2 1/2 car garage. Mature shade trees, gardens, fruit, pas­ ture & above ground pool. Call Homer. (CH-86) Farm market issue troubling To the editor: clear to Charlotte or Hastings I am writing in regards to if nothing but the party store the issues between the is open. I will never do any Weatherwax Farm Market business with these people and Vermontville Township, again. I hope other people in this which also includes the Stickles, the owners of community feel the same way. I also hope the papers will Country Crossroads Party print this letter. Mart. I always thought the townI have lived in the Vermontville area for over 40 ship was supposed to be run years. We have needed a farm by the elected board, not just market such as Weatherwaxes’one business. Sally Rugg for a long time. Vermontville Personally, I will drive Deer story had unhappy ending To the editor: I am writing in regards to the story in last week’s edi­ tion about a Mr. Beland, in whose pond a deer was found and later killed. That must have been a very large deer for Mr. Beland to be able to feed his family until Nov. 15, and what a tro­ phy for the wall! Did he or the Ionia County animal control officer think of even trying to call a veteri- narian to try to save the ani­ mal? No, it was just a deer, and there are lots of them. Furthermore, it must have been a slow news week for the Lakewood and Maple Valley News to run the arti­ cle. Why not run a story with a happy ending? Don’t we get enought bad news every day? And then to show the picture of the deer’s head? Not good. Steve Toman, Nashville The Revue sets auditions for ‘Wait Until Dark’ play Auditions for The constructed deception, Revue’s fall mystery show convince Susy that the “Wait Until Dark” by police have implicated Frederick Knott will be at Sam in the woman's mur7 p.m. Monday, July 26, at der, and the doll, which the Vermontville Opera she believes is the key to House. his innocence, is evidence. Show dates are Sept. 9- She refuses to reveal its 12 and rehearsals will be location, and with the help Monday, Tuesday and of a young neighbor, figThursday evenings. ures out she is the victim Producer is Bill Reynolds of a bizarre charade. and director is Mary Jo But when Roat kills his Gorsuch. associates, a deadly game Needed are two females of cat and mouse ensues and six males. Females between the two. Susy needed to be prepared to knows the only way to act blind on stage. play fair is by her rules, so The story is about a sin-when darkness falls she Benjamin T. Carrigan of ister con man, Roat, and turns off all the lights, Vermontville has been named two ex-convicts, Mike and leaving both of them to to the dean’s list for the spring Carlino, who are about to maneuver in the dark until 2004 academic term at meet their match. They the game ends. Michigan Technological have traced the location of University. a mysterious doll, which Carrigan, a senior, majoring they are much interested in civil engineering, earned a in, to the Greenwich perfect 4.0 grade point aver­ Village apartment of Sam Downtown Hastings on State St. age. Hendrix and his blind 945-SHOW $5.25 Kid, .II .how, I 93.50 Senior, wife, Susy. Sam apparent­ >6:00 Students A Late Shows Fri & Sat ly had been persuaded by a GET ALL THE $5.75 DAILY Matlness til 6pm strange woman to transport 0 No peseee DIGITAL STEREO the doll across the Uillaltid Frei Drink Refills * .25< Core Refills NEWS OF Canadian border, not Stadium Seating Gives YOU BARRY COUNTY! knowing that sewn inside An Unobstructed View were several grams of Subscribe to the heroin. ARTHUR GUINEVERE LANCELOT When the woman is Hastings Banner. murdered the situation becomes more urgent. The con man and his ex-con­ KING ARTHUR victs, through cleverly Vermontville man on Mich. Tech list HASTINGS 4 Call 945-9554 for more information. SHOWS & SHOWTIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE SHOWTIMES 7/12-7/15 OKING ARTHUR (PG-13) DIGITAL/STADIUM SEATING 11:00,1:30,4:05,6:40,9:15 O SPIDER-MAN 2 (PG-13) zrans/iscKEn 11:30,2:00,4:30,7:00,9:30 IN COUNTRY ON 5 ACRES SECLUDED SETTING - BEAUTIFUL VIEW Nice 3 bedroom brick home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen has lots of counter space and cabinets, walkout, finished basement has family room w/wood burning fireplace and office area, lots of storage, 2 MOTIVATED SELLER: WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS DIGITAL' STADIUM SEATING Quiet, secluded "country setting" in Fuller Heights overlooking the village. Mature trees, wood burning Fireplace, large L shaped kitchen, built-in x car attached garage plus 16 24 pole bam with oven/range, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 sauna. Mature shade and fruit trees. Home has hot baths, 1st floor laundry, large w/o basement, 2 car water and central air. Call Jerry or Homer. (CH-88) attached garage. Call Jerry.________________ (N-78) 11:55,2:25,4:55,7:25,9:55 THE NOTEBOOK (PG-13) DIGITAL, STADIUM SEATING I 11:20,1:50,4:20,6:50 9:20 20OZ.DRINK VACANT LAND: TWO ACRE PARCEL North of Vermontville, perked, surveyed, blacktop road, shrubs 8t trees, natural gas available. Call Homer, h(VL-84) wtth $2.50 purchase _ of 46oz. bag of buttery popcorn www.hasttngs4.com. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 13,2004 — Page 3 Check it out at Vermontville ‘Diana’s D^ace Township Library Summer reading is in full swing at the library. The final program, “Discover New Trails in your Own Community,” will take place today (Tuesday, July 13). It will involve a tour of the Post Office, Independent Bank, and the Vermontville Township Fire bam. The reading for prizes portion of the pro­ gram ends on Saturday, July 17. All slips must be turned in before the library closes at 3 p.m. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, July 20, at 2 p.m. You need not be present to win. New DVD’s: Miracle, Mystic River, No Escape, Dark Room, Don’t Be A Menace. New Videos: Scooby Doo and the Monster of Mexico. Adult Fiction: Sam’s Let-ters to Jennifer, James Patterson; Ten Big Ones, by Janet Evanovich; Into the Prairie, by Roseanne Bittner; Little Scarlet, by Walter Mosley, Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, by Anne Tyler; The Saga of Seven Suns Book Z: A Forest of Stars, by Kevin J. Anderson; Dance With Me, by Luanne Rice, Skinny Dip, by Carl Hlaasen; Second Chance, by Danielle Steel; The Dragon’s Son, by Margaret Weis; Criminal Intent, by William Bernhardt; Bait, by Karen Robards; Kill the Messen-ger, by Tami Hoag. Adult Non-Fiction: The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Com-mitment to Your Mate, by Gary Chapman; Wiring Home Networks, by John Ross. Junior Fiction: Messenger, by Lois Lowry; My Kinder-garten, by Rosemary Wells. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS JULY 7, 2004 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent. There were 8 people in atten­ dance from the public. Approved the agenda. Heard public comment. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as printed. Amended the budget. Accepted the treasurer’s report subject to audit. Approved paying the bills in the amount of 31,651.76. Township exchange will be September 18th with Wheeler Township. Committee reports were heard and placed on file. Heard from the Community Policing Officer. Approved paying for account­ ing software for the fire and ambulance board treasurer. There was no new business. Correspondence was viewed by the board. Election consolidation was dis­ cussed. Board comments were heard. Adjournment. Loma L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley oeseosu The Place to Gofor Professional Styling •x MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday - Friday S£. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 FOR SALE: 3 BEDROOM, 1-1/2 BATH, 2 STORY HOME, 1575 SQ. FT. IN VERMONTVILLE. LARGE FENCED BACK YARD WITH MATURE TREES. UPDATED KITCHEN & BATHROOM. $110,000 Bernie Hickey holds the award his 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport won at the St. Ignace Car Show last month. Nashville man captures top prize at St. Ignace car show by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The 1964 Chevy Impala Super Sport owned by Bernie Hickey of Nashville took the Best Original/Restored GM Vehicle at the St. Ignace Car Show during the last weekend in June. "There were about 1,200 cars at the show this year and they were looking at all GM cars, not just Impalas," said Hickey. "A 421 Tri-Power Pontiac and Z-28 Yenko Camero, which won Best of Show, were also being considered. My car is nothing rare. They made thousands of ’64 Chevy Impalas. I was very fortunate to get the award. "I was glad to represent the Nashville area in winning this award, said Hickey, who is a member of the Nashville Antique and Classic Car Club and a founding member of the local chapter of the National Impala Association, which is known as the Great Lakes Full-size Chevy Club. "It was my fifth year attending the show and it was the first time I showed that car. It just goes to show that anyone can be a winner on any given day." Hickey’s car was selected to receive the award by two representatives from General Motors, who carefully examined each of the cars to determine which looked most like it did when it rolled off the assembly line. The award is the result of careful and painstaking restoration that resulted from Hickey’s love of Chevy Impalas, 1964 Chevy Impala Super Sports to be exact. In fact, he loves them so much that he owns "2 1/2 more ’64s. My wife has a ’64 Super Sport convertible, red with a white interior; I have a ’64 Super Sport that is gold and yellow; and I have a ’64 Super Sport 409 that I bought in California that is currently being restored — that’s the half, said Hickey with a grin. I like Chevys and I like to keep them stock," he added. "A lot of people like to customize Impalas, they are good cars to cut down and make into lowriders and street rods, but I like stock." Hickey, who has been collecting and restoring cars for 15 years, said he chose to focus his time and on Impalas energy "because my first car out of high school was an Impala and I liked it." Hickey said he bought his wife’s convertible in Michigan from the grandmother of the men who founded the Four Winns boat company. The gold and yellow car is all original and has 71,000 miles on it. Hickey bought the black Impala that won the award in St. Ignace 12 years ago in Mississippi. When he bought it, the car still had its original motor, paint and interior. He had the car repainted in 1999 I’m the third owner. It had 31,000 original miles; now it has 41,000 miles on it," said Hickey who added that he used "a lot of elbow grease" to bring the car up to show quality. Hickey said that he pulls apart his engines, cleans them and has them powder coated and repainted at the industrial incubator in Hastings and then his friend Jay Grodenski puts them back together. 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Ifyou would like to take part in helping "Taters* Kids’*. Join us for dinner, it is Just $10.00 per person. * For Team Slgn-up entry forms or for Dinner Reservations Call Mike Kenyon at (517) 852-9642 or Mulberry Fore Golf Course at (517) 852-0760. Dinner participants pay at the door. Donations to the scholarship fund are welcome and appreciated. All Proceeds Go To: ‘ THE TATE MIX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND' Scholarships will be awarded anually to a graduatc(s) of the Maple Valley Alternative Education program. Let’s help the kids!! § | �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 13,2004 — Page 4 Jennie Foss— HASTINGS - Jennie Foss, age 70, ofHastings and formerly of the Delton area died Thursday, July 8, 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Foss was bom on Feb. 3, 1934 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Henry and Elnora (O’Leary) Fisher. She was raised in the Charlotte and Hickory Comers areas and attended Kellogg School at Hickory Comers, graduating in 1952 from Hickory Comers High School. She lived in the Delton area for several years and in Hastings for the past 23 years. She was employed at the Mensch Company in Hastings as secretary for the past five William B years, worked as a nurses aid and did bus driving for Delton Area Schools for several years. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church for 55 years, long-time Sunday School Teacher, Blue Bird Leader for Campfire Girls for several years, collector of lighthouse figurines and enjoyed writing poetry. Mrs. Foss is survived by daughters, Linda Dokter of Tacoma, Wash, and Barbara (Dan) Stitzer of Marion, Ind.; sons, Stephen Foss of Hastings and John (Beth) Foss of Marion, Ind.; sister, Dorothy (Ray) Hemminger of Springfield, Ore.; 10 grandchildren, Tammy, David, Michael and Kymber Dokter, Naomi Heather (Brent) Miller, (Derek) Stepler, Seth, Joseph, Alyssa and Christopher Foss; two great grandchildren, Heavyn Leigh Miller and Ethan Trent Miller; and foster sister, Margaret Greer of Hickory Comers. Funeral and committal serv­ ices were held Saturday, July 10, 2004 at Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church with Pastor Alvin C. Yates officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Porter HASTINGS - William L. Porter, age 57, of Hastings, died Sunday, July 4,2004 at his residence. Mr. Porter was bom on Dec. 27,1946 in Manistee, the son of Lawrence A. and Lucille S. (Peterson) Porter. He served in the U.S. Air Force from March 28, 1966 until his honorable discharge Dec. 19,1969. He was married to Penny K. Succop on June 20, 1970. He has lived in the Hastings area for the past 27 years. Mr. Porter was founder, president and owner of MAGI (Manufacturing Action Group, Inc.) ofHastings. He was a member of APICS and MENSA, member and president of Hastings Country Club, enjoyed playing golf, chess, the guitar and was a licensed pilot. Mr. Porter is survived by is wife, Penny; daughters, Kristina Porter of Hastings and Kathryn Porter of Hastings; parents, Lucille and Lawrence Porter of Wyoming; sisters, Susan Wierenga of Byron Center, MaryBeth Porter of Grand Rapids, Cindy Porter of Wyoming; brother, Michael (Peggy) Porter of Wyoming; brother-in-law, Philip (Karen) Succop of Sparta and Jeffrey (Dawn) Succop of Sparta; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his brother-in-law, Kenneth Wierenga. held Services were Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Father John F. Porter officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Our Family Serving Yours* Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels & FamUy Owner/Manager wena re CHARLOTTE Gwenda Irene Powers, age 67, of Charlotte, died July 11, 2004. Mrs. Powers was bom Jan. 11, 1937, in Clarkton, Mo., the daughter of Thomas A. D. and Dorothy J. (Harrison) Miller. Gwenda worked at Michigan Magnetics of Vermontville where se ermonv e were she retired as a Quality Control Manager. Mrs. Powers was active with her many interests over the years. Whether it was sewing clothes for her children when they were young, baking wedding cakes for many local brides,, or traveling the country with her husband and family. She especially loved -- time spent snowmobiling, and camping fishing through the years. She was a great fan of country music and especially loved the music of Elvis Presley. Gwenda is survived by her husband Richard Lee Powers; sons, Dwight M. and Ritchie (Billie Joe) of Indianapolis; daugters, Indanapos; daughters Natalie (Don) Brocieus of Charlotte and Annette (John) Stocklass of Femdale, Wash; brothers, Russell, Billy Dean and Vemon sisters, Ray; Norma Jean Hathaway of Potterville and Deborah Cheeseman of Charlotte; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Gary and Wilbur, and sister Nina. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Chuck Jensen officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 7-9 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home. The suggeste family am y has as suggesed memorial contributions be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund, Eaton Community Hospice, or the Lupus Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneralcom. Charlotte (Faith) Miller NASHVILLE Mrs. Charlotte (Faith) Miller, age 82, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday July 7th, 2004 at McLaren Hospital in Flint. Faith was born in Muskegon, on November 17, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Daniel W. and Charlotte (Anderson) Howell She grew up in the Grand Rapids area and spent her early years attending the Grand Rapids Area schools. She completed her education at Middleville High School after her family moved to the area when Faith was 15. She was the beloved wife of Mr. Dale Miller whom she married November 17, 1940 in Middleville. The couple’s wedding date was also Faith’s birthday. After they were married, the couple made their home in several South West Michigan communites, but raised their family primarily in the Hale, and Hastings, areas. The couple was married for 63 years. Throughout their life together the couple faithfully attended the Assembly of God Church, but most recently attended the New Life Assembly of God Church in Hastings. Faith is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Dale; her children; daughter: Karen Miller; her sons: Gerald (Gloria) Miller, Lloyd (Edna) Miller, Keith (Sharon) Miller, Dean Miller, Harold (Connie) Miller, Eugene (Rita) Miller, Ward Miller, Earl (Connie) Miller, Howard (Darlene) Miller, Paul (Rose) Miller, and Bryan Miller. Her sister: Loretta Taylor; brothers: Raymond (Helen) Howell, Roger (Juanita) Howell, and Herbert (Reva) Howell She is also survived by 30 grandchildren and several great grand children. She was proceeded in death by her son Leon Miller, her daugter Jeanette Miller, her infant daugther Faith, her broth­ ers Paul, Bob, Ernest and Joel, and her sisters Mary and Ruth Hawley. Funeral Service were at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Saturday, July 10th, with Glenn Branham officiating. Interment took place at Ellis Cemetery in Assyria Township. Arrangements Entrusted to The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDAHT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School............................ 9:45 Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ..........6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................... ....... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..................10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .. .'.. 1 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ......... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service........ Sunday School......... ....... 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 11 a.m. Evening Worship......................6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Senrice ............... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 . 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration .10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com GRESHAM AND VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Joint Summer Services -10:00 a.m. at Gresham: FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School ................... 0 a.m. One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road July 18th, August 1st, 15th,' 29th at Vermontville: 108 North Main Street, Vermontville - July 11th, 25th, August 8th, 22nd Fellowship Time After Worship Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 at Vermontville REV. 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(616) 945-9392 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ............11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .................. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .................. 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service . .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service ... .7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass.......................... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 13,2004 — Page 5 BICYCLES, continued from page 1 woodworking before, now he handlebars, his tricycle also doesn’t do it any more." sports a steering wheel. During garage sale season the "I figured that if I made cusDixons spend Thursday, Friday tom bicycles I should ride one," and Saturday scouring area sales he said. looking for old bikes that Merrill Though half of his garage has can transform. been turned into a bicycle work­ So far Dixon has created at shop, Dixon insists that hiss creleast 23 different styles ofbikes, ations are strictly for fun and not including a chopper made from for profit. He lets the children an adult tricycle; an upside down who flock to his garage test drive bike made by turning the frame all ofhis new creations. upside down and reassembling "The kids always want to it; bikes with a big wheel in front know what he’s working on and and a little wheel in back; bikes they ask, ‘Can I be the first to with a little wheel in front and a ride it?’" said Janice. big wheel in back, four-wheel Dixon said he will let the chilbikes with front-wheel drive, dren borrow regular bikes for the side-by-side bikes with a third day, but they have to share the passenger seat; bikes made out custom bikes. of scooters and many more. "I tell them they need to bring When the Dixons go for a them back when they are done ride, they usually ride standard riding them so the other kidss can adult tricycles, though Merrillhave a turn," he said. After. This youngster gets ready to test drive the couldn’t resist customizing his a Dixon is also known for givchopper Merrill Dixon created from a standard adult tri­ little bit In addition to the usual ing away the bikes he creates. cycle. 18 kjtei-Z. 1*8 ktiZ ei-Z. * IX ftscaU.J ’ * ®P<Bd),EMri ’is W-adtassfeMii ?® »hWj. K- firiiritni ctalM M8k in> M.« M. is Jib IB. «ili 0a sn Ua offitiit it. ten si (tai ife Bst®ByaAsffl ^ipgC Ewd ib'httM "I’ve already given better than 30 away already," said Dixon. "I just love to see the look on a kid’s face when you give them something. That’s why I do this." Dixon has even held two give­ aways. Using his woodworking skills, he fashioned a numbered wheel that the kids can spin. Before the kids arrive, Dixon selects six or eight of his bicycles and places them in the driveway. Then he picks several numbers and posts them in the garage. The children who spin the wheel and lands on of the numbers picked by Dixon wins the bike of his choice from the selection in the driveway. "I’ve done it twice and now they keep asking me when I’m going to do it again," said Dixon, who noted that he has had chil- dren show up an hour early for his give-aways. "They are so tickled. It’s so fun to see the look on their faces when they win something. "If someone wants to buy a bike I will sell them one; but even then I don’t make money. I don’t even get the money I put into them. Sometimes it takes parts from five bikes to make one of mine," he said with a smile. Dixon said that some of the youngsters that frequent his garage like to trade in the bikes they have won or bought for one ofhis newer creations. " I have one boy who has traded with me at least four times. I told him the last time it would be Using parts from a variety of bicycles, Merrill Dixon the last time we’d trade and he creates unique bikes like this three-wheeler. said, ‘that’s the one I want.’ I said, ‘OK,’ and he took off on his new bike. He came back later and said he wished he would session of alcohol. replacement for their property dent Mike McDonald, whohave kept theother one but I told "It’s that time of the year, " located located at at 329 329 Queen Queen St., St., said saidhe he isis interested interested in in bringbring- him, him, ‘‘Remember Remember what what I said,’" which they had done by a pri-ing in a company to see if said, Dixon with a smile. , he explained. Barnes also noted the vate contractor. Dunham said high speed Internet access In addition to Nashville, department’s assists to other the village was responsible would be feasible for the vil- Dixon’s bikes have ended up in agencies, which included four because its contractor failed lage of Nashville. Vermontville, Hastings, Flint, to the Eaton County Sheriff’s to replace the sewer lateral • Approved quarterly pay-Battle Creek and Lansing. Department, teo in the village across the right of way, caus- ments of $5,000 to the "They get scattered around and two out; five assists to the ing them to overlook the root Castle ton-Maple-Grove pretty good," he said. Castleton-Maple Grove damage to the Yargers’ sewer Nashville Fire Department, Dixon said that he has Nashville Emergency line. $3,259 to the EMS; and repaired bikes for the children Medical Service (EMS), three • Heard from Barry County $1,000 to transfer-recycle; up and their parents. in the village and two out; Sheriff Steve DeBoer who is to $5,800 for an underground "They bring their bikes to me one assist to the Barry County seeking re-election this fall. pipe to a shutoff for the sewer and ask if I will fix them. I tell Sheriff’s Department in the Also, as chairman of Barry line; up to $10,8000 for village and one to the County Central Dispatch’s inspection of well #1; and a Michigan State Police outside Administration Board, motion to appoint Dunham the village limits. DeBoer urged voters to vote and Lenz to look into master • Approved a motion to pay in favor of the proposed mill- plan development procedures Roger and Terry Yarger $735 age renewal ofup to one mill. and report back to the council • Heard from village resi- next month. to cover the cost of sewer line Merrill Dixon demonstrates his 3-wheel bike featuring front-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering. them that if I have the part in my garage, I’ll fix the bike for free; ifnot, they pay for the part themselves and I will fix it for them," he said. Dixon said that he has had as many as 33 bikes in his garage at one time. "It can take up to a half an hour just to get all my bikes out and then another halfhour to put them back in," he said. "The kids offer to help him put them away, but they have to go in just right or they won’t fit," said Janice. But Dixon insists that he doesn’t mind at all. "This gives me something to do and it’s a lot fun," he said. "Sometimes we’ll have as many as 12 to 14 kids here at one time. They call him, ‘The Bike Man,’ ‘Mr. D,’ or ‘Mr. Dixon, said Janice. "Sometimes they just drop off their backpacks and take off on a bike." "It’s so much fun to see the look on their faces; that’s why I do this," said Dixon. COUNCIL, continued from page 1 Probate Judge Fekkes Christensen & Assoc., Inc. 142 S. Cochran Ave., Downtown Charlotte 543-0920 • 482-2700 Each office Independently Owned & Operated ED Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9-12 COUNTRY ESTATE north of INCOME PROPERTY Vermontville. 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The wedding party includ­ ed maid of honor Erin Harrison, sister of the bride and best man Billy Bob Jordan, friend of the groom. Bridesmaids included friends ofthe bride, Shannon Jordan, Polly Rodriguez, Carlene Wood and sister-in-law and friend, Lisa Flower. Groomsman included, broth­ ers of the groom, Greg Flower, Scott Flower, friend of the groom and cousin of 06590869 GREAT BASEBALL. GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES Autograph Balls July 30 Dog Days August 17 & Cats Day August 18 Group Ticket Packages Available See the stars oftomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium www.battlecreekyankees.com • 269.660.2287 the bride, Brian Whitcomb and friend of the groom Duff Laverty. Nephew of the groom, Cash Flower, was ring bearer and cousin of the bride, Brooke Abbott, was flower girl. Serving as host and hostess, were Randy and Debbie Whitcomb, aunt and uncle of the bride and Randy and Sherri Gardner, friends of the bride. Jessica is the daughter of Andy and Brenda Harrison o eevue. Shee iss aa 1999 of Bellevue. graduate of Bellevue High School and a 2003 graduate of Sienna Heights University. Bret is the son of William Flower ofNashville and Kay Middlesworth of Weidman. He is a 1993 graduate of Maple Valley High School. The newlyweds are at in home Nashville, Michigan. “Got Water?" Now Offering Water Treatment Systems! - With 12 Years ofExperience •Water Softeners "R/O Systems •Iron Filtration 620 W Lawrence. Charlotte, Ml 543-8332 ready to step up to the plate “Don’t use what I said about old people,” said Kimberly Knoll, the young dance studio owner after she had just been appointed to a trustees seat on the Nashville Village Council Despite her request, I had already made up my mind to use the quote, not just because anything said in a public meeting is fair game for a reporter; but more importantly, I wanted to use it because of the inherent truth of her statement. When asked by a council member why she wanted to serve, Knoll had replied that she wanted to serve her community and, “...I don’t mean this in a bad way at all, but there are no younger citizens on the council. So, who’s going to know how it operates?” I’m sure that given more time and less pressure, I am sure that Knoll would have found a more diplomatic way to phrase her response. However, like me, I am sure that the council members recognized that her response was honest, straightforward and, most of all, true. Otherwise they wouldn’t have appointed her to the seat. Indeed, at some point good leaders look around and ask themselves, “Who’s going to take over?” Earlier this year I was impressed to learn that some ofthe older students in Maple Valley High School’s leadership classes were taking pains to mentor younger students, teaching them how to organize student activities and fund raisers so someone would be ready to take their place when they graduated. As I have mentioned in a previous column, as a journalist I often hear community leaders and leaders of many service groups and organizations lament that there are no young people waiting to take over the reins when they retire. And, my colleagues at J-Ad Graphics tell me that they hear the same refrain in the communities they serve. However, judging by what I’ve seen lately, I think that things are about to change in Maple Valley. At age when many young people are focused on making money and establishing a future for them self, young people like Knoll are stepping forward and saying, “I want to serve. I want to give something back to my community;” or Amber Terberg, a former high school leadership student who is still organizing a group of high school students and others from Maple Valley to partici­ pate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, despite the fact that she grad­ uated from Maple Valley High School in June; then there is Knoll’s fellow applicant, Jessica Gilmore, who is among the organizers spearheading the revival of the Nashville Harvest Festival, to name just a few, and the list is growing. What impressed me the most about Knoll was her enthusiasm. I have never seen anyone so excited about serving on a village council. I think there are times when enthusiasm and optimism can easily trump age and experience. However, I by no means mean to down­ play the contributions of age and experience. One of the few bits of wisdom to come from the Clinton Administration was the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” I am sure that Maple Valley is turning out a fresh crop of leaders due in large part to the example set by the elders. One ofthe other applicants, Gary White, who has previously served as the council president; said that he will find another way to serve the council and his village* even though he was not appointed to the seat. I remain in awe of Dorothy Carpenter and Junia Jarvie, who organized the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund that has provided scholarships for hundreds of Maple Valley graduates for more than two decades. Pastor Dianne Bowden, who came to this town just a few years ago and spearheaded the organization of the Nashville Community Pantry Shelf and the Nashville Center Community Center of Hope, is living proof that enthusiasm and optimism is not limited to those under 30. Years ago, there used to be bumper stickers and T-shirts that said, “Enthusiasm is contagious, let’s have an epidem­ ic.” From what I can see, if things continue the way they are, Maple Valley will be incurable in another year or two. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. O.ro.nt.m 06571010 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 13,2004 — Page 7 For Sale $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattresses. Complete, never used. Must sell! 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Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 13,2004 — Page 8 Nashville garden is part of Saturday public tour low flowers and a myriad of rocks, the Hills’ garden is Assistant Editor A stroll along the path- called “Friends and Family ways winding through flow- Garden.” Mom’s “Yellow was ers and plants growing at a Greggs Crossing Road home favorite color...,” Claudene is symbolic of being with explained, noting that her friends and family for own-mother, Myrtle Reed died ers Michael and Claudene about two years ago. “She loved flowers too. I brought Hill Plants given to Claudene a lot of hers up here. She by friends and family are liked roses so I have her planted in the Hills’ garden. roses up here. The buttercups They are the ones who were Mom’s. This was the inspired Claudene to begin best year for them. I enjoy (buttercup giving them gardening as a hobby. The Hills’ garden is plants) to my nieces and sisamong the five home gar- ters-in-law. “To me it’s more special dens to be opened to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when you can get them Saturday, July 17 during the (flowers and plants) from Thomapple Garden Club’s people that you love and care ‘Day in the Garden’ tour to about, and then give them to benefit the club’s beautifica- people that you love and care about too,” said Claudene. tion projects. Painted with a lot of yel- She and her husband have by Elaine Gilbert two daughters and a son. “I tell my son, one day I’m not going to be here, but walk through the garden, and I’ll always be here. Your heart and soul goes into your garden. I enjoy that, and I like to leave things for my children and family. “My friends got me started (in gardening) by buying me a few plants. I just started out with a very small garden, and then, of course, it got overwhelmed with flowers so I’d pick a spot and put flowers in it,” she said. “Everybody buys me perennials or something for my garden.” The result over the past 10 to 15 years has mushroomed into a lush garden oasis. “My mom loved flowers, and I probably got some of that from her. She enjoyed The natural beauty of rocks enhance areas of the Hills’ yard. my garden too. That was my big inspiration - my mom and my friends too. There’s a spectacular view of the Hills’ garden from a deck off the second story of their home. The deck gives a birds-eye of a pond the Hills added to the garden two years ago. The pond is surrounded by a woodendeck that is low to the ground and circled with flowers and plants. “I got that for my birthday, she said, of the pond, which has about eight goldfish, a family of frogs and a turtle. The fieldstone around the pond is from the Hills’ woods. Grasses enhance the area. “I just love it,” she said. At night, the pond adds a lot of garden bliss with the sounds of running water and the soft white glow of tiny lights placed on a nearby weeping cherry tree. The yard also has a cozy seating area with a bonfire pit. Many beautiful stones from the couple’s property enhance the yard. For instance, a tree is encircled with stones that form a gar­ den bed under the tree. “There’s just something about doing stones; they are more natural and blend in,” Claudene said. “My husband helps me a lot, and he brings in the rocks for me. He does a lot of the heavy stuffthat I can’t do. He enjoys it too. “I just like the peacefulness of it,” she said of gardening. “I would come home from work, and I’d tell everybody that’s my peace of mind. I’m in supervision so its kind of stressful at work. When I come home, I can just go out to my garden with a glass of tea or water, and I just sit right in the mid- Trex* Decking. No Sealing. No Staining. No Cutting In Line. A deck from the second story of the Hills’ home has a spectacular view of their garden. die of it, and I pull weeds and just enjoy it that way.” Daisies are her favorite flower. “I love daisies. I think theyjust seem to last forever. You can pick a bouquet of daisies and they just stay forever,” Claudene said, adding that she also likes black-eyed Susans. “I love the yellows and pinks.” Other plants and flowers found in the Hills’ garden include hostas, bleeding hearts, day lilies, butterfly bushes, irises and lots of dif­ ferent grasses. Tulips and daffodils bloom in the spring. “I get a lot of comments on my garden,” Claudene said. The Hills’ children have had their senior photographs taken in the family garden, and she said, “They turned out beautiful.” The Hills’ son and his new wife are purchasing the couple’s home because Michael and Claudene will soon be building a new residence nearby. She will be taking some of the plants with her to the new homestead and start the gardening process all over again. On the day of the garden tour, visitors can park on both sides of the road and partially in the yard when they tour the Hill garden, located at 5775 Greggs Crossing Rd., Nashville (right next to the edge of the Hastings Area School System district). During the same hours as the garden garden tour, tour, the the Thornapple Garden Club will sponsor a Garden Thyme Market, featuring garden art and related items, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in Hastings. Tour tickets with maps are available in advancefor $5 in Hastings at the Barry County Area Cham,ber of Commerce, Alfresco and the Hastings Flower Shop. Tickets are available on the day ofthe tourfor $6 at the Thornapple Garden Club’s booth at the Garden Thyme Market. The club also will have raffle tickets therefor prizes donated by local businesses and individuals. 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Vermontville Mlch’ L,c’ g � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-07-20.pdf b828e1352b50ca0f15804abeb8146070 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 29, July 20, 2004 Maple Valley superintendent search field narrowed to two by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter After a second round of interviews with the final three candidates the Maple Valley School Board narrowed the field down the field to two, Kim Kramer, assistant superintendent for Community Plainwell Schools since 1989, and Linda Olsen, who has served as superintendent of Arenac Eastern School District since 1999. Though school board members all referred to Maplewood Elementary School Principal Fred Davenport, who has been in the district for four years, as "a great guy," they declined to give him the nod as a finalist, citing his lack of experience in central office administration. Trustee David Favre, who did the reference checks on Kramer, said that he talked to the superintendent of schools Vermontville Twp. business owner seeks zoning change by Sandra Ponsetto was rezoned. Staff Writer Weatherwax has since in Plainwell, the president of asked him whether on not he Harold Stewart, owner of filed a lawsuit against the the school board and one of would hire Kramer again. Build Masters, has filed for township in an Eaton the teachers in the district. Booher said that Shoemaker zoning change for the prop- County court and has Favre said all three con- reported the superintendent erty on both sides of requested an injunction that firmed that they were happy replied, "in a heartbeat.” Nashville Highway, a half will prevent the township with Kramer’s job perform­ Booher went on to say, "As mile east of Ionia Road, zoning administrator from ance that his dismissal from far as Linda is concerned, I west to the Barry-Eaton issuing citations against his Plainwell was due solely to am not sure who Mark spoke county line at Curtis Road. business until the matter is budget cuts. with, but he said that every“We used to be zoned resolved in court. "They said they were one he talked to again pretty commercial, but they “This is not about happy with his work effort, much concurred, changed it a few years ago Weatherwax, although it added that he was a very hard work- Booher. "They said she was and now we are zoned rural will help him,” said er and he was a good manag- honest, very cool in regard to residential,” Stewart said. Stewart. “I would like to er and administrator... He leadership skills — kept calm “I’m not asking them to retire some day and when I played a very important role and made good decisions. allow anything that isn’t sell Build Masters, I would in getting the two levies She was able to portray a here already. We used to be like the new owners to be passed... he was part of the vision for the district and start zoned commercial before able to continue the busiprogram that went out and to lead them forward. Her they changed it to rural res- ness if they wanted; with sold the tax program to the strengths are in budget. She is idential a couple of years the current zoning they community... he is capable very personable, she has lots ago. We already have one- wouldn’t be able to do of making hard decisions and of energy." acre lots, and businesses that.” following through to make that are not allowed in a On Friday and Saturday The district for which sure things happen. rural residential district. I Stewart is proposing the teachers, administrative staff just want the zoning to mir- zoning change includes Administrative Assistant and representatives from the Jill Booher, reporting for school board will make site ror the residential/commer- Riverside Oak, Country absent trustee, cial mix that is already Crossroads, Weatherwax Mark visits to both the Arenac Shoemaker, said that Eastern School District and here.” Farm Market & Nursery, Shoemaker also called the Plainwell Community Build Masters is a com- Build Masters, Ewing Well superintendent of the pany that constructs and Drilling and other busiSee MV SUPT., pg. 9 Kim Kramer Plainwell School District and sells portable buildings at nesses. the comer of Ionia Road “I’m putting up the $400 and Nashville Highway in rezoning fee; I shouldn’t Vermontville Township. have to because we were The zoning of the area zoned commercial before. near the comer of Ionia But, this is the way things Road and Vermontville are, and I want to get this Highway has been at the taken said care of,” center of a controversy for Stewart, who has sent letthe last few months, when ters to the other business Royal and Vickie Stickles, owners and residents on the owners of Country Nashville Highway, detail­ Crossroads Party Mart, ing his proposed zoning filed an appeal with the change and asking that they township’s Zoning Board show their support by signof Appeals (ZBA), when ing the included form letLarry Weatherwax opened ter, stating that they agree a farm market and nursery with the proposed changes next door to their business. and returning it to him During their last meet- before the ZBA meeting. ing, the ZBA upheld the According to the letter, appeal Stickles’ that Stewart claims the current Weatherwax could not sell rural residential district is convenience foods, milk “primarily intended for and other dairy products or very low-density, single­ sell hand-dipped ice cream family residential developbecause it was not allowed ment, agricultural operaunder the current rural resi- tions, and to provide a dential zoning. Their own buffer between higher denbusiness convenience store sity residential developis allowed ment that is incompatible Jerry Brumm and Rick Shepard of Nashville, owners of the Great Northern operation Bowhunting Company, stand in their workshop with some samples of their hand- because it was “grandfa- with agricultural activities. thered” in as an existing crafted recurve and longbows. See ZONING, pg. 11 business when the district longbows.” Brumm. gadgets to it to increase your “Jerry walked in the door “With a longbow you uti- ability.” with a longbow in his hand lize your own technique and “After you’ve used a one night and that was it,” abilities, not machinery,” longbow, you realize that said Shepard. while mechanics can do said Shepard. “Rick finished the league “Your hunting skills are things for you, you want to • Nashville ZBA grants church sign with a longbow I had bought your own, not the result of do them yourself,” said variance for my son; it was too heavy modem technology,” added Shepard. • Dance studio coming to Nashville “It takes longer to attain a for my son, but it was just Brumm. “As a hunting weapon a certain level of skill with a right for Rick,” said Brumm. this fall “I’ve never shot a com- longbow or a recurve longbow; it took us about • Vermontville fire board plans pound bow since,” said requires you to be a better two years but we had more remodeling project Shepard. hunter because there are disfun in those two years than Shepard. t“I hadshot a compound tance limitations based on we ever did with the com­ • REO Diamond Anniversary Road bow for 12 years, but the your shooting ability,” said pound bows,” said Brumm. Rally stops in Chester bottom line is that a long-Brumm. “You can’t just go See BOWYERS, pg. 12 bow is just more fun,” said out and buy a bow and add Local bowyers enjoying inti, reputation for quality by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter It is a well-kept secret in the United States and Europe that some of the finest handcrafted recurve and longbows on the market today are produced by the Great Northern Bowhunting Company in Nashville, Michigan. Working quietly out of a “backdoor” operation in Nashville bowyers (bow makers) and owners of Great Northern, Jerry Brumm and Rick Shepard have been honing their craft and turn­ ing out high quality bows for nearly a quarter of a century. The two, once avid com­ pound bow enthusiasts, began crafting longbows and founded their company in 1982, shortly after Brumm got his hands on a longbow for the first time. Twenty-two years ago Shepard was the manager of a propane gas company in Hastings and Brumm owned a hardware and sporting goods in Nashville where he ran a compound bow league in the upstairs of the building. “Itjust happened,’’Brumm said, “we didn’t start building bows to make a living,” said Brumm. “I went to a sporting goods show where I had the opportunity to shoot a longbow for the first time. Rick and I were friends and we had a lot of fun with the In This Issue �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 20,2004 — Page 2 Library millage renewal on primary ballot Aug. 3 Thefamily ofTony Dunkelberger would like to give a big heart felt thank you to thefollowing. Without all ofyou, it would never be possible. Whatever you donated -food, time, prizes, ‘th golfed or whatever - you are all very much appreciated! Thunder Bay Golf Vermontville Nashville C-Store Resort Hometown Lumber Grocery Applebee’s of Independent Bank Mace Pharmacy Hastings Jamie’s Nails & Pat & Cleo Prescott Trumble Agency Something Special Tanning Nashville Locker by Kathy Kelly Fuel Maple Valley School Kent Oil Road Runners VFW Nashville Delynn A. Country Cross Ben Page Purple Rose Roads Vermontville Massage Family Chiropractic Hardware Kenyon Sales Hamilton K & K Engraving Nashville Maple Landscape Kyle Christopher Syrup Assoc. Hastings City Bank Dick Chaffee Maple Valley Two J’s Lacy Planck Boosters Styles-R-Us Crystal Rhodes Ken’s Standard Shirley’s Ruth Beardslee Charlotte Wal-Mart Chuckwagon Lee Augustine South End Party Eaton Federal Shirley Crow Mulberry Fore Store Elaine Ashley Good Time Pizza Carl’s Angel Christopher Jeff Riggs Clay’s Holiday Inn of Roush’s Sidewalk Alpena Cafe Hecker Insurance To the originators, a special thanks... Leroy and Stephanie Starks and Brian and Gail Chaffee 06591506 MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES * Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI........................................................ Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)..................................................... Home 517-852-5066 Adam Winegar (Sales Associate)................................................... Cell 269-838-6710 REDUCED TO $114,900 - FULLER HEIGHTS MOTIVATED SELLER: WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS Quiet, secluded "country setting" in fuller Heights overlooking the village. Mature trees, wood burning fireplace, large L shaped kitchen, built-in oven/range, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 1st floor laundry, large w/o basement, 2 car attached garage. Call Jerry. (N-78) IN COUNTRY ON 5 ACRES SECLUDED SETTING - BEAUTIFUL VIEW Nice 3 bedroom brick home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen has lots of counter space and cabinets, walkout, finished basement has family room w/wood burning fireplace and office area, lots of storage, 2 car attached garage plus 16 x 24 pole bam with sauna. Mature shade and fruit trees. Home has hot water and central air. Call Jerry or Homer. (CH-88) HASTINGS - $129,9001! NEAR ALGONQUIN LAKE 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 2 car attached garage, full basement, living room w/wood burning brick sur­ round 8t mantel fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond cabinets 6r center island. 1st floor laundry, master bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french doors to deck w/view of Algonquin lake. Home war­ ranty included for your peace of mind. Call Jerry for Nashville voters will be asked to renew a half mill levy to support programs at Putnam District Library. Putnam plans storytelling program tor Wednesday The Tales ofElders Tell,” a Native American storytelling program will be held July 21 at Putnam District Library at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The program will be presented by Shawanah Jane Murray, storyteller. Listeners can experience Native American storytelling and be introduced to the Anishinabeg, the tribes called the Ottawa, Potawatomi and Objibwe. They will hear three traditional stories, see artifacts and observe demonstrations that add depth and meaning to the stories. The program is 45-50 minutes long. There will be additional time for questions and discussion as desired. Listeners can enjoy the stories and their introduction to Woodland Native American culture and history. The stories will be “The Tree and Birch the Woodpecker,” “Nanaboozoo Goes Hunting,” and “The Legend of Sleeping Bear.” The objectives of the program are: • Listeners will learn that storytelling is very important to Native Americans and information is passed from generation to generation through storytelling. • Listeners will leam that Indian stories teach lessons. • Listeners will discover how Indian people leam by watching animals. • Listeners will leam that geography influences stories. • Listeners will be introduced to Nanaboozoo, culture hero of the Anishinabeg. • Listeners will discover many places names in Michigan have their origin in the language of the Anishinabeg. • Listeners will discover how reading and storytelling are different. Jane Murray, whose Ojibewa name is Shawanah has been presenting programs for children and adults for over 13 years. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in social science and a master of arts in education. Two local students graduate at WMU Two local students have graduated at the conclusion of the spring term at Western Michigan University. The students, their hometowns, parents, types of degrees, major fields of study and special academic honors were: • Aaron Y. Treloar ofNashville, son of Nyle L. and Janice Treloar, bachelor ofbusiness administration, accountancy. • Melissa C. Mansfield ofVermontville, daughter ofRobert C. Mansfield, bachelor of arts in art education, magna cum laude (cumulative grade point average of 3.70 to 3.89). When Nashville vot­ ers go to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 3, they will be asked to renew a five-year half mill levy to support Putnam District Library and its programs. The millage will be used to cover operating costs for the library and allow it to continue pro­ viding adult programs; children’s services and programs such as pre­ school story time twice a month, reading pro­ grams and tutoring, after school specials, and summer programs; computer services included internet access, fax and copy machines, educa­ tion and leisure classes, genealogy and local his­ tory. The library has books, magazines, audiotapes, videos and DVDs avail­ able for loan with no membership fees. Assistant Librarian Sandy Hosey said she hopes everyone will come out and support the millage renewal. "Where else can you rent movies this cheap­ ly?" she asked. "With our current economy a lot ofpeople are looking for ways to provide entertainment for their families for little or no money, and the library can provide that." GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. 945-SHOW $S.2S Kids all shows | S5.S0 Senlore $6:00 Students & Late Shows Frl & Sat $5.75 DAILY Matiness til 6pm TWO UNIT IN NASHVILLEI Large living area downstairs with 2 bedrooms, large dining room and nice season porch, upstairs has spacious, 1 bedroom apartment with private entrance, house has central air, good roof and 24 x 24 garage. Live in one unit and rent the other. Call Jerry. (H-87) ON 8 ACRES JUST OFF M-79 ON BLACKTOP ROAD. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath ’country home" (could have upper income unit w/2 bedrooms at full bath - sepa­ WEST OF NASHVILLE "IN COUNTRY" rate entry for income unit). 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(VL-90) August 3rd Putnam District Library Millage Renewal This renewal will allow the library to keep the doors open and to continue to provide these services: BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AUDIO TAPES, VIDEO AND DVDs. NO MEMBERSHIP FEES. Adult Programs Children Services and Programs all year round 1. Preschool Story Time twice a month 2. Reading Programs and Tutoring 3. After School Specials 4. Summer Programs Computer services, including internet accessibility. Fax and copy machines Educational and Leisure Classes Handicap Accessibility Available Library does have a lift Genealogy and local history and handicap parking 07515233 in the rear Q No passes DIGITAL STEREO Unlimited Free Drink Refills & .25c Coro Refills Stadium Seating Gives YOU An Unobstructed View t b9 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 20,2004 — Page 3 Nashville ZBA grants church sign variance by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals last week voted unanimously to grant a variance to Nashville United Methodist Church to allow it to keep the lighted sign it installed in front ofthe church in November 2003. The sign in front of the Methodist Church and a similar sign installed in front of the Nashville Baptist Church at roughly the same time last fall were the subject of an appeal filed by Ron Bracy, who maintained the sign was in violation of the setback requirements of the village ordinance, exceeded size limitations for signs in a residential district and the light from the signs was nuisance to neighbors and created a haz- ard for drivers and pedestri- a variance for Nashville ans. United Methodist Church for The ZBA last May upheld setback with a stipulation that Bracy’s appeal and vacated lighting not exceed more than the sign permits for both the four standard 40-watt bulbs.” Baptist and Methodist When the roll call vote was churches, which forced them taken, board members White, to either file for a zoning vari-Ben Paige, Sue Akin, Melissa ance or be cited for a viola- Strotheide and Chairman Ron applied for a variance and therefore was in violation of the village ordinances. He referred the matter to Nashville Zoning Administrator David Newman. In other business, after a public hearing and discussion tion of the village zoning Ohler all voted in favor ofthe by the board, the ZBA ordinance.. motion. approved a motion to grant a After a public hearing in “We appreciate your work variance to allow Ken which both Bracy and Dianne and I think we all learned a Stewart to continue using the Bowden, the pastor of lot,” said Bowden after the property he owns at 204 Nashville United Methodist motion was passed. Queen St. as a two-unit Church, and other members “I do offer my apologies to dwelling in a R-l residential of the audience made public the church that they have district. Newman said he had statements, the board dis- been dragged through this inspected the building and it cussed setback requirements, painful process,” said Ohler. was obvious to him that the methods of determining and “I just hope this will help building had been set up to regulating light output and other people in the future and accommodate two residences timers for lighted signs. I want to thank you all again,” and had likely been used as At the end of the discus- said Bowden.. such prior to Stewart’s pursion, ZBA member Gary Ohler noted that Nashville chase. White made moved “to grant Baptist Church had not We welcome with love... Lisa Lee Horton 6-23-04 ~ 8 lbs., 14 oz. 3 Proud Parents: Robert & Hope (Christine) Horton . Big Sister: Sara Grandparents: Sandi Christie, Rodney & Mary Horton. Great-grandparents: Lloyd & Shirley Frey, Glady Byers, Glen & Margaret Horton <3 ©J9QOOOC 07515272 ^Diana’s (-PQace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday — Friday 1-517-852-9481 Dance studio coming to Nashville this fall by Sandra Ponsetto Revue, to choreograph the Staff Writer musical ‘Lil’ Abner.’ It was For the first time in more through that experience of than a decade dance enthusi-proving that I could do it and asts of all ages will no longer learning what it took to chorehave to leave Maple Valley to take classes from a qualified instructor with years of dance training and experience. This fall Kimberly Knoll is opening Step N’ Time Dance Studio in downtown Nashville in the renovated space above her aunt’s shop, Something Special by Kathy. Starting Monday, Sept. 13, Knoll will offer the following classes: creative movement, ages. 3-4 years; dance kids, ages 4-5; tiny tap, ages 4-5; tap, jazz, ballet, and musical theatre, ages 5-11; and tap, jazz, ballet, musical theater, hip-hop, lyrical and modem dance for ages 11 and up. Knoll is also offering an adult pilate’s class. Knoll, a lifelong resident of Nashville who graduated from Maple Valley High School in 2000, said she has known since high school that she wanted to be a dance instruc­ tor. “When I was in ninth grade I was given a great opportuni­ ty by Bill Reynolds, from the ELECTION NOTICE To the qualified electors of the TOWNSHIP OF VERMONTVILLE, notice is hereby given that a PRIMARY ELECTION will be held in VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP on TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR TOWNSHIP CLERK TOWNSHIP TREASURER (2) TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES and to vote on the following proposal: 9-1-1 AND CENTRAL DISPATCH MILLAGE REAUTHORIZATION QUESTION For the purpose of continuing funding for a comprehensive, Countywide Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone and Central Dispatch System, shall the constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all property within the County of Eaton, Michigan, previously increased by .9500 of one mill, $.95 per thousand dollars of state taxable valuation, be continued and renewed for a period of five (5) years (2004-2008) inclusive? (If approved and levied in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated $2,743,000 in 2004 to be distributed to the countywide 9-1-1 and Central Dispatch System as provided in the Eaton County 9-1-1 Service Plan.) The polling place is located at the Vermontville Township Fire ograph the dances that I real-said'Knoll. ized how much I loved it! I She added, “There are two knew at that moment that different venues that a dancer dance would somehow be can take to make this their involved in my life forever,” career, either as a performer or a teacher. I realized that teach­ ing is where I wanted to go with my career because I love to see- the amazing abilities that some people, adults and children alike, don’t realize that they have in them. ’Once they get that step, you can just see-the pride and joy in their eyes and is what makes me n PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy test for the Vermontville Township August 3, 2004, Primary Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. at the Eaton Township Hall, 3981 E. Clinton Trail, Charlotte, Michigan. The Public Accuracy test will be conducted by Michelle Herman of Fidlar Election Company, Byron Center, Michigan, to demonstrate that the program and tabulators that will be used to tabulate the ballots of the election have been prepared in accordance with law. Sharon Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk 06591096 See STUDIO, pg. 5 MAPLE VALLEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 4th Annual Golf Outing at Mulberry Fore 4-Person Scramble July 24th, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. (Shotgun Start) s50.00 per person (includes green fees (18 holes & a cart) and dinner. Allproceeds will go to benefit the student-athletes at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Featuring: Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, putting contest, longest drive and closest to the pins and more. Dance instructor Kimberly Knoll stands in one of the rooms above Something Special by Kathy in Nashville that are being renovated for her new business Step N’ Time Dance Studio, which will offer classes starting in September. Prize Money to 1st - 5th Place Teams To register or for questions call Mike Sparks, 852-9275 or Tad Davis, 852-0760 1 Good 1 Neighbor U PHARMACY Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main • Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-0845 Saturday 9am-lpm beWell and well informed Monday-Friday 9om-6pm PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Station, 125 W. First St., Vermontville, Michigan. MARKS A LOT MARKERS KORDITE SCHOOL BOX PLATES OR BOWLS (NO TRAYSICt qq EOUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 06571010 PENCIL CASE 06591274 ERASERS OR PENCIL TOP $299 2/ ENVELOPES $-| 00 Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk 06590968 ox S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. MASTER COMBINATION LOCK �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 20,2004 — Page 4 Grade Marie Patten uncles and cousins. Respecting family wishes, private services were held with Pastor Richard Taggart officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Gracie Marie parents, Debra and Leon Patten, infant daughter of Krebs of Hastings; paternal Amie grandparents, Nancy and Christopher and (Krebs) Patten of Hastings, Mike Hallifax of Hastings; died Wednesday, July 14, maternal great grandmothers, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Helen Shellenbarger and She is survived by her par- Margie Wood of Hastings; ents, Christopher and Amie of paternal great grandmothers, Hastings; brothers, Claten Marjorie Varney and Rose and Joseph; maternal grand-Patten of Hastings; aunts, GOOD TIME PIZZA 501 North Main, Nashville tan ta 852-1985 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK One day as a young boy, I was on my way Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. -10 p.m. to church when, knowing I was already late for the service, I tried to rush. I remember that I was running down some steps in front of my home when I o 202 H. 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Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1 -616-731 -5194 or 1 -517-852-1806. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship 11 a.m. ......... 6 P.M. Worship Wednesday Evening: Worship .................. ......... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service..................... 9 a.m. Sunday School.............. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 06575763________________________ 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.......................... 11 Evening Worship........................... 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ........... 6:45 p.m. .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com AND VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES ..GRESHAM Joint Summer Services - 10:00 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.............. 11 a.m. Church School .................. 0 a.m. at Gresham: One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road August 1st, 15th, 29th at Vermontville: 108 North Main Street, Vermontville - July 25th, August 8th, 22nd Fellowship Time After Worship Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 at Vermontville REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School............................ 10 A.M. Service............................ 11:15 P.M. Service.................. .6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship..................... 9:45 a.tn . (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School......................... 9:45a A.M. Service................................. 11 a P.M. Service................................... 7 p Wed. Service ....................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday School............ 10 a.m. W.orship......................... 1 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.............. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ....................11:00 am. Holy Communion For more Information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group * Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic' Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service . .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..... ...7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................. 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 20, 2004 — Page 5 Check it out at the Vermontville Township Library The library will be closed while the parking lot is being repaved. We regret any and all inconvenience this may cause. The summer reading program is now over and the drawing for prizes will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 20. If the parking lot is not finished, the drawing will be held in the Opera House. New Books Adult Fiction Entranced and Devin and Shane by Nora Roberts; volume 2 in The Hunter’s Blade Trilogy (Forgotten Realms); The Lone Drow butions may be made to the by R.A. Salvatore; volume American Cancer Society. 6 in The Age of Mortals For more information (Dragonlance); Prisoner of For more www.legacy.com Haven by Nancy Varian Berberick; Bait by Karen Robards; Criminal Intent by William Bernhardt; vol­ ume 2 in The Dragonvald Senes, Dragons’ Son by Margaret Weis; Kill the Messenger by Tami Hoag; Skinny Dip by Carl Hiasson and 2nd Chance by Danielle Steel. Adult Non-Fiction Wiring Home Networks by John Ross. Junior Fiction - volume 23 of Jigsaw Jones Mysteries; The Case of the Perfect Prank by James officiating. Burial will be at Preller; volumes 5 and 6 in Hastings Riverside Cemetery.. the the Dragonlance Pallbearers Mark, Gary ’s Flame and a Saemarueerls are aGreibso anr, ,Je arrryy Chronicle; and A DawnHope of Dragons by Vera Marie (Stemler) Eastman LANSING - Vera Marie Surviving are two sons, (Stemler) Eastman of Norman (Carol) Eastman, Lansing, passed away and Donald (Ruth) Eastman, Monday July 12, 2004 after a two daughters, Barbara Jean short illness, at the age of 93. (Robert) Delong, and Mary Jo She was bom August 21, (Curtis) Narragon, 13 grand1910 in Sunfield, MI; daugh- children, 31 great grandchilter of John and Nellie dren, and 20 great great (Monroe) Stemler. She mar-grandchildren, brother, John ried Roy Eastman on June 18, (Edith) Stemler, sister in law, 1928. Maxine Stemler. Vera was preceded in death Funeral services were held by her husband, two infants, Thursday July 15, 2004 at the Richard and Anna, and a Rosier Funeral Funeral Home, brother, Kenneth Stemler, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, two sisters, Margaret Shortz, Sunfield, MI. and Dorothy White. For those wishing, contri- Myrtle E. Benton------------------------ -----------HASTINGS - Myrtle E. Benton, age 89, of Hastings, died Friday, July 16, 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Benton was bom on Sept. 4, 1914 at Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Wallace and Bernice (Wertman) Campbell. She was raised in Hope Township and in Freeport and attended schools there. She was married to Russell F. Benton on Jan. 27, 1933. They resided in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo before moving to the Hastings area in She was a member of First United Methodist Church, she enjoyed playing golf, camping, fishing, hunting, square dancing and traveling. Mrs. Benton is survived by her daughters Evelyn L. (Hubert) Gibson of Portage and Vivian I. (Bud) Case of Hastings; son, Maurice R. (Kathy) Benton of Portage; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Marieta McLean of Florida; brother, Myron Campbell of Delton; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Russell on Feb. 1937. She was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings in the clerical department for 20 years, retiring in 1979. Previous employment includ­ ed Hastings Manufacturing and Company Barry Cleaners. 26, 1987 and brothers, Maurice and Merl Campbell. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught Valley, Knoll attended Lansing Community College, where she received an associate’s degree in applied arts with a major in dance. Knoll has taught at both Synergy and Dance Works studios in Holt and Donna Marie’s Studio of Dance in Lansing. As a member of the Okemos-based professional dance team, Happendance, Knoll was part of the lecture demonstration team that traveled to area elementary schools to teach children lessons through dance.. IIn addition to choreographing Lil’ Abner, Knoll, who was a member of the Western Michigan Bronco’s color guard for one year, has. choreographed routines for the Maple Valley High School color guard since she was a junior in high school and has been the instructor since her graduation. She has also choreographed musicals for both Maple Valley and Lakewood high schools and has been involved with the Little Miss Maple Syrup Princess pageant. Knoll said she is committed sharing her experience and love of dance with the community where she grew up. “Lots of people have moved in and out, but I have always stayed here,” she said. “It has a draw for me; everybody supports you and everybody cares about what goes on and will help you succeed,” she said. “The Revue is great and with the school musicals and theater productions it is wonderful to see how much talent there is in our community. I just want to give kids the opportunity to learn something else that they can take with them.” Knoll is planning a grand opening for later this summer once the studio renovations are complete. For more information about classes or enrollment, call Knoll at (517) 449-6849 or stepntime@hotmail.com. 24 Hours a Day-7 Days a Week for Maple Valley AC77OAI-Ads! NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED BOY, Christopher Aaron Lantzer, bom June 6, 2004 to Aaron and Rachel Lantzer of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Call anytime... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Revue auditions set for July 26 Auditions for The Revue’s fall mystery show “Wait Until Dark” by Frederick Knott, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, July 26, at the Vermontville Opera House. Show dates are Sept. 9-12 Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Producer is Bill Bill Reynolds Reynolds (269-367-4455) and director 15 Mary Jo Gorsuch (517852-0159). Needed are two females and six males. Females needed to be prepared to act blind on stage. “Ou?"Family Serving Yours Call for Classifieds Phone 269-945-9554 Mary-Kate and Ashley Roller Hockey series, Matt Rumble by Christopher and Extreme by Bobbie Motocross Kalman. Call (269)945-9554 011-800-870-7085 far mafia Valley 9easllCTI0)i-Msl Case, Kyle Smith and A.J. Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman; volumes 13 and Weyerman. contributions 14 in Hank the Cowdog Memorial may be made to Thomapple series; The Case of the Manor. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. STUDIO, continued from page 3--------------alike, don’t realize that they have in them. Once they get that step, you canjust see the pride and joy in their eyes and is what makes me want to teach.” Once she decided that she wanted to be a dance instructor, Knoll said she always knew she would open a studio in Nashville. “I can’t imagine opening my dance studio anywhere else but here in Maple Valley!” she said. “Family and friends have been so supportive in this community that I wouldn’t want my dreams of owning my own dance studio to come alive anywhere else in the world.” Knoll, who will be teaching all the classes that will be offered Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, has years of dance training and experience. When she was 3 years old, Knoll started taking dance lessons at Barb Frank’s dance studio in Vermontville. When Frank closed her studio, Knoll started taking lessons at Campbell’s Dance Studio in Charlotte. Knoll, who stayed with the studio until she was 19 years old, was a member of the Dancing Deputies dance troupe which per­ formed at Lansing Lugnut games and Frontier Days. After graduating from Maple Twisted Kitty and The Dungeon of Doom by John R. Erickson; volume 33 of The Animal Ark series; Hound at the Hospital by Ben M. Baglio; volume 48 of Adventures of the Bailey Kids, School Dracula Doesn’t Play Kiskball by Debbie Dadey; volume of 18 ofThe Magic School Bus series, The Fishy Field Trip by Martin Schwabacher; volume of the thoroughbreds series, Bridal Dreams by Joanna Campbell; volume 32 of The New Adventures of Nashville's Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children's Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, July 20,2004 — Page 6 Board of Education has organizational meeting Concert and T-shirt sales to benefit Center of Hope Blues and country music fans singers and musicians Bill and all those who wish to support Hosmer, Don Molvaney, Jim the Maple Valley Community Hammond, Jimmy Snead, Bill Center of Hope are invited to Fuller, Jason Strotheide and Don “laminin’ on the Hills” at Lincoln will provide the music, Mulberry Gardens at 1 p.m. beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. Tickets must be purchased in The dinner and toe tapping advance by Monday, July 26. benefit concert will feature the Tickets and T-shirts are available talent of several local musicians. at the following locations: Styles "We’re doing this for the ‘R’ Us, Mulberry Fore, Shirley’s Maple Valley Community Chuckwagon, D’s Embroidery, Center of Hope because they are Good Times Pizza, Rousch’s doing a goodjob for the commu- Sidewalk Cafe, Clay’s Dinner nity and we need to help them Bell, Something Special by continue to do that good work," Kathy and Enduring Designs. All proceeds from ticket and said Sandy Salyers of Sandman Productions, who has been T-shirt sales will benefit the organizing the concert. "The MVCCOH. The Community tickets are $7.50 each and for Center had its inception last year that price you’ll get a nice sit- when several local churches and down dinner and two to three businesses banded together and hours of entertainment, We’re formed the Maple Valley also going to sell tickets and raf-Community Pantry Shelf and MSU fle of a new Maple Valley varsi- worked with the ty jacket, valued at $240, includ- Cooperative Extension Service ing embroidery during the after- and the Fresh Food Initiative of noon. And, we’ll be selling T- the South Central Michigan Food shirts for $6 each or two for Bank in Battle Creek to provide food for needy families every $10." The L.A. Band, featuring local Tuesday afternoon at Nashville by Sandra Ponsetto Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and president of the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Board of Directors, stands in front of the community center holding one of the T-shirts currently on sale at several local business in addition to tickets for a benefit concert which will support the new center. United Methodist Church. Earlier this year, a large donation allowed pantry shelf organizers to form the MVCCOH W- ^^ting ^^t Joffline TaftEnrolment'.!! instructor: Kimberly Knoll Offering cfasses in : • Tap • Jazz • Ballet • Hip Hop • Modem • Lyrical • Tiny Tap • Creative Movement • Dance Kids • Pilates • Musical Theatre and more!!! Call or e-mailfor more information 517-449-6849 or stepntime@hotmail.com Ask about ways to save with fall registration!!! TVew Studio is (ocated, Downtown idasdvide directfy above Something Sjpeciai by Kathy 'T’fie (gift Shop /“rte Salon obtain and obtain a lease on a building in downtown Nashville, which is being renovated to pro­ vide offices, food distribution site and space for other programs to benefit the community. "We are thrilled to see other members of the community come forward and sponsor an event which will help us open the community center and offer pro­ grams which will make the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope a vital part ofthe community," said Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and president of the MVCCOH Board of Directors. "We really appreciate what Mr. Salyers and Allison have done by working with us and arranging this con­ cert as well as the first one which raised nearly $1,000 for the cen­ ter." For more information about the benefit dinner and concert, call Salyers at (517) 852-0350. For more information about the MVCCOH, call (517) 852-2043. 06591362_ Ndtumf Resource “Food for Thought - Save My Home, Barry County” What do you think makes Barry County special and unique? Do you see growth creeping into Barry County as you drive through the county - or even outside your window? Join us for three informative, free workshops. Leam about the natural resources found in our county. Hear from experts on how we can preserve and protect the unique character of our home as it continues to grow and develop into a thriving community. Thursday, September 9,2004 Naturally Barry County - Leam about the rich, diverse natural resources we have in Barry County, and how and why we must preserve and protect them before they are gone! Thursday, October 7,2004 A Win-Win Solution to a Balanced Barry County - Join us as we explore how the idea of sustainable development can balance the economic, social and environmental needs of Barry County to ensure growth enhances, not decreases, our quality of life. StaffWriter The Maple Valley Board of Education appointed officers and representatives, set meeting dates, times and locations and made of business arrangements for the 2004-2005 school year when it held its held annual organizational meeting last week. School board officers and representatives the for upcoming school year are as follows: Jerry Sessions, president; David Favre, vice president; Allison Avery, secretary and representative for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors; Tim James, treasurer; Wayne Curtis, representative for the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB); Mark Shoemaker, representative for the Eaton County School Board Association; and Brian Green, District School Improvement Team representative. The board approved a motion which set the regular monthly meetings for the 2004-2005. The meetings will be held in the board room of the administration office at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, except in April when it would be held on the third Monday. In other business the board: • Approved the Maple Valley School District’s continued membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards and the School Equity Caucus • Approved business arrangements that named Hastings City Bank as the district’s main depository and investment bank; appointed Foote & Lloyd as the district’s auditors and the law firm of Thrun, Maatsch & Norberg as the district’s attorneys. • Approved the retirement of staff members Audrey Watson and Sally Jo Mater and the hiring of Robb Rosin as the new high school math teacher. • Passed a Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) continuing mem­ bership resolution. • Voted unanimously to award the contract for high school sports, prom, musical and theater production photos to Bolton Photography. • Awarded the district’s lawn care contract to Butz Property Management Service. Free Methodist, Quimby churches to share VBS Hastings Free Methodist and Quimby churches will share “The Son Games 2004” vacation Bible school with children in the community. The VBS will be held at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 301 E. State Road, the week of Aug. 2-6 from 9 to 11:45 a.m. All children i grades pre-K through sixth grade are invited to join in. Matt Neil, Olympic Torch carrier in 2002, will attend the Monday closing session at I 1:30 a.m. to share his experience. Flags and Olympic colored pom poms will get the children singing new and familiar Bible songs. Coach (puppet) will lead the opening story time. Class time will show children how God sent Jesus to show His love for them. The Bible stories will tell of God choosing Paul, and how “God's Team” helps Paul to stay strong, weather storms and reach his goal. Games such as turtle hurdles, strength training, balloon soccer, encouragement house, and snacks of bagel barbells, swimmers' jello and power smoothies will help review Bible stories and encourage learning Bible verses. Children may bring empty clean tuna (regular 6oz size) cans for a craft project for points toward medals. Pre­ registration is helpful in having enough craft and snack supplies by calling 945-9121 or 945-5974. Mission offer­ ings will support Special Olympics and Missions Trip Fund. Church A VBS-A11 Potluck Picnic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. at Pickard Farms, which will include Farm Olympic games for all ages, and the Oesch's Mobile Softserve Ice Cream Truck will be ready with free ice cream at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 21,2004 Tools & Techniques for Preserving Barry County - Leam what options we have to protect our natural resources both as an individual and as a community, and how these tools are being used successfully in other areas. • FREE Workshops • Everyone Welcome • Refreshments Served Workshops are offered at two locations and times. Pick the one that bestfits your schedule! 2-4 pm at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 7-9 pm at Hastings High School Lecture Hall Formore information vi5frwww.cedarcreekinstitute.org/nrat.htm or call (269) 721-4190 Whether you are a political leader, community activist, landowner, homeowner, developer, real estate agent, or concerned citizen you will want to attend these workshops. 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Smith, a member of the Mid-Michigan Model A Club, doesn’t own an REO, however, he was happy to show his collection of vintage automobiles as other members of the club helped park cars and serve refresh­ ments. A couple people from our club are on the board of the REO Museum in Lansing," explained Smith, who is used to hosting large crowds of car enthusiasts. "We have a yearly tuneups for the Model A club and the Model T club stops here, too. The REO owners said they enjoyed looking at the 17 cars in Smith’s vintage auto collection which includes a Model A, three Model Ts and three Willys Knights. A small hand-painted sign nailed to the telephone pole announced, "Chester Crossing, Pop. 53. However, last Tuesday morning the population of that hamlet tiny in Northwest Eaton County more than doubled its size when the REO Diamond Anniversary Road Rally, en route from Lansing to the Gilmore Car Museum, stopped by Edgar and Phyllis Smith’s place. Starting at 9 a.m., dozens of vintage REO cars and trucks, in various stages of restoration and preservation, their owners and other REO enthusiasts following along in their own vehicles descended upon the burg to Dozens of REO cars and trucks line up in front of Edgar Smith’s stripping business in the tiny burg of Chester. stretch their legs, enjoy some light refreshments and view Smith’s collection of vintage automo­ biles. The road rally was the high­ Intersection of M-43 & M-50 light of the week | Announcing our summer schedule long National REO Diamond Segment I Anniversary Celebration Conveniently r August 2nd- 19th which was held located, flexible drive in Lansing. schedules: teachers that "Ransom E. care about kids Olds moved to July 27th-29th Lansing and founded REO in 1904," aid 06591368 Instructors Phil Smith & Dan Cobb Steve Purdy of Shunpiker Productions, Trucks like this one were part of the REO Diamond Anniversary who was serving as the public Road Rally which stopped in Chester last Tuesday en route to the relations coordi- Gilmore Car Museum. nator for the event. "He manufactured automobiles until 1936 and trucks from 1910 to 1978 when they closed down the REO plant. Purdy said it is a testimo­ ny to the REO’s enduring popularity that only onetenth ofthe people attending the rally were from Michigan. 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Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child 269-945-5656 1127 West State Street, Hastings MI for Honesty & Common Sense det cjowt voiced, Vote August 3 Paid for by the committee to elect Don Hickey 11708 Scipio Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, July 20, 2004 — Page 8 Cooperation will beat competition This week when I was talking to Jerry Brumm and Rick Shepard, world-class bowyers and owners of the Great Northern Bowhunting Company in Nashville, they spoke about how some of the people who had attended their bow making seminars had become their competitors. But they also mentioned that the bowhunting community was very close-knit and they were friends with most of their competitors. 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Their comments instantly reminded me of a principle, I learned while studying psychology at Western Michigan University many years ago, “Cooperation beats competition every time.” The professor explained how working together helps all parties involved succeed and while cutthroat competition ultimately dooms, not just one, but all parties to eventual failure because even the winner will ultimately run into a tougher challenger. My friend Robin and I looked at each other. Not only were we both psych majors, we were both earned tuition and room and board money working on commission at a woman’s clothing store at the mall, and at that moment in time I knew we were tthinking the same thing — Evelyn. Evelyn had become the bane of our existence. A middle-aged divorcee struggling to make it on her own, she had become what we called, “a sale-stealer.” We would work customers, helping them find just the right outfit and accessories and Evelyn would swoop in at the last minute, distract the customers with sweet talk while we stood the gaping incredulously as she had the sale rung up as her own by the unwitting cashier. That evening at work after watching Evelyn steal yet another sale, Robin and I hatched a plan. Individually we were defenseless against Evelyn, unless we wanted to make a scene in front ofthe customer, which was considered a major faux pas by management. However, Robin and I decided that if we worked together, we might be able to turn the tide. The next day was Saturday, our busiest day of the week. Before the store opened we gathered the other sales clerks together, all of whom also had lost sales to Evelyn, and we and the cashiers explained our strat­ egy. We would all work together and split our sales with the help of the cashiers. Our consciences told us we should offer Evelyn a chance to join our ranks. But when we explained our plan to her she looked at us suspiciously and said she didn’t want to give up any ofthe sales she had worked so hard to make. With that the die was cast and we went to work. Robin stood near the door and greeted every customer as they entered the Mike Trahan for Castleton Township Trustee REPRESENTING ALL THE PEOPLE OF CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BY: • Making sure TAX DOLLARS are spent wisely. • Pursue possible employment opportunities for Castleton Township people by working with the State of Michigan to find companies wanting to start up or relocate. • Work with other board members to see the Township is technically advanced enough to participate in County, State, and Federal Grants and other opportunities. • Work with Township Supervisor and board to make sure CASTLETON TOWNSHIP is benefiting from BARRY COUNTY on an equal basis as other townships. • Make every effort to KEEP FARMABLE AGRICULTURAL FARM LAND, FOR AGRICULTURE. • Make sure the development ofthe ROUTE 66 Corridor brings NEW OPPORTUNITIES to Castleton Township. ••• WILLING TO TAKE THE TIME, AND MAKE THE EFFORT TO SERVE YOU, THE PEOPLE OF CASTLETON TOWNSHIP. EXPERIENCE • PAST PRESIDENT and BOARD MEMBER of THE HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. • INITIATOR OF THE JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (J.E.D C ) LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WORKING TOGETHER. • Past board member ofP-Ring Credit Union. • Past President ofHastings High School Athletic Boosters Club. • Past member ofHastings School Board Committee of 33 Advisory Board. Paidfor by the committee to electMike Trahan, 3152 Sumac Crt., Nashville, Ml 49073 store. Katie and I worked the sales floor helping customers who needed assistance and Debbie worked the fitting rooms. Meanwhile, Evelyn dashed about trying desperately to make sales on her own, only to be politely rebuffed by customers who said, “Thank you; but we’re already being helped.” At the end of the day, when our manager looked over the books, she was impressed. Robin, Katie, Debbie and I each had hundreds of dollars in sales to our name. “I have never seen sales like this, not even on a Saturday! Whatever you’re doing, keep it up!” she beamed. Evelyn stood nearby in tears. She had sold less than $60 worth ofmerchandise. All of us felt sorry for Evelyn. After all, she had to make a living, too, and we didn’t want to hurt her; we just wanted her to stop stealing our sales, so we offered to cut her in on Sunday and she accepted. The next day we all worked together, including Evelyn. And, by agreement, we saw that Evelyn was given enough sales to make up for what she lost on Saturday. After that weekend, Evelyn never stole another sale as long as she worked with us. I worked at the store for another year and every time we worked together as a team, we beat prior sales records and everyone’s commissions increased because of the excellent service we were able to provide by working together instead ofcompeting. While talking with Brumm -and Shepard and remembering my days as a sales clerk, I couldn’t help but think of the some of the situations I have, witnessed lately here in Maple Valley. When a new business opens up, owners of existing businesses selling similar merchandise tend to start worrying that the new business would decrease theirs. However, long-time, successfid business owners have told me that quite the opposite is true. A new business attracts interest and creates additional traffic, which benefits surround­ ing businesses, even those that sell similar merchandise — customers naturally want to com­ parison shop. Plus, business owners can work together. If a customer walks in and asks for something that one business does not carry or currently have in stock, they can help both the customer and their fellow business people by sending them down the street to store that may have the desired item. So, what’s the moral of this story? I’d love to say something witty, clever and original; but I think my thoughts are best summed up by the old cliche, “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” Or, “cooperation will beat competition every time.” bamjCounlu Barry County Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Lite Meal Wednesday, July 21 Homemade egg salad, tomato salad, apricots, whole wheat crackers. Thursday, July 22 Chef’s salad, salad, pears. flower, green beans, pasta, cookie. Tuesday, July 27 Sweet and sour meatballs, rice, carrots, oriental blend, pudding. Events macaroni Friday, July 23 Tuna pasta salad, coleslaw, plums. Monday, July 26 Ground bologna, German potato salad, applesauce, whole wheat bread. Tuesday, July 27 Wing dings, three bean salad, peaches, dinner roll. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, July 21 Chefs Special. Thursday, July 22 Roast beef w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, dinner roll. Friday, July 23 Scrambled eggs, pancake, country potatoes, spiced apples, orange juice. Monday, July 26 Chicken pannesan, cauli- Wednesday, July 21 Hastings, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.; nails; Hillbilly Horseshoes 10:30 a.m.; Music with Charlie; Woodland, puzzle/trivia. Thursday, July 22 - COA Summer Picnic. All sites closed. Friday, July 23 - Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. Woodland, Visiting. Monday, July 26 Hastings, music with Sam; crafts 10 a.m.; card making 12:30-2 p.m. H, W, N, Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, July 27 Hastings, Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; More-house Kids; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; Red Hat Trip - Kellogg Manor House; Kinship Care 7 p.m. Coffee and conversa­ tion. CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 19-24 2004 Barry County Fair, Barry County Expo July 31 July 31 Aug. 2 Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Center. Family Camping and Trail Ride Waterloo Campgrounds. Open Speed Show, 10 a.m., at Expo Center, hosted by the 4-H Horse Judging Team. The Small Animal Sale Buyers Appreciation Banquet will be held at 7 p.m: at the Expo Center. Livestock Development Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Open Horse Show, at 8:30 a.m. at the Expo Center, hosted by the 4-H Developmental Committee. Open Speed Show, 10 a.m. at the Expo Center, hosted by the 4-H Horse Developmental Committee “Mike Callton sees solutions - he will not run from problems. As a Barry County Commissioner, Mike’s leadership and ability will be a great choice for Barry County’s Future.” Clark Volz Please vote for MIKE CALLTON for Barry County Commissioner Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mike 224 E. Washington St., Nashville, MI * GREAT BASEBALL GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES CATCH THE YANKEES Autograph Balls July 30 Dog Days August 17 & Cats Day August 18 Group Ticket Packages Available See the stars oftomorrow play today at C.O. Brown Stadium www.battlecreekyankees.com • 269.660.2287 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 20, 2004 — Page 9 MV SUPT., continued from page 1-----------Schools to learn more about the final candidates. "We’ll speak with the peo­ ple, the setup and then we’ll go downtown and go to the restraints, the beauty shop or whatever else and just talk to people and try to get a feel if there are any negatives," said School Board President Jerry Sessions during the discussion, which followed the final interview. "The last time we interviewed superintendents, we did two site visits because it was really close and the site visits really sorted it out for W Sdi n ■tyilipta. nite Sin, iliuikli sa, tested by tk 4-HDndjn mte piplMudM0 sal h ik Wife top Effi than 50% of the students qualify for free or reduced priced lunch. The district has experienced declining enrollment during the last decade. Olsen was the Central Lakes Education District He was a member of one Director from 1996 to 1999. and chair of a second North The district served seven Central Outcomesmember districts with staff Accreditation Team for development, ITV and techSturgis High School and nology services, and proJackson Park Middle School, grams to improve student Wyoming, MI. Kramer learning, research, planning chaired and organized the and curriculum assistance. In countywide Curriculum addition addition to to those programs, Directors Group. Curriculum which were those funded through which were funded through us. Kramer’s other experience cooperation of the members, After those site visits, the includes serving as a princi- the education district sought Maple Valley Board of pal in the Homer Community and administered various M Education decided then to School District from 1984 to grant opportunities to expand hire Clark Volz, school chief 1989; assistant secondary student learning. who recently left to take ajob principal Standishfor Concurrent with her work in Midland. Sterling Community Schools for the education district, Kim Kramer served as 1980 to 1984; and a teacher Olsen worked as faculty and assistant superintendent of for Otsego Public Schools facilitator for Hamline Plainwell Schools from 1998 1977x1980. He has also University master’s in educato 2004. worked as a salesman for two tion on program, Willmar He recently served as the companies in the Kalamazoo Learning Community.. director of operations and his area from 1973-1977 and a As the planning and educaduties included facility usage, training officer for the United tional services coordinator transportation, food service, States Marine Corps Active for the SW/WC Educational Service Cooperatives in facility renovation under and Reserves 1970-1976. 1998, a $19 million bond, Kramer received his bach- Southwest Minnesota from and a $25 million bond in elor of science degree in psy- 1994-1996, Olsen’s responsi2002. He played a key leader- chology and mathematics bilities included fiscal overship role in bond proposal from Western Michigan sight of budgets, grants and development, state authoriza-University. He earned a mas-contracts, planning of staff t tion process, campaign pas- ter of arts degree in educa- development activities for sage, selling of bonds, adver- tional leadership in 1979 teachers, students, administising for and hiring of con- from WMU, and completed trators and support staff servtractors and the oversight of 33 hours of graduate studies ing more than 100 school dis­ all bond related work. in educational leadership at tricts in the region, National He also directed the reor- WMU and Michigan State Diffusion Network ganization of the operations University. Coordinator, and Quality department, including estabKramer’s certification Schools facilitator. lishing policies and proce- includes 30 hour secondary Olsen’s other experience dures. continuing teaching certifi- includes: serving as a conFrom 1889 to 1998, his cates in psychology and sultant to the North Dakota duties at as assistant superin- mathematics; and administra- Telecommunications tendent of Plainwell included tor certificates in secondary Council; Rural Education serving as the director of cur- administration, chiefbusiness State Project Leader for the riculum, personnel, and all official, central office admin- North Dakota State student services, including istration and superintendent. University Extension special education, transportaLinda Olsen is superin- Service; staff development tion, food service, custodial, tendent of the Arenac Eastern for MSU Cooperative maintenance and driver edu- School District, a rural dis- Extension, assistant profescation. He initiated the dis- trict of approximately 400 sor, Washington State trict school improvement with a general fund balance University Cooperative team and revamped the cur- of about $3.5 million. More Extension Service; counselor for foreign exchange stu­ dents, counselor and case worker for Catholic Family Services and K- 12 substitute teacher in California and Michigan. Quality, Value & Service Olsen earned a bachelor of science degree in home eco­ nomics education from MSU in 1970; a master in family studies and a minor in psy­ ree stimates chology from MSU; and a Ph.D. in extension education (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 from’MSU in 1992. 16590554 Her licenses include: Minnesota Administrative, superintendent and principal; and Minnesota Teaching, met NCA standards. She previ­ SHIFT YOUR CAR FINANCING TO A ously had licenses in Michigan, California and Washington. For your next auto loan, get the neighborly treatment from The Maple Valley Board State Farm Bank®. Give me a call today. And talk to of Education is expected to someone who knows just how much your car means to you. make a final determination in WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE. a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 19, in the administration office board room. riculum study cycle. Kramer also negotiated all contracts with three different unions and two employee associations. He developed, conducted and supervised stafff development activities. FROST HEATING & COOLING F Local youth attends MMPA tour Carlyle Westendorp of MMPA is a member than 2,500 dairy fanners in Nashville was among mem- owned and operated dairy Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio bers and adult leaders of4-H cooperative serving more and Indiana. Clubs and FFA chapters from several Michigan coun­ ties who gathered at the Michigan Milk Producers Association headquarters in Novi June 29-30 for the 67th annual 4-H/MMPA Milk Marketing Tour . Thee two-day wo-ay conerence, conference, co-sponsored by MMPA and Michigan State University Extension is the lonest run­ Extension, is the longest running 4-H tour in existence with over 4,000 students having ,cipated.. Thee avng parti parcpae. focus of the tour is to educate students about milk marketing principles, as well as the duties and operations of a dairy cooperative. A wide range of dairyrelated topics were presented by MMPA's president, general manager and other MMPA staff members during the tour. A professor from the food science Carlyle Westendorp of Nashville (right) is pictured department at MSU conductMMPA General Manager John Dilland at the 67th ed a session on dairy food with wannual 4-H/MM enPeAraMilk aMnaagrkeertin og Tnour. quality for the participants. At the end of the tour, MSU's Ag Tech Dairy Management program coordinator and 4-H Dairy Youth Specialist met with the students to discuss career opportunities in agriculture. During the tour, participants visited Michigan Dairy in Livonia, where they watched the processing of various dairy products. This gave the students an opportuinity to learn first-hand what happens to milk after it leaves the farm. For many of the students, this was their first formal exposure to cooperatives and their role in milk marketing. Co-chairing the event were Westendorp and Amanda Bischer of Huron County, both participants from last year's tour. Reach over 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. EXPERIENCED FARM EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN to work in well established farm equipment dealership. Inquiries must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a farm equipment technician. Tools are required with roller tool box. Wages negotiable and benefits are available. Send resume to: 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville, Ml 49073, Attn.: Cory. On August 3,2004, put your best player on the bench E NAME YOU TRUST. 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The rooms on the east end of the building will be reconfigured to include a special room where fire department trophies and memorabilia can be dis­ played in addition to the department’s fullyrestored waterous, which is an antique horse-drawn fire truck. Laverty-Meeker said she hopes to have the final plans approved and put the project out for bids during the first week in August. The remodeled Vermontville Township fire barn will include a display room, which "We’d like to get the bids in a timely manner will house the department’s trophy’s memorabilia and this antique waterous. and start the cement work before the cold sets in and Lookingforward to seeing you at the... have it occupiable in time for the syrup festival, the last weekend in April," she said. Any contractors who would like to be added to the fire board’s list of bid­ ders should contact Laverty-Meeker at (269) 948-3732. BARRY COUNTY FAIR EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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Harold Stewart the owner of Build Master in Vermontville has submitted an application to the township zoning board of appeals asking that his property and dozens of other parcels along Nashville Hwy be rezoned commercial. convenience stores, general retail, personal services, restaurants, light fabrication and assembly, raising and keeping of farm animals, storage units, greenhouses and nurseres,comnurseries, comousesan mercial agriculture, bed , and breakfast establishments, boarding houses, campgrounds, educational exceed two and a half stories or 35 feet from ground level, which ever is less. A maximum of one dwelling would be allowed per acre. Minimum build­ ing setbacks regulate that each lot shall have a front yard ofnot less than 30 feet from the right-of-way line each lot shall maintain a 15 back yard not less than 175 feet in depth. 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Indeed, the There is nothing on a long- still a two-man operation While Shepard and ing a kids eyes light up when Bowhunting bow that can get out of and Brumm and Shepard Northern Company does not have a Brumm use modem adhe- you hand them a matched set want to keep it that way. adjustment “It’s totally just us two retail outlet for its bows. sives and fiberglass backing of equipment that isn’t too “We can shoot aspirin out of the air with a longbow, guys making the bows. Our Everyday dozens of people when crafting their bows, big or too heavy for them.” “We just had to raise the you can’t do that with a customers deal directly with in Nashville walk by the they say they are careful not said the people who do all the front of the workshop that to step over the line that price for the first time, still it compound bow,” Brumm and Shepard joking- would make their bows high costs little more than a Brumm. “It’s all hand-eye work,” said Brumm. Nintendo and it doesn’t take “We start with the tree ly call “Plant One,” unaware tech. coordination. That’s all it “It’s a thin line,” said batteries and it gets the kids and work our way up. We that inside two internationalis.” “We could have anyone use special wood. And we ly known and respected Brumm. “The technology of outdoors,” added Shepard. From the beginning, shooting objects out of the cut so much wood 20 years bowyers are plying their using fiberglass and wood to create bows originated in the Brumm and Shepard have air in a half an hour or so, ago, and have so much craft. “We try to keep it to a size United States in the 1940s. been doing what they can to you just need the right squirreled away, that we’ll never have to cut again,” we can manage; this is a nice The technology in our bows promote the of sport equipment,” said Shepard. and said Brumm, who noted that little business to be in,” said dates back to about the bowhunting. 1984, In Indeed, Brumm Brumm, Shepard and three Shepard say they were at a all their bows are made of Brumm. “I’m sure there are 1950s.” Over the years, Brumm other traditional bowhunting bowhunting show when they hickory, red elm and osage. some people in France who formed the the “The older the wood, the have a larger picture of us and Shepard expanded their enthusiasts got bored and started shootLongbow ing objects outof the air to better it is for making than what we are and that business to include hand- Michigan kill time. Soon a couple hun- bows,” said Shepard, who makes us hustle sometimes.” crafted bowhunting acces- Association, which sponsors Brumm estimates that sories. Traditional dred people had filled the noted that all the wood they both the nearby stands and were use for their bows was har- about 20% of their business “We created a lot of Bowhunter’s Expo, which is watching them. The pair vested within a 70- to 100- comes from Europe, the rest things out ofnecessity,” said held at the Kalamazoo from the United States. Brumm. “We created a line County Fairgrounds each pulled three people out of mile radius from Nashville. “Except for the bamboo,” “We make about 200 to of bow quivers that strap year in January, and the the audience, one an experi­ enced archer, one with some he added, “that’s kind of 250 bows a year, both cus- onto our bows with neo- Great Lakes Long Bow stock,” tom and said prene bands so you don’t Invitational, which will be experience and a woman hard to find around here.” “But we have a secret tun- Shepard. have to screw anything into held at Charlton Park Aug. who had never shot a bow in nel to 12-13. China,” joked “We used to do only cus- the wood.” her life. tom bows, but now we try to “We designed what we “At the invitational, there “In a half an hour she was Shepard. Brumm and Shepard do have more stock bows avail- call a traditional gadget will be camping, archery shooting a things out of the air too,” said Brumm. “It very little advertising; they able for people who are not adaptor, or TGA, that you demonstrations, vendors and was al2-inch disk; but still take their bows to a few willing to wait the 38 weeks can strap onto your bow so archery ranges,” said shows each year and do only for us to build them a bow,” you can use it to reel in your Brumm. “We’ll be there she was able to shoot it.” “It’s hand-eye coordina­ profile advertising in a said Brumm. “Our stock fish when you go bow fish- with our bows and equiption, a God-given ability,” bowhunting enthusiast mag- bows are just like our cus- ing,” he added. ment and bows and arrows also for the kids to try. They realsaid Shepard. “Anyone can azine called “Traditional tom bows; they are the same The bowyers learn to do it.” Bowhunter.” style and the same price as designed the world’s first ly enjoy it and line up for At the time Brumm and “Most of our business our custom bows only they and only jack knife folding their chance to try one.” Shepard were first intro­ comes from word ofmouth,” can have them now. I’d say bow system. “When we started it, the duced to traditional said Shepard. “The our business is now 50/50 “We reinvented the invitational was known as, bowhunting, longbows were bowhunting community is custom and stock.” hinge,” said Brumm. ‘the largest longbow shoot very expensive very tight knit and word of “It’s kind of like the car Shepard noted that the in the world,’ and it was,” “One night we got togeth­ mouth, both good and bad, market,” said Shepard. folding bow makes it easy said Brumm. er and tried to build our own, gets around real fast.” “When cars were first for people who travel to take “We had people come thinking we’d save a lot of Word about the Great invented, people used to their bows on airplanes and from all over the world,” money and time,” said Northern Bowhunting order their cars and they other situations where trans- said Shepard. Brumm. “At the time there Company has even spread were custom made, now you porting a longbow or “In its heyday we had were no instructional books across the Atlantic, where can go to a dealer and there recurve could be awkward. 1,500 people or more,” said or videos to tell you how to Brumm and Shepard’s busi- are about 300 variations of Brumm and Shepard have Brumm. “Because it was so make bows. The first ones ness has been featured in the the same car. also created a line of bows big the event bounced we made didn’t turn out so European equivalent of toward Great Northern offers five geared getting around from place to place good, but that’s how we got “Traditional Bowhunter” basic styles of bows, which women and children inter- and we lost some of our folstarted and we’ve been magazine. range in price from roughly ested in bowhunting. lowing until we found doing it ever since.” “We do a lot of business $600 to $1,000 but Brumm “When we go to shows we Charlton Park. It’s an ideal For the next five years in Europe,” said Brumm. and Shepard say the varia- do a lot with kids. We want place and more and more Brumm and Shepard worked “They don’t do a lot of tions on those six basic kids and wives to get people are getting involved on their bows from 7 a.m. to bowhunting over there; it styles can number in the mil- involved in archery as well,” again.” 11 p.m., six nights a week. isn’t taboo or anything, it’s lions. said Shepard. The Traditional Bow “We both had real jobs just that they do a lot more “We don’t have any big “We developed a line of Hunters Expo actually before we committed to recreational shooting with 3- variations but there are a lot shorter,, lighter archery debuted at the Barry County doing this full-time and D targets.” of options we offer like equipment for kids,” said Expo Center 11 years ago. doing it better than anyone “There are probably more snakeskin backing. And, Brumm. “We don’t make However, the 2 1/2-day else around 1986 or ’87,” people in Europe that know since we use all our own any money oh it, we sell it at event, which features free workshops and seminars in bow making, sinew backing, wood arrows and more, in addition to featuring the nation’s top bowyers, fletchers, distributors and dealers, proved so popular that it outgrew the space in the first Whether you are remodeling or building the home of your year. dreams, it can involve a lot of decisions. Oak Harbor, “The expo will be held however, makes it easy. Jan. 21-23 this year. This It takes advantage of the architectural style will be our tenth year at the of your home and conforms beautifully Kalamazoo Fairgrounds, with a brushed woodgrain finish. s COLORS IN STOCK What’s more, the Traditional and Dutchlap profiles don’t put any lilmitations on beauty or durability. In fact, Oak Harbor has long been and we’ve established such an identity that people just refer to it as, ‘the Kalamazoo show,’ and that’s what we’re after,” said Brumm. “Probably 2,500 to 3,000 people attend each year. It’s become a family reunion of sorts for some people.” Brumm and Shepard themselves have been known to conduct a slide­ show seminar on, “How to build a bow in 67 easy steps.” “Some of the people who have come to our seminars have now become our competitors,” said Brumm with more pride than chagrin in his voice. “We have friends all over the world,” said Shepard. “We could travel across the country and stay with friends every night and some of them would be our competitors,” said Brumm. “Sure, there are a few rogue bowyers out there, but they never last very long.” “It’s our reputation for craftsmanship and service that bring people to us,” said Brumm. “It may sound corny, but that’s the way it is,” said Shepard. “Like I said, it is a closeknit community and word gets around,” said Brumm. “We have a lot of repeat customers, and many of them are high-powered professionals like doctors and lawyers,” he added. “One repeat customer was even a brain surgeon and we never knew it until the second or third time. He was just another fellow bowhunter.” “Bowhunting is a different world. I think people are drawn to the tradition, the quietness and reserve of traditional bowhunting,” said Shepard. Indeed, in their office Brumm and Shepard have dozens of photos sent to them by satisfied customers around the world, showing them with their prized trophy buck, turkey or other wild game. “Ninety percent of species in the world that can be hunted, can be hunted with a bow,” said Brumm. “It’s great to be able to create something like this, knowing the adventures that they will be going on,” said Brumm, “It’s fun to be working at something we really enjoy,” For more information about the Great Northern Bowhunting Company call (517) 852-0820 or log onto www.gnbco.com. Cobb recognized for Its superior quality by architects, builders and homeowners alike. After all, it’s as practical as it is stylish, never needs painting, requires minimumal maintenance and increases the resale value of your home. 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Kramer, the former assistant superintendent of schools and director of operations for Plainwell Community Schools, has accepted the post and is scheduled to take the helm ofthe district Monday, Aug. 2. He succeeds Clark Volz, who left recently to take an intermediate school district post in Midland. After two round of interviews, the school board had narrowed the field to two candidates, Kramer and Linda Olsen, superintendent of Arenac Eastern School District. However, based reports from the committee, comprised of board members, teachers and administrators, which conducted a site visit in Plainwell, the board decided to forgo visiting Olsen’s district and offer Kramer the position. "I feel very honored to have been chosen to represent a school system that has such a good reputation throughout the state," said Kramer in a telephone interview Tuesday morning. "I have heard* a lot of positive things about the schools in Maple Valley and I am excited to have the opportunity to help them move forward and assist with the continued education of children in the district." Members of the committee reported that the responses they received from the 21 teachers, administrators and others from Plainwell Community School District that Kramer had set up for them to interview were overwhelmingly positive, with many citing Kramer’s "vast knowledge and experience. "They pointed to his vast knowledge on so many subjects, in so many areas of school operations, said Administrative Secretary Jill Booher, who was on the committee that visited Plainwell. "He was a teacher, he has worked as a principal, he has worked as Former Supt. speaks candidlp in exit interview Local, county races to highlight primary Kim Kramer an assistant superintendent, and when the current superintendent was off for heart surgery, he filled in as superintendent for a short time. So, he really has a vast amount of ex 'erience to draw on in a lo* of situations." In addition to his jog as the assistant superintendent in charge of operations in Plainwell, Kramer was a teacher in Otsego Public Schools from 1977 to 1980, assistant secondary princiSee NEW SUPT., pg. 7 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Several races for county and township seats in both Barry and Eaton Counties will be determined by the results of the primary elec­ tion Tuesday, Aug. 3. Others will be determined in the general election in November. In Barry County the race for the Fifth District seat on the County Board of Commissioners will be determined in the primary election because all three candidates, incumbent Jeff MacKenzie and challengers Mike Callton and Mark Noteboom, are running on the Republican Party ticket. in However, Eaton County, the District 1 seat on the County Board will be determined in the general election as Russ eeconas uss Weiler eers is running on the Democratic. ticket and incumbent Mark Smutz is running as a Republican. Incumbent Brady Herrington is running unopposed for County Drain Commissioner. The race for Eaton County Sheriff will include four Republican candidates for the post, Doug Burkhardt, Joseph Jager, Mike Raines and Cy Abdo. Jack Gaskill Jr. is running as a Democrat for the post which is being vacated by current Sheriff Rick Jones, who is running for a seat on the State Senate. In Barry County the race for the sheriff’s post will also be determined in the primary election, as incumbent Steve DeBoer will face two chalRepublican lengers, Dar Leaf and Neal Johnson. PRIMARY, pg. 10 Volz: Labor relations schools’ biggest challenge by Sandra Ponsetto fiber cable, "will lay the foun- flict in the district with regard Staff Writer dation for the district to make to our work force. During the Former Superintendent the best use of technology in course of that time, it is not Clark Volz answered ques- the future." anything I really treasure tions about his seven-year Volz also said he felt that because it kind of shows there tenure with the Maple Valley the physical facilities, includ- is some friction there; but, the School District during his exit ing new signs for each school part that I have come to under­ interview, which was conduct- and at the entrance to the vil- stand is that the clarity of the ed during a special meeting lages and maintenance of the contract, the clarity ofthe relalast week of the Maple Valley buildings and grounds had tionship with the work force School Board. improved. will have that kind of friction When asked, by School Maple Valley’s athletic pro- to determine what is really the Board President Jerry grams and coaching staff also understanding between the Sessions, to name his most were praised by Volz. two groups. significant contributions to "I went from feeling like it I feel our athletic program Maple Valley Schools, Volz has been a great endorsement was a failure when there was a replied, "To have a six-mill of our system because of the grievance, to the understand­ proposal accepted by your coaching staff and the athletic ing that sometimes grievances constituents, to have that proj- director’s emphasis on making have to happen to gain clariect not only completed within sure that we reinforce sports- ty," he added. Grievances budget and on time, but also to manship. The conduct that I were not necessarily delivered have us do as many alternate see in our coaches on the side- with anger... there is just a things on that proposal, were lines and the side of the court need for clarification. really a significant accom- has really been exemplary, Volz- also said that he plishment for the district." and that is a real tribute to the learned more about curriculum and< leadership while at Volz also spoke about his program. Volz also praised the teach- Maple Valley. positive relationship with the board, though he added, "I ers and staff for being "childWhen asked if he felt he had received adequate support don’t consider that an accom- centered. "I can’t say that we have in his role as superintendent, plishment, I just consider it one of the successes that we become more child-centered Volz replied, "Absolutely. than we were before I started "The board’s support was shared.” Volz also saia he felt the at Maple Valley. That would- always evident even though school district had made n’t be true," he said. "But, in the board may not have "great advances" in the areas the seven years I have been always agreed,"" he said. of curriculum and instruction here, I have been grateful for "There were times that I could and the use of technology had focus and the welfare of stu- be set straight; there were dents and how they feel about times that I could be chalbeen "really enhanced. " We started with, I believe, themselves. lenged to do things differentSessions asked Volz how ly... there were some clarifyprobably six or seven computers on-line... we have proba-his time in Maple Valley ing moments and I thought bly 250 (computers) that have influenced his professional those were very helpful. on-line network access," he growth. "I can remember Dr. I certainly learned more (Michael) Callton making this said, adding that the board’s recent decision to upgrade the about labor relations," replied statement, ‘Clark, your job is schools network access to Volz. "We have a lot of con-to run the district, our job is to Former Superintendent of Maple Valley Schools Clark Volz oversee you, if you don’t do it well, we’ll fire you.’ That was great because it clarified how the board was going to work, they would work through me, if I couldn’t do it, they would boot me out and get somebody who could and that’s the way it should be. Sessions asked Volz what areas of growth he had observed. Volz responded that he had observed great improvements in technology, improvements in facilities and curriculum, "All of these things are directly related to the individuals that made it happen," he said. Sessions asked Volz what needs to be addressed" in the following areas: facilities, labor relations, finance, schools and community. With regard to facilities, Volz said that the acoustic project at the high school needed to be completed. He also noted that the high school boilers needed to be replaced and the portable classrooms behind the school need to be removed and the entrances at the back of the school improved and the cafeteria expanded. "What I would ask the board to consider is to research... For, I think, a half a mill proposal... I believe you will be able to generate 3.5 million dollars. With that 3.5 million dollars I would recommend that board look at an addition on to the high school for additional classroom space. That would take care of the removal of the portables and the expansion of the cafeteria... you would have more than enough money to do that plus address the fixup on the backside of the high school. Volz also suggested that the board look at purchasing prop- erty within the district and partnering with working with both Vermontville and Nashville to create a local coop program for high school students. Volz said that labor relations are, "the greatest challenge for this district." "The variables are not just the administration and the associations. The variables are really fourfold. I used to think they were threefold, I used to picture that the third, invisible party at the table was the State of Michigan... The fourth per­ son at the table are really the people that we serve," said Volz. "When we as servants to the community start to establish our working environment, our working conditions, we have to stay sensitive to the people that we serve. Because, if we create an environment for us that far surpasses the See VOLZ, pg. 12 In This Issue • Nashville soldier training in harsh desert conditions • Vermontville man on leave from Iraq shares his story • ‘Family Fun Friday’ draws a crowd of more than 60 • Jason Miller new principal at Fuller Street Elementary �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 27,2004 — Page 2 Our Readers From Nashville soldier training Local Citizens Speak Out On Issuesin harsh desert conditions Classrooms will be more crowded this fall To the editor: Do you want your Maple Valley elementary child in a class of 29 students? This is a real possibility this fall at Maplewood School and Fuller Street Elementary School. Class sizes in these build­ ings for the coming year could reach that number. Presently Maplewood and Fuller have reduced the num­ ber of classrooms in second, fourth and fifth grades. As a result of these cuts, some classrooms will have 28 stu- dents. In addition, one ele­ mentary special education classroom was eliminated. Where is the money that was saved by the reductions of these classrooms? Did the savings go toward non-aca­ demic areas of spending, such as the concession stand and the bleachers? With a fund equity of about 25%, Maple Valley Schools has the finan­ cial resources to reinstate these classrooms. Why is class size of such importance? Research by the Carnegie Foundation and the Michigan Department of Education shows an optimal class size of less than 20 for an elementary classroom leads to higher student achievement. We encourage you to con­ tact the Maple Valley. School Board with your concerns and questions regarding the larger classes at Fuller Street Elementary and Maplewood School. Maple Valley staff, Jeanne Hansen, Nashville Anne Baker, Vermontville Support incumbents in Vermontville vote kind of interest does that Vermontville Township outTo the editor: On Aug. 3, vote to keep the show in township govern-side of planning and zoning. Ifyou don't want our townincumbents in office on the ment? Vermontville Township In Vermontville Township ship used as someone's learnthere is no "township hall," so ing experience vote to keep Board. Three new people are run- one is always available to Laverty, Nehmer, Alldaffer ning for positions on the one's constituents, that is ifand Sharpe in office. But board and in my nine years the officer has a listed phone most important, get to the serving as township clerk, I number. I can't help but won- polls and vote. Marcia K. Grant, remember none of those peo- der if any of the non-incumFormer Vermontville ple coming to a regular town-bents know what all is Township Clerk in ship board meeting. Whatinvolved managing R JI |l ll/ ll r1A1llW01IkkIF" IiYfIA1r1 r1I thII HkETYWI Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 HWIS- Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES * Multiple Listing Service (MLS) * Home Warranty Available Home 517-726-0223 Home 517-852-5066 .......... 517-852-1915 Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI...... Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)... Adam Winegar (Sales Associate) ON 6 ACRES "IN COUNTRY” WEST OF NASHVILLE "OLD STYLE FARMSTEAD" ON 8 ACRES JUST OFF M-79 ON BLACKTOP ROAD. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath country home” (could have upper income unit w/2 bedrooms 6r full bath - sepa­ rate entry for income unit). Home has large living room, kitchen, 8t dining room includes 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators, there are 2 large outbuildings on property (20x48 fir 32x64) w/thick concrete floors, one has 3 phase electric, blacktop drivel Pond on property. Call Jerry to see. (CH-85) TWo story brick house, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 large enclosed porches, deck, bam, granary 8r 2 1/2 car garage. Mature shade trees, gardens, fruit, pas­ ture 8t above ground pool. Call Homer. (CH-86) Army Pfc. Michael P. Smith, a light-wheel vehicle mechanic at Fort Irwin, Calif., practice target shooting during training in the Mojave Desert. Smith is stationed at the Army's National Training Center, Ft. Irwin, Calif., to support the Army Unit of Action. (Photo by Gregory Kobashigawa) by Andre Sanders Soldiers who normally train at the massive Army post next door to Death Valley in California's Mojave Desert don't usually come away with a pleasant experience. Scorpions the size of a man's hand, sand that can whip across the canyons at blasts of more than 80 mph, and a blistering sun that can scorch the desert floor with temperatures above 120 degrees are just a few of the elements soldiers face. Then there are the unrelenting opposing forces that use home field advantage to make the visitors' lives miserable. But for the son of Nashville couple, braving these harsh conditions is well worth the effort. Army Pfc. Michael P. Smith, son of Ron and Deb Smith of Maple Grove Road, is at the Army's National Training Center to support the testing of a revolutionary new unit structure that is changing the face ofthe battlefield for the 21st Century. "I want to tell everyone at home that I love them and miss them and that I will see everyone real soon," he said with a smile. While Smith and his fellow soldiers work and train under some of the most severe conditions possible, they are also charting history with a type of unit that will help America win on any battlefield it faces. Harvest Festival seeks royalty Organizers for the Nashville Harvest Festival are seeking nominees for the Nashville Harvest Festival King and Queen and Prince and Princess. Linda Gay, who is organiz­ ing the King and Queen and Prince and Princess contests, is encouraging people to nominate their friends and family members by bringing their names and a small pho­ tograph to Clay’s Dinner Bell in downtown Nashville by Friday, Aug. 20. "We want to put their pic- tures on the canisters and have them out at local businesses for least three or four weeks so people can cast their penny votes," said Gay. Candidates for prince and princess should be between 4 and 10 years of age and king and queen candidates should be between the ages of 17 and 30. Jack Quantrell and Wendy James, who received the honor in 1993 during the last Nashville Harvest Festival, will crown the new king and queen before the Harvest Festival parade Saturday, Sept. 11. The duties of this year’s royalty will be to make an appearance in the Harvest Festival parade and crown their successors the following year. For more information, call Clay’s Dinner Bell (517) 852­ 9700 or Gay at (517) 8520612. HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. 945-SHOW <s.a» Kids all shows I $5J0Sentore $6:00 Students & Late Shows Frl & Sat HASTINGS - $129,90011 NEAR ALGONQUIN LAKE REDUCED TO $114,900 - FULLER HEIGHTS MOTIVATED SELLER: WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 2 car attached garage, full basement, living room w/wood burning brick sur­ round at mantel fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond cabinets at center island. 1st floor laundry, master bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french doors to deck w/view Algonquin lake. Home war­ Quiet, secluded "country setting" in Fuller Heights overlooking the village. Mature trees, wood burning fireplace, large L shaped kitchen, built-in ranty included for your peace of mind. Call Jerry for oven/range, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 full details. (H-81) baths, 1st floor laundry, large w/o basement, 2 car attached garage. Call Jerry. (N-78) of IN COUNTRY ON 5 ACRES SECLUDED SETTING - BEAUTIFUL VIEW Mice 3 bedroom brick home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen has lots of counter space and cabinets, walkout, finished basement has family room w/wood burning fireplace and office area, lots of storage, 2 car attached garage plus 16 x 24 pole bam with sauna. Mature shade and fruit trees. Home has hot water and central air. Call Jerry or Homer. (CH-88) TWO UNIT IN NASHVILLE! Large living area downstairs with 2 bedrooms, large dining room and nice season porch, upstairs has spacious, 1 bedroom apartment with private entrance, house has central air, good roof and 24 x 24 garage. Live in one unit and rent the other. Call -------------- JeffY.---------------------------------------------------------- (H-871 VACANT LAND: 2 ACRE FARCEL North of Vermontville, perked, surveyed, blacktop road, shrubs 8t trees, natural gas available. Call Homer. (VL-84) 4 ACRE FARCEL Blacktop road, north of Vermontville, conventional perk, nat. gas available. Call Homer. (VL-89) 3.67 ACRES North of Nashville, paved road, great view of the sunsets. Conventionalperk. Call Homer. (VL-90) $5.75 DAILY Matlness til 6pm August 3rd Putnam District Library Millage Renewal This renewal will allow the library to keep the doors open and to BOOKS, continue to provide these services: MAGAZINES, AUDIO TAPES, Adult Programs VIDEO Children Services and Programs AND DVDs. all year round NO 1. Preschool Story Time twice MEMBERSHIP a month FEES. 2. Reading Programs and Tutoring 3. After School Specials 4. Summer Programs Computer services, including internet accessibility. Fax and copy machines Educational and Leisure Classes Handicap Accessibility Available Library does have a lift Genealogy and local history and handicap parking 07515233 in the rear 0 No passes DIGITAL STEREO Unlimited Free Drink Refills & .25t Ctrl Refills Stadium Seating Gives YOU An Unobstructed View THE BOURNE SUPREMACY Matt Damon SHOWS & SHOWTIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE SHOWTIMES 7/26-7/29 O BOURNE SUPREMACY (PG-13) OBML/STMMJMSEATM 11:20,1:55,4:20,6:50,9:20 O I, ROBOT (PG-13) DISITM. / STADIUM SUTW6 11:40,2:05,4:40,7:10,9:40 O A CINDERELLA STORY (PG) 11:10,1:20,3:25,5:35,7:40,9:50 O SPIDER-MAN 2 (PG-13) mml 11:30,2:00,4:30,7:00,9:30 ■ �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. July 27. 2004 — Page 3 Vacation Bible School set by 2 local churches Children in grades optimism, hope and kindkindergarten through sixth ness in themselves as they grade are invited to find learn about the scriptures," the extraordinary in the said Nashville United ordinary as they discover Methodist Pastor Dianne heroes at Hero Quest Bowden. Each day Vacation Bible School, children Aug. 2-6 from 9 a.m. to attending Hero Quest will noon at Nashville United enjoy Bible and mission Methodist Church, comer stories, crafts, games, of Washington and State drama, music and more.. Street in Nashville. The Vacation Bible "The children will be School is ajoint venture of searching for courage.Nashville United Kids in grades kindergarten through sixth are invited to attend Hero Quest Vacation Bible School at Nashville United Methodist Church. COA, 911 millage requests to appear on primary ballot by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Two millage requests will appear on the Aug. 3 pri­ mary election ballot. One proposal will be from the Commission on Aging for a one-half mill, .25 of which is a renewal and the other .25 mill addi­ tional. The other proposal will be a renewal of up to Swift's Flower Shoph vWuEf DnFEL! iIiV/fErR DnaAIrLfvY TOn T t h HfE mMaAPpLi Ef vVaAiL Li fEvYAaRrEfaA 934 Fourth Ave., Downtown Lake Odessa 616-374-7048 or 1-888-300-8212 BBujWiMtia. 9 to 5:30 Monday-Saturday www..myfsn.com/swiftsflowershop ___________________________ ___________________________ Sa «1 ftstnl (tuk Wf tall® S0 anta ituta jjjijiiteiii Gij, i^atiklK ml tawswii*! ffl ssrf &«**: rflJd &)'!&* &)'!&*{' jjh^s 06591829 ^Diana’s Tfoce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 iH ® ELECTION NOTICE To the qualified electors of the TOWNSHIP OF VERMONTVILLE, notice is hereby given that a PRIMARY ELECTION will be held in VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP on TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices: one mill for Barry County emergency 911 services for 10 years. The COA one-half (.5) mill request is for 10 years. The COA has collected its current quarter of a mill (.25) for 14 years and this is the first time there has been an increase request. With the halfmill mill per year, a home with a taxable value of $70,000 would pay $35 a year or a home with a taxable value of $100,000 would pay $50 a year. Tammy Pennington, executive director of the COA, said through the increased millage there are several main issues that could be addressed with the additional funds. One core issue for the COA is having the ability to continue to maintain the current level of services for low income seniors. The additional funding also will help with the increasing senior citizens’ population that will be accessing services at the COA. In the last census count there were more than 9,000 residents of Barry County who were age 60 and over, with there being 2,500 residents over the age of 75. With many seniors facing multiple chronic health con­ ditions, the COA wants to be able to continue to deal with their needs and provide See TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR COA, 911, pg. 9 TOWNSHIP CLERK TOWNSHIP TREASURER PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: (2) TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES a period of five (5) years (2004-2008) inclusive? (If approved All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.’* Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate and levied in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings and to vote on the following proposal: 9-1-1 AND CENTRAL DISPATCH MILLAGE REAUTHORIZATION QUESTION For the purpose of continuing funding for a comprehensive, Countywide Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone and Central Dispatch System, shall the constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one (1) year upon all property within the County of Eaton, Michigan, previously increased by .9500 of one mill, $.95 per thousand dollars of state taxable valuation, be continued and renewed for $2,743,000 in 2004 to be distributed to the countywide 9-1-1 and Central Dispatch System as provided in the Eaton County 9-1-1 Service Plan.) The polling place is located at the Vermontville Township Fire GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554for more information. 157 & Main St, Vermontville COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE $95,500 Ideal for small business. Call Alma Czinder 269-945-2211 or ERA Dynamic Real Estate 269-945-5248 and ask for Alma ELECTION NOTICE CASTLETON TOWNSHIP The following renewal millages will appear on the ballot on August 3, 2004: LOCAL PROPOSAL 1 PROPOSAL NO 2 PROPOSAL NO 3 Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax lim­ itation imposed under Article IX, Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Castleton Township be renewed at 3/4 mill ($.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2008 inclusive for fire equip­ ment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $39,500. Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax lim­ itation imposed under Article IX, Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general -ad valorem taxes within Castleton Township be renewed at 1/4 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2008 inclusive for ambulance equipment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising In the first year an estimated $13,100. PROPOSAL NO 1 Shall the previous voted Increase in the 15 mill tax lim­ itation imposed under Article IX, Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within. Castleton Township be renewed at 1/2 mill (.50 per 1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2007 inclusive to equip and oper­ ate the Putnam District Library and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose thereby rais­ ing in the fist year an esti­ mated $26,300.00. YESCZ> YESC3> noCZ> N0CZ> YESCZ> N0Q Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk 06591763 Attention Kids (and others with the heart of a child) Join Us for Hero Quest At Hero Quest, you’ll find the world’s greatest hero — and the hero inside yourselfl •GAMES •FOOD •STORIES •CRAFTS • MUSIC Come Located at the... Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. Nashville United Methodist Church Corner of State & Washington Streets, Nashville August 2-6, 2004 *9 am -12 Noon Ages K-6th advertised in this newspaper are available Co-sponsored by the Peace United Methodist Church and the on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll- Nashville United Methodist Church free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. For additional information and registration, call 517-S52-2O43 or Pastor Di at 517-052-0605 Station, 125 W. First St., Vermontville, Michigan. Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk 06571010 Methodist Church and Peace United Methodist Church. To kick-off the week, Nashville United Methodist Church is hold­ ing a special worship service at the gazebo in the park in downtown Nashville at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. For more information, call the church office at (517) 852-2043. --------------- �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday. July 27, 2004 — Page 4 Lawrence V. Hawkins HASTINGS - Lawrence V. Hawkins, age 44, of Hastings, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Hawkins was bom Vivian M. Walton-Garrett HASTINGS - Vivian M. Walton-Garrett, age 90. of Hastings and formerly of Freeport died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Hastings Tendercare. Mrs. Garrett was bom on July 9, 1914 in Lowell, the daughter of Arthur and Lottie (Pottruff) Parker. She was raised in the Lowell and Freeport areas Freeport and attended schools. She was married to Floyd Walton in 1935 and he died in 1974, Rex Lamerson in 1986 and he died in 1986 and Robert D. Garrett in 1991. Vivian moved to the Hastings area in the early 1940’ s from Freeport. Vivian was a homemaker- farmer’s wife most of her sons; five great grandchillife. From 1954 until 1964 dren; eight stepgrandchilshe was employed in the dren; 11 stepgreat grandchildepartment of dren; sister-in-law, Grace clerical Hastings Manufacturing Co. Walton of Middleville and She retired in 1964. nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death Vivian was a former Hastings were her husbands Floyd of member Women’s Club and the and Rex; brothers, Victor Freeport Order of Eastern and Keith Parker; and sister, Star, enjoyed crocheting, Naomi McPherson. Services were held knitting, needlepoint and was an avid flower garden- Sunday, July 25, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with er. Mrs. Garrett is survived the Rev. David Garrett offiby her husband, Robert D. ciating. Burial were at the Garrett of Hastings; daugh-Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions ter, Betty (Clyde) Carr of Hastings; stepson, David may be made to Heartland (Vickie) Garrett of Hospice of Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made Caledonia; step-daughters, Krystne (Eric) Kilmer of by Wren Funeral Home of Marlette and Cheryl Heffron Hastings. of Clarksville; three grand- (www.wren-funeral-home.com) Raymond L. Olmsted NASHVILLE - Raymond L. Olmsted, age 80, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, July 20th, 2004 peacefully at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Olmsted was born in Cadillac, on March 2, 1924. He spent his childhood in the Cadillac area and attended area schools there, graduating from Tustin High School in 1942. He was the husband of Donna J. (Harvey) Olmsted. The couple married at the 1st United Methodist Church in Charlotte on April 30, 1966. They spent their early years together living in the Charlotte area, but moved to Sebring, Fla. in 1972 were they lived for over 20 years. They returned to the Charlotte area in 1991 and settled In Nashville in 1993. Raymond and Donna have been married for over 38 years. Ray was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, and fishing.- In his younger years he was also very active in trapping. He was a self employed concrete finisher who owned and operated his own business for over 40 years. He was a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260 and the First United Methodist Church in Sebring, Fla. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Donna; step daughters Penny Jacox, Victoria Duncan, and Judith Martin; step sons William Thompson, Steven Thompson, and Richard Thompson; 28 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren. A memorial service and luncheon were held at the Nashville VFW Post 8260 at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 24th. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to The family of Mr. Raymond Olmsted. Arrangements entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI Susan Jane Phillips--------HASTINGS - Susan Jane Phillips, age 54, of Hastings, died Thursday, July 22, 2004 at her residence. Respecting family wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home (www.wren-funeral-home.com) on Oct. 4, 1959 at Hastings, the son of Paul F. and Ruby J. (Leonard) Hawkins. He was a member of Valley Thomapple Church. Mr. Hawkins is survived by a son, David Bruce Hawkins of Hastings; a daughter, Angela Hawkins of Hastings; his mother,, Hawkins of Ruby Hastings; brothers, Ron (Peggy) Hawkins of Hastings and Carl Pickens of Hastings; sisters, Edith (Lewis) Weyerman of Hastings; and aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephews. Preceding him in death were his father, Paul and a brother, Don Hawkins; and grandmother maternal Geneva Hawkins. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2004 at the Thomapple Valley Church. Chaplain Carla Smith will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral of Hastings Home ( ww w. wren funeral-home.com) Mildred A. Barton NASHVILLE - Mrs. Mildred A. Barton, age 81, of Nashville passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2004, at her resi­ dence. Mrs. Barton was boro in Grand Rapids on April 25, 1923. She was the daugh­ ter of the late Gilbert and Martha (Kosten) Raterink. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended area schools, graduating from Union High School. Shortly after graduating high school, she met her husband Melvin Barton while he was working in the Muskegon area. The couple was married in Grand Rapids in October 1942 . When the couple returned from their honey- moon, Melvin was served with a draft notice into the United States Army. When Melvin returned from active duty, he began his employment with the Standard Oil which led the couple to relocate from the Grand Rapids area to Nashville where they spent their lives together raising their family. Mildred was an avid card player, she especially enjoyed “Up & Down”, and Canasta. She also enjoyed crocheting. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Merrill “Cookie” (David) Williams; sons, Michael Barton, and Marc (Bonnie) Barton; her sisters, Virginia Weimer and Betty Troyer; and her brothers, Harold Raterink and Earl Raterink. Also surviving are five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved hus­ band, an infant brother, and her parents. A memorial service will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville at 11am on Tuesday, July 27, 2004. Pastor Deano Lamphere will officiate. She will be laid to rest with her husband Melvin at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorial ’contributions may be made to Nashville Ambulance Serviced Arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Area Indian artifacts to be on display As part of the Putnam Library summer reading program, "Discovering New Trails at Your Library," area Native American artifact col- lectors will be showing pieces be on hand at I p.m. that after­ from their collections to the noon to talk about local histo­ public Wednesday, July 28. ry and artifacts. Also, George Shannon, director of Charlton Park, will Reach over 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDAHT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. .................. 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................... ............ 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ....................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ........... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting ....................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service ............... 9 a.m. Sunday School................ 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration 0 a.m.. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: gcc@mvcc.com 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School ............... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11 a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ................. 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON PI?one: 543-5488 GRESHAM AND VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES . Joint Summer Services - 10:00 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................. 11 a.m. Church School .................... 0 a.m. at Gresham: One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road July 18th, August 1st, 15th, 29th at Vermontville; 108 North Main Street Vermontville-July 11th, 25th, August 8th, 22nd Fellowship Time After Worship Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 at Vermontville REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service................. 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School 10 a A.M. Service 11:15a P.M. Service 6p PASTOR GEORGE GAY PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship...........................9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service ............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .: 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship ........................ 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass....................... 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST M-79 West 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service...................................... 11 a P.M. Service > 7p Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship .. 11 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: :15 a.m. Morning Prayer ..................... 11 SO a.m Holy Communion For more information eat 795-2370 or Rt. Heir. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. . RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School ............... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service .................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .......... 7 p.m. AWANA ............ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................... ........ 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 27,2004 — Page 5 Farewell concert for teen band will be this weekend Sealed, the teen praise band of Nashville Assembly of God gave a farewell concert Sunday evening. It was the band’s last performance in Nashville before going to the Assembly of God National Fine Arts Festival in Austin, Texas. Vocalist and guitar player Audrey Branham, daughter of Patti and Pastor Glenn Branham, said that Sunday’s concert is especially meaningful to her because after nationals Sealed will disband. "Tom and Ben will be seniors next year, but I graduated this year ear and in the fall I will be going to Southwestern Assembly of God University in Texas to study youth ministry," she said. In March, the band, which has been together for three years, attended the Assembly of God Michigan District Fine Arts Festival, which was held in Battle Creek, where they earned a chance to attend the Assembly of God National Fine Arts Festival in Austin next month. "The festivals are for kids 12-13 or soxth grade through age 19 or college age. When ‘superior with invitation,’" play in front of three judges included Tom and Tim said Branham. "This is our who tell yyou what they and y like Miller, er, David av Thompson ompson an third year at districts. The first and what you could do better, Audrey and her sister, Karen. two years we were ‘superior.’ kind of like ‘American Idol.’"Current band member Ben This is our first yearr we were The praise band was started Bradley joined about six ‘superior with invitation; so it four our years years ago ago it was was simply months later. Bucky Hyatt will be our first year at nation- known as, "The Band." and Michael Sleeper have als." "We had a bunch of brass also been members of the Branham said that she and instruments when started contemporary Christian u w rsta band, her fellow band members,, about years ago when a which adopted the name u four uy gw wc Tom Miller and Ben Bradley, couple p of kids rededicated Sealed. eae. are looking forward to attend-their lives to Jesus and wanted "It"It comes from I comes from ing the national event to do something to recognize Corinthians where it talks "There willinbethe thousands said Branham. "When we about how God hasaspput a seal people there domes of in it," started, Tom Miller played ofoouwne orwship oand ppuroval s on Austin,” she added. "It’s kind the trumpet, now he plays us," said Brapnham. school and went off to college, not not that it is is her her turn, turn lege, Branham said she has mixed feelings. "I really really love love singing singing and and "I playing," she said. "I’m glad , to be going to college, but I am really going to miss everyone here. To help defray the cost of attending the national fine arts festival, band members are conducting a pop bottle drive and have plans for a garage sale. For more information you go to districts the judges of like a competition,, but it’s drums and does really y well.. I ver thee years, oer an about Sealed, call (517) 852Over older band give you a ranking anywhere not. Each band individually started out on keyboard and mates graduated from high 9819 from, ‘Thanks for coming,’ to so more than one can receive now I play guitar." . ‘excellent,’ ‘superior,’ and,the highest ranting. The bands Original band members CASA fundraiser will tee-off Saturday, Aug. 7, in Nashville hatadiljiatei nsiiifa ! SSM. hM,ii tab ItplsWijk l^jri The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program is sponsoring its eleventh annual golf scramble on Aug. 7 at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. Four-person teams are being sought. Golfing will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Cost is $60 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, and lunch and door prizes. Funds raised through the golf scramble and other innitiatives pay for the staff to supervise the volunteers and manage the administrative details of the non-profit organiza­ tion. Hole and tee sponsorships are also being sought and are an important part of this fund raising effort. Sponsorships include $50 half,and $100 whole-tee signs, and three types of embossed sponsor flags starting at $150. Donations of items for the raffle day of the scamble are also being solicited. The CASA program, recruits, screens, and trains volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers explore the case from the child’s perspective and report to the court on what course of action would be in the child’s best interest. The CASA volunteer keeps the focus on the child. National studies report that child protection cases with CASA volunteers have improved outcomes. The CASA program in Barry County is affiliated with the state and national CASA organizations. There are approximately 930 local CASA programs in the U.S. with 70,130 volunteers serving over 200,00 children. Nationally, CASA volun- La Leche League to meet Thursday The La Leche League will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at 5777 Irish Road, Vermontville. LaLeche League is a nonsectarian, non-profit organization that encourages women to breastfeed their babies and offers them support and information. The name LaLeche means "the milk" in Spanish. The group holds a series of meetings Thursday mornings in and around Barry County, Vermontville, including Clarksville and the Yankee Springs area. There essentially are four topics, with one being presented each month. This month's topic will be "The Art ofBreastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties.” All women who are breastfeeding or are pregnant and interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the meetings. Babies and toddlers also are welcome. The group also has a lending library with topics on pregnancy, childbirth, child development and nutrition. For more information about La Leche League and its meetings or for help with breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264. teers log a total of nine million volunteer hours on behalf of the children they represent. The CASA program is a unique partnership between citizen volunteers, and the systems legally mandated to provide protection for abused and neglected children. The volunteers bring citizen participation to the task of child protection and supplement the work of case workers, courts and placement fami­ lies. Maple Valley Community Center of Hope LOCATED AT Aftef $7.50 The Mufoerru Gardens H *pm f^Dinner Sunday, August 1st *he doo7 & Music Dinner at 1:OO p.m. Mu£oniv Entertainment at 2:00 p.m. Live music for entertainment. Guests such as: Don Molvaney, Jason Strotheide, Jimmy Snead, Bill Hosmer, Bill Fuller. Featuring: The LA Band with Jim Hammond on the Keyboard GET YOUR TICKETS AT THESE LOCATIONS BY JULY 30 for DINNER & MUSIC: Styles R Us, D's Embroidery, Enduring Designs, Good Time Pizza, Shirley's Chuckwagon, Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe LLC., Something Special by Kathy, Mulberry Fore Golf Course, Clay's Dinner Bell Brought to you by Sandman Promotions of Nashville For more information call (517) 852-0350 06591873 Please join us for WORSHII THT PARK with the Andersen® windows and patio doors 1^ ZAZvrA YO1 IT" (. Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. Nashville United Methodist Church Sunday, August 1, 2004 with High-Performance Sun” glass, can turn hot sun into cool, comfortable daylight and make a big difference in comfort. They’re more than twice as effective as clear single-pane windows at reducing the sun’s heat. LONG LIVE THE HOME™ 9:30-ish a.m. ©2003 Andersen Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Bring your lawn chairs, come enjoy the music and worship in the midst of God’s creation! HOMETOWN ! LUMBER & HARDWARE 8 I At the park on Main Street in Nashville, around the Gazebo Mon. thru SaL 7:30 am to 5:30 pm 06591683 5. 517-852-08 2^*®*" www.hometownlumber.com �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 27, 2004 — Page 6 SAND & GRAVEL FOR YOUR NEEDS Non-partisan candidate rejected in bid to opposeboard chairman dates before their May 11 Though Moore’ss wife the primary, he’d still have by David T. Young deadline. He backed up his insisted she properly filed someone to oppose him in Editor by pointing to print-her husband’s paper work November. Donald Wiggins ।ofclaim । Wiggins has been an out­ Castleton Township says ed instructions he was before the deadline at the he wanted to run for Fifth given by Smith last month clerk’s office, it was spoken critic of the current Board of “County reported that the paper County said, District County that We are still open for business and want to Commissioner, but his Commissioner candidates work somehow could not Commissioners. He has continue serving you. Please callfor all your asked five board members, name will not appear on the may submit a $100 fee in be found.. sand and gravel needs._ lieu of petition.” As a result, Moore could MacKenzie, Clare Tripp, ballot. Smith said she informed not get on the primary bal-Sandra James, Ken Neil Wiggins, who consid­ Mead Sand & Gravel Wiggins Wednesday, July lot as a Republican and was and Tom Wing at three ered running for the office 733 S. Durkee St. (M-66), Nashville, Michigan as a Republican last May, 14, when he phoned her forced to seek the office public meetings why they 517-852-2490 opted instead to seek the that the petition option had under “no party affiliation” took part in a private, Hours: M-F 8-5; Sat. 8-12 noon seat now held by Board been printed in error and in the November general secret meeting April 14 in Baltimore Township and Chairman Jeff MacKenzie the only way he could fileelection. When asked if the cleri-what they did at that meet­ under the banner of “no to run for commissioner Only Wing has party affiliation.” He said would be with petitions cal snafu made a difference ing. s MacKenzie already was bearing at least nine valid in his election bid, Moore responded by saying it was political caucus and You’ve read about all the controversy surrounding the being challenged by two signatures of voters within said, “I would say it could a other Republicans in the the Fifth District. have, but I can’t speculate county business was not Barry County Board of Commissioners. On August 3, “It was my error,” Smith on how many votes.” conducted. The other four Aug. 3 primary, so he voters of the 5th District (Castleton, Maple Grove and thought it would be better said. “He asked me if he Moore this year filed have not said a word. Woodland townships) will have an opportunity to help to run unattached in the could file (with just a $100 again as a Republican to Wiggins also has had make a change. It’s time to replace the chairman of the Nov. 2 general election, check) and I verified that challenge VanderArk in issues with the County board with a commissioner who will listen to all the peo­ thereby forcing MacKenzie he could not, according to the Aug. 3 primary. This Board over his treatment to face another challenge if law. time he will be on the bal-when he applied last year ple and represent them fairly. Mike Callton believes in “This was 25 1/2 hours lot. for a vacant seat on the he prevailed in the primary. GOOD GOVERNMENT. “I admit I didn’t really Zoning Board of Appeals. His plans were foiled last prior to the deadline and he Thursday, the last day for had picked up his packet of believe it until I actually A committee unanimously candidates with no party instructions, which includ-saw my name on the bal-recommended his appointPlease vote for affiliation to file at the ed the petition forms, in lot,” he quipped. ment 4-0, but shortly after­ Wiggins said he original-ward he was rejected by the Barry County Clerk’s June. “He (Wiggins) said it ly intended to file as a full board on a 5-3 vote office. He was told he did not meet the criteria set by didn’t matter and that he Republican to challenge when James changed her state law that he have at was going to file petitions.”MacKenzie, but didn’t vote without explaining She went on to say realize until the partisan fil-why. least nine signatures on his Wiggins showed up at her ing deadline day, May 11, Wiggins reapplied for petition. Wiggins claimed he office Thursday afternoon, that Michael Callton and the position twice thereshowed up Thursday to file July 15, about 2:30, only an Jeff Noteboom also had after and was ignored. The board eventually appointed for the office by paying a hour and a half before the filed. $100 fee, which is permis-deadline and attempted to At that time, Wiggins a man after searching Paidfor by the Committee to ElectMike Callton, 224 E. Washington St, Nashville, MI 49073 06591674 sible for all partisan candi-file for candidacy by pay-noted, the requirement tothrough resumes of candiing the $100 fee. file was three signatures on dates from the previous “I told him three times a petition or a paying $100 year. he needed to file nine sig-filing fee. “I guess you could say natures... I didn’t accept “Why shouldn’t the stan-I’m an unhappy camper,” the check. That would have dards be the same for parti-Wiggins said after being been illegal.” san and non-partisan candi-rejected in his bid to get on She maintained that dates?” he asked. the ballot for November. Wiggins had more than one He said he left the “What I’d like to see is the full day to round up nine clerk’s office and decided county finally get into a signatures of valid voters, against filing as a position where it does Hastings, MI - American fied used vehicles that it the hours 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 which she said he could Republican or as a something truly positive. Auto Liquidators will come simply MUST eliminate - p.m. on Thursday, July 29, have easily done. Democrat. “I’m just a little bit fed to Gavin Auto Sales at 1310 regardless of profit or loss, 2004 thru Sunday, August 1, Wiggins agreed that he “I then realized this up with that crowd over N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, and this clearance sale 2004. With approved credit, could have gone out and would be an opportunity there (at the county courtMI to present a unique allows customers to get the customers simply choose found nine people to sign for me to run against house). I am really aggra“Used Car Clearance Sale” biggest savings and dis­ any vehicle; pay a $1 down his petition in those last 25 MacKenzie as an inde-vated, I’m frustrated by the from Thursday, July 29 thru counts on certified used payment then make pay­ 1/2 hours, but insisted it pendent,” he said. “I under-process of trying to deal Sunday, August 1, 2004. vehicles while receiving the ments to fit their budget During this incredible 4-day best trade in allowances and payments as low as $79 per was the clerk’s mistake that stood then that if Jeff wonwith those people.” created the crisis and “I event over 80 certified used finance rates. It’s a win-win month.** don’t want to go scurrying cars, trucks, vans and situation! America Auto Liquidators around and beg for signa­ SUV’s will be available, Customers with previous will be at Gavin Auto Sales tures (at this late hour). I including Cadillac, Chevy, credit problems are encour­ & Service for 4 DAYS didn’t think it was appro­ GMC, Ford, Dodge, Jeep, aged to attend this event as ONLY. After 4 p.m. oh priate... I wanted to force Honda, Subaru, Toyota and credit specialists will be on Sunday, August 1, 2004 them (the county clerk’s more. These vehicles are in site with over $3 million Gavin Auto Sales & Service office) to reject my filing excellent condition and worth of credit available. will return to normal busi­ check.” many are still under factory These credit specialists have ness operations. All quesHe has maintained that warranty. helped many financially tions should be directed to the clerk made the error, so YOU CANNOT BUY A challenged customers get Gavin Auto Sales & Service he should get an extension BAD CAR AT THIS the lowest possible monthly toll free (888) 404-2846. of the deadline. 9740 Cherry Valley Road (M-37) - CALEDONIA Ml. EVENT! payment and rate. This unique Used Car Kelly Chesney, a * Restaurant (616) 891-5557 There will be no negotiat­ Customers should bring Clearance Sale is the opporspokeswoman with the ing skills necessary during their current paycheck tunity Michigan bargain Michigan Secretary of this event. All vehicles will stubs, home telephone bill hunters have been waiting State’s office, which over­ be clearly marked at special and current drivers license for. Hurry to Gavin Auto sees elections, said, how­ prices. Simply pick the to expedite the finance Sales and Service for this ever, “The onus is on the vehicle of your dreams for process. Customers with incredible savings event and candidate. We don’t have $1 down payment then start trades should bring the title get your certified used vehi­ making payments that easily and registration to their cle while this amazing offer the authority to change the filing deadlines. fit your budget on one of trade and/or payment book is still available. “Ifhe wants to contact us ♦Limit 2 vehicles per household. over $1 million worth of to expedite delivery. Your with a complaint, we can lease returns, executive trade will be paid off no **With approved credit, $1 down payment plus tax, title, license and look into it. His recourse cars, fleet lease cars and matter what you owe. Bring fees. Example: 1998 Ford Winstar Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment otherwise is through the other quality used vehicles. your title and/or payment LX, Stock #19901; Sale Price Emergency Patients Welcome courts if he so chooses.” It’s really that simple - NO book and be prepared to $3,897.17; $79 Per Month for 60 General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals Months at 8% APR; Total Amount The incident actually is PRESSURE NO HASSLE. take immediate delivery.* Financed $3,896.17; Total of not unique in this area. We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Why would Gavin Auto Any customers who Payments $5,039.17. All sales sub­ Healthy Kids, and Mi Child Four years ago, Spencer Sales offer such an amazing wants to participate in this ject to lender’s final approval. Moore decided to chal­ savings event to the public? unique event must come to Negative equity on any Trade-in 269-945-5656 lenge incumbent Leighton I The answer is simple: Gavin Gavin Auto Sales & Service will be added to amount financed. 1127 West State Street MT s Township Supervisor Dar Auto Sales has on over­ located at 1310 N. Michigan PAID ADVERTISEMENT VanderArk in the GOP pri­ abundance of quality certi- Ave., Hastings, MI between 09533657 mary in Allegan County. Drainfield Stone Screened Topsoil Fill Sand Landscape 2NS Washed Sand Stones DeliveriesAvailable Accepting clean, broken concrete It’ Time For a Change MIKE CALLTON for Barry County Commissioner Hastings Auto Dealer Brings Huge Used Car Clearance Sale to the Public Gavin Auto Sales to Dispose of80 Used Vehicles in only 4 Days Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 27,2004 — Page 7 NEW SUPT., continued from page 1---------•w’V SjSii 1,1 ss?, , k<£ <£ VS>4 *.fell litn, itn, . a. . f r®1* r®1 tiioefe tii ?>1 ® lit ttj ?*B» tes h & p “IptssMi nk®- lullin' rfcrpm- W^sud&h iut cptttai i. iHdfi.W i fi it Willtasi d falsi iffljHhsili ! S l|BM«tatib i i isanttartp ‘TmjKiHtih fat ggitf teliitKt* | i.jU lwsti.1®®-,'? l5^prws<fW,fc 'j/n jiiitaep^ pal with Standish-Sterling what? We need to do that. Community Schools 1980- We need to heal the pain in 1984, a principal with this district and we need to Homer Community Schools become one body — board, 1984-1989, and the assis- administrators, teachers and tant superintendent in staff," said Swartz. charge of curriculum and School Board President personnel with Plainwell Jerry Sessions called Community Schools from Kramer after the vote was 1989 to 1998. taken and offered Kramer Maple Valley High the position, which he School teacher Julie Swartz, accepted. The details of who was also a member of Kramer’s contract were still the committee that visited under negotiation at press Plainwell said she also felt time. Kramer’s experience made "I’m really excited about him a strong candidate for Kim coming on board the position. because of all his knowl"Everybody told us again edge. That was the big thing and again and again that he we got from all our interwas loyal, hardworking, views—how intelligent he that he had this huge capa- was and how much experibility to manage many dif- ence he had in a lot of different tasks," said Swartz. "I ferent areas. That is somecame away feeling... that thing we can use in our dismaybe he is the kind ofman trict," said Sessions in an we need, that can pay atten­ interview Tuesday morning. tion to all kinds of things "I’m hoping his experience going on. Our superintend- will help with (contract) ent needs to be a ‘jack of all negotiations and help mend trades’... This man has to relationships with staff. I’m be able to do it all.” really excited about a fresh Later during the meeting start." Swartz indicated that she Kramer said his first felt Kramer might also be order of business is, "to the superintendent who learn as much as I can about could help repair adminis- the school district and comtration’s relationship with munity and see what directeachers and staff. tion they want to go in. I am "Each and every one of a servant of the community you on the board knows I and it is my job to find out have had enough of our bad where they want to go." relationship. I think I have In addition, Kramer said made that abundantly he will be looking carefully clear... I asked him, what at the budget and contract he would do. I said we have negotiations with teachers a 30-year plus labor rela- and staff. tions problem in the district. "The state’s economy has .And, it’s more than that; it put us in a difficult situation is a problem with relations. with regard to funding. We I asked him, ‘What will you want to maintain programs do?’" said Swartz. He for the kids, but we want to looked me right in the eye respect and treat our teachand he said, ‘I will find out ers well," he said. "But we everything there is to know are dealing with tough ecoabout the problem you have nomic times and we still with relationships in your have to balance the books. district,’ he said. ‘I will talk We’ll want to work out a to people, I will study it, I contract that is fair, and will learn about it,’ he said, teachers and staff can live If I have to I will hire con- with until the economy sultants to help fix it. I will turns around. do everything in my power In addition to his work in to help you fix this prob- education, Kramer was lem.’ training officer in the "He was looking me right United States Marine in the eye. You know if Corps, both active and you’re going to lie to some- reserves, from 1970 to body, it’s kind of hard to lie 1976. He received his bachto somebody when you’re elor of science degree in looking at them right in the psychology and mathemateye. I felt confident that he ics from Western Michigan was sincere and that he University (WMU) in 1976 meant that. And, you know and master of arts degree in educational leadership from WMU in 1979. He has also completed 33 hours of graduate studies in educational leadership at WMU and Michigan State University. Kramer has been married to his wife, Anne, for 25 years. Anne is a teacher with Plainwell Community Schools. The couple has two grown children, Nicholas, who is a senior at Northern Michigan University and Kari, who is a junior at Western Michigan. Over the years, Kramer has been involved in a variety of civic organizations and activities: he has served as the chair for the Grand Rapids Toys for Tots Campaign, been a member ofthe Lions Club in Homer, secretary ofthe Homer Save the Lake Organization, served as the chair of the Southwest Michigan Math/Science Alliance at the alamazoo Math/Science Center for three years, coached Little League in Standish, Homer and Plainwell and he is a charter member and past president of the Optimist Club of South East Allegan County. Kramer has also been an active member of the Episcopal Church, serving as a vestry member, senior warden and chair of the priest search committee at Grace Episcopal Church in Standish and as a Sunday School teacher at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Kalamazoo "I am looking forward to become involved with service organizations in Maple Valley," said Kramer. Kramer said that when he is not working or involved in civic activities, he enjoys the outdoors. "I love to be out in nature, hiking, walking, kayaking, hunting, fishing," he said. "I’m not real good at any of it, but I like to be outdoors. My son and I are taking a fishing trip to Canada before I start (working as superintendent) Aug. 2." Kramer said before he does not assume his official duties, he will be spending some time in Maple Valley during the coming weeks to learn about the schools and the community. 9ww Accepting Acce FallEnrollment!!!! ti net Instructor: Instructor: CROSSROADS SCHOOL OF DRIVING^ at The Traffic Scene Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Segment I Classes August 2nd -19th Full September 2nd - 23rd Segment II Class July 27#’-29th :all to register at (517) 566-7229 nstructors Phil Smith & Dan Cobb Christensen & Assoc., Inc. 142 S. 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Kimberly Kimberly Knoll Knoll directly above Something Special by 'Kathy The Qift Shop /T/’te Salon | 06590971_ 06591841 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 27,2004 — Page 8 Vermontville man on leave from Iraq shares his story by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Tomorrow he leaves to return to Iraq once again, but for the past two weeks David Spencer of Vermontville has been enjoying a leave of absence here. He’s been spending some time with his wife, Francis, and children, Katie, Matt and Kyle, whom he hadn’t seen An Iraqi boy shows his appreciation and kisses an American soldier. Put your best player on the bench! since January when he was A lot of guys lose a lot of left for training before being weight over there." Still, Spencer has nothing deployed to the LSA Anaconda Air Force Base, but praise for KBR, the com­ located about 20 miles north pany that takes care of living facilities and food for service of Baghdad. Spencer, who has worked people in Iraq. "They have been really as a federal aviation techni­ cian for the National Guard good about taking care of our CMF-1 in Grand Ledge for food and facilities," he said. the past 23 years, volunteered Sand storms are also a con­ to go to Iraq in December. stant problem at the air force "My wife wasn’t pleased base. about it, but I wanted to do "They They come out of my part," he said. nowhere. You don’t have any Spencer, and four ofhis co- warnings. They can pop up workers from Grand Ledge, anytime, anywhere. They went to Fort Benning, in have a lot of whirlwinds, Georgia, on Jan. 6 for three which are a lot like tornados. months of intensive training I’ve never seen anything like in NBC (nuclear and biologi- it," said Spencer. cal combat) and basic soldier­ "The sandstorms just tear ing skills. stuff up. It makes it hard to things," Spencer, who has been maintain said working as a mechanic for Spencer pointing to a photo­ heavy equipment since he graph of a crew working on a arrived at Anaconda in Chinook helicopter. "Every March, said the base has been 100 hours they have to tear "mortared quite a bit." that bird apart and do an Because there is still a con- inspection." stant threat ofmortar fire from Not only are heat and sand radical factions, Spencer said storms a problem, there is also that he and others on the base the insect population. are required to wear body "There are a lot of fleas and armor even though the tem- camel spiders over there, perature in the desert are often said Spencer. "The camel spiders are over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. "Sometimes they let us take huge," he added, holding his off the body armor, it just hand in a circle the sizeof a depends on what we have lunch plate to indicate their coming in. The body armor size. "They jump on camels, has two armored plates inside inject them with venom and a flack jacket, it probably eat them alive. There are also weighs a good 50 pounds, a lot of scorpions over there easy," said Spencer. The too. Spencer said he has had the weather over there is treacherous. It was 144 degrees when opportunity to visit Kuwait, I left. I’ve heard that the tem- which is being rebuilt, and perature over there right now Baghdad where he toured one of Saddam Hussein’s former is 160 degrees. ""They bring in truck- palaces. "The palace was really loads of water every day, said Spencer who estimates remarkable, there was marble that he drinks at least six liters everywhere," said Spencer. of water each day in the The opulence of the palace desert. " You have to drink is a stark contrast to what plenty of water because you Spencer and other troops in dehydrate so fast, you drink it Iraq encounter in the desert in and sweat it right back out. and on the streets ofBaghdad. " They just put up tents and stuff in the desert, in the middle of nowhere," he said. "It’s unreal how these people can survive. They haven’t had rain since April. Where they do have water they dig trenches and let it seep in to irrigate their crops. "I went on two convoys to Baghdad and all these people, kids, come up to us with their hands out. The children are Sgt. David Spencer in Iraq. starving. We’ve been told not guest book and people can to give them anything, but it is brow through it and see the hard not to," said Spencer. "I pictures that we add once a know the troops give them week," he said. stuff all the time." Spencer paid to have Spencer said that while the Internet service installed in latest news coverage tends to his room in Iraq and he uses focus on Iraqi dissatisfaction his own laptop to keep in with the American military touch with family and friends. presence in their country, he In addition to his family in said most people are, "really Vermontville, Spencer keeps in touch with his two older happy that we’re there." We have some Iraqis sons, Chris and Joshua. working on our base. They are Joshua isin JROTC, a junior always under guard as a secu-officer training program in rity measure, but they are Florida. happy to be there, doing what Tomorrow, Wednesday, they are doing, and earning July 28, Spencer will board an money," said Spencer. airplane for the 48-hour trip Still, because of the threat back to the air force base in from radical factions, Spencer Iraq, but for now he is enjoynoted that bottom armor and ing a little more time with his bullet proof glass are being family. added to all military vehicles "I miss them when I’m over in Iraq. there," said Spencer. My Spencer added that the daughter takes it pretty hard morale at Anaconda is, "pret- that her daddy’s not here. ty good." She’s been glued to me since I "We have a movie theater came back." on base and that keeps everySpencer said he isn’t sure one pretty well occupied. We when he will be home to stay. do what we can," he said. "We When I signed up, they also get a lot of stuff from the said we’d be over there for a Red Cross and schools and we year; but my orders say 18 really appreciate that. months. They say they will "We also have a website bring us back in March, but where we post pictures and a that is up in the air," he said. TOTE Mike Trahan Castleton Township Trustee August 3 2004 for REPRESENTING ALL THE PEOPLE OF CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BY: • Making sure TAX DOLLARS are spent wisely. • Pursue possible employment opportunities for Castleton Township people by working with the State of Michigan to find companies wanting to start up or relocate. • Work with other board members to see the Township is technically advanced enough to participate in County, State, and Federal Grants and other opportunities. • Work with Township Supervisor and board to make sure CASTLETON TOWNSHIP is benefiting from BARRY COUNTY on an equal basis as other townships. • Make every effort to KEEP FARMABLE AGRICULTURAL FARM LAND, FOR AGRICULTURE. • Make sure the development of the ROUTE 66 Corridor brings NEW OPPORTUNITIES to Castleton Township. Tom EVANS Paid ftor by Tom Evans for Probate Judge P.O.BoxS6,Mi<^IevlIle,MJ49333-00S6(269)795-l 179 For Probate Judge ••• WILLING TO TAKE THE TIME, AND MAKE THE EFFORT TO SERVE YOU THE PEOPLE OF CASTLETON TOWNSHIP. EXPERIENCE • PAST PRESIDENT and BOARD MEMBER of THE HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. • INITIATOR OF THE JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (JEDC) LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WORKING TOGETHER. • Past board member of P-Ring Credit Union. • Past President of Hastings High School Athletic Boosters Club. • Past member of Hastings School Board Committee of 33 Advisory Board. 06591751 Paidfor by the committee to elect Mike Trahan, 3152 Sumac Crt., Nashville, MI 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 27,2004 — Page 9 ‘Family Fun Friday’ draws a crowd of more than 60 by Leslie Booher The cafeteria at Maple Valley High School was filled with young children on a Friday night last month doing what they do best — playing.. The newly formed Maple Valley Team for Young Children was host for its first “Family Fun Friday” for children up to 5 years of age and their fam- librarians from Putnam packet, "Summer Fun ence. It was also a good help out with summer boreilies.. District Library, Brenda Ideas" was full bf activi- way for my husband and dom. More than 60 people Shoup and Sandy Hosey, ties, recipes, projects and me to meet people who are "Motor Moms" provided attended the event, which were on hand to read sto- more. There were also involved in early childhood an activity station for the was designed to give par- ries to the children. brochures about area parks, development. We were event and Pam Groner, Pat ents and children an opporEach child was given a theaters and libraries.. also pleased to receive Burd and Joe Andrew and tunity to spend time togeth- book and information on "Our family enjoyed the information on area parks the Southern Michigan er participating in many the importance of early night," said Mindy and recreational facilities." Fiddlers Association pro­ activities, including pop reading. There also were Hasselback of Members of the Team vided music. bottle painting, bubbles, many other free gifts and Vermontville. "There were for Young Children said The next meeting for the face painting, motor moms, mm they thee Maple os,, information available for many y areas for my y 3-year y ey were wee happy ppy with w ape Valley Va ey Team eam for or music and reading. Two families to take home. A old son, Carson, to experi- success of the event and Young Children will be COA, 911, continued from page 3 services. program they would like to The additional millage install is an emergency would allow the COA to needs assistant to help low offer additional services, income seniors facing a criincluding: a benefits spe- sis, like the flooding that cialist to assist seniors with occurred last May. using prescription drug With the theme of cards and medical benefits; “Taking Care of Our Own” providing caregiver educa-the COA hopes local voters tion and support services; will do just that by passing having health programs to the millage request. reduce chronic diseases and The one mill renewal illness; adult day care serv- request for the Barry ices for Alzheimer’s and County 911 is for five years, dementia, patients; RN case with the current millage management. expiring on Dec. 31. The Pennington said another millage renewal is not an increase, the one mill is the same as in previous years. Charles Nystrom, Central Dispatch director, said two out of the last five years they have selected to use three-quarters of a mill instead of the full mill that was available. Recently, the 911 Board elected to use the full mill to make necessary enhancements in technology and equipment. Some of the new features for the dispatcher include new councils with radio and Jason Miller new principal at Fuller Street Elementary ■Jo offizr uh« pea । toRfti M Im IM in tyltyuiiHi : Epaiiitttiij tta Ithkibtttei ita i^ithnh^ ® ■ gl’QBBHtt R if^ IkuitaiiitaliR fc,1 sii Up® Hj j^tokrW*101'® lir at bi up. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Maple Valley Board of Education has approved the hiring of Jason H. Miller as the new principal of Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville. Miller replaces Judy Farnsworth, who retired at the end of the end of the school year. My goal is to create an environment that teaches kids that learning is a lifelong process," said Miller, who added, "Children have a right to learn in as safe and creative environment, that is what I hope to do at Fuller." Miller has been a third grade teacher in Fowlerville for six years. He has also had experience teaching seventh grade English literature and worked in a special education LD (learning disability) class­ room) After receiving his bachelor’s degree in political science and pre-law from Michigan State University, Miller worked for the state attorney general for a few years before attending Grand Valley State University, where he received his teach­ ing certification. Two years ago Miller earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan University. Miller and his wife, Kelli, have two children, daughter Alexis, who is 3, and son Nicholas, who is 4 1/2. Miller is no stranger to the Maple Valley area. I grew up in Hastings, we moved there when I was 6 years old," said Miller. When I saw the posting for the position, I was really excited because I was familiar with the area and it was a good opportunity and a good fit” However, said that he and his family are not looking to move back to the area right away. "My wife teaches special education in Fowlerville and she has made a commitment to stay there. Since Kelli has the primary responsibility for the kids, I’ll be doing the commuting. Maybe sometime we will look for a house at a halfway point." When not teaching, Miller enjoys playing with his kids, golfing, reading, camping and playing basketball. "My favorite color is green. I am a big MSU fan," he added. plan to have more “Fun held Tuesday, Aug. 3, at Nights” in the future. The 6:30 p.m. in the goal ofthe evening was not Vermontville Township telephone and mapping sysonly parent and child activ- Library. For more informatems that are more efficient. ities, but also to give par- tion, call Rachel Gorton at Also new for the staff are ents some ideas that would (517) 726-1176. ergonomically sound equipment that is adjustable, Home School offers more comfort and formats to a better layout. The Barry County Central Dispatch E 911 dispatches for 11 fire departments, nine Maple Valley • Lakewood • Hastings. police agencies and eight ambulance agencies. Grand Opening Rates^ The millage renewal • Experienced Teacher/fnstructor request funds cover main• Flexible Hours taining the building, equipCindy (Grant) Schwartz ment, and the manpower Preferred Driving & Testing time. With the facility hav______1-800-687-W ing at least two dispatchers present 365 days a year and 24 hours a day, there are KALAMO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS more costs than a facility Please Elect only open during the day. Nystrom said all of the staff (at 911) are very well trained. for Township Clerk ■■ He added that the new Honest and Dependable improvements were neces-Ml,on August 3,2004 at the Township Hall M sary for a center that hanon Spore Hwy. dles all calls for, public safem * Paid for by the Committee to elect Dawn Conklin Township Clerk, 8720 Carlisle Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096 _ ty in Barry County. 06591605 DRIVER EDUCATION TRAINING DAWN CONKLIN ® Vote August 3rd at the Vermontville Fire Barn UtalsjKM - We offer good-student insurance discounts! N*!!1 STAN ~for~ f youre carrying a B or better Township Supervisor average and have a good driving record, you may be ★ 14 years as the Vermontville Township eligible for a substantial discount bn KELLY Supervisor your auto insurance premiums through ★ Bachelors in urban planning at MSU ★ 26 years of working in rural governments Auto-Owners Insurance Company. Stop in our agency and V A Vote for Russ is a Vote for Experience V A Vote You Can Trust ask us about it! Auto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business ThlNo 06591839 TRUMBLE AGENCY DEBBIE Russ Laverty 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 27,2004 — Page 10 PRIMARY, continued from page 1 Barry County Probate Heyboer, Tom Leep and There are four candidates Judge will see a race among Doug Westendorp. for two trustee seats on the five candidates, all non-parIn Castleton Township Township Board. tisan including Bill Doherty, three Republican candidates Incumbent Trustees Tom Evans, David Kuzava, also are running for two Katherine and Sharpe Jill Steele and incumbent seats, with Jerry Reese, Darwin Alldaffer are facing Stephanie Fekkes, who was Mike Trahan and incumbent off against challengers Nial appointed last March. David Demond. Incumbent Wells and Brian Moore. In Maple Grove Supervisor Justin Cooley, Township Clerk Sharon Township, incumbents Rod Clerk Loma Wilson and Stewart is urging township Crothers, Susie Butler and Treasurer Loretta Pixley all residents to come to the Ginger Cole are running are unopposed. polls and cast their ballots, unopposed for their respecIn Vermontville In "There has been a lot of tive seats as township super-Township, the supervisor’s controversy in the township visor, clerk and treasurer. seat will be determined in lately and one way to voice However, three Republican next week’s primary elec-your opinion is to get out candidates are running for tion. Incumbent Supervisor and vote for the people who two trustee seats, which will Russ Laverty is facing a will represent you," she be determined in the pri-challenge from fellow said. "It’s also important to mary, incumbent JimRepublican Don Hickey.keep in touch with them and let them know what you would like to see done in the will attain various seats Commission on Aging township." throughout the county vot-(COA). One-quarter of the Stewart also noted that it ers in both Eaton and Barry mill will be a renewal, the is important for people to County are being asked in other quarter mill will be an cast their ballot in the coun-next week’s primary to additional levy. COA offity-wide elections as well. renew millages to support cials say the additional .25 ‘ "We rely on the Eaton 911 Central Dispatch. In mill is necessary to cover County Sheriff’s Eaton County voters are increased operating cost and Department because we being asked to renew a four- allow the commission to don’t have our own police year .95 mill levy to cover continue offering the same department," she said. '"It’s operating expenses for their level of service to an a big thing to get out and 911 Central Dispatch serv-increasing number of senior vote. In our last major elec-ice. citizens. tion we had 500 plus voters. In Barry County, voters Locally, Putnam District I hope we have 4 better are being asked to renew an Library in Nashville also is turnout for this election. I up to one mill levy to sup-asking voters to renew a believe we have 2,100 regis-port their 911 Central five-year, one-half mill levy tered voters in our township, Dispatch system. to support the library and its I’d like to see at least 500 to Barry County voters are programs. 700 voters for this election." also being asked to approve Besides determining whoa one-half mill levy for the BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST ■ ENGINES ■ ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Nashville DPW chief gets final operator’s license by Sandra Ponsetto Environmental Quality In other business the coun-Evans, who is running for StaffWriter (DEQ). As agreed when the cil: Barry County Probate Judge The Nashville Village council named Clements • Received their annual in next week’s primary elecCouncil, with trustees Mike Acting DPW Director three audit report for 200-2004 tion. Jeff Dobbin, Owner Callton, Kimberly Knoll and years ago, they increased his from Kathy Sheldon of the ASE Master Technician • Heard a questions and Angela Seaton absent, unani-salary 5%, effective Monday, accounting firm of Walker, comments from a village res1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Ig I Hasttiings,, Mll 49058 mously approved a motion to July 26, in recognition of his Fluke & Sheldon. Sheldon ident regarding whether or Towing Available increase Department of obtaining full licensure. said the village’s audit "went not fences were required Public Director Works Former Nashville DPW extremely well," and told the around pools within the vilDarrell Clements, Jr. Scott Decker Decker has has council that the village Jr.’’sDirector sDirectorScott village lage limits and what can be salary. been has been on the village received no comments or done to stop people from recently payroll asas aa part-time recommendations on this driving through her yard at Clements recently received the third and final employee overseeing year’s audit. the comer of M-66 and operator’s license required Clements and signing off on • Approved a motion Kellogg Street. by the Department ofhis paperwork until he allowing the cable access The council also heard a obtains the proper licensing. committee to research the complaint from Terry Yarger The council also approved a possibility of high-speed that she had not received a GET ALL THE motion to draft a letter to Internet service for the vil-letter she had requested from Decker thanking him for his lage. Clements regarding the NEWS OF service to the village and • Heard a presentation replacement of the water line CANOPY SALES & RENTALS BARRY COUNTY! informing him that his serv-from Barry County Chief to her house. Dunhadi said he ices were no longer needed, Assistant Prosecutor Tomwould look into the matter. • Canopies • Tables • Chairs effective Monday, July 26, as Subscribe the Clements had received his Call Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 Hastings Banner. third license. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays "I think it should be noted that Scott has been a real Call any time on weekends 06584195 asset to us, over the past three years now. He has been there and he has helped JOHN DEERE HAY AND FORAGE EQUIPMENT Residential • Commercial • Farm Darrell tremendously espe­ cially with the sewer project Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank and the water project that Sales - Service was going on," said Village 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Council President Frank Dunham. 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It is public schools that are the hallmark felt the school district had to think that the schools taking what we want to do, So, that very significant." Volz also suggested the of our democracy and they are be cautious and use fore­ initiative to begin to partner conflict is still there... our thought and planning to pre- with our community would be relationships are big... there board look at the pay for the being challenged; and because vent the "blood-letting" cur- the next step. The next best will always be some conflicts, athletic director, the business of weak and uncertain leaderrently being experienced by thing that could happen would that’s important for both our manager, curriculum manager ship those challenges continue. neighboring school districts be bringing in some small associations and administra- and others. "I think the leadership of "What would be your sugto understand. level manufacturing to help tion due to state funding cuts. "Ifwe stay focused on what support the GM plants that are Relationships have to have gestions for possible use of this board has the ability to asked clearly think, ‘This what it is funds?" our mission is, we will have to in Lansing, entice them to some conflict in order to have millage Sessions. about and this is why we are clarity." prioritize how we make those come in." Volz said he would like to Volz once again stated that doing it. Those dollars are Volz also praised the work reductions and get through those kind of cuts," he said. of the reporter for the local see the board continue to rec- the district should look at intended for the children, not "The district is a major newspaper, the Maple Valley ognize teachers and staff for expanding the high school, being factored or split as proftheir years of service and expanding the cafeteria, it margins.’ There is not a employer in this district... but News. "There are districts that will encourage them participate in adding classroom space and charter school out there that your mission is to teach children so now we have to make expend tens of thousands of staff appreciation lunches and modifying the office configu- isn’t taking a portion of doladjustments for the benefit of dollars to try to generate "Olympic-style" events. ration. He also mentioned lars and redirecting them back It’s serious work, but seri- improving energy efficiency to their sponsors. the district... you are going to newsletters that end up being have to look at those things districts patting themselves on ous all the time becomes hard. at all the schools within the "I think this (public that don’t immediately effect the back. With Maple Valley Relationships would benefit district. schools) is the way children student services, and those News we have a valid third- by having diversity and fun," Sessions asked Volz what are supposed to be taught in a may not be easy decisions." party endorsement ofthe ener- he said. advice he would give the democracy, he added. "I Got With regard to issues facing gy of this school district," he Sessions asked Volz how board for welcoming the new know you are going to fight a Now Offering the community Volz said that said. the district could build trust superintendent. good fight and that’s probably Water Treatment Systems! he was seeing signs of grow“Does that does mean when between the administration "Clarify your commitment more important than the out- With 12 Years of Experience ~ ing in both Nashville and something goes wrong, when and employees. as a board to do what you have come — you did what was •Water Softeners -R/O Systems Vermontville citing, something is a terrible mistake Volz replied that he wasn’t always done," replied Volz. right and knowing within your •Iron Filtration "improvement of streets, the that the Maple Valley News is sure he knew the answer to "That That doesn’t mean you own heart that that is what you 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte, Ml harnessing of the volunteer going to report it any differ- that question, but suggested always agree, that does not did." 543-8332 spirit of our communities, the ently? “Absolutely not. We’re that some type of open forum mean you will always vote, going to be in the headlines, where both parties could begin ‘yes,’ but it does mean you they are going to say, ‘the dis- to assess their opinions and will always keep the channels trict blundered,’ ‘this is attitudes and, "agree to dis- open and you’re going to wrong,’ and that’s just what agree in some areas," would respect those avenues you the community needs to hear. be beneficial. have established... I think that Then it also helps because "This is a difficult problem, is the best welcome you can they know when they have and what we have to under- give a superintendent. heard about the accomplish- stand as an organization is that When, asked by Sessions ments that our children have this makes the difference how he felt about communicamade, they know that they are between a successful organi- tions between himself and the OFFERING COMPLETE valid; it’s not something that zation and not being a suc- board, Volz replied that any WATER & WELL This new 200418 foot Aurora we put out there. It has been cessful organization. The type lack of communications were DRILLING & PUMP pontoon has an L shaped rear researched and covered by a of synergism we need to have the result ofhis not getting the lounge with two front mounted reporter. It is a great asset." great innovation is burned up information to the board soon­ SALES & SERVICE " fishing seats. It is powered by a new 2004 40 hp. Mercury 4stroke In what direction do you in the contentions that we er. 4” TO 12” WELLS " It was always my goal outboard with electronic fuel injection and power trim and has 23 think the district has to have, so I know it is counter• Residential inch diameter pontoons. Other standard feaures include an instru­ move?" asked Sessions. productive to our future and at never to put you in a situation • Commercial ment package, cassette player, running lights, docking lights, bimini "I think everybody knows the same time, the children where you didn’t have enough top, rear sun deck and cover. This package sells for $10,540.00 and • Farm that they greatest thing we lose." information and the board total cost including tax, title, and registration is $11,200.40. could extend is a unity in how Sessions asked ifthere were would be put in the position We stock a complete line of... we move ahead, that we come any "loose ends" that needed where we would have a 4-3 • Pumps • Tanks to a common understanding of to be finished. decision," he said. "Our job is • Plastic & Steel Pipe how we proceed and why we Volz mentioned the board to make sure it is clear enough • Other Well Supplies For more details, call 517-852-9609 are proceeding that way." policies, a section of which so the board has a clear feeling WE OWN OUR OWN replied Volz. "To have a work have recently been submitted about it." «,, or visit www.wheelersmarine.com EQUIPMENT & DO force that is unhappy is not to the Michigan Association Sessions asked Volz is he OUR OWN WORK. M-66 south of Nashville what we want but to have a of School Boards (MASB) for had any suggestions to offer Matthew D. Ewing the board regarding working Owner with the new superintendent GRAVEL WELLS and Volz stated once again A SPECIALTY that the board should continue Estimates Available doing what they had always done. At the end ofthe interview, Sessions gave Volz a chance to share his thoughts with the (517) 726-0088 board. 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. "Go Lions!" said Volz. VERMONTVILLE to "You are involved in a noble Now accepting cause. The public schools take MasterCard & Visa o environment of the people we serve, we have done them an injustice. We have to keep mindful of that." Volz went on to say that he believes nearly every household in the school district is currently dealing with health care issues. "I think the posturing ofthe school district is going to be healthiest when it’s done in the most conservative manner that allows the school district to progress in a sustainable way through this storm," he said noting that the June revenues for the State of Michigan were lower than last year. "The board has done a great job ofkeeping money in reserve and operating with a fund equity that allows the “ Water?" EWING WELL DRILLING INC. MERCURY wjtmssp© km ILK STEEL [EDUCATION: • 1980 Honor Graduate ofDelton High School • 1993 Magna Cum Laude Graduate ofWMU • 1996 Cum Laude Graduate ofThomas Cooley Law School, graduating in top 10% ofclass I Ii« I l Ajudge should understand and live the values ofthe community she serves. My husband of 24 years and ' I represent those values. I have grown up among you and lived in this community for nearly 37 years. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 31, August 3, 2004 Driving school branch opens in Nashville home by Sandra Ponsetto our instructors, like Cindy, are (Attention Deficit Disorder) Staff Writer teachers or retired school kids often do better and find it "If you’re willing to learn, teachers. We were really easier to learn in a smaller we’re willing to teach you," happy when Cindy came on classroom. We get kids who said John Castaneda, owner of board because she really have trouble reading and need Preferred Driving School and enjoys working with kids." help understanding the materi­ Testing in Charlotte. Castaneda moved to al and we do a lot ofwork with "We’ve been in business Mulliken a year ago with his the tate of Michigan with spe­ almost six years in Charlotte. wife, Karen, and Schwartz cial needs kids." We want this a real special recently moved to Saddlebag "Sometimes a child just has environment for kids and oth- Lake with her husband Jim, difficulty learning a particular ers to learn how to drive," he and that’s what prompted them skill, and we’ll do what we can said of the school’s newest to open the small, home-based try to help them learn that located in the driving school, which has been skill," branch, said Schwartz. Nashville home of instructor in business since June. "Sometimes with left-handed Cindy Schwartz. "We’ve already had two students you have to talk to Schwartz, who has been a classes out here, here," said them a little different than you Maple Valley alternative edu- Castaneda. "We get a lot of do a right-handed student cation teacher for five years business from word of mouth because their left hand is like and has taught "well over 300 and we’re also getting a sec- other people's right hand. You students" during her three ond ‘generation’ of kids. We just have to use different tech­ years as a driving instructor for get a lot of kids saying, "You niques for different quesor eren people." peope. Preferred, is now offering taught my brother or sister and Schwartz also taught a drivers education classes in now my mom wants me to young man from Peru, who her home overlooking come here, too.’ knew very little English how Saddlebag Lake north of While the driving school is to drive. Nashville, just off Barnum open to anyone over the age of When he was behind the Road. 14 years and 8 months, wheel, I just kept my instruc"In Charlotte you get large Castaneda said the small pro-tions very simple and direct groups of 24 in classes. Up gram Schwartz is running in and used simple hand gestures, here, our groups are limited to her home is ideal for students and he did real well," she said. not more than eight students. who prefer smaller groups or Castaneda, who speaks fluWe take anybody age 14 have special needs. ent Spanish, has also taught (years) and 8 (months) and up "We’ve had kids with many non-English speaking who wants to drive on a first- severe allergies and asthma, students how to drive. come, first-served basis. But, who have practically lived "If someone is having trouthis is a great environment for their entire life indoors; ble we can help them out and someone who has difficulty they’ve never driven a lawn work one-on-one with them, learning in a large group and mower or go-cart. They have he added. "We have a one to provides a lot more one-on- had no experience steering eight classroom ratio here, one attention," said Castaneda. anything and are very timid where else can you find that " Our school and instructors are about driving," he said. "Cindy today? licensed by the State of 15 very good at working with We will take anybody, Michigan and have been individuals with special needs over the age of 14 and 8 who is approved by the Michigan or those who might not do well willing to learn, but we can’t Board of Education. Most of in a regular classroom. ADD guarantee that they will pass, Driving instructor Cindy Schwartz and Preferred Driving School and Testing owner John Castaneda stand in front of two of the school’s driver’s training cars. though we’ve never had anyone not pass their final exam. Students are required to get 80% or better on the final exam and our test scores are higher than that We will do everything we can to see that they learn basic driving skills," added Castaneda, noting that that means learning in and out of the classroom. "During our six hours of driving, they learn all the basic skills, how to make a right turn, how to make a left turn, how to make lane changes, merge into traffic on the highway, how to park — including parallel parking," he said. "I tell parents, ‘You’re kid is Teachers, support staff post sign for the times by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Members of the Maple Valley Education Association and Educational Support Staff Personnel have created a sign counting the number of days teachers and support staffhave been without a new contract and posted it at the comer of Nashville Highway and Mason Road next to Maple Valley High School and the Maple District Valley School Administration office. "The teachers and support staff created the sign and asked if they could post it on our property. They’ve used our property over the years to have bonfires, and so forth during negotiations when there has been trouble settling the contract," said Mary Slag, who teaches computer technology at Maplewood and Fuller Street elementary schools, and whose husband, Steve, retired from the Maple Valley School District five years ago. "They just want to make the community more aware of what’s happening." However, Pam Kihn, business manager for the Maple Valley School District, said the information on the sign is not accurate. "They have not been working without a contract. They signed an extension of their former contract on July 19, 2003. They have been working under the terms and provisions of their 1999-2003 contract, she said. "Also, approximately 50% of the teachers and 30% of the support staff received experience or step increases. Experience steps are approximately 5.3% for teachers and range from 2.7% to 17% for support staff. "Also, when insurance rates increased effective July 1, the board held the teachers and staff harmless. That means their out-of-pocket contribu- going to learn how to parallel park, so you had better brush up, so you can reinforce those skills when you drive with him.’" Castaneda said parents play a huge part in teaching their children how to drive. We invite Mom and Dad to sit in our classroom or come ride with us if they want to. We tell our parents that they are very important. We tell them they are a key part of the program and it is up to them to reinforce the basic skills they learn from us," he said, noted that after each of the six onehour driving sessions with their instructors, students take home a progress report to be signed or initialed by their parents." Castaneda offers this advice to parents trying to reinforce their teens driving skills, "Take them out during offpeak hours in places where there is little traffic. Don’t take them out during rush hour or into high traffic areas, until they’ve built up some experience." Castaneda noted that driver’s training has changed a lot since most parents took it years ago. We have a lot of parents DRIVING, pg. 6 Vermontville zoning administrator offers questions, answers Members of the Maple Valley Education Association and Maple Valley Education Support Personnel have posted this sign on Nashville Highway near the high school and administration building. tion stayed the same while the board absorbed the extra cost of the premium, said Kihn. "That part of the agreement expires in November. They will w either have to have a new contract in place by that time or negotiate that part of the agreement again.” Kihn said that progress is being made in contract negotiations. We’ve made it through language issues, " she said. "Our next negotiation meeting is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 20. Slag said she hopes a new contract agreement is reached soon. "I hope we each some type of settlement soon. There is so much strain when things are unsettled." Maple Valley Schools are tentatively scheduled to resume classes Monday, Aug. 30. Vermontville Township Zoning Administrator Amy Laverty-Meeker says she’s had a barrage of calls on zon­ ing issuesthat since recent local news developments. “Most people, when they call are very angry due to one rumor or another, but general­ ly feel better after a short con­ versation,” she said. As a result, the zoning administrator is passing along the 12 most commonly asked See ZONING, pg. 5 In This Issue... • Charlton Park Director tells of Native American culture • Callton shows, MacKenzie doesn’t at candidate forum • Ten local students on MSU honors list • Two local girlscouts earn bronze .star awards • Lions’ fall sports season starts soon �C i u Ju^ Say OCAJwjrtIkuMiabd Mac* Valley News* Tuesday, August 3.2004 — Page 2 Charlton Park director tells of Native American culture by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Putnam District Library patrons of all ages had an opportunity to learn about local Native American cul­ ture, examine Native American artifacts and have their artifacts appraised when Charlton Park Director George Shannon visited the library last Wednesday afternoon Shannon brought several examples of Native American artifacts from the museum’s collection repre­ senting 12,000 years and four different eras of Native American culture in the Great Lakes region — the paleo-Indian. archaic, wood- ATTENTION GENERAL CONTRACTORS The Vermontville Township Fire & Ambulance Department is seeking bids on a 2,400 sq. ft. addition to the existing building. New construc­ tion will be a combination of concrete masonry and light metal framing, with a wood truss roof. Prints will be available starting August 5th, on­ site walk-thru August 10th at 10:00 a.m., bids are due August 27th. Project completion sched­ uled no later than April 2005. Interested parties call 269-948-3732 or send contact information to meekgr@iserv.net xi lIMlIlAaAsHPl IIm F mH IIwffJA Ab lImIIm FF mTWII lllaesal l mEmstwa Jtbe R land and historic or contact era. "This is my teaching collection that I take with me when I give presentations,” Shannon said. “I use these things to help explain the Native American way of life to people. He indicated the carefully labeled projectile points, grinding stones, etc. that he had spread on the table in the front room of the library. From the paleo era, Shannon displayed small fluted, lancet or leaf shape projectile points that were attached to long, spear-like "thrusting sticks" and were used by early hunters to, "bring down mega-fauna," or large prehistoric mammals. 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Home has hot water and central air. Call Jerry or Homer. (CH-88) Native Americans developed a "throwing stick," which enabled them to hunt their quarry from a greater distance. Projectile points became notched daring that era, allowing them to be more securely fastened to the the tip tip of of the the large large arrowarrowlike projectile. Archeologists suggest that it was during this era that the Native Americans became more settled. The earliest Native American grinding stones date to this era. Shannon said that during both the archaic and woodland eras Native American society and religion became more complex and different tribes began to form. "They weren’t as nomadic as they were before, but they would still move around at different times of the year to take advantage of the differresources," ent said Shannon. "In the spring they would camp someplace where they could plant beans, maize and squash. In the fall they would probably Pleasantview Church Bible school slated Pleasantview Family Church will have its annual Vacation Bible School Aug. 9-13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Classes will be for children ages 4 to 12 years old. Children who have just completed the sixth grade are welcome to attend. Uncle Bob Homan from the Rural Bible Mission will present “On the Go with the Gospel,” a study, presented at a child's level, on the book of Acts. Children will learn about the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, seen in the lives of the early apostles. Each day the children will be challenged to learn God's Word. There will be song drills, Bible drills and Uncle Bob's graphic stories that bring the Bible alive for young children. Pleasantview Family Church is located at 2601 Lacey Road. For more infor­ mation, call 269-721-9019. go north were the hunting was better and at the end of the winter they would go to an area where there was a good sugar bush." Shannon noted that the Native American tribes often migrated because of pressure pressure from from other other tribes, tribes, as well as from European settlers. "The Potowatomi are originally from the Eastern seaboard; but they were the here by chased Iroquois," he said. The Miami, who settled in Ohio, were pushed out by the Potowatomi. The Native Americans moved around a lot." Shannon noted that there was also a time when the Americans Native in Michigan were pushed out to the plains states, "unless they were Republicans, landowners or Christians. "But, still their culture lived on," said Shannon. "A lot of Native American people have held true to their beliefs and religion." Shannon noted that Charlton Park was once Native American land. "The area around Charlton Park was once their traditional gathering place and in the early 1800s as many as 2,000 Native Americans would gather there each year," year, he said. 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Shannon also said that they are recreating a Native American settlement at the park as well. "We’re working on the earthen ramparts already, you can ask your parents to bring you out to the park to see them," he told a young library visitor. After his presentation, Shannon looked at a variety ofNative American artifacts people had brought in for him to examine. "I had a couple people bring in things," he said. I saw a real nice tomahawk, some nice beadwork and some projectile points came from this area," he said. This renewal will allow the library to keep the doors open and to continue to provide these services: Adult Programs Children Services and Programs all year round BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AUDIO TAPES, VIDEO AND DVDs. NO MEMBERSHIP FEES. 1. Preschool Story Time twice a month 2. Reading Programs and Tutoring 3. After School Specials 4. Summer Programs Computer services, including internet accessibility. Fax and copy machines Educational and Leisure Classes Handicap Accessibility Available Library does have a lift Genealogy and local history and handicap parking 07515237 in the rear DIGITAL STEREO UnllMltetf Free Drink Refills 5 .250 Cera Refill* Stadium Seating Give* YOU An Unobstructed View •> aS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 3,2004 — Page 3 Callton shows, Mackenzie doesn’t at candidate forum by David T. Young who attempted to answer about their positions on the JOHN LOFTUS and Wiggins’ question about the 911 and COA millage quesBarry County Board of secret meeting. He said the tions on the Aug. 3 primary J-AD GRAPHICS Commissioners Chairman fact that a majority of board ballot. for purchasing my Market Lambs Jeff MacKenzie failed to members met privately tests All expressed support for at the Barry County Fair show again for a candidates’ the Open Meetings Act and at both questions, except Wing, Garret Mater forum Friday, July 23. the very least is unethical. Marlin Walters and Callton MacKenzie, who is being Wiggins has asked the on the COA proposal for a challenged by Michael County Board this question in half-mill levy. Callton in the Fifth District in three other public meetings. Wing said he didn’t feel the Tuesday’s primary election, Wing once again said the COA has made an adequate Michael Callton repeated his performance of private session amounted to a case for increasing the millM-66 Nashville two years ago when he did Republican Party caucus. age from a quarter to a half (1 driveway north ofMulberry Fore) not attend a First Friday can­ He, MacKenzie, Sandy mill. Walters agreed. (517) 852-0852 didates’ forum, the only James, Tripp and Neil took Callton said, “I believe in opportunity for public ques- part in the secret night meet- millages for capital expenditions and answers of county ing, hosted by Baltimore tures, but not to support a officials and their opponents. Township Supervisor George budget.” His other challenger, Mark Cullers. Neither James nor Barry County Democratic Expires 9-15-04. Limit 1 coupon per basket Noteboom, also was a no- Neil attempted to answer the Party Chairman Mel Goebel 02603167 show July 23 at the Thomas question. MacKenzie, of asked why the Civil War re­ Jefferson Hall in Hastings. course, was not present. Tripp enactment was canceled this The board chairman pro- was in the audience, but made year at Charlton Park. Yl&wton f aIa thank ihuh vided no explanation for his no comment. “We didn’t lose money last absence, just as he did not Callton had the podium all time,” he said. “I was told the 200fy 'fwa&iock dhu/fUiA... two years ago. to himselfwith the absence of park was to be a service to the The Fifth District includes MacKenzie and Noteboom. people, not to be run as a Castleton, Woodland and He talked about his experi- business.” Maple Grove townships. ence as a Nashville Village The re-enactors decided Otherwise, most ofthe fire- Council member, a member not come this year because works at the First Friday ses-of the Eaton County the park announced it would Jeff MacKenzie sion were provided by Intermediate School District charge each of them camping Seventh District candidates, and as president of the Maple fees. incumbent Sheriff Steve incumbent Tom Wing and Valley Board of Education. Commissioner Ken Neil DeBoer. challenger Jeff VanNortwick, Callton said he believes the replied, “It’s not an obligation Kathy Wiggins asked and by Castleton Township County Board is suffering for Charlton Park to go into Callton about his position on citizen and rejected candidate from negative public percep- deficit for an event.” He per diems and health care Donald Wiggins, who for the tion. added the Civil War event benefits for what amounts to a fourth time did not receive an “I have a positive agenda, means lots of overtime for part-time job. answer to his question about, to work past negative public employees, extra plumbing, He replied, “I was of the xT The Place to Gofor Professional Styling what five commissioners did relations,” he said. “When I cleanup and other costs. opinion it was too much, but in a secret meeting April 14 in joined the school board at “This doesn’t mean we I’ve changed my mind a litMEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN Baltimore Township. Maple Valley there was a lot don’t want the Civil War re- tle.” HAIR STYLING Van Nortwick last of bad press,” but now things enactors, we just want them He said he’s been checking Open Tuesday — Friday 5$ December was not reappoint- have improved greatly to share the costs,” Neil said. with officials in other similar S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. ed to the Parks and because of the hard work of “They didn’t want to negoti- counties and has learned Recreation Commission and staff, superintendent and ate. They walked out on us... Barry County might not be 1-517-852-9481 n |086 |08673030 there was some acrimony board members. There’s about 1500 of them out of line. between him and some board Barb Cichy asked why “I have respect for people who come here with their members, particularly and the press, I want to keep expensive vehicles and equip- county residents soon will be asked for millage for farm MacKenzie, Clare Tripp and things transparent. I’d like to ment.” Ken Neil, all of whom served work as a positive force for “It was a very unfortunate land preservation while over­ on the commission. the community.” development,” VanNortwick looking huge taxpayers such Wing was the only one of County Surveyor Brian said. “Unlike other board as lake property owners. the candidates at the forum Reynolds asked all candidates members, I attend nearly Wing answered, “The every event at Charlton question is, how much do we Graduated Cum Laude Park.” value agriculture and do we from CMU & being accepted County Clerk Deb Smith want to mitigate some of into MSU College of asked Callton if he is in favor these (farm land) problems... Osteophathic Medicine. We are so proud of you. ofholding night meetings and I don’t think asking the resiLove, Dad, Mom,.Nicole & Richie if he has attended any of the dents for a little bit of money County Board’s once a month is all bad. We’re asking them SLP Projects Inc. if it’s a legitimate issue.” evening sessions. for purchasing my Grand Champion Barrow and Callton acknowledged he hasn’t attended night meet­ DVT Electric ings, but that’s because of for purchasing my Barrow conflicts with meetings he at the Barry County Fair. already has and with evening Alan Mater hours he offers as a local chi­ The following renewal millages will appear on the ballot on August ropractor. He said he would change his scheduled if he is 3, 2004: elected. LOCAL PROPOSAL 1 PROPOSAL NO 2 Gibson was questioned PROPOSAL NO 3 about his support for Deputy PROPOSAL NO 1 Shall the previous voted Shall the previous voted Dar Leaf, who is challenging Editor DRIVING RANGE • 50<t OffLarge Basket JAc /I Bill Self Chevrolet, Buckland Insurance, -Citizen's Elevator & Fillmore Equipment ^Diana’s '-Pfoce * to nttytyu "1 Jastn Jfe air grade Un to Me, to to ratolffltW® hfeSHto® W i W’f LiillfciaW tEntowN 5U]ioiW Congratulations REBECCA ELECTION NOTICE CASTLETON TOWNSHIP PHOTO SPECIAL AUGUST 3«7 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 3” DOUBLE PRINTS ” DOUBLE PRINTS $6 $ZL29 I 24 Exp. 24 Exp. Standard Processing itMBt to ttUmn* OttorOoM. print ftim. htot or 9* tor MM wwrtn rtn RramtuAt Prv*v»a dd Bid"’" A PICTURES ON CD ONLY $4.99 02603165 Oood Nuohbor Pharmacy beWelL . and well informed. Mace Pharmacy All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax lim­ itation imposed under Article IX, Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Castleton Township be renewed at 1/2 mill (.50 per 1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2007 inclusive to equip and oper­ ate the Putnam District Library and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose thereby rais­ ing in the fist year an esti­ mated $26,300.00. increase in the 15 mill tax lim­ itation imposed under Article IX, Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Castleton Township be renewed at 3/4 mill ($.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2008 inclusive for fire equip­ ment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $39,500. YESCZ> NO increase in the 15 mill tax lim­ itation imposed under Article IX, Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Castleton Township be renewed at 1/4 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2008 inclusive for ambulance equipment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $13,100. YES CO NO CO YES CD N0CZC 219 N. Main • Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-0845 Saturday 9am-lpm Monday-Friday 9am-6pm woRwmv 06571010 Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk 06591763 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, August 3,2004 — Page 4 Thelma Adelle Carr------------------------WHITE OAK TOWNSHIP - Thelma Adelle Carr, bom Oct. 12, 1913 to Ruby and Clyde Pulling in White Oak Township, died July 23, 2004 surrounded by her loving family at her farm home of 72 years in White Oak Township, Ingham County Surviving are: Elizabeth Arnold and Junia and Elmer Jarvie; sister and brother-inlaw Ardis and Bill Keezer; brothers and sisters-in-law, Malone and Agnes Pulling, Darrell and Laura Pulling, Clyde Jr. and Juanita Pulling. Surviving grandchildren are: David and Sherry Arnold, Mark and Kathy Jarvie, Susan (Arnold) and Roger Trowbridge, Deborah (Arnold) and Robert Hicks, Dr. Joy (Jarvie) and Tim Redmond, Ned and Eve Arnold, and Joseph Jarvie. Great-grandchildren are: (David’s) Dr. Emily Arnold and Brendan Glakin, Dr. Jessica and Kyle Jacobs, Kathleen and Victor Boyd; (Mark’s) Zachary, Nate, and Andrea Jarvie; (Deborah’s) John and Sarah Hicks; (Susan’s) Seth Trowbridge; (Joy’s) James, Levi, and Joelle Redmond; (Ned’s) Deborah, Mary, Thaddeus, and Rebecca Arnold, and great-great-grandson Gabriel Jacobs. Also surviving are brothersin-law John Carr and Earl and Hanako Carr; sisters-in-law Patricia Pulling and Dorothy Pulling; son-in-law Philip Arnold and grandson-in-law Mark Jones; and many loved nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband of 71 years, Delmar Carr in 2003. Also deceased are her parents Clyde and Ruby Pulling and parentsin-law William and Eccie Carr, granddaughter Amy Arnold Jones; brothers Lawton and Nat Pulling and brothers-inlaw Stanley and Truman Can; sisters-in-law Laureen, Maynard among others. She Maureen, Helen, Janet and loved, appreciated and was ou of o her erdevoted evoe family. am y. Maude Carr, Olive Pulling as proud Thelma will be remembe .red well as beloved niece Mary Pulling and other infants-in- by her family andmany neighlaw. bors and friends as a beautiful, Thelma was a 4-H leader for hospitable and gracious person, many years as well as an exten- who was loving, although digsion leader serving on nified and reserved. She was a Extension stately, caring person, and Michigan’s Advisory Council. She held loyal friend, who held high offices in several granges. principles and became a living Thelma and Delmar received example to her family and othseveral awards for their com- ers of a life lived at its best. munity service. Donations may be made to Thelma cared about many Maple Valley Memorial young people who were her 4- Scholarship Foundation to H family, as well as those that establish a scholarship in memworked on Carr farm, who ory of Delmar and Thelma often recall her cinnamon rolls. Carr, (M.V.M.S.F., P.O. Box She especially appreciated the 685, Nashville, Mich. 49073) caring of Teresa Bloom and or the charity of one’s choice. family, Glenna and Sherrill Funeral arrangements were VanOstran and family, at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Stockbridge. in Dorothy Showerman Weldon Home and family, the Walker fami-Funeral services were held lies, Therma Curtis, Don and Monday, July 26, 2004. Dansville Shirley Morris, Dwayne and Interment at Diane Mauk, Mauk, and Jean Cemetery. MNlIEEST a()ur Family Serving Yours" Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 VISA William Gene Boone He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener. He enjoyed sharing his garden produce with his family and friends. Bill is survived by his wife Tamela Ruth; son, a and Corbin Joseph; daughter, Erin Emily. Also survived by his parents, Wendell Gene and Lou Anne Boone; brother, Scott Matthew Boone (Vicki) of sisters, Jackson, MS;; Wendy Lou Fox (Michael) of Olivet and Teresa Terrie) Sue Halsey of Whitmore Lake; grandmother, Lucile A. Boone of Traverse City, and seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Daniel TRAVERSE CITY William Gene Boone, age 47, was bom May 19, 1957 in Traverse City, died on unexpectedly Wednesday, July 28, 2004. Bill was a 1975 graduate of Charlotte High School, State attended Ferris University and has been a resident of Charlotte since 1971. He was employed with the State of Michigan as a at correction officer Jackson State Prison for 16 years. Bill extremely was involved with his children’s wrestling, football, basketball, cheerleading, and loved doing things for his family. Percy Joseph Boone, Roland Schepers, SchepersGeraldine Caulkins, and Aunt Nancy Schepers-Coats. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 31, 2004 at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, Charlotte, with Rev. Karen Wheat officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to an educational fund for the children. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Jim W. Cooley------------------BATTLE CREEK - Jim W. Cooley, age 48, of Battle Creek, formerly of Nashville, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2004 at his home in Battle Creek. Jim was bom in Hastings, on April 29, 1956. He was the son of Grace (Porter) and Justin Cooley He was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1974. After graduating, Jim continued his education at Kellogg Community College where he earned his associates degree in Electronics. He was employed at CelloFoil Products in Battle Creek for several years where he worked as a press operator.. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He combined his love of the outdoors with his talent for leather crafting to make several different items including a hand-made leather gun case. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family golfing. Jim is survived by his father Justin Cooley; his sisters, Debra Cooley, and Gale (Brian) Chaffee; his nephew Patrick (Ann) Chaffee, and his niece Jessica Chaffee. He was proceeded in death by his mother Grace who passed away in 1985. Graveside Services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery at 11am on Thursday, August 5th. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday August 4th from 6-8pm at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Memorial Contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities (517)852-9712 Scoi,a.d Is throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Fami1*' funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Owner/Manager LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ..................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6p Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting 7p PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....... Sunday School........ ....... 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................. .........7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School......................... 9:45 Morning Worship................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship........................... 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service .............. 6:45 p.m. .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org AND VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES .GRESHAM Joint Summer Services - 10:00 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.............. n a.m. Church School ................. 0 a.m. at Gresham: One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road July 18th, August 1st, 15th, 29th at Vermontville: 108 North Main Street, Vermontville - July 11th, 25th, August 8th, 22nd Fellowship Time After Worship Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 at Vermontville REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO PEACE UNITED UNITED METHDODIST METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School 10a A.M. Service................... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service 6p PASTOR GEORGE GAY 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville M-79 West Sunday School School........... .......... Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday .10 a.m. AS.uMn.daSye Srvcih co eo...l 9..:.4..5 a m11. amWorship 11 a.m. Worship......................... . PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT P.M. Service..................................7 . (616) 945-9392 Wed. Service ........................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.............. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .................. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwlck 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group ■ Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..........7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass................. .9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE -- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 3,2004 — Page 5 ZONING, continued from page 1 '* k1 k ** '•**»£** * » *>> *£ jjs ‘■M ■Mbs ■Mb's S S “hhit J* 01 k Mt to • Uttsfantiit .tS8®SE ^ihfctaita nnfcst fiiaM® zoning questions and the all." The people who partici- my property? respective answers. She said pated in the planning process Setbacks vary by district. In all of the following informa-have done so with the intent Vermontville Township there tion is fact and can be verified ofkeeping intact what is great are essentially two main disthrough either tthe about Vermontville while tricts, rural residential and Vermontville Township zon- simultaneously allowing and agricultural. The setbacks in ing ordinance, the Michigan even encouraging sustainable rural residential are: front Land Division Act or possibly controlled growth. yard depth — 50 feet from the through the Public Meetings When do I need to apply right-of-way, side yard depth Act. for a zoning referral? — 25 feet from the property What is it? A zoning referral is line, back yard depth — 75 The Vermontville required prior to starting a feet from the property line. Township zoning ordinance is construction project where The setbacks in the a do cument that regulates land you are adding new square Agricultural district are: front use and development in footage or a new element to yard depth — 70 feet from the Vermontville Township, it your property (i.e. new build-right-of-way, side yard depth was written by the citizens of ings, additions to existing — 30 feet from the side propthe community with the help buildings, pools etc). A zon- erty line, back yard depth — of consultant firm Williams ing referral is not usually 100 feet from the back proper-and Works in Grand Rapids. required for interior renova- ty line for a dwelling and 30 Prior to July 2003 zoning tions or maintenance projects feet from the back property requirementss for (new windows, siding, roof- line for an accessory building. Vermontville Township were ing, etc), but the best way to Before you get started in planregulated by the Eaton County know for sure is to check with ning outt a construction projLand Development Code. the zoning administrator and ect, it's best to verify the disThough the two are different the Eaton County Building trict you live in. documents, they also have a Department prior to starting Can I divide my property number of similarities. your project. into more than one lot? Where is it? Where can I get an appliThe Vermontville The Vermontville cation for a zoning permit? Township zoning ordinance Township zoning ordinance is Zoning applications are very closely follows the available for reference at the available at the Vermontville Michigan Land Division Act, VermontvilleTownship Township Library, the as does the Eaton County land Library, or you may purchase Vermontville Village Office, Office development code. Here again a copy for $20 from the zon- or you can have them sent to there have been a few ing administrator. you by calling 269-948-3732. changes, but essentially the Why? At some point in the future, land division process is simiOne ofthe best things about forms will be available from lar to what it used to be. The living in Vermontville an on-line web address. tax assessor must confirm the Township is that it's a quiet How much does a zoning number of splits available, peaceful place. referral cost? and an application for land Neighbors are often spread Zoning permits are relative- split must be completed and out between fields, fence rows ly inexpensive; they cost $15 filed with the Eaton County and woods. It's a place people and are good for one year. Register of Deeds office. move to "get away from it What are the setbacks on Typically land splits are available on parcels that 10 acres minimum; and new lots must have 165 feet of road frontage. By state law there are several agencies involved in land splits, including (butt not limited to) the Health There will be food, fun and Organizers describe the Department, the Road cars galore Sunday, Aug. 8, event as, "a great family day, Commission and the Drain from noon to 7 p.m. when the with "great food and great Country Harvest Band hosts fun," with arts and crafts in Commission. Can I run a business out thee fifth annua annual Vermontville ermonv e te the par,an park, an ice ce cream soca, social, Summerfest Car Show in community yard sales wagon of my house? Absolutely! The zoning downtown Vermontville. rides, polish dogs, French karaoke and more. ordinance refers to working Hundreds of antique and fries res, araoe an more. "home vintage automobiles are Music will be provided by the from your home as a expected to line the streets of Country Harvest Band and occupation.. As long as your Vermontville for the event, other local groups throughout home occupation resides entirely inside the house and which organizers have said is the day. growing every year. There is For more information does not take up more than a $15 entry fee for each car in aboutthe car show or a booth, half the square footage of the the show, dash plaques and call Ron Felder at (269) 419- largest floor, no zoning permit is required. If your business 0078. trophies will be awarded. grows out into the garage, or 5th annual Vermontville Car Show is this Sunday If you’re 50 or older, you’re in the money! takes over the entire house, mandatory procedures that meets the first Thursday of it's time file some addition- must be complied with before every month at 7 p.m. in the al spap meerwtooork. the amendment can become Vermontville Township What if I have an existing effective. Library; all meetings are open business in my garage? Where do I go if I have to the public. You may also Ay usess exsg Any business existing po prior questions related to zoning contact the zoning administrato the enactment of the ordi- or the zoning ordinance? tor, Amy Laverty-Meeker, at nance (before July 2003) is The Planning Commission 269-948-3732. automatically “grandfathered” in. As long as you continue to operate the busiKALAMO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS — ness, there is no permit or Please Elect paperwork required for zonzon­ ing compliance. The business can also be sold and operated by a new owner without any for Township Clerk additional paperwork or Honest and Dependable approvals. .on August 3, 2004 at the Township Hall M What if I don't like part on Spore Hwy. of the ordinance? I * Paid for by the Committee to elect Dawn Conklin Tbwnship Clerk. 8720 Carlisle Hwy., Vermontville. MI 49096 The zoning ordinance is Q659t6Q5.8 essentially a living breathing document, written for the people, by the people. Ifpart of it is causing you a hardship, there is an amendment process. The State of Michigan governs this Quality, Value Service process, and there are several DAWN CONKLIN ■ FROST HEATING & COOLING & Nature sanctuary workshop Aug 7 . Area residents are invited to join with stewardship volunteers of the Southwest u Michigan Land Conservancy for the first stewardship at Gertrude workday McPharlin Bauer Nature Castleton Sanctuary in Township. The event will be open to the public Saturday, Aug. 7, from 90 a.m. until noon. The conservancy needs help marking boundaries and trails while removing some non-native aggressive plants such as multiflora rose. Volunteers will get their first chance to see the woodland of this new nature preserve. The G.M. Bauer Nature Sanctuary protects 20 acres of a diverse forest along Highbanks Creek. Steep ravines drop 100 feet to spring-fed wetlands. Initial visits revealed more than 20 different species of trees, many two feet in diameter. 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" Everybody kept telling me the teen must complete what of driving time with their will go up as a consequence.. p remains of their 50 hours child. It’s expensive, but we’ll We also really stress defensive that I should work with kids driving when we are on the and I kept saying, no, but then behind the wheel, including do it," he added. I tried it and I really enjoyed "We offer the road test and road. what remains oftheir 10 hours Castaneda and Schwartz it." of night driving and review third-party exam, but we’re "I worked for a driving only doing those Charlotte said that they also talk to their their study guides. After a minimum of six right now," said Castaneda. students about road rage and school in Lansing for three months of driving with a level "As we build our clientele, we drunk driving, along with years before I opened my 1 license, teens may take the may try to offer those up here." fatigue and distracted driving. school in Charlotte," he said. "The number one cause of I hope to retire from the Castaneda and Schwartz road test from a licensed testiing agency. Michigan driving both said that safety is a num- accidents is fatigue or a dis- postal service soon and when I tests are no longer adminis- ber one priority wit Preferred tracted driver — someone who do, this is what I’m going to do is eating, using a cell phone or in my retirement years." tered by the Secretary of Driving School and Testing Castaneda and his wife, State’s office. "All of our cars have reflec- a laptop," he said. "When I Once a teen reaches 16 tive lettering on the sides and a have my kids in class I ask who is also a Charlotte native, years of age, he or she may three-sided sign oh top," said them to plan a trip. I say, enjoy hunting, fishing, snowapply for a level 2 license as Castaneda. "We want our cars ‘You’re taking a trip to see mobiling, and attending local Mighty Mac, the Mackinac high school sporting events. long as he or she has been to be visible and safe." "We love this community crash or violation free for 90 "Sometimes people can be Bridge, show me what route days prior to his or her appli- so rude and start honking you are going to take. Where and plan to be a part of it and cation. The level 2 license because student drivers go so are you going stop? How be very supportive," said allows a teen to drive without slow," said Schwartz. But many times are you going to Castaneda. The Castanedas have two supervision except from mid- when they are in a marked car, stop? I recommend they rest at You’ve read about all the controversy surrounding the night to 5 a.m. unless he or she people are usually a lot more least every two hours grown sons, Jeff, who does Barry County Board of Commissioners. On August 3, is driving to or from work or is understanding. Castaneda said that kind of road testing at the driving voters of the 5th District (Castleton, Maple Grove and with a parent or other designat­ Schwartz, Castaneda and caring and commitment to the school in Charlotte, and John, the other instructors at students is a hallmark of the who runs an Internet company Woodland townships) will have an opportunity to help ed adult over the age of 21. Once the teen has reached Preferred spend a lot of time teachers in his driving school. in Indianapolis. make a change. It’s time to replace the chairman of the "John does our website," the age of 17 and has driven a talking to their students about "I have about a dozen peo­ board with a commissioner who will listen to all the peo­ minimum of six months with a safety. ple working for me, and it’s said Castaneda. "A lot of kids ple and represent them fairly. Mike Callton believes in level 2 license and has 12 con"Safety is very important, important that they like what use our website and my office GOOD GOVERNMENT. secutive of crash and violation they need to be prepared," said they do because if they don’t manager checks the site everyfree driving at level 1 and level Schwartz. like what they are doing, the day. It’s a great way for us to 2 license prior to his or her Said that his driver training kids will know. I want my communicate with students Please vote today application. Once a teen is cars are also well maintained instructors to be happy and and their parents. Our address granted a level 3 license, he or to ensure safety. like what they are doing." is www.preferreddriving.com." she will have full driving priv­ "We have them in the Schwartz who enjoys work­ Castaneda said that the level ileges with no restrictions. garage at least twice a year," ing with students of all levels 1 segment is a three-week pro"The new system really he said. "We replace the tires of ability, said she became a gram. gives parents more opportuni- and the wipers. I’ll be driving driving instructor after several "Our hours are flexible. ty to reinforce basic driving with a student in the winter people close to her died in Normally, we run classes from for Barry County skills with their kids before and I’ll say everybody else is automobile accidents. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday they are given an unrestricted the ditch and you’re not. Do "My first husband, the through Thursday, with drivCommissioner license, said Castaneda. you know why? It’s because father of my three daughters, ing after school in the after"When a parent takes an hour you have good tires and good was killed in an accident and noon, but the hours can be Paidfor by the Committee to Elect Mike Callton, 224 E. Washington St., Nashville, MI 49073 06591674 out of their busy day to drive wipers and you’re driving then we had a friend who was flexible if they need to be. with their kid, that really carefully and prudently. There killed in an auto accident," she We’ve even been known to shows that they care about could be black ice on the road, said. “I decided to get into this pick up kids and take them them." but you’ve got good tires and to find out what was going home if we have to." For parents who are nervous you’ve lowered your speed to on." Castaneda said his driving about teaching their child how fit the driving conditions. I Schwartz and her now school offers classes at a comto make lane changes or merge always talk to my students and grown daughters are all gradu- petitive rate. an onto expressway, use every opportunity to talk ates of Maple Valley High "Segment 1 is $275 and segCastaneda advises them to to them about safety. School. She enjoys watching ment 2 is $40, which is cominvest ten dollars on a inexpen“We teach driver’s training her youngest play college bas-parable to what they schools in sive stick-on rearview mirror year round. Winter is a great ketball. Schwartz also serves this area are offering. that they can use to help check time to learn; it gives kids as statistician at her husband’s Castaneda said he will soon traffic while their teen is doing driving experience in a variety basketball games and the pair be running a special, "We’re the same.. of situations and road condi- enjoys fishing during their putting ads in the Maple Castaneda said that if a par-tions," said Castaneda. "But spare time. Valley News, Lakewood News ent feels their child is having we never put kids in harms Castaneda, graduated from and the Reminder or Banner. If difficulty with a particular way. We have never been Charlotte High School, then they bring in the ad, they get skill, he or one of his instruc-involved in a collision. Sure, joined the military for 22 $25 offthe price," he said. tors would do a one-hour eval- we have students who make years. When he left the Army For more information call uation to determine, what left turns when we ask them to he went to work for the United Preferred Driving School and skills the student needs to turn right, or hit the gas when States Postal Service, where he Testing at 1(800) 687-3002, or brush up on. t . they were supposed to hit the first began teaching driver’s (517) 541-3421. "We’ve also had parents, brake, but we expect those with high-powered, high-pres- kinds of things and are presure jobs like doctors, lawyers pared for them." and so forth, who simply don’t Castaneda said he also talks have the time to spend behind to students about the financial the wheel with their kid. They and social consequences ofnot driving safely. "I always have them prac­ Christensen & Assoc., Inc. Ten Michigan State dents are listed by their tice their manual cruise control 142 S. Cochran Ave., Downtown Charlotte — their foot. I want them to University students from this hometown, full name, class, 543-0920 • 482-2700 learn how to apply the right area have made the academic and major. Each office Independently Owned & Operated amount of pressure and main- honors list for the spring term • Nashville Brett Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9-12 TION INVESTORS! tain the proper speed," he said. at Michigan State University. 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To prepare for driver education segment 2, the student s must complete 30 of the 50 hours required hours behind the wheel with a parent, including two of the required 10 hours of night driving. After a minimum of 90 days, the teen may enroll in segment 2 driver education, which entails six hours of classroom instruction on defensive driving andanother written exam. To prepare for the road test It’s Time For a Change MIKE CALLTON Ten local students on MSU honors list New pastor comes to Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland �&<\ '’W^ &!&% Snn '*W“ % s:£> ksS s S <kI hc 5<l^ w II fcw& M &H 25 ^' Sj*^ j*^ 2:* j^;; . h *•■ jit,Hallie •R i®hbti' tartnUgbi ■ w sttofodasBUo. t.s, km. kjM Iisalj®iitf •bj MliWi® teb fflhitatasfe in kiting' ski taMitiih tpltni!ii|tO> r K ®S jii 1 if FiylWitaita in bMowW ,1a irinfuHtoii r20itfir|K'W nhtaltoMWa' v'i , *»*’* **&■ XS ♦ ♦> M P MP The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 3,2004 — Page 7 makes when opened for the very first time! The heady aroma of paper and ink that arises from the smooth, crisp white pages — there’s not a more intoxicating scent in the world! The book sitting on the table by Sandra in the garage that evening Ponsetto promised none of the thrills I long for in the books I pur­ chase. Its cover was nonde­ script, shabby and smudged. Worse yet, the pages of the Last week I got a call from only a true Jane Austen fan first six chapters had fallen out an old old friend friend who who asked asked if if my my would read the collected works and and were were paper paper clipped clipped to to the the daughters liked to read. What a ofWilliam Cowper). However, front cover! And, horror of all silly question! How could the after after digging digging through through every every hhorrors, it was exuding a faintdaughters of two confirmed bookshelf and box of books in ly musty aroma — I loathe usty bibliophiles (lovers and collec-my house,, I found to my dis-musty books! SStill,smelling I snatched up the book tors of books) such as my hus- may, that while I owned a copy band and myself be anything of every book written by Jane and cried, "Look! Emma by Austen (plus the collected Jane Austen! I’ve been dying but avid readers? In My Own Write Visiting an oldfriend: a good book As it turns out, she was works of William Cowper) I to read it again!" I paid my friend for the arranging a garage sale at her did not have Emma! father’s house, around the cor­ Under normal circum- books and after exchanging ner from mine, and her stances I would not have some more small talk, walked teenaged daughters were get-deigned to give the worn home with my daughters. As ting rid of their collection of paperback sitting on the table we walked I felt compelled to t pre-teen books. She wanted to in the garage a second glance. offer my daughters an explana know if my daughters would As I have said, I am biblio- tion for my rash and uncharaclike to come over that night phile, a lover and collector of teristic purchase. I really have been dying to and have first pick. books, but that is an underAnother silly question! The statement. Friends and family read this book again," I blurted ughters of daughters of confirmed confirmed bibliobiblio- members members can can attest attest to to the the fact fact out. "This will, ‘scratch the itch,’ philes passing up the opportu-passion for books and my need nity to get first dibs on books to possess books, particularly until I can get to Barnes & — not a chance! new books in pristine condi-Nobles to buy a good hardcover copy, then I’ll throw this one A halfan hour later found us tion, borders on pathological. around the comer, pawing Several years ago the out" I said carefully holding through a carefully packed box Hastings Public Library was the book so not one treasured of books. After several min- doing a telephone survey. page would be lost. My daughters shrugged and utes of rootingg around,, my y After er answerng answering a few ew roune routine daughters found only six books questions about how often my said nothing as they walked a that interested them (selectivi- family and I visited the library, few discreet steps behind me; ty is often the first symptom of the surveyor, who knew me as clearly their mother was a. budding bibliophile). My a reporter for the Hastings deranged. The next evening, it may eldest is an avid reader and Banner, and also an avid book collector of historical fiction, lover, asked me why I didn’t have seemed that I was sitting my youngest daughter’s tastes frequent the library more on my deck warming my feet by the chiminea, which was are more eclectic, she tends to often. "I’m sorry but the library being carefully tended by my prefer quirky stories where y children get themselves out of just can’t give me thethrill I husband, but I was in fact a variety of implausible situa- require," I said. After I thousands of miles and 150 tions through their own clever- explained the extent of my years away, sitting by the fire ness and pluck. pathology in exacting detail, I in Mr. Woodhouse’s parlor lisAs my daughters were know the poor woman hung up tening as his daughter Emma checking the box one last time thinking I was much stranger traded light-hearted and witty and I was talking to my friend, creature than she had ever banter with her charming neighbor, Mr. Knightly. It was I spotted a table stacked with a imagined. few volumes of books for When I go to the bookstore, like visiting old friends, and adults. I was casually perusing after perusing the books at the after a thirty-year absence, p of the displays p ys finding them unchanged and the titles when one caught my front or the top that eye, Emma by Jane Austen. t everyone else has thumbed just as lively and interesting as My eldest daughter had through, I will reach to the ever. Over the next few days, my recently performed the role of very back or bottom of the Harriet in the Thomapple stack and pull out a copy with daughters watched in wonder Arts Council’s production a completely unwrinkled dust as the carefully stacked, musty of Emma. Watching the play jacket then, ever so carefully, I yellow pages accumulated on had whet my appetite to reread will test the cover just enough the table next to my chair in the book I had loved so much to determine that no one has the living room (Chapters 6-9 quickly followed the suit of when I read it for the first time ever opened the book. more than thirty years ago. After I purchase the book, I chapters 1-5 as the pages fell Once upon a time, I had drive home anticipating the out one-by-one as I read them). prided myself in owning a pleasures that await me. When And, I must confess that copy of every book written by I carefully remove the book despite its decrepit condition, I Jane Austen. I even owned the from the bag, I caress it, savor- have seldom enjoyed a book collected works of William ing the tantalizing texture of its more. Still, I plan on buying a new Cowper, which I bought after cover and edge of its pages for reading that he was one of before I open the cover for the copy, a nice hardcover edition of Emma that will last for gen­ Austen’s favorite poets and first time. Ah! The wonderful crack- erations. I want my daughters was cited as influential to her work (and, trust me on this, ling sound the cover of a book and grandchildren to be as well acquainted with the Woodhouses, Knightlys, Bateses, Martins and the other families which Jane Austen brought to life, as I am; not to mention the thrilling crackle of a cover being opened for the first time, the intoxicating fra­ grance... I am sorry; I must apolo­ Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment gize... I got a got a little car­ ried away there... 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Main (M-66) Nashville 517-852-0313 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 3, 2004 — Page 8 Two local Girl Scouts earn Bronze Star awards Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06576435 BRAKES • OIL CHANGE * EXHAUST • ENGINES * ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 | | Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 Towing Available tonehill Far CANOPY SALES & RENTALS • Canopies • Tables • Chairs Call Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays Call any time on weekends Two Nashville Junior Girl Scouts earned the highest honor possible in their program with a project to comfort children in Pennock Hospital. The Bronze Award was earned by Kayla • Shaw, 12, and Chelsea Khouri, 12, both of Nashville Troop #603 of the Glowing Embers Council. The project was to solicit area businesses for donated items to fill over 200 “goody bags” for at pediatric patients Pennock Hospital. The businesses that helped included the Charlotte and Hastings Wendy’s Restaurants. The girls then purchased items and prepared bags specifically for boys or girls and age groups from 3 to 14 years. Pennock Health Services Director of Ancillary Services, Matt On Thompson said,” behalf of our smallest patients, we thank you for your kindness and good deeds. We have a policy that prevents us from sharing toys in the hospital, so we don’t share germs. Your gift bags are perfect the solution because the items can go home with the patients when they leave.” For more information on the Junior Girl Scouts, including how to join in Nashville or the Vermontville area, call Julie Khouri at (517) 7260970. For more informa­ about Pennock tion Matt Thompson, Pennock Hospital’s Director of Health Services, call Ancillary Services, receives 200-plus pediatric goody (269) 945-1749 or visit bags from Bronze Award winners Kayla Shaw and the web at www.pennockhealth.com Chelsea Khouri. Lions’ fall sports season starts soon The Maple Valley fall sports season kicks off with the first varsity boys’ golf practice of the fall Thursday, Aug. 5, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville at 8 a.m. The remainder of the Lion fall sports teams begin their season Monday, Aug. 9. Varsity and Junior Varsity football practice will be at the high school from 8 a.m. to noon. Boys’ soccer practice will be at the high school practice field from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. JV and freshmen girls’ basketball will meet at the high school from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Varsity girls’ basketball will practice at the high school from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys’ and girls’ cross country runners should meet behind the high school for practice from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students need to have a physical on file at the high school office to participate. Call the Maple Valley High School at (517) 852-9275 with any questions. Practice in football must begin on August 9 for all schools wishing to begin regu­ lar season games the weekend of August 26-29. Schools must have 14 days of preseason practice at all levels before their first game. All football schools must conduct at least three conditioning days of practice before beginning con- tact, and the conditioning sessions may not include any pads. The only visible change in football rules for the coming season is one which allows the head coach of a team to call a time out from the bench. The official must be able to clearly see the head coach on the sideline in order to grant the time out. There are three basketball rules changes of note for the upcoming year. The kicking rule now applies to any part of the defender's leg if it is ruled that it was used to intentionally affect the flight of the ball Purposefully obstructing an opponent's vision has now been extended to all players on the court, not just a player without the ball. The third change involves penalties for players who leave the bench during a conflict on the court. Previously, a conflict was labeled as a fight only if there were punches involved, but now the rule will include any situation in which a fight may occur. Therefore, any person who leaves the bench for a fight or potential fight will be subject to ejection from the game. 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County Board chairman ousted by Nashville man ‘by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff Mackenzie lost his bid for re-election in last Tuesday’s primary. Mackenzie, who had served on the board since 1998 and was in in his fourth year year as chair, was defeated by Michael Callton of Nashville. Local and county millages passed, seats on township boards were filled, officers were elected and final candi­ dates for the Nov. 2 general election were selected. Voters also decided in favor of ousting 10-year Sheriff Steve DeBoer, who lost to Deputy Dar Leaf. Callton is a Nashville chi­ ropractor, a member of the Eaton County ISD School Board, a trustee on the Nashville Village Council and past president of the Maple Valley School Board. In Maple Grove Township, Callton garnered 136 votes to Mackenzie’s 51 and in Castleton the vote was 295 to 88. Totals for the entire Fifth District show Callton unseated Mackenzie by a nearly 20% margin. Callton had 513 votes, Mackenzie 324, and Mark Noteboom came in a distant third with 116 votes. Callton carried 53.8% of the votes while Mackenzie took 34%. "I’m glad the public’s col­ lective voice was heard loud and clear. They made a strong statement that they had had enough and were looking for positive change," said Callton in an interview Wednesday afternoon. Callton said he is looking forward to helping the con­ troversy-laden Barry County Board of Commissioners move in a more positive direction. "I hoping we can work toward creating a more posi­ tive team, being transparent and respectful of people and the press so the board can get past all this garbage and start working on vision and the future." Callton said he learned a lot about leadership from Clark Volz, the former superintendent of Maple Valley Schools who recently left the post to accept a posi­ tion with the Midland Intermediate School District. "I learned from Clark how to diffuse anger and not buy into confrontation," he said. In Eaton County, voters in District 1 gave Republican Mark Smutz 668 votes (219 Jeff Mackenzie from Vermontville) and Democrat Russell Weiler’s 90 votes (29 from Vermontville) in the primary election. The two will meet in the Nov. 2 general elec­ tion to determine who will have the First District seat on the Eaton County Board of Commissioners Barry Probate Judge In the Barry County pri­ mary race for probate judge, Stephanie Fekkes, who was appointed in to fill the unfin­ ished term of Probate Judge Richard Shaw in March, took 4,083 votes (41.6%), while Hastings attorney Bill Doherty tallied 2,787 votes Michael Callton (28.4%) earning both the right to square off in the gen­ eral election in November to determine who will be the probate judge for the next two years. Other challengers Jill Steele, Thomas Evans and David kuzava, finished with 1,740, 740 and 456 votes, respectively, Barry, Eaton Sheriffs Deputy Dar Leaf soundly defeated Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, who has served as sheriff since he was appointed in 1994 when David Wood retired in the middle of a four-year term. Leaf took 5,411 votes (57.6%) while DeBoer gar- Anthony Stroheide accompanies his father Jason Stroheide to the voting booth at Castleton Township Hall. nered only 3,206 (34%). Neal Johnson was third with 773 votes. In the Eaton County Sheriff’s race Mike Raines collected 6,971 votes to defeat Cy Abdo, 3,198; Doug Burkhardt, 1,464; and See PRIMARY, page 10 Vermontville Twp. planners have extensive discussion on zoning Commission Chairman Bob by Sandra Ponsetto Rulison asked the township’s Staff Writer Zoning issues have been attorney, Bob Dietrich, to dominant lately in explain why a request was Vermontville Township late­ being made to amend the ly, and last Thursday night’s township’s master plan. “The reason it is so impor­ Planning Commission meet­ ing afforded plenty of people tant that we amend the mas­ a chance to air information ter plan before we do any­ thing with the zoning is the and concerns. Harold Stewart, owner of master plan is sort of the Build Master LLC at the cor­ Bible of the zoning system ner of Nashville and Ionia and if you start rezoning in Highway in Vermontville violation of the master plan, Township, submitted a then the master plan loses its request last month to the meaning,” said Dietrich. “It (the master plan) is township Zoning board of Appeals to rezone property supposed the guidelines to be on both sides of Nashville we utilize in our rezoning Highway from a half mile efforts. So, that’s why it’s so east of Ionia Road to the important that if we are Eaton/Barry County line at going to think about rezon­ Curtis Road from rural resi­ ing, that we first think about dential to commercial/resi- the master plan because if somebody ever litigated a dential. Stewart spoke to the decision we make regarding Planning Commission during rezoning then our experts, their regular meeting our planners, can come in Thursday evening, sparking with the master plan and they additional comments from would use that as evidence of other members of the audi­ what should be done in the township. If you back it in ence. Before opening the floor violation of the master plan to Stewart during the public then it loses viability, so that comment portion of the is why its so important that meeting, Planning you have to deal with the master plan first then go to the rezoning.” Dietrich noted that proce­ dures to change to the master plan are regulated by state hearing about this (rezoning request),” he said. “For any­ body who is thinking that there is going to be some kind of decision made “...what we are endeavoring to do, starting with this meeting, is consider a change in zoning; and, the way we are going to consider it is by hearing from as many of the people affected, and as many people in the town­ ship as possible, because what has to override, despite people’s individual desires, is the will of the township as a whole.” — Bob Rulison, Vermontville Township Planning Commission chairman law. “There is a need for public hearings, publication, and opportunities for the public to be heard and voice their concerns and then ultimately, you, the planning commis­ sion, will make a recommen­ dation to the township as to whether or not you think the master plan should or shouldn’t be amended. Rulison said that he want­ ed to make it very clear that the meeting was not a public hearing regarding the rezon­ iing request. “I don’t want anyone here to be under the false impres­ sion that this is the public tonight, I just want to make it very clear that we are very far away from that. “We are going to take pub­ lic comments tonight, but after we get the ball rolling, we will set some dates for publication of notices, etcetera, etcetera,” added Rulison before turning the floor over to Stewart. “I just want to say that it just makes sense to have commercial zones in the township, first of all. Secondly, it makes sense to have it on a Class A road, and we only have two Class A roads in the township and they’re between the two Rulison noted that the towns, that’s where most of our businesses are between; zoning being proposed by it looks like a good spot to Stewart was mixed use com­ me and I happen to own mercial and residential. property out there that was “It only mirrors what’s zoned commercial that got there,” he added. “The thing of it is, this all changed to rural residential,” started out because they said Stewart. “I just don’t think that the wanted to put something whole road should be zoned up... that shouldn’t have commercial, there’s too been there to begin with,” many residential things on it, continued Stickles referring too much of things that have to his appeal against Larry to go by as commercial prop­ Weatherwax who built a erty on that whole road,” said farm market and nursery Royal Stickles, owner of next to Stickles’ party store. “That’s a separate issue,” Country Crossroads Party Mart at the comer of Ionia See ZONING, page 8 and Nashville highways. In This Issue • Nashville teen with illness granted 2 wishes • Deputy and citizens corral wayward calf • Dorothy Smith chosen Farmer’s Picnic marshal • Maple Valley Riders contest winners �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 10, 2004 — Page 2 Sunfield Library used book safe is Aug,19-21 Used book lovers may < iibn w flre>sJle, the festival, take their traditional sum- Or-dfrttotibns td^he village mertime trek to the village of and the library. The library is open from 2 Sunfield for the Friends of the Sunfield District to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Library’s annual used book Friday, and Saturdays from 9 sale during the Sunfield a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is Farmers’ Picnic Thursday located in the village, at 112 through Saturday, Aug. 19, Main St. The Sunfield Friends are 20 and 21. Book sale hours will be 2 adding unique bread-in-ato 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. bottle baked goods priced at to 8 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. $3 each for sale with the to 6 p.m. Saturday. Inquiries books this year. The library’s may be made by calling the summer reading program library during open hours at and other important library 517-566-8065 for informa- projects would not be possi- Thana’s ^PCace x; The Place to Gofor Professional Styling xTx MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday - Friday •x; xTx S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 Jk J b J) *N Mulberry Gardens f Banquet Facility Musicians: Don Lincoln, Don Molvaney, Jason Strotheide, Jimmy Snead, Bill Hosmer, Bill Fuller and Jim Hammond. All the local businesses who helped sell tickets and T-shirts and all who came and enjoyed the wonderful dinner and entertainment at the first annual "Jammin' on the Hill". IVe truly appreciate all the efforts made by everyone! 06592401 Putnam Library lists August events Magician Jim Merrill will be at Putnam Library Wednesday, Aug. 4, for “Extreme Cup Stacking.” Barry County Historical Preservation member Lucille Hecker will be at the library at 1 p.m. Aug. 13 for a trip down memory lane as she shares what life was taken in Nashville. -0 Lj ■0S S Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School students in eighth through 12th grades are encouraged to pick up their schedules and locker assign­ ments Wednesday, Aug. 18. Students in 10th through 12th grades may pick their up from 9 to 11 a.m. and eighth and ninth grades from 1 to 3 p.m. . Students will or have received in the mail a letter with a student information form thatneeds to be returned when students pick up their schedules and locker assign­ ments. Extra forms will be available in the office if needed, but this form must be completed and turned in before students will receive Your homeowners policy comes with something extra STAN The Friends believe relocat­ ing the book sale from the tent will provide more pro­ tection from the weather, as well as easier access for buy­ ers, including curbside park­ ing in front of the library. In past years, patrons came from beyond the Sunfield area to purchase boxes and bag loads of books, which had to be car­ ried long distances from the tent to parked vehicles. Book buyers again will rind popular authors such as John Grisham, Nora Roberts, Preschool Story Hour will be held on the second and fourth Fridays, Aug. 13 and Aug. 27 at 10:30 a.m. Quilt makers, knitters, cro­ chet and other needle work enthusiasts are welcome to join the Tuesday evening crafter group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. School schedules available Aug. 18 The Maple Valley Community Center ofHope wishes to send a big THANK YOU to... Sandy Salyers ble without proceeds that the Friends’ annual book sale and other fund-raisers gener­ ate. The Friends also will have fund-raiser game booths and sell their bottled baked goods at the Farmers Picnic in the village park. The game booths at the festival will operate Friday from 3 to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For the first time this year, the Friends are relocating the books from a tent on festival grounds to inside the library. their schedule and locker assignments. Seniors also will receive a senior name form, which must be turned in, before receiving their schedules. Information is being mailed to parents of seventh­ graders, about seventh grade orientation, which will be held Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. Those have any questions may contact the junior-senior high school at 517-852-9275. Classes will begin Monday, Aug. 30, with no school Friday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 6. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Judy Hook Former local Memorial drive set man’s son is Ball State grad Root beer floats will be served to donors at the first Hook annual Judy Memorial Red Cross blood drive, which will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, in the Castleton Township Hall, located at 915 Reed St. in Nashville. "Judy was always the chairperson for blood drives in Nashville and she died a year ago at the end of August," said Red Cross Blood Drive Chairwoman Doreen Dean. "Judy always served root beer floats at her August blood drives. That is why we are serving them again this year and calling it the Judy Hook Memorial Blood Drive. "Our goal for this blood drive is 50 pints; but hope­ fully we will go way over that," she added. "Judy always helped everybody. She was always giving rides to cancer patients and others. There were very few people in Nashville who didn’t know her." Dean noted that Judy’s husband, Larry Hook, is donating the ice cream for the root beer floats. "He has also lined up volunteers to help with the loading and unloading," she said. "He is still involved every single time. "We always have good volunteers and good turnout," she added. To be a blood donor you must be 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 lbs., and be in reasonably good health. Vincent Allen Ramsey, son of David and Suzanne Ramsey, graduated from Ball State University (Ind.) on July 24. He received a bachelor of science degree from the Miller College of Business with a major in accounting. Vincent will be attending graduate school at Ball State this fall, where he will be a graduate assistant in the accounting department. David Ramsey is a 1968 graduate of Maple Valley High School. 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Call Nyle at 517-726-1234 Call Nyle at 517-726-1234 VL255NW 06592383 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 10,2004 — Page 3 Engagements New Sunfield recycling site opens Aug. 14 Ruffini-Pennington Meek-Winegar Jim and Becki Meek of Hastings would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth to Adam Winegar, the son of Karen Ackley and Tom Winegar of Madison, Alabama and Nashville, MI. Sarah is a graduate of Barry County Christian and Wright Beauty Academy. Adam is a graduate of Barry County Christian and is currently employed at MCC Construction. An October 9, 2004 wed­ ding is being planned. Cal 945-9554 for classified ads Mr. and Mrs. William Ruffini ofBrighton announce the engagement of their Otto-Rasey daughter, Shannon Joyce Gary and Becky Otto of Ruffini, to Mr. Jeffrey Middleville are pleased to Pennington, the son of Mr. announce the engagement of and Mrs. Richard Pennington theirr daughter, Renae Danielle Otto to Joshua of Vermontville. Shannon graduated from Stuart Rasey, son of Dennis Brighton High School in and d Paula Rasey of 1996 and earned a degree in Nashville. Marketing from Grand Renae is a 2002 graduate Valley State University. She of Thomapple Kellogg High an employed as School. She is employed at is Otto’s Chicken and attends Advertising Coordinator with Edward Surovell Realtors in Grand Rapids Community Ann Arbor. College. Jeffrey is a 1995 graduate Joshua is a home-school of Maple Valley High School graduate, and will be attendand earned a degree in ing Grand Rapids Marketing from Western Community College this fall. Michigan University. He is He is employed at J-Ad employed with Valassis in Graphics and Michigan Plymouth as a Retail Micro Tech. Promotion Coordinator. The wedding will be held The wedding will take at the First Baptist Church in place in Brighton on October Middleville, November 27, 16, 2004. 2004. Sunfield Township’s new recycling center hours will be from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday, and Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m. starting Aug. 14. The center is located off of 1st Street on the west side of the road, just past the water tower. It's the building in the middle of the field. Residents are asked to put the recycling material in the right boxes that are marked for that item and only that item and to remove the caps and flatten. There will be a attendant there to help the senior citizens anybody else unable to cany items. The collection site includes magazines, newspapers, aluminum, tin cans (no labels), phone books and glass bottles (no window glass, please). The site also takes No. 2 plastics (milk jugs and colored detergent bottles), office paper and corrugated cardboard. All items must be separated. The following must be flatten and have no caps: milk jugs, detergent bottles, # I clear bottles, tin can (cut both ends out, if one end is rounded, flatten as well as you can), and corrugated cardboard must be tom down and flattened. Everything must be cleaned and rinsed. Local Boy Scouts and will celebrate the opening of the recycling center Saturday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. Swift's Flower Shop^ WE DELIVER DAILY TO THE MAPLE VALLEYAREA 934 Fourth Ave., Downtown Lake Odessa 616-374-7048 or 1-888-300-8212 9 to 5:30 Monday-Satu www.myfsn.com/swiftsflowershop 06591829 C E & S Auto Repair Owner Ed May 2856 S. Price Rd. Nashville, MI 49073 Phone: (517) Labor $40.00 per Hour Flat Rate 06592051 Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm 1111 JhanktyuTHANK, YOU thank i* THANKYOU A BIG THANK YOU from Jeff & Laurie at Little’s Country Store to: o 51 • Royce Demond of Family Fireworks • Thornapple Trading Post • Pleasant Shores Lake Association • Castlelton, Maple Grove, Nashville Fire Dept. • Montiel Dull • Camp Thornapple Inc. • Camp Thornapple Campers bb 3 tsj Mi i' • Nashville Car Club • Jim’s Buggy Shop • Little’s Country Store Employees & all the individuals who donated Thanks again for helping to make the 2004 Thornapple Lake Fireworks such a huge success! ■fa )»IBU is Thanh You । ■t ■tUtTJK S 0 i gott ^hank<Tou THANK yOU f||||[||(l||)|| ■ ■■ ugudiii® k* tili k LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE OBllBfSfl gfa 01B '«! |.,l invil trfy ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ........ .7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11a.m. Evening Worship..... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School............... 1030 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 8 to Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ♦............... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM AND VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Joint Summer Services -10:00 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................. 11 a.m. Church School ................... 10 a.m. at Gresham: One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road July 18th, August 1st, 15th, 29th at Vermontville: 108 North Main Street, Vermontville - July 11th, 25th, August 8th, 22nd Fellowship Time After Worship Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 at Vermontville REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m PASTOR MARK THOMPSON MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, 8593 Cloverdale Road U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Mission Projects & more. Sunday School 10a A.M. Service 11:15a P.M. Service ........................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. W.orship.......... 11 a.m. .PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT . (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Morning P _rayer .........................11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship ..................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ........... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .. .7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .................. a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE �Just Say ‘As Advertised m the Maple Valley News' Tuesday... August 10. 2004 — Page 4 Nashville teen with illness granted 2 wishes by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During the last 16 months, 16-year old Rick Morgan of Nashville, who suffers from a severe form of Crohn’s dis­ ease and colitis, has endured four surgeries, extended hos­ pital stays and several trips to the emergency room. However, July turned out to be a good month when Rick saw not just one, but two wishes come true, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with life­ threatening medical condi­ tions. When he was approached by the Make-A-Wish Foundation while he was in the hospital earlier this year, Rick knew exactly what he wanted — an English bull­ dog puppy. “When I was young I used to watch wrestling with my dad and there was a wrestler who had an English bulldog as a mascot,” said Rick. “Her name was Matilda,” interjected Rick’s mom, Tammy Mead. “Yeah, she was so cool and tough looking and I always wanted one of those dogs,” said Rick. “Once there was a guy in Hastings who had English bulldog puppies for sale and he told me how much they cost, around $1,500. I was going to sell everything I owned and buy one, but he had sold them already.” At the suggestion of the people from the Make-A- Wish Foundation, Rick searched for a puppy with the coloring and type of markings he wanted on the Internet, and found one in Alabama. When Daniel and Sonya Wimmer, owners of DnS’s Bull Dogs in Phoenix City, Ala., heard about Rick through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, they decided to donate the three-month-old female bulldog puppy The Wimmers even paid the cost of transporting the pedigree puppy, named DnS’s Mia Miracle Make-AWish Morgan, to Michigan via a friend called “Chief,” who was driving to Detroit for a job interview in early July. While waiting for his pet to arrive, Rick prepared by downloading information about Mia’s pedigree plus general information and guidelines for breeding, showing and judging English bull dogs that he found on Bull Dog Club of America web site. The Wimmers weren't the only ones who wanted to do something for Rick when they heard his story and what the Make-A-Wish Foundation wanted to do for him. “We have a no pet lease here. But our landlord is Rosie Murphy; she said she’d do anything if it would help Rick get better and changed our lease,” said Tammy. 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Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 ly delighted with his new companion, the Make-AWish Foundation said that since his wish had been ful­ filled at no expense to them, they would grant him anoth­ er wish. “I was just sitting there in my hospital room at 10 o’clock in the morning, when I got their letter on my laptop but I just couldn’t think of anything, so I went on a shopping spree,” said Rick. “He can’t go on rides at amusement parks because of his illiostomy so he went on a shopping spree for himself and the dog,” said Tammy. “When I got her a month ago, she had about ten toys, now she has about ten times that amount,” said Rick. In fact, Rick spent exactly half of the $4,000 the MakeA-Wish Foundation gave him for the shopping spree on Mia. On Saturday, July 31, Rick, his brother Paul Morgan, his dad, Russ Morgan, his mom and his stepfather, Jason Mead, donned Make-A-Wish Tshirts before being swept away in a limousine to the River Town Crossings Mall in Grandville for an all-day shopping spree. “The limousine drivers were really great,” said Tammy. “They treated Rick like he was royalty.” “Every time we’d pass somebody I’d put down the window and wave at people. They thought I was rich or something,” said Rick. As a guest ofthe Make-AWish Foundation at the mall, Rick enjoyed discounts and tax-exempt purchases at every store. “I can’t remember every­ thing he got, he bought bought a lot of stuff,” said Tammy. According to Rick he bought a digital camera, four PlayStation! games, an MP3 player, new shoes, a skate­ board, skateboard rail, an electric scooter, 150 blank CDs and, “a ton of clothes.” “I bought a bunch ofplain T-shirts that we could have printed with anything we want,” said Rick proudly pointing out the' T-shirt he was wearing with “Team Thirteen” emblazoned across the chest. “I have a skateboard I made myself and I ride for a skateboard team. We call ourselves Team Thirteen. There are four of us, me, Rick Morgan, Eric Cady, Clay Abbott and Mike Chadrick.” Rick likes skateboarding so much that he is even try­ ing to teach Mia how to do it on one of his old skate­ boards. After a morning of shop­ ping, Rick and his family had lunch at TGI Fridays. “We were going to have lunch at the Rain Forest Caf&, but they were remodel­ ing, so we ate at TGI Fridays instead,” said Tammy who said that her son had so much money left after lunch that she was afraid he wouldn’t be able to spend it all. She needn’t have worried'. “After lunch he went to the Game Store and FYE, he spent a lot of money there,” she said. “At the end of the day I had about $292 left and I bought about 20 CDs in 15 minutes,” said Rick. After leaving the mall Rick and his family were chauffeured to a nearby Petsmart, where they met up with Rick’s aunt, Katrina Fenner, who had brought Mia to join Rick on the last leg of his shopping extrava­ ganza. “I bought her two beds, two crates, a water circula­ tor, treats, a pink harness and collar, a pool, two Harley Tshirts and hats, and roll-out Harley Davison bed that’s like a backpack for when she travels,” said Rick who also Continued next page �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 10,2004 — Page 5 “I want to breed her. I Tammy noted that people his large intestine because it already have three people with Crohn’s are at a high was so severely infected and who said they would buy her risk for colon cancer, so they damaged by colitis and puppies,” said Rick, who usually have a colonoscopy Crohn’s disease. said he also wants to train once a year because Rick’s “Rick was in the hospital her as a therapy dog. case is so bad he is tested two times for a total of eight “They take classes and once a month. weeks, from May 6 through when they are certified, they He recently had an illiosSee WISHES, page 7 go anywhere that people go,” tomy when doctors removed he said adding that he would like to take Mia to DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids where he has spent a lot of time battling Crohn’s disease and colitis. 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Call (269) 948-3025 Please Fill Out Form Completely TYDEN PARK SATURDAY AUG. 28™ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, August 10,2004 — Page 6 Deputy and citizens corral wayward calf Bounce seems content to munch on the soybean leaves. She has a few scrapes on her “leather” upholstery. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer There was a small scale “cattle roundup” early last Thursday morning on M-66, just south of Coats Grove Road. There was no written script or film crew on hand, but it had all the elements of an action western, including a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy and a lasso swinging cowgirl, galloping to the res­ cue on her noble steed. The action started when Jon Mudry was getting ready to head off to work. It was not unusual for him to hear the cows on Ron Tobias’ farm, a mile south. But this cow sounded much closer. Looking out the window, he could see a small calf stand­ ing in high grass on a bank near the edge of the high­ way. A quick call was made to 911 dispatch and Mudry was assured an officer would be there to help capture the escaped livestock. But whose calf was it? Calls were made to Tobias and he said it wasn’t his. But he did mention he had seen a live­ stock truck drive by the night before and the back door was swinging open. Perhaps the calf was headed for the live­ stock auction in Lake Odessa and had fallen out. Mudry decided to try his cowboy skills and got a long rope. The calf was skittish and elusive. It stayedjust out of reach as it scampered into the midst of a soybean field and seemed content to munch the leaves, drenched with dew. The deputy arrived, but he and Mudry were able only to keep the calf out of the road. Then the deputy was called away for a more urgent crisis than a small calf. Denise Guike who lives near Tobias, drove up on her golf cart to see if she could lend a hand. About that time, Tobias drove by for a first hand look. 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The calf darted this song from “Blazing way and that but was no Saddles.” Bruises on the calf led cre­ match for the cow-punching duo. dence to the theory that it When the calf was roped, had fallen out of the cattle Mudry went into action and truck. Guike said she has helped Guike guide it out of nicknamed it “Bounce.” It is the field. They “hog tied” the a Simmental-cross heifer, calf and lifted it into the back probably two months old, of the golf cart. and about 150 pounds. Guike rode Splash home Bounce’s short term fate is and Mudry’s girlfriend, unclear. Someone may claim Shelly Roper, drove the golf her or she may be “adopted” cart to the Tobias farm, with by Guike. Her eventual fate, Mudry holding down the calf though, is sealed with her in the back of the cart mak­ breed. A Simmental is bred ing sure it didn’t escape for beef, not dairy. again. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Commission of Aging Lite Meal Wednesday, August 11 Roast beef w/cheese, peas and peanut salad, apricots, whole wheat bread. Thursday, August 12 Peanut butter and jelly, cole slaw, pears, English muffin. Friday, August 13 Cheese/macaroni salad, cucumber salad, tropical fruit. Monday, August 16 Chicken pasta salad, mari­ nated vegetables, fruited jello. Tuesday, August 17 Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, mixed fruit, din­ ner roll. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, August 11 Taco salad, Spanish bean salad, tropicl fruit, com chips. Thursday, August 12 BBQ chicken, cauliflower, spinach, pineapple, dinner roll. Friday, August 13 Baked fish, rice pilaf, broc­ coli, winter squash, pears. Monday, August 16 Cheeseburger, bun, baked beans, asparagus, mandarin oranges. Tuesday, August 17 Roast turkey w/gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, pudding. Events Wednesday, August 11 Hastings, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.; nails; Hillbilly Horseshoes 10:30 a.m. Woodland, puzzle/trivia. Thursday, August 12 Delton, puzzle/trivia. Nashville, Bingo. Friday, August 13 Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m.. Woodland, Visiting. Monday, August 16 Hastings, music with Sam; crafts 10 a.m.; card making 12:30-2 p.m.; puzzles/trivia. Nashville, puzzles. Delton, bingo. Tuesday, August 17 Hastings, Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; More-house Kids; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; Quilt and Needlework Group 1 p.m.; Alzheimer Support 1 p.m. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Teen Club 7 p.m., Extension Office. 4-H Council meeting and induction of newly elected members, 7 p.m., Community Room, Courts & Law Bldg. Aug. 19 Fair Board, 7:30 p.m, Expo Building. Aug. 21&22Judged/Comp Traill Ride, Horseman’s Campground, Yankee Springs, Call Margaret Martin for more info 269-623-2077. Aug, 11 Aug. 18 We welcome with love... Lisa Lee Horton 6-23-04 ~ 8 lbs., 14 oz. © Proud Parents: Robert & Hope (Christie) Horton Big Sister: Sara Grandparents: Sandi Christie, Rodney & Mary Horton. Great-grandparents: Lloyd & Shirley Frey, Glady Byers, Glen & Margaret Horton $ o 06592089 to �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 10,2004 — Page 7 George COLDWATER - Maxine M. Brower, age 82, of Coldwater and formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004 at Maple Lawn Medical Facility in Coldwater. Mrs. Brower was bom on June 8, 1922 at Nashville, the daughter of William and Iva (Rich) Martin. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools, graduat­ ing in 1940 from Nashville High School. She was married to Kenneth R. Brower on Nov. ” MiaWij s* sfaniEj. rpn. t rfstatito (U- JJWAC^to SMyyoto® u risk A® j Hamp, to to U. $il-Mto* iCJJ B . Grow1 Preceding her in death were husband Kenneth, April 7, 1989 and a son Kenneth, June 14, 1986. Services were held Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a church or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings(www.wren-funeral-home.com).. Lawrence A. Frith ------------------------------------ VERMONTVILLE Lawrence A. Frith, age 84, of Vermontville, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004. Mr. Frith was bom Jan. 24, 1920, in Vermontville, the son of Fred F. and Margaret (Shetenhelm) Frith. Lawrence served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He was the Postmaster for Vermontville retiring June 3, 1985. He was a member of the Vermontville Farm Bureau, Lifetime Member of the Vermontville American Legion #222, Masonic Lodge 232 and Masonic Lodge #255 F&AM, Royal Arch Chapter 171 of Nashville, National Association of Postmasters and National League of Postmasters. He is survived by his wife, Marville (Lindberg); daugh­ ters, Patricia (Gordon) Swan of Coldwater, Barbara (Jerry) Pixley of Augusta; sons, Russell (Sharen) Frith and Bart Frith of Vermontville; five grand­ children; three great grand­ children; brother, Earl (Arlene) Frith of Lansing; and sister-in-law, Lillian Frith of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Robert Frith and Morris Fred Frith. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 9, 2004 at Vermontville United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathy Smith and Rev. David Johnston officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to Barry County Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information avail­ able at www.prayfuneral.com. Fred worked for several years on the Floyd Nesbit farm, then for Von West at the local feed mill for over 13 years. Through the years Fred became the primary caregiv­ er for his sister Edna Ringle who passed away earily this spring. Fred had many friends and will be missed dearly. Graveside services for Mr. Klepfer will be held 1 lam on Tuesday August 10, 2004 at the Barryville Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home Fred KlepferNASHVILLE - Fred Klepfer, age 93, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, August 3rd, 2004 peacefully at Tendercare of Hastings. He was bom the son of the late Jacob Klepfer and spent his entire life living in the Nashville area. jg®. Hub, 16, 1940. She moved to Hastings in 1940 from Nashville, to the Dowling area in 1984 and had lived in Coldwater since 1994. Maxine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing bridge, cooking for family and friends and all family activi­ ties. Mrs. Brower is survived by daughters, Rebecca (Gary) Thomas of Coldwater and Barbara Brower of Battle Creek; five grandchil­ dren; and four great-grand­ children. H. Hokanson, Sr.--- HASTINGS - George H. Hokanson, Sr., age 78, of South Martin Road, Hastings, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Hokanson was bom on Aug. 3, 1926 in Parma, the son of John F. and Daise (Harroun) Hokanson. He was raised in the Vermontville area and attended schools there. He was married to Alice M. Wolff on July 21, 1945. He lived all his married life in the Hastings area. He was employed at Clark’s Inc. in Battle Creek and retired after 35 years of service. He enjoyed racing, motor bikes and was a loving hus­ band, father, grandfather, great grandfather and broth­ er. Mr. Hokanson is survived by sons, George (Ruth) Hokanson Jr. of Woodland, Bryce Hokanson of Hastings and Bruce Hokanson of Carson City; daughter, Patsi (Roy) Phelps of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Matt, Eric, Traci, Andy and Freddy; nine, great grand­ children; brother, John (Veda) Hokanson; sisters, Thera Myers of Plainwell and Janet Barrett of Dimondale; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife, Alice on Feb. 25, 2003; parents and sisters Louise Trigg and Florence Doorbos. Respecting family wishes, private services were held with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Warner-Stoney Point Cemetery in Castleton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Call 945-9554 anytime to placeyour Maple Valley News ACTION-Ad & reach over 4,000 area homes! MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand d Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE EQUAL HOWM HW1S Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI REALTOR HUS. 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(H-81) IN COUNTRY ON 5 ACRES SECLUDED SETTING - BEAUTIFUL VIEW Nice 3 bedroom brick home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen has lots of counter space and cabinets, walk­ out, finished basement has family room w/wood burning fireplace and office area, lots of storage, 2 car attached garage plus 16 x 24 pole barn with sauna. Mature shade and fruit trees. Home has hot water and central air. Call Jerry or Homer. (CH-88) WISHES, cntinued from previous page June 30,” said Tammy. During the week and half he was out, he was in the emergency room three times. “The last time he was in the hospital he was severely malnourished, that was brought on by severe diar­ rhea,” she said. “To try to rebuild his nutrition level they use a pick-line which feeds nutrients into the main artery by the heart.” Tammy added that her sons had both started playing football the year Rick was diagnosed with Crohn’s dis­ ease. “Rick had to stop playing football, so that is why his brother Paul is dedicating this year’s football to his brother,” she said. Perhaps it is Rick’s con­ stant battle with his own health issues that inspired him to take the practical measure of using the last $1,000 of his $4,000 shop­ ping spree to set up an account for Mia with Dr. Hart in Middleville to take care of her veterinary bills for the first year or two. “Paul said he would like to go on a shopping spree like his brother did, but Rick said, ‘I’d give it all back if I could just be normal,”’ said Tammy. Money can’t buy happi­ ness, and in cases like Rick’s, it doesn’t seem able to buy health either. But thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the generosi­ ty of a couple in Alabama, it bought a day full of happy memories for Rick and his family and the unconditional love of a canine companion to stay by his side through thick and thin. 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Call Jerry. VACANT LAND: 2 ACRE PARCEL North of Vermontville, perked, surveyed, blacktop road, shrubs & trees, natural gas available. Call Homer. (VL-84) 4 ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road, north of Vermontville, conventional perk, nat. gas available. Call Homer. (Vl^89) 3.67 ACRES North of Nashville, paved road, great view of the sunsets. Conventional perk. Call Homer. (VL-90) �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, August 10,2004 — Page 8 ZONING, continued from page 1---said Rulison. “It’s included in (the rezoning request), but it is a different issue.” Yolanda McClure, who lives near the comer where Build Masters, Country Crossroads and Weatherwax Nursery and Farm Market are located, asked how the three businesses were zoned. “The zoning in that district is rural residential,” said Rulison. “Build Masters and Royal’s party store are grandfathered in... They were originally commercial enterprises...technically it’s rural residential currently.” Jason Sheridan, also resi­ dent of the Vermontville Township, questioned whether Build Masters had ever been zoned commercial. Township Zoning Administrator Amy LavertyMeeker said she had checked the records. “I checked on the properties on that comer and the only one that was zoned commercial was the party store. They (Build Masters) were limited agri­ cultural and they were given, not a special use permit, they were given a limited permit for an agricultural busi­ ness...” Gaylord Howard, who lives near the comer, said, “It’s my understanding that at the actually beginning it (Build Masters) was agricul­ ture, they built bams, but at somehow the business ille­ gally got changed to what it is now, which is fabrication, they build buildings in a fac­ tory.” “How does that comment reflect on the change of zon­ ing?” asked Rulison. “As far as I’m concerned, the people just did it, nobody ever went through the proper procedures to have it changed,” said Howard. Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child CU E 8 269-945-5656 1127 West State Street, Hastings MI McClure spoke up once again, saying she and her husband, Bob, decided to built their home in Vermontville Township because it was zoned rural residential. “We live here because we like the community and it was my impression that the people of Vermontville and Vermontville Township want to maintain this rural residential flavor,” she said. “I don’t want to live next door to a business, and ifyou zone this commercial, there is nothing to say that I may not live next door to an adult bookstore.” “That is not in my zoning request, an adult bookstore,” said Stewart. “That doesn’t matter,” interjected Rulison. “We have to paint with a broad brush...if you allow general retail, it can be an adult bookstore.” McClure then made refer­ ence to the zoning controversies surrounding the Weatherwax Farm Market and Nursery. “...It just appears to me that maybe whatever the original understanding was has gone amiss on some­ body’s part, and so there’s nothing to say I’m not going to have an adult bookstore next to me,” she said. “You’re having a hard enough time trying to deter­ mine what you’re going to allow there. What’s going to happen if you open it up to commercial?” asked McClure. Stewart once again stated that adult bookstores were not a part of his rezoning request and Rulison again noted that general retail does allow for adult bookstores. “We believed, when we wrote this originally, that there were two things that topped the things you want to ban, just outright ban, and you can’t do it....If you allow general retail, you allow a candy store, you allow a pornography shop because they are both gener­ al retail,” said Rulison refer­ ring to the master plan. Richard Ewing, who owns Ewing Well Drilling on Nashville Highway, expressed concern that he would not be able to sell his business, though he has been in the same location since 1980, due to the rural residential zoning. “Technically, you can sell your business,” said Rulison. “If you sell your business and it needs to continue as the same business, then they adopt your grandfathering... “Zoning is put in place, like many things in our coun­ try, by the will ofthe mass of the people and there are times when zoning, along with many other decisions, may have a negative effect on an individual but that is overridden by a greater good for the community,” said Rulison. “This is not the will of this board, this is the will of the community. This was written by many, many fiituring sessions where many, many people from the com­ munity came... what we are endeavoring to do, starting with this meeting, is consider a change in the zoning; and, the way we are going to do consider it is by hearing from as many ofthe people effect­ ed, and as many people in the township as possible, because what has to override, despite people’s individual desires, is the will of the township as a whole. “As a township we are all entitled to our say, and I understand that seems to tread on personal property rights, but in the United States, I am fairly certain that that is the norm,” he added. Blair Miller, who owns 33 acres of farmland on Nashville Highway, said he wanted to know whom the people were that contributed to the master plan. “There were land futuring use sessions... and I can tell you that the great majority of people were primarily inter­ ested in the full-size caption at the beginning of the land use manual, and I quote, ‘This plan reflects the com­ munities deep concern for the rural character of the township and a strong commitment to retain and strengthening local quality of life, ”’ said Rulison. “They wrote, ‘deep concern for the rural character’... there is a clash between commercial, industrial and rural; they are not the same thing. The very first highlighted thing in our future land use map is, ‘a deep concern for rural char­ acter.’ All of the documents were written with that pre­ text in mind — that people want the township, not the village necessarily, but the township, to remain and keep a rural character.” Miller again questioned how many people were involved in the writing ofthe master plan. “Are there are enough people complaining now to equal the number who want­ ed it your way in the begin­ ning? Are we approaching a balance?” he asked. “I have no idea what the numbers are. All I keep hearing are generalizations, ‘the commu­ nity,’ ‘the public good.’ Well, we’re all public right here and this is not to my good. So, ‘whose public good?’ is my question? How many people did you talk to? How many people did write this down? How many peo­ ple did write this docu­ ment?” Miller also expressed his concern that proposed for rezoning expressed his con­ cern that the current rural residential zoning will not allow him to sell his property in smaller parcels. Laverty-Meeker said that since most other areas of the township allow for parcels as small as a half acre, the com­ mission may want to look at consider a zoning change for the district in question that would allow parcels smaller than the five acres required in the current rural residen­ tial zoning. However, she later noted that there was plenty of land in the town­ ship that could be developed for residential use within the current zoning guidelines. Miller said it was not fair that he could not subdivide his property because of the rural residential zoning in his district while a farmer, “could put up a thousand homes on the same acreage.” “One simple answer is that we can only zone Vermontville Township... that’s just the way it is,” said Rulison. “We’re kind of dragging on history here... what we’re starting here tonight, with Harold’s appli­ cation is rezoning the area... which includes your proper­ ty. We will be having a meet­ ing after publication in the paper of note, which is the Maple Valley (News)... to discuss with members of the community these pros and cons. So, tonight we’re get­ ting a good feel for what kind of issues will be brought...” Miller persisted in ques­ tioning the commission about what would be wrong with his subdividing his 33 acres of farmland for resi­ dential development. “What is undesirable is a 33-acre field with one house on every acre; that specifical­ ly was the type of thing that members of the community, who did go to the futuring sessions listed as things they do not want to see... because it does not have a rural feel, or rural character,” said Rulison. “But one house on 33 acres seems to be the oppo­ site extreme,” said Miller. “That may be. That may be,” said Rulison. After discussion of other issues related to zoning in Vermontville Township, the commission heard comments from the audience regarding the filling of wetlands by property owners, the enforcement of the junk and sign ordinances and the issuance of citations to prop­ erty and business owners who are in violation oftown­ ship zoning ordiances. 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I Hour or Next Day Processing • COLOR COPIES • COMMERCIAL PRINT • INVITATIONS & MORE 1351 N. M-43 Hastings Only, In The Gray Bam (269) 945-9105 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. flowy County's Most Complete Printing Facility SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! PICK-UP AND — LOCATED AT — DELIVERY 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 MAILING SERVICE (269) 945-5078 Pax (269) 945-5192 COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING 144 S. Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 FOX (517) 543-2272 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 10, 2004 — Page 10 PRIMARY, continued from page 1 In Castleton Township Aging (COA) with a 5,610 to incumbent trustee David 4,721 vote. Demond was re-elected with Township proposals 191 votes and newcomer Castleton Township voters passed three millages. They Jerry Reese took the second renewed a five-year, one-half open seat with 247. Mike mill levy to support Putnam Trahan was not elected with votes. Incumbent District Library and its pro­ 142 grams, by 304 to 198 votes. Township Supervisor Justin The township also approved Cooley, Clerk Loma Wilson a levy to purchase equipment and Treasurer Loretta Pixley for the Castleton-Maple ran unopposed for their seats. In Maple Grove Township Grove-Nashville Fire Department 323 to 172 and a Doug Westendorp garnered 145 votes and Jim Heyboer levy to support the Castleton-Maple Grove­ 114 votes to earn themselves Nashville Emergency trustee seats on the township board. With 81 votes, Tom Medical Service 336 to 161. In Maple Grove, a millage Leep was not elected as to support the fire and ambu­ trustee. Incumbents Township lance service passed 202 to 54. Voters there also Supervisor Rod Crothers, er use Butler uer an Susie and approved the millage to sup­ Clerk port Putnam Library 168 to Treasurer Ginger Cole ran 84 and approved a millage unopposed for re-election. Vermontville Township for road repair 161 to 94. In Vermontville Township Township boards Incumbent Supervisor Russell Laverty held off challenger Donald Hickey with a 174 to 117 vote. Darwin Alldaffer and Brian Moore garnered 137 and 155 votes, respectively, defeating fellow Republican Nyle Wells, who had 132 votes. Alldaffer, Moore and Democratic candidate Katie Sharpe will vie for two trustee seats in the Nov. 2 general election. Township Clerk Sharon Stewart and Treasurer M66 Tire 06592270 JoeAnne Nehmer ran unop­ posed for re-election. 616-374-1200 Pg] Jason Jager, 503, on the Republican ticket. During the general election in November, Raines will take on Democratic challenger Jack Gaskill Jr., who counted 1,724 votes in last week’s primary. Barry, Eaton millages In both Eaton and Barry County voters approved the renewal of millages to sup­ port 9-11 Central Dispatch. In Eaton County voters sup­ ported the renewal of a fouryear .95 of one mill levy to cover operating expenses for their 9-11 Central Dispatch -service by a 9,072 to 2,522 vote. In Barry County voters renewed an five-year, up to one mill levy to support their 9-11 Central Dispatch sys­ tem, 7,527 votes to 2,903. Barry County voters approved a one-half mill levy for the Commission on M66 Tire 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. M66 • Lake Odessa, MI 48849 E-Mail: m66tire@voyager.net • website: www.m66tire.com Attention Effective, August 16 th Walker Pharmacy in SUNFIELD will be RELOCATING to the Lake Odessa Store c<Mte ui&it cn • THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE • August 13,2004 - Last Day for Sunfield business Walker Pharmacy the place for wellness 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa WXJf) W. Grand Ledge Hwy. (M-43), Located on Main Street in the corner of Carl’s Super Market Sunfield 616-374-3190 Located in Will’s IGA 517-566-7242 Maple Ducks CHECK IT OUT AT THE Unlimited to VERMONTVILLE LIBRARY have first Amnesty in August banquet The workers started break­ the July 20 prize drawing. ing up and carting away the Winners were allowed to library’s old parking lot at choose their own prizes as Sept. 18 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 16, their names were drawn. The first annual Maple Valley Ducks Unlimited din­ ner and auction will be held Saturday, Sept. 18 in the clubhouse at the Mulberry Fore Golf in Golf Course Course Nashville. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30. This first time event will include din­ ner, both a live and silent auction, games and raffles (with a brand new raffle appropriately named “Duck Drop”). Auction items will include the 2005 national Ducks Unlimited package featuring the exceptional artwork of Maas, Killen and many others, including local artist Jeff Furrow. In addition to the beautiful artwork, there will also be decoys, guns and much more that can be won at raffles and games. Tickets for this event are $50 for a membership and dinner, $25 for spouse, and $20 for a “Greenwing” that includes, dinner and mem­ bership (children 17 and under). A special ticket pack­ age also is available by becoming a “Table Captain” and signing up oneself and seven others to attend and have a reserved table. The “Table Captain” is entered into a special drawing for a shotgun and the other table members will have a chance to win a print exclusive to their table. Sponsor packages also are available, beginning at $325 and they include many extra items. There also will be a pre­ event raffle package for a chance to win a 12-gauge Beretta Extrema shotgun, a Charles Daly 12-gauge shot­ gun or one of several raffle packages. Tickets for this raf­ fle are three for $25 with only 300 tickets being sold. Purchase dinner tickets and $100 raffle package by Aug. 15 to be entered into a Early Bird package for a special prize. Tickets and additional information are available from David Bowers (zone chairman) at (269) 758-3062, Jeff Furrow (517) 852-1896 (area chairman) or Maple Valley Ducks Unlimited, 8550 North Avenue, Dowling, Mich. 49050. which is when we closed. For safety reasons, the library closed then and will remain closed until the destruction and necessary reconstruction is finished. Normal hours of operation resumed on Thursday, Aug. 5. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We are granting amnesty for all videos, DVDs and rental, recorded books and all other overdue materials during the month of August. The library is accepting book donations for a used book sale this fall. No magazines, textbooks or encyclopedias are needed. This year’s summer reading program was enjoyed by more than 80 kids. Participants were asked to fill out entry blanks with the book titles as they read them and these were then used for The winners were Sean Lennox, Emily Wilber, Jeremy Fisher, Ben Crane, Brooklyn Scott, Megan Walker, Ellie Alexander, Dakota Cranson, Cam Martin, Mercedes Scott, Athena Crane, Jeremy Whitney, Hannah Reid, Chris Clark, Megan Wells, Cory Turner, Cody Cams and Yolanda Sheridan. All the children were allowed to choose an extra gift from the prize box and were given a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. Wal-Mart, Pizza Hut, Fazoli’s and Subway were donors. The Vermontville Fire and Ambulance crew, the Vermontville Independent Bank and the Vermontville Post Office all gave tours of their facilities and answered questions and provided something for each child to take home. Call 269-945-9554for Maple Valley ACTION-Ads Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06576435 Cobb Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517 -726-03 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermont. vi-lHl e ^ Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06O5O7/10 U U2442 tonehill GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! CANOPY SALES & RENTALS Subscribe to the • Canopies • Tables • Chairs Hastings Banner. Call Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays Call any time on weekends Call 269-945-9554 for more information. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 10, 2004 — Page 11 For Sale Lawn & Garden Automotive Household Miscellaneous FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel '99 VOLKSWAGON PAS-MEMORY FOAM BED: BED: FREE FREE INSTALLED INSTALLED DISH DISH master, 7 gang reel mowers, SAT: 88K, very clean, power mattress, box. 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Help Wanted FOR RENT/LAND CON­ TRACT: 2-1/2 bedroom INVESTIGATION/REPO/ DRIVER: additional CDL-A SLEIGH BED: queen cherry house with main floor bathSURVEILLANCE: drivers needed. Looking for wood with pillowtop mat­ room and laundry in Nash-VIDEO to customer service o $20/hr.. Exciting xc g cee career.. dependable p tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 ville, $600 per month + utilit- Great advancements. Grow- oriented person with chauf- $125 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 for Maple Valley News ACTION-Ads STUMP GRINDER: Ver­ meer 1560, newer 65hp Wis­ consin engine, 36" grinding wheel, runs great, $5,000. (269)721-8733 ies, $600 security deposit & references. Will also consid­ er sale on land contract. (517)852-1822/(269)838-2269 after 3pm M-F weekends anytime. Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: Gold­ fish & Koi and pond sup­ plies. Summerr Clearance Sale: August 9th-31st. Apol's Landscaping & Water Gar­ dens, 9340 Kalamazoo, Ca­ ledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. 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Dorothy was the spouse supporter behind and Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith for 52 years. He passed away in 1997. As a Sunfield resident for more than 50 years, she has helped in the Sunfield com­ munity in many ways. Smith has been in charge of the Sunfield Methodist Church food pantry since it was opened in 1989. She also acts as a reading mentor to the children at Sunfield Elementary and volunteers her time with the Eaton County Hospice program. Dorothy has been active at the Sunfield United Methodist Church for nearly 50 years, serving on nearly every committee possible. Dorothy Smith in this year’s Sunfield Farmers Picnic grand marshal. (Photo provided) She and Jack also were very active with the Eaton County Farm Bureau. Smith worked for some of the town’s oldest establish- ments. She worked at the th Sunfield Elevator for Theo Lenon and for Ray Elliott at the IGA on Main Street. Years later she would return to that same building to try to help a couple get a new restaurants going in Sunfield. In her spare time, Dorothy enjoys local sporting events that her grandchildren partic­ ipate in. Many children in the Sunfield area have grown to know Dorothy as their own “Grandma Dorothy.” She is the mother of three children; Ray of Texas, Jackie Carr (Ken) of Lake Odessa and Phil (Sheryl) of Sunfield. She has six grand­ children and three great­ grandchildren. As her 80th birthday in September approaches, Dorothy gives credit to the Lord for her health and strength that allows her to continue to serve others. Maple Valley Riders contest winners Select the prints you want: size, quantity & paper selection 3, We Print Your Photos! 4x6, 5x7, 8.5x11, 8.5x14 plus package sizes available WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR FILM OR DIGITAL FILES PROCESSED AT PRINTING PLUS, YOU'LL GET THE BEST PICTURES YOUR FAMILY EVER HAD! COLOR RETOUCHING NOW AVAILABLE! Get more from The Maple Valley Riders’ annual Fun Team Show winners have been announced for this year. Shown here are members of the high point team Overall (from left) Club President Jessica McMillen, judge Erica Francher, Jeanne Hammontree, Kerry Hamilton, Heather Kopulos and Lesley Hammontree. GetaCD Transfer your digital media cards to CD for safe keeping only$Q99 Check out all our Special Services: • • • • • Big Prints & Posters Folding & Laminating Business Cards Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings . 269.945.9105 Gray Bam OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 The reserve high-point team overall in the Maple Valley Riders’ Team Fun Show included (from left) Tanner Schroeder, Sam Schroeder, Amber Kelly and Michelle Smyers. At left: The 4-H high point team members in the Maple Valley Riders com­ petition were (from left) Jessica McMillen, Tarah Yenger, Sarah Vanderhoef, Jenny Ellison and judge Erica Francher. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-08-24.pdf a4678396989c0805736d4b9c134b2a90 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 34, August 24, 2004 First football game set at new field this Friday by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer It will be a whole new ballgame, or at least a whole new ball field, this Friday night when the Maple Valley Lions take on PewamoWestphalia for their first home football game of the season. Friday’s game will be the first , ever played on the new athletic field behind Maple Valley High School. Prior to the 7 p.m. kick­ off, around 6:45 p.m., there will be an informal ribbon cutting ceremony for the new concession stand and rest­ room facility, which was completed this week. Maple Valley High School Athletic Director Mike Sparks said that during the ceremony he plans to rec­ ognize both the band and athletic boosters for their efforts to raise funds for the new facility. "We’ve also invited Clark Volz (the former superin­ tendent of Maple Valley Schools) and the previous head coaches to attend the game. Watson and Lenz can’t make it because they will be out of town, but we’re hoping the others will be there," said Sparks. Sparks added that the American Legion, which donated the flagpole for the athletic field will also be on hand for a flag raising cere­ mony. "We’ve used the field, bleachers and lights for track events but this will be the first football game behind the high school. It’s going to be like night and day," said Sparks. "The stadium seats about 1,000 people, 550 on The new concession stand/restroom facility at Maple Valley High School will be ready for the first home football game of the season this Friday evening when the Lions take on Pewamo-Westphalia. the home side and approxi­ Sparks said besides more mately 400 on the visitors seating, school administra­ side. In the future we plan to tors also would like to add add seating for up to 500 team and official rooms. more people. "We still don’t have lock­ "Essentially, the building er rooms with outside will serve as a concession entrances at the high school, stand for the band boosters but this is already much betand the athletic boosters will have a ‘spirit shop,’ where they will sell Maple Valley apparel, and other spirit items," said Sparks of the new concession stand/restKim Kramer signed a room facility. "The whole program has four-year contract last week been partially subsidized by with the Maple Valley Board the ‘Buy-A-Brick’ cam­ of Education, retroactive to paign, which is an ongoing Aug. 1, 2004, when he fund-raiser. It has generated assumed the superinten­ upwards of $25,000 so far," dent’s post. Kramer’s annual salary said Sparks. "We’re hoping that this will be a long-term was set at $100,000, less fund-raising project. We than $3,000 more than for­ hope to have the tribute wall mer Superintendent Clark completed prior to Friday’s Volz’s salary of $97,406. game. We have a first class Kramer’s salary for the facility because ofthose who 2004-2005 school year was pro-rated to $96,122 based contributed to the program. "I hope that people who on his date ofhire. Five thou­ come to the game will see sand dollars was added to the names on the wall and Kramer’s salary in lieu of say, ‘Wow. How can I do insurance benefits, which he waived. Salary increases for that?’" he added. ter than what we had at Fuller Field. There were no locker rooms or showers at the elementary school." "I’d like to thank all the people who have helped with this project in various ways. There were a number ofpeo- "This has really been a community building type of project and we’re all very tickled that it has gone so well,’ said Sparks. Kim Kramer, who assumed the post of the Maple Valley School Superintendent, Aug. 2, also said that he was happy with the athletic field project. "We’re pleased as punch to have a new concession stand for football and all other athletic activities that will be held at the field and I’d like to thank the commu­ nity and the booster clubs for their support," he said, not­ ing, "We still have details to work out with the facility. But, we’ll see how every­ thing operates this week. We want to make it as user friendly as possible for both the community and the booster clubs to use." Maple Valley supt.signs 4-year pact subsequent years of the con­ tract will be negotiated. Special provisions in his contract ask that Kramer live within the Maple Valley School District. He will be reimbursed for one-time moving expenses not to exceed $3,000. Kramer will receive 15 vacation days each year. Unused vacation time does not carry over or accrue from year to year. However, Kramer’s annual 15 days of sick leave may accumulate up to 195 days. To allow Kramer to partic­ ipate in professional meet­ ings, conventions, seminars Three men arrested in vandalism spree Deputies from the Eaton County Sheriffs Department arrested three men last Thursday in connection with a vandalism spree July 16 in the downtown business dis­ trict of Vermontville. The three men are accused of uprooting several pear trees and damaging flower boxes belonging to the vil­ lage. The total cost to repair the damage was reported to be more than $500. The men were identified as John Aspinall, 22, of Vermontville, Marcus Musser, 18, of Nashville, and Matthew Rice, 18, of Vermontville. Eaton County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg Flower was credited for his hard work in investigating this crime and pie who stepped up and took the initiative to get things started," said Sparks, adding, "When this project began it was a bit of a hot topic because of the history of the field at Fuller. But my expe­ rience has been a very posi­ tive one for both communi­ ties and the kids." Sparks noted that both Nashville and Vermontville Emergency Medical Services would be on hand at home games and Nashville police officers, who had pro­ vided security for home games when they were held at Fuller Field in Nashville, which is Barry County, have been deputized by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department so they could continue to provide security for home games at the high school, which is located in Vermontville, which is in Eaton County. and workshops and similar activities that would benefit the school district, the con­ tract states that the board will reimburse a maximum of $1,500 tuition per year, with a lifetime cap of $7,500. The contract stipulates that after receiving tuition reim­ bursement, Kramer must agree to stay with the district for at least one full school year. If he does not, he must repay the tuition. The board also agreed to pay Kramer’s dues and fees for one state and one nation­ al professional organization. Kramer also will be reim­ bursed at the IRS rate for travel expenses for workrelated travel both in and out of the district that requires use of his own vehicle. Additionally, the board will reimburse reasonable costs for meals, lodging and other business expenses incurred by Kramer while conducting official school business. Kramer will be subject to annual evaluation by the board no later than the last day of March each year for the duration of his contract. Kramer’s contract can be ter­ minated at any time if he fails to maintain the creden­ tials and qualifications for the position as required by his contract. He may also be discharged at any time for causes such as failing to uphold board bylaws, poli­ cies or regulations. The contract can be extended for an additional one-year period by option of the board of education no later than May 31, each year of the contract. The agree­ ment also can be extended by operation of the law. Unless the board gives written notice of non-renewal of the contract to Kramer at least 90 days before the contract’s termination date, it will with­ out further action be auto­ matically renewed for a oneyear period as provided by Public Act 183 of 1979. In This Issue •Carl’s Drive-in owner gets a $50 blast from the past • Salon 3rd family busines under one John Aspinall making the arrests. Aspinall and Rice were arraigned in Eaton County District Court Aug. 19. Both Aspinall and Rice pleaded not guilty. Their pre-trials Marcus Musser have been scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30, at 8:30 a.m. Aspinall's bond was set at $1,000 and Rice's bond was set at $500. Musspr pleaded guilty at Matthew Rice his arraignment. Sentencing has been scheduled for Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. Musser was released on a $100 personal recognizance bond. roof in Nashville • Fall sports previewed • Lightening Bolts club earns grant funding for shooting sports �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, August 24, 2004 — Page 2 Carl's Drive-in owner gets a $50 blast from the past and kept about $35. Now we want to repay you. Thank you, Some friends.” A $50 bill was enclosed. Pierce said he has no idea who sent it, but was very glad to have his faith in humanity renewed. The business in the letter refers to Carl’s Drive-in in Woodbury. Carl and his late wife, Eleanora, opened the drive­ in in 1960 and sold it in by Helen Mudry StaffWriter Carl Pierce of Lake Odessa recently received an interesting letter, hand addressed with no return address and a Lansing post­ mark. “Dear Mr. Pierce, About 35 years ago we found some cash and checks from your business in the road where M-66 meets M-43. We were short of money J3 J3 Learn to play PIANO! Call with any questions/concerns: J> JJ Carl’s Drive in with 1965 Mustang, 1968 Dodge, a Falcon and a Barracuda in the parking lot. (Photo provided) 517-726-0251 $101 lesson ALL AGES! 06592936 _ J3J3JJW3J3J3J3J3J3J3J3J3J3 1970. He said he remem­ bered one night in the late 1960s, there were high Need help budgeting your insurance costs? STAN ow you can pay for your personal, and most business insurance protection with an easy-to-handle, monthly payment plan called Flex Bill. This plan, available Carl Pierce shares his memories of the drive in and wonders who found the money so many years ago. from Auto-Owners Insuranc KELLY Company, means less strain on your budget. Call us and ask about it today! KEN v4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business 06592988 TRUMBLE AGENCY DEBBIE 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 hired 16 girls and boys each summer. It was a classic drive-in, where the wait­ resses brought the meals to the car. “For many of the kids, this was their first real job,” Carl said. “The girls all wore burgundy skirts and white shirts, the kitchen staff wore white uniforms.” The wait staff made 50 cents an hour plus tips. Jim Broe and Don Pierce worked the drinks . Marilyn Noffke (nee Smith) from Lakewood’s Class of 1968 said she worked in the kitchen. “It was very much fun. We were close as a family. ‘Uncle Carl’ was a great story teller. It was a great winds and tornado warn­ & ings out. He vaguely jn recalled a cash drawer W dropping or cash spilling. jF “That is probably when the X cash was lost.” He said he n didn’t think much about it if until he got the letter. jk The drive-in was “quite the spot’-’ for area teenagers ( to eat and to get a summer job. Carl said the drive-in job,” she remembered. Tom Possehn, Lakewood Class of 1973, had may fond memories of Carl’s. “It was the place to be. We went either to Classics in Woodland or Carl’s in Woodbury. I remember we’d park on the back side so we could see who pulled in. We’d stop in to have a snack after a date and do ‘guy talk’.” Carl remembered the menu prices. Coke, 7-Up and coffee were ten cents. A malt was 30 cents, fries were 25 cents, a hamburger was 30 cents. “We got our meat from Hanna’s in Sunfield,” Carl Continued nextpage BERNECE MARSHALL celebrated her eighty-eighth birthday Monday, August 23rd, 2004 Bernece was born in Barry County in 1916, retired from Thornapple Manor after 20 years of service, and enjoys good health. She misses her friends and family. Be's address for this summer, where birthday cards may be sent: 25349 W. ST. OLAF AVE. INGLESIDE, IL 60041 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. ''Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... 11a.m. P.M. Worship............. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School....................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ........... .11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ........... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.................................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service......................... 9 a.m. Sunday School................. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 8 Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship . ............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. W.ednesday Family Night Service ................. 6:45 p.m. .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM AND VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Joint Summer Services -10:00 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.................. 11 a.m. Church School ..................... 10 a.m. at Gresham: One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road July 18th, August 1st, 15th, 29th at Vermontville: 108 North Main Street, Vermontville - July 11th, 25th, August 8th, 22nd Fellowship Time After Worship Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 atWermontville REV. ERIC LISON PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship Service................. 9:30 a.m. 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship.......................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School ....................... 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11:15a P.M. Service 6p SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship ......................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group * Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass....................... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday 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 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 • Church Phone: 852-2043 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship............ 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .............. .1100 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .......... 7 p.m. AWANA................. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE £ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 24,2004 — Page 3 Auditions for high school play planned for Aug. 31 Auditions for Maple women, but some of these latter's cook. The battle Valley High School’s fall can and may be doubled between them rages at social play “First Lady” will be The story centers on a functions and in congres­ held Tuesday, Aug. 31, feud between two sional lobbies. immediately after the second Washington hostesses who One of the playwrights. day of school. show no quarter in their George S. Kaufman, is per Any student in grades 9­ struggle for the position of haps best known for his col 12 is welcome to audition. First Lady. Irene Hibbard, laboration with Moss Hart in Those planning to try out are wife of a Supreme Court “You Can't Take it With asked to prepare a brief Justice, incurred the undying You” and “The Man Who monologue. Memorization is hatred of Lucy Chase Came to Dinner,” among encouraged, but not required. Wayne, wife of the Secretary others. Show dates and times are of State, when she stole the 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14, 15 and 16. The early auditions and show “Wait Until Dark,” by Frederick Knott, a Broadway hit thriller moves from one dates are intended to avoid moment of suspense to another as it builds toward an electrifying, breath-stopping potential conflicts with the WE DELIVER DAILY TO THE MAPLE VALLEYAREA final scene. Local “Revue” thespians Wendy St. Laurent, Jeff Cavinder, Bill Reynolds, football playoff season. “The ^rehearsal schedule Robb Rosin, Andy Patrick, Amy Parish, and Betsy Paris have been rehearsing with 934 Fourth Ave., Downtown Lake Odessa director Mary Jo Gorsuch. Show dates and times are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and will be demanding and the 616-374-7048 or 1-888-300-8212 Saturday, Sept. 9-11 and Sunday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. at the Vermontville Opera actors will need to learn lines quickly, ” said director House. Tickets available at the door are adults $7, senior citizens and students $6, 9 to 5:30 Monday-Saturday Norma Jean Acker. “This and children 12 and under $5. www.myfsn.com/swiftsflowershop show should be a lot of fun ________________________________ 06591629 and a little different than anything else we have done. I thought that since it is an said. Ice cream cones were A nine-inch pizza was Carl said he learned the election year this would be 10 cents and sundaes were $1.09, a 12-inch was $1.19 restaurant business from both timely and amusing. I 25 cents. and 14-inch $1.49. Carl places on the west side of think the cast and the audiA shrimp basket or said he blended three the state. He got his tips on ence will see that even The Place to Gofor Professional Styling chicken basket with fries, cheeses — mozzarella, hamburgers from Hostess though the show is set in the cole slaw and biscuits were aged provolone and romano in Muskegon. He learned to 1940,s, when it comes to MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN $1.49. — for the pizza. dress up his meal with an politics some things never HAIR STYLING olive on a toothpick from change!” Open Tuesday — Friday “First Lady,” a Katharine Hich’s Hamburg Shop in SJE. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Muskegon. 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Call Nyle at 517­ 726-1234 OT485NW �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 24,2004 — Page 4 Salon 3rd family business under one roof in Nashville by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Kathy Knoll opened her gift and flower shop Something Special by Kathy, at 207 N. Main St. in Nashville, seven years ago next month. Her niece, Kimberly Knoll, will open Step N’ Time Dance Studio next month in the renovated space above the gift shop. And today, Teri Knoll opened her new business, The Salon at Kathy’s, a full service han­ salon for men women and children at the rear of her aunt’s shop, making it a total of three family-owned busi­ ness under one roof in down­ town Nashville. "I got out of the floral business and I was thinking of something else to put in behind my gift shop and at about the same time Teri was talking about opening a hair salon. After that, things just fell into place," said Kathy. Teri, who grew up in Lake Odessa and graduated from Lakewood High School, has been a stylist for ten years in salons in Okemos, Holt and Grand Ledge. She said she decided to open a salon in her aunt’s store so she could be closer to home. "This seemed pretty opportune," she said. "My daughter Samantha is going into the first grade and I wanted to work closer to home so I could be here for her." "The whole building is all family business. It just fell into place," said Kathy hap­ pily. Kathy explained that her family has been in Nashville and a part of the business community for a long time. "I was bom and raised her. My mom and dad, Earl and Ice Cream Parlor & Deli Featuring hand-dipped ice cream and deli sandwiches Fresh Made-To-Order Pizza (We have a great selection of sugar-free :hocolates and low carb, low sugar ice creams.) ^^WEATHERWAX Owner Teri Knoll and stylist Amanda Briggs are taking appointments at The Salon at Kathy’s, the new hair salon that opened today in the rear of the gift shop, Something Special by Kathy. Kathy said that while the salon may still need some trim and work, it is fully functional and ready to serve customers. "We’re having a soft opening right now; we’ll have a grand opening when everything is complete," she said. "We love Nashville and we want people to be able to stay in our small town and not have to travel to enjoy exactly the same services that salons in larger cities have to offer. We want to bring new things to Nashville and embellish what is already here. We want more people to discov- er Nashville and what a neat village it is." "Amanda and I both have vision and experience to offer the people of Nashville," said Teri. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (517) 852-0313. Judy Hook blood drive exceeds goal '^SZO^FARM MARKET & NURSERY OPEN 5 a.m. -11 p.m. 7 days a week 2970 N. Ionia - Comer of Ionia Road & Nashville Highway, Vermontville 517-726-1000 Cleo, were bom and raised here. We’ve always been around, she said. "My Grandpa Knoll had an elec­ trical business around here years ago and my Grandpa Curtis, that’s Talbert and Beulah Curtis, owned a local farm that had one of the first state-of-the-art milking par­ lors." Lest anyone think the entrepreneurial spirit skipped a generation of the Knoll family, Kathy points out that her mother, Geneiva Knoll, has always been around to help in her shop. Amanda Briggs, who has joined Teri’s business as a stylist, also has strong ties to the Nashville area. A recent graduate from the Douglas J. school of cosmetology, Amanda graduated from Maple Valley High School and her mother, Sandy Briggs has taught at Maple Valley High School for 20 years. The Salon at Kathy’s is a full service salon offering hair styling for men, women and children, tanning, mani­ cures, pedicures, acrylic nails and facial waxing. jp American Red Cross gallon; Justine Quick, one ued that tradition in her scheduled for Thurs. Oct 14 at toe Castleton Twp. Hall, Blood Drive Chairwoman gallon; Bill Nichols, 10 gal­ memory. "I’d like to thank all my which is located at 915 Reed Dorene Dean has dubbed the lons; Denice Scramlin, three first annual Judy Hook gallons; and Ray Roush, two donors and volunteers,” she St. in Nashville. Memorial Blood Drive a suc­ gallons. said. “It couldn’t be done Donors must be 17 years cess. of age or older, weigh at least Donors were served root without them.” "It was outstanding! We beer floats and birthday cake. The next blood drive, fea­ 110 lbs. and be in reasonably had 79 present to donate, 11 Hook always served root turing a Halloween theme, is good health. were deferred, giving us 68 beer floats to donors during good pints of blood," said the August blood drives and Dean who had set a goal of Dean has decided to contin50 pints for this first blood drive held in memory of Seventh-graders Drainfield Stone Screened Topsoil Judy Hook, the former Red Fill Sand Landscape Cross Blood Drive chairper- invited to ‘Meet 2NS Washed Sand Stones son who died a year ago. Deliveries Available • Accepting clean, broken concrete " Each pint of blood can Teachers Night’ help three people, meaning Mead Sand & Gravel Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High our drive could help two04 733 S. Durkee St. (M-66), Nashville, Michigan School will be welcoming people." p 517-852-2490 « Hours: M-F 8-5 Qg There were five first-time new seventh-graders at a "Meet the Teachers Night" at donors and many donors were presented with pins: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. This evening will give the Bill Kipp, for nine gallons; Dick Edwards, 12 gallons; parents and students an Jake Goodner, two gallons; opportunity to visit each of Andrew Heyboer, two gal­ the teachers as they travel lons; Craig Swanson, one from class to class following ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE the student’s schedule. They will also visit the cafeteria during their "lunch 69+/- ACRES - WOODS - STREAM • PERKED - GREAT HUNTING AREA Something Special by Kathy period" and learn how to use LOCATED one mile west of Vermontville, Ml on Third Street/Scipio is p/toud to announce Hwy. or one mile north of Nashville on M-66 to Thomapple Lake their new food service pin Road/Scipio Hwy. and east two miles on: numbers. Schedules, student information sheets, school WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8 • 6PM A Full Service Hair Salon for Men, Women & Children map, PRIDE information and FOR YOUR CONVE­ food service form and other NIENCE, the auction will be Now taking appointments beginning August 24th conducted in the Opera information has been mailed WE WILL ALSO OFFER House in' downtown to each student. Vermontville, Ml. TANNING, MANICURES, PEDICURES Parents are asked to make Fantastic, mostly wooded AND STATE OF THE ART any needed corrections to the property with a beautiful MASSAGE CHAIR TREATMENTS student information forms stream, walkways through­ Come in Jon (lie liatteut - Come back Jo/t the expedience! out and perked building sites and return toe forms to the to be sold in time for the fall hunting season! Parcels range in size school on Wednesday ffrom 5+/- to 39+/- acres and will be offered individually, in combinaAU the perks ofan upscale salon in the comfort ofyour hometown evening. tions and as a whole. Great for all types of recreational activities! SAND & GRAVEL FOR YOUR NEEDS The Salon at Kathy's Featured Stylist Teri Knoll Holt's 2001 Hair Stylist of the Year Also, Amanda Briggs comes to us from Douglas J in East Lansing! "Got Water?" Now Offering Water Treatment Systems! Something Special by Kathy \Alot youA oftdina/ttj gijt stofte” - With 12 Years ofExperience - 207 IN. Main (M-66) Nashville •Water Softeners ’R/O Systems •Iron Filtration 517-852-0313 . 0■6592025 *Rlcharda „„„ w w Lawrence aw r n c e ’ C harto ne ,e M l 543-8332 AUCTIONEER AT THE PROPERTY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS: Sunday, August 29 - 1:00 - 2:30 and Thursday, September 2 - 4:00 5:30. Call for a flyer! 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Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary defines critical mass as, "The mini­ mum amount required to start or maintain a venture." • That seemed to be an accurate description of the scene as 20 years worth of recipes tom from magazines and newspa­ pers fluttered about my tiny kitchen like confetti and volumes of recipe books spilled from the cabinet drawer laying in the center of the floor. Each time I tore a page of tantalizing recipes from a news­ paper or magazine, I’d shove it haphazardly into the "recipe drawer" in my kitchen. "I’m going to organize these and put them in a ring binder next week when I have the time," I would tell my husband » s felt CANOPY SALES & RENTALS • Canopies • Tables • Chairs [is taESK'J® femfeiata lb liftaitaaSj' Call Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays Call any time on weekends KI fflM STANTON'S )IW ■ FANTASTIC REAL ESTATE WM hdsapt । J* / 66+/- ACRES - WOODS - STREAM - GREAT HUNTING AREA - PERKED - POLE BUILDING §jod4M | LOCATED approx. 1 1/2 miles west of Vermontville, Vermontville Hwy. to Irish Road and north 1/2 mile on: Ml on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 ijUJ'ftnWK | ities! AUCTIONEER ON SITE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS: Tuesday, September 7 - 4:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, September 12 - 3:00 - 4:30. Call for a flyer! JEFF MORRIS, OWNER 1!!fe fe <••£<<*' £*<*<**' Although Tosca, our resident feline, has often looked at the pile ofpapers with a strange glint in her eye, she has refrained from doing anything other than running down the hall at full speed, jumping into the middle of the pile and sliding across the room amid a maelstrom of newspaper clippings. Some day I’ll do something about organizing that pile of newspapers. But, as far as I am concerned, they have yet to reach critical mass. However, there is a closet in my office stuffed with lug­ gage, a collection of our daughters’ school work and report cards, not to mention heaps of boxes filled with Christmas decorations and other seasonal decor. Even as I sit here typ­ ing this column, I hear an occasional ominous creaking sound... Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. 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All of this will take place while the children (moppets) are cared for in age-appropri­ ate classes. MOPS is normally held the third Tuesday morning of each month from September through May from 9 to 11:30 a.m. This month the group is meeting on a Wednesday to accommodate the guest speaker. The suggested donation each month is $5. For more information, call Deanna Clark at (269) 948­ 2711. Nashville's Newest Store For Home Decor 517-852-0391 Hrs. 10 am to 6 pm Tues.-Sat. We accept all Credit Cards There's never been a better 6:00 P.M. AT THE PROPERTY Hunter's dream with 66+/acres with lots of deer and turkey, woods, pond area and stream plus a 32x48 pole building for storage. The property has drives and paths throughout and has been perked and approved for building. Cement floor pole building with electricity and double doors. Property will be offered as one parcel - great for all types of recreational activ­ Is: s: pen." MOPS group to kick off new season fes t **■: a'* SiNai each time he raised an eyebrow dubiously as he watched me struggle to close the bulging drawer. Each week I’d find more recipes to add to my collection but no time to organize them. The drawer kept getting harder and harder to close, a fact that I chose to ignore until it fell on my foot two weeks ago as I searched for meat loafrecipe. Finally convinced that something needed to be done, I limped around the kitchen, picking up the recipes and cook­ books and dumped them in the middle of the kitchen table and blew the dust off the empty ring binder that had been sit­ ting on top of the microwave since a similar incident last October. One week, two rolls of double-sided tape and a ream off paper later, I was finished. All my recipes were neatly organized and incased in wipe-clean plastic sleeves in the ring binder. When my mother in-law called the next day to invite us to a family picnic, "Just tell me what to bring — appetizers, sal­ ads, desserts, entrees... I’ve got recipes for them all right at my fingertips. I just organized the 20 years of recipes I had stuffed e in thatwe drawer yin my ce, kitchen," gge. I bragged. " Really? Well, maybe you could come over and do that with my recipes, then you can go through the family photos," she offered brightly. Visions of recipe books bulging with nearly 50 years of recipes clipped from newspapers and magazines and generations of photographs crammed into the dozens of tiny draw­ ers in the antique pharmacy cabinet that runs the entire length of one wall in her living room. "Uh, well... uh... I’m kind of busy..." I stammered. "I’ll bring a salad to the picnic. Do you want to talk to Mike?" I asked as I handed the phone off to my husband. Having safely dodged that bullet, I retreated to my office, only to be faced with a stack ofnewspapers and clippings on the floor that my husband calls, "kitty litter waiting to hap- 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 1 STANTON’S > Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: staqtons@voyager.net www.stantons-auctions.com GET MORE NEWS! TIME to get an ARMSTRONG FURNACE. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. Pre-Season Furnace Inspection & Tune-Up as well as Complete Duct Cleaning Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. Call today for an appointment! GREAT BASEBALL. GREAT FANS. GREAT FUN. BATTLE CREEK YANKEES : CATCH THE YANKEES i Fireworks, Bingo Friday Night, Team Card Sets Sept. 3rd ! Help boost Yankees to playoffs! See the stars oftomorrow play today at C.O. 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Tuesday, August 25 Italian pasta salad, man naled carrot*, tropical fruit Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, August 25 Polish sausage, AuGratin potatoes, sauerkraut, cake, dinner roll Thursday, August 26 Southwestern chicken tor­ tilla, black bean/red pepper salad, mandarin oranges, sweet treat Friday, August 27 Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, wheal bread. Monday, August 30 Pepper steak w/sauce, rice, caulflower, com, sweet treat Tuesday, August 31 Macaroni and cheese, peas and carrots, stewed tomatoes, pears. Restaurant and Smoke House Market DAILY SPECIALS ’THt ®C4T YOU cvce HAuT **/ DOUBLE PORTIONS! Monday - Whltafish or Ocean Perch Tuesday - Largo Shrimp Wednesday - Beneieea 4 Thursday Catfish All-U-Can-Eat OCEAN PERCH Breasted Chicken, "Better Than Fried!" w ~ Dine In or Take Out ~ K w Smokehouse Market SMOKED: Fish, Turkey Breast, Jerky, Beef Sticks. LN M Snack Dip, Shrimp, Lobster and MUCH MORE! 9740 Cherry Valley Road (M-3?) - CALEDONIA, Ml. Market (616) 691-5555 • Restaurant (616) 891-5557 E EE2 Elwin H. Wood Sr. Events Wednesday, August 25 HASTINGS Elwin H. Hastings, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.; nails; Hillbilly Wood Sr., age 83, of Horseshoes 10:30 a.m.; Hastings died Wednesday, Legal Aid, 10:30-noon. August 18, 2004 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in Woodland, puzzle/trivia. Thursday, August 26 - Grand Rapids. Mr. Wood was bom on Delton, puzzle/trivia. Nashville, Bingo. Hastings, December 4, 1920 in Irvin Station, Irving Twp., Barry music. County, the son of Archie Friday, August 27 Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting and Lotti (Brown) Wood. -He was raised in Irving, 9:30 a.m.-lt:30 a.m.; Red and the Hat/Browse Crafts at Freeport Courthouse Lawn. Whitneyville areas and attended Freeport schools, Woodland, Visiting. Monday, August 30 - graduating from Freeport Hastings, music with Sam; High School. He was married to the for­ crafts 10 a.m.; card making mer Betty Kidder, marriage 12:30-2 p.m. Delton, bingo. Tuesday, August 31 - ending in divorce, and Hastings, Line Dancing, Margie Mae (Fisher) Krebs. He served in the U.S. 9:30-11:30 a.m.; More-house Kids; Board Games 10-11:30 Army from August 20, 1942 until his honorable discharge a.m. on December 20, 1945. His military decorations and cita­ tions included American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with one GET MORE NEWS! Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. ik thank yo HA U To all our customers andfriends n Keith of Grand Rapids, Kenneth of Arizona, Leon of Hastings and David ofGrand Rapids; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister, Mabie Wester of Middleville; host of friends, including his best buddy Dale. Preceding him in death were his former wife, Betty (Kidder) Mathews; nephew he raised, Jerry Kidder, sis­ ter, Eva Chaffee and brother, Lawrence Wood. Services were held Friday, August 20, 2004 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at the Whitneyville Cemetery with foil military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com) PTO needs coordinator for labels Subscribe to the from our Sunfield location Thank youfor your support and patronage, it has been a pleasure to serve you this past year. We are committed to providing professional, personal service to all our customers and would love the opportunity to continue to serve you at our Lake Odessa location. Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal World War II. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company for 37 years before his retirement. He attended the Grace Lutheran Church, avid motorcycle enthusiast, founder of Pirates Motorcycle Club, member American Motorcycle Association, member of the Gypsy Tour, member Hastings Moose Lodge, Delton V.F.W., Life Member D.A.V., member Hastings American Legion, U.A.W., D.A.V. Commanders Club, enjoyed fishing and travel­ ing. Mr. Wood is survived by his wife, Margie; his chil­ dren, Barry of Hastings, Terry of Florida, Kerry of Hastings, Archie of Hastings, Elwin Jr. of Hastings, Jeanice of Lake Odessa, Deanice ofHastings, u include bean bag chairs, soc­ cer balls and nets, playballs, tether balls, computer soft­ ware, easels, and LeapPad systems and books. “This is a great program for our schools to receive free merchandise,” said Janice Dixon, a PTO spokesperson. The coordinator’s respon­ sibilities would be to pick up labels, etc., from the Fuller Street Elementary and/or Maplewood School’s collec- The Maple Valley PTO is looking for an individual or individuals interested in serving as the label coordinator(s) for this school year. The PTO collects Campbell’s soup labels, Box Tops for Education and Spartan brand UPC codes and redeems these collected items for merchandise for the local elementary schools. Some of the items that have been purchased for local schools from this program tion boxes, trim and bundle the labels according to each program’s guidelines, and submit the labels, etc., for redemption. The MVPTO would pay for all mailing costs of label redemption. “Anyone with some spare time and willingness to help our schools would be great for this program,” Dixon said. Interested parties should call Dixon at (517) 726­ 1145. “Our Familyy Serving S Yours*' Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 ■* ' / 4* s I kit 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels & FamilV Owncr/Manager Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Weekender • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers WalkerCPharmacy the place for wellness 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa Located on Main Street in the comer of Carl’s Super Market 616-374-3190 Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 �The Maple p Valley y News.. Nashville,, Tuesday, y, August g 24,, 2004 — Page g 7 Newest items at the Vermontville Township Library Our new parking lot is finally finished, and the library reopened on August 5, 2004. During the time we were closed, the staffworked diligently, cleaning, and reorganizing the library, and assisting Consolidated Enterprises in the repair of our internet connection. All systems are back on line, and the computers are available for use. We will be having a book sale beginning on September 11, 2004. We are currently accepting donations ofbooks to be sold in this sale. All proceeds will go into the lot fund. We will not BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION parking accept encyclopedias, maga­ zines, or text books. CALENDAR OF EVENTS We have received a new rotation of rental audio Aug. 29 Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Barry County fair- books from Taped Editions. grounds, for more info call Theresa Ferris, 269­ New titles include: Child of 721-9961. My Heart, by Alice Aug. 30 Small Animal Sale meeting, 7 p.m., Extension McDermott; Die Another Office. Day, by Benson; Sept. 1 Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Everything’s Eventual, by Expo Building. Stephen King; Fighter’s Sept. 2 Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Fiasco, by Louis L’Amour; Sept. 6 Labor Day, County Offices Closed for Holiday. God Save the Sweet Potato Sept. 7 Dairy Developmental Committee meeting, 7 Queens, by Jill Browne; p.m., Expo Center. Mind Catcher, by John Sept. 7 Horse Developmental Bathroom Building Damton; More Napalm and Project meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Silly Putty, by George Sept. 12 Open Speed Show sponsored by the Barry Carlin; Prey, by Michael County Competitive Horse Judging Team, 9:30 Crichton; Rest Area, by Clay a.m., Fairgrounds. For more info, contact Stacey Chapman; A Thousand Campeau at 269-795-7655 or Deb Hiemstra at Country Roads, by Robert 616-891-1657. James Waller, Widow’s Sept. 16 Walk, by Robert Parker. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Bldg. Sept. 20 New DVD’s: Princess Shooting Sports Leaders meeting, 7 p.m., Diaries, Hellboy, Reservoir Extension Office. Years, The Sept. 27 Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, 7 Dogs: Ten Bourne Identity, Kill Bill 2, p.m., location to be announced. Sept. 30 Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST ■ ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 I nWmiiVp i / It Ml |§ | Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hasttiings,, Mll 49058 Towing Available J A al fat® ft I’jcoIIk- Illi Are you a mother of a pre-schooler? (children age 0-6) ([faa ate t/iMtedto M VPS. Fall Kick-off Mothers of Preschoolers at Vermontville Bible church 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Wednesday, September 22, 2004 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Suggested donation $5 Refreshments, Speaker, Crafts Childcare provided Questions: 517-726-0647 NEWEST CITIZENS ANNOUNCED GIRL, Dennis and Jan Arquilla of Nashville announce the arrival of their second grandchild Kailyn Suzanne Eden. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs., 21 inches long. Kailyn was bom on Aug. 1, 2004 at 1:32 a.m. Parents Pam and Colin Eden live in Twin Lake, ML Welcoming Kailyn home was big sister Ciara. BOY, big brother Jackson is proud to announce the birth of his baby brother, Hayden Cooper, bom at Spectrum Health on July 28, 2004 at 8:56 a.m. Weighing 9 lbs., 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. Proud parents are Richard and Heather Long of Hastings and proud grandpar-, ents are Fritz and Bonnie Frost of Lake Odessa and Rickie of Jean Long of Wall Lake. RIGHT NOW OUR COUNTY NEEDS SPECIAL PARENTS FOR SPECIAL FOSTER KIDS Do you have time to help a child with special needs? Following abuse and neglect, many chil­ dren are entering foster care with emotional, devel­ opmental, and learning disabilities. The Family Independence Agency is committed to giving you the support and education you need to care for special needs children. Dedicated homes are also needed to foster one or more teens, or give time and structure to a delinquent teen/pre-teen- Also needed: Homes with enough energy, time, and space to keep a group of brothers/sisters togeth­ er (40 sq. feet/child/bedroom). For more information telephone (517) 543­ 5844 and request (1) No-Cost Information Packet, (2) Indicate interest in August 26 Information Night in Hastings, AND/OR (3) Sign-up for foster parenting classes that being Thursday evenings, 6-9 PM, Sept. 9th - Oct. 21st in Nashville. Telephone (517) 543-5844 anytime and leave message. Thank you! 09534084 Bratz: Starrin’ & Stylin’, Dreamcatcher, The Butterfly Effect, Hidalgo. Adult Fiction: Thou Shall Not Grill, by Tamar Myers; R is for Ricochet, by Sue Grafton; Whisker of Evil, by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown; Hark! by Ed McBain; The Body of David Hayes, by Ridley' Pearson; Darkly Dreaming Dexter, by Jeff Lindsay; Divine Evil, Nora Roberts; Day of the Dead, by J.A. Jance; Just One Look, by Harlan coben; Brimstone, by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child; Liars & Thieves, by Stephen Coonts; Be Mine, by Rick Mofina; Dark Woods, by Jay Kumar; Never Look Back, by Lind Lael Miller; The Shipping News, by Annie Proulx; White Hot, by Sandra Brown; Body Double, by Tess Gerriten; Redemption Series: Reunion, by Douglas Niles; Winter Kill, by Cotton Smith; Showdown at Rio Sagrado, by Ralph Cotton; Star Wars, The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force, by James Luceno; Dune: The Battle of Corrin, by Brian Herbert; The Winds of Change, by Martha Grime; Death by Chocolate, Killer Calories, Cooked Goose, Just Desserts, by G.A. McKevett; Popped, by Carol Higgins Clark. Junior Fiction: Hardy Boys: Hidden Mountain, by Franklin W. Dixon; Star Wars: Jedi Quest: The False Peace, by Jude Watson; Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Glow in the Dark Ghost, by James Presller; The Midnight Colt, by Glenn Balch; Slam Dunk, by Matt Christopher; The Extreme Team: On Thin Ice, by Matt Christopher, Fearless: Fake, by Francine Pascal; Always and Forever, by Lurlene McDaniel; Impact Zone: Close Out, by Todd Strasser; Everwood: Moving On, by Greg Berlanti. f‘ffnu Acceptingfall ‘Enrollment! (Hurry! Classes arefillingfast!) Instructor Kimberly Knoll Offering classes in: • Tap • Jazz • Ballet • Hip Hop • Modem • Lyrical • Tiny Tap • Creative Movement • Dance Kids • Pilates • Musical Theatre and more!!! 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Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate) Home 517-852-5066 Adam Winegar (Sales Associate) 517-852-1915 "IN COUNTRY" HORSE LOVERS TAKE A LOOK AT THISII BETWEEN NASHVILLE & HASTINGS ON 8 ACRES W/EXTRA BUILDINGS NEAR M-79 2 story home with 5 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, large 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 'country home" (could have fireplace, country kitchen - homes sits back from the upper income unit w/2 bedrooms ft full bath - sepa­ road, stream along side, mature shade trees circle rate entry for income unit). Home has large living drive. Incudes home warranty. Call Jerry. (CH-92) room, kitchen, ft dining room includes 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators, there are 2 large outbuildings on property (20x48 ft 32x64) w/thick concrete floors, one has 3 phase electric, blacktop drivel Pond on property. Call Jerry to see. 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(VL-90) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 24, 2004 — Page 8 Maple VallefylUI Fall Sports Previews Both Maple Valley cross teams a little small, so far by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley senior Dustin-Jones was an allSMAA performer running cross country for the Lions last fall. Jones’ only offseason job wasn’t to get himself in physical shape for the 2004 season. Along with first year head coach Robb Rosin, Jones, the only boy running for the Lions last fall, set his sights on recruiting enough runners for Maple Valley to figure in team scoring this year. They thought the job was done. It takes five runners to qualify for a team score at most cross country events. There were five runners on the early presea­ son roster, but a late drop- half of the season is of course that there are some additions to the team. They have some time before the next meet, which is scheduled for Sept. 9, at home against Charlotte. Jones went as far as to gather his teammates together for a short-sided soccer match against the Lion varsity boys’ soccer squad last Friday; If the cross country boys won, the plan was for them to absorb one player from the soccer squad. No players were actually expected to change squads, but that was how far Jones would go to make his sen­ ior season a memorable one. out has dropped that num­ ber down to five. Joining Jones on the team this fall are senior Akok Malek Jr., sophomore Mike Hall, and freshman Kaleb Root. “With a few late addi­ tions to the team, we will build up our endurance through the early season and fully expect to compete for the league title during the second half,” said Rosin. The girls’ team isn’t much better off. Only Dhani Tobias and Jessica McMillen return from last season’s team, and there are no newcomers to coach Gary Hamilton’s squad. The key to Rosin’s goal of the Lions contending for a league title in the second The 2004 Maple*Valley varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams. Team mem­ bers are, front from left, Mike Hall, Dhanielle Tobias, Jessica McMillen, Kaleb Root, assistant girls’ coach Cindy Allwardt, back, head boys’ coach Robb Rosin, Akok Malek Jr., and Dustin Jones. (Missing from photo is head girls’ coach Gary Hamilton.) Gridders have a good shot at being more than competitive deal of size, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The Maple Valleythis team Some things change, but some things always remain the will more likely bebuilt on its same. speed, rather than its size. A year ago the goal importance With the Guenther Mittelstaedt set for Mittelstaedt places on running his Lion varsity football team the football, it should put a was to be competitive. smile on his face to have a pair Probably, the same goal he’s of talented seniors toting the had for his team in all 20 ofhis football. 5’10 200-pound senyears of coaching. ior fullback Lance Harvey and The competitive Lions went 6’3, 195-pound senior running 9-3 a year ago, winning their back Jason Beardslee are back way to a district title before to spearhead the Lion attack. falling in the Division 6 Looking to clear space in Regional opener at Monroe St. front of them are returning Mary Catholic Central. 5’10 210-pound sophomore So, what does Mittelstaedt guard Max Wilson at an offenlist as his team’s goal this sive guard spot and 5’10 255­ year? pound offensive tackle Drew “We will try to be competi-Kersjes. tive.” Just because it lost some The changes come in the size, doesn’t mean the defense form of new faces on both will be easy to get through. sides of the ball, and the skills Senior defensive linemen Eric those new players hold. Turner and Chris Morris will The Lions must replace be looking to plug holes and seven starters on offense and make plays on the defensive six starters on defense. In those front. Cleaning up anything players the Lions had a great Turner and Morris can’t take by Brett Bremer Sports Editor EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 109 S. Main St, Nashville care of will be senior linebackers Paul Morgan and Ben Boss. Should opponents try to go over their heads, senior comer back Ken Carnes will be there to lead the secondary. GOOD TIME PIZZA Hours: Mon., TUes. 10-10; Wed., Thurs. & Sat 10-11; Fri. 10-Midnight; Carnes will have some help in the defensive backfield, with the addition of speedy junior DB’s Adam Lamphere and Daniel Brooks. On offense, seniors Denver Hine and Jesse Page will look behind the high school at 7 to make their mark. Hine from o’clock against the Pewamothe running back spot, and Westphalia Pirates. Then it’s right down the road to face Page as an end. The Lions open the season SMAA rival Olivet, Thursday, Friday night on their new field Sept 2. The 2004 Maple Valley varsity football team. SHIRLEY'S CHUCK WAGON CAFE STANTON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEERS 202 N. Main St., Nashville CITIZENS L*L*C* CO. 870 S. Main St., Vermontville 852-1830 859-1985 or 852-1986 852-2500 Main St., Vermontville 726-0181 or 726-0060 FURNITURE STRIPING By Elaine and Stuart Stuart Southworth, Owner 538 Sherman, Nashville Lynn Denton Agency, Inc* HASTINGS CITY BANK DIANA'S PLACE HANSBARGER CONSTRUCTION Farm Bureau Insurance 111 N. Main St., Nashville 310 N. Main, Nashville 103 Thomapple Lk; Rd., Nashville 11253 Vermontville Hwy. Vermontville 852-0943 852-2005 fa. 852-3949 852-0790 859-9481 726-0323 M-C REPAIR & TOWING MAPLE VALLEY REAL ESTATE VERN’S REPAIR AND SPORT MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Maple Valley Vermontville 277 N. Main, Nashville 852-1649 Comer M-66/Woodbury 852-1915 367-4544 10708 Kinsel Hwy., ± Sun. 11-10 1823 Coville Rd., 755 Sherman, Nashville (7 blocks off Main) 859-1910 Agco-White-New Holland 726-0514 News 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings 269-945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 24,2004 — Page 9 Maple Valley Fall Sports Previews left, Krista Driksna, Amy Abbott, Kortney Ewing, Kyndra Root, Tessa Robles, back, manager Brent Cummings, Lynzie Ritelman, head coach Landon Wilkes, Ashley Gonser, Kristen VanZandt, Amy Joostberns, Mindy Newton, Alisha Felmlee, Sam Pierce, assis­ tant coach Tony Joostberns, manager Jennifer Kent, and manager Leslee Rigelman. Cagers open season home tonight against Shamrocks by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 2004 Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf team. Team members are, front from left, Tyler Greenfield, Rusty Harris, Garrett VanEngen, back, Adam Gonser, Lance Burpee, Todd Cupp, and assistant coach Ryan Rosin. (Missing from photo are head coach John Hughes, Ethan Griswald, and David Benedict.) Three all-SMAA lead way towards third straight title Maple Valley has a good to this squad. chance to add to its string of Winning that league title two straight SMAA varsity is of course the goal again, boys’ golf titles this fall. but they hope to extend The Lions return three their season. all-SMAA golfers and three Head coach John Hughes other letter winners. hopes his players will be Back leading the way for able to battle some incon­ Valley are Garrett stancy to give a solid VanEngen, Adam Gonser, regional performance in and Todd Cupp. That expe­ early October, and qualify rience should be invaluable for the state tournament. The Lions have been given an early opportunity to get ahead of other league favorites Olivet and Olivet Lansing Christian. Valley will host the opening SMAA jamboree at Mulberry Fore Golf Course on Wednesday, Sept. 1. That is their next scheduled meet. Setting goals at this point in a high school season is often a tough task. A team doesn’t want to set unrealistically high goals and then be disappointed if they aren’t within reach, but setting sights too low could lead to some complacency. That’s why more than any­ thing, Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes just wants to see his team improve daily with hard work. It would be tough this season for any team in the SMAA to hope to surpass Lansing Christian and Olivet at the top of the standings. The Lions should expect to be shooting for that third place spot, and then see what happens when they get their chances against the league favorites. Although the Lions lost their all-time leading scorer, Megan Garvey, to graduation in the spring, there are plenty of familiar faces returning to make Maple Valley an above average team in the SMAA. Leading the way for the’ Lions are sophomore guard/forward Amy Joostberns, senior guards Kortney Ewing, Amy Abbott, Tessa Robles, and junior Mindy Newton. Also back are seniors Kyndra Root and Krista Driksna, looking to move into expanded roles. The Lions will be looking for help on the offensive end at times, but should have a solid, quick defense to keep them competitive. Joining the Lion varsity for the first time this fall are fresh­ man forward Ashley Gonser, sophomore guard Alisha Felmlee, and junior guard Lynzie Rigelman. The Lion season begins tonight with a home contest against Portland St. Patrick’s. The Lions first four games are at home. They host Lake Michigan Catholic on Thursday, then PewamoWestphalia Tuesday Aug. 31. The conference season begins Tuesday, Sept. 7, against Olivet. The 2004 Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team. Team members are, front from left, Adam Cook, Justin Cook, Dan Courneya, Mike Chapman, Cody Ward, Kyle Pash, back, Chris Abbott, Zeke Wieland, Jed Wieland, Creedence Hoffman, Andrew Scheick, and head coach Josh Meersma. Lion soccer squad will be filled with many new faces Numbers are low once again for the Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team. There will be enough players to open the season Wednesday at Lakewood High School, but the true season opener that was scheduled for last night had to be canceled. Lion head coach Josh The 2004 Maple Valley varsity sideline cheer team. Team members are, front from Meersma calls this a left, Breann Gardner, Amber Primm, Sadie Blodgett, back, Brooke Varney, Nicolette “rebuilding year”. More than Dunn, Kasie Chase, and Stephanie Hoffman. (Missing from photo are Chelsi Lowe, half of the Lion team from Justine King, Nicole Cantrell, Tara Gordenski, and head coach Donna Nisse.) the end of last fall was made Moving the Maple Valley fans to cheer this year up of seniors, eight of 15 players. In reality it is just another building year for the young program. Chris Abbott, a junior has the most varsity experience. He is beginning his third year with the Lion varsity. Other returnees, set to begin their second season, are sophomore Cody Ward, junior Zeke Wieland, and senior Dan Courneya. Next Monday, the Lions will visit Albion. Due to the cancellation of the game with Hastings, the Lions’ new home opener is sched­ uled for Tuesday, Sept. 7 against Olivet. Prior to that, the Lions visit Bellevue for the SMAA opener on Wednesday, Sept. 1. In one of the final contests of last season, the Lions knocked off the Broncos 9-0 for a confidence building SMAA victory. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, August 24,2004 — Page 10 Borners Biker Bash’ remembers a friend The streets of Hastings are temporarily filled with bikes for the Borner Bash. Mark and Deb Bomer, coowners of Diamond Propane in Woodland, started a tradition three years ago in which BRUSH-LEAF PICK UP The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush and leaves every Monday in September. Please place any brush/limbs/leaves that you want picked up next to the curb on Monday morning. Nashville DPW 06592852 they put together a motorcy­ cle run called "Borners Biker Bash." “The Biker Bash is no ordinary ‘biker party,’ as people may assume,” said Deb. The Borners invited their family, friends and all motorcycle enthusiasts to join in and ride around west­ ern Michigan roads and stop back at the Borners’ home in the evening for food, fun, games and to listen to live classic rock ’n roll music by “Common Bond.” Mark plays lead guitar and has been a part of the band for several years. This year’s Bash was ded­ icated to a close friend, Joe Andersen Daniel, who passed away last year. Gift certificates and money donations came from 48 Hastings area busi­ nesses. The Borners received a great deal ofhelp in organiz­ ing this year’s run from Larry and Tracy (Keller) Bennett. Tracy went to great lengths to contact and collect from almost every business in Hastings. Mark personally designed the artwork for the Bomer Bash T-shirts, listing all the businesses that made contributions with "In Memory of Joe Daniel" also on the Shirt. Also in memory of Joe Daniel, the proceeds were donated to Skyler Ward, who was severely injured in an automobile accident. Skyler’s mother was contact­ ed after the run and she expressed her gratitude for the donation. Individual donations still can be made for Skyler through the Independent State Bank in Vermontville. The Avengers Motorcycle Club was in charge of securi­ ty and traffic control this year. With the help of many friends, family and business­ es, the 2004 Bomer Biker GET ALL THE Deb and Mark Bomer organize the annual Bomer Bike Bash. (Photo provided) Bash was a great success, the Borners said, and they are looking forward to planning next year’s run. VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Vermontville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 14, 2004, to 6:45 p.m. at the Village Office to take public comment regarding text amend­ ments to the Village of Vermontville Zoning Ordinance to change the maximum lot coverage from 15% to 25% in the RS1 and RS2 districts, and to correct various typographical errors. Village Planning Commission 06592895 PUBLIC NOTICE CASTLETON TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS APPLICATION FOR DEFERMENT OF SUMMER 2004 TAXES THE TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2004 TAX DEFERMENTS. NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the TO QUALIFY, A HOUSEHOLD INCOME CANNOT EXCEED $25,000. THE APPLICANT MUST ALSO BE 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, PARAPLEGIC, QUADRIPLEGIC, ELIGIBLE CEPERSON, VETERAN, WIDOW OR WIDOWER, SERVI­ BLIND, OR TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED. THOSE THAT FARM AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY MAY Hastings Banner. ALSO QUALIFY. Call 945-9554 for more information. TOWNSHIP HALL OR BY CALLING 517-852-9863 OR 517-852­ THE DEFERMENT APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE 9479, AND MUST BE FILED BEFORE 9-15-04. LORETTA PIXLEY, TREASURER 06592939 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ^CROSSROADS SCHOOL OF DRIVIN at The Traffic Scene ntersection of M-43 & M-50 Segment I Classes LONG LIVE THE HOME™ Sept. 7th-23rd Oct. 4th-21st ©2003 Andersen Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Mhometow 11 IDftU DRIA/ D r1f L11U IMBED R &ft U HAD RRDIWA/ARDE LUMBER & HARDWARE Mon. thru Sat 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Wetw Propane 517-852-0882 -yCYlinders 219 S. 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SERVICE CLINIC Join us on Thursday, Aug. 26 2900 North M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 (4 miles N. ofHastings on M-43) ____________Phone 269-945-9526____________ This clinic will give you a “hands on” opportunity to learn many useful tips to help your combine operate at its peak efficiency. We will review many of the features and adjustments of John Deere combines and header equipment. You will have opportunities to discuss your equipment with the experts from John Deere and from Fillmore Equipment. Cljnjc starts at 7 pM Fillmore EQUIPMENT, INC. 2900 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings (269) 945-9526 Hope to see you there! HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 7 to 5; Thurs. 7 to 6; Sat. 7 to 2 06592996 The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters would like to thank thefollowing businesses/individuals who helped make our 4th Annual Golfouting a success. By helping us, you help the athletes of Maple Valley. Thankyou. Associated Construction Kyle Booher Carl’s Supermarket Citizen’s LLC Clay’s Dinner Bell Daniel’s Funeral Home Davis Oil & C-Stores Duane Hamilton Excavating Eaton Federal Savings Bank Frost Heating & Cooling, Inc. Tai Gearhart - State Farm Insurance Good Time Pizza Hamilton Black Dirt Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric Hoefler’s Home Improvements Hometown Lumber Hummell’s Body Shop Independent Bank Jack Pearl’s J.B. Cabinetry John Boy Electric Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Lynn Denton Agency Mace Pharmacy Maple Leaf Inn Maple Valley Carwash Maple Valley Implement Maple Valley Real Estate - Jerry Reese Mulberry Fore Musser’s Service Nashville Chiropractic Reynold’s & Sons Sporting Goods Schilz Construction Shouldice Brothers Soules Appliance Stanton’s Realtors/Auctioneers Styles R us Sugar Hut Cafe The Hecker Agency Trumble Agency TSK Roof Consulting Union Electric VFW Post Nashville W&W Repair Wheeler’s Marine Wilson’s Sugarbush WSC Millwright We areproud to announce our Grand Opening ofthe new Spirit Shop, Friday, August 27th at the first homefootballgame. The Spirit Shop is located in the new concession stand and will carry lots ofgreat items to show your school spirit. Stop in and check it out! Bring the kids to thefirst gamefor balloons, tatoo’s, cotton candy and much more! Mark Your Calendars Now! Fall Kick Off - Sat., Sept. 11 Mulberry Gardens Come Meet the Coaches �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 24, 2004 — Page 12 Lightening Bolts club earns grant funding for shooting sports The Maple Valley Lightening Bolts 4-H Club has been awarded $4,000 in grant funding from the NRA to be used by the club’s shooting sports program. The Lightening Bolts shooting sports instructors say they are excited about this grant. This funding will help insure that participation in this program is no hin­ dered due to a family’s financial status. Plans have been made to purchase a new storage trail­ er to be used to transport the shooting sports equipment to The Valley adults in society. Decision Maple Lightening Bolts 4-H Club making, teamwork, problem offers 4-H members a variety solving, being responsible of projects, including cook­ and having high self-esteem ing, sewing, dogs, swine and are just a few of the many other projects, including skills 4-H helps to develop. Specific objectives for the shooting sports. Michigan has had an active 4-H shoot-4-H shooting sports program ing sports program for over are as follows: • To encourage participa­ 20 years. Youth in more than 70 counties participate in a tion in environmental and variety of shooting sports outdoor education programs by exposing youth to shootareas every year. The goal of all 4-H proj­ ects is youth development. 4­ H helps them work toward developing the skills needed to be productive and positive events, as well as targets, and patches. The club hopes to encourage more female par­ ticipation in this project area with the addition of a female shotgun leader, and by host­ ing a “Ladies Day at the Range” in the fall to take place at the Barry County Conservation Club. Last year, the club received $2,500 from the NRA, which was used to purchase shooting sports equipment in the 4-H shoot­ ing sports program as well as hunter safety instruction classes. ing, hunting and other relat­ ed activities. • Support youth in gaining valuable conservation and natural resources related knowledge, skills and stew­ ardship. • Enhance development of self-concept, character and personal growth through safe, educational and social­ ly acceptable involvement in shooting. This project teaches safe and responsible use for firearms and archery equip­ ment while promoting the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and conservation. Shooting sports also strengthens families through participation in lifelong recreational activities and provides hands-on learning experiences. Local sch ools receive backpacks from Optimists ■ The Charlotte Optimist Club recently completed its fourth annual Backpack proj­ ect and Superintendent Kim Kramer accepted the first of 35 backpacks provided to the Maple Valley schools. Each backpack is loaded with school supplies. The Optimist Club leaves it up to the individual school districts to determine how each backpack is to be dis­ tributed. They are primarily designed for first through fourth graders but are adapt­ able to older students as well. Besides the 35 backpacks provided to Maple Valley, Charlotte is given 50, Potterville 25 and the Eaton SIREN Shelter 10 of the backpacks. Each contains paper, pencils, crayons, ruler, glue stick and a pencil box. The backpacks and all sup­ plies are purchased from local retail establishments. Superintendent Kim Kramer accepted the first of 35 Sales flyers are carefully checked to get the most backpacks provided to the Maple Valley schools by the “bank for the buck.” Charlotte Optimist Club. “This project that hopeful­ ly brings a smile to a student who may not be able to schools involved look for­ these tight budgetary times.” For more information, call afford a backpack this year,” ward to receiving their supan Optimist Club spokesper-ply of backpacks and appre- John T. Boggs at 517-852­ son said. “Each year the ciate the help provided given 0840. They're all work and no pay. Get a new 4000 Twenty Series Tractor or Gator™ HPX 4x4 now— with No Interest, No Payments’ for 6 Months. Take on any job you can imagine, starting now—but don't take on the payments until 2005. Get an all-new John Deere 4000 Twenty Series Tractor, with up to 21% more big-job power.'Or grab a Gator HPX 4x4, the utility vehicle that’s tougher than the task. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 35, August 31, 2004 Community rallies to overcome ‘microburst’ disaster School starts today after storm tears roof from school Pieces of the roof from Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School litter the school’s football field Thursday morning. Straight-line winds from a microburst blew out the windows in this classroom that stands exposed to the elements Thursday afternoon. This is one of three ornamental trees at the school damaged by the storm that blew through Vermontville Wednesday evening. by Sandra Ponsetto were coming in from prac­ Staff Writer tice when the storm struck at The first varsity football 5:45 p.m., there were no game on the new high school injuries. Assistant Principal athletic field was held as Scott Eckert and school liai­ planned Friday evening and son officer Deputy Gary Maple Valley students Pearson from the Barry enjoyed just one extra day of County Sheriff’s Department were standing near the front summer vacation. All . this despite a major door of the school when they storm with winds that blew noticed what they described off the roof at Maple Valley as a funnel cloud, went inside and told the parents Junior-Senior High School. Students returned to their and students to get away classrooms this morning from the doors and windows instead of Monday, as origi­ and take cover in the hall­ nally planned, after a storm ways. Allison Avery, a trustee struck without warning and ripped the roof from one on the Maple Valley Board wing of the and scattered of Education, was at the ori­ debris across the football entation with her son, Ross, field and knocked down trees when the storm hit. “The school was so full of and branches in Vermontville Wednesday people and there was football and cheerleading practice evening. Though there were about going on, but nobody pan­ 80 to 90 teachers, staff and icked, it was very well run,” students and parents in the she said. “They told us we building for seventh grade couldn’t be by the front orientations and football entryway, we heard a loud players and cheerleaders bang and there was a huge wind that blew around all the handout papers, then (High School Principal) Todd Gonser issued a statement that we had been hit by a tor­ nado. It was scary, but they went through the building and made sure everybody was OK, and the weather was all clear before they let everyone go.” Kim Kramer, who assumed the post of superin­ tendent of Maple Valley Schools Aug. 2, was in his office in the administration building, preparing for a board meeting when the roof was blown from the school. “I immediately looked out the window when I heard the wind start up and I was there to see the roof leave the building,” he said. “It star­ tled me to the point where I was shaking and wondering, ‘is this really happening? Is that roof really gone?’” Kramer said the wind lift­ ed the roof from the building like, “a piece of cellophane.” Pieces of the roof hang on the back off of the building. “The entire rooms were exposed, then the next thing I saw was all the paper being sucked out of the rooms and going up into the air,” he said. Kramer said that once he realized what had happened, he radioed Gonser to make sure students and staff were safe. “He told me they had already got everyone into the hallways... our coaches also did a fine job of moving the kids off the field... when the storm actually hit, we were in pretty good shape.” Gonser said his staffknew what to do because they had a similar experience May 19 when Maple Valley was host for the regional track compe­ tition. “We had 14 busloads of kids here when they issued the warning. “I have a great staff that knows what they are doing and they followed all the procedures and precautions. The people were really coop­ erative too — the parents were great, the students were great,” said Gonser, adding. “We were really fortunate. We can replace the building; we can’t replace people and kids.” The Vermontville Township and the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville fire departments and emergency See Storm, page 8 In This Issue Creamery, dairy facility to be built near Nashville Nashvile family couple hosts 2 foreign exchange students When the circus came to town Lion D blows the Pirates back out to sea Lions prove the game must go on �u« ay ver « n e ape aey ews ugus ues ay — . age ‘Wait Until Dark’ is Sept 9-11 “Wait Until Dark” by Frederick Knott, a Broadway hit thriller moves from one moment of suspense to another as it builds toward an electrifying, breath-stopping final scene. Shown here are local thespians Wendy St. Laurent, Jeff Cavinder, Bill Reynolds, Robb Rosin, Andy Patrick, Amy Parish, and Betsy Paris rehearsing with director Mary Jo Gorsuch. Show dates are Thursday, Sept. 9, Friday, Sept. 10, and Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. at the Vermontville Opera House. Tickets available at the door are adults $7, seniors and students $6, and children 12 and under $5. For more information, call Bill Reynolds at 616-367­ 4455 or e-mail therevuel @yahoo.com Our fest claims service is “No Problem.” ur agency is well-known for providing fast, efficient and fair Aire/ys married 50 years Laura Hamilton and Ronald Avery were united in marriage on Sept. 11, 1954 at Assyria Center, Mich. They have three daughters: Cindy Cason, Kerri Howell, and Chris (Dale) Earle. They also have six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. The Averys will be honored at a family dinner. If you wish, a card may be sent to: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Avery, 107 E. Sherwood Dr., Hastings, Michigan 49058. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION claims service. That’s because we represent Auto-Owners CALENDAR OF EVENTS Insurance, who, according to a national consumers’ magazine, ranks oonsistendy as one ofthe top insurers in the Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept country. That’s why we are known as The “No Problem” People"1. Ask us about our great service today! ^uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business 06593318 TRUMBLE AGENCY DEBBIE 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 1 2 6 7 7 12 Sept 15 Sept 16 Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 23 Sept 27 Sept 30 Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Labor Day, County Offices Closed for Holiday. Dairy Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Bathroom Building Project meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Open Speed Show sponsored by the Barry County Competitive Horse Judging Team, 9:30 a.m., Fairgrounds. For more info, contact Stacey Campeau at 269­ 795-7655 or Deb Hiemstra at 616-891-1657. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Shooting Sports Leaders meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Goat Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension office. 4-H Teen Club meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., location to be announced. Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School.......... Sunday: A.M. Worship ........... P.M. Worship.............. Wednesday Evening: Worship ...................... ...... 9:45 a.m. 8950 East M-79 Highway 11 a.m. ........... 6 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline 8 Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service.......................... 9 am Sunday School........ ...10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER M.orning Celebration...................... .10 a.m.Contemporary Service, ........ 7 p.m. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School.................................. 10 A.M. Service.................................. 11:15 P.M. Service ................................ 6 p.m. Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, PASTOR GEORGE GAY Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone:(517)852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School....... Morning Worship .. Evening Worship... Wednesday Family .Night Service .... . 9:45 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ... 6:45 p.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile north of Vermontville PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashvitte Sunday School ........................ 10 a. .m. Sunday: A M. Worship .......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... ........... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.................................... 7 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Highway on Mulliken Road NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ................ 9:45 am A.M. Service............................. 11 a.m. P.M. Service................................ 7 p.m. Wed. Service ............................. 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School - 930 a.m. ■ FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................... .11 a.m. Church School ...................... .10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON Fellowship Time -1030 a.m. Adult Sunday School - 10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.................. 11:15 a.m. Worship Service.................. 930 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 Darrell and Joanne Clements Jr. ofNashville and Rick and Pam Gutchess of Hastings are pledged to announce the engagement of their children Jennifer LuAnne and David Nolan. Jennifer is a 2001 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Dave is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at the Hastings Department of Public Works. An October 30, 2004 wed­ ding is being planned. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass ....................930 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 0 a.m. Worship............ 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ... .. . „ ......................9:15 a.m Morning Prayer ....................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 785-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwicf 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship . . .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship........................6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School............................... 9:45 Worship Service ..................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ........ 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service............. 7 p.m. AWANA.................. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time -12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �. ehe Maple ap e Valley a ey ews, News, as Nashville, v e, ues Tuesday, ay, August ugus 31,2004 , —— age Page 3 Creamery, dairy facility to be built near Nashville by David T. Young Editor Award-winning farmers Doug and Louisa Westendorp have taken a big step forward in their plans to build a dairy facility and creamery at the comer of M­ 66 and M-79, just south of Nashville in Maple Grove Township. The couple won site plan approval Monday night Aug. 23) from the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. They already had been awarded a special use permit and the BarryEaton District Health Department has added its blessing. The facility would manu­ facture, process and sell milk, cheese and ice cream on site with a drive-through, a walking torn* for school stu­ dents, an educational room, a “cracker barrel” porch seat­ ing area with chairs, a gravel parking area, and two build­ ings, one with 6,000 square feet for manufacturing and a 4,000-square-foot facility for sales. The Westendorps, who plan to call the operation “Mooville,” hope to employ five people in the “dipping store” and four or five in the manufacturing end of things, but the number may depend on the season. “We’ll see how it all works,” Doug Westendorp said. He and Louisa now have 80 dairy cows and 180 cattle on the farm, which has won a national award for efficiency earlier this year. Neal Jones, a consultant for the project, said the Westendorps had hoped to be able to erect two signs, but are limited to one by law. He also said the site will include pine trees to shield the public from the employ­ ees’ area. Doug Westendorp said the operation “will be part of the farm, but not attached to it.” Jones added, “We still have more space for expan­ sion of necessary, plus park­ ing... This works out pretty well.” Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus said, “This being a job creating operation, we will ask the state to allow them an extra sign or get a variance for one,” but he acknowledged the state won’t likely be very recep­ tive to the idea. One potential problem is water drainage. Planning Commissioner Bill Stough said, “My con­ cern is it’s an industrial activity close to a water body... I just don’t want there to be a problem with the runoff down the road.” It was noted that a culvert in the area had been washed out by torrential rains and flooding by the Thomapple River last May. “There’s a whole lot of fluid for two septic tanks to handle,” chimed in Commissioner Mick Barney. .Commissioner Jim Alden said he’d like to see better drive-through accommoda­ tions for semi-trucks, many of which travel both M-66 and M-79. “That wouldn’t be that much more to make it a 180degree turnaround,” he said. “That’s a market you’d miss if you can’t handle that kind of traffic.” Westendorp raised a mild protest at some of the sug­ gestions, saying they might be costly. “It would have been a whole lot simpler to forget about the creamery and just milk 500 cows... I wouldn’t even have had to come and see you guys.” The farm of Louisa and Doug Westendorp just south of Nashville. Stough said though he buildings now, install neces­ next spring, raised concerns, he supports sary equipment during the the project. winter and open the store “I want this project to go and I don’t want to put any stumbling blocks in front of it,” he said, explaining he would like drainage probSat., Sept. 4th • 9:00 a.m. lems taken care of so they don’t become an issue for the 05524553 Thomapple Lake Rd., Nashville Westendorps in the future. The site plan was approved with stipulations the couple come back later Learn to play PIANO! with a stormwater mitigation J3 plan. Westendorp reported that he wants to get started on the Call with any questions/concerns: PARK-WIDE YARD SALE JJ J3 Nashville will close street for Halloween J3 517-726-0251 $10/lesson ALL AGES! 06592936 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council Thursday night unanimously approved the closing of Maple Street between Main and State, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Sun. Oct. 31. Earlier this month, the Nashville United Methodist Church had requested the street be closed on Halloween night to provide a safe route of travel for trickor-treaters and their parents as they make their way from the church, where hot choco­ late and other goodies are served, and the parking lot of MainStreet Savings Bank, where Grace Community Church holds its annual Trunk O’ Treat. The council also approved a motion to purchase a new Xerox copy machine for the village office to replace its current copy machine which is no longer working proper­ tyThe council also heard from village resident Ron Ohler, who lives at 311 N. 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HEEiFREE IvS 20 20oz oz..drink drink 71" । with$2.50purchase with$2.50purchase I W Doof afr4 a46oi d6OoHia bbag aan|g 4of bbuttery Eutte SrE y Pppopcorn To 3p0co2r0n04 • | I on(DaradOHaan|*4 E»p SEPT 30.2004 W 1 BEST DEAL in eNewsletter al I www.hastings4.com. __ www.hastings4.com There will be a hunter safety education class held at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nashville, on Saturday, Sept 11, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept 12, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Barry County Conservation Club in Hastings. Both sessions must be attended in order to receive certification. Preregistration is required. The cost will be $7 and lunch will be provided Saturday. For more information or to register, call Gary White at 517-852-2182. Call12691945-9554 Of 1-899-879-7085 State St. Ohler said that dur­ ing the past 19 years he has lived at that address he has had continuous problems with personnel from the Castleton-MapleGroveNashville Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service parking in the alley behind the fire station, which has actually been determined to be a part of his. driveway. "When they park in the alley, I can’t get my car in my driveway,’ said Ohler, who added that he has been J3J3J3J3J3J3J3JJJ3JJOJ3J3J3 <-Diawa’s ‘-P&ice ■W The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. |065 |06573039 1-517-852-9481 FoodforThoughtSave My Home, Barry County r DA What do you think makes Barry County special and unique? Do you see growth creeping into Barry County as you drive through the country—or even outside your window? Join us for three informative, free workshops. Learn about the natural resources found in our county. Hear from experts on how we can preserve and protect the unique character of our home as it continues to grow and develop into a thriving community Thursday, September 9,2004 - Naturally Barry County Learn about the rich, diverse natural resources we have in Barry County, and how and why we must preserve and protect them before they are gone! Peg Kohring, Midwest Regional Director of the Conservation Fund, will share valuable information on how “Green Infrastructure” can be a strategic approach to land con­ servation and critical to the continuance and growth of our communities. Thursday, October 7,2004 - A Win-Win Solution to a Balanced Barry County Join us as we explore how the idea of sustainable development can balance the economic, social and environmental needs of Barry County to ensure growth enhances, not decreases, our quality of life. Dr. Richard Bawden, Visiting Professor, Michigan State University, along with Jay Kilpatrick of Williams and Works in Grand Rapids, will explain how preservation is not simply a choice between growth and no growth, but a focus on how growth can be managed and how it can improve our quality of life. Thursday, October 21,2004 - Tools and Techniques for Preserving Barry County Learn what options we have to protect our natural resources both as an individual and as a community, and how these tools are being used successfully in other areas. Mark Wykoff, President of Planning and Zoning Center, Inc., will introduce a “tool­ box” of ideas for preserving Barry County, such as purchase of development rights, easements, and planning and zoning ordi­ nances. Workshops are offered at two locations and times. Pick the one that bestfits your schedule! 2-4 pm at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 7-9 pm at Hastings High School Lecture Hall Ndturaf Resource lor Maple Valiev News ACTION-AdSl ticketed for parking in the street when he has been unable to get his car in his driveway due to firefighter and/or EMS personnel’s vehicles. Village Council President Frank Dunham referred the matter to the fire and ambu­ lance committee to discuss the matter with fire and emergency service person­ nel. For more information visit www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/nrat.htm or call (269) 721-4190 Whether you are a political leader, community activist, landowner, homeowner, developer, real estate agent or concerned citizen, you will want to attend these workshops. It truly is “Food for Thought,” as each of us works to “Save My Home, Barry County!” 06593471 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, August 31, 2004 — Page 4 Nashvile family couple hosts 2 foreign exchange students by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer They have only been together for a few weeks but with the almost constant jok­ ing, teasing 16 year-old Dasha Fedorenko, from Kazakhastan and 17-year-old Njomza Tafili from Germany and their host parents, Bill and Deb Allen of Nashville, already sound like a family. The Allens who have been hosting foreign exchange stu­ dents from around the world since 1994, say they always try to have more than one exchange student at a time because it fosters the feeling of family. “It’s much better for both girls because they are not alone, strange people in a strange land,” said Deb. “Dasha and Njomza are the 15th and 16th students we have hosted.” Besides getting to know their host parents, Dasha and Njomza, who are both enrolled as seniors at Maple Valley High School, also have been spent the past few weeks learning about America. “We’re getting used to it. It is much different than in Germany,” said Njomza. “Everyone here is so friendly,” said Dasha. “They are friendlier than they are in Germany,” said Njomza. “When I arrived at the airport in Chicago, every­ one talks to you. They are so friendly, even the people who are working there. It is very different than Germany.” “It is very different than it is in Kazakhastan too,” added Dasha. “People just come up to you and talk to you and they are so friendly and kind.” “If you talk to elder people in Germany, they think they are better than you, like you have to be a certain age before they need to talk to you,” said Njomza. Njomza said that the vehi­ cles people drive in America are iso very different than what she is used to in Germany. “They have bigger vehicles here and they never switch off the motors, everyone is screaming at each other,” she said, imitating someone at the gas station trying to talk over the rumble oftheir engine. Although it is the first trip to America for both Dasha and Njomza, they both speak fluent English because they have each had six years of English in school. “A lot of kids over there learn British English,” said Bill. 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THE APPLICANT MUST ALSO BE 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, PARAPLEGIC, QUADRIPLEGIC, ELIGIBLE SERVI­ CEPERSON, VETERAN, WIDOW OR WIDOWER, BLIND, OR TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED. THOSE THAT FARM AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY MAY ALSO QUALIFY. THE DEFERMENT APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL OR BY CALLING 517-852-9863 OR 517-852­ 9479, AND MUST BE FILED BEFORE 9-15-04. 065 LORETTA PIXLEY, TREASURER CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Dasha Fedorenko and Njomza Tafili pose for a “family portrait” with their host parents, Bill and Deb Allen of Nashville. then in seventh grade you can the time,” said Njomza. Njomza said that teachers choose Latin or French,” said Njomza, who added that in in America are also very dif­ Germany there are different ferent. “Over here you can make types of schools. “The best schools have 13 friends with your teachers and grades and they are for those have fun with them,” she said. who are going to college or “They had a party and I paint­ university. There are other ed some of their faces with schools where you learn a chalk from the pool table and trade or business. There is grabbed their hats and ran third school where you do it away from them.” all together and it is the same “She’s teaching her quiet as high school,” she said. sister to be very active,” said Both Dasha and Njomza Deb. say they would like to get Bill is teaching both girls involved in sports at Maple how to hunt and fish. Valley High School. In. “Everybody hunts and fishGermany, Njomza plays bas- es here, but nobody does that ketball and practices Kung in Germany,” said Njomza. Fu, Dasha likes to play bas­ -Dasha said she used to go ketball and volleyball. fishing with her father. Both girls said they aren’t “I don’t think fish like me,” very familiar with football or said Njomza. baseball. “We’ve been fishing for “Just soccer,” said Dasha. walleye and we haven’t done “As much as they like good this year,” said Bill. sports they’ll have to get “The girls actually do very involved in Powder Puff foot- well. We’ve been impressed ball,” said Bill. with both of their skills,” said When the girls looked at Deb who added that Bill had him quizzically, Bill remind- also been teaching the girls ed them, “That’s where the how to shoot handguns and girls play football and the rifles. guys dress up like cheerlead­ “I’m going to take them ers.” deer hunting this fall,” said The girls laughed. Bill. Njomza said she is looking Both Dasha and Njomza forward to learning about the said they are looking forward differences in German and to their first hunt. American culture while she is “I have to check into findhere and learning more about ing a hunter safety course for the language. them,” said Bill. “I am also learning much “I don’t know why, they more about religion,” said can’t teach us any more than Njofnza. Both Njomza and you can,” said Njomza. Dasha have been attending “You have to go through a services ait the Nashville certified program to get a Assembly of God with Bill license,” said Bill. and Deb. “I don’t attend “And I am teaching them to church in Germany.” sew,” teased Deb, who owns “Over there everything is De Lyn A Sewing and very structured,’ said Deb. Alterations in Nashville. “Only old people go-to “It’s not that I’m not inter­ church in Germany,” said ested. .. it’s just that it doesn’t Njomza. look good when I finished,” “In my country too,” said said Njomza sheepishly. Dasha. Deb and Bill said they are “In church here the preach-looking forward to celebrater makes jokes and you can ing Christmas with the girls. see that it is about life too. ““We We always always go go but but to to the the Over there in Germany I woods and get a real tree,” don’t understand it most of said Bill: “We’ve had some really entertaining moments doing that,” said Deb. “They can pick whatever tree they want, but they have to drag it to the truck,” said Bill with a smile. “Sometimes they like, to pick large trees and it takes them a while, but it’s fun,” said Bill. In addition to hunting deer and Christmas trees, Deb and Bill said they might take the girls to the Upper Peninsula. “We’ve discovered water­ fall hunting,” said Deb. “We have a book that lists 199 waterfalls and rapids in Michigan. “We managed to find eight or ten last year.” They might also take a trip to Cedar Point in the spring. Closer to home, the girls said they are enjoying learn­ ing how to play billiards and ride quads. “They also want to play paint ball and I thought I’d take them to one of those places where they can play laser tag and climb rock walls,” said Deb. Deb said the that she got to know the girls and the girls got to know each other, before they came to Nashville. “Njomza called us every three days as soon as she knew she was coming, and the girls were in contact by telephone and e-mail before” said Deb. Njomza came to the Allens through a program called Compass-Excel and Dasha through the FLEX program. “The FLEX program is a scholarship program spon­ sored by the United States government for students in the former Soviet countries,” said Bill. “They have to write essays and go through a personal interview to earn the privilege of coming here. They can’t be younger than 15, or older than 17,” said Deb. “It’s a rigorous process,” added Bill. “I’m not sure of the numbers, but I think there are 60 to 70 thousand students competing for a thousand spots each year. It really nar­ rows down the field.” “We get the cream of the crop,” said Deb. “We want our exchange students to have an enjoyable time while they are here, one with lots of good memories,” said Deb. “Their parents are trusting us with their children. It’s difficult for a parent to let their child go for nine months “These kids are like our own children, we treat them no differently,” added Deb. “Yes, they are like real par­ ents,” said Njomza. Deb said that she has kept in contact with their exchange students over the years and many of them have returned with their families for a visit. “I have many children all over the world,” she said. BRUSH-LEAF PICK UP The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush and leaves every Monday in September. 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On one station, leaning on the bumper of the Tuesday, one day late to That afternoon as the telethe reporter was holding a -SUV parked in front of me allow the teachers the in-serv- vision news reporters stepped handful of walnuts (I thought turned and stared. I guess tel- ice day on Monday, that the in front of me again to steal maybe he was going to enter- evision reporters don’t talk to classrooms would be rebuilt my interviews I let them. tain us with a juggling rou- themselves. over the next several months "It’s OK," I’d tell the peotine) but, no; he was saying a I don’t think they even talk and a professional disaster ple who looked at me queslocal resident had told him to each other. clean up crew would have the tioningly. "I’ll be here after that those walnuts had fallen Later, as I walked around, football field ready for Friday they’re gone. from the tree during the high trying to get photos of the night’s game, all the reporters I may not be ‘First.’ I may winds the night before and classrooms that had been wanted their own two-minute not be ‘Live’ (although the had been blown all over the damaged by the storm, two sound bite from Kim. people out here in Maple place. reporters and their camera"Mr. Kramer! Mr. Valley keep things lively), Where do they get these men stepped in front of me to Kramer!" clamored the televi-but I have until Tuesday to be reporters? set up their shots. Amused I sion reporters once again the ‘Best, I said paraphras­ from strange sources, as I was Duh. It’s late summer. stepped back to watch. jockeying for position ing a slogan painted on one of standing there getting wetter Walnuts fall from trees — The two reporters jockeyed Excuse me, she has been the television news vans. and angrier by the moment (I especially in a windstorm! for the best camera angle and waiting very patiently," said That night I shook my head had been dragged away from I flipped to another station.lighting, without making eye Kim gallantly, indicating me in amused disbelief as I my husband and our 20th Not to be outdone in the contact or even acknowledg- standing by with my note-watched a news report where anniversary dinner to be treat­ prop department, the reporter ing the presence of the other. book and pen. they showed footage of the ed like this? Was a reoccur- was waving around a piece of It was surreal. . “OK. I’m going to like this field as it looked in the mornring thought) when I sudden-insulation from one of the Later that morning when guy,” I thought to myself as ing while the newscaster sitly remembered a Garfield damaged classrooms. the investigator from the we turned away from the tele- ting behind the desk said that button I used to wear back in I hoped she hadn’t crossed National Weather Service and vision reporters who were people in Maple Valley were my waitressing days; it said, the yellow tape and rum- Kim Kramer gave their state-momentarily stunned to still wondering if there would I used to be annoyed,- now maged around too much to ment to the media, I once silence (it’s hard to talk when be a game on Friday night. I I’m just amused." find just the right piece of again found myself shoved to your mouth is hanging open). guess the truth wasn’t sensaI looked around I was insulation (not so small as to the back of the pack by camI have to admit that, unlike tional enough, "Storm tears amused. look insignificant and not so eramen and microphone wav- some horror stories I have roof from school, scatters it The television news cars big as to conceal her carefully ing reporters who didn’t seem heard from reporters in other across field, everybody and vans, scattered beside the chosen outfit) because I knew to think I existed. Unable to small towns, Kim, ' Todd remains calm and mess gets road, were emblazoned with the inspector from the hear enough to take notes, I Gonser and the rest of the cleaned up, and everyone colorful logos and slogans, National Weather Service went to the front of the pack staff at Maple Valley didn’t moves on," must not get the some sprouting two-story tall would be out later that morn- and stood near Kim’s shoul- get caught up in the television same ratings as gloom and poles topped by remote tele- ing to study how the debris der (I was amused as I media frenzy and forget their doom hand-wringing. vision cameras, or satellite was scattered. watched the news that local reporter. The next morning when I dishes and other assorted However, it was last the evening to see how tightly In fact, I was extremely arrived at the high school, whirly7gigs resembled like a last newscast I saw just before they were focused on Kim, I impressed at how they calmly See circus, page 13 bunch ofcircus or gypsy wag- I left that really made my day. guess they didn’t want a rum- went about their work, doing ons. One ofthe reporters on anothAnd I noticed something er station was holding up a Member of Greater Lansing Association of else. copy of the Maple Valley Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service While the reporters and News! There it was, oh televicameramen rushed frantically sion, living proof that despite about, the people from Maple their pretensions, television 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Valley were surprisingly news reporters read our MLS calm. The sheriffs deputies papers to get story ideas! Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 were calmly directing traffic When I arrived at the high Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com the firemen and emergency school a little before 8 a.m. Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI HIYIS personnel who had secured the three ring circus was, as I EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES die scene were standing quiet- anticipated, well-under way. I • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available ly in the rain making sure no parked on the side of the road Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI......................... Home 517-726-0223 one crossed the yellow tape, across from the administraJerry Reese (Sales Associate)................................................ Home 517-852-5066 and the administrators were tion building, poured myself a talking calmly in the lobby of cup of coffee and sat back to the school. watch the show. Later, when the administraA young female reporter, tors finally held a press con- with carefully styled hair and ference in the shed on the far wearing heavier make up than side of the parking (an appro- I wore when I played a courHASTINGS - $129,90011 NEAR ALGONQUIN LAKE 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 2 car attached garage, full priate place considering the tesan in the opera, tottered basement, living room w/wood burning brick sur­ crew I was hanging with that through the wet grass in pair round & mantel fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond cabinets at center island. 1st floor laundry, master night) they were calm, clear- of kitten-heeled mules, while bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french eyed and matter-of-fact, no she held her hands limply at ON 6 ACRES "IN COUNTRY" WEST OF doors to deck w/view of Algonquin lake. Home war­ NASHVILLE "OLD STYLE FARMSTEAD" one had been hurt, the class- waist level as if she had a ranty included for your peace of mind. Call Jerry for TVvo story brick house, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 large full details. (H-81) rooms and their contents fresh manicure and didn’t enclosed porches, deck, bam, granary & 2 1/2 car could and would be replaced want to smudge her nails. Her garage. Mature shade trees, gardens, fruit, pasture &t above ground pool,.circle drive. Call Homer. (CH-86) and, if at all possible and they cameraman silently trudged, believed it was, the football an obedient three steps game would be played on as behind. Over by the football field scheduled on Friday night and school would resume next another reporter was setting week. I guess that’s why I up for another live report. found the resulting news cov- After finding her spot, flickHORSE LOVERS TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!! ON 8 ACRES W/EXTRA BUILDINGS NEAR M-79 erage so melodramatic. ing her hair and carefully "IN COUNTRY" 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 'country home" (could have That evening the television smoothing her clothes, she BETWEEN NASHVILLE St HASTINGS upper income unit w/2 bedrooms & full bath - separeports I managed to catch turned to the camera, her face 2 story home with 5 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, large rate entry for income unit). Home has large living fireplace, country kitchen - homes sits back from the room, kitchen, & dining room includes 2 stoves and made it sound as if people in a mask of concern. road, stream along side, mature shade trees circle 2 refrigerators, there are 2 large outbuildings on I glanced at my reflection Maple Valley were wringing property (20x48 & 32x64) w/thick concrete floors, drive, Incudes home warranty. Call Jerry. ’ (CH-92) (CH-92) one has 3 phase electric, blacktop drivel Fbnd on their hands in despair, won- in the rearview mirror of my property. Call Jerry to see. (CH-85) dering whether or not it was a car. I certainly could have tornado or a wind sheer, wor- used a mask. The morning rying about how they were was hot and humid and I had going to cope with devasta- driven to Vermontville with tion. the windows down (the air One station still had their conditioner and fan in my late IN COUNTRY ON 5 ACRES SECLUDED SETTING - BEAUTIFUL VIEW camera crew on site at 11:15 model Cutlass Supreme hasNice 3 bedroom brick home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, waiting for a second storm, n’t worked in years). It was a kitchen has lots of counter space and cabinets, walk­ which was producing copious combination that spelled disout, finished liasement has family room w/wood burning fireplace and office area, lots of storage, 2 amounts of lighting, to move aster for my hair, which had car attached garage plus 16 x 24 pole bam with laundry, large kitchen, lots of storage, includes all out of the area so they could tuned into an uncontrollable sauna. Mature shade and fruit trees. Home has hot appliances, some furniture, located one block from water and central air. Call Jerry or Homer. (CH-86) town. Nice shaded lot. Call Je 91) use their sky-cam to transmit ball of blonde fuzz and my live footage of the scene. makeup, which had all put VACANT PARCELS What were they thinking? It disappeared except for a 2 ACRES: North of Vermontville, perked, surveyed, blacktop road, shrubs 8r trees, natural gas available. Call Homer. (VL-84) looked the same as it did at 6 smudge of mascara under 4 ACRES: Black top road, north of Vermontville, conventional perk natural gas available. o’clock— just darker and each eye. My cotton skirt and Call Homer. (VL-89) wetter! sleeveless polo shirt were a 3.67 ACRES: North of Nashville, pa\pd road, great view of the sunsets. Conventional perk. Call Homer. (VL-90) The next morning, I tuned rumpled mess. Write When the circus came totown I’ve heard the expression "media circus many times, but I didn’t believe it until I saw it with my own eyes. Call me spoiled, but I’ve become accustomed to having Maple Valley all to myself so you can imagine my surprise when I arrived at Maple Valley High School last Wednesday evening to find it besieged by television news crews (as if having the roof blown off the school and deposited on the football field by a sudden storm wasn’t enough)! I parked my car behind one of the news vans and walked across the street into absolute bedlam. Maple Valley is usually a pretty mellow place, but that night I saw people scurrying around to and fro in the pouring rain, gesturing and talking wildly. Television news reporters, each one with a cameraman following on his or her heels like a welltrained puppy. I walked over to the administration building, where I met up with my co-worker/ Rose Heaton. I was surprised she recognized me, I had been there less than five minutes and I was already soaked to the skin; despite my raincoat and I looked and felt like drowned rat. "You’ve got to talk to this man over here," said Rose leading me over to where a gentleman was being interviewed by a young television news reporter with surprising fresh make up and perfectly coiffed hair. (How do they do that in the rain?) I waited patiently for the young woman to finish before I stepped up to do my interview. My grandma had taught me to always be polite and wait my turn so you can imagine my chagrin when I was no farther than one question into my interview when suddenly another television reporter stepped in front of me shoved a microphone into the man’s face and started asking questions! I couldn’t believe it! Whatever happened to professional courtesy? The same thing happened again and again and I was get­ ting more than a little annoyed. I mean; everyone at J-Ad Graphics knows that the local television news stations often read our papers to get story ideas, but interrupting an interview in progress is beyond the pall! By the time I started con­ templating making an obscene gesture in front ofthe next camera that was pushed by me, I knew it was time to step back and take a deep breath. Inspiration can sometimes MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, August 31,2004 — Page 6 Lois Feme McKnight Harry D. Leckrone HASTINGS - Lois Feme McKnight, age 78, of Hastings, died Monday, August 23, 2004 at her resi­ dence. Miss McKnight was bom on May 29, 1926 in Luzerne Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania Dutch country, tthe daughter of Earl and Kathryn (Clair) McKnight Before moving to Hastings in 1946, she briefly lived and in worked Baltimore, Maryland during WWII. in Her employment Hastings included Orchard Industries, White’s Produce Market and First Methodist Church where she and her mother took care of children during Sunday services. I n her home, she and Tier mother also provided a vari- ety of services for residents in the community such as baking cookies and candies, laundering and making quilt­ ed pillows. In 1948, Feme moved to Hidden Valley Estates where as one of the original resi­ dents, she made many close friends. Feme had a curious nature. She took many interesting vacations with her friends and day trips in later years with her nieces. She enjoyed music and knew all the words to old songs. Feme became an avid reader, and especially enjoyed murder mystery writers such as Sue Grafton. She had an endearing quality that attracted people to her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn White, and her sister, June Morgan. Surviving Feme are her nieces Karen and Lisa Morgan; brother-in-law, James (Ingrid) Morgan and special friend Virginia Brill. Memorial services were held Friday, August 27, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity or organization of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home (www.wren-funeralhome.com). years, and in the past was honored by the Hastings Elks Lodge as “Elk ofthe Year.” Mr. Leckrone is survived by his wife, Pat; son and spe-cial friend, Kirk Leckrone and Mike Brown of Grand Rapids; son and special friend, Kevin Leckrone and Tina Smith of E. Lansing; sisters, Martha Hansen of Leslie and Betty Bielecki of Westland; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were brothers, Edwin, Leroy, Floyd, Raymond, Warren, and Howard; sisters Mamie and Hillsamer Pauline Marion Marie Miller member V.F.W. Post #8260- Payne. dren: Katie, Trey and SUNFIELD - Mrs. Marion Services were held Nashville, member Summer. American Legion Post #45- Wednesday, August 25, Marie Miller passed away Surviving sisters include, Hastings, Moose Lodge 2004 at Wren Funeral Home Saturday August 21, 2004 at June (Jack) McManus of #1649-Delton, Life Member with Richard Guenther offi-Ingham Regional Medical Eaton Rapids, Margaret D.A.V., received military ciating and the Elks Lodge of Center, Greenlawn Campus by Hastings. in Lansing at the age of 83. (Bill) Brodbeck of decorations and citations Sorrow Woodbury, Helen (Menifee) Marion was bom April 12, including the Purple Heart, B.P.O.E. #1965. Memorial contributions contributions 1921 in Dimondale, daughMiller of Hastings. Victory Medal, EuropeanMarion now joins those African-Middle Eastern may be made to the Harry D. ter of William and Crystal who have proceeded her in Theater Ribbon w/three Leckrone Memorial Fund for Grace (Huntington) Balduf. death; her parents, her son She grew up in Lake Elks Lodge Bronze Battle Stars, one Hastings Odessa and Sunfield area Maurice (1986), her sister, Overseas Service Bar and the Christmas Party. Beatrice Van, her brother, Arrangements were made and graduated from Lake good Conduct Medal. He Harold Balduf. enjoyed hunting, fishing, vis­ by Wren Funeral Home of Odessa High School in 1939. In 1943 she enlisted in the In Lieu of flowers, contri­ iting casinos, entertaining Hastings (www.wren-funerUnited States Army and butions may be made to the family and friends, his cot­ al-home.com). served under General Montgomery Ward, Yager Lakewood United Methodist tage at Brethren, for many Doolittle, as a teletype oper­ Realty, Maynard Allen State Church. C/O RFH P.O. Box ator in England. She attend­ Bank, and Rosier Funeral 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. Lawrence Edward Eggleston ed Lansing Business College Home. Funeral services were held She con­ tinued to be active in the Wednesday August 25, 2004 son, Wayne before entering the service. CHARLOTTE - Lawrence enjoyed working on small Charlotte; Marion was honorably dis- church and was most recent­ at 'the Lakewood United Edward Eggleston, age 77, engines and loved his big (Samantha) Moist of ly with the Lakewood United Methodist Church. of Charlotte, died Monday, garden and helping his Lansing; eight grandchil- charged in 1945. Marion married the love of Methodist Church. The pallbearers were Keith August 23, 2004. neighbors. dren; five great grandchil­ Mr. Eggleston was bom He is survived by his wife dren; brothers, Robert her life, Clarence E. Miller in Marion is survived by her Cantine, Richard Miller, Guy August 5, 1927 in Lansing, of 26 years Nancy (Stricker) (Diane) Eggleston of Texas; January 1946. Together they husband of 58 years, Snyder, Jack McManus, Clarence, three children, and Russell Miller. the son of Edward and Eggleston; daughter, Nancy Garry Eggleston of Lansing; had four children. Marion is remembered for Nona (Joe) Spackman of Committal services and Florence (Cowls) Eggleston. (Kevin) Wiltse of Charlotte; sisters, Marge (Dick) Krahn Lawrence served his coun­ son, Dale (Jewel) Eggleston of Wisconsin and Helen creating memories for others Allegan, Duane Miller of burial were at the Lakeside through baking pies, Mulliken, and Kathleen Cemetery in Lake Odessa, ty in the U.S. Army during of Springhall, Fla.; son, “Kay” Wells of Charlotte. following the services at the WWII. Mark (Linda) Martin of He was preceded in death Christmas Carmel com, fam­ Miller ofNorman, OK. Also surviving are daugh­ church. For more informa­ He worked for General Charlotte; daughter, by brother Donald Eggleston ily meals,, and getting Christmas gifts for her chil- ter in-law Dee Dye of tion log onto www. Motors retiring in 1988. He Charlene (Dan) Thaxton of and sister Pat Hammond. Memorial service was held dren they didn’t know they Witchita, KS, and grandchil­ Legacy.com. The family is served by the dren Yvonne (Jay) Worsham being Thursday, August 26, 2004 wanted. In addition to raising her of Ft. Worth ,TX, and Independent family owned at First Baptist Church, Charlotte with Pastor Robin family she worked at the Russell (Danielle) Miller of funeral home in Sunfield, FARM MARKET & NURSERY Odessa Canning Plano, TX, and three Rosier Funeral Home. Crouch officiating. Lake OPEN 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 days a week 2970 N. Ionia - Comer of Ionia Road & Nashville Highway, Vermontville Union Bank, adorable great grandchilInterment was Hillside Factory, 517-726-1000 Cemetery, Kalamo Township. Christopher Martin Hawthorne, Jr. Arrangements by Pray . Featuring hand-dipped ice cream and deli Funeral Home, Charlotte. Christopher Martin ciating. Burial was at Hospital Birthing Center. JV sandwiches Fresh Made-To-Order Pizza | Further information avail­ Hawthorne, Jr. infant son of Hastings Riverside Cemetery Arrangements were made at Kikki D. Hendershot and Babylahd. able by Wren Funeral Home of (We have a great selection of sugar-free 5 Christopher M. 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Mr. Leckrone was bom on February 14, 1926 in North Manchester, Indiana, the son of William and Cuma (Swihart) Leckrone. He was raised in the Brethren, Michigan area and attended schools there, grad­ uating in 1944 from Norman Nixon High School at Brethren. He served in the U.S. Army from May 23, 1944 until Honorable Discharge on November 17, 1945. He was wounded in action in Italy on February 21, 1945. He was married to Patricia L. Harrington on May 17, 1951. He lived all his mar­ ried life in the Hastings area. He was employed at the former Reahm’s Motor Sales in Hastings for 10 years, then ownpd and operated “Leckrone Auto Body Repair” in Hastings for 28 years, retiring in 1990. He was a life member of Hastings Elks Lodge #1965, WEATHERWAX Ice Cream Parlor & Deli The Salon at Kathy's 207 N. Main (M-66) Nashville 517-852-0313 0. 5592025 Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22nd - 26th Christmas Break: Dec. 20th - Jan. 3rd Classes End: Jan. 27th Spring Break: Classes End: April 4th - 8th May 26th �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 31, 2004 — Page 7 Three busted in discovery of meth lab Lowell C. Elliston KENDALLVILLE, IND. Lowell C. Elliston, age 63, of Kendallville, Ind., passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2004. He was bom October 3, 1940 in Nashville to Vem (Bob) Elliston and Iza Jarrard. Lowell was married to Beverly Snowden and that marriage ended in divorce. Lowell is survived by his daughters, Pam Wossner, Connie Porter and son, Vem Elliston. He had seven grandchildren, two step­ grand children and one great Doris G.A. Piper HASTINGS - Doris G.A. Piper, age 84, of Hastings, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004 at Select Hospital Unit at B.C.H.S. .. _ Mrs. Piper was bom on Aug. 20, 1920 at Sand Lake, the daughter of Virgil and Grace (Kunde) Woods. She was raised in the Howard City area and attended schools there, graduating in 1939 from Howard City High School. She moved to Hastings in December 1988 from Grand Rapids. She was employed as a seamstress at Vasil’s Manufacturing Co. in Bucyrus, Ohio for 10 years and during World War II worked at the Wilcox-Rich Company in Battle Creek making aircraft valves. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Piper is survived by three sons, Eric (Mary) Piper of Columbus, Ohio, Jerry Piper of Bucyrus, Ohio and Bernard Piper of Bucyrus, Ohio; a daughter, Patricia Powell of Bucyrus, Ohio; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sis­ ters, Dorothy Cool of Freeport and Jane Blough of Hastings; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were six brothers and four sisters. Services were held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Brail officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home Methamphetamine and components for a lab were discovered by Eaton County Sheriffs authorities in Vermontville Township Sunday night grandchild, nieces and While on patrol, Eaton nephews, brothers, Richard County deputies detected a strong chemical odor coming and Larry. Memorial services will be from a residence at TTT1 held Thursday, September 9, Round Lake Road. Deputies, 2004 at 6 p.m. at the obtained a search warrant Assembly of God Church, and at about 3 a.m. the Tri­ County Metro Narcotics Nashville. Squad and Eaton County deputies conducted a search ofthe residence. There has been an ongoing of Hastings (www,wren- investigation into possible meth labs in the area by Tri­ funeral-home.com). County Metro Narcotics Squad and Eaton County Sheriff’s Department deputies. All three suspects were arraigned before Judge Hoffman on Monday Aug. 23. Billie Jo Cousins, 25 of Vermontville was charged with possession of metham­ phetamine and released on a $25,000 personal recogni­ zance bond. Joan Linda Rogers, 45 of Sunfield, was charged with possession of meth lab components and possession of meth with intent to deliver. She was released on a $25,000 cash surety bond. Frederick Junior Gregg, 50 of Vermontville, was charged with possession ofmeth lab components, and possession of meth with intent to deliver. He was released on a $100,000 cash surety bond. A preliminary hearing is set for Sept 3 at 10 a.m. for Rogers and Gregg. There is no date set for Cousins at this time. Anyone who suspects a meth lab in operation is asked to call Eaton County Sheriff Department at 517­ 543-3512. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News Action-ads! SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Wednesday, September 1 Chicken sandwich, com, peach slices, trail mix, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, September 2 Cheese pizza, tossed salad, applesauce, birthday cake, 1/2 pt. milk. 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Emergency vehicles block traffic on Nashville Highway Wednesday evening after a storm tore the roof off Maple Valley High School. Maple Valley administrators and safety engineers from of Michigan inspect damage to the school. medical services responded for Thursday night, was can­ to the scene. The firefighters celed due to damage to one helped the Eaton County ofthe vents on the roofofthe Sheriffs Department secure gym. Teacher in-service the scene and the emergency days, which were set for medical technicians treated Thursday and Friday were one man for superficial abra­ rescheduled for Monday to sions due to flying debris and allow administrators to work washed dust particles from with various agencies to the eyes of others, while insure the structural integrity administrators did a prelimi­ and safety of the school were nary assessment of the scene not compromised. and issued a statement to the On Thursday morning, media, which gathered out­ state and county safety side the school. investigators, an investigator Another crew from the the school’s insurance com­ Vermontville fire depart­ pany and another from the ment stayed in the village to National Weather Service help clear the fallen trees and were at the school to exam­ branches that littered First, ine the damage. Third and Main streets. Mike Heathfield, a warn­ Though the falling trees and ing coordinator and meteor­ limbs knocked down power ologist from the National and telephone lines, leaving Weather Service in Grand many in the village without Rapids was in Vermontville service, only one house in Thursday morning to evalu­ sustained damage from the ate the site and determine'the storm. cause ofthe damage. He said A girls’ basketball game, that although the school had which had been scheduled an automated weather sta- Happy Birthday Grandpa Bob Happy 3rd / I Birthday Kyle W I September 2 V Eaton County and the State tion, which measures tem­ Fallen trees and broken perature, wind gusts and other meteorological data, it ing damage to old rotted was little use to his investi­ trees and weakly structured gation since it was mounted tree limbs on a two-mile to the roof that was tom from long, 150- to 200-yard wide the building path between the high school Based on his findings, the and the village. National Weather Service As soon as the state and issued a statement later in the county safety inspectors day which said the damage released the site back to the the high school was caused school district around 11:30 by 60-70 mph straight-line a.m. Thursday, a 30 to 40winds from a microburst. man crew from Belfor, a The weather service stated national disaster cleaning up that the wind possibly broke company based in Ann the out the windows on the Arbor descended upon the south side and the increased school to debris and prepare force of the wind inside the the football field for die first building, then caused the home game ofthe season and roof to be torn from the the first varsity game ever structure. played on the new athletic Eyewitness accounts did field. not indicate there was any “We wantd to start the rotation as the damage was community’s healing by occurring and the pattern of playing on that field Friday debris found at the school night,” said Kramer. was consistent with a down­ Though he initially spoke burst ofrallying community mem­ A microburst is a highly bers to help with the cleanup, concentrated burst of air and both the high school and from a thunderstorm. Winds administration office were from a microburst can reach inundated with calls from up to 168 mph but extend 2.5 individuals, businesses and miles or less and last for less groups from Maple Valley than five minutes. and surrounding areas offer­ However, the weather ing assistance, Kramer said service said that as the storm the school’s, insurance com­ moved northeast it picked up pany subcontracted Belfor to “weak tomadic spin” as do the work due to liability approached the village of concerns. Vermontville. Winds from “There has been a tremen­ the tornado were approxi­ dous outpouring of offers mately 45 to 55 mph, caus- from assistance from the community and they have been greatly appreciated and we are very grateful for them but we now have to turn this over to people who are trained to do this type of thing.” Kramer said the wing would be separated from the 501 N. Main, rest of the school by a twoNashville, Michigan hour rated fire door and secured from the outside by a chain link fence like those used at construction site and the heating and cooling sys­ tem and electricity, and fire alarm system for that portion ofthe building would be shut off. BREAKFAST BUFFET GOOD ‘TIME (517) 852-1985 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet Saturdays 7 am -10am & Sundays 7 am - 11am 06593286 limbs line the streets of Vermontville Thursday morning. Kramer noted that the rest of the school also was checked for damage before the investigators released the building back to the school district. “Our number one goal is to be sure the balance of the school is safe for the kids; that is why they inspected the entire structure as well as the bleachers and football field,” he said. In a statement to the press after the inspections and assessments were complete Kramer said that the dam­ aged wing would have to be rebuilt, a process that would likely take six months. In the village of Vermontville on neighbors, Village Council members and others continued to use their own chainsaws, rakes, leaf blowers and chippers to help Department of Public Works Employees clear the streets and sidewalks of debris. The Village of Diamondale sent a man and one of its trucks over to help with the cleanup and Eaton County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Cole brought a crew of seven meh from Eaton County to help. “I really appreciate every­ one who has helped out with our cleanup,” said Monte O’Dell, head of Vermontville’s DPW and assistant fire chief of the Vermontville Township Fire Department. “We’ll have 90% of this done by the end of the day; it already looks 100% better on one side of xplore a the street.” O’Dell said the village had plans to serve hot dogs and hamburgers in the park to anyone who helped with the cleanup as a way of saying, “thank you.” Meanwhile, back at the high school, teachers who had stayed away from the site at the request ofadminis­ trators, came to the school to see what was left of their classrooms. While the junior-senior high school was built in the early 1960s, the wing that was damaged by the storm was added to the school in 1997. It primarily housed social studies and English classrooms. “I left my room an hour before it hit. It’s a miracle, a blessing, that no one was injured or killed; the rest can be fixed. It’s inconvenient, but it can be fixed,” said English teacher Julie Swartz as she surveyed what was left of her classroom from behind the yellow tape. Later in the afternoon retired Maple Valley English teacher Carol Satterly and English and leadership teacher Norma Jean Acker came out to the high school to see what was left. “I think my copies of the play might be in that room,” said Acker who directs the high school plays arid musi­ cals. “We were supposed to have auditions Tuesday after school, but I think I’ll look at new Continued next page direction ivw'wSluellemnAcademy.com Medical Massage Therapy. Personal Training Herbal Medicine. and much morei Locations Throughout Michigan . Convenient Funding Options _____________ NEW e Learning Programs ooms™ Ibll Free: 88S-2H5-9989 - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 31,2004 — Page 9 Continued from previous page Sits Sts lk? *5*1^ t-i ,Hh»u , t^t, ”®s iiti’fKj^ i!«W SlMfa liEi (hsm fiMii Ittigie -i$fe MddnsHik tottlt nstasibjkfc Mid ndtitkiHi A W.ipaW te i sriate^ba ijsfc. is® ’ Miias llfton®^ du is toWii®1 Rida taiim®15 (jpsi; ujrfdiiiite1 t> iffeli'iia® si< lutiakW« !lj of [aiiia'i®^'" s of 1*1^*' Bd kftrf lrrcta»* to changing the date.” “I think my leadership classes will have a lot of work cut out for them this year. I see a lot of projects,” she added as she shook her head while looking at what remained of her classroom. “It’s mind-boggling. I’d be less than honest if I didn’t say this made me sad, but I know these are only things and the most important thing is that nobody was hurt. “I’m amazed when I look at this what was blown away and what was saved,” said Acker. “When I first came out here, I was like, ‘Look there’s East of Eden and there’s A Picture of Dorian Gray... The Tempest is still on the top shelf... it looks like my AP novels are. still good... and look, the mums and plants outside the build­ ing weren’t even touched and the huge American flag that I had hanging on my wall is tangled up in what’s left of the rafters over there...’” Acker said she wasn’t worried -about how she would get along without her classroom, textbooks and other items. “I think we’ll do whatever we have to do, that’s'the way the staff is, that’s the way Maple Valley is; that’s what makes us who we are,” she said. “I think that Maple Valley has a lot more ability to cope with things like this than other schools where they have everything because we know how to make do,” said Satterly. “Everybody helps—teachers, everybody.” “My kids, Sam and Betsy, were here helping me set up my classroom yesterday and when we were leaving we drove around the school and talked about all the improve­ ments that have been made since I came here,” said Acker. “It’s taken a long time and we’ve all worked so hard. I think that’s why we are all so invested in everything and everyone. “We’ll do what we have to do We’ll hold classes in the gym, the auditorium the library, other classrooms, we’ll move our classes around, like we did when I first started out here.” Acker’s statement nearly echoes one made by Kramer earlier in the day. He said teachers would give up their classrooms during their planning period, so teachers displaced by the storm could use their classroom for their class. Gonser said a special sal­ vage crew from Belfor removed filing cabinets from the damaged classrooms so teachers could access some of the papers and other items essential for the start of school today. “The teachers also gave us a list of personal items they had in their classrooms and hopefully the workers will be able to retrieve them Lions have no luck against Shamrocks Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team didn’t have much luck coming out of the locker room, in the first game of the season Tuesday. Portland St. Patrick outscored Maple Valley 13-3 in the first quarter and 13-2 in the third to take a 47-23 win over the host Lions in the season opener. Amy Joostbems led Maple Valley with seven points and six rebounds. Mindy Newton was the only' other Lion with more than one field goal, she had two and a total of six points. Thursday’s contest with Lake Michigan Catholic was postponned. Maple Valley will be home for its next two games, this Tuesday against Pewamo-Westphalia and Sept. 7 against Olivet. I*”41? s *"$ EmEll#t * lata*s 66+/- ACRES ■ WOODS ■ STREAM ■ GREAT HUNTING AREA ■ PERKED - POLE BUILDING LOCATED approx. 1 1/2 miles west of Vermontville, Ml on Vermontville Hwy. to Irish Road arid north 1/2 mile on: (fit‘|iii . ‘|iii®!(tl'ss’' *<* feiftc *22** 22 cbi“s p TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 6:00 P.M. AT THE PROPERTY Hunter's dream with 66+/acres with lots of deer and turkey, woods, pond area and stream plus a 32x48 pole building for storage. 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Scheduling for each school in the district is done on the computer and the centralized wireless Internet tower was destroyed by the winds, so school secretaries will have to drive back and forth to the administration office to deal with scheduling concerns until the tower is replaced. The teachers and support staff at Maple Valley also have agreed to suspend con­ tract negotiations for the present time. . Kramer said, ‘Wednesday night the board was going to meet to discuss contract negotiations. We are much closer to terms of agreement; we have not reached a full consensus, but we are very close. But, that was prior to the damage at the school. We canceled our meeting and I’ve been in contact with representatives from both the teacher and the support staff unions and they agree, “first things first.’ We have had some good discussions and have come to a mutual understanding. When this crisis is over, I hope we can reach an agreement very soon.” Kramer said that within the next two weeks there would be a “crisis debrief­ ing” with Maple Valley High School administrators, staff, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, the two fire departments and emergency medical services. “We will look at what went well and we’ll look at what could have gone bet­ ter,” said Kramer. “Thus far, I think that things went extremely well. The commu­ nity support, the calls offer­ ing assistance, the patience, understanding, the calls offering encouragement have been remarkable. The staff has been outstanding and I was very pleased with the cooperation of the par­ ents and kids*and how the high school staffhandled the situation. “Our insurance company has done an outstanding job and I can’t say enough about Belfor and their skills in dealing with a situation like this. “I am very thankful for the way the community pulled together .and the way the two fire departments worked so well together. They were very cooperative and helpfill.” Go digital! Now it’s incredibly easy for you to get great pictures from your digital files 3 Easv Steps Touch screen to start & insert media card 2 Select the prints you want: ■ size, quantity & paper selection 3. We Print Your Photos! 4x6, 5x7, 8.5x11, 8.5x14 plus package sizes available WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR FILM OR DIGITAL FILES PROCESSED AT PRINTING PLUS, YOU’LL GET THE BEST PICTURES YOUR FAMILY EVER HAD! COLOR RETOUCHING NOW AVAILABLE! 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The following is a brief introduction ofeach ofthe ten new teachers: • Andrea Alexander is. teaching math at Maple Valley High School. Originally from Grand Blanc, Alexander graduated from Western Michigan University in April. Alexander student taught math and English at Kalamazoo Central High School and spent the past summer working at Upward Bound in Battle Creek. “Upward Bound is a pro­ gram for inner city students Maple Valley has hired ten new teachers for the 2004-2005 school year: (front row, whose parents may not have from left) Robb Rosin, Monique Colizzi, Robin Boulter, Susanne Stien, Andrea finished high school. It helps prepare them to be more suc-Alexander, Cindy Krolik, Billy Sours, (back row, from left) Trent Harvey, Elliot London cessful when they get to col- and Nicholas Husbye. lege,” she said. • Nicholas Husbye, from three with Early Childhood Spring Arbor University. He In her spare time Norway, Mich., graduated Connections. She also taught is currently taking classes at Alexander enjoys the out­ from State language arts in Lansing Valley State University, via Michigan doors, particularly hiking and University with a degree in before decided to stay home the Internet. snowboarding. • Robb Rosin, the brother elementary education and with her children who all are • Susan Stien is teaching language arts. He is a long- now grown and Maple Valley of high school choir director seventh, eighth, and ninth term substitute teacher for High School graduates. Ryan Rosin, is teaching math grade special education at technology at Fuller Street • Monique Colizzi is teach- at the high school. Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High Elementary and the math lab ing business courses, key­ A 1997 Maple Valley gradSchool. boarding and an advanced uate, Rosin received his at Maplewood Elementary. Stien graduated from Husbye has worked in the Microsoft class, at Maple degree in secondary educaCalvin College in 1998 and is Lansing School District for Valley Jr./Sr. High School. tion from Western Michigan doing postgraduate work at two years. A graduate of Charlotte University. He taught math at the University of Louisville • Cindy Krolik is a perma- High School, Colizzi earned Eaton Rapids last year. via the Internet. Rosin is currently coaching nent substitute for the all her bachelor’s degree from Originally from day/every other day kinder- Davenport University and cross-country at the high Bloomington, Ind., Stien has garten classroom at Fuller obtained her teaching certifi- school. taught in North Carolina and Street Elementary. cate qt Olivet College. “I like sports and theater; Kentucky and has worked in Krolik who has both a Prior to teaching at Eaton that’s me in a nutshell,” said Hastings Area Schools for the bachelor’s and a master’s Rapids High School for the Rosin, who has helped with past two years. degree in elementary educa- past two years, Colizzi theater productions and has Stien, who currently lives tion from .Michigan State worked in the business field. worked as a substitute teacher in Battle Creek, said that she University has worked for the She was employed by Core at the high school. enjoys dancing and sports. Michigan State University Community Real Estate and • Elliot London, who “Dancing is my passion,” she Cooperative Extension Carters, Inc. earned his bachelor’s degree said. Service for 11 years, the last Colizzi, who has a 12-year in education at Olivet old son, Curtis, said she is, College, is teaching at Maple “extremely into 4-H.” She has Valley Alternative Education. owned and shown horses for A Marshall native, London Restaurant and nd 20 years. graduated from Marshall Smoke House Market • Robin Boulter is the new High School and was a substispecial education teacher at tute teacher for Marshall DAILYSPECIALS the high school. schools last year. DOUBLE PORTIONS! t'THe eesr you even hapt Monday - Whitefish or Ocean Perch Bom and raised in “I’m looking forward to INtCNIMVVAlUYlB. Tuesday - Large Shrimp CALIMMIA.MI 4*114 Hastings, Boulter received my -first year; I’m pretty Wednesday • Boneless Catfish f her bachelor’s degree in spe- excited about it,” he said. - All-U-Can-Eat Thursday cial education from Michigan • Trent Harvey, is also - OCEAN PERCH State University. She did her teaching at Maple Valley Broasted Chicken, “Better Than Fried!" student teaching at Averil Alternative Education. - Dine In or Take Out Elementary School in A Maple Valley graduate, Lansing. Harvey received his bache­ Smokehouse Market “I’m looking forward to an lor’s degree in elementary SMOKED: Fish, Turkey Breast, Jerky, Beef Sticks. exciting first year,” she said. education «from Olivet Snack Dip, Shrimp, Lobster and MUCH MORE! 9740 Cherry Valley Road (M-37) - CALEDONIA, Ml. • Billy Sours is teaching College in 1998. Last year he Market (616) 891-5555 • Restaurant (616) 891-5557 industrial arts at the high was the teacher for in-school school. Sours grew up in the suspension in Hartford. Coldwater area, enjoys sports Harvey enjoys fishing and and hunting. He earned his coaching football, basketball undergraduate degree from and baseball. Maple Valley recognizes academic achievements It is a tradition in Maple Valley that students who earned academic awards for outstanding performance during the previous school year are recognized before the start ofthe first home football game of the season, and Friday presented a special example. Before the Maple Valley Lions took to the field to play their first game on their new field behind the high school, the following students, accompanied by their parents, were recognized for their academic prowess: w • 2003-2004 juniors awarded a third year plaque for maintaining a cumulative 3.65 or better grade point were: average Rochell Currier, with parents Elmer and Star Currier; Katie Eldred, with parents Duane and Kim Eldred; Jessica Ellison, with parents Harry and Cheryl Ellison; Andrew Gaber, with parents Michael and Linda Gaber; Tara Gordenski, with parents Jerry and Aria Sessions; Lisa Hamilton, with parents Mike and Julie Hamilton; Erin Hummel, with mother Debbie Johncock; Amanda Ketchum, with parents Ronald and Kathryn Stambaugh; Tessa Robles, with parents Paul and Catalina Robles; Nathaniel Smith, with parents Daniel and Phyllis Smith; Tiffany Thomas, with parents Doug and Laurie Thomas; and Laura Trumble, with parents Michael and Lisa Trumble. • 2003-2004 juniors awarded a second year pin for maintaining a cumulative 3.65 GPA or better were: Ben Boss, with parents John and Boss; Cindy Samantha Cowell, with parents Ken and Sue Cowell; Krista Driksna, with her mother Deena Drinska; Kevin Fassett with his mother Sue Fassett; Dustin Jones, with parents Keith and Kelly Jones; and Brandon Montgomery with parents Mark and Andi Montgomery. • 2003-2004 juniors awarded a first year letter for maintaining a 3.65 or better GPA were: Joseph Desrochers, with parents Mike Desrochers and Debbie Cross-Desrochers; Dustin Drumm, unable to attend; Kelsey Elliston, with parents Jack Elliston and Tina Houchlei; Amanda Mead, with her mother Delana Mead and friend Charles Charles Boumiea; Kristin Mead, with parents Mike and Denise Mead; Michael Rhodes, with parents Russell and Susan Rhodes; Kyndra Root, unable to attend; Kailey Smith, with parents Rich and Christine Smith; Shawna Tevelde with parents Joel and Crystal Tevelde; and, Lacey Wiser with parents Kevin Wiser and Brenda Dunham. • 2003-2004 sophomores awarded a second year pin for maintaining a 3.8 or better GPA were: Andi Cohoon, with her mother, Tamera Cohoon; Dhanelle Tobias, with parents Tim and Pam Tobias; Sarah Trumble, with parents Mike and Lisa Trumble; Sarah Vanderhoef, with parents Dennis and Jill Vanderhoef; Brandi Walden, with parents Randi and Barbara Walden; Rebekah Welch, with parents Dave and Liz Welch; Kelsey West, with parents Steve and Lori West; and Salena Woodman, with parents Troy and Ann Woodman. • 2003-2004 sophomores award a first year letter for maintaining a 3.8 or better GPA were: Briana Bromley, with her mother Rane Ferrier; Benjamin Joubert, unable to attend; Sara Pash, with her father Chris Pash; Garrett VanEngen, with his parents Rob and Tuesday VanEngen; and Zeke Wieland with his parents, Tim and Laurie Ruhstorfer. • 2003-2004 freshmen awarded an academic letter for maintaining a 3.9 or better GPA were: Michael Chapman with parents Robert and Mary Chapman; Meghan Gaber, with parents Mike and Linda Gaber; Creedence Hoffman, with her parents Charles Brenda and Hoffman; Mary Jewell, with her parents Donald and Janice Jewell; Amy Joostbems, with her mother Brenda Joostbems; Erika Hummel, unable to attend; Lucas Knox with his mother Amy Elliston; Amanda Feighner, with parents Brice and Eileen Feighner; Chelsea Shoemaker, with her parents Marc and Sherry Shoemaker; and Sarah Williams, with her parents Duane and Donna Williams. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) by Jon Gambee There’s a storm across the Valley and clouds are rolling in. John Denver, notwith­ standing, winds of change are swirling around the Maple Valley football field and that is not always a bad thing. On this night, Friday’s opener, the Lion defense rained all over PewamoWestphalia, causing nine fumbles and two key pass interceptions, to lead the way to a 22-0 victory in the first game on Maple Valley’s brand new football field. Never mind that a severe storm just two days earlier cast doubt that the game would even be played. Never mind that the offense has been completely rebuilt (or as they say in Lion Countryreloaded). Never mind that a flash of lightning so far east that only the Wisemen could see it caused a 30 minute delay. Never mind that no back from Maple Valley rushed for more than 49 yards. Never mind that the offense scored only one rushing touchdown in 48 minutes. The defense is on task, The Lions’ Ben Boss reaches towards the ground to keep his balance as a Pirate defender wraps up his ankle. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and for Guenther Mittelstaedt it’s all that mat­ ters at this point in the sea­ son. He’s been doing this for a while, he is in the Michigan Maple Valley junior Adam Lamphere heads up field High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. He which includes number 65 Jarred Gohs. (Photo by Perry has one of the best and most Pewamo’s face, recovered a line and slapped the ball experienced staff of coaches Pirate fumble on the 25-yard back out before it could in the state. line and two plays later Matt touch earth. The ball was The offense will come Gordeneer threw a 23-yard downed on the Pewamo onearound. scoring pass to Jason yard line. It was a play that Meanwhile, Mittelstaedt Beardslee for a touchdown. could have been shown on a praised his defense for get­ Hine ran in the two-point Sportscenter Top Ten high­ ting his team its first win of conversion and as fast as a light. the season and a solid start to bolt of lightning Maple Two plays later, you another playoffs appearance Valley had a 16-0 lead guessed it,, the defense down the road. Maple Valley scored the forced another fumble and “I was very happy with the -game’s final six points in the this time Joe Desrochers was way the defense played third quarter and, again, on it quicker than a high tonight,” Mittelstaedt said Beardslee play a major role. wind can tear a roof off a after the game. “They set us Forced to punt on fourth- building. It took only one up in good field position all and-four from the 50-yard play for Hine to bull in from night and put points on the line, the snap went over three yards out. board. You can’t ask for Beardslee’s head. He scram­ “Our defense did two more.” ble back, picked up the loose things tonight,” Mittelstaedt The defense put Maple football and rather than fall said later. “They kept Valley on the board early, on it he somehow managed Pewamo in poor field posi­ when Denver Hine stripped to get the kick away. It was tion all night and they put the ball away from Pirate an almost impossible play in points on the board.” running back Mitchell an impossible situation and • There were a number of Gleason on a simple dive all Beardsley did was punt individuals who stood out in play and ran 46 yards to the ball nearly 70 yards. It the victory, though going score with just 31 seconds would have gone into the back over the tapes, left in the first quarter. Hine endzone but for a tremen­ Mittelstaedt will see how then capped off his effort dous hustling effort by Hine, much of a team effort it was. with a two-point conversion who dived across the goal Relentless pursuit of the and as quick as that it was 8­ 0 Maple Valley. On‘the very next posses­ sion, Chris Morris, who spent the whole night in Commission of Aging Lite Meal Wednesday, September 1 Peanut butter and honey, coleslaw, peaches, English muffin. Thursday, September 2 Sliced turkey, pea and peanut salad, fruit parfait, whole wheat bread. Friday, September 3 Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, pineapple, dinner toll. Monday, September 6 Labor Day (No meal deliv­ ery) Tuesday, September 7 Chicken pineapple salad, potato salad, mixed fruit, din­ ner roll. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, September 1 Roast pork w/gravy, stuff­ ing, mashed potatoes, carrots, applesauce. Thursday, September 2 Shredded beefBBQ, baked beans, apricots, coleslaw, bun. Friday, September 3 Homemade goulash, braised cabbage, California blend, cookie. Monday, September 6 Labor Day (No meal deliv­ ery) Tuesday, September 7 Bean soup w/ham, aspara­ gus, bread pudding, crackers. Events Wednesday, September 1 Hastings, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.; nails; Hillbilly Horseshoes 10:30 a.m.; Music with Charlie. COA Walking Club - all sites. Thursday, September 2 - behind a wall of blockers, Hardin) football by the defense caused the Pirate fits all night, breaking up the scheme of the Pewamo offense and a number of individuals were there to scoop up the booty. Morris had a huge night, finishing with 20 tackles and a fumble recovery. Ken Cams had two pass intercep­ tions and a fumble recovery. All Beardslee did was run the football, play quarter­ back for a time and run the offense, punt the ball deep into Pirate territory every time and block a field goal attempt with one minute left in the game to preserve the shutout. Maple Valley finished with 168 total yards on offense, 127 of them on the ground. The Lions will travel to Olivet next Thursday, a day early because of the holi­ days. Delton, puzzles/trivia. Hastings, Line Dancing 9:30­ 11:30 a.m., games, music. COA Walking Club - all sites. Friday, September 3 Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m.. Nashville, TV time 11 a.m.-l p.m. Woodland Visiting. COA Walking Club - all sites. Monday, September 6 Labor Day Observance. COA Closed. Tuesday, - September 7 Hastings, Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; Quilt and Needlework Group 1 p.m. Nashville, TV time 11 a.m.-l p.m. COA walking club - all sites. �The MMpte Valley News. tefrNe. Tuesday. August 31.2004 - Page 13 Uonsprove the game must go on BBS School board members, band and athletic boosters present and former coaches and superintendent’s look on as Maple Valley High School Athletic Director Mike Sparks addresses the crowd before the ribbon cutting ceremony on the Lion's new football field. by Sandra Ponsetto the new athletic field behind Staff Writer the junior/senior high school A sign bearing a picture of and the first home football a tornado in the center with a game of the season. red line through it and Just two days after a emblazoned with the words, straight line windsfrom a "We’ll still play. Lions are microburst tore the roof from tough! greeted Maple one wing of the school and Valley Lions fans Friday spread debris across the night. playing field, the Lions host­ It was opening night for ed Pewamo-Westphalia on * **> their home turf, the only obvious signs of damage to Continued on page 16 Lions fans buy refreshments from the Band Boosters' new concession stand. GREAT GIFT! ^Stream MAP Small numbers and big storms slow soccer start Wk 111 T nJ '*'*! 3 Mi Ukote Ukotein, ridtfli kfek kfekl^ lookodjotr bdfaiteriak SiiHitai 4 ikhlMRi ta illw WiriltdiUp IW nqntated Ita k|( iitpipni nfidlgoi iffl Italfcjg HjklijW flkHlttljtea sioosutaii itentark iteMdali t®i 1'fhW' lit OWtfWJ lAtia ft uri tf it «*’*!*» * The Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team got off to another slow start this sea­ son. Low numbers forced the Lions to cancel the season opener last Monday against Hastings, then on Wednesday afternoon at Lakewood the game was stopped in the first half with the Vikings leading 1-0. The two teams plan to fin- ish off Wednesday’s contest at a later date. The Lions were on the road Monday, at Albion, and will be in action again Wednesday when.they begin the SMAA season at Bellevue. Since the season opener was canceled, the Lions will now play their first home game of the year Tuesday, Sept. 7, against Olivet. Circus, continued from page 5 things were almost back to normal, the football field was clean, workers were cleaning up debris in the damaged classrooms, there were no garishly painted news vans littering the side of the road and there wasn’t a reporter in sight, except me. "The circus left town," 1 said as I entered the adminis­ tration office. "They’ll be back," said Todd. "For the game tonight?" I asked. "I hope so, because that's the real story." • That night I was disap­ pointed to see only two tele­ vision reporters at the game. I was actually hoping to see the circus pull in. Although I wasn't looking forward to being pushed aside, their gar­ ish cars and vans, their bustle and jostling and boisterous­ ness could have added to the festive atmosphere. But more than that. I want­ ed them to let the world know that the people of Maple Valley are more than survivors. They are winners. Being calm in the face of a storm and calmly picking up the aftermath and moving forward with clear-eyed opti­ mism may not draw viewers and ratings, but that's what draws me to Maple Valley. It's also what keeps me from running away to join the circus. Cobs «J. ri Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2", 5” Well Drilling & Repair 7 7 *%**? $ $ tfe* Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 M. Pease Rd. 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Box 188 Hastings. Ml 490580188 �just Say ‘At. Advertised in the Mapte Valley News* Tuesday. August 31, 2004 — Page 14 Salon 3rd family business under one roof in Nashville Maple Valley Youth Baseball crowns PeeWee champions The Kent Oil team won the Maple Valley Youth Baseball League's seaon ending tournament Team members are, front from left,Troy Allen, Kevin May, Dylan Kennedy, Devin Greenfield, Nathan Egbert, second row, Mitchell Frailey, Storm Ewing, Tyler Keyes. Aaron Morgan, Cody Wilmath, Cash Flower, Kyle Brumm, back, coaches Adam Brumm. Jeff Kennedy, and Martin Wilmath. Stylists Teri Knoll Amanda Briggs are taking appointments at The Salon at Kathy’s the new hair salon that opened today in the rear of the gift shop, Something Special by Kathy. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Seven years ago in September, Kathy Hansbarger opened her gift and flower shop Something Special by Kathy, at 207 N. Main St. in Nashville. Her niece, Kimberly Knoll, soon will open Step N’ Time Dance Studio in the renovat­ ed space above the gift shop. Last week, Kathy's niece, Teri Knoll, became one of the featured stylists at her aunt’s new business, The Salon at Kathy’s, a full serv­ The Mid-State Title team completed a perfect 10-0 regular season in the Pee Wee ice hair salon for men Division of the Maple Valley Youth Baseball League this summer. Team members are, women and children at the front from left, Zach Orsbom, Rage Sheldon, Gunner Tobias, Ryan Tyler, Zach Wolcott, rear of her aunt’s shop, make Cory Turner, second row, Jordan Denton, Ryan Mudge, Grant Silvers, Andrew Brighton, it a total of three familyTravis Franks, Dale Laverty, Beau Johnson, Tommy Mudge, back, coach Tom Mudge, owned business under one roof in downtown Nashville. and coachScott Johnson. (Missing from photo is assistant coach Ed Sheldon.) "I got out of the floral business and I was thinking GREAT BASEBALL. GREAT FANS. 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(517)852-0852 tenance, apprentice trainees. mattress set (in plastic). To $22/nr. $22/ + benefits. Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 (517)886-5445 TDC fee. BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ ors are burgundy, green & khaki, $375. (269)948-7921 W1BI® ^l«* Household Real Estate Community Notices MEMORY FOAM BED: mattress, box. Space age Visco NASA foam. Temporpedic style, queen, never used. New $2,600 sell $495.. (517)204-0600 MANCELONA: 5 beautiful remote acres, both wooded and open. Short drive to state land. Ideal hunting and camping base or home site. Driveway and cleared site, electric, $26,900, $500 down, $330 month, 11% land con­ tract www.northernlandco.com, Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. RIGHT NOW OUR COUN­ TY NEEDS SPECIAL PA­ RENTS FOR SPECIAL FOSTER KIDS: Do you have time to help a child with special needs? Follow­ ing abuse and neglect, many children are entering foster care with emotional, devel­ opmental, and learning disa­ bilities. The Family Inde­ pendence Agency is commit­ ted to giving you the sup­ port & education you need to care for special needs chil­ dren. Dedicated homes are also needed to foster one or more teens, or give time & structure to a delinquent teen/pre-teen. Also needed: homes with enough energy, time & space to keep a group of brothers/ sisters to­ gether (40sq.feet/child/ bedroom). For more infor­ mation telephone (517)543­ 5844 and request (1) No cost information packet, (2) Indi­ cate interest in August 26 Information Night in Hastings, and/or (3) Sign-up for foster parenting classes that begin Thursday evenings, 6-9pm, September 9th-October 21st in Nashville. Telephone (517)543-5844 anytime & leave message. Thank You! Card ofThanks THE FAMILY OF Lawrence Frith extend sincere thanks to all the friends and relatives who visited and phoned him during his illness and all the cards and flowers afterwards. A special thank you to all the wonderful people of Barry Community Hos­ pice wno cared for nim so faithfully and lovingly and George Spease for his com­ forting words and visits. We would like to thank as well the American Legion Post 222 the representative from the United States Coast Guard and the Nashville Masonic Lodge for their services. Marville Frith, Patricia, Bar­ bara, Russell & Bart Help Wanted DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment (616)248-7729 Miscellaneous FREE INSTALLED DISH NETWORK SYSTEMS: Call M-66 Tire, (616)374-1200. Community Notices LABOR DAY WEEKEND: Friday, September 3rd Fish Fry at the Woodland Eagles Club, 5-8pm. Saturday, Sun­ Business Services day & Monday, breakfast at IN HOME PC REPAIR: net­ the club, 7am-noon. All you work set-up, maintenance, can eat! Public is welcome! 125 N. 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Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toUfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Andersen® windows and patio doors Keep Your Cool. with High-Performance Sun” glass, can turn hot sun into cool, comfortable daylight and make a big difference in coinfort. They’re more than twice as effective as clear single-pane windows at reducing the sun’s heat. LONG LIVE THE HOME™ C2OO3 Andersen Corporation. AU Rights Reserved. ^H O M E T O W J L U M BER & H AR D WAR E ___ ___ _ __ I I IM R D ft U O n Mon. thru Sat 7:30 am to 5:30 pm D _ 219 S. State in Nashville 517-852.08 www.hometownlumber.coni We Fin Propane ^®**'’’ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 31,2004 — Page 16 This banner echoes the words of many fans that attended the game Friday night. Continued from page 13 the athletic field was a small tom up surface of the track and damaged fencing. When addressing mem­ bers of the media Thursday morning Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer said, "Come to the game Friday night and you will see the stands filled with a large crowd of people — not just gawkers, people who really support the schools." Among the supporters who filled the stands Friday night was former Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Clark Volz. It was under his leadership that the district formulated and exe­ cuted its plan to create a new The stands were filled with athletic facility behind the high school. "Seven years ago (the he said. "For seven years Maple Valley Board of they worked at setting aside Education) set a goal to com­ the money and worked with plete this facility for our kids our band and athletic associ­ and they have met that goal," ations to complete this proj- Veterans from American Legion Post 220 in Vermontville conducted the first flag-raising ceremony at Maple Valley High School’s first game on its new field. Lions fans on Friday for the first home game of the season. ect without having to go to the taxpayers and they suc­ ceeded. Ulis is the result of a lot of hard work by a lot of folks. JOHN DEERE They're all work and no pay. Get a new 4000 Twenty Series Tractor or Gator1" HPX 4x4 now— with No Interest, No Payments’ for 6 Months. Take on any job you can imagine, starting now—but don't take on the payments until 2005. Get an all-new John Deere 4000 Twenty Series Tractor, with up to 21% more big-job power.’Or grab a Gator HPX 4x4, the utility vehicle that's tougher than the task. But hurry, this-offer's only available for a short time...and only at your John Deere dealer. www.JbhnDeere.com/Homeowners NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE* Fillmore EQUIPMENT, INC. 2900 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings (269) 945-9526 bar ar Io o .ecm, rt r 1133 AAA w wA a Iw w and JOHN DEERE art trademarks of Deere & Company. D32CV3N0S77 0000 082404-000106M HOURS: Mon, Tues., Wed. 4 Fri. 7 to 5; Thurs. 7 to 6; Sat. 7 to 2 bcyn cyn A11 pH p iwHh w rninww, rnnww, fcwiw cww cPwg, cwg, tw w iaaiww Or*. r. ,0,* ,, iWm ml urns rw rw 0.. mbufe mbufe IHmepwim evwiion u |>rnou> John Um, grw andyiltacob idiom. tta lwm d» _nxA tv=J,Equal Opportunity Lender "I think the tragedy of the damage from the storm just set the stage for this to be event to be even better than it was going to be before," added Volz. "They worked hard and they weren’t going to give up. "Our kids deserve a great place for their events and our spectators deserve a place with a more convenient rest­ room and concession facili­ ty," he said looking over the new facility. "I am really, really pleased with the design and layout and I think it is going to be good for the community." Maple Valley band and athletic boosters said they were pleased with the new concession/restroom facility as well. "I love it,"" said Denise Kent who was working ath­ letic booster’s new spirit shop. "It’s a nice change from being in a trailer at Fuller Field. We can actually look out and watch the games from here." " This is great. This is super," said Band Booster Ron Fahling, who was work­ ing the concession stand Friday night. "Compared to our facility last years this is a lot roomier and nicer. It’s fantastic." Attending the game was Paul Racine, commander of American Legion Post #220 of Vermontville. He and fel­ low veterans were there to conduct the first ceremonial flag raising at the new athlet­ ic field. The American Legion had donated the flag and flag­ pole, which stood in the end zone until Wednesday’s storm knocked it down. "We were out here setting the new flag pole yesterday afternoon while the clean up crew was working, when tel­ evision reporter cam by and asked what our number one priority was," said Racine. "I said, ‘Our number one prior­ ity is the kids; since every­ one is safe, our number one priority is to pick up the pieces and put die flag back in its place. It’s going to take more than a storm to take our pride away’." During the ribbon cutting ceremony that preceded the game, Maple Valley High School Athletic Director Mike Sparks recognized those who lent their support to the creation of the athletic field and assisted in the clean up in the wake of the storm. "Before we actually begin we need to acknowledge and recognize the hard work of some amazing people who have done a wondrous job to make this a quality facility through Mother Nature’s disaster and rallying support of the community. We need to thank the administrative team of Maple Valley Schools, Belfor National Disaster Team, who had a small army of individual on hand and knees picking this field to make it safe for our student athletes," athletes, said Sparks. After a spontaneous round of applause from the crowd, Sparks continued, "We had tremendous support from Pat Powers, Tim Hansen, Steve Augustine, Steve Thompson and the rest of our custodial, maintenance and grounds staff and we owe them a great big, ‘Thank you. Again, after the applause died down, Sparks added, "We’d also like to thank the Maple Valley community, that being the communities of and Nashville Vermontville and the sur- rounding areas that rallied behind our plight to make this a very special evening. So, let’s give yourselves a round of applause. Thank you." Sparks went on to name the venders and businesses involved in the construction process before he introduced the people who were there to participate in the ribbon cut­ ting ceremony: Volz, School Board President Jerry Sessions, trustees Allison Avery and Brian Green, members of Athletic Boosters board, Mike Lackscheide, Becky Wilson, Denise Kent, Donna Niece and Jeff Seabold; Band Boosters representatives Larry and Anita Ruffner, Leo and Michelle Parker, and Lola Cook; former varsi­ ty football coaches Don MacKenzie an Bill Gibbs. "At this time we’d like to have a ceremonial cut of this ribbon and put behind the great history of the Fuller Street Field and begin the new tradition of Maple Valley High School Field," concluded Sparks. "Thank you folks, let’s help make this a wonderful evening, and go Lions!" In an interview after the ceremony, Sparks said he was speechless, but found the words to say,. "Wednesday night I could never have envisioned this amazing spectacle... I just hope we put the right num­ bers on the scoreboard to cap off this evening the way we want it to happen. (For complete details of the game see story inside this edition of the Maple Valley News.) Call12691945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 tormaple Valley News MTION-Ms! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-09-07.pdf 5c39db8973445b85abe18120ed571414 PDF Text Text '"S’mGS » WO M Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 135T N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 36, September 7, 2004 ‘Stuffin’ It for School’ program nets 47 backpacks for children by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer No child in the Maple Valley School District need be without a backpack and school supplies, thanks to the dozens of people in the Nashville and Vermontville area who donated money, backpacks and school sup­ plies to the “Stuffin’ It for School” program. “We have some of the most giving people in this community,” said Angela Children from Angela Seaton’s Daycare help stuff the Seaton, a trustee on the backpacks, which were distributed to children in the Nashville Village Council Maple Valley School District. and one of the program’s organizers, who noted that brainchild ofAmy Robinson, Community Center of Hope. Though the Charlotte the program was able to fill who heard of a similar pro­ Kiwanis Optimist Club pro­ 47 backpacks with school gram in Lansing “I was driving to work, vides the district with 35 supplies. “It was all done by community donations; we with my kids in the car when backpacks each years, the didn’t get any funding or I heard on the radio that St. women felt that with 45 per­ help from Meijer’s or Wal­ Vincent’s in Lansing was cent of students in Maple doing a backpack program, Valley receiving free or Mart. “We delivered 18 back­ and I said to the girls that we reduced price lunches, there packs to Maplewood should something for St. was a need for more than 35 Elementary, 25 to Fuller Vincent’s, then I said, “No, backpacks. The trio asked that back­ Street and four to the Young why don’t we do something 4’s program,” said Seaton. for the kids in our communi­ packs, school supplies and donations be dropped off at “We also had a lot of extra ty,” she said. Robinson contacted her either Seaton’s home day supplies that we gave to the schools for children who friend, Angela Seaton, who care center, the Nashville Stuffin’ It for School organizers Amy Robinson, Nashville Village Council Trustee need more supplies later in in turn contacted Dianne United Methodist or the Angela Seaton and Pastor Dianne Bowden from Nashville United Methodist Church, the school year or move into Bowden, the pastor of Nashville Village Office. “At one point there were the Director of the Nashville Community Center of Hope, drop off backpacks at Fuller the district after school has Nashville United Methodist started;” Church and the director of so many supplies dropped Street Elementary School. The program was the the Maple Valley $gg Stuffin' It, Page 5 Sponsors sought for light pole banners in Nashville Earlier this summer an anonymous donor hung two sample banners in downtown Nashville, a "welcome" ban­ ner in front of the village office and a simple flower design on the comer of Washington and Main Street to see how the public would respond. The banners caught the eye of Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and the director ofthe Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. After talking to the original donor; she is now spearheading an "Adopt a Pole," campaign. "I’d love to have all the poles adopted in time for the Harvest Festival," Festival, said Bowden. "Right now we’re looking at a lot of different options for the banners. There are businesses in Nashville that could silk screen the ban­ ners, and maybe there are some artists or want-to-be artists out there who would like to design some banners. Maybe we would have a design contest. “We’ve also talked about laying our pieces of sail cloth in the community center during the Harvest Festival and letting families create their own banners using hand- Individuals, businesses and organizations that would like to see seasonal banners similar to this one lining the streets of downtown Nashville are being asked to spon- sor a pole. prints, footprints or whatever strikes their fancy. Bowden said the banners were discussed at a recent Chamber of Commerce meeting, where three business owners already expressed an interest in sponsoring a pole. The cost of sppnsoring a pole is $100 for the brackets and approximately $80 for the banner. For more information, or to sponsor a pole, call the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope at (517) 852-2043. Plans for Habitat house progressing in Nashville by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Representatives from Barry County Habitat for Humanity and the Lansing District of the United Methodist Church last week signed a contract of partnership to participate in the Jimmy Carter Work Project (JCWP) 2005. "This originated with the Lansing District of he United Methodist Church sponsoring the project in Nashville but it is not a’ solely a United Methodist Church Project, said Nashville United Methodist Church Pastor Dianne Bowden. "Everyone is invited and encouraged to join in. We’d like to get the whole community to get involved. People can donate money , materials or labor. Michigan Habitat for Humanity has been selected for the JCWP 2005, June 19 -24. It is the first time all JCWP will be built in one state. During the week of the JCWP thousands of volun­ teers from Michigan and around the world will be building houses with former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. The two host sites will be Detroit and Benton Harbor. The other 85 Habitat affiliates will also be participating, building homes in their own communities. The goal of the project is to dedicate more than 220 houses on June 24,2005, that have been built as part of the JCWP 2005. Michigan Habitat for Humanity provides two support staff members to local affiliates in planning and raising money for the project. Bowden said that the "Buy a Nail" campaign, with local merchants are selling nails for $1 apiece has already netted more than $400 toward the $65,000 needed to build the Nashville Habitat house. Individuals, groups, businesses and organizations that would like to help out are can get involved by signing up to help with the labor, or by holding a fund-raising event. Steve Swift plans to hold a ribs and barbeque later this fall, and the Methodist Church also will be sponsoring "Mama’s Southern Breakfast" to raise funds and there will also be a float in the Harvest Festival parade, to See Habitat, page 5 In This Issue • Maple Valley High School students return to classes • Nashville native joins alternative ed staff • Vermontville girl tours Europe in ‘People to People’ program • Nashville teen to join Hawaiian track meet �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 7,2004 — Page 2 Engagements Clements-Gutchess NasMIe resident wins MNLA scholarship Jonathan Lawrence of Nashville has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to pur­ sue his studies of the nursery and landscape industry. Lawrence is enrolled in the landscape architecture pro­ gram at Michigan State University (MSU). He holds a bachelor of science degree in horticulture landscape design, construction, and management from MSU. He is a student member of the Associated Landscape Contractors ofAmerica and a Michigan Certified Nurseryman (MCN). Lawrence says he would like to become a registered landscape architect and act as a landscape design/project manager. The Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association offers scholarships to support the educational efforts of those pursuing careers in the Darrell and Joanne Clements Jr. ofNashville and Rick and Pam Gutchess of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Jennifer LuAnne and David Nolan. Jennifer is a 2001 graduate ofMaple Valley High School and is currently employed at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Dave is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at the Hastings Department of The first annual Maple Public Works. Valley Ducks Unlimited din­ An October 30, 2004 wed­ ner and auction will be held ding is being planned. Saturday, Sept. 18, in the clubhouse at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:30. This first-time event in this area will include dinner, both a live and silent auction, games and raffles (with a brand new raffle, appropri­ ately named "Duck Drop"). Auction items will include the 2005 national Ducks Unlimited package featuring the artwork of Maas, Killen and many others, including local artist Jeff Furrow. Besides the artwork, there also will be decoys, guns and much more that can be won at raffles and games. Tickets for this event are $50 for a membership and dinner, $25 for spouse and $20 for a "Greenwing" (young people ages 17 and younger) that includes, din­ ner and membership. A spe­ cial ticket package also is “Green Industry.” MNLA scholarship monies are raised through voluntary member­ ship contributions. For information on student scholarships, contact the association at 1-800-879­ 6652. The Michigan nursery, plant production and land­ scaping industries are the second largest agriculture commodity in Michigan, fifth in the nation. They employ 347,000 Michigan citizens (one in 15 Michigan residents) and contribute $3.7 billion to Michigan’s economy. The Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association, established in 1922, is the statewide trade association that represents the over 8,000 licensed nurs­ ery and landscape firms and related segments that com­ prise Michigan’s Green Industry. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sept 7 Sept. 7 Sept. 12 Sept. 15 Sept 16 Sept. 20 Sept 21 Sept 23 Sept 27 Sept 30 Oct 3-9 Oct 6 Oct 7 Dairy Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Bathroom Building Project meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Open Speed Show sponsored by the Barry County Competitive Horse Judging Team, 9:30 a.m., Fairgrounds. For more info, contact Stacey Campeau at 269­ 795-7655 or Deb Hiemstra at 616-891-1657. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Shooting Sports Leaders meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Goat Developmental Committee meeting, 7p.m., Extension Office. 4-H Teen Club meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., location ocaton to bee announced. announce. Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. National 4-H Week. Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Fair Board, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Hunter safety education class New local Ducks Unlimited is Sept 11-12 charter plans first banquet There will be a hunter available by becoming a safety education class held at "Table Captain" and signing the Castleton Township Hall, up oneself and seven others 915 Reed St., Nashville, on to attend and have a reserved Saturday, Sept 11, from 8:15 table. The "Table Captain" is a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, entered into a special draw­ Sept 12, from 4:30 to 7:30 ing for a shotgun and the p.m. at the Barry County other table members will Conservation Club in have a chance to win a print Hastings. exclusive to their table. Both sessions must be Sponsor packages also are attended in order to receive available, beginning at $325, certification. Preregistration and they include many extra is required. The cost will be items. $7 and lunch will be provided There also will be a pre­ Saturday. event raffle package for a For more information or to chance to win a 12-gauge register, call Gary White at Beretta Extrema shotgun, a 517-852-9189. Charles Daly 12-gauge shot­ gun or one of several raffle packages. Tickets for this raffle are three for $25, with Laura Hamilton and Ronald Avery were united in mar­ only 300 tickets being sold. Tickets and additional riage on Sept. 11, 1954 at Assyria Center, Mich. They information are available have three daughters: Cindy Cason, Kerri Howell, and from David Bowers (zone Chris (Dale) Earle. They also have six grandchildren and two great­ chairman) at (269) 758-3062, Jeff Furrow (517) 852-1896 grandchildren. The Averys will be honored at a family dinner. If you (area chairman) or Maple Valley Ducks Unlimited, wish, a card may be sent to: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Avery, 8550 North Ave., Dowling, 107 E. Sherwood Dr., Hastings, Michigan 49058. Mich. 49050. Averys married 50 years LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love: “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School..................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ........... ........ ,11a.m. P.M. Worship.............. ......... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ..................... 7 p.m: 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. PASTOR .GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer otBaseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service...... ......... 9 a.m. Sunday School....... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) g | | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 Fuller St, Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration...................... .10 a.m.Contemporary Service, MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School 10a A.M. Service.................................. 11:15 a P.M. Service.......................................... 6 p Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, PASTOR GEORGE GAY Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45a Morning Worship ..................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6p Wednesday Family Night Service .............. 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 , e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM .UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday 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 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH 110 S.'Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.................. 11 a.m. Church School ...................... 0 a.m. 0 Fellowship Time Worship Service ...................9:30 a.m. After Worship PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER REV. ERIC LISON 517-541-1144 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service............... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass...................... 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship............ 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: .9:15 a.m. Morning » Prayer ....................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for ail services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.........................6 6 p.m. p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School..................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............... ,T1 a.m. Sunday Evening Senrice ........ 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service ........... 7 p.m. AWANA.................. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass..................... .9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time - 12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �। The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 7, 2004 — Page 3 Cub Scouts and leaders needed The annual registration for Cub Scouts will be held Thurs. Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Vermontville Opera House. The Cub Scouts are open to boys 7 -10 years of age in grades 1-5. While Cub Scout leader Roger Trowbridge is hoping a lot of boys sign up for the program, he is hoping that a lot of parents will sign up to be leaders as well. "Ifyou can give just 3 hours one day a month, or even one day a year, we could use you," he said. "Right now we have one leader for four groups." Trowbridge - said that men, women, and even couples could serve as scout leaders. "Years ago we just had den mothers, but things have changed and we have so many single parent families in Maple Valley. There are a lot of boys who could use a positive male roll-model," said Trowbridge. The ten purposes of scout­ ing are: character develop­ ment, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family under­ standing, respectful relation­ ships, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and Maple Valley FFA Alumni meet Monday There will be a Maple Valley FFA Alumni meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in the Ag Room at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. The Maple Valley FFA Alumni is open to any indi­ vidual interested in helping the Maple Valley chapter with group activities. Agenda items for the next meeting will include finaliz­ ing the FFA Village Sign Project and the Greenhouse Project. Parents of FFA members are highly encouraged to join the alumni association. Anyone who has any ques­ tions is encouraged to call FFA advisor Aaron Saari at 852-9971 or 852-9275. These Cub Scouts enjoy a Lansing Lugnuts game. adventure and preparation for Boy Scouts. Trowbridge said he would also like to get people involved by helping out with fundraisers to help the scouts raise money for field trips and other activities. "We’d like people to get involved, even if it’s just baking a plate of cookies for a bake sale, or driving the kids on a field trip" he said. "I’d like to do a lot of fundraiser, they give the scouts a bigger profile in the community and with more funds we can do more activi- ties and field trips." Some possible field trips include taking a char­ tered bus to an amusement park or event. However, other trips planned by Trowbridge are much closer to home. "I’d like to take the kids downtown to visit all of the businesses. I want them get to know the business owners as people and not just see downtown as a bunch of storefronts," he said. "We had that problem with van­ dalism downtown last year; I don’t think that kind of thing These Webelos Cub Scouts prepare their bunks for an overnight stay on a World War II submarine would happen ifkids had the opportunity to get to know the owners as people. . "If we don’t set good examples for our children, there are a lot of people out there who will set another example," added Nashville native joins alternative ed staff Great Way to Start the Day program needs volunteers School started just last week and already parents and teachers are calling to ask whether or not the Nashville United Methodist Church will once again work with the school to sponsor the Great Way to Start the Day program which is designed to give children of working parents and safe, warm and stimulating place to wait for the start of the school day. “I’d love to start the program today, but we need volunteers, said Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church. “For this program to work we need at least 12 people who will commit to being there on a regular basis, even if they can’t be there every day.” Last year the Great Way to Start the Day attracted as many as 40 to 60 children to the gym at Kellogg School each morning, beginning at 7 a.m. They participated in a mileage club, played games and enjoyed a nutritious protein snack before catching a bus to their regular school. The program which was offered in partnership with the Maple Valley School District, which allowed the church and its volunteers to use the gym at Kellogg School in Nashville and provided busing for the children. Bowden said that she’d like to get the program up and running again before it gets cold and the mornings are dark before school. “We know this program has had a positive impact on the children and the community. It gives a child a positive, ‘great way,’ to start their day. All that is limiting us right now is the need for volunteers,” she said. “We need people who will be there to listen and walk with the children. The children need a consistent person to be there to welcome them.” For more information or to volunteer, contact Nashville United Methodict Church at (517) 852-2043. 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The damaged wing of the junior-senior high school was encircled by a chain link fence outside the school gnd blocked off by a gate inside the school, while workers continued to clean up the debris and engineers inspect­ ed the site. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer said he was still Maple Valley High School leadership students, Kaitlyn Hammond, Christina Hill, Jenna Denton and Katelyn Boss sort desk supplies and other items, during their first day Of class. Norma Jean Acker , (center) gets help sorting books from leadership students Njomza Tafili and Dasha See High School, next page Fedorenko. WE’VE NEVER MET A MOM WHO WASN’T WORKING. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE AWANA Club CokvteJOLPv ths Fui/v 1! At vemtoi/bb/ULe Bible Church ■Startrng septenxber 15, 2004 7:00-8:30 PM For ages K — 6* Grades Your family depends on you to be there - and you can depend on me for the life insurance options and advice you need to help protect all you’re working for. 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Friday, September 10 Turkey pasta salad, cucumber salad, mandarin oranges. Monday, September 13 California Reuben spread, pea and cheese salad, fruited jello, rye bread. Tuesday, September 14 Cheese spread, pork and beans, tropical fruit, Rye Krisps.. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Nbon Meal Wednesday, September 8 Ziti w/Italian . sausage, broccoli, winter squash, brownie. Thursday, September 9 Sliced turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, diced beets, peaches, dinner roll. Friday, September 10 Tuna noodle casserole, California blend, waxed beans, plums. Monday, September 13 Chicken and dumplings, carrots, baked potato, apple­ sauce. Tuesday, September 14 Scalloped potatoes w/ham, spinach, fruit com­ pote, dinner roll. Events Wednesday, September 8 - Hastings, card games 12:30-2:30 p.m.; p.m.; nails; Hillbilly Horseshoes 10:30 a.m.; Music with Sam. Woodland .- Puzzle/Trivia. COA Walking Club - all sites. Thursday, September 9 Delton, puzzles/trivia. Hastings, music. Nashville, games. COA Walking Club all sites. Friday, September 10 Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.. Nashville, TV time 11 a.m.-l p.m. Woodland Visiting. CQA Walking Club - all sites. Monday, September 13 Hastings, Music with Sam, crafts 10 a,m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; September Birthday Party. Delton, bingo; Woodland, Nashville 5 Plus 11:30 a.m. H, W, N, Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, September 14 Hastings, Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m. Nashville, TV time 11 a.m.1 p.m. COA walking club all sites. VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE EATON COUNTY The Village of Vermontville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to accept public comments on a Special Land Use request pursuant to Section 8.32 of the Village Zoning Ordinance. The request is for the use of a mobile home temporary living quarters while a dwelling is being constructed on the same premises. The address of the property is 427 West Road and the tax parcel number is 051-028-101-170-00. The public hearing will be conducted at the Village Hail located at 121 East Side Drive, Vermontville, Ml, at 7:00 p.m. on September 14, 204. Written comments will be accepted at the Village Hall until 12:00 noon on the day of the hearing. Village of Vermontville Planning Commission. 06593527 Call 269-945-9554 any time for Maple Valley ACTION-ads! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 7,2004 — Page 5 High School, continued from previous page waiting for reports from the engineers and the insurance to determine the cost of the damage and whether or not the damaged classrooms, built in 1997, could be sal­ vaged or if the whole wing would need to be tom down and rebuilt. "We’re still waiting to hear from the engineers; we hope to have the final results by Sept. 10," he said. Meanwhile, inside the school Tuesday morning, the seventh-graders, many of who were in the building for orientation when the storm hit, were learning their way around their new school. "We had orientation yes­ terday, they rescheduled it," said Brandi Bayha, who with her friend, Shaina Mahler, was at the school for orienta­ tion when the storm struck, said that she never expected school to start so soon after the storm. "The seventh-graders are still getting used to the build­ ing, but other than that I think things are going extremely well," said assis­ tant Principal Scott Eckhart. Schedules were distributed to students and posted throughout the school to let students know of classrooms changes due to the loss ofthe six classrooms. Some classes were held in empty class­ rooms during a teacher’s planning hour, others met in the library, cafeteria or audi­ torium. Norma Jean Acker’s lead­ ership students were on the stage of the auditorium Tuesday morning helping her sort through boxes of text­ books, desk and art supplies, costumes, props and other miscellaneous items that had been salvaged from her room. "It’s amazing what they have done in hours," said Acker as she sorted through boxes of books. "They’re getting everything sorted: art supplies, desk supplies, books, etc., it’s amazing. I must have started with 100 boxes of stuff that Belfor was able to salvage from my classroom. "I have partial sets of text t books, I hope I get the rest back after they look over the others and dry them; but, I am amazed at what was saved," she added noting thatt she hoped the scripts for the play she planned to produce this fall would be among the things returned to her after the workers from Belfor sort­ ed through all the wet things and dried those that were sal­ vageable. I have to say that this is going really well," said Acker. "The kids .all have schedules that reroute them to the different classrooms and the teachers were given temporary carts with electri­ cal outlets that they can use to plug in their laptops or whatever. This is really going better than could be expected. Nobody is all that put out about this," she said. "Yeah, it’s all good," said one of her students walking by with a box of books that had just been sorted. Stuffin’ It, continued from page 1 off at the village office that they called us and asked if we could, ‘come and get all this stuff,”’ said Bowden. “Some people donated tons of supplies; it was won­ derful,” said Seaton. “My day care kids had a great time filling the backpacks, xplore a too. We really had a good time doing it. “We want to say a huge< ‘thank you,’ to everyone who helped out by donating back­ packs, school supplies or money to make this possi­ ble,” she added. new direction wwwJBluellctonAcademy.com Medical Massage Therapy. Personal "Raining Herbal Medicine. and much momi locations Throughout Michigan. Convenient Funding Options NEW e Learning Programs 06593314 loll Free: WW-2H5-99S9 - (.rand Rapids: 2h5-9999 Habitat, continued from page 1 help promote awareness in the project. Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser has said that the school’s building trades classes would be interested in helping by making wall pan­ els. According to Bowden Habitat is currently looking at sites within the Nashville village limits and a property south of town. The decision will be based on cost and the suitability of the site. Barry County Habitat for Humanity would like to pur­ chase the site and have the foundation poured this fall so the site will be ready when the JCWP begins Junel9. "This is going to be a real­ ly exciting thing for the com­ munity and a real step for­ ward," said Bowden. For more information, to Nashville United Methodist Pastor Dianne Bowden and Barry County Habitat for volunteer, or to make a dona­ Humanity Executive Director Louise Hurless sign a contract of partnership between tion, call Nashville United the Barry County Habitat for Humanity and the Lansing District of the United Methodist Church (517) 852­ Methodist Church to participate in the Jimmy Carter Work Project 2005. This is the 2043. second joint sponsorship for Barry County Habitat for Humanity, their first joint spon­ sorship was with the Thornapple Valley Church in Hastings. Time to register for free or reduced price lunch program Families that qualify for free or reduced price lunch­ es, and have not signed up for the program, are being asked to contact the office at their child’s school or the district administration office and pick a form to enroll their child or children. "There are families out there who could benefit from the free or reduced price lunch program, but they haven’t signed up," said Cathy Liceaga, a nutritionist from the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service. "There are grants out there that would benefit the school dis­ trict if 50% of the students in Maple Valley qualify for free or reduced price lunches, I know there are that many out there, they just haven’t signed up. Liceaga noted that the process is confidential. "No one at the school will know if your child is receiv­ ing a free or reduced price lunch, All the children have cards that are scanned when they go through the lunch line. No one knows who had prepaid or who has free or reduced lunches," she said. "Maybe your child didn’t qualify for free or reduced Wait until bath * by Frederick Knott Showdates are: Thurs., Fri.,and Sat., Sept. 9,10, 11 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, Sept. 12 at 3 pm For ticket reservations, call 616-367-4455 or e-mailtherevue1@yahoo.com The Kevue The Vermontville Opera House 211 Main St. in Vermontville prices lunches before, but your income could have changed, bills are much higher, if you need the help, please sign up." Maple Valley Schools serve meals every school day. Regularly priced lunch­ es are $1.85 for grades 7 -12, $1.60 for Preprimary Impaired (PPI) - 6th grade, and breakfast for all students is $1. However, families that get food stamps, Family Independence Program (FIP), Food Distribution Program, on Indian Reservation Program (FDIRP) benefits for their children may receive free meals. Families, whose total annual income is the same or less than the following amounts may also qualify for free or reduced price meals (40 cents for lunches and 30 cents for breakfasts): $17,224 for a family of 1; $23,107 for a family of two; $28,990 for a family ofthree; $34,873 for a family of four; $40,756 for a family of five; $46, 639 for a family of six; $52,522 for a family of seven: $58,405 for a family of eight (for each additional member after eight, add $5883). CalH269]945-9554or 0-870-7085 for maple ValievHeims ACTION Afls* GENTLE FAMILY DENTIST BuildinaA Gorgeous Smile With A Gentle Touch For The Entire Family • Your Comfort Is Our ifI Concern -Virtual Reality Movie Visors With Stereo Headphones • Complete Dental Care Including The Latest Cosmetic Treatments Such As -“Extreme Makeover" I Hour Bleaching -Tooth Colored Fillings • State-Of-The-Art Facility • Highest Quality Treatment <£ The Most Comfortable Anesthetic You’ve Ever Experienced • Same Day Emergency Care • Insurance Billed For You • New Patients Always Welcome • Financing Available __ • Evening Hours Offered 517.852.9150 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, September 7,2004 — Page 6 Vermontville girl tours Europe in ‘People to People’ program Shirley £. LaDere HASTINGS - Shirley E. LaDere, age 77, of Hastings, died Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. LaDere was bom on June 21, 1927 at Carr’s Settlement in Branch County, the daughter of Walter T. and Pearl S. (Mohler) Locke, Sr. She was raised on the fam­ ily dairy farm at Carr’s Settlement and attended the Locke School and graduated from Baldwin High SchoolShe went on to attend college in Detroit for two years. She was married to Vercile R. LaDere on September 30, Church, Catholic Daughters, 1950 in Ludington and V.F.W. Auxiliary, Red Hat Society, Gilda’s Club, avid moved to Hastings in 1954. Shirley’s employment Elvis Presley fan and memo­ included the “Lunch Lady” rabilia collector. In times of at Hastings Northeastern need, always there for family Elementary School for sever­ and friends, especially when al years, manager of the for­ children were involved. mer Miller’s Ice Cream Store Mrs. LaDere is survived in Hastings and worked for by sons, Lewis LaDere of the former Orchard Bellingham, Washington, Gerald (Cindi) LaDere of Industries in Hastings. 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Wayland; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and sister, Patsy Thurber of Texas. Preceding her in death were her husband, Vercile on August 27, 1999; son, Dale on June 30, 2002; and broth­ ers, Walter T. Locke Jr. and Frank Locke. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at St. Rose ofLima Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Charles Fischer and Rev. Fr. Michael Howell, cele­ brants. Burial will be at Hastings Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry The Eiffel Tower in Community Hospice. Paris, France was on the Lanne' Matheson of Vermontville poses for a photoArrangements were made itinerary of the People to by Wren Funeral Home of graph with one of the guards outside Buckingham People Student Hastings (www.wren-funer- Palace. Ambassador program. al-home.com) by Sandra Ponsetto Matheson, daughterof Rob and Tammy Matheson ofgrade at Maple Valley Junior StaffWriter A whirlwind trip of Vermontville, that dream has High School. "Students are selected to CALL European countries in three already become a reality. Lanne' joined nearly 40 participate either being nomiweeks is something some 269-945-9554 people spend their entire lives students from Michigan who nated by a teacher, a former dreaming about. toured Switzerland, ambassador or from a list of torAction-ads! But for 12-year-old Lanne' Germany, Belgium, the honor students," she added, Netherlands, France and saying that she doesn’t know England July 11-30 as part of how she came to be selected. "Basically, we did a lot of the People to People Student Lawn and Garden Center NOWIN! 1 Ambassador program, which sightseeing. We started out in 2% Milk •’2.79 Gal 1 was founded by President Switzerland where we took a Hudsonville Ice Cream • ’3.75 1/2 Gal Prairie Farm Ice Cream • ’3.25 1/2 Gal. cable car up into the Alps and Dwight D. Eisenhower. • Hand Dipped Ice Cream . "Eisenhower started the went to a watch makers • Homemade Amish Cheese program to give young people shop," said Lanne'. "In • Amish Baked Goods • Ice Cream Parlor | 12 ft. Blue Spruce ..SIYCOO a global view of the world Germany we planted a ‘Tree • Solid Wood Amish Lawn Furniture Ij planted in youryard....... and to give people in other of Peace’ in the Black Forest countries a chance to get to with a plaque that had all of see young American people our names on it. FARM MARKET & NURSERY 2970 N. Ionia - Comer of Ionia Road & Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Michigan and how they act," said See Europe, next page ........ ..517-726-1000.. .... Lanne', who is in the seventh WEATHERWAX Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. 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Lanne' said that they spent most of their time in France, the country she enjoyed the most "We saw the Eiffel Tower and got to go up in it and we went to the Arc de Triumphe, Notre Dame and the Louvre," she said. "When we were at the Louvre we didn’t get to see the whole thing because they said that if you spent just one minute in front of each painting or sculpture, it would take you a week to see everything. We saw the Mona Lisa, which is really small, about 3 feet tall and 11/2 foot wide, and we saw the Venus de Milo and other famous statues." Unlike all the other coun­ tries they visited where they stayed in hotels, the young ambassadors had a three-day "home stay" with a British family, while they were in England. "We’d go places with our group during the day, but at night we’d stay with a family and eat our meals with them so we could see how they live," said Lanne'. "I stayed with the Cravens, they had two kids, Martha, who was 11, and Jacob, who was 8." The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace "I went to the park with was one of the many sites Lanne' enjoyed in Europe. the Cravens and then with the group we saw Ferris wheel," said Lanne'. Lanne'. "If anyone is chosen Buckingham Palace, the "I made a lot of friends on for the program, I would Tower of London, and the the trip. It was a great expe­ advise them to go. London Eye, which is a big rience, and a lot of fim," said Furlong’s-McMaster’s celebate 5 generations (Left to right) Rich Furlong, Heather McMaster, Kyle McMaster, Chris Garbacz and Dick Furlong. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, September 8 Nachos, green beans, applesauce, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, September 9 Fuller Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, apple brownie, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, September 10 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, bread stick, fresh fruit, 1/2 pt. milk. Monday, September 13 Salad bar, cracker packs, fruit cocktail, vanilla pud­ ding, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, September 14 Macaroni and cheese, roll and honey, broccoli, peaches, 1/2 pt. milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, September 8 Choose One Nachos, pizza, chicken sandwich, deli bar. Choose Two - garden salad, green beans, apple­ sauce, juice, milk. Thursday, September 9 Choose One Ravioli, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, carrot sticks, peaches, juice, milk. Friday, September 10 Choose One Chicken nuggets, pizza, chicken sand­ wich, potato bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, tater tots, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Monday, September 13 Choose One Cheesie bread sticks, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, California blend, veg., pineapple, juice, milk. Tuesday, September 14 Choose One - Macaroni and cheese, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, broccoli, peaches, juice, milk. "Got Water?" 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They just flat out-played us.” Leading the way for the Eagles was Cam Bramer, one of the most powerful running backs in recent years. Bramer was the work­ horse for Olivet this night, carrying the ball 32 times for 172 yards and catching one pass for another 11. He scored three touchdowns and was virtually unstop­ pable the entire night. His Maple Valley’s Paul Morgan (58) and Chris Morris (20) lead the charge to take effort was the main cog in down Olivet ball carrier Karson Messenger. (Photo by Perry Hardin) an offensive machine that piled up a total of 340 yards But for the second year in in the Lions’ paw. Consider on the ground and another by Jon Gambee OK. Will the real Maple a row, Olivet upset the best that since 1997 Maple 120 in the air. Valley football team please laid plans of Lion Coach Valley has won 65 times and Maple Valley had 233 stand up. In last week’s 22-0 Guenther Mittelstaedt, com- lost only 14.In the Southern rushing yards and a meager season opening victory over pletely dominating the Michigan Athletic 20 passing for a total of 255 Pewamo-Westphalia, the Maple night. Thee highlight, p Valley y visitors on Association they y have been on theeng. gg, Lions showed their tradi- both sides' of the line of even more dominant, going if there was one, for Maple tional strong defense and scrimmage and for the sec- 36-5. But four of those five Valley came on a 36-yard although the offense strug- ond year in a row, the losses have been to Olivet, a touchdown run by Denver gled throughout the night, Eagles came away victori- statistic that does not bode Hine, who finished with 95 you knew that it was a sys- ous, this time with a con- well in Mittelstaedt’s mind. yards in just 10 carries. tem that would come vincing 30-12 victory. Next year the two teams will Maple Valley’s only other around. After all, it is a simOn top of last year’s 24-0 be in separate divisions touchdown came on a fourple system. Run the football drubbing at the hands of the which some might look yard run by quarterback Ben until the defense wears Eagles, this is starting to get upon as good fortune, but Boss. down and then runit some serious. Not that Olivet has you can bet Mittelstaedt will Olivet started early and more. not been a traditional thorn be disappointed that this stayed strong. The Eagles put the first points on the board in the first quarter. On their second possession, the Eagles moved 45 yards in 10 plays with Bramer going the final two. Blake Thornton’s Hometown Lumber bus what you need for bunting extra point made it 7-0 Olivet with just 13 seconds left in the quarter. AMMUNITION OUTERWEAR CALLS Early in the second quar­ ter, Olivet made it 14-0 on a 55-yard drive that took just five plays. The Eagles set it up on a 25-yard pass from quarterback Jason Fox to Zane Gay and Bramer put the finishing touches on the drive with an eight yard SHOTSHELLS scoring run with 8:19 left in The Lions’ Ken Carns rushes in to make sure this is one pass Olivet receiver Zane Gay can’t get his hands on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Attention, Hunters! FEDERAL BBOAPHtAPS Dickies Outerwear Just Keeps Getting Better Maple Valley quarterback Ben Boss finds some time to throw late in the game thanks to a solid block from teammate Jared Goris. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the half. Maple Valley finally got on the scoreboard and boosted the hopes of the Lion faithful when Hine BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 Towing Available BRUSH-LEAF PICK UP We custom Fletch arrows Stop by with your order today! 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Maple Valley’s final score came on a four-yard keeper by quarterback Ben Boss with 2:13 left in the game. One thing was evident in the game was that Eagle running back Cam Bramer is the real deal. He account­ ed for half of the offense, See Football, next page 06593653 06592852 �TheMaple Valley Neivs, Nashville. Tuesday. September 7, 2004 — Page 9 Nashville teen to join Hawaiian track meet If all goes as planned, 17year old Amy Abbott of Nashville will ring in the new year in Hawaii where she will participate in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles at the invitation only Tourney Sport USA Olympic-style track meet and festival Dec. 28-Jan.5. Abbott, a senior at Maple Valley High School participated did summer track in fifth and sixth grade, started Maple Valley track in the seventh grade and has been running ever since. “I do the hurdles plus sprints, I do the 400 and 200 relays and the 100-meter dash, it depends on the meet, said Abbott “I was invited to this event because I placed in the top eight in all three ofmy events at the state meet this year.” Abbott, who plans to attend college to study athletic training, is enrolled in the vo-ed sports medicine at Lansing Community College this year, said she is proud to have the opportunity to-represent Maple Valley at the invi­ tational, which includes top athletes from all over the United States. However, Abbott is responsible for her own air­ plane tickets, ground transportation and hotel expenses and is hoping to find a sponMaple Valley’s Denver Hine (32) eyes Olivet defend­ sor or sponsors who will help defray her costs. Anyone er Nick Montague in the first half Friday night. (Photo by interested in helping Abbott Perry Hardin) can call her at (517) 852-1629 or contact her by mail at 6750 Thomapple Lake Road, three quarters of the team’s Olivet possesses one of the Nashville, MI 49073. scoring and most of the best backs in this part of the excitement in the contest. state in Bramer, a passer as But he wasn’t completely accurate at Jason Fox, and without a supporting cast. an exceptional receiver in In last week’s opening sea­ Gay, the Eagles should son loss to Williamston, 28­ emerge as one of the pre­ 10, starting quarter back mier programs by year’s Zane Gay did not play well. end. He offered to move to Meanwhile, it is back to points. receiver and it was a move the drawing board for Dawn Pohl and Teghan that gave the Eagles just Maple Valley. Next week, Thelen each had 16 points for one more explosive the Lions will travel to Pewamo. weapon. An all-stater in Morrice to attempt to get Things don’t get any easier basketball, Gay outjumped back on track. The Orioles for the Maple Valley girls. defenders on a number of beat Burton Bentley 28-0 in They open Southern occasions, catching the ball their opener a week ago. Michigan Athletic in traffic with apparent Association play Tuesday at ease. Given the fact that home against Olivet. ■ J.VtlTOWU Sdwke • Cawtt Care • The Floor Care • Floor Covering Residential — Commercial Bob Brumm 1585 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 46+/- ACRES - PERKED BUILDING SITES LOCATED two miles south of Nashville, Ml on M-66 to Lawrence Road and west two miles to the comer of Lawrence & Assyria Roads on: THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 • 6PM Great paved road building sites with frontage on two paved roads with parcels ranging in size from 5+/- acres to 19+/- acres. 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The property has drives and paths throughout and has been perked and approved for building. Cement floor pole building with electricity and double doors. Property will be offered as one parcel - great for all types of recreational activ­ ities! AUCTIONEER ON SITE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS: Tuesday, September 7 - 4:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, September 12 - 3:00 - 4:30. Call for a flyer! IN COUNTRY ON 5 ACRES SECLUDED SETTING - BEAUTIFUL VIEW Mice 3 bedroom brick home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen has lots of counter space and cabinets, walk­ out, "IN COUNTRY” BETWEEN NASHVILLE fit HASTINGS 2 story home with 5 bedrooms, 1 144 South Main St. P.O. 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The Pirates never trailed in the second half. Amy Joostbems had anoth­ er solid night, leading the Lions with 23 points and six rebounds. The rest of the Lions had a tough night on the offensive end. Kyndra Root was the only other Lion with more than one field goal. She fin­ ished with four points. Mindy Newton finished with five • UmoLsnxr CiEAwra E CLEANING HASTINGS - $129,90011 NEAR ALGONQUIN LAKE 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 2 car attached garage, full (VL-84) 4 ACRES: Black top road, north of Vermontville, . conventional perk natural gas available. Call Homer. (VL-89) - basement, living room w/wood burning brick sur round & mantel fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond cabinets fir center island. 1st floor laundry, master bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french ­ 3.67 ACRES: North of Nashville, paved road, great doors to deck w/view of Algonquin lake. Home war view of the sunsets. Conventional perk. Call Homer. (VL-90) ranty included for your peace of mind. 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(517)852-1884. email: Since 1980 NANCE/SUPERVISOR: to 886-5445 TDC fee. Member pkoval@grar.com ofW. MI. BBB. Leonard Hughes Jr. Lawn & Garden $45,000/yr. plus! General trades/entry. (616)949-2424 FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel SATELLITE/CABLE INmaster, 7 gang reel mowers, Jobline fee. STALLER/HELPER: to Log With hydraulic lift. Good condi­ Advancement! CABLE INSTALLERS/ $1,000/wlc Horses or Skidder 06576435 tion, $4,000 obo. Call Need . many, TRAINEES: to $22/hr. In Training! (269)948-4190. home hook-up, Co. auto to (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. advances! Full med/dent, FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel 401K. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. SECRETARY (CONST. master 7-Gang, reel mowers, CO.) To $14/hr. Answer good condition, $5,000. Call Member of W. MI. BBB phones & take appts. Good (269)948-4190. CARPENTERS/LABORERS people skills, sm. office, will FOR SALE: Cushman Aera-APPRENTICESHIPS (some train friendly person. 517Z-Trak™ Mowers John Deere tor, 24" drum type, 3 point union)! To $25/hr. Many 886-5445 TDC fee. Member GET *300 OFF* permanent. Trainees, local, ofW. MI. BBB. NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE” hitch. Great shape, $750. Call 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Mem­ (269)948-4190. ber ofW. MI. BBB. TEACHER/YOUTH AIDE/ Join us for PRO DAYS at the FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon ASST: to $14.42/hr. + bene­ CONSTRUCTION/LAIonia County Fairgrounds, Sept. 16, sprayer, skid mount, 5hp fits! Elem or family guidance Briggs & Stratton engine, BORERS/MAINTENANCE: 9 am-4 pm. We’ll have a huge to $800/wk. Many types, counseling asst. Many train, $750. CaU (269)948-4190. 517-886-5445 selection of equipment to look over skilled/entry, yearly or sum­ non/degreed. mer work! Busy Co.'s, 517­ TDC fee. Member of W. MI. For Rent and try out! Ifyou RSVP to us at BBB. 886-5445 TDC fee. Member 269-945-9526, LUNCH is on us! NASHVILLE: Large 3br up-ofW-. MI. BBB. stairs apartment, $495/ TRUCK LOADER/FORK+ month deposit. CaU CONSTRUCTION/LALIFT DRIVER: to $14/hr. + (517)543-7811. BORERS: to $20/hr. Many benefits! (Major distributor) types! Commercial/residen- ASAP! (616)949-2424 Jobline Also save NASHVILLE: nice 1 & 2 tial, start now. (616)949-2424 fee. on selected bedroom upstairs apart-Jobline fee. ment, references. MSHDA equipment/! VET ASSIST./KENNEL approved. (517)852-0852 Must obtain CUSTOMER SERVICE CARB: to $12.50/hr. Must (PACKAGING CORP): to love cats/dogs, coupon from training STORAGE UNITS AVAIL­ $17.50/hr. full health/dent, now. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. event.. ABLE: 10x10, 10x15, 10x20. 401K pkg! Various depart- Member of W. MI. BBB. (616)374-1200 Space. ment training. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Member of W. Mi. VET ASSIST./TECH AS­ Garage Sale MAKE MONEY FOR YEARS WITH JOHN DEERE. BBB. SIST. - to $14/hr. PT or FT! 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs DESSERT LOCAL DRIV­ Learning new tech duties & 517-886-5445 in any of our papeers. Get ER: to $800/wk. + benefits. procedures. TDC fee. Member of W. MI. them m at J-Ad Graphics, Graphi 1351 401K Plan (city route). Need BBB. N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At now! - (616)949-2424 Jobline the front counter.. BY BUYING IT NOW. fee. YOUTH WORKER/COUNto SEPT. 10TH & 11TH: Boys DISPLAY MERCHANDIS- SELOR/TRAINEE: 4710 Hydro Tractor 6x4 Gator’ clothes size newbom-5 girls ER: set up products for sales $14.42/hr. Family intervenNO INTEREST, Utility Vehicle clothes size newbom-18mo. in stores. To $15/hr. will tion training, various types. NO PAYMENTS SAVE W for 6 Months' Little Tykes toys, baby items train, local areas, 517-886- Benefits, must love children. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Mem ­ & lots of misc. 6990 S. Clark 5445 TDC fee. Member of W. Save $300' now on Hauls 1,200 ber of W. MI. BBB. Rd., Nashville 8am-5pm. MI. BBB. Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC (517) 852-9040 PRO DAYS SAVE A QUICK *300 the hydro tractor Mobile Homes Call12691945-9554 or1-800-8n-7085 tor maple Valier News BCTION-Msl MUST SELL: 1985 Fairmont 2bd, shed, central air, new washer/dryer & water softner, $3,000. (517)541-1629 Household $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ ors are bur burgundy, green & khaki, $375. (269)948-7921 pounds of more powerful people and than any cargo,' saves you $300 before. right now.' BUY LIKE A PRO AND YOU'LL SAVE LIKE ONE—DURING JOHN DEERE PRO DAYS! Fillmore EQUIPMENT, INC. 2900 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings (269) 945-9526 HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 7 to 5; Thurs. 7 to 6; Sat 7 to 2 1S300 Savings offer effective August 3,2004 through October 29,2004. Offer applies to these models: UTILITY TRACTORS: 790,990,4000 TWENTY Series, 4010.4110,4115.4210.4310,4410, 4510, 4610, 4710 (excludes 2210 end TLB's). MOWERS: Commercial walk-behmd mowers (36* deck or wider), Z-Trak, Ouik-TrakT front mowers, 1600 Wide Area Mowers. UTILITY VEHICLES: 4x2 Gator and Trail Gator, 6x4 Gator and Trail Gator (both gas and diesel models included; HPX Gators, C Series, Turf and E-Gators are excluded). ATVs: All Buck" ahd Trail Buck models. LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS: All X Series models. Copies and facsimiles of coupons will not be accepted. Coupons are non-transferable. Sales made under provisions of John Deere's Special Discount Government Direct and National Account Sales programs qualify for one of those special discounts OR this retail event bonus, but not both. o INo Interest No Payments for 180 Days: offer ends October 29,2004. Subject to approved credit on John Deere Credit Installment Plan. Up to 20% down payment may be required. Taxes, g freight set up and delivery charges could increase monthly payment Other special rates and terms may be available. Available at participating dealers only. "Based on two 200-pound 2 ridereandfiMLnounds JQJUrgo box. John Deere's green and yellow color scheme, the leaping deer symbol, and JOHN DEERE are trademarks of Deere ere B Company. ompany. oneuBNKK l&Equal Opportunity Lender 8 g �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, September 7, 2004 — Page 12 Vermontville Syrup Court enjoys Summerfest parade Well we've been to Summerfest and it was a BLAST! We saw a friend we've seen at other parades, Miss Barry County, (she's the one in the blue dress) and she is defiently planning on going to Syrup Fest! YAY! Also, our Syrup Princess, Maizzy came to this parade and she had a blast!! We want everyone to know that we are going to be in Frontier Days on Sept. 11 and we want to see everyone come out and see usll! :-) We're also puttin in an application for the Kalamazoo Holiday Parade in november and might be going to another in Cedar Springs...so we're staying busy!!! FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service September Starts There is still time to enrol! in a variety ofcredit classes starting soon at the Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings... BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Please visit or call the Center at (269) 948-9500forfullparticulars on thefollowing classes starting in early to mid-Septemher. ACCO 101 BUAD 101 BUAD 115 BUAD 201 ECE 212 ECE 214 ECE 232 ECON 201 ECOn 202 ENGL 152 ENGL 97 HIST 103 HIST 104 HIST 151 MUSI 211 OIT 160 PHIL 201 PHIL 202 POSC200 PSYC 201 PSYC 220 SOCI201 SOCI 202 STSK98 General Accounting Introduction to Business Global Business Business Law Selected Topics of Child Care Appropriate Assessment with Young Children Early Child Learning Environments I Macro Economics Micro Economics Freshman Composition II Writing Skills American Foundations Modern America Western Civilization Music Appreciation Application Software Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Ethics American Systems of Government Introduction to Psychology Developmental Psychology Introduction to Sociology Social Problems College Reading & Study Skills Getting You There! The KCC Fehsenfeld Center t Advising Hours: 0 Tkies. & Thurs. 10:30 am - 6:30 pm 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9500 Free Estimates Call 269-945-9554 anytime for Maple Valley News Action-ads! 06590554 (616) 374-7595 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: (517) 852-9565 M66 Tire All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. 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Call Nyle at 517­ 726-1234 0T488NW 06593659 ENJOY CAREFREE CONDO LIVING 2 bedroom, 2 bath units overlooking golf course. Starting at $139,0900 coioobc llfa.ll 0T493NW MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS VACANT LAND 14X70 Mobile on approximately 1 acre. Very large open floor plan. Call Mary at 543-0628 RARE FIND - 40 acres with mature pines, muck swamp for the deer, and some tillable land. This property has OT474MH it all, less than 20 miles west of the new G.M. plant. Call Nyle at 517-726­ 1234 BACK ON THE MARKET! This great 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with www.kellogg.edu 06593613 mnay recent renovations, newer win­ dows, siding, kitchen; and baths. Call Nyle today at 726-1234, OT479NW VL255NW � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-09-14.pdf 5f2a1a75bad042b131d90415e9759b48 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 37, September 14, 2004 Local resident upset over his driveway being blocked by Max Heethuis J-Ad Graphics Intern Nashville police have requested a written statement to be submitted by local resi­ dent Ron Ohler after he drove his automobile through the open village fire bam located on Main Street on Aug. 25. The Nashville Village Council was told that the bam had been left open due to the windstorm that struck the Nashville and Vermontville areas that day. Ohler had been unhappy with the fire vehicles block­ ing access to his driveway. The Fire and Ambulance Committee, along with the Nashville Fire Department, have agreed to stop blocking his driveway, except in emergency situations. In other business last Thursday night, the council: Learned that its municipal property insurance limit has been raised from last year’s quotient of $2 million to $5 million this year. The new level brings the village increased jury wards, increased litigation, and a broader protection of tax base. The raise could also give the village up to 66% more coverage on any one incident. • Requested a draft of bid for the proposal of a master community plan. The master plan is designed to lay out overall goals, and sub plans incorporated with those goals for the community as designed by the Nashville Planning Commission. The council will submit seven copies of the drafted proposal of the bid to the firm hired to come up with the plan. The council has not yet determined what firm will be hired. The council would like to have the bid proposal drafted in 60 days. • Voted to lay asphalt on the alley behind the fire bam on one side of State Street’ and on the alley off of Reed Street that extends to Gray Street between Middle and Phillips streets. President Dunham indicated that the paved alleys would make a safe path for kids traveling to and from Kellogg School. There is an estimated cost of $5,120. • Unanimously agreed to install eight 400-watt mercu­ ry vapor light bulbs, one high pressure sodium lamp, and nine photocells in existing lighting fixtures in the vil­ lage park on Main Street. Council President Frank Dunham estimated the cost at $500. • Noted that MainStreet will be blocked off during the Maple Valley High School Homecoming parade Friday evening, Sept. 24. The parade will start at the VFW and travel North to Main Street, right on Reed Street and finish at Carl’s Market. • Received a request from Bonnie White to hold a pet­ ting zoo and a BB gun shoot for children and adults at Riverside Park during the ““H Harvest Days” festival on Sept. 25, The council passed the motion unanimously. • Has learned that the State of Michigan has consolidat­ ed village elections so that the township board will determine village and school board election results. However if the Village Council wants to determine its own the results of its own election, it must submit a request to the state by Dec. 31. No decision has been made as of yet. Motorist drives through storefront The Vermontville Express is boarded up Sunday after a 44-year old male from Sunfield fell asleep at the wheel of his pick-up truck. The vehicle which was westbound on Vermontville Hwy. left the road, hit a gas pump and drove through the front of the store at 2:37 a.m. .. Sunday y morning. g. The Eaton County y Sheriff’s Department, p t, the Michigan State Police and Vermontville Fire Department responded to the scene.The man, whose name is being withheld pending arraignment, was not injured in the accident. He told law enforcement officials that he had been drinking at the Frontier Day’s Saloon in Charlotte. Results of a preliminary breathalizer test indicat­ ed that the man’s blood alcohol level was twice the local limit of .08. The man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Store Manager Tina Houchlei said that she expects to be open for business by the week­ end. Maple Valley truck builder ‘Intimidates' competition by Max Heethuis J-Ad Graphics Intern Doug Aspinall has built one mean truck out of three separate trucks. Three Chevy S-lOs. have sacrificed themselves to Aspinall’s mammoth 1987 S10 SS club cab, which towers above standard trucks, and is a prominent figure at area car and truck shows. The exterior is painted gray in front and gradually fades to silver in the rear. The truck features a Dully Axle, a part that is unique in an S-10. The truck has been lowered to the ground by three inches in the front and four inches in the rear, and balances on tires 15 inches in width that carry 20-inch Kreger rims. Under the hood the truck is all souped up to race with hand painted small block 350-cubic-inch engine in diameter with a 350 horse­ power engine with the cams bored-out 60 horses over, meaning the engine is actualA ribbon cutting for the Mooville dairy on the corner of M-66 and M-79 in Nashville ly 420 horsepower, built by took place Friday morning. Taking part were Amy Brown, Michigan Department of Doug himself. The front of the trucks Agriculture; Jane Debat, branch manager of Hastings City Bank, Bellevue and Nashville branches; Neil Gardner, executive vice president, Hastings City Bank; sports a gray, raised hood. The vehicle is a tribute to Wayne and Marian Pennock, former owners of the farmland property; Dave McIntyre, Doug’s hero, NASCAR leg­ Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce; Dixie Stadel-Manshum, executive direc- end Dale Earnhardt, with the tor, Barry County Economic Alliance; Julie DeBoer, executive director, Barry County entire interior decorated in Chamber of Commerce; Scott and Karsyn Daniels of the Daniels Funeral Home. Earnhardt memorabilia, from Owners Doug and Louisa Westendorf say they hope to have the new business open decals to official NASCAR by April 2005 and are using local contractors for the building, and Architects from Earnhardt plaques and floor EPIC of Grand Rapids. They plan to be open seven days a week and have a driveSee ASPINALL, page 3 through window offering various dairy products, specializing in ice cream. 'Mooville’ ribbon cutting held Doug and Tammy Aspinall with the People’s Choice trophy from the Dale Earnhardt Memorial Charity event in Caledonia. In This Issue • Junior/Senior High to begin recon struction after storm • Vermontville council nixes farm ani mal inspection fee • Junior Farmer complet 2004 fair season • Lions comeback, but can’t hold on against Olivet �JustSay “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 14,2004 — Page 2 Junior/Senior High to begin reconstruction after storm by Max Heethuis J-Ad Graphics Intern School administrators havebeen given permission to begin reconstruction efforts to repair the $2.3 million worth of damage from the wind­ storm that hit the senior high school Aug. 26. Administrators met with contracted engineers and architects last Tuesday and were given clearance to begin rebuilding. One of the most important questions that will be asked during the reparation proce­ dures is why the windstorm, (which was technically not a tornado) did so much damage to the structure of the build­ ing. Engineers contracted with the school system, as well as an independent engi­ neer, have tested the struc­ ture’s heating, electrical con­ nections, piping and water networks to make sure that all the networks are in compli­ ance with state safety regula­ tions. Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer said that despite the building’s sound foundation, the rebuild­ ing process may be delayed due to the time it takes to acquire the new steel that will be part ofthe addition. “Structurally, we are ready to go up from where we are. The only issue right now is that steel has a long lead time,” Kramer said. “Sometimes it takes six to eight weeks in order to get steel girders for the roof sup­ port, and we need three full classrooms of it” Maple Valley Administrator Kim Kramer with the newly constructed school communication towers. Another issue revolving around this reconstruction process is the time it will take to receive compensation from the bid the school has submit­ ted to the state to firnd the reconstruction. Under state code a school must submit to the state bids for any project that exceeds $17,000. According to Kramer, this is not a short process, either, usually taking about a month to be contracted. He credits the state process because it promotes competition among companies and allows numer­ ous companies to be involved with the project, but points out that those aspects do nothing to speed up the contracting procedure. Kramer has contacted Tom Watkins, superintendent of schools for the state, who has responded by declaring a “state of emergency” for the schools, which allows the state to set aside funding for the bidding process. This allows the school to hire a contractor immediately, bypassing the state bidding process. “Because of this lengthy process we could be backed up six or even eight months,” Kramer said. “What the emer­ gency situation allows us to do is hire help right now. We are currently looking at the company that got us cleaned up in 24 hours because they don’t even specialize in cleanup, they specialize in reconstruction. I’m going to wait until the process has begun until I mention the company’s name, but they’re out ofAnn Arbor and they’ve got contacts all over the United States.” Kramer submitted his rec­ ommendation for that same company in a meeting with the administrative board last Wednesday, and said that the order for the new steel would be placed by the end of.last week. The school will offer some of the work to local businesses as well, as the community wants to facilitate a complete educational atmosphere to students as quickly as possible while still allowing local economy to benefit from the effort. The broad-based company has assured the administration that they will use local Vermontville council nixes farm animal inspection fee CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................... . 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ..................... 11a.m. Evening Worship.................. 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ....... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM ’ BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service... Sunday School........ ...9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) g | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (f/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration ................. 10 a..m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.brg Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship .....................6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service : .6:45 p.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.............. 1 a.m. Church School ................. , 0 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Morn. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Sunday School............................. 10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service ..... ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service......................... 11 a.m. P.M. Service.................................... 7 p Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 ereed to the village attorney for possible scenarios. • Accepted the recommen­ dation from the public hear­ ing on Aug. 8 for wording additions to Ordinance Chapter 35.5 and 35.7 to include “or refuse or junk” and “upon written notifica­ tion of violation of this sec­ tion, owner shall have 30 days to remove such refuse or junk.” • Approved the date and time of a public hearing on wording for the Sewer Ordinance 04-02 for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. • Was presented with the Brownfield Resolution and opted to table it until addi­ tional information was gath­ ered. • Tabled the trailer permit and will return to the ordi­ nance committee for clarifi­ cation. • Approved the right of way permit for Consumers Energy to place an electric pole on West Street/West Main in the right of way to run power to a new well house. • Established a budget meeting for Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. to start working on the street budgets. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship....................... 9:45 a.m Sunday Mass................... 9:30 a.m. (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, 8593 Cloverdale Road Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 noted for all those who helped out in the cleanup, including the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, Village of Dimondale, Vermontville Grocery and the citizens. Permanent markers soon will be placed for the public square survey that was com­ pleted. It will be registered with the county for $23. Council members asked to check into the options after the possible request for the need of a new leaf box with an approximate cost of $3,600. The council won­ dered about a possible deal that the box could be pur­ chased with, such as a 90­ day same as cash option. The council also raised questions about the slurry seal on South Main and they were informed the company should be back this weekend to deal with possible spots. • Received the August reports for the ordinance and zoning, which were present­ ed with discussion concern­ ing 171 S. Main St. The property was condemned and the clerk will contact the Michigan Municpal League for information about the vil­ lage’s liability or responsi­ bilities. The matter was ref- by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Vermontville Village Council voted unanimously Thursday night to oppose a $5 charge for inspection of farm animals. The measure establishes that there will be no fee for having farm animals, howev­ er, a permit with approval is still needed. While discussing the option the council opened the floor up for public com­ ment. Resident Wilbur Marsh said he disliked the idea of charging kids for doing something good. Another resident, Marion Alexander, commented that the council is going through the process with the topic that they should. Concluding public com­ ment that the council should­ n’t charge children the fee because it may deter them from participating in some­ thing that would keep them busy and off the streets was Theresa Spagnuolo-O’Dell. In other business the council: • Heard the Department of Public Works report on the storm damage late last month. Appreciation was LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Maple Valley students were also given credit for their patience in trying to learn in such tight quarters, and Kramer assures both staff and students that everything will be back to normal as quickly as possible. “Our number one goal is to return staff and students to their normal classrooms as fast as we can,” he said, “We our taking every step to make sure that occurs.” also like to credit the teaching staff for their poise in dealing with the accommodations posed by the unlikely event, saying that their ability to deal with instructing in such a tight place is a testament to the tal­ ent and professionalism that they bring to school each day. “Our teachers have been absolutely great during this whole thing,” Kramer said, “They have been teaching very well day in and day out while accepting our situa­ tion.” resources as much as possible. Kramer also attended a reconstruction kickoff meet­ ing on Friday with contracted architects and engineers where plans were ironed out to begin construction immedi­ ately, hoping to have the entire process finished within about three months. “We are hoping to get those students back in the damaged classrooms by Christmas and maybe even earlier,” Kramer said. The administrator would U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 0 a.m. Worship.......... .11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .ST. . 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: „„ _ ................................ 9:15a.m. Morning Prayer ..................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....... ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD ■ A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ................... 11a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service........... 7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass*.................. 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time -12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 14, 2004 — Page 3 ASPINALL, confined from page 1 Doug Aspinall’s 1987 Chevy S-10 SS with the hood up and a first place trophy from the “Nothin but Truck” competition inside. New conservation program announced The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) announced this month will invite new contract offers on private lands to be dedicated to resource-conserving prac­ tices. This CRP general sign­ up 29, will be held from August 30, 2004, through September 24, 2004. 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The Interested parties can view cumulative effect of these the notice online at conservation measures is www.fsa.usda.gov or contact intended to restore, enhance, their nearest FSA office. and protect the environment CRP is the nations largest for future generations. conservation program on pri­ To explore the best way to vate lands, with a current maintain and expand the voluntary enrollment of 34.8 benefits of CRP, the Farm million acres. The program Service Agency (FSA) is 'removes environmentally posting a notice in the sensitive lands from agriculFederal Register for public tural production by placing it comment. FSA is seeking under long-term contracts of input on the following 10-15 years. In exchange, issues: participants receive annual • How to manage the large rental payments for the land acreage set. to expire from the and up to 50 percent of the Conservation Reserve cost for establishing Program (CRP)'. approved conservation prac­ • How to manage future tices. CRP protects and CRP sign-ups and those improves the country’s natu­ acreages. ral resources by reducing • How to evaluate the pro- water runoff and sedimenta­ gram’s environmental effec- tion, which in turn safe­ tiveness. guards our fresh water • How to better use infor- sources like rivers; lakes, and mation technologies like GIS streams. The vegetative cov­ to evaluate acreage enroll- ers also provide a habitat for diverse wildlife populations ment. • How to improve CRP that preserve nature’s indige­ and the Conservation nous species. CRP aims to maintain the ecological balReserve Enhancement Program (CREP) through ance in nature for the benefit partnerships that better of future generations. Call269-945-9554for Maple Valley ACTION-Ads mat. The truck itselfis only a two-passenger vehicle to make room for all the Earnhardt merchandise. The silver tailgate of the S-10 is the word “Intimidator,” which, of course, was Earnhardt’s nickname, and the late racer’s signature and slogan adorn the outside as well. For Aspinall, paying trib­ ute to his lifetime hero was motivation enough to start building cars in the first place. In the past, he has built dune buggys, trucks and refinished an El Camino, but this Chevy S-10 carries some sentimental value for the builder because his idol was killed a few years ago in a crash on the racetrack. “I think a piece of all ofus who were NASCAR fans died when Dale died,” said his wife, Tammy. ”1 know that it provided inspiration for Doug.” The interior of the vehicle still contains the original apolstry and dash, with no added parts or materials making it a unique restora­ tion. Aspinal started showing his creation at local car shows this summer starting with the “Nothin But Truck” exhibit at Charlton Park in Nashville last May, winning first place in the 1981-89 model division, beating out 30 other competitors in that division. The truck took first place again in the Vermontville Summerfest car show last August in the ‘Custom Vehicle’ category, which included cars and trucks. The crowning achieve­ ment for Doug and his truck came three weeks ago at the Dale Earnhardt Memorial Charity event in Caledonia. Each automobile being shown had a bucket beside it, and the object was for spectators to toss money in to the bucket ofthe truck they liked best, and places were determined by the car with the most money in their bucket at the end of the exhibit. Beside Aspinall’s S-10 was the bucket with most money. Aspinall won again in is p/toud to announce The Salon at Kathy's A Full Service Hair Salon for Men, Women & Children Sept. 14 thru Oct. 31... 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Aspinall is currently working on a new S-10 for STAN TS f you’re carrying a “B” or better average and have a good driving record, you may be eligible for a substantial discount on your auto insurance premiums through Auto-Owners Insurance Company. 6 Stop in our agency and ask us about it! ^Auto-Owners Insurance - Life Home Car Business ThtNo 06593903 Something Special by Kathy “uMot good oddtnadg gi^t stode” 207 N. Main (M-66) Nashville 517-852-0313 TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 14,2004 — Page 4 Eagles top Lion soccer squad with game’s final five goals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer coach Josh Meersma is sure that some day all of his hard work will pay off in some big wins. Building a program from scratch is never easy, but the Lions are getting better all the time and their coach just hopes that continues. The Lions showed some of that improvement in the first half of Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to Olivet in Southern Athletic Michigan Association play. “We went into the game with three objectives,” said Meersma. “We had to play with heart; we had to pass well; and we had to win the fifty-fifty balls. I felt like we were passing well in the first half, but we weren’t playing with heart and that led to us losing a lot of fifty-fifty balls to Olivet and it kind of got the best of us.” Maple Valley took a 2-0 lead with 15:05 to play in the first half, when Ron Smith sent a nice pass ahead to Robin Rzechak who blasted the ball past the Olivet keep- Maple Valley’s Jedidiah Wieland races to beat the ball to the sideline in the first half of Tuesday’s contest against Olivet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lions’ Robin Rzechak brings the ball up the field in the first half Tuesday. Rzechak scored all three Maple Valley goals in a 6-3 loss to Olivet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bremer) beating the Eagle keeper to a loose ball and knocking it into the net. The Eagles were controlling the play for most of the game however. Maple Valley just did a betterjob of taking advantage of its opportunities in the early going. Olivet soon began to capitalize. The Eagles scored two goals in the final four min­ utes ofthe first halfto tie the game at three, one on a long throw in to the far side of the Lion goal and another on a breakaway. “Sometimes, we just don’t have the experience to antic­ ipate the play,” said Meersma. The Lion defense had a tough time sticking with the Eagle forwards as the second half began. Olivet added three goals in the first 12 minutes ofthe second half to er with his left foot. It was the second of three goals in the game by Rzechak, a German exchange student who was a late addition to the team. After Olivet answered the goal. Rzechak quickly came back with his third goal by Kountry Treasures 4526 S. 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There will be a total of 10 drills throughout the school year. Students learn the school mission at the beginning of the school year to help bring for Maple GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY put the Lions away. The Eagles took a 4-3 lead on a shot that deflected past Lion keeper Dan Coumeya. The next two Eagle goals came thanks to Lion penal­ ties. The Eagles got a free kick 15 yards out, just to the right of the Lion net, and put it in the net. With 28:15 remaining, the Eagles were awarded a penalty shot and converted it, after a Lion defender took down an Eagle who snuck past the defense with the ball. “It was exciting. It was a fun game. I’m glad we could go back and forth exchang­ ing goals with them,” said Meersma. The Lions will look to put a full 80 minutes together when they travel to Saranac on Monday. “We have a long week of practice ahead. We’ll be working on winning balls in the air, and on our condition­ ing,” said Meersma. “We’ll see if we can go out there on the 13th and pull off a win.” Maplewood practices safety with new vigor Call 945-9554 Building A Gorgeous Smile With A Gentle Touch For The Entire Family Lion senior midfielder Andrew Scheick turns the ball up field Tuesday afternoon against Olivet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) meaning to the safety proce­ dures at school. If students can quote the mission to Principal, Fred Davenport, they receive a blue Maplewood pencil. If they quote the mission to parents they receive another prize. The mission is “Maplewood School will Cotton Prints Wildlife, Fish, Birds, Shells, Victorian Florals, Airplanes, Trucks, Etc. 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Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station AWANA Club CmeJOLpvthfi Fu.i/v !! At vermontviLLe KtbLe Church .startu/vg septencber is, 2004 7:00- 8:30 PM For ages K — 6* Grades 17.852.9 it wou.ldkv*t be the same without you. i .730 Soy th, M-66 ^Nashville, Ml 49073 06593755 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 14,2004 — Page 5 Vermontville Junior Farmers complete2004 fairseason The Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H club has finished its summer 2004 season; highlighted by the Eaton County Fair. More than 150 non-livestock exhibits were presented by the club for judging July 10. Of these projects; several received outstanding awards. Top ten awards went to Taylor Owens, woodworking; Samantha Hodack, photogra­ phy; Samantha Hodack, sculp­ ture; Katie Eldred, scrapbook­ ing; Katie Waldron, photogra­ phy; Adam Zank, soap making; Meghann Zank, quilting; Bradley Laverty, leathercraft; Emily Eldred, origami; Beth Mulvany, mechanical draw­ ing; Samantha Hodack, pencil drawing; Heather Ruffner, quick bread; Amy Slabberkom, cookies; Emily Eldred, candlemaking. Several projects earned a CASTLETON TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. Board members present were: Baker-Smith, Wilson, Cooley, DeMond with L. Pixley absent. There were one person from the public in attendance. Approved the agenda as printed. Heard public comment. Minutes from the August meet­ ing were approved as printed. Amended the budget. Accepted the treasurer’s report subject to audit. Approved paying the bills in the amount of 12,514.49. Passed a resolution allowing no political signs (running for office) to be placed on any and all township owned properties. Approved aa bid from Approved bid from Hamilton's for work to be done at the fire and ambulance stations. Approved to continue to sup­ port the Road Commission on the Greggs Crossing project. Committee reports were given and placed on file. Heard the Community Policing Officer’s report. Approved levying the maxi­ mum amount on the millages. Correspondence was viewed by the board. Heard board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Copley oesessss Commission bSlllJ Coiin|lj on Aging Schedule of Events ) / ____ Lite Meal Wednesday, September 15 Homemade egg salad, tomato salad, apricots, whole wheat crackers. Thursday, September 16 Chef’s salad, macaroni salad, pears. Friday, September 17 Tuna pasta salad, coleslaw, plums. Monday, September 20 Ground bologna, German potato salad, applesauce, whole wheat bread. Tuesday, September 21 Wing dings, three bean salad, peaches, dinner roll. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, September 15 Judges’ Choice Award: Emily Eldred, cards and stationary;; Beth Mulvany, glass etching; Emily Franks, cherry nut bread; Chase Cushing, can­ ning; Christopher Eldred, computer programming. The Michigan Milk Producers Association presents awards for the most out­ standing dairy food projects. These were presented to Heather Ruffner for first place overall dairy food project and Christopher Rumsey for sec­ ond place overall diary food project. Special awards were presented to Chase Cushing for the most outstanding can­ ning project; and Samantha Hodack for outstanding sculp­ ture project These projects went on to earn Youth Gold Awards; and were eligible to be presented at the Michigan State Fair. The Junior Farmers club was very well represented in the livestock division. Poultry Showmanship classes included Katie Eldred, third place; Emily Eldred, fourth place; Eric Andreau, second place; Greg Waldron, eighth place; Katie Waldron, fifth place; Patrick Mulvany, fourth place; Chase Cushing, first place .Taylor Cushing, •third place; Chris Rumsey, sixth place; Sammy Hodack, fourth place. Breed Class Outstanding Awards went to Sammy Hodack, who raised the Reserve Grand Champion male bird; Patrick Mulvany, who had the Grand Champion old breeder pen; Taylor Cushing, who had the Grand Champion female bantam bird; and Emily Eldred, who had the Grand Champion young breeder pen. Hog Showmanship classes included Dusty Cowell, sec­ ond place; Meghann Zank, ninth place; Andrew Zank, 10th place; Michelle Roth 11th place; Tyler Franks, 12th place. Rabbit Showmanship classes included Samantha Hodack, seventh; Christopher Rumsey third; Dan Laverty second; Autm Brophy first; Patrick Mulvany, third; Chase Cushing second; Taylor Cushing, second; Taylor Owens, seventh; Andrew Zank, first; Adam Zank, fifth; Meghann Zank, first; Emily Franks, third; Lee Dean, first; Lacey Dean second; Bradley Laverty, first; Dale Laverty, sixth; Christopher Pierce, 12th. Meghann Zank was chosen as alternate in the sweepstakes showmanship contest. Breed Class Outstanding Awards were captured by: Best doe-satin: Bradley Laverty; best of commercial breed, Dan Laverty; best of show, Champagne D'Argent: Dan Laverty; Reserve Best of Show Satin: Bradley Laverty. Beef Showmanship classes included Sami Cowell, third; Jaklynne Platte, fifth; Dan Laverty, fourth; Michael Paisley, fifth. Dairy Steer Showmanship classes included: Katie Waldron, second; Greg Waldron third. Katie Waldron was chosen Reserve Grand Champion Showman. Sheep Showmanship class­ es included Dale Laverty, sec­ ond; Dan Laverty, fourth; Josh Norton, fifth; Matt Norton, sixth; Tyler Franks, third; Emily Eldred, fourth; Katie Eldred, third; Taylor Owens, first; Michelle Roth, first. The club received a first place award in the club flock contest. w Breed class Outstanding Awards included Michelle Roth, Grand Champion Carcass sheep; Tyler Franks, Reserve Grand Champion Carcass sheep. Goat Showmanship classes included Sam Cowell, first place; Brad Laverty, fourth; Autumn Brophy, second. Sam Cowell was chosen as the alternate in the sweepstakes showmanship contest. Twenty families camped together for the entire week; enjoying group activities when they weren't busy in the show arena. A potluck dinner was held on Wednesday evening during fair week, bringing the 70 members of the Vermontville Junior Farmers group together for an evening of food and fun. The club’s first meeting of the new season will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Vermontville First Congregational Church. For more information, call Kim Eldred at (517) 726-0061 or Carla Rumsey at 726-1381. Mushroom chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, sea­ soned rice, cake. Thursday, September 16 Breaded veal w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed veg­ etables, peaches, dinner roll. Friday, September 17 Scrambled eggs, pancake, country potatoes, spiced apples, orange juice. Monday, September 20 Chicken parmesan, cauli­ flower, green beans, pasta, cookie. Tuesday, September 21 Sweet and sour meatballs, rice, carrots, Oriental blend, pudding. Events Wednesday, September 15 - Hastings, card games 12:30-2:30 p.m.; nails; Horseshoes 10:30 a.m.; Music with Charlie. Woodland - Puzzle/Trivia; BP Clinic 11:30 a.m.-noon. Delton, Reminiscence. Thursday, September 16 Delton, puzzles/trivia. Hastings, music; Cancer Support 1 p.m.; Foot Clinic, BP Clinic 10:30-11 a.m. Nashville, games. COA Walking Club - all sites. Friday, September 17 Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-l 1:30 a.m.. Nashville, TV time 11 a.m.-l p.m.; Happy Days Luncheon. Woodland Visiting. COA Walking Club - all sites. Monday, September 20 Hastings, crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Nashville 5 Plus 10:30 a.m.; piizzle/trivia. COA Walking Club - all sites. Tuesday, September 21 Hastings, Board Games 10­ 11:30 a.pi.; Quilt and Needlework Group 1 p.m.; Alzheimer Support 1 p.m. Nashville, TV time 11 a.m.-l p.m. COA walking club - all sites. Praise trio to sing at Nashville church The Praise Trio will present a gospel concert at Nashville Baptist Church at 7 p.m. p Sunday, Sept. 19. The trio is comprised of church members Gregg Mathews, Joe Maurer and Cyle Cornish, who have been singing together for nearly 20 years. The evening will feature the release of their CD "Endless Praise," which includes 11 new songs penned by Cornish. Mathews and Cornish also are members of "The Capitalaires" quartet from Lansing, and Cornish sang for several years with the nationally known "Melody Masters Quartet." The church is located at 304 Philips St. in Nashville. A free-will offering will be taken. CALL 269-945-9554 ANYTIME FOR MAFU VALLEY NEWS ACTION-ADS! IK i■/llIlwaAAiImF'I ”7&\^rT^ R I■leaaiI l IF I1 Vf/ZaAwlalI w IIaaFik \YIf EstVaatlea Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service m 8 MULDRLf USTMOSERVKE REALTORmls 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE ss Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com HMS Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)................ 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(H-81) "IN COUNTRY" BETWEEN NASHVILLE & HASTINGS 2 story home with 5 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, large fireplace, country kitchen - homes sits back from the road, stream along side, mature shade trees circle drive. Incudes home warranty. Call Jerry. (CH-92) ON 6 ACRES "IN COUNTRY" WEST OF NASHVILLE "OLD STYLE FARMSTEAD" TWo story brick house, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 large enclosed porches, deck, barn, granary & 2 1/2 car garage. Mature shade trees, gardens, fruit, pasture 8t above ground pool, circle drive. Call Homer. (CH-86) VACANT PARCELS 2 ACRES: North of Vermontville, perked, surveyed, HORSE LOVERS TAKE A LOOK AT THISII ON 8 ACRES W/EXTRA BUILDINGS NEAR M-79 blacktop road, shrubs 8r trees, natural gas available. Call Homer. (VL-84) 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 'country home" (could have upper income unit w/2 bedrooms 8t full bath - sepaBlack top road, north of Vermontville, rate entry for income unit). Home Jias large living conventional perk natural gas available. Call Homer. (VL-89). room, kitchen, & dining room includes 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators, there are 2 large Outbuildings on 3.67 ACRES: North of Nashville, paved road, great property (20x48 & 32x64). w/thick concrete floors, view of the sunsets. Conventional perk. Call Homer. one has 3 phase electric,' blacktop drivel Rond on • (VL-90), property. Call Jerry to see. (CH-85) 4 ACRES: �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 14, 2004 — Page 6 Lawrence O. Jarrard Brenda Kay (Stoneman) Hughes NASHVILLE Brenda Kay (Stoneman) Hughes, age 44, of Nashville passed away on Friday, September 3, 2004, at her home after fight­ ing cancer for nine years. Brenda was bom July 1, 1960 in St. Johns, Mich, she was raised in the Ashley, Mich, area and graduated from Ashley High School. She married Michael Eugene Hughes on June 10, 1978. They have resided in the Nashville area for their 26 years of marriage. Brenda was a member of Kalamo United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed being worship leader, and a member ofUnited Methodist Women’s club. Brenda drove School Bus for 15 years along with being C.A.A. Head Start Transportation Supervisor for the last five years. She had certifications for CPR, S.A.F.E. Place, Special needs transportation, and was a state car seat inspector. She was awarded 1989’s Homemaker of the year, run­ ner-up. Brenda also held the secretary position for the Michigan Horsepulling Boat Association, and was the Barry County Gentle Giants 4-H club leader for several years. Brenda grew up at horsepulls, where she met Mike the love ofher life. She enjoyed being at home. Her hobbies included gardening, crafts, bird watching, and family vacations. Brenda’s greatest love was time she spent with her family. Brenda was a wonderful wife, and excellent mother, and the worlds most perfect grandmother. She’s always been a lov­ ing, caring, and giving friend, sister, daughter^vife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed greatly but never forgotten. She was an angel flying too close to the ground. Brenda is survived by her husband Mike; two sons, Kyle (Kendra) Hughes, Keith (Jonessa) Hughes; and her only daughter, Karla (Hughes) Osborn, all from Nashville. She has seven grandchildren Kaylea and Klyne Hughes, Lane, Cylee and Logan Hughes, and Hugheston and Hailey Osborn. Her parents Marvin Sr. and Francis Stoneman of NASHVILLE - Lawrence O. Jarrard, age 85, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2004 peacefully at The Flower House in Maple Grove, Towship. Mr. Jarrard was bom in Maple Grove, on May 31, 1919, he was the son of the late Lowell and Ethel (Hecker) Jarrard He was raised in Maple Grove Township, and attend­ ed the Norton Country School. After his schooling, Lawrence met Mary Fuller. He initially began dating Mary on a dare from Some of his close friends. On October I, 1938 the couple was mar­ ried in Elkhart Indiana. When they returned to Michigan their vows remained a “secret” for over two weeks when they finally decided to tell their families. In October Lawrence and Mary would have celebrated 66 years of marriage. Lawrence and Mary began their lives together in the Maple Grove/Nashville area, Ashley, and her in-law’s Leonard Sr. and Marjorie Hughes of Nashville. Also by her five sisters and one brother and her brother and sisters-in-law. Funeral services were held September 9 at Grace Community Church in Nashville. HASTINGS Sarah Memorial contributions Artheal Belson, age 86, of may be made to the Betty Hastings, died Monday, Ford Breast Cancer September 6, 2004 at Foundation. Hastings Tendercare. Arrangements were made Mrs. Belson was bom on by Daniels Funeral Home, September 1, 1918 at Nashville. Hastings, the daughter of Orville and Bessie (Moore) Burgh-doff. She was raised in Rutland Township of Barry County She is survived by her and attended rural schools -NASHVILLE - Mrs. Nola nurses aide at Thomapple Whitaker, age 60, of Manor for. 32 years. During daughter, Cindy (Kevin) there. Nashville, passed away her last six years at Bums; her sons, Gerald She was married to Veryl Thursday, September 2nd, Thomapple Manor she (Melonie) Dankenbring Jr., J. Belson on September 1, 2004 peacefully at Pennock expanded her duties into the Daniel (Angela) 1938. She and her husband were Hospital, in Hastings. housekeeping area. She Dankenbring, and Robert Mrs. Whitaker was bom in retired in 2002 after 32 years Dankenbring Also surviving engaged in farming in the Lansing, on November 5, of service. is her sister, Pauline (Art) Middleville area for many 1943, she was the daughter Nola’s two passions in life Atkins; brothers LeVem years. From 1960 until she of the late LeVem and were doing crafts and spend­ (Philis) Belcher , Gary Madeline Belcher. ing time with her grandchil­ Belcher; and nine grandchil­ She was raised in the dren. She, along with her dren. Lansing area until she was 7 daughter Cindy operate the She was preceeded in NASHVILLE - Mrs. years old when the family family crafting business death by her parents, and her Darlene Scramlin, age 73, of relocated to the Vermontville “Crafty Lassies, four genera­ husbandss Gerald Gerald Nashville, Nashville, passed passed away away area. She attended area tions of excellence”. Their Dankenbring, and Harold Friday, September 3, 2004 at schools there and graduated business has been in their “Bud” Whitaker Borgess Borgess Medical Medical Center, Center, in in from W.K. Kellogg School. family for over four genera­ Funeral Service were held Kalamazoo. After graduting she married tions. Nola had a special tal­ at The Nashville Baptist Mrs. Scramlin was bom in Gerald Dankenbring. The ent for making hand crafted Church, on Wednesday, Kalamazoo, on April 22, couple lived . in the clothes and dolls. Nola par­ September 8, 2004. 1931, she was the daughter Vermontville area where ticipated in many craft shows Interment was at The of the late Harry F. and Eula they raised their 4 children. throughout West Michigan Lakeview Cemetery (Griffith) Rice. She was In 1989 she married including shows in Hastings, Nashville. raised in the Three Rivers Harold “Bud” Whitaker at Ionia, Delton and other sur­ Memorial Contributions area and attended area The Nashville Baptist rounding communities. can be made to to the family. schools there, graduating Church. The couple spent Nola’s second passion was Arrangements have been from Three Rivers High their married lives together her grandchildren. She loved entrusted to the Daniels School in 1950. in the Nashville area until to spoil them whenever they Funeral Home, Nashville Darlene met her husband Bud passed away in 2000. would come to her house or Frank at a local dance hall She was employed as an while she was babysitting. social in Three Rivers. The couple was married in March 1958 in Three Rivers. In 1962 the couple relocat­ ed to the Nashville area where the couple raised their family. Darlene was very active within her community. She was employed at the Maple Valley schools where she worked as a playground “Our Family Serving Yours supervisor for over 15 years Nashville's Only Family Owned, Independently before retiring. Besides Operated Funeral Home working for the school, Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Darlene took time to collect Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free for the Barry County United Way, and was a member of Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 The Friends of Putnam Library for several years. VISA She credited with helping 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Fam*ly renovate the upstairs at the 513930 Owner/Manager library. Nola Whitaker but returned to the Fuller Family Farm to raise their family and continue the fam­ ily dairy farm. The family farm was a great place to raise a family because the house was very large. It was not uncommon for their fam­ ily to house other farm work­ ers who had come help har­ vest the crops. Lawrence also worked for the Commision On Aging and as a truck driver for Cuyler Tracking in Nashville. Lawrence lived by the old rales; if he told you he would be there tomorrow at 1pm, he would be there. He was known for his quick wit and his love for his grand­ children whom he loved spending time with. He served in the U.S. Army as a PFC in WWII. While serving his country he was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal, and AsiaticPacific Theatre Medal. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary; his daughter, Kay (Larry) Snowden; his son, Eugene (Ruth) Jarrard; granddaugh­ ter, Sandra (Mike) Bernier; grandsons, Daniel (Michelle) Snowden, Randy (Jenny) Jarrard, John Jarrard, and a granddaughter Rosemary (Corey) Williams; his sisters, Ena Johnson, Johnie Burkett, and LT Weeks; 12 great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his grandaughter Denise Snowden, two brothers Clayton and Keith, and four sisters Thelma, Therma, Iza, and Ila Funeral services were held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Saturday, September 4, 2004 with Rev. Bobbie J. Weller offici­ ating. Interment took place at Wilcox Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Nashville VFW #8260. Memorial Contributions can be made to The Flower House Arrangements have been entrusted to The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Sarah ArthealBelson retired in 1989, she was employed in the laundry and housekeeping departments of Pennock Hospital. She was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Mrs. Belson is survived by sons, Kenneth Belson of Riverdale, Michael (Mary) Belson of Hastings; 16 grandchildren; three great­ grandchildren; sister, Leona Bowman; brothers, Orville Burghdoff and friend Bev of Hastings, Robert (Martha) Burghdoff of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were husband Veryl on Nov. 7, 1989; daughter Diana Belson on April 18, 1999; brothers Gerald and Arthur Burghdoff. Services were held Friday, September 10, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). Darlene Scramlin (517)852-9712 Darlene loved to do arts and crafts and especially enjoyed reading, writing let­ ters and composing poems. She is a published poet, and maintained “Pen Pal” rela­ tionships with several friends throughout the country. She is survived by her beloved husband Frank; her daughter, Joni ( Michael) Briggs; sons, Curtis (Marcia) Scramlin, Rodney (Denice) Scramlin, and Scot (Susan) Scramlin. Also sur­ viving are her sisters, Veryl Swanson, and Helen Daniels; her brothers, H. Richard Rice, and Robert (Anne) Rice; seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She is preceeded in death by her parents. Funeral services were held at The Daniels Funeral Home, “ Nashville, on Thursday, September 9, 2004, with Eric Lison offici­ ating. Interment took place at the Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. Memorial Contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association, or Putnam Library. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. FOR SALE BY OWNER Well maintained manufactured home, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, central air with 1 car attached garage. Also 1 room cottage and 2 out buildings on approx. 2 lovely wooded acres on paved road. All appliances stay in both. MV schools. $65,000 Seller will pay $1,000 towards buyers closing fee of asking price. 517-852-9526 if no answer leave message �Ti hne Maplie Vvanlley News, Nasnhvmille, TI uesdaay, bSeptemober 14,,2z0u0w4 —— rPaige 7 Lions comeback, but can’t hold on against Olivet S < yS (^L 'S MsMs*% SiS s ws wSs 1 M kt! V % J J 2% JSJ‘ ^2%fi SJWfi s ^ 5 k% ? • - - ■'•CXiiihr, , -'iiQjti *• alm^ * ■ ;Ss?ia®. ■tshfcltts 6C&1 taptaii < ftitalfc Lion sophomore Amy Joostberns races the ball up court, as Olivet’s Sarah Juhola (10) and Ashley Oberlin (30) give chase Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer It didn’t help that the Sports Editor Lions starting center, junior Maple Valley seniors Mindy Newton, fouled out as Kortney Ewing and Amy well with a minute and a half Abbott both dropped their to play. head into their hands for a “It changes a lot of things moment, as they plopped when you have two seniors onto the bench with their foul out at the end of a ball fifth foul, in the fourth quar­ game,” said Lion coach ter Tuesday night. Landon Wilkes. Ewing left the game with Ewing and Abbott had the Lions trailing Olivet 41­ been the two players respon­ 37, and just under five min­ sible for slowing down Eagle utes remaining. Abbott was junior Chelsea Ciba most of forced to leave the floor with the night, harassing her up 22.2 seconds left, and the the floor and around the top Lions trailing by the final of the key. margin of 50-46. At the end, Joostberns was Both worked exceptional­ chasing Ciba on D, then try­ ly hard to help the Lions bat­ ing to make the plays on the tle back from as many as 13 other end ofthe floor as well. points down. She managed to pull it off, In between those two for a while. The Lions could­ whistles, Maple Valley n’t find a way t put the ball in edged ahead 46-44, thanks to the bucket the last two min­ six points from sophomore utes, and Joostberns was Amy Joostberns and an assist called for a charge with 13.5 from Joostberns to Lynzie seconds to go. Rigelman for two points. “That’s something I have Olivet was able to complete­ to break her from,” said ly shut down the Lions in the Wilkes. “I think she puts too final two minutes. much pressure on herself to GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE New Men’s, Ladies’ & Youth Athletic wear, team coats, shirts, Athletic shoes, Dance leotards, skirts and shoes, mouth guards,. sport gloves, chin pads, Ladies’ clothing and much, much more. Mt w® a 25% to 50% Off Storewide Tues-Fri 10-7 Sat 10-4. \s^t 0*6 *6.^' M^’ L. LdB pilii**** SPORTS CENTER 131 S. COCHRAN DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE 517-543-8668 Maple Valley’s Amy Abbott (10) steals a loose ball from Olivet’s Chelsea Ciba and flips the ball to teammate Kyndra Root (4), who looks to lead the Lions to the offensive end of the floor. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley senior Tessa Robles races out to the top of the key to defend Olivet junior Ashley Oberlin in the first half Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) make things happen.” She did make things hap­ pen for most of the evening, finishing with a game high 18 points. Abbott and Ewing each finished with seven for Valley. Ciba and Ashley Oberlin led Olivet with 16 points each. The Lion fans were just excited to have a ball game on their hands after Olivet jumped out to an 11-2 lead to start the first quarter. Maple Valley didn’t have any luck breaking the Eagle press early one. The Lions had a tough time even getting the second quarter, and built a 34-23 half-time lead, then pushed it to 36-23 at the start of the second half, before a three-pointer by Ewing slowed them down. The Lions were helped in their comeback attempt by foul trouble for the Eagle star, Ciba, and a 13 of 36 from the free throw line per- TAX NOTICE ball in bounds. “What hurt us was our inexperience,” said Wilkes. “I’m playing 12 girls that really haven’t been in that situation before. It’s going to be a learning experience for us. Olivet did a great job. They knew what our strengths were and took a lot of that away.” Valley fought back to within four points, 16-12, at the end of the first, then tied the game at 16 with four quick points from Joostberns to start the second. 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The event is to benefit the Olmedo family, who traveled to Vermontville from Nerja, Spain, to take part in the community’s Bible fellow­ ship. formance by Olivet. The Lions were 13 of 20 from the stripe. It was the Southern Michigan Athletic Association opener for the Lions, who are now 0-3 overall. League game num­ ber two for the Lions is Tuesday night at Webberville. 269-945-5656 1127 West State Street, Hastings MI s STANTON'S REAL ESTATE AUCTION 46+/- ACRES - PERKED BUILDING SITES Are you a mother of a pre-schooler? (children age 0-6) "WEATHERWAX FARM MARKET & NURSERY OPEN 5 a.m. - 11 p.m’. 7 days a week j*S&ggSffiy2970 N. Ionia - Comer of Ionia Road & Nashville Highway,. Vermontville M^PS Fall Kick-off Mothers of Preschoolers at Vermontville Bible church 250 N. 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The Lions finished with a team score of 172, besting Olivet by two strokes, and just six shots ahead of third place Lansing Christian. “The league’s gotten a lit­ tle bit tougher,” said Maple Valley coach John Hughes. “We’ll just have to play bet­ ter.” Garrett VanEngen and Lance Burpee led Maple Valley with a pair of 42’s. Todd Cupp and Adam Gonser each shot a 44 for the Lions. “I guess we’re one-sixth of the way there,” said Lion coach John Hughes, referring to the victory in the first of five league jamborees before the SMAA season ending tournament The second SMAA jam• JANITORIAL L E CLEANING1 Service • Carpet Care • Tile Floor Care • Upholstery Cleamino boree of the season was at Olivet on Monday, at Olivet Country Club, a new home course for the Eagles that the Lions haven’t had the chance to play yet On Saturday, Sept 11, the Lions finished fourth out of eight teams in their division at Pewamo-Westphalia. Gonser and VanEngen led the way for the Lions by medaling in the scramble part of the tournament. They finished the day with a 68. This is a busy week for the Lions. After Monday’s league jamboree at Olivet, the SMAA heads for Bellevue this afternoon. After that the Lions have a non-league contest at Pewamo-Westphalia on Friday. SERVICES, INC. ' r“0R CovERInQ Residential - Commercial Bob Brumm 1585 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 Office 269-948-8381 Cell 269-838-3986 Toll Free 1-800-659-6539 06593749 BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 | | Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. 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Even though it took nearly a third of the season for the Lions to figure that out, they came out of a 12-12 half­ time deadlock and starting hitting people in the fashion they have used to build a rep­ utation as one of the premier programs in the entire state. It took long enough. Not that we were worried, but the offense was so inept the first two quarters that fans were sending in plays from the stands. Anything to help get the Lions back on track. But back on track they were for those final two quarters, playing collision football on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Consider that in the first quarter, Maple Valley had a grand total of 10 yards total offense. They picked it up a little in the second quarter, netting 94 total yards but three plays accounted for 81 of them. Meanwhile their defense was as weak as a hostess at a Denver Travel Lodge, letting the Orioles have 141 total yards of offense and two weakly contested touch­ downs. It is not known what Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said at half-time, but perhaps he went out to the parking lot and started up the bus. He may have told them that any­ one who didn’t want to play and play hard, could go sit and wait for the rest of the players to finish the game. Whatever he said, it worked. The Lions came out for the second half like a team on a mission. Getting the first possession, they ran like the Lions of old, moving 69 yards in 13 plays to go ahead and never look back. Denver Hine, who had a total of one yard in the first half, did the bulk of the work. Running like a man possessed, Hine carried the ball seven times for 43 yards in the drive, set­ ting up Jason Beardslee’s two-yard touchdown. On the next drive a Lion interception gave Maple Valley the ball on the Oriole 35 and 10 plays later the Lions scored again, this time on a nine-yard Hine touch­ down. Before the night was over, Hine would score another nine-yard TD to cap the scoring. Maple Valley’s first two touchdowns came in the sec­ ond quarter. Quarterback Ben Boss scrambled in from 20 yards out in the opening minute ofthe period and then threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to Chris Morris in the closing seconds. In between, the Lions gave up a 10-yard scoring pass from Morrice quarterback Andy Freund to Brent McCarrick and a one-yard touchdown run by Josh Cutsinger. But if the first half was played on an even keel, the second half belonged com­ pletely to the Lions. In the third quarter the Orioles managed a meager four yards in offense on only three plays and in the fourth quarter they could only pick up 14 yards total. That’s 18 yards for the entire second half. The Lions, meanwhile, picked up 82 yards in the third quarter and another 90 in the final eight minutes. Maple Valley finished with 276 yards offensively, while holding the Orioles to 160. Hine finished the night with 102 yards on 21 carries. Cutsinger led the Orioles with 90 yards on 15 carries. 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V The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 14. 200004 — Page 9 Carr Scholarship newest addition to MVMSF ‘named'' list ' The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation has received a gift of more than $10,000, (which qualifies Delmar and Thelma ema Carr arr too bee remem remem-­ bered in a memorial scholar­ ship each year. Delmar and Thelma Carr were the parents of Junia Jarvie and Elizabeth Arnold. Junia Jarvie moved to Nashville in 1956 when her husband Elmercame herhusband Elmer came to teach agriculture at Nashville iSSS High School. Elizabeth moved to Nashville in 1987 and has retired from Bellevue branch of Hastings City Bank. Jarvie is retired from Maple Valley schools as a teacher. The Carrs were residents of White Oak Township -in Ingham County, when they farmed and raised their daughters. They were very active in Grange, 4-H and Extension, serving as officers, leaders, and superintendents of departments at the Ingham County Fair. They also played important roles in the lives of their grandchildren BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 1 Wi Sept. 27 Sept. 30 i **-ft Oct. 3-9 Oct. 4 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 11 Schutt 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Goat Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension office. 4-H Teen Club meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., location to be announced. Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. National 4-H Week. Barry County Homemakers meeting, 5:30 p.m, Business meeting, 7 p.m. Program. Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Fair Board, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Horse Developmental meeting 7 p.m., location to be announced. and great grandchildren. Delmar and Thelma were married 71 years, living on ‘Carr Farm” on M-36, east of Dansville. Delmar was White Oak Township supervisor for 20 years. Thelma served on a state advisory council for exten­ sion. They encouraged their 4-H family to get further education, Delmar even solicited funds from busi­ nesses to give some of their members scholarships. Junia recalled her fathers telling her when a person dies, you judge their worth not by how much they have accumulated but by whether the world is a better place because they lived. Elizabeth agreed that a scholarship in their name makes a fitting “liv­ ing” memorial. The Delmar and Thelma Carr scholarship joins eight other named scholarships, Valorie Edmonds Lintner, H.H. Hickok, Alice Keihl, Lloyd and Frances Eaton, Elizabeth Good, Wayne Fuller, H.H. Sackett and Tate Mix. The amounts donat­ ed to establish these scholar­ ships varied from $10,000, which is the minimum, to $105,000, the largest figure to date. Some named schol­ arships increase in size, for example the Tate Mix Scholarship, given to an alternate education graduate is increasing because of fur­ ther donations and the Tate Mix Golf fund-raiser each year. The board of direc­ tors of MVMSF set the total amount to be available each year, plus the amounts of each named scholarship. The selection committee, consist­ ing of five teachers from dif­ ferent academic areas, deter­ mines the amounts of the other scholarships and selects all recipients. Every graduate of both regular and alternative education is con­ sidered, as well as alumni who have filled out a request form in the superintendent’s office before the March 15 deadline. Recipients are selected on a basis of attitude and effort and desire to suc­ ceed. Scholarships are awarded annually at Maple Valley graduation cere­ monies. The scholarship foundation was originated in 1996 by Jarvie and Dorothy Carpenter, starting with an idea and a few dollars left from funds. Jarvia had col­ lected to give a scholarship is memory of Olith Hamilton, a longtime home economics teacher, a few dollars left from scholarships given in memory of Corey Wolff and Vickie Fox who had died while students or recent graduates of Maple Valley, and a few dollars left from FHA, which Olith had spon­ sored for many years. With the sum of $121.44 as a start, and help from many people, the fund balance is now over a half a million dollars and total scholarships given from interest is more than a quar­ ter million dollars. Funds, that are donated remain, to earn inter­ est each year. Expenses for printing, postage and other office expenses are paid from fund-raisers. The 2004 fundraiser is a pig roast to be held before the Sept. 24 home football game. Price of the meal is $5 with take-outs available after 4:30. SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, September 15 Sack Lunch Day, Ham and cheese sub, push-up, cookie, 1/2 pt: milk. Thursday, September 16 M.W. Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits, coffee cake, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, September 17 Soft taco, whole kernel com, fresh fruit, churro, 1/2 pt. milk. Monday, September 20 Hot dog, baked beans, peaches, fortune cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, September 21 Nachos, carrot sticks, apple crisp, pretzel rod, 1/2 pt. milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, September 15 Choose One Chicken fries, chicken sandwich, breakfast bar. Choose Two garden salad, green beans, hot cinnamon apples, juice, milk. Thursday, September 16 Choose One - Lasagna, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, broccoli and cheese, pineap­ ple, tidbits, juice, milk. Friday, September 17 Choose One - Hot pocket, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two Garden salad, whole kernel com, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Monday, September 20 Choose One - Chili and crackers, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, carrot sticks, apple crisp, juice, milk. 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Mr. Hutt was bom on September 18, 1921 in Madrid, New York, the son of Lindsay E. and Alice S. (Fetterly) Hutt Sr.. Lynn enjoyed a full life. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army and served his country during World War II in the European African Middle Eastern Theatre where he received the Good Conduct Medal, European Theater of War, and Marksmanship Medal. He was discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. His legions of friends fondly remember him always eager to lend a hand or to fix anything, from tele­ vision and radios to clogged drain pipes and cars. He always loved the challenge. In 1951, Lynn began working in the dairy business as a salesman and mechanic for the Smith Lee Company in Oneida, New York. He moved to Hastings in 1955 with his young family after being given the area east of the Mississippi as his territo­ ry. When he retired in 1975 he was Sales Manager East of the Mississippi and Chief Mechanic for Champion International Paper Company. He was very active in his community and the Hastings First Baptist Church. Lynn drove the church buses, which he kept in good working order. He married his first wife Carmilla “T” (Colonese) Hutt in 1949 and she died in 1965. For the next four years Lynn became a single parent and did a marvelous job. He married the former Iva M. Hoffman on August 27, 1969 and the two enjoyed 35 wonderful years of marriage. After his retirement from sales, Lynn worked the night shift as a security guard at Pennock Hospital and loved it. He was a great storyteller and was always eager to share his adventures both as a young boy growing up in rural New York State of his adventures on the road as a salesman. He kept everyone in. stitches. Mr. Hutt is survived by his wife, Iva; daughters, Sarah Lynn Hutt of Boston, Mass and Louise Ann (John) Capizzo of Scarborough, Maine; three grandchildren, Nicholas Lindsay Capizzo, Martha Rose Capizzo and Raymond Leo Capizzo; sis­ ter, Margarette Pryce of Canton, New York; 35 nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; first wife, Carmilla “T” (Colonese) Hutt in 1965; sisters, Helen Tupper and Pearl Poole. Graveside services were held Monday, September 13, 2004 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Linford Loren Smith HASTINGS Linford Loren Smith, age 65 of Hastings, died early Monday, September 13, 2004 in Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Christensen & Assoc., Inc. 142 S. Cochran Ave., Downtown Charlotte 543-0920 • 482-2700 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9-12 BELLEVUE 4-bedroom, 1 bath Victorian with original wood­ work, open staircase. Call Nyle at 517­ 726-1234 MONEY MAKER - 3-unit income property, great cash flow, many 06594050 ENJOY CAREFREE CONDO LIVING 2 bedroom, 2 bath units overlooking golf course. Starting at $139,900 coiooec 0T493NW NEW LISTING Great little 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, newer roof, siding, windows, and central air. Won’t last at $59,900. Call Nyle today. OT496NW RARE FIND - 40 acres with mature pines, muck swamp for the deer, and some tillable land. This property has it all, less than 20 miles west of the new G.M. plant. Call Nyle at 517-726­ 1234 BACK ON THE MARKET! This great 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with many recent renovations, newer win­ dows, siding, 'kitchen, and baths? Call Nyle today at 726-1234. OT479NW Jennifer Marlette of Howard City, Theresa and Ed Zachary ofHamilton and Jim Jiles and Deb Sprague of Hastings; great grandparents, Marvin Matthews of Grand Rapids, Roger and Judy Weed of Howard City, Carl and Pat Borck of Middleville, Ed and Arlene Zachary of Holland and Geri Hartwell of Grand Rapids; aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery’s Babyland with Pastor Doug Davis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are being made be Wren Funeral Home . of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). Carolyn A. Priddy CHARLOTTE - Carolyn A. Priddy, age 94, of Charlotte, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, September 11, 2004. Mrs. Priddy was bom to Claude and Leila Hatfield on November 18, 1909. She married her loving husband, Bruce Priddy in 1932, and they celebrated 66 years of marriage before his death in 1998. •She and Bruce lived in the Vermontville area until they retired, then moved to Charlotte, and wintered in Zephyrhills, Florida for about 20 years. Mrs. Priddy was a 1927 graduate of Vermontville High School, a 1928 graduate of Eaton County Normal and a 1963 graduate of Western Michigan University. Carolyn taught 22 years in Eaton County rural schools and 10 years in Nashville and Vermontville Elementary Schools. She was a life member of Eaton County National Education Association and Michigan Association of retired teachers. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Vermontville for 52 years where she served as a choir member, as secretary, and as a Sunday School teacher. She and Bruce attended Vermontville Bible Church for the last 20 years. Carolyn loved flowers, making beautiful afghans for her loved ones, and playing games with her grandchil­ dren. She will be sadly missed by her three children, Louise (Terry) McLane of Charlotte, Claudette (Darrell) Hamilton of Nashville and Duane (Donna) Priddy of Midland. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; two brothers, Frederick Hatfield of Zephyhills, Fla., and Howard (Edna) Hatfield from Wesley Chapel (near Tampa), Fla. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at the Vermontville Bible Church. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery on State Rd. west of Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Vermontville Bible Church or Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Secretary Veneman proposes new guidelines for county committee elections USDA is seeking a 30-day public comment period start­ ing August 17, 2004 on guidelines to increase minor­ ity participation in County Committee (COC) elections for the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The proposed guide­ lines clarify the COC elec­ tion process, and encourage election participation by socially disadvantaged (SDA) producers. The 2002 Farm Bill has defined SDA producers as members of a group who have been subject to racial, ethnic, or gender prejudice because of their identity who have been sub­ ject to racial, ethnic, or gen­ der prejudice because of Each office Independently Owned & Operated HASTINGS - Aydan James Marlette-Jiles, infant son of Stacey Leigh Marlette and Tyler James Jiles died Monday, September 7, 2004 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Aydan is survived by his parents, Stacey and Tyler of Hastings; twin brother, Jordan Michael MarletteJiles; grandparents, Donna Marlette and Randy Rochon of Hastings, Michael and VL255NW their identity as members of the group. Examples ofthese groups include: AfricanAmericans, AsianAmericans, NativeAmericans, Hispanics, women, and others. Increased diversity on FSA County Committees will help ensure that federal pro­ grams meet the needs ofpro­ ducers in a fair and equitable fashion. One of the new guidelines would enable the Secretary, or State Committee, or County Committee to place valid nominees on a ballot if the slate is incomplete. A second rule change would require FSA offices to actively locate and recruit eligible COC candidates that are SDA farmers or ranchers. Another reform instructs the COC or review local admin­ istration area (LAA) bound­ aries to ensure fair represen­ tation of SDA producers. Additionally, the number of 3-year terms that a producer can serve will be reduced from 3 terms to 2, starting in with the 2005 election. In selected counties, ballots will be returned to the FSA State Office, and then deliv­ ered in a sealed box to the respective county offices for a scheduled public ballot count. USQA believes these new rules will result in a bet- ter County Committee elec­ tion process for the Farm Service Agency. The nomination period for the 2004 county committee elections closes on September 3. There is still tie to obtain a nomination from (FSA-669A) from your local FSA office, or online at http://forms/sc. egov. usda/go v/enforms/mainservlet. Producers will receive their election ballot in the mail during the week of November 7, and must return their property completed ballot by December 6, 2004. FSA encourages all eligible farmers and ranchers to par­ ticipate in the COC election process to ensure a more rep­ resentative county commit­ tee in local communities. The Southwest area (Local Administrative Area #2) of Calhoun County will be electing a committee person to represent them on the Calhoun County FSA Committee for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2005. This area consist of Athens, Burlington, Fredonia, Leroy, Newton,, and Tekonsha Townships. As stated above, persons wishing to serve on the com­ mittee must submit a nomi­ nating petition by September 3, 2004. To hold a office a person must have an interest in a farming operation, be of legal voting age and reside in LAA #2. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 14,2004 — Page 11 Class offered for Women in the Outdoors W ■ , " Ik. Ik * I For Sale NationalAds NationalAds Help Wanted $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ BEER/BEVERAGE DIST: to INSTALLING/APPRENLARGE TICKET SALES. 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Ac leaping inr synmoi, and JOHN DEERE are trademarks at Deere & Company. 06694038 Equal Opportunity Lender �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 14,2004 — Page 12 Vermontville farm offers Halloween fun by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Featuring an intricate eight-acre com maze, a hayride through a "haunted" forest, a straw maze and activities for younger chil­ dren, a pumpkin patch, gourds and food conces­ sions, Ripley’s Haunted Acres, which opens this weekend, promises some­ thing for everyone. From Friday, Sept. 17-Sunday, Oct. 31, the John, Roxanne and Pat Ripley will be serving up fall fun country style. "We’ve been talking about doing this for years and I retired this year, so we final­ ly decided to do it," said Pat Ripley who has helped plan and prepare for the event which will be held daily at the farm owned by his broth­ er and sister-in-law, John and Roxanne Ripley, located at 9580 Carlisle Highway in Vermontville. "We’ve sold pumpkins for years, but we’ve never had the crowds we’d like to see," said John. "Last year we went to a com maze over in Lansing and you wouldn’t believe the people they had over there," said Pat. "Statistics say that people will drive an hour and half for a maze," said John. John and Pat said they wanted to be sure their first maze was a success, so they contacted a professional. An aerial photograph shows Ripley’s 8-acre corn maze based on the design of the new Michigan quarter. "We hired a guy out in Utah to design our maze, and he based it on the new Michigan quarter," said Pat. "We’ve had who people flew over in airplanes that it is completely awesome." The process of creating the com maze began in the spring. "We planted the com in that field in both directions so it was really dense," said Pat. "Then in June when the com was only about two inches high. The guy out in Utah sent three ofhis helpers and they came out here, walked through the field counting the rows marked everything with paint and flags and then sprayed the paths with Round Up." The rest of the com con­ tinued to grow and is now over eight feet tall, a . fact which the Ripley’s say makes their maze extremely challenging. "I don’t think anyone can do it in less than an hour and 15 minutes," said John. "It took me an hour and half to get through it and I wasn’t walking," said John’s son Russell, who will be on hand to help out. People will know they are someplace between the "upper and lower peninsu­ las" when they find them­ selves on "Little Mac" a 10foot tall, 20-foot long replica of the Mackinac Bridge that the brothers built in near the center of the maze to span the "Straights of Mackinac." However, the Ripleys don’t want their patrons to be afraid of getting permanently lost in the com maze. "We’ll have numbered stakes out there and we’ll also probably have some of our people walking around Pat. "We’re also going to sell out there to help those who pumpkins, gourd, broom get lost," said Pat. "We’re com and things like that. also going to cut an emer­ There will be something for gency path, just in case everyone." "I started growing pump­ someone gets really pan­ kins years ago and they are icked" But, for those who like an the most enjoyable crop I even greater, and even have ever grown," said Pat. spookier challenge, the "You’d think kids would go Ripleys said their maze for the big pumpkins, but they like the little tiny ones. would be open after dark. "They can take their flash­ They tuck them under their lights back there and go arms and walk around like through the maze or they can it’s the biggest prize they rent some from us if they ever got. "It’s amazing, too, how didn’t bring their own," said Pat, who hinted that there many adults come out to get may be some strange crea­ pumpkins because they tures sighted lurking about in enjoy carving them," he added. "We want people to the com. For those looking for more come out here and have a thrills and chills, the good time, maybe get their Ripley’s haunted forest adrenaline pumped up from a offers a 30-minute hayride little scare.” The Ripleys said that they through a vine tangled forest filled with a variety of are planning to hire 15 tol6 creepy and ghoulish charac­ teens, even some older peo­ ters, Friday-Sunday in ple, to help with the haunted October. forest and maze. "We recommend that par­ "I expect that a lot of the ents use their judgment on kids just want to be out there whether or not their children to scare their friends, But should go into the haunted that’s OK. You always hear forest, we don’t want little people talking about how kids staying up all night there’s nothing for kids to do because of something they around here. This will give saw on the ride," said Pat, them something to do," said who declined to divulge Pat. "I think you get a bunch exactly what kids of thrills of high school kids out here, and chills riders could expect they’ll have a riot. to find in the forest. "This will be fun for any­ But, the Ripley’s said one who is looking to do there will be plenty of fun something different," he things for younger children added. to participate in as well. The Ripleys have planned "We’ll have a straw maze a variety of special events for the little kids, games, and during the month of October. a "com box" that the kids can • Oct. 8-10 is School and dig in like a sand box," said College ID weekend. Students who show their ID save $1 on admission. • Oct. 15-17 is Kids’ Weekend, featuring carnival­ style games with prizes included in the Kids’ Courtyard activities. • Oct 22-24 is Feed Those In Need. Anyone bringing in a food item for the local food pantry receives $1 off admis­ sion. • Oct. 29-31 is Costume Nights. Everyone in full cos­ tume gets $1 off admission, plus there will be treats for the kids. Carlisle Highway is about a halfmile south of M-79 off of Ionia Road. Look for signs along the roadway. Ripley’s Haunted Acres will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and week­ ends from 9 a.m. to mid­ night. Admission prices are as follows: Com Maze, $7 for adults and children 12 and over, children 4-11 years of age $5, children under 3 are free; haunted woods, $8 for adults and children over 12, children 11 and under $5; a combo package (maze and haunted woods) is available, $13 for adults and children 12 and over and $10 for chil­ dren 11 years and under; daytime hayrides are $2 per person. Group discount rates are available in advance. For more information visit www.ripleyshauntedacres.co m, or call (517) 726-0187, (517) 726-1417, or (517) 726-1384. is still time to enroll in a variety ofcredit classes \1 sThere T starting soon at the Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings... BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 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Jason you help protect the state’s Allen and Patricia Birkholz water quality by fighting and Rep. David Palsrok against invasive species.” recently joined forces to help Decals go on sale Oct. 1, protect Michigan waters by cost is $35, with proceeds launching the state’s first earmarked for the Great Great Lakes Protection Fund Lakes Protection Fund. To Decal. ensure the program is fiscal-, Proceeds from decal sales ly responsible, a minimum of will support education and 2,000 decals must be sold in research to help eliminate the fiscal year ending zebra mussels and other September 30, 2005, and at invasive pests from the Great least 500 decals must be sold Lakes and Michigan waters. each year thereafter for the Land, Allen, Birkholz and program to continue. Palsrok unveiled the decal' “These invasive pests during a news conference at costs businesses and govern­ the Anchorage Marina in ment millions of dollars Holland. The 2005 design yearly,” said Birkholz, Rfeatures a leaping fish, bright Saugatuck. “Ifwe are to keep, sun over blue waters and an their numbers in check and outline of Michigan, all reduce the possibility of new encircled by a blue ring invasions, we must have the declaring “Protect resources at hand to do the Michigan’s Great Lakes.” job.” “Michigan has so many The 3-inch square decal is great features, it wasn’t easy decorative only and does not deciding what should be on replace any required water­ the decal,” said Land, who craft registration or identifi­ worked with the three law­ cation stickers. The decal makers in selecting the best adheres best to flat, smooth design elements from more surfaces and may be placed than 350 entries submitted in wherever desired, including May. cars, trucks, trailers, boats “Information for ordering and other vehicles. a decal will be available on “The Great Lakes are, the department’s Web site. without a doubt, one of the nation’s most significant nat­ ural resources,” said Allen, R-Traverse City. “We need to take the proper steps now. to ensure they are protected for future generations.” “Aquatic nuisance species pose a serious threat to the state’s recreational and tourism industries,” said Palsrok, Republican chair of the House Great Lakes and Tourism Committee and a Manistee native. ‘Look at the damage the sea lamprey has done to sport and commer­ cial fishing.” According to the Aquatic Nuisance Species task force, Great Lakes water users spend tens ofmillions of dol­ lars on zebra mussel control every year. Invasive species also threaten the $4.5 million sport- and commercial-fish­ ing industries whose game fish are harmed by invasions of the sea lamprey, ruffe and round goby. Aquatic nuisance species also damage environments through predation, para­ sitism, competition for resources, by introducing new pathogens and genetics, as well as by altering native habitats. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-09-21.pdf 094d7c40f8b82e1174dbe508fbfc469f PDF Text Text MAPLE VALIEV K - ■ 00(00/00 ING S HASTINGS 121 A local F F HASTINGS PU Ml IC LIBRARY CH ST 4 9058-1893 MVN PUBrLiIiC. L1IBPDRA^RC 1 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. S CHURCH ST HASTES 121S CH H STINGS Ml 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 38, September 21,2004 49059-U 49059U Nashville Harvest Festival back after 20-year hiatus This year marks the 100th anniversary of the annual Nashville Harvest Festival, which is returning to the vil­ lage this weekend (Sept. 24, 25 and 26) after a 20-year hiatus. Organizers said they have planned activities and events that will appeal to people of all ages. The following is a com­ plete list of the scheduled events and activities: Friday 5 to 7 p.m. — “Pig Out,” pig roast at • Maple Valley High School, proceeds to go to MV Memorial Scholarship Foundation. $5 for a meal or $3 for a sand­ wich 7p.m. — Maple Valley Lions vs. Leslie Blackhawks. To be determined — Crowning of Harvest Festival King, Queen, Prince and Princess. Saturday 8 a m. to 4 p.m. — Flea market and craft show at DeLynnA. Interested ven­ dors call Deb Allen at 517852-0450. Donation for space. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Quilt show at Nashville United Methodist (Washington and State streets), $3 for adults, $1 for kids. Noon to 6 p.m. — Inflatable bouncer at Central Park (50 cents for three min­ utes). Leadership students to staff two at a time for two hours. 7 a.m. to noon — Pancake breakfast at St. Cyril Catholic Church, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, 8 to 10 a.m. — Bake-off entries accepted at DeLynnA ($1 entry fee). Two categories, desserts and breads. Two age groups: 12 years and under and over 12 years. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clothesline art show and juried craft show, Putnam District Library. 11 a.m. — Parade (first place, trophy and $30; sec­ ond place, $20 and third place, $10). Starts at VFW, goes north on Main Street to Washington Street. Grand marshals are Sandy and Faye Salyers. Noon to 6 p.m. — Farm open house, Westvale Vu Farms, future site of MOOVille Creamery at M-66 and M-79 south of Nashville. Free Trolley Rides to and from downtown (Central Park) and the farm from noon to 3:30 p.m. Last trol­ ley leaves farm at 3:15 p.m. Harvest Festival organizers: (front row, from left) Rene Swift, Debbie Allen, Louisa Trolley sponsored by R & S Westendorp, (back row, from left) Julie DeBoer, Joan Rumsey, Patti Branham, and Enterprises 1, Inc. Dawn Meade. 1 p.m. — All church golf 852-2043 to participate. for kids to create artwork on District Library. ting at Mulberry Fore, 1 to 2 p.m. — Chalk art the sidewalk, Putnam After parade — Petting call Russell Keech at 517- zoo by Maple Valley Lightning Bolts 4-H Club to approximately 4 p.m. After parade B-B gun shoot by Maple Valley Lightning Bolts 4-H to 4 p.m. $1 for five shots, sup­ plies furnished, prizes, adults and children. 2 to 4 p.m. Kids' games by Barry County 4-H and Styles-R-Us, Riverside Park. 2 to 4 p.m. — Free wagon rides by Doug "Pork" Hale. Pick-up/drop-off point is parking lot at Riverside Park. 4 to 8 p.m. — Cruise-in downtown by the Nashville Car Club. First 50 cars receive a Harvest Festival Dash Plaque. 4 to 8 p.m. — Food at the Gathering Place, hot dogs and brats, sweet corn by Charlton Park. 4 to 8 p.m. — Pig roast at VFW. 7 to 11 p.m. — Outdoor dance in the Mace Pharmacy parking lot. Music by John Price & the Diesel Boys, compliments of Steve Joppie Builders. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Dance at VFW. Sunday 9:30 a.m. — Worship in the Park by Nashville United Methodist Church in Central Park. Bring a lawn hair. General contractor hired for school reconstruction would be allowed to possibly by Sandra Ponsetto set aside at least a portion of Staff Writer High that. They have a clause that Maple Valley Todd forgives the state code that School Principal Gonser gave the Board of provides just exactly where Education a slide and video we are at in term's of emer­ presentation last week of gency,” said Kramer. “That recent storm damage to the part of the state code says school accompanied with the that if the state declares us a familiar strains of the theme disaster or emergency, we song for the classic movie may set aside the bidding requirements. All that really “Gone with the Wind.” Later in the meeting the does is allow us to not have board unanimously approved to go through the formality a motion to hire the Belfor, have having to preparing the Ann Arbor company that numerous bid specs, putting cleaned up the football field them out... getting them out and debris strewn classrooms all over the state, waiting for after last month’s storm, to them to come and review our serve as general contractor site and then wait two weeks for the reconstruction of the for them to prepare their bid. All that does is lengthen our six classrooms damaged. Maple Valley process. “We are still going to be Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer said he had looking for the lowest possi­ talked to Tom Watson, state ble cost to rebuild us in the superintendent of schools, best possible fashion. We and his staff about bidding will get multiple bids and I’ve been assured by (Belfor) on the reconstruction project. “Under the state code, that they will look to local $17,000 is the limit, anything contractors to supply as over that must be publicly much as they possibly can,” bid. I talked to them at length he added. “So, with that per­ about whether or not we mission from the state, one “We met with architect today with the six teachers and talked about putting those rooms together and they’re looking at some of the new things we can do to make those rooms a little bit better than they were. I think they had some good idea and feel a lot better after meeting with the architect,” - Todd Gonser, Maple Valley High School principal of the first things that I want to recommend to you tonight is that one ofthe fastest ways for us to get this done is hire a company, a general con­ tractor for reconstruction, who can take the blueprints from our architect firm and move quickly and efficiently with a great deal ofquality to get us reconstructed.” Kramer recommended Belfor for the job. “My experience, my watching this particular com­ pany work, my investigation into the company, I don’t think at this time there is a better company in this state, who is as well connected, that can move as quickly as Belfor can,”s said Kramer. “They are the company that cleaned us up; they did an outstanding job and have connections you would not believe. They are really known as a construction company, first and foremost. They have already been to our meetings. They’ve already reviewed. They’ve already begun to get their steel orders ready. They’ve already got masons who know exactly what needs to be done. They can hit the ground running and I guess with that idea in mind, rather than going out for bids for a new construction manager, company... I am recom­ mending to the board allow me to enter into an agree- ment with Belfor. This is, of course, under the jurisdiction and control of our insurance company.” Kramer noted later that the insurance company has esti­ mated the amount of damage at $2.3 million. Todd Gonser, the princi­ pal of Maple Valley High School, said the teachers whose classrooms were damaged by the storm are being asked for their input into the reconstruction of their class­ rooms. “We met with architect today with the six teachers and talked about putting those rooms together and they’re looking at some of the new things we can do to make those rooms a little bit better than they were. I think they had some good idea and feel a lot better after meeting with the architect,” said Gonser. “We met the other day, Kim and I and the group... and they’re talking starting, if things go really, really well, finishing by Christmas, which would be See reconstruction, page 7 In This Issue • Salyers couple honored as parade grand marshals • Quilt show planned for Harvest Festival • About 25 officials hold tabletop ‘disaster drill’ • Maple Valley clobbers Delton for third victory I �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 21,2004 — Page 2 Salyers couple honored as parade grand marshals by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When the 100th anniver­ sary ofthe Nashville Harvest Festival Parade makes it way down Main Street this Saturday, long-time Nashville residents Sandy and Faye Salyers will lead the way as grand marshals. The Salyerses, who have lived in Nashville for more than 30 years, said they were surprised to be chosen for the honor. It was a shock," said Sandy. "We weren’t expecting it," said Faye. Dawn Meade, one of the festivals organizers, said the Salyers were an easy choice. "They have done a lot for this community. Faye started several restaurants and Sandy owned a barbershop, Sandy Land Park and a sporting goods store. They have also done a lot of other things that I don’t know about. They have been won­ derful for this community." When the Salyerses came to Nashville 32 years ago, Sandy built Sandy Land Park, where he would bring in big name country music acts. "I’ve been in the music industry all my life," said Sandy. "I used to sing on the Grand OF Opry’s Midnight Jamboree when I was younger and I was a disk jockey for about nine years. I’d emcee shows for the big name acts and I started Northway Music Company, The youngsters in this photograph are enjoying the new playground equipment at Fuller Street Elementary School. The equipment was purchased with two grants, totaling more than $3,8000 from the Capital Region Community Foundation. During the summer custodians installed the new playground equipment designed for children ages 2-7. The addition of the playground fills a need at Fuller Street to have ageSandy and Faye Salyers will be the grand marshals of appropriate equipment for its pre-primary impaired and developmental kindergarten the Harvest Festival Parade. students. which is affiliated with BMI Music." Once Sandy and Faye moved to Nashville, they immediately became involved in the community. "I owned a barber shop and played Santa Claus for the children at the Lions Club for several years before I said someone else should enjoy the fun too," said Sandy, "Faye opened three restaurants here in town." ‘Diana’s D^aoc •x> The Place to Go for Professional Styling xTx MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. [06573038 1-517-852-9481 n "I’d been in restaurants all my life, and have owned eight restaurants," said Faye. "I owned all three restaurants in town at different times." While the Salyers have changed businesses over the years before retiring, they have stayed committed to the village ofNashville. Ever the cook, Faye said that she plans to have a baked goods booth in the park with her daughter, Angie Salyers, the owner of Styles ‘R" Us, during the festival and she plans to enter the bakeoff. Sandy recently organized a concert at Mulberry Gardens to raise money for the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. "It’s just a way I can help somebody else out," he said. ""This is a nice little town to live in, you know." If you’re 50 or older, you’re in the money! Vermontville girl to compete for Miss Mich Teen USA title Kayla of Rbdriguez Vermontville will compete for the title ofMiss Michigan Teen USA the weekend of Sept. 23-25 at the McMorran Place Theater in Port Huron. Kayla, daughter of Greg and Kim Rodriguez, is a student at Maple Valley High School. She is an honor roll student, a member of the girls’ junior varsity basket­ ball team and is part of the leadership class program. She takes dance lessons at Stage Center Stage Dance Academy in Woodland and is a member of the Spotlight Dance Team that travels to competitions around the state. This past spring she passed her Grade I Cecchetti Ballet exam, which is the intense study ofthe technical part ofballet. Rodriguez also works part-time at Roush's Sidewalk Cafe. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and fnends, listening to music, and shop­ ping. Friends are welcome to attend the pageant to support her. Call the McMorran Place Theater Box Office for ticket information at 810­ 985-6166. Her sponsers for the Miss Michigan Teen USA Pageant are: Greg and Kim Rodriguez; John and Mary Rodriguez; Joe, Jean, and Jillian Simmons; GMAC/GM Family Enterprise Group; Dr. William D. 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Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 i Open 7 Days A Week 6am - 8pm ^*4 U 06594423 B �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 21,2004 Paige 3 FFA officers enjoy retreat Marabeth Graham displays some of her quilts that will be on exhibit during the quilt show at Nashville United Methodist Church this Saturday. Quilt show planned for Harvest Festival There will be a quilt show, featuring the handiwork of several area quilters, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, in the sanctuary of the Nashville United Methodist Church. The $3 admission fee includes a drawing for a HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. 945-SHOW >5.25 Kids all shows | >8.50’Seniors $6.00 Students & Late Shows Fri & Sat $5.75 DAILY Matlness til 6pm Unlimited Free Drink Refills & .25C Corn Refills I FALL MATINEES! 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There were a lot people who liked it and just kept it up,” said Jan Johnson, who is helping with the show. “Members of our congregation make prayer quilts for members of the congregation and others who are sick or in the hospital.” Members of Vermontville United Methodist Church and Peace United Methodist Church and other area churches were asked to con­ tribute squares for the friendship quilt that will be given away during the show. Johnson said that while Nashville United Methodist Church is sponsoring the show, they would like it to be a community event. “If there are any quilters in the community who have a quilt they would like to show, they can contact us,” she said. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope and the Nashville United Methodist Hearts and Hands Ministry, which welcomes newcomers to the communi; ty and provides meals and support for those recuperat- ing from illness or surgery. •For more information, call (517) 852-4023. by Brandon Montgomery The Maple Valley FFA officer team for 2004-2005 and its chaperones had their annual officer retreat Aug. 9­ 11 at Montague, just north of Muskegon to go camping. The only thing that went wrong with the trip, team members said, is that it was too cold and wet, but it was still fun. Besides hanging around the campground eating and talking, the team also went to Montague High School and toured its new greenhouse and research facilities. The team then did an afternoon of fun activities at Craig’s cruisers to get to know each other better. The cold and rain contributed to several challenging go-kart races. During the entire officer retreat, the FFA officer team members set goals for the year, along with updating their FFA point system and set a calendar for the upcom­ ing school year. Officers attending this years camp were Katie Eldred, president; . Lacey Ward,, vice president; Dhanielle Tobias, secretary; Jacob McMillon, treasurer; Brandon Montgomery, Maple Valley FFA team members (top, from left) Julie Hamilton, Aaron Saari, Cody Montgomery, Kim Eldred, Diane Ward, Matt Norton, Jacob McMillon, Andi Montgomery, Mark Montgomery, (bottom row) Katie Eldred, Lacey Ward, Dhanielle Tobias, Amber Hamilton and Brandon Montgomery. reporter; Matt Norton, sen­ tinel; Amber Hamilton, his­ torian, and Aaron Saari, advisor. The officers also had a bunch of extra people along. The group had chaperones Julie Hamilton, Mark and Andi Montgomery, Kim Eldred, Diane Ward and Kim Bldred. Also, Cody Montgomery tagged along for the fun. The group also had a few pets. M00-Ville plans open house in Harvest Festival Saturday The Westvale-Vu Dairy Farm, two miles south of Nashville at the corner ofM­ 66 and M-79, will hold an open house from 1 to 6 p.m. during Saturday during the Nashville Harvest Festival. “We’re excited about this opportunity to give a tour of our farm and visit the future site of ‘MOO-ville’ cream­ ery. It will be an educational as well as fun experience,” said Doug Westendorp, co­ owner of the dairy farm with his wife, Louisa. Visitors can take a guided tour of the farm and see the cows milked at 2:30 p.m. They will be able learn facts about how butter is made, how much a cow eats and how many stomachs a cow has, how milk is pasteurized, homogenized and more. Activities for youngsters include looking for nickels in a sandpile and the Needle (actually a dowel rod) in the Haystack game and a chance to pet the calves. Activities for young and old alike include the opportu­ nity to look at and sit in the seat of tractors and other farm equipment on display, making a mini-straw bale fall decoration for $1, free horse­ drawn wagon rides through Pennock’s woods and over a covered bridge and more. There also will be free milk and ice cream, compliments of the Michigan Milk Co-op. For more information call Doug or Louisa Westendorp at (517) 852-2121. Nashville VFW Post 8260 Pig Roast Dinner & Dance & all the fixin’s September 25, 2004 Dinner 5:30-7:30pm Adults $5°° - 12 & under *3°° Dance @ 9:00pm ~ $2°° per person Live music by u Stone Country” Rock, Blues & Country For more information, call Sherry Wed-Mon after 4pm (517) 852-9260 Veiy Nice Farm Home For Sale By Owner 4 bedroom, 11/2 bath, 24 x 32 family room, fireplace. 38 x 48 hip roofbam in perfect shape. 30 x 40 pole bam, two tool sheds. All on 6 acres, 1 mile northeast of Nashville. 06594399 Dr. BRAD MASSE Come rig Out Friday, September 24 All proceeds will benefit the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School Football Field before the home-game starting at 4.30 pm *5 for the meal *3 for the sandwich only GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY Building A Gorgeous Smile With A Gentle Touch For The Entire Family Your Comfort Is Our #/ Concern -Virtual Reality Movie Visors With Stereo Headphones Complete Dental Care Including The Latest Cosmetic Treatments Such As -"Extreme Makeover” I Hour Bleaching -Tooth Colored Fillings State-Of-The-Art Facility Highest Quality Treatment <£ The Most Comfortable Anesthetic You’ve Ever Experienced Same Day Emergency Care Insurance Billed For You New Patients Always Welcome Financing Available Evening Hours Offered ’** 517.852.9150 730 South M-66 • Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-9368 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 21, 2004 — Page 4 Lyle Arthur Christiansen Powder-puff game set for next week Boys will be girls and girls will be boys at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, when the leadership classes of FLU SHOTS Tues., Oct. 12, 7-9 pm at Vermontville Maplewood in Vermontville Sponsored by the School Vermontville Lions Club Blood sugar, blood pressure and oxygen, saturation checks will also be offered by the Vermontville EMT Team. Medicare patients need to bring Medicare cards sb shots may be billed to insurance. Questions, 517-726-0286 j Donations Accepted VERMONTVILLE -y - Lyle Arthur Christiansen, 69, of Vermontville, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004. Mr. Christiansen was bom March 25, 1935, in Hastings, the son of Lawrence B. and Florence E. (Matteson) Christiansen. Lyle married Catherine Beal on July 14, 1986 in Potterville. Maple Valley High School He was an electrician for sponsor the annual Junior vs. Oldsmobile for 35 years Senior Girls Powder-puff before his retirement in football game on the high 1935. school athletic field. He was very involved in The girls will don shoul­ Potterville, as a former der pads, jerseys and other police officer, volunteer fire­ football regalia for a highman, head timer for track at spirited game of flag football the school and a school bus while the boys will wave driver for 16 years. their pom-pons and cheer He was a member of the from the sidelines to raise Capitol Area Sportsman money to support high League and was an avid school leadership activities hunter and camper. He also through out the school year. enjoyed woodworking and The leadership classes at helping his neighbors. Maple Valley High School He is survived by his wife sponsor Homecomipg week Catherine, son William events, as well as many other school and community activ­ ities throughout the year. 06594284 Call 269-945-9554for Maple Valley ACTION-Ads Reach over 4,000 area homes Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 T5F (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville I otsiswo cott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager The Salon at Kathy's A FU11 Service Hair Salon for Men, Women & Children Sept. 14 thru Oct. 31... Call in and book for a fantastic ND OF SUMMER DEAL! WE WILL ALSO OFFER TAN NI HQ, MANICURES, PEDICURES AND STATE OF THE ART MASSAGE CHAIR TREATMENTS Come in Ion the kaiAeut - Come back Jo* tke eype*ience! All the perks of an upscale salon in the comfort ofyour hometown Featured Stylist Teri Knoll Holt's 2001 Hair Stylist ofthe Year Also, Amanda Briggs comes to us from Douglas J in East Lansing! Something Special by Kathy “cAlot gou* o*diita*g gijt stofte” 207 N. Main (M-66) Nashville 517-852-0313 (Sharon) Christiansen of Potterville, daughter Cindy (Greg) Cain of Grayling, sons Dean (friend Tina) Christiansen of Lansing, Kevin (Regina) Christiansen of Potterville, 17 grandchil­ dren, 4 great grandchildren, step-children Bruce Sherman of Charlotte, Robin (Melvin) Dixon of Pittsburg, Texas, Greg Sherman of Haslett, Camila (John) Grider of Vermontville, Julie (Larry) Julson of Potterville, twin brother Nyle (Mary Lee) Christiansen of Delton, brothers Leland (friend Sandy) Christiansen of Florida, Mason (Jeanie) Christiansen ofHastings, and sisters Maxine (Duane) Jones of Dowling, and Louise (Ron) Cunningham of Hastings. He was preceded in death by daughter Valerie in 1992. Funeral services Friday, September 17, 2004 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with. Pastor Roger Claypool officiating. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Eaton Community Hospice. Further information avail­ able at www.prayfuneral.com Linford L. uLin^ Smith NASHVILLE - Linford L. “Lin” Smith, age 65, of Nashville and formerly of Hastings, died Monday, September 13, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Smith was bom on May 23, 1939 in Hastings, the son of Forest G. and Etoral N. (Tift) Smith. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1957 from Hastings High School. He later attended Flint Institute of Barbering. He was married to Deloris Warner in June 1963, mar­ riage ending in divorce.He was employed as a fireman for the Hastings Fire Department for many years. Previous employment included Hastings Manufacturing Company, former “Peet’s Barber Shop” in Hastings, former Fisher/Hensbaugh Ford Dealership in Hastings and assisted Mace Thomas Hastings Burial Vault Company for several years. Lin was an avid NASCAR enthusiast, especially a fan of #3 Dale Earnhardt, enjoyed racing micro-midgets in the early 1960’s; street rods and attending car shows. Mr. Smith is survived by his daughters, Phyllis (Tim) Bryans of Nashville, Ann Smith of Hastings, Dawn (Mark) Reagan of Delton and Karen (Oscar) Martinez of Battle Creek; eight grand­ children; two great grand­ children; loving companion, Loretta Pixley of Nashville; sisters, Priscilla Winters of Mulliken and Sally (Jack) VanHouten of Hastings; brothers, Chuck (Sue) Smith of Hastings and Donald (Pam) Smith of Hastings and step-brother, Rob (Deb) Castelein of Petoskey; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were father Forest “Red” Smith in 1960; mother Etoral “Tory” Smith-Castelein in 2003; brother Vernon Smith; sister Mildred Dillingham and step-father Robert Castelein in 1978. Services were held Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Dianne M. Bowden officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-foneral-home.com). Linda Lou Long NASHVILLE - Linda Lou Long, age 64, of Morgan Road, Nashville, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004 at her resi­ dence. Mrs. Long was bom on July 14, 1940 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Raymond and Esther (Price) Barringer. She was raised in the Plainwell area and attended schools there, graduating from Plainwell High School. She was married to Carmon Long in 1979. She has lived at her present address since 1992 and pre­ viously in the Delton area for many years. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and had a special love for her feline and canine compan­ ions. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling, roller­ coaster rides, rock and roll music. A long-time Elvis Presley fan, she was presi­ dent of the Elvis Presley Fan Club in high school. Mrs. Long is survived by her husband, Carmon; daughters, Joan Liane (Bijan) Notghi of Glastonbury, CT, Linda Leah (Raymond) Harman of Middleton, CT and Suzanne Marie (Paul) RishelMclntyre of Otsego; son, David Roy Rishel of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren; special loving companions, Sammie, Lacey, Bubba and Ginger. Preceding her in death were parents; son’s, Clinton and Daniel Rishel; sisters, Bernice Snow and Barbara Belogna; brothers, Raymond and Ronald Barringer; lov­ ing • companion “Smokey”.Services were held Monday, Sept. 20, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings, with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). In Nashville, Michigan Beginning September 14, 2004 MIKE'S BARBER SHOP 120 Sherman Street MEW HOURS: Tues. Wed. Thurs. 3:00 — 8:00 pm Sat. 10:00 am — 3:00 pm kJ 06593841 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 21, 2004 — Page 5 Vermontville Girl Scouts registration is Sept. 21 Vermontville Girl Scouts will hold their first meeting and registration for the 2004­ 2005 year on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the library at Maplewood School, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. There are troops for girls in grades 1-3, and in grades 7-12. All girls are encouraged to attend, as additional troops troops can can be be formp formpeedd if ifthere there Binder n__i_ nP_a_rk_ Zoo. is enough interest. Girl Scouts is open to girls ages 4 through 18. Last year, the Brownie troop participated in the Maple Syrup Festival parade, attended programs at the Turner-Dodge House in Lansing, and had an overnight adventure at exciting activities are planned for this year. The annual registration fee for Girl Scouting is $10. Financial assistance is avail­ able. Please contact Barb Mantarro at 726-0841 for more information. GOOD TIME PIZZA 852-1985 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK iHOMSTOVMj J LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! Call 945-9554 Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a neel pingwbankful Things 501 North Main, Nashville Monday-Thursday 10 a. m. - 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Call0691945-9554 or 1699516-1995anytime fortune ValleyNews rtTlOH-Msl .. .M.ore A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ........ .11 a.m. .6 p.m. Evening Worship ... Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting...................... 7 p.m. 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: .11 a.m. A.M. Worship .6 p.m. P.M. Worship Wednesday Evening: Worship ......................... .7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 w. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.......... .6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ........... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service...................... 9 a.m. Sunday School..............10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 8 | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship............... 11 a.m. Church School .............. .10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON aKHCOH ta HAPPY TRAILS... THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD A 219 N. Main Street, Nashville 852-0845 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 pm B WOLEVER’S Real Estate Elsie^E. Wolver knowntoM GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile north of Vermontville Highway.on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time - 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service .9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 135 Washington Broker P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI Res. 49096-0095 (517) 726-0637 New K.J.V. Philippians 4:6 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration................. .10 a.m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone:(517)852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org nm y .fy rffi^ rm y ©Mi MACE PHARMACY Be anxiousfor nothing, but in everything byprayer and suppikation, with thanksgiving, letyour requests be made GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 202 Pi. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 $ Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-3 pm; Di. & Sat. 6 am-9 pm 517-852-2500 ft and that as the day progressed 1 was getting more behind in my work. One of my fnends said that I shoJd pray about te and thank God for my daily problems. Hiis struck me as kind of odd, because although [was aware thatt we should be thankful to God for all His many blessings, I didn't realize that we should also be thankful for our problems and difficult situations, later on, I was referring to the Bible and I found the following verses: ‘give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you...(l Thessalonians 5:18).’ And although I had read this verse before, this time the words ‘all circumstances’ really struck me. And then, in Ephesians 5:20,1 read that we should always give thanks to God tihne rFatnher tfor eveirytnhming in tnhe name;ofourLordJesus Christ. Surely it is not always easy to be prayerfill or thankful to God for everything, especially when troubles or illnesses come our way; however, accepting God's will for our lives reflects the trust and love we have for Him. , LOCAL CHUM HMM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7K Several years ago, I recall talking to some friends, and I mentioned the terrible day that 1 was having. I went on to say that nothing seemed to be going right Askfor our Sales Dept. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Shims MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship...................... 9:45 a.m Sunday Mass.................. 9:30 a.m. (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School............................ 10 A.M. Service............................ 11:15 P.M. Service.................................. 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service................................. 11 a P.M. Service ..........................7 p.m. Wed. Service ........................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 0 a.m. Worship.......... m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .ST. . 2415 McCann Road Sumiay Services: 9:15 am Moming ................ 11^0 a.m. Holy Communion NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service .......... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK - SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ...... ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group ■ Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School......................... 9:45 Worship Service ................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..........7 p.m. AWANA .............. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass................. .9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time - 12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 21,2004 — Page 6 About 25 officials hold tabletop ‘disaster drill’ by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Last Wednesday more than two dozen people representing Maple Valley Schools adminis­ tration and staff, the BarryEaton County Health Department, the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Vermontville Township Fire Department and EMS, the Barry and Eaton County Sheriff’s Departments, the Michigan State Police, and Hayes-Green Beech Hospital gathered in the conference room at the Maple Valley School District’s admin­ istration office for a tabletop "disaster drill" funded by a fed­ eral Homeland Security grant. However, before the partici­ pants got discussed how they would respond to a hypothetical disaster featuring chemical, bio­ logical, radiological, nuclear, accidents or attacks and/or an explosion, they participated in an 1 1/2-hour debriefing session regarding the storm generated a microburst which tore the roof from several classrooms at the Newest items on the shelves at the Vermontville Township Library The library is looking for someone to snowplow the parking lot this winter. Applicant’s must be licensed and insured. Please call the library at 726-1362. The recent book sale was suc­ cessful, earning $100 for the parking lot fund. Donations for the parking lot fund are still being accepted. The book discussion group is reading “On Bear Mountain” by Deborah Smith for their September selection. The discussion for this book is on October 14 at 7 p.m. Ifyou are interested in joining the group, please contact Carla at the library for more information. Adult Fiction: The Trials of Kit Shannon: A Certain Truth, by James Scott Bell; Every Storm, by Lori Wick; Chicken Soup for the Caregiver’s Soul, by Jack Campbell; Silenced: The Wrath of God Descends, by Fearless: Jerry Jenkins; Spearwield- Carolyn Keene; er’s Tale, by R.A. Salvatore; Exposed, by Francine Pasca; Hello, Darkness, by Sandra Thoroughbred: Samantha’s by Joanna Brown; bom O’Hurley, by Irish Luck, Nora Roberts; Blood and Campbell; The New Adven­ Gold, by Ralph Compton; tures of Mary-Kate & Dragonspell, by Donita K. Ashley: The Case of the Paul; The Real Deal, by Fem Haunted Maze, by Marilyn Michaels; Full House, by Kaye; Animal Ark: Terrier in Tinsel, by Ben M. Janet Evanovich; Blind the Alley, by Iris Johansen; Baglio; Arthur’s Mystery Invitation to Provence, by Babysitter, by Marc Brown; Elizabeth Adler; A Taint in Rugrats Halloween; Candy the Blood, by Dana Staben- Soup!, by Wendy Wax; by Brian ow; The Exile, by Allan Rakkety Tam, Folsom; Trace, by Patricia Jacques. Cornwell. Adult Non-Fiction: Breast Cancer: The Complete Guide, by Yasar Hirshaut, MD; Jane Pauley, Skywriti­ ng, A Life Out of the Blue. Junior Fiction: Lizzie McGuire Mysteries: Case of The area-wide church golf the Missing She-Geek, by Lisa Banim; Resident Evil: outing will be held Saturday Genesis, by Keith R.A. during the Nashville Heritage DeCandido; Nancy Drew: Days celebration. Everyone is invited to The Stolen Relic, By Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville, where a lunch of hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, potato salad, chips, baked beans, iced tea and coffee will be served at 1 p.m. Golf will start at 2 p.m. No benefits will be spon­ sored. Golf, including a cart, and lunch will cost $22. All people over 70 years old may play from red tees. It is requested that each church have a designated golfer who is responsible for signing up players, collecting money and turning the funds into the clubhouse. There will be prizes for the longest putt, longest drive, closest to pin on approach on certain holes (men and women separate contest). For more information, call Russ Keech at (517) 8529845. Golf outing is Saturday Christensen & Assoc.,., Inc.. 142 S. Cochran Ave., Downtown Charlotte 517-543-0920 • 482-2700 Each office Independently Owned & Operated Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9-12 BELLEVUE 4-bedroom, 1 bath Victorian with original wood­ work, open staircase. Call Nyle at 517­ 726-1234 COMFORTABLE 3-BEDROOM ENJOY CAREFREE CONDO 1-bath home with fenced-in back LIVING - 2 bedroom, 2 bath yard. Many recent updates - own units overlooking golf course. your American dream. $72,900. Starting at $139,900 coioobc OT487NW OT493NW NEW LISTING - Great little 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, newer roof, siding, windows, and central air. Won’t last at $59,900. Call ATTENTION FIRST TIME BUYERS! 3-bedroom home has new paint and windows, with a fenced in back yard.. Just $74,900 OT484NW BACK ON THE MARKET! This great 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with many recent renovations, newer win­ dows, siding, kitchen, and baths. Call Nyle today at 726-1234. OT479NW high school on the evening of Aug. 25. School officials, law enforcement, fire and EMS per­ sonnel had an opportunity to discuss what happened that night, what went wrong, what went right, and what they felt could be done better in the future. After the debriefing, which many of the participants said was very beneficial, Scott Eckhart, the assistant principal of Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School led them through an approximately 2 1/2-hour table­ top disaster exercise. Eckhart presented a scenario were a bomb exploded in the high school gym at 11:35 a.m. on a humid September morning at the beginning of the school year while the superintendent, and principals were off campus at a meeting at the intermediate school district office. The explosion caused glass to shatter and large amounts of debris to be spread around the buildings and grounds. The gym was burning and some students in classrooms near the gym were killed and others were injured. Many stu­ dents and staff were experienc­ ing seizures as they tried to SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, September 22 Chicken nuggets, potato rounds, pineapple, roll and honey, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, September 23 Pizza, tossed salad, fresh fruit, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, September 24 M.W. Potato wedge. Fuller: juice. Pancakes, link sausage, potato wedge, apple­ sauce, 1/2 pt. milk. Monday, September 27 Cheeseburger, green beans, peaches, pretzel rod, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, September 28 Cheese breadstick, spaghettios, pineapple tidbits, brownie, 1/2 pt. milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, September 22 Choose Choose One One - Chicken nuggets, pizza, chicken sandwich, burger bar. Choose Two - garden salad, mashed potatoes, pineapple, juice, milk. Thursday, September 23 Choose One - Com dog, pizza, cheeseburger, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, fresh fruit, juice, .milk. Friday, September 24 Choose One - Rib sand­ wich, pizza, chicken sand­ wich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, potato wedge, applesauce, juice, milk. Monday, September 27 Choose One Cheesie bread sticks, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, broccoli and cheese, pineapple, juice, milk. Tuesday, September 28 Choose One - Ham and cheese wrap, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, peaches, juice, milk. escape the building. Within several minutes many people are experiencing difficulty breath­ ing and begin loosing muscle control. As the participants from each organization discussed how they would respond to the explosion possible with possible chemical or biological contaminants, Eckhart added "sub-scenarios" such as telephone bomb threats to the local elementary schools, unknown people trying to take over the rescue attempt, tornado sightings during the rescue and evacuation and more. Eckhart said the tabletop exercise had five objectives: • Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School will develop, execute and evaluate emergency plan­ ning efforts that will ensure the welfare and safety of its stu­ dents, staff, and property from a catastrophic hazard, specifically a CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explo­ sive) event. • The school would demon­ strate its capability to recover from a potential CBRNE haz­ ard. • Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School would be able to coordi­ nate and communicate effec­ tively within its organization and with all responding agen­ cies during a CBRNE event. • Emergency responders will effectively coordinate with each other to respond to a CRBNE event at an area public school building. • The participants at the tabletop exercise will have an opportunity to work together and share ideas, concerns, and answer questions that may be brought up during discussion. Relationships with all partici­ pating organizations will be strengthened through this activi­ ty- At the end of the session, Ardie Reid, the personnel direc­ tor of the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville EMS said that he thought the exercise was ben­ eficial but would like to take it one step further and have a "hands-on" disaster drill. Todd Gonser, principal of Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School, said that they might try to hold a "hands-on" disaster drill during a teacher in-service day when there are no students in the building. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer agreed, "The better trained we are, the more calm and directed our staff our staff is in these situations, the better they will be able to handle the situation. That guid­ ance is something we need to be trained to do. "We appreciate the support and dedication of everyone who participated in this exercise," he added. "I think this is something we should plan oh doing period­ ically, maybe not every six months or every year, but peri­ odically. We needed to be reminded of how to respond in these types of situations." CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Sept. 21 Goat Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension office. 4-H Teen Club meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Sept 23 Office. Sept 23 Master Gardener Fall Workshops, Fall Bulbs for Spring and Putting Your Garden to Bed, 6:30-9 p.m. Community Room, Courts and Law Bldg. Call 616-676-0507 or 296-623-4468 for more information. Sept. 27 Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., location to be announced. Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Sept. 30 Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Oct. 3-9 National 4-H Week. Oct. 4 Barry County Homemakers meeting, 5:30 p.m, Business meeting, 7 p.m. Program. Oct. 6 Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Oct. 7 Fair Board, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Horse Developmental meeting 7 p.m., location Oct. 11 to be announced. A Doctor Who Listens Michael Callton DC Nashville Family Chiropractic Center (517) 852-2070 Most insurances accepted______oss^ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 21, 2004 — Page 7 Reconstruction, continued from page 1 Carr Scholarship newest addition to MVMSF ‘named’ list great. “Our six teachers are tired and weary... some of them are going from end to end (of the building) all day,” he added. Gonser said they are look­ ing at bringing in some portable classrooms to pro­ vide the displaced teachers with a temporary teaching space. “We don’t know how that’s going to work out yet, we have to look at placement and all that. We may be able to have them up in two to three weeks if all goes well,” he said. “If we can get two units, we can get everybody into a classroom and get everybody out of the audito­ rium, out ofthe cafeteria, out of the computer labs. Where they are now, it is not a good learning environment.” In other business the board: • Passed a preliminary res­ olution to tentatively set May as the month regular school elections in accordance with the State of Michigan’s plan to consolidate elections. Kramer said the Eaton County Intermediate School District has recommended all districts in the county select the same date because it closely matches when the schools have customarily elected board members and be more convenient if a county-wide milage is sought in the future. The board set 6:45 p.m. Monday Oct. 11, as the date for the public hearing on the proposed elec­ tion date. • Appointed Wayne Curtis and Brian Green as local del­ egates to the Michigan The Maple Valley Association of School Memorial Scholarship Boards. Foundation has received a • Approved a motion to gift of more than $10,000, renew the annual 18-mill levy which qualifies Delmar and for operations for the 2004- Thelma Carr to be remem2005 academic year for all bered in a memorial scholarnon-homestead properties ship each year. and a motion to levy fiveDelmar and Thelma Carr mill on all properties. The were the parents of Junia five-mill is the same tax Jarvie and Elizabeth Arnold. levied last year. Junia Jarvie moved to ' • Approved an agreement Nashville in 1956 when her with Consumers Energy to husband Elmer came to teach pay a one-time cost of agriculture at Nashville High $27,507.19 make improve-School. Elizabeth moved to ments to poles located on Nashville in 1987 and has school property retired from Bellevue branch • Heard reports from of Hastings City Bank. building principals, the trans- Jarvie is retired from Maple portation director, business Valley schools as a teacher. manager and Special The Carrs were residents Education Director Bev of White Oak Township in Black, who gave a presenta-Ingham County, when they tion about the tin about the ICT farmed and raised their (Instructional Consultation daughters. daughters. They They were were very very Teams) program, which is active in Grange, 4-H and designed to help and support Extension, serving as offispecial education students in cers, leaders, and superingeneral education class- tendents of departments at rooms. the Ingham County Fair. • Heard a report from They also played important Kramer and set 7 p.m. roles in the lives of their Monday, Sept. 20, as the date grandchildren and great to meet and potentially ratify grandchildren. a contract with the teachers Delmar and Thelma were and support staff. married 71 years, living on “We have a tentative ‘Carr Farm” on M-36, east of agreement with our teachers Dansville. Delmar Delmar was and our support personnel,” White Oak Township supersaid Kramer, noting that the visor for 20 years. Thelma teachers and staffwere antic­- served on a state advisory ipating a ratification vote on council for extension. They Thursday. “Once that vote is encouraged their 4-H family taken, any time after that we to get further education, as a board can ratify the con- Delmar even solicited funds tract rather than waiting for from businesses to give some our October meeting. of their members scholar­ ships. Junia recalled her fathers telling her when a person dies, you judge their worth not by how much they have accumulated but by whether the world is a better place because they lived. Elizabeth agreed that a scholarship in their name makes a fitting “living” memorial. The Delmar and Thelma Carr scholarship joins eight other named scholarships, Valorie Edmonds Lintner, H.H. Hickok, Alice Keihl, Lloyd and Frances Eaton, Elizabeth Good, Wayne Fuller, H.H. Sackett and Tate Mix. The amounts donated to establish these scholarships varied from $10,000, which FARM MARKET & NURSERY is the minimum, to. OPEN 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 days a week 2970 N. Ionia - Comer of Ionia Road & Nashville Highway, f-j $105,000, the largest figure Vermontville • 517-726-1000 to date. Some named scholarships increase in size, for example the Tate Mix Scholarship, given to an alternate educa­ tion graduate is increasing Featuring Amish because of further donations >, Meats, Salads, and the Tate Mix Golf fund­ Baked Goods raiser each year. The board of directors of MVMSF set the total amount to be available each year, plus the amounts of each named scholarship. The selection committee, consist­ ing of five teachers from dif­ ferent academic areas, deter­ mines the amounts of the other scholarships and selects all recipients. Every graduate of both regular and alternative education is con­ sidered, as well as alumni who have filled out a request form in the superintendent’s office before the March 15 deadline. Recipients are selected on a basis of attitude and effort and desire to suc­ ceed. Scholarships are awarded annually at Maple Valley graduation ceremonies. The scholarship founda­ tion was originated in 1996 by Jarvie and Dorothy Carpenter, starting with an idea and a few dollars left from funds. Jarvia had col­ lected to give a scholarship is memory of Olith Hamilton, a longtime home economics teacher, a few dollars left from scholarships given in memory of Corey Wolff and Vickie Fox who had died while students or recent graduates of Maple Valley, and a few dollars left from FHA, which Olith had spon­ sored for many years. With the sum of $121.44 as a start, and help from many people, the fund bal­ ance is now over a half a mil­ lion dollars and total scholar­ ships given from interest is more than a quarter million dollars. Funds that are donated remain to earn interest each year. Expenses for printing, postage and other office expenses are paid from fund­ raisers. The 2004 fundraiser is a pig roast to be held before the Sept. 24 home football game. 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COA NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION TO THE ELECTORS OF VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN ALL ELECTORS ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that Vermontville Township will hold its general election on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2004. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office, the county clerk’s office, local clerk’s office or by contacting the township clerk at 726-1159. This notice is given by order of the Township Election Commission. 06594163 Sharon L. Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk Walking Club - all sites. Friday, September 24 Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m.. Nashville, TV time 11 a.m.-l p.m. Woodland Visiting. COA Walking Club - all sites. Monday, September 27 Hastings, crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; puzzle/trivia. COA Walking Club - all sites. Delton, bingo. H, W, N - Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, September 28 Hastings, Board Games 1011:30 a.m.; Red Hat; Kinship Care 7 p.m. coffee and con­ versation. Nash-ville, TV time 11 a.m.-l p.m. COA walking club - all sites. Arts show part of Harvest Fest Valley eagers take one of two versus Spartan squads The Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team finally got its first win ofthe season, 58-50 over Springport. The Lions jumped out to a 14-5 first quarter lead, then extended the lead to 47-30 with a huge third quarter that included 23 points for the Lions. Maple Valley’s bench got its chance in mop-up duty, but Lion head coach Landon Wilkes quickly went back to his starters as the Spartans inched their way back into the game in the final period. A balanced offensive attack was key to the Lions finally making a mark in the win column. Amy Joostbems and Kortney Ewing each had 12 points, while Tessa Robles and Mindy Newton added 11 apiece. It was the second set of Spartans the Lions faced in the week, but the first set they were able to defeat. On Tuesday, the Lions lost a double-digit lead in a 49-43 loss at Webberville in Southern Michigan Athletic Association action. The Lions used a superb first half defensive effort to build a 23-11 half-time lead, but saw the Spartans start shooting the lights out in the second half with 18 points in the third an 20 more in the fourth. Ashlei Hull scored 19 points for the 5-1 Webberville team Amy Joostbems scored 10 points for the Lions, while Ewing and Robles each had seven. This week the Lions have a pair of SMAA contests on the road. Maple Valley heads to Morrice on Tuesday, then visits Leslie on Thursday. Lions ladies edge two teams in SMAA The Maple Valley girls overall in 23:23, and Tobias a team score at the Brett Clements Memorial Bath cross country team finished fourth in 23:27. Katie Davis finished 16th Invitational in Division 3, third at the first SMAA jam­ Nashville's 100th boree of the season. overall for Valley in 27:34, with just three runners par­ anniversery of the Harvest Unlike at many other while Salena Woodman was ticipating. Tobias was 20th overall, out of 75 runners, Festival will include arts- events. Teams with too few 19th in 29:13. realted activities Saturday, participants can register a Leslie’s Jamie Upton won with a time of 22:43.5. Davis Sept 25, all over Nashville. was 65th in 27:05, and the meet in a time of 22:13. score in the SMAA meets. Putnam District Library Saturday, Sept. 11, the Woodman 72nd in 30:24.3. Although Valley was one will be host for a juried fine of two teams not to field a Lion ladies finished without arts show along with local complete team, the Lions fin­ artist who want to show their ished ahead of one that did. BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST ■ ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS work. Booth space is still Leslie won the event with available for in both areas of 38 points, as its team boasted the show, $15 non-juried and the top two runners in the AUTO SERVICE, INC. $25 forjuried. meet and four of the top ten. The Thomapple Arts Bellevue was second with 44 Council will be judging the points, followed by Maple show. A bakeoff contest for Valley 66, Olivet 82, and 12 and younger and 12 and Morrice 109. Jeff Dobbin, Owner older will be between 8 and The Lions were led by ASE Master Technician 10 a.m. The two catgories Jessica McMillen and Dhani 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. | will be desserts and breads. Tobias. McMillen was third Hastings, Ml 49058 Towing Available I Entry forms will be located at different business around town. There are still some ^d^CEBCTDaaiCglDEBCEBlBDCngJC^blODCilDQTDcgD^h^ spots available for the art show. Call 852-9723 for more details. 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Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 21,2004 — Page 9 Maple Valley clobbers Delton for third victory As the lines try to catch up from behind, Maple Valley’s Denver Hine begins to fall forward towards the end zone Friday evening at Delton. (Photo by Linda Boyce) by Max Heethuis J-Ad Graphics Intern With 9:15 left to go in the first quarter Delton Kellogg had the ball fourth-and-six on the Maple Valley 34-yard line. The Lions defense stopped the Delton drive on the ensuing play when senior Linebacker Paul Morgan stuffed Delton tailback Nick Archer in the backfield and the Lions took over on downs. This play was significant for three reasons. First, it was the last play on which L LEGAL NOTICE mam; CLOFORIVING Ittae HiM-50 ftjBtld®: OctO OcLfl*'* I FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this pur­ pose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the ■ number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Chester H. Buhl and Shelley A. Buhl, hus­ band and wife to Heartland Home Finance Inc., an Illinois Corporation Mortgagee, dated August 1, 2003 and recorded August 18, 2003 in Instrument # 1111085, Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated August 8, 2003 and recorded December 12,2003 in Instrument # 1119146 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Fifty Cents ($108,551.50) including interest 8.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, October 21,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 57, 58, 59, 70 and 71 of the Plat of Long Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 66 Commonly known as 9676 S M37, Dowling Ml 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 303­ 3030 Our File No: 04-27184 ASAP610145 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 19(1?....................................... 06594195 Delton had the ball on the Maple Valley side of the field. Second, the play was the first of a night long pat­ tern of Delton ball carriers getting hit in the backfield by the Maple Valley defense. Third, the Lions established permanent control of the game after that defensive stop, running away with a 48-0 victory. On the following offen­ sive possession Maple Valley drove 64 yards in eight plays ending when Maple Valley tailback Jason Beardslee dashed 35 yards for the first of his three touchdowns. Maple Valley scored a. two-point conver­ sion to go ahead 8-0 and the route was on. Maple Valley racked up 358 total yards on offense (most of which was in the first half), and was led by Beardslee, who totaled 128 yards and three scores of 35, 47, 7 yards. Junior Denver Hine also had five carries for 32 yards and two touch­ downs, and senior Jeff Bissett had scoring runs of 12 and 11 yards. Quarterback Ben Boss had 68 yards on three carries. Maple Valley head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt gives credit to the Lion’s offensive line for dominating Delton’s defensive front, and creating huge holes the running backs. Maple Valley’s Brad MacDonald is dragged down by Delton’s Brian Springer (11) and Kyle Ferris (80). (Photo by Linda Boyce) EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Lion quarterback Ben Boss sprints towards the end zone as Delton’s Brian Springer races over to try and impede any further progress. (Photo by Linda Boyce) “Our offensive line really stepped up. Guys like David Shaver and Max Wilson allowed us to establish con­ trol of the ball, and open up lanes for our running backs,” Mittelstaedt said. Defensively, Maple Valley seemed to camp out in the Delton backfield all night. The Lions were led by Senior linebacker Paul Morgan who had eight tack­ les. Linebacker Joe Desrochers had a 55-yard interception return for a touchdown. “Delton moved the ball a little early,” Mittelstaedt said, “But our guys settled down and took control of the game.” Delton managed only 91 yards on offense and three first downs. Maple Valley moves to 3- 1 overall, 1-1 in the SMAA, and will host a tough Leslie squad Friday night in anoth­ er SMAA contest. NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION TO THE ELECTORS OF KALAMO TOWN­ SHIP EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN ALL ELECTORS ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that Kalamo Township will hold its general elec­ tion on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, October 4, 2004. To register, visit any Secretary of State Branch office, the county clerk’s office, local clerks office or by contact­ ing the township clerk at 726-1266. 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The Lion defense was strong for much ofthe rest of the game, but with 6:49 left Maple Valley defender Ezekiel Wieland, Center, rushes the ball away from the front of the Lion net in the sec­ ond half Thursday afternoon at Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in the first half the Panthers tallied their third goal when a 3 Restaurant and Smoke House Market DAILY SPECIALS _ KfcT YOU CVEF HM>r •N9CNURYVAUITU. ^AUWUA.MI DOUBLE PORTIONS! Monday - Whitefish or Ocean Perch Tuesday - Large Shrimp Wednesday • Boneless Catfish - All-U-Can-Eat Thursday •r shot by Bazani deflected past Maple Valley goalkeeper Dan Coumeya. Although the Delton starters were in and out of the game in the second half, the Lions stood strong in the backfield, led by junior Ezekiel Wieland who did his best to continue sending the ball up the left sideline towards the Lions’ offensive Maple Valley sopho­ more Michael Chapman waits for the ball to fall out of the sky Thursday at Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) end. But with many of the Lion attackers back helping the defense, Delton was often able to hold the ball in its offensive end. With 12:40 left in the game, Luke Beroza scored for the Panthers by lobbing a high shot over the Lion goalkeeper’s arms after a poorly The Lions Kyle Pash (17) and Delton’s Nicholai Methvin (8) look on as Maple Valley senior goalkeeper Dan Courneya makes a leaping save in the first half Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) timed leap. Though there wasn’t a lot for the Lions to be happy about in the shut-out, they could take some solace in the way the final outcome frustrated the Delton coach. He had thought that his team could have had a better offensive performance. Delton coach Paul Harter was a tad disappointed in his players. “You have to have a set of standards for yourself, that isn’t determined by the score,” said Harter. The Lions were able to help keep the Panthers from reaching their potential. 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The Lions finished second in an SMAA jamboree for the first time this season when the Eagles topped the Lions . by three strokes on their home course, Olivet Country Club. Maple Valley shot a 168 to the Eagles’ 165. The Lions were led by a 37 from Adam Gonser. Todd Cupp shot a 41, Garrett VanEngen a 43, and Tyler Greenfield a 47 for Valley. The Lions are still two points ahead of the Eagles in the overall league standings after coming out on top once again at the Bellevue hosted jamboree Tuesday. The Lions and Eagles both finished with a 168, but Maple Valleys’ fifth score, a 43 from Cupp, was better than the Eagles’ fifth man. The top four Lions all shot 42 , VanEngen VanEngen, Lance , , Burpee, Greenfield, and Ethan Griswald. League matches continue this week. The SMAA met at GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 7am-5pm; Thu. 7am-6pm; Sat. 7am-2pm www.fillmoreeq.com fillmore@fiirmoreeq.com Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. Webberville on Monday , and will get together again at Lansing Christian on Wednesday. The Lions then went on to finish ninth out of 16 teams at Friday’s Clinton County Invitational at Willowood Golf Course. Maple Valley finished the day with a 340, as Gonser scored an 83, VanEngen and Cupp 85, and Burpee an 87. DeWitt won the event with a 312. “We were playing with the big boys that day,” said Lion coach John Hughes. The varsity coach thinks that a couple of his JV play­ ers may be ready to play with the big boys soon. At Bellevue Tuesday, the Lion JV won their jamboree with a 188. Joey James led the team with a 45, David Benedict shot a 47, Justin McMillen and Joey Smith each had 48’s. Wednesday, at Albion, the Lion JV finished 11th out of 22 teams. McMillen shot and 86, Rusty Harris a 94, James a 95, and Benedict a 97. Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 ■ Log With Horses or Skidder 06576435 Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Varsity Boys’ Golf The Lions' Adam Gonser got going last week with a 37 in the SMAA jamboree at Bellevue on Tuesday afternoon. He followed that up with an 83, as the Lions fin­ ished ninth out of 16 teams at the Clinton County Invitational at Willowood Golf Course Friday. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Lynn Denton m-3?, Middieviiie, mi N_as_hv_ille, ■Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE 06593855 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 21,2004 — Page 11 For Sale For Rent National Ads Wanted $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom CABLE INSTALLERS/200FT.-300FT. CHAIN duplex in country, very nice. HELPERS: to $1,000/wk! LINK FENCE: If no answer (517)852-9386. Growing company with full leave message (517)852training & tools! Lots of local 0676. STORAGE UNITS AVAIL­ work, need many! (517)886­ Help Wanted 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ ABLE: 10x10, 10x15, 10x20. 5445 TDC fee. PET: beige, brand new (616)374-1200 Space. WANTED: full or part time (bought, never used). Still on KENNEL HELP/VET stylist, available immediateGarage Sale roll. New $800 - sell $325. ASST./ANIMAL LOVERS ly. WANTED: full or part (517)204-0600 2 FREE GARAGE SALE NEEDED: to $12/hr. Full nail tech, position available time/part time, many open! immediately. (269)367-4528 AMISH DROP LEAF signs with your ad that runs Clinics, kennels & training. in any of our pape ers. Get Residential • Commercial • Farm KITCHEN TABLE with 3 DENTAL HYGIENIST: (517)886-5445 TDC fee. chairs, in excellent condition, them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank part/full time. Hastings ofN. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At $500 obo. (269)948-0502 LOCAL BREAD/BAKERY fice seeking someone who is the front counter. Sales — Service ROUTES: to $14/hr. plus a self starter, reliable & is a FOR SALE: 3-4 yard deliv­ 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair box truck. Excellent benefits team player. Some experiery red lava, white marbel, SUPER DUPER FALL health, dental, 401K, 4 ence is a plus. Please send peastone, B.R. gravel, top- SALE: Nintendo 64, V3 racweeks s paid ttraining. resume to ad #129 c/o The Richard Cobb • David Cobb paid soil, black dirt, sand, fill, red ing wheels, VCR & DVD (517)886-5445 TDC fee. Reminder, P.O. Box 188 mulch, natural beige mulch, players, video games,, mounHastings, MI. 49058. cedar mulch. Call Hamilton tain bikes, weight bench. PATIENT ADMITTING/ Black Dirt, (517)852-1864. Photo enlarger and misc. OFFICE CLERICAL: to DO YOU WANT QUALITY 270 N. Pease Rd. dark room equipment. Sew-$12.50/hr. plus benefits pro­ PRINTING at affordable Mich. Lie. #23-1748 STEEL BUILDINGS! Cus- ing machine, fabric, clothing vide.d Vermontville Customer service prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at ____________________ 06571022 tom design. Factory dis- (baby clothes in pink). Old svkilels/. friend ulsy t caring per-(269)945-9554. counts. All steel construc- bam windows, books, bas­ sonality! (517)886-5445 TDC tion. 30'x40'-120'x260'. Con- kets, crafts & seasonal items, fee. struction included in prices! bake goods and much more. 3rd and Almost Final Week Of Our Call Steve Joppie Builder, Many new items! Every- TODDLER TEACHERS/ (517)852-1884. thing is clean and in good CLASSROOM AIDES: usable condition. Located in great pay, full time or part After over 20 years of service to the people of Charlotte and Card ofThanks new bam at 3811 S. Curtis time.. Entry level, non surrounding communities... Absolutely Everything MUST Be Sold! Rd. 1 mile east of downtown degreed. Assisting activities, CARD OF THANKS Nashville and 1/4 mile S. of trips. (517)886-5445 TDC fee. Thanks to Dr. Wildem, Dr. ALL OF OUR POPULAR Sherman. Fri. & Sat., Sept. Oldes, Pennock Hospital 24th & 25th, 9am-5pm. Rain WAREHOUSE/FACTORY NAME BRANDS ON SALE staff 3rd floor, Grace Com­ . TRAINEE, PACKAGING, munity Church ofNashville, or Shine. SHIPPING &/OR ASSEM­ 131 S. COCHRAN my wife, Joyce, my children Including: BLY: to $15/hr. + benefits. Household and their spouses, my Reebok, Adidas, Nike, Asics, Growing distribution center! DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE grandchildren and my Saucony, Holloway, Capezio, $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN (517)886-5445 TDC fee. brothers for all their mattress set (in plastic). Danskin, Bloch and more. 517-543-8668 thoughts and prayers Brand new, never used! LICENCE #65 Automotive during my recent illness. King, $150. (517)719-8062 Our Entire Store Full of Name Brand Quality Shoes, Clothing, Ray Aspinall 1995 GMC 3/4 TON VAN: $150 FOUR POST BED: roof vent, cupboards, carpet, and Accessories MUST AND WILL BE SOLD During This Lawn & Garden king with Sealy Posturpedic am/fm radio. Used for FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel mattress set (2 months old). camping. Runs great. Asking $3,000 obo. Call (269)623­ master, 7 gang reel mowers, (517)204-0600 3143. hydraulic lift. Good condi­ Sale Begins Tuesday, September 21 s‘ at 10:00 a.m. Sharp. Call BIG COMFY COUCH: col­ tion, $4,000 obo. ors are burgundy, green & FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A (269)948-4190. This Weeks Special Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., khaki, $375. (269)948-7921 motorhome, 27,000 miles, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Sun., & Mon. runs great, $23,000. Call FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel Antiques (269)838-8909. master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good ood condition, co $5,000. Call ALLEGAN ANTIQUE SPORTSMAN CLASS (269)948-4190. MARKET: SUNDAY, SEP­ RACE CAR W/TRAILER: TEMBER 26TH. RAIN OR FOR SALE: Cushman Aera­ SHINE! 400 EXHIBITORS! includes new 2000 Monte tor, 24" drum type, 3 point DON'T MISS THIS LAST Carlo body, new radiator, hitch. Great shape, $750. Call BIG SHOW OF 2004! LO­ carburetor & drive shaft, w/o engine & transmission, (269)948-4190. CATED AT THE FAIR­ body installation incomplete. PERSONALIZED KID CHARMS, DANCE & SPORT KEEPSAKES, SPORT BLANKETS, GROUNDS RIGHT IN AL­ Must sell, best offer. Can be SOCKS, KNEE/ANKLE GUARDS, SPORT BAGS, ATHLETIC PROTECTORS, MISC. FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon LEGAN, MICHIGAN. $3 seen at 3911 S. Curtis Rd., OFFICE SUPPLIES, ATHLETIC SHORTS/PANTS/T-SHIRTS/TOPS/SWEATS, FASHION AND sprayer, skid mount, 5hp ADMISSION! 7:30AM- Nashville, during the SU­ CASUAL WEAR, DANCE WEAR, WINTER CLOTHING, TOO MANY ITEMS TO MENTION! Briggs & Stratton engine, 4PM. PER DUPER FALL SALE, $750. Call (269)948-4190. ALL SALES FINAL - NO REFUNDS - NO EXCHANGES - NO LAY-AWAYS - NO RETURNS www.alleganantiques.com Fri. & Sat., Sept. 24th & 25th, 517-726-0377 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE SPORTS CENTER $250,000 SALE (Ui?1 W(«|u (Ui? **» ’'•k® MnJajfe rtilUksM Niseis Wuitifl,)# •ll (OD WildlwJ’ .tees aWft Apall WiuAfc ■ it M La PI feiri llhi IbK.Wii feeiftfe fttajMh NOW 35% TO 75% OFF STOREWIDE ..’ila sWMlifi 9am-5pm or call (616)531­ 8918. Recreation gfeto Saturday Wi Sept. 25.2004 $am-2pm PRO DAYS Z-Trak,M Mowers GETSOOOFF’ af The Dealership FOR SALE: 19' deep V open bow speed boat, 75hp. Easy loader trailer, $1,500. Please call (616)262-7041. FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. One Group off Mens & Ladies Athletic/ Dress/Running SHORTS Miscellaneous FREE INSTALLED DISH NETWORK SYSTEMS: Call M-66 Tire, (616)374-1200. MAKE MONEY FOR YEARS WITH JOHN DEERE. SAVE A QUICK *300 $14.95 BY BUYING IT NOW. NO INTEREST. NO PAYMENTS for 6 Months' Save $300’ now on the hydro tractor more powerful than Utility Vehicle SAVE’300’ Hauls 1.200 pounds of people and cargo,* saves you $300 right now.' Save on selected equipment we have a huge selection of equipment to look over and try out! Retail Price $17.99 Only SHIRTS Retail Price $22.50 ea. $8.95 ea. Only $9.95 ea. One Group off Junior L.E.I. Short Sleeve Sheer Tops LEOTARDS, SKIRTS, & SHOES and W.R. GASS Button Front Pique Long Sleeve 35% OFF Retail Price $22.50 ea. SHIRTS Only $9a95 PRE-WRAP MOUTH GUARDS WRIST/HEAD BANDS SPORT GLOVES CHIN PADS MENS/LADIES FLIP FLOPS 75% OFF ea. CASH - IMASTERCARD - VISA - DISCOVER paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real BUY UKE A PRO AND YOU'LL SAVE UKE ONE—DURING JOHN DEERE PRO DAYS! DANCE and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which tion based on race, color, religion, sex, 6x4 Gator" 4710 Hydro Tractor One Group off Unisex TWIN HILL Short Sleeve, 2 Button Polo/Knit AND Ladies VICTORIA JONES Long Sleeve Henley FIRST COME... FIRST SERVED ... NO SPECIAL ORDERS PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ Shirts Values to $28 Your Choice Business Services WILLS, TRUSTS & POW­ ERS OF ATTORNEY. Attor­ ney Judy Singleton (517)852­ 9351. ONE GROUP OF MENS OUTBOUND 44 Brushed Fleece estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available COATS & JACKETS One Group of Ladies, Mens, & Youth Walking, Running, Relaxing & Work 35% OFF SHOES Very Nice Selection Off Cold Weather 50% OFF VERY NICE GROUP OF SILVER NAME TAGS, NECKLACES, CHARMS, KEY RINGS, DANCE & SPORT KEEPSAKES BUY NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS 65% OFF OVER 1,500 PAIRS IN STOCK! on an equal opportunity basis. 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Ma OttnV graaa andjeBan cakr tcheaa. ke leeme Baar kkM and JOHN MtM era vakaaita at Oaara • Caafiiq tS) Equal Oppcrtudty Lnnrkr discrimination call the Fair Housing 5 DAYS OF HUGE SAVINGS AND GREAT SELECTIONS Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. ORRORTUNtTY 06571010 MANY ITEMS GREAT FOR PERSONAL STORAGE OR GARAGE SALES. ALL RACKS, FIXTURES, SHELVING, CASH REGISTER, COUNTERS, & MORE MUST BE SOLD! �06594368 Barry County Area Chamber ofCommerce Nashville Harvest Festival September Centennial Celebration 24, 25 & 26 1904 - 2004 Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings R&S Enterprises line. The Nashville Harvest Festival Committee will be selling t-shirts and sweatshirts with the festival logo as a fundraiserfor the event. 269-945-0226 Maple Valley*! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 5 to 7 p.m. PIG OUT - Pig Roast at Mavle Valley H.S. MV Memorial Scholarship Foundation $5 for a meal or $3 for a sandwich CROWNING of Harvest Festival - King, Queen, Prince & Princess on the track at 6:20 p.m. Implement Inc. 735 Sherman St., Nashville the field before the game. 852-1910 MAPLE VALLEY Lions vs. LESLIE Blackhawks 7:00 p.m. Hometown Lumber Clay’s Dinner Bell SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8 to 4 p.m. & Hardware FLEA MARKET/CRAFT SHOW at DeLynnA. Interested vendors contact Deb Allen at 517-852-0450. Donation for space. 113 N. Main, Nashville 852-9700 ai _____________ j Eaton Federal Savings Bank 10 to 5 p.m. Kent Oil & Propane Inc* Noon to 6 p.m. INFLATABLE BOUNCER at Central Park (50 cents for 3 minutes) 7 to Noon PANCAKE BREAKFAST at St. Cyril Catholic Church by the Knights of Columbus 8 to 10 a.m. BAKE-OFF entries accepted at DeLynnA $1 entry fee) - 2 categories: Desserts and Breads - 2 age groups: 12 years and uner and over 12 years 9 to 5 p.m. CLOTHESLINE ART SHOW and juried craft show Putnam District Library 11 a.m. PARADE (1st place/trophy & $30,2nd place/$20 and 3rd place/$10) starts at VFW goes north on Main St to Washington St Grand Marshals - Sandy & Faye Salyers Noon to 6 p.m. FARM OPEN HOUSE Westvale Vu Farms, future site of MOOVille Creamery at M­ 66 and M-79 south of Nashville. Free trolley rides to and from downtown (Central Park) and the farm from noon to 3:30 p.m. - Last trolley leaves farm at 3:15 p.m. Trolley sponsored by R&S Enterprises 1, Inc. M-66 at South Village Limits, Nashville a 852-9210 1:00 p.m. ALL CHURCH GOLF OUTING at Mulberry Fore. Contact Russell Keech at 517­ 852-2043 to participate Steve Joppie 1 to 2 p.m. CHALK ART Kids! Create artwork on the sidewalk - Putnam District Library. Builders After parade OPEN HOUSE at Maple Valley Community Center of Hope 2630 Hagar Rd., Nashville After Parade to 4 p.m. BB GUN SHOOT by Maple Valley Lightning Bolts 4-H $1 for 5 shots, supplies furnished, prizes, adults & children 2 to 4 p.m. KIDS’ GAMES by Barry County 4-H & Styles-R-Us - Riverside Park 2 to 4 p.m. FREE WAGON RIDES by Doug ‘Pork” Hale. Pick-up/drop-off point is parking lot at Riverside Park 4 to 8 p.m. CRUISE IN downtown by the Nashville Car Club. First 50 cars receive a Harvest Festival Dash Plaque 4 to 8 p.m. PIG ROAST at VFW 7 to 11 p.m. OUTDOOR DANCE in the Mace Pharmacy parking lot. Music by John Price & the Diesel Boys compliments of Steve Joppie Builders 9 to 1 a.m. DANCE at VFW 852-1884 Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafe 202 N. Main, Nashville 852-2500 Daniels Funeral Home 9200 E. M-79, Nashville 852-9712 852-0882jfl kids. 109 S. Main, Nashville 852-1830 219 S. State, Nashville QUILT SHOW at Nashville Methodist (Washington & State) $3 for adults $1 for Cooling 7355 S. M-66, Nashville 852-9565 Carl’s Super Market Inc. 999 Reed St., Nashville J fc: J 852-1991 Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main, Nashville 852-0845 Something Special by Kathy and the Salon at Kathy’s 207 N. Main, Nashville j feu.. 852-0313 JI Musser’s Serive 106 S. Main, Nashville SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 9:30 a.m. Frost Heating It WORKSHIP IN THE PARK by Nashville United Methodist Church in Central Park 852-9446 - Bring your lawn chair. Nashville Family Hastings City Kountry Treasures Chiropractic Bank 307 N. Main St., Nashville 310 N. Main St, Nashville 4526 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville 852-2070 852-0790 852-0391 Styles-R-Us 226 N. Main, Nashville 852-1757 Putnam District Library 327 N. Main, Nashville 852-9723 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-09-28.pdf 86442834db9cbbe98a5a4909a779330c PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY M 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml,4S)058-1893 f Wotoo S GC3H Vr* W pubuc cubmf 5I ^ylQ1ft5 „,B n Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, HasYings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 39, September 28, 2004 per of today Mapte Va/tey schools pacts finally settled by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Maple Valley School District teachers and support staff have a new contract after more than a year of contract negotiations and an agreement that both adminis­ trators and staff alike hope will facilitate the contract talks in 2006. Kim Kramer, new super­ intendent of Maple Valley Schools, said the teachers and support staff voted, “overwhelmingly” to accept the terms of the new threeyear contract Thursday, Sept. 16. The Maple Valley Board of Education held a special meeting Monday, Sept. 20, with one member absent, and voted unanimously to ratify. “We had one board mem­ ber who couldn’t make it to the meeting, but I know he was also in favor ofratifying the contract; but the official vote was 6 to 0 and we are elated,” said Kramer. “It took a long time to get the contract, but we are on the right track and both sides are ecstatic and are looking’forward to putting this chapter behind us and working toward the future.” Kramer said that contract negations had stalled because both sides had lost focus. “I don’t mean to degrade anyone when I say that. It’.s human nature that when you are involved in something like this for so long, you lose your focus. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time,” said Kramer, who assumed the helm of the Maple Valley School District in the first week of August. “I felt the bargaining process needed to be backed up and redirected so both parties could focus on what issues were separating us.” To refocus the bargaining process, Kramer held what is called a “sidebar,” where he met alone with two represen­ tatives, from the teachers’ union and one from the sup­ port staff union. “Through that process we came to see the common ground, both parties, the administration and the teach­ ers and support staff, real­ ized that they both had the desire for a fair contract and to keep the district financial­ ly solvent,” he said. “The teachers union was surprised that the administration was interested in a fair settlement and the administration was surprised that teachers and support staff were interested in keeping the district sol­ vent. “With those ideas in mind we were able to open the door and discuss win/win solutions,” added Kramer. Maple Valley Education Association negotiator Dennis Vanderhoef said he was glad the negotiations are now over and was pleased with the addition of a signed agreement to form a local fact-finding committee com­ prised of administrators, teachers and support staff that will gather information before negotiations begin in 2006. “I’m glad it is over; it was quite a process,” he said. “Both sides were saying they wanted a fair contract, but both sides . had different information and ideas about what they thought a fair con­ tract would be. “The fact finding commit­ tee will do a study to deter­ mine where we stand among local school districts, how much money the district has and look at what is fair,” added Vanderhoef. “During these last negotiations we had two different sets of facts and two different ideas of what was fair. With this committee we’re hopeful that won’t happen again; we’ll agree on what informa­ tion is true before we begin negotiations again.” In addition, the adminis­ tration, teachers and support staff signed another letter of agreement making a commit­ ment for the joint planning, active participation and shar­ ing the financial cost of a two-year labor relations building program. “When I was interviewing here, I heard that labor rela­ tions has been a real issue in this district for some time and I also heard that there was a desire to mend those relations,” said Kramer. “I liken this agreement to a marriage on the rocks where both parties make a commit­ ment to go to counseling and try to work things out.” School Board President Jerry Sessions said he is happy with the contract and agreements. “We’re very thankful the contract has been signed and everybody can get back to doing what they like to do and what they enjoy, and the board and the board can focus on making things bet­ ter for the kids and the dis­ trict,” he said. “I think it has been a long, hard road and both sides learned a lot from it; I think the process will be a lot easier and more effec­ tive next time.” Vanderhoef said he is glad that everyone can once again shift their focus. “It’s great to hear teachers excited again because they can concentrate on doing what they like to do— teach­ ing,” The details of the con­ tracts are as follows: • Teachers received a 2% salary increase for the 2003­ 2004 academic year, will receive a 2,25% increase for 2004-2005, and 2% in 2005­ 2006. • The teachers’ health insurance benefits per the new contract entail an employee shared premium of $48 each month for the 2003-2004 and 2004 -2005 school years for Plan A. For the 2005-2006 school year, the employee shared premium will be determined by the student count on the fourth Friday. If it is 1700 or higher, 5% will be with held from teachers’ salaries each month and the board will pay 95%. If the enrollment is between 1675 and 1699, the teachers will pay 6% and the board 94%. If enrollment is 1674 or less, the employees will pay 7% and the board will pay 93%. • Under the terms of the new contract, the support staff will receive a 2% increase for the 2003-2004 school year, a 2.25% increase for the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 school years. • The employee shared premium for support staff was set at $38 each month for the 2003-2004 and 2004­ 2005 school years for Plan A. The employee shared pre­ mium for the 2005-2006 year will be determined at the same rate as the teachers based on the fourth Friday student count. Both teachers and support staff will receive retroactive pay for the period from July 30, 2003, to Sept. 30, 2004, which can be paid by a choice of a cash option or retirement 401-A option. Prepaid insurance for the same dates also will be reimbursed in the same manner. The contract also finalized the schedule, with 182 stu­ dent days and 184 teacher days, for the 2004-2005 school year. The schedule for the 2005-2006 school year is to be determined no later than April 1, 2005. One other area school dis­ trict, Lakewood, remains on the MEA’s “critical list” because it has yet to have its employee contracts settled after more than a year beyond the expiration date of the old pact. Kramers grand marshals of Homecoming Parade by Sandra Ponsetto the way Mr. Kramer han­ Staff Writer dled the storm situation” Maple Valley “My wife and I are honSuperintendent of Schools ored and we’re looking forKim Kramer and his wife, ward to it,” said Kramer. Ann, will be in the lead “We think it’s going to be a when the Maple Valley lot of fun and we can’t wait; High School Homecoming although my wife Was a litParade takes Lion, pride to tle disappointed that we the streets at 5:30 p.m. would be riding in a con­ Friday. vertible. She thought maybe “The leadership classes it would have been a truck asked Kim Kramer and his or a tractor.” wife to act as grand marKramer said he is also ments in the county. shals of the homecoming looking forward to all the “We need to put our egos parade,” said Norma Jean homecoming week activiaside and do the job,” he Acker, high school leader- ties. said. “We provide a service ship and English teacher. “I would like to be to the community, the other “They felt it would be a actively involved iin as departments, and support good way to welcome them much as I can,” he said. personnel in this county.” to our community and “It’s going to be great for us said Baker recently, “The honor them. Everyone has lack of communication can been very impressed with See HOMECOMING, page 10 hinder not only the depart­ ment, but also its dealing with the public and the media. We are all here to do a job. It is better if we all get along.” Baker says his number one • Couple seeks to reunite class ring goal for the department is to with its owner be the premiere law enforce­ • FFA state officer visits Maple Valley ment agency and to provide the best possible professional • Local teacher selected Ag Educator service to the citizens in of the Year Barry County. He said he understands there are budget • Students observe homecoming constraints, but that there can • Lions win over sixth ranked Leslie be a lot done with the per­ sonnel that are already serv­ ing in the department. Former Nashville chief to be new undersheriff by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer When former Nashville Police Chief Bob.Baker was approached last spring by Barry County Sheriff Department Deputy Dar Leaf to discuss the possibility of becoming the next Barry County undersheriff, he was­ n’t sure if he wanted the job. It took several weeks of careful consideration and discussions before he agreed to take up the challenge. Now that the primary elec­ tion is over and Leaf is virtu­ ally assured of being sheriff because he is unopposed in the Nov. 2 general election, the possibility has become a reality. Before his position in Nashville as chief of police, Baker spent 25 years in the Battle Creek Police Department, starting with Bob Baker road patrol and moving up through the ranks to homi­ cide detective. After leaving Nashville, he took a position with Kalamazoo Public Schools in their school secu­ rity department, where he has been for the past five years. Baker is the father of one son, who is moving back to the area from Seattle within the next few months. While coming back to Barry County, one ofthe first things Baker has noticed is the growth of the communi­ ties. The areas that the sher­ iff’s department covers have more homes with more peo­ ple and consequently more crime than when he lived here before. Though Barry County still is considered rural compared to Battle Creek, the problems are the same — drug and alcohol abuse, and other crimes associated with them. Baker said he also has concerns about the lack of communication not only in the department but also with other public safety depart- In This Issue... �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 28, 2004 — Page 2 Couple seeks to reunite class ring with its owner Four candidate to find the owner,” said Donna. The Mallisons tried calling some ofthe Ryans listed in an area phone book, but no one seemed to know a Carrie Ann Ryan. Next they contacted Maple Valley High School, hoping that the school would have some way of contacting forstudents. mer Assistant Principal Scott Eckhart talked to High School Vocal Music Teacher Ryan Rosin, who graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1991. Though Rosin said he once knew Carrie Ann Ryan, he had no idea what became of her after graduation. metal The Mallisons, The detector enthusiasts, say they have always try to find the by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The tiny gold 1990 Maple Valley High School Class ring class ring has an amber topaz colored stone is inscribed with it’s owners name, Carrie Ann Ryan, yet Bob and Donna Mallison have been unable to locate its owner. The retired couple,-who reside in Florida, but spend their summers in Michigan with relatives, found the ring two summers ago when they were using their metal detectors near the athletic field at Maple Valley High School. “We found the ring two years ago, but Bob’s health kept us from coming back last year, so this is the first year we could bring it back and try forums planned owner when they find a piece ofjewelry with some kind of identification on it. “We found another class ring over in the Ann ArborSaline area; it was a beautiful boy’s ring” said Donna. “We were in a restaurant after we found it and one of the guys who worked there saw it and knew the who had lost the ring and we were able to return it. Was he ever grateful to get it back,” said Donna. The Mallisons returned to their home in Florida last weekend. However, if Carrie Ann Ryan or any of her relatives would like to reclaim her ring, they can contact the Mallison’s daughter and sonin-law, Sherri and Glenn Taggart, at (269) 948-3991. Voters of Barry County will have four more opportu­ nities to meet with the candi­ dates running for offices in the November general elec­ tions. These meetings have been set up to allow for the voters of Barry County to meet oneon-one with any candidates who wish to attend. The meetings will be as follows: • Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. — Thomapple Township Hall, Middleville. • Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. — Castleton Township Hall, Nashville. • Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. — Barry Township Hall, Delton. • Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m — Commission on Aging Building, Hastings. Any interested candidates and Barry County voters are invited to attend these open meetings. Your homeowners policy comes with something extra... eal people. 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M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School...................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............... ...6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................... ......... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School...................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ....................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship....................................6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......... ...................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... ........ 9 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) g g.. | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration................... .10 a.m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN. METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School .................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................................. 11 Evening Worship....................................6 Wednesday Family .Night Sendee ................ 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON . Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School ................... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON GRESHAM .UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................ 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School....................................10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service............................................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................................. 9:45 A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service............................................7 Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship.......... 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . . 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School....................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service .................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service..............7 p.m. AWANA....................7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .................. 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE Sunday Services: „„ ■ ■■■■• :..9„:1„5 am. M,,,,orni..ng P_rayer ...................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship -* 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time -12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �T•• he Maple VTOKVJ TOaKl eVJy IMwWw INMe wwWs w, nNOaOsIhIVvHillIeU, luuuesoduaayj, j,, SeptemIIMVI IIMbVeIr 28,2 *»0w0-4r — ••P *0 *a“g 0ge 3 jj nOOIIVHIU ,, Tluuoua ,*»w-r Students observe homecoming week The king and queen and members of their court have been chosen and the students at Maple Valley High School are participating in a variety of omecoming week activi­ ties and events each day. The students are earning points for their respective classes and revving up their spirit for the big game on /Friday night when Maple Valley Lions take on the vis­ iting Webberville Spartans. Broadway musicals are the theme for this year’s homecoming week activi­ ties: Seniors, Chicago; juniors, Cats; sophomores, South Pacific; and freshman, Wizard of Oz. Lunch hour activities are: Monday, Spin-a-thon; Tuesday, Accuracy Test; Wednesday, Field Goal Kick and Spin; Thursday, Snap Sept. 29, at the high school football field. Admission is $4 and all proceeds support the school and community activities of the high school leadership classes which sponsor the annual event. On Friday there will be a pep assembly featuring the introduction of the home­ coming court and fall ath- The Homecoming Court for Maple Valley Friday night will include (front row, from left) Kasie Chase, Kyndra Root, Tiffany Thomas, (back row) Jesse Page, Nate Smith and Ben Boss. Among the nominees for Homecoming King and Queen are (front row, from left) Megan VanEngen, Kaitlyn Boss, Dhanielle Tobias, (back row) INick Nisse, Eric Westendorp and Adam Lamphere. Test; and Friday, Moss/Wood son Competition. Dress Up Days are: Monday, Western Day; Tuesday, Pirate Day; Wednesday, Crazy Sock/Sunglasses/ Hat Day; Thursday, Theme Day; and letes, games, skits, and the traditional spirit yell compe­ tition. The Homecoming Parade will start Friday evening at the Nashville VFW Hall at 5:30 p.m. and make its way down Main Street The homecoming dance, Friday, Class Color Day. Class colors for this year are: Seniors, purple; juniors, hot pink; sophomores, green; freshman, white. Other activities include the traditional Powder-puff Football game which will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Alley access, drive-through discussed by Village Council by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Fire Chief Bill Wilson, questioned the Nashville Village Council last week about public access to the east-west alley next to the south side of the fire bam. Wilson stated that he believed the village council had closed the alley to public use in the late 1960s when the fire bam was built. “They (representatives from the fire department) went to the Village Council and the Village Council closed the alley to through traffic and allowed them to put up four posts... that alley was blocked for several years until those posts rotted away... after the church was tom down (next to the fire bam) people started driving through there again,” said Wilson. “The history is there, but I have no idea where the documentation is because the people who went to the council are dead and gone.” Village President Frank Dunham responded that a committee went through all the minutes of council meet: ings, noting all alleys had been closed or abandoned and documented them on a map, but no records were found regarding the closing or abandonment of that par­ ticular alley. He noted later that if didn’t mean it wasn’t closed, just that no documen­ tation was found at that time. Wilson questioned the veracity of statements he said were made earlier this month by neighboring resi­ dent Ron Ohler, who claims to have documentation showing that he owns part of the alley next to the fire bam. The resident has made com­ plaints to the council that when firefighters park their vehicles in the alley next to the fire bam they are block­ ing access to his driveway. “There is a legal document somewhere that says that alley is part of his drive­ way?” he asked, noting that there is a north-south alley and another east-west alley that give the resident access to his driveway. “It’s access to his proper­ ty, every alley is access,” said Trustee Ron Bracy. “I’m just trying to clarify what’s actually right and what’s actually wrong,” said Wilson. “It’s my opinion that you should never close an alley,” said Bracy, noting that they Nashville Family Chiropractic Center (517) 852-2070 Most insurances accepte are useful as firebreaks and for access for public utilities. Bill, you guys haven’t done anything wrong,” said Trustee Angela Seaton. “When you guys park in the alley because of an emergency a life could be at stake. If you park in the alley, it’s blocked for a couple ofhours and you save somebody’s life, then you do that.” Wilson said that he was upset with recent coverage in the local newspaper of Village Council meetings where Ohler complained about firefighters parking in the alley because he felt that the coverage was, “a little one-sided.” “You got somebody that’s mad because he said his whole driveway is blocked when in essence it was not blocked. At all times he had access to his property, maybe not the way he wants, but he always had access,” said Wilson. “I’ve heard pretty much everything and seen every­ thing that I needed other than there was an allegation of a legal document that says that alley is part ofhis driveway,” he added. “The alley, in essence, is not part of his driveway.” Bracy and Dunham noted there is no parking in alleys in the village unless they have been closed. “As far as I am concerned, nothing has been done wrong with the exception of using the fire bam as an access,” said Dunham referring to an Aug. 25 incident when Ohler drove his vehicle through an open bay in the fire bam. Dunham noted that the Nashville Police Department cited Ohler for careless driv­ ing for the incident. In other business, the council set Thursday, Oct. 28, as the date for public hearings regarding election changes and zoning ordi­ nance amendments. The council also tabled a motion to transfer a liquor license until more information could be obtained. Balcom-Franks to wed Roger and Maxine Balcom of East Leroy and Dawn Balcom of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter, Beth E. Balcom to Andrew V. Franks, the son of Virgil and the late Kathleen Franks of Bellevue. Beth is a 1997 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed with Day One Family Health Care in Battle Creek. Andrew is a 1995 graduate of Bellevue High School and is employed with Pumpco in Marshall. The two will be married Oct. 23, 2004 and will reside in Dowling. sponsored by the leadership classes, will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the high school cafeteria. Punch and light refreshments will be served. Dress casual or semi-formal attire pre­ ferred. Admission is $4 per person. Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A. 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(VL-84) 4 ACRES: Black top road, north of Vermontville, conventional perk natural gas available. Call Homer. (VL-89) 3.67 ACRES: North of Nashville, paved road, great view of the sunsets. Conventional perk. Call Homen (VL-90) 3 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 28,2004 — Page 4 Financial help sought for Allen Mead family Members of the Maple Valley chapter of the FFA gathered to hear Jeff Peterson, this year’s FFA State Region 1 Vice President. FFA state officer visits Maple Valley by Brandon Montgomery JeffPeterson of Cassopolis visited the Maple Valley FFA chapter Monday, Sept. 20. Peterson is this year’s FFA 1 State Region Vice President. He came to Maple Valley to teach the chapter members about the new pro­ grams and ideas of the FFA. He also did some confidence building and teamwork activ­ ities. Overall, the chapter had 35 members attend and partici­ pate in the hour-long session. Peterson said, "I really enjoyed visiting Maple FFA State Regeion 1 Valley and I look forward to Vice President Jeff coming back some time in Peterson the future." Pastor Glenn Branham of the Nashville Assembly of God is hoping the communi­ ty will pull together, “in the spirit of an old-fashioned bam raising,” to help a Nashville family in need of financial assistance. Allen Mead, the owner of Mead Sand and Gravel in Nashville, died earlier this year when the crane he was driving slid into one of the ponds at the gravel pit, pin­ ning him under water. The wrecker and towing service called to the scene to pull the crane from the water so Mead’s body could be retrieved, billed the Mead family $19,600 for their serv­ ices. Though the bill was later lowered to the $15,000, the Mead family is having a Nashville man cited in fire barn incident Staff Writer It’s time for high school “We filed a written complaint with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review so they could provide us with guidance and coun­ cil,” said Miller. “We wanted their advice because he drove through a public build­ ing. They said he should be charged with a civil infraction, careless driving under motor vehicle statutes.” Miller said that once they received the prosecutor’s officer recommendation, o Chris Miller issued Ohler the citation on Sept. 17. A clerk in the Barry County District Court office said that Ohler is contesting the citation and has requested a hearing. A court date has not been set. graduates and former band members to dig through their basements and attics, brush and blow the dust off their Ohler driving his pick-up truck through the open doors of the middle bay. The firefighters reported Ohler entered the fire bam through the front door, which faces Main Street, and exited the fire bam through the rear door which was also open. Officer Chris Miller from the Nashville Police Department later took writ­ ten statements from both Ohler and the firefighters regarding the incident. ‘-Diana’s <-Pf?ace x The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING x Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. 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They just need to be clearly designated for the Mead family.” Donations can be sent to or dropped off at the Nashville Assembly of God, located at 803 Reed St., Nashville MI 49073. For more information call Branham at (517) 852-9819. Recruits needed for alumni band by Sandra Ponsetto Ron Ohler, 42, of Nashville was cited by the Nashville Police Department for careless driving in an incident, which occurred at the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville fire bam on Wednesday, Aug. 25. According to Sgt. Jeff Miller, of the Nashville Police Department, two Castleton-Maple GroveNashville firefighters who were in the fire bam around 9 p.m. Aug. 25 witnessed difficult time coming up with the money. “They didn’t have any insurance and they had to pay all the funeral expenses out of their own pocket, and now they have this huge bill,” said Branham. “I’m hoping the community will come togeth­ er to help a neighbor in need. “We have more than 103 businesses in Nashville. If business and individuals divided up the amount and everybody gave a little, we should be able to meet the need,” he added. “Nashville assembly of God is willing to collect funds to help the Mead family. Everything will go directly to the Meads; they will get every penny we col­ lect. Our fear isn’t that we will collect too much. Our instruments to prepare for the resurrection of the alum­ ni band. * The group will take on the Maple Valley High School Marching Band for the “Alumni Challenge” a headto-head, no-holds barred “competition” to raise money for the high school band, which is slated for 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the high school athletic field. High school vocal music teacher and Maple Valley High School alumnus Ryan Rosin is in charge of organ­ izing a motley crew of “old fogeys” into some semblance of a marching band by the end of October. Rosin said he’s not picky about who joins the alumni band. “If they’re a former band member and a high school graduate, they can come on out,” Rosin said. “It doesn’t matter what instrument they play, or how long it has been since they played. “We’re also looking for baton twirlers and flag corps. They don’t even have to be Maple Valley graduates, we just need bodies,” said Rosin. “They just need to contact me at home at leave a message for me at the high school and I’ll ship the music to them. It will be some real­ ly easy marching band pieces and we’ll get together ’bout three times and learn some really easy marching moves.” High School Band Director Dennis Vanderhoef, who noted that the junior high marching band would be participating in this year’s event, agreed that musical and marching skill isn’t much of a factor in this com­ petition. “This is just a lot of fun for everyone,” he said. “We have a panel-of ‘celebrity’ judges. In the past we’ve had ministers, superintendents, school board members, peo­ ple that everyone knows serve as judges. In the past we’ve bribed the judges. We’d buy them pizzas and say, ‘You know we’d never try to bribe you; but we thought that maybe you did­ n’t have time to get some­ thing to eat before you came out here tonight...’ Both sides get on the PA and we go back and forth. “There will be letters to editor in the paper and we’ll start some trash talking, all kinds of stuff like that to get people going — it’s.just a lot of firn for the whole family. Basically, the judges pick the band that is having the most fun and who has entertained the crowd the best. “We haven’t done this in four years; it’s just a really fun fund-raiser we do to raise money for the band during the years our band travels,” Vanderhoef added. “I’ll have to check the drum where we keep score of who has won, the alumni or the high school band; but, if I remember right, they’re dead even.” This year the high school band is raising money to travel to Washington D.C. in January to participate in a band festival, which is being held during at the same time as the presidential inaugura­ tion. “We’ve also been invited to put in our application to be a part of the inaugural parade. We’ve sent in our application, but we don’t know if we’ve been accepted yet,” the band director said. Rosin and Vanderhoef would like to encourage any alumni band members (from any school district) who are interested in helping out the band and having a lot of fun in the process to call Rosin at (517) 852-9149 or (517)852­ 9275. “This is a chance for the old fogeys to get out there and exhibit their skills, or lack there of,” said Rosin, who is organizing the event with the help of student liaisons Rochelle Currier and Michael Chapman. FLU SHOTS Tues., Oct. 12, 7-9 pm at Vermontville Maplewood in Vermontville Sponsored by the School Vermontville Lions Club Blood sugar, blood pressure and oxygen, saturation checks will also be offered by the Vermontville EMT Team. Medicare patients need to bring Medicare cards so shots may be.billed to insurance. Questions, 517-726-0286 Donations Accepted -06594284 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 28,2004 — Page 5 Local teacher selected Ag Educator of the Year in Barry, Eaton counties ’hit hhk >b b J%L E*»s KS ! antes tes’ ®af®- Wssijjj * aha© ■ikas m ' ( 1.®es' 'Was) r hit pOtaii to* E® taiit'itteis |a® jilMtai .Bed Rosa ind Vah |4* wiftaMKi S5i aysdtdtfiij 1*1 affiriiilfitV' ■ hiijibfiife ill rtpsw^ Trudy Hummel stands next to some of the racks of clothing in The Clothing Closet, which is located in DeLynA's in downtown Nashville. Hummel and her friend, Judy Bidinger, are offering the gently used cloth­ ing, "at garage sale prices" as a service to the commu­ nity. Clothing Closet has ‘garage sale’ prices by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Clothing Closet, located inside DeLynn A, the sewing and alteration shop at the comer of Washington and Main Streets in Nashville, is offering “gently used” clothing for men women and children at “garage sale” prices. “My friend, Trudy Bidinger, and I decided to do this as a ministry to reach the community and fill a need for inexpensive gently used clothing,” said said Trudy Hummel of Nashville. “The clothing will sell from 50 cents to a couple of dollars. All our sales will come from donations, not consignments. “We are looking for dona­ tions of hangers and clean, gently used clothing for the whole family. Donations can be dropped off on Saturday or during the week by appointment,” she added. “They are really trying to meet the needs of the com- munity,” said Debbie Allen, the owner of DeLynn A. “We want to be able to provide coats, boots and other clothing needs for peo­ ple in our community because a lot of them can’t afford to travel to Battle Creek or Lansing to go to the Goodwill store,” said Hummel. “Our prices will be lower than Goodwill’s, but we’ll try to use the same pricing technique —a set price for all T shirts, jackets, etc. People won’t need to travel out of town to have their needs met.” The store is set to open today (Tuesday, Sept 28). The Clothing Closet will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call DeLynn A at (517) 852-0450 or Hummel at (517) 852­ 9277. EJ, ®. ifc His is i^'1 3Sdi Iff ^<5 hiIgm Igm ih lilt See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Both Eaton and Barry County Farm Bureaus have named Aaron Saari, agri-science teacher at Maple Valley High School, their Agriculture Educator of the Year. “Both awards were a total surprise to me,” said Saari, who received his award from Eaton County Farm Bureau Sept. 14 and the award from Barry County Farm Bureau on Sept. 20. Representatives from the Farm Bureau office in each county said they had no idea that Saari was slated to receive the same award from the other county. “Aaron was nominated for the award by the Barry County Farm Bureau Board,” said Jolene Rea, assistant administrative man­ ager for Barry County Farm Bureau. “Since Aaron has been there (at Maple Valley High School), about five years, and has been involved with SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, September 29 Hot pocket, whole kernel com, fresh fruit, applesauce cake, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, September 30 Cheese pizza, tossed salad, cherry fruit push-up, trail mix, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, October 1 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, applesauce, trail mix, milk. Monday, October 4 Chefs salad, carrot sticks, fruit, animal crackers, milk. Tuesday, October 5 Chicken nuggets, broccoli/cheese, raspberry sher­ bet, pretzel rod, milk. Rick Lawrence (left) president of Barry County Farm Bureau, poses for a photo with Maple Valley High School agricultural science teacher Aaron Saari, who received Farm Bureau’s Agriculture Educator of the Year in both Barry and Eaton County. the FFA (Future Farmers of for FFA and AFIA,” she also commented on Saari’s America membership has added. “They’ve also involvement in Farm Bureau increased a lot. And any time worked with us on displays events. we ask him for information for the Barry County Fair “He has been the parlia­ or anything, he is always and the ‘Visit the Animals mentarian at our meetings very prompt; we never have Tent.’ He also had his FFA for three years. His students to make a second phone call. members come and partici­ participate in our Young He is very cooperative. pate in our Barry County Farmer Discussion meets. “His kids are involved in a Farm Bureau membership He has shown great leader­ lot of projects and activities. kickoff and truck safety ship in the ag community,” They participate in the meeting.” said Gamant. “He is very Young People’s Citizenship Bobbie Gamant, from actively involved and we Seminars and the ag forums Eaton County Farm Bureau appreciate him for it.” PLEASE JOIN US (COUNTRY TREASURES 4526 S. M-66 HWY, NASHVILLE .Bring this for ad lAj /Ofiur? fUiurr?r any purchase of$50 or more of$ L » Door Prizes Each Day October 8,9, & 10 Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, September 29 Choose One - Spaghetti, pizza, chicken sandwich, deli bar. Choose Two - garden salad, whole kernel com, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Thursday, September 30 Choose One - Hot pocket, pizza, cheeesburger, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, cherry push-up, juice, milk. Friday, October 1 Choose One - Quesadilla, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two Garden salad, green beans, applesauce, juice, milk. Monday, October 4 Choose One - Sub sand­ wich, pizza, chicken sand­ wich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, carrot sticks, peaches, juice, milk. Tuesday, October 5 Choose One Chicken nuggets, pizza, cheeseburger, taco bar. Choose Two Garden salad, mashed potateos, raspberry sherbet, juice, milk. limit one per customer Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10-6 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 28,2004 — Page 6 Raymond L. Graham Nancy J. Sensiba FREEPORT - Mrs. Nancy J. Sensiba, age 57, of Freeport, passed away Monday, September 20, 2004 peacefully at her home. Nancy was bom in St. Johns, on February 8, 1947, the daughter of the late William and Edith (Nagy) Lockwood. She was raised in the St Johns area and attended local schools there. She graduated from Ronny B. Wilson High School in 1965. On June 10, 1983 in St. Johns, she married Wesley Sensiba. After their wedding the couple returned to the Freeport area where they spent their lives together. The couple has been married for over 20 years Nancy spent her profes­ sional career working as a secretary and administrative assistant for various West Michigan companies; includ­ ing FlexFab, Michigan State University, Marshall Plastic Film, and the State of Michigan. Nancy enjoyed doing crafts, and painting. She was an avid NASCAR fan, and especially enjoyed spending time with her beloved grand­ children. She was a past member of the Eagles, and Rainbow For Girls organiza­ tion. She is survived by her beloved husband Wes; her S.W.M.P.H.A FALL AUCTION Saturday, Oct. 2 12:00 PM 2 Selling: Club Calves - Hereford £ & Crossbred, Project Heifers 269-721-8356 for info. Jamies j children Jamie (Tony) Holtman, Mindie (Robert) Harmon, Dana (Carl) Meher, Josh (Arnie) Sensiba, Dawn (Rex) Wager, Denise (Jim) Green, and Brian Nisse. Also surviving are her sister, Priscilla (Ralph) Gove; brother (Sandra) brother Dave Dave Lockwood, and 18 grandchildren! She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Janice Funeral services were held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Thursday, September 23 2004. Pastor Rob VanEngenn officiated. Interment took place at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to American Diabetes Foundation dr to the family ofNancy Sensiba. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. X 157 S. Main • Vermontville 517-726-0330 WEATHERWAX FARM MARKET & NURSERY OPEN 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 days a' week N. Ionia - Comer of Ionia Road & Nashville Highway, F/ Vermontville • 517-726-1000 Ice’Cream Parlor & Amish Deli Featuring Amish Cheeses, Meats, Salads, and Baked Goods Stop by to sign upfor our Big Buck Contests $5.00 entry fee for bow and gun (must sign up 12 hours prior to opening ’ of season) 1st Place Prize in each category FREE HEAD MOUNT (Taxidermy work by Tony Hansen ofAnimal Artistry) 2nd Place Prize in each category GPS NAVIGATOR yf; Featuring hand-dipped Ice Cream and Deli Sandwiches ^■ 06594262 Fresh Made-To-Order Pizza A Cerebral Palsy Benefit Sing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Included in the gospel concert will be Genny Wilson, the Brydes of Christ, Ron DeMott, Abundant Life Trio, the Overholts and Herb Wilson “Gloryland Express.” There also Will be a pop can drive that evening. The concert is being spon­ sored by Kent Mead. A free­ will offering will be taken and proceeds will go the palsy sports team of Battle Creek. For more information, call (517) 543-7945 or (517) 231-0314. and Schedule of Events October Tanning Special Manicures, Pedicures, Acrylics Toning Tables Still Available Gospel concert to help Cerebral Palsy sports team barrij County te . 'Flail & diair Qarben Buy 1 month get 2nd month 1/2 off! NASHVILLE - Raymond Computer Systems Analyst L. Graham, age 67, of in 1975 with 20 years of Nashville, passed away honorable service to his Friday, September 24, 2004 country. During his time with the peacefully at Thomapple United States Navy he Manor, Hastings, MI. commendations Mr. Graham was born in earned Nashville, on April 2, 1937. which included four Good Medals, two He was the son of the late Conduct Ronald M. and Myrtle E. National Defense Service Medals (Vietnam and (Weaver) Graham two Armed He was raised in the Lebanon); Expeditionary Nashville area.and attended Forces area schools graduating from Medals; The Pistol Medal (Sharpshooter); .and the W.K. Kellogg in 1955 On September 10, 1960, at Navy Unit Commendation. Raymond and his family the United Methodist Church in Middleville he married returned to the Nashville area in 1980 after he retired Janice A. Walters. Raymond joined the from the Navy where he was United States Navy on a lifetime member of September 6, 1956. During Nashville VFW 8260, and a his Naval career Raymond member of the Hastings and his family were stationed Moose Lodge. His is survived by his lov­ throughout the'world. In 1966 Raymond began to ing wife, Janice; daughters: focus his career on the Naval Brenda (Michael) Fox, computer systems where he Corrine (Gregg) Godbey; began as a data processing and Ann Graham; brothers: technician. James (Christine) Graham; After several re-enlist­ Grandsons Devlin Graham, ments Raymond retired as a Graham Godbey, and Lite Meal Wednesday, September 29 Ham salad spread, mari­ nated vegetables, peaches, whole wheat bread. Thursday, September 30 Cold chicken thigh, potato salad, mandarin oranges, din­ ner roll. Friday, October 1 Hard boiled eggs, broccoli bacon salad, applesauce, whole wheat crackers. Monday, October 4 Ham and pasta salad, pick­ led beets, pineapple. Tuesday, October 5 Roast beef and cheese, on whole wheat bread, pea and peanut salad, apricots. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, September 29 Baked chicken w/gravy, .stuffing, peas, stewed toma­ toes, jello. Thursday, September 30 Turkey ala king, California blend, yellow squash, biscuit, fresh apple. Friday, October 1 Chili dog, country potateos, peaches, coleslaw, bun. Monday, October 4 Chicken/broccoli casserole w/cheese, wax beans, apri­ cots, wheat bread. Tuesday, October 5 Pea soup w/ham, country potatoes, applesauce, crack­ ers. Events Wednesday, September 29 Hastings, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.; nails; Horseshoes 10: 30 a.m. ; Music.with Sam; Beginning Line Dancing. Line dancing 9:30­ 11: 30 a.m. Woodland Puzzle/Trivia; Nashville -4 Nashville 5 plus 11:30 a.m. COA Walking Club - all sites. Thursday, September 30 Nashville, games. Line Lakewood Habitat for Humanity Swiss Steak Dinner Zion Lutheran Church (3/4 of a mile south of Lakewood High School at 6261 Velte Road, Woodland) Saturday, October 9, 4:30-7:00 P.M. Featuring delicious homemade pie. Dancing 9:30 a.m.-l 1:30 a.m.. Delton Puzzle/Trivia. Couples Line Dancing class 7-8:30 p.m. COA Walking Club - all sites. Friday, October 1 Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-l 1:30 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Monday, October 4 Hastings, October Birthday Party- crafts 10 a.m., card, making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; puzzle/trivia. H, W, N - Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, October 5 Hastings, Board Games 10­ 11:30 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Beginning Line Dance 1-2 p.m.; Quilt and Needlework Group 1 p.m. Nashville, TV time 11 a.m.-l p.m. Michaela Granddaughter Godbey. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his sister Marjorie Disbrow, and brother -in-law, Ellsworth Disbrow Graveside Service with full- military honors will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery at 10am on Wednesday, September 29. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this pur­ pose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Chester H. Buhl and Shelley A. Buhl, hus­ band and wife to Heartland Home Finance Inc., an Illinois Corporation Mortgagee, dated August 1, 2003 and recorded August 18, 2003 in Instrument # 1111085, Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated August 8, 2003 and recorded December 12,2003 in Instrument # 1119146 oh which mortgage.there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Fifty Cents ($108,551.50) including interest 8.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage arid the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, October 21,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 57, 58, 59, 70. and 71 of the Plat of Long Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 66 Commonly known as 9676 S M37, Dowling Ml 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 303­ 3030 Our File No: 04-27184 ASAP610145 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 06594195 -ATTENTIONVERMONTVILLE WOODLAWN CEMETERY LOT OWNERS Please remove all Pots - Plastic Flowers - Etc. not secured in Urns. it’s Leaf Time - They might get A free will offering will be received. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will match 0B594S,, $1 for every $2 raised. blown away By Oct. 5th - Thank You �The Maple p Valley y News,, Nashville,, Tuesday,. y,. September p 28,2004 , — Page g 7 Nashville Harvest Festival Moments The Nashville veterans proudly carry the colors in the Harvest festival. lai “Sltafaj ___ «>ii SS DIIU taSiSittp I zbwwi , tel totoh ) 2"<ta) tost Devin Greenfield enjoys bouncing in the inflatable moon walk. —■ TiraO»!l®k tojiUfw I -k to *te » 5 taiteliW’ • • afiWMiiftjB artftl!^ 6 Jerry Ladere stokes the fire on the Westinghouse Steam Traction machine on loan from Charlton Park for the festival. It is put to use steaming sweet corn for the lunch crowd. This 1884 relic is one of four in the country and the only one still running. It! (tossoWi^^ eKdif^iiM UfflfttaW’i® 1 to**’*4* ® jjjjjui ii k®1 ji i jgfewto^. stt- nW* nW ia*j’^ 'SE?®^ f &g... .. MJ aot w fcdra W ,. Carmeron and Noah Meyers are curious about the 1884 Westinghouse steam traction engine. J,, toft® Makenzi Leinhart (from left) Andrea Peake, Danielle Rosenberger and Savanna Seavolt cheer for the Maple Valley Junior cheer team’s bake sale. Justin Carriage Works has an elegant carriage for its float entry. Becky Holland and Lucas Forquer are the queen and king according to the penny vote. The Westendorp cow from Mooville Dairy is dressed up for the parade. �Just us Say ay “Ass Advertised ver se inn the e Maple ap e Valley a ey News" ews Tuesday, uesay, September ep emer 28,, 2004 — Page age 8 Lions win oversixth ranked Leslie, lopsided The Lions’ Joe Desrochers (50) and Paul Morgan (58) drag down Leslie quarterback Brandon Swab Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It was that someone, By Brett Bremer somewhere, thought of Sports Editor The biggest mistake made Leslie as the sixth best team last week didn’t happen on in the state in Division 6. Maple Valley’s Lions wel­ the football field. It wasn’t a fumbled snap comed the highly ranked, undefeated that led to a blocked punt. It previously wasn’t a fumble. It wasn’t an Blackhawks Friday and interception returned the showed that they may be the ones deserving some recogother way for a touchdown. nition with a 45-7 victory in Southern Michigan Athletic Association action. “No, not with a loss,” said coach Guenther Mittelstaedt of his 4-1 Lions. “Right now, we’re just worried about Webberville.” No one connected with the Maple Valley football team had to worry about anything Friday night. The Lion defense forced a three-andout on Leslie’s first series of the ball game. A pair of tack­ les by Paul Morgan and a pass break-up by Joseph Desrochers forced a Blackhawk punt. The Lion offense proceed-, ed to go on a drive covering 63 yards in nine- plays. Denver Hine finished it off with an 11-yard TD run to put Maple Valley up 6-0 early on. Senior linebackers Desrochers and Morgan led the Lion defense in a second stop of the Blackhawks, this time deep in Lion territory. Morgan led his team with six tackles total, as the Lion D didn’t have to do a lot of work. The offense took over once again, at its own 23, and marched its way down the field for another score. Alternating between speed and power, inside and out­ side, Lion quarterback hand­ ed off to teammates Lance Harvey, Denver Hine, Jason Beardslee, Adam Lamphere, and even carried the ball •NOTICE* VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS Lion senior Chris Morris hauls in a pass with his left hand, before stumbling into the epd zone to give his team a four-touchdown lead Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) himself on the way down to Jarred Goris. The Lions’ two Maple Valley junior Drew Kersjes drills a fourth-quar­ the Leslie one-yard line. talented tackles had a big ter extra-point out of the hold of junior Matt Gordeneer Boss carried it the final yard, night two, Max Wilson, and for the final point in their team’s 45-7 win over Leslie. behind center David Shaver Drew Kersjes, who helped and guards Eric Turner and seal off the right side so (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lamphere could race in on the two-point conversion try giving Valley a 14-0 lead with 8:31 left in the first half. By the time Blackhawk I quarterback Brandon Swab I had taken his third snap fol­ Intersection of M-43 & M-50 lowing Boss’ TD plunge, the Lions had built their lead to 30-0. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION Wilson pounced on a Oct. 4th - 21st TO THE ELECTORS OF Swab fumble on the first Conveniently Oct. 25th - Nov. 11th VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, play after the TD. Harvey located, flexible drive EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN scored on a 6-yard run soon schedules: teachers that after, and Hine added the care about kids two-point run. ALL ELECTORS ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that Sept. 2'8th - Sept. 30th Vermontville Township will hold its general election on Tuesday, Then on the first snap after Nov. 30th - Dec. 2nd November 2, 2004. the ensuing kick-off, Swab Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no rolled right on the option. Instructors Phil Smith & Dan Cobb later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2004. To register, Desrochers picked his pitch visit any Secretary of State branch office, the county clerk’s out of the air. office, local clerk’s office or by contacting the township clerk at Leslie then slowed the 726-1159. Lion offense down for the This notice is given by order of the Township Election MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Commission. first time, but on fourth-andNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING five at the Blackhawk Sharon L. Stewart Public Hearing of Village Council to be held October 7, 2004 at 7pm in the Village Office - 121 Eastside Dr. Re: Solicitors Permit fee, addition to Ordinance Chapter 40 - sections 7 and 8 (authority and penalties) and Ordinance No. 04-02, ordinance to amend Chapter 2 Village Wastewater System, Section 2.3, C of the Village Code of Ordinances. Shirley Harmon, Village Clerk 06594551 NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER r CROSSROADS SCHOOL OF DRIVING ^ |& at The Traffic Scene I Segment I Classes Segment II Class Call to register at (517) 566-7229 06594359 TO ESTABLISH A REGULAR ELECTION DATE Please take notice that pursuant to the provisions of the Consolidated Election Law enacted in December 2003, the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools will conduct a public hearing on the establishment of a new regular election date pursuant to law. The dates authorized by law for school regular elections are: The Board has tentatively established the May regular election date in both even and odd years as the regular election date on an annual basis. The hearing will be held in the Administration Offices in the district at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th day of October,.2004. If the Board of Education fails to approve the tentative election date or any other date unauthorized by law, the regular election will be held at the odd year general election held in November commencing with the election to be held November 2, 2005. The Board of Education is authorized by law to adopt a resolution setting the regular election date immediately subsequent to the public hear­ ing. See FOOTBALL, next page Christensen & Assoc., Inc. Ontuifc 142 S. Cochran Ave., Downtown Charlotte 517-543-0920 • 482-2700 Each office Independently Owned & Operated (a) The odd year May regular election date. (b) The general election date in both even and odd years. 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Call OT479NW it �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 28,2004 — Page 9 Lion eagers win back-to-back ball games for first time Maple Valley’s Amy Abbott helped her team' to Thursday’s big win over Morrice with eight points. (File photo) Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team evened its Southern Michigan Athletic Association record at , 2-2 with a pair of league wins last week, and it has a chance to improve upon that in the week ahead. The Lions took a 54-29 victory over the struggling Leslie Blackhawks Thursday evening on the road. Every Lion found their way into the score book, except for senior Tessa Robles who left the game in the first quarter with an injured knee. Amy Joostbems led the team again in scoring, this time with ten points, but Kortney Ewing was right behind her with nine, and Amy Abbott and Mindy FOOTBALL, continued from previous page five at the Blackhawk Mittelstaedt pulled out a new weapon. Boss rolled to the right and fired a pass to Chris Morris, who stretched out along the sideline, pulled the ball into his body with his left hand, and stumbled the final few yards into the end zone. Lamphere again scored on the two-point conversion try. “I think we played very well on the offensive line,” said Mittelstaedt. “We moved the ball well, and exe­ cuted on offense. We had a couple of take-aways on defense that were big. It was just a good overall team vic­ tory.” The Lions took the second half kick-off and drained nearly two-thirds of the peri­ od on a 75-yard touchdown drive. Harvey crashed into the end zone from three yards out. Hine’s two-point, run sent the mercy-rule clock running, and the Lion The Lions’ Denver Hine steps out of the grasp of Leslie’s Joe Wetoskey, on his way to a two-point conversion Friday night in the third quarter. (Photo by Brett Bremer) r NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION TO THE ELECTORS OF KALAMO TOWN' SHIP EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN ALL ELECTORS ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that Kalamo Township will hold its general elec­ tion on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, October 4, 2004. To register, visit any Secretary of State Branch office, the county clerk’s office, local clerks office or by contact­ ing the township clerk at 726-1266. This notice is given by order of the Township Election Commission. Dawn M. Conklin Kalamo Township Clerk 06594372, reserves into the game. Maple Valley moved the ball to the Leslie eight, with back-ups carrying the ball. The only real mistakes on the Lions’ part came when eleven new bodies took the field deep in Blackhawk territory. A couple of illegal procedure penalties turned a fourth-and-five into a fourthand-15. Third-string quarterback Dan Brooks was forced to pass, and his ball was pulled out of the air by Leslie’s Joe Ropp and returned 89 yards for his team’s only score. Beardslee had to come onto the field in a new role at the end of the Lions’ next series. Valley was forced to punt for the first time, but the snap was bobbled and Leslie’s Kyle Barnett blocked the kick. The mistake was on peo­ ple’s minds for less than a minute, as fullback Kyle Preston lost his handle on the ball two plays later, and Hine picked it out of the air and raced 88 yards the other way for Valley’s final TD. The final score of the game was Kersjes’ extra-point kick. Offensively, Hine carried the ball 13 times for 91 yards to lead the Lions. Harvey ran 14 times for 67 yards, as Valley finished with 278 total on the ground. Boss completed his two passes, both to Morris, for 30 yards. Leslie finished with just 158 total yards, 122 of them coming on the ground. Swab completed just four of 11 passes. “That was probably the best coverage we’ve had in ten years,” said Lion assis­ tant coach Chris Ricketts to defensive coach Don Roscoe after one failed Blackhawk pass attempt late in the first half. “I think we’re getting bet­ ter as a team,” said Mittelstaedt. “We’ve picked up our intensity in practice and we did that tonight too.” The Lions are looking to keep that ir^ensity up in Friday night’s homecoming contest at home against Webberville’s Spartans. Newton were right behind that duo with eight points apiece. Lion coach ’ Landon Wilkes was happy to finally get everyone into a ball game, for his 3-4 team. “It’s a good thing to have happen,” said Wilkes. “Those girls need to get some of those minutes to be able to get better.” Robles, who Wilkes expects to have back some­ time soon, got her chance to shine last week too. She was the team’s scoring leader, with 16 points, in Tuesday night’s 45-38 win over Morrice. The Lions built a 12-point lead in the first half against the Orioles, but saw it slip to five by the break. The Lions then outscored the Orioles slightly the rest of the way, 13 to 11 in the third, and seven to five in the fourth quarter. “We did our part to hold onto what we had,” said Wilkes. Joostbems finished the night with 12 points, while Krista Driksna added 11. The Lions have needed to find some help for Joostbems in the scoring department, and they got it last week. Lion middle schoolers compete at Charlton Park The Maple Valley Middle School cross-country team ran a competitive mile last week at Charlton Park with other schools. Coming in first for Maple Valley was fifth grader Mikaela Bromley with a time of 8:48 placing her 19th overall. Fourth grader Aimee Hamilton had a time of 8:55 placing 20th over­ all, and sixth grader Kamey Gibbs came in 23rd with a time of 9:51. The next middle school meet is Oct 6 at 5 p.m., at Olivet. “That’s going to be our whole thing this year,” said Wilkes. The Lions will face Bellevue tonight at home, then visit Dansville on Thursday this week. “The SMAA is very well balanced this year,” said Wilkes. “I would say with (Lansing) Christian at the top. If we play well and we play hard, good things will happen.” The Lions face the Pilgrims at home next Tuesday, Oct. 5. VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Village of Vermontville will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 commencing at 7pm in the Village Office - 121 Eastside Dr. in Vermontville. As required under the provisions of the Village Zoning Ordinance. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be considered at this public hearing are the following, in summary: 1. Consideration to add to the Vermontville Village Zoning Ordinance the following language dealing with dwelling orientation. Article 2, Chapter 10-RS1 Low Density Residential District and Chapter 11-RS2 Medium Density Residential District, Sections 10.4 and 11.4 District Regulations. Adding of item H. Dwelling Orientation. “On all residential lots under 3 acres, all residential structures shall have the front of the structure oriented less than or equal to 45 degrees from parallel to the road right of way in which the property is addressed. The front of the struc­ ture shall include traditional improvements such as the main entrance to the structure and windows. If the residential structure is to be located on a comer lot, the front of the structure shall be parallel to the street right of way upon which it is addressed." 2. Also, various typographical errors to be corrected throughout the Zoning Ordinance. You are invited to attend the hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be sub­ mitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Village Clerk at the Village Office, PO Box K, Vermontville Ml 49096, at any time up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2)(3) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Vermontville Village will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Village of Vermontville. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Village of Vermontville by writing or calling the village. Vermontville Village Planning Commission 121 Eastside Dr. PO Box K Vermontville, Ml 49096 517-726-1429 06594643 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 28, 2004 — Page 10 Michigan Apple Quick Facts • Apples are Michigan’s most valuable fruit crop, with a value of about $100 million annually. • There are over 8.5 mil­ lion apple trees, covering nearly 50,000 acres, through­ out Michigan. • Michigan expects to har­ vest 760 million pounds (or 18 million bushels) of apples this year. • Apples are by far the largest fruit crop grown in Michigan. Michigan pro­ duced just over 707 million pounds of fruit in 2002 including apples, tart cher­ ries, sweet cherries, blueber- Mover 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News, 0311269-945-9554 to place new ad ries, peaches, grapes, straw­ berries, pears and plums. Nearly 73 percent of that amount was apples, which totaled 520 million pounds. • Small family farmers who operate their own orchards dominate the Michigan apple industry. According to recent statis­ tics, 994 of the 1000 Michigan orchards had between one and 99 acres in apples. • Newer apple orchard are trending toward high-density planting, upwards of 200 trees per acre. Well-trained, high-density plantings come into produce much more rap­ idly than standard apple trees of old, so growers can bring desirable new varieties to market more quickly than ever. • Longtime favorite vari­ eties still dominate Michigan’s orchards. The most prevalent variety remains the Red Delicious, followed closely by the Golden Delicious and the upand-coming Gala. Michigan also plays a vital role in processed apples. Nearly 75 percent of all Michigan apples are processed. Michigan is the U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow honored by Farm Bureau, National Farmers Union U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has been honored by two national farm organi­ zations for her work in the U.S. Senate in support of the nation’s and Michigan’s farmers. The American Farm Bureau Federation has hon- 4th and One of the Final Weeks GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE After over 20 years off service to the people off Charlotte and surrounding communities... Absolutely Everything MUST Be Sold! SPORTS CENTER ALL OF OUR POPULAR NAME BRANDS ON SALE 131 S. COCHRAN DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE 517-543-8668 Including: Reebok, Adidas, Nike, Asics, Saucony, Holloway, Capezio, Danskin, Bloch and more. Our Entire Store Full off Name Brand Quality Shoes, Clothing, and Accessories MUST AND WILL BE SOLD During This $250,000 SALE Sale Begins Tuesday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m. Sharp. This Weeks Special Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Sun., & Mon. NOW largest supplier of apple slices used in commercially prepared apple slices, Michigan apples are also a main source for applesauce, as well as fresh and shelf-sta­ ble apple cider. • The Michigan apple industry is a vital part of Michigan’s economy. The value of the annual crop approaches $150 million annually. Value-added mar­ keting and processing enhance the economic con­ tribution of Michigan Apples up to $400-500 million of economic impact annually. 75^0 55% to OFF S OREWIDE ored Stabenow with its con­ gressional “Friend of the Farm Bureau” award, and the National Farmers Union has given her it’s “Golden Triangle.” The Farm Bureau award is given to those individuals who have voted in support of Farm Bureau issues in Congress. Nominees for the award must be nominated by their respective state farm bureaus and approved by the bureau’s national board of directors. 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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Wanted: Standing Timber ALL SALES FINAL - NO REFUNDS - NO EXCHANGES - NO LAY-AWAYS - NO RETURNS SHOES trict, which allows him to be on hand to participate in a variety of activities and become part of the commu­ nity. He returns to their home in Kalamazoo on the weekends and one or two nights a week. “We’ll start looking for a place after the first of the year, but we don’t want to rush into anything. Right now we have sort of a ‘gen­ tleman’s farm’ with 10 acres where we can walk. We’d like to find some­ thing like that here. We’re looking for a place where we can have some land. I like hunting and we both enjoy nature and being out of doors and going for walks with• our dog, Hailey.” to experience a true home­ coming. In the suburbs, and in a lot of bigger cities and districts, they still have homecoming, but the tradi­ tion doesn’t have the same meaning it has here. Homecoming is a real point of pride, it’s not strictly for the school, it’s for the entire community. That is why we feel honored to be so well received by the dis­ trict.” Kramer said he and his wife will begin looking for a home in the Maple Valley school district after the first of the year. “My wife, Ann, has been a teacher with the Michigan School Readiness Program in Allegan for about 13 years,” explained Kramer. “The program is designed to prepare . at-risk preschoolers for kinder­ garten. In the summer she does interviews and assess­ ments with 4-year-olds if they qualify for the pro­ gram and in the process makes a bond with the chil­ dren. “We talked about her resigning this year, but she said she couldn’t abandon those children who were expecting to see her, almost like a second mother at school,” he added. “She said she would have to make the change between the next group of kids.” Kramer is currently rent­ ing an apartment in the dis- (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE „ ALL RACKS, FIXTURES, SHELVING, CASH REGISTER, COUNTERS, & MORE MUST BESOLDI o Now accepting MasterCard & Visa ^troogth you can roly on Armstrong Free Estimates 06590554 (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 1 �s The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 28,2004 — Page 11 %S ISSiSjv!1 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL CALL... The Maple Valley News • (269) 945-9554 For Sale jj<Uix Sj« LL■ H s%stSS tSS tSXS' %^x «-iisk % Mif >% %k' % JwSS ">»* >s r** !k^i F>hi !;*SS ; »5s 3 fas as '*‘‘4 Hbtj *hta I'*i*bb‘^ link’ For Rent National Ads $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom queen mattress. Complete, duplex in country, very nice. never used. Must sell! (517)852-9386 (517)719-8062 NASHVILLE: nice 1 & 2 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ bedroom upstairs apartPET: beige, brand new ment, references. MSHDA (bought, never used). Still on approved. (517)852-0852 roll. New $800 - sell $325. (517)204-0600 STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE: 10x10, 10x15, 10x20. AMISH DROP LEAF (616)374-1200 (616)3741200 Space. Sace KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, Garage Sale $500 obo. (269)948-0502 2 FREE GARAGE SALE FOR SALE: 3-4 yard deliv- signs with your ad that runs ery red lava, white marbel, in any of our papers. Get peastone, B.R. gravel, top- them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 soil, black dirt, sand, fill, red N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At mulch, natural beige mulch, the front counter. cedar mulch. Call Hamilton Black Dirt, (517)852-1864. BARN SALE: 2621 S. M-66 Fri. & Sat., FOR SALE: Lay-Z-Boy sofa Hwy., Ocwt.y.1,stNashville. &as 2vnde.8:3 r0.am-6p am.,; & chair, 1-1/2 years old, like Sucn.., sOrt. n3rd,, :12a:3m0--6ppmm.; new, brown suede cloth, Anti,,que round d, oak table b Scotchguarded, $1,000. drop leaf table and misc., (517)852-9678 chairs. Baby items: changing tables , stroller ,y baby clothing g Lawn & Garden & toys, bath tub (on feet), FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel cupboards, base cabinets & master, 7 gang reel mowers, counter tops, logs for homes. hydraulic lift. Good condi- Set of 4 wooden wagon Call wheels & misc. Pfaltzgraff tion, $4,000 obo. pieces. (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel master 7-Gang, reel mowers, good condition, conditio $5,000. Cali (269)948-4190. FOR SALE: Cushman Aerator, 24" drum type, 3 point hitch. Great shape, $750. Call (269)948-4190.-... FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon motorhome, 27,000 miles, sprayer, skid mount, 5hp runs great, $23,000. Cali Briggs & Stratton engine, (269)838-8909. $750. Call (269)948-4190. - Help Wanted Child Care CHILDREN OF ALL AGES: State licensed, state ppay, meals & snacks provided.. Maple Valley School district. Mon.-Fri., 5:30am-6:30pm. (517)541-3759 License #DF230262387. Farm PONY FOR SALE: gentle 13yr. old. Has been shown 4H at Allegan & Barry Co. Fairs, $450. Call (269)721­ 9908 after 5pm. Recreation DENTAL HYGIENIST: part/full time. Hastings office seeking someone who is a self starter, reliable & is a team player. Some experi­ ence is a plus. Please send resume to ad #129 c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI. 49058. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed.. Lookingg for dependable customer service oriented person with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A license. Good working environment. (616)248-7729 WAREHOUSE/HI-LO DRIVER/MANAGEMENT: to $14/hr. + benefits! Perma­ nent! (Major dist) (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. WELDER (MIG-TIG): to $18/hr. + full benefits (major mfg. plant). All shifts, (517)886-5445 TDC fee. SCHEDULING CLERK/ FRONT DESK: to $12/hr. + benefits! (hospital) Training! Need now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. EVENT COORDINATOR/ ASSIST: to $50,000/yr. , y. + benefits & 401K. Planning events / activities / trade shows. Entry/skilled! (517)886-5445 TDC fee. FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A EXPRESS/AIR EXPEDITE: motorhome, 27,000 miles, FULL-TIME CHILD CARE to $18/hr. + benefits. Logis­ runs great, $23,000. Call NEEDED: in Vermontville tics div. training now, .517­ (269)838-8909. area only. Full-time for 2-1/2 886-5445 TDC fee. year old boy, part-time for 4 Miscellaneous year old boy. Maple Valley INSTALLING/APPRENFREE INSTALLED DISH School District. Serious in-TICESHIP: to $22/hr. Elect, NETWORK SYSTEMS: Call quiries with experience only. cable, H.V.A.C., carpentry, Call (517)726-0955. labor. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. M-66 Tire, (616)374-1200. Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Varsity Boys* Golf The 4695 Middleville Rd. 1 N. Main St. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Agency 1 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 insurance FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 7$ 517-726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06571022 Attention, Hunters! Hometown lumber bus whut you need for hunting AMMUNITION CALLS OUTERWEAR federa SHOTSHELLS BROADHEAPS Dickies Outerwear Just Keeps Getting Better PAINTERS/HELPERS: to $15 / Hr. Interior/ exterior, resd/commercial. Will train ASAP! (517)886-5445 TDC fee. POTATO/PRETZEL CHIP DELIVERY: to $40,000/yr. + benefits! Local routes! On job training! (616)949-2424 Job­ line fee. MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE FARM BUREAU Call 269-945-9554 anytimefor Maple Valley News Action-ads! by her daughter, Nancy (Richard) Herbstreith of Hastings; sons, Billy (Claudia) Hoaglin Jr. of Nashville and David Hoaglin of Perry, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Billy on Feb. 17, 1994 and a sister, Mina Mae Sollars. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at Hastings Thomapple Valley Church with Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. No funeral home visitation. Reception at the Thomapple Valley Church following services. Burial will be at Ft. Custer National MODELS (FASHION/CATALOG): to $50/hr. Runway/Promo/Event shows! Males-females, all ages, all sizes. Many train. (517)886­ 5445 TDC fee. Maple Valley's Todd Cupp helped the varsity boys' golf team closer to a third straight SMAA championship in two league jamborees last week. Cupp shot a 44 Monday at Webberville, then scored a 42 Tuesday at Lansing Christian in a pair of Lion victories. 06594605 Frances N. Hoaglin------------- BEER/BEVERAGE DIST: to $17/hr. + benefits! Local, HASTINGS - Frances N. training now, 517-886-5445 Hoaglin, age 77,-of Hastings TDC fee. went to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family MAINTEBUILDING NANCE/SUPERVISOR:: too Saturday, September 25, 45K + benefits! (517)886-5445 2004 at Thomapple Manor.. TDC fee. Mrs. Hoaglin was bom on February 4, 1927 in Walnut CABLE INSTALLER/HELP- Creek, California, the daughER: to $1000/wk $1,000/wk. Training! ter of Austin and Lura Many! Local/some travel! Start now! (616)949-2424 Job­ (Mendenhall) Sollars. She was raised in several line fee. communities within the CONSTRUCTION/LAUnited States and attended BORERS/MAINTENANCE: to $800/wk. Many types, schools in those communiskilled/entry. Yearly orr, ties. Some years later, she summer work! Busy Co. and her family were very proud that she graduated (517)886-5445 TDC fee. from Hastings adult educaCRIMINAL JUSTICE/SE- tion. CURITY to to She was married to Billy $15/hr. + OFFICERS: benefits! Many G. Hoaglin, Sr. on December types!! Entry/skilled! 8, 1943. She moved to the (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. Hastings area in 1947. Frances did in-home cloth­ DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR/WAREHOUSE MAN­ ing and jewelry sales and for AGER: Bev Co. to 50K + many years had a flea mar­ benefits, need now. (517)886­ ket distribution business at 5445 TDC fee. the old Barry County Fair. E.R. She was a member of the DESK/ADMITTING: (Med. facility), many nurses Women of the Moose, MULTI FAMILY GARAGE aide, several types! To $15/ enjoyed ceramics and flower SALE: 10496 Nashville Hwy. hr. + benefits, 517-886-5445 gardening. Sept. 30th-Oct. 2nd. Thurs., TDC fee. Mrs. Hoaglin is survived 8am-5pm; Fri., 8am-4pm; Sat., 8am-3pm. Pool supplies VET ASSIST./KENNEL & lots of misc. CARE: to $12.50/hr. Must love cats/ dogs, training now. 517-886-5445 TDC fee. Automotive Household $150 FOUR POST BED: king with Sealy Posturpedic mattress set (2 months old). (517)204-0600 We custom Fletch arrows Stop by with your order today! HOMETOWN, LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 www.hometownhjjy^Q’ Qom 06594591 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 28,2004 — Page 12 Lions in position to earn third straight title Saturday The Maple Valley varsity boys’ golfteam began to pull away from the rest of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association with a pair of victories in league jamborees last week On Wednesday at Lansing Christian, the Lions edged the second place Pilgrims by four strokes. Olivet, which had been on the Lions’ heels, ended up third. “They gave us a big open­ ing in the league,” said Lion coach John Hughes. “Right now, on points we’re four up.” Adam Gonser led the Lions with a 39. Todd Cupp finished the afternoon with a 42, Ethan Griswald a 44, and Justin McMillan a 48. At Webberville on Monday, the Lions finished two-strokes ahead of second place Olivet. Gonser led the Lions with another 39. Cupp and VanEngen finished with a 46, for the Lions’ first oftwo 173’s on the week. “We heeded to win these two,” said Hughes. The final jamboree of the season was Monday at Leslie. The SMAA will get together once again on Griswald each shot 44’s, and Saturday at the El Dorado in Mason for the league’s final 18-hole tournament. “We’re two wins away from a league championship,” said Hughes. “Ifwe falter badly, we’ll lost, but I doubt, we will. At least, we shouldn’t, let’s put it that way.” The Lion jayvees also had a good week, winning the SMAA JV jamboree at Olivet on Wednesday. Tyler Greenfield was the day’s medalist with a 42. The Lions bested second place Olivet 183 to 186. Your Best Tool for Building or buying a Home is not in Your Tool Belt... Ifs At Your Fingertips! Call or visit any of our five convenient locations to learn more about buying your new home. Our local decision making and experienced mortgage lenders can be the best tool when it comes to buying a new home. • answers to your home buying questions • new home construction financing with interest only payments available during first 6 months • home purchase financing with flexible rates and terms • refinancing of your existing home loan • home equity lines of credit • And, competitive rates, quick turnaround, on the spot Pre-Approvals and your loan will stay right here from approval to payoff, all because we’re LOCAL. 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Another man asked Newell if the legislature had been aware of that Viatec would be closing the doors of its manufacturing plant in Hastings, and if they knew anything about possible clos­ ings of other local manufac­ turing plants such as BlissClearing-Niagra, also locat­ ed in Hastings. Newell said the legislature did not have any knowledge of the closing or any other potential factory closings. “In my experience with clients over the last year it appears there has been, at least in West Michigan, quite a downturn in the economy, Viatec being an example. Is there anything the legislature the national economy seems can do to help improve the to be improving, the recov­ economy? What would you ery in Michigan seemed to propose?” asked probate be progressing at a much judge challenger Doherty, slower rate. He said that who was in the audience at while Spectrum Health has that time. created 500 new jobs and “I know from my past Herman Miller has brought experience as far as the cor­ in a new operation from out poration I worked for that of state, creating an addition­ they were given tax breaks of al 500 jobs, outsourcing of about 24 million dollars to jobs remains a problem for come into the city of this area of the state. Kentwood and operate,” said “One of the problems fac­ Brinkert. “After three years, ing Michigan in the future, after they had gotten what strange as it may seem, is we they wanted, they decided to are not going to have enough leave and go to Brazil where qualified work force forthe they assumed the labor jobs that are here,” he added, would be cheaper.” saying that the pool of young Brinkert went on to pro­ workers in Michigan is pose that the tax structure “quite a bit smaller” than it should be changed in order has been in the past. to draw and keep industry in “A lot of our manufactur­ West Michigan. ing jobs that we have nowa­ Newell stated that while days really have a lot tech­ nology. Educationally, we Stephanie Fekkes, the interim appointed probate have to look at what we can do for the jobs of the future,” judge for Barry County and challenger Bill Doherty at said Newell, who added that the forum at Castleton Township Hall Thursday there seems to be a shortage evening. of health care workers. that there was no federal patients who were now on “Not everybody wants to money available... that there the streets, some of whom work in health care, I under­ was none available for me to were getting in trouble with stand that, but it is going to do anything ofthat sort. I had the law and ending up in jails be a tremendous driver to invest my life savings and and prisons. because we are an aging do it on my own. The money “I’m not a mental health society,” he said. is not available.” expert, but I do have experi­ Former Nashville Village Newell said that half of all ence dealing with the mental Council President Pro Tem, small business fail due to health community and most Steve Wheeler said he has lack of capital. of the professionals I know read that roughly 50% of the Another audience member believe that that was a good Michiganjobs have been lost asked about closing state thing, to get those people to other states, not foreign mental hospitals and whether back out into the communi­ countries like Mexico. or not money from the sale ty,” said Newell, who went “That kind of tells me that of those properties had been on to add that some counties Participants at the Thornapple Arts Council community meeting included Bob there is something wrong used to help reduce the have a “jail diversion” pro­ Brandt, Kathy Strickland of Yankee Springs, Jennifer Ivinskas Strauss, Lizanne with our business plan here state’s budget deficit. grams for people with mental Fehsenfeld and Beth Hannapel of Middleville. The Delton meeting included teachers, in the state,” he said. “Do ‘‘Well, we haven’t been illnesses so they are not you have any thought on able to sell that much. We’ve locked up unless they com­ Superintendent Ron Archer and others. that?” been trying to sell Northville mit a crime which merits “The problem that we City Hospital for three incarceration, instead they have with going to other years,” said Newell, who are referred to mental health states is regulatory and red noted that the state owned a programs. by Patricia Johns cultural activities already are why most events take place in tape,” said Newell, who pro­ lot of property that could be Hastings School Board StaffWriter scheduled in the county, as Hastings and the need to posed that “ cutting red tape ” President Pat Endsley asked sold. The Thornapple Arts well as share what the Arts schedule some events in other “And it’s not a bad idea in where the candidates saw Council met on Monday, Council can provide.” places. The Pierce Cedar might improve the economic Fehsenfeld and Jennifer Creek Institute was praised climate of the state in the my opinion,” he said. “But education funding going. Sept. 27 at Page Elementary “Do either one of you when we sell a piece ofprop­ School to discuss ways to Ivinskas Strauss, who is the for its quality auditorium for future. A member of the audience erty like that, we also but that have some suggestions?” she promote arts and cultural facilitator of the meetings, small groups. say they already have learned Fehsenfeld also discussed asked what the state was back on the tax rolls, so it asked. activities in Barry County. “I myselfhave some expe­ the need for partnerships, doing to support the start of does help to stimulate the In the three other meetings a great deal. small businesses. rience, my spouse is in early local economy. ” “People want to have a cal- services provided by the Arts in Hastings, Nashville and “We live in a global econ­ One audience member education and I understand Delton, the discussion has endar which they can consult Council and making the arts omy. If we don’t recognize asked about closing of state focused on publicity of events so they can attend activities more accessible. See FORUM, page 3 and sharing ideas for future both in their area and in other With a goal of creating a that, we are sticking our head mental hospitals and the in the sand, ” said Newell. “ In cultural activities. Cathy areas,” Ivinskas Strauss says. strong community with the the state of Michigan, we Walters Surratt of Barry The use of e-mail and web arts accessible to the entire rank eighth nationally for County 4-H attended the site calendars was suggested. county, the TAC may do an insourcing. We have approx­ Nashville meeting discuss the “But of course, they also informal survey to elicit more imately 240,000 jobs in the need for better coordination mentioned that the most ideas. state of Michigan provided • Spaghetti supper slated for Friday The TAC will be looking and communication between effective web sites are they by foreign companies that ones which are kept up to into ways to create this calengroups within the county. • Economic summit hears from have set up subsidiary opera­ The Arts Council received date,” Fehsenfeld mentioned. dar, perhaps in printed form, tions here in the state.” experts and locals a grant from the National Many residents of aware of which could link to last “I just wanted to say that • Golfers get third title in Endowment for the Arts to activities Hastings, minute productions on the since I lost my job, I have work on the coordination and Nashville, Middleville and website. • Lion runners medal at Lakewood started myself a small busi­ Anyone who was not able outreach on arts and culture Delton. The first Jazz Fest ness. I own a coffee shop,” Invite was a very popular event, as to attend any of the meetings, in Barry County. said Brinkert. “I had gone to Hops.” but who would like to get the “Art • Harvest Festival deemed a success Acting Director Lizanne are the Small Business Fehsenfeld says, “We thought Middleville area artists have involved with the promotion Administration in Grand the best way to start was to been featured in the Art Hops. of the arts, can call Rapids... and they told me Questions have included Fehsenfeld at 945-2002. first find out what arts and by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Candidates for state repre­ sentative and probate judge highlighted the candidates’ forum at the Castleton Township Hall Thursday evening. Democratic challenger David Brinkert and incum­ bent State Rep. Gary Newell briefly introduced them­ selves to the audience they invited the approximately 25 members of the audience to ask them questions. . One man in the audience asked Newell where the leg­ islature stood on the casino expansion. Newell replied that the issue of voter approval for casino expan­ sion would be on the ballot in the November election and a recent poll showed that more than 60% of voters Arts Council works on county-wide calendar In This Issue �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, October 5,2004 — Page 2 Fuller and Maplewood Elementary get new teacher Heather Brass of Nashville has joined the Maple Valley teaching staff. She is teaching technology at Fuller Street Elementary and fourth and sixth grade math lab at Maplewood Elementary. Brass, a native of Nashville, has been teaching in Lakewood Public schools for 7 years. At various times during her tenure, Brass has taught grades kindergarten through third at Woodland or West Elementary schools. “I spent most of the time teaching second grade, I had just been given the technolo­ gy position in Lakewood when I got thejob here,” said Brass. “I grew up in Maple valley and my husband, and I moved back and bought my grandparents’ house a few years ago. I wanted to come home and teach and jobs like this one don’t come up very often.” Brass, and her husband, Allen, have two sons, Josh, 9 months old, and Jacob, who is 4 1/2 years old and enrolled in the Early 4s pro­ gram. Brass said she has enjoyed her first week at Maple Valley “I’ve had a wonderful welcome. Everyone has been very helpful and friendly,” she said, adding, “It’s nice to see students whose parents are people I went to school with.” Valley Community Pantry Shelf, which serves lowincome families in the Maple Valley area. Nashville United Methodist Church is located on the comer of State and Washington streets, and the supper is co-sponsored by StaffWriter Heather Brass Nashville and Peace United Methodist churches. Everyone is invited. For more information, call Trudy Tobias at (517) 852­ 9524 or Marcia Bell at 852­ 0720. Celebrating 75 Years in the Community! STAN t’s not by accident that we’ve represented our community for 75 years. As an independent agency, we tailor the best insurance protection at competi­ tive prices. We represent only the finest insurance compa­ KELLY nies, like Auto-Owners, The “No Problem” People® Ask us about the many other advantages of doing business with an indepen­ dent insurance agency. aAuto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business TRUMBLE AGENCY DEBBIE ness started by his father in 1944. Darrell likes to tell the A third generation has assumed the helm of an agri-story of father’s start in the cultural lime hauling and lime spreading business,, “Emmitt Hamilton started spreading business in hauling and spreading agNashville. After 45 years (35 years as lime before the quarry,, in Limestone the owner and operator) of Cheney the business started by his Bellevue opened in 1946. father, Emmitt Hamilton, Limestone is used by farmers Darrell Hamilton and' his to correct or sweeten the soil wife, Claudette, are turning by raising the pH,” said over the reins of their busi-Darrell. “He had it shipped by ness, Hamilton Limestone railcar to Hastings. At that and Tracking to their daugh-time he used a small dump ter and son-in-law, Christine track with a pull behind car and Richard Smith, who have axle with a spinner mounted renamed the business, R & C on it. In 1945, he bought a 1945 GMC 1 1/2-ton track Limestone Spreading, Inc. “With my husband’s health and mounted a wooden New we thought it would be wise Leader spreader box on it to for him to retire,” said spread with.” Darrell said his father also Claudette. “About six weeks ago we were trying to figure dug his own marl. “He dug marl, a form of out what to do when we got a phone call from our daughter, lime, out of 11 different pits Christine. She said that she in Barry County. The first and Rich' had been praying marl pit was a dry pit on the and talking about it and they Craig Farm on Center Road. wanted to buy Dad’s busi-They carved it off with a ness. When they called, we shovel onto a conveyer to load it,” he said, noting that were overwhelmed with joy. “We really wanted to keep most marl pits are filled with the business in the family,” water and the marl has to be allowed to dry before it is said Darrell. Claudette said that Rich is hauled and spread. already familiar with the ag“At that time he owned and operated drag line cranes too. lime business. “He’s worked with Darrell His sons, Darrell and Duane, on-and-off over the years. started in helping as soon as He’s helped spread lime,” they got their driver’s licenssaid Claudette. es. In 1954 Duane bought a “He rode with me for two bulldozer off dad and started weeks and I taught him the his own excavating busitricks of the trade, Not the ness,” said Darrell, who noted least of which was learning to that his brother has three sons shift through all ten gears on and grandson working in his the track,” said Darrell. excavating businbss. “They “A lot of these farmers have three generations work­ around here have been cus-ing there right now.” tomers for years, we want to Darrell continued working let them know that we’re still with his dad until 1967 when in business,” said Darrell. he bought the crane from him “This is our third generation and started a pond dredging in the business.” business. In 1969, Darrell Hamilton “After dad died, I bought took over the agricultural the lime track and continued lime hauling and spread busi-digging ponds and hauling by Sandra Ponsetto Spaghetti supper slated for Friday A Spaghetti Supper is being planned for Friday, Oct. 8, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. The meal will include spaghetti, salad, beverage and dessert for $4 per person. Proceeds are for the Maple Third generation takes over helm of 60-year-old business 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School ......... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... a.m. P.M. Worship............ .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................. ......... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ....................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6p Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... .................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... Sunday School...... .... ,9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 Fuller St, Nashville 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration.................. 10 a..m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training ’ PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ............ 6:45 p.m. GRESHAM .UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ............11 a.m. Church School .................. 0 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON - One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School - 10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School............................. 10 A.M. Service .................... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service........................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday 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 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NORTH KALAM0 UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service ............ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ........... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. Located on the comer of State and Washington streets lime,” said Darrell. “At this time we phased out using marl and started spreading Bellevue lime and dolomite, which has magnesium, from southeastern Michigan and Ohio plants.” Darrell said that while his daughter and son-in-law are the new owners of the business,. he plans to continue working for awhile to make sure the transition goes smoothly. “There are farmers who have been our customers for generations and we want to let them know that while the name has changed, they’re still dealing with the same family,” he said _ HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. FALL MATINEES! 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Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .....................6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time -12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 5, 2004 — Page 3 FORUM, continued from page 1 that funding has decreased and we have to look at other avenues for revenue for school districts,” said Brinkert. “But, I think I would need to investigate further to really come up with an educated response.” Newell, acknowledged that schools have gone through some “really diffi­ cult budget times,” then added. “But really in the last four years ifyou take a close look at it, we have took a lot of money out of the state budget. But, we have increased per pupil spending by $700.” Newell said “the real problem we have funding­ wise is health care... over 30% of the general fund budget is health care. It does have some effect on K-12 funding. Health care is eat­ ing us up and I’m not totally sure what the answer is.” He said that it has been projected that if health care costs continue to rise as they have been, over 60% of the general fund balance will be spent on health care ten years from now. When asked, Newell said he believed that Proposal A was working for most schools in his district, unless their enrollments were time that have a house, They’ve got an SUV, a cot­ tage, boat and they say, ‘You know my employer is going to raise my co-pay to $20,’ and they are really upset. “Well. I think we’re going to have to bear a little bit of the load as individuals, those of us that can afford to do that,” he said, adding that “Beyond Medicare and Medicaid, over half of the population really isn’t pay­ ing into their health care. So less than half of us are really footing the bill for the entire state.” Newell again suggested that medical savings plans and “cafeteria-style” insur­ ance plans, where employees choose the level of coverage they need, were a solution to rising health care costs. An audience member said that the legislature “should lead by example.” Newell replied that the legislature has cafeteria-style health care plan and that the representatives no longer get financial compensation for opting out the insurance plan or opting for a less expensive plan. “Under the old system, ifI didn’t use the amount allot­ ted, I would have gotten the money back. But we don’t said Brinkert. Newell said that he didn’t know what the cost of uni­ versal health care would cost but added, “I can guarantee that the benefits would go down from what they are currently.” Newell went on to say that half of the 11 % ofthe people in the state who don’t have health insurance, “make over $50,000 a year and half of those make over $75,000 a year,” saying that they are young healthy professionals who choose not to pay for health care programs. He said the rest are “people who are between jobs or general­ ly what I call the working poor.” After a brief discussion about gas and road taxes, interim appointed Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes and challenger William Doherty and Fekkes were introduced. Both Doherty and Fekkes declined to make opening statements. “We talked beforehand and the decision was that most everybody here knows of us and we have brochures on the table in the back, so we will forgo the opening statements and go straight to the questions from the audi­ ence. Fire away,” Doherty said. A woman in the audience asked both candidates ifthey had ever used recreational drugs. Both Doherty and Fekkes said, “No.” The same woman asked if either had a grievances filed against them in the past years. Fekkes said that she had two grievances filed against here which were “summarily dismissed for being without merit.” Doherty said, “No.” Wheeler noted that both candidates had a lot of Challenger David Brinkert listens as Representative involvement in community Gary Newell introduces himself. and charitable activities. He asked if being a judge would declining. have that any more,” he said. “As long as there is a con­ When asked how the cost in any way curtail those tinuing increase in their of health care in Michigan activities. Both Fekkes and Doherty enrollment they seem to do compares with that of other OK,” he said. “But not every states, Newell replied that he responded that the Judicial school district is going have didn’t have any statistics on Code of Conduct states that that.” that, but felt it could be while they can serve as a Ines Straube asked the assumed to be higher board member for a non­ candidates about health care. because the cost of living is profit organization, they are “What is the plan for higher here than in some not permitted to solicit for health care, especially for other states, and the cost of such an organizations. Wheeler asked if they small businesses? It seems malpractice insurance, and would be allowed to give like it’s getting to be more of so forth. • legal advice when seated as a an expense and less afford­ An audience member able,’ she said. asked both candidates to judge. Both Doherty and Newell said that it was a respond to a bumper sticker Fekkes said that again the national problem due to that said, “If you think health Judicial Code of Conduct increased longevity. care is expensive now, wait would prohibit the from giv­ “When I was bom there until you see how much it ing legal advice. Mike Callton, who recent­ were 7 million people over costs when it’s free.” ly took the 5th District the age of 65. When I die “It’s so hard to tell exact­ there will be 70 million peo­ ly. I know that there are County Commissioners seat from incumbent Jeff some individuals out there, ple over the age of 65... Mackenzie, asked the candi ­ Because of technology peo­ such as myself who have lost ple are a lot healthier and their healthcare insurance, dates their position on gun live a lot longer than they and with the rising cost of control. Both Doherty and health care it’s hard to say,” Fekkes said they were pro­ used to.” Newell said the cost of health care will continue to rise and went on to say that s medical savings plans “are a good idea... but you have to x’x The Place to Gofor Professional Styling have money to do that kind of thing. MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN ♦ “I think one of the prob­ iti HAIR STYLING lems in my mind is that none Open Tuesday — Friday of us want to pay anything S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. for health care,” added ^Diana’ Newell. “I’m the same way. I’ve talked to people all the <s> 06573039 hibited from taking a stand on an issue that they may have to make a ruling on as probate judge. “We are not allowed to say how we would rule or position ourselves on those type of issues because they are issues that may be brought before us on the bench,” said Fekkes. “The Code of Conduct says that whether you are a siting judge or a candidate for judge you can not make a public statement that may make you appear to be biased or prejudiced should the issue be brought before you.” “It’s a very fine line,” said Doherty. “Basically, we are still entitled to our personal opinions; but anytime you give a personal opinion, sometimes people can mis­ construe that. So, it is safer, essentially, to be careful on those issues like gun control, or other special issues that might potentially be a case you have to rule on.” Doherty added that candi­ dates and judges could con­ tinue to be involved in groups and organizations that they are interested in as long as they are not prohibit­ ed by law or discriminatory. Callton asked if the candi­ dates were able to say ifthey were liberal or conservative. Both candidates said they could not label themselves liberal or conservative. Callton, saying that he was trying to “get a feel” for the two, asked the candidates if they could describe their “judicial style.” “It almost sounds like a fashion statement,” quipped Doherty. “I’nl not exactly sure what you mean by style. Activist? Non-activist?” “Well, for instance, ‘tough on crime,”’ said Callton. “We’re not allowed to say that. We’re not allowed to say, ‘yes,’ or, ‘no,’” replied Fekkes, who reiterated that such a statement could make a candidate or judge appear biased. “So basically you lose your personality,” said an audience member. “What about your vision about where you like to see the job going, what you MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate would like to do there? asked an audience member. Fekkes detailed plans to change how family law cases are handled by the probate court, particularly the Friend of the Court (FOC) because they have seen the greatest increase in caseloads. She said she has plans to restruc­ ture the FOC. A divorced audience member, mother of three children, commented that since she has moved to Barry County she has been dis­ pleased with the services of the FOC. “I have never seen any­ thing like I’ve seen in Barry County Friend of the Court,” she said. “Very, very biased on the male part. I have been on both side of the fence and I have never seen anything like this before. It is totally biased. 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People work elsewhere, shop elsewhere because small shops can’t compare with Wal-Mart who buys goods from China, change labels to say “Made USA,” and pay lowest wages to their help. However, recently I have seen positive happenings in town. The pastor at the United Methodist' Church has made some community changes. She’s helped to ensure people won’t go hungry. She’s working to get low­ cost housing, and repairs, and she remembered the kids CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct 3-9 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 11 Oct 13 Oct 18 Oct 18 Oct 21 Oct 21 Oct 25 Oct 25 Oct 26 National 4-H Week. Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Fair Board, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. Horse Developmental Meeting 7 p.m., location to be announced. Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board Annual Ag Society Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. 4-H Teen Club, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Rabbit Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., location to be announced. Small Animal Sale Meeting, 7 p.m., location to be announced. 4-H Doug Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office. WEATHERWAX FARM MARKET & NURSERY OPEN 5 a.m. -11 p.m. 7 days a week 2970 N. Ionia - Comer of Ionia Road & Nashville Highway, f Vermontville • 517-726-1000 PUMPKINS ARE HERE! Stop by to sign upfor our Big Buck Contests $5.00 entry fee for bow and gun (must sign up 12 hoursprior to opening ofseason) 1st Place Prize in each category FREE HEAD MOUNT (Taxidermy work by Tony Hansen ofAnimal Artistry) 2nd Place Prize in each category GPS NAVIGATOR Featuring hand-dipped Ice Cream and Deli Sandwiches Fresh Made-To-Order Pizza I 06594871 Wednesday, October 6 Seafood pasta salad, com with new school supplies. and talad, mandarin oranges. She puts to shame all the Thursday, October 7 other pastors who are content Peanut butter and jelly just to feather their own w/English muffin, cole slaw, nests. Maybe she could give pears. seminars on “How to Better Friday, October 8 Help Your Community.” Cheese/macaroni salad, Why not visit the cucumbe salad, tropical fruit Methodist Church and see Monday, October 11 how you can truly “give unto Chicken pasta salad, carrot others?” raisin salad, finite jello. Jan Kalnback, atheist, Tuesday, October 12 Nashville Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, mixed fruit, din­ ner roll. On the shelf and in the mail at Vermontville Township Library The library has found that many people have written letters to their favorite authors and in return have received letters back. Janice Blanche of Vermontville has been in contact with author Debbie Macomber, and has received not, only letters but bookmarks and packets of tea as well. Ifanyone else has been in contact with an author and would like to share their letters or emails, please bring them to the library. Donations can be given to the library in many forms. Members of Vermontville Brownie Troop 110 recently helped us set up for our September book sale. Their help and enthusiasm were greatly appreciated. Tabitha Harwood from the Vermontville Cadet Troop was here ready and willing to help the day of the sale. All of these girls are to be con­ gratulated on their willing­ ness to lend a hand whenever the need arises. The local theatrical group known as The Revue has also.given the library a generous monetary donation to help defray the cost of repaving the parking lot. New books on the shelf are: Adult Fiction. The sev­ enth and last installment of Stephen King’s Dark Tower series (aptly named), The Dark Tower, Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs, Sarah’s Songs by Karen Kingsbury, Melancholy Baby by Robert Parker and Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy. Adult Non-Fiction: Cary Grant: A Biography by Marc Eliot. Pantry Shelf moving to new Center of Hope Maple The . Valley Community Pantry Shelf (food distribution program) is moving Tuesday, Oct. 12, to the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope at 233 North Main St. The Center of Hope is located on the comer ofNorth Main and Washington streets,, g next to the Nashville Post Office. The new hours for food distribution will be 10:30 a.m. .. to noon every y Tuesday y (please do not arrive early). The new facility has limited work space and does not have chairs available; therefore, it will not be possible to allow people to come in prior to opening time. Please come to the north access doors. Please do not bring extra boxes, as storage space is limited at the new location. At the present time, deliveries. w will rema remain eres. n as in n thee past. Project volunteers say they feel the food distribution program is a needed service to the struggling families in thee Maple ape Valley aey Community ommuny and are thankful for the opportunity to provide this service. FLU SHOTS Tues., Oct 19, 7-9 pm at Vermontville Maplewood in Vermontville Sponsored by the School Vermontville Lions Club Blood sugar, blood pressure and oxygen, saturation checks will also be offered by the Vermontville EMT Team. Medicare patients need to bring Medicare cards so shots may be billed to insurance. • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 Questions, 517-726-0286 Donations Accepted 06594284 V/SA (517) 852-9712 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, October 6 Salisbury Steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, fruit crisp. Thursday, October 7 BBQ chicken, cauliflower, spinach, pineapple, corn­ bread. Friday, October 8 Baked fish, rice pilaf, broc­ coli, winter squash, sweet treat. Monday, October 11 Cabbage roll, parslied potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, raisins. Tuesday, October 12 Roast turkey w/gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, fresh apple. Events Wednesday, October 6Hastings, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.; nails; Music with Charlie; Flu Shot 9-11 a.m. Woodland - Puzzle/Trivia; Nashville - TV Time. Delton, Nashville 5+ 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct.ber 7 - Nashville, TV time. Hastings - Music with Sam, Couples Dance Class 7-8:30 p.m.; Line Dancing 11:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzle/Trivia. Friday, October 8 Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. Woodland Visiting. Monday, October 11 Hastings, crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; puzzle/trivPuzzles; ia. Nashville Woodland, 5+ 11:30 a.m. Delton - Bingo. Tuesday, October 12Hastings, AARP Driver’s Safety - registration required; Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Beginning Line Dance 1-2 p.m.; Morehouse Kids; Kinship Care 7 p.m. Nashville, TV time 11 a.m.-l p.m. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News Business Ads Economic summit hears from experts and locals More than 100 residents and local officials attended the Barry County Economic Development Alliance Summit Thursday, Sept 30, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Local officials had an opportunity to share the accomplishments and chal­ lenges their community faces in a changing world. Middleville Village Manager Ron Howell dis­ cussed the Downtown Development Authority, the Local Development Authority and the 10 most important goals the council would like to accomplish this year. Village President Frank Dunham of Nashville dis­ cussed impact of infrastruc­ ture improvements in the vil­ lage. Speakers from Freeport also focused on upcoming water system improvement efforts. After a short dinner break the group heard from Chad Howell, development manager for the City of Kalamazoo. He discussed ways the city has reclaimed “brownfields” and attracted serious developments. Jeff Chamberlain, city Nashville Village President Frank Dunham spoke during the Barry County Economic Development Alliance Summit on Sept. 30. planner and deputy director of community planning and development for Kalamazoo, reminded everyone that cities means improving improving everyone from all economic strata. Birgit Klohs from the Right Place Inc. in Grand Rapids talked about public private partnerships. She emphasized creating and keeping trust. She also told the group that sometimes you have to “take a good, hard look and help those business­ es which are going to sur­ vive,” The final expert of the evening was Jim Hettinger from Battle Creek Unlimited. He gave the group a reality check and told them to avoid fads, focus on retention of employees and to do follow­ up visits. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 5,2004 — Page 5 Check it out at Vermontville Township Library The library is getting ready to launch its annual Halloween contest and all the little ghouls are invited to enter. The “Guess How Many Gruesome Goodies Are in the Jar” event will begin Friday, Oct. 8 and will end Friday, Oct. 29. Who­ ever comes the closest will get to choose which of two prizes offered that they pre­ fer. The winners will be announced at 4 p.m. on Oct. 29. The gruesome goodies will then be passed out to everyone. Angry, by Molly Bang; Oh, Crumps!, by Lee Bock; Ms. Frizzle’s Adven-tures: Ancient Egypt, by Joanna Cole, Werewolves Don’t Run for President, by Debbie Dadey, Fearless: Chase, by Francine Pascal; Hardy Boys: No Way out, by Franklin W. Dixon; Wel­ come to Treeville: A Rug­ rats Christmas, by Jenny Miglias; The House of the Scorpion, by Nancy Farmer; Thoroughbred: Breaking the Fall, by Joanna Campbell; Lizzie McGuire; Hands Off My Cruss-Boy!, by Lisa Banim; Santa’s Twin, by Dean Koontz. Junior Non-Fiction World’s Wackiest Riddle Book, by Evelyn Jones; On the Court with... Jennifer Vermontville women plan Salad Bingo Oct. 21 The General Federation Women’s . ClubDVD’s and Videos - The Vermontville will have its Passion of the Christ, Mean seventh annual Salad Bingo Girls and Cold Mountain. Thursday, Oct. 21, in the Adult Fiction - The Maple Valley High School Presence, by Heather cafeteria. Graham; Dead Man’s Can­ The total cost ofthe dinner yon, by Ralph Cotton; Wild and bingo cards in $10. Crimes, by Dana Stabenow; Doors will open at 5 p.m., People of the Sea, People of with dinner at 6. Bingo will the Lakes, People of the begin at 7 p.m. Wolf, by Kathleen O’Neal Club members usually Gear; Line of Duty, by Terri bring an array of salads for Blackstock. the dinner, which starts the Junior Fiction - If I Could evening of fun and chances Drive a Tanker Truck!, by to win prizes by playing Michael Tetel-baum; The bingo or entering the two Best Thing About 50/50 raffles. The club Valentines, by Eleanor donates its share ofthe 50/50 Hudson; When Sophie Gets to Hospice and the Eaton Angry Really Really County Siren. Since the onset of the event, there has been at trib­ ute to Elvis, who at times showed up for the occasion. GFWC-Vermontville has been active for 64 years, con­ tributing to the community Maple Valley Elementary through funds from special Menu events such as the Salad Bingo. SCHOOL MENUS “The success of the bingo depends on the generosity of businesses and individuals in the community and sur­ rounding areas who have donated prizes or funds to purchase prizes and spend hours organizing,” said club member JoeAnn Nehmer, who also is the bingo event chairwoman. Shirley Harmon will be selling tickets at the Vermontville Village offices starting Tuesday, Oct. 7. They are also available through club members. One hundred and eighty tickets are printed and the event has been a sellout since its onset. “This is a hot-ticket item” said Nehmer. “The event has sold out since the onset ofthe affair seven years ago. We usually have a waiting list of people who want tickets if someone turns one back in after purchase.” For more information or to donate a prize, Nehmer at (517) 726-1019. Wednesday, October 6 Cheeseburger, potato wedges, pear halves, cookie, milk. Thursday, October 7 Fuller Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, peaches, fortune cookie, milk. Friday, October 8 Taco, whole kernel com, fruit cocktail, brownie, milk. Monday, October 11 Hot dogs, chips, green beans, pear halves, milk. Tuesday, October 12 Nachos, baked beans, fresh fruit, cookie, milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, October 6 Choose One Grilled cheese sandwich, chicken sandwich, bar. Choose Two soup, pear halves, milk. pizza, burger tomato juice, Thursday, October 7 Choose One Cheesie bread sticks, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, peaches, juice, milk. Capriati, by Glenn Stout; Destroyers: The Arleigh Burke Class, by Michael Green; Let’s See: Memorial Day, by Marc Tyler Noble­ man; Matt Christopher: The Extreme Team: One Smooth Move, by Stephanie Peters. Sprague-Cosgrove John Henry Sprague and Donna Jeanne Cosgrove are very pleased to announce Osborne and Wright wed their engagement. The couple will be united in marriage on Jill Osborne and Loren Wright were married on August 7, the October te ctoer 16,, 2004 at te the Kilpatrick Church, north of 2004 at Stan Osbornes (grandfather of the bride). The reception followed at Eric and Marilyn Wrights (parents of the Nashville. groom). Call 269-945-9554 Kindred spirits from the start Wedding vows that come from the heart. anytime for Maple Valley These two have already lived a life. News Action-ads! The next adventures will be as husband and wife. Local depts, to talk fire prevention The Vermontville Township and CastletonMaple Grove-Nashville fire departments once again have joined together to spread information about fire prevention and safety to children in Maple Valley schools. Eirefighters from each department will go to both Fuller Street and Maplewood Elementary schools to talk to students about fire prevention and let them take a close-up look at fire engine and a firefighter’s tUm-out gear. In addition, the Vermontville Township Fire Department will hold its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the fire bam, located at the comer of First Street and South Main in Vermontville. There will be games for the kids, raffle drawings, demon­ strations and cider and doughnuts, Vermontville Annual Senior Citizens Night PLEASE JOIN US (COUNTRY TREASURES 4526 S. M-66 HWY, NASHVILLE Tuesday, October 26th • 7:00 p.m. • ...a the Congregational Church in Vermontville FREE MEAL -Serving Swiss Steak and all the trimmings FREE ENTERTAINMENT! Bring this for ad /O nrr nOrrrIT any purchase of$50 or more Door Prizes Each Day K XJ October 8,9, & 10 limit one per customer Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club —In, . n7n2so--Un'>2Qo£o. Please Make Your Reservations by Oct. 23 WE’VE NEVER MET A MOM WHO WASN’T WORKING. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE Friday, October 8 Choose One - Burrito, pizza, chicken sandwich, country chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel com, fruit cocktail, juice, milk. Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10-6 Special Sunday Hours: on October 10th, 10-6 Your family depends on you to be there - and you can depend on me for the life insurance options and advice you need to help protect all you’re working for. Call me today. Monday, October 11 Choose One - Ravioli, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two Garden salad, green beans, pear halves, juice, milk. Tuesday, October 12 Choose One Double dogs, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. Choose Two Garden salad, french fries, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Tai Gearhart, Agent 825 S. Hanover St. Hastings, MI 269-948-1284 ARE IN.' JL STATE FARM IS THERE.' LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR H0LIMV ITEMS INBURANC^ statefarm.comi State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in NY dr WI) State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and Wl) Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois 06594845 jyww it �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday, October 5,2004 — Page 6 Allen K. Loyal “Bill” Kinney HASTINGS - Loyal “Bill” Kinney, age 77. of Harti s, died Mond y. September 27, 2004 at Tendercare of Hastings, Mr, Kinney was bom on July 30, 1927 in Hastings, the son of Floyd and Edith (Morganthaler) Kinney. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended H*rt»ngt schools. He gradu­ ated from Hastings High School in 1947 after spend­ ing two years in the U.S. Maritime Service during World War II. He was married to Donna Jj Bachelder on March 8, 1947. He was employed at Michigan Department of State Highways for 36 years, retiring in August 1982. Bill was an avid golfer, enjoyed dancing, woodwork­ ing, and playing softball. He was a member of Riverbend Golf Club, Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club, American Merchant Marine Veterans and Hastings American Legion Post #45. Mr. Kinney is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Robert (Susan) Kinney of Petoskey; grandson, Matthew Kinney of Petoskey; granddaughter, Julie (Kevin) DeGroot of Petoskey; great grandchil­ dren, Madison Kinney, Owen and Olivia DeGroot; sister-in-law, Lois (Richard) Carl of Kalamazoo; nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Lyle Kinney; and sisters, Ladora Tolies, Lavona Rockhill, Leona Howe, Layonatine Schmidt Services were held on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home Ruby 4. Smith CHARLOTTE - Ruby A. Smith, age 77, of Charlotte, died Saturday, September 25, 2004 al the Bay Bluffs Medical Center Facility in Harbor Springs. Ms. Smith was bom February 24. 1927 in Charlotte, the daughter of Fred Eugene and Beatrice A. (Tripp) Raines. She was a housekeeper for Holiday Inn. She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Miranda Dickinson; her sis­ ters, Fem Hastings of Lansing and Maxine Olsen of Eaton Rapids; and brother, Harley Raines of Charlotte. She is survived by chil­ dren, Annetta (Skip) Penix of Nashville, Kathy (Duane) Thompson of Charlotte, Kay (Doug) Babcock of Indian River; son, Joseph (Margie) Smith of Gaylord; sisters, Thelma Simons of Charlotte, Valerie Lass of Lansing and brother, John Raines of Leonard Lane Strickle HASTINGS Leonard Lane Strickler, age 82, of Hastings, died Friday, October I, 2004 in Pennock Hospital. Funeral services will bg held at the Radncy Funeral Home in Mobile, Alabama. Butler SUNFIELD Allen K. Butler passed away Friday October 1, 2004 at his resi­ dence in Sunfield at the age 66. He was bora December 27, 1937 in Lansing toe son of Cecil Allen and Agnes Mae (Davidson) Butler. Allen was one of the founding members of the Sunfield JC.s. He was on the Sunfield Village Council, and a member of toe Sunfield Lions Club. He was employed at General Motors Oldsmobile Division Local 652 retiring after 30 years. Allen was preceded in with Rev. Kathy Brown offi­ death by his father, in-laws, ciating. Burial was at Pete and Yvonne Coon. Hastings Riverside Surviving are his wife, Cemetery. Jacqueline (Jackie) Butler, Memorial contributions two sons, Scott A. (Mary may be made to Alzheimers Baileys) of Troy, Ohio, Disease Foundation or chari­ Jeffrey L. of Grand Ledge, ty of one’s choice. three daughters, JoDee (Joe) Arrangements are being Eaton of Hastings, Julie made by Wren Funeral (Russ) King of Dayton, Home of Hastings (www. wren-funeralhome.com). HASTINGS - Donald C. Douglas, age 91, of Hastings, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004 Charlotte; 10 grandchildren at Pennock Hospital. and 11 great-grandchildren Mr. Douglas was bom on and several nieces and December 16, 1912 in nephews. Chicago, Illinois, the son of Graveside service was Percivale and Eleanor held Wednesday, September (Blondejean) Douglas. 29, 2004 at Gresham He was raised in the Cemetery, Charlotte with R. Montague, Kalamazoo and Raymond Rossell officiat­ Delton areas and attended ing. schools there, graduating in Arrangements by Pray 1929 from Delton High Funeral Home, Charlotte. School. Further information avail­ He was married to Ruth I. able at Bruce on Oct. 27, 1935 and www.prayfuneral.com. moved to Hastings in 1944 from Nashville. He was employed at Local arrangements by the International Seal & Lock Co. for 37 years, retiring in Wren Funeral Home. Call 269-945-9554 anytime for Maple Valley News Action-ads! Food for Thought - Ohio, and Allison (John) Aldrich of Laingsburg, grandsons, Lance Allen Eaton, Darren Jeffrey Eaton of Hastings, granddaughters, Zoe Kiersten King of Dayton. Ohio, sister-in-law. Sue A. Piper ofLake Odessa, Mother, Agnes M. Butler of Charlotte, sisters, Eileen Stevens of Charlotte, and Susan (John) Brandt of Potterville, brother, David Butler of Charlotte. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am., Tuesday October 5, 2004 at toe Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield, with toe Rev. Gene Moore officiating. For those wishing, contri­ butions may be made to the ALS of Michigan, or the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth Scholarship Fund in Memory of Allen K. Butler c/o RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. The family is being served by the Independent family owned funeral home in Sunfield, The Rosier Funeral Home. The pallbearers are Wendell Peabody, Tom Allen, Mark Piper, Mike Piper, Ivan Suntken, and Joe Eaton. Interment will be in the Sunfield Cemetery. For more information log onto www.Legacy.com. Donald C. Douglas 1978. Previous employment included Lentz Table Co. in Nashville and was engaged in farming for many years. He attended First Baptist Church, long-time Boy Scout Leader Troop #73, district director of the mid-west Michigan National Campers & Hiker’s Ass’n, member Good Sam Club, member Battle Creek Art Club, mem­ ber Kitchen Band in Arcadia, Florida, enjoyed painting, camping and doing macrame projects. Wintered in Florida for 17 years. Mr. Douglas is survived by his wife, Ruth; son, Bruce (Roberta) Douglas of Hastings; daughter, Shirley Lumbert and Morris of Hastings; five grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his granddaughter Rebecca Burton and sister Dorothy Boniface. Services were held Friday, Oct. 1,2004 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel Curtis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Association of Baptist for World Evangelism - Rev. Matthew Douglas. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Norma C. (Davis) Jackson DIMONDALE - Norma C. (Davis) Jackson passed away Friday October 1, 2004 in Dimondale, MI at the age of 75. N^WResmce Save My Home, Barry County What do you think makes Barry County special and unique? Do you see growth creeping into Barry County as you drive through the area—or even outside your window? Join us for three informative, free workshops. Learn about the natural resources found in our county. Hear from experts on how we can preserve and protect the unique character of our home as it continues to grow and develop into a thriving community Thursday, October 7, 2004 - A Win Win Soulution to a Balanced Barry County Join us as we explore how the idea of sustainable development can balance the economic, social, and envi­ ronmental needs of Barry County to ensure that growth enhances, not decreases, our quality of life. Dr. Richard Bawden, Visiting Professor, Michigan State University along with Jay Kilpatrick of Williams and Works in Grand Rapids will explain how preservation is not simply a choice between growth and no growth, but a focus on how growth can be managed and how it can improve our quality of life. Workshops are offered at two locations and times. Pick the one that bestfits your schedule! 2-4 pm at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 7-9 pm at Hastings High School Lecture Hall She was bora July 14, 1929 in Morrice, Mich.; Daughter of Otto and Helen (Proudfoot) Davis. Norma had been a resident for the past 2 years of the Dimondale Nursing Care Center. She retired as secre­ tary of Lakewood High School after 23 years. She was mother, nurse, counselor, and friend to hun­ dreds of kids. Norma was a avid bowler, golfer, and loved to travel. She loved her five exchange students as her own. Norma was preceded in death by her mother and father, stepfather, infant brother and exchange stu­ dents daughter. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, LeRoy, son, Mike (Connie) Jackson, daughter, Londa (Randy) Williams, brother, Bill (Joyce) Davis, brother, Larry (Edna) Davis, sister, Shari (Jim) Musser, eight grand­ children, and 10 great grand­ children. Funeral services were held Monday October 4, 2004 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church with Pastor Darrel Bosworth officiating. For those wishing, contri­ butions may be made to the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth: aka S.P.Y.,8, or the Sparrow Hospice in memory of Norma C. Jackson. The fam­ ily is being served by the Independent Family owned funeral home in Sunfield, The Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log onto www.legacy.com. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is For more information visit used to help fund activities throughout the county in www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/nrat.htm or call (279) 721-4190. the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269)945-0526. “Food for Thought" is funded through a grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and community donations. 09535301 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 5,2004 — Page 7 ‘Santa .in September’ tells alternative education students about drug rehab by Jordan Sandin, Shana Sampson, Curtis Felder, RC Meyers, Ashley Dilts and Cherylee Wagner V. He was jolly, full of sur­ prises, and brought a gift of “caring” to the Maple Valley Alternative Education stu­ dents, who packed the class­ room, excited to hear not Santa, but Alan Jarman. Jarman is a substance abuse therapist/counselor with Community Mental Health. He presented his life Alan Jarman, a coun­ selor and substance abuse therapist, talks to students at Maple Valley Alternative Education. story and how he came from England with a goal in mind ofhelping people with drink­ ing and drug-related prob­ lems. He is now living that dream at the treatment cen­ ter, where he counsels and facilitates a rehab and sub­ stance abuse program. Jarman said he believes adolescents need to feel good about themselves and accept who they are. He also Randy Fuller and Alfred Turner, residents in a com­ explained the problems that munity mental health substance abuse program and can occur when using drugs. To confirm this and give Jerome Haynes, a 40-year old residential leader at the examples of what he was House of Commons treatment facility, use of meth made him lose referring to, he brought bilitation facility. Alfred Turner came from his job, family and every­ along three gentlemen who volunteered to talk to the stu­ Detroit and his drug of thing that he cared so much dents. They came to the choice was cocaine. He about. “Drugs tear you away school hoping that the stu­ became so obsessed with the dents would benefit from drug that he began to steal from your family and and rob stores. He is now friends. They can kill you their life stories. Jerome Haynes was from clean and appeared at Maple and they can ruin your life. California and heroin was his Valley to tell about the con­ Drugs are not worth it!” Maple Valley Alternative drug of choice. He was so sequences he had to pay and Education staff and Jarman involved with the drug that how much he regrets it now. Randy Fuller from are working together to cre­ he lost everything he owned and his family disowned Charlotte knew some of the ate programs that will help him. He is now 40 years old alternative education stu­ and support students who are and is a residential leader at dents. He desperately wanted in need. the House of Commons reha- to get across to them how the Entire Store Full Of New Brand Quality Shoes, Clothing & Sports Accessories MUST BE SOLD During This att JJ’ s. aw 5?^ ?^ $250,000 ?3 “ ■ hht ?3a GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE feta PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living, with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. KXML houm OFFORTUHITV Sandy Salyers throughout the concert. Salyers is a cancer patient, and proceeds from the benefit concert will be used to hep defray his medical costs. Call for Classifieds Phone 269-945­ 9554 0n6c5r7r1im01n0 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week call Hughes Logging LLC for Maple Valley Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. ACTION-Ms! (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06576435 I LTo^v surrounding communities ... 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions improved to 5­ 1, one win short of an auto­ matic berth in the 2004 MHSAA football play-offs, by knocking off Webberville 26-0. Maple Valley has given up the fewest points of any team in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association this fall. This was their third shut-out of the year. Webberville managed just 150 yards of total offense, with 116 coming on the ground and 34 through the air. Lion fullback Lance Harvey rushed for almost that many yards himself. He Jed the Lions with 103 yards on the ground on 15 carries. The Lions had all the Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A, Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Office Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment Golfers get third title Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child i by Brett Bremer 269-945-5656 1127 West State Street, Hastings MI Lakewood Habitat for Humanity Swiss Steak Dinner Zion Lutheran Church (3/4 of a mile south of Lakewood High School at 6261 Velte Road, Woodland) Saturday, October 9, 4:30-7:00 P.M. Featuring delicious homemade pie. A free will offering will be received. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will match $1 tor every $2 raised. Maple Valley senior Jesse Page breaks up a Webberville pass attempt in the second half Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) points they would need in the first quarter. Denver Hine got the Lions on the score­ board with a 39-yard touch­ down run, less than three minutes into the game. With just under three min­ utes left in the first half, Harvey scored on a 31-yard run and the Lions 12-0 at the end of the first quarter. The only struggles the Lions were having were on the two-point conversion attempts, but they cured that in the second quarter. Harvey plunged into the- end zone from eight yards out with 10:32 left in the first half, then ran in the twopoint try as well. Valley scored its final TD on a four-yard quarterback keeper by Ben Boss with 36 seconds left in the third quar­ ter. Paul Morgan led the Lion defense with ten tackles, Eric Turner had nine, Ben Fox and Harvey Wyskowski each had six. Webberville tried to get Lion senior running back Lance Harvey makes his things going through the air way around the right side of the offensive line Friday against Valley, but the Lions night against Williamston. (Photo by Perry Hardin) were up to the challenge. He completed three passes drives. Hine also had a fum­ Webberville quarterback for 34 yards. Three of his ble recovery. The Lions lost Dan Benjamin threw nine passes fell incomplete, and a fumble for their only passes. Lion coach Guenther three were caught by players turnover of the game. Mittelstaedt likes to say that wearing Maple Valley blue The SMAA season contin­ only three things can happen rather than Webberville ues for the Lions Friday when you pass, and two of white. night at home against the 2-4 them are bad. Benjamin’s Ken Cams, Fox, arid Jason Dansville Aggies who were throws were split evenly Beardslee all had intercep­ knocked off by Morrice last between those three options. tions to thwart Spartan week 22-7. Sports Editor This is where things get tough for the Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf team every season. The Lions won their third straight Southern Michigan Athletic Association title Saturday at the El Dorado Golf Course in Mason. Now they face a tough Division 3 Regional at the Cascades Golf Course on Friday. Despite all the league success, the Lions haven’t been able to advance a player past regionals the last two years. It’ll be tough once again. “We’re going to go'try,” said Lion coach John Hughes. “The same plan as last year. It’s going to take a pretty good day for us to do it, hopefiilly, the weather’s better.” Hughes was referring to the chilly Saturday morning at the El Dorado Saturday. The Lions finished second Saturday to Olivet, but had already secured enough lleague points to take the title by finishing in the top four. Lance Burpee led the Lions with an 80, followed by Todd Cupp with an 84, Justin McMillon 89, and Garrett VanEngen 93. Cupp, Burpee, and VanEngen all earned all­ SMAA honors this fall. Olivet finished with a team score of 337, followed by Valley’s 346, Lansing Christian 359, Leslie 372, Bellevue 401, and Webberville 404. 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Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 57, 58, 59, 70 and 71 of the Plat of Long Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 66 Commonly known as 9676 S M37, Dowling Ml 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 303­ 3030 Our File No: 04-27184 ASAP610145 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 06594W5 �The e Maple ape Valley aey News, ews, Nashville, asv e, Tuesday, uesay, October coer 5,2004 , — Page age 9 Lion runners Malek and Hall Valley girls see wins streak medal at Lakewood Invite snapped by bad first half points. Hart was second with A three game Southern 54 followed by Delton Michigan Athletic Kellogg 84, Bath 88, and Association winning streak Maple Valley 97. The Lion ladies have found came to an end Thursday, enough runners to finally earn when the Dansville Aggies some team scores, but they topped Maple Valley 45-41. The Lions had a one-point were’t able to do it Thursday as they were missing Dhani lead at one point in the secTobias, who injured herself ond half, but after expending during powder-puff football all kinds of energy erasing a hompecoming weekpfestivitiesy.h15l-dpointi defhicit tdhey couldn’t Valley’s girls’ didn’t have hold on in the end. aa medalist, The Aggies held Valley to medalist, but but Jessica Jessica McMillen wasn’t too far off just nine first halfpoints. “We came out flat. Real the pace in 14th place with a time of 22:38. Salena flat,” said Lion head coach Woodman was 45th in 26:32, Landon Wilkes. “I don’t realKatie Davis was 49th in ly know why. That’s a mys27:17, and Amber Hamilton tery that if I could answer I’d finished 63rd in 34:42. make millions of dollars Lakewood also won the telling other coaches.” girls’ event, with 18 points, The Lions weren’t just not followed by Delton Kellogg 59, Bath 65, Hart 122, and scoring, they weren’t even having any success getting Rogers 123. The Lions’ next race is shots off. They only shot the ball 18 times in the first half. Wednesday at Olivet. Valley turned the ball over 13 i!j*N Maple Valley’s Salena Woodman and Katie Davis stick together during Thursday afternoon’s Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer 16:46. Sports Editor The Maple Valley boys Before Thursday after- finished fifth overall, out of noon’s Lakewood five teams which earned team Invitational, Maple Valley scores, but at least they got a senior Akok Malek joked that team score. Ithaca, Creston, he might be able to keep up and Rogers couldn’t say that with Lakewood all-state run- much. ner Corey Thelen, if he had Mike Hall was the second joined cross country a little Lion across the finish line. He sooner. was tenth in 18:04. Hall and Thelen might be a little Malek both medaled at the beyond Malek’s reach at this event. Dustin Jones was the point, but he finished ahead next Lion in. He was 24th of 65 other runners Thursday. overall in 18:51. Eric The Lions Kaleb Roott Malek was third overall Westendorp was 45th in with a time of 17:05, behind 21:12, and Kaleb Root 47th in and Eric Westendorp Thelen who won the race in 21:26. make their way along a 16:18 and Bath’s Chris Lakewood won the race straight-away at Stoddard who was second in with a team score of 40 long Thursday’s Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) >,5*2 2 Si kB-fciW •'■•ItfttSrt tB * K I ta j^isasw itestrae * wt Smfc.il 71srr.SUsiSJ » MnMtM !S itWaHUlW qptetsHIh .Ki MMtHM V i i WIE^^st It is time again to sign-up for the Maple Valley Youth Basketball program. There , will be a participa­ tion fee of $15 for all travel­ ing team players. The fee will be due by sign-up night, which will be Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School Cafeteria. This will be the last date for any boy or girl wishing to play on a traveling team to sign-up. Between now and Oct. 13, sign-up forms may be picked up in school offices and returned back to the office along with a check payable to Maple Valley Youth Basketball before Oct. 13. Families are responsible for providing transportation jj011 It’s Leaf Time - They might get blown away Cobb F**!*^J WU WUifflg ® Bep#! I I 5«k*| 5k* if L ?>A dr / Smith and Thomas crowed king and queen Maple Valley seniors Nate Smith and Tiffany Thomas were crowned the 2004 homecoming king and queen at half-time of Friday night’s football game, which the Lions won 26-0 over Webberville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Wednesday, October 6th from 6-8 pm at the fire barn, comer ofFirst St. and S. Main ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS HYDRANT FLUSHING Richard Cobb • David Cobb ^ 27«N- PetsnRd' Vermontville on 06594824 Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair 517-726-03 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OPEN HOUSE The Village of Nashville will hold two pubic hearings on October 28,2004, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. FIRST HEARING: To hear public discussion on the change in election dates for the.village elections due to the election consoli­ dation act and; SECOND HEARING: To hear public discussion on the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. If you wish to comment in writing on these requests you must do so by October 27, 2004, and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Michigan. By Oct. 5th - Thank You i2>i Comejoin us at Vermontville Fire Department for our PUBLIC HEARING Please remove all Pots - Plastic Flowers - Etc. not secured in Urns. I Lansing Christian, and Springport. The league is in need of parents willing to help with the program. There are open positions for coaches and assistants. Interested volunteers can get more information at the sign-up meeting. Call league president Keith Jones with any questions or concerns at 852-1901. Hope to see you there and remember don't let fire start. VERMONTVILLE WOODLAWN CEMETERY LOT OWNERS L.l*/ *1 * to and from each game. Game will begin Nov. 20 and continue through the middle of February on Saturdays, skipthe weeks ping of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Practices will be a maximum of three times a week, depending on gym availability, starting in November. The schools which participated in the traveling league last year were Maple Valley, Olivet, Leslie, Bellevue, There will be games for the kids, raffle drawings, demonstrations and cider and donuts. ATTENTION unt®1® -MSf**1 the Lions. Joostbems had a game high 25 points, while Ewing poured in 19. “We played well,” said Wilkes. “We were really aggressive.” The Lion press gave the Broncos a tough time the entire night. More often than not, it ’s the Lion D is what starts the scoring. g to play “We’ve just got solid defense,,”” ssaid Wilkes. “Our defense leads to our offense.” That will be the key for the Lions as they head into tonight’s contest, at home, with Lansing Christian. The Pilgrims are ranked fourth in the state in Class D. “They’re good. They’re a tough ball club. They’re solid one through ten,” said Wilkes. Thursday, the Lions will visit Albion. Youth basketball players must sign-up by Oct. 13 fetelSjteife I jrjtrM5-'2 times in the first half. Wilkes blamed much ofthe trouble on a lack of aggressiveness. “If we don’t attack the basket, we’re going to struggle.” The Lions only committed two fouls in the first half. “That’s just not like us,” said Wilkes. sa es. “Usually, suay, weve we’ve got at least nine or ten by the end of the first half.” Amy Joostbems led the Lions with 13 points, Amy Abbott added 11, and Tessa Robles tossed in eight. Only ttwo other Lions scored in the contest. . The final win of Lions’ streak came Tuesday night, as they topped the Bellevue Broncos 59-44. The Lions broke open a close game with 21 points in the second quarter. Joostbems and Kortney Ewing had a huge night for 06571022 Flushing will begin October 18th thru 20th, 9am to 3pm. This will cause discoloration of the water. If any questions, please call DPW 726-1444. Monte O’Dell, Supervisor Vermontville Village DPW �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, October 5, 2004 — Page 10 Nashville man prepares for deployment to Iraq by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Friday was the first time in years that Darren Fisher of Nashville and his good friends Booby Napier Jr., Dan Kellogg of Nashville and Marty Beckwith of Hastings have missed the first day of bow hunting season. “AU four of us are huge hunting enthusiasts,” said Fisher. “This is the first year we’ve missed the opening day of deer season. We were supposed to be out there today, but there’s no time with the deployment and everything.” Fisher and his three friends belong to the Michigan National Guard, and all three men are preparing to be deployed to Iraq within the next few weeks. Napier, Kellogg and Beckwith are scheduled to leave for training at Fort Dix in New Jersey on Oct. 13. As of Friday, Fisher was still waiting to hear if he would be leaving with his unit on Oct. 4, or later this month. Fisher, a member of the Service Battery, 119th Field Artillery, from ,the Michigan National Guard’s Marshall Street Armory in Lansing, works full-time for the National Guard. He works as a state manager, running two programs, thee CCDF which wc supplies uniforms, boots and another gear to soldiers in the reserves, and the SRTS, a statewide optical program that provides glasses, soft contact lenses and prescription goggle inserts and ballistic laser goggles to soldiers in the reserves. Fisher said that he has more than 100 supply ser­ geants under him and he still has to train a co-worker to assume his responsibilities while he is overseas. He said the need to train his replacement combined with a serious illness in his family might cause his name to be puUed from the deployment list until later this month. “If I don’t go on Monday, I will go with the next deployment in mid- to late October;” said Fisher, who has been in the National Guard for 17 years. “Probably 95 to 98 per­ cent ofthe Michigan National Guard will see one to three deployments in their 20 years of service. I will have this deployment coming up and probably one more before my time is up. Fisher estimated that after deployment, The this Michigan National Guard would have 2,500 to 4,000 troops in Iraq. Fisher said that on Monday his unit would report to the Marshal Street Armory. From there they would be transport­ ed to Fort Dix where they would stay for 2 1/2 weeks to 2 1/2 months to be retrained as MPs. “From Fort Dix they will fly us into Kuwait, where we will spend three days to a week wee and half for o a briefing e g about our mission and some OJT, or on the job training,” said Fisher. “After that we will fall unto another units equipment, a unit that is going home on leave, then we will go into Iraq.” Fisher said that he would likely be a team leader or a driver as a combat MP. Darren Fisher of Nashville soon will be serving his country in Iraq as part of the Service Battery 119th Field Artillery from the National Guard’s Marshall Street Amory in Lansing. “At our last briefing they said we may be MPs for slow moving supply convoys, or the transport of detainees from one prison to another or we could serve as prison guards.” Fisher said that his actual deployment time is 18 months. However, with deployment and mobilization he will be gone from home for a total of 20 to 21 months. When he is deployed, Fisher is leaving behind his wife, Julie, and their four children: Lindsey, 12; Dylan, 10, Cassidy, 6; and Jared, 4. “The community has been really supportive,” said Fisher. “My cousin, Cindy Castelie, works in the WalMart in Charlotte and she asked if they could donate items for care packages. When we went there last night, I was expecting maybe a half of a cart full, but they came out with three shopping carts full of supplies. “My wife and my mother put on a farewell party for me and people brought enough to fill two huge boxes with care package items. Everyone was tickled to death. This is a very tight knit community and everyone always does more than you would expect,” he added. Fisher said Julie is in charge of the National Guard’s family readiness group for his unit. . “If there’s a problem, like somebody’s furnace going out, she has the names ofrep­ utable companies that will give the families price breaks or even fix it at no charge ifit is just a small repair as a way of saying, ‘thank you,’ for their spouses serving our country,” he said. “She’s done a fabulous job. There are 34—39 of us in my unit and she plans to send a care package once every two weeks or once a month. She’ll send us beefjerky, dry soup mix and toiletries. “I have some close friends who are already serving in Iraq and they say that everyone over there wants more beef jerky. That’s part of whatt Wal-Mart donated. They gave us eight cases of beefjerky,” said Fisher. Fisher said that he and his friends would probably try to get some bow hunting in one evening oyer the weekend, but, “We’ll- probably miss hunting season this year and next year too; but we hope that everybody has a safe hunting season, “ he said. Anyone interested in donating supplies for care package for local troops serving overseas can call Julie Fisher at (517) 852-0265. 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 Matthew D. Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE <o 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Support Your Local Fire Department Annual OPEN HOOSE After you attend the Open House stop by Weatherwax Farm Market from 6-9 p.m. for a FREE Ice Cream Cone. 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After long months ofplanning, the Nashville Harvest Festival’s centennial celebra­ tion was has been deemed a success by organizers, who have already set a date to begin planning for next year’s event “It was just great to see crowds of people downtown for the parade, and there were lots of cars at the car show; and, although I didn’t come back for the dance, I heard it was well attended,’’ said Rose Heaton, one of the organizers. Becky Holland and Lucas Forquer were named King and Queen and Cat Mata and Dakota Wetzel were named the princess and princess of the 2004 festival. They were selected by penny vote, from a pool of candidates, which included: Lacey Planck, Kristy Roush, Sara Walker. Andy Roush, Elizabeth Wetzel, Haliegh Pool, Kyle Merriman, Tyler Murray and Kody Sheldon. The Nashville Harvest Festival . royalty were crowned before the Maple Valley vs. Leslie football game by previous queen Wendy James and previous king Jack Quantrell. 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There were 61 entries in the Harvest Festival Parade on Saturday morning. Justin Carriage Works was award­ ed first prize, Clay’s Dinner Bell was second and Nashville Assembly of God Xtreme Teens third. Dorothy Corkins took first place in the bread division of the bake-off while Faye Salyers took first in the dessert division, Dorothy Corkins second and Tammy Frank third. The 2005 Nashville Harvest Festival will be held Sept 16-18. Anyone inter­ ested in helping with the 2005 Harvest Festival is invited to attend the next committee meeting which is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, at Clay’s Dinner Bell in Nashville. Also, anyone who is inter­ ested in making a suggestion for next year’s festival may contact Julie DeBoer at julie@barrychamber.com or by telephone at (269) 945­ 2454. FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL Robert Goodnoe was awarded first place In the Clothesline Art Show at Putnam District Library. ME In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY of Hubert H. 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"I hear a lot about a major listen to everything and do a overhaul and things that need great job.’ The other half are to be done with the Friend of saying, ‘I can’t get a word in the Court. From 1 to 10 with edgewise.’ Maybe that is a 1, Stephanie, 10 being the function of whichever side worst, dysfunctional, and 1 the caseworker has chosen to being the best, where would support or recommend have the Barry County Friend of custody..." "So you say five?" asked the Court set?" he asked. "In relation to the counties Englerth. "Yes," said Doherty. around us, or just in gener­ "We need more improve­ al?" asked Fekkes. "In relationship to accept­ ment?" asked Englerth. "Yes, we need more case­ able behavior, or how we treat the needs of the com­ workers. The load these munity," said Englerth. "Ten caseworkers have is unbe­ being the most dysfunction­ lievable," said Doherty. Englerth asked Fekkes al, one being..." "I’m going generalized it how long she had been work­ overall, through every case ing on her overhaul of the they deal with, I would give FOC. He also asked her if She would give the FOC a them a 7," said Fekkes. "Being most dysfunction­ ‘B.’ "It’s pretty good. You’d al..." said Englerth. "Uh, no. I’m sorry a give it a ‘B?’" he asked. "I gave it a three...whatthree," said Fekkes. "I’m ever you call that on your doing it the other way..." "Three, one close to per­ scale. I gave it a three on a 1 to 10," said Fekkes, who fect," said Englerth. "Right," said Fekkes. "I’d added that she immediately started working On the FOC say they are a three." "Bill?" said Englerth, at the end of April with Bob turning the question over to Nida, the Friend of the Court, and several other "key Doherty. "Based on the experience players." Carol Jones-Dwyer said that with identity theft being an increasing problem, she was concerned that files which the Friend of the John Deere Court eventually make pub­ lic have names, dates of birth, social security num­ bers of both children and parents. "Anybody can walk down to the courthouse and get somebody’s full name and social security number, date of birth and play fast and loose with your identity," said Jones-Dwyer. She asked each candidate if they would change policy, to prevent that kind of infor­ mation from being made public. "I would personally be in favor of more privacy," said Doherty. Fekkes said the situation could be remedied by just including names oh public documents and having a con­ fidential information sheet for the rest of the informa­ tion that would not be made available to the public. A member ofthe audience once again questioned Fekkes about her plans to restructure the Friend of the Get a new 4000 Twenty Series Tractor or Gator™ HPX 4x4 now— Court. 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D32CUSmm -0000 100504-00014125 offered to make public his really puts them in a situa­ tion... you can’t mediate and take sides.” Fekkes went on to further detail her plans to overhaul the FOC before the question was turned over to Doherty. Doherty agreed with Fekkes that the family court is over­ loaded FOC needed, "a com­ plete overhaul." He added, "I know all of us, everybody working with­ in the county government as public servants, our purpose is to serve the public. Certainly as a judge the most part of the role is making good decisions, but you also have a lot of control over making systems better for the people they serve." Doherty explained his plans to hold family court at least one night a week to accommodate families, so people won’t have to miss work for a five-minute court hearing. "Again, it is our duty as government employees to serve the public," he said, adding that he would also like to see a program for adult incapacity individuals. "We have a wonderful program for children, the CASA program... that assigns a worker to individ­ ual children to assure that they are represented in court," said Doherty. "I have done quite a bit ofwork with guardianship and I have seen adult individuals who are incapacitated and unable to defend themselves from chil­ dren who are taking their money and that type ofthing, I think there should be a sim­ ilar program established to watch over those people and protect them from those who are trying to grab their money." Doherty also talked about the truancy program that has been established by Jim Hund with the schools in Barry County to try to decrease truancy. A woman in the audience asked the candidates if the court was restructured would they review old cases and files for children that may have fallen through the cracks. Both Doherty and Fekkes responded that while the court had no procedures in place, to routinely review cases, if a client filed a motion for a review, the court would comply with their request. Fekkes said that she would like to reviving an FOC com­ munity advisory board. She said the county board of commissioners would be responsible for appointing people the board. The pur­ pose of the board would They're all work and no pay. Fillmore application. A few of the questions on there... one involves liens on your prop­ erty and one of the other questions involves griev­ ance, right? You haven’t made those public," asked the woman, addressing Fekkes. "No I have not," said Fekkes. "For a couple ofrea­ sons..." "I’m not finished," said the woman, "You claim you are more qualified, but, if you answered truthfully on your application you would have had to answer that you did have grievances and you did have liens against your property..." Fekkes explained that the she did mention the griev­ ances on her application and added that they have been dismissed. She explained that the original taxes were paid when the lien on her property was discovered when she refinanced her home in 2002 and she paid off fines and penalties over the next two years. She went on to add that she would not make her application public because in explaining the grievances on her application, she included a " full details" and mentioned the names of the parties involved in the griev­ ance. "As ajudge I am entrusted With the confidences .of the most vulnerable people in bur community which are our youth and our elderly, because that is predominate­ ly what comes before our court," said Fekkes: "There’s a thing that I talk about ethics and integrity, and that is people who are ethical protect and safeguard the rights of others more than they do themselves." Fekkes went on to say that because she named names and disclosed full details in her application she did not feel it' would be appropriate to make that information public. "Somebody in my position should never ask somebody to do that. Ifit’s confidential, it’s confidential, it’s confi­ dential; it’s confidential," she said. "However, I’d, be willing to have a neutral third party, who respects the law of confidentiality ■ and what they stand for review my application and disclose to the public whether or not I disclosed those things." Doherty said that if there was confidential information in the questionnaire, it should never have been given to the governor. "If you revealed that con­ fidential information to the governor’s committee, that is as much a breach of confi­ dence just as much as it would be to give it to the general public," he said. "If you revealed the informa­ tion, if the information you are claiming is in there is confidential to the public, then you can’t give that to anybody. You breached that confidentiality by giving it to the governor and the com­ mittees to review." Doherty went on to say that he considers his applica­ tion to be not only to the governor but to the public, which i^ essentially his employer. He said detailed information about griev­ ances could be given on the application without names and other confidential infor­ mation being given. Doherty was asked if he had ever had grievances against him and if so why they weren’t on his applica­ tion. Doherty replied that the application only asked for information on pending grievances and those, which were found to truthfill. He said that he had two griev­ ances against him in his early years in practice. However, they were both summarily dismissed. Doherty then told the audience about those grievances without giving any names or confidential information, Fekkes alleged that if Doherty turned in writing samples, then he also revealed confidential information to the governor and the committee. Doherty replied that any writing sam­ ples he submitted contained public information. Jones-Dwyer said that both parties had the right to retain the confidentiality of their application or to waive that right. Doherty agreed, "If she doesn’t want to release it, that is her right to do so. But, we all have the right to ask why she won’t." "I think confidential is confidential," said Fekkes. "I think somebody that sits as a judge, needs to sit there and sit there strongly. I not suc­ cumb to other people’s wish­ es... I’m not going to be swayed Doherty said he waived his right to confidentiality and his application was open for public review. A woman in the audience said that voters had to vote for the person they thought had the most integrity and that she thought that the governor made the best decision based on the recommendation of the judicial selection committee. "The only problem with that statement is that you don’t know what recommen­ dation was made by the com­ mittee because they won’t release that, it’s secret," said Doherty. Fekkes detailed the appli­ cation and interview process, which results in the ranking of candidates by the judicial selection committee, which is turned over to the gover­ nor for consideration. "The governor, as a result of that entire process, appoints somebody as judge," said Fekkes. "Then the governor appoints whoever she wants," said Doherty. "Do you know for a fact that the governor follows that ranking?" asked Laura Doherty. "I have no idea, said Fekkes. Call 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-10-12.pdf 119960c8e968d5019d037b2d939fe447 PDF Text Text STINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 21 s CHURCH ST Ml 49058-1193 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 41, October 12, 2004 Elementary students learn about fire prevention, safety A firefighter from the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Fire Department helps kindergarten students in Theresa Duffy's kindergarten class exit a fire truck he and fellow firefighters brought to the school as part of the annual Fire Prevention Week program. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Firefighters from Vermontville Township and the Castleton-Maple Grove Nashville fire departments visited Maple Valley ele­ mentary schools last week to talk to the students about fire safety and prevention. Vermontville visited Maplewood and Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville visit­ ed Fuller Street last Wednesday. Students at both schools had an opportunity to see a fire truck up close, even climbing into the cab of the truck, where they listened while the firefighters explained the uses of various pieces of equipment on the truck and the need for the turnout gear worn by fire­ fighters. At Fuller Street, firefighter Wayne Gould talked to the children about preventing fires and the importance of having a fire escape plan for their own family and home. “We used money from fund-raisers to buy work­ books that the teachers could use in their classrooms and the workbooks talk about having an escape plan in case of a fire. We ask that the children take the book home and using it as a guide, talk to their families about estab­ lishing an escape route in their own home, because everyone’s homes are differ­ ent,” said Gould. Gould and the others also talked to the students about the importance of smoke detectors . and the need to check and change their bat­ teries regularly. He also demonstrated to the children, and had them practice the proper way to “stop, drop and roll” if their clothing caught on fire and how to crawl close to the See FIRE SAFETY, page 2 Nashville Firefighter Wayne Gould coaches Fuller Street kindergartener Tony Martin how to safely crawl out of a burning building. Vermontville Council amends 2 ordinances by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter . After a public hearing on proposed amendments to four zoning ordinances, the Vermontville Village Council voted unanimously Thursday night to approve changes in the wording of two ordinances while tabling two others and referring them back to the ordinance committee for further review. The council approved the Workers replace the roof on the high school, which was damaged by straight line adoption of Ordinance 04­ 02, adding the wording “pro­ winds in late August. viding that said public sewer is within one hundred (100) feet of the property line,” to Section 2.3 C of Chapter 2 of the village wastewater sys­ tem. The proposed deletion of the wording, “provided, however, that in the first by Sandra Ponsetto look the same as the old one, heaviest damage was the instance, it shall not be StaffWriter it is structurally different. addition that 'was built in parked for a period in excess Maple Valley school offi­ “About three-fourths of 1996. Kramer said that while of 10 days from the date of cials are still optimistic that the roofwill be replaced with he believes the damage was occupancy, which said,” in the six classrooms damaged a new, stronger steel support due to “a variety of factors” Zoning Ordinance Article 2, last August when a system. The architect assured he has formally notified six Chapter 8General microburst tore a portion of me that the new roof would companies involved in the Provisions, Section 8.24the roof from Maple Valley be much stronger and more construction of the new Travel travel trailers, motor High School, will be stable than the old one,” said wing, that there may be homes, campers, and tents, Kramer. “The change in how potential claims against reopened by Christmas. Item F was made because it The steel framing for the the steel structure of the roof them. contradicted a portion of the “They said the microburst roofwas delivered on Friday, is comprised is due in part to same ordinance which Oct. 1, and the work crew concerns about construction hit the ground just in front of allowed occupants oftrailers, had most of the new roof and design issues with the the south side of that wing, etc. had 21 days before they the wind hit the windows and installed by the following roof that was damaged.” had for a permit from the vil­ Maple Valley High School blew them out and the air Friday. lage. rushed in and tore the roof Kim Kramer, superintend­ was built in the early 1960s. The proposed amendment ent of Maple Valley Schools, However, the portion of the to set a solicitor’s permit fee said that while the roof will building that received the See REPAIRS, page 2 High school repairs proceed as probe of cause continues at $25 per week or $50 per year was referred back to the committee for review because council members wanted to be sure that the An amendment setting fines and penalties for open burning within the village also was referred back to the com­ mittee for clarification about fire pits, patio fireplaces, etc., and concern that residents should be given a warning for the first infraction rather than subjecting homeowners to fines and other penalties. wording of the ordinance.did not require that students from the local schools and members of 4-H and other non-profit groups to pay for a permit if they went doorto-door for fund-raisers. An amendment setting fines and penalties for open burning within the village also was referred back to the committee for clarification about fire pits, patio fire­ places, etc., and concern that residents should be given a warning for the first infrac­ tion rather than subjecting homeowners to fines and other penalties. In other business, the council set 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, as the date for a pub­ lic hearing on building set­ backs and the establishment of a brown field authority for the village. Prior to the public hear­ ings being set, Claudine Hannold from Eaton County answered questions from council members about the establishment of a brown field authority and how it would benefit the village. The council set 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, as the hours for trick-or-treating in the village. In This Issue • Nashville man ready to serve in Iraq • Barry County Alumni fall bus tour set for Oct. 23 • Food distribution site is moved to community center • Art Show winners announced • Lions’ 6th win gets them in for 6th straight year �Just Say "As Advertmed in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 12,2004 — Page 2 Barry County Alumni fall bus tour set for Oct. 23 The Barry County Alumni organization is planning a fall bus tour for Saturday, Oct. 23. from 11 am. to 4 p.m. During the Barry County Leadership class, which cov­ ers county government, coun­ ty planning director Jim McManus leads a guided bus tour of the county. Unfortunately, students only see one portion of the county. This year the alumni group decided to plan a tour which will touch all four comers of the county, go down some heritage roads and stop for a few tours along the way. The buses will visit Chariton Park, Bowens Mills, the Bernard Museum and more. Organizer Rita Fergusen says, "We think this is a great way to enjoy fall colors and FIRE SAFETY, continued from page 1 The cost for the tour and have an alumni reunion at the lunch is $15 per person. same time.” For reservations, call Space on the buses is limit­ ed and Fergusen encourages Nancy Goodin at 945-2454. people to RSVP right away. REPAIRS, continued from page 1 off,” said Kramer. “There is still some investigation into other factors focusing on design and construction issues, such as how the roof was tied into the building, the welds in the steel around the window casings. “There hasn’t been real clear reason and we don’t have any definitive answers; but we do believe the dam­ age was caused by a combi­ nation of factors,” he added. “It’s out of my hands and in the hands of our insurance company.” While the insurance com­ pany continues its investiga­ tion Kramer is focused on reopening the classrooms before Christmas. “I’m not liking that I’ve told that the windows are 12 weeks out,” he said. “We may do the window frames piecemeal and then change them over Christmas. The cabinetry is another item that has a long lead time. But, I still expect to have the class­ rooms by Christmas; I’ll cer­ tainly celebrate if they are done sooner.” Firefighter Wayne Gould talks to students at Fuller Street Elementary about the importance of fire safety. ground to escape a burning building. “The last two years the Vermontville and Nashville fire departments have rented the ‘Smoke House’ and worked together to bring it to the schools. We’re thinking about doing it again next year because it is good for the kids to see an actual demonstration ofwhat we’ve been talking about and prac­ tice leaving a smoke filled building,” he said. Follow the MVHS Lions in the Maple Valley News Firefighters from the Castelton-MapleGroveNashville Fire Department talk to students at Fuller Street Elementary about the equipment on the fire truck. Call 269-945-9554 anytimefor Maple Valley News Action-ads! LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirft-fHied Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy M 66 south ol Assyna Rd Nashville, Ml 40073 Sun Praise 4 Worship 10:30 am,, 6 00 p.m.; Wed 6 30 p.m Jesus Club tor boy* 8 girt* age* 4-12. Pastors David • Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love "Where Everyone is Someone Special' For information call t-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 Sunday School.............. 9:45 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................. ....... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .................... 10 a m Sunday A M Worship ......... .11 a m Evening Worship..... .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline 8 Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service...................... 9 a m Sunday School............... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 301 Fuller St., Nashville GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration .................. 10 a m Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone:(517)852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Sunday School...................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. GRESHAM .UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON . Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ...... 11 a.m Church School ... ... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV ERIC LISON One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 am Adult Sunday School - 10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service..... .... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School. ................... 10 A.M. Service..... ............. 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service......................... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......................... 7 p.m. Wed. 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ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road For more Information call 795-2370 or Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School •............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N Main St., Vermontville Sunday School........................... 9:45 Worship Service .................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service........... 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass.................. ...... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE Sunday Services: „ ...............................9.15 a.m. Morning Prayer ....................... 11OO am. Holy Communion NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Rl. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. FIT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship . . .1030 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time -12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, October 12, 2004 — Page 3 Nashville man ready to serve in Iraq by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Bobby Napier Jr., son of Bobby Sr. and Verna Napier of Nashville, will leave his home and family Wednesday to serve his country in Iraq as a member ofBattery C ofthe 182 Field Artillery from the Michigan National Guard’s Marshall Street Armory in Lansing. Napier, a life-long resi­ dent ofNashville, has been a member of the Michigan Emmitt Hamilton and his daughter and son-in-law National Guard reserves for Christine and Rich Smith pose with one of the compa-just over 20 years. A fullnies lime spreading trucks. Emmitt, the owner of time AGR training NCO for Hamilton Limestone and Trucking is retiring after 45 Battery C, he said he is ready to serve his country. years in the business. The Smiths have renamed the “I’ve been in the guard for company R & C Limestone Spreading Inc. over 20 years and I have been on alert a lot, but this is the first time I have been called out,” said Napier. Because of inaccurate Lynn Chapp, a spokesperson “I’m kind of excited and information provided to the for the Michigan National looking forward to it. It’s a Maple Valley News, there Guard’s Marshall StreeJ part of history. I think it is a were a number of errors in Armory. She said it is possi­ just cause and if we didn’t last week’s story “Nashville ble that Fisher may deploy fight the war over there we would end up fighting it over man prepares for deployment with the 182nd Field here.” to Iraq.” Artillery when they leave Napier said he believes in Darren Fisher, attached to Oct. 14. Operation Iraqi Freedom. the* 119th Field Artillery Chapp said Fisher is “I believe in the concept from the Marshall Street employed full-time as an E-4 of a free nation; I just hope Armory in Lansing, was not technician in the mainte­ the people over there latch deployed to Iraq Oct. 4 at his nance department of the onto the concept. It is some­ request, according to Lt. Marshall Street Armory. thing they need in that region Fisher’s statements about the where there has been nothing number of reservists serving but dictatorships for years, in Iraq were high. According for centuries,” he said. “We to Chapp, after the first ofthe live in a dangerous world year the Michigan Army and today and I don’t think we National Guard will have will be able to get rid of ter­ close to 2,000 troops rorism, but we have to do deployed. Those approximatwhatever we can to stop it.” ley 2,000 troops will be sta­ Napier said that he might tioned not just in Iraq, but | Unllniltmd Frat Prink Rtf Illi 1,25g Com Rtf Illi | be in Iraq for up to 18 also in Bosnia, Afghanistan, months. Guantanimo Bay and state­ “We could be there for up side. to 18 months, but it will Fisher’s statements about probably be shorter. It just FALL MATINEES! the reservists’ activities dur­ depends,” he said. FOR EVERYONE SATURDAY 6 SUNDAY 10 & 11 AM ing deployment in Iraq also Regardless of how much OCTOBER 16th & 17th were inaccurate, according to WILLY THE SPARROW (PG) time he spends in Iraq, Chapp. SHOWS & SHOWTIMES Napier said he wants to be The first name of Bobby SUBJECT TO CHANGE prepared to defend himself Napier Jr. was misspelled in SHOWTIMES 10/11 ■ 10/14 and his country. Besides the same article. ©FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (PG-13) small arms and weapons DIGITAL/STADIUM SEATING training he has received from 2:10,4:35,7:05,9:30 ©TAXI (PG-13) DIGITAL the National Guard, Napier 1: 05,3:05,5:05,7:10,9:15 has taken a SWAT’training ©LADDER 49 (PG-13) DIGITAL /STADIUM SEATING course offered to soldiers 2: 20,4:40,7:00,9:20 through the Montcalm ©SHARK TALE (PG) County Criminal Justice 1:00,3:10,5:15,7:20,9:25 Training Center. “The put on the training ।1IIlfiSf lrftipWSpf 20oz.DRINK rWi program for soldiers who with $2.50 purchase M1 I tpp ol 46oz. bag of buttery popcorn I wanted more tactical training 1I II wBeErtUSdTOHDWEnmAJL in chNlCeVw 30s,l2e0t0t4erWat *| for urban warfare. We may I — —. jyyy hastinpsjLcom^ __ » never do anything like that www.hastings4.com while we are over there but I did it for my own peace of mind. It gives me more con­ Vermontville fidence to know what to do if I should get into that kind of situation,” he said, noting that he has also taken a vari­ ety of martial arts courses over the years. “It’s some­ thing I have done on my own time to give me an added edge. You hope you never have to use it, but it’s good to Tuesday, October 26th know it’s there if you need it.” Napier has also earned the Governor’s 20 and a Bronze ...at the EIC in Michigan National Guard rifle competitions. He has also taken additional medical training courses. FREE MEAL -Serving Swiss Steak and “I took a combat lifesavers all the trimmings course through the guard. FREE ENTERTAINMENT! We all take first aid, but with Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club this training I’m kind of like an EMT, I would be avail­ n-ozPlease Make Your Ph. 726-0286 Reservations by Oct. 23 able for advanced first aid if Third generation assumes the helm Corrections ST.CYWL'S I ttfflOUCN# ai»w* ...1,1,1 ffllBlKS®® **»«"»* OUAHW ... ju JU ,ii» *>* Call fir Classifieds ItHMMSSI Annual Senior Citizens Night • 7:00 p.m. • Congregational Church in Vermontville Bobby Napier Jr. of Nashville is being deployed to Iraq this week. it is needed,” he said adding that all units are supposed to have at least one combat life­ saver with them. “It’s going to be hard to get along without him,” said Verna. “When something goes wrong he has always been here to fix it. My hus­ band and I have health prob­ lems, but Bobby has four sis­ ters and one brother, and we can rely on them.” Verna said that while she doesn’t like the idea of her son going to Iraq, she sup­ ports his decision to with the men he has trained with for 20 years. “When I first learned about it, I could hardly take it. I don’t like it, but I sup­ port him 100 percent. He is over 21, he can make his own decisions and we’ll sup­ port them. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do; but Bobby believes in the Lord and that’s how I can let him go,” she added. “War affects everyone in they sent me there to do. It is the community, whether they a soldier’s job to either live know it or not, and every­ or die for his country.” body does their part, even if When Napier leaves for it’s praying,” said Napier. “I Iraq three other local men believe in God and that he will accompany him. Other hears and answers prayers. If members of the 182 Field people want to help fight the Artillery are his long-time war on terrorism, they can friend Dan Kellog of pray for soldiers, their coun­ Nashville, his brother-in-law try or their neighborhood.” Marty Beckwith from “A lot ofpeople have been Hastings and Ross Nichols giving him scripture out of from Nashville, the Bible to take with him Napier, who enjoys hunt­ and they’ve helped me too,” ing, fishing and riding quads, said Verna. said this will be the first bow While she said that letting and rifle season he has her son go to Iraq is one of missed, but he believes in the hardest things she has what he is doing. ever done, Verna feels that ““We We have have the best every young man should equipped and best trained spend some time in the serv­ soldiers in the world,” he ice. said adding, “Every country “I think they should all in the world deserves a sign up and spend at least chance for freedom, but it two or three years serving will be up to them to accept their country,” she said. it or reject it.” “Even though I don’t like the thought of sending Bobby over there, I look at the other mothers who have lost their sons who were fighting to protect their country.” “It teaches discipline,” said Napier. “I’ve learned a lot; the guards have been good to me and I have enjoyed my 20 years of serv­ ice. Subscribe to the “Freedom is not free. It comes at a price — sweat, Hastings Banner. possibly even blood,” said Call 269-945-9554 Napier. “Nobody ever wants to go to war, but I look at it as my job to go over there for more information. and do my best to do the job GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! FOOD AUCTION] Oct. f7 • 2 PM 12987 M-66 (Assyria) (269) 758-3988 Food Auction 3rd Sunday of Month New & Used Merchandise all other Sundays Store open Thurs.-Sat. 10 AM - 4 PM FINAL DAYS OF THIS $250,000 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE SPORTS CENTER 131 S. Cochran, Downtown Charlotte • 517-543-8668 License #165 FINAL WEEK OF BLOW-OUT SAVINGS Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Save At Least Ever ALL SALES FINAL - NO REFUNDS - NO EXCHANGES - NO LAY-AWAYS - NO RETURNS VARIETY OF CLOTHING & SHOES Values to $59.95 Large Group Of Almost Give-A-Way Quality Items Values to $75.00 90% OFF FIRST COME ... FIRST SERVED ... NO SPECIAL ORDERS This Is It... Fill Your Holiday Shopping List NOW! LADIES * MENS « BOYS • GIRLS CASH - MASTER CARD - VISA - DISCOVER �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 12,2004 — Page 4 Ernest E. Burr Velma (Sleeper) Oliver volunteer at the Commission on Aging in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ivan L., Roy, Orlo, and Donald Sleeper; and sister, Ilene Sherman. Velma is survived by her sister, Betty Schermbeck; and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside serv­ ice was held at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were han­ dled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Velma (Sleeper) Oliver, age 83, of Hastings, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday morning, October 2, 2004 at Tendercare of Hastings where she had made her home for the past several years. Velma was bom in St. Johns on June 14, 1921 to James H. and Myrl V. (Sedore) Sleeper. She had attended Lake Odessa High School and worked at EBI for a number of years. Velma was also an eager Andrew Dean Hansen VERMONTVILLE Andrew Dean Hansen, 77, of Vermontville, died Thursday, October 7, 2004. Mr. Hansen was born September 11, 1927, in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Carrie (Coleman) Hansen. Andrew served in the U. S. Navy. He retired in 1981 from the Lansing School District as a carpenter and locksmith. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville, Nashville Lodge #255 F & A.M., and American Legion Post #222 PM Life Member. He was also a mem­ ber of an Antique Study Group of Charlotte and a Vermontville Historical study group. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan Lameta (Bennett) Hansen, daughter Melissa (Elliot) Holden of Baldwin, son Kim (Denise) Hansen ofNashville, daugh­ ter Jeanne Hansen of Nashville, son Michael (Linda) Hansen of Grayling, RAY ASPINALL TO MARK 70™! Pleasejoin the family of Ray Aspinall in celebrating his 70th birthday, October 13, with a card shower. Send cards to: P.O. Box 138, Nashville, Ml 49073. seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, sisters Betty Trappen of Grand Rapids, Caroline Johnson of Middleville, and Corrine Chambers of Tallahassee, FL. He was preceded in death by brothers Jerome Hansen, Frederick Hansen, Harold Hansen and Stanley Hansen, and sisters Blanche Hummell and Florence Word. Funeral services were Saturday, October 9, 2004 at First Congregational Church of Vermontville, with Pastor Mark Jarvie and Rev. Sally Nolen officiating. Interment as at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information avail­ able .at www.prayfuneral.com HASTINGS - Ernest E. Burr, age 90, of Hastings, went to be with his Lord Thursday, October 7, 2004, at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Burr was bom on December 1, 1913 at Nashville, Mich., the son of William and Pearl (Mead) Burr. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1932 from Hastings High school. He served in the U.S. Army Air-Corps from April 20, 1943 until his honorable discharge on Aug. 28, 1945. His first marriage to the former Helen Slocum ended in divorce. He was married to Lois M. Mason on December 6, 1967. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 54 years before his retirement. He was also engaged in farming from 1948 until 1964. He was a member of Calvary Temple Church of God, founding and charter member of the Barry County Sheriff’s Posse and was an avid golfer. Mr. Burr is survived by his wife, Lois; sons, James Burr of Hastings and William (Eileen) Burr of Stanton; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were son Richard Burr, brother Harry Burr and sister Leora Smith. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 15, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Douglas Davis will officiate. Visitation will Thursday, October 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Temple Church of God Building Fund in Hastings. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren- funeral-home.com) Olivia Sage Hull MIDDLEVILLE - Olivia Sage Hull, infant daughter of Kelly J. and Benjamin J. Hull of Loop Road, Middleville, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She is survived by her par­ ents, Kelly and Benjamin Hull; grandparents, Carol and Richard Axford ofWhite Lake, Robert Evans of Battle Creek, Lori and James Olmstead of Nashville, Jim and Debra Hull of Still Water, Okla.; great-grand­ parents, Lucille Evans of Rochester Hills, Anna Klouse of Rochester Hills, Doris and Norm Boomer of Nashville, Geraldine and Laurence Hull of Hastings; great-great-grandmother, Mary Boomer of Munising; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Private family services at Thomapple Valley Church with Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for the Hospital Guild at the Pre-Natal Unit/Butterworth Hospital. Arrangements made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com) Food distribution site is moved to community center Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is ^Diana’s '-PQace used to help fund activities The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday — Friday designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 throughout the county in the name ofthe person you n call (269) 945-0526. The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope is the new home of the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf. Nashville's Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 VISA (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 513930 & Family Owner/Manager The Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf will have its food distribu­ tion at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, located at 233 N. Main St. in Nashville, for the first time today. Along with the location, the hours of the food distri­ bution have changed. Food will be distributed from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Tuesday. Organizers are ask­ ing that recipients do not arrive early because the new facility has limited space and does not have chairs avail­ able, so it will not possible to allow people to enter the building prior to opening. People are asked to come to the access door located on the north side of the building and not to bring extra boxes because storage space is lim­ ited in the new location. Food will continue to be delivered to families and individuals who can not come to the distribution site. The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope received its occupancy per­ mit Aug. 31. The board of directors have plans to make the facility for a variety of community enriching pro­ grams such as a job training and preparedness program, Kindermusik, art classes and more. For additional information call (517) 852-2043. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 12,2004 — Page 5 Golf Scramble at Mulberry Fore will raise funds for Hastings’ graduation party One of the last golfing hurrahs of the season has a special purpose to help raise funds for the all-night Hastings High School 2005 Senior Class Graduation Party. A two-person Golf Scramble to benefit the class party will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. A 10 a.m. shot-gun start trig­ gers the fun. The entry fee of $35 per person includes 18-holes of golf, a cart, an “all-you-caneat lunch, prize money and two team draws for money. An optional “Skins Pot” is $10 per team or $5 per per­ son. Prize money will be awarded for first, second and third places, and there will be two team drawings for cash. Other prizes are planned too. The Scramble is being sponsored by the Parents of the Hastings High School Senior Party (PHHSSP), and the co-chairs of the 2005 group are Michelle Williams and Sheri Willard. Hosting the Scramble are Tad and Sue Davis, owners of Mulberry Fore with Orvin and Nancy Moore. The Davises have a son who is a CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 13 Oct. 18 Harvest Festival prince and princess Dakota Wetzel and Cat Mata pose for a photograph after being named the 2004 Nashville Harvest Festival prince and princess. They were selected for the honor by a penny vote held at Clay’s Dinner Bell in Nashville, and were crowned and medallioned before the Maple Valley vs. Leslie football game. Oct 18 Oct 21 Oct 21 Oct 25 Oct 25 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Shooting Sports Leaders meeting, 7 p.m. Extension Office. Poultry Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board Annual Ag Society meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. 4-H Teen Club, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Rabbit Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., location to be announced. Small Animal Sale meeting, 7 p.m} location to be announced. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. 4-H Dog Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office. Competitive Horse Judging Team meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Hall in Middleville. $t*s not just a glfjt shop, $t’s not just a liai/t sa^on.. zi r Something Special l■I lw /■l senior at Hastings High. For golfers who have never played at Mulberry Fore, Tad Davis said, “It’s a beautiful 18-hole trek, quite hilly and enough ponds to keep everybody honest. The fairways are well manicured. “It’s a very fun scramble course, a family-oriented course,” he said. “Anybody can come and play,” he said of the upcom­ ing Golf Scramble. “I’d love to see kids (Hastings seniors) out here because it’s for them. They can all play as a family.” Individuals who don’t have a partner for the event are welcome to come and join the fun because Davis said they can be matched with other golfers who don’t have a two-person team. “The extended weather forecast says it’s not going to rain (on Oct. 23), he said. “We’ll play yo-yo golf if it rains, Davis added, explain­ ing that golfers can go inside for awhile and then go back on the course. “We’ll only stop if it’s lightning.” To take part in the Golf Scramble send entries to Mulberry Fore Golf Course, P.O. Box 846, Nashville, Mich. 49073. 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Payment plans . available. . only $099 Dec 2nd Big Prints & Posters Folding & Laminating Business Cards Custom Rubber Stamps • Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 the Gray Barn OPEN MON - FRI 0:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 12,2004 — Page 8 Lions’ 6th win gets them in for 6th straight year by Jon Gambee The Maple Valley Lions crushed visiting Dansville 39-0 Friday for their sixth victory ofthe season, and for the sixth consecutive year assured themselves of a spot in the Michigan High School Playoffpicture. The victory also pushed the Maple Valley record in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association to 4-1, one game behind league leader Olivet, and was the team’s fourth shutout of the 2004 season. Along the way the Lions have outscored their opponents by a 226-49 margin, keeping alive their reputation as one of the top high school football program in the entire state. This game was typical of the Maple Valley scheme for gridiron success, a devastat­ ing defense and a solid offense. The only blemish on an otherwise perfect night were two lost fumbles, but neither proved damaging to the Lion effort. “I thought out defense was outstanding again tonight,” Coach said Gunther Mittelstaedt in his usual lowkey fashion after the game. “They stayed close throughout the first half, mostly because of a few mistakes that we made on offense, but then we jumped out to a big lead early in the third quarter and it gave us some breathing space.” It was the Aggies who were in need of oxygen this night as they were virtually lifeless throughout the contest. Dansville managed only 111 total yards of offense in the game and only six first downs all night. Maple Valley, meanwhile, ran up a total of 352 total yards of offense and 13 first Maple Valley’s Chris Morris (20) had seven tackles in his team’s win over Dansville Friday night. (File photo) downs. The Lions scored Boss then hit Jesse Page in two touchdowns on passes, the endzone for another twoone on an interception and point conversion and just two rushing touchdowns. that quick it was 22-0. Dansville went three-andJust for good measure, they added a 30-yard field goal by but on their next series and it took only four plays for Drew Kersjes. Maple Valley scored their Maple Valley to add another six points. This time it was first touchdown with 5:53 left in the first quarter when with Matt Gordeneer at the Jason Beardslee capped a 45- helm and the 6’2” senior sig­ yard, nine-play drive by run­ nal caller threw a perfect ning in from five yards out , strike to Denver Hine for the and although the two-point 28-yard touchdown. Kersjes conversion failed, it would was called on to kick the prove to be all the points the extra point and he responded Lions would need on this to perfection, making the score 29-0 with still over five rainy night in Nashville. That score held up through minutes to play in the third the first half, giving rise to quarter. Before that period was hope for the Aggies going into the final two periods, over, Kersjes got a chance to but that hope , didn’t float kick a field goal and his 30 long. After fumbling away yarder was as perfect as his their first possession of the extra point, giving the Lions third quarter the Lions went a 32-0 lead going into the to their bread and butter final stanza. defense to get the ball back The final score of the and quickly put more points game came on a two-yard on the board. On the second touchdown run by Harvey play following the fumble Wyskowski with less than a recovery, Dansville threw an minute left in the game and interception that was tipped Kersjes capped the scoring off the hands of Ben Boss with another perfect extra­ into the waiting arms of Ben point kick. It was a game in which Fox at the Lion 46. Two plays later Quarterback Boss Mittelstaedt was able to use threw a 52-yard scoring all his players, something he strike to Beardslee and the has accomplished in every two-point conversion made contest this season. In all, 13 different players carried the it 14-0. On the very next series ball at least one time with Adam Lamphere picked off Hine finishing as the leading an Aggie pass near midfield rusher in the contest with 54 and returned it to the end­ yards. zone for another Lion score. “There was a time when I Bad day for Lion golfers at regional l|MDg 1)6595165 From Guess Who? Maple Valley finished 12th out of 17 teams at its Division 3 boys’ golfregion­ al at the Cascades Golf Course on Friday. The Lions’ top four com­ bined for a 388. Lansing Catholic Central won the event with a 319, Jackson Lumen Christi shot a 323 for second, and Williamston a 340 for third. The top three teams at each regional quali­ fy for state, along with the top three individuals. Maple Valley won’t have Vern’s Repair & Sport Fall is here and now is the time to get your boat ready to face old man winter. We can help with all your winterizing needs. SHRINK WRAPPING (any size boat) MOTOR WINTERIZING PICK UP AND DELIVERY BOAT STORAGE PONTOON TRAILER RENTAL Bonus discounts on multiple services VERN’S has all the supplies to do it yourselftoo. 06595354 Lower unit lube, Fogging oil, Fuel stabilizer, *" Engine ear muffs and more!____ At the corner of M43 & M66 • WOODBURY MI TOLL FREE 877-717-1019 or 517-566-8353 vernsrePair@ centurytel.net anyone headed to the state finals Friday. Todd Cupp led the Lions with a 93. Todd Cupp shot a 97, and Garrett VanEngen and Kory Starks each shot 99’s. “We didn’t play very well,” said Lion coach John Hughes. “It would have taken a lot better day than we had to qualify.” “We didn’t play well, and that was the end of the sea­ son.” It wasn’t a bad season for the Lions, just a rough day. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OCTOBER 6, 2004 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent. There were two people from the public in attendance. Approved the agenda as print­ ed. There were no public com­ ment. Minutes from the September meeting were approved as print­ ed. Amended the budget. Accepted the treasurer’s report subject to audit. Approved paying the bills in the amount of 17,405.74. Committee reports were given and placed on file. Correspondence was viewed by the board. Heard board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley 06595373 The Lions’ Ben Boss completed his only pass for a 52-yard touchdown Friday night. (File photo) might have taken a knee with time running out and our team so far ahead,” Mittelstaedt said afterward, “but we had other players out there and they want to show what they can do, too.” Mittelstaedt said thathis team is now playing for home field advantage in the playoffs.nt the first playoff game to be at our place, so we can’t let up now,” he said. About his team’s play this night, Mittelstaedt said he is still not completely satisfied, even though his Lions won easily. “Overall, I think we exe­ cuted well,” he said, “but we can’t blame the two fumbles on the rain. It was just poor execution and something we have to work harder on.” Next week, Maple Valley will play winless Bellevue before finishing up the regu­ lar season against a powerful Portland team Oct. 22. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Hdusing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06571010 ATTENTION LAKEVIEW CEMETERY LOT OWNERS The Nashville DPW is requesting that anyone who has placed flowers, ornaments, flags, etc. (anything not attached to headstones) please remove these items before October 25 so that the leaves can be removed from the cemetery without damaging these items. Anything that is left in the cemetery will be removed by the village and dis­ posed of. (The village will not be responsible for any items that are not removed by the owners.) 06595196 PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville will hold two pubic hearings on October 28, 2004, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. FIRST HEARING: To hear public discussion on the change in election dates for the village elections due to the election consoli­ dation act and; SECOND HEARING: To hear public discussion on the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. If you wish to comment in writing on these requests you must do so by October 27, 2004, and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Michigan. 06594824 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 12, 2004 — Page 9 Lions begin second swing through SM/U The Maple Valley Lions are ready for their second run through the SMAA girls’ basketball schedule. They’re ready to forget the first run, which ended in a 3­ 4 league mark so far. “For now, our goal is to just play well,” said Lion coach Landon Wilkes, “get ready for districts. We can still win the league title, but we have to play well.” Lansing Christian will have a lot to say about who wins the league title this sea­ son. The Pilgrims topped the Lions in SMAA action last Tuesday, 56-27. “They’re a very good ball club,” said Wilkes. “With 11 points in the second half, and 16 in the first, you’re not going to win a lot of ball games.” The Pilgrims did put forth a solid defensive effort, but the Lions struggled to even get shots off at the offensive end at times. Kortney Ewing led the LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this pur­ pose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Chester H. Buhl and Shelley A. Buhl, hus­ band and wife to Heartland Home Finance Inc., an Illinois Corporation Mortgagee, dated August 1, 2003 and recorded August 18, 2003 in Instrument # 1111085, Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated August 8,2003 and recorded December 12,2003 in Instrument # 1119146 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Fifty Cents ($108,551.50) including interest 8.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, October 21,2004. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 57, 58, 59, 70 and 71 of the Plat of Long Beach, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 66 Commonly known as 9676 S M37, Dowling Ml 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee & Attorneys: Potestivo Associates, P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste 810 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 303­ 3030 Our File No: 04-27184 ASAP610145 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 06594195 today at OHS Lion team with nine points. Amy Joostbems added seven, and Mindy Newton had four. On Thursday, the Lions improved their overall record to 5-6 with a 51-37 non­ league win over Albion on the road. Albion shot the ball often, but the Lions shot it well. “They shot the ball a lot,” said Wilkes. “They’re not afraid to shoot the ball.” While the girls from Albion were chucking up shots, the Lions were finding good ones. Maple Valley shot 46-percent from the floor in the first half, and 53- percent in the second. Joostbems tossed in 12 points, Ashley Gonser 10, Ewing 8, Amy Abbott 7, Krista Driksna and Newton six each, and Lynzie Rigelman added two. Albion put a lot of shots up, and the Lions did their job on the glass, not allowing the Wildcats to get second opportunities. Maple Valley had 25 defensive rebounds in the game. The Lions will now look to avenge their early season loss to Olivet, on Tuesday, but they’ll have to do it on the road. Lion middle school harriers run against foes at Olivet The Maple Valley Middle School cross country team ran a competitive mile last week at Olivet School. Coming in first for Maple Valley was fifth grader Mikaela Bromley with a time of 9:28. Fourth grader Aimee Hamilton had a time of 9:47, Tiffany Allwardt had a time of 10:05, and sixth grader Kamey Gibbs came in with a time of 10:33. The last meet ofthe season is Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. at the Bellevue High School. Any middle school age boy or girl is invited. A primer offered on landscape lighting Discover how to showcase your garden’s best fall colors by highlighting your favorite plants. Join Leila Arboretum Society’s horticulturist, Stacey Rocklin, for an “enlightening” discussion on what it really takes to illumi­ nate the landscape. Stacey will share an artist’s view on how to put light on the subject, and then take participants step-by-step through the mechanics of how to get it all done. Don’t stay in the dark - step into the light! This Landscape Lighting class will be held on Thursday, October 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Horticulture Training Center located at 103 Limit Street in Battle Creek. Call 965-4134 to reg­ ister. Class fee is $20 for members ofLeila Arboretum Society and $22 for non­ members. For more information on classes and workshops offered by Leila Arboretum Society call 969-0270 or visit www.LASgarden.org 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 LEAF PICK-UP WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. The Village of Nashville will start picking up leaves October 25. Please place all leaves to be picked up next to the curb on or after this date. THIS DOES Matthew D. Ewing Owner NOT INCLUDE BRUSH. GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available Nashville DPW 06595193 (517) 726-0088 ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. . VERMONTVILLE HYDRANT FLUSHING s Flushing will begin October 18th thru 20th, 9am to 3pm. This will cause discoloration of the water. 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The owner of all houses, buildings or properties used for human occupancy, employment, recreation, or other purposes situated within the Village and abutting any street, alley, or right­ of-way in which there is now located or may in the future be located a public sewer or com­ bined sewer of the Village, is hereby required at his expense to install suitable toilet facilities therein, and to connect such facilities directly with the proper public sewer in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, within thirty (30) days after date of official notice so to do; pro­ vided that said public sewer is within one hundred (100) feet of the property line. Section 2: Severability. In the event any section or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid in any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall not affect any other article, section or provision of this Ordinance, except insofar as the article, section or portion so declared invalid shall be inseparable from the remainder or any portion thereof. Section 3: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective forty-five (45) days after pub­ lication by the Village Board. Section 4: Upon adoption and following the expiration of the 45-day period for right of petition, the language of Section 1 hereof shall be incorporated within Chapter 2 of the Village of Vermontville Code of Ordinances as Section 2.3, C. Yeas: Beverly Sue Villanueva, Jim Samann, Don Martin, Garry Patrick and Doug Kelsey. Nays: none ORDINANCE DECLARED X ADOPTED _ DEFEATED VILLAGE CLERK: Shirley Harmon 06595332 �Just Say 'As AOverttseO in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday. October 12 2004 — Page 10 Spooktacular Halloween Fire Prevention: Smoke Alarms Save Lives ideas that will haunt you (NAPS) - Ifyou’re trying to scare up some fun Halloween ideas, you may want to haunt through a favorite Halloween fright site for kids, FamilyFun.com/halloween. Each week in October, the -site features a new spooky printable coloring page. There’s also a new “super­ hero” fun center thatencourages kids to create their own superhero costumes with printable masks, belts and other fun accessories. To take the pressure off busy moms.the site also features a last-minute costume section. Here's a sampling of two Halloween ideas on the site that are not only easy, they're also fun to try: Wicked Witchy Pumpkin Try conjuring up this green- faced witch for a haunting porch or window decoration. What you need: Pumpkin, green spray paint, tempera paint and brushes, carving knife, marbles, glue, small nails, black wig, cape, witch hat. Time needed: Under J hour. Step 1: Begin by coating the pumpkin with green spray paint. Step 2: Add facial features with tempera paint. Step 3: Next, carve out eye sockets and lodge the marbles inside to form her beady eyes. Break off the top stem and re­ attach it to the pumpkin with glue for the witch’s nose. Step 4: To finish, fix the black wig in place with small nails and add the cape and hat. Painted Pumpkins • Households with non­ alarm on each floor. With Fire Prevention 2. Install on the highest Week Oct 4-11, State Farm working smoke alarms out­ Let the 1 ittlest revelers have Insurance, the largest insurer number those without smoke part of your ceiling away from windows, fans and their pumpkins - and paint in the state and nation, urges alarms. them, too - with this fun activ- people to properly install and By properly using and ducts. 3. Test the alarm at least maintain smoke alarms in maintaining your smoke ityWhat you need: their homes. It could be a alarm, you will increase your once a month. Pumpkins, tempera paint matter of life or death. 4. Replace the batteries at chances of surviving a home and brushes, yogurt contain­ The National Fire fire. Expired batteries are the least once a year. ers, newspaper, masking tape. Protection Association esti­ No. 1 reason for alarm fail­ 5. Never plant your smoke Time Needed: Under 1 mates 70 percent of fire ure. Batteries should be alarm. 6. Regularly vacuum or hour. deaths result from fires with replaced at least once a year Step 1: Cover a table with no smoke alarm or no work- and your alarm tested at least dust your smoke alarm. newspaper (tape it down with ing smoke alarms. More than once a month. 7. Never borrow a battery masking tape so it stays cov- 94 percent of North Review the following tips from your smoke alarm for a ered). American homes have at to keep you and your family toy or appliance. Step 2: Set out liquid tem- least one smoke alarm, but safe throughout the year. pera paints, paintbrushes, and consider this startling fact 1. Have at least one smoke plastic yogurt containers filled with water for rinsing the brushes. Step 3: Let the kids paint goofy or creepy faces on the Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. pumpkins. For more frightful ideas, Call 269-945-9554 for more information. visit www.familyfun. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES * ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. GKATSIFTI Stream MAP 269-945-0191 Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 Towing Available PICK UP LOCALLY AND SAVE of Michigan LOST STREAM f WEATHERWAX >> V* FARM MARKET & NURSERY V* OPEN 5 am. - 11 pm 7 days a week . 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Cost over $800. (517)204-0600 late Talvas and Marion On April 10, 1965 at the days during the week. Along sprayer, skid mount, 5hp Briggs & Stratton engine, (Bronnell) McKee. He was Congregational Church in with his beloved dog $750. Call (269)948-4190. raised in the Vermontville Olivet, he married Laura Chevelle, the two would Shortly spend hours together explor­ area and graduated from (Betz) McKee. Vermontville High School. after their wedding, the cou­ ing the best Ashing spots in He was employed as a ple moved to the the area. forklift driver at A/E Vermontville area where Roger is survived by his (Hoover) for 28 years until they spent their lives togeth­ beloved wife Laura; his the company was shut down er raising their children. The daughter, Lisa (Steve) in 1989. Roger then began couple had been married for Briggs; his sons, Bradley (Brenda) Mckee, Rick (Robin) McKee; his sister, Connie (Joe) Briggs; Ave grandchildren, Adam, Steven, Cole, Austin, and ohwh® Chase; and several nieces and nephews including a Maple Valley High School very special niece, Leslie (Nashville) Varsity Football (Briggs) Schantz. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant Maple Valley's Drew brother Richard. Kersjes had a big night with his Funeral Services were held foot Friday night in the Lions' 39-0 win over at the Daniels Funeral Home, Dansville. Mich. on Kersjes connected on two extra-point Nashville, Saturday, October 9. Rev. attempts, and added a third quarter field Courtney Suntken ofAciated. goal from 30 yards out. Interment took place at The name customers know and trust. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Needmore Cemetery in ^S"I Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Chester Township. 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Pictured are (front row, from left) Krysten Roysten, Julie DeBoer, Lori Denton, Jenna Denton, Joyce Gardner, Joleen Woodstra, Janice Orns, Jo Woodstra, Frankie Reid, Julie Hamilton, Lynn Briel, Lani Forbes, (back row, from left) Jerry Johnson and Audrey Wetzel. Due to Lack of Serum the FLU SHOTS sponsored by the Vermontville Lions Club scheduled for Oct. 19 from 7-9 pm has been CANCELLED We apologizefor any inconvenience this may have caused. P * Questions: P 517-726-0286 06595296 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Long-time Nashville resi­ dents Sandy and Faye Salyers were selected to be grand marshals of the Nashville Harvest Festival Parade last month, but when the big day arrived, the Salyers were not able to lead the parade. Tliis was because Sandy had been hospitalized due to the reoccurrence of cancer that had been in remission forS selveral yea rs.l df Salyers Salyers was was released released from from the hospital and he and Faye were able to take part in the Maple Valley High School Homecoming Parade. However, he now faces several rounds of radiation therapy. To help Salyers defray his costs, Jim medical Hammond has arranged a benefit concert from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Mulberry Gardens banquet facility. Admission will be $5 per person with children under 12 free. Food and bev­ erages will be served. Musicians from the band that opened Sandy Land Park will play blues and country music. Guest performers also will make appearances throughout the concert. Salyers enjoyed a long career in country music before opening Sandy Land Park. “I’ve been in the music industry all my life,” said Sandy. “I’m originally from Kentucky and I sung with my brothers since we were 11 years old. My brother and Sandy Salyers and his wife, Faye. I used to play with the Earnest Tubb band and fill in for others. I wrote songs and recorded five of them. “I used to sing on the Grand OF Opry’s ‘Midnight Jamboree’ when I was younger, and I was a disk jockey for about nine years in Ionia at WION, I’d emcee shows for the big name acts and I started Northway Music Company, which is affiliated with BMI Music.” Salyers said he quit his own music career after his daughter, Angie, was bom in 1968. In 1978, he opened Sandy Land Park which hosted “hundreds” of big name country music acts until it closed in 1982. In 1995 Salyers .was inducted into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame for his long history in coun­ try music. Despite his long career, Salyers, a World War II vet­ eran who served in the 7th Infantry Company in the U.S. Army, remains humble. “I’ve done a little bit of this and a little bit ofthat, but I’ve always barbered. I owned a barber shop. Faye opened three restaurants here in town,” he said. “I never charged more than $6 for a haircut and Faye always charged low prices for really good food.” Throughout their years in Nashville, Salyers has been active in the community. His activities have included play­ ing Santa Claus for the Lions Club, taking part in VFW activities and recently organ­ izing a concert at Mulberry Gardens, to raise money for the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. “It’s just a way I can help somebody else out,” he said. “This is a nice little town to live in, you know.” Now the “shoe is on the other foot” and Hammond is asking the community to come out and support Salyers. Salyers said he is thankful for the life he has been given, despite the reoccurrence of cancer. “I thank the Lord for every day that he has let me live. I’ve had a good life and music has been a part of it,” he said. AAA Michigan says “get a grip during winter car care month GATORS... PRICE, FINANCING AND PERFORMANCE. 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Here are some tips to con­ sider when gearing up for win­ ter driving: Tire Tips • When purchasing snow tires, make sure they are labeled M/S (mud and snow). This will help ensure that you are in compliance with any local or state regulations that require the use of snow tires. Most all-season tires are marked M/S. • If snow-chains are used, make sure they properly fit the tires and are in good condition. • Check your tire pressure often in cold weather. This will help avoid under inflation, which can hamper traction. • Whether your vehicle has front or rear wheel drive, max­ imum traction and proper han­ dling of the vehicle are achieved when snow tires are installed on all four wheels. Michigan residents can obtain a Winter Car Care inspection at any of the more than 100 AAA MichiganApproved Auto Repair facili­ ties located statewide. Each of these facilities are regularly inspected by AAA to meet stringent standards in terms of customer satisfaction, staff qualifications, and scope of services. AAA Michigan rec­ ommends its network of approved repair facilities to motorists for their automotive maintenance and repair needs. For a location near you, log on to www.aaa.com and click on Autos and Driving. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-10-19.pdf 67299e13fc196a8967f92dfa4d0c9eef PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 42, October 19, 2004 Sheriffs Dept, probing cause of fire, explosion The cause of an explosion and fire that destroyed a garage and mobile home at 5980 Hagar Road in Vermontville Tuesday evening, initially termed “suspicious” by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, is still unknown after an investigation by the state fire marshal. The Eaton County Sheriff’s Department and the Vermontville Township Fire and Emergency Medical Service were called to the scene at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday evening, Oct. 12. The Nashville Police Department and the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire depart­ ment also responded to the scene. Zach Histed, who shares the home with Billy Jo Cousins, was home alone when the fire began. He was not injured in the blaze, but the garage, home and two vehicles parked outside were destroyed. Capt. Fred McPhail, of the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, said deputies interviewed Histed, who told them that the explosion and fire occurred when he was using an acetylene torch in the garage. The fire marshal from the Lansing State Police post conducted and on-the-scene investigation Wednesday morning. McPhail reported Thursday afternoon that the fire marshal determined the fire did originate in the garage; however, the damage to that structure was so extensive that the cause could not be determined. McPhail said that the SheriffDepartment’s investi­ gation into the cause ofblaze has been closed. The cause of the Tuesday evening blaze, which destroyed this garage and mobile home in Vermontville, is still under investigation. School Board hears about EducationYes! report card by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Bernie Hynes, curriculum coordinator, gave a presenta­ tion last week to the Maple Valley Board of Education about the Education YES! report cards issued in August by the Michigan Department of Education. Education YES! is the state of Michigan’s response to the national “No Child Left Behind” law. The goals of the NCLB law are to ensure that all students will attain proficiency or better in reading and mathematics by 2013-2014; all limited English students will become proficient in English; All teachers will be highly qualified by 2005­ 2006; all students will be educated in safe, drug-free environments; and all stu­ dents will graduate from high school. The testing requirements of the new law are that all students will attain proficien­ cy or better in reading and mathematics by 2013-2014; annual reading and math assessments in grades 3-8 by 2005-2006; science assess­ ments by 2007-2008, at least once in elementary, middle and high school grades; National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) biennially starting 2002-2003 in grades 4 and 8, including random sampling and mandatory participation. Hynes said later that the state is proposing to test stu­ dents in science in grades 5,8 and 11 and in social studies in grades 6, 9 and 11. “It used to be that the sixth-graders were not tested in the MEAP in any of the four content areas and now they are proposing that social studies be there,” she said. “The testing will all be done in the fall if all this passes in the State Board of Education meeting.” Hynes noted that as with the English language arts and mathematics test, the social studies and science tests, essentially would assess the benchmarks that are taught in the previous grade level. “When they take the sixth grade MEAP it would be based on up to fifth grade curriculum,” she said. “Does that imply to you, Bernie, that we may have to some concerted refresher teaching?” asked School Superintendent Kim Kramer. Hynes referred the ques­ tion to Todd Gonser, princi­ pal of Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School, who answered that the science teacher from Maplewood Elementary, Laurie Pettengill, has been coming over to the middle school to teacher refresher classes in the fall, while the middle school teacher fills in for her at Maplewood. “We need to take a good look at what is going to be on the MEAP test and get our curriculum in alignment,” added Gonser. “I think that’s great but that’s what concerns me, is that you’ve spent all summer without our students in front ofus, then they come back to school and within a matter of weeks they are now tested on all the information they learned they year before,” said Kramer. “I don’t know about you, but if I haven’t been practicing, I have a ten­ dency to forget. “Has there been any dis­ cussion as to why we don’t test at the appropriate time, which would be at the conclusion of the school year?” he asked. “This means we would give up teaching what they should be learning in that grade to review what they learned in the prior grade, so they don’t get to get to the right curriculum until after the MEAPs. I hate that,” interjected School Board Member David Favre. “I think that is what has been happening,” replied Hynes. “TTiat’s why in the spring... you would get the results and, hopefully, you would be able to help those students become more profi­ cient before they take it the next time.” “This causes us to take drastic measures at times, and hear what I am saying, because I don’t want to be misunderstood, it becomes very important for us to teach to the test. I didn’t say, ‘teach the test,’ but, ‘teach to the test,”’ said Kramer, “because if these grades test­ ed at most inopportune time, in an inappropriate time, it ends up being what you’re now going to report in terms of overall report card. If the scores come out and that is the only thing that gets in the paper, all of a sudden... and I know we are in the same boat as every other school, I understand that, but it just doesn’t make logical sense. I’m just glad to see that we are practicing and we are thinking about it ahead of time.” Hynes explained how the No Child Left Behind would impact the curriculum taught in schools throughout Michigan. “Our curriculum needs to be based on how students are tested,” she said. “Therefore, we need to know what the kids are going to be asked, so we can pass the test and we can make AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) so that our report card can be a good score.” Hynes said in the past year the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) had come out with GLCE (Grade Level Content Performance Expectations) which details what children should be able to know and do by the end of each grade K-8. She said the new MEAP tests, which will start next year, would be based on the GLCE. “We think that as it goes along it will get a little easier for school districts as we know what they are expect­ ing to test us on, and we’ll know what exactly we want to teach,” she said. Hynes noted that at the present time there is no report card for the high school, just the middle school and the upper elemen­ tary school, and that both the middle school and Fuller Street met AYP status. AYP is based on student achieve­ ment in English language arts and mathematics based on MEAP scores. The composite grade for Maplewood was a B and the middle school’s grade was a C. The composite grade is the overall grade for the school arrived at by combin­ ing the following three fac­ tors (when the date is avail­ able, it combines the results over two or three years):, the first factor, student achieve­ ment measures student test attendance, participation, and performance and whether or not it has improved; the second, indi­ cators of school perform­ ance, combine several fac­ tors such as school facilities, attendance and graduation rate; the third, is AYP status, based on MEAP scores. Hynes said the middle school’s status score of 66.9 for English language arts was added to its actual score of 50.7 and divided the result by 2 which resulted in a stu­ dent achievement change score of 58.8 which earned the school an F. She explained that a score 50—59 was an F, 60 -69 was an E, and so on in increments of ten to 100%, which is an A. The achievement status score is one of two compo­ nents in EducationYES! It is computed using the weight­ ed index derived from stu­ dent’s scores on the MEAP test. Achievement status is measured in English lan­ guage and mathematics at the elementary level. It includes social studies and science at the middle school and high school levels. Up to three years of data from comparable assessments are included in a school’s status grade. Cut scores for the grades in achievement status were set by representative panels that assigned grades to selected schools. The achievement change is one of the two achieve­ ment components of Education YES! It is based on the goal of 100% profi­ ciency in 2013-2014, as set in the NCLB Act. Achievement Change is computed by dividing the computed improvement rate by die target improvement rate, determining die ratio of the target that the school has attained, using comparable scores from the MEAP for up to five years. Hynes noted later that the middle school’s performance change of F is not a reflec- tion of student performance per se; it is merely a measure of how much the scores for that grade have changed in the last five years. She went on to note during the meeting that the middle school got an A in mathe­ matics, a B in science, and a C in social studies which gave it an overall achieve­ ment grade of C which was then combined with the indi­ cators of school performance grade of B and a preliminary C to and the school’s AYP status to yield the final com­ posite score of C. The same formula was used to tally the scores which earned Maplewood an achievement grade of B in English language arts, a C in mathematics, to give the school an achievement subtotal of B. The school’s indicators of performance grade which was an A was factored with the preliminary grade of B and the schools AYP status to give it a final composite score of B. In summary, Hynes noted that the district will achieve AYP for the 2004-2005 school year if a minimum of 95% of all students and all student sub-groups are tested in English language arts and mathematics; a minimum of 85% average attendance of See SCHOOL BOARD, page 2 In This Issue • Pre-schoolers dig for dinosaur bones • Hearing for Nashville landlord ordi nance set • Nashville site considered for Habitat for Humanity • Lions blast Broncos in SMAA’s last. hurrah �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 19,2004 — Page 2 Pre-schoolers dig for dinosaur bones by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Inside the excavation site carefully outlined with yel­ low caution tape, nine pre­ school children from the Little Friends Child Development Center in Vermontville were industri­ ously digging through the sand with plastic shovels and rakes looking for "dinosaur bones." The children, who had been learning about dinosaurs, rode the Eatran bus out to the excavation site located on a sandy hill on the farm of Doug and Judy Gardner, where they dug for the plaster bones carefully hidden beneath the sand waiting to be discovered, with help from their teacher, Sheryl Norton, some parent chaperones and young sib­ lings. "We did this for my grand­ son Dillon’s fifth birthday party and they all had so much fun we decided to do it again for the preschool," said Judy Gardner. She added, "Dillon already knows more about dinosaurs than I thought it was possible to know." Once the children had found the majority of the bones, Dillon’s mother, Christine Terpening shows Ryan Bennett the assembled Dinosaur bones. Chloe Ayers and Ryan Bennett show the bones they found during the “Dinosaur Dig. Christine Terpening, helped them "reassemble" them into a stegosaurus and a bron­ tosaurus. After the bones had all been discovered and reassembled, the children had their lesson and enjoyed a picnic lunch at the excava­ tion site before ring the bus back to their school. SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 all elementary schools in the district and the middle school combined and a mini­ mum of 80% of students graduating from high school (the percentage of graduates raises to 85% in 2005-2006 and 90% in 2008-2009). Before concluding her presentation, Hynes also went over the sanctions that Michigan schools could face'' if they do not make AYP. The list of sanctions as well as the report cards for all schools in Michigan are available to the public on the MDE website. In other business, the school board: • Presented high school agricultural science teacher Aaron Saari, with a Maple Valley Pride pin. Saari was for a one-year tour of duty as an Army chaplain with the reserves. • Heard a report from Drew Kersjes, board repre­ sentative from the high school leadership classes. He reported on the leadership students’ participation in a variety of community and fund-raising events, as well as high school homecoming activities and the parade. He noted that next year the Children from the Little Friends Child Development Center in Vermontville dig parade would be held in through the sand looking for "dinosaur bones" on an outing to the farm of Doug and Vermontville instead of Judy Gardner. Nashville, where it has been held since Vermontville and field being out here (at the “That is an astronomical “I want you to know that we Nashville schools were com­ high school), we’d share (the amount,” said Kramer. “I are still continuing with and bined in the early 1960s to parade) with both towns,” want to believe that we are pursuing our engineer’s make up the consolidated said Gonser. doser to 16, but we’ll see report and the possibility of district. • Was presented a report who’s closer when the audit­ claims based upon material “We talked about it being submitted by the district’s ing is done. and construction defects that the best thing to do with the business manager, Pam • Was told by Pat Powers, caused the (high school) Kihn, which indicated the director of transportation and building to be more suscepti­ district’s total student count facilities, that the portable ble than what it should have is down by 30 this year. classrooms would be deliv­ been to the wind,” he said. ered the next day and should “We are not finished with be completely installed soon. that; we’re not overlooking Sessions reported that for­ it; but it is, as you know, mer school board president when you get into these legal Downtown Hastings on State St. Mike Callton is stepping type things it takes some 945-SHOW down from his seat on the time.” agency is well-known for providing fast, efficient and fair Eaton County Intermediate Kramer also mentioned aims service. That’s because we represent Auto-Owners School District Board in that the drawings for the high January, when he joins the school’s new greenhouse are Insurance, who, according to a national consumers’ magazine, ranks Barry County Board of available for review. He said Commissioners. that the drawings have been consistently as one ofthe top insurers in the Sessions said the EISD submitted to the state of country. That’s why we are known as seat is a paid position and the Michigan for approval board usually meets for just before it is erected. The‘NpProblem” an hour on the first “We’ll have our construc­ Wednesday of every month. tion trades class put in the People*. Ask us about our He encouraged anyone in the foundation and then let the great service today! Maple Valley area who is FFA put up their green­ interested in serving to con­ house,” he said. tact the ISD. * Approved a high school “It should be somebody, trip to Stratford and the FFA ^Auto-Owners Insurance from the Maple Valley area National Convention trip; Life Home Car Business because they’ll appoint passed a resolution to Th No HMmfiofA.® somebody and it may be “Determine Adequate 06595542 somebody from some other Funding,” approved the ros­ school district, district,”” said ter of winter sports coaches Sessions. and went into closed session • Heard the superinten­ for a student disciplinary Main Vermontville dent’s report from Kramer. hearing. recently recognized by both Eaton and Barry County Farm Bureaus as the Outstanding Agricultural Science Educator for 2004. • Recognized Pastor Daniel Smith of the Vermontville Bible Church for his years of service on the PA226 Committee that addresses sex and health education in the school dis­ trict. Scott Eckhart, assistant principal of Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School, said that while Smith took his respon­ sibilities on the committee seriously, he “kept the atmosphere light.” Eckhart . said the committee wanted to ■ recognize Smith for his service to the district before he was deployed to Afghanistan Our fest claims service is “No Problem” TRUMBLE AGENCY DEBBIE 178 S. • • (517) 726-0580 HASTINGS 4 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 19; 2004 —Page 3 Legislative Coffeesparsely attended by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer What if they gave a coffee and nobody came? Would the county be the same? The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, nearly discovered the answer to that question last week at the monthly Legislative Coffee session held at thbe Mulberry Gardens banquet facility in Nashville with only four people from the community in attendance. Traditionally the Legislative Coffees have been held at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings on the second Monday of the month. However, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce has attempted io reach out to a wider audience by holding the coffees in other communities around the county. Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Tom Mohler, who acted as moder­ ator for last week’s event, attributed the sparse turnout to lack of publicity announc­ ing that this month’s coffee would be held in Nashville rather than Hastings. State Rep. Gary Newell arrived more than 15 minutes late because he thought the coffee was going to be held in Hastings. Because of the sparse turnout, Mohler said they would forgo the usual format and allow U.S. Congressman Vem Ehlers, Newell and Amanda Price, standing in for Senator Patti Birkholz, to speak before opening the floor to questions from the community. Ehlers gave an overview of the recent working of the Senate including the war on terrorism, the findings of the 9-11 commission, tax relief for the middle class, includ­ ing a bill that eliminates the marriage penalty and makes the $1,000 per child tax cred­ it permanent. He also talked about invasive species of plants, animals and fish and what is being done to stop their spread in the Great Lakes region. Ehlers also said that a movement to reinstate the draft is only ardmor. “I’m not here to make par­ tisan comments; but frankly, the Democrats have really been stirring this up. You saw this in the debate last week, too; trying to say that because President Bush went into Iraq we are going to have to reinstitute the mili­ tary draft which is very unpopular with young peo­ ple and especially their par­ ents. It’s just not true,” he said. Ehlers also commented on the defeat of a proposed Constitutional amendment, “to ensure that the term mar­ riage in America means the marital union between a man and a woman.” “We needed a two-thirds vote and we did not get twothirds. I voted for it because I think marriage is a very important institution and I don’t think we should change its traditional mean­ ing and its religious mean- ing,” he said. “But, its really a state issue anyway, and the state is taking care of it by passing bills saying that.” Price reported that Birkholz has introduced a bill that she hopes will make it to the floor soon. The bill would require that children in elementary schools say the Pledge of Allegiance on a daily basis and that it would also be recited by high school students at the start of after school sports and other extra-curricular activities. “Some people are con­ cerned that it is kind of an unfunded mandate and we’d have to buy more flags and she wants me to assure folks that lots of groups have stepped up and said they would buy flags if it indeed passes,” she said. Price also spoke about a retreat Birkholz is planning to attend and a bill regarding mobile homes. Newell also talked about the mobile home bill, saying the state was looking to increase the $3 per month fee charged to mobile home owners. He also spoke about proposed tax reforms, term limits, aid for the Green Gables domestic violence shelter in Hastings, and a proposed free clinic for peo­ ple with no health insurance. “We’ve been successful in procuring some money to help the new domestic vio­ lence shelter operate,” said Newell. “I’ve been in contact with Dr. Troy Carlson, he calls me pretty regularly. He had an idea that he would like to start a clinic here in Barry County. He had enough friends that were willing to donate their time to this clinic to help people who are uninsured with their health care needs, but they needed some moneys to operate that so I proposed in the community health budget a pilot project here in regards to a free clinic for folks that didn’t have health care insur­ ance and it’s all going to be volunteer on the part of the physicians. We talked to the governor a couple of weeks ago and she was kind enough not to red line that in the budget items so we do have some funds coming in’ to establish the clinic.” Newel! also talked about a proposed bill to allow con­ sumers to use prescription drug coupons, and another that would create a network of trauma centers across the state of Michigan. During the question and answer session, Mohler asked about the impact ofthe projected half million dollar budget deficit on K-12 edu­ cation in the state. Newell responded, “The truth of the matter is that we really don’t have any num­ bers until January... I’m not sure why she chose that fig­ ure,” though he said he does­ n’t dispute that the state will continue to have budget problems. A member of the audience asked Newell if he had seen any signs of an improved economy in Michigan. Newell responded that he is optimistic, but said that manufacturing is changing due to the increase of tech­ nology. “The need for people to do those individual jobs is no longer there,” he said before adding that people need to be trained to fit the new job market. Frank Dunham, president of the Village of Nashville, asked about taxing services in the service industry. “If we’re looking at changing our employment and the jobs that are involved, which are becom­ ing service oriented, why would we want to tax them more and discourage their development?” Newell said that he hasn’t heard any serious discussion about taxing services. “I don’t think the mood in the legislature, at least in the house, is such that that is likely to happen.” Ehlers, Newell and Price were asked about their stand on Proposal One. Newell, said he is opposed to the expansion of gaming in Michigan. Ehlers said he would vote for anything that restricts gambling and Price, said that Birkholz is against the expansion of gambling as well. Hearing for Nashville landlord ordinance set ple in place for the city of possibility of offering local . StaffWriter Warren, ML Kenyon said residents the option of using The ordinance cormnittee that copies of the proposed electronic transfers to pay of the Nashville Village ordinance would be available their sewer and water bills. Council has set a public for review at the hearing. Dunham said they would hearing on a proposed land­ In other business contact the banks to see if it lord ordinance for 6:30 p.m. Thursday night, the council: could be arranged. Thursday, Nov. 4, at the • Approved a motion Ron Ohler asked if the Nashville Village Hall. allowing the forwarding of council had ever researched Mike Kenyon, the chair­ the fast track request for the minutes of past meetings to man of the ordinance com­ transfer of the liquor license determine whether or not the mittee, said that there has to the new owners of the alley on the south side of the been a lot of discussion for South End Party Store. Castleton-Maple Grove"at least four or five years" • Approved a five-year Nashville fire bam had been about creating a landlord renewal of the contract with officially closed. He also ordinance, which would reg­ the State of Michigan, which inquired about the height of ulate rental properties within makes Department of Public the fire escape on the south the village limits, and after a Works (DPW) Director side of the fire bam which The Barry County Alumni lot of research by the ordi­ Darrell Clements Jr. the extends over the alley. organization is planning a fall nance committee, they felt maintenance supervisor for Dunham said that the council bus tour for Saturday, Oct. ready to hold a public hear­ the stretch ofhighway within would look into the matter. 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ing the village limits. The coun­ • Heard a DPW report A guided bus tour of the Though Kenyon had ini­ cil also approved a motion from Clements, who said that county is always part of the tially proposed that the which allows Clements to the DPW would be removing course. Unfortunately, stu­ Village Council hold the renew a contract with Corpo artificial flowers from graves dents only see one portion of public hearing before its next Water Works to make an in the fall rather than waiting the county each year.. regular meeting Nov. 11, annual inspection of the to do so in the spring. This year the alumni group • Heard a report from Village President Frank cathartic protection system decided to plan a tour which Dunham expressed concern which it installed in the vil­ Nashville Police Chief Garry will touch all four comers of that a public hearing on the lage water tower. Barnes who reported that by the county, go down some proposed ordinance could be • Heard from audience Oct. 14 of last year, the heritage roads and stop for a quite lengthy and recom­ members during the question department had responded to few tours along the way. mended that the committee and answer segment of the 491 calls, while they had The buses will visit responded to 552 by the set a date for its own hearing. meeting. Charlton Park, Bowens Harold Phillips requested same date this year for an The ordinance Kenyon is Mills, the Bernard Museum proposing is based on a sam- that the council research the increase of 61 over last year. and more. At Bowens Mills the Mud Creek Boys will be Something Special by Kathy providing musical accompa­ is p/toud to announce niment. Organizer Rita Fergusen says, “We think this is a great way to enjoy fall colors and A Full Service Hair Salon for Men, Women & Children have an alumni reunion at the Walk-ins Welcome 517-852-0313 same time.” WE WILL ALSO OFFER Space on the buses is lim­ TANNING, MANICURES, PEDICURES ited and Fergusen encourages AND STATE OF THE ART people to RSVP right away. MASSAGE CHAIR TREATMENTS The cost for the tour and lunch is $15 per person. Come in ^o/t ttie liaiACut - Come back |oit the enpe/tience! For reservations, call Nancy Goodin at 945-2454. AH the perks ofan upscale salon in the comfort ofyour hometown by Sandra Ponsetto Fall bus tour set for Oct. 23 Maplewood announces Students of the Month Maplewood Elementary has announced its Students of the Month for October 2004. They are (from left) Pantera Rider, sixth grade; Krysten Kramer, fifth grade; and Haley Cook, fourth grade. The Salon at Kathy's The Gift Shop at Kathy's flKinli jai to all who attended and made our Grand Opening a huge success. Janice, Jolene, Joyce Kountry Treasures 26 S.. M-66 - Hwy., wy., Nashville, v , MI 49073 517-852-0391 >Hrs. 10 amto 6 pm, Tues.-Sat. Wfe accept all credit cards Callfor Classifieds 269-945-9554 “cAfot gou/t o/tcfina/tg gift sto/te.” Featuring Kitchen Kottas- The totally new wave offragrancing with noflame. 207 IN. Main (M-66) Nashville 06595536 517-852-0313 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - Page 4 Bonnie C. Sears August G. Lustey MIDDLEVILLE - August G. Lustey, age 52, of North M-37 Highway, Middleville, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Lustey was bom on November 2, 1951 at Hastings, the son of August and Evelyn (Allbee) Lustey. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Gregory School, graduat­ ing in 1992 from Hastings High School. He served in the U.S. Army from August 13, 1969 until his honorable discharge on June 4, 1971. He was married to Belinda A. Myles on February 1, 1991. He was employed at Hastings County Seat Restaurant for the past 10 years. August'was a loving hus­ band, father and brother. He enjoyed cooking, cars and shooting. Mr. Lustey is survived by his wife, Belinda; sons, David Guy, Joey Guy and Calvin Lustey, all of Middleville; daughters, Amber Guy and Ashley Lustey, both of Middleville; VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Bonnie C. Sears, age 64, of Vermontville, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2004 in Vermontville. Mrs. Sears was bom in Vermontville, on September brothers, Andy Lustey, 9, 1940, the daughter of the Albert Lustey and Mike late George R. and Rita C Lustey, all of Hastings; sis­ (Kimmel) Thomason. She was raised in the ters, Rosella Lake of Vermontville area, and Hastings, Linda Roscoe of Hastings, Ruth Hokanson of attended the B School for Woodland and Mary Anne years, but finished her educa­ Meade of Nashville; one tion in the Augusta area. In 1957 in Charlotte, she niece, nine nephews and sev­ married Robert Sears. The eral cousins. Preceding him in death couple spent their early years were grandparents, parents, together living in the son Joey Lustey, brother Nashville area until settling Percy Lustey, half-brother at their current residence in Joseph Seifert and nephew Vermontville in 1975 where they raised their family. Tyler Lustey. Bonnie enjoyed spending Services were held Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Thomapple Valley Church. Chaplain Carla Smith officiated. HASTINGS - Ruth Ellene Burial was at Ft. Custer Kidder, age 82, of Hastings, National Cemetery with full died Thursday, October 14, military honors. 2004 at her residence. Memorial contributions Mrs. Kidder was bom on may be made to the family. September 20, 1922 in Barry Arrangements were made County, the daughter of by Wren Funeral Home Chester M. and Zelma of Hastings (www.wren- (Smith) Cox. funeral-home.com). She was a life long Hastings area resident, and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Lawrence A. Kidder on December 18, 1940. In her earlier years, Ruth enjoyed attending worship services at the former Hastings United Brethren Church. Her favorite hymn was Amazing Grace. For many years she was employed with the Hastings Area Schools Food Service, retiring from that position in August 1981. Ruth was an avid reader of time with her family. Along with her husband Robert the couple enjoyed their winters together in Bowling Green, Florida at The Wagon Wheel RV Park. While in Florida, Bonnie would pursue her love of Bingo by visiting the Seminole Indian Reservation, as well as par­ ticipating in various Bingo events at their park. She was also very fond of yard sales were she would purchase knickknacks of all different types for her collections. She was a member of the Nashville VFW #8260. Bonnie is survived by her beloved husband Robert; her children, Brenda ( and spe­ cial friend Dennis Ward) Sears, Lori (and special friend Dean Denning) Tobey; Ronnie (Jayne) Sears, David (Lyndy) Sears; her Sisters, Beverly (Adolf) Roth, Barbara (Joseph) Jones. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by, her four brothers Royal, Richard, Larry, and George, and her granddaughter Jennifer Louise McKelvey. Funeral services were held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Saturday, October 16. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Ruth E •Diana’s D^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd 1-517-852-9481 Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. American Westerns and rel­ ished making crocheted and knitted items. In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s she frequently could be found assisting her son in his remodeling business, espe­ cially on roofing jobs, where those passing by would see her adeptly navigating slant­ ed shingled roofs. When not helping her son, Ruth could be found treasure hunting at area yard sales. Mrs. Kidder is survived by her sons, Larry Kidder of Grand Rapids and Tony (Suzanne) Kidder of Hastings; two grandsons; one step-grandson; three great grandchildren;, three step grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Burd of Hastings, Eva Wilson of Hastings, Marjorie Ackley of Athens; brothers, Donald Cox of Texas and William Cox of Florida; many nieces and nephews; special friend and caregiver, Margaret Huey. Preceding her in death were her husband, Lawrence on April 12, 1983; infant son, Chris; infant grandson, Sean, and a brother, Lawrence Cox. Visitation will be Thursday, October 21, 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Services will be held 11a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Richard D. Moore officiating. Burial will be at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings’ Love, Inc. Arrangements are being made by Wren FuneralHome of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). Charles IK. Rus GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE To the qualified electors of the Township of Vermontville notice is hereby given that a GENER- AL ELECTION will be held in Vermontville Township on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: President and Vice President of the United States Representative in Congress Representative in State Legislature State Board of Education, Regents - U of M, Trustees - MSU, Governors - WSU Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk/Register of Deeds, HASTINGS - Charles W. Rust, age 82, of Hastings, died Thursday, October 14, 2004 at is residence. Mr. Rust was bom on June 5, 1922 in Beech Creek, Kentucky, the son of Leland and Mae (Page) Rust. He was raised in the Beech Creek area, and attended schools there. He served in the U.S. Army 22 years from August 9, 1942 until his military retirement on June 30, 1964. He was married to Ruth E. Wagner on December 5, 1945. He came to the Hastings area in 1964 from Hawaii. Mr. Rust was employed at General Motors in Lansing for 22 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hastings F&AM #52, avid reader, enjoyed doing cross-word puzzles, woodworking, square danc­ ing, member of Rolling Squares Camping Club, enjoying singing gospel hymns, leader of the 1982 National Square and Round Dancing Conference in Detroit. Mr. Rust is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughters, Sheila (Tom) Huis of Hastings and Janice (Dwight) Leo of Hastings; and four grandchil­ dren, Dray Huis, Noah, Jered and Aliscia Leo. Preceding him in death County Commissioner Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, 2 Township Trustees Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Judge of the District Court. Also to vote on the State Proposals and the following County Proposals: A proposal to amend the state constitution to require voter approval of any form of gambling authorized by law and certain new state lottery games. Serving Yours A proposal to amend the state constitution to specify what can be recognized as a “marriage or similar union" for any purpose. County juva^Hnillage authorization question. POLLING PLACE LOCATION: VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP FIRE STATION CORNER OF S. MAIN STREET AND WEST FIRST STREET, VERMONTVILLE, Ml 49096. _O_O_9t>_47& U Sharon Stewart Vermontville Townshi■p Clerk Nashville s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 2g (517)852-9712 Scott A. Daniels & Family 07513930 Owner/Manager was a sister. No funeral home visita­ tion. A memorial reception at the church immediately fol­ lowing services. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2004 at the Prairieville Bible Church with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 19,2004 — Page 5 GOOD TIME PIZZA What is the 501 North Main, Nashville W 852-1985 Image of God? o OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. -10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Some 2500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Xenophanes remarked that people are prone to making their gods in their own image. He noted that Ethiopians conceived their gods to be dark-skinned with snub noses, while the Thracians made theirs red-haired and blue-eyed. Xenophanes quipped that if horses, oxen, and lions had hands and could produce works ofart, their gods would no doubt be represented after their own kind. We modems are perhaps less likely to think of God as having a physical body, but we are still prone to anthropomorphism (applying human forms or attributes to non-human things). In feet, even referring to God as He (or She) is a form ofanthropomorphism. We fall prey to this mistake when we assume, perhaps unconsciously, that God shares our values. Instead, we should ask ourselves if we share Gods values and whether we have made a God that is basically a reflection ofour values and ideals, or instead, struggled to make ourselves a reflection ofGod? Ohometown j LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN ft Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. 301 Fuller St, Nashville MACE PHARMACY 219 N. Main Street, Nashville 852-0845 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 pm REALT3OR* D REALTOR* Real Estate 135 Washington Broker Res. P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI (517) 726-0637 49096-0095 Wednesday Evening: Worship ..................... 10 Nursery, Children’s Classes, PASTOR GEORGE GAY Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, PASTORS: DON ROSCOE CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School.............................. 9:45 Morning Worship............................... 11 Evening Worship................................ 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ..... GRESHAM .UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH One mile north of Vermontville 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Highway on Mulliken Road 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship GET 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School............................. 9:45 a A.M. Senrice...................................... 11 a P.M. Service........................................ 7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service................. 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 0 a.m. Worship............ 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . .. 2415 McCann Road Sund^.Sen/ices: ,9:15am. Morning Prayer ................... 11XX) a.m. Holy Communion Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service......................... 9 a.m. Sunday School................ 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) g Nashville Morning Celebration.................... 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School................................ 10 A.M. Service................................ 11:15 P.M. Service........................................ 6 Leadership Training BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Relevant Practical Teaching, ........... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM B GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH a.m.Contemporary Service, 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. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. WOLE___V__ER’S Elsie E. Wolver 8950 East M-79 Highway Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... P.M. Worship............ my R.S.VGenesis 1:26 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club amy.fri if%Q&fr ©M Askfor our Sales Dept. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE HAPPY TRAILS... THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD 945-9554 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES 202 N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-3 pm; Fri. & Sat. 6 am-9 pm 517-852-2500 Then Godsaid, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness... THIS SPACE! can CfflJCfflM Cffi $ NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship........ ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group ■ Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 Worship Service .................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service............ 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass.................. 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time - 12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH MOKE NEWS! Subscribe to tbe Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofHarry County. Graphics �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 19,2004 — Page 6 Family celebrates both 50th ami 25th wedding anniversaries Ommens celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Richard V. Elliston and Lois Jean Elliston were mar ried on October 24, 1954. 50th anniversary In honor of Duane and Ruth Ann Hamilton’s Golden Wedding Anniver­ sary, friends and family are invited to an open house Saturday, November 6th from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m., Nashville Baptist Church, 312 Philips St., Nashville, Mich. No gifts, please, only your presence is request­ ed. Duane and Ruth Ann were married November 6, Johnny L. Hartwell and Cheryl L. Hartwell were mar­ 1954 at the Methodist Church in Hickory Corners, Mich. They have seven children, Steve (Teresa) Hamilton, ried on June 30, 1979. Shelley (Rick) Winegar, Gary (Tonja) Hamilton, Mike A dual open house will be hosted by their children, (Julie) Hamilton, Alan (Julie) Hamilton, Jeff (Suzi) grandchildren, and great grandchildren at the Maple Hamilton and Joy (Craig) Hamp; 19 grandchildren and Grove Township Hall in Nashville, Sunday, October 24, four great-grandchildren. from 2 to 4 p.m. Come help them celebrate their Duane and Ruth Ann are the owners of Duane anniversaries. (No gifts, please.) Hamilton Excavating since 1954. Bernard (Bud) and Audrey Ommen of Vermontville cel­ ebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary October 9th. The couple were married October 9, 1954 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lansing, Michigan. In honor of their 50th Anniversary their children Karen (Steve) Newman, Scott (Cathy) Ommen and their granddaughters Alaina, Brielle, Kaitlin and Kelsie would like to invite family and friends to an Open House on October 30, 2004, from 2-5 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 110 S. Main Street, Vermontville. No gifts please. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct 20 Oct. 21 Oct 21 Oct 25 Oct. 25 Oct. 25 Oct 25 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Stewardship work day set at native sanctuary Area residents are invited to join with stewardship vol­ unteers of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) for another stew­ ardship workday at the Gertrude McPharlin Bauer Nature Sanctuary in Castleton Township. The event is open to the public and will take place Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. until noon. w The SWMLC needs help marking boundaries, estab­ lishing trails and removing some non-native aggressive plants such as multiflora rose. Volunteers will enjoy the last of the fall colors in the spectacular woodland of this new nature preserve. The G.M. Bauer Nature Sanctuary protects 20 acres of a diverse forest along Highbanks Creek. Steep Dr. BRAD MASSE GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY Building A Gorgeous Smile With A Gentle Touch For The Entire Family ravines drop 100 feet to spring-fed wetlands. Initial visits revealed over 20 dif­ ference species of trees, many more than two feet in diameter! Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and bring study work gloves. SWMLC will provide beverages. Bauer The Gertrude McPharlin Nature Sanctuary is located on the west side of Barryville Road, about a half Nov. 4 mile south of M-79, four Nov. 8 miles west ofNashville, and seven miles east of Hastings. Nov. 8 Correction: The cutline for “Third gen­ eration assumes the helm” Darrell Hamilton was misiden­ tified. The cutline should have read Darrell Hamilton and his daughter and son-in-law Christine and Rich Smith pose with one of the company’s lime spreading trucks. Darrell, the owner of Hamilton Limestone and Trucking, is retiring after 45 years in the business. The Smiths have renamed the company R & C Limestone Spreading Inc. • Your Comfort Is Our #1 Concern •Virtual Reality Movie Visors With Stereo Headphones • Complete Dental Care Including The Latest Cosmetic Treatments Such As -“Extreme Makeover" I Hour Bleaching -Tooth Colored Fillings • State-Of-The-Art Facility • Highest Quality Treatment <£ The Most Comfortable Anesthetic You’ve Ever Experienced • Same Day Emergency Care • Insurance Billed For You • New Patients Always Welcome • Financing Available • Evening Hours Offered 517.852.9150 730 South M-66 * Nashville, Ml 49073 ... Niv22 Nov. 26 Non-Livestock Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. 4-H Teen Club, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Rabbit Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., location to be announced. Small Animal Sale meeting, 7 p.m, location to be announced. Horse Workbook Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Hastings. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. 4-H Dog Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m.,’ Extension Office. Competitive Horse Judging Team meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Hall in Middleville. Goat Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Shooting Sports Leaders meeting, 7 p m., Extension Office. Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. 2004 4-H Awards Program, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Rabbit Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., to be announced. “Rate of Gain,” Beef Weigh In, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Expo Center - Horse bam. Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 ___ Log with Horses or Skidder 06576435 The Traffic Scene Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Driver Education for students 14 yrs. 8 months or older Now accepting registrations for: Segment I Classes for 2004 Conveniently frr located, flexible drive times. Payment plans . available. . Call to register at (517) 566-7229 j^ Oct. 25th - Nov. 11th Dec. 6th - Dec. 23rd Segment II Class Nov. 30th - Dec. 2nd Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith �First local food distribution at new site goes smoothly SS' J «s by Sa nd ra Ponsetto Staff Writer TReports were that all went well at the first Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf ford distribution last Tuesday at the new Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and the executive director of the MVCCOH. said the first food distribution was, “phenomenal” at the center, located at 233 N. Main St. in Nashville. “We asked the Nashville police to come down during the food distribution to make sure that we weren't blocking traffic or anything and they said that everything looked fine. They didn't have any suggestions for us," said Bowden. The new site also seemed to work well for the recipi­ ents, according to Bowden. their paperwork, got their number and picked up their food,” she said. “We’ve streamlined the process and made it more effective and efficient "We didn’t have i he socializing that we had before, but that will probably develop as we get used to the new building,” Bowden added. Since it was founded in the summer of 2003 the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf had been holding its weekly food distribution at Nashville United Methodist Church. "The parking downtown was great, too,” said Bowden. "The people were able to park right in back of the building; so they didn’t ATTENTION have to walk as far as before. It’s far better than it was before” Bowden said she and other MVCCOH board members were pleased that the first distribution went so well. "We tried to anticipate potential problems, but none of them developed,” she said. "The only thing that hap­ pened that was unexpected was a delivery of cabbages, turnip greens and other fresh food items (from the Fresh Food Initiative of the Southwest Central Michigan Food Bank in Battle Creek); we weren’t expecting fresh food after September." Bowden said when the unexpected delivery arrived, a group volunteers immedi­ ately started sorting and bag­ ging the fresh produce so it could be distributed w i th the rest of the food. Bowden said the MVC COH board of directors is looking into grants and work­ ing with other groups and organizations in the commu­ nity to provide additional programs far rhe cnmn—Miy especially load youth. “I have talked with Norm Porter, who's with the Assets Team at Maple Valley JrJSr. High School; we’ve met with the superintendent, adminis­ trators, teachers and students. We’d like to work together to develop a community team that would get youth from the school more active in com­ munity events.” said Bowden who added that she would I ike to invite one of the stu­ dents to sit on the MVCCOH board of directors to repre­ sent the youth of the commu­ nity. For more information about the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, call (517) 852-2043. SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, October 20 Taco whole kernel corn, peaches. churro, milk. Thursday, October 21 Pizza, tossed salad, pear halves. Goldfish crackers, milk. Friday, October 22 Chaitea tenders, roll and hooey, baked beans, apple­ sauce, mi Ik. Monday. October 25 Cheeseburger, potato wedge, pineapple, pretzel rod. milk. Tuesday, October 26 Fuller. Com Dog; MW: Nachos, whole kernel com. pear halves, graham crackers, milk. Maple Valley becondary Lunch Wednesday, October 20 Choose One Turkey etrazzini. pizza, chicken sandwich, breakfast bar. Choose Two - garden salad, whole kernel com. peaches, juice, milk. Thursday. October 21 Choose One • H.S. Hungry Howies. Ham and cheese sub. pizza, cheeseburger, taco bar. Choose Two Garden salad, green beans, pear halves, juice, milk. Friday, October 22 Choose One - Hot pocket, pizza, chicken sandwich. Asian bar. Choose Two Garden salad, baked beans, applesauce, juice, milk. Monday. October 25 Choose One - Chili and crackers, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, carrot sticks, pineapple, juice, milk. Tuesday, October 26 Choose One Chccsic bread sticks, pizza, chicken sandwich, taco bar, Choose Two - Garden salad, spaghettios, pear halves, juice, milk. FILLMORE EQUIPMENT LAKEVIEW CEMETERY LOT OWNERS The Nashville DPW is requesting that anyone who has placed flowers, ornaments, flags, etc. (anything not attached to headstones) please remove these items before October 25 so that the leaves can be removed from the cemetery without damaging these items. 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Hastings (269) 945-9526 HOURS Haute, telMTHfc Tte 7bt.S*7»>2 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 19,2004 — Page 8 Lion ladies third, boys fourth in league’s final standings As impressive as the five Lion runners on the allSMAA boys’ and girls’ cross country teams this fall, is that fact that the Lions worked their way into the team standings. The SMAA hosted its final cross country jamboree Tuesday at Bellevue. The Lion girls placed third and the boys fourth, the same positions as in the overall final conference standings. From the boys’ squad Akok Malek, Dustin Jones, and Mike Hall earned all­ league honors. The Maple Valley girls honored were Dhanielle Tobias and Jessica McMillen. Malek finished second overall at the league’s final jamboree, in the boys’ race, with a time of 17:04. He was just ten second behind the LEAF PICK-UP The Village of Nashville will start picking up leaves October 25. 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Maple Valley’s Katie Davis was 19th in 27:57, Salena Woodman was 20th in 28:03, and Amber Hamilton was 21st in 32:42. Leslie’s Ashley Smith won the girls’ race in 21:18, and her teammate Jaimie Upton was second in 21:50. The Lions’ next race will be the Division 3 Regional meet on Saturday, Oct. 30. you're looking for, come see me today: Tat Gearhart, Agent Coll for detail* on coverage, costs, I 825 S Hanover St restriction* and renewobilily. I 'Coverage* it sued and underwritten I by Fortis Insurance Company, | a Fortis Health member company, I Milwaukee, Wisconsin. No member of the State Farm family of companies is financially responsible for the Hastings, Ml 616-948-1284 Need wedding invitations? 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Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients 06595578 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CON-obstructed longer than necessary during the or its successors authority and jurisdiction to work of constructions or repair, and shall be fix and regulate electric rates and rules regSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its succes­ restored to the same order and condition as ulating such service in said Township, are sors and assigns, the right, power and when said work was commenced. All of hereby granted for the term of this franchise. authority to construct, maintain and com­ Grantee’s structures and equipment shall be Such rates and rules shall be subject to mercially use electric lines consisting of tow­ so placed on either side of the highways as review and change at any time upon petition ers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, not to unnecessarily interfere with the use therefor being made by either said township, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, thereof for highway purposes. All of acting by its Township Board, or by said transformers and other electrical appliances Grantee’s wires carrying electricity shall be Grantee. on, under, along and across the highways, securely fastened so as not endanger or SECTION 8. REVOCATION. The franchise streets, alleys, bridges, waterways and other injure persons or property in said highways. granted by this ordinance is subject to revopublic places, and to do a local electric busi­ The Grantee shall have the right to trim trees cation upon sixty (60) days written notice by ness in the TOWNSHIP OF VER­ if necessary in the conducting of such busi-the party desiring such revocation. MONTVILLE, EATON COUNTY, MICHI­ ness, subject however, to the supervision of SECTION 9. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE GAN, for a period of 30 years. the highway authorities. COMMISSION. COMMISSION JURISDICTION. JURISDICTION. Said THE TOWNSHIP ORDAINS: SECTION 1. GRANT. TERM. The TOWN­ SECTION 4. HOLD HARMLESS. Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and Grantee shall at all times keep and save the elements of service not herein fixed, be and SHIP OF VERMONTVILLE, EATON COUN­ ere rants the te right, rt Township free and harmless from all loss, remain subject to the reasonable rules and TY, MICHIGAN, hereby grants power and authority to the Consumers costs and expense to which it may be sub-regulations of the Michigan Public Service Energy company, a Michigan corporation, its ject by reason of the negligent construction Commission or its successors, applicable to successors and assigns, hereinafter called and maintenance of the structures and electric service in said Township. the “Grantee," to construct, maintain and equipment hereby authorized. In case any SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordicommercially use electric lines consisting of action is commenced against the Township nance shall take effect upon the day after towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, on account of the permission herein given, the date of publication thereof; provided, braces, feeders, transmission and distribu­ said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the however, it shall cease and be of no effect tion wires, transformers and other electrical Township and save it free and harmless after thirty days from its adoption unless appliances for the purpose of transmitting, from all loss, cost and damage arising out of within said period the Grantee shall accept transforming and distributing electricity on, such negligent construction and mainte-the same in writing filed with the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and publication under, along and across the highways, nance. streets, alleys, bridges, waterways and other SECTION 5. EXTENSIONS. Said Grantee hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a conpublic places, and to do a local electric busi­ shall construct and extend its electric distri-tract between said Township and said ness in the TOWNSHIP OF VER­ bution system within said Township, and Grantee. We certify that the foregoing Franchise MONTVILLE, EATON COUNTY, MICHI­ shall furnish electric service to applicants residing therein in accordance with applica-Ordinance was duly enacted by the GAN, for a period of 30 years. Township Board of the TOWNSHIP OF SECTION 3. CONSIDERATION. In consid- ble laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 6. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLU-VERMONTVILLE, EATON COUNTY, eratin of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully SIVE. The rights, power and authority here-MICHIGAN, on the 30th day of September, in granted, are not exclusive. 2004. perform all things required by the terms SECTION 7. RATES. Said Grantee shall be hereof. Russell Laverty SECTION 3. CONDITIONS. No highway, entitled to charge the inhabitants of said Township Supervisor Township for electric furnished therein, the street, alley, bridge, waterway or other pub­ lic place used by said Grantee shall be rates as approved by the Michigan Pubic Attest: Service Commission, to which Commission Sharon Stewart, Clerk uDoyooio Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. by appointment Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child 269-945-5656 220 West Colfax St., Hastings MI BRAKES ■ OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician |§ 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. | Hastings, Ml 49058 Towing Available The MAPLE VALLEY"'' CLASS OF 1994 is hosting its 10 YEAR CLASS REUNION on NOVEMBER 27th at 6 P.M. at the Gathering Place in Nashville Graduates and members of the Class of 1994 are invited to attend » ! Please call Stacee (Hawkins) English at 517-852-2090 to RSVP and for more info. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 19,2004 — Page 9 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS Nashville site considered for Habitat for Humanity CALL... The Maple Valley News (269)945-9554 For Sale NationalAds In Memoriam $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ ANIMAL/PET CARE: to queen mattress. Complete, $13/hr. + benefits. Vets, hosnever used. Must sell! pitals, pet salons, horse (517)719-8062 farms. Will train! (517)88680 YARDS/BERBER CAR-5445 T.D.C fee. PET: beige, brand new CONSTRUCTION/LA(bought, never used). Still on BORERS: to $19/hr. Many roll. New $800 - sell $325. types! Training/many! Start (517)204-0600 now! (517)886-5445 TDC fee. AMISH DROP LEAF DRIVER (BEVERAGE CO.): KITCHEN TABLE with 3 to $45K/yr. + benefits! Local chairs, in excellent condition, distribution center! 401K. $500 obo. (269)948-0502 Need many! (517)886-5445 FOR SALE: 3-4 yard deliv­ TDC fee. ery red lava, white marbel, ADMITTING/ peastone, B.R. gravel, top­ PATIENT to soil, black dirt, sand, fill, red REGISTRATION: $13.64/hr. Good people mulch, natural beige mulch, (616)949-2424 T.D.C. cedar mulch. Call Hamilton skills. fee. Black Dirt, (517)852-1864. PHARMACEUTICAL FOR SALE: Lay-Z-Boy sofa SALES: to $100K/Yr. + ex& chair, 1-1/2 years old, like cellent benefits. Bonuses. Ex­ new, brown suede cloth, cellent training t program! Scotchguarded, $1,000. (517)886-5445 T.D.C fee.. (517)852-9678 RELATIONS/HUPURPLE FLORAL TWIN PUBLIC MAN RESOURCES ASST:COMFORTER SET: in- to $45,000/Yr. + excellent cludes comforter, bed skirt, benefit package. Entry/skilpillow shams, valance & led. (517)886-5445 T.D.C fee, lamp shade - almost new, ROUTE DELIVERY (EX$45. (269)948-7921 PRESS CITY): to $800/wk + QUEEN LIGHT GREEN benefits, small package, box QUILT with pillow shams, truck. Training! (517)886$40, (269)948-7921 5445 T.D.C f IN MEMORY OF Alfred Rockford October 23rd, 2000. HOPI PRAYER Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am in the diamond glints in snow. I am sunlight of the ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken, in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am soft stars that shine at night. I do not sit by my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die. Wife, Betty & families. Help Wanted Gary Roach and Pastor Dianne Bowden from Nashville United Methodist Church, Ben Page, a member of the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals and Louise Hurless, the executive director of Barry County Habitat for Humanity, discuss the possibility of using this lot on the east end of Washington Street as the site of Nashville’s first Habitat for Humanity home. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Barry County Habitat for Humanity and representatives from the Nashville United Methodist Church plan to go before the DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A lii-­ cense. Good working envii­ Nashville Zoning Board of ronment. (616)248-7729 Appeals on Thursday, Nov. Miscellaneous 18, to ask for a variance that FREE INSTALLED DISH would allow them to build a NETWORK SYSTEMS: Call Jimmy Carter Habitat for M-66 Tire, (616)374-1200. Humanity home within the village limits. Recreation SLEIGH BED: queen cherry WAREHOUSE/LOADER/U Gary Roach and Pastor wood with pillowtop mat- NLOADER (BEER-BEVER­ FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A Dianne Bowden from tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 AGE): To $17/hr. + benefits! motorhome, 27,000 miles, Nashville United Methodist runs great, $23,000. Call Local! (517)886-5445 TDC Church and Louise Hurless, (269)838-8909. Lawn & Garden fee. ■ the executive director of FOR SALE: 1991 Toro reel WELDER/MIG/TIG/ARCH Garage Sale Barry County Habitat for master, 7 gang reel mowers, ECT: to $19/hr. + benefits. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE Humanity met last week with hydraulic lift. Good condi-Many types needed now! All signs with your ad that runs Ben Page, a member of the tion, $4,000 obo. Call shift! (517)886-5445 T.D.C in any of our papers. Get Nashville ZBA and David (269)948-4190. fee. them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 Newman, Nashville ’s zoning N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At administrator, to discuss Household FOR SALE: 1999 Toro reel the front counter. their plans for the proposed master 7-Gang, reel mowers, $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN good ood co condition, $5,000. Call mattress set (in plastic). site located on the east end of Automotive (269)948 -4190. Washington Street. Brand new, never used! FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A King, $150. (517)719-8062 Newman said that while motorhome, 27,000 miles, FOR SALE: Cushman Aerator 24" dru:m utsype 3 poein-t $150 WOOD FOUR POST runs great, $23,000. Call he isn’t opposed to Habitat ,, building a three-bedroom hitch. Great shape, $750. Call BED: with Sealy Posturpedic (269)838-8909. home on the lot, which is mattress set, bought/ never (269)948-4190. For Rent used. Cost over $800. currently occupied by two (517)204-0600 NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom vacant trailers, he had to tum duplex in country, very nice. down their request because Lawn & Garden (517)852-9386 (517)852-9386 village ordinances require a FOR SALE: FMC 100 gallon STORAGE UNITS AVAIL- building site to have a minisprayer, skid mount, 5hp ABLE: 10x10, 10x15, 10x20. mum of 75 feet of frontage Briggs & Stratton engine, (616)374-1200 Space. p. and the lot only has 60. $750. Call (269)948-4190. "David Newman was very gracious, he said that other­ wise our plans fit all the OFFERING COMPLETE other criteria for set-back HEATING & COOLING WATER & WELL and so forth. Everyone thinks DRILLING & PUMP it’s a wonderful idea, we just Quality, Value & Service need to go through all the SALES & SERVICE proper steps," said Bowden. "So, as soon as we had his 4” TO 12” WELLS comments we went straight * Residential to the village hall and paid * Commercial ree stimates our $50 to apply for a vari­ • Farm ance to build on that lot." EWING WELL DRILLING INC. FROST F We stock a complete line of... E (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 Bowden said that she has received a lot of positive feedback from the communi­ ty regarding the Habitat House, which will be built as part of the 2005 Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy Carter Work Project Building Blitz which will be held across Michigan June 19-24. The Lansing District of the United Methodist Church is sponsoring the build, and signed a contract with Barry County Habitat for Humanity. However, Bowden said that everyone in the community is invited to participate. "I have people calling me from all areas of the state offering to help," she said. "The high school has offered to help and we’ve even had a call from Wal-Mart, saying that they wanted to make a contribution." MaryAnn Hummel, who lives next door to the pro­ posed site, said she supports the proposed Habitat house whole-heartedly. "My husband has lived here his whole life; I would love to speak on behalf of what you are trying to do," she said. " I know what Habitat does and I think it would be a good thing for the neighborhood and the vil­ lage." "It could make a huge dif­ ference," agreed Bowden. Hurless said that Habitat for Humanity is looking for additional applicants, espe­ cially those in the Nashville area, for the proposed home. Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for a Habitat home: they must be low income but have the ability to make house payments, have a need for housing, be willing to partic­ ipate in the building process, attend required workshops and Habitat functions, and have a desire to make the county their permanent home. Anyone interested in applying for a Habitat home can call Hurless at (269) 948-9939. COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOUTHCENTRAL MICHIGAN Housing and Support Senices - Battle Creek Housing Specialist: (full-time) directs operations of housing projects to provide low income individu­ als with housing rehabilitation services or connects the individual with the appropriate agency. Associate's degree or equivalent, 6-12 months related experience/training. Drug screen and crim­ inal background clearance required. Submit resume/application to CAASCM, Human Resources, 175 Main, P.O. Box 1026, Battle Creek, Ml 49016, fax to 269/965-1152 or e-mail yolandac@caascm.org EOE * Pumps • Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Matthew D. Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE I Now accepting MasterCard & Visa PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. 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October 19. 2004 — Page 10 Lions blast Broncos in SMAA’s last hurrah by Jon Gambee If you played football for Maple Valley High School Friday night, you have to know that you are a part of history, part of a rich tradi­ tion that will never again be matched. Maple Valley beat an overmatched Bellevue Bronco team 59-8 Friday, but that score is but one small icon in the larger scheme of what has tran­ spired over the past 22 years. That is because with that victory, the Southern Michigan Athletic Association as it has stood for more than two decades has come.to a close. Next year there will be two divi­ sions and while some old conference rivalries will con­ tinue, new ones will be formed. The SMAA and Maple Valley became one in 1982 and the Lions inaugurated their place in the conference with a 23-0 shutout victory over Olivet that year. To close that association with Friday’s convincing victory is only poetic justice. Over that span of 22 years, Maple Valley has won 102 games and lost only* 22, which for you math majors figures out to only one loss per season in conference play. Along the way, the Lions racked up ten perfect seasons and lost more than two games in one season only twice, 1984 (3-3) and 1993(1-4). That ‘93 season is signifi­ cant only in that it has been the one losing season the Lions have suffered over that time span, finishing the year at 3-6 overall. Guenther Mittelstaedt came on the scene in 1985. His record in the conference since taking the reigns has been a phenomenal 88-18. Nine ofthose ten perfect sea­ sons have come under his tenure. His overall record at Maple Valley is 156-47, including a 12-1 season in 1997 when he guided his Lions to the MHSAA State Finals. It is little wonder that his colleagues have voted him into the Michigan High School. Football Couches Hall of Fame. But back to the most recent history, Maple Valley’s 59-8 victory over Bellevue Friday. The Lions made short work ofthe Broncos, scoring four times in the opening quarter to put the game away early. The first touchdown came with the quarter less than half over when Maple Valley forced Bellevue to punt after failing to move the ball with any consistency. Starting their first offensive series at the Bellevue 18 yard line after a bad snap on a punt attempt, the Lions scored in only four plays. Jason Beardslee put the first points on the board with a one yard plunge with 7:32 left to play in the period. Bellevue fumbled the ball away on the rain-soaked field two plays into their next possession and Ken Cams recovered it on the Bronco four yard line. It took only one play for Adam Lamphere to put another six points on the board. Ben Boss’ pass to Chris Morris gave the Lions the two-point conversion and just like that it was 14-0. On its next series it was an interception by Ben Fox that set up the Lions offense, this time at the Maple Valley 35. Boss, rah’ the quarterback keeper for 17 yards and then handed it offto Denver Hine, who broke a string of tackles on his way to a 48 yard touchdown scamper. Maple Valley made it 26-0 just before the quarter ended when Lance Harvey ran it. in from five yards out, capping A 400 a five play, 26 yard drive. That drive was initiated by a Jason Beardslee fumble recovery. The statistics at the end of the first 12 minutes was a microcosm of the entire game. While the Lions ran up a total of 99 yards of offense, the defense was holding the Broncos to -11, recovering three fumbles and an interception along the way. It took less than a minute in the second quarter for the Lions to score again, this time on a five yard touch­ down run. by Beardslee. Following a Bronco punt, Lamphere dashed 35 yards to paydirt only to have the play called back on a penalty. Not to be discouraged, Lamphere followed up with a 30 yard run, setting up Beardslee’s score. Drew Kersjes kicked the extra point to make the score 52-0 and it suddenly became clear Why the foot­ ball field in Bellevue was built next to a cemetery. With Matt Gordeneer quarterbacking the club on its next possession, the Lions scored again in less than a minute, with Gordeneer passing 30 yards to Morris for the touchdown. Kersjes’ extra point, kick made it 39­ 0. Harvey Wyskowski made it 46-0 with 4:33 left in the half when he ran it in from four yards out with Ken Cams adding the extra pointt Bellevue scored its. only points of the game justt before the end of the half when Tucker Kulish broke free from 33 yards out and quarterback Travis Briggs ran in the two point conver­ sion. The second half saw a run­ ning clock help keep the score down. On the first play from scrimmage for the Lions, Harvey busted up the middle, broke back against the grain and raced 52 yards to the end zone. The extra point kick by Cams made it 53-8. The game’s final touch­ down came in the fourth quarter on a two yard ran by Levi.Andler. For'the evening, the Lions piled up 290 yards rashing and added another 66 in the air. The Broncos finished with 133 yards rashing and one lone passing yard. Harvey led all Lion rash­ ers with 68 yards on only five carries. Hine finished with 52 yards on the ground, Lamphere add 48 and Beardslee 43. In’all an even dozen backs carried the ball for the Lions as Mittelstaedt, as he has in every game this season, got everyone into the game. , Bellevue used drily three running back throughout the entire game and Corey Whitcomb finished as the leading ball carrier in the contest with an even 100 yards. To his credit, the 5’8", 150 pound running back never let up, even though his team was hopelessly behind, and ran hard right up until the end. Next week, Maple Valley (7-1) will end its regular sea­ son by hosting Portland (6­ 2), a 32-20 upset victim at the hands of Ionia Friday evening. 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The Lions trailed 31-17 heading into the second half at Olivet, but a furious come­ back wasn’t quite enough to hand the Eagles their second league loss. It didn’t help the Lions come back attempt that Kortney Ewing and Mindy Newton fouled out late in the ball game, but Maple Valley coach Landon Wilkes has said that he is worried when his team isn’t fouling. It means they aren’t being aggressive enough. The Lions played with plenty of intensity in the sec­ ond half, holding the Eagles to eight points in the third quarter, and the two in the fourth. Newton led the Lions with 12 points, followed by Amy Joostberns with nine, Krista Driksna had eight, and Ewing six. Olivet was led by Ashley Oberlin and Chelsea Ciba, who each tossed in 11 points. Maple Valley is now 2-5 in the SMAA, and 4-6 over­ all. The Lions take on Webberville tonight at home. barnj Counlu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Commission of Aging Lite Meal Wednesday, October 20 Ground bologna on whole wheat bread, marinated vegetables, mandarin oranges. Thursday, October 21 California reuben spread on rye bread, sweet-n-sour, car­ rots, pears. Friday, October 22 Chicken salad, potato salad, fruited jello, muffin. Monday, October 25 Cheese cubes, pea and peanut salad, applesauce, whole wheat crackers. Tuesday, October 26 Italian pasta salad, marinat- ed carrots, tropical fruit. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, October 20 Ham steak, AuGratin pota­ toes, spinach, spiced apples, dinner roll. Thursday, October 21 Turkey Tetrazzini, peas, stewed tomatoes, ambrosia. Friday, October 22 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, mixed vegetables, peaches, wheat bread. Monday, October 25 Pepper steak w/sauce, rice, cauliflower, com, sweet treat. 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Democrats and Republicans hardly agree on anything. However the Barry County Republicans and Democrats came together on one choice. They want Bill Doherty as our next Probate Judge. To them, Bill has demonstrated "uncommon integrity" and "will bring the qualities ...ofProbate Judge that are critical to. the mission ofhis bench." They believe Bill is the best candidate because of his sound moral fiber, strong commitment to traditional family values, dedication to community sevice, and the most experience in the field of law; Cobb Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” WeH Drilling & Repair Most importantly, they believe the decision ofwho becomes Probate Judge should be done by Barry County voters, not by some "anointment" process in Lansing. Regardless of which party wins the top prize November 2nd, we are all winners when we eject Bill Doherty Probate Judge on the Non-Partisan Ballot. Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 N. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 43, October 26, 2004 Lions face defending D-6 champions in first round Maple Valley’s Denver Hine led his team with 85 yards rushing and two touchdowns, in the Lions 26-13 win over the play-off bound Portland Red Raiders on Friday evening. by Jon Gambee Maple Valley football is defined by toughness. Tough on defense and tough on offense. They have built their reputation on hard nose, in your face football, remi­ niscent of Vince Lombardi, Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler. You can have your West Coast Offense, Maple Valley plays East Coast Tough, tougher than a mafia hitman. Friday night, against a team almost as tough, Portland, the Maple Valley Lions needed every ounce of toughness and found it in a hard fought, come from behind 26-14 victory in the final regular season game of the season. In doing so, they ran their season record to 8­ 1, thus strengthening their position for a home game in the MHSAA playoffs. “We’re hoping that this win will help us get a home game for the first round on the District Tournament,” said Lion Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt afterwards. The Lions hopes were dashed Sunday evening, when it was announced that they will take to the road once again. The defending Division 6 State Champions from Ravenna will host the Lions this weekend. Ravenna’s Blue and White Bulldogs ended the season with a 7-2 record, but fin­ ished with 70.444 play-off points to the Lions 70.111. Kick-off for the pre-dis­ trict contest is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday night in Ravenna. The Lions have the high­ est point total of all the team s in Division 6 which will be on the- road this weekend. There will be 16 teams hosting play-off games in Division 6 and seven of them have lower play-off point totals than Maple Valley. Asked about the key to last Friday night’s game, Mittelstaedt said that it was indeed Maple Valley tough­ ness that made the differ­ ence. “This was Maple Valley football at its best,” he said. Portland, led by All State candidate Brandon Smith, jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. The Raiders ran up a total of 121 yards of offense in the first period, scoring on their first posses­ sion and again in the closing minute of play. Smith put the Raiders on the board, capping a 67-yard drive, when he dove in from a yard out with less than three minutes gone in the opening period. Kyle Dixon’s two-yard run with 48 seconds left in the quarter put the Lions in a deep hole. But was Mittelstaedt wor­ ried? “Yes,” he said. “I was real worried.” But his defense stiffened and his offense went to work. Held to a grand total of 16 first quarter yards of offense, the Lions went to work in the second stanza. Quarterback Ben Boss threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Adam Lamphere with just over 10 minutes remaining in the first half and his pass in the comer of the end zone to Chris Morris made it 14-8 with plenty of time remain­ ing. All the Lions had to do was stop Smith and the Raider offense, which pretty much had its way the up until that point. With just over half the period left to play, Jason Beardslee pinned the Raiders deep in their own territory with a punt to the Portland 12. Three plays netted only Maple Valley head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt and two yards and the Raider his Lions earned their eighth win of the season Friday punt went out of bounds at night by beating Portland, but it wasn’t quite enough to the Portland 33. From there earn them a homq football play-off game this weekend. it took only five plays before They will travel to take on the defending Division 6 State Denver Hine scored on a Champions from Ravenna this Friday night at 7:30.. two-yard run and though the extra-point failed it tied the yard touchdown run by Hine. ond half. score at 14. The final score of the Maple Valley, meanwhile On its next drive, Portland game came in the fourth road the broad shoulders of moved the ball steadily down the field and had a first down quarter on a two-yard run by Hine and Cams. Hine fin­ Carns. From there the ished with 85 yards on the on the Maple Valley 12-yard defense took over and shut night and Cams, filling in for line, but a fumble on the next out the Raiders the rest ofthe an injured Lance Harvey, play moved the ball back way. who had to be taken away by five yards and on the next Smith finished as the lead­ ambulance during half-time, play the Raiders fumbled ing rusher in the game with rushed for 57 yards, 45 of again, this time it was recov­ 88 yards, but 80 of those them in the critical fourth ered by Lion Ken Carns. came in the first half. He was quarter. With only 32 seconds left in held to only eight yards rush­ “He gave us a little more the half, all Maple Valley ing in the final two quarters, quickness,” Mittelstaedt had to do was take a knee to a testament to the Lion said, “and it made a huge dif­ go into the locker room tied defense. Smith had rushed ference.” at 14. Maple Valley finished The Lions, who had for over 1,400 yards in the team’s first eight games, with 232 yards of offense, deferred the opening kickoff,' received to start the third averaging nearly 200 yards while holding the Raiders to 182 for the game. quarter and Boss directed the per game. As a team, Portland man­ Paul Morgan led all tack­ team on a 13 play 71-yard drive, capped off by a three- aged only a meager 11 yards lers with 11. net offense in the entire sec­ MDOT seeks options for local intersection es that occur when motorists pull out in front of oncoming traffic without enough time to get up to the speed limit,” said Hurley at the time the study was completed, “The other nine crashes are rear-end crashes, slide-offs (during winter months, etc. which have nothing to do with the configuration of the intersection, rather more to do with driver error or inattention.” As a result of that study, The Michigan Department of Transportation says it does not have the funding necessary for the realignment of M-DOT removed a one-foot section of the concrete railing from the bridge on the east side of M-66 in October 2003 to improve sight distance and painted lines on the east side of M-79. M-DOT also painted left and right turn lanes and a stop bar on westbound M-79 so drivers realize they can pull farther into the inter­ section when making a turn. They installed a dual flasher to replace the single one that was already in place at the intersection. this intersection of M-66 an M-79 south of Nashville at this time. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer at The Michigan Department of Transportation is investigating various options for realigning the intersection of M-66 and M-79 south of Nashville, known locally as “Three Bridges.” However, despite rumors circulating in the area, MDOT no definitive plans as to when and how the project will be completed, due to budget constraints. “Right now we are looking at M-66 from repaving Assyria Road to Nashville in 2006 and they are looking at the possibility of packaging the realignment of the inter­ section with the repaving,” said MDOT Communications Representative Julie Hurley. “While we’re looking at different options for the realignment, including bridge work and stream relocation; there isn’t funding for the realignment, so we are just looking at options, we don’t have specific plans. However, doing it in 2006 would be the best case scenario.” The intersection last year became the focus of a local petition drive which garnered more than 1,000 signatures from people from across the state. The petition drive was started by Claudia Andler, whose mother, Roxie Andler, was seriously injured in a “Tbone” crash at the intersection earlier in the summer. In response to Andler’s petition drive, which she vowed to take to Lansing if something wasn’t done to make the intersection safer, and the media attention it aroused, M-DOT conducted a safety study of the intersec­ tion. “In the past five years, 18 crashes have occurred at the intersection, nine of which were labeled ‘correctable.’ Those are T-bone type crash- In This Issue • Fuller ECD students learn about monsters • ‘Buster the Bus’ visits Fuller • Five illegally killed deer found near Sunfield farm • Lions pull past Spartans in fourth quater for SMAA win �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 26, 2004 — Page 2 Lightening Bolts have petting zoo, BB gun shoot at Harvest Festival The Maple Valley Lightening Bolts 4-H Club introduced Nashville to a variety of animals at their petting zoo during the Harvest Festival Sept 25. Visitors had a chance to pet a llama, calf, goats, sheep, rabbits, chicken, kit­ tens and dogs. Along with these "normal" type animals, a variety of pocket pets also were at the petting zoo, including dwarf hamsters, a hissing cockroach and a hedgehog. Along with the petting zoo, the club was host for a BB gun shoot for the festival. Participants had five shots to get up to 50 points. The high scorers in a kids division (up to 14 years of age) and an adults division (15 years and over) were awarded prizes. There were 98 shooters and winners were, for the Fuller ECD students learn about monsters kids’ division, Kasandra Morgan of Nashville with a score of 48, and for the adult division, Duke Ackels of Nashville with a perfect score of 50. The Maple Valley Lightening Bolts 4-H Club is a variety club which usually meets in Nashville. Some of the project areas the club offers are dogs, swine, goats, rabbits, cats, pocket pets, knitting and sewing, cook­ ing, shooting sports. The club is accepting new mem­ bers for this upcoming year. The club accepts members from ages 5 to 19. Anyone interested in finding a 4-H club may call the Barry County Extension office at 269-945-1388 or for more information about the Maple Students in Fuller Street Elementary’s ECD class model their monster masks and Valley Lightening Bolts, call claws that they made as part of their Halloween unit about monsters. Pictured are Bonnie White at 517-852­ (from left) Dillon Schantz, Rianna Hay, Benjamin Gorton, Andrew Nichols and Tristan 9189. Clark. Save money with our multhpolicy discount! hen you insure your car and home or mobile home with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, we’ll save you money with their KELLY multi-policy discount! Mature policyholders can Students in Valerie Hall’s ECD class at Fuller Street Elementary have been get­ ting into the Halloween spir­ it by learning about monsters and reading the children the children’s classic "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. 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Vermontville Hwy. 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration................. .10 a.m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training ’ PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Sunday School............... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.................. 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ............. 6:45 p.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship.............. 11 a.m. Church School ................. 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON 945-SHOW $5.28 Kid, all .ho— I SB.50 Sonlor, $6:00 Students & Late Shows Frl & Sat $5.75 DAILY Matiness til 6pm Unlimited Free Drink Refills & .25# Cora Refills FREE FALL MATINEES! FOR EVERYONE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 611 AM OCTOBER 30th & 31et ____________ELF (PG)__________ I SHOWS & SHOWTIMES SUBJECT TO CHAHGE SHOWTIMES 10/25-10/28 ©THE GRUDGE (PG-13) DIGITAL/STADIUM surac 2:00,4:20,7:00,9:15 One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. A PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 digital 2:10,4:35,7:05,9:30 ■ SHARK TALE (PG) a DIGITAL/STADIUM SEATING _ 1:00,3:10,5:15,7:20,9:25 x MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING TRUMBLE AGENCY A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Downtown Hastings on State St. ■ Life Home Car Business CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE HASTINGS 4 ■ (R) DIGITAL/STADIUM SEATING - 1:10,3:20,5:30,7:40,9:50 " FRIDAY HIGHT LIGHTS (PG-13) Auto-Owners Insurance ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES The Secretary of State Mobile Branch Office will be at the Vermontville Township Fire Bam, located at 130 S. Main St., Monday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Nov. 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The mobile branch offers full service including driver licenses and personal ID cards, license plates and tabs, title and register of vehicles and watercraft, voter registra­ tion and more. No pre-printed forms are necessary and people can renew up to six months early without penalty. The Secretary of State Mobile Branch Office is a service has been arranged by Vermontville Township. ■ QTEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE Contact our agency today! DEBBIE Secretary of State mobile office to visit Vermontville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School ................10 a.m. A.M. Service................... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service ....................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday 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 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship...................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass................. 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 0 a.m. Worship......... 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Senrices: „ •••• :..9:15 a.m. Morning P „rayer .................. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.............. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Follow theMVHS Lions in the Maple Valley News For more information cal 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ................. 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School........................ 9:45 Worship Service ................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wed.-Evening Service ......... 7 p.m. AWANA............. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed.' PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass................ a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time -12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. October 26, 2004 — Page S 'Buster the Bus’ visits Fuller Sheila Schraven, a bus driver from Iosco RESA, and her sidekick “Buster the Bus" talk to students at Fuller Street Elementary about bus safety. Students at Fuller Street Elementary listened with rapt attention as bus driver Sheila Schraven, from Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency (IRESA) explained bus safety with some help from her radio­ controlled sidekick, “Buster the Bus.” As Schraven explained the rules of the road to the chil­ dren, Buster demonstrated her caution and stoplights and showed children where her emergency exit was located and answered ques­ tions, with help from Shraven’s daughter, Michelle Johnson, who was tucked away in the school’s kitchen with her remote con­ trol. Shraven, who has been touring schools in the Iosco area, said she and her daugh­ ter brought Buster to three other schools in West Michigan last week. "We just did all three ele­ mentary schools in Eaton Rapids," said Shraven, who has been working with Buster for one year. "And in the past year we’ve done all the schools in our county and Buster was even in the Iosco County Fair. That’s where she got her hat from one of the ladies in the Red Hat Society. "Buster is really popular," she added. "We’re always trying to get the word out about bus safety and Buster is a good way to get the information across to kids. Indeed the children at Fuller Street listened quietly until they were asked ques­ tions and their hands shot into air to answer them or ask Buster a question of their own. Shraven talked to the chil­ dren about how to wait safe­ ly for the bus: arrive at the bus stop five minutes early, stay away from the road, no pushing and don’t leave any trash. She also talked to them about safety on the bus: find a seat quickly and sit down, keep hands and feet inside the bus and out of the aisles, and talk quietly so the driver can listen for trains, sirens, etc. Schraven also talked to them about the danger zone around the bus and how chil­ dren should avoid walking or standing in it because a bus driver cannot see a person when they are in the danger zone. She also talked to them about what couldn’t be taken on the bus: large projects for school, weapons, medicines, etc. Maple Valley Assistant Director of Transportation and Operations Terry Woodman said she learned about Buster the Bus because all of Maple Valley’s school bus drivers receive their training from IRESA. "All our new drivers take 24 hours of training from IRESA and we all take an additional six hours of train­ ing every two years," said Woodman, who echoed what Schraven said, "We thought this would be a great way to teach the young ones about bus safety." To all... Special thanks to Tad & Orvin at the Mulberry Four Golf Course! Also, to Jim Hammond and all the musicians. Also extra special thanks to: Ron & Jean Musser, Bill & Jan Eastman, John & Donna Spragues and BillMaker for their help! Would also like to thank Jo Thomsbury, for the food and Aimee Hammond for the cakes! I would also like to give a special thanks to all myfriends andfamily and a very special thanks to my brother and his wife, Ed dr Ruby. A very special thanks to all the merchants in Vermontville and Nashville and surrounding areas that participated in making this event happen. Already a great season Jordon Schray, 14, of Vermontville, has had a good year so far. In the youth hunt he shot a large doe. On the opening day of of bow season he shot a small buck and on Oct. 11 he arrowed this fine eight-point. SPORTSMEN OF BARRY & IONIA COUNTIES YOU HAVE A CHOICE ON NOVEMBER 2 Vote DAVID BRINKERT FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE • He is an avid hunter that respects and will protect your second amendment rights. • As a Gun Lake resident for over 20 years, he understands the con­ flicting sport and recreational demands placed on our lakes. • As a Gun Lake resident, he understands and will fight to protect the fisheries of our lakes and streams from invasive species and pollution. • He will leverage state and federal funding with private funds to increase fish and wildlife habitat development and management. • He will vote to reduce two of the most toxic pollutants, dioxin and mercury, which continues to poison our soil, water, fish & game. HIS OPPONENT, REP. GARY NEWELL HAS: • Voted to allow more cancer-causing dioxins into the air, forcing consumer warnings on venison, wild turkey, and squirrel in parts of Michigan while voting against funding fish and game consumer advisories and warnings to protect our health. • After four years in office, has done NOTHING to reduce air polluted with mercury which now contaminates fish found in Barry & Ionia County’s lakes and streams. Pine Lake in Barry County is now ranked 7th in the state for mercury-tainted fish. • Continued to vote against funding for DNR/DEQ programs which impact wetlands, upland wildlife habitat, hunter safety, and other environmental programs which benefit sportsmen. • Funded by and sided with the real estate industry on land division legislation which reduced parcels suitable for hunting because of safety zone limits. This November 2, you have a clear choice. Vote for a sportsman that cares about and will fight for your issues. It’s time to vote Newell out! VOTE: DAVID BRINKERT 87TH DISTRICT MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Paid for by the Committee to Elect David Brinkert, 4363 Lynden, Shelbyville, MI 49344 Also a thanks to Jamie, Tara, Carrie dr Linda. Special thanks to Angie Hosmer dr Firecracker Kelley who went around collecting contributions. GET ALL THE NEWS OF Thank you very much to all for the caring thoughts and cards. BARRY Also a special thanks goes to Robin for our pictures! COUNTY! Extra special thanks goes to my wife Fay & daughterAngie. Love, Love, Love, Sandy Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 06696010 Call 269-945-9554 for more information. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 26, 2004 — Page 4 Joseph J. Eichinger VERMONTVILLE Joseph J. Eichinger, 87, of Vermontville, died Monday, October 18, 2004. Mr. Eichinger was bom March 23, 1917, in Kersey, Colorado, the son of Joseph and Helen (Riffner) Eichinger. Joseph grew up in the Nashville area. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. Following the war he worked Tiiyr Damion Bower HASTINGS Tilyr camping, playing with his Damion Bower, age 10, of dog, Dollar and guinea pig, Hastings, died Monday, Shaggy. He was a boy who October 18, 2004 at Devos loved his family and doing Children’s Hospital in Grand anything with them. His favorite holiday was Rapids. Tilyr was bom August 31, Halloween. Tilyr was preceded in 1994 in Hastings, the son of Jeffrey Lynn and Angela death by brother Jeff Bower, grandpa, John Bower, and (Kay) Garber Bower. He was attending Star uncle Kevin Bower. Tilyer will be sadly missed School in the fourth grade where he had many friends. by his Mom and Dad, JB and He was always thinking of Angela Bower of Hastings; others before himself. He brothers, Dylan Homing and was an Adventurer at the PJ Bower; grandparents, Seventh Day Adventist Robert and Judy Garber of Nashville, Jack and Linda Church. Tilyr was full of life, he Woodmansee of Hastings, played football in the yard Sue Bower of Battle Creek; with his brothers Dylan, P.J., great-grandparents, Merle and his cousins. He began and Marge Garber of godparents, playing T-ball and then Nashville; YMCA baseball. He liked to Sandra Garber and Jeff do many things such as ride Garber, many aunts, uncles his bike, drawing, going fish­ and cousins. Funeral services were held ing with his grandparents, Thomas B. (Sharon) of Onondaga; 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchil­ dren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey (Ivan) in 1990 and son Richard in 1989. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 26 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Phil Hobson officiating. Thursday, October 21, 2004 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiat­ ed. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Tilyr Bower Memorial Fund, (c/o: Sand Ridge Bank, 241 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058). Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Interment will be in Needmore Cemetery in Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Needmore Cemetery Society. Envelopes are avail­ able at the funeral home. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information avail­ able at www.prayfuneral.com. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE To the qualified electors of the Township of Vermontville notice is hereby given that a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in Vermontville Township on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: . President and Vice President of the United States Representative in Congress Representative in State Legislature State Board of Education, Regents - U of M, Trustees - MSU, Governors - WSU Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff,- County Clerk/Register of Deeds, County Commissioner Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, 2 Township Trustees Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Judge of the District Court Also to vote on the State Proposals and the following County Proposals: A proposal to amend the state constitution to require voter approval of any form of gambling authorized by law and certain new state lottery games. A proposal to amend the state constitution to specify what can be recognized as a “marriage or similar union” for any purpose. County juvenile millage authorization question. POLLING PLACE LOCATION: VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP FIRE STATION CORNER OF S MAIN STREET AND WEST FIRST STREET, VERMONTVILLE, Ml 49096. or .- Pleasant Ridge, Michigan and granddaughter Elaine. He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda (Wenc) Eichinger in 1994. There will be no services. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information avail­ able at www.prayfuneral.com Ruby Jeanette Hawkins Winifred King CHARLOTTE - Winifred King, 94, of Charlotte, died Saturday, October 23, 2004. Mrs. King was bom June 24, 1910, in Kalamo Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Raymond Sanford and Myrtle (Morgan Babcock) Sanford. She is survived by sons Ivan Jr. (Melody) of Hastings, Robert E. of Charlotte, Dr. Vincent (Shirley) of Big Rapids, and for Proctor and Gamble in Chicago until returning to the Vermontville area to ful­ fill his dream of owning a farm. He was a local dairy farmer for most ofhis life. Joe was an avid bowler, participating in many local leagues at Char Lanes over the years. He also enjoyed following Tiger baseball. He is survived by his daughter Diana Eagleson of Sharon Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk HASTINGS Ruby Jeanette Hawkins, age 63, of Hastings, died Sunday, October 24, 2004. Mrs. Hawkins was bom December 18, 1940 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of Carl and Geneva (Babcock) Leonard. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Paul Hawkins who preceded her in death in 1966 and Earl Hawkins who died in 1988. Mrs. Hawkins enjoyed doing handicrafts, sewing, fixing cars and lawnmowers, going to Richie’s Koffee Shop in Hastings. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by sons, RoRuby Jeanette Hawkinsn (Peggy) Hawkins of Hastings and Carl Pickens of Hastings; daughter, Edith (Lewis) Weyerman of Hastings; grandsons, Ron, Paul, Nick, Joe, Jeff and David; granddaughters, April and Angela; six great grandchildren; step-grand­ sons, Scott and Jimmy; sis­ ters, Florence (Ballard) Phillips of Dowling, Amy Willett of Hastings, Helen Gless of Battle Creek, and Pauline (Jim) Murch of Texas; brother, Dick (Georgia) Leonard of Middleville; brother-in-law, Mike Hawkins of Hastings; special companion, Clyde Ruffner of Nashville; many nieces, nephews and cousins and special loving canines. Preceding her in death were her husband’s, Paul and Earl and sons, Donald Joe and Lawrence Victor. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2004 at Hastings’ Thomapple Valley Church with Associate Minister Carla M. Smith officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. No funeral home visita­ tion. A memorial reception at the church will immediately follow service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). Clayton Cortz Swift WOODLAND - Clayton Cortz Swift, age 72, of Woodland, while in the pres­ ence of his precious wife Barbara, left to be in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 16, 2004. Clayton was preceded in death by his parents and by his son, Thomas Jon Swift. Surviving are his devoted wife, Barbara whom he dearly loved and cherished, his children Stephen & Rene (LaHaie) Swift, Sharon (Swift) and Ken Bergwerff, Dan and Jody (Gardner) Swift, Deborah (Swift) and David Wood, Timothy and Star (Barlow) Swift Claytori was grandpa to 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Brother to Johnny and Ilene (Swift) Schultz of Prudenville, Paul and Betty Swift of Vermontville, Leroy Swift of Mason and Mary (Swift) Dunlop of Chattanooga, TN. Clayton proudly began serving his country in the United States Army in 1952. While stationed in Germany he learned the life skill of heavy equipment operation. With that knowledge he began Swift Excavating, which has been renamed ‘Dig-It’ and is operated by his sons. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 23, 2004 at First Baptist Church of Hastings, officiated ‘by Pastor-Dan Currie. Interment was at Woodland Memorial Cemetery. Those who wish to make a memorial contri­ bution may do so to: First Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodland, Hastings, MI 49058. Clayton went to be with his Lord from their winter home at Marantha Village, Florida just a day and a half after arriving. He died doing what he loved, helping oth­ ers! Upon his arrival, Clayton was approved by many greeters who were waiting for his return expressing they had several oddjobs ‘only Clayton could do.’ His response was, “where do I start?” God made that decisions for him by saying, “Well done good and faithful servant., enter into the joy of the Lord.” Matthew 25:23. Clayton’s life was charac­ terized by the verse in James 2:22, “You see that his faith and his actions were working' together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.” Clayton was involved in mission work at home and abroad both personally, and by supporting others finan­ cially. Claytori would do anything for anyone. His heart’s desire was to do whatever he did all for the Glory of God! Clayton had been guided by the Holy Spirit to talk to each of his five children just a day or two before his death. God also allowed a safe return to Florida, which pro- vided memorable closure for those whom he loved and loved him greatly in Maranatha Village and Camp Sparta, a Christian Youth Camp. Additionally, the family celebrated Clayton and Barbara’s 50th wedding anniversaryjust one month prior to their leaving for Florida even though their actual wedding day was January 17th, 50 years ago. God has been so good, He paved the way for the family and friends left behind to have great memories of a great husband, father, grand­ father, great grandfather and friend. Though he will be greatly missed, those of us who have received His Jesus as their Lord will, see. Clayton and Daddy again in Heaven. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shall be saved Acts 16:31. The family was served by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information: �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. October 26. 2004 — Page 5 SCHOOL MENUS SS5 Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, October 27 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, peaches, apple­ sauce cake, milk. Thursday, October 28 Pizza, tossed salad, fresh fruit, crackers, milk. Friday, October 29 Sack lunch day (Sub. sand­ wich), fruit cup, orange sher­ bet, treat, milk. $ in Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, October 27 Choose One - Hot pocket, cheeseburger, pizza, pasta bar. Choose Two - garden salad, green beans, peaches, juice, milk. Thursday, October 28 Choose One Chicken nuggets, pizza, cheeesburger, taco bar. Choose Two Garden salad, scalloped potatoes, applesauce, juice, milk. Friday, October 29 —Choose Ono Spaghetti pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two Garden salad, green beans, peaches, juice, milk. , 71 aSlit 7^ ' I Vtj * h sVsxiutje L. ’’ ssxiue ’’",-hi«i|. (bouisl Can 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads daunteFm HH O hiiii Kerry Dykstra and Scott Heyboer are pleased to announce their engagement Kerry is the daughter of Jerry and Kris Dykstra. She is a registered nurse at Spectrum’s medical intensive care unit in Grand Rapids. Scott is the son of Jim and Diane Heyboer. Scott is an electrician for Hickey Electric in Nashville and also farms with his dad. A Dec. 4 wedding is planned at Community Baptist in Lansing. 50th anniversary In honor of Duane and Ann Hamilton’s Golden Wedding AnniverRuth PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: sary, friends and family are invited to an open house Saturday, November 6th from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m., Nashville Baptist Church, 312 Philips St., Nashville, Mich. No gifts, please, only your presence is request­ ed. Duane and Ruth Ann were married November 6, 1954 at the Methodist Church in Hickory Corners, Mich. They have seven children, Steve (Teresa) Hamilton, Shelley (Rick) Winegar, Gary (Tonja) Hamilton, Mike (Julie) Hamilton, Alan (Julie) Hamilton, Jeff (Suzi) Hamilton and Joy (Craig) Hamp; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Duane and Ruth Ann are the owners of Duane Hammilton Excavating since 1954. lite,ei,,f liMf All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Hous mg Aci and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper arc available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980, The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06671010 40- 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 -40 0 Gentle Family Dentistry mini, Christopher A, Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients K feitakWi W 1® * tab W d Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. by appointment lit? W tafud । L* Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child 269-945-5656 220 West Colfax St., Hastings MI cluntill® 06595918 If you see this "cheerful" lady in the cafeteria wish her a Happy Birthday, October 28th Here's a cheer for you: Happy 40th Birthday Miss Becky 40 • 40 - 40 * 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 40 -40 UCp Celebrate! > ft**1" Ibt^i J# | The children of Billie (Rose) Marcum would like to invite you to Billie’s 80th birthday celebration open house held on October 30th at the Maple Grove Twp. Hall, 721 Durkee St. (M-66) from 2 to 6 p.m. Please plan to stop by to celebrate With Billie and visit with the Rose family children who have gathered for this celebration. 06505916 1 Dr. Mike Calton, D.C. Michigan State University National College of Chiropractic Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852- 2070 We are a Blue Cross and Medicare provider Most insurances accepted Remenar-Behmdt exchange vows Peter Julius Remenar and Sarah Ann Behmdt were united in marriage on Sept 18, 2004 at St. Rose Church in Hastings. The beautiful ceremony was officiated by Father Albert Russell. The bride is the daughter ofEdward J. Behmdt Jr. ofNashville, and Rebecca J. and Blain D. Becktold of Allegan. The groom is the son of Julius P. and Margaret A. Remenar of Bannister. Grandparents in attendance were Duane and Janet Gardner, Edward and Beverly Behmdt, Marguerite Militello, and all ofthe ones who were not there but were in all of our hearts. Matron of honor was Julie Behmdt, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kasey Buckner, Rebecca Swiatek, Kristen Sprague, and Amy Keizer, who were all friends of the bride. Flowergirl was Paige Remenar, niece of the bride and groom. Ringbearer was Dominic Smith, son ofthe bride. Best man was Josh Miller, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Paul Keebler, James Ziola, Adam Nethaway, and Brad Harris, all friends of the groom. Ushers were Paul Remenar, brother ofthe groom, and Bill Harris, friend of the groom. Performing as master and mistress of ceremonies was Jeremy Mallison, cousin of the bride, and Andrea Olmstead, aunt of the bride. The reception was held at Middle Villa Inn. The couple are having a postponed honeymoon due to their involvement in build­ ing their house which is where they will reside in Dowling. LEAF PICK-UP VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS will begin November 1, 2004. Please separate piles of leaves from brush at curbside. Vermontvi uooudoHo �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 26, 2004 — Page 6 Maple Valley High School fall play cast announced The cast and crew for “You Can’t Take it With You. Maple Valley High School has announced the cast and crew for “You Can’t Take it With You,’ which will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday Thursday, and Saturday, Nov. 18 -20, in the school auditorium. However, if the Maple Valley Lions continue in the post-season football play­ offs, the play will be post­ poned until Dec. 2 -4. “This is a very talented and experienced cast,” said Director and Producer Norma Jean Acker. “The program at The Revue has paid off in a variety of ways and one of them is that I get ■ ■ A HI ■IllV /■l IfO Al IH MII ll/l fl MI IVIOI more experienced young actors auditioning. Casting for this was unusually tough because there were so many good students auditioning. I double cast the two female leads to give more students a chance. I know the audience will be pleased. This is a very funny and heartwarm­ ing show with a message that is still relevant today.” The play, written by Moss Hart and George S. Kauffman, is set in the midto late 1930s. At first the Sycamore family seems mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is p p If p IiVffA fARl IIILIIIkhp VI p if fl I I p V VRLkh Real Estate I madder. In contrast to the delightful Sycamores are the Kirbys. The plot shows how Tony, attractive young son of the Kirbys, falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his family to dine at the Sycamore home on the wrong evening. The shock sustained by the Kirbys, who are invited to eat cheap food, shows Alice that marriage to Tony is out of the question. The Sycamores, however, though sympathetic to Alice, find it hard to realize her point of view. Meantime, Tony, who knows the Sycamores are right and his Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service """ 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE ■ MLS, Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI HJJS* EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI.............................................................. Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate).......................................................... Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar (Sales Associate)........................................................... Cell 269-838-2884 $145.00011 ON 6 ACRES "IN COUNTRY" WEST OF NASHVILLE "OLD STYLE FARMSTEAD" § own family is wrong, will not give her up, and in the end Mr. Kirby is converted to the happy madness of the Sycamores, particularly since he happens in during the visit by an ex-grand duchess, earning her living as a waitress. No mention has as yet been made of the strange activities of certain members of the household engaged in the manufacture of fire­ works, nor of the printing press set up in the parlor, nor of Rheba the maid and her friend, Donald: nor of Grandpa’s interview with the tax collector when he tells him he doesn’t believe in income tax. The cast and crew of“You Can’t Take It With You” include Penelope Sycamore, Erin Hummel and Kelsey West; Essie, Meghan Gaber; Rheba, Sarah Vanderhoef; Paul Sycamore, David Benedict; Professor DiPinna, Janelie Famum; Ed, Zeke Wieland; Donald, Andrew Gaber; Martin Venderhoef, Garrett Van Engen; Alice Sycamore, Bekah Welch and Sara Pash; Henderson, Amanda Kirchhoff; Tony Kirby, Jonathon Yenger; Boris Kolenkhov, Justin Sunkten; Gay Wellington, Sarah Williams; Mr. Kirby, Kyle Pash; Mrs. Kirby, Tarah Yenger; FBI agents, Kathleen Welch, Chelsea Shoemaker, Amber Wells; Olga the Grand Duchess, Brianna Bromley; syudent director, Rochelle Currier; and sound Chris Rood. Tickets will be available at the door, $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct 26 Oct 27 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 4 Nov. 6 Nov. 8 Nov. 8 Nov. 22 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 26 4-H Dog Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office. Competitive Horse Judging Team meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Hall in Middleville. Goat Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Extension Advisory Board meeting, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Community Room. Homemakers “Make It and Take It” program, 7 p.m. Community Room, Courts & Law Bldg. Registration at 6:30 p.m. Business meeting, 5:30 p.m., Extension Office Conf. Room. Shooting Sports Leaders meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center.' Homemakers Arts & Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hastings Middle School. 2004 4-H Awards Program, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Rabbit Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., to be announced. Extension Office CLOSED. Thanksgiving, Barry County Buildings Closed. Extension Office, CLOSED, Thanksgiving Holiday, Barry County Buildings Closed. “Rate of Gain,” Beef Weigh In, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Expo Center - Horse bam. PLAN YOUR ROADMAP FORYOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE. Schedule your free Stale Farm Insurance and Financial Review’’today. Togclher we’ll prioritize your needs and help you plan -your financial future. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LM? Tai Gearhart 825 S Hanover St, Hastings, Ml 49058 Bus: 269-948-1284 LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR. STATE FARM IS JHERt' Pmvlding Jnsuranrc and Financial Services P036328 WTO Consult your tax or legal advisor for specific advice. State Farm • Home Offices: Bloomington. IL PRICE REDUCED TO $144,90011 OCCUPANCY AT CLOSER HORSE LOVERS TAKE A LOOK AT THISII ON 8 ACRES W/EXTRA BUILDINGS NEAR M-79 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 'country home" (could have TWo story brick house, 4 bedrooms, 2 lull baths, 2 large upper Income unit w/2 bedrooms fir full bath - sepa­ enclosed porches, deck, barn, granary fit 2 1/2 car rate entry for income unit). Home has large living garage. Mature shade trees, gardens, fruit, pasture fit room, kitchen, fie dining room includes 2 stoves and above ground pool, circle drive. Cali Homer. (CH-86) 2 refrigerators, there are 2 large outbuildings on property (20x48 fir 32x64) w/thick concrete floors, one has 3 phase electric, blacktop drivel Pond on property. Cali Jerry to see. (CH-85) NEW LISTINGI 6 ACRE "MINI-FARM" WEST OF VERMONTVILLE Has all the right bams fit buildings, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, "updated" farmhouse with 32x24 family room fit fireplace, many recent improvements, mature shade trees fit circle drive. Must see this one to appreciatell Call Rick for more details.________ (CH-94) ALGONQUIN LAKE 2 bWroom, oom, 2 bath ranch. 2 car attached garage, full basement, living room w/wood burning brick surround fir mantel fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond 4 ACRES: Black top road, north of Vermontville, con- cabinets fit center island. 1st floor laundry, master ventional perk natural gas available. Call Homer.(VL-89) bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french doors to deck w/view of Algonquin lake. Home war3.67 reat view ranty included for your peace of mind. Call Jerry for of the sun (VL-90) foil details. HOW $124,90011 (H-81) VACANT PARCELS AC Call 269-945-9554 anytime for Maple Valley Neivs Action-ads! �The Maple Valley News,,,, Nashville, Tuesday, October 26,2004 , — Page 7 Final Art Hop is fun and dry Jerry Pattok looks at “Oklahoma Study IV” by James “Jungle” Powell. This is one of the watercolors which is included in the Thornapple Arts Council Art Auction on Nov. 6. Pat Kreple showed her mosaic creations at Barlow Florist during the Oct. 22 Art Hop. GET ALL £1 THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. Judith E. K. Konesni holds one of her glass creations, a rainbow trout, during her Art Hop exhibit at Critters. She enjoyed being positioned right by the fish tanks since much of her glass art is aquatic in nature. at some of the art works up for auction at the 10th annu­ al Thomapple Arts Council’s Art Auction scheduled for Nov. 6 at the MiddleVilla Inn. Unlike other artworks on view at businesses Oct. 22, the pieces in the TAC gallery will be on display until Thursday, Nov. 4. This third and largest of the three jnonthly Art Hops featured some returning ven- between the City of Hastings' Downtown Development Authority and the Thomapple Arts Council. Last Friday’s edition includ­ ed high school students, col­ lege students, professional artists, as well as artists who finally have the time to cre­ ate. Wood carver Pete DeDecker was popular with both children and adults at advanced art classes and plans to major in art once in college. Painter and photographer Ken Erviin displayed his photographs for the first time at Jefferson Street Gallery. Some of his photographs were on display last month at the exhibit of works chosen for the 2005 Barry 2005 Community Foundation Calendar. Pete DeDecker enjoyed showing his woodcarvings to Tommy and Allie Blackford and their mom Bobbie, and friend Ben Logsden at the HELP hardware store. Sculptor Joyce Warner’s sculpture and masks took center stage at the Back Door Deli. She enjoyed meeting friends during the exhibit. Drawer/Illustrator Eiin Weadley displayed his draw- ings at State Grounds Coffee House. He included some works in color along with his favorite black and white drawings. Pat Kreple showcased her clay work at Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore. Her work includes several pieces that can be placed outside in the garden year-round. Glass artist Judith Konesni’s aquatic pieces looked right at home at Critter Pet Supply on Mill Street. Her Tidal Wave Glass Studio is in Kalamazoo. Acorn Gallery joins the hop, showcasing the work of multiple artists. The three Art Hops were a collaborative effort between the Thomapple Arts Council and the Downtown Business Authority, in partnership with Main Street Bank and JAd Graphics. This was the last of the three scheduled for this year. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, October 26. 2004 — Page 8 Commission on Aging Menu and Castleton blood drive ‘over the top Schedule of Events cider, doughnuts and pop­ corn. The doughnuts were Commission of Aging furnished by Good Time Cold Meal Pizza. Wednesday, October 27 The next drive is sched­ Peanut butter and honey uled for Dec. 9. w/English muffin, coleslaw, The township was present- peaches. ed with a certificate of appre­ Thursday, October 28 ciation for all the blood col­ Sliced turkey on whole lected in the last year, from wheat bread, broccoli bacon July 1, 2003 to June 30, salad, fruit parfait 2004, with 326 pints that Friday, October 29 were used to save up to 978 Cottage cheese, Spanish people’s lives. bean salad, pineapple, dinner roll. Monday, November 1 Chicken pineapple salad, potato salad, mixed fruit, din­ Children: Nellies ner roll. Fiction: Are You Afraid Tuesday, November 2 of the Dark by Sidney Promise; How to Draw Sheldon; Double Homicide Justice League; Rainy Day Book; Ralph (Santa Fe/Boston) by Activity Jonathon and Faye Masiello’s Bug Drawing; Kellerman; Shoot for the Biscuit Lovers Fathers Day; Moon by Billie Letts; Blind Cowboys on the Western Alley by Iris Johansen; Hide Trail; First Riding Lessons, Starting Nov. 1, Sunfield Yourself Away by Mary Election Day; One Smooth Township’s new recycling Jane Clark; The Bourne Move #1; Color Day Relay Cats, Cats; Clara center hours will be every Legacy by Eric Van #19; Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon Lustbader; Hunting Fears by Caterpiller; Cow that went and Mondays from 2 to 5:30 Oink; The Egg; Figaro, the Kay Hooper; The Society by p.m. or dusk. Michael Palmer; Garden of Cat Who Snored; Just Like It is located off of 1st Beasts by Jeffery Deaver; You; Not Fair, Won’t Share; Street on the west side of the Body Double by Tess There Was a Cold... Snow; road, just past the water Garritsen; Dark Justice by When Sophie Gets... Angry; tower. It’s the building in the Jack Higgins; White Hot by The Mat Hatter #3; Dinosaur middle ofthe field. There is a Sandra Brown; Lost City by Revealed; If You... Slavery in America; World’s sign by the road. Clive Cussler. People are asked to put the Romance: Nights of Rain Wackiest Riddle Book; and Stars by Maeve Binchy; Destroyers; Sprint Cars; recycling material in the Murder List by Julia Odyesseus in the Serpent right boxes that are marked for that item and only that Garwood; Heart of Texas by Maze. item, if it has no caps and Constance O’Banyon. Young Adult Reference Horror: The Dark Tower Books: Genetics, Global flatten, then please remove VII by Stephen King. Warming, Lasers, Space the caps and flatten. There Christian Fiction: The Stations, Airplane Crashes, will be an attendant there to Secret on Ararat by Tim Nuclear Accidents, Oil and help the senior citizens and LaHaye; Whispers in the Chemical Spills, anybody else unable to carry Wind by Al and Joanna Shipwrecks, Tragedies of items. The center has been colLacy; All of My Tomorrows Space Exploration, Acne, by Al and Joanna Lacy. Anthrax, Cerebral Palsy, Movies: Welcome to Headaches, Obesity, SARS,,, Mooseport, 50 First Dates, Sexually Transmitted How to Loose a Guy in 101 Diseases, Small Pox, West Dates, Mona Lisa Smiles, Nile Virus, Narcotics, Laws ofAttractions, Miracle, Stimulants, Anethetics, November is Putnam Confessions of a Teenage Chemotherapy, The Library’s Inventory Month. Drama Queen, Passion ofthe Microscope, Fire, Floods. Anyone with overdue Christ. We would also like to library materials (books and DVDs: Ella Enchanted, thank everyone who has videos), is asked to drop The Prince and Me, Brother donated books and other items in the drop box by Bear, Lion King 1 1/2. material to the library. Nov. 1 and all fines will be deleted. The library will be having its Haunted House Sunday, The Castleton Township blood drive earlier this month was “over the top,” according to coordinators. The goal was 55 pints, but 72 donors were present, eight were deferred giving 64 good pints of blood. There were two first-time donors and three people receive gallon pins, Bill Kipp, nine gallons; Chad Horton, one gallon; and Kari Zimmerman, five gallons. The donors were served New additions at Putnam Library Cheese spread w/Rye Krisps. pork and beans, trop­ ical fruit Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, October 27 Roast pork w/gravy, stuff­ ing, mashed potatoes, car­ rots, cake. Thursday, October 28 Shredded chicken BBQ, baked beans, apricots, coleslaw, bun. Friday, October 29 Homemade goulash, braised cabbage, California blend, mixed fruit Monday, November 1 Sunfield center has new recycling hours next month lecting magazines, newspa­ pers, aluminum, tin cans (no labels), phone books, and glass bottles (no window glass, please). In addition at the new facility, #2 Plastics (Milkjugs and colored deter­ gent bottles), office paper and corrugated cardboard will be accepted. All items must be separated. The following must be flattened with no caps: milk jugs, detergent bottles, #1 clear bottles, tin can (cut both ends out, if one end is round­ ed flatten as good as you can), and corrugated card­ board must be tom down and flatten. Everything must be cleaned and rinsed. The recycling center is open to everyone and there is no charge. Bean soup w/ham, aspara­ gus, bread pudding, crackers. Tuesday, November 2 Mushroom chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, sea­ soned rice, mandarin oranges. Events Wednesday, October 27 Hastings, nails; horseshoes 10:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time; Legal Aid 10:30 a.m.noon. Thursday, October 28 Nashville, TV time. Hastings - Couples Dance Class 7­ 8:30 p.m.; Halloween Party. Friday, October 29 Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. Woodland - Halloween Party. Nashville - Halloween Party. Monday, November 1 Hastings - crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; November Birthday Party; Puzzles/Trivia. Tuesday, November 2Hastings - Board Games 10­ 11:30 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Beginning Line Dance 1-2:30 p.m.; Quilt and Needlework Group 1 p.m.; Morehouse Kids. Nashville TV Time. Election Day - Vote. Nashville woman hurt in accident A Nashville woman was injured in a two-vehicle acci­ dent Oct 18 at the intersec­ tion of M-66 and VanArman Avenue in Pennfield Town­ ship. Investigators from the Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff were dispatched to a two-car personal injury traffic crash at 11:46 a.m. A vehicle driven by Karl Bosse of Battle Creek was north­ bound on M-66 attempting to turn left on to van Arman Avenue and pulled in front of a southbound vehicle driven by Carol Cheeseman of Nash-ville. The drivers of both vehi­ cles were transported to Battle Creek Health Systems for treatment. Pennfield Township Fire Department and Life Care Ambulance service assisted the Office of the Sheriff at the scene. Putnam Library plans amnesty in November Education: Ferris State University Bachelor ofArts & Science Degree in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Specialist - Police Administration Oct 31, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There will be a drawing for a light up pumpkin decoration Wednesday, Oct. 27, Please come in and fill out a entry slip before Wednesday to be eligible. Preschool story hour will be on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Bring the little ones for stories, crafts and snacks. The library will be having a “clearing out” book sale starting Nov. 1. ASK HOW YOU CAN GET A FREE DIGITAL. VIDEO RECORDER SYSTEM WITH FREE STANDARD PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION! M66 lire • 616-374-1200 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. M66 Lake Odessa, MI 48849 E-Mail: m66Ure@voyager.net >website:www.m66tire.com Experience: 16 Total Years of Service Barry County Sheriff Office -14 yrs. ofPolice Services and Public Relations. Sgt. 1997 to Present. DARE Officer 1997 to Present Available! INTERCERAMIC TILE JASON SIXBERRY Stop by and check out the great selection of ceramic tilesforfloors, walls and counters (* Please allow for a 2-3 day delivery) BARRY COUNTY Supporters may call (269) 945-2999, 3600 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 “I stand for commitment, honesty, high moral values § ^1—1 M 1^ I k k and strong leadership and management skills." 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Good condi­ (269)838-8909. tion, $4,000 obo. Call (269)948-4190. Household The dead deer were gathered by the farmer from where they had been shot in the hay field near Sunfield. They have since been properly disposed of. by HelenMudry Staff Writer A Sunfield area farmer recently discovered five deer shot illegally in his seven­ acre hay field near Sunfield Highway and Mount Hope Road. A neighbor reported see­ ing a mid-size pickup, possibly a Dodge Dakota or Chevy Silverado, with a club cab and short box Friday, Oct. 15, about 11 p.m. The truck had a spotlight mount­ ed on the cab with a handle inside. When the neighbor turned some lights on, the truck drove off. The neigh­ bor tried to follow in his own truck, but lost the vehicle after a mile when its head­ lights were turned off. The farmer heard shots ld f and said he investigated the next morning. A repair crew on a nearby cell tower report­ ed they could see more dead deer in the field. The deer apparently had been shot over several days and were in different stages of decomposition. It appears the shooters were using the deer for target practice. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources was contacted and the officer reported a similar incident near Vermontville. Lt. Jane Gordon of the DNR said anyone with infor­ mation can call the poachers hotline at 800-292-7800. There is a reward for infor­ mation leading to a convic­ tion. The penalty for poaching is a misdemeanor with up to 90 days in jail, court costs from $100 to $1,000, a $1,000 fine per animal and loss of hunting license from three and a halfto four years. Gordon said a poacher is typically a young male, 16 to 30 years old. “They do it for sport, not for food.” Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC National Ads OFFICE ASSISTANT: to Since 1980 $13.50/hr + excellent 401K Leonard Hughes Jr. plan. Benefits! Good people skills. Paid vacation/holidays! 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If you're a winner in Large Selection of Special g?od thru 1-144 We FiU BBQ Fall Apples are In sales, $55,000 minimum first Amish Large Pizza year. If interested, please fax Mix & Match Grill Tanks With Cheese your resume to (616)837­ Wood & 1 Topping For 6875 or email to eatkinson@mapleisland.net. Furniture (517) 852-9040 WEATHERWAX f t. . $2.0 SUGAR FREE $1.69 $9.99 5 $i.oo GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. $12.00! Refill 8 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday. October 26. 2004 — Page 10 Lions pull past Spartans in fourth quarter for SMAA win The Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team can even its league, and overall record with the season’s sec­ ond win over Morrice Tuesday at home. The Lions pulled to within one game of .500 by aveng­ ing an early season loss to Webberville on Tuesday night Maple Valley broke open a tight game in the late stages ofthe fourth quarter to take a 39-33 victory. Amy Abbott led the Maple Valley squad with 12 points. Krista Driksna had nine, and Kortney Ewing and Mindy Newton scored six points each. Amy Joostberns added eight rebounds for Maple Valley. The Lions trailed 18-17 at the half, then battled back, finally taking the lead for good late in the fourth quar­ ter. Maple Valley scored 13 of the game’s last 20 points. Things could have been a tad easier for Maple Valley if the Lions had made more than half of their 18 free throws, but the Spartans also only shot 50-percent from the charity stripe. After tonight’s contest against Morrice, the Lions will be home again against Leslie Thursday evening. Maple Valley sophomore Amy Joostberns works her way past a Webberville defender at mid-court on Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions’ Kortney Ewing races the ball into the offen­ sive end Tuesday against Webberville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) EWING Vermontville man earns Scholarship WELL Cedarville DRILLING from Vermontville resident Nathanael Weston Smith has INC. a received Faculty 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. Matthew D. Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Scholarship at Cedarville University (Ohio). Cedarville University awards Faculty Scholarships to -first-year students who have high ACT/SAT scores and cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher. This renewable schol­ arship ranges from $1,000 to $2,200. Smith, a senior at Maple Valley High School, is the son of Dan and Phyllis Smith of Vermontville. Located in Cedarville, Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-cen­ tered, Baptist university of arts, sciences, professional, and graduate programs. Offering 100 areas of study The Lions’ Kyndra Root tries to steal the ball from a to more than 3,000 students, Spartan during Tuesday night’s Maple Valley victory. the university features an award-winning campus com­ (Photo by Perry Hardin) puter network and a world­ wide Christian ministries program. Visit the University Web site at www.cedarville.edu. Need wedding invitations? Athlete of the week Stop by and check out the large selection at J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Varsity Girl’s Basketball Maple Valley's Amy Abbott helped lead the Lion varsity girls' basketball team to its fifth win of the season, last Tuesday. A junior, Abbott poured in a team high 12 points in the Lions' 39-33 win over visiting Webberville. Th© 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St Lynn Denton M-37, Middieviiie, mi Nashville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE 06595886 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE ARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL Thank You to The Staff at Maple Valley Bellevue Fire Dept. Grace Community Church • Walmart n Caring members of the community ...for helping us through our fire! Sincerely, feffByrne, Samantha Lehr & Morgan Getty frank You ^ank^0tt Thank <You THANK YOU Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 for more information. R Check it out at the Vermontville Township Library Hey kids, if you haven’t Aron Ralston; Family First, entered our Ghoulish by Dr. Phil McGraw. Adult Science Fiction & Goodies Halloween contest yet, there is still time. Fantasy: Glory Road, by Whoever comes closest to Robert A. Heinlein; The Further Chronicles of Conan, guessing how many grisly by Robert Jordan; The Two goodies are in the jar gets Sword, volume 3 in the first picked of our prizes. Hunter’s Blade Triology, by We are forming a R. A. Salvatore; Currant Beginner’s Knitting Class to Events volume 28 Xanth, by be taught at the library. A Piers Anthony; Beserker beginning meeting will be Man which contains the four held on Thursday, Nov. 4, at complete novels, Beserker’s 6:30 p.m. in the library. We Planet, The Beserker Throne, Assassin and will be discussing the fre­ Brother quency of the meetings, time Beserker Man by Fred Saberhagen; The Runes of slots that work best, and how advanced we want the class the Earth is the first in a four to become. We will be knit- volume conclusion to the best selling saga, The Last ting a dishcloth for our first Chronicles of Thomas project. You will need #7 Covenant, by Stephen R. knitting needles, and one Donaldson and The Boy skein ofRed Heart/Sugar and Who Would Live Forever, Spice brand yam in your by Frederick Pohl. Adult Fiction: Renegade, choice of color. Please bring these supplies to the first by Diana Palmer; Any Place meeting. Please call 726­ I Hang My Hat, by Susan Isaacs; Hawke’s Harbor, by 1362 of stop in to register. S. E. Hinton; Going Postal, Registration is recommended by Terry Pratchett; Phillipa, but not required. by Bertrice Small; Eyes of If anyone has a working the Elisha and Dead dehumidifier that they no Champion, by Brandilyn longer need, the library Collins; The Prince of would gratefully accept it as Beverly Hills, by Stuart a donation. We are experi­ Woods; Family Blessings, by encing some problems that Fem Michaels; Northern may be solved by using a Lights, by Nora Roberts; and Light on Snow, by Anita dehumidifier. Shreve. Additions to the libraries New Junior Titles: The inventory are: Bartimaeus Trilogy Book Videos and DVD’s: Two: The Golem’s Eye, by Fahrenheit 9/11, Raising Jonathan Stroud, A Series of Helen, Bad Boys 2, Day of Unfortunate Events Book 11: the Dead and The Day After. The Grim Grotto, by Adult Non-Fiction: Lemony Snicket, The Guinness World Records Mystery of the Haunted 2004, Jan Karon’s Mitford Boxcar volume 121 of the Cookbook and Kitchen popular Boxcar Children Reader, edited by Martha mysteries by Gertrude McIntosh; Raising Your spirChandler Warner. ited Child by Mary Sheedy Junior Non-Fiction: Kurchinka; The Official Better Homes and Gardens Fahrenheit 9/11 Reader, by Michael Moore; Between a New Junior Cook Book, The Rock and a Hard Place, by World Almanac for Kids 2005. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 26,2004 — Page 11 Nashville, Vermontville set trick-or-treat hours The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Emergency Medical Service gets into the Halloween spirit at Grace Community Church’s annual “Trunk-O-Treat.” The event is being held again this year in the parking lot of Hastings City Bank in downtown Nashville. ** '■* Basil • fa ®4sij(a 1%1B 2’fafajjt tLaf'iiM aH (fln) ** ‘‘tLLfifa af'iifM faH (f(n ln) .** •*• fflisM fes fa Mj niit hwsBtn is " 1.1 fatrdte it fa !< WtlsMnt Kfcfe fcfefa .tail ,aIP IP fcMsfcfcufr (W*3 islICMti Ht* Mfaia'iJ faik (fads i h* ijpf jut 1*^ lt , ••” gj^, •M . ^faHlfc Ghosts, goblins and ghouls of all shapes, sizes and descriptions and other “things that go bump in the night” will be taking to the streets of Vermontville and Nashville from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Both villages have set those hours as the official time for youngsters of all ages to do traditional “trickor-treating.” As an alternative to doorto-door ‘ trick-or-treating, Grace Community Church is offering its annual “TrunkO-Treat.” More than 20 members of the church and others from the community will park their vehicles in the lot of Hastings City Bank in downtown Nashville and dis­ pense goodies from the trunks oftheir festively deco­ rated vehicles from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The alley between Hastings City Bank at 310 N. Main St. and Nashville United Methodist Church, located at 210 E. Washington St. will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5:30 to 8 p.m. to allow children and their fam­ ilies to safely make their way to and from the church, where hot chocolate and other goodies will be served. Centerpiece for fall class will be Oct. 28 Local artist Lita Rounds will teach a centerpiece class Thursday, Oct. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Thomapple Arts Council, located at 117 W. State St. Rounds will talk about how to capture the colors of fall and bring it inside as a centerpiece for the table on. She will show students how to make their own unique centerpieces. Rounds sells her floral arrangements regionally and can be found during the summer and fall at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market. Arrangements are also on sale at the Thomapple Arts Council gallery shop. All supplies plus instruc­ tion are included the fee of $30. Call 269/945-2002 to register. Art Auction set for Nov. 6 $? U> - j, IM® IM® ।। wvfl wvfl YM W iff ***& »*<<> The Thomapple Arts Council ofBarry County will be celebrating its 10th annual Art Auction Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. There will be music by Pacific Lite, live and silent auctions, dinner and time to meet other art lovers. Call 945-2002 for reserva­ tions. Tickets are $35 each. Art lovers will be able to preview works up for bid beginning on Friday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. Anyone who would like to donate works to the auction can call the Arts Council at 945-2002. Call (2631S45-9554 Ot1-8OO-81O-1D85 frMMllKltNHkl !#> #> \^\^ Call anytime... Pennock, business alliance planning panel discussion by Patricia Johns StaffWriter The Pennock Hospital Conference Center and Barry County Economic Alliance are sponsoring a panel discussion for businesses of all sizes from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at the new conference center. Serving on the panel will be Micshall Patrick, an occupa­ tional safety consultant with the Consultation, Education and Training division of MIOSHA; Kathleen White, an account manager with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation; PJ Johnston, MIST project coor­ dinator, and Kathie Vaught, workers compensation spe­ cialist for the Compensation Cost Control Service within the ■ Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Barry County Economic Alliance director Dixie Stadel Manshum says, “Businesses of and support for those using the online instructional system. This system has been available for about one year. There are more than 215 training mod­ ules available. As part of the MEDC Business Retention Program, White calls on businesses in Barry County. She shares information programs resources available to assist Michigan companies. Patrick has been with the training division at MIOSHA for 17 years. She has devel­ oped various safety training programs within the agency. Manshum says, “I am very excited that these experts will be here to answer questions and explain the help which is available for local businesses. The alliance is working to retain businesses here as well as attract new businesses.” For more information about the workshop, call Manshum at 955-8995. any size should send represen­ tatives to this meeting. Participants will discover free or low cost ways to retain employees, streamline manu­ facturing and free ways to pro­ vide training for their employ­ ees. Members of the panel bring years of expertise to this dis­ cussion. Vaught was one of the founders of the service, which began in 1987 within the Michigan Department of Commerce. She works with employers to help them design and implement strategies for minimizing their costs of workers compensation. She is a certified workers compensation professional and is working on her associ­ ate in risk management desig­ nation from the Insurance Institute of America. Johnston has been working with computers and databases for more than 20 years. He provides technical expertise GREAT GIFT! Stream MAP PICK UP LOCALLY AND SAVE of Michigan LOST STREAM MAP The STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN resembles another map—known to Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost Stream Map." 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Box 188 PURCHASE LOCALLY Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 AT THIS ADDRESS: �Just Say 'As Adverbsed m the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, October 26. 2004 — Page 12 State and Local Police hold demonstration for Fuller Street Elementary students Trooper Bryan Roderick from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings thanks Michigan State Police Trooper Lane Booms talks to children at Fuller Street Sargeant Miller from the Nashville Police Department for his help in a demonstration at Fuller Street Elementary on Friday. Elementary about his canine partner, Lex FILLMORE EQUIPMENT Trooper Chris Klute from the Wayland Michigan State Police post helps Ryan Mudge try on a flack jacket. BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS ■ TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician g » 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 44, November 2, 2004 Lions down defending champs in district opener down by six with three plus quarters to play is not really a reason for concern. “Give credit to our line,” Mittelstaedt said. “Both offensively and defensively, our line played outstanding tonight and made the differ­ ence. “When they had a fourthand-one in the third quarter with the score tied and we stopped them cold, I thought that turned the tide. I don’t know who made that tackle, but it was the turning point in the game.” Ravenna had come into the contest with a reputation as a state contender. The Bulldogs have won State Championships in 1994, 1996, 1997 and 2003. They were runners-up in 1998. And trying to come from behind against a team with a program like that must have seemed like trying to come back from a three games to nothing deficit against the New York Yankees. But like the Boston Red Sox, the Maple Valley Lions did not let history dictate the present. This is a-team that has the work ethic it takes to stay the course and not lose sight of the ultimate goal. They know that if they keep playing hard good things can happen. And this is a team that truly believes that the second half is in their hands and the fourth quarter is owned and controlled by the Maple Valley Lions. To show just how domi­ nate the Lions were in the final two periods, they piled up 203 yards of offense, while holding the Bulldogs to just 89. In the fourth quar­ ter it was even more evident, as the Lions rushed for 142 yards, while the Bulldogs finished the quarter with a minus 20 yards rushing. Their only positive yardage Maple Valley’s Jeff Bissett puts a big hit on a Bulldog ball carrier Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Jon Gambee On an unusually warm October night, with the moon in full bloom and Halloween on the horizon, you had know this would not be a typical high school foot­ ball night in Ravenna. The Bulldogs, defending state champions, hosted Maple Valley Friday and the host team came out firing on all cylinders. Before the game was four minutes old, Ravenna had scored, going 72 yards in only eight plays, putting the Lions in a famil­ iar early hole. But as they have throughout the season, Maple Valley responded in force, scoring four unan­ swered touchdowns in the second half to win this first round District contest 26-6 and setting up a meeting this week at Montague, a winner over Hopkins. “They (Ravenna) have an excellent program,” said Lion football coach, Guenther Mittelstaedt, after the game. “They moved right down the field and there was nothing we could do to stop Maple Valley tailback Jason Beardslee takes a handthem.” ’ But the Lions have played off from quarterback Ben Boss, and looks for room to from behind in a number of run behind the blocks of Denver Hine (32) and Jason contests this season, and Wood (87). (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions’ Ken Carns (36) is greeted at the sideline by teammate Matt Garn, after his 82-yard touchdown run helped seal Maple Valley’s 26-6 win over Ravenna in the pre-district football game Friday night. The Lions will be looking for their second straight district title when they travel to take on Montague this Friday night. Kick­ off for that contest is set for 7:30 p.m. (Photo by Perry Hardin) in the final 12 minutes came on 54 yards passing, giving them a net gain of only 34 yards in the period. Denver Hine led all rush­ ers in the game with 104 yards in 21 carries. Ken Cams finished right behind him with 103 yards, but 82 of them came on one electric touchdown run with 10:24 left in the fourth quarter. Maple Valley’s other score came on an eight yard run by Jason Beardslee in the third quarter which tied the game. Ravenna’s touchdown came with 8:11 to play in the first quarter, a 25-yard See FOOTBALL, page 10 Callton resigns council seat, to serve county tion in August. Callton had by Sandra Ponsetto 513 votes, Mackenzie 324, StaffWriter The Nashville Village challenger Mark Noteboom Council accepted the resig­ came in a distant third with 116 votes. Callton carried nation of trustee Mike Callton “with regrets” during 53.8% of the votes while last week’s regular council Mackenzie took 34%. Village President Frank meeting. In a letter to the council,. Dunham noted that Callton’s Callton stated that he was early notice of his resigna­ resigning from the council tion would allow the council effective Dec. 31, 2004, to to advertise the vacancy and avoid conflict of interest make an appointment effec­ when he assumes his seat as tive Jan. 1, 2005. “I really hate to see you the Fifth District representa­ tive on the Barry County go, Mike, because you’ve Board of Commissioners in been a real asset to the coun­ cil,” added Dunham. January. “I’ll still be here, I’ll just Callton, who was elected to the fill one of three vacant be in the audience,” said trustee seats on the Village Callton. “You’ll have to report to Council during the village election in April, unseated us what’s going on at the Fifth District incumbent and county level,” said Dunham. “I want to go to the board chairman Jeff Council and Mackenzie by a nearly 20% Village margin in the primary elec­ Woodland too,” said Callton. In other business the coun­ cil: • Held a public hearing and approved a resolution setting the date for regular village elections as the first Tuesday in November, start­ ing in 2006. The resolution means that all seats on the council would be up for elec­ tion in the November 2006 general election and the terms of all current council members would be extended until April 1, 2007. • Approved amendments to two zoning ordinances after holding public hearings on each before the regular meeting of the council. The first, regarding signs and billboards, was an amendment to add a defini­ tion of what constitutes dif­ ferent types of lighting for signs and billboards. The second amendment is the addition of a well head protection plan which would prevent certain land uses and developments in the area of the villages well head to prevent contamination of the village’s water supply. • Approved quarterly pay­ ments to the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Department ($5,000), Castleton-Maple Grove­ Nashville Emergency Medical Service ($3,250), and Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Tranfer/Recycle ($1,250). The council also approved reimbursing the village clerk and a Department of Public Works employee $20 for their Nextel phones which they use on the job. • Discussed plans to review the bids of seven companies to work the vil­ lage to develop a master plan. In This Issue • Red Hatters visit antiques, then fly above 3 counties • Kindermusik comes to Maple Valley area • Eaton’s Extension director wins MSU Supervisor Award • Malek is Brooklyn bound �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, November 2,2004 — Page 2 Red Hatters visit antiques,then fly above 3 counties heirlooms and antiques given to him by families in the Sunfield area. There was a story to go with each antique. The Hatters marveled at the plethora of artifacts from days gone by. Some of the women could remember owning a similar dish or vase in their youth or remembered seeing their mother or grand­ mother using such a kitchen gadget. A constant theme of Traub’s collection was music. In nearly every room Flo Sayers (left) and Maxine Hiens enjoy the tour of there was some sort of the old home and reminiscing about “the good old machine that made music days.” from a player piano, pedal organ or Victrbla. In one the future, flying high over by Helen Mudry room visitors could count six three counties in Kerry StaffWriter morning glpry-style speakers Members of the Sunfield Haynor’s Beech Bonanza. Traub treated the women and five in another room. Red Hat Society recently had Traub had models of some to an afternoon tea of cinna­ two memorable adventures. of the earliest music repro­ mon buns and apple pie One was back in time, vis­ duction equipment that used iting the antiques at retired made in his wood cook wax cylinders dating back to school teacher Dana Traub’s stove. He gave them a tour of 1906. He had a Regina music home, and the other back to his home filled with family We offer good-student insurance discounts! box from 1905. He told the ladies the phonograph put the Regina Company out of the music box business and they began to make vacuum cleaners. Traub played some of the music, “When you wore a tulip and I wore a big red rose.” They smiled nostalgi­ cally and sang along. “Put on your old gray bon­ net, with the blue ribbons on it and hook old Dobbin to the shay, through the fields of clover, we will ride to Dover on our golden wedding day,” again stirred a sing-along with decades of memories. On the walls were hung a 1892 and a 1905 diploma and an 1898 wedding certifi­ cate. The women were curious about an old phone and began to reminisce about party lines. Each phone had a code of rings, one long and three short, two long and one short, etc. Most women could remember exactly what they family’s ring was HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hastings on State St. 945-SHOW STAN f you’re carrying a “B” or better $S,2S Kids all shows I S5.S0 Seniors $6:00 Students & Late Shows Frl & Sat $5.75 DAILY Matiness til 6pm Unllalf d Free Drlak Refills a .25$ Coro Refills driving record, you may be and that of their neighbor’s. The day ended with a few more songs, “Church in the Wild Wood,” “What a friend we have in Jesus” and “Dixie Land.” One woman said, “I like the old music, when you could understand the words.” More recently the Red Hatters drove their cars to the Ionia County Airport, where they met Sunfield res­ ident Kerry Haynor, one of the “magnificent men in their flying machines.” Earlier that morning, he had flown his plane from Sunfield to Ionia and met the Red Hatters at the landing strip. In groups of three and four, he took them on a color tour of the Lakewood area. The winds were a bit gusty, but no one complained about the bumpy ride as they had a bird’s eye view of the fall splendor. It was not a sunny day, so the colors were admittedly not as bright as they might have been, but there were still sufficient hues to make the panorama impressive. Haynor steered the plane as far east as Portland and as far west as Morrison Lake. He circled Lake Odessa, Woodbury and Woodland. 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Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 ZOoz.DRINK with $2.50 purchase of 4 6oz. bag of butt e ry popcorn Onitp >0O tfgW 4 E«pNO/X>2004 W W | BEST DEAL in eNewsletter at 1 I_ ww.hastings4.com ' | i MM CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................... ......... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ....................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ................ 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... Sunday School...... .......... 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family .Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School ................... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration.................. .10 a..m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School *-10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School............................. 10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45a A.M. Service................................... 11 a P.M. Service ........................... 7 p.m. Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Carletta Zelinka learns more about old music machines from host Dana Traub. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................ 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 0 a.m. Worship.......... 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 .ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.......... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service .................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service............ 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .................. ...... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE Sunday Services::...9:15 a.m. Morning _ ....................... _rayer P ..................... 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or fit. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time - 12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 2, 2004 — Page 3 Kindermusik comes to Maple Valley area by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The weather outside was gray and gloomy but inside the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope the atmosphere was bright with music and the laughter of children as they tapped their rhythm sticks and moved in time to the music along with their parents and their Kindermusik teacher, Teresa Pash ofNashville. In September, Pash, an experienced musician and piano teacher, began teach­ ing Maple Valley’s first Kindermusik program at the community center. “I love this program. I have always wanted to do an early childhood program and last summer I got my certifi­ cation. I have been exposed to a lot of different types of early childhood music pro­ gram, but I decided that if I was going to teach one, it would be Kindermusik,” said Pash. “Kindermusik concen­ trates on the total child: intel­ lect, social skills, coordina­ tion, brain development, not just music. This program works to stimulate all the dif­ ferent areas of the brain.” During last Thursday’s 45-minute “Our Time” class, which is geared toward chil­ dren up to 3 years of age, Pash led the children, accompanied by their par­ ents, through a variety of muiscal activities designed to stimulate early childhood development in each ofthose areas. The children and their parents listened to the music Pash played on her key­ board, then joined her in singing and tapping their feet and clapping their hands in time to the music. They lis­ tened to fast and slow sounds and moved around the room in time to sounds and music, tapped rhythm sticks, were introduced to the sounds made by a recorder and a glockenspiel, listened to a story and danced in a circle. When a couple of young­ sters started wrestling on the floor instead of moving around in time to the music, These youngsters tap to the music with their rhythm sticks. Pash assured the young mother that even though the children didn’t seem to be paying attention, they were still absorbing the lesson. “Oh, I know,” replied the woman, “when they get home they can do every­ thing.” After a time the boys stopped their wrestling and again joined the activities, which included the parents gently rocking their children in time to a lullaby, before the class ended with every­ one singing the “Good-bye Song.” “The rocking provides the children with vestibular stimulation which helps them learn balance,” said Pash later. “So, even if a par­ ent wants their child to get into sports later, Kindermusik can help because they are learning balance coordination and motor skills.” Pash is currently offering three levels of Kindermusic: • “Village” for newborns to 1 1/2 years, teaches par­ ents how to stimulate their child’s learning through vocal play, object explo­ ration, and creative move­ ment. • “Our Time” for ages 1 1/2 to 3 years, introduces children to the world of music through singing, imi­ tating sounds, rhyming, sound identification, instru­ ment exploration and cre­ ative movement. • “Imagine That” pairs music with expressive lan­ guage, storytelling, peer interaction, movement and pretend play. The program is designed to expand cognitive skills, creativity and individ­ uality. For the “Village” and “Our Time” classes, parents stay for the entire 45-minute class. For “Imagine That” parents participate in the last 15 minutes of each class. All three programs include age-appropriate materials, such as books, CDs and sim­ ple musical instruments that Kindermusik teacher Teresa Pash shows children how to play a glockenspiel. parents can take home to fur­ ther enhance bonding and their child’s development. Class size is limited to 12 children; however, Pash said that she needs at least five children to run a class. The current semester runs until Jan. 27. “Parents can register their child at any time during semester and the tuition will be pro-rated,” said Pash. “People are more than wel­ come to come and visit our class and see what we are all about.” Pash said she loves hold­ ing her class in the commu­ nity center because it is so accessible for people in the community. “There’s a lot ofvisibility. We have a lot of people walking by on their way to the post office who stop and look in the windows and look at us like, ‘What in the world are they doing in there?”’ she said with a laugh, adding that she loves working with the young chil­ dren. “I can play with the kids. There’s no perform­ ance so I can just let go and have fun.” The next semester starts Feb. 3 and goes through May 26. The tuition is $210 for Children, parents and Kindermusik teacher Teresa Pash join hands and form a circle and move to the music during the "Our Time" class. “Village” and “Imagine That” classes and $200 for “Our Time.” Tuition also covers the cost of all take home materials. There is a referral For more information, call Pash at (517) 852-9159. Unity Field made an impres­ sive sight, a rectangular field of green outlined by the oval black track. The agricultural makeup ofthe area was quite evident from the air. There were fields after fields com waiting to be harvested or bean fields with the harvest already in the grain bins. Some women spotted their home or family farm as the plane flew over. The plane landed without incident and the Red Hatters embarked to terra firma. Their adventures have pro­ vided conversation topics for weeks to come and fueled their appetite for more adventure. RED HATS, continued from page 2 liana’s <-P&tce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. |065 |06573039 Dana Traub entertains the Red Hat ladies with familiar songs on the old piano. Kerry Haynor does some last minute business dealings while he waits for the Sunfield crew to arrive. He is holding a block for the plane’s wheels so it doesn’t roll across the tar­ mac. 1-517-852-9481 n GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information �Just Say “As Advertised tn the Mapte Valley News' Tuesday November 2, 2004 — Page 4 Esther Converse Leona N. Cole BELLEVUE - Leona N. Cole, age 88. of Lacey Road. Bellevue, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2fK)4 in Thomapple Manor, Hastings, entered into God's eternal care and peace at last. Leona was bom on June 26, 1916 in Assyria Township. Barry County the daughter of Fred and Evangie (Skidmore) Miller. She lived all of her life in Assyria Township and attended the former Ellis School. Leona married Howard J. Cole on July 25, 1937. She was a diligent and tireless partner, as they worked their farm together for over 50 years. During the 1970's and into the 1980's, they were a familiar sight with their large variety of fresh vegetables at the Farmer's Market in Battle Creek She devoted her whole life to her husband, children and grandchildren. Leona also enjoyed gardening, traveling with her son and daughter­ in-law. sewing, reading and was known in her family to be a wonderful cook and baker, especially homemade bread. Leona was a faithful mem­ ber of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. Preceding her in death were her parents, her hus­ band Howard on April 29, 2002, after 64 years together and sister Doris Wensko. Leona will be deeply missed by her daughter, Norene (Leonard) Fox of Bellevue; daughter, Nancy (Bill) Bivens of Parma; and son, Steven (Joie) Cole of Stanwood; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She is also survived by her HASTINGS - Mrs. Esther Converse, age 91, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2004 peacefully at Carveth Village. Mrs. Converse was bom in Middleville, on April 18, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Sarah (Kingsley) Allen. Esther was raised in the Merit and Shelby, Michigan areas. Her family moved back to the Middleville area when she was 18, where Esther com­ pleted her education, gradu­ ating from Middleville High School. brother, Orval Miller of On November 28, 1935 at Battle Creek and a sister-in­ the Baptist Parsonage in law, Lucile McClelland of Hastings she married Bellevue. Clifford Converse Sr. The Funeral services were held couple purchased their fami­ Saturday, October 30, 2004 ly farm on State Rd. in 1946 at the Country Chapel United where they lived until Methodist Church of Clifford passed away in Dowling. Pastor Patricia A. Harpole officiating. Burial IK. was in the Ellis Cemetery near Lacey. HASTINGS - Robert W. Memorial contributions “Bob” Hopkins, age 76, of may be made to the Country Hastings, died Thursday, Chapel United Methodist October 28, 2004 at Pennock Church of Dowling. Hospital surrounded by his Robert LaVerne D. O'Connor--------BRIDGMAN LaVerne also employed at Bradford D. O’Connor, age 89, of White Corp, in Middleville Bridgman and formerly of for 20 years, retiring in 1969. Hastings, died Monday, He moved to Hastings in October 25, 2004 at Jordan’s 1974 and to Bridgman in Nursing Home in Bridgman. 2001. Mr. O’Connor was bom on He was a member of First December 22, 1914 at United Methodist Church Orangeville Twp., Barry and the Woodland F & AM. County, the son of Harry Mr. O’Connor is survived Dennis and Carrie Belle by his son, Terry (Pamela) (Raymond) O’Connor. O’Connor of Kalamazoo; He was raised in the daughters, Josella (Roger) Yankee Springs area of Faul of Bloomfield Hills, Barry County and attended Sandra (Ronald) Bryans of rural schools. Berrien Springs; five grand­ He was married to Velda children; eight great-grand­ L. King on April 18, 1935 in children; sisters-in-law, Auburn, Ind. Wilma Townsend of Lake Mr. O’Connor owned and Odessa, Arlene King of operated a dairy farm on Boynton Beach, Fla.; and Cunningham Road, Lake nieces and nephews. Odessa, for 50 years. He was Preceding him in death were wife Velda on April 4, 2000; brothers, Clarence, Pierce and Fred O’Connor. There will be no funeral services. The family will receive visitors at a memori­ al visitation Saturday, November 13, 2004, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, Hospice at Home of Stevensville, Mich, or chari­ ty of one’s choice. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. 2001. Together with her hus­ band the couple enjoyed rid­ ing and nurturing their hors­ es. The couple was well known and recognized in the area for their exceptional teams of Draft Ponies, which they regularly displayed at local parades. It was not uncommon for the couple to fill the wagon with four gen­ erations of family as they proudly rode the parade routes. The couple also extended their love of ponies by taking their team to Tendercare and Thomapple Manor on more than one occasion for the residents to enjoy. They were regular attendees at the Prairieville Farm Days 65 years. Esther was also known for ability as an exceptional seamstress. Esther is survived by her daughter, Edith Berens; her son, Clifford (Jude) Converser, her eight grand­ children; 25 great grandchil­ dren; and one great grand­ child.. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years Clifford; her sisters, Ruth, Bernice, and Iva; her brothers, Glenn, Harold and Lyle; a grandson, Eric; a great grandson, Edward Kenneth; a great grand­ daughter, Randi Lee; and a son-in-law, J. Kenith. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2. Burial will take place at Irving Township Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Tuesday noon until funeral time at the Daniels Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. "Bob" Hopkins loving family. Mr. Hopkins was bom on June 7, 1928 in Calhoun County, the son of Fred and Lola (Crain) Hopkins. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1947 from Hastings High School. He was married to Betty L. Patten on November 4, 1949. He was employed at Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek for 33 years, retiring in 1983. Bob was an avid outdoors­ man, enjoying hunting and fishing. He has wintered in Venice, Florida for the past 20 years. Mr. Hopkins is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Mitchell (Iva) Hopkins of Nashville; daughters, Leslee (Jim) Kwant of Grandville and Lorrie (Brian) Smith of Charlotte; son, Mark R. Hopkins of Aventura, Florida; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchil­ dren. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Billie Keller-Chandler. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Renucci House at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids or Pennock Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral.home.com). GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 07513930 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 2, 2004 — Page 5 SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, November 3 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, peaches, pudding cup, milk. Thursday, November 4 Fuller Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, pineapple/mandarin oranges, Hi-C fruit snacks, milk. Friday, November 5 French toast and link sausage, applesauce, green apple push-up, milk. Monday, November 8 Chicken nuggets, green beans, pineapple, graham crackers, milk. Tuesday, November 9 Cheeseburger, tater tots, fresh fruit, animal crackers, milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, November 3 Choose One - Spaghetti, pizza, chicken sandwich, burger bar. Choose Two - garden salad, whole kernel com, peaches, juice, milk. Thursday, November 4 Choose One - Wraps, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, french fries, pear halves, juice, milk. Friday, November 5 Choose One - Chicken pot pie, pizza, chicken sandwich, breakfast bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, pineapple/mandarin, oranges, juice, milk. Monday, November 8 Choose One - Rib sandwich, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, french fries, pear halves, juice, milk. Tuesday, November 9 Choose One - Cheesie bread sticks, pizza, chicken sand­ wich, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel com, push-up, juice, milk. just a week away I was in Vermontville talking to the DPW about a story for the paper when I asked him if he knew where I could find a boxelder, quaking aspen or hickory tree in the village. After dispatching a co­ by Sandra worker to find a beech leaf Ponsetto from a nearby fence row, he asked me, “Are quaking aspens the ones with the little silver dollar leaves? I got a bunch ofthem in my yard.” “Okay,” I responded as My apologies to science been correctly identified. my eyes got as large as silver teachers everywhere but Things got more intense as dollars. “Wait here. I’m nothing sucks thejoy out ofa the weeks passed and the going to your house and get walk in the woods like a sev­ deadline for the leaf project some leaves.” enth grade leafproject. loomed closer. The last three I left Vermontville that When my daughter came required leaves, hickory, afternoon with a story, some home from school in late boxelder and quaking aspen, photos and, most important September and announced proved to be the most diffi­ of all, two of the last three that she had six weeks to find cult to find. leaves my daughter needed and identify the leaves from Instead of blissfully cruis­ to complete her project. 25 trees commonly found in ing down the road enjoying The final leaf, the hickory southern Michigan, I naively the glowing colors of autumn was only obtained by a thought that it was going to foliage as I normally do, I stroke ofpure luck (I whined be, well, a walk in the park. found myself intently peer­ to the right person). What it turned out to be ing at individual leaves try­ We had actually found was six week odyssey that ing to determine whether several hickory trees on our included not only a walk in a they were single or com­ roadside forays, the only park but also the Kellogg pound, veinous, or non- problem was their branches, Biological Station, at least veinous, round and smooth- not to mention their leaves, one Grand Rapids nursery, edged or scalloped, while I were so high off the ground my dad’s backyard, the yards tried to keep my car between that we couldn’t reach them. of some friends, the yards of the lines. We were getting so desperate complete strangers and more My daughter got used to to obtained the last required roadside ditches than I care her mother slamming on the leaf that I thought about try­ to remember. brakes swerving off the road ing to pull my car up beneath My daughter and I and wading though ditches the tree and standing on the obtained the first six leaves and waist-high weeds to hood to reach the illusive easily enough by visiting my examine the leaves on yet prize. However, the specter dad, who lives on five wood­ another tree and collect a few of falling off the roof of my ed acres. We came home leaves to take home. We car, denting the hood, break­ with leaves from a weeping ended up with the leaves ing a leg and having to call a willow, mountain ash, silver from two types of cotton­ tow truck to pull my car out maple, pin oak, staghorn woods and aspens before of a ditch kept me from tak­ sumac and spruce. However, finally acquired the leaves of ing such an extreme meas­ the remaining 19 leaves the illusive quaking aspen ure. proved to be more of a prob­ and boxelder, again with the I was bemoaning our luck lem. The leafproject took on help of a friend. at the skating rink in Grand all the charm of searching for As the deadline loomed Rapids one night when one the proverbial needle in a haystack. Fortunately for my daugh­ w ter and me there exists in Barry County a large net­ work ofmoms who have also survived the seventh grade GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY leaf project and are more than willing to share their Gorgeous knowledge of where certain Gentle Touch species of trees can be found For The in Barry County, some were • Your Comfort Is Our #1 Concern even willing to bring in -Virtual Reality Movie Visors leaves from trees they had With Stereo Headphones growing in their own yard or • Complete Dental Care Including the yards of friends and The Latest Cosmetic Treatments Such As neighbors. .One of my co­ -"Extreme Makeover" I Hour Bleaching -Tooth Colored Fillings workers gave me directions • State-Of-The-Art Facility to where I could find four or • Highest Quality Treatment <£ The five of the required trees in Most Comfortable Anesthetic the Riddleville area; another You’ve Ever Experienced actually brought in a half • Same Day Emergency Care dozen leaves from her prop­ • Insurance Billed For You erty in Nashville. • New Patients Always Welcome • Financing Available Before anyone accuses • Evening Hours Offered me helping my daughter cheat let me say that she had to get out her guide book and look up every leaf we were 730 South M-66 « Nashville, Ml 49073 given to make sure that it had In My Own Write Leaf me alone! of the skating dads told me that he had “a whole bunch” of hickory trees growing in his backyard. The next day when we arrived at the skating rink, we found in my daughter’s mailbox a large compound leafcarefully pressed in fold­ er. We took it home, and my daughter looked it up in her guidebook and sure enough, it was a hickory. I later found out that the wife of the man I talked to had to climb on a lawn chair while her daughter held it steady so she could get a leaf from the smallest ofthe hick­ ory trees in her backyard. Such is the dedication of moms everywhere! Hillary Clinton popular­ ized the adage, “It takes a village to raise a child,” that may be true but I know from experience that it takes no less than three villages and two cities to complete a 7th grade leaf project I know my daughter and I owe a great debt of gratitude to all the moms (and dads) that helped us with her leaf project and in the future I look forward to helping other 7th grade parents and their children find trees and leaves for their project. However, right now I plan to relax and enjoy what is left ofthe fall season. I have two years before I have to help my youngest daughter with her 7th grade leaf proj­ ect and until that time I want to savor the crisp, crackling sound of leaves beneath my shoes without worrying if they are ones we need for her leaf collection, and when I once again won’t be able to see the forest for the leaves. Dr. BRAD MASSE rry County's Complete inting H§mpany From Start Building A Smile With A Entire Family 517.852.9150 WEATHERWAX FARM MARKET & NURSERY • 1 Hour Photo Processing • Full Color Copying • Addressing • Complete Binding • Signs • Laminating... and morel 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (289) 945-9554 OPEN 5 a.m. -11 p.m. 7 days a week 2970 N. Ionia - Comer of Ionia Road & Nashville Highway, Vermontville • 517-726-1000 Full Selection of Amish SUGAR FREE Cheeses, Deli Meats & Jerky Amish Jams, Jellies & Candies Special Gffd8fy fffyu Large Pizza Fall Apples are In Match xaggtea. Mix5 For $9.99 w $i.oo With Cheese & 1 Topping & Prairie Farms Milk • j !»■-, i Whole, 2% Low Fat & Fat Free All Ground Round *2.09 Pound ^•bT*Jgal. Large Selection of Amish Wood Furniture 4। Deer Apples, Corn, Beets and Carrots We Fill BBQ Grill Tanks *12.00l Refill ° �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 2,2004 — Page 6 Nazarene church to have missionary deputation A Missionary Deputation service will be held at Nashville Church of the Nazarene, 301 Fuller St. Thursday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Being deputized will be Russell and Donna Lovett. Russell was bom into a Nazarene family in West Allis, Wise. He witnesses to having received a call into missionary service when he was about 9 years old. Donna grew up in Portsmouth, Ohio. The first in her family to attend a Church of the Nazarene, she was instrumental in seeing several find the Lord and sensed a call to missions at the age of 15. Both had a desire and lean­ ing towards service in Europe, seeing this continent as one where the Church of the Nazarene did not have extensive work. After several years in ministry positions in Northwest Ohio, Eastern Kentucky and Southern Florida, they were appointed as missionaries in Europe in 1977 and served for four years in Italy and eight years in France. They were involved in the areas of church planting, lay and pas­ toral training, and administration. They returned to the United States for Russ to pursue doctoral studies in order to be better prepared for the kind of ministerial training he felt national pas­ tors anywhere in the world needed and deserved. During the time required for those studies, the Lovetts served on the faculty and staff at Olivet Nazarene University. In May of2001, the church CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 4 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Russell and Donna Lovett asked them to assist in begin­ ning a university-level pro­ gram for French-speaking ministers on the African con­ tinent for the 40 percent of Africans who speak French as their first or second lan­ guage. The Lovetts were assigned to the Africa West Field and arrived in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire experienced a major political uprising, which eventually led to the These students from Laurie Pettengill’s class at evacuation of Nazarene mis­ Maplewood Elementary were raking leaves in front of a sionary personnel. After several months, the home on South Main Street in Vermontville last week. Lovetts accepted an assign- Every year students in grades 4-6 at Maplewood ment to serve as interim dis- Elementary help their community by raking leaves in the trict superintendent in Benin village square and the yards of elderly residents in the and Togo and have been village of Vermontville. there since July 2003. On returning to Africa following home assignment, Dr. Lovett will resume his principal role as curriculum coordinator for The Maple Valley eques­ French theological educa­ trian team members showed tion. their horses at the state The Lovetts met in college championship show Oct. 14­ and were married in 1967. 17 in Midland. They have two married sons: Throughout the four days Eric lives in Heidelberg, at the state championships, Germany, with his wife the team managed to rake in Kaalokalawaia, and Stephen 55 points, which put them lives in Quincy, Mass., 14th in the state as a Division where he and wife Carla B team. teach at Eastern Nazarene The season began in the College. Woolsey-Trowbridge first part ofAugust and came Nashville VFW 8260 Penny Supper * Turkey • Ham We're listening to you! Maplewood students rake leaves Nov. 8 Nov. 8 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 22 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 26 Goat Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Extension Advisory Board meeting, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Community Room. Homemakers “Make It and Take It” program, 7 p.m. Community Room, Courts & Law Bldg. Registration at 6:30 p.m. Business meeting, 5:30 p.m., Extension Office Conf. Room. Shooting Sports Leaders meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Livestock Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Homemakers Arts & Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hastings Middle School. Open Judging Clinic, 10 a.m., Fresian Farm near Dorr, for more information, contact Stacey Campeau at 269-795-5655 or Deb Hiemstra at 616-891-1657. 2004 4-H Awards Program, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Open Judging Clinic, 10 a.m.. Infinity Pleasure Horses near Drenthe, for more information, con­ tact Shirley Campbeau at 269-795-5655 or Deb Hiemstra at 616-891-1657. Red Cross & 4-H Babysitting Class, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Delton District Library. Red Cross & 4-H Babysitting Class, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Delton District Library. Rabbit Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., to be announced. Extension Office CLOSED. Thanksgiving, Barry County Buildings Closed. Extension Office, CLOSED, Thanksgiving Holiday, Barry County Buildings Closed. “Rate of Gain,” Beef Weigh In, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Expo Center - Horse bam. Equestrian team 14th at state championships Janet and William Woolsey of East Lansing announce the engagement of their daughter Debra Lynn to Michael Wayne Trowbridge. He is the son of Emma and Lewis Trowbridge ofVermontville. The bride-elect is employed as a Preschool Teacher at C.A.C.S. Head Start in Charlotte. The prospective bride-groom is employed as a Union with Integrity Carpenter Interiors in Okemos. A July 30, 2005 wedding is planned in East Lansing. to a close Oct. 17 in Midland. Through hard work, talent and determination the girls worked their way to win the Division B title within the district, qualifying them to continue to show their hors­ es. Overall, the team brought in a total of 398 points for the three meets that led up to the state championships. The leading point earners for the district meets were Breann Gardner, with 83 points, and trailing just behind her was Jessica McMillen with 76. The highlight of the state championships was when the two-person relay team of Sarah Vanderhoef and Breann Gardner took first and second place in Division B, putting the “pleasure back into speed,” according to coach Amanda Archer. “The Maple Valley eques­ trian team has done an excel­ lent job working together and rising to the challenge when it was presented before them,” Archer said. The team members include Jessica Ellison, Jenny Ellison, Jessica McMillen, Sarah Vanderhoef, Tarah Yenger, h, Kaitlyn Hulsebos, Breann Gardner, Andi Cohoon and Lacey Ward. “Everything each one of them did, no matter how big or small it was, mattered in the end,” the coach said. Sponsors who supported the team in its quest for the state title were Goodtime Pizza, Something Special by Kathy, Mace Pharmacy, Law K0UNTRY TREASURES 4526 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville, Ml • (517)852-0391 Offices of Pamela O’Berry, Weatherwax Farm Market, Lehman Insurance, Gail Johnson and Family, Hastings City Bank, Trumble Insurance, Ionia County National Bank, C&D Hughes Inc., Archer’s Tree & Stump Removal, Stanton’s Real Estate and Auctioneers, Bill Flower and Denise. Methodist women plan annual sale The Nashville United Methodist Women will have their Crafters and Collectibles Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the church, located at the cor­ ner of State and Washington streets. Coffee and rolls will be served at 9 a.m. and there will be a sloppy joe lunch, beginning at 11. For any one who would like a table, they are still available for $25 rent. For more information, please call the church office at (517) 852-2043 Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. IS GEARING UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS Dr. Mike Calton, D.C. Michigan State University National College of Chiropractic Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852- 2070 | We are a Blue Cross and Medicare provider Most insurances accepted Come in ana see the most unique selection ofgifts ana home aecor available anywhere! Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-6 Holiday Hours: beginning Nov. 26 Call 269-945-9554 anytime for Maple Valley News Action-ads! Open Fridays 10am-8pm Call 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 2, 2004 — Page 7 Arts Council announces November class offerings 5< QI5S<\Kv A' , W' >>> 1V V>> ■<>% <^>kW% f■^kW W^^kW ‘ ■ f^s ^s‘ * % %, *».*,* ”'1 E ttor'ilBl^ f *■ W Sm'i ini *® ssai.bsKiE Mr imilta Mona Ellard (left), Eaton County MSUE Extension director, received the 2004 Supervisor Recognition Award at a recent honors banquet. Eaton’s Extension director wins MSU Supervisor Award Mona Ellard, Eaton County MSUE Extension director, recently received the 2004 Supervisor Recognition Award present­ ed by the Family Resource Center at Michigan State University. The award honors "boss­ es" across all campus depart­ ments who consistently demonstrate work/life sensi­ tivities and support the professional/personal needs of the employees in their department. The nomination process included references and let­ ters of support from four to six employees in her depart­ ment. Comments shared demon­ strate how her "positive lead­ ership style and empower­ ment have been great sources of encouragement and inspi­ ration," "ability to make the workplace fun while accom­ plishing many goals is on of her greatest assets" and "car­ ing attitude helps make peo­ ple feel like they are valued." After an extensive com­ mittee review, winners were selected. Ellard was one of 50 supervisors nominated and one of six who received the award. She was introduced and recognized in front of her peers, family and friends during the annual MSU Extension statewide confer­ ence and at an open house held at the 551 Building in Charlotte. She received a framed certificate and special gift compliments of the Family Resource Center. The • Thomapple Arts Council has announced announced art classes for this month. There are three new class­ es this quarter, including Fun Photography, taught by Virginia Alles; Creative Packaging for Holiday Goodies, taught by Cathy Newsted, and Caligraphy in Painting, taught by Insoon Felch. Call 945-2002 to register. There are five classes per session and the cost is $50, unless specified otherwise. The following is an out­ line of the classes offered for November and December: • Watercolors 2 — Ages: Adult and grades 7-12. Tuesday mornings, adults, Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30, Dec. 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays after school for teens, Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30 December 7 4 to 6 p.m. Instructor: Cathy Crane The intent ofthe class is to continue to explore advanced techniques of watercolor exploration. Demonstrations and one-on-one teaching continue to expand the student’s knowledge of the watercolor process.. • Expressive Watercolor — Ages second through seventh grades. Tuesdays after school, Nov. 16, 23 and 30, Dec. 7 and 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday afternoons in Delton at the Delton District Library Nov. 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Instructor: R. M. Brandt (Bob) Need wedding Invitations? *® W I® g (® E *»E Gfcih^1** ,!|rt.W Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers Stop by and check out the large selection at J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings This class teaches the var­ ious techniques of drawing, shading and depth perspec­ tive. A wide variety of tech­ niques used in expressive watercolor will be taught. Students will finish the class by applying the different techniques into a watercolor. • Calligraphy in Painting Ages seventh grade through adult. Monday evenings, Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29, Dec. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings, Nov. 11 and 18, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, 9 to 11 a.m. Instructor: Insoon Felch This class combines Chinese folk art painting and Chinese calligraphy. Students will be able to paint the landscape,, bamboo, flowers, flora and fauna pres­ ent in the landscape of the orient. A materials list will be provided. • Creative Writing — Ages: fourth through sixth grades. Thursdays, Nov. 11 and 18, Dec 2,9 and 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Instructor: Jan Drolen Participants will learn to write their thoughts in meaningful, creative ways as an on-going process. It can be used as a creative problem solving technique, as well as a way to creatively express what can be seen, felt or hoped to become. Drolen is an artistic writer and instruc­ tor. • Beaded Jewelry — Ages fifth through 12th grades, Tuesdays, Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30, Dec. 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Instructor: Cathy Newsted will teach the art of beading with claspwork and findings to make necklaces or bracelets. • Creative Packaging for Holiday Goodies — Ages seventh grade through adult. Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. Instructor: Cathy Newsted Learn, how to recycle items to make gift containers for giving away. This is a one-time class. Cost is $15, plus supplies. • Fun Photography Ages: Adult Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning November 9. Instructor: Virgina Alles This class will teach how to improve the effort to take good pictures. Included in the instruction will be com­ position and perspective, fil­ ters and film speed and how to take action photos. Participants each week will be assigned to take certain photos. This is not a techni­ cal class on cameras, but a way to learn how to become more observant of Mother Nature and surrounding areas. Cost is $25. For information about any ofthese classes or other TAC activities, call 945-2002. Gentle Family Dentistry Christopher A, Tomczyk DPS Accepting New Patients Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. by appointment Emergency Patients Welcome General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Root Canals We participate with Delta, BlueCrossBlueShield, Healthy Kids, and Mi Child 269-945-5656 220 West Colfax St., Hastings MI «*' k^ gi#^ Caledonia Farmers Elevator 2nd annual aHS’ gfi ifr* Cfe^'1 «*• JkiW* Q y3E2>‘‘ R»«* J h. II »*551 1 $* fi<«* <« m»'lfl * Lakewood News * Maple Valley News * Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News * Reminder • Weekender • Hastings Banner Bird Seed Sale and Booking • Sale prices good thru Nov. 13th • Book your 50-lb. Bird Seed needs thru Aprl 30, 2005 at same low price Sale Price Product Oil Sunflower 50 lbs. .*10.49 Oil Sunflower 25 lbs... 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Middleville residents Jeff Freeman, David Perkins, Marion J. Frye and Virginia Alles contributed photo­ graphs which evoke the sea­ sons at locations in Middleville and other places in Barry County. The 2005 Barry Community Foundation Calendar takes a seasonal look at the attractions, trees and scenery of the county. So many good photos were submitted that BCF director Bonnie Ballinger says, “We decided to include as many as possible.” There are two photos illus­ trating July both from the fair. Then there are many small photos added to pages of the calendar. In addition to the Middleville and Nashville photographers Hastings resi­ dents Ken Ervin, Marl Cinco, Melody Bowman and Rose Hendershot; Delton residents Jay Carter, Tom Williams and Donna BRAKES ■ OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST ■ ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 | | Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Towing Available * Residential * Commercial • Farm Commission of Aging Cold Meal Wednesday, November 27 Roast beef and cheese on whole wheat bread, garbonzo bean salad, peaches. Thursday, November 28 Ham salad spread on white bread, broccoli raisin salad, applesauce. Friday, November 29 Turkey pasta salad, cole slaw, mandarin oranges. Monday, November 1 California reuben spread on rye bread, pea and cheese salad, fruited jello. Tuesday, November 2 Meatloaf sandwich on whole wheat bread, pickled beets, pineapple. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, November 3 Zita w/Italian sausage, broccoli, winter squash, jello. Thursday, November 4 Sliced turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, diced beets, peaches, dinner roll. Friday, November 5 Tuna’ noodle casserole, Call Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 * Pumps * Tanks (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06576435 Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School (Nashville) Varsity Football * Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Matthew D. Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 Maple Valley's Ken Carns was the second leading rusher on his team in Friday night's 26-6 win over Ravenna in pre-district football action. Carns totaled 103 yards on the ground, with 82 of them coming on a big 82-yard run in the fourth quarter to help seal the victory. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 S 111 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa ative.” Foundation. Photos are due by Sept. The fund purchases art for display at Barry County non­ 15, 2005. They may be sent profits. More than 40 pieces to the Barry Community have been exhibited at Foundation, 629 W. State Pennock Hospital in memory St., Suite 291, Hastings 49058. Each photo should be of loved ones. The TAC Board of clearly identified with its Directors has provided title, street and city location expertise in the selection of ofthe bam and the photogra­ pher’s name, address, day art for this project. The theme for the 2006 and evening telephone num­ calendar is “The Bams of bers and e-mail address. For more information Barry County.” Ballinger says, “We encourage you to about this project, contact Barry Community take photos of Barry County the bams in different seasons Foundation at 269-945-0526. and holidays. Please be cre- California blend, waxed beans, plums. Monday, November 8 Chicken and dumplings, carrots, Brussels sprouts, fresh apple. Tuesday, November 9 Sloppy Joe, com, baked beans, mandarin oranges, bun. Events Wednesday, November 3Hastings, nails; horseshoes 10:30 a.m.Woodland Puzzle/Trivia; Delton Reminiscence. Nashville TV Time; Nashville 5+ 11:30 am. Thursday, November 4Hastings - Couples Dance Class 7-8:30 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nashville - Bingo. Delton Puzzle/Trivia Friday, November 5 Hastings, bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. Woodland - Otis Herminett, music room. Nashville Granny’s Kids. Monday, November 8 Hastings - crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam. Woodland - Nashville 5+ 11:30 a.m. H,W,N Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, November 9Hastings - Board Games 10­ 11:30 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Beginning Line Dance 1-2:30 p.m.; Kinship Care 7 p.m. Nashville - TV Time. Pet & Supply 122 W. Mill Street • Hastings Phone: 269-945-0400 Fax: 269-945-0800 Hours: Mon.-Sat.10a.m.-6p.m. Wednesdays are MIW Friday, November 12,3-6 p.m. Food <wl GREAT GIVE-AWAYS . Tftone to {Mw STOREWIDE Except $1 off all dry cat and dog food and 250 off per can on cat and dog food Leonard Hughes Jr. We stock a complete line of... * Plastic & Steel Pipe Savings Bank with Pennock Health Services and the Thomapple Arts Council. The cost of each calendar this year is $8. They are available at Thomapple Arts Council, Pennock Gift Shop, Barry Community Foundation and MainStreet Savings Bank, Proceeds cover the cost of printing, framing and mounting the chosen pictures which create a photo display at Pennock Hospital. Any remaining proceeds go to the Louise A. Stockham Memorial Fund within the Barry Community Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Wanted: Standing Timber OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS Grassmid; and Keith Behm of Allegan contributed their work. Locations pictured include Carter Lake (the cover photo), Bowens Mills, the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail and Yankee Springs. This year’s calendar also includes the dates of some events in the county, includ­ ing the deadlines for the sub­ mission of grant requests to the foundation. The Louise A. Stockham Memorial Fund Barry County Photography Contest is sponsored by Main Street 06596157 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH A REGULAR ELECTION DATE Please take notice that pursuant to the provisions of the Consolidated Election Law enacted in December of 2003, the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools will conduct a public hearing on the establishment of a new regular election date pursuant to law. The dates authorized by law for school regular elections are: (a) The odd year May regular election date. (b) The general election date in both even and odd years. (c) The May regular election date in both even and odd years. The Board has tentatively established the May regular election date in both even and odd years as the regular election date on an annual basis. The hearing will be held in the Administration Offices in the district at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th day of November, 2004. If the Board of Education fails to approve the tentative election date or any other date authorized by law, the regular election will be held at the odd year general election held in November commenc­ ing with the election to be held November 2, 2005. The Board of Education is authorized by law to adopt a resolution setting the regular election date immediately subsequent to the public hearing. . Allison Avery, Secretary 06596275 Board of Education | �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 2, 2004 — Page 9 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Miscellaneous National Ads $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! 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Maple Valley senior Akok Malek qualified for the Division 3 State Finals, at Michigan International n Speedway (MIS) Maple Valley senior Akok Malek will be running in the Division 3 State Finals this Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The Division 3 Boys’ race is set to start at 11 a.m. (File photo) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this pur­ pose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Tracy Sawyer and Jayson Sawyer, wife and husband to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument # 1110958 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated August 11, 2003 and recorded September 26, 2003 in Instrument # 1114256 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($212,916.98) including interest 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 2, 2004. Said premises are situ­ ated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: com­ mencing at the North 1/4 comer of said section; thence South 00 degrees, 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 1500.00 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 thence South 89 degrees 58 min­ utes 16 seconds East, 722.59 feet parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 16 seconds East, 521.53 feet to the center­ line of Gurd Road; thence Southwesterly, 142.66 feet along said centerline a 975.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 24 degrees 40 minutes 32 seconds West, 142.55 feet; thence South 30 degrees 13 minutes 27 sec­ onds West, 81.49 feet along said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds West, 281.50 feet; thence North 42 degrees 27 minutes 00 sec­ onds West, 89.49 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds West, 79.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 134.0 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Gurd Road. Subject to an easement described in easement descrip­ tion. Easement description An easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the North and Northeasterly lines of which are described as: that part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 1500.00 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 58 min­ utes 16 seconds East 588.59 feet parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of the North line of said easement; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds East, 475.53 feet; thence South 47 degrees 18 minutes 00: East 191.16 feet to the centerline of Gurd Road and the place of end­ ing of said easement. Commonly known as 6278 Gurd Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: OCTOBER 26, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 04-29050 ASAP616215 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 09596126 Brooklyn this Saturday, with his 11th place finish at Hudson. The Lion boys also fin­ ished 11th as a team. Malek led them with bis time of 17:43.5. Mike Hall was 30th overall in 18:41, followed by Dustin Jones 52nd in 19:17.1, Eric Westendorp 77th in 20:43.1, and Kaleb Root 86th in 21:40.4. Jackson Lumen Christi won the boys race with 67 points, followed by Hillsdale 74, Lansing Catholic Central 85, Stockbridge 108, Hanover-Horton 152, Addison 166, Albion 176, Quincy 204, Leslie 234, Napoleon 247, Maple Valley 354, Olivet 288, Michigan Center 303, East Jackson 348, and Brooklyn Columbia Central 454. Hillsdale boasted the top two runners in the boys’ meet, R.P. White won the race in 16:34.6, and Jeff Maxfield was second with a time of 17:01.6. Kyle Shropshire of Stockbridge was third in 17:06.4, and Olivet’s Ben Ruthruff was fourth in 17:16.5. The top two schools, as well as the top 15 individuals qualified for the state meet. Jackson Lumen Christi and Hillsdale also finished first g and second in the girls ’ race.. Lumen Christi won with 38 points followed by Hillsdale 48, Stockbridge 86, Lansing 112, Catholic Central Hanover-Horton 114, Napoleon 148, Leslie 195, Quincy 247, East Jackson 277, Michigan Center 279. Addison 293, and Maple Valley 307. Dhani Tobias led the Lion runners with her 29th place finish in 22:41.5, just over a minute behind the state qualifying time. Behind Tobias for Maple Valley were Jessica McMillen in 57th with a time of 24:39.9, Katie Davis 72nd in 28:26.3, Salena Woodman 74th in 29:49.1, and Amber Hamilton 81st in 35:37.2. Hillsdale’s team had the top two in the girls’ race too. Erin Batt won the race in 19:50.6, followed by team­ mate Adrienne Pastula in 19:52.1. The lone SMAA qualifier from Hudson was Leslie’s Jaimie Upton, who finised tenth in 21:15.3. Gates at MIS open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Racing begins with the Division 3 Girls’ race at 10 a.m. Malek will run in the Division 3 Boys’ race which starts at 11 a.m. FOOTBALL, continued from page 1 touchdown pass from Chad Patterson to Nate Kearney. Patterson completed three of his first four passing attempts for 53 yards and that touch­ down in the first quarter, but from that time on he was held in check. He finished with seven completions in 24 attempts and had two passes intercepted. Joe Desrochers intercepted one in the first quarter and Ben Fox came up with a pick in the fourth. Tim Wood led Ravenna rushers with 77 yards on 22 carries. He was the only positive force on the ground for Ravenna as the rest of the Ravenna, team with minus yardage on the night The story of the game for Maple Valley was the third quarter. Adam Lamphere gave the Lions great field position and set up the Beardslee touchdown with a magnificent 53-yard kick return to start the second half at the Bulldog 23-yard line. Six plays later on secondand-goal from the eight, Beardslee put Maple Valley on the scoreboard. With just under a minute and a half remaining in the third, Hine broke free for his first touchdown of the night, going around left end for a 20 yard score. Cams’ 82-yard touchdown run came on the first play from scrimmage following a Ravenna punt in the opening minutes of the final period. Cams ran right up the mid­ dle, broke right and ran to pay-dirt. One man had a shot at him at about the Ravenna 30-yard line, but Cams, who had a huge second half The Lions’ Adam Lamphere cruises across the goal line for two points, following Maple Valley’s third touchdown Friday night at Ravenna. (Photo by Perry Hardin) against Portland a week ago, high stepped free and from there no one could catch him. When Ravenna misplayed the ensuing kickoff and Lamphere recovered on the Ravenna 35-yard line, Maple Valley needed only five plays before Hine scored from 18 yards out. For the night, Maple Valley finished with 300 yards, all on the ground, while Ravenna finished with 196 yards, 124 in the air. Ben Boss led the team in tackles with nine and Nate Smith and Paul Morgan recorded sacks. PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville Policy and Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on a new proposed Landlord ordinance. If you wish to comment in writing on these requests you must do so by November 3, 2004, and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587,Nashville, Michigan. 09595993 FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service Free Estimates 06590554 (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 2,2004 — Page 11 Lions dominate Leslie early for conference win at home Maple Valley senior Amy Abbott knocks the ball away from Morrice freshman guard Laura Burnet in the first half Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ket by Ewing gave Maple Valley its only lead of the night at 18-16. The Orioles scored the final six points of the half to lead 22-18 at the break. Morrice built its lead back up to six points early in the fourth quarter on a pair of three-point baskets, one each by Laura Burnet and Ashley Rothney. Burnet and Rothney tied for game high scoring honors with 15 points apiece. “We knew they were going to shoot the ball from the outside, and we knew who was going to be taking those shots,” said Wilkes. The Lion zone just lost track of them on a couple occasions. Burnet buried three three-point shots in the game. The Lions didn’t have as much luck at the other end of the floor. “Ifyou can’t hit shots, you can’t win games,” Wilkes said. “It just comes down to that.” Only 13 of the Lions’ 66 field goal attempts fell. Joostbems led the Lions with 14 points, and Abbott tossed in 13. by Brett Bremer the first quarter, but the Lion Sports Editor defense pulled the team back The Lions came out with into the ball game. great defense in the first half A nine-point run that start­ Thursday, and wound up ed on the defensive end and with a 52-32 SMAA win ended with a three-point basover Leslie. The Blackhawks managed just four first half points against the Lion press, two in each ofthe first two quarters. Maple Valley took the defen­ sive momentum to the other end ofthe floor to build a 21point half-time lead. Amy Abbott led the Lions with 13 points, and Krista Driksha added ten points. Kortney Ewing, Mindy Newton, and Amy Joostbems all had six points, while Joostbems and VanZandt led the Lions with seven rebounds apiece. Late in the first quarter Tuesday night, Maple Valley coach Landon Wilkes leapt off the bench and shouted at his girls as they tried to set up their full-court press against Morrice. “Ladies get back. None of you have a clue at what you’re doing up there.” The Lions proved to be quick learners on the defen­ sive end, but couldn’t get enough offense going to top the Orioles. Morrice went on The Lions’ Mindy Newton (left) looks for the best way to take a 48-41 Southern Michigan Athletic to get a shot up and over Morrice’s Ashley Rothney in Association win at Maple the first half Tuesday night at Maple Valley High School. Valley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “Our biggest problem is we get out of position,” said Bellevue Community Theater Presents Wilkes ofhis girls as they try to force the action with the full-court defense. “Positioning is a major prob­ lem for us. We try to make things happen that aren’t really there.” The Orioles easily beat the Maple Valley press to score a six-point lead by the end of Maple Valley sophomore Amy Joostbems prevents an Oriole ball handler from moving the ball up the floor in the first half Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “With this group of girls, I’ll never once question their work ethic or their heart,” said Wilkes. The Lions pulled to within one-point of the Orioles with 2:49 left to play in the game when Driksna hit the first of two free throws. The second shot wouldn’t fall to tie the game. Maple Valley then got a chance to take the lead, but a long jumper by Joostbems missed and left a long rebound that started the Orioles the other way on a fast break which Burnet con­ verted for two points. The Lion free throw shooters couldn’t keep up with the Orioles’ in the final two min­ utes, as Morrice iced the win. Maple Valley’s record currently stands at 7-8 over­ all, and 5-6 in the SMAA. Tuesday, Valley will be on the road at Bellevue. Dansville visits the Lions on Thursday. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also lso Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Servic -" -"’’"d "d MLS,, 227 N. 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Young Editor Barry County voters turned down a farmland preservation millage propos­ al and elected a new probate judge Tuesday. The county once again fol­ lowed the national trend by supporting Republican President George W. Bush’s re-election effort and the GOP made even more gains in consolidating its power locally. Bush carried Barry County handily in heavy vot­ ing, with more than 73 per­ cent of Barry’s 41.509 regis­ tered voters participating in the process. Though Michigan’s 17 electoral votes went to Democratic challenger John Kerry, the president outpolled his Democratic opponent 18,638 to 11,312, a margin of 62.3 to 37.7 percent. A proposal to levy a half mill countywide to protect prime Barry County farm­ land against urban sprawl was defeated. The half mill increase would have been used to enable the county to buy ““Purchase Purchase of Development Rights” for lands to be preserved for farm use or rural recreation. Meanwhile, Hastings attorney William Doherty defeated appointed interim Probate Judge Stephanie Fekkes in perhaps the high­ est profile judicial contest in Barry County history. He outpolled Fekkes by roughly 52 to 48 percent. Fekkes was appointed to the post by Gov. Jennifer Granholm last March shortly after the early retirement of Probate Judge Richard Shaw to fill out the term until Jan. 1 of this year. Doherty, with his victory Tuesday, now will serve a two-year term that expires at the beginning of 2007. Dar Leaf, who defeated incumbent Steve DeBoer in the Aug. 3 Republican pri­ mary, easily turned back a write-in challenge by Sgt. Jason Sixberry by polling 21,458 votes and taking more than 88 percent of the total tally. Sixberry had 2,773. State Rep. Gary Newell (R-Saranac) was re-elected to his third two-year term from the 87th District, which includes all of Barry County. Newell, who will have to step down at the end of the year 2006 because of term limits, defeated Democratic challenger David Brinkert, 17,765 to 10,403 in the coun­ ty-wide tally, or about 63 to 37 percent. The 87th District also takes in about half of Ionia County, where Newell did even better in the per­ centages. Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids) easily won his sixth two-year term. He received 19,169 votes to Democrat Peter Hickey’s 9,025. The breakdown in percentages was about 68 to 32 percent. The Third Congressional District includes all of Barry County. There were only two con­ tests for seats on the eight­ member Barry County Board of Commissioners . In the Fourth District, which includes Carlton and Hastings townships and part of Irving Township, Republican Howard “Hoot” Gibson scored a resounding victory, 2,388 to 1,245, over Democrat John Loftus, who has run for a County Board seat often with the same results. The margin of victo­ ry for Gibson, who in August defeated incumbent Republican Ken Neil in the primary, was 66 to 34 per­ cent. In the Sixth District, Republican incumbent Clare Tripp continued the trend of GOP dominance. She cap­ tured 2,259 votes to Democratic challenger Dee Lowell’s 1,283. Tripp was returned to the County Board for her fourth two-year term by a 63.7 to 36.3 percentage. All other Republican com­ missioners were re-elected William Doherty without opposition. The highlight of the town­ ship elections was the three contests for supervisor in Baltimore, Orangeville and Prairieville townships. All were won by Republican newcomers. Richard VanSycle, who upended incumbent George Cullers in the GOP primary for Baltimore Township Supervisor, defeated Democrat Shirley Drake, who had been supervisor from 1992 to 2000. The count was 504 to 418, or 55 to 45 percent. In Prairieville Township, Tom Guthrie, who defeated incumbent Mark Doster in the Republican primary last August, bested independent Ken Craft 921 to 736. The Orangeville Township contest was Dar Leaf regarded as a bit of an upset and a gain for Republicans. The Democratic candidate, James Kahllo, was edged by Republican Thomas Rook 796 to 790. The position had been held by Democrat Linda Blackmore, who resigned nearly a year ago and it was being filled in the by interim longtime Democrat Boyce Miller. The verdicts have resulted in all 16 townships in Barry County being led by Republican supervisors.. Some townships, like Orangeville and Hastings, have officials who are Democrats, but their supervi­ sors are Republicans. Two GOP incumbents were returned to their Baltimore Township trustee by outpolling seats Democratic challenger Chet Thomas Rook Buhl. David Soya and James Rhodes had 470 and 435 votes, respectively, to Buhl’s 256 in a three-for-two race. In the only other contest Tuesday in Baltimore Township, a millage proposal to support the Dowling Public Library was narrowly defeated 435 to 420. The negative side also narrowly won in Johnstown Township, 785 to 723, dooming the library’s request overall. Carlton Township voters approved a fire protection millage 714 to 464, but rejected a road maintenance proposal 724 to 503. Hope Township also had a three-for-two contest for trustee positions. Republicans Meryl Peake See ELECTION, page 3 Maple Valley runs out of time against Montague by Jon Gambee Two teams met in a mir­ ror image Friday, two teams set in the same foundation and built along the same principles. Only one could emerge from the fray and that team was the Montague Wildcats in a solid 22-8 District final victory over the Maple Valley Lions. After the game, Lion Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt took the time to approach as many members of his team as he could. He hugged each one and gave a private word of encouragement to a group of kids who gave their all for their coach, their school and their community. The victory will pit Montague against Constantine this week, while Maple Valley will put away the gear and get ready for basketball and wrestling. Both teams came into the game with identical 9-1 records, both teams depend­ Lion seniors Chris Morris (20) and Denver Hine (32) show ing on a strong running game their disappointment following Friday night’s 22-8 loss at and both teams were well Montague in the Division 6 district football finals. (Photo by coached in the fundamentals. It was one of those games Perry Hardin) where the final score did not really tell the whole story, where the old adage, closer than the final score implies, applies. The Wildcats scored first, putting Maple Valley in a position they have become used to this season, behind early. Montague took the opening kickoff and put together a solid, 13-play drive, capped by a four-yard touchdown run by Chris Farr. Riley Hughes, who ran, punted and kicked for the Maple Valley senior fullback Lance Harvey (34) tries to Wildcats, added the extra point for a 7-0 Wildcat lead drive his way through a Wildcat tackler in the third quarter at with half the quarter left to Montague. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Play. The two teams then settled down to a game of field posi­ tion, with neither team able to mount a sustained drive New sheriff chooses McPhail under until the closing minutes of the first half when Maple sheriff Valley drove to the Vermontville UMW planning craft, Montague four-yard line as bake sale time expired. The drive was highlighted by a 23-yard run Grid playoffs postpone play by Denver Hine and a last Maple Valley’s Akok Malek runs at second pass from Ben Boss MIS to Chris Morris for 19 yards. When Morris caught the ball, In This Issue... See FOOTBALL, page 16 �Just Say “As JustSay s Advertised dvertsed innte the Maple ape Valley a ey News' ews Tuesday. uesday. November ovember9, 9, 2004 00 — Page age 2 Ewing Well Drilling marks 30 years in business here by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer This year, Matthew Ewing, the owner of Ewing Well Drilling Inc. located on Nashville Highway in Vermontville is marking his company’s 30th year in busi­ ness. “My dad, Richard Ewing, started this corporation back in 1974,” said Ewing, whose family has been in the well drilling business for years. “It all started when my grandfather, Don Skedgell, started Skedgell Well Drilling in the 1950s when he took over the well drilling business of a Clare Cole, who was a well-driller around the turn of the last century. “My father learned the trade and started this compa­ ny in 1974. He bought, or assumed the corporation of Skedgell Well Drilling in 1988, so my grandfather could retire,” added Ewing who took the helm of the company himselfin 1990. “It really didn’t change our business that much because we had been doing the drilling for him for years. We were more diverse than he was.” Ewing explained that there are different types of well drilling companies. “There are companies like ours that do all kinds ofwork whether it is service, drilling, hookups or anything else that has to do with wells,” he said. “There are other, small­ er companies that hire us to do the drilling then they just do hookups. Ewing said that while his company drills wells four inches in diameter or greater, his company still services wells two inches or larger. “Not many people know much about fixing two-inch wells; people aren’t trained on them any more,” he said. “Two-inch wells were pri­ marily put in until the late 1970s. They’re not cost effective any more. Like everything else, people want things that are bigger, faster and stronger. People want more volume from their wells than was the norm back then.” Today Ewing installs mostly five-inch PVC wells. “PVC wells have the advantage of better water quality, and code says that any PVC well needs to be five inches or larger,” he explained. “Also, once you install them, you have no problems with the casings, they don’t deteriorate like steel and the potential for lightening damage is less­ ened.” Ewing also said his com­ pany specializes in gravel­ type wells. “There are basically two If you’re 50 or older, you’re in the money! hen you insure your home with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, we’ll save you money! Statistics show Matt Ewing, owner of Ewing Well Drilling in Vermontville, stands near his well drilling rig. types ofwells. The first is the glacial drift, screened or gravel well. 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An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................... ......... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed SL, 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Corner of Baseline S Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service...................... 9 a.m. Sunday School.............. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ............ 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship............... 11 a.m. Church School ................... 0 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration.................. 10 a .m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM .UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School - 10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service............... 930 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School............................. 10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday 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 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 gravel well before you have a bedrock well. I focus on the gravel wells because in some areas around here if you go down to bedrock, you get salty water that you can’t drink. “Some counties have plat restrictions that state you have to go deeper because of the water quality above a certain point; but water qual­ ity depends on the area you are in,” he added. “In my opinion, one is not better than the other (gravel or bedrock wells), it’s all about water quality.” Ewing added that cost is often also a factor in opting for a gravel rather than a bedrock well. “Homeowners may want to spend less and have a gravel well, if the water quality is the same, they might just as well go for the option that is cheaper and saves them the most money,” he said. Ewing who grew up in the family business said he has seen a lot ofchanges over the years. “A lot of things are differ­ ent. They used to use dyna­ mite, now we have drills that go right through rock,” he said adding that the clientele has changed as well. “Now days ifyou’re not in and out in a day they want to know what took you so long. I remember being on job sites and they would offer you lunch or maybe a cup of coffee ifit was 20 below out­ side,” said Ewing who noted that well drillers work all year. Ewing said that despite changes, well drilling is something that is still learned from hands-on training. “It’s not something you go to college for; it’s a hands-on trade,” he said. “You have to be a licensed contractor to be in the business. I don’t know See WELL DRILLING,page 5 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship...................... 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School. 0 a.m. Worship.............. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School........................... 9:45 Worship Service .................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service........... 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass......................... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE Sunday Services::... 9:15 a.m. Morning «Prayer ............................ ..................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Fit. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time -12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 9,2004 — Page 3 Pediatric asthma program planned Pinatas were sold by the Maple Valley High School Spanish Club at the Allen Neighborhood Center Farmer’s Market in Lansing. Spanish club sells pinatas The Maple Valley chapter Salsa is still available in ofCirculo de Espanol recent­ limited quantity for $4 a jar ly sold pinatas to raise funds. from the high school or The group traveled to the Apple Schram Orchard locat­ Allen Neighborhood Center ed on Mount Hope Highway Farmer’s Market in Lansing (Muliken), and pinatas may on Wednesday, Oct. 27. be purchased at the Lopez Students sold various fes­ Bakery in Lansing. tive pinatas, including jackCall anyone from the club o-lantems, witches and tradi­ for more information. tional Mexican stars. Along All profits will go to the with the pinatas, the club general fund of Spanish sold salsa, which was made Club, and will assist students earlier in the year, and in becoming more culturally canned. diverse. A community education program on “Understanding Pediatric Asthma” will be presented from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Metro Health Caledonia Plaza, 8941 North Rodgers Court. Asthma can begin at any age. Up to 80 percent of chil­ dren with asthma experience symptoms for the first time before reaching their fifth birthday. Parents who are wondering whether their children have asthma can attend this free public program to learn more. Dr. Laura Bouch, a Metro Health pediatrician, and Cheryl Fausett, certified asth­ ma educator, will give an presentation informative about the signs and symptoms of pediatric asthma. Sharon Whitehill, local children’s author, will be avail­ able to read to children dur­ ing the adult presentation. This program is free, open to anyone and registration isn’t required. Call 252-5500 for directions or with questions. oner in MiKe Haines (right) with his undersheriff selection, Capt. Fred McPhail. New sheriff chooses McPhail undersheriff Eaton County Sheriff- ment. privilege to continue to serve elect Mike Raines has select“After much thought and the citizens of Eaton County ed Capt. Fred McPhail as the consideration, with so many as your next sheriff. When I next undersheriff to take qualified and competent take the office of sheriff on office with him on Jan. 1. individuals to choose from Jan. 1, 2005, Fred and I will Raines, who was elected within our department, I’ve hit the ground running. And, to succeed Rick Jones, said, made my decision in the best we’ll continue to work hard "As your next sheriff, my top interests of those we serve. to maintain the quality public priority will remain to work Based on years of quality safety and law enforcement hard to insure that Eaton leadership and service, dedi­ services you’ve come to County remains a safe place cation and commitment to know and trust from your in which to live, work and those we lead and the citi­ sheriff’s department. raise our families. zens we serve, I’ve selected “I’m really looking for­ “Immediately after your Captain Fred McPhail to ward to further serving as votes were cast, people serve as my next undersher­ your next sheriff and to con­ began to ask me who I plan iff. tinuing my community’ to appoint as my next under“Fred has done a fine job involvement and support to sheriff. My initial considera­ leading our road patrol divi­ the good citizens of Eaton tion was for one of our most sion, detective bureau and County." qualified and hard working Delta Township operations. McPhail said he vows to lead detectives. However, a We’ll continue to lead with "Continue the direction while ago, I met with that very little change, in an Sheriff Rick Jones and individual regarding the even-keeled, experienced, Undersheriff Mike Raines potential of serving as my responsible and trusted man­ have initiated during the past undersheriff if I won, and he ner, to best compliment the four years. And, we will asked not to be selected for hard work and dedicated continue to explore ways to this position due to family efforts ofthe fine profession­ maintain existing quality health concerns. I respected als at our sheriff’s depart­ services to the citizens." his decision not to be consid- ment. chocolate and 400 bags of ered and his family commit “It’s both an honor and a popcorn. “There has been some wonderful work done and friendships established,” said Bowden, adding, “We hope to help the people who come to us through the drug courts find work through the employment readiness pro­ gram we are establishing at the community center with help from a grant from the Barry Community Foundation and Michigan Works. Jerry Johnson is working with us to help establish a program that will teach them the skills they need to be ready to find Richard VanSyckle Clare Tripp Tom Guthrie employment. “These young people want who Dorothy and John Woods polled Campbell-Nichols, Flint (1,263), to turn their lives around and 1,006 and 969 votes, respec­ bested Republican chal­ Robert Lee (1,289), Joe it is a thrill to be able to help tively, and Democrat lenger Shannon Metheny by Lyons (1,443) and Gary them become positive roll just 13 votes, 904 to 891. Rogers (1,284). Ritsema Barbara Cichy had 717. models and be able to con­ Prairieville Township came up with 867 votes. One of the few Democrats tribute in a positive way to Heaviest voting was in to win Tuesday in Barry elected two Republicans to the community,” she said Township County was Charles Boulter, trustees’ seats. Incumbent Thomapple adding that she hopes to who edged incumbent Rebecca Gray and newcomer Precinct One (81.83%) and involve the young men in Timothy Weingartz for an Michael Herzog had 966 and Yankee Springs Township helping to set up a variety of Irving Township trustee’s 958 votes, respectively, to Precinct Two (80.64%). activities at the community Barry County also fol­ seat, 513 to 485. Republican turn back bids by David center, like a ping pong Larry Brummel had an even Gray (501 votes) and Cindy lowed Michigan trends by night, that would give other approving two state-wide 1,000 votes to win the other Sage (393). young people in the commu­ The four Republican ballot proposals by wide post. nity something to do in the The Irving Township fire trustee candidates in Rutland margins. One was to force a evenings. millage request was Township all survived a vote on any new gambling “We at the church and the approved by a vote of 880 to challenge by Democrat Rod casinos and the other is a community center really Ritsema. Elected were 574. See ELECTION, page 11 appreciate the partnership we Orangeville, perhaps the have with the Office of most active township in local Community Corrections and elections Tuesday, saw two the drug courts,” said Republican challengers oust Bowden. incumbent Democrats. Westra said he appreciates The Place to Gofor Professional Styling Robert Perino and Linda the community center’s will­ Ribble collected 872 and 793 ingness to work with his pro­ MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN votes, respectively, to defeat gram, “We plan to continue HAIR STYLING Fred Lewis with 707 and our relationship with all the Open Tuesday — Friday Russell Stanton with 612. good folks out there in Another of the few S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. Nashville, this has been a Democrats to win a race real positive experience.” 1-517-852-9481 Tuesday was Prairieville Township Clerk Normajean Community service sentences to include Nashville food bank by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Youths and adults assigned to do community service through the Barry County Office of Community Corrections now have the option of doing their community service in the Nashville, thanks to its new partnership with the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. Dianne Bowden, the pas­ tor of Nashville United Methodist Church and exec­ utive director of the MVCCOH, approached Jeff Westra, OCC program super­ visor and drug court program coordinator for Barry County, with the idea in August. “We’d set things up with churches and other organiza­ tions when something was available but we haven’t had a lot of opportunity for peo­ ple to do their community service in Nashville prior to this,” said Westra, who noted that the community center and the weekly food distribu­ tions held their by the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf provide a consistent source of community serv­ ice. He also said that it may also be more convenient for those who live in the Nashville area and are ordered to do community service. “When someone is ordered to do community service they are offered a choice to do it where it will be most convenient for them. A lot of young kids in our program have had their licenses suspended and it makes it a whole lot easier if they can do their community service near their home,” he said. “I’ve currently referred a couple of fine young gentle­ men to the community center and apparently everything is working quite well. We want to give these young people every opportunity to help clean up their lives,” said Westra. “I like to see the work that Pastor Di is doing in Nashville to help the com­ munity and build a strong foundation for a drug free community. “Pastor Di is a very good influence,” he added. “She keeps them busy to help keep them out of trouble and give them a sense of belonging and achievement,” he added. “We made this arrangement in the summer. One of the young men had already been working at the food bank as a volunteer and he will contin­ ue to volunteer at the com­ munity center for 20 hours a week until he can find a reg­ ular job. It’s been working well for everyone. It’s a win­ win situation.” Bowden agrees. “It’s been a privilege to be able to work with the people they recommend for com­ munity service. We can work together at getting them back into the community and giv­ ing them a chance to see what a vital part of the com­ munity they can be,” she said. “Those young men have really worked hard and helped us get things ready at the community center. They were also at the church on Halloween night when we gave out over 700 cups ofhot ELECTION, continued from page ^Diana’s ‘-P&iee �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 9,2004 — Page 4 Evelyn Marie Richter Scott C. Glumm HASTINGS - Mr. Scott C. Glumm, age 48, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2004, suddenly in Kalamazoo. Scott was bom in Niles on December 27, 1955. He was the son of Charles and Virginia E. (Hurry) Glumm. He was raised in the Lansing area and attended area schools there, graduat­ ing from Everett White High School. Scott then contin­ ued his education at Lansing Community College where he studied criminal justice and also received his pilot’s license. Scott was currently employed as a truck driver at TransForce, in Kalamazoo. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post in Caledonia. He was the husband of Christine (Chamberlin) Glumm. The couple was married on July 28, 1984 in Frances Park. They moved to the Hastings area in 1992 to be closer to their family. Scott was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing (espe­ cially at Mud Lake), camp­ ing and spending time out­ doors. He was also an avid golfer. Scott is survived by his mother, Virginia Glumm; his beloved wife, Christine; his daughter, Danielle Glumm; son, Justin (Shawna) Glumm; sister, Charlene (Robert) Pollard; brother, Mike (LuAnn) Glumm; his sister-in-law, Janet Colby; nine grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Philip Colby and Ronald Glumm; and a sister, Sue Hollis. A memorial service was held at The American Legion Hall in Hastings on Saturday, October 30, 2004. Arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Oral D. Miller Mr. Oral D. Miller was bom in Assyria Township, Barry County on January 16, 1915 to Fred and Evangie (Skidmore) Miller. He went to be with his Lord Jesus on November 2, 2004. He attended Ellis School. Oral was a lifelong farmer on the family farm first purchased by his grandfather Jasper. On May 23, 1937 he mar­ ried Marian Blanche Klein of Cherry Valley Road, He is survived by daugh­ Middleville, who was a Suzann and Elizabeth. Oral’s passions were fami­ ters Sandra (Shirley) Conklin schoolteacher at Ellis School. Oral drove a school ly, farming, history, wood­ of Comstock Park, Suzann bus for the Hastings School working, reading, cross­ Miller of Battle CreekLand System for 14 years. He words, pets and wildlife. As Elizabeth Miller of Battle enjoyed his riders as students a young man, Oral and Creek; and son James (Dena) and again enjoyed many of Marian played guitar and Miller of Nashville; four them later in life as they sang with a small group. grandchildren and four great­ became adults. Oral also held After his retirement, he grandchildren. Memorial contributions the office of Clerk for began repairing small motors Assyria Township for 24 as a hobby. Oral was may be made to Country years. He was a member of extremely knowledgeable of Chapel United Methodist the former Briggs Church on his family’s history as well Church or charity of one’s Lacey Road and later as the history of Assyria choice. Country Chapel United Township Funeral services were held Oral was a devoted father Friday, November 5, 2004 at Methodist Church of Dowling where he also held who always gave his love Country Chapel United the office of Treasurer and and time to his children, Methodist Church of was active in constructing grandchildren and great­ Dowling. grandchildren. He was pre­ the new church building. Arrangements were made In 2000, he moved to ceded in death by wife by Wren Funeral Home in Northpointe Woods in Battle Marian in 1989, sisters Doris Hastings. Creek and in 2004 moved to Wensko, 1989 and Leona the home of daughters Cole, 2004. DeForest “Frosty” Bromley NASHVILLE - DeForest “Frosty” Bromley, age 67, of Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2004 peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with can­ cer. Frosty was bom in Freeport, on January 23, 1937. He was the son of the late Ami and Lillian (Johnson) Bromley. He was raised in the Freeport area and attended Middleville schools. On May 23, 1963 in Middleville, he married Sharon (Bristol) Bromley. The couple spent the majori­ ty of their lives together liv­ ing in the Hastings area where they raised their fami­ ly. In 1996 the couple relo­ cated to the Thomapple Lake area. The couple has been married for 41 years. Frosty was employed as a mechanic at Francisco Farm Supply for over 17 years. He also worked for Felpausch in Hastings for over 19 years before retiring in 2002. Frosty served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962 when he was honor­ ably discharged as a PFC E3 (T). Frosty’s, hobbies included fishing at the family lake, spending precious time with his grandchildren, having coffee with his sisters, and spending time with the love ofhis life, Sharon. Frosty is survived by his loving wife Sharon; his daughters Kimberly Wilber and her friend Brian, Lori and very special son-in-law, Michael Tmdgeon, Shelley Schild and her friend, Todd; also surviving are his sisters Ann Wright and Dorothy (Danny) Burton; and his beloved nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his ten brothers and sis­ ters, and precious grandson, Michael Stephen Tmdgeon. Funeral services were held at the Daniel’s Funeral Home, Nashville, on Monday, November 8, with nephew Chuck Meier offici­ ating. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family to help with medical expenses. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. MIDDLEVILLE - Evelyn Marie Richter, age 91, of North M-37 Highway, Middleville, died Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Mrs. Richter was bom on August 12, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Theodore and Lillian (Pamtowski) Hoppe. She was raised in the Chicago area and attended schools there. She quit school at an early age to go to work to help support her family. In the early 1930’s she married Joseph Devito, they were married for over 20 years. She was married to August P. Richter in 1959. They retired to Wisconsin in the late 1970’s. Evelyn has lived in the Middleville/Hastings areas for the past several years. Evelyn loved to cook, bake, sew, knit and crochet. She had a green thumb and could grow just about any­ thing and was an avid reader. She enjoyed fishing and mushrooming. Mrs. Richter is survived by daughter, Geri (Ernie) McCracken of Middleville; son, Michael Devito; grand­ children, Kris (Dan) Curtis, Ron (Teresa) McCracken, Russ McCracken; many great grandchildren; brother, Ted (Lorraine) Hoppe and Jim (Gloria) Hoppe; sister, Florence (Jack) Hoodach; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were husbands Joseph and August and son, Joseph Devito. Services were held Monday, November 8, 2004 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Rev. Fr. Alfred Russell cele­ brant. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Maplewood students really dig into ‘Holes’ Matt Powers, a fifth grade teacher at Maplewood Elementary, has found a unique way to get the stu­ dents in his class to dig into reading. The stu­ dents in Powers’ class have been reading “Holes,” the award winning novel by Louis Sachar. In the book the teenage hero, Stanley Yelnats, is erroneously con­ victed of stealing a pair of athletic shoes and sentenced to 18 months at Camp Greenwood, a youth correc­ tional facility in the Texas desert, where each boy is made to dig a hole five feet wide and five feet deep every Alex Reid is digging the hole with Casey Eldridge, day. Cody Sivyer, Carl Bolinger, Jeremy Jacobs, Levi Armed with a shovel, Powers and his students Misciewicz and Rachelle Beers watching. recently trooped out behind don’t know how hard physi­ We found a couple of them the school and started dig­ cal labor can be and the kind and I brought one in and put ging a hole of character it can build,” he it in oh my desk;” said “I thought it would be a said Powers. fun way to bring the book to While they were digging Powers has plans to fur­ life. We only had one shovel behind the school, the stu­ ther bring the book to life by and everyone dug out at least dents unearthed a little engaging the students sense one shovel full of dirt. After “treasure,” though not as oftaste. that I left it up to whomever valuable as the one found by “One of the characters, wanted to continue digging,” the protagonists in “Holes.” Sam, grows sweet onions so said Powers. “I wanted them “Apparently when they I’m going to bring in some to realize how hard it is to were building at the school raw onions and slice them up dig a hole, even in Michigan. they threw the broken bricks so the kids can taste them,” “In the book they are dig­ out back and buried them. said Powers. ging in the Texas desert where the top layer of soil is very hard for the first few feet and then it gets softer. In Michigan we have clay and it was easy for us to dig the first couple of feet because it was soft and wet from the rain, then it got a lot harder.” Powers noted that while they used the shovel to meas­ ure the width ofthe hole, just like they do in the book, his students dug down only about two feet deep because the soil was so hard. “We were only out there Maplewood Elementary fifth-grader Jaime Curth is about an hour and half. I just digging the hole with McKenna Mater, Austin Tobias, want to bring the book to life Jake Ewing and Darius France (facing backwards) because a lot of kids today watching. “Our Family Serving Yours “ Nashville s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking »Accommodations Up to 300 VZS4 (5V1) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 07513930 . & Family Owner/Manager �The Maple Valley News,, Nashville,,, Tuesday, November 9,, 2004 — Page 5 SCHOOL Vermontville sets election date and amends ordinances The Vermontville Village with open burning within the exempting their fund-raising front of the structure shall be officials, to protect the vil­ Council voted to set the first village limits and the other efforts from solicitor permit parallel to the street right of lage’s tax base from property Tuesday in November during with fees for solicitors’ per­ requirements. Churches are way upon which it is that may become a presidential election years as mits. already exempt from solici­ addressed.” “Brownfield” due to chemi­ the date for all future regular After the hearings, during tor fees. In other business last cal contamination. Maple Valley village elections. the unfinished business por­ On the recommendation of Thursday night, the council: • Scheduled Dec. 9 as the Elementary Menu The State of Michigan has tion of the regular meeting, the Planning commission, • Adopted a resolution date for the public hearing on mandated the consolidation the council voted unani­ the wording of the zoning establishing a Brownfield the proposed budget for the Wednesday, November 10 of elections and all villages mously to approve the rec­ ordinance concerning house Redevelopment Authority, village.z 1/2 day of school. No lunch in the state need to passs a ommendation for additions orientation on lots was as recommended by county served. resolution setting the date for to and the correction of amended to read, “On all res­ Thursday, November 11 their regular elections. The wording in the open burning idential lots under 3 (three) 1/2 day of school. No lunch village had an option of run­ ordinance. The ordinance acres, all new residential served. ning its own election in now reads, “Barbecue grills construction in the RSI and The Vermontville United gle, double and 25 baby Friday, November 12 September with the village and self-contained outdoor RS2 districts shall have the No school. paying the total costs fireplace units will shall be front ofthe structure oriented Methodist Women will have quilts - will be available for their annual craft and bake sale. Monday, November 15 incurred. By opting for the allowed without a permit.” less than or equal to 45 A drawing will be held for Chicken tenders, mashed November election date, the The council also unani­ (forty-five) degrees from sale Saturday, Nov. 20, from potatoes, peaches, pretzel township would run the elec­ mously approved a recom­ parallel to the road right of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the two handmade full-size United quilts. Tickets for the draw­ rod, pint milk. tion and the village would be mendation setting solicitor way in which the property is Vermontville 108 ing can be purchased in Tuesday, November 16 responsible only for the cost permit fees as $50 per year addressed. The front of the Methodist Church, North Main St., advance from Laura Berry, Corn dog, green beans, of an additional election and $25 for shorter periods. structure shall include tradi­ 517-726-1178, or are avail­ applesauce, crackers, pint worker or two as needed. In a related action the tional improvements such as Vermontville. Baked goods, tables of able on the day of the sale. milk. The village also held pub­ council adopted a resolution the main entrance to the Suggested donation for lic hearings on two proposed to support the Maple Valley structure and windows. Ifthe crafts by both local and out­ changes to the wording of School District and commu­ residential structure is to be side crafters, wood projects, tickets and $1 each, or 6 for Maple Valley two ordinances, one dealing nity youth programs by located on a comer lot, the and handmade quilts — sin- $5. Secondary Lunch Wednesday, November 10 1/2 day of school. No lunch GREAT GIFT! served. Thursday, November 11 1/2 day of school. No lunch Maple Valley High School served. is postponing its fall play, Friday, November 12 “You Can’t Take it With PICK UP No school. You,” which had been tenta­ Monday, November 15 tively scheduled for Nov. 18­ LOCALLY Choose One - Chicken ten­ 20. ders, pizza, chicken sand­ Because the Maple Valley AND SAVE wich, salad bar. Choose Two Lions varsity football team - Garden salad, whole kernel has made it to the post-season com, peaches, juice, milk. playoffs again this season the Tuesday, November 16 play has been rescheduled for Choose One - Macaroni Dec. 2-4. and cheese, cheeseburger, “Once again the Maple pizza, taco bar. Choose Two Valley Lions varsity football - Garden salad, green beans, team is moving on in the applesauce, juice, milk. playoffs,’’explained said pro­ ducers and director Norma It is estimated that 10% of all the anglers catch 90% of the fish. Regardless of Jean Acker. “There are a lot ofmembers ofthe band in the which group you fall into...there’s a sure way to up your odds...simply try new fishing cast as well as just a support­ waters. Now, with this map you can find hidden streams and lakes. ive student population. We The STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN want to let the team and the Michigan is loaded with great fishing waters...many of them overlooked. From the Parent-teacher conferences community know that we are resembles another map—known to for Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High excited about all student AuSable River to all of the Great Lakes tributaries to the Pere Marquette Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost School will be held from 1 to activities and want to give as River...thousands of miles of streams, lakes and rivers on both the upper and lower Stream Map.” 7 p.m. both Wednesday, Nov. many people as we can the The “ Stream Map of Pennsylvania" peninsulas are now easy-to-locate on one map. 10, and Thursday, Nov. 11. opportunity to enjoy our was completed in 1965 after a thirtyStudents will be released at diverse offerings.” Professor Higbee’s® Stream Map of Michigan is the first and year effort by Howard Higbee, a former 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday The play will be held at 7 only highly detailed map of its kind. This new 4-foot-by-4-foot Penn State Professor. and Thursday. p.m. Thursday, Friday and Professor Higbee succeeded in The office will be open for Saturday, Dec. 3-5, in the flAoisHAOA Pfighaa'A color map shows virtually all of the 35,000 miles of Michigan any questions about atten­ high school auditorium. creating a map of the highest detail streams & lakes. dance and food service. possible—a map that shows every Tickets will be available at There will be no school the door at $6 for adults and stream and lake. He painstakingly FREE GUIDEBOOK WITH ALL MAPS Friday, Nov. 12. plotted by hand, the location of 45,000 $5 for students, seniors and Pinpoint the best fishing in Michigan with this miles of streams onto a 3 by 5 foot children. MENUS Vermontville UM W planning craft, bake sale Grid playoffs postpone play Stream MAP of Michigan LOST STREAM MAP Parent-teacher conferences set Why every angler and boater needs this map bim WELL DRILLING, continued from page 2 how it is now, but it used to be you had to have a twoyear apprenticeship and you had to have the recommenda­ tion of two licensed contrac­ tors. Then you had to take a test through the state which included a half day written test and another half day being interviewed by peers; that weeds out a lot of peo­ ple.” “I grew up in the busi­ ness,” Ewing said adding, “I started back when it took my brother, Glenn, and me to carry a five-gallon bucket out to the rig. I was a tool-pusher on the rig before I had my driver’s license. When I young enough, they used to have me climb to the top of windmills to grease the gear box. That wouldn’t happen today because of OSHA.” Ewing said that today his company drills and services residential, commercial and farm wells within a 70-mile radius which includes por­ tions of Barry, Eaton and Ionia counties. “We do anything that has to do with wells and water but we don’t do plumbing. We’ll get the water to where it needs to be and then the plumbers can take it from there,” he said. “We fabricate our own equipment. It’s state ofthe art, but we build it our­ selves. “We have a full-time secreatry to answer the phone because people would like to talk to a real person rather than an answering machine,” he said. “We are a family-oriented business.” For more information about Ewing Well Drilling, Inc. call (517) 726-0088. map. The map sold extremely well—until it was lost several years after it first appeared in print. Incredibly, the printer entrusted with the original drawing and printing plates, declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauled Higbee’s 30 years of work to a landfill. The few remaining dog-eared copies became a prized fisherman’s possession. Professor Higbee was offered $400 for one of his last maps. And state agencies were forced to keep their copies under lock and key. Experts told Professor Higbee that reprints were impossible, because the maps were printed in non-photographic blue. Then, in 1991, at the age of 91, Howard Higbee’s dream came true. Computers made it possible to reprint the map. Holding an updated map, Howard said, “I never thought I’d live to see this day.” Then, by combining Professor Higbee’s knowledge with computer technology—the STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN was created. 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Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 __ �Just Say y “As Advertised in the Maple p Valley y News" Tuesday, y, November 9,2004 , — Page g 6 Drawing for quilts a feature of annual craft and bake sale Two full-size handmade quilts crafted by 83-year old Ruth Ann Summers of Vermontville will be given away in a drawing held by the Vermontville United Methodist Church Women during their annual craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at the church, 108 N. Main St. in Vermontville. In addition to the quilts being raffled, Summers will have a booth featuring other hand-crocheted afghans, and double, single and baby-sized quilts. There also will be tables baked goods and crafts by other local and outside crafters including wood proj­ ects and various other crafts. Tickets for the quilt draw­ ing can be purchased in advance from Laura Berry (517) 726-1178 or are avail­ able on the day of the sale. The center of this quilt made by Ruth Ann Summers of Vermontville features an Suggested donations for the appliqued flower made out from old neckties. tickets are $1 each or $5 for six. This hand-tied quilt is one of two made by Ruth Ann Summers which will be given away in a drawing held in conjunction with the Vermontville United Methodist Church’s annual craft and bake sale. GFWC- Vermontville has a busy October General Federation Women’s Club started the month of October with its general meeting. Eaton County Deputy Sheriff Mike Raines and Detective Rick Buxton spoke on identity theft. A key point of information was advising never to leave mail in the box. With so many applications for credit cards and giving pre­ approved credit, it could be stolen and sent in the box holder’s name and a different address filled out by the per­ son stealing the letter. You would not know an applica­ tion has been returned in your name until a large amount of unpaid charges appeared on your credit report. One should check at least yearly to the credit bureau for a report to ensure that has not happened to you. The officers advised to never give out a social secu­ rity number and to shred all mail with bank numbers and charge account numbers on them, never put into the trash can, which can be sifted out at the road or some other place. Five members of the club went to the Southwest District Convention in Hastings; Sandy Haas, Sherry Reynolds, Elaine Russell, JoeAnne Nehmer and Margaret Graham. Nehmer attended the Great Lakes GFWC Conference in Frankenmuth along with Linda Foster from the Charlotte GFWC. Women from Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota and Michigan came together. International President Ernie Shaver from Washington D.C. was in attendance for the occasion. The salad bingo was a suc­ cess again. Salads were pre­ pared by club members and prizes were donated by local businesses. Donations to Hospice totaled $366 and to the Eaton County Siren for $323 through the 50/50 raf­ fle. A guest appearance of “Elvis” and his brothers, along with George Bush and John Kerry did a little cam­ paign stint, all courtesy of the local Revenue troupe. GFWC Vermontville learns estate planning Attorney Dave Smith from Charlotte was the guest speaker at the Nov. 1 meet­ ing ofthe General Federation Women’s Club Vermontville. Topic of the evening was women’s issues. Smith gave an overview of living wills, power of attorney, patient advocate, along with estate NOTICE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Any person who is a registered voter of the Village of Nashville, who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Village Council should contact the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St. or call 852-9544. 06596439 Cathy Lentz Village Clerk Dr. BRAD MASSE GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY Building A Gorgeous Smile With A Gentle Touch For The Entire Family • Your Comfort Is Our #1 Concern •Virtual Reality Movie Visors With Stereo Headphones • Complete Dental Care Including The Latest Cosmetic Treatments Such As ^''Extreme Makeover" I Hour Bleaching •Tooth Colored Fillings • State-Of-The-Art Facility • Highest Quality Treatment <£ The Most Comfortable Anesthetic You’ve Ever Experienced • Same Day Emergency Care • Insurance Billed For You • New Patients Always Welcome • Financing Available • Evening Hours Offered 730 South M-66 » Nashville, Ml 49073 planning, explaining the dif­ ference of probating a will or preparing a trust. Another issue for women or men to look into when entering a second marriage would be prenuptial agree­ ment to protect assets, which is very common in today’s standard. Club members also had an opportunity to ask questions, and sid they found the pro­ gram was very informative. Mary Fisher, Christmas Basket chairwoman, stated the food drive will be Dec. 1­ 15 and sorting the food and packing will be at the Bible Church Dec. 16. Anyone interested in helping can call her at 726-0670. GFWC Vermontville is a women’s service club open to anyone in the surrounding area. If interested, call club President Elaine Russell at 726-1330. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 9,2004 — Page 7 Newcomer upsets incumbent in Vermontville Twp. election iCsS^ “ '■OQjJ nJ n .u I , 2K । • F J*8, R^Im' rj ■'"Mm ^‘5 M* MbllMlffiiil There was only one race for a township board seat in the Maple Valley area during last week’s general election. Candidates for supervisor, clerk, treasurer and trustees ran unopposed in Castleton, Maple Grove and Vermontville townships, as did the trustees in Maple Grove and Castleton. However, in Vermontville Township, three candidates threw their hats in the ring for the two available trustee seats on the township board. In Vermontville Township, 971 voters cast their ballots in the general election and Trustee Darwin Alldaffer retained his seat with 518 votes, while new­ comer Brian Moore garnered 537 votes to unseat incum­ bent Trustee Katie Sharpe, who drew 424 votes. Township Supervisor Clerk Russell Laverty, Sharon Stewart and Treasurer JoeAnn Nehmer all were unopposed in the election. Voters in Vermontville Township also cast their bal­ lots to help decide the races for the Eaton County Sheriff and First District Eaton County Commissioner’s seat. Mike Raines was elect­ ed Eaton County Sheriffwith a total of 32,423 votes to the total of 19,450 votes for Jack Gaskill Jr. In the commis­ sioner’s face, Mark Smuts won the election with 1991 votes, while Russell White took 1,126 votes. Mike Callton of Nashville garnered 2,538 votes as he ran unopposed for the Fifth District seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. In August Callton defeated incumbent Jeff Mackenzie, the current chairman of the county board, in the primary elec­ tion. Dar Leaf, who defeated Sheriff Steve DeBoer in the August primary, defeated write-in candidate Jason Sixberry 21,458 votes to CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov. 11 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Nov. 22 Nov. 22 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 26 Dec. 1 Dec. 6 »s mU. ba ipajsspi 2,773. In Castleton Township, Superintendent Justin Cooley, Clerk Loma Wilson, Treasurer Loretta Pixley and Trustees David Demond and Jerry Reese ran unopposed for their positions on the board. Superintendent Rod Crothers, Clerk Susie Butler, Treasurer Ginger Coler and Trustees Jim Heyboer and Doug Westendorp all were unopposed for their positions on the Maple Grove Township Board. County Offices CLOSED for Veteran’s Day. Open Judging Clinic, 10 a.m., Infinity Pleasure Horses near Drenthe, for more information, con­ tact Shirley Campeau at 269-795-5655 or Deb Hiemstra at 616-891-1657. Red Cross & 4-H Babysitting Class, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Delton District Library. Fair Board, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. 4-H Teen Club meeting, 6 p.m., Community Room, Courts & Law Bldg. 4-H Club Officer Training, 6:30 p.m., Community Room, Courts & Law Bldg. Red Cross & 4-H Babysitting Class, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Delton District Library. Rabbit Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., to be announced. Horse Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church.in Hastings. Extension Office CLOSED. Thanksgiving, Barry County Buildings Closed. Extension Office, CLOSED, Thanksgiving Holiday, Barry County Buildings Closed. “Rate of Gain,” Beef Weigh In, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Expo Center - Horse bam. 4-H Re-enrollments due in Extension Office. Barry County Homemaker’s Christmas Party/Potluck 6 p.m. BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS ■ TRANSMISSIONS May FisIb. Ox; SiisltfesJ teMMfr Ned Brown, president of Barry County Habitat for Humanity, Pastor Dianne Bowden from Nashville United Methodist Church and Jerry Reese, a member of the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Board of Directors, look on as Barry Habitat Executive Director Louise Hurless and Jeff Wieland, the property owner, sign papers transfering the deed for the lot located Washington Street in Nashville (see other photo) to Habitat for Humanity. Working in conjunction with the Lansing District of the United Methodist Church, Habitat for Humanity is planning to complete a 3-bedroom, 1 bath, 1,000-square-foot home with attached garage on the lot during the Jimmy Carter Habiatat for Humanity Building Blitz in June. Habitat for Humanity and United Methodist Church officials said they now will begin their fund-rasing efforts in earnest and hope to pour the foundation for the house before the end of the month. DEER HUNTERS* Don't scare off the big bucks with a grumbly belly. Fill if up at the All-You-Can-Eat BREAKFAST BUFFET 5 a.m. -11 a.m. November 15-30 at L POAO RUNNBFS aliillin'U0| mnsffliK । Lot purchased for Nashville Habitat for Humanity home JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 177 MAIN STREET • VERMONTVILLE L'iHSflEWl 269-945-0191 (Wife 111* insdi^1tatW ffWCVflrt*’1 min's mjBbW' Call 945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 Vermontville Express - Kelly Fuels Towing Available would like to thank all of our customers for their patience and support while we were closed and re-building. W Your understanding is very much appreciated. O Thank-you also to all ofyou who were here the morning of MB O the accident to help us pick up lumber, and boarding up the store and removing debris. Thanks to... Richard Baker Vermontville Fire Charley Viele Build Masters Monte O’Dell Pete Benton Shaun Scott Eric Goris PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. 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Thanks Again, Kelly Fuels Tina Houchlei - Manager Doug Merrill - Supervisor New Merchandise Jewelry Clothing Home Decor SAT. 9 am-6 pm Scrapbooking Thank You ®|jmk |«t Thanks THANK HOU ||||i|||| SUN. 10 am-5 pm s3oa Admission Children under 12 FREE for more information go to: << www.shipshewanaontheroad .com (Admission does not include facility fees or parking fees that may be charged by the venue) < �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 9,2004 — Page 8 Landlord ordinance plan draws crowd in Nashville by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Policy and Ordinance Committee’s public hearing Thursday evening to discuss the possibility of a “Landlord Ordinance” to regulate rental properties in the village drew a crowd of more than a dozen local landlords, most of whom opposed the ordi­ nance. The purpose of the land­ lord ordinance, as stated in a sample ordinance provided to the audience, is “...to ensure that the residential rental structures and multiple family units located within the Village of Nashville comply with the minimum maintenance standards for the public health, safety and welfare. The ordinance applies to the rental of one and two family dwelling units and multiple family dwelling units, apartments located within the village. Condominium housing is specifically excluded from the application of the provi­ sions of this ordinance.” At the beginning of the hearing, Mike Kenyon, chairman of the ordinance committee, told the audience that the ordinance was mere­ ly a sample based on an have something more perti­ nent to what it might be here?” asked a member of the audience. “There are many issues that would have to be addressed, who would inspect, who would be the appeal board, what the fees would be, where you would register, all of that,” replied Kenyon. Kenyon was asked if any landlords would be on the board. “I’m sure it would be a volunteer position... and that is why we are here tonight, to get comments and opinions like that,” said Kenyon, not­ ing that the landlord, or rental property ordinance, has been a topic of discus­ sion on the Village Council for many years. “The council thought that maybe this would be a good way to start... a public hearing with the committee on the possi­ ble landlord/rental ordi­ nance.” “The village doesn’t enforce the ordinances, like the junk car ordinance, that they have now. Why would they want to create some­ thing else that they wouldn’t enforce?” asked a woman in the audience. “I don’t see anything in existing ordinance for the city ofWarren. He explained that he used their ordinance rather than the one currently in use in Hastings, because it was simpler and more con­ cise. “The copy of this ordi­ nance that you have in your hand is just a sample of a possible ordinance that the village might adopt,” Kenyon said. “This is not what the Village Council is proposing as a landlord ordi­ nance. I caution you there; this is just an example. For example, the fees you see on the third page, this is an example of the City of Warren’s ordinance; that is their fees. “The City of Warren is 50,000 people,” inteijected one landlord in the audience. “138,247 people,” correct­ ed another. “Again, this is just a possi­ ble model. There are some things that fit very well and there are some things that would absolutely not be in it,” said Kenyon. “This is not what would be proposed by the council as a whole. “Also, there would be at least one more public hear­ ing with the whole council,” he added. “At that time, would you VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Council Member Callton, supported by Council Member Knoll, moved the adoption of the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 10-28-04 C AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 23.05, CHAPTER XXIII OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, ENTITLED “BILLBOARDS AND SIGNS.” The Village of Nashville ordains: Section 1. Amendment of Section 23.05. That Section 23.05, Chapter XXIII of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read in its entirety as follows: SECTION 23.05 BILLBOARDS AND SIGNS. (a) Billboard, Advertising Device of Structure: Any structure or portion thereof including the wall of any building on which lettered, figured or pictorial matter is displayed and which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment not related to uses permitted on the premis­ es upon which the structure is located. (b) Business Sign: Any structure or portion thereof situated on private premises on which lettered, figured or pictorial matter is displayed for advertising purposes, with the name and occupation of the user of the premises, or the nature of the business conducted thereon, or the products primarily sold or manufactured, processed or fabricated thereon. (c) Real Estate Sign: Any structure or portion thereof used only to advertise with pertinent infor­ mation the sale, rental or leasing of the premises upon which it is located. (d) Identifying Sign: The term “identifying sign” shall mean a sign on the premises which serves only to tell the. name or use of any public or semipublic building or recreation space, club, lodge, church or institution, or which serves only to tell the name or address of an apartment house, hotel or motel, or which serves only to inform the public as to the use of a lawful parking lot. (e) Name Plate: The term “name plate” shall mean a sign affixed flat against the wall of the build­ ing which serves solely to designate the name or the name and professional or business occu­ pation of a person or persons occupying the building. (f) Lighting of Signs: (1) Indirect Lighting: The term “indirect lighting” shall mean light that is reflected from a surface. (2) Direct Lighting: The term “direct lighting” shall mean any light that comes from the light source whether the light is diffused or not diffused. (3) Diffused Lighting: The term “diffused lighting” shall mean light that comes from the light source but is spread out by artificial means such as a frosted glass or plastic. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be published in the manner required by law and shall become effective twenty (20) days after the date of the publication. Moved by Council Member Callton, seconded by Council Member Knoll, that the foregoing Ordinance No. 10-28-04 C be adopted. AYES: Knoll, Callton, Bracy, Dunham NAYS: Kenyon, Coll, Seaton ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 10-28-04 C declared adopted at a regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held on October 28, 2004. this thing that protects the landlords from the renters,” said a man. “The village won’t even give the renters a water bill any more; it has to come to us, and we have to pass them out. We’re responsible. I just had to evict a fellow that paid his rent but he had a $250 water bill and the vil­ lage wouldn’t turn off his water. I had to evict him,” said the woman. “I had to pay the water bill... but the village wouldn’t turn it off.” Several other landlords shared stories about the dam­ age renters have done to their property, including holes in the walls, ruined carpets, broken windows and more. They said the only recourse they have to evict the ten­ ants, a process they said takes months and causes them lost revenue because the tenants stop paying their rent once eviction begins. “There’s nothing wrong with my rentals. I don’t rent anything I wouldn’t live in myself,” said one of the landlords. “Nobody said there was anything wrong with your rentals,” said Kenyon. “Then what do we need this for?” asked a member of the audience. “I don’t think I need someone to come in and tell me what I need to do and when I need to do it,” said one of the landlords. “That’s what we want to hear,” said Kenyon. “That’s the kind of stuff we need to hear tonight.” One of the landlords said that the standards for land­ lords and rentals would be higher than they are for homeowners. “You have a home, and it’s perfectly fine for you to live in it the way it is. But if you put it on the market, and if I come in and buy and turn it into a rental unit, then I would have to go through some sort of inspection and I may have upgrade things that were just fine for a home­ owner to live in, but I have to make it better for a renter. To me that doesn’t make any sense,” he said, adding that if the village passed the landlord/rental ordinance, they should also do something to make sure all property with­ in the village was brought up to code. “At the same time, if you can’t get your landlord to fix things that should be fixed... there are some rentals in this town that aren’t worth living in,” said member ofthe audi­ ence, who was neither a landlord nor a renter. “Then why do people rent it?” asked a woman in the audience. “They can’t find or afford nothing else,” said the man. Several landlords in the audience said there are always decent rentals avail­ able at a fair price in Nashville. “Ifyou have a lot of empty rental properties sit around here...” said the man. One of the landlords said that the only reason that rental properties stand empty is when a landlord charges too much. “Most of the people that rent do so because they can’t afford to buy a house. They work nickel and dime jobs making five or six dollars an hour,” he said. “What you’re talking about... you want to evict these poor people and you want to upgrade every­ thing so you have to charge a big dollar for it, then you’ll have all kinds of empty rentals.” One ofthe landlords asked Kenyon if the council had heard any complaints about rental properties in the vil­ lage. See LANDLORD, next page Maple Valley FFA Members attend National Convention by Brandon Montgomery The week of Oct. 26 the Maple Valley FFA sent six students: Brandon Montgomery, Amanda Ketchum, Nicole Cantrell, Katie Eldred, Heather Ruffner, Matt Norton, and advisor Aaron Saari to Louisville Kentucky for the 77th National FFA Convention. The FFA also had some parents attend the convention, they were: Mark Montgomery, Art Montgomery, and Larry Ruffner They, rode down with other chapters including Branch Area Careers Center, Charlotte, Centerville, Olivet, and Homer on a Hartzler Charter bus. On Friday the group met up with Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer who attended the convention with a group of Michigan Administrators. The bus stopped at various sites along the way including the Marengo Caves, Louisville Slugger Museum, Louisville Zoo, Churchill Downs, saw a hypnotist, and watched a bull bash. They also attended a dinner on the Ohio River. They also attended a career fair with over 400 exhibitors including: John Deere, Cabela’s, and United States Department of Agriculture and FFA shop- The Salon and The Gift Shop ping mall at the convention center. They also attended workshops to make your chapter better and more effi­ cient communicators. There were about 51,244 plus attendees at the conven­ tion. While at the convention itself they attended sessions including motivational speakers such as former NFL player Joe Theisman, Vietnam Veteren Dave Roever and the 2003-2004 National FFA officers. Many people have experi­ enced this trip and every year it is planned differently. This trip was very meaningful and will be helpful. Students went to Kentucky as regular FFA members still learning and when many students’ left they learned more than they expected to. For some this experience was boring, for some it was fun and others said it was ok. Experience change people for the better, this time it changed six peo­ ple and we will never forget this experience. Over the past week people learned that without FFA we probably wouldn’t be here today. With out agriculture there would be no food and with no food there would be no people. Members that talked to each other realized FFA is not only a group of leaders but FFA is a group of "Proud Americans". Hey Kids! ' s^,NOV.20 9 to 11 am Somethin? Friday, Nov. 19 • 5:30 to 8:30 pml I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the ordinance adopted by the Nashville Village Council at a regular meeting held on October 28, 2004, and was published in the Maple Valley News on November 11, 2004. • Get an early start on your holiday shopping — Check out the | SANTA will great new items in THE GIFT SHOP! *he h”ere! He wants to know • Grand Opening Celebration for THE SALON AT what's s on your KATHY’S Christmas Wish List. • Tours of Step N’ Time Dance Studio (the second floor of Tell Mom KATHY’S) - Meet instructor Kimberly Knoll and Dad to bri • Door Prizes Every Thirty Minutes their ',ng their • Grand Prize Drawing • SNACKS! camera Cathy Lentz> Village Clerk 207 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 *517-352-0313 Frank Dunham, Village President Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk 06596445 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 9, 2004 — Page 9 LANDLORD, continued from previous page SlS 2V *2* SS*'S$ 2Sis i$s S klWw S SlW k.. W W s * iSS Ssp Siss s ssfx fx( S '‘J Js JsS *t„ * N( 2 is i <MkS *"SW ■SS; t **>& ' *(m *!*% * sfcfcifc *• ■ Im ms Ki^KBj‘j Ki^KB' "To my knowledge, no,” said Kenyon. “...I can’t speak for (other members of the council). I just want to say again that this idea has been in and out ofcommittee for many, many years.” “I can’t see the need for this type of thing, unless you’re having some sort of problem,” said another land­ lord. “I’ll try this one more time. This has been a topic in front of the Village Council, present, past, way past, way, way past. The board just said, ‘Let’s go to work on this and see if we want to it. This is where we are at. We are still at the very begin­ ning,” said Kenyon, adding that he felt sure that his fel­ low committee members, Angela Seaton and Mary Coll, who also were in atten­ dance at the hearing would say the same thing. “We can’t speak for the other four members (of the Village Council), we don’t even know yet ifwe want to adopt this. We can all agree that this is a big enough topic that we are starting this way. Do we continue or not?” “I think a good response for the board would be enforce the ordinances they have in place now, before they have now before they adopt a new one,” said a member of the audience. “The same junk car has been in front of a house for over a year and they ain’t done nothing about it.” A man in the audience said that if public health and welfare is an issue, renters should know that if there are any health code violations they can report them to the health department “There’s recourses if there’s problems, without having something like this” said a woman in the audience referring to the sample ordi­ nance, adding, “The laws aren’t made for the land­ lords, nothing to protect us at all. I don’t know what to do about it. It’s not your fault, I’m just telling you.” Several of the landlords complained that they have had trouble getting help from the village and local police department dealing with issues such as vandalism and drug dealing. “I told the police they were manufacturing and sell­ ing drugs in my rental and they told me, ‘don’t do noth­ ing. We’re investigating it,”’ said one landlord. “I don’t want them there. I want them out. That was two months ago and they are still there, I can’t get anybody to do it.” Seaton recommended that landlords and others who have complaints come down to the village office and fill out complaint forms, so there would be a paper trail. “If you fill out the form, you don’t have to sign your name. Kathy or Lois will make a copy of it and pass it * J MSi See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. t* t3:"tei! J** finte,S 1351 N. M-43 Hwy ., Hastings. ** j toUuiii At the gray barn ____ along to whomever needs to it $2, I’m going to raise it $5 ence mentioned that the ordi­ take care of it and it has to be because it’s kind of hard to nance would help to elimi­ done,” said Seaton. charge people $327 or nate those rental properties “They tell us it’s their con­ $329,” he said. that are not properly main­ stitutional right, if they want Kenyon was asked who tained by their owners. A to live like a hog, they can was going to do the inspec­ landlord responded that an live like a hog, and there’s tions. He replied once again ordinance requiring all land­ nothing as a landlord, I can that is the type of detail that lords to pay inspection fees do about it, except evict the committee and council in an attempt to eliminate the them,” said one woman. would deal with if it decided few landlords in the village One ofthe landlords noted to pursue the idea of land- who do not keep up their that ifhe had to pay biannual lord/rental ordinance. He property would be like a inspection fees, he would also added once again that if teacher punishing the whole have to pass that cost on to the council did decide to cre­ class because one or two stu­ his renters. ate such an ordinance it dents misbehaved. “If you charge me $30, I would draft a proposed ordi­ Toward the end of the can’t raise the rent $2 a nance with all those types of meeting Kenyon told the month; I’m going to raise it details in it and another, audience, “I hope everybody five, so it’s going to cost more formal public hearing in this room understands that them $60 for my $30 or $40 would be held. we are not going after the inspection fee. And once “We would give you all landlords because they are they get accustomed to that, the specifics,” he said. crappy and they have crappy and you decide to raise the The hearing continued for rentals. I understand that that rates, I’m going to have to do just over an hour, during is the perception out there it again. 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This is not personal.” As Kenyon concluded the meeting, Seaton and Coll said they appreciated the landlords’ input during the hearing. “We need more than one point of view,” said Seaton adding that she thought the idea of having local land­ lords help with the ordinance would be “awesome.” Coll also said she wel­ comed the input from the landlords and other members of the audience and would welcome their continued help and input if the council did indeed decide to pursue the ordinance. “This is exactly the type of input we were looking for tonight,” said Kenyon at the close of the meeting. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events beans, mandarin oranges, bun. Thursday, November 11 Veteran’s Day. No Meal Delivery. Friday, November 12 Scrambled eggs, pancake, country potatoes, spiced apples, orange juice. Monday, November 15 Chicken parmesan, cauli­ flower, pasta, cookie. Tuesday, November 16 Sweet and sour meatballs, rice, carrots, Oriental blend, mixed fruit. Events Wednesday, November 10- Hastings, nails; horse­ shoes 10:30 a.m.; Otis Herminett Music 10:30 a.m.; card games 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland - Puzzle/Trivia; Nashville - TV Time. Thursday, November 11COA Closed. Veteran’s Day. Hastings - Cancer support, 8: 30 p.m.; couples dance class 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, November 12 Hastings, bingo, oil painting 9: 30-11:30 a.m. Woodland Nashville 5 11:30 a.m.. Nashville - Granny’s Kids. Monday, November 15 Hastings - crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam. Delton, bingo. H,W,N Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, November 16Hastings - Board Games 10­ 11:30 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Beginning Line Dance 1-2:30 p.m.; Quilt and Needlework Group 1 p.m.; Alzheimer Support 1 p.m.; Morehouse Kids. Nashville - TV Time. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 9, 2004 — Page 10 Vets still serving, now locally through the American Legion Paul Racine, the commander of the Childs-Demeray American Legion Post 222, looks at some of the memorobilia hanging on the walls of the American Legion Hall which is located above the bank in downtown Vermontville Members of American Legion Post 222 posed for a photo in front of the tank, a local landmark in downtown Vermontville, during the summer of 2004. Pictured are Bill Mason, Andrew (Dean) Hanson, Bill Stanton, Ty Stine, Dale Briggs, Ron Ramsey, Ron Maloney, Paul Racine, David Alexander, Don Martin, Ted Snodgrass, Cleo Prescott, Tom Williams, Jim Zemke, Wilbur Marsh and Jack Rathburn. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual­ help war-time veterans organization. Since then it has become a community service organiza­ tion, with more than 3 mil­ lion members, both men and women, in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. Eligible for membership is based on honorable federal active duty in any branch of the United States Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Lebanon/Grenada conflicts, Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Desert LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this pur­ pose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Tracy Sawyer and Jayson Sawyer, wife and husband to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument # 1110958 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated August 11, 2003 and recorded September 26, 2003 in Instrument # 1114256 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($212,916.98) including interest 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 2, 2004. Said premises are situ­ ated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: com­ mencing at the North 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 00 degrees, 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 1500.00 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 thence South 89 degrees 58 min­ utes 16 seconds East, 722.59 feet parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 16 seconds East, 521.53 feet to the center­ line of Gurd Road; thence Southwesterly, 142.66 feet along said centerline a 975.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 24 degrees 40 minutes 32 seconds West, 142.55 feet; thence South 30 degrees 13 minutes 27 sec­ onds West, 81.49 feet along said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds West, 281.50 feet; thence North 42 degrees 27 minutes 00 sec­ onds West, 89.49 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds West, 79.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 134.0 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Gurd Road. Subject to an easement described in easement descrip­ tion. Easement description An easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the North and Northeasterly lines of which are described as: that part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 1500.00 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 58 min­ utes 16 seconds East 588.59 feet parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of the North line of said easement; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds East, 475.53 feet; thence South 47 degrees 18 minutes 00: East 191.16 feet to the centerline of Gurd Road and the place of end­ ing of said easement. Commonly known as 6278 Gurd Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: OCTOBER 26, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 04-29050 ASAP616215 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 09596126 Shield/Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Childs-Demeray Post No. 222 of the American Legion is located above Eaton Standard Federal Bank at 194 1/2 South Main St. in Vermontville has more than 50 members listed on its ros­ ter. “We have about 52 people on our roster and we usually have about 15-20 people show up at our meetings, which are held at the American Legion Hall at 8 p.m. on the second Friday of the month,” said Racine. “We have a lot of older folks on our roster and it’s not as easy for them to get out as it is for the younger guys. We also lost three of our dearest members during the last year and another just recently. In the last year we lost Flossy (Maude) Corey and her hus­ band, Marion Corey, Dean Hansen and Lawrence Frith.” Despite such losses, Racine said the membership is fairly stable and the Childs-Demeray Post contin­ ues its tradition of service to the community. “Our mem­ bership teeters, while get a couple new guys and then we’ll lose a few. We try to do as much as we can but there’s not a lot of young guys here.” “We help the Boy Scouts get their charters going, we supply the schools with new flags whenever theirs become tattered and tom from the weather and we will properly dispose of flags for anyone in the community when theirs become too worn. We offer a $500 Merit Award for a high school sen­ ior each year and we’ll also be at Maplewood Elementary, on Nov. 11 for their Veteran’s Day pro­ gram,” said Racine. “Everybody does a lot of stuff around here.” In August when straight­ line winds from a storm front tore the roof from one wing of Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School and deposited debris across the athletic field, the American Legion was there to replace the damaged flag and flag pole. “We were out there fixing the flag pole when a TV cameraman came by and asked us if replacing the flag was priority one for us,” said Racine. “I told him that the safety of the children is num­ ber one, but since the storm was over and everyone was safe, putting the flag back and getting everyone’s life back to normal was then pri­ ority one.” During their monthly meeting members of the American Legion take care of business and discuss their upcoming community serv­ ice projects and have a chance to socialize and remi­ nisce about their days in the service. SHIFT YOUR CAR FINANCING TO A NAME YOU TRUST. For your next auto loan, get the neighborly treatment from State Farm Bank®. Give me a call today. And talk to someone who knows just how much your car means to you. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE. “I miss some of the oldtimers and the stories they would tell,” said Racine, looking at the memorabilia that decorates every wall of the hall. “We do a lot of sto­ rytelling here and there is a lot of good-natured nit-pick­ ing and joking about the dif­ ferent branches of the serv­ ice. “At parades Charlie Imhoff, who served in the Marines in W.W.n, used to ask the high school band if they knew the new Navy song, ‘The Good Ship Lollipop.’ It’s all good-clean fun and jokes.” Despite the loss of several long-time members, the younger veterans of ChildsDemeray Post 222 still have their own stories to share. Racine, 52, who has been a member of the post for seven years is a veteran of the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. “I joined the Air Force on Nov. 3, 1970, and retired from the National Guard April 12, 2001,” said Racine. “After I left the Air Force I married my wife Marcia and we had four children, Stephen, Rob, Chrissy and Nate and I went to work for GM and joined the National Guard. While in the Air Force, Racine was a boom operator on an KC-135 air refueler. “I really enjoyed it When anyone asks me what branch ofthe service to go into, I tell them to join the Air Force and become a boom operator on an air refueler because they will enjoy it.” Tucked into the back of a the KC-135, it was Racine’s job to hook the boom to fighter planes and refuel them in mid-air. He said refueling in flight is not as difficult as it looks, “Once they were hooked to the boom we were actually fly­ ing their plane. “My wife likes to joke that the reason I can’t hear her is because I flew in the tail of the plane behind the big engines. It was really noisy back there,” he added. Racine said he keeps a sketch of the KC-135 refuel­ ing a squadron of fighter jets above the clock in his home. “One of the pilots took a photo during a refueling and later sketched it out. I hung it above the clock so every time I look at it I have fond memories. When he joined the National Guard, Racine was assigned to the 119th Field Artillery in Charlotte until he was assigned as a combat engineer in unit that worked with heavy equipment. He retired from that unit after 20 years. Racine said that any man or woman who has served in the military during war time, whether stateside or over­ sees, is welcome to join the American Legion and help them continue their tradition of service to the community. Post 222’s big fund-raiser is its annual pancake break­ fast held during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. “It’s hard for a lot of our older members to get up the stairs, much less help with the breakfast,” he said. “We’re always willing to take on new members. I tell the guys who are coming back from Iraq that we will give them their first year of membership free. We’ll waive the $25 a year mem­ bership fee so they can come and we can show them around and let them see what we are all about and what we do for the community.” For more information about Childs-Demeray Post 222 of the American Legion, call Racine at (517) 726­ 0412. Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Tai Gearhart, Agent 825 S. Hanover St. Hastings, MI 269-948-1284 Since 1980 LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE™ RMC STATE FARM BANK • HOME OFFICE: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS • StOlefarm.COm® v?— Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06576435 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 9,2004 — Page 11 Maple Valley’s Akok Malek finishes MIS race in 17:20.0 * (U *%£?' *%£? km!?i i?,iIk|! I hi k i,? i^? W i rj> k-SSJJ FJ* *w*ta -»»xhh4<te’[l K®- « ’i®e tatillijin f"Rk •WHhtemii 11 wi lEjssia I h i iKEsSii iKEsSiikilK ®ta asiimsjitt t*CEl tan kp 1| ty llta tamtata tai Gn iisuiaEE’ I xia IkkKl riisM's ta W tai i a htagsi W by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There were 255 runners ■ that came across the finish line Saturday in the Division i 3 boys’ race at the Michigan High School Athletic Association State Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. There are very few things in the state as intimidating to cross country runners as a first trip to the state finals. Many runners who are used to being at the head of the pack, can find themselves in the back. “You see people passing you,” said Maple Valley sen­ ior Akok Malek, who made his first appearance in the state finals Saturday. “Being here for the first time, it’s just huge.” Malek was well ahead of the back of the pack. He fin­ ished 86th overall with a time of 17:20. He wasn’t quite sure what his final time was, as he stood catching his breath in a sea of spectators after the race. “I was dying man. I saw thee finish line, but I didn’t see the clock.” Malek said he was cramp­ ing up as the race wore on. Most runners feel pains like that in their side during the hot days at the beginning of the season. “He’s a warm weather runner,” said Maple Valley boys’ coach Robb Rosin. “He loves those 90-degree sweltering days. As the weather gets colder, his time goes up. It sucks though, ‘cause he’s still been work­ ing so hard.” Malek and his coach were still happy with the final time. Although Malek couldn’t see what his time was as he crossed the finish line, he could see the outstanding tal­ ent in front of him to that point. “That kid did pretty awe­ some,” Malek said of his SMAA rival, Olivet’s Ben Ruthruff. Ruthruff medaled in 16th place with a time of 16:19.65. The top 30 runners in each race earn all-state honors. Harbor Springs Josh Hofbauer was the top runner in the Division 3 boys’ race with a time of 15:48.1. Hofbauer’s Harbor Springs team surprised everyone to take the D-3 boys’ title with 91 points, Grand Rapids West Catholic was second with 105, fol­ lowed by Williamston 125. In the D-3 girls’ race there was no surprise at the top. The Goodrich girls, led by D-3 champion Janee Jones (18:07.95), raced to a 69 to 119 win over Jackson Lumen Christi to defend their 2003 title. Williamston was third with 144 points. Lakewood senior cross country runner Corey Thelen slipped off his blue and gray spikes after finishing Saturday’s Division 2 State Finals. He placed them on the ground on the infield, with the intention of leaving them there as he gathered with classmates, family, and friends. Eventually they wound up in the hands of his father, either in hopes that they would be needed in the future or just as a souvenir from an outstanding high school career. Thelen was off to get his own souvenir, a third all­ state medal. He finished ninth in his final race, cross­ ing the finish line in 15:57.30. “It’s a good feeling just to finish,” he said, referring to the state race and his high school running career. He finished the MIS course in 15:34.1 last year, but times as a whole were a bit slower in 2004. Slower at the state meet is still fast though. Vicksburg’s Daniel Roberts, a junior, won the Division 2 boys’ race in 15:19.05. Roberts’ time was the fastest of the day in any division. The 2003 champion was Flint Powers Catholic’s Luke Walker in 15:12.92. In second place Saturday was the 2002 champion, Fremont’s Riley Klingel, in 15:22.05. Klingel led the Fremont boys to a second place finish as a team, but it wasn’t enough to keep up with Dexter. The Dexter Dreadnaughts had three run­ ners medal in the top 30, and finished with 93 team points. Fremont had 93. Bloomfield Hills Lasher was third with a team score of 174. Dan Cramer of Cedar Springs, a senior, was third overall in 15:38.58, and Dexter senior Lex Williams was fourth in 15:43. Sophomore Bekah Smeltzer of Monroe Jefferson won the Division 2 Maple Valley senior Akok Malek strains as he nears the finish line Saturday during girls’ race in 17:51.40. the Division 3 State Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Vicksburg freshman Molly Brooklyn. Malek finished 86th out of 255 runners in the race, with a time of 17:20. Waterhouse was second in (Photo by Brett Bremer) 18:07.95, and Wayland sophomore Jessica Armstrong third in 18:09.3. her senior season, with a Rapids Pioneers won their title went to Milford for the Fourth place went to Rachel time of 18:27.65, and her second straight state title. second straight season, and teammate, sophomore Nikki In Division 4, Big Rapids Clarkston defended its title Severin of Chelsea in 18:26. Last year’s champion Brown was sixth in 18:32.80. Crossroads won the girls’ in the girls’ meet. Led by Malnor and title and Hesperia took the Laura Malnor of East Grand Rapids was fifth overall in Brown, the East Grand boys’. The Division 1 boys’ On the Shelf at Vermontville Township Library The winner of the Halloween guessing contest is Taylor Owens. There were 181 candies in the jar. Additional prizes for close guesses were awarded to: Luke Taylor, Keegan Yost, Steve Taylor, Anastasia Hakenjos,, Tecumesesh Hakenjos, Dan Alexander, and Amy Chauvin. The library is looking for a local citizen interested in serving on the library board. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be a resident of Vermontville Township, have a Vermontville Township Library card, and be a user of the library and it’s services, and must be available for monthly meet­ ings held year round. Interested persons should call the library for more information. It’s not too late to join the knitting class! The first les- son was held on Nov. 4, and our dishcloths are getting underway. The next meeting will be on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at the library. Call the library for more details. The libraiy will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Adult Fiction: The Hour Game, by David Baldacci; Savannah or a Gift from Mr. Lincoln, by John Jakes; Silver Bells: A Holiday Tale, by Luanne Rice; Cape Refuge, Southern Storm and Rivers Edge are books one, two and three in the Cape Refuge series by Terri Blackstock; A Time to Dance and A Time to Embrace are books one and two of Women of Faith series by Karen Kingsbury; Where Yesterday Lives, by Karen Kingsbury; Are You Afraid of the Dark, by Sidney Sheldon; The Hannibal e-Puzzle, by Don Eckhardt; Echoes, by Danielle Steel; The Rottweiler, by Ruth Rendell; Metro Girl, by Janet Evanovich; A Redbird Christmas, by Fannie Flagg; Meg; Primal Waters, by Steve Alten; Double Shot, by Diane Mott Davidson; Jericho’s Road, by Elmer Kelton. Adult Non-Fiction: The Dance of Time: The Origins of the Calendar, by Michael Judge; The Sinking of the Eastland: America’s Forgotten Tragedy, by Jay Bonansinga. Junior Fiction: Dear America: Hear My Sorrow: The Diary ofAngele Denote; A Shirtwaist Worker, by Deborah Hopkinson; Dear America: I Walk in Dread: The Diary of Deliverance Trembley; Witness to the ELECTION, continued from page 3 constitutional amendment defining marriage as only between a man and a woman. Interestingly, county vot­ ers overwhelmingly went for the two incumbents in the race for Michigan Supreme Court, where Marilyn Kelly was the highest vote getter with 14,034 and Stephen Markman 13,691. Kelly, ironically, was endorsed by Democratic groups. One of the most important ways of determining straight party voting is the contest for State Board of Education. Republicans Nancy Danhof and Robert Smart had 16,159 and 14,917 votes, respective­ ly. Democrats Marianne Yared McGuire and Herbert Moyer polled 9,599 and 8,921, in that order. In those races, the GOP candidates were preferred nearly 2 to 1. Salem Witch Trials, by Lisa Rowe Fraustino, The Thief Lord, by Cornelia Funke. Junior Non-Fiction: Wild West, The History and Myths of the American West, by Maureen Hill; The Nature and Science of Numbers, by Jane Burton; coolcareers.com: Web Page Designers, by Walter Oleksy; The Unexplained: Imagining Other Worlds: Where Faith and Fact Meet, by Hilary Evans; The Earth Strikes Back: Land: How We Use and Abuse Our Planet, by Arthur Haswell; The U.S. Army Rangers at War, by Michael and Gladys Green; Beehives, By Jill Kalz; Attention Deficit Disorder, by Carol Baldwin; The Life Cycle of a Koala, by Bobbie Kalman; Simply Science: Water, by Alice K. Flanagan; One Giant Leap: The Story of Neil Armstrong, by Don Brown; American Landmarks: Valley Forge, by Jason Cooper; Learning About Your Health: Bruises, by David Hundley; Great Discoveries and Inventions That Helped Explore Earth and Space, by Gareth Stevens Publishing, Let’s Take a Field Trip to a Tide Pool, by Kathy Furgang; Lasers, by P.M. Boekhoff; Country Music, by D.L. Gish; Archaeology: The Study of Our Past, by Paul Devereux. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Weekender • Hastings Banner �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 9,2004 — Page 12 Lakewood boys and girls win Barry Co. meet Maple Valley senior Dustin Jones nears the finish line Monday at Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The gunshot for the start of the girls’ race went off Monday afternoon, and whatever came out of the barrel must have opened a hole in the clouds. It was already cold, It as already windy. The rain started falling hard assoon as the runners started moving there legs. It didn’t dampen any sprits, especially those of the Lakewood Vikings who won both the boys’ and girls’ races on their home course. Thomapple Kellogg coach Tammy Benjamin raced for a better vantage point seconds before the start of the boys race saying, “finally, good weather.” Delton girls huddled in front of an extensive collec­ tion of personal sized propane heaters before rush­ ing to cheer on the boys in the rain. The Delton boys were sec­ ond to the Lakewood boys. The Vikings finished with 26 points to the Panthers’ 74. Thomapple Kellogg was third with 81 points, fol­ lowed by Hastings 88 and Maple Valley 89. There weren’t many sur­ prises. All-stater Corey Thelen won the boys’ race by cross­ ing the finish line over a minute ahead of his team­ mates, Casey and Jesse Schrock. TK’s all-stater, Rebecca Winchester, was nearly a minute ahead of Lakewood’s Dana Nichols in the girls’ race. Thelen, a senior, won with a time of 16:33.84, then stayed near the finish line. 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The Lions host a non-league game with Pennfield tonight, then finish the season against the league champions from Lansing PIZZA DELIVERY Prairie Farms Milk Whole, 2% Low Fat & Fat Free All $7 AS SUGAR FREE Amish Wood Furniture Amish Jams, Jellies & Candies Fall Apples are In 4# Bags *1.7533 Christian. Thursday night, the Lions topped Dansville 40-33. After a slow start, that saw the two teams tied at five after the first quarter, the offenses awoke. Amy Joostbems tossed 17 points to lead Maple Valley, and combined those with six rebounds and two blocked shots. Amy Abbot had nine points for the Lions, while Krista Driksna added six rebounds and three blocked shots. The Lions clung to a three point lead heading into the fourth quarter, and held on in the end. The Aggies were led by Danielle Grice’s seven-point performance. Tuesday was a big night around the SMAA. Leslie won its first game since 2002, Lansing Christian clinched the conference title, and of course Maple Valley Sunday - Thursday 6pm - 8:30pm; Friday and Saturday 6pm - 10:30pm Large Selection of Amish Cheeses, Deli Meats & Jerky Special encouraging words when seventh with a time of Maple Valley freshman 18:05.16, Dustin Jones 17th Eric 19:03.38, Kaleb Root crossed the fin­ in in 30th ish line in 39th place, nearly Westendorp five minutes after the 2004 20:07.24, and Kaleb Root 2 Division Regional 39th in 21:28.88. Champion. Lakewood’s six all-county The top 14 runners earn honorees were Nichols, all-county honors, and the Sadie Catt, Jessika Lakewood boys’ and girls’ Blackport, Ashley Barcroft, teams each had six of the top Brittany Raffler, and Natalie 14. Behind Thelen, Casey Blackmer. Schrock was second in TK’s Rebecca Winchester 17: 33.86, Jesse Schrock won the girls’ race with a third in 17:36.07, Michael time of 19:35.38. Nichols Forman ninth in 18:11.59, Jason Sterkenburg 11th in 18: 18.81, and Ryan Possehn 12th in 18:24.47. Maple Valley’s Akok Malek, a state qualifier in Division 3, was the first non­ Viking across the finish line. D-3 state qualifier Andrew Ouding paced the Delton Panthers with a sixth place time of 18:01, followed by fellow state qualifier Dan Roberts who was 14th in 18:30.34. Also scoring for Delton were Rex Fetterley in 15th at 18:33.48, Tom Sigler Maple Valley’s Dhanielle Tobias sprints to edge out 16th in 18:47.08, and Colten Porter 24th in 19:49.96. Thornapple Kellogg’s Sarah Hawkins at the finish line of Third place Thomapple Monday’s Barry County meet at Lakewood. (Photo by Kellogg was led by Tim Brett Bremer) Wilson’s fifth place finish in a time of 17:56.20. Keith score, with only three girls 23:21.36. Winchester was 13th in The Lions’ top finisher running. 18: 29.19, Matt Miller 19th A handful of Trojan girls was Dhanielle Tobias, who 19: 11.95, Ryan earned all-county honors. edged out TK’s Sarah VanKuilenburg 21st Mike Hall makes his way Behind Winchester, Natalie Hawkins for 15th place at the 19: 36.79, and Ethan Fuller through the woods at Hoag was seventh in finish line. Tobias had a time 25th 19:58.28. Lakewood on Monday. 21: 12.63, Kaleigh Page of 22:27.38. Behind her for Two Hastings Saxons (Photo by Brett Bremer) eighth in 21:28.18, Chaney Maple Valley, Jessica made second team all-coun­ Robinson 11th in 21:57.42, McMillen was 22nd in ty, eighth place finisher and Kersta Gustafson 13th in 23: 16.30, Katie Davis 43rd Ryan Bosma and tenth place was second overall in 22: 17.41. in 27:23.53, Salena medalist AJ Singleterry. 20:30.10, followed by Catt in The Brooklyn bound Woodman 44th in 27:48.61, 20:39.91. Blackport was Bosma finished in a time, of Delton Kellogg girls were and Amber Hamilton 49th in 18:10.31, and Singleterry in fifth in 20:55.29, Barcroft led by Marissa Ingle’s fourth 35:05.12. sixth in 21:08.42, Raffler 18:12.29. Rusty Burgdorf place finish in a time of The Saxons’ senior trio 12th in 22:04.03, and was 22nd in 19:49.07, Joel 20: 45.9. Whitney was led by Betsy Acker’s Maiville 23rd in 19:49.49, Blackmer 14th in 22:18.06. Knollenberg was ninth in 36th place finish in a time of The Viking girls won with and Jesse Ellwood 29th in 21: 41.65, Kristen Wilfinger 24: 58.97. Kathlyn Rounds a total of 28 points, ahead of 20: 05.17. 10th in 21:51.58, Chelsea was 38th in 25:15.54, and TK ’ s 40, Delton Kellogg ’ s Behind Malek for Maple Stephens 19th in 23:04.9, Dani Hodges 42nd in Valley were Mike Hall in 63, and Maple Valley’s 110. and Santa Dimante 24th in 27:20.03. Hastings didn’t earn a team topped Bellevue 54-50. Mindy Newton poured in 13 points for the Lions, and Ashley Gonser added 12. The Lions open district action Dansville on Monday, Nov. 15, against Olivet at 7:30 p.m. The winner of that contest will meet Bellevue in the semifinals on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Dansville. The other first round match-up in the Class C district has Dansville facing Springport, with Leslie awaiting the win­ ner. Cobb Ground Round $2.09 Pound Deer Apples, , U Corn, Beets and S t Carrots Sjjl We Fill BBQ Grill Tanks s 12.00 ° Refill Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06571022 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 9, 2004 — Page 13 VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Council Member Bracy, supported by Council Member Callton, moved the adoption of the following ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 10-28-04 B AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, CHAPTER III, TO ADD SECTION 3.22 TO REGULATE PRIVATE STREETS. The Village of Nashville ordains: Section 1. Addition of Section 3.22- That Section 3.22 is added to Chapter III of the Zoning Ordinance to read in its entirety as follows: SECTION 3.22 PRIVATE STREET REGULATIONS.. (a) Intent and Purpose. The purpose of the Private Street Regulations is to ensure that private streets and driveways meett minimum drive and emergency access standards for developments within the Village. Private streets may also help preserve safe and efficientt traffic movement by providing reasonable access to public roadways. The easements in which pri­ vate streets are located allow for the efficientt location of utilities. This section does not apply to private streets within planned unit developments or open space zone districts; however, these requirements for private streets may be used as standards or guidelines in planned unit develop­ ments or open space zone districts. This section shall not apply to private streets or driveways forr mobile home parks, schools, hospitals, apart­ ments, nursing homes or other group homes, maneuvering lanes within a group of apartment orr industrial buildings, or other similar uses as deter­ mined by the Zoning Administrator provided that these uses have direct public street frontage, there is adequate access for emergency vehicles, and that the private street does not provide access to any abutting lot or parcel of land. The requirements of this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any requirements for parking and loading spaces as set forth in Chapter XV, and for sidewalks as set forth by-ordinance. (b) General Private Street Regulations. Private streets are considered to be permitted accessory uses within all zoning classifications. Where a private street is to be built, a private street permit is required to ensure that all lots have access to a private or public street. All build­ ings or uses must be located on a lot which has legal access to or abuts a public or private street. Private streets shall: (1) Be approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit for a proposed structure to be served by the private street. The private streets shall be located within private street easements. The require easement width varies based on the uses that the private street serves. Standards for ease­ ment widths are outlined within Section 3.22 .(c) (2) Be designed to provide sufficient frontage to all lots to ensure that minimum drive and emergency access standards are met. (3) Be paved with an asphalt or cement binder and shall be constructed to permit effective storm water drainage so as to dispose of sur­ face water which might accumulate upon the private street. Surface water from a private street shall not be permitted to drain onto an adjoining property. (4) Be designed to support 20 tons on a single axle with dual wheels and standard, road tires. (5) Be named so it is not the same or similar to another street within the Village. Where pri­ vate streets intersect a public street, posted street signs are required. The signs shall meet the Barry County Road Commission standards as to design, location and mainte­ nance (6) Maintain a height clearance of at least 14 feet. (7) Not exceed a street grade of nine percent, except that a private street shall have a maxi­ mum grade of four percent for a minimum dis­ tance as approved by the Village Engineer from its intersection with a public right-of-way or another private street. Street curvature reg­ ulations shall be in accordance with the design specifications of the Barry County Road Commission or the Village of Nashville as amended from time to time. (8) Be upgraded to appropriate standard consistent with these regulations where addi­ tional lots are allowed access to the private street, or where a private street is to become a public street. The private street shall be built to public construction standards to be accept­ ed as public. The Village reserves the right to reject a street as public if it so chooses. The upgrade of the street will be required from the drive access of the additional lot out to the public street. Exemptions from the upgrade requirement are as follows: (i) Lots of record in existence as of November 2004; (ii) Lots altered subsequent to November 2004 due solely to governmental action and (iii) Lots altered subsequent to November 2004 where the additional site(s) otherwise has alternate approved and recorded access to a public street. (9) Plans for a private road must be accompa nied by a maintenance agreement, including maintenance provisions to accommodate emer­ gency vehicles and allow safe access of emer­ gency vehicles to the site. The maintenance pro­ visions shall include, but not be limited to, removal of snow upon an accumulation of four or more inches, sealing and filling cracks or holes in the street as reasonably necessary, and the removal of vegetative overhang which might - obstruct emergency vehicle access or constitute a safety hazard as well as an adequate means of ensuring that maintenance will occur. (c) Specific Private Street Dimensions. (1) Private streets serving more than one lot must be paved and meet the following minimum requirements: encouraged. (d) Cul-De-Sacs. A private street that involves a dead end or cul-de-sac street shall have a maximum length of thirteen-hundred twenty (1320) feet if a public hydrant is available within 500 feet of any pro­ posed building site. The maximum length shall be five hundred (500) feet in the absence of a public hydrant. Residential cul de sacs of major private streets and sub collector private streets shall have a paved circular terminal area of at least a 70-foot diameter. All nonresidential cul de sacs shall have a paved circular terminal area of at least a 100-foot diameter. (e) Procedures. (1) The plans for private street construction must be reviewed and approved by a staff review team consisting of representatives of the Village’s Fire Chief, Engineer, Zoning Administrator, Director of Public Works or their designees. The members of the Planning Commission shall submit, in writing, any and all conditions that would warrant approval of or, alternatively, rea­ sons for denial of the private street. The conditions shall be those necessary to ensure that a private street will not adversely affect the provision of public services and facilities, the natural environ­ ment, adjacent uses of land or the commu­ nity as a whole and which are otherwise consistent with the ordinances, standards and policies of the Village. After considera­ tion, the Planning Commission, by majority vote, shall either approve, with or without conditions, or deny the private street. Prior to obtaining a building permit for any pro­ posed structure or use that does not have direct access to a public street or existing private street, a permit for the private drive­ way or street must be obtained from the Planning Commission. A permit is not Residential Classification Driveway (2-5 lots) Major Private (6-29 lots) Sub collector Private (30 plus lots) Base Width Pavement Width Easement Width Sidewalks Required On-Street Parking 201 16’ 36’ None None 29’ 24’ 60’ 1 side 1 side 34’ 30* 60’ 2 sides 2 sides Base Width 31’ Pavement Width 30’ Easement Width 60’ Sidewalks Required None On-Street Parking None Nonresidential Classification (2) The pavement width for private streets shall include two feet of concrete curb (val­ ley gutter type) on each side of the street. (3) The sidewalk within the public street right-of-way, where required, may be replaced by alternate sidewalks or walk­ ways located throughout the development. (4) A major private street or a sub collector private street shall intersect a public street at right angles or as nearly at right angles as conditions permit, and a 60-foot ease­ ment width shall be required for the private street for a distance of 100 feet from the public right-of-way. Within that expanded easement width, a major private street shall be required to have a pavement width of at least 30 feet and sub collector private street shall be required to have a pave­ ment width of at least 40 feet. Landscape islands to assist in traffic separation are required for a private driveway, which serves only one lot. (2) No private street shall be constructed or utilized until a permit for the private street has been obtained from the Village. No private street permit shall be issued by the Village until the private street (as well as all lots fronting on the private street) has been approved pursuant to this section. No building permit shall be issued for any pro­ posed structure that does not have direct access to a public street or existing installed private street until the new private street has obtained all required approvals and permits and has been fully installed. (3) The application for a private driveway or private street permit includes the sub­ mission of three copies of the following: (i) A site plan sketch, showing all exist ing and future proposed parcel splits and proposed structures. (ii) Drawings showing proposed utili­ ties, sidewalks, curb openings, pave­ ment width, fire hydrants, water and storm drainage facilities, topography and vegetation. (iii) A fee shall be required as set by the Village Council for the review of private driveways and private streets. Fees will be revised from time to time as neces­ sary to cover the costs associated with the review procedure. (iv) A recorded easement agreement, including location, access, and mainte­ nance provisions for the private street. The maintenance provision shall require that the road be kept in a con­ dition that will accommodate emer­ gency vehicles and allow the safe access of emergency vehicles to the site. (4) Prior to the issuance of the permit for the private street, the applicant must provide to the Village proof of other permits and/or approvals that are required by the State of Michigan and Barry County. (f) Review Standards In addition to the standards and requirements specified in this section, no private street shall be approved pursuant to Section 322 (e), unless the Planning Commission also finds that the private streets and lots fronting the private street meet all of the following conditions and requirements: 1) The private street will be safe for traffic and pedestrians. 2) The proposed development Will not adversely affect adjacent uses of properties and shall be designed, constructed and main­ tained in a manner harmonious with the char­ acter of adjacent properties and the surround­ ing area. 3) The private street will not place demands upon public services and facilities in excess of their current capacities. 4) The private street will be designed to pre­ serve environmental features, such as trees, natural areas, streams and flood plains. 5) The private street will be harmonious and consistent with the intent of the Village's Zoning Ordinance. 6) The private street shall comply with ail applicable storm water ordinance and regula­ tions. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be published in the manner required by law and shall become effective twenty (20) days after the date of publication. Moved by Council member Bracy seconded by council member Caliton that the foregoing Ordinance No. 10-28-04 B be adopted. AYES: Knoll, Callton, Bracy, Kenyon, Coll, Seaton, Dunham NAYS: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 10-28-04 B declared adopted at a regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held on October 28, 2004. Frank Dunham, Village President Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the ordinance adopted by the Nashville Village Council at a regular meeting held on October 28, 2004, and was published in the Maple Valley News on November 9, 2004. 06596449 GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, November 9, 2004 — Page 14 VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Council Member Kenyon, supported by Council Member Coll, moved the adoption of the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 10-28-04 A AN ORDINANCE TO REPE AL ORDINANCE NO. 34 (8-5-40) OF Tl E VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDINANC E BOOK 1999, TO AMEND SECTION 4.0 ZONING ORDINANCE ANDTO ADD SECTIONS 13.01 TO 13.11, If* ELUSIVE, TO A NEW CHAPTER XIII OF FHE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE A WELLHEAD OVERLAY PROTECTION ZONE WlH ALL SUBSEQUENT CHAPTERS MO\ ING UP ONE NUMBER. The Village ofNashville ordains: Section 1. Repeal. Village ofNashville Ordinance No. 34 (8-5-40), entitled “For the Protection of the Public Health and to Safeguard the Public Water Supply ofthe Village ofNashville” is here­ by repealed in its entirety. Section 2. Amendment to Section 4.01. Chapter IV. Section 4.01, Chapter IV of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village ofNashville is amended to read in its entirety as follows: SECTION 4.01. ZONE DISTRICTS. For the pur­ pose ofthis Ordinance, the Village ofNashville is hereby divided into the following zoned districts: (a) R-l One-family Residence District (b) R-2 One and Two-family Residence District (c) R-R Rural Residential and Agricultural District (d) PUD Planned Unit Development District (e) B-l General Business District (f) B-2 Highway Business District (g) M Industrial District (h) F-l Flood Plain District (i) WP Wellhead Protection Overlay District Section 3. Amendment to Add Sections 13.01 through 13.11. Chapter XIII Section 13.01, Chapter XIII of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Nashville is amended to read in its entirety as follows: SECTION 13.01. WELLHEAD PROTECTION; FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. The Village ofNashville has determined that: 1. Certain groundwater underlying the Village is the sole source of the Village’s drinking water. 2. Groundwater aquifers are integrally con­ nected with the surface water, lakes, and streams which constitute significant public health, recreational and economic resources of the Village and surrounding area. 3.Spills and discharges of petroleum products, sewage and hazardous substances upon Village land or surface waters threaten the quality of the groundwater supplies and other water relat­ ed resources, posing potential public health and safety hazards and threatening economic losses. The Village Council has determined that it is in the public interest to initiate the following actions, in part, through the adoption of this ordinance: 4. Preserve and maintain existing and potential groundwater supplies, aquifers, and groundwa­ ter recharge areas ofthe Village, and to protect them from adverse land use development or land use practices. 5. Preserve and protect sources of drinking water supply for public health and safety. 6. Conserve the natural resources of the Village. 7. Provide a level ofprotection for the financial investment that the Village has in its drinking water supply system. 8. Seek to assure that state regulations which help protect groundwater are implemented consistently when new or expanded develop­ ment proposals are reviewed. SECTION 13.02 DEFINITIONS 1. AQUIFER: Means a geologic formation, group of formations or part of formation capa­ ble ofstoring and yielding a significant amount of groundwater to wells or springs. 2. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: Means measures, either managerial or structur­ al, to prevent or reduce pollution inputs to soil, surface water or groundwater. 3. DEVELOPMENT: Means the construction, reconstruction, alteration of land or structure or a change of land use or intensity or use. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION: Means the presence or release of a hazardous substance or other substance, in a quantity, which is or may become injurious to the envi­ ronment, or to the public health, safety, or wel­ fare, or which violates any federal or state laws, rules or regulations. 5. FACILITY: Means any building, structure, installation, equipment or property from which there may be a discharge of hazardous sub­ stances. 6. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: Means a chemical or other material which is or may become injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare, or to the environment. The term “haz­ ardous substance” includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: a. Hazardous Substances as defined in the comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability act of 1980, Public Law 96-5 10. b. Hazardous Waste as defined in Part 111 ofthe State ofMichigan Natural Resources and Environmental protection Act, 1994 Public Act 451, as amended. c. Regulated Substance as defined in Part 213 of the State of Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 Public Act 451, as amended. d. Hazardous Substance as defined in Part 201 of the State of Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 Public Act 451, as amended. e. Used oil. f. Raw sewage, urine, animal waste or byproducts, or carcasses. 7. PRIMARY CONTAINMENT FACILITY: Means a tank, pit, container, pipe, or vessel of first containment of a hazardous substance. 8. SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FACILI­ TY: Means a second tank, catchment pit, or vessel that limits and contains liquid or haz­ ardous substance leaking or leaching from a primary containment area. Containment sys­ tems shall be constructed ofmaterials of suffi­ cient thickness, density and composition to prevent future environmental contamination of land, ground water or surface water. 9. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SYSTEM: Means a tank or combination of tanks, including underground pipes connected to the tank or tanks, which is, was, or may have been used to contain an accumulation of haz­ ardous substances, as defined in Part 213 ofthe State of Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 Public Act 451, as amended. 10. USED OIL: Means any oil which had been (a) refined from crude oil, (b) used, and (c) as a result of such use contaminated by physical or chemical impurities. 11.WELL: Means a permanent or temporary opening in the surface ofthe earth for the pur­ pose of removing fresh water, testing water quality, irrigation water, industrial processing water, fire protection water, heat exchange, measuring water characteristics, liquid recharge, waste disposal, or dewatering pur­ poses during construction, as defined in the Michigan Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Code, Part 127, Act 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, and rules. 12. WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREA (WHPA): Means the area around and up gra­ dient from the public water supply wells delin­ eated by the ten-year travel time contour cap­ ture boundary. 13. WELLHEAD PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE: Means the Wellhead Protection Area as outlined on the overlay zoning map adopted by the Village Council and maintained in the Village Clerk’s office, depicted in the drawing attached as Attachment A which is incorporat­ ed into this subsection by reference. Within this overlay zone the provisions of Sections 13.01 through 13.11, inclusive, shall apply in addition to those provisions governing the zon­ ing district in which the property is also locat­ ed. Where the provisions ofthe Sections 13.01 through 13.11, inclusive, conflict with the pro­ visions of another section, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. SECTION 13.03 PRINCIPAL LAND USES PROHIBITED The permitted uses in the Wellhead Protection Overlay Zone include any permitted uses as allowed in the underlying zoning district, except for the following: a. Petroleum product manufacturing (including coal) b. Junk or material salvage yards c. Oil and gas drilling d. Vehicle maintenance services, including public and private garages e. Chemical and paint manufacturing f. Laundries and dry cleaners g. Electronic equipment manufacturing h. Electro-plating and chemical coating operations i. Golf courses j. Bulk storage of agricultural chemicals k. Small engine and electrical equipment repair l. Fuel oil dealers m. Transportation terminals n. Photofinishers o. Furniture repair and refinishing p. Lawn care businesses q. Any vehicle garages where repair or maintenance occurs r. Storage of chemical products, including paints s. Metal fabrication L Paper and allied product manufacturing u. Tanning v. Printing and publishing w. Chemical treatment of wood or wood products x. Mining y. Petroleum pipelines z. Power plants aa. Landfills and dumps, transfer stations, and recycling facilities bb. Land application of septage waste SECTION 13.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS The provisions in this section shall apply to any use or development within the Wellhead Protection Overlay Zone, which use include the storage or generation of hazardous substances in quantities greater than 100 kilograms (approxi­ mately 220 pounds or 25 gallons) during any month, and which use require site plan review under provisions of this ordinance. These provi­ sions apply to an entire parcel, if the parcel is at least partially included in the Wellhead Protection Overlay Zone. 1. Groundwater Protection Standards. a. The use and related improvements shall be designed to protect the natural environ­ ment, including lakes, ponds, streams, wet­ lands, floodplains and groundwater, and to ensure the absence of an impairment, pol­ lution, and/or destruction of water, natural resources, and the public trust therein. b. Storm water management and drainage facilities shall be designed to retain the nat­ ural retention and storage capacity of any wetland, water body, or watercourse, and shall not increase flooding, or the potential for environmental contamination, on-site or off-site, and shall not result in loss ofthe use of property by any third party. c. Industrial facilities with a point source discharge of storm water shall maintain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan in accordance with applicable state and feder­ al laws, rules and regulations. d. General purpose floor drains shall be connected to a public sewer system, an on­ site holding tank, or a system authorized through a state surface or groundwater dis­ charge permit. If connected to the public sewer system then the volumes and con­ centrations ofwaste discharged to the floor drain shall require compliance with appli­ cable ordinance provisions governing use of the Village’s sewer system. e. Uses that at anytime, store or generate hazardous substances in quantities greater than 100 kilograms shall be designed so as to prevent spills and un-permitted dis­ charges to air, surface of the ground, groundwater, lakes streams, rivers or wet­ lands. f. State and federal agency requirements for storage, spill prevention, record keep­ ing, emergency response, transport and disposal of hazardous substances and pol­ luting materials shall be met No dis­ charges to groundwater, including direct and indirect discharges, shall be allowed without applicable permits and approvals g. Bulk storage of pesticides shall be in accordance with applicable county, state and federal, regulations. 2. Aboveground Storage and Use Areas for Hazardous Substances. a. Primary containment of hazardous sub­ stances shall be product tight. b. Secondary containment shall be suffi­ cient to store the substance for the maxi­ mum anticipated period of time necessary for the recovery of any released substance. Products held in containers with a volume of less than 40 gallons and packaged for retail use shall be exempt from this item. c. Outdoor storage ofhazardous substances shall be prohibited except in product-tight containers which are protected from weather, leakage, accidental damage and vandalism, including an allowance of the expected accumulation ofprecipitation. d. Out buildings, storage rooms, sheds and pole bams which are utilized as secondary containment shall not have floor drains which outlet to soil, public sewer system, groundwater, or nearby drains or natural water bodies unless a surface or groundwa­ ter discharge permit has been obtained pur­ suant to applicable county, state and feder­ al laws, rules and regulation. e. Areas and facilities for loading and unloading or hazardous substances as well as areas where such materials are handled and stored, shall be designed and con­ structed to prevent un-permitted discharges to floor drains, rivers, lakes, wetlands, groundwater, or soils. 3. Underground Storage Tank Systems. a. Existing and new underground storage tanks shall be registered as required by law. b. Installation, operation, maintenance, closure, and removal of underground stor­ age tanks shall be in accordance with applicable requirements including, without limitation, those of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Leak detection, secondary containment, corrosion protection, spill prevention and overfill protection requirements shall be met. 4. Well Abandonment. Out of service water wells shall be sealed and abandoned in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. 5. Well Construction. a. Well drilling, construction and installa­ tion shall only be performed by State of Michigan Registered Well Drillers. b. Well construction shall be completed in accordance with Part 127 ofAct 368 ofthe Public Acts of 1978, as amended, and rules. c. Well construction shall include fully grouting the entire length of the well cas­ ing in accordance with Part 127 ofAct 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, and rules. 6. Sites with Contaminated Soils and/or Groundwater. a. Site plans shall take into consideration the location and exterit of any contaminat­ ed soils and/or groundwater on the site, and the need to protect public health and envi­ ronment. b. nformation must be provided regarding the type, concentration and extent of iden­ tified contamination, land use deed restric­ tions and any remedial action plans. c. Excavation, drilling, direct-push and other earth penetration shall be sealed with grout, or with soil material exhibiting lower hydraulic permeability than the native soil and shall be performed only in accordance with appropriate “due care” plans for the site. said ordinance. 7. Construction Standards. a. The general contractor, or if none, the SECTION 13.07 CONDITIONS FOR property owner, shall be responsible for APPROVAL OR DENIAL assuring that each contractor or subcon­ The Planning Commission, upon reviewing a tractor evaluates each site before construc­ site plan, shall take one of the following actions: tion is initiated to determine if any site 1. Approval — If the site plan meets all the conditions may pose particular problems Zoning Ordinance and related development for handling any hazardous substances. requirements and standards, the Planning b. Hazardous substances stored on the con­ Commission shall record such approval, with struction site during the construction or without conditions, and the Chairman shall process, shall be stored in a location and sign three copies of the site plan filing one in manner designed to prevent spills and un­ the official site plan file, forwarding one to the permitted discharges to air, surface of the Building inspector, and returning one to the ground, groundwater, lakes, streams, applicant. rivers, or wetlands. Any storage container 2. Disapproval — Ifthe site plan does not meet volume of over 40 gallons that contains all the Zoning Ordinance and related develop­ hazardous substances shall have secondary ment requirements and standards, the Planning containment Commission shall record the reasons for c. If the contractor will be storing or han­ denial. dling hazardous substances that require a The applicant may subsequently refile a cor­ Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), the rected site plan under the same procedures fol­ contractor shall familiarize him/herself lowed for the initial submission. .with the sheet, and shall be familiar with 3. Table — If the site plan does not meet all procedures required to contain and clean requirements of this ordinance, the Planning up any releases ofthe hazardous substance. Commission may table the site plan until a d. Upon completion of construction, all public hearing can be scheduled to determine hazardous substances and containment sys­ specific improvement requirements the tems no longer used, or not needed in the Planning Commission feels are necessary but operation of the facility shall be removed the applicant is not in agreement with. from the construction site by the responsi­ ble contractor, and shall be disposed of, SECTION 13.08 EXEMPTIONS AND recycled, or reused in a proper manner as WAIVERS prescribed by applicable State and Federal The transportation of any hazardous substance laws, rules and regulations. shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordi­ e. Excavation, drilling, direct-push and nance provided the transporting motor vehicle or other earth penetration shall be sealed with rail is in continuous transit, or that it is transport­ grout, or with soil material exhibiting ing substances to or from a State licensed haz­ lower hydraulic permeability than the ardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facil­ native soil. ity. 8. Maintenance. In areas where hazardous substances are han­ SECTION 13.09 APPEALS dled, structural integrity of the building must The Village Council may grant a special permit be maintained to avoid inadvertent discharge if it finds by written decision that the proposed of chemicals to soil and groundwater. Cracks use: and holes in floors, foundations and walls must 1. Meets the intent ofthis section as well as its 1 be repaired in areas where hazardous sub­ specific criteria; stances are handled or stored. 2. Will not, during construction or thereafter, : 9. Exclusions. have an actual or potential adverse impact on i a. A limited exclusion from the General any aquifer or recharge area in the district; Provisions contained in Section 13.04 is 3. Will not actually or potentially adversely authorized as follows: affect the domestic or municipal water supply; (1) The hazardous substances is pack­ and is consistent with existing and probable aged for personal or household use or is future development of surrounding areas. j present in the same form and concen­ tration as a product packaged for use by SECTION 13.10 PENALTIES AND COSTS 1 the general public, and 1. Falsifying Information. Any persons who. (2)The total excluded substances con­ knowingly makes any false statements, repre­ taining hazardous substances does not sentation or certification in any application, exceed fifty (50) gallons or four hun­ record, report, plan or other document filed or dred (400) pounds at any time. required to be maintained pursuant to this ordi­ This exclusion does not apply to hydro­ nance, or who falsifies, tampers with, or know­ carbon solvents or halogenated hydro­ ingly renders inaccurate any method under this carbon solvents. ordinance, shall be fined upon conviction not b. A limited exclusion from the General more than five-hundred ($500) dollars per Provisions contained in Section 13.04 is occurrence. authorized for non-routine maintenance or 2. Violations. Any person or persons who is repair of property in the Wellhead found to have violated any provision of this Protection Overlay Zone provided the uses chapter and the orders, rules and regulations are limited as follows: and permits issued there under, shall be fined (1) The aggregate of hazardous sub­ upon conviction not more than five-hundred stances may not exceed the lesser of ($500) dollars per occurrence. ; fifty (50) gallons or four hundred (400) Each day on which a violation shall occur, or pounds at any time. continue to occur, shall be deemed a separate I (2) The total use of substances contain­ and distinct offense. In addition to the penal- I ing hazardous substances may not ties provided herein, the Village may recover I exceed one-hundred (100) gallons or reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, court I eight hundred (800) pounds at any reporters’ fees and other expenses of litigation I time. by appropriate suit at law against the person I found to have violated this ordinance or the I SECTION 13.05 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS orders, rules, regulations, and permits issued I In addition to any other site plan requirements there under. contained elsewhere in this ordinance, the follow­ Any person or persons violating any ofthe pro- I ing specific requirements shall be applied for uses visions of this ordinance shall be liable to the I proposed in the Wellhead Protection Overlay Village for any expense, loss, or damage I Zone: caused by such violation. The Village shall bill I 1 .Specify location and size ofinterior and exte­ the person or persons for the costs incurred by I rior area(s) and structure(s) to be used for on­ the Village (caused by the violation). site storage, use, load/uhloading, recycling, or disposal of hazardous substances. SECTION 13.11 SEVERABILITY 2. Specify location of all underground and If any provision, paragraph, work, section or above ground storage tanks for such uses as article of this ordinance is invalidated by any fuel storage, waste oil holding tanks, hazardous court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining substance storage, collection of contaminated provisions, paragraphs, words, sections, and storm water or wash water, and all similar uses. chapters shall not be affected and shall continue 3. Specify location of existing and proposed in full force and effect. wells. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall 4. Specify -location of exterior drains, dry be published in the manner required by law and wells, catch basins, retention/detention areas, sumps, and other facilities designed to collect, shall become effective twenty (20) days after the store or transport storm water or wastewater. date ofpublication. Moved by Council member Kenyon seconded The point of discharge for all drains and pipes by council member Coll that the foregoing shall be specified on the site plan. Ordinance No. 10-28-04 A be adopted.' 5. Specify areas on the site that the applicant AYES: Seaton, Coll, Kenyon, Bracy, Callton, has reason to believe are contaminated, togeth­ Knoll, Dunham er with a report on the status of any site reme­ NAYS: None dial action plan and land use deed restrictions, ABSENT: None if applicable. Ordinance No. 10-28-04 A declared adopted at 6. Submit “Nashville Wellhead Protection a regular meeting of the Nashville Village Environmental Permits Checklist”. Council held on October 28, 2004. 7. 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Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 9, 2004. Said premises are situ­ ated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot (s) 19 and the Northerly 30 feet of Lot 18 of Standley’s First Addition, to Fine Lake Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page (s) 31 including access to the lake along 6 foot right of way on the Southern edge of Lot 14, Fine Lake Park. Commonly known as 735 Eastshore Dr, Battle Creek Ml 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. 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(CH-85). �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, November 9, 2004 — Page 16 FOOTBALL, continued from page 1 — Maple Valley quarterback Ben Boss (5) gets pinched between a pair of Montague defend­ ers on a failed option play in the first half Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 0% FINANCING FOR 2 YEARS on any new 4000 Twenty Series John Deere NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE™ there were just under two seconds left on the clock, but Maple Valley’s efforts to stop the clock went unheed­ ed by officials. Mittelstaedt argued the point as the offi­ cials tried to leave the field, but to no avail. That is one of those big ‘IF’s’ in a game like this. Mittelstaedt said after the game that he thought that “IF” Maple Valley could have stopped the clock and “IF” they could have capital­ ized on the opportunity to score just before half, it would have meant a lot in terms of momentum for the second half. Montague scored again the third quarter when Farr ran it in again, this time from six yards out with less than a minute left on the clock. Hughes’ kick made it a 14-0 game. Maple Valley finally got on the scoreboard in the final period when Boss directed a 12-play 68-yard drive. His 12-yard pass to Brad McDonald put six points on the board and his three-yard pass to Morris added the two-point conversion. But Montague didn’t get to be 9-1 on a fluke and the Wildcats came right back to score on their next posses­ sion to put the game out of reach. They scored on a 12Maple Valleyjunior Adam Lamphere stretches for a recep­ yard touchdown by running tion during the Lions’ last gasp effort in the fourth quarter back Brandon Fairchild with Friday night at Montague. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 3:41 on the clock. Fairchild’s two point conversion run put just weren’t able to capitalize Ben Fox led the Lion the final two points of the on them.” defense with eight tackles on game on the board. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 46, November 16, 2004 Non-union school employee pay increases OK’d by board by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Maple Valley Board ofEducation approved salary increases for school adminis­ trators and other non-union staff members Monday, Nov. 8, but did not disclose the amounts the public employees are being paid. In a later interview Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer said the salary adjustments were made on an individual basis. "In general, the increases were about 80% of the aver­ age teacher’s salary increase," he said. "We looked at salaries on a indi­ vidual basis and in compari­ son to what their counter­ parts in other area districts are making. In the case of two administrators, we don’t why, but their salaries were way out of line and we’ve set up a three-year catch-up adjustment. “We’ve also had some staffin the central office who have taken on additional responsibilities and their salaries were adjusted to reflect that." When administrative staff at the central office was asked for detailed informa­ tion about the salary increas­ es, they declined to provide it without a written request. The Maple Valley News sub­ mitted a letter on Friday, requesting detailed informa­ tion regarding the salary increases under the Freedom of Information Act. The information was not made available by press time. However, school administrators are compelled by law to comply with the request, or submit a request for an extension, within five business days upon receipt of the letter. “We believe the public has a right to know what public officials make because it is the people who pay their salaries,” said Maple Valley News Editor David T Young. “We don’t believe it is wise to keep this informa­ tion secret in a free and open society.” Details of administrative and non-union salary adjust­ ments will be made available to the public in an upcoming edition of The Maple Valley News. In other business at its Nov. 8 meeting, the school board: • Voted unanimously to set May in both odd and even years as the regular election dates for the district’s annual school elections. The board approved the election date as required by the Consolidated Election Laws enacted in December 2003. To comply with the law, Maple Valley had to choose one of the following three options: Regular May elec­ tion in odd years; the general election in both odd and even years; and the May election in both even and odd years. If the board hadn’t set a date before the deadline, the state would have automatically set the date as the regular November election in odd years. "The idea behind this is the state has established some specific election dates that they are limited elec­ tions to. I think part of their rationale was that there were just too many elections; and, quite frankly, I think it was somewhat focused at schools," said Kramer. "We’ve heard from the pub­ lic, the general public, that there needs to be some sort of restraint in terms of how ■many elections there are in the course of a year. So a piece of legislation went through... that was the consolidation of election laws. What it requires is that all agencies, schools included, need to establish and deter­ mine a date from the four options, when we are going to have our regular elec­ tions." During the public hearing that preceded the roll call vote, Kramer told board members he wanted to avoid the November dates. "In looking at all these options and looking at the by-laws of schools, and when school board members are elected, and when your terms of office are typically started, when we normally run our elections in June, it really became kind of a nobrainer to say, ‘the closest one to us is May,’" he said. "We are rejecting the one in November, at least I am rec­ ommending the one in November, simply because every four years... would you have wanted your name on a ballot last month? Where would it have been located? How far down the list? What a hoopla! So the November decision didn’t make any sense... the logical choice was to go with the closest June date and it real­ ly behooves us to go every year, not every other year, the reason being that your terms all change ... it’s not that it couldn’t be done, but it just doesn’t match." Kramer said he spoke to people in other school dis­ tricts in the area in both and Eaton and Barry counties and the general consensus was that they were all going to pick the May date so that in the event there should be a need for a county-wide mileage request, the elec­ tions could all be held on the same date. Kramer also Nashville soldier earns Purple Heart Specialist Gregg D. Godbey came home to his family in Nashville after being wounded Aug. 16 while serving his country in Iraq. His wife, Corrine, and two children, Graham, 8, and Michaela, 4, with his par­ ents, Shirley and Richard Gardner and Lester and Paula Godbey, and extended family members, welcomed him home with grateful hearts and prayers that he will not have to return to any war zone. Godbey is a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School. In an honors ceremony Nov. 5 at the National Guard Headquarters in Lansing, he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. He previously served five years and four months in the U.S. Navy on the aircraft carriers U.S.S. Midway and U.S.S. Nimitz. He was honorably dis­ charged from the Navy Jan. 6, 1994. He joined the Michigan National Guard’s 1462nd Transportation Company in October 2000. After Sept. 11, 2001, he was stationed at the United States Customs Center at the Canadian Border in Port Huron for eight months. His two older brothers, Chief Petty Officer Glenn Godbey and Chief Petty Officer Rodney Godbey, have made the U.S. Navy their careers. They have served many times in the Persian Gulf and other areas in defense of the country. Their home ports at this time are Pearl Harbor and San Diego, respectively, from which they are deployed as their missions require. Gregg follows a long line of men in his family who have served their country. Among them are his father, Lester Godbey, who served in the United States Air Force from September 1959 to September 1963; a mater­ nal grandfather who served in the USAF from 1943 to 1980; his stepfather, Richard Gardner, who served in the US Navy 1958 to 1962; a father-in-law who served in the US Navy 1956-1975; an uncle who served in the noted that Barry County would run the school elec­ tions for Maple Valley. A board member asked if the district would still be able to hold special elec­ tions. "For our purposes, unless we have a real need... if we know that May is our date... unless there is a real driving need... May would be our ticket," said Kramer. The motion to set May, of both even and odd years, as the date for regular school elections was passed without further discussion. • Announced the location of its following monthly meetings: Dec. 13, Maplewood Elementary; Feb. 14, Fuller Street Elementary; April 18, Kellogg Education Center; and May 9, Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School • Recognized the Maple Valley Equestrian Team for its accomplishments of reaching the state finals, where the squad placed 14th. The board also recognized Andrew Gaber for his high scores on advanced place­ ment tests. • Heard a report from members of the FFA on their recent trip to the FFA National Convention. • Approved the following volunteer and staff winter sports coaches: eighth grade cheerleading, Kelly Zank, staff; seventh grade cheer­ leading, Kristen Sprague, staff; competitive cheerlead­ ing assistants, Teha Huss and Jamie Root, volunteers; jun­ ior high competitive cheer­ leading, Jamie Brighton, vol­ unteer; varsity wrestling assistant coach, Trevor Wawiemia, volunteer; varsi­ ty volleyball assistant coach, Krystal Root, volunteer; JV volleyball, Mindy Shriver, staff; and freshmen volley­ ball, Twilla Gibbons, volun­ teer. • Held a first reading on proposed changes to policy sections 1000—3000. High school reschedules play again Maple Valley High School once again is rescheduling a performance of'“You Can’t Take it With You.” The Friday, Dec. 3, pro­ duction’s curtain timke has been changed from 7 to 8 p.m. to accommodate the FFA’s annual donkey basket­ ball game, which will be held in the high school gym beginning at 6 p.m. on the same evening. However, the play still will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec 2, and Saturday, Dec. 4, as previ­ ously announced. “The donkey basketball game, a major FFA fund­ raiser, was actually sched­ uled for 7 p.m., but Mr. (FFA advisor Aaron) Saari and I compromised,” said Norma Jean Acker, who is produc- ing and directing the play. “He moved the game to 6 p.m. and I moved curtain to 8 p.m. “Once again, we are work­ ing hard to accommodate and support the interests of all our students.” The play which tentatively had been scheduled for Nov. 18-20 was rescheduled for Dec. 2-4 when the Maple Valley Lions varsity football team made it to the playoffs in October, and it wasn’t known how far they would go in post-season play. The play will be held in the high school auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door, $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and chil­ dren. In This Issue Specialist Gregg D. Godbey receives his Purple Heart in a ceremony in Lansing Nov. 5. USAF 1959-1969 and was killed on training flight Aug. 13, 1969; a cousin in the U. S. Army 101st Airborne Division, who was killed Aug. 18, 1967, in Vietnam; three Great Uncles who served during World War II, one in the Army, one in the Navy, one in the United States Marine Corps; and a great-great uncle who served in the Navy’s Sea Bees divi­ sion. • Portable classrooms fill gap until repairs finished • Assets Team aims to benefit school, community • Exxon-Mobile grant earned by local school • Opponents use three-point shooting stars to top Lions �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, November 16,2004 — Page 2 Portable classrooms fill gap until repairs finished by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Two of the six teachers who have been been forced to hold their classes in tem­ porary quarters are welcom­ ing students in temporary classrooms since last week. Some Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School students have been meeting in the high school auditori­ um, library, cafeteria and other vacant rooms since their classrooms were sever­ ally damaged in August. Straight-line winds tore the roof from a portion of the school. Teachers were once again able to hold classes in a room of their own. Portable classrooms were set up behind the school to fill the teachers’ need for classroom space until the restoration of their regular classrooms is complete. After more than two months of moving from room to room five or six times a day, history teacher John Hughes and English and leadership teacher Norma Jean Acker finally have a room to call their own until their regular classrooms are completely restored. “It feels good,” said Acker. “I’m very excited to have all of our things in one room again and if class runs over a little, it’s not a big deal.” “It’s nice to have a desk Plus, having a room give some order to the day for the kids,” said Hughes as he worked on the computer in the portable classroom while Manny Smith used the room to teach a ninth grade civics class. While Acker and Hughes have a temporary classroom, the other four teachers, Smith, Rose Cemey, Becky Jamros and Julie Swartz, are still moving from room to room. However, according to Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer, it won’t be much longer before all the teachers are back in their regular classrooms. During the November meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education, Kramer said he still anticipates that teachers and students will return to the storm-damaged classrooms by Christmas time. “We’re looking at putting in temporary window cas­ ings in on the three on the south side; those won’t arrive until sometime later,” Kramer said. “If they arrive too late and we have the opportunity to move in with some temporary doors, we will replace those windows at Christmas time during our Manny Smith teaches his ninth grade civics class in one of the new portable classrooms behind Maple Valley High School. week. On Thursday I made eight-day break,” he said. Kramer said the portable my last call and said, ‘We are classrooms actually were going in whether we have ready two weeks prior to the permission or not. I will have date the teachers moved their inspected them with the fire classes to the new location, marshal or the fire installers, but they couldn’t move in the alarm installers on right away due to govern­ Thursday afternoon, and I just want to let you know we ment bureaucracy. “We’ve been waiting for are going in whether you. two weeks for the state to give us permission to get into them,” said Kramer of the portable classrooms. “I called the state two times last mally their turn-around is three weeks,” added Kramer. “I said, ‘You are hurting our children’s education. We are moving in. May I have a temporary permit? We can do the fire marshal’s inspec­ tion when you get around to it.’” Kramer said he has but they didn’t tell me we couldn’t. We moved in today, I’ll wait and see what the state has to say... I may be in trouble but when it comes to defending my kids, I am going to defend the kids and make those in bureaucra­ cy realize they have to move a little faster next time. This portable building behind Maple Valley High School holds two temporary class­ rooms for the teachyers and their students who were displaced from their regular classrooms in August when straightline winds from a storm tore part of the roof from one wing of the school. Students in Norma Jean Acker's leadership class sit on the floor in the portable classroom to make posters for parent/teacher conferences. give us permission or not...’ “Within 15 minutes I had a phone call back from the state. The person I had been trying to get for three days apologized left and right for not moving and said that because the plans for the fire alarm system was sitting on his desk and had been there for two weeks and that not- Your homeowners policy comes with something extra... eal people. Hometown people who will help or making a claim. 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NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED BOY, Nathan Dewaine Packer, bom on Oct. 31, 2004 in Auburn, WA to Kristen Jarrard and Nathan Packer. He is also welcomed home by grandparents, Cam The men of Nashville Jarrad and grandparents United Methodist Church are Packer of Auburn; great­ sponsoring their first annual grandparents, Genell and "Mama B’s Southern W.D. Ca rroll of Wichita Breakfast" Saturday morn­ Falls, Texas, Jan and Dick ing, Dec. 4, to help raise Dixon of Nsahville, MI and funds for the local Habitat for great-great grandmother, Humanity House, which will Geneva Ruhle, of Tulsa, be built as part of the Jimmy Okla. Carter Work Project next June. The breakfast will feature authentic, rib-sticking south­ ern dishes such as country ham, biscuits and gravy, grits, pancakes and more. Look for details about hours, suggested donations and more in upcoming issues of the Maple Valley News. Breakfast to HASTINGS 4 benefit Habitat you through the details ofbuying insurance help-in good times and worked on large scale con­ struction projects before and knows when something is safe and when it is not. “I know what the concerns are. All the other inspections were taken care of except for the fire marshal. They didn’t tell me we had permission, �TheeMaple MapleValley ValleyNews, News,Nashville, Nashville,Tuesday, Tuesday,November November16,2004 16,2004——PiPi ■■ Assets Team aims to benefit school, community Members of the Maple Valley Assets Team who attended an Assets workshop last week workshop are: (From left) Norm Porter, Zeke Wieland, Kyle Pash, Jed Wieland, MacKensye Ancona and Aleena Hamilton. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Maple Valley junior Norm Porter is chairman of the Assets Team, a group whose goal is to identify and enhance 40 developmental assets within individuals, schools, communities to help children make good deci­ sions and become successful in school and life. The program began in the Eaton Intermediate School District in 2000 when the Search Institute, underwrit­ ten by Lutheran Brotherhood, which provides financial services, communi­ ty service opportunities and philanthropic outreach in communities nationwide, conducted a survey. The survey was of all sev­ enth, ninth and 11th grade students at Maple Valley High School. Students were asked questions designed to determine the existence of and quantify 40 internal ands external assets in individu­ als, their school and their community. “An asset is any positive value or influence that helps young people to thrive, and helps them make wise deci­ sions and choose a positive lifestyle. The more assets a child has in their life, the bet­ ter it will be,” said Lorraine Benedict, an interim coun­ selor at Maple Valley High School, who is helping with the team. The results of the study were analyzed by the Search Institute, and based on their findings, counselors Judy Hager and Jennifer Kutchera selected teachers and stu- dents to participate in the district’s first “Assets Team.” “They chose different stu­ dents in the district that they thought would bring differ­ ent perspectives to the table,” said Porter. “We had our first meeting in October of 2002. They discussed dents in the Maple Valley School District. “We’re sort of like a school improvement team,” explained Porter. “Right now we’re at the point where we’re turning the results of the survey into action. We’ve decided to focus on bullying, teacher/student Six Principles ofAsset Building • All young people need assets - While it is crucial to pay special attention to those youth who have the least (eco nomically or emotionally), nearly all children and adoles cents need more assets than they have.Hug a child or teenager. • Everyone can build assets - Asset development requires consistent messages across a community. All adults, youth and children play a role. • It's an on going process - Asset development starts when a child is bom and continues through high school and beyond. • Relationships are key - A central key to asset development is strong relationships between adults and young people, young people and their peers and teenagers and children. • Consistent messages - Asset building requires consistent, postive messages about what is important. • Redundancy - Kids need to hear the same positive messages and feel support over and over again, from many different people. what the group was about and they gave us a packet that broke everything down into 40 assets (see sidebar) which fit into eight cate­ gories of internal or external assets.” Based on the results of the survey, the Assets Team was asked to focus on key area and work with the schools and community to enhance assets that would benefit stu- relationships and community service.” “It was a group decision. They looked at the data and then started prioritizing,” said Polly Brainerd, a pre­ vention specialist with EISD. “They knew they had to nar­ row their focus. Bullying came up last year as one main concern.” Porter agreed, “We decid­ ed to focus on bullying last year after a student who had transferred in was beat up in a very violent way at school last spring. “We plan to take our deci­ sions back to the students, and let them know we plan to work on the bullying issue and get the issue introduced to the staff at Maple Valley as well as the caring student/teacher relationships. We’ll introduce the idea and see how they can integrate it into their classrooms,” he added. Porter said that the Asset Team plans to work closely with the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope (MVCCOH) for the commu­ nity service aspect of their program. “We asked Pastor Di (the pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and exec­ utive director of the MVCCOH) to join the Assets Team because she is so involved with the youth in the community,” said Brainerd. Porter noted that in turn, Pastor Di has offered a seat on the MVCCOH board of directors to one of the stu­ dents on the Assets Team. “We’ve been in the begin­ ning stages for two years,” said Porter of the Assets Team. “Now we are ready to begin the action stage.” “The beginning stages were when they doing research, learning what assets they have and what to focus on,” said Benedict. “The team has been trying to figure out how the results can be implemented and a lot of nuts and bolts. We’re now moving into the phase where there will be less talk and more action. I think we both agree that now things are going to start getting excit­ ing.” Benedict noted that the Search Institute recently completed the same study in Barry County with help from students like Betsy Acker, daughter of Maple Valley High School teacher Norma Jean Acker, who is a volun­ teer with the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation. Porter said that the results from the Barry County sur­ vey will be added to those from Eaton County since the Maple Valley school dis­ tricts includes students from both counties. “It will be interesting to compare the results,” he said. “It could shift our focus too. A lot of the kids that took the survey in Eaton County (in 2000) have already graduat­ ed or are going tb be seniors next year.” “But I think the survey is still a realistic reflection of the community,” said Benedict. “And even though Eaton County has the com­ munity theater program (The Revue in Vermontville) and Nashville has the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, I think the kids mingle enough at school that those things aren’t exclusive to one community or the other. “Everyone in the commu­ nity can do something to help our youth,” she added. “If you are a woodworker, a musician, a tutor, ifyou have any skill... there are a lot of ways people can give oftheir talents to better the commu- HOW TO BEAN ASSET BUILDER • Get to know the names of teenagers in your neighborhood. • Hug a child or teenager. • Greet young people with a smile when you pass them on the street. • Volunteer to be a big brother or sister to a young person through a mentoring program in your community. • Donate children's and teen's books to a local shelter that serves families and children. • Invite your child or the child of a friend to spend an afternoon with you. • Offer to give a parent you know a break by spending an hour or two with her or his child. • If you are a young person: Find one special adult, other than your parent(s), to spend time with reguraly. • If you are an employer: Hire a teenager to work in your office two afternoons a week. Offer plenty of training, support and encouragement. • Call a young person you know, just to say 'hi'. • Be a youth advocate. Know the issues that affect young people and speak out in their behalf. • Remember what it was like to be young. • If you are a parent: Ask your child to help with a project. Explain what you are doing, why and how. • Go to a performance or sporting event of a child or teenager you know. • Get involved with a youth program in a congregation or community center. • Hire young people - rather than professionals - to mom your lawn, shovel snow or rake leaves. • Go for a walk with a kid. • Befriend a young person who seems lonely or bored nity.” Brainerd added, “The Assets Team movement is propelled by the notion that positive adult/child relation­ ships are critical, as are good community and family rela­ tionships. What we are try­ ing to do is build relation­ ships between all those areas.” Porter said that the Assets Team wants strong ties with the community, “Anyone who is interested should con­ tact myself, Mrs. Benedict (or high school counselor Sandy Briggs) at the school.” “The whole idea is to See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy ., Hastings. At the gray barn increase the number of posi­ tive influences in a kids life. Studies have shown that most kids have 16 or less assets in their life; we want to increase that number because the more positive influences they have, the more it will help them to be successful,” said Benedict. “I’ve just been involved in a couple ofmeetings but Norm has been in it from the start and he has really taken the bull by the horns and taken the lead on this project.” “There are so many kids who live in a home where both parents have to work and they end up with a lot of spare time without adult supervision or influence. We want to try to find ways to assist those families. It’s one of the big issues schools have been looking at,” she added. The next meeting of the Assets Team is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 16, in the con­ ference room at the school administration building, located at 11090 Nashville Highway. 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Call 259-945-9554 to start getting Graphics �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 16, 2004 — Page 5 J. Guernsey Sr. Lewis HASTINGS Lewis J. Guernsey Sr., age 80, of Hastings, died Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Guernsey was bom on November 30, 1923 in Ionia, the son of Ambrose and Iva (Peacock) Guernsey. He was raised in the Freeport and Hastings areas and attended Fish School, Freeport School and Hastings schools, graduating in 1942 from Hastings High School. He served in the U.S. Army from January 21, 1943 until his discharge August 2, 1945. His service in the mili­ tary for 2 1/2 years included the European Theater where he was wounded in Normandy on July 17, 1944. He was married to Rose M. (Higgins) Borton in 1948. The couple lived in the Freeport area for 41 years before moving to Hastings in 1989. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 38 1/2 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of D.A.V., enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Guernsey is survived by his wife, Rose; daughters, Judith (Bob) Landes of Hastings and Linda Thompson of Hastings; son, Lewis J. (Kathy) Guernsey Jr. of Caledonia; step-sons, Ross (Donna) Borton of Hastings and Larry (Kathy) Burdick of Hickory Comers; step-daughter, Sharon (David) Slocum of Hastings; 22 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sister, Lauretta (John) Balyeat of Hastings and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers, Harland, Wilson, Eugene and Martin Guernsey. Services were held Saturday, November 13, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation or char­ ity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, November 17 Nachos, juice, pear slices, cookie, milk. Thursday, November 18 M.W. Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, pineap­ ple, fortune cookie, milk. Friday, November 19 Hot pocket, tater tots, cheetos, apple crisp; milk. Monday, November 22 Sack Lunch Day. Chicken sandwich, cheetos, fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday, November 23 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, pear cookie, milk. halves, Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, November 17 Choose One - Hot pocket, pizza, chicken sandwich, deli bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, carrot sticks, sherbet, juice, milk. Thursday, November 18 Choose One - Quesadilla, pizza, cheeseburger, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, broccoli, pineapple,mandarin oranges, juice, milk. Friday, November 19 Choose One - Double dogs, pizza, chicken sandwich, country chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, peaches, juice, milk. Monday, November 22 Choose One - Cheesie bread sticks, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, spaghettios, orange push-up, juice, milk. Tuesday, November 23 Choose One - Com dogs, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel com, pear halves, juice, milk. Howard J. Blommer-----------------CHARLOTTE - Howard J. Blommer ofCharlotte, for­ merly of Vermontville and Belding, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 in Charlotte. Mr. Blommer was bom November 1, 1919 in Detroit the son of Charles and Myrtle (McIntyre) Blommer and had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was part owner of the B&V Plumbing and Heating in Mulliken for many years and retired from Sparrow Hospital in 1981. In addition he worked for Thomas Home Construction HASTINGS Doris E. Eltzroth, age 90, of Hastings, died Friday, November 12, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Eltzroth was bom on May 11, 1914 in Reynolds, Indiana, the daughter of Edward and Sophia (Lueker) Munzel. She was raised in the LaPorte, Indiana area and attended school there. She moved to Jackson, in 1949 from LaPorte, to Grand Rapids in 1970 and to Hastings in 1980. She was married to Porter Eltzroth in January 1945. She was employed as a beautician and in retail sales. 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville ' 11 07513930 Scott A. Daniels & Fami,y Owner/Manager Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Weekender • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Doris was a member of Hastings Grace Lutheran Church and the Sarah Circle of the church. Mrs. Eltzroth is survived by her son, Gerald (Virginia) Eltzroth of Nashville and Elmore (Cinda) Eltzroth of Lansing; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; brother, Alfred “Bud” Munzel of San Antonio, Texas; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Porter in 1974; daughter, Ruth Budde in 1979; grandson, Steve Budde; great grandson, David Eltzroth; brothers, Carl and Edgar Munzel; sis­ ters, Selma Melser and Laura Mellenthin. Services were held Monday, November 15, 2004 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton offici­ ating. Burial was at Fairplains Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church of Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). anksgiving Holiday Deadlines “Our Family S Serving Yours ” (517) 852-9712 brothers; wives, Julia, Irene and Joyce and stepdaugh­ ter’s, Donna Hillis, Elaine Woolston and Lucille Vermilya. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 13, 2004 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte. Interment was in Dewitt Cemetery, Dewitt Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home. Doris E. Eltzroth PANELS • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fully Staffed Childrens’ Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 Co. in Belding and was an electrical inspector for Ionia County for several years. He is survived by two daughters, Beverly Blommer of Southgate and Ann (Ron) Olmstead of Vermontville; one son, Robert (Carolyn) Blommer of Charlotte; grandchildren, Steve, Scott and Kevin Blommer, Greg Olmstead and Jody Franklin; three stepchildren, Tom, David and Michael Johnson; one brother, John ofNational City; 18 step grandchildren and several great grandchil­ dren. 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Pictured are students in Shannon Powers’ afternoon Early 4s class (front row, from left) Esther Brooke, Giacinto Lucci, Skyler Miller, Ashton Leenhouts, Patrick Garber, Josef Gillian, Avery McDaniel, Meghan Wilmath, Alexis Guernsey, Alyssa Gonser, (back row) Jacob Brass, Shannon Powers (teacher), Jacob Rice, Vincent Gilfoyle, Randy Bayman, Kelsey Elliston (student assistant), Logan Valiquette and Jaden Henke. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service "“-"’“‘I 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE in *8 0 *0 Classes are still being held on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. on Swedish weav­ ing, knitting, crocheting or any kind of needle work. If you have any questions please call the library at 852­ 9723. The library will be closed on Nov. 25, 26, 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. New books on the shelves are: Fiction - Savannah or a Shift for Mr. Lincoln by John Jakes; Light on Snow by Anita Shrene; Melanchaly Baby by Robert B. Parker. Romance - Northern Lights by Nora Roberts; Always by Jude Deveraux. Non-Fiction Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2003; Microsoft Office Exel 2003; and Microsoft Office Word Plain and Simple, Pay It Down- From Debts to Wealth on $10 a Day. Mystery Fiction - Metro­ Girl by Janet Evanovich; In A Dark House by Deborah Crombie; Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Huke; Double Shot by Diane Matt Davidson and Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Huke. Young Adults - Series of Unfortunate Events #1 - Bad Beginning; #2 Reptile Room; #3 Wide Window; and #4 Miserable Mill; Dear America: I Walk in Dread. Non-Fiction Young Adults - Headaches. Junior Guess Who's Coming Dinner? To Santas for Videos Shrek 2 and Around the World in 80 Days-Jackie Chan. If anyone is interested in providing the library with a small picture of a family member or a friend that is currently serving in Iraq or has served in the past feel free to bring it in and the pic­ ture will be displayed. The library is also interested in sending small boxes of books to our local service men and women serving in Iraq, cash donations to the library are tax deductible, if MLS Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com HMS anyone would like to make a cash donation to help with the shipping cost for this project or any other project, please do so before Dec. 31st. Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI........................................................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)........................................................ Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar (Sales Associate).......................................................... Cell 269-838-2884 945- 9554 for Maple Valley News Ads PRICE REDUCED TO $144,90011 OCCUPANCY AT CLOSEII HORSE LOVERS TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!! ON 8 ACRES W/EXTRA BUILDINGS NEAR N-79 1\vo story brick house, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 large enclosed porches, deck, barn, granary 6t 2 1/2 car garage. Nature shade trees, gardens, fruit, pasture & above ground pool, circle drive. Call Homer. (CH-86) 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 'country home" (could have upper income unit w/2 bedrooms & full bath - sep­ arate entry for income unit). Home has large living room, kitchen, ft dining room includes 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators, there are 2 large outbuildings on property (20x48 & 32x64) w/thick concrete floors, one has 3 phase electric, blacktop drivel Fond on for Then look to your good neighbor State Farnf agent. Through an unbeatable alliance with Fortis Health* I'm offering flexible and affordable insurance coverage. If that's what you're looking for, come see IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AT CLOSEII IN COUNTRY ON 5 AC SE4 SETTING me today: I vi Nice 3 be( /D) i *^/s, 2 baths, kitchen ha L^^wfl^^abinets, walkout, finisl has family room w/wood burning fireplace and office area, lots of storage, 2 car attached garage plus 16 x 24 pole bam with sauna. Nature shade and fruit trees. Home has hot water and central air. Call Jerry or Homer. (CH-88) restrictions and renewability. “Coverages issued and underwritten by Fortis Insurance Company, a Fortis Health member company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. No member of the Stale Form family of companies is financially responsible for the Individual Medical Coverage product. P01421 11/02 825 S Hanover St Hastings, Ml 616-948-1284 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. statefarm.com'* Slate Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois 06596583 4 BEDROOM RANCH IN NASHVILLE Built in 1990 on corner lot with mature shade trees, patio, newer roof, full basement & pantry. One block from the stores, walk to post office. Seller will look at all offers!! Call Jerry (N-95) NEW LISTINGS WEST OF BELLEVUE ON M-78 NICE FAMILY HOME IN NASHVILLE: 7 room, 3 bedroom, all appliances and some furniture inlcuded. Central air, 2 1/2 car garage, shows AAA. Call Homer. (N-96) Tai Gearhart, Agent Call for details on coverage, costs, I Fortis Company is not on affiliate of PRICE REDUCED $5,0001! OWNER ANXIOUS - WRITE ALL OFFERS HASTINGS - NEAR ALGONQUIN LAKE 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 2 car attached garage, full basement, living room w/wood burning brick sur­ round & mantel Fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond cabinets & center island. 1st floor laundry, master bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french doors to deck w/view of Algonquin lake. Home war­ ranty included for your peace of mind. Call Jerry for full details. NOW $124,9001! (H-81) Vendors sought for collectible, craft sale Dec. 4 2 bedroom ranch home on 3+ acres, 2 car garage, pole bam, 3 seasons enclosed porch, updated win­ dows, electric, siding, water softner Be furnace. Good starter home. Call Jerry for full details. (CH-97) VACANT PARCELS 4 ACRES: Black top road, north of Vermontville, conventional perk natural gas available. Call Homer. (VL-89) 2.2 ACRES: JUST LISTED - East of Hastings. Perked building site, surveyed, "country view" 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Cail Rick. (VL-98) FORTIS Next month people can get started on their Christmas shopping, splurge on a some holiday decor for their home or a little something for themselves, while supporting their community through the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope (MVCCOH). The community center, located at the comer Of Main Street and Church in down­ town Nashville, will be the site of the first annual Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Craft and Collectible Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Organizers are looking for local crafters and artisans to display their wares during this inaugural event. Limited spaces are available. The cost is $20 for those who bring their own tables and/or display units and $25 for those who need tables provided. Anyone interested in dis­ playing craft or collectible items Can call the MVCCOH at (517) 852-2043. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 16, 2004 — Page 7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Nov. 22 Nov. 22 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 26 Dec. 1 Dec. 6 Fair Board, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. 4-H Teen Club meeting, 6 p.m., Community Room, Courts & Law Bldg. 4-H Club Officer Training, 6:30 p.m., Community Room, Courts & Law Bldg. Red Cross & 4-H Babysitting Class, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Delton District Library. Rabbit Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., to be announced. Horse Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Extension Office CLOSED. Thanksgiving, Barry County Buildings Closed. Extension Office, CLOSED, Thanksgiving Holiday, Barry County Buildings Closed. “Rate of Gain,” Beef Weigh In, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Expo Center - Horse bam. 4-H Re-enrollments due in Extension Office. Barry County Homemaker’s Christmas Party/Potluck 6 p.m. Honor roll Maplewood School Fourth grade Smith, Garret Smith, Micha All As — Alivia Johncock, Tony Keeler and Sprague, Kaitlyn Steffler, Maggie Semrau. Austin Tobias, Billy As and Bs Dayton VanZandt, Kelsey Venton, Walker, Ashley Ashley, Hailey Bennett, Kole Caleb Bryans, Jacob Clark, Zach Weiler and Jen Wells. Cogswell, Haley Cook, McKenzye Corwin, Brook Sixth grade Dickinson, Tanin Eckhoff, All As — Jessica Brandon Erwin, Cheeseman, Jessica Curtis, Shennondoah Fighter, Coty Franklin, Bradley Michael Foley, Brandon Laverty, Alissa Miller, Fuller, Morgan Getty, Taylor Owens, Amber Todd, Vaskovic and Gretchen Hakenjos, Aimee Michael Hamilton, Tom Hamilton, Matthew Woodman. As and Bs — Caleb Tyler Hickey, Jordan Hurosky, Nick Iszler, Adgate, Tiffani Allwardt, Baird, Kelsey Sydney Khouri, Tyler Jones-. Zack Arndt, Alexis Lamance, Bodenmuller, Cody Brumm, Garret Mater, Garrett Miller, Jordan Bumford, Kristen Aaron Morgan, Tanner Cantrell, Ian Cogswell, Myers, Colton Parish, Trenton Courtney, Sawyer Maurice Regis, Abby Cousins, Bradlee Dalek, Richards, Jessica Rushford, Ashley Ells, Lauren Ewing, Michael Sanchez, Lynzie Riley Fisher, Kamey Gibbs, Trumble, Ryan Tyler, Robert Zach Gilfoyle, Joe Grinage, Joshua Gurd, Devin Haeck, Welch and Keegan Yost. Anastasia Hakenjos, Eric Hale, Dylan Hall, Garrick Fifth grade All As — Chloe Babcock, Hershberger, Ethan Hicks, Tyler Brumm, Jake Ewing, Alex Hill, Kaylee Hoffman, Kolt Ewing, Ashley Lesage, Lindsey Hoffman, Kari Andrea Peake, Beth Ricther, Hummell, Hana Hunt, A.J. Jenna Whitaker and Dale Kirby, Sylvia Laymance, Cody Leinhart, Kelly Lilly, White. Lipp, Amanda As and Bs — Christina Shawn Baggio, Sierra Bender, Mahan, Alan Mater, Karlee Mikaela Bromley, Jacqueline Mater, Ayla May, Devin Kari Mead, Dankenbring, Nathan Egbert, McElroy, Casey Eldridge, Amanda Danielle Milligan, Lindsay Elliston, Stacia Foy, Clint Mudge, Desirae Newland, Franklin, Austin Furlong, Cannon Ostrander, Austin Alexandria Cassie Garn, Mitchell Pool, Hamilton, Lucas Hanson, Ian Richardson, Pantera Rider, Hunt, Tessa Imes, Kyrsten Tommy Robinson, Brianna Donovan Rose, Kramer, Makenzi Leinhart, Rood, McKenna Mater, Nick Stephanie Schaffer, Robert Megan Matheson, Allee McIntyre, Sebastian, Chantz McManamey, Slade Shoemaker, Ashley Shook, Siple, Miranda Meade, Justin Parks, Kaitlyn Zach Chandralyn Peterson, Nicole Porter, Sprague, Ashley Pywell, Richard Thornton, Darcey Turner, Root, Niko Rose, Mark Taylor Visger and Mark Shilton, Zoanne Siple, Abby Wehr. ICEA Attracting New Business To The Area ICEA has helped commu­ nities throughout Ionia County to get oil the "radar Screen" now for developers ajid site consultants who are looking for a site to build or move to. Over the last year, ICEA has put Ionia County in fTont of the nation as a place to go by marketing properties and buildings oil the West Michigan website and state MISITE program which is viewed by develop­ ers and site locators from all over the nation. When prop­ erties are of interest to site consultants and developers, ICEA makes the connection between the realtor and the client. ICEA provides the "onestop- shop" for developers and site consultants who want to know more about an area before they decide to locate. "Often times when firms are trying to find some­ where to locate or relocate, they choose the easiest areas to get infonnation on... - they simply don't have the time to chase down information when they are trying to run a business at the same time. That's why ICEA is such a good source for them ... it provides statistics, available property, and local connec­ tions for the entire county in one contact" says ICEA Executive Director Diane Smith Examples of clients this year were a site consultant for a hotel based out of New York, a developer -for line mall, an agriculture product The Pfeifers to visit Nashville Baptist Church Kountry Treasures Exxon-Mobile grant earned by local school Dr. BRAD MASSE 517.852.9150 WEATHERWAX FARM MARKET & NURSERY OPEN 5 a.m. -11 p.m. 7 days a week 2970 N. Ionia - Comer of Ionia Road & Nashville Highway, 517-726-1000 NOW ACCEPTING FOOD STAMP BENEFITS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician § 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 Full Selection of Ax . Amish Cheeses Cheeses, Deli Meats & Jerky SUGAR FREE Amish Jams, Jellies & Candies oSlpnectiuau .1 Good thru h.22-04 Large Pizza With Cheese & 1 Topping Towing Available can also check out our web­ site at www.icca-mi-or-g. The ICEA is located in the west end of the Ionia High School at 250 E. Tuttle Road, Ionia Michigan. ICEA is funded by contributions from local governmental units, educational institu­ tions and private business. The Pfeifers will be fea­ Lifting Jesus, is delivered the group is featured across tured in concert at 7 p.m. into homes across the coun­ the country each year in Sunday, Dec. 5, at the try via 20 television stations, countless churches, auditori­ Nashville Baptist Church. two satellite feeds, Gospel ums, fairs and camp meet­ Since organizing more Music Television (GMT), ings sharing the message of than a decade ago, The the Angel One Channel and the Gospel. Pfeifers, who make their Sky Angel. To obtain additional infor­ home in Washington Court When the group isn’t mak­ mation regarding event, call House, Ohio, have enjoyed ing television appearances, 501-632-2020. much success nationally and internationally in recent years with performances at such prestigious locations as Dr. Jerry Falwell’s Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Va., as well as the Mickey Gilley Theatre in Bronson, Mo., where the group was the featured artist at the special Easter Sunday service. The Pfeifers have enjoyed 4526 S. M-66 Hwy Nashville MI (517) 852-0391 much radio success with such popular single, releases as “If I Know God,” “No Join tw mt KMiembet 26tk (ml a Cluistiiuu Open Hme Thoms in the Crown,” The Blood Was Enough” and their Top 20 current release Clmtouw itewd mb iu! “Father’s House.” The group has also ExtewW HofuUg H#ww enjoyed appearances on The wil!t be F>iukup Nashville Network’s Primetime Country and The RHOURS;R RHOURSR IOflM-8pK dlzuttutg 11/26/04 Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High Trinity Broadcasting TUE -SAT School has received a $500 Network’s Praise the Lord 16 grant from the Exxon-Mobile program. In addition, the s 10% nib mu| item mc tke 26tk! Corporation’s Educational group’s weekly television § program, The Pfeifers Alliance Program. The money is designated to be used for general educa­ tional support for programs with the junior-senior high school. According to Willie Culp, coordinator for the program, GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY the school is eligible for another $250 if the school BuildingA Gorgeous Smile and members of the commu­ With A Gentle Touch nity sign up for participation at the local Mobile gas sta­ For The Entire Family tion in Vermontville, the • Your Comfort Is Our #1 Concern Vermontville Express. Kelly -Virtual Reality Movie Visors Fuels, parent company of the With Stereo Headphones Vermontville Express, has • Complete Dental Care Including The Latest Cosmetic Treatments Such As helped coordinate this grant -"Extreme Makeover" I Hour Bleaching program in partnership with -Tooth Colored Fillings the people at Vermontville • State-Of-The-Art Facility Express. • Highest Quality Treatment <& The “We are delighted to be Most Comfortable Anesthetic awarded this generous gift by You’ve Ever Experienced Exxon-Mobile for the better­ • Same Day Emergency Care ment of our program,” said • Insurance Billed For You Scott Eckhart, junior-senior • New Patients Always Welcome • Financing Available high school assistant princi­ _ • Evening Hours Offered ' | pal. Anyone interested in con­ tributing to the program should contact Tina Houchlei TiQ South M-66 • Nashville, Ml 49073 at the Vermontville Express. Vermontville • BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS processing plant, a metal forging plant, and a site con­ sultant that places businesses such as Meijers, Sherwin Williams, Banks, and Car Washes. Need more information? Contact the ICEA at 616­ 527-8014 or by email at dismith(Q),! HSLI.edu. You $9.99 TURKEYS ARE IN! 8 - 20 Lb. FROZEN TURKEYS $1J 09 l While Supplies Last Pre-order and we will oven bake your turkey foryou. We can help with all your Thanksgiving meal! Fresh baked goods - pies, breads, dinner rolls, cookies. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Call and order yours today! PIZZA DELIVERY Sunday - Thursday 6pm - 8:30pm; Friday and Saturday 6pm - 10:30pm Prairie Farms Milk Whole, 2% Low Fat & Fat Free All $7 4 5 ■ ^ •h T« Jg al. Large Selection of Amish Wood Furniture and horses that don’t have to be fed. Ground Round $2.09i Pound Deer Apples Corn, Beets and Carrots £ We Fill BBQ RropaN*. Grill Tanks 12.00 Refill �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 16,2004 — Page 8 barru County Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Vermontville Lions Club picks September Student of Month The Vermontville Lions Club named Nathanael Smith, the son of Rev. Dan and Phyliis Smith of Vermontville, as their September Student of the .Month. He was chosen by the Lions because he has done many things over Commission of Aging Cold Meal Wednesday, November 17 Chicken pasta salad, cole slaw, tropical fruit. Thursday, November 18 Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, pineapple, muf­ fin. Friday, November 19 Sliced turkey, whole wheat bread, com O’Brian, plums. Monday, November 22 Sliced pork and Swiss on whole wheat bread, German potato salad, mixed fruit. Tuesday, November 23 Cheddar cheese cubes, potato salad, pears, Rye Krisps. the years at school and around the community, includ­ ing being a defensive lineman on the Maple Valley Lions football team which qualified for the post-season play­ offs again this year, taking honor classes, making the honor roll throughout his school years, taking part in school plays and plays at The Revue, and is active in the Vermontville Bible Church. After graduation, Smith plans to attend Cedarville University in Ohio, which is a Christ-centered Baptist university. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, November 17 Turkey noodle casserole, broccoli, winter squash, pud­ ding. Thursday, November 18 Ham w/fruit sauce, whipped sweet potatoes, diced beets, dinner roll. Friday, November 19 Macaroni and cheese, peas and carrots, stewed tomatoes, pears. Monday, November 22 Homemade chili, com, applesauce, crackers. Tuesday, November 23 BBQ ribette, country pota­ toes, spinach, bun, fresh orange. Events Wednesday, November 17- Hastings, horseshoes 10:30 a.m.; Music with Charlie; card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m. Woodland - Legal Aid 10:30 a.m.-noon, Puzzles; BP Clinic 11:30 a.m.-noon. Nashville - Otis Herminett Music noon. Thursday, November 18Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Couples Line Dance Class 7-8:30 p.m.; Foot Clinic 9-11 a.m.; BP Clinic 10:30-11 a.m. Nashville - Bingo, Nashville 5+ 11:30 a.m. Delton Puzzle/Trivia. Friday, November 19 Hastings, bingo, oil painting 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nashville Granny’s Kids; Happy Days Luncheon. Monday, November 22 Hastings - crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam. Delton, bingo. H,W,N Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, November 23 Hastings - Board Games 10­ 11:30 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Beginning Line Dance 1-2:30 p.m.; Red Hats Bus Trip - Cornwells, registration required; Bus Trip Cornwell’s, registration required; Kinship Care 7 p.m., coffee. Nashville - TV Time. Into the Woods’ play planned for Dec. 2-4 by Helen Mudry StaffWriter The cast and crew mem­ bers of this fall’s “Into The Woods” have learned most oftheir lines and are working out the final kinks. Show times will be Thursday and Friday, Dec. 2 and 3, at 7:30 p.m. There are two performances on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and students and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Call the music box office at 616-374-1465, extension 4000, and leave a message. Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 06576435 Tickets will be held at the door. The play is directed by Bill Reynolds, with musical direction by Amanda Wells and assistance by Charity Black. “Into the Woods” was first performed on Broadway at the Martin Beck Theater in 1987 and it ran for 764 shows. The music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, based on the book by James Lapine. The plot involves familiar fairy tales with the story of a childless baker and his wife. They try to reverse a curse that has been placed on their family so that they might have a child. To reverse the curse, the baker and his wife REFILL Your PREPAID SERVICE at: | M66 Tire’s - PREPAY CENTER 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road (M66) • Lake Odessa 616-374-1200 We can refill your prepaid service from... OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP 06596679 AT&T, Cingular, Verizon, Boost Mobile, T Mobile, * Tracfone, Alltell... and more! need to find a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as com and a slipper as pure as gold. The cape comes from Little Red Riding Hood, the cow from Jack, the slipper from Cinderella and the hair from Rapunzel. In act two, after the spell is broken, the characters learn there is more to living than “happily ever after.” The characters face the threats to the community when they realize their actions have consequences such as “what do you do with a dead giant in the back yard?”, “is carv­ ing up the wolfthe best solu­ tion?” and “does marrying a prince really lead to happi­ ness?” Besides working on the music last week, the cast was given details about their costumes and what kind of shoes to wear. They also were reminded about the time commitment that a play requires. And perhaps more so than athletes depend on each other to make a successful play, actors depend on each other to make a play successful. SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm Hey qt Kids! We stock a complete line of... * Pumps * Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe The Salon and The Gift Shop * Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Matthew D. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings Nazarene church facelift complete The Nashville Church of the Nazarene is inviting the community to come to an open house for its new family enrichment center Saturday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cookies, punch and coffee will be served. The church began the building project the second week in September of 2003. Duane Royston was the head of the church’s building committee. “While most of the big jobs were contracted out, he had a team ofvolunteers who worked tirelessly on the fin­ ishing jobs,” said the Rev. Alan C. Mettler, Pastor. “Without the volunteers the building project would not have been possible.” The church received the occupancy permit in early August. Quite a few oddjobs had to be completed and then a dedication ceremony was held on Sunday, Oct. 31, with District Superintendent, Dr. John Seaman as the guest speaker. The church addition includes several new Sunday school classrooms, kitchen, family enrichment center/gymnasium, bathrooms and storage. The original church build­ ing received a facelift as well, with new paint and new carpeting throughout. Reserve Your Space now 1st Annual Crafts & Collectables Sale Saturday, December 4, 2004 9 am - 2 pm Maple Valley Community Center of Hope 233 N. 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Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 SW 5434041 FOX €90) 5432272 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, November 16, 2004 — Page 10 Opponents use three-point shooting stars to top Lions Lansing Christian finished off its Southern Michigan Athletic Association cham­ pionship season by knocking off Maple Valley 75-26 Thursday night. The Pilgrims, ranked sec­ ond in the state in Class D, dominated the Lions in the second half. Maple Valley scoredjust three points in the third quarter and one in the fourth. Lansing Christian all-state guard Tiffanie Shives had 24 points on eight three-point baskets, and finished with a game high 35 points. The Pilgrims are ranked second in the state in Class D, and finish the regular season with a 19-1 record, and a 14-0 lead by outscoring the Lions 17-8 in the third quarter. Amy Abbott and Amy Joostberns each tossed in eight points for Valley. Andrea Fishnick led Pennfield with 18 points. She hit four three-point shots in the game. The Lions opened Class C district play at Dansville Monday night against Olivet. The winner of Monday night’s contest will face Bellevue on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. On the other side of the bracket, Dansville took on Springport Monday, with Leslie waiting for the winner on Wednesday. The district final will be played at Dansville on Friday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. mark in the SMAA. The Lions trailed 37-22 at the half. Mindy Newton, Kristen VanZandt, and Krista Driksna each scored six points for the Lions, who fin­ ish the regular season with a 9-10 record and a 6-8 mark in the league. The Lions also fell in a non-league match-up with Battle Creek Pennfield on Tuesday night, 44-34. Maple Valley struggled early in the final home game ofthe season, and even a 10­ 2 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter wasn’t enough to catch the Panthers. The Panthers doubled their nine-point half-time last Day for Leaf and Brush Pick Up in Vermontville Village will be NOVEMBER 19 Amy Joostberns and the Lions took on Olivet in the opening round of districts at Dansville on Monday. The winner of that game will face Bellevue ' Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. in Dansville. (File photo) Congratulations Ben Fox On a GREAT FOOTBALL SEASON 06596765 LEGAL MCE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this pur­ pose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Tracy Sawyer and Jayson Sawyer, wife and husband to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument # 1110958 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated August 11, 2003 and recorded September 26, 2003 in Instrument # 1114256 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($212,916.98) including interest 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 2, 2004. Said premises are situ­ ated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: com­ mencing at the North 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 00 degrees, 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 1500.00 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 thence South 89 degrees 58 min­ utes 16 seconds East, 722.59 feet parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 16 seconds East, 521.53 feet to the center­ line of Gurd Road; thence Southwesterly, 142.66 feet along Amy Abbott tossed in eight points for the. Lions in Tuesday night’s non-league loss to Battle Creek Pennfield. (File photo) Defensive Back Maple Valley Lions Varsity Football Team 'Well-done Ben Yourfamily 06596755 said centerline a 975.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 24 degrees 40 minutes 32 seconds West, 142.55 feet; thence South 30 degrees 13 minutes 27 sec­ onds West, 81.49 feet along said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds West, 281.50 feet; thence North 42 degrees 27 minutes 00 sec­ onds West, 89.49 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds West, 79.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 134.0 feet to the The Village of Nashville leaf pick-up will place of beginning. Subject to end on November 19th. Please place all highway right of way for Gurd Road. Subject to an easement leaves to be picked up next to the curb described “in easement descrip­ before this date. tion. Easement description An easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 Nashville DPW 06596555 foot wide strip of land, the North and Northeasterly lines of which are described as: that part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, -1500.00 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; FORECLOSURE NOTICE This venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI at thence South 89 degrees 58 min­ firm is a debt collector attempting 1:00PM. on Thursday, December utes 16 seconds East 588.59 to collect a debt. Any information feet parallel with the North line of obtained will be used for this pur­ 9, 2004. Said premises are situ­ ated in City of Battle Creek, Barry said Northeast 174 to the place of pose. If you are in the Military, County, Michigan, and are beginning of the North line of please contact our office at the said easement; thence South 89 number listed below. MORT­ described as: Lot (s) 19 and the degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds GAGE SALE - Default has been Northerly 30 feet of Lot 18 of East, 475.53 feet; thence South made in the conditions of a cer­ Standley’s First Addition, to Fine 47 degrees 18 minutes 00: East tain mortgage made by: Jerry M. Lake Park, according to the 191.16 feet to the centerline of Works and Regina G. Works, recorded plat thereof as recorded Gurd Road and the place of end­ husband and wife to Household in Liber 2 of plats, on Page (s) 31 ing of said easement. Commonly Finance Corporation III, a including access to the lake known as 6278 Gurd Rd, Delaware Corporation along 6 foot right of way on the Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ Mortgagee, dated February 15, Southern edge of Lot 14, Fine tion period shall be 6 months 2003 and recorded February 20, Lake Park. Commonly known as from the date of such sale, 735 Eastshore Dr, Battle Creek unless determined abandoned in 2003 in Instrument # 1098017, Ml 49017 The redemption period accordance with 1948CL Barry County Records, Michigan shall be 6 months from the date 600.3241a, in which case the on which mortgage there is of such sale, unless determined redemption period shall be 30 claimed to be due at the date days from the date of such sale. hereof the sum of One Hundred abandoned in accordance with Dated: OCTOBER 26, 2004 Twenty-One Thousand Seven 1948CL 600.3241a, in which Mortgage Electronic Registration Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars case the redemption period shall Systems, Inc., Assignee of and Twenty-One Cents be 30 days from the date of such Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo ($121,776.21) including interest sale. Dated: NOVEMBER 3, & Associates, P.C. 811 South 8.9% per annum. Under the 2004 Household Finance Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, power of sale contained in said Corporation Ill Mortgagee Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our mortgage and the statute in such Potestivo & File No: 04-29050 ASAP616215 case made and provided, notice Attorneys: Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 09596126 is hereby given that said mortSuite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml ATTENTION NASHVILLE RESIDENTS LAST WEEK FOR LEAF PICK-UP LEGAL MCE Flowers planted in memory of Tate Mix Alternative Education students Lean Labine, Tracy Stockham and Amber Wallace planted daffodils in the “healing garden” part of the Tate Mix Memorial Garden at Kellogg School in Nashville. Science and health teacher Rose Hahn said, “It is very therapeutic for the students to continue to plant flowers for the late princi­ pal, Tate Mix. It is very touching for them to give back to Tate just as Tate gave to them for so many years while acting as principal. The daffodil stands for regard and hope. The students looked closely upon Tate with great affection and regard. They hope that the flowers next spring will represent hope for al students that graduation is possible and the Tate Mix will long be remembered with all their love.” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given of a hearing to be held on Monday, December 13, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at the Opera House, 219 S. Main St., Vermontville, Michigan, in regards to a rezoning request filed by Harold Stewart of Build Masters LLC, 2995 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville, Michigan. The purpose of the hearing will be to consider rezoning the business properties in the vicinity of N. Ionia Road and Nashville Highway from Rural Residential to Commercial/Light Industrial. The public is encouraged to attend. Sharon Stewart P.O. Box 215 Vermontville, Ml 49046 517-726-1159 06596647 Cobb Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mlch'Llc' UO!1UZZ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November16. 2004 — Page 11 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News Revue planning ‘Hie Music Man’ The Revue will presents its 10th anniversary show, “The Music Man” at the Vermontville Opera House, 211 S. Main St. Feb. 4-6 and Feb. 10-13. Real Estate Curtain times are Thursday ANTRIM COUNTY: 10.05 through Saturday at 7 p.m., beautifully wooded remote acres adjoining state land. Sunday at 3 p.m. with a Short drive to the Jordan Saturday, Feb. 12, matinee at River. Ideal hunting and 3 p.m. A special Revue reunion camping spot. Driveway and cleared site. $32,900, $1,000 also is scheduled for down, $410 month, 11% land Saturday, Feb. 5. 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Audit reports were handed out and will be reviewed at next month’s meeting. Correspondence was viewed by the board. Heard board comments. Adjournment. Loma L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J, Cooley ossaeeos STORAGE UNITS AVAIL­ ABLE: 10x10, 10x15, 10x20. (616)374-1200 Space. First Annual Mamma B’s Southern Breakfast Sponsored by The Men of the United Methodist Church, Nashville Saturday, y, December 4th See us for color copies, one- Beautiful ~ private 6 acres ~ country setting in Vermontville Home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, oak kitchen, open floor plan, full basement, large 2-car garage with water. A must-see! Call to schedule your appointment today! COLDUieU BANKeRQ UNITED CHARLOTTE ASSOC. INC., REALTORS 520 Robinson Charlotte, Ml 48813 Carla Wietzke Hewlett, REALTOR 517-541-0892 517-543-5483, Ext. 23 • chewlett@ia4u.net The Vermontville Public Library has a vacant seat on its Board of Directors. 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Call anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, November 16, 2004 — Page 12 Nashville amends budget, sets hearing for sewer/water rates by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council voted unanimously last Thursday night to approve amendments to vil­ lage’s 2004 budget. The biggest changes for increases in the budget were wages for part-time police officers and capital outlay for the Department of Public Works (DPW). Village Clerk Kathy Lentz said the budget for the DPW was amended to show $22,500 in capital outlay for equipment. She said the council does not budget for equipment purchases because there is no way of predicting what if any equip­ ment will need to be pur­ chased and how much it would cost. The equipment was pur­ chased with funds from a savings account set aside for DPW capital expenditures. "They save up over the years so when they need the money, it’s there," said Lentz. The second largest increase was seen in the budget for wages for the vil­ lage’s part-time police offi­ cers. The council originally budgeted $20,000 for the entire year, which has already been out ofdate. The police department’s budget for part-time wages was increased to $30,000. Trustee Mike Kenyon, chair­ man of the council’s police committee, said Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes reported that the increase in hours for part-time officers was due to extra patrols dur­ ing the annual Nashville Car Show, the flooding in the spring, Harvest Festival and high school football games. Kenyon also noted that while patrols for high school sporting events initially comes out of the police department’s budget, the vil­ lage is reimbursed by the school district He said the part-time officers also were reimbursed for parades court time and training. In other action last Thursday evening, the coun­ cil • Set 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, as the date for a pub­ lic hearing on a proposed increase in sewer and water usage rates. Village Council President Frank Dunham rioted that the village’s rates for sewer and water usage have not kept up with the costs. "Right now, our cost per thousand gallons of water delivered is $3.17 and our ATTENTION | DEER HUNTERS^ Don't scare off the big bucks with a grumbly belly. Fill it up at the 177 MAIN STREET • VERMONTVILLE the master plan committee had already met and elimi­ nated two of the seven pro­ posals the village had received. Dunham asked council members to review the remaining five proposals and be prepared to discuss them and possibly render a decision by early December. He told the council that in order to meet the standards they set when they let the bids, they would have to ren­ der a decision regarding the proposals during their first meeting in December. FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service Call 269-945-9554 anytimefor Maple Valley News Actionads! p All-You-Can-Eat BREAKFAST BUFFET 5 a.m. -11 a.m. November 15-30 at L fo adrunners water and sewer ordinance, the council can make one adjustment to the rate each year after a public hearing has been held. "We’ll have to get more information and make it available because there is bound to be more questions as to why there is such a gap, between the cost of the prod­ uct and how much we charge," said Dunham. Lentz said that the increase in cost is due in part to decreases in interest rates which means the interest which the village receives from income from water and sewer fees has gone down. "We’ve also used some of our CDs so we no longer get interest from them: that did­ n’t help," said Lentz. • Discussed bids and mas­ ter plan proposals from con­ tractors. Dunham noted that cost for sewer, per thousand gallons, is $2.52. Our current rate for water is $2.81 per thousand gallons, and sewer per thousand gallons is $2.24. So you see there is a gap there between what it actually costs us to produce it and what we’re billing for. Over the years we have not made COLA (Cost of Living Adjustments) to our rates," he said adding that village records indicate that since sewer rates have been adjust­ ed only three times and water rates five times since 1985. "If COLA adjustments had been made each year, it would have increased the rate on the sewer 61 cents per thousand gallons and for water it would have increased it $1.26 per thou­ sand gallons from our cur­ rent rate." According to the village Free Estimates (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 Community Action Agency of SouthCentral Michigan BUS DRIVERS - Full-time and Substitutes. St. Joe, Calhoun and Barry Counties. IMME­ DIATE OPENINGS. Responsible for transportation of preschool aged children. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 47, November 23, 2004 School administrative staff to get pay raises by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Maple Valley Board of Education earlier this month approved salary adjustments for administra­ tors and central office staff, which Superintendent Kim Kramer describes as approx­ imately 80% of the 4.5% increase the teachers received in their last con­ tract. “We looked at salaries on an individual basis and in comparison to what their counterparts in other area districts are making. In the case of two administrators, we don’t know why, but their salaries were way out of line and we’ve set up a threeyear catch-up adjustment,” he said. In his memo to the school board, Kramer noted that otherwise Maple Valley’s administrative salaries are in the middle when compared to those in surrounding areas, “two districts above us and three below us.” Using a base salary of $57,000, Kramer said salaries are then determined on an individual basis, based on experience, responsibili­ ties, training, number of stu­ dents in their school, and the number of evening events attended. “An elementary principal might get .01 for responsibil­ ities and number of students, where a high school princi­ pal might get a .03 because there is more to oversee,” he said. “The board approved my recommendation for an increase of 3.65% for 2003­ 2004, 3.87% for 2004-2005, and 3.65%. You multiply the percentage times the base factoring in responsibility and experience and that becomes the administrators pay. “The two administrators whose pay was way out of whack will be adjusted over a three year period,” added Kramer. Based on the formula, the following Maple Valley administrators will get the following increases: • High School Principal Todd Gonser, with a contract multiplier of .395 and who earned $82,417 in 2003­ 2004, will earn $85,606 in 2004-2005, and $88,729 in 2005-2006. • Special ucation Coordinator Bev Black, with a multiplier of .260, earned $74,441 in 2003-2004, will earn $77,321 in 2004-2005, and $80,142 in 2005-2006. • Maplewood Elementary Principal Fred Davenport, with a multiplier of .235, earned $72,964 in 2003­ 2004, will earn $75,787 in 2004- 2005, and $78,552 in 2005- 2006. • Fuller Street Elementary School Principal Jason Miller, who has a multiplier of .225 and joined the staff this year, will earn $75,173 in 2004-2005 and $77,916 in 2005-2006. • Assistant High School Principal Scott Eckhart, with a multiplier of .176 and earned $69,478 in 2003­ 2004, will earn $72,166 in 2004- 2005 and $74,800 in 2005- 2006. • Alternative Education Principal Chris Parkinson, with a multiplier of. 149 and earned $62,960 in 2003­ 2004, will earn $67,720 in 2004- 2005, and $73,082 in 2005- 2006. The pay scale for central office staff was adjusted according to the same per­ centages. The business man­ ager and administrative assistant with 20-25 years of experience top the scale with adjusted salaries of $56,000. The assistant transportation director, with two years experience is at the other end of the scale with a salary of $30,000. The salaries of the rest of the office staff range somewhere in-between those figures based on experience and responsibilities. Kramer, who provided detailed information about the salary adjustments last week said he was, “disap­ pointed,” by a statement made in last week’s edition ofthe Maple Valley News by Editor David Young. “It was never my intent to withhold public information. That is not the kind of rela­ tionship I would like to have with the local newspaper and the community,” said Kramer. Lions fall to the Eagles for a third time this fall by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The third time wasn’t the charm for Maple Valley against Olivet. The Eagles knocked the Lions out of the Class C dis- trict tournament at Dansville on the first night (Monday), 52-42. Problems that have plagued the Lions all season long, cost them once again. Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes estimates that his team turned the ball over roughly 22 times' a game this season while shooting just 33-percent from the floor. “That’s dismal,” added Wilkes. Chelsea Ciba led the defeat, of the Lions. She hit four three-pointers, finished with 21 points, and added ten steals to her total for the sea­ son. Her total of 225 steals is only eight shy of the state’s single-season record. All that added up to a 15 points lead for the Eagles in the third quarter. The Lions were able to fight back with some good defense of their own, and cut the Eagle lead to five points at one point. Too often though, a steal by the Lions would just lead to a turnover on the other end. Lion senior Krista Driksna didn’t do anything to hurt her team on the offensive end in her final game. She tossed in 13 points. Senior Amy Abbott added ten for the Lions, while sophomore Kristen VanZandt scored eight. The Lions had to try and foul down the stretch, but it didn’t pan out. Amy Joostbems, Kortney Ewing, and Mindy Newton all Lion freshman Ashley Gonser finds open space in the fouled out of the game. Olivet defense for a shot Monday night at Dansville in Valley was hurt by the fact that Newton was in foul trou­ the district opener. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ble for much of the evening. “These girls, they worked hard this year. They worked hard for me. We just strug­ gled,” said Wilkes. “Those seniors are going • Christmas Basket drives under way to be hard to replace next • Donkey basketball, high school play year,” he added, talking set about his six girls who played their final basketball • ‘PATCH Goes to School’ at game for Maple Valley on Maplewood Elementary Monday, Kyndra Root, • Ukrainian exchange student excels Ewing, Abbott, Driksna, Lynzie Rigelman, as well as in languages, academics In This Issue Maple Valley senior Lynzie Rigelman squeezes between two Olivet defenders to get a shot off Monday, night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See LIONS, page 12 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 23, 2004 — Page 2 Donkey basketball high school play set Plenty of hilarious action 7 adults and high school stu­ and a good crowd are expect­ dents, and $5 for grade ed to keep Maple Valley school students and senior High School gym buzzing at citizens. All proceeds will go to the 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, when a donkey basketball tourna­ Maple Valley FFA chapter. The first game of the sin­ ment is staged at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High gle elimination tournament will feature a band of rough School. Immediately following the and ready riders from the donkey basketball game, the local communities and a Maple Valley High School selected group of equestrians production of "You Can’t from the underclassmen. Take It With You" will be After this battle has been waged, the teachers will col­ presented. The teams playing basket­ lide with the team of seniors. ball this year are the juniors, The winners ofthe two hard­ community members, sen­ wood wars (or roars) will go iors, and Maple Valley staff after the less than coveted The teachers and staff of Maplewood Elementary have announced the names of that will provide the enter­ title in the championship the November students of the month. They are (from left) Matt Woodman, sixth tainment for the night. game. grade; Sam Bidleman, fifth grade; and Alivia Johncock, fourth grade. Yet many fans believe it is Advance ticket sales indicate a large crowd will be on hand the donkeys that are the very pride of the court and the for the tournament. "Tickets have been selling stars ofthe show. The talent­ well," said Jacob McMillon ed and sportsminded animals co-chairman. "In fact, every­ are from Buckeye Donkey thing looks ready." Ball Co. of Marengo, Ohio, Advanced tickets are still on and all of them know their sale at the Maple Valley way around the basketball STAN High School. Cost is $5 for court. t’s not by accident that we’ve represented our Donkey basketball is adults and high school students, $3 for grade school played with eight donkeys community for 75 years. As an independent students and senior citizens. and four riders on each team. agency, we tailor the best insurance protection at competi­ Tickets at the door will be $ One of the donkey teams is Maplewood students of the month selected Celebrating 75 Years in the Community! Revue’s audition date for ‘Music Man’ changed tive prices. We represent only the finest insurance compa­ KELLY nies, like Auto-Owners, The “No Problem” People® Ask us about $5.2S Kids all shows | the many other advantages of $5.50 Seniors $6:00 Students & Late Shows Fri & Sat $5.75 DAILY Madness til 6pm doing business with an indepen­ dent insurance agency. KEN vfuto-Owners insurance Life Home Car Business TRUMBLE AGENCY DEBBIE 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 Call 269-945-9554 anytimefor Maple Valley News Action-ads! LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................... ......... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School..................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................ 7 REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... Sunday School...... ....... 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 8 S Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville .Morning Celebration.................... 10 a.m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship.............................. 6 p.m . Wednesday Family .Night Service ............ 6:45 p.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON . Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................. 11 a.m. Church School .................... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Morn. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School - 10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 comprised of Thunder Ball, Snuffy, Kilroy and Honey Pot, Beetle Bomb, Super Stupid, Rigor Mortis, and Elvis is “the world’s buckin’est donkey.” The teams are chosen, the battle lines drawn and the donkeys are ready to go. All that is needed is a full house at the Maple Valley gym. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. to let the fans pour in and watch what the don­ key-backers claim to be "wilder than a rodeo!" and "funnier than a circus!" Concluding the donkey basketball game the Maple Valley High school drama club will be presenting the comedy "You Can’t Take it With You." Performances also will take place Thursday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. both evenings. The show on Dec. 3 will be delayed until immediately after the donkey ball tourna­ ment. Tickets are available at the door for $5 students and senior citizens and $6 for adults. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School............................... 10 A.M. Service............................... 11:15 P.M. Service...................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service.................................... 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 The audition date for the Revue’s production of “The Music Man” has been changed from Nov. 29 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at the Vermontville Opera House. Directors Bill Reynolds and Amanda Wells are directing a show for Lakewood High School that won't be completed until Dec 4. The Revue’s 10th anniver­ sary show “The Music Man will be held Feb. 4-6 and JO13, 2005 at the Vermontville Opera House, 211 S. Main St. The performances will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a 3 p.m. matinee Saturday, Feb. 12 and the two Sundays, Feb. 6 and 13. Rehearsals will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Producer/director is Bill Reynolds ofWoodland (269­ 367-4455) and music direc­ tor is Amanda Wells of Sunfield. There also will be a spe­ cial “Revue Reunion” Saturday, Feb. 5. Details about the event will come later. The Children's show, “Annie, Jr.,” will have audi­ tions Feb. 28 and show dates of May 6-8 and 13-15. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship........................ 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship........... 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & . MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . 2415 McCann Road 2 Sunday Services: ... ,, . „ ........................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ................. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwlck 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School............................ 9:45 Worship Service ................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service............ 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass.................. ....... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time - 12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, November 23, 2004 — Page 3 Christmas Basket drives under way JVX V XSSkL Cki^WL V CiW $$$! t M । /topi. s$$ o l\’i Fifth grade students at Maplewood check their answers against a chart during the 'Fast Food Challenge.” a a a PATCH Goes to School’ at Maplewood Elementary % 'MS ^h'diijd Obi ’®» HMWiritiuii Miaiiii (Us nt Stjiotefi'i \ । ■ fur M^Efe ml th lot is Mi IKi ®1Dk Wtli ItatiHkij | ns- till fa Im' I icMi Mj, tt IW adlO ota» it rt >i■ ri Im. Mja lit (Ifei tf lilt W.’iiW isfr trfMiW* 51,t® laiwiictp MM... «“ 9»«* 1 Ov*W by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Since its inception three years ago, the PATCH (Preventative Approach to Cardiac Health) Goes to School program has been teaching students at Maplewood Elementary how to live heart healthy lives by not smoking and getting plenty of exercise. Last week, PATCH instructor and coordinator John Zubek was at Maplewood teaching stu­ dents how to eat a heart healthy diet by avoiding or limiting foods that are high in salt, fat and sugar. Zubek began this year’s program by showing stu­ dents a video titled “Inside Look, Heart Attack!” which illustrated the effects a diet high in sugar, fat and choles­ terol has on the cardiovascu­ lar system, how it could lead to a heart attack and the per­ manent damage it can cause. After answering questions on a worksheet about the video, the students circulated around the gym, visiting sta­ tions where they used a stethoscope and recorded their heart, another where the instructor used a blood pres­ sure cuff to take their blood pressure and one where they measured their breath rate by having a partner count how many breaths they took in one minute. Next the students partici­ pated in a variety of activi­ ties such as “Nutritional Jeopardy,” where they were asked to name at least two food groups and explain what a serving size is and answer questions such as: “What are two important nutrients for the body?” “From which food group should you eat the most serv­ ings each day?” During the “Fast Food Challenge” students were asked to use the provided brochures from their favorite fast food restaurant to order a meal containing less than 25 grams of fat, less than 1,000 milligrams of sodium (salt) and less than 30 grams of sugar. The students also learned about hidden sugar, salt and fat in common foods, how preparation and processing can affect the nutritional value of potatoes and how to change their diet and lifestyle to a more heart healthy one using a simple goal-setting calendar. At the end of the program the students were sent home with packet of games and information designed to rein­ force the lessons they learned about eating healthy and living a heart-healthy lifestyle. PATCH Goes to School is a free program for third through fifth grade students in Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties. It is a joint venture of the Ingham Regional Healthcare Foundation, Ingham Regional Medical Center and the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute. Organizers in Vermontville and Nashville again are asking for their communities to support the Christmas Basket programs to provide food for families and gifts for children in need during the approaching holi­ day season. In Nashville, non-perish­ able food and paper products can be dropped of at Nashville United Methodist Church, located at 210 E. Washington St. until Friday, Dec. 17. Volunteers also are needed to help sort and pack the Christmas baskets, begin­ ning at 6 p.m. that evening so the baskets will be ready for families to pick up from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 18. The children’s “Wish Upon A Star” tree has been placed in the lobby of the fltl/JlI fAl Nashville branch ofHastings City Bank. Each gold paper star bears the Christmas wish of one child. Anyone who wishes to purchase a gift for a child in need can pick a star, purchase the gift, wrap it and return it to the bank with the star attached by Monday, Dec. 13. There is also an account open at the bank for those who wish to donate funds for the food and gift program. Those in the Nashville area who would like to receive a Christmas basket are encouraged to call Steve Reid at Love, Inc. as soon as possible at (269) 948-9555. For more information about the Nashville Christmas Basket program, call Lois Elliston at (517) 852-9683 in the evening or (517) 852-9544 during the Iv I ■IF"■" ■ I1f/ fAl II II |^" \YI/ ■ ■■ T Real Estate I day. In Vermontville the Christmas Basket program is organized by the Vermontville Woman’s Club, with assistance from local churches, schools and organizations. Donations of non-perishable food items can be made at local schools, churches. Vermontville Hardware and the Vermontville Independent Bank. The deadline for dona­ tions is Thursday, Dec, 16. Families who have already received their forms to receive a Christmas basket are encouraged to fill them out and return them as soon as possible. Anyone who would like to receive a Christmas basket in the Vermontville area should call Mary Fisher at (517) 726-0670. Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com HWIS” Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI........................................................ Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)..................................................... Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar (Sales Associate)....................................................... Cell 269-838-2884 BEDROOM RANCH IN NASHVILLE Built in 1990 on corner lot with mature shade trees, patio, newer roof, full basement fit pantry. One block from tire stores, walk to post office. Seller will look at ail offers!) Call Jerry (N-95) NICE FAMILY HOME IN NASHVILLE: 7 room, 3 bedroom, all appliances and some furniture included. Central air, 2 1/2 car garage, shows AAA. Call Homer. (H-96) Halloween drawing winner announced The Putnam District Library's Halloween drawing win­ ner was Daniel Ohler, son of Ron and Mary Olher of Nashville. Has all the right bams & buildings, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, “updated” farmhouse with 32x24 family room & fireplace, many recent improvements, mature shade trees fit circle drive. Must see this one to appre­ ciate!) Call Rick for more details. (CH-94) ^Diana’s ‘-Pfoce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING $145,00011 ON 6 ACRES "IN COUNTRY” WEST OF NASHVILLE "OLD STYLE FARMSTEAD" TWo story brick house, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 large enclosed porches, deck, barn, granary fit 2 1/2 car garage. Mature shade trees, gardens, fruit, pasture fit above ground pool, circle drive. Call Homer. (CH-86) Open Tltesday — Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 A LOOK AT THISII ACRES W/EXTRA BUILDINGS NEAR M-79 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 'country home" (could have upper income unit w/2 bedrooms fit full bath - sep­ arate entry for income unit). Home has large living room, kitchen, fit dining room includes 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators, there are 2 large outbuildings on property (20x48 fit 32x64) w/thick concrete floors, one has 3 phase electric, blacktop drivel Bond on property. Call Jerry to see. (CH-85) kitchen, where nobody sits any more. We still go by your bedroom door hoping to hear the ices o ofyou teaching the grandchildren to read, or hoping to voices seeeyou lying on your bed teaching them die songs that you, you Mom, were taught to sing. We don’t hear the loud singing any more, so wejust hold the tears back as ire dose the door. ■for ire know that sometimes life is a gamble, andyou, Mom, won thejackpot! Vou went home to be with our dad. Even though ire miss you, God took the best mother anyone could have ever had!!! It’sjust not the same without you, Mom, but we are glad that you and Dad are together again!!! We love and miss you—your children IN LITCHFIELD 3 bedroom manufactured home, family room, lauundry, partial basement, 2 car attached garage on dou­ ble loL (OA-62) PRICE REDUCED $5,00011 OWNER ANXIOUS - WRITE ALL OFFERS HASTINGS - NEAR ALGONQUIN LAKE WEST OF BELLEVUE ON M-78 2 bedroom ranch home on 3+ acres, 2 car garage, pole bam, 3 seasons enclosed porch, updated win­ dows, electric, siding, water softner fit furnace. Good starter home. Call Jerry for full details. (CH-97) 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 2 car attached garage, full basement, living room w/wood burning brick sur­ round fit mantel fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond cabinets fit center island. 1st floor laundry, master bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french doors to deck w/view of Algonquin lake. Home war­ ranty included for your peace of mind. Call Jerry for full details. NOW $124,9001! (H-81) 3 VACANT PARCELS 4 ACRES: Black top road, north of Vermontville, conventional perk natural gas available. Call Homer. lVL-89) 2.2 ACRES: JUST LISTED - East of Hastings. Perked building site, surveyed, "country view" 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. (VL-98) �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 23,2004 — Page 4 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Honor Roll Seniors ♦Amy Abbott, * Antonina Abdurazakova, Melissa Bauer, Jason Beardslee, Shelly Bergquist, Sadie Blodgett, Benjamin Boss, Jessie Burton, Nicole Cantrell, Kenneth Cams lii, ♦Mi So Cha, Sarah Chaffee, Kassandra Chase, Amy Clark, Elizabeth Clements, Adam Cogswell, Matthew Conklin, Daniel Coumeya, ♦Samantha Cowell, Jason Craven, *Rachel Croff, Todd Cupp, *Rochelle Currier, ♦Kathleen Davis, Robert Decker, *Joseph Desrochers, Travis Doyle, *Krista Driksna, *Dustin Drumm, Katie Eldred, Jessica Ellison, *Kelsey Elliston, *Svenja Ersfeld, Kortney Ewing, *Kevin Fassett, Darya Fedorenko, *Candace Ferrier, Benjamin Fox, *Kelly Fox, Charleen Furlong, Micheal Furlong, ♦Andrew Gaber, Michael Gibbs, *Tara Gordenski,, ♦Nicholas Grant, Kyle Halliwill, *Lisa Hamilton, ♦Kaitlyn Hammond, Lance Harvey, , Christina Hill, Stephanie Hoffman, Kristen Hole, Daniel Hough, *Erin FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purr pose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Tracy Sawyer and Jayson Sawyer, wife and husband to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument # 1110958 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated August 11, 2003 and recorded September 26, 2003 in Instrument # 1114256 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($212,916.98) including interest 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 2, 2004. Said premises are situ­ ated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: com­ mencing at the North 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 00 degrees, 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 1500.00 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 thence South 89 degrees 58 min­ utes 16 seconds East, 722.59 feet parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 16 seconds East, 521.53 feet to the center­ line of Gurd Road; thence Southwesterly, 142.66 feet along said centerline a 975.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 24 degrees 40 minutes 32 seconds West, 142.55 feet; thence South 30 degrees 13 minutes 27 sec­ onds West, 81.49 feet along said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds West, 281.50 feet; thence North 42 degrees 27 minutes 00 sec­ onds West, 89.49 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds West, 79.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 134.0 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Gurd Road. Subject to an easement described in easement descrip­ tion. Easement description An easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the North and Northeasterly lines of which are described as: that part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 1500.00 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 58 min­ utes 16 seconds East 588.59 feet parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of the North line of said easement; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds East, 475.53 feet; thence South 47 degrees 18 minutes 00: East 191.16 feet to the centerline of Gurd Road and the place of end­ ing of said easement. Commonly known as 6278 Gurd Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case, the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: OCTOBER 26, 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 04-29050 ASAP616215 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 09596126 (First academic term) Hummel, Dustin Jones, ♦Kalisha Jones, Sebastian Kalkhoff, *Amanda Ketchum, *Jessica Lawless, Joshua Lesage, Akok Malek, ♦Oran McCauley, Jessica McMillen, *Jacob McMillon, Amanda Mead, Dustin Mead, Kristin Mead, Bradley Midgett, Jasmine Miller, *Joni Miller, ♦Thomas Miller, Brandon Montgomery, Harold-Paul Morgan, Christopher Morris, Devin Musser, Mathew Norton, Jesse Page, ♦Bethann Platte,, Amber Primm, Michael Rhodes, Tessa Robles, Kyndra Root, Heather Rufftier, *Amanda Rumsey, Robin Rzehak, David Scurlock, Kailey Smith, Nathanael Smith, Aaron Staines, Justin Starks, Andrea Szymanski, Njomza Tafili, Chad Tait, Shawna Tevelde, *Tiffany Thomas, ♦Laura Trumble, *Wing Han Tsang, Eric Turner, Ryan Vanzandt, Carmen Wells, Nichole Whelpley, *Lacey Wiser, Jason Wood and Jonathan Yenger. Nicolette Dunn, Amber Edinger, Jennifer Ellison, Stephanie Fahling, Janelie Farnum, Andrew Forest, Matthew Gordeneer, Tyler Greenfield, *Oksana Horodivska, Andrea Jarvie, Kris Johnson, Benjamin Joubert, Drew Kersjes, Lindsey Kersjes, Amanda Kirchhoff, Keith Lackscheide, Adam Lamphere, Daniel Laverty, Kara Mays, Allison Oleson, Leanne Paxton, *Samantha Pierce, Norman Porter, Brooklyn Primm, Ian Raymond, Andrew Root, Ashley Samann, *Whitney Shilton, Evan Simms, Bryan Theisen, Jarrod, Thomason, ♦Dhanielle Tobias, Sarah Trumble, *Sarah Vanderhoef, Garrett VanEngen, James Voelker, ♦Brandi Walden, Lacey Ward, Rebekah Welch, Sarah Wenger, Kelsey West, Ezekiel-Zeke Wieland, Salena Woodman, Amanda Wright, Amy Wright, Harvey Wyskowski in and ♦Tarah Yenger. Juniors Fawn Allwardt, HerbertLevi Andler, David Benedict,, Paul Bivens, Nathanial Blakely, *Briana Bromley, Kayleigh Browne, Elizabeth Brydges, Joshua Bursley, Andrea Cobb, ♦Andi Cohoon, Justin Cook, ♦Stacie Cook, Kimberly Craven, Nicholas Croff, Brent Cummings, Joshua Decamp, Jenna Denton, Sophomores Caleb Abfalter, Alexandria Ancona, Kirsten Benit, Thomas-Tj Bentley, Olivia Blakely, Reinhold Bodenmuller, Amber Bodnar, Katelyn Boss, Trisha Carney, Jessica Chaffee, *Michael Chapman, Tyler Christensen, Craig Clements, *Micah Coplin, Jamie Corwin, Chelsea Davis, Nicole Davis, Tiffany Deboer, Gary Dewaters, Dustin Diamond, Christy Dietrick, Amanda Feighner, Alisha Felmlee, Adam Foster, Meghan Gaber, ♦Breann Gardner, Jarred Goris, Michael Hall, Amber Hamilton, Joel Hewlett, Benjamin Hilton, Samantha Hodack, *Creedence Hoffman, Kristen Hummel, ♦Erika Hummell, *Mary Jewell, *Amy Joostbems, Rebecca Kent, Justine King, ♦Lucas Knox, Chelsi Lowe, ♦Alaina Mater, Samantha May, Justin McMillen, Darcy Meade, Tiffani Miller, Cody Montgomery, Patrick Mulvany, Jacob Myers, Ashley Napier, Tyler O'Dell, Amanda Pasch, Kyle Pash Roger Platte, Warren Primm, Kayla Rodriguez, Kayla Rogers, Hillary Ruffner, Nicole Rugg, Samantha Rugg, Stephanie Rugg, Christopher Rumsey, Raven Scurlock, Mary Secord, Amanda Shaver, *Chelsea Shoemaker, Evan Smith, John Smith, Robert Smith, Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, November 24 Half day of school. No lunch served. Thursday, November 25 Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, November 26 No School. Day after Thanksgiving. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, November 24 Half day of school. No lunch served. Thursday, November 25 Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, November 26 No School. Day after Thanksgiving. the S&mm Specialty Shop DISH NETWORK SATELLITE TV NO EQUIPMENT TO BUY Ryan Smith, John Spencer, Olivia Tabor, Desiree Thomas, Felicia Tomich, Robin Truman, Kristen VanZandt, Brooke Varney, MacKenzie Visger, Cliffton Ward, Eric Westendorp, Troy Westendorp, Jeremy Whitney, Sarah Williams, Max Wilson and Jessica Winegar. Freshmen ♦Daniel Benedict, Melissa Bodnar, Jessika Brinckman, Robert Caldwell, *Amber Cantrell, Danielle Christensen, Aaron Cohoon, Adam Cook, Anthony Corwin, Jennifer Curtis, Taylor Cushing, Christopher Earl, Emily Eldred, Kellie Eldridge, Sarah Ellison, Victoria Ewing, Ashlin Finn, Cody Flowers, Jacob Furlong, Brittney Gardner, Kylie Gardner, Allen Garrett, Ashley Gonser, Nathan Hale, Matthew Hamilton, Christin Hoffman, Meghan Howard, Mara Hughes, Nicholas Hulsebos, Karissa Kellogg, Scott Kersjes, Vaughn-Jacob Kirk, Matthew Konopinski, Bonnie Laymance, Timothy Leavell, Ryan Lennox, Rachel Mater, Deven Meade, Kayla Napier, Joshua Norton, Chelsey Parish, Kelli Perry, *Lauren Pierce, Heather Primm, Della Quantrell, Kreshel Reid, Tory Roberts, Joshua Sams, Ryan Schroder, Jillian Simmons, Adam Smith, Jared Smith, *Ronald Smith, Chantel Soto, Britiney Stambaugh, Kory Starks, Tyler Tefft, David Terpening, *Meagan VanEngen, Brittany VanZandt, Kathleen Welch, Jedidiah Wieland and Charles Wymer Jr. Eighth grade MacKensye Ancona, Brittany Baggio, Kinsey Bartlett, *Kala Bishop, Herb Jarrett cele­ brates 80th birthday The family of Herb Jarrett would like to honor his 80th birthday on November 29th with a card shower. Send them to 1475 Hickory Rd., Delton, MI 49046. Brogan Bodenmuller, Emily Boltz, Brooke Bracy, Jesse Bromley, Ryan Brooke, Lucas Brumm, Courtney Cady, Kayla Chapman, Austin Coplin, Brooke Cornwell, Dustin Cowell, Jennie Currier, John Currier, Tyra Curth, Amye Davis, ♦Brooke Davis, Emily Dietrick, Brittney Eaton, Amber Farnum, *Stacey Fassett, *Cheyenne Fighter, Kyle Fisher, Sara Fletcher, Bailey Flower, Duston Frailey, Tawnie Griesmeri smeri Jasmine Grinage, Trac Grinage, *Aleena Hamilton, Brandon Hoffman, Dustiij Houghton, Joshua Jacobs Justin Kennedy, Shawn Loveall, *Christian Main) Catalina Mata, John Mater; Jesse Miller, *Brianna Misiewicz, Tyler Murray Erica Myers, Samantha Newton, Michael Paisley Amanda Paxson, Kaylea Piercefield, Holly Rathbumj Emmy Robison, Autumn Rose, Cierra Royston; Christopher Rugg, Lanae Shade, Erin Shoemaker, Nicholas Smith, *Stephanie Sparks, *Olivia Sprague, Timothy Stillson, Austin Tabor, Nicholas Thurlby, Danielle Tobias, Brandie Wenger, Nicole Woodman and Ashley Zander. Seventh grade Jorden Beachnau, Dylan Benit, Christie Berry, Samantha Bissett, Tyler Blodgett, Catara Briggs, Evie Bromley, Kyle Bums, Shelby Christopher, Christopher Clark, Ethan Clark, Brandon Cosgrove, Stephanie Courtney, Chase Cushing, Leila Dean, Evonne Demars, Marcus Eckhoff, Zachariah Eddy, Cameron Eldridge, Christopher Eldridge, ♦Amanda Erwin, Shauna Frailey, Tyler Franks, Kaytlin Furlong, Hannah Gardner, Cody Hale, Joshua Hall, Victoria Hansen, Courtney Howard, Terri Hurosky, Hutchison Joppie, Danielle Kellogg, Katelynn Kellogg, *Jennifer Kent, ♦Chelsea Khouri, Ashley Laymance, Shaina Mahler, ♦Lanne Matheson, *Brandy McKelvey, Zachery Melville, Rusty Moccardine, Amber Napier, Kirt Petersen, Nicholas Redmond, *Lydia Richards, Leslee Rigelman, Ashley Rodriguez, Katherine Rood, Shawndenae Rost, James Samann, Brandon Sams, Page Semrau, *Kayla Shaw, Martin Shilton, Matthew Siple, Elizabeth Smith, Kimberly Smith, ♦Ross Smith, Brittany Snook, Jordan Sprague, ♦Elizabeth Stewart, *Lauren Trumble, Matthew Turner, Brittany Westendorp, Alicia White, Kyle Woods and Adam Zank. 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Ionia Road (Between Lawrence & Kalamo Highway) Sponsored by Kalamo Masonic Lodge. Kalamo Order ofEastern Star, West Carmel Congregational Church and Kalamo United Methnriict i~*hfirvh �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 23,2004 — Page 5 Win a Prize! Color a Picture! Two $25.00 Prizes - Two $20.00 Prizes Two $10.00 Prizes Color one of these pretty Christmas story pictures, fill in the blanks and take it to the sponsor store before December 3rd. Our Christmas Coloring Contest is open to all girls and boys 10 years and younger except children of employees of the sponsor stores or the Maple Valley News. Winners of the contest will be announced in the Maple Valley News Entries must be in by Noon, Friday, December 3rd. children must be accompanied by parent or guardian or par­ ents may drop off entries for their children HURRY UP AND ENTER... AND WIN Contest Rules... Get your crayons and join 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 the 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, Fri., Dec. 3rd. Prizes will be awarded in two separate age categories; one for children six and under the other for kids seven to ten. The first place winner in each category will be awarded a $25 gift certificate in each age bracket, second 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 busi­ nesses. ALL CERTFICATES MUST BE REDEEMED BY MARCH 1, 2005 In My Sleigh Your Presents Go! Naughty or Nice! Name. Name Name Address. Address. Address. Age. Age. Age. _ Phone___________________ ________ Phone______________________ Kenyon’s Sales & Service Citizens L.L.C. Main Plant 130 S. Main • Vermontville 870 S. Main • Vermontville 517-726-0569 517-726-0514__ Phone. Carl’s Market Nashville 852-0134 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday November 23, 2004 — Page 6 Ukrainian exchange student excels in languages, academics by Sandra Ponsetto hopes someday to work as an Staff Writer interpreter. When you’re 15 years old, “I have studied Russian, spending a year in a foreign French, English and I have country and attending high studied Latin for one year. school where the classes are Latin is very difficult and I not taught in your native lan­ have to continue when I go guage. it might seem like a home,” said Oksana. “I am daunting task. studying Spanish while I am Not so for Oksana here because I don’t have the Horodivska, a foreign opportunity to study Spanish exchange student from at home.” Ukraine. Home for Oksana is The teenager, who is stay­ Ivano-Frankivsk, a city of ing with host parents James 250,000 people, where she and Shirley Molloy of lives with her mother, father Nashville, just pulled and 9-year old brother. Still, straight As in all her classes Oksana said she feels at at Maple Valley High home in Nashville. School, where she is ajunior. “I don’t feel a huge differ­ “I hear she’s in a lot of ence,” she said. “I feel quite trouble for that.” joked comfortable here.” Though Oksana plans to James. “I was selling poinsettia* try out for the soccer team in for leadership class during the spring, she is currently conferences. I sold one to my using most of her time to representative (Ward Rooks) maintain her straight A aver­ after he told me I was in age and complete the five trouble for getting all-As,” hours of community service required each month of par­ said Oksana with a laugh. “Yeah, she should have ticipants in the FLEX pro­ had A pluses, there’s no gram. Since she arrived in excuses,” said James with a Nashville in August, Oksana smile. Oksana is living with the has worked as a volunteer at Molloys and attending the hospital, worked with Maple Valley High School equestrian therapy at a local as pari of the FLEX (Future camp, helped rake leaves leaders Exchange) program. during community cleanup, The goal of the FLEX pro­ volunteered at Thomapple gram. which was established Manor and did face painting in 1992, is to provide an at a block party given by the opportunity for high school Community Church of students in countries of the Christ, and has helped make former Soviet Union to expe­ sandwiches for the Red rience life in a democratic Cross blood drive. society in order to promote “It doesn’t matter what democratic values and insti­ you throw her into, she does tutions in Eurasia. quite well," said Shirley. To participate in the “The kids are supposed to do FLEX program students 45 hours of community serv­ have must have good grades, ice. If they do 100 hours of a good command of the community service they get a English language, write an plaque signed by the presi­ essay and go through a rigor­ dent” ous interview and screening Oksana said that she is try­ process. ing to do 100 hours of com­ Having a good command munity service to earn the of the English language is plaque. not a problem for Oksana Oksana has also given a who has studied English in lot of presentation about her school for eight years and country to various groups in Oksana Horodivska from Ukraine (center) poses for a photo with Shirley and James Malloy, who are hosting her this academic year while she attends Maple Valley High School. the area. During National Education Week she spoke to a local Boy Scout troop. She has spoken to the youth and adults at the Community Church of Christ and the Hastings Exchange Club. “It was so early in the morning; I had to be there at 6:45 (a.m.),” said Oksana of the Exchange Club meeting. “I had to think about what I was going to tell them and then go to school.” “She tried out for a part in the school play. She didn’t get in, but she does a lot with the leadership class,” said Shirley. Oksana said she enjoyed the recent leadership confer­ ence the leadership students attended in Grand Rapids recently. “The leadership confer­ ence was awesome,” she said. “We worked in small groups discussing how we could influence our schools and other students. It was an interesting experience.” Oksana said that she is currently helping with the canned food drive and poin­ settia sales at the high school. Despite her busy schedule of classes, homework, com- munity service and public speaking engagements, Oksana, still finds time for recreation. “I went to a Halloween party with the church. We went on a hayride, through a maze and a haunted forest,” she said. Oksana even had a chance to see her favorite band in concert in Grand Rapids. “I love the Scorpions; they are a rock band from Germany. I gave up on the idea of seeing them at home. Then I come here and I get to see them in Grand Rapids,” she said. Oksana said that for fun she is also teaching her friends in Maple Valley how to speak Ukrainian. Oksana said that when she speaks to different groups about her country, she is often asked how the US dif­ fers from our country. She said that is a question that is very difficult to answer. “It’s so hard to character­ ize, the outlook, the way people live, everything is different,” she said. James said Oksana, who loves to read, was amazed when they took her to the Barnes & Nobles bookstore December happenings at the Vermontville Township Library Santa will arrive in style at the Vermontville Township Library on Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 1 p.m. He will be available to visit with children, and have pic­ tures taken with your camera until 3 p.m., when he will be whisked back to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas Eve! Refreshments will be served in the library, and door prize drawings will take place throughout the after­ noon. The Vermontville Township Library will hold a Winter Reading Program for our adult patrons. The pro­ gram entitled “Snow is Falling, Books are Calling,” will run from Jan. 4 through We’re listening to you! Dr. Mike Calton, D.C. Michigan State University National College of Chiropractic Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 We are a Blue Cross and Medicare provider Most insurances accepted March 26, 2005. Readers will receive a bingo card with different types ofbooks to be read. Prizes will be awarded for each bingo, and there is no limit to the num­ ber ofbingo cards that can be filled. Each title read will be entered into the grand prize drawing to be held on March 29, 2005. Among the prizes available are a one night stay for ajacuzzi suite courtesy of Charlotte Super 8 Motel, gift certificate for a free massage courtesy of Purple Rose Massage Therapy of Nashville, mug and thermos set courtesy of Independent Bank of Vermontville, a gift certificate for a manicure at Jamie’s Nail Garden of Vermontville, and more! Registration begins on Dec. 1, and is recommended but not required. This program is open to anyone 16 years of age or older who is a patron of the Vermontville Township Library. New Videos and DVD’s: The Day After Tomorrow, Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving, Stepford Wives, The Chronicles of Riddick. Adult Fiction - Always, by Jude Deveraux, Black Cat, by V.C. Andrews, Charmed and Enchanted, by Nora Roberts; Bucked Out in Dodge, by Ralph Compton; Happy Holidays, by Janet Dailey; Dragon Lance: The Age ofMortals Volume 5: Lake of Death, by Jean Rabe; Lord John and the Private Matter, by Diana Gabaldon; The Last Gunfighter: un ger: Manhunt anun , by y William Johnston; Marriage Wish, by Dee Henderson; The Men of Bitter Creek, by Joan Johnston; The Red Hat Club, by Haywood Smith; Reunion at Cottonwood Station, by T.T. Flynn; When Christmas Comes, by Debbie Macomber; The Christmas Thief, by Marty Higginss Clark; Falling Awake, by Jayne Ann Krentz; London Bridges, by James Patterson. Adult Non-Fiction World Almanac and Book of Facts 2005; It’s a Wonderful Christmas: The Best of the Holidays 1940-1965, by Susan Waggoner; The Encyclopedia of Candle Making ang Techniques: ecnques: A Step tep by Step Sep Visual Guide, by Sandle Lea; Coping with Lyme Disease: A Practical Guide to Dealing with Diagnosis and Treatment, by Denise Lang. in Battle Creek. “We have large book­ stores and something like malls in the Ukraine, but I was surprised by the number of stores, the number of books and the size of the place.” Oksana said that in her country they do not celebrate Thanksgiving nor a holiday even remotely similar to it. “We’ve found over the years of hosting foreign exchange students that Thanksgiving is a phenome­ non of the New World,” said James. Oksana said that Christmas is celebrated in the Ukraine, but the customs are a somewhat different “Christmas is very similar but we are Orthodox Christians so we celebrate on Jan. 7 and have St Nicholas Day on Dec. 19,” she said. “On Christmas we have the Holy Supper and sing car­ ols. There are a lot of traditionss associated with Christmas.” While staying with the Molloys and learning about Americans, Oksana is also getting to know a lot ofother foreign exchange students in the area. She is good friends with Antonina, a teen from Tajikistan, another country from the former Soviet Union, who is staying with the John and Laura Amalio who live on the street behind the Molloys. Last weekend Oksana, Antonina and other foreign exchange students went to Chicago for a special pro­ gram for FLEX students. They also had an opportunity to tour the museums and do a little shopping. In the spring they will go to Washington D.C. lin the meantime, Oksana just plans to live like a typi­ cal American teen. “She’s a good kid, and she’s just having a lot of fun and enjoying everything,” said Shirley. Maplewood School Honor Roll Fourth grade All As — Alivia Johncock, Tony Keeler and Maggie Semrau. As and Bs Dayton Ashley, Hailey Bennett, Kole Bryans, Jacob Clark, Zach Cogswell, Haley Cook, McKenzye Corwin, Brook Dickinson, Tanin Eckhoff, Brandon Erwin, Shennondoah Fighter, Michael Foley, Brandon Fuller, Morgan Getty, Gretchen Hakenjos, Aimee Hamilton, Tom Hamilton, Tyler Hickey, Jordan Hurosky, Nick Iszler, Sydney Khouri, Tyler JonesArndt, Alexis Lamance, Garret Mater, Garrett Miller, Aaron Morgan, Tanner Myers, Colton Parish, Maurice Regis, Abby Richards, Jessica Rushford, Michael Sanchez, Lynzie Trumble, Ryan Tyler, Robert Welch and Keegan Yost. Fifth grade All As — Chloe Babcock, Tyler Brumm, Jake Ewing, Kolt Ewing, Ashley Lesage, Andrea Peake, Beth Ricther, Jenna Whitaker and Dale White. As and Bs — Christina Baggio, Sierra Bender, Mikaela Bromley, Jacqueline Dankenbring, Nat,han Egbert, Casey Eldridge, Amanda Elliston, Stacia Foy, Clint Franklin, Austin Furlong, Cassie Gam, Mitchell Hamilton, Lucas Hanson, Ian Hunt, Tessa Imes, Kyrsten Kramer, Makenzi Leinhart, McKenna cenna Mater, Nick Matheson, Allee McIntyre, Chantz McManamey, Slade Meade, Justin Parks, Kaitlyn Peterson, Nicole Porter, Ashley Pywell, Richard Root, Niko Rose, Mark Shilton, Zoanne Siple, Abby Smith, Garret Smith, Micha Sprague, Kaitlyn Steffler, Austin Tobias, Billy VanZandt, Kelsey Venton, Caleb Walker, Ashley Weiler and Jen Wells. Sixth grade All As — Jessica Cheeseman, Jessica Curtis, Coty Franklin, Bradley Laverty, Alissa Miller, Taylor Owens, Amber Todd, Michael Vaskovic and Matthew Woodman. As and Bs — Caleb Adgate, Tiffani Allwardt, Zack Baird, Kelsey Bodenmuller, Cody Brumm, Jordan Bumford, Kristen Cantrell, Ian Cogswell, Trenton Courtney, Sawyer Cousins, Bradlee Dalek, Ashley Ells, Lauren Ewing, Riley Fisher, Kamey Gibbs, Zach Gilfoyle, Joe Grinage, Joshua Gurd, Devin Haeck, Anastasia Hakenjos, Eric Hale, Dylan Hall, Garrick Hershberger, Ethan Hicks, Alex Hill, Kaylee Hoffman, Lindsey Hoffman, Kari Hummell, Hana Hunt, A.J. Kirby, Sylvia Laymance, Cody Leinhart, Kelly Lilly, Shawn Lipp, Amanda Mahan, Alan Mater, Karlee Mater, Ayla May, Devin McElroy, Kari Mead, Danielle Milligan, Lindsay Mudge, Desirae Newland, Cannon Ostrander, Austin Pool, Alexandria Richardson, Pantera Rider, Tommy Robinson, Brianna Rood, Donovan Rose, Stephanie Schaffer, Robert Sebastian, Megan Shoemaker, Ashley Shook, Zach Siple, Miranda Sprague, Chandralyn Thornton, Darcey Turner, Taylor Visger and Mark Wehr. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 23, 2004 — Page 7 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday, November 23, 2004 — Page 8 Dale 4. Miller Lunch program earns grant from foundation The Alternative Education lunch program, sponsored by the Nashville United Methodist Church, has received a $750 matching grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The Community Foundation matched a 50 cents on the dollar grant for $1,500 the church received from the Lansing District of the United Methodist Church. The church has provided lunches free of charge for students In the Maple Valley Alternative Education program every Wednesday during the academic year. Pictured are (from left) Barry Community Foundation Program Director Jennifer Richardson; Joan Keech, lunch program organizer, and Dianne Bowden, the pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion baaed on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination “ Familial statu*, includes children under the age of I8 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read en are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis, lb report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980 The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is I -8OO-927-9275 Elementaries aid food and toy drives Fuller Street and Maplewood elementary schools along with the Vermontville Women’s Club and the United Methodist Church in Nashville are hav­ ing a food and toy collection drive for the Christmas sea­ son. Non-perishable food items and new unwrapped toys can be delivered to the main lobby of either school until Fri. Dec. 17. These items will then be distributed to families in the Nashville and Vermontville areas. NOTICE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS 06571010 17905268 269-945-9554 A Public Hearing will be held on December 9, 2004, by the Village Council at 7 p.m. in the Village Office to consider the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment change of: “Increase maxi­ mum lot coverage from 15% to 25% In the RS1 and RS2 dlstrlcts." All written or verbal opinions are welcome. Shirley Harmon Clerk 06586912 VW 1 The Traffic Scene Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Driver Education for students 14 yrs. 8 mo. or older. NASHVILLE - Mr. Dale . Miller, age 90, of Thomapple Lake Rd. in Nashville, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2004 at his home. Dale was bom in Lacey, on July 15,1914, he was the son of the late Glenn and Dora (Benedict) Miller. He was raised in Lacey area and attended area schools there including The Ellis country school. Dale held several different employment positions throughout his working career but spent the last 17 years working for the Barry County Road Commission. He formerly retired in 1978. He was the widower of Faith (Howell) Miller. The couple was married on November 17, 1940 in Middleville. The couple’s wedding date was also Faith’s birthday. After they were married, the couple made their home in several South West Michigan com­ munites, but raised their fam­ ily primarily in the Hale, and Hastings, areas. The couple had been mar­ ried for 63 years when Faith passed away in July 2004. Throughout their lives the couple faithfully attended the Assembly of God Church, but most recently attended New Life Assembly in Hastings. Dale is survived by his sons: Gerald (Gloria) Miller, Lloyd (Edna) Miller, Keith (Sharon) Miller, Dean Miller, Harold (Connie) Miller, Eugene (Rita) Miller, Ward Miller, Earl (Connie) Miller, Howard (Darlene) Miller, Paul (Rose) Miller, and Bryan Miller, his daugh­ ter: Karen Miller, his broth­ ers: Melbourne Miller, Eldon Miller, Vernon Miller, Maynard Miller, Merwyn Miller, and Nile Miller, his Betty Ann Purgiel ADA - Betty Ann Purgiel, age 56, of Hastings, died Sunday, November 14, 2004 in Ada. She is survived by son, Kevin (Naeole) Purgiel of Ada; daughter, Cindy (Tim) Lawrence of Byron Center; grandchildren, Garrett, Rein, Cole and Peyton Purgiel; mother, Edna (Bob) Moore ofWaterford; special friends, Merchal Martin of Tampa, FL and Jannie Powell of Hastings. A memorial visitation was HASTINGS - Marguerite E. Smith, age 88, of Hastings, died Monday, November 15, 2004 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Smith was bom on January 6, 1916 in Hastings, the daughter of Floyd and Celia (Both) Benner. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1934 from Hastings High School. She was married to Loy Smith on July 4,1937. Marguerite and husband Loy owned and operated Smith’s Well Drilling busi­ ness in Hastings for many years where she did the bookkeeping for the compa­ ny. She attended Thomapple Valley Church, former mem­ ber Hastings Women of the Moose, long-time volunteer at Hastings Tendercare, enjoyed knitting and crochet­ ing. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughters, Barbara Leach of Saranac, Ruth Reid and Helen Walsh, both of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and several great great grandchil­ dren. Preceding her in death were her husband Loy on Dec. 20,1985; sons, William Smith in 1957 and Fred Smith in 1999; grandsons Tony Colter in 1964 and Fred Smith in 1998; brother, Robert Benner. Services were held Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Associate Minister Carla M. Smith Officiating^ Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions Segment I Class Dec. 6 - 23,2004 Segment II Class Nov. 30 - Dec. 2,2004 Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings held Wednesday November 17, 2004 at 2-4 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan B. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Marguerite E. Smith \ All I wantfor Christmas is my driver’s license... Call for registration at (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith sisters; Glendora Clemens Marion Elworths, Thelma Youngs. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren,and sev­ eral great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Faith, his son Leon Miller, a daughter Jeanette Miller, and an infant daugh­ ter Faith, his brothers Glenn, Royal, and infant brothers Wendall, and Gordon, sister Eleanor Fey, Wilma Couch, and Louise Potter. Funeral services were held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 with Pastor Glenn Brahnam officiating. Interment took place at the Ellis Cemetery in Assyria Township. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 513930 con „,es & FamUy Owner/Manager may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 23,2004 — Page 9 �jusirfSay “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, November 23, 2004 — Page 10 I nto the Woods’ curtain Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events 5dl;U COMjU Commission of Aging Cold Meal Wednesday, November 24 Ham salad spread, whole wheat bread, marinated veg­ etables, peaches. Thursday, November 25 Happy Thanksgiving Friday, November 26 No meal delivery. Monday, November 29 Ham and pasta salad, peas and peanut salad, pineapple. T uesday, November 30 Roast beef and cheese on whole wheat bread, three bean salad, apricots. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, November 24 Roast turkey w/gravy, stuffing, peas, mashed pota­ toes, pumpkin fluff. Thursday, November 25 Happy Thanksgiving Friday, November 26 No meal delivery. Monday, November 29 Chicken and broccoli casserole w/cheese, wax beans, apricots, wheat bread. Tuesday, November 30 Pea soup w/ham, country potatoes, applesauce, crack­ ers. Events Wednesday, November 24- Hastings - Thanksgiving Feast 11:30 a.m., card games 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland Puzzle/Trivia. Thursday, November 25COA Closed. Thanksgiving raises Dec.2 at Lakewood Observed. Friday, November 26 COA Closed. Thanksgiving Observed. Monday, November 29 Hastings - crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Nashville 5+ 10:30 a.m. Delton, bingo. H,W,N Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, November 30 Hastings - Board Games 10­ 11:30 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Beginning Line Dance 1-2:30 p.m. Nashville - TV Time. LEGAL NOTICE Vermontville Lions Club President Bill Mason pres­ ents Matt Woodman with the Student of the Month award. Matt Woodman named Student of Month by Vermontville Lions Matt Woodman, a sixth­ grader at Maplewood Elementary School, has been selected Vermontville Lions Club student ofthe month for November. Woodman is a sixthhgrader and his teacher is Mrs. Luyendyk, who says he is eager to participate in class and has a very positive atti­ tude. His favorite subjects are history and science. He enjoys watching the Discovery Channel, “Fear Factor” and “King of Queens.” He also enjoys reading; his favorite book is "Toilet Paper Tigers" by Gordan Korman. Woodman also likes to play baseball, basketball and football, where he plays mid­ dle line backer. His teacher also says Matt is funny, hard working and a good friend to his class­ mates. He is a joy to know. Matt is the son of Wallace and Karen Woodman of Vermontville. 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Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 9, 2004. Said premises are situ­ ated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot (s) 19 and the Northerly 30 feet of Lot 18 of Standley’s First Addition, to Fine Lake Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page (s) 31 including access to the lake along 6 foot right of way on the Southern edge of Lot 14, Fine Lake Park. Commonly known as 735 Eastshore Dr, Battle Creek Ml 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: NOVEMBER 3, 2004 Household Finance Corporation III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml sewing,” Smith said. “For me, it is an art form. I can There are just two weeks take flat shapeless cloth and to go until the curtain raises turn it into a three-dimen­ at Lakewood’s auditorium on sional work. I especially working with this year’s musical “Into the enjoyed Amanda Wells (the music Woods.” Show times are 7:30 p.m. director) when we created Thursday and Friday, Dec. 2 Cinderella’s gown. We knew and 3, with two performanc­ it had to be fancy and just es Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 and kept making it more ornate.” Director Bill Reynolds has 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $8 for been working with the timing adults, $7 for senior citizens of some of the scenes. The and students and $5 for chil­ cast has to enter from the dren ages 12 and under. Call back of the auditorium and the music box office at 616­ make it to the stage by the 374-1465, extension 4000, count of “25.” Reynolds and leave a message. Tickets clapped out the 25 counts and the actors repeated the will be held at the door. Laura Smith, wife of entrance several times until Lakewood journalism they had it in 25. In one scene, Reynolds teacher Ken Smith, has been working on the costumes. directed Amanda French, the She said the wolfs mask was baker’s wife, how to say her a challenge. She finally made lines. In the musical, she had a skeleton of a wolfs skull just been kissed by the out of coat hangers and papi­ prince. “I want you to stand er mache' and covered it there, sing your lines and with fake fur. The wolfs melt,” he directed. The play is directed by body is a plastic Superman form covered with fur. Bill Reynolds, a 1991 Maple Smith said she wanted to Valley High School gradu­ be involved in the musical. In ate. He directs plays at the past years, she played piano Vermontville “Revue” com­ for rehearsals but with four munity theater. Reynolds married children at home couldn’t make a commitment to play Lakewood graduate Jennifer as she had done in the past. Raffler and their children So she decided the cos­ attend Lakewood schools. tumes would be a way to be Lakewood graduates involved. With 29 students in Amanda Wells is the produc­ the play, she has made 40 er. She works on the music costumes. with assistance by Charity “It have really enjoyed Black. by Helen Mudry StaffWriter Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. \V/erm™ont*vi-lnl e Mich. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 48, November 30, 2004 Nashville couple has seriously ill son home in time for the holiday Jerret Morris holds his son, Matthew, while his wife, Susan, and daughter, Rachel, look on. by Sandra Ponsetto Michigan in Ann Arbor, Staff Writer where he was bom May 27 Matthew Morris- turned with a heart and lung defects six months old last weekend, and his intestines and liver on Nov. 27. Like many outside ofhis body in a large infants, he awoke in a crib grapefruit sized sack, a con­ giant had been lovingly decorated dition called a by his parents with brightly omphalocele. colored toys designed to' We found out about stimulate his developing Matthew’s condition Jan. 6, senses, coordination and fine when I went in for a routine motor skills. 20-week ultra-sound," said But unlike most infants, Susan. "I went to Pennock then to Bronson Matthew’s room also is filled and with the blinking lights of a Hospital, but they said it was heart monitor and the steady out of their. league and advised us to go to U of M." rhythm of a ventilator. Susan said Matthew was Despite the constant mon­ itoring and the 24-hour care delivered by cesarean section required to keep Matthew in at 39 weeks and weighed in stable condition, his parents at a healthy 8 pounds, Susan and Jerret Morris, are despite his birth defects. " Even U of M, where they glad to have their son at in treat children with a lot of home with them serious problems, only sees a Nashville. Until Nov.2, the only giant omphalocele about home Matthew knew was the once a year; they’re that few intensive care and moderate and far between," said Jerret. "A lot of children are bom care unit of Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of with smaller omphaloceles and the doctors do surgery to The Morrises said doctors put the organs back in within don’t know what caused 48 hours and it’s no big Matthew’s various birth deal," said Susan. defects. Because of the size of his "They did genetic testing omphalocele and other med­ and we were thankful to find ical issues it wasn’t until out that he doesn’t have a June 24 that his parents, chromosomal defect of any Susan and Jerret Morris, and sort," said Susan. his big sister, Rachel, 5, After his birth, Matthew could hold him. spent 137 days in intensive So far the only surgery care and 22 days in moderate Matthew has had was July 9, care at Mott Children’s when the doctors inserted the Hospital in Ann Arbor. tracheotomy that allows him Susan gave up her full-time breath with the help of a ven­ job at Ritsema Trailer Sales tilator. in Hastings and all summer "Prior to the tracheotomy, long she stayed in Ann he had a tube down his throat Arbor, spending her days by ' but he kept pulling it out and Matthew’s side, and her it set him back every time he nights at the Ronald did," said Susan. McDonald House. "They didn’t want to do While Susan was in Ann surgery and try to just push Arbor Rachel stayed with everything inside because of family and friends. his lung condition, " said "It was one big slumber Jarret. party," said Jerret who con­ Instead of surgery doctors tinued to work full-time as a have decided to use a new supervisor at Spartan Motors treatment that slowly pushes in Charlotte. On the week­ Matthew’s organs back into ends Jerret and Rachel would his abdominal cavity. Each visit Susan and Matthew. day his omphalocele is paint­ Susan stayed at the Ronald ed with a medicine called sil- McDonald House until the vadene, wrapped with gauze end of August, when it was and then tightly bound. The time for Rachel to start pressure is slowly easing kindergarten at Fuller Street Matthew’s organs into place. Elementary School. Susan said it was hard for "His omphalocele has dropped a third of its size in her to come back to Nashville and leave Matthew the last week,!' said Susan. Jerret said that next year, in Ann Arbor. "By September and when Matthew is about a year old, the doctors plan to October he was really start­ do surgery to close the ing to develop his own peromphalocele, "They will do sonality and recognize peosurgery to pull the muscles ple," said Susan. "We could together to close his only visit him on the week-abdomen. They sew a syn­ ends and on Sunday he thetic sheet between the would recognize us, but by muscles on either side of Friday he wouldn’t because abdomen and they keep we had been gone for five shortening that sheet to draw days. It was hard because I would call every day and the the muscles together." nurses would say that he smiled, or he did this or that, and then of course when we got there he wouldn’t do any of that." Susan said though many parents opt not to take their children home when they are on a ventilator setting as high as Matthew’s, she was eager to bring him home. "I was like, ‘Teach me what I need to know, show me what to do,’" said Susan. "The doctors felt comfort­ able Letting Matthew come home because the two of us felt comfortable about hav­ ing him at home and taking care of him." "You do what you have to Maple Valley schools do," said Jerret. "Nobody Business Manager Pam want to shove a tube down Kihn is leaving to accept a their baby’s nose into their position with the Fruitport stomach; but, if that’s what you have to do, you do it. near school system Sometimes it takes two peo­ Muskegon. ple to get the tube into him." "He’s got a little kick to (517) 852-9699. Business manager plans to leave post by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After 20 years of service, Maple Valley schools Business Manager Pam Kihn is leaving to accept a post with another school district, of and Superintendent Schools Kim Kramer is seek­ ing feedback from the com­ munity as to how the vacan­ cy should be filled. "I’m really excited. This was a real opportunity for career advancement," said Kihn, who will become the executive director of man­ agement services for the Fruitport School District, which is twice the size of Maple Valley. "We accepted her resigna­ tion with regrets, but the school board and I wish her the best. This is going to be quite and exciting challenge for her," said Kramer. "The school board is look­ ing at three options to deal with the vacancy and we are seeking input from the community until Dec. 3, then we will decide which way to go," he added. "These are our three options: 1) We can hire an experienced business manager, 2) We can hire a qualified person ‘in-house,’ 3) we can restructure the administrative financial office using a team approach. In the wake of all the budget cuts our schools are facing, we are looking at strategies on how we can do things in a less costly fashion." Anyone who Would like to give input regarding the administrative financial office may call Kramer at Matthew Morris came was born with several birth defects which kept him at Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan for 5 1/2 months. him," said Susan. Besides tube feeding, painting on the medication, wrapping and binding his omphalocele, the Morrises have to make sure Matthew’s monitors and attached venti- lator are attached and func­ tioning properly. "Because of his condition, he needs 24-hour care and there is a short supply of home nurses. Taking care of See MORRIS, page 2 Nashville Council picks firm to assist with master plan list. by Sandra Ponsetto "I was very, very Staff Writer With Trustees Kimberly impressed with their written Knoll and Mike Callton presentation," said Trustee absent, the Nashville Village Mike Kenyon, who made the Council voted unanimously motion to hire McKenna and last week to accept the pro­ Associates l In other business the coun­ posal from McKenna and Associates to work with the cil approved a final payment village’s planning committee of $7,234 to Hoffman to create a master plan for the Brothers, the contracting firm responsible for repaving village. During the last two weeks village streets after the recent the trustees and members of water and sewer project. The council also voted the planning committee reviewed the proposals from unanimously to accept the application of Judith seven different companies. Prior to last week’s vote, the Singleton and appointed her trustees and Village to fill a vacant position on the village’s Zoning Board of President Frank Dunham dis and approved cussed which proposals they Appeals and committee members Christmas bonuses of $25 for liked best. McKenna part-time employees and $50 Associates was ranked near for full-time employees. the top of almost everyone’s In This Issue Vermontville pastor called to serve in Iraq Fuller Street families celebrate Thanksgiving Barry County Hometown Christmas starts Dec. 1 Lion athletes honored with rest of county’s best �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 30,2004 — Page 2 MORRIS, continued from page 1----an infant on a vent is a hard thing to do," said Susan, who recently had to stay awake for 48 hours to care for Matthew when there were no nurses available. "We try to have a nurse come in from 10 at night until 10 in the morning so Susan can get some sleep," said Janet, adding, "J think the hardest thing has been dealing with- all the stress this has put on her." "We’ve been married 11 years and that’s a good thing because something like this really puts you to the test," said Susan. While the Morrises aren’t members they said they have received some help from Grace Community Church congregation members, who have sent over some meals and helped with some chores. "They have been wonder­ ful," said Susan. The Morrises said they are looking into putting a ramp on their house so it will be easier to get Matthew in and out of the bouse. They also need a special stroller and wheelchair because of the medical equipment that has to travel with him. "When he travels he still needs the ventilator and the battery for the vent alone weigjhs 25 —30 pounds, plus he needs to have his oxygen tanks, his monitor, suction machine and we have a large ‘go bag’ with an emergency trach and other things he may need," said Susan. "We had a very nice, regular stroller, but it couldn’t han­ dle the weight" They will need a special wheelchair for Matthew because he is not expected to walk until he is 11/2 to 2 years old. Developmentally he is like any other five-monthold. He looks around, reach­ es for his toys, and kicks his uled for next year and the need for ongoing medical treatment, the Morrises are faced with a mountain of debt. Matthew’s stay in intensive care alone cost over $800,000. "Most people don’t realize there is a lifetime cap on insurance, and we are rapidly approaching it," said Susan. Still, the couple remains focused on their son rather than the possibility of finan­ cial distress. "He hasn’t had any prob­ lems putting on weight, which the nurses said he might He’s already over 16 pounds, which is double his birth weight," said Susan. "And despite his trach, he is cooing and crying," said Jerret. "Every child is different; every circumstance is differ­ ent. We just go day by day," said Susan. "Our biggest concern for Matthew is ill­ ness. Anything like pneumo­ nia or a respitory illness of any kind will hospitalize legs. He’s very active but he can’t roll over or crawl," said Susan. "He’s doing all the normal baby things. He’s cutting teeth; we think he has two teeth in and he’s trying to take a bottle. On a good day, he’ll take a four ounce bottle." Janet and Susan said the doctors aren’t sure of Matthew’s long-term prog­ nosis. "He may grow up to play football, or he may not," said Jerret. "Every child and every condition is different," said Susan. He may grow up to be perfectly normal or he may always need a trach; the doc­ tors don’t know. They have dealt with omphaloceles, they heave dealt with heart defects, they have dealt with lung defects, but they haven’t dealt with all ofthem at once so it’s hard to say." With surgery to close Matthew’s abdomen sched- Need help budgeting your insurance costs? STAN I him. We disinfect every thing and we have gloves and masks to wear." Susan said that staying at the Ronald McDonald House and spending so much time at the children’s hospital has given her a lot of perspec­ tive. I have a new appreciation for the organizations that are out there to help families at times like this," she said. "I didn’t know what the Ronald McDonald House meant before, but I do now. "I even feel fortunate about Matthew’s problem," she added. "Last month six families we met at the hospi­ tal and Ronald McDonald House lost their children to different things. Plus there was an 18-year-old girl there who was paralyzed from the chest down. 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LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship............... n a.m. Church School ................... 10 a.m. 110 Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville M.orning Celebration................... .10 a.m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 plight and Matthew’s may help others in the future. "We met a pediatric cardi­ ologist while we were in Ann Arbor, who was offered another job, that said she would only take it if certain criteria were met," said Susan. "Based on our case, she said that parents need to know up front what the best case and what the worst case scenarios are. We had no clue when Matthew was bom that he would have to be in the hospital for five months. Families need to meet with all the doctors and social workers. The cardiologist wants parents to under­ stand." "It makes us feel good to know that something bigger and better may come from this," said Jerret. And, despite all the hard work and the stress on their family, the Morris said they are glad to have their son at home. "It is nice to be able to give him a kiss in the morn­ ing and at night." said Susan. 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CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (Includes Children's Sunday School) 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School............................. 10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m Worship.......... n a;m; PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & m. MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH m. * 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ................................ 9:15 a.m. Moming Prayer ......................... 11 *00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information cal1795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. SundayA.M. Worship .. .1030 am Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p..m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ...............11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service........... 7 p.m. AWANA.............. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................. a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Moming Worship 11:00 a.m. ' Fellowship Time - 12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �■ S'iN SiN ■SSN ^i$ ^i$s S$s> s $A" ifeiT *k * ? ■}j£< ■}j£<i b^s b^s. s. «is' sSs esS ’»»ja*jatJ%sttll s’c b™,*| «LL ’i . ■ !e.tkk LV. ^ife? m ^HEARING ®Q fcty j 7*i “s’ fc®Wil(| B* ® ^etosillik ®TYw«im TO BE IE® WEDBWHI ITOFMSffiW Is HJrttJtietaiii ZKKTSWJSEIj) mieieti} >.'! & >, P **.^ * ■■■■ ■ nTeheM MapapeleVaVaellyeyNeNwews nTehe MMapap eleVaVael yeyNeNwews’ sN,’ sN,aNsaaNsahsvhi hsvhilvleilllvlei,e lTl,,e uTT,euuTeusedsadya,y sedsadya,yN, oNN, vooNvoevmembebre evmembebre 3r 033r,003,02, 2, 02002004040404- — PaPgaaPgegaeg! ee! 3 ■ Vermontville pastor called to serve in Iraq y Sand Pno ornrniSiSse n sePPttfftotoflfl bbDDVVy Sandrrrr««aa)) P Staff Writer After 22 years of answer­ ing his call to the ministry by serving as the pastor of the Vermontville Bible Church, Rev. Dan Smith will soon answer another call. After serving 17 years as the chaplain for the 63rd National Guard Brigade in Jackson, Smith last September was called to active service in Iraq. Smith had yet to receive his orders as oflast week. He had only been told he would be leaving to Fort Stewart in Georgia in mid-December before being deployed to Iraq. He said he is not going with his own National Guard Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Counilj Cold Meal Wednesday, December 1 Seafood pasta salad, com and tomato salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, December 2 - Peanut butter and jelly, English muffin, pickled beets, pears. Friday, December 3 Macaroni and cheese salad, cucumber salad, tropical fruit. Monday, December 6 Chicken pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, fruited jello. Tuesday, December 7 Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, mixed fruit, din­ ner roll. Irtmnr unit Qrl aQnrdl hppe dnoc nooecsn’t Ikrtnmon wr where he will be stationed in Iraq. “I just know that where my unit goes,. I will go. I need to be there to serve the men and nurture the wound­ ed, ” said Smith. “It’s an honor to serve our. country. I support what we are doing overseas. I would rather fight terrorism in the streets of Iraq than in the streets of New York City.” Since he received the call to active service, Smith has been preparing for his depar­ ture both at home and at the church. When he leaves for Iraq for his 18-month tour of duty, Smith will leave behind Phyllis, his wife of26 years, and his four sons. Joshua, 22, the Smiths’ eld­ est son, recently graduated 1_ ■ r>. Mic_1_h■h ■igan igan r>S. tate from Mic University and was married in June to his wife, Jessica, with his father officiating at the wedding. Ben, 19, is a freshman at Hope Community College where he plays football. The 2003 Maple Valley High School homecoming king, Ben recently crowned his younger brother, Nate, 18, as the 2004 homecoming king. The Smiths’ youngest son, Nick, 13, is an eighth grade student at Maple Valley Junior High School. While Phyllis said it is hard to say good-bye, she is very supportive of her hus­ band’s service to his country and also supports the mili­ tary action in Iraq. “She has been very sup­ portive of me and what I am going to do,” said Rev. _ . _ Smith. “Since we found out he was going to Iraq we have run the gamut of emotions,” said Phyllis. “We’re not angry that he is going; it’s just the fact that he will miss a large of life while he is in Iraq. Our son will graduate from high school while he is gone.” However, Phyllis said she realizes that hers is not the only family that is saying good-bye to a love-one who will be overseas during the holidays and will miss mile­ stones such as graduation. “He barely missed being called up during Desert Storm when I was pregnant with our youngest son,” she said. “There is no good time for something like this.” “I see the articles in the paper and it makes me real- Fuller Street families celebrate Thanksgiving Fuller Street Elementary kindergarten students present a seasonal performance for Hearty Meals Site and their families. HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, December 1 Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, fruit crisp. Thursday, December 2 BBQ Chicken, cauliflower, spinach, pineapple, corn­ bread. Friday, December 3 Baked fish, rice pilaf, win­ ter squash, sweet treat. Monday, December 6 Southwestern wagon wheels, stewed okra and tomatoes, yellow squash, lemon bar. Tuesday, December 7 Roast turkey w/gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, .fresh apple. Events Wednesday, December 1 Hastings Hastings, Kindergarten students and their families enjoy a potluck Thanksgiving feast at Horseshoes 10:30 a.m., nails, Fuller Street Elementary. card games 12:30-2:30 p.m, music with Charlie. Thursday, December 2Hastings, Line Dancing 9:30­ 11:30 a.m. Nashville, games. Delton, Puzzle/Trivia. Friday, December 3 Hastings, Bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. Nashville,- Granny’s Kids. Woodland, Visiting. Monday, December 6 Hastings - crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; December Birthday Party; Silent The Early 4s In the spirit of the first gathered together for potluck Auction Open House 10 a.m.Thanksgiving feast, com­ Thanksgiving feasts. Thanksgiving, when the pil ­ noon. Delton, Nashville 5. The kindergarten families plete with songs, rhymes and grims gathered together for a Tuesday, held their potluck dinners in lots of home-cooked food, communal feast to give December 30 - Hastings school cafeteria in the was held on Friday after­ Board Games 10-11:30 a.m.; thanks for a bountiful har­ evening; but before the feasts noon, Nov. 19, the week Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 vest, the families of kinder­ began, the students enter­ before Thanksgiving. garten and Early 4s students a.m.; Beginning Line Dance tained their families with 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nashville - at Fuller Street Elementary seasonal songs and rhymes. brought a dish to pass and TV Time 11 a.m.-l p.m. Rev. Dan Smith, pastor of Vermontville Bible Church, and his wife, Phyllis, are preparing for his departure to Iraq, where he will serve as a chaplain with the National Guard. ize that there are over a thou­ sand National Guardsmen from Michigan serving in Iraq, not to mention those in other branches of the serv­ ice.” Smith said their sons also are adjusting his call to active duty. “They are handling it as well as can be expected,” said Smith. “We talk a lot. We always talk through stuff; but I know it’s hard on them.” “I think it would be differ­ ent if we had four daugh­ ters,” said Phyllis. “The boys don’t show a lot of emotion. I think they try to protect Dan and me.” The Smiths said they have received a lot of support from their church and the community. “The support has been overwhelming,’.’ said Smith. “I tried to resign as pastor when I found out that I was going to be in Iraq for 18 months, but they wouldn’t let me.” Instead the church’s pulpit will be filled by three interim pastors, who will each serve a six months during Smith’s absence. They are Rev. Chuck Steiner and his wife Mary Lu, Dr. Rich McCarrell and Rev. Paul Deal. “We have had overwhelm­ ing community support,” said Smith. “The school sponsored a “Best Seat in the House” contest where they put a couch on the sidelines during a football game. The person who won the contest donated the seats to us. “I also had a call from Wal-Mart, they volunteered to donate anything I needed to go to Iraq,” he added. The church also has shown support for Smith by giving him vacation until his deployment so he can get everything in order and spend time with his family. The Smiths, their sons and daughter-in-law recently spent two nights in Ludington, their first night compliments of the Ramada Inn. Phyllis said, “I have so much support here from friends and from the church. Dan has to go to Iraq by him­ self, while I get all the sup­ port. She added that she is con­ cerned about her husband enduring the 120-degree heat during the summer in Iraq. “He’s not young any more, He will definitely be one of the senior members of the unit.” Smith said he would adapt. “I make friends easily and in the Army we learn to be always be flexible,” said Smith. “It’s good to have so much support from the community we live in,” said Phyllis. “Because his family lives on the other side ofthe state and mine is all out of state, our church and community is a more visible and active sup­ port for us.” “This has really drawn us closer together,” said Smith who said he hopes to keep in touch with his family through e-mail. “I support what he is doing and I am very proud of our sons and thankful for them,” said Phyllis. “I’ve always said that our sons’ greatest asset is their mother,” said Smith. ‘^Diana’s ^P&tce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 06573039 1-517-852-9481 �Just Say As Advertised in the Maple Vall y New Tuesday November 30.2004 Pape 4 Donald A. Oler - Mildred E. Callihan MASON Mrs. Mildred E. Callihan, age 96, of Mason and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, November 18, 2004 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Mrs. Callihan was bom on December 11, 1907 at Hastings, the daughter of William and Edith (Reed) Cramer. She was raised in the Baltimore Twp. area of Barry County and attended Quimby School. She was married to Merle C. Callihan on June 1, 1924. She has lived in the Mason area since 1968. Mildred enjoyed sewing, crocheting, tatting and was an avid reader. Mrs. Callihan is survived by a son, Jack (Lois) Callihan of Evart; seven grandchildren; several greatand great-great-grandchil­ dren; and a brother, William Cramer of Fruitland, Fla. Preceding her in death were her husband, Merle, on Oct 27,1975; a son, William Callihan, in 2003; an infant son and daughter, two broth­ ers and three sisters. Services were held Monday, November 22, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at the Striker Cemetery in Baltimore Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. FREEPORT - Donald A. Oler, age 77, of Freeport died Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Oler was bom on December 6, 1926 at Hastings;, the son of Cecil and Wilma (Replogle) Oler. Donald was raised on the family farm on Sisson Road, Freeport and has always lived there. He attended the Jones School. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company foundry for many years until the foundry was closed iidown. He then worked in iiroad construction, laying sod IIfor a few years. He was iengaged in farming all his life. He was a member of Barry' ICounty Farm Bureau, enjoyed fishing and feeding wild birds. Mr. Oler is survived by a sister, Lois (Clifford) Andrus of Hastings; niece, Kathryn Andrus of Hastings; nephews, Galen (Claire) Andrus of Middleville, Kim Andrus of Hastings; three cousins; faithful canine com­ panion, Tammy. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Norman, in 1929. Services were held Friday, November 26, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Walter A. Winebrenner officiated. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www. wren-funeral-home.com) Yvonne Marie Davis HASTINGS Yvonne National Farmer’s Ass’n., Marie Davis, age 61, of very active in the American movement, Becker Road-Hastings, died Agricultural Saturday. November 27, long-time 4-H leader, former 2004 at Spectrum Health­ Sunday school teacher. Arrangements were made Mrs. Davis is survived by Butterworth Campus in by Wren Funeral Home her husband, Lynn; daugh­ Grand Rapids. of Hastings (www.wrenMrs. Davis was bomon ters, Robin Davis of funeral-home.com) in Middleville, Rebecca Davis 1943 October 2, Kalamazoo, the daughter of of Hastings and Janet Hall of Almond and Glenna Hastings; sons, Tim Davis of (Osgood) Webber. She was West Branch and Gary Davis raised in the Cloverdale area of Hastings; 11 grandchil­ VERMONTVILLE - Leta Haven; one granddaughter, of Barry County and attend­ dren; five great grandchil­ Diana Bennett; and six G. Nagle was born ed Delton schools, graduat­ dren; and brother, Richard September 4, 1901, the sixth grandsons, William Haines, ing in 1962 from Delton Webber of Pennsylvania. daughter of Andrew and Merle (Brad) Haines, Mark Preceding' her in death High School. Haines, John Haines, Peter Emma Green. She was married to Lynn were his parents and grand­ She went home to be with Haines and Dale Walter; a E. Davis on October 15, son, Aaron Davis. host of great-grandchildren the Lord October 22, 2004. Visitation will be 1965. She was raised and lived in and four “great greats”. Yvonne and husband Lynn Thursday, December 2, 2004 Leta was the oldest and the Vermontville area all her farmed all their married life from noon until service time. life, graduating from had the longest continuous Services will be held 1 on the Davis Centennial Vermontville High School in membership in the Vermont­ Farm on the Becker Road in p.m. Thursday, December 2, ville Congregational Church the class of 1918. On August Hastings Township. She also 2004 at Wren Funeral Home 29 of that same year, she was where she sang in the choir worked at the Barry County with Pastor Russell A. Sarver united in marriage with for many years. Commission on Aging for a of Grace Brethren Bible Widowed in 1946, she William Northrup. Both Church officiating. Burial time. worked in downtown stores served as the village clerk She was a life member of will be at Hastings Township and township clerk for many for many years. To that union there were years. Leta then married the Congregational Church. Rev. the Farmer’s Union, member Cemetery. three daughters, Kathryn Rev. Dow D. Nagle, who Sally Nolen will officiate. Arrangements by Pray (Lloyd) Bartholomew of preceded her in death in Funeral Home, Charlotte. HASTINGS - Hugh C. (David) Curtis of Hastings; Mecosta, Barbara (Leslie) 1956. Harrison of Winter Haven, Memorial services were Further information avail­ Edmonds, age 72, of son, Jerry Mark Edmonds Sr. at Hastings “Spun-out” to be of Hastings; six grandchil­ Florida, and Phyllis (Merle) Saturday, December 4, 2004 able with his Lord on Wednesday, dren, Mandy Watson, Heidi Haines also of Winter at the Vermontville www.prayfuneral.com November 24, 2004 at (James) Strimback, Jennifer Spectrum Health-Blodgett (Robert)Nino, Jerry Mark Campus in Grand Rapids. Edmonds, Jr., Thomas Mark HASTINGS - Wilma H. Hannah Ruth Circle of the Mr. Edmonds was bom on Edmonds, Bretton Curtis; six Story, age 97, of Hastings, church, long-time chair­ May 12, 1932 in Baltimore great grandchildren and one died Saturday, November 27, woman of the church annual Township, Barry County, the on the way: Kearstin, 2004 at Woodlawn rummage sale, long-time son of Wesley and Lulu Mackenzie, Callie, Annie, Meadows in Hastings. volunteer at Pennock Belle (Hoffman) Edmonds. Madison and Nathaniel; sis­ Mrs. Story was bom on Hospital, member He was raised in Baltimore ter, Hilda (Norman) Jackson September 19, 1907 in Barry Thornapple Garden Club, Township and attended the of Hastings; sisters-in-law, County, the daughter of and member B.P.W. Ass’n in Dowling school and graduat­ Sandy James of Hastings, William and Anna (Davis) Hastings. ed Hastings High School. Barb Edmonds of Dowling; Knickerbocker. She was Mrs. Story is survived by He was married to Patricia brother-in-law, Art Standley raised in the Hastings area her spn, Gordon Story of J. Hawkins on February 16, of Augusta; special friend, and attended Hastings Charlotte; daughter, Joann 1952. , schools, graduating in 1926 (Ray) Miller of Hastings; six Jeanne Storm and nieces and Mr. Edmonds was nephews. from Hastings High School. grandchildren; 18 great engaged in over-the-road She was married to Lyle E. grandchildren; four great Preceding him in death truck driving for over 35 were his parents; wife, Story on June 25, 1926 in great grandchildren. years. His employment Patricia October 19, 1997; Alto. She has lived in Preceding her in death included Bradford-White infant son, Jon Hugh Hastings, Grand Rapids, were her husband, Lyle, on Corp., Hooker Motor Edmonds, brothers, Harlan, Kalamazoo, returning to February 8, 1989; sisters, Cemetery. Memorial contributions Freight, National Foods and Howard Hastings in 1937. Mildred Benner and Alice and Horace She was employed as a Benner; daughter-in-law, may be made to First worked a time at Eaton Edmonds; sisters, Hazel bookkeeper for the former Dolores Story affectionally Presbyterian Church or Manufacturing Co. Standley and Helen American Cancer Society. He was a member of the Reynolds. Mark’s stores in Hastings, known as “Pooie”. Honorary casket bearers: Barry County Amateur Grand Rapids and Services were held Visitation will be held Kalamazoo for 29 years. Monday, November 29, Seth Sherman, Tyler Radio Club, former member Tuesday, November 30, Sherman, Justin Story, Jared of Hastings Lions Club and Also as a bookkeeper for 2004 at Wren Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funer­ State Farm Insurance Co. in with Rev. Dr. C. Jeffery Jones, William Renner, Scott Hastings Moose Lodge, well al home. Hastings for several years Garrison and Pastor Renner, and Thomas Renner. known for his enthusiastic Services will be held 1 Arrangements were made involvement with automo- p.m. Wednesday, December before her retirement Emeritus Willard H. Curtis She was a member ofFirst officiating. Burial was at by Wren Funeral Home of biles and motorcycles. 1, 2004 at Wren Funeral Presbyterian Church, Hastings Mr. Edmonds is survived Homes Riverside Hastings (www.wren-funerw/Rev. Steve al-home.com) by his daughters, Linda L. Olmstead of the Watson and fiance Al Dean Pleasantview Family Church of Hastings and Laurie Ann officiating. Burial will be at Leta G. Nagle Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County 4-H. Casket bearersare Gerrin Gonsalves, Douglas Gonsalves, Donald Wood, Gary Davis, Danny Davis and Michael Hall. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Hugh C. Edmonds Wilma H. Story Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 Second St., Southwest, Rochester, MN 55902 or charity of one’s choice. His loving grandchildren, Mandy Watson, Heidi Strimback, Jennifer Nino, Jerry Mark Edmonds Jr., Thomas Mark Edmonds and Bretton Curtis served as cas­ ket bearers. Honorary casket bearers Jerry Mark Edmonds Sr., David Curtis and Al Dean. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �starts Dec. 1 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There are 24 days of fun and festivity planned throughout Barry County before families gather to share quiet time under the Christmas tree. On Wednesday, Dec. 1 the Middleville Downtown Development Authority will kick off the season with the lighting of a Christmas tree under the gazebo. Everyone is invited to gather in Stagecoach Park at 6:30 p.m. Plans are well under way for the 50th Annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Celebration. Festivities are planned for the week of Dec. 3 to 11. This year's theme is "A Barry County Hometown Christmas." Activities will take place throughout the county. Barry Community Hospice will again be deco­ rating one of the big trees on the -Courthouse lawn in Hastings. A "Memorial of Remembrance” list will be located next to the tree and will be displayed throughout the holiday season. Names can be added to the list for a contribution of $10 or more. Deadline for this list is November 30. Donations can be sent to The Barry Community Hospice, P.O. Box 308, Hastings, 49508. The names will also be print­ ed in the Reminder. Deadline for this publication is December 10. The second tree will be donated by Barry County United Way, Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and Red Cross . These three groups plan a tree with lights and red, white and blue rib­ bons. They are asking the community to donate orna­ ments in honor of someone who has or is serving their country. Chamber Executive Director Julie DeBoer sugr gests laminated pictures or red, white and blue ornaments. Quality Staffing Solutions will be hosting an open house celebration of their new location at 50 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite G in Hastings from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. At 3 p.m., the Ambassadors of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce will have a rib­ bon cutting ceremony to "officially" open the new location. Hastings Ace Hardware will be having a Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. Hastings Ace Hardware is located at 111 E. State St. in downtown Hastings. The new Barry County "Holly Trolley" will make its first appearance of the holi­ day season at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. The "Holly Trolley" is a wonderful Barry County tradition of nostalgic rides to view lights and decorations. The trolley, decked out in wreaths and Christmas roping, is often filled with Christmas tunes. The carols provide a fun experience for young and old alike. Families are invited to enjoy a day in Barry County on Saturday, Dec. 4. The day will begin in Hastings with a Breakfast Buffet at the Hastings Moose Lodge from 8 to 11:30 a.m. There will be activities for the kids, pic­ tures with Santa, Winniethe-Pooh and friends from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds from the photos will help send a Hastings Area Schools' fifth grader to camp. Hot Dogs, coffee and hot chocolate will be available at the Moose from noon until parade time. In Middleville the day begins at 8 a.m. with the pan­ cake breakfast at the Middleville United Methodist Church. The annual cookie walk also begins at the church at 9 a.m. and continues until all the cookies are gone. Middleville's parade will begin at 10 a.m. and travel from McFall Elementary School to Church St. Line up is at 9:30. Santa will visit with children following the parade. For additional infor­ mation contact Bill Kenyon at 795-3669. Families can then travel to Hastings for the 50th Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Grand Marshals for the parade are County Sheriff Steve and Julie DeBoer. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. It will travel west on Apple Street to Church St. then east on State St. through downtown. Before and during the parade, volunteers will be selling die-cut shapes for $1 with the proceeds helping send fifth grade Hastings' students to camp. The Barry County Humane Society will be sell­ ing Krispy Kremes begin­ ning at 1:30 p.m., between State Grounds Coffee House and Anne's Health Foods on State Street in downtown. The cost is $6 per dozen. All proceed will benefit the sec­ ond grade education project of the Humane Society. Applications for the Hastings parade are available from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. There will be plenty of Christmas shopping time before and after the parades in Middleville and Hastings. Families are also invited to enjoy a meal at the local restaurants. Delton’s annual Christmas Home Tour is set for 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Six homes will be featured. Tickets, maps and refresh­ ments will be available at Faith United Methodist Church. The Annual Holiday Home tour in Hastings is Sunday, December 5. The hours for the tour are 1:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets will be avail­ able at Heart's Desire. This year's home tour will benefit Barry County Habitat for Humanity. The tour will start at the Back Door Deli where tour guests may enjoy com­ plimentary tea, cookies and music by Hazel Brown and Dr. Bruce Pryor. For more information contact Dorothy of Hearts Desire at (269) NOTICE: Chelsey Collins has now completed herfirst session oftrainingfor acrylic nails, fiberglass nails, pedicures & manicures and is now ready to serve the public. Call the NEWIMAGEfor an appointment at (269) 367-4528 or toll-free 1-877-688-8118. 1 1 Purchis plan to celebrate 60 years wedding anniversaiy Open Monday - Saturday 101 N. Main Street - Woodland ■ county wide judging.” The first and second place winners will each receive a $50 gift certificate from Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth. To be includ­ ed in the judging, contact the Chamber to enter and have lights and decorations in place prior to Dec. 5. The judging will take place after dark over the next few evenings. The winners will be announced on Dec. 8. Fun returns to Stagecoach Park in Middleville with a community carol sing on Sunday, Dec. 12. Living Nativity scenes are also planned by several area churches this month. School bands and choirs will also be performing in the days lead­ ing up to the holiday. Watch for details of holi­ day events in Maple Valley News, The Reminder and the Banner. Contact the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at (269) 945-2454 or barrychamber@sbcglobal.net for more information. Weekend events to assist Habitat, community center This Saturday people can come to Nashville and sup­ port some good causes while they enjoy an authentic home-style southern break­ fast and their Christmas shopping. The Nashville United Methodist Men are sponsor­ ing the first annual "Mama B’s Southern Breakfast" Saturday morning to support Habitat for Humanity and the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope is holding its first annual Craft and Collectable Show to raise funds to support the center’s programs. The United Methodist men will be serving up a tradition­ al southern breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., featuring country ham from Tennessee, bis­ cuits and gravy, pancakes with maple syrup and grits with red-eye gravy. The meal will be served in the commu­ nity room of the church which is located at 210 E. Washington St. in Nashville. "This is the first time the Students from Norma Jean Acker’s leadership class­ men have joined together to es at Maple Valley High School pause for a break in the create an authentic southern basement of the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope after delivering more than 1,200 non-perishable food items. In November the leadership classes held a school-wide food drive to benefit the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf and the Christmas basket pro­ grams in both Nashville and Vermontville. Leadership drive helps food pantry Frank Jr. Purchis married Pamela Violet May Willis on December 2,1944, in Bombay, India. A celebration dinner with immediate family will be held to wish the couple happy anniversary. Send cards to. 718 Washington St., Nashville, Mich. 49073. 948-4205. The Christmas celebration will continue into the evening of Sunday, Dec. 5 with a concert at the Nashville Baptist Church on Phillips Street in Nashville. The Pfeifers will appear at the church at 7 p.m. No tick­ ets are required, but a free will offering will be taken. More Christmas events planned at area churches are included in a separate article in this week’s Reminder. Delton will celebrate on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Annual Delton Hometown Christmas. More details will be announced soon. The Chamber’s DeBoer says, “Barry County resi­ dents are urged to participate in the joy of the season with outdoor lights and displays. To enter your display, please contact the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at (269) 945-2454 or.barrychamber@sbcglobal. net. You will need to give your name, address and phone number to be included in the breakfast and their preparing to have a real fun time," said Nashville United Methodist Pastor Dianne Bowden. A free-will donation will be accepted, and all proceeds will be used toward the building of a Habitat for Humanity home in Nashville during the Jimmy Carter Work Project Blitz in June. After enjoying their break­ fast, people can walk over to the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, located at the comer of Main and Church Street in down­ town Nashville for the first annual Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Craft, and Collectible Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show will feature a variety of crafts and collectibles from area artisans. All proceeds from the ven­ dor’s table and booth fees will support the community center and its programs. For more information about the breakfast or sale, call the Nashville United Methodist Church at (517) 852-2043. Kountry Treasures 4526 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville, MI (517) 852-0391 ttemi ate 44td ate �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, November 30,2004 — Page 6 Exchange student learns U.S. culture while sharing hers by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When Antonina Abdurazakova was growing up in Tajikistan, a small country in what was once the Soviet Union, she thought the United States and Americans were things to be avoided. “My thoughts about America was that it was a very, very powerful country that we wanted to stay away from. My mom’s sister was in the Russian military,” explained, the 16-year old, who is staying with John and Laura Amalio of Nashville and attending Maple Valley High School as part of the FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) program. “Growing up, we had the same idea about Russians,” said Laura. “They grew up thinking that we wanted to take over their country and we grew up thinking they wanted to nuke us.” Those are the kinds of ideas that the FLEX pro­ gram, founded in 1992, is working to dispel. The goal of the FLEX program is to provide an opportunity for high school students in coun­ tries of the former Soviet Union to experience life in a democratic society in order to promote democratic values and institutions in Eurasia. To participate in the FLEX program, Antonina had to fill out an application, Antonina Abdurazakova displays the traditional bedspread her grandmother made for her. Nashville VFW 8260 Penny Supper Chop Suey, Pork Roast & Dressing & Baked Chicken Saturday, Dec. 4th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm write an essay and go through a rigorous interview process. “Five hundred people from all over the country wrote essays and went to interviews and only 45 are here in the United States now,” she said. “There were some people who could speak better English than me, but they are also looking for people who would be able to live in another coun­ try and be able to live with a family from another culture for a year.” It was the opportunity to Antonina Abdurazakova put her English to the test and deal with her curiosity about American culture and small isolated valleys,” said it was a chance to tell Antonina. “You have to Americans about her country leave the country and go and culture that enticed through Uzbekistan to go Antonina to take part in the from the capital of our coun­ try to the next largest city in FLEX program. “I Wanted to see the differ­ our country. Small airplanes ences between our cultures are not able to fly over the and I like to travel: I can’t sit mountains and there is no in one place. And, I wanted road through the mountains.” Antonina lives in the capi­ Americans to know about Tajikistan, ” she said. “I also tal city, Dushambe, which is wanted to see if my English located in central Tajikistan, with her mother. Her two sis­ was good or not.” Antonina’s English is ters, ages 25 and 30, live in Petersburg,, Russia, good enough that she is able St. to take classes as a senior at where they both work as the high school, land a start­ doctors. Her father, a mining engineer, lives and works in ing position on the girls’ basketball team, take part in northern Tajikistan. “My mother doesn’t work a variety of community serv­ ice activities, and give pre­ and my parents live separate­ sentations about her country ly because mom stays with to different groups and me in the capital where the organizations in the area. education is better,” said She said that students in her Antonina. “My dad works in country are required to study northern Tajikistan and he doesn’t like to go to the cen­ English. “I have studied English for tral or southern part because seven years. I started study­ he was a hostage there for ing English when I was in three months during the civil second grade, now the war in our country from 1992 to 1997.” schools start teaching it in Antonina said that she was first grade,” said Antonina. “English is a world lan­ too young to have any real guage; it is the language of personal memories of the business, cinema... every­ civil war, but said it was thing. There are more described like the American English speaking countries Civil War, “brother killing than Russian speaking coun­ brother.” “A lot ofpeople died and a tries.” Antonina grew up speak­ lot of people migrated to ing the two languages native Russia and other countries,” to Tajikistan, Russian and she said. “There was a lot of poverty and a lot of people Tajik. Tajikistan, which were hungry. I don’t have Antonina describes as being any memories because I was smaller than Iowa, is in a small, but my mom said that mountainous region near in 1993 when the Tajiks con­ quered the capital there was China and Afghanistan. “Ninety three percent of no bread and no food. Our the country is mountains; our country is so small that we cities and villages are in have to get our goods from “Just Nails & Mori —plus Tanning & Massage” 8270 W. Grand Lege Hwy.,Sunfield, Ml 48890 Adjacent to Wills Grocery Store 517-290-5454 / 517-566-2153 Owner - Bobbie Weller OPEN NOUSE ECEMBER 4,n 11a.m.-2 p.m. Register for our drawing to beheld at 1:30 p.m. 06597304 (center) with her host parents, John and Laura Amalio. other countries.” Antonina said that while the civil war is over, there is still a little tension, but the biggest conflict is with drug traffickers from Afghanistan who want to cut through Tajikistan on their way to deliver drugs in Russia. Meanwhile, Tajikistan is trying to rebuild its economy which is based largely on the production of cotton and fruit. “Our climate is really sunny and warm, we don’t have winter. We only get snow once or twice a year and our summers are really hot and dry,” said Antonina. “The average income is about $5 a month. Even though food is cheaper, it is still not enough. Older peo­ ple have to live with their grown children just to exist. The poorest people are the old and the military. “There is a lot ofprogress. There is more stability and no lack of food. The govern­ ment is creating places for people to work, developing the education system and our medicine is socialized so nobody has insurance,” she added. “I know that when I describe it, my country may sound terrible, but it is not,” said Antonina. “We had war and we had poverty, but the main goal of the people of our country is hospitality. The people there would share their last piece ofbread and last glass of water with a stranger. If you are lost, you can knock on any door and they will invite you in and give you something to eat and a place to stay.” “It’s not a bad country; it’s just a struggling country,” interjected Laura. “Yes, but a country is just geography, a place on the map,” said Antonina. “It is the people that make it what it is.” Antonina noted that her country has received a lot of help from the United States, Russia and England. While she is in the United States as part of the FLEX program, Antonina is help­ ing America by completing five hours of community service each month, some­ thing she likes to do. “I know a lot of exchange students don’t like to do community service. But I look at it as a way to pay back the people, the taxpay­ ers, who helped bring me here,” she said. “It is a way to put something back into the community. Also, you meet good people and make friends and continue rela­ tionships through communi­ ty service.” Antonina, with fellow FLEX student Oksana Horodivska from Ukraine, has worked as a volunteer at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, painted faces at a church event, made sand­ wiches for a Red Cross blood drive and picked up trash along the highway as part of the Adopt-a-Highway pro­ gram. “We like to tease her that she came all the way from Tajikistan to pick up garbage,” said John. And though she probably won’t get any credit for com­ munity service for it, Antonina donated 22 inches of her long, dark hair to Locks of Love, the non-prof­ it organization that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy and other can­ cer treatments. “I told my sisters and they told my mother and they said she was a little upset, and said I should have asked first, but it is my hair. I did­ n’t need this much hair. It takes so much time to wash it and dry it and make it look nice,” said Antonina, whose hair still extends well below her shoulders. “If I am going to cut my hair, why just throw it away when it could be made into a wig for a child with cancer.” “They told us it normally takes eight ponytails to make one wig for a child. But Antonina’s ponytail would probably make half a wig,” See ANTONINA, next page Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With _____Horses or Skidder 06576435 �said John. Besides community serv­ ice, Antonina said she really enjoys talking to various groups and organizations about her country. “Tajikistan is really a young independent country. It is only 12 years old. Before that it was under Russian rule for 70 years,” she said. “When I talk to people I take a poster of my country and I wear a traditional cos­ tume and show them one of our traditional dances,” said Antonina. “The young peo­ ple dress like I do here in America. But when women get older they cover up more, because most of the country is Muslim. Women don’t wear shorts or short skirts unless they are Americans or Europeans who are there for vacation or work. But our culture and dress are very colorful.” Proving her point Antonina holds up a long, loose but colorful dress, and a carefully embroidered, beaded and tasseled tradi­ tional wedding hat and a vivid red bed covering, embroidered with brilliant floral patterns. Antonina also often tells people about how different schools in Tajikistan are from schools in the United States. “The schools are really different here. The first thing is that here you have elemen­ tary, middle and high schools; in Tajikistan everypne studies in the same school all 11 years. There is no 12th grade in my country like there is here. We only have 11 grades and I am in the tenth.” she said. “We also stay with the same class­ mates all through school; we don’t change classes like they do here.” Antonina added that stu­ dents don’t have electi ve classes like they do in America. “All our classes are requirements. We don’t have choices. We study 24 sub­ jects and we have different classes every day.” There are other differ­ ences as well, according to Antonina. “Our schools are more educational than social. School here is a lot more fun; you have teams, clubs and after school activities,” she said. “There is no lunch at our schools. If we have time between classes we run into town to buy something to eat.” Antonina, who plays bas­ ketball and soccer in Tajikistan, said that the focus on sports is different as well. “We have to pay for our own uniforms and the coach­ es work for free. Uniforms are not supplied and the coaches are not paid. We don’t have teams like the Maple Valley Lions or Pennfield... our schools are just centers for learning. “I think that here the schools get more money from the government and they supply kids with more stuff,” she added. Antonina said that in addi­ tion to sharing information about her country and people she is also enjoying the opportunity to learn more about the United States and Americans. “I went to the Powwow and I was really happy to see it. You are lucky that you have been able to preserve your Native American roots,” she said. “The people still live and make handcrafts of their Native American heritage. I think it is nice that America didn’t lose its national roots.” In trying to sum up what she has learned about the American people, Antonina has this to say, “In my coun­ try there is a typical Tajik; here there is no typical American. My impression is that America is a mix of there are everything; Europeans, Latin Americans, African Americans, even Russians. The culture here is really rich.” Antonina said she is enjoying her stay in Maple Valley. “I love Maple Valley. I am crazy about it,” she said. The Amalios said they are crazy about Antonina. “It’s been really nice hav­ ing her and we hope to con­ tinue the relationship through a phone calls once in awhile, e-mail or possibly visits,” said Laura. “That is, if we let her go home,” said James, with a smile. Antonina said she is not looking forward to leaving in after the school year ends. “I don’t look forward to leaving, although I haven’t seen my family in a long time and I miss them,” she said. “It’s just that I know I may not have an opportunity to come back again. This has been a very wonderful expe­ rience.” When Antonina leaves for Tajikistan in the spring, she knows what she wants to take back with her to remem­ ber her stay in the United States and share with her family and friends at home. “I want to take back cul­ tural baggage, my thoughts, feelings and impressions of being here in America,” she said. Nashville Maple Syrup Association f Annual Meeting December 2, 2004 • 7 pm Putnam Park Community Building J Nashville, Michigan Contactperson: Bonnie White 852-9189 < 06597063 stf W ♦ CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Nov. 30 Dec. 1 Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 6 Dec. 8 Dec. 8 Dec. 16 New Leader’s Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. 4-H Re-enrollments due in Extension Office. Extension Office will be CLOSED half the day for inservice. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Barry County Homemaker’s Christmas Party/Potluck 6 p.m. State Award Workshop, 7 p.m., Community Room, Courts & Law Bldg. Competitive Horse Judging Team meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Hall in Middleville, for more infor­ mation call Stacey Campeau at 269-795-7655 or Deb Hiemstra at 616-891-1657. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Vermontville Express 495 E. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 PRINGLE CANDYBARS MILK GALLONS BEN & JERRy PINTS All of the above prices are good from Dec. 2 through Dec. 5 Saturday December 4,2004 from 9 am to 3 pm only there will be: FREE Popcorn GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. ■REE 20 oz. Fountain Po There will be drawings on Saturday for prizes including: DVD Player Call 269-945-9554 for more information. Other Prizes ENTER TO WIN STARTING THURSDAY Holiday Craft and Gift Sale Saturday, December 4th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Castleton Township Hall 915 Reed St., Nashville Handmade Furniture, Christmas Crafts, Home and Garden, Premier Jewelry, and much more. WEATHERWAX FARM MARKET & NURSERY OPEN 5 a.m. -11 p.m. 7 days a week 2970 N. Ionia - Comer of Ionia Road & Nashville Highway, Vermontville • 517-726-1000 VISA NOW ACCEPTING FOOD STAMP BENEFITS. 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Every other Friday the teachers and staffcould wear casual cloth­ ing if they made a donation to the fund and the proceeds would be used to benefit the community,” said Principal Jason Miller. Miller said that in the weeks prior to Thanksgiving, his staff contacted Cathy Elssesser, grocery manager at the Meijer store in Charlotte, and her store pro­ vided the school with an additional $100 on a Meijer gift certificate. Armed with the donations from teachers and staffmem­ bers Kelly Tobias and Laurie Cook bought frozen turkeys, potatoes, canned yams, marshmallows, canned pumpkin, com, green beans — everything needed for eight Thanksgiving dinners with all the trimmings. Miller said, “We plan to continue ‘Casual Because We Care’ and provide meals for families at Christmas and Easter.” MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Fuller Street Elementary Secretary Kelly Tobias, Principal Jason Miller and Paraprofessional Becky Smith display the food that will provide a complete Thanksgiving dinner for eight families in the Nashville and Vermontville area. The food was purchased through the school’s “Casual Because We Care Program.” High school play will be Dec. 24 The curtain will rise later this week on Maple Valley High School’s production of "You Can’t Take it With You," a classic comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kauffman. All performances will be held in the high school audi­ torium. Two are scheduled for 7 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 2, ahd Saturdy, Dec. 4. The Friday, Dec. 3, performance is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. to accommodate the FFA’s donkey basketball gam in the gym. . Tickets will be available at the door, $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and chil­ dren. Garrett VanEngen, Kyle Pash, Tara Yenger, Jonathan Yenger, Justin Sunkten and Bekah Welch rehearse a scene from the play. Wednesday, December 1 French bread pizza, green beans, pear halves, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, December 2 Fuller Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, bread stick, peaches, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, December 3 Pancakes, link sausage, potato wedges, juice, apple­ sauce, 1/2 pt. milk. Monday, December 6 Hot dog, whole kernel com, apple, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, December 7 Hot pocket, green beans, applesauce, graham crackers, 1/2 pt. milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, December 1 Choose One - Hot pocket, pizza, chicken sandwich, breakfast bar. Choose Two Garden salad, whole kernel com, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Thursday, December 2 Choose One - Spaghetti, pizza, cheeseburger, taco bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, California blend veg., peach­ es, juice, milk. 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Lawrence Highway in crafted gifts and decorations store does feature a lot of Vermontville, near for the whole family. items made by Babette and Shaytown Road, offers hand­ “We have a lot of her family members. Her crafted seasonal decor year- Christmas items and gifts daughter Charla,, makes round. still coming in,” said hand-painted Christmas However, during this their Babette. “I have a friend out ornaments and helps Babette first Christmas season in Montana who makes create fragrant seasonal pot­ Charla and Babettee Burnett bracelets, hat bands and pourris such as Christmas are making their store a holi­ ornaments out of real horse­ and Christmas Mulberry, and day season shopping destina­ hair. That’s something that is Babette and her husband cretion. 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Team members are, front from left, Denver Hine (Maple Valley), Ben Boss (Maple Valley), Lance Harvey (Maple Valley), John Everett (Lakewood), Eric Turner (Maple Valley), back, Jason Copelin (Lakewood), Kenny Carns (Maple Valley), Chris Morris (Maple Valley), Paul Morgan (Maple Valley), Jason Beardslee (Maple Valley), Joseph Desrochers (Maple Valley), Corrie Latta (Delton Kellogg), Alan O’Donnell (Lakewood), Adam Wrubel (Lakewood), and Tyler Beglin (Lakewood). (Missing from photo are Thornapple Kellogg’s Adam Loveless, David Finkbeiner, Ben Ybema, Layne Welker, Matt Palmer, Danny Thompson, Chris Humphrey, Josh Hilton, and Joe Wenger.) The fall season showcased the talents of all Barry County’s best high school athletes. It was a fine fall once again at Maple Valley. The Lion football team made another trip to the play-offs and won their first round contest. The Lion golfers won their third straight league title. Those were the team high­ lights at Maple Valley. 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All County Football First Team (Offense) The 2004 All-Barry County boys’ cross country first team. Team members are, from left, Andrew Ouding (Delton Kellogg), Akok Malek (Maple Valley), Mike Hall (Maple Valley), Corey Thelen (Lakewood), and Jesse Schrock (Lakewood). (Missing from photo are Thornapple Kellogg’s Tim Wilson and Lakewood’s Casey Schrock.) Matt Palmer, Danny Thompson, and Layne Welker, Middleville Kicker Chris Humphrey, Middleville Quarterback Ben Boss, Maple Valley: His decision making proved valuable for the Lions this fall. The senior averaged over five yards per carry run­ All County Football ning the ball. Maple Valley First Team doesn’t- throw often, but (Defense) Boss made the most of his attempts throwing four TD Defensive Line passes and no interceptions. Joseph Desrochers, Running back Maple Valley: The Lions’ Lance Harvey, Maple 5’10 150 lb. defensive end Valley: The Lions senior made lots of big plays for fullback rushed for over 400 Maple Valley in his senior yards this season, and aver­ season. It wasn’t luck that he aged over five yards per often found himself in the carry. He also scored six right spot at the right time. touchdowns during the regu­ Chris Morris, Maple lar season. Valley: Morris had two fum­ Denver Hine, Maple ble recoveries this fall in the Valley: With his combina­ regular season, and was tion of speed and size, the 6’ always good for a big hit on 170 lb. Hine led the Lions in defense. He was also the rushing during the regular Lions top receiver with three season with 623 yards. He TD catches and over 200 also led the Lions in scoring total yards. with 16 total touchdowns Josh Hilton, Middleville; through the first nine games. Alan O’Donnell, Lakewood Adam Loveless, Linebacker Middleville Paul Morgan, Maple Wide Receiver Valley: The Lions’ senior David Finkbeiner and Ben linebacker was always Ybema, Middleville around the football. He fin­ Tight End ished the regular season with Travis Willard, Lakewood more than 75 tackles. Offensive Line Joe Wenger, Middleville; Eric Turner, Maple Adam Wruble, Lakewood Valley: The 6’0,260 lb. sen­ Defensive Backs ior was the top blocker along Ken Carns, Maple the Lion line this year. He Valley: Cams was almost as was also one of the team’s likely to be holding the foot­ leading tacklers from his ball after a pass as his oppo­ defensive tackle position. nents. The Lion senior fin­ John Everett, Lakewood; ished the season with five NICE FAMILY HOME IN NASHVILLE: 3 bedroom undry, partial ble lot. 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Ferked building site, surveyed, "country view" 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. (VL-98) Stop by and check out th ceramic tilesforfloors, interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries. Tyler Beglin and Jason Copelin, Lakewood; Corrie Latta, Delton Kellogg Punter Jason Beardslee, Maple Valley: The Lions don’t put a lot, but when they did this season Beardslee made sure it was worth it. He was also third on his "team in rushing yards, second in receiving yards, and scored 11 touch­ downs on offense. All County Football Second Team (Offense) Quarterback Kyle Rowland, Lakewood Running back Eddie Phillips, Lakewood; Brandon Sutfin, Hastings Wide Receiver Brandon Johnson, Hastings; Josh Mitchell, Lakewood. Tight End Jamie Sanford, Middleville Offensive Line David Shaver, Maple Valley: At 5’10 195, the Lions senior center did a greatjob this season ofpush­ ing back opponents in the middle of the Maple Valley offensive line. Branden Curtis and David Smith, Hastings; Adam Fyan, iMkewood; Brad Wasserman, Delton Kellogg Kicker See ALL-COUNTY, next page �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 30,2004 — Page 11 ALL-COUNTY, continued from previous page Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 Help Wanted DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working environment. (616)248-7729 The 2004 All-Barry County girls’ basketball first team. Team members are, front from left, Alex Alaniz (Delton Kellogg), Stevie Spetoskey (Lakewood), back, Alex Culbert (Delton Kellogg), and Amy Joostberns (Maple Valley). (Missing from photo are Thornapple Kellogg’s Jessica Flaska and Holly Smith.) Alec Rice, Lakewood All County Football Second Team (Defense) Defensive Line Matt Donnini, Hastings, Kyle Ferris, Delton Kellogg; Cody Dupont and Gabe O’Mara, Lakewood Linebacker Mitch Fisher and Eddy Landon, Middleville; Alex Phillips, Lakewood Defensive Backs Ben Fox, Maple Valley: This Lion was another senior who liked to get his hands on the football. Fox had three interceptions in the Lion sec­ ondary this season. Adam Lamphere, Maple Valley: This junior was the Lions’ speedster. He scored a number of the team’s twopoint conversions, rushed for almost five yards per carry, and recorded three intercep­ tions in the team’s defensive backfield. Scott Brown, Middleville; Ashtin King, Hastings Punter Tyler Blacken, Delton Kellogg Girls’ Basketball All County First Team Amy Joostberns, Maple Valley: Joostberns contin­ ued to do it all for Maple Valley in her sophomore sea­ son. She led her team in points (10.9 per game), rebounds (5.2), and total blocks (32), and was second in steals and assists. Other members of the all county first team include Delton’s Alex Alaniz and Alex Culbert, Middleville’s Jessica Flaska and Holly Smith, and Lakewood’s Stevie Spetoskey. Girls’ Basketball All County Second Team EMPLOYMENTGROUP IS RECRUITING for great jobs at Flexfab in Hastings. Apply Wed., Dec. 1 from 2-5 at Michigan Works 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Ask for Sarah. For more info, call (616)949-2303 MANUFACTURING OP­ PORTUNITIES: Our grow­ ing world class company of close tolerance plastic injec­ tion molds and precision components and assemblies for the automotive industry has the following openings. 3rd shift ASSEMBLY PROCESS TECHNICIAN will be responsible for the set-up and maintenance of small manual and automat­ ed assembly machines. Works to determine and maintain the maximum effi-ciency level for machines. 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Other members of the all county first team are Hastings’ Justin Krul and Stephen Peurach, Lakewood’s Pat Morris, Delton’s Josh Newhouse, and Middleville’s Nicky Roush. Members ofthe all county Mike Hall, Maple second team are Lakewood’s Valley: Hall finished sev­ Natalie Blackmer, Brittany Boys’ Soccer All enth at the Barry County Raffler, Delton’s Whitney County First Team meet in a time of 18:05.16. Knollenberg and Kristen He finished fifth at the Wilfinger, and Middleville’s Members ofthe all county SMAA’s final jamboree of Kersta Gustafson, Kaleigh first team are Hastings Scott the season and earned all­ Page, and Chaney Robinson. Allerding, Andrew Vincent, league honors. Aaron Fortier, and. Chad Akok Malek, Maple Boys’ Golf All Middleville’s Girrbach, Valley: Malek qualified for Frankie County First Team Ryan Weesie, the state meet, and finished Griffith, Jarod Smith, and 86th overall in 17:20. He Members ofthe all county Ryan Fletke, Lakewood’s was fourth at the county first team are Lakewood’s Brad Stroner and Alec Rice, meet with a time of 17:37.13. Brad Elliott, Kevin Shettler, and Delton’s Chris McGee. Other members of the all Paul Spitzley, and Aaron county first team are Hargett, Delton’s Nathan Boys’ Soccer All Middleville’s Tim Wilson, Farrell, and Hastings Andy County Second Team and Lakewood's Corey Griggs. Thelen, Casey Schrock, and Robin Rzechak, Maple Jesse Schrock, and Delton’s Boys’ Golf All Valley: A senior forward Andrew Ouding. County Second Team foreign exchange student provided a big spark to the Boys’ Cross Todd Cupp, Maple Lion offense this fall. He had Country All County Valley: This Lion shot an 84 a hat-trick in a tough SMAA Second Team on the final day of the Members ofthe all county SMAA season, to help his contest against Olivet early second team are Hastings’ team clinch its third straight in the year. Other members ofthe all Ryan Bosma and AJ lead title and also led his Singleterry, Lakewood’s team at regionals. He was county second team are Middleville’s Chad Brice, Michael Forman, Ryan one of three all-SMAA per- Druvis Gerrits, Kalani Garber, and Edwin Cubas, Lakewood’s Josh Rayner, Gabe Rayner, and Ed Whitesei, Hastings’ Jacob Elliott and Brandon Schwartz, Delton’s Brad Goldsworthy and Brandon Butzirus, and Barry County Christian Schools’ Ron Hoxworth. and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make, any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AUAOKOT/liUnliU A LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Jerry M. Works and Regina G. Works, husband and wife to Household Finance Corporation III, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2003 and recorded February 20, 2003 in Instrument # 1098017, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Twenty-One Cents ($121,776.21) including interest 8.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 9, 2004. Said premises are situ­ ated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot (s) 19 and the Northerly 30 feet of Lot 18 of Standley’s First Addition, to Fine Lake Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page (s) 31 .including access to the lake along 6 foot right of way on the Southern edge of Lot 14, Fine Lake Park. Commonly known as 735 Eastshore Dr, Battle Creek Ml 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: NOVEMBER 3, 2004 Household Finance Corporation III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 30, 2004 — Page 12 Renewing a license plateonline? It just got easier! Renewing a vehicle regis­ tration online is even easier thanks to a streamlined process that reduces errors and saves time, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced.“Our goal is to make it as convenient as possible to do business with us,” Land said. “Online services are avail­ able day and night, a real boon to those of us with lim­ ited time to spare. And, it only takes a minute or two to renew a plate online. “These upgrades to our online renewal system makes it every easier and faster for customers to use. We’re working hard to provide res­ idents with the most cost­ effective and easy-to-use online services possible.” Advances in Internet tech­ nology predicted the upgrades to the department’s Farm Bureau Quick Facts Talks Turkey In 2003, about 274 million turkeys were raised. It’s esti­ mated that 46 million of those turkeys were eaten at Thanksgiving, 22 million at Christmas and 19 million at Easter. Ninety-seven percent of Americans surveyed by the National Turkey Federation eat turkey at Thanksgiving. The average weight of turkeys purchased for Thanksgiving is 15 pounds, meaning that approximately 690 million pounds ofturkey were consumed in the United States during last year’s hol­ iday. Turkey consumption has more than doubled over the past 25 years. In 2003, per capita turkey consumption was 17.4 pounds compared to 8.7 pounds in 1974. Deep frying turkeys is a Southern tradition that has gained national attention in the last few years. The trend has increased in popularity PUBLIC HEARING because the deep-frying process seals the outside while the interior remains very juicy and the skin develops a crisp texture. A turkey typically has about 70 percent white meat and 30 percent dark meat. The two types of meat differ nutritionally. White meat has fewer calories and less fat than dark meat. It’s estimated that turkeys have 3,500 feathers at matu­ rity. The bulk of turkey feathers are composted or disposed of, however, some feathers may be used for special purposes. For instance, dyed feathers are used to make American Indian costumes or as quills for pens. Web renewal service, which first went online in 1998. Among the improvements that benefit customers are: • Less information is entered. Only the personal identification number (PIN) from the renewal form, cred­ it card number and expira­ tion date are needed to renew. If customers wish to receive a confirmation that the transaction was processed, they can enter an e-mail address as an option. • Online, real-time credit card authorization. Customers will know immediately if their credit card is approved. • The system prompts cus- More than 1,500 Michigan residents can claim their per sonal share ofmore than $1.1 million in in income tax refunds by correcting or updating or updating their addresses with the Internal 06596951 06590554 Measures We Snow Shovels Snow Brushes Car Ramps Revenue Service, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) said. “When people move or change their address and fail to notify the IRS or the U.S. Postal Service of this change, their refund check is returned to the IRS,” Stabenow said. “With a quick visit to the IRS Web site “Where’s my refund?” people can verify that they are due a refund and, in some cases, get instructions online to resolve potential account issues.” Browsers can link to “Where’s my refund?” from the IRS home page at http://www.irs.gov/ They should be ready to enter sev­ eral identifying pieces of Wagons Dolls Gloves Wrenches at want to wish you and yours Christmas Decorations information, including Social Security number, fil­ ing status - such as single, married filing joint return, or head of household - and the exact amount of the refund as shown on their tax form. Individuals without access to the Internet should have tax return information at hand and call the IRs tollfree assistance line at 1-800­ 829-1040 For residents who will continue to watch the mail for their refund check and are considering a move, an IRS change-of-address form, Form 8822, is available for download at the IRS Web site or by calling 1-800-829­ 3676. Wrapping Paper Vermontville Hardware Hammers total number for all online renewal transactions for fis­ cal year 2004 was 503,821 compared to 275,004 trans­ actions in 2003, a boost of more than 83 percent. In April 2003, Land launched the “Save Time, Renew Online!” campaign when she unveiled branch office signs that feature the department Web address ww w.Michigan. gov. The campaign and the heightened visibility of the Web address underscores her commitment to enhancing efficiency and customer convenience through the greater use of online services. Change of address form can reunite more than 1,500 Michigan residents with their missing tax refunds The Nashville Village Council will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on raising the water and sewer usage rates. This increase is needed due to the higher cost of supplying water and sewer to the residents of the village. If you wish to comment in writing on these requests you must do so by December 8, 2004, and turn into the village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Michigan. Remote Control Cars and Trucks (big & small) Big Wheel tomers choosing the optional e-mail confirmation to enter their e-mail "address twice, thereby preventing misdi­ rected communications. Customer reaction to the online renewal system has been overwhelmingly posi­ tive. Transaction rates con­ tinue to grow,indicating that more residents are seeking the Web as an easy and con­ venient alternative for renewing a license plate or watercraft registration. Comparisons of online renewals from 2003 and 2004 shown as 85 percent increase in vehicle renewals and a 45 percent jump in watercraft renewals. The A Merry Christmas Lots of Toys for Boys and Girls Christmas Lights Chalk Lines Sleds Saws Snow Boots Christmas Sale Dec. 3rd, 4th, & 5th Save 10°/ Cast Iron Pans Drills Organizers Nascar Touch Lamps Pry Mr. & Mrs. Bars Claus Camo Hats Coke Touch Lamps Talking Bears Wrenches Cross Bow Pistols Socket Sets Saws Sanders 517-726-1121 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 05526738 Tools on select items. Camo Gloves Birds Big and Small Floor Jacks Wrenches Jack Stands � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-12-07.pdf 22dc07e2a200f932c51b0113a31ad69c PDF Text Text MVW 00/00/00 121 S CHURCH ST H HASTINi LIBFWRY Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 49, December?, 2004 A local paper oftoday! IC-Team education concept introduced to Maple Valley schools by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Rose Dunham and Mary Slag have begun introducing the concept of an Instructional Consultation Team (IC-Team) to Fuller Street and Maplewood ele­ mentary schools this year. The goal ofIC-Teams is to enhance, improve and increase student and staff performance by achieving objectives such as develop­ ing a systematic support net­ work within each building, including a trained Instructional Consultation Team; enhancing teachers’ skills in application of best practices of instructional assessment and delivery; developing school-wide standards of collaboration and problem solving: and using data for classroom and school decisions. “The IC-Team is a process of collaboration, a set of problem solving steps used to make a match between the student, instruction, and the required task,” said Dunham who, like Slag, has been trained as a case manager. She is heading up the team at Fuller Street. “When all the steps are followed the ICTeam approach has a 90% success rate.” The IC-Team approach was devised by the University of Maryland, which works with staffmem­ bers from schools around the nation to help them establish IC-Teams in their own schools. The university has a website that offers continu­ ing information and support to school staff during the two-year training and imple­ mentation process, including an on-line coaching site. Besides Dunham and Slag, elementary school principals Fred Davenport and Jason Miller, Special Education Director Bev Black and Curriculum Coordinator Bernie Hynes attended the four-day initial training session. As part of their continuing training, those who attended the initial session are eligible to attend a once a month IC-Team case manager Rose Dunham describes the IC-Team concept to Kim meeting with staff members from other school districts in Kramer, superintendent of Maple Valley Schools. southern Michigan. 6) The case manger and over the entire process, and “They give us a lot of dif­ behavioral, fills out a brief form requesting assistance. teacher work together to it’s important not to miss a ferent pieces that all come 2) A team member is develop classroom strategies step because, as I said together to make this work,” assigned as a case manager. that are then demonstrated before, the studies done by said Dunham. 3) The two contract for and implemented. the University of Maryland The university provides 7) Ongoing data is collect­ show that if all steps are case managers with a seven­ professional collaboration. 4) The case manager con­ ed to determine whether or implemented, the process step model for implementing ducts an assessment of the not the strategy is working to has a 90% success rate,” said the process: help the student make Dunham. 1) A teacher who has student’s skills. 5) baseline data and goals progress toward the goals. During the contracting noticed a student in their are established and docu ­ “ It is very important to sit stage, the case manager classroom either having dif­ down with the teacher and go meets with the teacher and ficulty, whether academic or mented. provides him or her with information about the pur­ pose of the IC-Team, the problem solving process that will be used, the collabora­ tive nature of the program and gains the teachers agree­ ment to participate in the program. In problem identification and analysis stage, the prob­ lem is defined in specific and observable terms, the case manager completes and assessment of the student’s skills, priorities are estab­ lishes, baseline data is col­ lected and goals, which can be achieved in three to six weeks are set. The strategy and interven­ tion design stage determines the type of intervention, when and how often it will be used, under what condi- Quiz Bowl varsity wins league crown The Maple Valley High School varsity Quiz Bowl team took first place in the SMAA league championship last month while the junior varsity team took second place in their division. “Both teams finished very well,” said faculty advisor Chris Pash. Leading up to the champi­ onship round, the Maple Valley students tested their knowledge in the categories of social studies, mathemat­ ics, science, literature and general knowledge in two matches against each of the other seven teams in the league, for a total of 14 matches. To prepare for Quiz Bowl competition, the students are provided with information to study at the beginning of the season and they meet once a week for practice sessions. Pash, who has been serv­ ing as the advisor for the Quiz Bowl team for six years, noted that this was the last year of competition for three members of the varsity team: • Amanda Ketchum said that after graduation she will attend Alma College, where Varsity and junior varsity Quiz Bowl team members are (clockwise, from left) Kyle Pash, Andrew Gaber, Katie Eldred, Amanda Ketchum, David Benedict, Garrett VanEngen, Emily Eldred and Meagan VanEngen. she plans to study biology and bio-chemistry in prepa­ ration for a career as a pathologist. • Katie Eldred said she plans to enroll at Michigan State University to study agriculture. • Andrew Gaber, who has headed up Maple Valley High School’s Model United Nations program, has applied to Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, where he plans to study international politics, specifically devel­ opment issues in Africa. “We’re a very interesting group,” teased Ketchum. “Mr. Pash is going to miss the three of us next year.” “Pash agreed, “They are very diverse and this has probably been one ofthe best groups I have ever had. They do very well together, they seem to complement each other and work well as a team.” tions and by whom. Once the strategy or intervention has been designed it then goes into the implementation phase where the teacher, or other staff members applies the strategy and data is col­ lected. During the implementa­ tion process, the data is col­ lected and reviewed weekly and analyzed in relationship to the baseline data and goals set by the teacher and case manager. There is also a fol­ low-up and redesign phase where the goals established by the IC-Team is revisited, revised, refined and retried is necessary. Closure is deter­ mined when goals are met and or the teacher requesting the consultation is comfort­ able with the results and the intervention strategies are either imbedded in the class­ room process or faded out over time. “Teacher participation is completely voluntary, and this is a non-evaluative, con­ fidential process,” said Dunham. She noted that so far, the response from most teachers to the IC-Team has been mostly positive though some have been skeptical. “They are concerned because we’ve had programs like Bridges and FAST for­ ward that we’ve had to cut and they are concerned the same thing will happen with this program. But we’ve made, a two-year commit­ ment to training and the cost is being picked up by the Eaton Intermediate School District and there will be no further financial outlay after that.” “A teacher’s job is the sec­ ond most stressful job beside air traffic controllers because they have to make so many snap decisions during the course of a day. The ICTeam gives teachers a sup­ port piece to help kids who might otherwise fall through the cracks,” she added. Dunham said that the ini­ tial plan is to train one See IC-TEAM, Page 2 In This Issue • High School band to attend Washington Inaugural parade • Vermontville gas station holds a grand re-opening • NHS plans blood drive • Santa’s mailbox back in Nashville • Winter Sports preview �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. December 7, 2004 — Page 2 High School band to attend Washington inaugural parade Leadership classes inaugural parade as “a long­ shot” “Hundreds of bands from high schools, colleges, uni­ versities and the military like the army and marines will be in the parade. Who’s in the parade is a political decision; it will be determined by the Democratic party, along with members of the National Events Organization,” he said. The National Events Organization which is help­ ing to select the bands for Bush’s inaugural parade is the same group that arranges annual invitational band fes­ tivals such as the Inaugural Festival band competition. “They arrange half-time events for the Peach Bowl and other large events. We got hooked up with them when we marched in the Peach Bowl a couple years ago,” said Vanderhoef. “Our chances of being They may be sitting in the stands watching the parade go by. or they may be march­ ing in the parade themselves; but either way members of the Maple Valley High School band will attend the second inaugural parade for George W. Bush in Washington D.C. Thursday Jan. 20. “We’re not playing at the inauguration, but we’re try­ ing to get scats at the swear­ ing in ceremony,” said high school band director Dennis Vanderhoef. “The high school band is attending the Inaugural Festival band com­ petition. Bands participating in the festival may be chosen to march in the inaugural parade or they sit in the stands and watch it.” Because Maple Valley is such a small school district, Vanderhoef describes the band's chances of being selected to marching the selected for the parade are slim but we’re still going for it; we sent in an audition tape and resume,” he added, not­ ing that some band members have said they would almost prefer to sit in the stands and watch the parade. “You can see the whole thing if you’re a spectator. When you’re in a parade, you really can’t see all that much.” What Vanderhoef and the band members know for sure is that they will leave Maple Valley Monday, Jan. 17, and return on Friday, Jan. 21. While they are in Washington D.C. they will attend the festival, where they will participate in parade, concert and jazz band competitions with two to three thousand band stu­ dents from approximately 20 schools from around the nation. “We don’t know what’s toy drive under way going to happen as far as the inaugural parade, but either way it will be a once in a life­ time experience for a lot of these kids,” said Vanderhoef. “Everyone is really looking forward to it and having good time playing at the fes­ tival.” Norma Jean Acker’s lead­ ership classes at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School are conducting a school-wide toy drive from now through Friday, Dec. 17, to benefit local charities in Barry and Eaton counties. Students are being asked to donate an unwrapped toy, with a suggested price of $15 or less, for a child age 1 to 18 years of age, to their third hour classrooms. The one junior and one senior high school class to collect the most toys will win a pizza or ice cream sundae party. Suggested toys and gifts for the drive include; tea set, bug collecting kits, wood puzzles, building blocks, ^S^MKIdsairBh^IZislso^Sora^ Show Frl A Sot QBsOD Students A $5.75 DAILY Matinees til 6pm U$lltelt$< Fr$$ irlwfc Mllll« t 2S< C$r$ 'Our Christmas Giftto youljg Purchase Movie Gift Cards Receive one FMG card punch for every $5.00 you buy in Movie Gift Cards IC-TEAM, continued from page 1 SHOWS & SHOWTIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE SHOWTIMES 12/06 - 12/07 teacher in each grade to serve as case manager. Then, over time as the program is imple­ mented and used more and more frequently, all teachers in the district will eventually become trained. Kim Kramer, superintend­ ent of Maple Valley Schools, said he is very supportive and excited about seeing the program implemented in the district. “It allows staff to commu­ nicate on a different and higher level and put some things into action in a more prescriptive way by saying, ‘This is the issue. This is the strategy,’ and collecting data and getting important feed­ back,” he said. “I think this another great tool for our teachers. They have to deal with ever-changing students, and there are changes every year with each new class. “What I think the general public doesn’t have an understanding of is that we are much more technical now in how we teach. 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Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m„ 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ...6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................... ......... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School .................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... .11 a.m. Evening Worship..... ..........6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .t:.. .................. 7 301 Fuller St, Nashville 3744 W Vermontville Hwy. 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration................... .10 a m Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Family .Night Service ............... 6:45 p.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON . Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service...................... 9 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School ................... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time - 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday School 10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service....................................7 Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 have a science on how to focus on why there isn’t understanding and how you teach for understanding, that we never used to have. That is where the richness of the research in education is so fantastic now than what it used to be,” added Kramer. “We are much more sophisti­ cated now in the technical aspects of learning than we ever used to be and our teachers need support to sus­ tain that. “The bottom line is, I love this program because it is allowing the staff to utilize the technology that we have... the research and skills... broadening out and sharing in a non-threatening way... allowing each other to work together in solving issues in a very prescriptive way,” said Kramer. “Philosophically the program is really trying to get teachers to share with each other to resolve an individual stu­ dent’s problem and at the same time too, the curricu­ lum that we teach.” PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship....................... 9:45 a.m Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, S ml. south ofNashville) dolls, plastic dinosaurs, sticker album, board games, jewelry making kits, dressup clothes, Legos, model horses, craft kits, age-appro­ priate music CDs or tapes, gift certificates to local hock­ ey or roller skating rinks, construction toys, jump rope, makeup, hats, scarves, rattles, pacifiers, sidewalk chalk, journals, tools, pup­ pets, gift certificates. Styrofoam airplanes, stuffed animals, yo-yos, bicycle pads or helmets, magnetic dart sets, binoculars, watches, music boxes, hair ties, hand lotion, baby clothes and shoes, perfume, and mittens or gloves. Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 0 a.m. Worship.......... 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .. 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ........... 9:15 a.m.: Morning Pra.y.er . 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service .................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service............ 7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass .................. ....... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE _ ....................... 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion For more i nformation cal1795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship............. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time - 12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 7,2004 — Page 3 Commission \jlllj COhlliU on Aging /\z jl~llXj jCLOYh>l*‘l>iU\ Schedule of Events SSSS •«!*&$ L Oft nSn Sw Sw VILLE EXPRESS The The Scholastic Scholastic Book Book Fair Fair will come to Maple Valley High School this week, Dec. 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Scholastic Book Fairs bring books and educational learning products from more than 150 publishers to read­ ers of all ages. The fair is open to the community. The fair features traditional favorites and new works by popular and illustrators. Students, parents and teach­ ers may find plenty to inter­ est them, too. This year’s theme is ✓ Commission of Aging Cold Meal Wednesday, December 8 Tuna salad, pita bread, pea and cheese salad, applesauce. Thursday, December 9 Turkey w/Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread, marinat­ ed vegetables, plums. Friday, December 10 *tsS S5t *s Egg salad, three bean salad, pears, whole wheat, crackers. Monday, December 13 Meatloaf sandwich on white bread, baked beans, apricots. Tuesday, December 14 - Ham and pasta salad, coleslaw, pineapple. !S Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, December 8 Beef stew, broccoli,' bis­ cuit, fruit compote. Thursday, December 9 ...Sl*®lk Sausage, country potatoes, peaches, French toast sticks, apple juice. 5?.S S..‘5 X Cheese ravioli, com, Italian blend, pudding. ■S Chicken fricassee, parsley noodles, Brussels sprouts, waxed beans, cookie. s Friday, December 10 X ""> wfif E?PB "I Mljj Tuesday, December 14 £Q_£*mjji bip< i*< Spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli, carrots, fresh orange. J* ‘*W ?y% ^hiii ?sfckti*>h ti>h ■W* toi^j “■to ik^ ■tois ^111^ toito qfi^itfi[ we jww^p siejq,' a! ta. to fis^ityBr ®' satwato u itoiMtoi tn HhiiHulft in ta'ipMiiit ;JS S3®.taf , i fafcittd’ ip ItlfflWCf*fl^W jilSfc*^ 0“ ^Sfe»* fe»* u Monday, December 13 ortlW Events Wednesday, December 8 Hastings, Horseshoes 10:30 a.m., nails, card games 12:302:30 p.m, music with Sam. Woodland, Puzzle/Trivia. Thursday, December 9Hastings, Cancer Support 7 p.m., Doug from Pet World 11 a.m. Nashville, games; Delton, Puzzle/Trivia. Friday, December 10 Hastings, Bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. Nashville, Granny’s Kids. Woodland, Visiting. Monday, December 13 Hastings - crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m.; Delton, BP Nashville 5. Clinic 11-11:45 a.m. H, W, N, Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, December 14Hastings - Board Games 1011:30 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Music with Sam. Nashville - TV Time 11 a.m.-l p.m. Scholastic Book Fair is this week Piitauiltayfcfc “Extreme Extreme Read Read. ” Becky Anderson, one of the coordinators, said, “Book fairs are important events. Not only do they help us get more books for our library, but also they open up the wonderful world of reading to our children. Students will have time during the school day to browse the fair and select books.” For more information, call David Anderson, Becky Anderson or Char Garvey at 517-852-1655. Snowmobileclasses set Vermontville Village Council President Doug Kelsey and store manager Tina Houchlei at the Grand Opening The Eaton County Sheriff cutting the ribbon, which was made from the yellow cau- Department will conductt a tion tape which police used to cordon off the station after free snowmobile safety class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday the accident. (Photo by Theresa Spagnuolo-O’Dell) Jerri Nesbitt at 543-3512', extension 390, or 372-8217, extension 390. and Wednesday, Dec. 13 and 15. The class will be held for a total of five hours of instruc­ tion over the two days in the Sheriff Department Training used to cordon offthe station Room, 1025 Independence after the accident. Blvd., Charlotte. There is no The management of the charge for the class and parVermontville Express has ticipants must be at least 12 hung part of the grill of the years of age. vehicle that smashed the To enroll or if you have building in the store. any questions, please call Vermontville gas station holds a grand re-opening The Vermontville Express held a sort of grand re-opening Saturday. The station was closed in September when a man fell asleep at the wheel of his truck, drove over one of the gas pumps and destroyed the front ofthe building. The driver was not injured and no one was injured inside the station, which was closed at the time ofthe accident. Vermontville Village Council President Doug Kelsey and store manager Tina Houchlei cut the ribbon, which was made from the yellow caution tape police NHS plans blood drive The Maple Valley National Honor Society will hold its annual Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, Dec. 16, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the new gymnasium. In order to be eligible to donate, you must be 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the past eight weeks. Please bring identification that has date of birth, and have social security number available. It is recommended to have plenty to eat and drink before donating. For more information, call the high school at 852-9275, extension 29. December events schedde The Putnam District Library, along with its “Food for Fines,” collection of nonperishable food items and paper products, also will be a drop-off point for the Christmas Baskets program. On Friday, Dec. 17, the library will have its annual Holiday Open House with a visit from Santa from 3 to 6 p.m. Pictures will be taken. Holiday hours for- the library will be Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed Christmas, Dec. 25, and New Year’s, Jan. 1. 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Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. .... 1-517-852-9481 n MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Position Opening Payroll/Benefits/Receptionist Full-time Position: Monday through Friday Salary: $35,000-40,000 - Based on qualifications Qualifications: Accounting degree or accounting experience preferred Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software Accuracy and attention to detail required Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to demonstrate welcoming, helpful, and cheerful attitude to the public through face-to-face greetings and telephone skills Analytical and problem solving skills Teamwork and multi-project management skills necessary Duties include preparing and reconciling of payroll, including MPSERS reports in accordance with State regulations, administration of health insurance and other bene­ fits, facilitating the retention and organization of records, coordinating Central Office phone system, maintain office supply inventory, and assisting with other Central Office responsibilities. A complete job description can be obtained by contacting the Superintendent’s Office, 517-852-9699. Applications should be made in writing to Superintendent KimL. Kramer, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096. It is the policy ofthe Maple Valley School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, or disability, be excludedfrom participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. ■ irt^''...ju ’SS’*"'1,! WJ ^J Pl W ***.» । ** .»« «i0 0RS-®'5ii[0 0'ii i*i[ *^imK** Now Featuring: All-You-Can-Eat DINNER SPECIALS Sunday: Crab Legs Smelt Monday: Fried Chicken Tuesday: Wednesday: Cod Shrimp Thursday: Perch Friday: Fried Chicken Saturday: Clay's Dinner Bell Nashville’s Family Restaurant 113 N. 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SANTA will be coming to visit us on these dates and times: Dec. 3-4,10-11,17-18 from 3-5 p.m. Dec. 5,12,19,24 from 12 noon-2 p.m. HOLIDAY HOURS: Christmas Eve 6 am-3 pm; Christmas Day Closed; Closed New Year’s Day r06597426 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, December 7, 2004 — Page 4 Bottle, can drive to fund trip to Greenfield Village Peggy Marie (Barber) Courtney LAKE ODESSA - Peggy Marie (Barber) Courtney of Lake Odessa went home in the loving arms of her heav­ enly father Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, at the age of 67. She was bom January 8, 1937 in Grand Ledge, daughter of Archie and Glica (Reynolds) Barber. On January 12, 1955, Peggy married Warren Courtney of Sunfield. They would have celebrated 50 years together in January. She was a homemaker and took pride in her home and family. She loved having her boys and grandchildren around her and being involved in their lives. Peggy is survived by her husband, Warren; sons, Richard (Kelly) of Woodland, Bret of Lansing, and Joseph of Nashville; 6 grandchildren, and 3 great­ grandchildren; sisters, Joan Days and Carol Backus. She was preceded in death by both her parents, and her brother, Allen Barber. Funeral services were held Saturday November 20,2004 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Rev. Darrel Bosworth and Rev. George Speas of the Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church officiated. For those wishing, contri­ butions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: c/o RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, Mich. 48890. For more information www.Legacy.com. The Pallbearers were Richard, Bret, Joseph, Dustin, Nic, and George Courtney. Interment will be in the Sunfield Cemetery. The family was served by the Independent family owned funeral home in Sunfield, The Rosier Funeral Home. Santa Claus to visit Amber Jo Picklesimer NASHVILLE - Miss Amber Jo Picklesimer, age 18, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2004 at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing. Amber was born in Hastings on January 12, 1986. She was the daughter of David Easy and Stacy Picklesimer. Amber Jo (Bear) was an angel in every way, who blessed everyone with her presence. She had more will and beauty than anyone who we will ever come into con­ tact with in our lives. She loved people and especially children. She will forever remain in our hearts. Amber is survived by her mother and father; her sis­ ters, Alicia F. Huss and Amanda J. Huss; her Grandma Faye and Grandpa Larry; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville on Thursday, December 2, 2004. Vermontville Twp, Library Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Kendal Keith Wellman-------CHARLOTTE - Kendal William (Dawn Haight) Keith Wellman of Charlotte Wellman, Wendy (Robert) passed away Thursday, Grant and Waverly'' November 18, 2004 at (David) Wilcox; grandchil­ Tendercare in Hastings, at dren, Anthony Wilcox, and the age of 64. Tiffany Wilcox; father, Keith He was bom May 3, 1940 Wellman; sister, Myrna in Sunfield Twp., son of Bartlett. Keith Melbourne and Funeral services were held Geraldine Mae (Richard) Monday, November 22, Wellman. 2004 at the Rosier Funeral Kendal enjoyed camping, Homes, Mapes-Fisher golfing, bowling and barbe­ Chapel, Sunfield. Rev. cuing. Lester DeGroot of the He was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church Optimist Club of Charlotte officiated. Pallbearers were and the Happy Camper Bill Wellman, Anthony WilTrailer Club. cox, Dave Lightner, Randy He was preceded in death Wellman, Jay Bartlett, Pat by his wife, Patricia (Byrd) Hosey, Honorary Pallbearer Wellman; mother, Geraldine Tim Bartlett. Wellman; two brothers, Interment was in Sunfield Raymond and Greg Cemetery. Wellman. For those wishing, contri­ Surviving are his children, butions may be made to the Our ramify Serving Yours Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 |gj (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 07513930 cott . anes & Family Owner/Manager One comer of the furnace room at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville is slowly being filled with large garbage bags filled with pop bottles and cans donated to help fund a one-day trip May 13 to Greenfield Village for all fifth-graders. “All the fifth grade classes are going and we’d like to have as many students as possible participate,” said fifth grade teacher Bob Smith. Maplewood fifth grade students Sierra Bender, Darius The bottle drive is being held to help defray the $70 France, Maci Morehouse, Micaela Bromley with two of per pupil cost of the trip that the 12 bags of pop cans and bottles collected to help will include motor coach fund a trip to Greenfield Village in the spring. transportation to and from Greenfield Village, entrance by the number of cans that and has volunteered to help into the newly renovated have come in so far.” us set one up. We’re also Greenfield Village, the Smith said he and fellow looking at the possibility of Henry Ford Museum and fifth grade teachers Matt other ‘a-thons,’ a garage IMAX theater, and a tour of Powers, Josh Meersma and sale, a corporate-type spon­ the Ford truck assembly Pat Braun have been held sorship, where a business plant. meetings to help parents get could sponsor a child.” “The kids have really involved in raising funds for Smith said parents have worked their buns off this the event. volunteered to help the stu­ week. They’ve already man­ “We’re looking at other dents keep track of their aged to collect over $140 in fund-raisers to help pick up fund-raising efforts by creat­ bottle returns,” said Smith. the tab. But we made a com­ ing and updating graphs that “We’ve been overwhelmed mitment early on that there show their progress. Anyone interested in help­ would be no door-to-door sales involved,” he said. ing with the fund-raising “We’re looking at a walk-a- efforts may call Smith at Elementary, thon. The middle school gym Maplewood instructor, Kelly Offrink, has (517) 726-0600. done walk-a-thons before Santa Claus will arrive at the Vermontville Township Santa’s mailbox back in Nashville Library Saturday, Dec. 11, at Children who want to send upcoming editions of the 1 p.m. their letters to Santa Claus at Maple Valley News: He will be available to visit the North Pole don’t need to “Dear Santa, with children, have pictures go further than the park in MYname is Karley. I’m 5­ taken with your camera until downtown Nashville to post years old. I have been very 3p.m., when he will be their letters filled with good this year, so here is my wisked back to the North Christmas wishes. wish list. Pole to prepare for Christmas The little red mailbox has 1. Care Bear cousin Eve. Refreshments will be become a seasonal tradition 2. Barbie house served in the library, and in Nashville. Children from 3. Cabbage Patch door prize drawings will take all around Maple Valley drop 4. Love Cub place throughout the after­ their letters in the mailbox to 5. Baby sister noon. be collected by the staff of 6. Dora’s talking house Sign up has begun for the the Maple Valley News. 7. Pony 2005 adult winter reading Several letters, like this Thank you, program. The program, one from Karley Childers of Karley Childers ‘Snow is Falling, Books are Nashville, will appear in Calling” will begin on Jan. 4, 2005, and continue until March 26. Signup is encour­ aged, but not required. Many prizes are available by com­ pleting. Bingo cards with the PLANNING & ZONING books read. Complete rules and details are available in COMMISSION the library. The library will be closed Notice is hereby given of a hearing to be held on Monday, Dec. 24 and 25 for the December 13, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at the Opera House, 219 S. Christmas Holiday, and Dec. Main St., Vermontville, Michigan, in regards to a rezoning 31 and Jan. 1 for New request filed by Harold Stewart of Build Masters LLC, 2995 N. Year’s. Ionia Road, Vermontville, Michigan. The knitting class is going The purpose of the hearing will be to consider rezoning the strong. The group has com­ business properties in the vicinity of N. Ionia Road and Nashville pleted a knitted and a purled Highway from Rural Residential to Commercial/Light Industrial. dishrag, and have more on to The public is encouraged to attend. hats and mittens. The book discussion group Sharon Stewart will be reading “Under the Vermontville Township Clerk Uoby/lbo Tuscan Sun” by Frances Mayes for January discus­ sion. This discussion will take place Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the library. If you would like to join this DISH NETWORK SATELLITE TV group, please contact the library. NO EQUIPMENT TO BUY New videos and DVDs: Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas, The Terminal, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Adult fiction: Night Fall, by Nelson DeMille; Black Wind, by Clive Cussler; TV for the whole house. It’s easy & simple! Guardians of the Flame: To Pay a $49.99 Activation Fee and get a $49.99 credit on your first bill, making your activation FREE. Home and Ehvenor, by Joel FREE equipment upgrade to DISH Player-DVR and HD receivers Rosenberg; The Chase, by * FREE Standard Professional Installation on up to 4 TVs Susan Wales; Forever Sign up tor 2 yean and get DISH Home Protection Plan Free? Faithful Series: Halfway to HOME OF THE LOWEST ALL-DIGITAL PRICE IH AMERICA...EVERY OAT! Forever, A Moment of Weakness, and Waiting for M66 Tire Morning, by Karen 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M66) • Lake Odessa Kingsbury. 616-374-1200 Junior fiction: Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas,, bby Cynthia Rylant; The Ugly Caterpillar, by Carl Sommer. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Optimist Club or for the wishes of the family. The family was served by the Independent Family Owned funeral home in Sunfield: The Rosier Funeral Home. For more informa­ tion: www.Legacy.com. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 7,2004 — Page 5 it In My Own Write by Sandra Ponsetto Music lessons Unlike my daughters, I had no athletic or musical talent as a child, so I never took the skating lessons or piano or voice lessons that they enjoy. That makes me a relative newcomer to the often brutal world of compe­ titions and recitals, where nerves can mean the differ­ ence between brilliance and disaster. Often, as I sit in the audi­ ence waiting for my daugh­ ters to perform, my stomach churning and my mind whirling with desperate prayers, I often find myself questioning why I put my children and myself through all the stress of competition or performing when they are so young. It seems to go against the natural order of things, parents are supposed to protect their children, so why am I allowing them to go out there and possibly set themselves up for possible failure and public humilia­ tion? On Sunday I attended my youngest daughter’s Christmas piano and voice recital I realized that the girls and boys who were there to perform for a large crowd of friends and family where demonstrating that they are learning a lot more than how to sing or play the piano. Some of the children played or sang their recital pieces with the aplomb of natural-bom performers without a drop of sweat or a missed note anywhere, oth­ ers labored diligently through their pieces with workman-like skill with only the occasional odd note or forgotten lyric. However, those were not the perform­ ances that impressed me the most. There were two young teenage girls, one a singer and the other a piano player, who impressed me, not with their technical skill or pas­ sion for their art, but the fact they didn’t dissolve into tears and flee the building as I would have done in their situation. The first, a singer who was given a glowing introduction by her proud voice teacher, was halfway through the^econd verse of a lovely American folk melody when a screaming and crying child in the back of the audience caused her to forget the lyrics she was singing. For a moment she stood there agape, unable to believe that she suddenly couldn’t remember the words. She shook her head disbelieving that the words she had prac­ ticed so long and so hard were completely forgotten in a split second. Sitting in the front row, her teacher began singing to prompt the girl’s memory. After a few bars, and what must have seemed like an eternity to the girl and her parents, the girl face lit up as she picked up the lyrics and finished the song as effortlessly as she had began Later in the program another young girl, who also happens to be one ofmy old­ est daughter’s friends from the skating rink, sat down at the piano to play. The first part of her performance was beautiful, but then she came to a the difficult passage that she had been struggling over in practice for more than a month. She hit the wrong cord and everything came to a screeching halt She tried again, and again and she still couldn’t hit the right cord. As I watched her, my mind flashed back to a skat­ ing competition several years before where I witnessed a young girl take a terrible fall during her program. She had started out brilliantly, every move graceful and flawless, then she caught an edge on a backwards crossover and fell and hit her head on the ice so hard everyone in the audi­ ence gasped as they heard the sickening thud. Although obviously shaken, the girl got up and gamely continued her program. However, as she fought through the rest of her program, the fall had unnerved her enough that she fell two more times splitting her chin one time and suffer­ ing an obviously painful belly-slammer the next Still, she completed her program with an unbelievable flourish before skating off the ice to collapse in tears in her coach’s arms as the crowd applauded her spirit. At the recital I watched as tears of frustration began to pool in the girl’s eyes, even as she bit her lip in determi­ nation and started the pas­ sage over and over again, more than six times in all, until she finally got it right and finished the rest of the piece without another mis­ take, and receiving a hug from her teacher before she left the recital in tears to be comforted by her father. As I watched the rest of the recital that afternoon, it occurred to me that while most of these children and teens would not grow up to be soloist or concert pianist and the girls at the sakting rink weren’t likely to become Olympic skaters, they were learning invalu­ able lessons that would aid them it whatever careers they chose. They were learning to get up when they fell and not to quit when they made mis­ takes because somewhere between brilliance and disas­ ter they were discovered a word called courage. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec. 8 Dec. 8 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec 11 Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. 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NOW $124,90011 (H-81) «?? �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 7,2004 — Page 6 Basketball has five starters back, and one new leader The 2004-05 Maple Valley varsity volleyball team. Team members are, front from left, Sammy Cowell, Lisa Hamilton, Kyndra Root, Kortney Ewing, Amy Abbott, back, coach Krystal Root, Desiree Thomas, Alaina Mader, Jessi Winegar, Amy Joostberns, Rebecca Kent, Mary Jewell, Allison Oleson, coach Kelly Offrink. Lions looking to get to the top of the SMAA this winter by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley head volley­ ball coach Kelly Offrink is every excited about the upcoming season. The Lion team that went 25-24-8 last season has a number of returning players, including five seniors. That experience gives this year’s team talent all over the court, serving, hitting, on defense, and even on the bench. Leading the list of returnees are senior outside hitter Kyndra Root, senior setter Lisa Hamilton, sopho- more middle blocker Amy Joostberns, senior defensive specialist Sammy Cowell, senior middle blocker Kortney Ewing, senior right side hitter Amy Abbott, and senior outside hitter Allison Oleson. With those talented play­ ers back, Offrink, in her sixth season with the team, hopes that they will contend along with Lansing Christian for the Southern Michigan Athletic Association title this season. Also back for the Lions are sophomore front line players Jessica Winegar and EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Rebecca Kent, and sopho­ more defensive specialist Desiree Thomas. Adding to the team’s depth are Mary Jewell and Alaina Mader. The season begins this Saturday for the Lions with the Bath Invitational. Maple Valley has one other tourna­ ment before the holiday break, the Corunna Invitational on Saturday Dec. 18. SMAA play begins for the Lions on Jan. 5 against Olivet, and the team’s first home match is against Saranac Jan. 3. GOOD TIME PIZZA Hours: Mon., Tues. 10-10; Wed., The 2004-05 Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are, front from left, Dustin Jones, Jesse Page, Brent Cummings, Dustin Mead, Levi Andler, Adam Gonser, student assistant Ben Joubert, back, assistant coach Landon Wilkes, Mark Andler, Jason Beardslee.'Akok Malek, Brandon Montgomery, Josh Bursley, Andy Root, Eric Westendorp, Lance Burpee, Adam Lamphere, and head coach Keith Jones. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley boys’ basketball team faces a tough start to the season. Along with the usual sea­ son opener against Middleville, the Lions begin the Southern Michigan Athletic Association season with their first home game, against Olivet, on Friday. The players have been together for a while, but the head coach is new. Keith Jones takes over the Lion program this season, and likes much of what he sees. Good speed and quickness will be the Lions’ strengths again thanks to five returning starters, senior center Jason Beardslee, senior forward Lance Burpee, senior forward/center Josh Bursley, junior shooting guard Adam Lamphere, and senior point guard Dustin Mead. Also back are senior guard Dustin Jones senior forward/center Akok Malek. Junior guard Adam Gonser and sophomore guard/forward Eric Westendorp will also be looking to add their talents to the line-up. Coach Jones expects the SHIRLEY’S CHUCK WAGON CAFE STANTON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEERS SMAA to be very competi­ tive this season. Olivet looks like the early favorite, which makes the league opener Friday night very important for Maple Valley if they want to contend for a league championship along with Lansing Christian, Bellevue, and Dansville. That’s what coach Jones is hoping for in his first year. 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Team members are, Ronnie Smith, Tory Roberts, manager Laura Trumble, middle row, Johnny Stevens, front from left, Chelsi Lowe, Breann Gardner, middle row, Tori Ewing, Brittney Justin Cook, Joey Desrochers, Kevin Fassett, Ben Boss, Keith Lackscheide, back, Gardner, Dhani Tobias, Amber Hamilton, Amber Primm, Nicole Cantrell, Char Tyler Corwin, Aaron Cohoon, Robin Rzechak, Jamie Corwin, Matt Conklin, Chris Furlong, back, Kylie Gardner, Sadie Blodgett, Cindy Tsang, Amber Cantrell, Nyomza Morris, Jon Stafford, Jake McMillon, Dave Scurlock, coach Ricketts, and coach Jafili, Terran Geething, Ashley Phenix, and coach Donna Nisse. The team opens its Wawiemia. (Missing from photo are Gary Pearson and coach Tony Wawiernia.) season at the Leslie Blackhawk Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 8. by Brett Bremer Also returning for head the schedule, to help better . Sports Editor coach Chris Ricketts, in his prepare them for the end of The Lion varsity wrestling 32nd year with the team, are season push. team is ready to go back to seniors Kevin Fassett and For Valley to contend for work. Joey Desrochers. Fassett was an SMAA title this year, they No one expected much a district champion last year will have to be ready for their from last year’s team, but by at 135 pounds. battles with Leslie and the end of the season the Other returnees to the line­ Olivet. Lions were an outstanding up include Tyler Greenfield, Coach Ricketts likes his outfit. They won the SMAA Jamie Corwin, Jon Stafford, team’s work ethic, so expect by Brett Bremer tournament, and a district Jake McMillon, Raven the Lions to get better and Sports Editor title. Scurlock, Keith better as the season progress­ The Maple Valley Lions Playing a big part in both Lackscheide, and Justin es. were very happy with the of those feats were the Cook. Next up on the schedule is way they wrestled in the sea­ team’s two state qualifiers, Valley opened the season a trip to Delton Kellogg on son’s opening match. Ben Boss and Chris Morris, Thursday with losses to Thursday for a tri-match The Lions fell to last who are both back for their tough teams from Lakewood with the Panthers and year’s Division 3 state cham­ senior season. and Montrose. The Rams Decatur. pions from Montrose 51-24, Boss didn’t lose a match from Montrose were last sea­ This Saturday, the Lions but wrestled well for the first last year until the Division 3 son’s Division 3 state cham­ will be at the Jeff Lehman match of the season. They Individual state finals, where pions. Memorial Invitational in weren’t quite as solid how­ he medaled in fourth place at The Lions made a special Middleville. ever in the 51-18 loss to 140 pounds. Morris qualified effort this season to add Lakewood which followed. for the state finals at 171. some tougher opponents to The match started at 140 The Lions Ronnie Smith, top, controls Montrose’s tion to be in, until one sees in Division 3 put Blocher on pounds, and things were Brandon McNeil in their 103-pound match at Lakewood 7-6 decision. The Lions went on to win that Montrose had one indi­ his back in the second round, close until it got to the heav­ High School Thursday night. Smith pinned McNeil in the final four matches of the vidual state champion, two and was dominating the iest three weight classes, where the Montrose Rams 4:32 to score six points for his team. (Photo by Brett evening, with Jonathan other individual state medal­ match. Stevens winning by pin at ists, and one more state qual­ earned three first-round pins Bremer) Blocher broke free early in 140, Boss taking a 10-5 deci­ ifier left in its line-up. to pull well ahead of the the third period, took down in the middle weights. At 11-10 win over the Ram’s sion over Adam Wruble at Lakewood’s Scotty Cheza, and pinned him at the Lions. 145, Maple Valley’s state John Fulger. Fulger was the 145, Desrochers defeating Blocher trailed his 125- 4:40 mark of the match to Maple Valley held its own medalist Ben Boss earned an individual state champion Josh Kettle 8-5 at 152, and pound match with David secure the victory for last year at 125 pounds. David Scurlock winning 10­ Cheza 11-2 heading into the Lakewood. Lakewood won The Lions other state qual­ 8 over-Eric Kruger at 160. third round. Last year’s fifth ifier, Chris Morris at 171, See LIONS, page 8 Adam Fyan, Alan place finisher at 103 pounds won by pin in 1:59 over the O’Donnell, Cody Dupont, Rams’ Brad Boone. Joey Holden Hummell, Michael Desrochers earned a 9-3 Gregory, Scotty Blocher, decision for Maple Valley at and Kyle Root helped the 152 pounds. Vikings build a 51-3 lead The Lions two other wins with pins. Also winning for were a pin by Ronnie Smith Lakewood were Eddie at 103, and a pin by Jamie Phillips, who took a 18-3 Corwin at 125 pounds. technical fall over Morris at Maple Valley trailed its 171, and Mike Leiby who match against Lakewood 45­ won a major decision at 119. 0 after the first eight match­ After a pin by Leiby at es. Justin Cook finally broke 119 pounds in Lakewood’s the Viking string with a dual with Montrose , third period take down of Maple Valley’s Justin Cook, left, controls Lakewood’s Lakewood’s Levi Phelps in Lakewood took a 36-12 lead STIHL MiniBoss™ Chain Saw Levi Phelps, during his 7-6 decision over the Viking 130- the 130-pound match. Cook with five weight classes to go. 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The cookie sale will be held at the same time and place and will continue until all the cookies have been sold. Proceeds from the cookie sale will benefit the missions of the Vermontville United Methodist Women. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/818/MapleValleyNews_2004-12-14.pdf d2ef99f08996823bbb6c300579161998 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 50, December 14, 2004 Nashville raises sewer and water rates by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Residents in the village of Nashville will be paying higher rates for their sewer and water service after the first of the year. After a 45-minute public hearing on the proposed rate increase, the council voted unanimously to raise sewer rates by 17 cents per thou­ sand gallons and water by 22 cents per thousand gallons, effective January 2005. At the beginning of the public hearing, Village President Frank Dunham explained that the council was proposing the rate increase because the income from sewer and water service was not keeping pace with expenditures because the council had approved cost of living allowance (COLA) rate increases only four times for water and three times for sewer since 1995. “Had the cost of living adjustments been made year­ ly in them departments, we’d be sitting closer to what expenses are at this time,’ said Dunham, “Right now sewer is looking at a loss of income, from not applying COLA each year of 45 cents per thousand gallons and water is working at a loss of 27 cents.” Former council member Steve Wheeler asked Dunham how much addi­ tional revenue the council felt it needed to generate annually. “From Feb. 1, 2004, to Oct. 31, 2004, is $78,192 and the income from water through usage charges has been $69,498. For sewer our total expenses have been $72,931 and or income on usage has been $64,714,” replied Dunham. “Is there a figure in mind you are looking at generat­ ing?” asked Wheeler. “The only intent is to break even. It is not a profit­ making enterprise, it is sup­ posed to be self-funding pro­ gram and at this rate it is falling short of being able to fund itself,” answered Dunham. Another member of the audience asked how much income the rate of increase would generate. “We haven’t estimated the income, all we’re looking to do is break even,” said Dunham who added that the council had not yet deter­ mined the amount of the increase. “Our total cost, per thousand gallons of water at this time is $3.17. Our total income per thousand gallons is $2.81. So we’re having a loss there of 35 cents per thousand gallons.” Dunham said, figuring that die average household uses approximately 6,000 gallons of water per month. The average water bill would increase approximately $1.95 a month if the council approved a rate increase of 35 cents. Former council member Gary White asked the coun­ cil members if they had looked at ways to decrease expenses before proposing to raise sewer and water rates. Dunham replied, “We drafted a report to show a five-year trend on what was going on and some of the areas where our cost has gone up, and impacted us, are wages and fringes, the increased cost of health insurance and stuff like that. Auditors charge and auditor fees and utilities are also going to go up.” Cathy Lentz, the village clerk, noted that the interest rates have also gone down, which has also caused the village to lose income. Carroll Wolff, another for­ mer council member, said he was asked to talk to the council on behalf of several widows who live in the vil­ lage on fixed incomes. “I guess I have a concern over if everything has been reviewed before we start raising rates on people because there are a number of people in the community, they worked hard when they were younger, but their income is not very great today. They are having diffi­ culty just having funds for food and prescription drugs. Any added cost, it might sound low, but to them any increase is major.” Wolff asked if the council intended to continue to increase rates each year. “The only thing I can say to answer that is, had we maintained the level of income adjustments, COLA, each year, I don’t believe we would have been to this point right now. That’s basically all we’re talking about right now is just the COLA adjust­ ment,” said Dunham. “We’re not trying to make up for past losses. What are trying to do is bring it to the bal­ ance where the costs will continue to balance all the way.” Village Council trustee Ron Bracy said that he would like to see the council pass a motion that would allow cost of living increases to be applied automatically to water and sewer rates each year. Wolff noted that at one time, when he was on the council, the village had money available from CDs to cover the difference between operation costs and income for sewer and water service. Dunham noted that inter­ est rates had decreased and CDs had cashed in to cover expenses for the sewer proj­ ect on Reed Street. “That decreased signifi­ cantly the amount of interest income we had to offset the operation costs,” he said. “There’s no way we’re going to get much more than $7,500 in interest by the end of the year.” Wheeler asked ifthe coun­ cil could leave rates the way they were and supplement the sewer and water accounts with money from the general fund. “We cbuld and we have at Bruce Hunt will retire from Sand Ridge Bank Maple Valley High School graduate Bruce A. Hunt, chief operating officer of Sand Ridge Bank in Hastings, has announced his intention to retire in April 2005. He will be succeeded by Cortney H. Collison, a vice president and a senior lender of the bank. David Harvey, president and chief executive officer of Sand Ridge Bank, said, "Bruce has given us almost 30 years of dedication arid service, especially in admin­ Bruce A. Hunt istration and lending for the bank’s Hastings and Gun consumer lender/processor. Lake markets." Hunt has played an active Hunt has been chief oper­ role in the Hastings commu­ ating officer for the south­ nity. He is a Vietnam War western Michigan market of veteran, past director of the Sand Ridge Bank since Hastings Area Chamber of 2002, when the bank merged Commerce, 20-year with National Bank of Rotarian, YMCA coach, Hastings. Prior to the merg­ member of the Pennock er, Hunt served as president, Hospital Fund Committee, chief executive officer, and and chairman of Hastings chairman of the board for Summerfest. National Bank of Hastings, He holds degrees from which he joined in 1975 as a Cortney H. Collison Kellogg Community College and Michigan State University. Hunt said, "I truly appreci­ ate the opportunity I’ve had to work with and serve so many wonderful people. I am confident that the strong team we have in place here will continue to provide excellent service to Sand Ridge Bank’s customers." Collison joined the bank in 1995 as a branch manager at Gun Lake. He transferred to Hastings in 1997 as assis­ tant vice president with con­ sumer loan responsibility and was promoted to vice president with commercial loan duties in 2000. A graduate of Davenport University, Collison earned his bachelor’s degree in busi­ ness management and com­ munications. He is also a graduate ofLeadership Barry County. Collison lives in Freeport with his wife, Lisa, and their two children. He is a director of the Barry County United Way and ^erves on its Allocation Committee, is a member of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, and is active in the Hastings Rotary Club. With $870 million in assets, Sand Ridge Bank serves customers from 16 retail banking centers in northwestern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. times supplemented from the general fund but these two programs are supposed to be self-funding and autonomous and if we start a precedent of continuously taking from the general fund it is going to cost us in other areas... street maintenance, fire protection, snow plow­ ing, or whatever,” said Dunham. “These are all expenses that are for the pub­ lic good.” “Your looking at raising revenues on one hand or reducing services, ” said Wheeler. “I guess, as a citi­ zen, I would like to look at reducing services” “What services don’t you want?” asked Bracy. “I think if you go through your general fund budget and look at how things are pro­ portioned you could come back and make some cuts,’ said Wheeler. “I can’t think of too many services we could do with­ out,” said Bracy, who noted, as had Dunham, that the vil­ lage’s sewer and water pro­ grams are meant to be self­ funding. “We say it’s supposed to be a self-funding program, but that is not by statute; that’s by choice,” said Wheeler. “I think, if I recall, on the contract with the drinking water revolving fund and all, that one thing they look for is to see that it was self-fund­ ed by the users. According to our past record we demon­ strated that it was without having to take from the gen­ eral fund to maintain it. Ifwe start doing that now, how is that going to look to a credi­ tor later, when we go to a bond issue, is this able to fund itself. Would we be able to demonstrate that it is,” said Dunham. Ev Manshum, husband of Dixie Stadel-Manshum, who was in the audience to make a presentation and funding request to the council about the Barry County Economic Alliance, said that as a for­ mer clerk-treasurer for the city of Hastings and village manager for Middleville and Lakeview, it is best to estab­ lish a policy to increase the rates automatically between 2% and 3% every year per municipality. “We’d get .very few, if any, complaints with the public because they under­ stand it is coming and it is only to keep pace with health insurance costs... that really helped... you have to keep your sewer and water as an independent enterprise fund,” he said. “It’s not good to subsidize out of the gener­ al fund, in my opinion.” Bracy noted that if the fact that the village’s sewer and water program was not self­ supporting caused the village to have to pay even 1 % more on the next bond, the village would cost the village more money in the long run. After further discussion regarding possible cuts in expenses, including the pos­ sibility of eliminating a part­ time position in the Department of Public Works, and the need for COLA increases, "the hearing was closed. During the regular meet­ ing, Bracy made the propos­ al to increase the sewer and water rates. The motion was seconded by trustee Mike Callton. In other business the coun­ cil: • Heard a presentation and request for funding from Economic Alliance Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum. The council approved a motion to fund the alliance at a rate of $200.67 for 2005, $221.21 for 2006 and $235.56 for 2007. • Set Jan. 14 as the date for a public hearing on a rezon­ ing request for 1029 Reed St. The owner of the property has requested that the zoning be changed from a PUD to R-l residential. • Discussed plans to con­ tinue to looking into estab­ lishing a landlord ordinance, which would help regulate rental units in the village. Sandra Ponsetto can be reached at sandra@jadgraphics.com. In This Issue • High school students pass Microsoft certification test • Child foils attempted abduction • Christmas tree honors retiring teacher • Outstanding offenses knock of Valley eagers in first two • Lions spikers fall in Bath invite final �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, December 14, 2004 — Page 2 High school students passMicrosoft certification test Eight students in Monique Colizzi’s Advanced Microsoft Office class recently were certified as specialists in Microsoft Word. Pictured are (front row, from left) Stephen Perry, Kathleen Davis, Heather Ruffin, Jessica Ellison, Cortney Warner, (back row) Todd Cupp, Chris Hoffman and Sebastian Kalkhoff. ing a proficiency test in Microsoft Desktop applica­ tions. The students, Todd Cupp, Katie Davis, Jessica Ellison, Chris Hoffman, Sebastian Kalkhoff, Stephen Perry, Eight students from Monique Colizzi’s Advanced Microsoft Office honors class at Maple Valley High School were recently certified as specialists in Microsoft Word after pass- Heather Ruffner and Cortney Warner went to Charlotte High School, an official test site for Microsoft, to take the test. It is the only exam designed and approved by Microsoft for testing profi- Save money with our multi-policy discount! tions as if they were using the actual software. Students in Colizzi’s said that being certified as a Microsoft Office specialist shows perspective employ- ciency in Microsoft Desktop applications. A student in Colizzi’s class said the that the certifi­ cation, “adds a great asset to a person’s resume, showing that individuals possess the technical skills needed at any workplace using Microsoft Office.” This is the first time Maple Valley students have participated in a certification program of this type. The students prepared for the test by working on various entre­ preneur projects and spent about one week working on several practice tests, which the students said aided in their success. The Word version of the test taken by the students, was timed and covered ques­ tions with multiple parts, including questions on topics such as insertion, modifica­ tion of text, creation and modification of paragraphs, formatting of documents, management of documents, working with graphics, and work group collaboration. The computer-based test had student perform the func- Kalamo Church ‘Sermon in Song’ will be Dec. 19 The public is invited to join the congregation of the Kalamo United Methodist Church for a "Sermon in Song" Sunday, Dec. 19, at 9:15 am at the historic coun­ try church, 1475 S. Ionia Road, Vermontville. The service will begin with carol singing and con­ tinue with worship service starting at 9:30 a.m. Special folk music will be performed by Weaver and Wells. This is the second visit for the trio to the Kalamo UMC. “The congregation looks forward to hearing their beautiful music again,” a church spokesperson said. The Christmas message will be told through singing, scripture reading and story telling. Communion also will be celebrated. A Christmas Eve service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, hen you insure your car and home or mobile home with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, we’ll save you money with their KELLY multi-policy discount! FREE Mature policyholders can one $1.00 Concession coupon with every $10 purchased in MOVIE GIFT CARDS earn even greater savings. SHOWS & SHOWTIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE SHOWTIMES 12/13-12/16 Contact our agency today! ©OCEAN'S TWELVE (PG-13) 0IC miL / STADIUM SEATING 12:25, 2:45, 5:00,7:20, 9:40 KEN NATIONAL TREASURE (PG) ^/tuto-Owners Insurance DIGITAL / STADIUM SEATING Life Home Car Business 11:50,2:30,5:05, 7:35,10:00 CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS(PG) TKlNo 12:40, 2:40, 4:40, 7:00, 9:00 DIGITAL THE POLAR EXPRESS (G) 12:00, 2:10, 4:20, 6:50, 8:55 TRUMBLE AGENCY DEBBIE 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 20ozDRINK with with$2$25050purchase purchase egg of 46oz bag of buttery popcorn 1 b£st IM BeXl in eNewsletter at www-hastinqs4.com __ LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ...6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................... ......... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School.................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... ........ 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... ..................6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... .................. 7 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration.................. .10 a..m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family .Night Service ................ 6:45 p.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON . Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....... Sunday School ........ a.m. 0:30 a.m. .........9 (Nursery Provided) || Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship................ 11 a.m. Church School .......... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. ERIC LISON One mile nortfi of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service.................. .11 a.m. P.M. Service.................................... 7 Wed, Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 High school choir concert is Thursday The entire community is invited to get into the Christmas spirit this year by attending Maple Valley High School’s annual Christmas choir concert slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, in the high school auditorium. The high school choir, women’s choir, men’s choir and soloists will perform a variety of Christmas music, as well as other concert pieces. The performance is free to the public, however, free-will donations will be accepted. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship....................... 9:45 a.m Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship.......... 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .ST. . 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School........................... 9:45 Worship Service .................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service........... 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................. 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAULANDRADE Sunday Sendees: ... . ........ ' :. ..9 :15 a.m. Morning P.rayer . .. ....................... 11:00 a.tn. Holy Communion NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Dec. 24. The service will include hymn singing, candle lighting and communion. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School..................... 10 a.m. A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service........................... 6 p.m. ers that they are proficient in Microsoft desktop applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Project. For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children's Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time -12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The e Maple ape Valley a ey News, ews, Nashville, asv e, Tuesday, uesay, December ecem er 14,, 2004 — Page age 3 Child foils attempted abductionSCHOOB Poinsettias ready MENU'S to be picked up A possible attempted abduction in the Village of Nashville Wednesday after­ noon, Dec. 8 is being investi­ gated by state police. An 8-year-old girl report­ ed to authorities that was playing at the playground of Maple Valley Alternative Education when a black van pulled up and asked her if she wanted any candy. The vicitm ran from the suspect, who then left the area head­ ing east, possibly toward Eaton County. The girl was able to give a description of the suspect as a white male with long black curly hair, no facial hair and not wearing glasses. She said he appeared to be in the mid to late 30s, with a skinny build and wearing a black jsatcyklee.t,^ possibly windbreaker Central Dispatch - at (269) 948-4800. Christmas choral The van was described as a newer model van, perhaps a GMC Safari. The van was said to be black in color with scratch marks on the driver’s The Vermontville Bible side. No plate number or any further information was Church Choir will present Celebrating given about the suspect vehi­ “Emmanuel Heaven’s Child” at 7 p.m. cle. Anyone having any more Saturday, Dec. 18, and 11 information about this inci­ a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19. The sounds of a Christmas dent is asked to call Trooper John Hofmeister of the celebration will fill the air Michigan State Police with carol medleys, cradleHastings post at (269) 948- side moments with Mary and 8283 or Barry County her newborn son, Jesus, and “the passionate invitation for us all to allow the infant king of all kings to make our hearts His home.” The church is located at 250 N. Main, Vermontville, call (517) 766-0647. by Sandra Ponsetto After obtaining permission StaffWriter from administrators and a For the first time in years donation from the athletic the large spruce tree in the department, Porter and courtyard next to the cafete­ Abfalter bought lights and ria at Maple Valley High ornaments and, with the help School is decorated with of Evan Smith, decorated the ornaments and strings of tree. Christmas lights, thanks to “Basically the athletic the efforts of two students department donated the who wanted to honor a retir­ money and the National ing teacher. Honor society and leadership For years ningth grade class donated the personnel,” civics teacher Manny Smith, said Porter. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ who has been teaching at the It took the three young paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act school since 1971, decorated men six hours and a tall lad­ and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which make it illegal to advertise what was then a much small­ der and along pole to deco­ collectively “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ er tree with light and orna­ rate the tree. tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, ments he brought from Smith said he appreciates age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or home. He quit decorating the the students’ efforts. discrimination.” Familial status includes tree several years ago when “I wouldn’t have made it children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant students started vandalizing 34 years in education if we women and people securing custody of it. didn’t have good kids in children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly When high school students Maple Valley. It’s the kids accept any advertising for real estate Norm Porter and Cameron that have made it possible to which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings Abfalter learned about have such a good career, and advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report Smith’s tradition oftrimming that’s the truth,” said Smith. discrimination call the Fair Housing the tree, they hatched a plan Sandra Ponsetto can be Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing to honor the teacher who will reached at sandra@jimpaired is ,1-800-927-9275. retire at the end of the year. adgraphics.com. presentation set at Vermontville church Christmas tree honors retiring teacher EQUAL HOUSDM OPPORTUNITY ‘Diana’s D^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 NASHVILLE VFW ’ NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION Dec. 31st at 8 p.m. Welcome in 2005 with horns, lets, hats, noisemakers, stream­ ers, champagne toasts Srfingerfood throughout the evening. BREAKFAST BUFFET at 12:30 All for the low, low price of $10 per person. 8 or more reserve early. Call after 4 p.m. 517-852-9260 (nJ£O£O7/1i0n1in0 Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, December 15 Sponge Bob Milk Day. Chicken sandwich, tater rounds, fruit, Trail Mix, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, December 16 Pizza, tossed salad, pear halves, peanut butter brownie, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, December 17 Grilled cheese, baked beans, applesauce, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Monday, December 20 Quesadilla, green beans, fresh fruit, pudding cup, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, December 21 Cheesie-bread sticks, spaghettios, peaches, treats, 1/2 pt. milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, December 15 Choose One - Chicken pot pie, pizza, chicken sandwich, burger bar. Choose Two Garden salad, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Thursday, December 16 H.S. Hungry Howies. Choose One - Pizza, cheese­ burger, taco bar. Choose Two Garden salad, broccoli/cheese, Trail Mix, juice, milk. Friday, December 17 Choose One - Quesadilla, pizza, chicken sandwich, deli bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, peaches, juice, milk. Monday, December 20 Choose One - Pizza sticks, pizza, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two Garden salad, green beans, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday, December 21 Choose One - Wrap sand­ wich, cheeseburger, pizza, taco bar. Choose Two Garden salad, spaghettios, peaches, juice, milk. The poinsettias sold by leadership students and at parent-teacher conferences will be available for pick up in the Maple Valley High School office after 10 a.m. today, Tuesday Dec. 14. For more information, call the school office at (517) 85e2-9sc275o. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec. 16 Dec. 23 Dec. 24 Dec. 30 Dec. 31 Jan. 5 Jan. 6 Jan. 10 Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. County Offices Closed Christmas Holiday. County Offices Closed Christmas Holiday. County Offices Closed New Year’s Holiday. County Offices Closed New Year’s Holiday. Dairy Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Horse Developmental meeting, 7 p.m. location to be announced. Red Cross Babysitting Class (first season), 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Community Room at the Courts & Law Bldg. Red Cross Babysitting Class (second session), 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Community Room at the Courts & Law Bldg. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554for more information. NOTICE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Any person who is a registered voter of the Village of Nashville, who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Village Council should contact the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St. or call 852-9544. Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 06597869 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Position Opening Payroll/Benefits/Receptionist Full-time Position: Monday through Friday Salary: $35,000-40,000 - Based on qualifications Qualifications: • Accounting degree or accounting experience preferred • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software • Accuracy and attention to detail required • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to demonstrate welcoming, helpful, and cheerful attitude to the public through face-to-face greetings and telephone skills • Analytical and problem solving skills • Teamwork and multi-project management skills necessary Duties include preparing and reconciling of payroll, including MPSERS reports in accordance with State regulations, administration of health insurance and other bene­ fits, facilitating the retention and organization of records, coordinating Central Office phone system, maintain office supply inventory, and assisting with other Central Office responsibilities. A complete job description can be obtained by contacting the Superintendent’s Office, 517-852-9699. Applications should be made in writing to Superintendent Kim L. Kramer, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096. It is the policy ofthe Maple Valley School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, or disability, be excludedfrom participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. �Just Say 'As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News” Tuesday December 14 2004 — Page 4 Commission MLN COUnfU on Aging Schedule of Events Selma J. Brownell HASTINGS - Selma J. Brownell, age 75, of Hastings, went to be with her i.'-rd Sunday. December 12. 2004 at Hastings Tendercare Mrs. Brownell was bom on May 2. 1929 in Hope Township. Barry County, the daughter of Sjur “Sam" and Margaret (Grund) Moe. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Barry County rural schools, graduating in 1947 from Hastings High School. She was married to Stewart J. “Jack" Brownell on June 24, 1948. She was a member of Hastings Bible Missionary Church and church treasurer for over 20 years. Mrs. Brownell is survived by her husband, Stewart “Jack” Brownell; daughter, Kathy Purdun of Hastings; son, Michael Brownell and companion Joan Logan of Hastings; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sis­ ters, Ruth (Wayne) Landon of Freeport, Janice Conklin of Middleville; and Joan (Albert) Totten of Oklahoma; brother, John (Shirley) Moe of Vicksburg; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Phillip Brownell on October 31, 1974; infant twin sisters, Eva and Neva Moe; sisters, Agnes Moe, Marian Higgins, Joyce Murray; and brother, Jack Moe. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at Hastings Bible Missionary Church with Rev. Joseph Oswalt officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Teacher Deb Johnston with Maple Valley GATE stuBible Missionary Church. made dents Lee Christopher, Ivy Braden and Jadelyn Stewart. Arrangements were m by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Dorothy I. Gee HASTINGS - Dorothy 1. Gee, 93, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Gee was bom on July 10, 1911 in Missouri, the daughter of Alie and Adelia (Wofford) Pace. She was raised in the Lansing area and attended Lansing schools, graduating from Lansing Eastern High School and as valedictorian of her class. She was married to Carl W. Gee on October 22,1945. Mrs. Gee served in the U.S. Navy Waves during Word War II. She moved to Hastings in 1976 from Lansing. She was employed 15 years with the Michigan State Police in Lansing, retir- ing in 1976. She was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church, former long time member South Baptist Church in Lansing, her fami­ ly and faith in the Lord was always at the center of her life. She and her husband were avid walkers. During these past few years, she was con­ stantly and lovingly in the care of her devoted husband and all her family. She and her husband wintered in Englewood, Florida for many years. Mrs. Gee is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Carl; sons, Bruce (Ruth) Gee of Hastings and Winston (Jeanette) Gee of Howell; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and two on the way. Preceding her in death were one brother and three sisters. Visitation Tuesday, December 14 noon until service time. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel L. Currie of Hastings First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Bruce Gee, Winston Gee, Kent Gee, Adam Gee, Mitchell Gee, Andrew Gee. Honorary casket bearers: Brad Gee and Norm Kender. Memorial contributions may be to Hastings First Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by www.wren-funeralhome.com). Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Funeral arrangements for Ms. Badder are pending at the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Students take part in ‘GATE’ program Six Maple Valley stu­ dents, Ivy Branden, Lee Christopher, Morgan Getty, Anastasia Hakenjos, Sydney Khouri and Jadelyn Stewart, were among more than 40 students from Eaton County who took part in Lansing Community College’s GATE (Gifted And Talented Education) Saturday School Program for grades 2-8. The program, which has been serving Eaton and Clinton counties since 1989, offered enrichment opportu­ nities in the visual and per­ forming arts, sciences and technology to students of high ability. To participate in the seven-week program, which was held earlier this fall at LCC’s main downtown cam­ pus, students needed a rec­ ommendation from one of their instructors or teachers. All GATE courses were taught by members of the LCC instructional staff. This year second and third grade students participated in Adventurous Artists. Fourth and fifth grade students could choose from Explore Microsoft Office, The Show Must go On!, Michigan Wildlife, and Paint like the Pros. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students could select American Sign Language, Become a Cyber Savvy Student, or GATE Medical Academy. Helen Badder NASHVILLE Helen Badder of Nashville passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2004 at The second grade GATE students in the Adventurist Artists classroom show their families what they learned and their artwork. We’re listening to you! / _________ Commission of Aging Cold Meal Wednesday, December 15 Ground bologna on whole wheat bread.marinated veg­ etables, mandarin oranges. Thursday, December 16 Chicken salad, potato salad, fruited jello, muffin. Friday, December 17 California reuben spread, on rye bread, sweet and sour carrots, pears. Monday, December 20 Cheese cubes, pea and peanut salad, applesauce, whole wheat crackers. Tuesday, December 21 Italian pasta salad, tomato salad, tropical fruit Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, December 15 Polish sausage, augratin potatoes, sauerkraut, peach cobbler, dinner roll. Thursday, December 16 Turkey tetrazzini, peas, stewed tomatoes, ambrosia. Friday, December 17 Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, wheat bread. Monday, December 20 Pepper steak w/sauce, rice, cauliflower, com, sweet treat. Tuesday, December 21 Macaroni and cheese, peas and carrots, braised cabbage, pears. Events Wednesday, December 15 Hastings, Horseshoes 10:30 a.m., nails, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m, music with Charlie. Woodland, Puzzle/Trivia; BP Clinic 11:30 a.m.-noon. Delton, Reminiscence. Thursday, December 16COA County-wide Christmas Party. All sites closed. Reservations required. Friday, December 17 Hastings, Bingo, Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Nashville, Granny’s Kids, Nashville 5. Woodland, Visiting. Monday, December 20 - Hastings crafts 10 a.m,, card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m., Music with Sam. Delton, Delton. Woodland, Nashville 5. Tuesday, December 21 Hastings - Board Games 10­ 11:30 a.m.; a.m.; Quilt & Needlework Group 1 p.m., Alzheimer Support 1 p.m., Beginning Line Dance 1-2:30 p.m. Nashville, TV Time 11 a.m.-l p.m. Girl Scouts to offer gift wrap services Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the Dr. Mike Calton, D.C. Michigan State University National College of Chiropractic name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 ® We are a Blue Cross and Medicare provider Most insurances accepted Girl Scout Troops #603 and #657 will be helping the community from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, with their annual gift wrapping fund-raiser. Bring gifts to be wrapped to the Vermontville United Methodist Church. These two troops are work­ ing on their Silver and Bronze awards. The funds earned will go into their troop treasuries to help them with their community service proj­ ects. Troop #603 members will also be selling small craft items that will make some great stocking stuffers. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 14,2004 — Page 5 Two Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville EMS paramedics fired by Sandra Ponsetto frtjj fl® jj MakiUthl. ^eifaslB r ^uriiKhi ^ 1 (^WlWm} ( *** ifeksav Wt M fate I ffllimita ■ tall ® tW I k 111 * * Staff Writer Two paramedics who were fired from their jobs last week say the reason is that they’re trying to form a union. Their employer, how­ ever, says it’s because of insubordination. The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire and Ambulance Board terminat­ ed the employment of pool paramedics Rob Fisk and Beth Barrone during its regu­ lar monthly meeting. Board members said the two were terminated due to insubordi­ nation, failing to respond to a call and not filling out paper work in a timely manner and other work-related issues. Fisk contended, “This is about the fact that Beth and I signed union cards and filed a petition to be represented by a union with the National Labor Relations Board. The (fire and ambulance) board got a letter saying that our petition to form a union had been thrown out; that’s what this is all about. You can put all the lipstick on a pig that you want, but a pig is still a pig,” said Fisk in an inter­ view after the meeting. Both Maple Grove Township Supervisor Rod Crothers, chairman of the fire and ambulance board, and Loma Wilson, the board’s secretary-treasurer, denied that Barrone and Fisk’s interest in unionizing the EMS had anything to do with the action. “It had nothing to do with their dismissal,”said Crothers, who added that all EMS personnel are “at will” employees who can be dis­ missed at any time, with or without cause. During an interview Tuesday, Wilson also that union contact was not an issue. She stated that she was contacted by the National Labor Relations Board, she supplied them with all the information they requested and the board later received a letter from the National Labor Relations Board, stat­ ing it did not provide union representation for municipal employees. . Ray Kassab, regional director of the National Labor Relations Board, con­ firmed that they had denied Fisk and Barrone’s petition because they have no juris­ diction over municipal employees, adding that the Michigan Employment Relations Commission that has jurisdiction over state and municipal employees. Wilson added that Barrone and Fisk were dis­ missed because they had been reprimanded several times by EMS coordinator Ardie Reid. “It is up to the coordinator and assistant coordinator (Jeff Miller) to reprimand employees,” she said. “The coordinator only brings rep­ rimands to the attention of the board when he feels there is need for disciplinary action.” Reid concurred with Wilson in later interview, “They both have had several reprimands since they have been here. We haVe an employee handbook with guidelines for reprimands, which we try to follow. However, there are circum­ stances where employees can be dismissed immediately, such as insubordination. We also have a zero tolerance policy for things such as drugs and alcohol, harming a patient and falsifying docu­ ments.” Reid stated that Fisk and Barrone never were repri­ manded or accused of using drugs or alcohol while on duty, or directly harming a patient, “Rob never falsified a document, but refusing to fill out paperwork after a run stating that the patient declined treatment and trans­ port is insubordinate and could put the EMS in jeop­ ardy.” Reid also stated there were times when Fisk did not respond to calls in a timely manner. “We had several com­ plaints from dispatch because they would radio in and Rob wouldn’t respond, so they had no way of know­ ing whether someone had heard their call or not,” said Reid. “There were other times when I drove in from my home, which is three miles away, and Rob would still be standing there wait­ ing to leave. In an emer­ gency situation, five minutes count.” After his dismissal, Fisk denied that he did not respond in a timely manner and said he was never insub­ ordinate and there is no writ­ ten policy stating a time frame in which paper work must be filled out. “There is a major lack of structure and policy in the department,” he said. “They don’t apply the policies to everybody the way they have applied them to us.” Wilson said, “There is nothing written in the employee handbook regard­ ing when paperwork should be filled out, but it is pretty standard that paperwork is filled out as much as possible immediately after a run is made,” said Wilson. “The paperwork in question was not done at all.” Wilson gave both Reid and Miller a verbal repri­ mand at the meeting the pre- her position and she was (still) a pool paramedic until we terminated her employ­ ment.” Barrone said she believes she got no support from the EMS during her illness. “They also billed me for transport when I went to the hospital. I’ve never heard of anyone being billed for transport by their own ambu­ lance service. That is a stan­ dard, ‘gimme.’ Also I never got a call from anyone while I was on leave. I got no sup­ port at all when I got out of the hospital. I thought we were supposed to take care of our own.” Barrone said she felt it was unfair to dismiss her for sleeping while on duty, “We worked more than 40 hours a week and 24-hour shifts. What did they expect?” Reid and Wilson both noted that both Fisk and Barrone were hired as pool paramedics to fill in shifts when volunteers are not available. “We were all-volunteer Rob Fisk and Beth Barrone show tracking dogs dur­ ing the annual Nashville Antique and Classic Car Show until four years ago when we hired Rob and then a Beth a in this file photo taken in 2003. little while later. They were vious night for not following Wilson said Barrone was trying to turn it into full-time up to make sure Fisk had appointed as temporary jobs; they were really push­ filled out the required paper­ office manager with the ing for that,” said Reid. work. understanding that her posi­ Fisk said he plans to file Barrone said she felt that tion would be reviewed by for unemployment based on she was fired not only the board in 90 days. the number of hours he because of the union peti­ “She said she knew it was worked, even though he was tion, but also because she temporary when she took the not classified as a full-time had been on medical leave job in June or July,” said employee. for a heart condition and had Wilson. “She was a pool “There were weeks when filled a American paramedic before and she we both worked over 100 Disabilities Act complaint. was office manager. She was hours,” said Barrone. “I was the office manager, a pool paramedic when she “They didn’t work over 40 but when I came back from was the office manager, she hours a week bn a regular sick leave they made me a was off for one month with a basis and when they did it pool paramedic again,” said medical condition and when was due to vacations, illness Barrone. she came back we reviewed or that type of situation,” said Wilson. “Most of our people work eight-hour shifts, but these two didn’t like that concept. They want­ ed to pull complete 24-hour shifts and they were allowed to do that; it was a matter of their own choosing.” Wilson said that the board does not object to people sleeping on duty as long as they complete their required duties first. “We have eight-hour shifts and they were working three shifts back-to back. No matter what, there is a list of duties that has to be per­ formed on each shift. Once those duties are done and properly documented, their time is their own. 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The Lions fell in their league opener against Olivet on Friday night 87-70, as Zane Gay poured in 29 points for the Eagles in a contest which was their sea­ son opener as well. Maple Valley hung with the Eagles for much of the contest. Olivet held a sixpoint lead at the half, before pulling away in the second. Adam Gonser and Josh Bursley did their best to keep their team within striking distance. The each tossed in 15 points. Dustin Mead scored seven points for Maple Valley, while Jesse Page, Dustin Jones, Eric Westendoip, and Jason Beardslee each added six. First and fourth quarter runs powered the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans past Maple Valley on opening night, Tuesday, 84-54. TK had three players score in double figures, while lim­ iting the Lions to one. Jon Yeazel paced the Trojans with 24 points, Trevor manning added 22, and junior center Isaac Thaler tossed in ten to go along with his game high 11 rebounds. 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One of the issues dis­ cussed that night was the outstanding balance on a credit card that Reid opened in the name ofthe EMS serv­ ice in order to purchase equipment for an emergency medical technician (EMT) training course the depart­ ment offered earlier this year. “The training was sup­ posed to be self-sufficient; and, in theory it would have worked except some stu­ dents dropped out and didn’t finish paying their tuition,” said Wilson. “They were supposed to pay halfup front and half upon completion. Those who dropped out did­ n’t finish paying their tuition.” The end result was a bal­ ance of $3,945 on the credit card, which the EMS was responsible for paying off. During last week’s meet­ ing, the board unanimously approved a motion made by Wilson that the two town­ ships to purchase the EMT training equipment from the EMS that could be used by both the EMS and fire department at a cost of $2,045 with Castleton pick­ ing up two-thirds ofthe cost and Maple Grove one-third. It was a move that left the EMS with a credit card bal­ ance of $1,892, which EMS personnel would be respon- sible for paying off with money earned from fund­ raisers. Once the EMS pays off the balance, it must pro­ vide the board with evidence the account has been paid in full and closed. The motion also included a provision that Wilson, on behalf of the board, would assume control of the EMS bank account for one year. “If they want to use the money in their account to purchase equipment that they want or need, they will have to make an appeal to the board and all donations com­ ing into the department will come trough me,” said Wilson. “We’re giving them one year to prove that they can handle their money responsibly. If they want to run another EMT class, they are going to have to collect all tuition up front. It just makes good business sense; we don’t want to make the same mistake twice.” During the board meeting, Reid presented the board with a proposal for hiring two full-time employees. Wilson said during her interview that the proposal Reid’s proposal, as pre­ had nothing to do with Fisk sented to the board, stated and Barrone’s dismissal that there is a total of 168 because the EMS had been hours a week per position considering hiring full-time available and there needs, to employees for several years. be at least one paramedic and “This is something we are one EMT to cover an looking at down the road, advanced life support (ALS) maybe in the next six rigmonths. We don’t know how He recommended hiring this will work out yet, but we one full-time paramedic at will always need pool para­ $27,040 per year ($10 per medics,” she said. hr.) and one full-time EMT “It’s not something we’re at $21,632 per year ($8 per going to do right away, but hour) for 48-hour work we’ve been looking at it for weeks, with time and half quite some time,” said Reid being paid for anything over during his interview. “We’re 40 hours, for a total of not as busy as Mercy $48,672 a year in wages (not Ambulance in Hastings, but including withholding if we’re averaging about a call benefits are offered). a day. This year we’ve had Reid’s proposal stated that 420 calls to 380 last year. the full-time employees There’s been a trend of would eliminate a large num­ increasing calls every year.” ber of shifts currently filled Reid said that in addition by pool employees. The 40 to responding to local calls, hours a week would be a set the EMS also assists other schedule with the other eight ambulance services as need­ being float hours that could ed. be used when needed. If not “There is an increase in needed, the employees calls not just in our area but would be on call at home for the entire county,” said Reid. that eight-hour shift and Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS Faculty team prevails in donkey basketball by Brandon Montgomery FFA Reporter The Maple Valley FFA put on its annual donkey bas­ ketball tournament Dec. 3 at the high school gym. This year’s contest fea­ tured four teams. In the first game the juniors of Maple Valley went against a group of community members. The community members were defeated 5-3. The junior team was com­ prised of Salena Woodman, Harvey Wyskowski, Andrea Cobb, Cam Abfalter, Norm Porter, Dhanielle Tobias, Kaleigh Browne, Keith Lacksheide, Joey James, Rusty Harris and Andy Root. The community members consisted of Dr. Mike Callton, Jane Rodriguez, Jason Byington, Skip Wyskowski, Kyle Booher, Nick Thompson, Ron Maloney, Greg Austin (WBCH) and Anne Woodman. In the second game, the Maple Valley seniors went against a team composed of Maple Valley faculty. The seniors came out behind in Most players ended up on the this contest, 1-0. floor more often than they The Maple Valley staff were on the donkey. team consisted of Brian Jacob McMillon, co-chair Lincoln, Duska Brumm, of the tournament said, “The Superintendent Kim Kramer, game was a lot of fun, and Landon Wilkes, Matt drew a good crowd, which Powers,. Josh Meersma, gained the FFA chapter Heather Chapman, Suzanne approximately $1,000." Stein, Robb Rosin, Andrea Alexander and Aaron Aapala. The seniors were Brandon Montgomery, Char Furlong, Amanda Ketchum, Justin Starks, Matt Norton, Jessica Lawless, Jacob McMillion, Tom Miller, Katie Eldred, Dustin Jones and Nicole Cantrell. 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Call (269)838-8909. Featuring a wide variety of airie Farms Milk could be called in if the first ambulance is out, for a trans­ fer, or to fill in if someone is sick. Reid proposed that home call pay be set at an hourly rate of $2 an hour, but would go back on the clock at time and a half for hours at the station. Reid said the EMS cur­ rently has pool paramedics on duty an average of 80 hours a week. His proposal would leave 32 hours open for pool paramedics to pick up. He also noted that the pool EMTs currently log an average of 64 hours a week. With his proposal only 16 hours a week would need to be filled with a pool EMT. Reid concluded that if implemented, his proposal would cost the department an additional $5,000 per year based on the $1 an hour dif­ ference between the wages of pool and proposed full­ time personnel. (Sandra Ponsetto can be reached at sandra@jadgraphics.com.) We carry Amish Grown Turkeys No additives, nopreservatives We now have a 4. beautiful selection of Poinsettias 'w & Christmas 'iy Cactus We Fill 20 Lb. BBQ Grill Tanks $1 O00 JL Refilill M66 Tire 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) • Lake Odessa 616-374-1200 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 14, 2004 — Page 8 Lions finish second at Jeff Lehman Memorial tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley now has two solid weeks of wrestling under its belt. The Lions finished week two with two dual meet vic­ tories, and a second place finish at the Jeff Lehman Memorial Tournament in Middleville. The Division 2 power from Middleville won its own tournament Saturday, with 272 points, ahead ofthe Lions’ 145, Fruitport 136, Middleville Orange 129, Portland 128.5, Holland 125, and Grandville ‘B’ 68. There were five Lions who reached the individual championships, and three of them took home first place medals. Ben Boss won in the 145pound weight class with a pin of Holland’s Aaron Bectel in 4:49. At 119, Tyler Greenfield topped Grandville’s Justin MacDonald by majot deci­ sion 12-2. In the 103-pound final, Ronnie Smith beat Grandville’s Caleb Lowing 4-2 for the title. Individual state qualifiers from Middleville topped the other two Lions who reached flight finals. At 152 the Trojan’s Ryan Fletke topped the Lions’ Joey Desrochers 4-2, and at 171 Ben Ybema pinned Chris Morris in 2:44. Desrochers and Morris both got the best of their two od, as he clocked his pin of competitors on Thursday, as Robert Gillette in 5:59. the Lions picked up dual Smith won for Valley against meet wins over Delton a void in the Decatur line-up, Kellogg and Decatur in and Desrochers earned three points with his 7-3 decision Delton. The Lions topped Decatur at 152. The Lions built a big 24-6 61-18, as Morris capped off the victory with a 13-4 major lead against Delton, then decision at 171. Decatur won held on for a 48-32 victory. only three weight classes, Pins by Smith, Raven including one where Valley Scurlock, Greenfield, and did not send a wrestler to the Corwin gave Valley its early cushion. mat. Delton pulled to within Johnny Stafford, Raven Scurlock, Greenfield, Jamie 24-22 when their 140Corwin, Justin Cook, pounder, Jeremy Herington, Jonathan Stevens, Ben Boss, put Jonathan Stevens on his and Dave Scurlock all won back in 2:54. Boss came to their matches by pin. Cook’s the mat for Valley and win at 130 was the only one pinned his opponent in 2:34, that took more than one peri- then Desrochers scored a pin in 3:32 of the 152-pound match to push the Lions back into a good sized lead. Morris sealed the victory Maple Valley’s Joey Desrochers, left, lifts Delton at 171 with his pin of the Kellogg’s Justin Holtman off the mat during their 152Panther’s Justin Stewart in pound match at Delton Thursday night. (Photo by Brett 17 seconds. 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Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 51, December 21,2004 Board of Education approves central office organization by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Maple Valley School Board last week unanimous­ ly approved the reorganiza­ tion of the district’s central office, which includes changing the titles and responsibilities of three office staff personnel. The moves were made in the wake of the departure of former district Business Manager Pam Kihn, who recently left Maple Valley to take a position with as the executive director of man­ agement services with the Fruitport School District. Darryl Sydloski, who has been the systems accountant for the district for almost a year, was named the new business manager and Lorraine Joppie, who has been working in accounts payable, took over Sydloski’s former position. Finally, Jill Booher, who has worked as answering the telephones in the central office as well as receptionist and Secretary to the superin­ tendent, has had her duties realigned to make her the administrative assistant to the superintendent and the Board of Education. "Jill will really continue doing what she has been doing, except she will take on more responsibilities for personnel, contracts, and expand her attention to administrative functions," said Superintendent Kim Kramer in a memo to the board. Before the changes were made, Kramer asked the community for input about the possible reorganization of the central office and a contracted with Eric (Ric) Peterson of the independent consulting firm Peterson Public Sector Consulting of Okemos for ideas on how the office could be streamlined to run more efficiently. Kramer said he was pleased by the public’s response to his request for ideas. "I had four phone calls from people in the communi- ty. It is always nice to hear their views," he said. "From time to time, I hope to ask the community for input, I welcome their thoughts because this is their school district." Peterson’s 30-page report concluded with the follow­ ing suggestions for central office staffing: 1) Consider hiring some­ one to answer the phone, work the reception desk and work on writing grants and function as communication liaison, in order to allow the superintendent’s administra­ tive assistant to more efficiently function as the super- intendent’s support person. 2) Consider expanding the curriculum and grant coordi­ nator position, currently held by Bernie Hynes, should be expanded to a full-time. 3) Establish a back-up sys­ tem for answering tele­ See BOARD, page 11 Vermontville approves 2005 budget This building at 171 S. Main St. in Vermontville has been condemned by Eaton County and is slated for demolition in the spring. The Maple Valley School District's central office has been reorganized and staff members have assumed new duties. Pictured are systems accountant Lorainne Joppie, business manager Darryl Sydloski and administrative assistant Jill Booher. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Vermontville Village Council last week approved a balanced $277,505 budget for the 2005 fiscal yearThe greatest change from last year’s budget is an increase in capital outlay for the Department of Public Works (DPW). For 2004 the DPW budgeted $5,000 for capital outlay; this year the capital outlay budget is $27,335; $10,000 to pur­ chase and install a new pump at the lift station, $3,932 to resurface Eastside Drive and $5,253 to resurface Westside Drive. Fuller Street Elementary School victim of break-in by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Police are searching for suspects after money, checks, electronics and the safe from the office were stolen last week when Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville was the target of a break-in that police investi­ gators believe occurred late Dec. 11 or early Dec. 12. Nashville Police officer Lance Barbre responded to a call from the school at 5:29 p.m. after a teacher, who had come to the school to prepare for the next day’s class, noticed that some room cup­ boards and desks in some of the classrooms seemed to have been ransacked. Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes reported it appears that the perpetrators entered the building by forc­ ing entry through a window on the southwest comer of the building before entering several rooms where the desks and cupboards were ransacked. “It appears that whoever did this was familiar with the school because they knew what rooms to go into and where to look,” said Fuller Street Principal Jason Miller. Miller said that speakers for the sound system in the library, a digital camera belonging to the school per­ sonal cameras belonging to teachers, and a laptop com- puter were stolen, along with the safe from the school office, which contained cash from the recent PTO fund­ raiser, checks from the sweatshirt sales, a check for a PTO assembly slated for February and cash used to assist students in paying for field trips and other items when they can not afford them. Barnes said the police report estimates that more than $2,000 in cash was stolen from the school in addition to the checks and electronics. An officer from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings was summoned to help lift several fingerprints and photograph the crime scene. Imprints of tire tracks found near the site of the break-in were also taken. Barnes said the police department is investigating a report from a neighbor who reported seeing a dark blue or black Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee near the school during non-school business hours. Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or has any information that may pertain to the break-in is asked to call the Nashville Police Department at (517) 852-9866. The council made amend­ approved an amendment to ments to balance its 2004 the zoning ordinance budget. A $10,300 sewer increasing the maximum per­ system short fall was cov­ centage of lot coverage from ered by bond principal and a 15% to 25% in RSI and RS2 $100 water administration districts. overage was covered by debt The council received let­ service. Funds were taken ters of intent from Planning from buildings and grounds Commission members to cover the following short­ Marion Alexander and ages: clerk, $212; treasurer, Richard Dunham and $1,100; planning, $140; and approved their reappoint­ miscellaneous, $2,475. ment for two-year terms on The DPW was approxi­ the commission. During her monthly report mately $25,000 over budget for 2004 due to unscheduled zoning administrator Nikki repairs for equipment and the Lennox told the council that village garage. -The follow­ the derelict building located ing funds were transferred to at 171 S. Main St. had been cover the DPW budget short­ condemned by Eaton County age: council, $8,600; presi­ and was slated for demoli­ dent, $890; building and tion in the spring. In other business the coun­ grounds, $2,000; police, $2,257; ordinance, $700; cil approved the land split zoning $740; parks, $2,328; requested by Bill Fox, dis­ cussed language in zoning and cashed CD $7,485. The council also held its ordinance regarding what annual Truth in Taxation constitutes a contained fire hearing and later approved a pit and discussed the possi­ motion to levy the maximum bility of replacing village Christmas decorations. 15 mills allowable by law. Sandra Ponsetto can be At the recommendation of the Village Planning contacted at sandra@jCommission, the council adgraphics.com. In This Issue • It’s time to get radical on state budget • Charity fraud case reported at Bellevue • Family workshop starts again Jan. 3 • Lions get first win, face Spartans Tues. • Grapplers edge Coopersville �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday, December 21,2004 — Page 2 BIRTHDAYS ARE SPECIAL GOOD TIME PIZZA 501 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. -11 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Ahomstgvw LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! caii Almost everyone trip# a birthday party; and for some, espeoaic it the occasion is their own birthday. The galherir^ of famik'and fends, and of course the presents, the cate, and the singing of the famous “Happy Birthday Song’ al mate for a festive occasion and are an important part of the tradition. Although we may wonder if Jesus ever had a birthday party, it is fairly certain that they (kh t have candles on top of a cate, nor that He would have received many gifts. However, perhaps His mother Mary uaid have prepared a special meal for the family in His honor; and His father Joseph may have presented Him with some sort of a handmade gift. Not much is sad in the Bible about birthday parties, except for a few places where a king would have a special birthday banquet in his honor. Perhaps the common people were so indued with just making a living and surviving the hardships of life that a birthday was just another day. Hi year, during the Christmas season, we should be sure that Jesus is involved with our celebrating; after al, we are celebrat­ ing Ifebiiftrday.Wn we open our (histmas preseri, and when we sit down for our special Christmas dinner, we should be sure to thank our Lord for His many blessings, and invite Jesus to join us in our festivities. And although we may not see Him, if we are sincere and really want Him to join us, we should be able to feel His presence, and this could be our best Christmas ever. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. 301 Fuller St., Nashville .11 a.m. 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship............................11 E.vening Worship Wednesday Family .Night Service ......... PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 6 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads f2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Church Service....................... 9 a.m. SUnday School............... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 8 | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration .................. 0 a..m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 pm IEABLTOR" 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship & Church School....................... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship W____O _LEVER’S IEALTOR" Real Estate Elsie E. Wolver 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI Res. 49096-0095 (517) 726-0637 New KJ.V. Matthew 1:23 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... .11 a.m. Evening Worship..... ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................ 7 852-0845 Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, wlach is translated. “God widi us." Ask for our Sales Dept. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 219 N. Main Street, Nashville Broker 945-9554 Sunday: A.M. Worship P.M. Worship MACE PHARMACY GRESHAM .UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time - 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School............................... 10 A.M. Service.............................. 11:15 P.M. Service...................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service ........................ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Mlnds-Open Doors Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School............................ 9:45 Worship Service ................... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. METHODIST CHURCHWed. Evening Service e............ 7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. M-79 West PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED Worship........... 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .. 2415 McCann Road Sunday unday Services: ervices: .... . . nn .......... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev, David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship . . .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass ................... 9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - , 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time -12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH Call 269-945-9554 anytime for Maple Valley News Action-ads! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 21,2004 — Page 3 s time to get ra dical on state budget ' The time has come tto do something radical about Michigan's continuing budget crisis. It's time for ourr governor and the State income^ l° d° nght courageous thing - raise the state Upon examining the story of what happened 21 years ago, it may be understandable why the governor and State Legislature probably lack the courage to raise the income tax. In 1983, new Gov. Jim Blanchard, because of a state budget crisis at that time, did some arm This may seem at first to be unthinkable. I-dont I-don't recall ever advoWednesday, December 22 L i twisting to get the state income tax raised from 4.6 to 5.8 percent. pLmg increase before- But to paraphrase the words of Thomas Sub sandwich, fruit, apple p mtg 1 heSen This move was about as popular as George W. Bush appearing at a the (econornic) times that try men's (and women’s) Democratic Party fund-raiser. It cost two state senators, in Oakland juice, holiday treat, 1/2 pt. milk. and Macomb counties, theirjobs, as they were recalled later that year This year's budget which took effect Oct. 1, is already in a deficit, by their constituents. The Republican Party since then has enjoyed Thursday, December 23 some say almost $4Q0 million and it isn't even Christmas. Holiday recess begins. If we don't solve this persistent problem, we the citizens can expect the majority in the Michigan Senate. Blanchard and the legislature finally were able to bring the state additional costs to us as taxpayers. It may not come in the form.of a income tax back down to 4.6 percent before he left the office to John Maple Valley direct tax but something’s coming. It may mean more pay-for-play at Engler in 1990. Engler and a Republican-dominated State House and Secondary Lunch school, closing museums, tuition increases at colieges, special sales State Senate then several years later moved to gradually roll back the Wednesday, December 22 taxes services and whatever our legislators can dream up. state income tax, first from 4.6 to 4.4 percent,.then to 4.2, to 4.1 to 4.0 Cook’s Choice. The only way to stop the bleeding is to raise the income tax at least and then finally last July 1 to 3.9 percent. Thursday, December 23 temporarily, until the economic engine catches up with increasing When Michigan's economy was rolling along in the 1990s, this was Holiday Recess Begins. revenues. ■ . a popular move and there was obvious pleasure of voters in getting For the past three years, we've been running historic deficits their taxes reduced. because the income from taxes the state receives has been short about Add to this the provisions ofProposal A, passed in a statewide spea billion dollars. Our state's cial election in March leaders don't seem to be 1994. Proposal A capped able to understand what's property taxes, began to happened. The massive close the funding gap loss of jobs over the past between rich and poor three ree years brought a Bellevue Schools school districts, but took Administration office recent­ reduction of income to the away almost all local fund­ state, and spending has ly received a call from a ing and put the burden of Hastings resident about a finally caught up with it. financing educational The only way to correct charity worker at her door operations on the state. the problem is either asking for donations for a Michigan then began to t spending or student who has cerebral reduce offer each school districtt a palsy and needs a wheelchair. increase taxes, Or better certain amount of money The woman had also called yet, a combination of both. per pupil and local millage I'm tired of state officials local law enforcement to ask elections for operations and if the charity was an actual hacking programs became a thing of the past. services until there's noth­ organization or a fraud. Proposal A .also called ing left, or they transfer Superintendent Greg Jones for a 50 percent increase in the sales tax. So in the of the Bellevue School some of the costs back to 1990s Michigan increased System said, “There are no us. Last week, after spend­ regressive taxation, which children in our school that ing a great deal oftime and hurt the middle class and match this description and debate on where to cut to poor, and decreased a more need funds to buy a wheel-­ balance a serious shortfall, fair "progressive" progressive" tax chair. This is a complete Gov. Jennifer Granholm based on someone's ability fraud and if anyone has given and leading lawmakers to pay. The sales pitch was, money to those people they were back at it again, chal­ lenged by yet another gloomy forecast for 2005. Michigan is a great place to vacation, so we'll receive an increase in need to contact the police.” I'm particularly upset that once again the program facing the greattaxes from the vacationers that frequent the state. So the combination There is no description of of lowering the income tax and ratcheting up the sales tax and mas­ the fraudulent workers or of est risk is perhaps the most important on the list — education. It seems for the last three years, as soon as one severely reduced budg ­ sive layoffs at business and industry across the state, has helped pres­ their vehicle. Anyone with ent us with the consequences we suffer today. information is asked to call et finally gets adopted, another billion dollars deficit has to be tack­ I say we should get serious about the problem and do something the non-emergency line of led for the next fiscal year, and our schools seem to wind: up not get­ meaningful and fair, that is, increase our state's income tax back to at 911 Central Dispatch at (269) ting the funding they originally were promised. least the 4.6 rate until the economic reality of the state changes. Some say the solution is for lawmakers to do even more cutting, 948-4800, The Michigan There are some issues that need to be addressed if we as taxpayers but when the deficit is as high as it has been year after year, that does ­ State Police Hastings Post at are willing to give the state additional taxes. First, the increase should (269) 948-8283 or Barry n't seem to be the right choice. be looked at yearly to see ifit needs to be held the same or start again We've been told the real problem is the state isn't receiving enough County Silent Observer at 1­ revenue to fund programs and services as they used to. The real prob­ to reduce the tax each year. Second, freeze payroll costs during this 800-310-9031. lem is the state's income has been reduced due to closing plants, slug­ time period. Third, freeze state budgets. I'm not willing to give them gish sales, bringing in less sales tax, and a reduction in general fund the additional money, just to see them throw it around, they must be held accountable. revenue, which has been in decline over the past three years. I know there will be howls of protest that I'm advocating taking It's time for our state government leaders to come clean and tell the truth about our state's finances. Our state income tax was reduced money out of taxpayers' pockets. The money already is being taken and will increase by fees and additional taxes that will be hard to get gradually from 4.6 percent in the mid-1990s to 3.9 percent today. rid of if we don't do something now to once and fpr all solve this At the same time Michigan was in the beginnings of its industrial problem. We've jot to jump start this economy again. Cutting the state reduction, which has led to reduced income overall. budget to the bone and reducing funding for education at Ithe same time isn't helping. If we accept a state income tax increase of .2 percent, Ifrom 3.9 to 4.1, most people would lose about a dollar a Iweek or even less in their paychecks. 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He grew up and attended school in Nashville. As a youth, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his friends. After finishing school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country for 20 years. During his Army career, he served during the Cold War on the West German border. He also served four years in Vietnam and later retired after 20 years of service to his country. During his Army career he received the Good Conduct Medal 5th Award, Air Medal 4th Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, 7 Overseas Service Bars, Aircraft Crewman Badge, Civil Action Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster, Republic of Viet Nam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, and Motor Vehicle Driver Badge. The next 20 years was spent in Texas and Oklahoma working various jobs including Halliburton in Duncan, OK. He married Anna Son Williams on March 22,1997, in Comanche, OK. She died on June 14, 2004. Vaughn Dean Lydy MIDDLEVILLE Vaughn Dean Lydy, age 88, of Middleville and formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Lydy was bom on July 24, 1916 at Carlton Twp., Barry County, the son of Scott and Edna (Thomas) Lydy. . He was raised in the Carlton Center area of Barry County and attended Carlton Township rural schools. He was married to Mary E. Clem on November 4, 1939 at Angola, Ind. Mr. Lydy was engaged in farming in Carlton Township for many years, did milk hauling for 10 years and was a school bus driver for Hastings Public Schools for 14 years until his retirement. He was a member of the former Carlton Center Grange, Hastings Moose Lodge, was an avid out­ doorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and traveling. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Lydy is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Larry (Barb) Lydy of Middleville; six grandchildren; 12 great­ grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death NASHVILLE - Mrs. Helen L. (Blossom) Badder, age 69, Of Nashville, passed away Sunday, December 12,. 2004 at Pennock Hospital, in Hastings. Helen' was bom in Hastings, on July 31, 1935. The last few years, he She was the daughter of the spent puttering around his late John and Velma home, spoiling his grand­ (Strimback) Bryans. daughters, and sometimes She was raised in the catching that “Big Catfish.” Woodland area and attended He had a warm spot in his schools there graduating heart for animals, especially from Woodland High School kittys and his granddaugh­ Helen married Paul ters. Richard Blossom in 1953. He will be missed by all Their marriage ended in who knew him. divorce. In 1975 she mar­ He is survived by Jack ried Mr. Melvin Badder. The Kenyon of New Carlisle, IN, couple was married until Melody and Ronnie Melvin’s death. Herrington, of Hastings, She was employed as a Skyler and Rebekah Herrington, of Hastings, Dale and Zach Kenyon of Lawton, Chris Kenyon of GRAND RAPIDS Lawton, Jackie Williams of Jacqueline Jean Storrs, age Duncan and Randy Williams 83, of Grand Rapids and for­ of Comanche. merly of Hastings Saturday, He is preceded in death by December 18, 2004 of Clark his parents, Ronald and Retirement Community in Elsie, of Nashville, and his Grand Rapids. wife, Anna. Mrs. Storrs was bom on Memorial contributions September 22, 1921 in may be made to American Hastings, the daughter of Cancer Society at 1305 W. Warren and Ruth (Herrick) Gore Blvd., Suite A., Moore. Lawton, OK 72501. She was raised in Hastingsarid attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1939 were his parents; daughter, from Hastings High School. She enjoyed telling people Joanne Coats (1993); broth­ never lived more than a she er, Lyle Lydy; sister, Lillian Stanton; and brother, George block off “Broadway” in Hastings, until she moved to Lydy, Retirement Services will be Friday, Clark Community in February December 17, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Ben 1998. Her marriage to Glenn C. Ridder officiated. Storrs ended in divorce. Burial was at Fuller Jacqueline retired from the Cemetery. Memorial contributions City of Hastings in 1984 Arnold Bryans, Ronald (Sandy) Bryans; 14 grand­ children, and seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Blossom and Richard Badder; and two siblings, a sister and a brother Public visitation will be held on Tuesday from l-3pm at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. A private burial will take place at Fuller Cemetery immediately following visi­ tation at the Fuller Cemetery in Woodland Funeral Arrangements have, been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Jacqueline Jean Storrs may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). Henrietta Service HASTINGS Henrietta Service, age 69, of Hastings, died Sunday, December 19, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Service was bom on July 6, 1935 in Barry County, the daughter of Michael and Grace (Main) Balent. She was raised in the Hastings/Middleville areas and attended Middleville schools. She was married to Donald A. Service on July 23, 1954. Mrs. Service’s employment iincluded: Walmart, Lowell Engineering, Hastingss Aluminum Products, Pennock Hospital, Lake Odessa Machine Products. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, enjoyed doing crafts, bowl­ ing, bingo, crocheting, lov­ ing wife, mother, grand­ mother, great grandmother and sister. Mrs. Service is survived by her husband, Donald; sons, Pete (Michele) Service of Hastings, Perry Service of Line Assembler at Hastings Manufacturing & Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville for several years, retiring at the age of 62. She was a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260 and Hastings Moose Lodge. Helen enjoyed crocheting, bowling, playing pool, and going to play bingo. She is survived by her daughters, Judy (Chris) Cathcart, Kathy (Larry) -Shepperly; sons, John (Annette) Blossom, Ronald (Angie) Blossom, and Donald (Cheryl) Blossom. She is also survived by her sisters, Joanne (Ernie) Rice, Arlene (Mike) Norton, Janet (Richard) Abby; brothers, Hastings, and Paul (Kristy) Service of Marion, Ohio; daughter, Sheila (Richard) Bell of Hastings; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister, Shirley Linker of Hastings; brother, Michael (Dawn) Balent of Florida; half brothers, Donald (Merle) Sears of Middleville, Frank Winans of Middleville and Larry Winans of Florida; half sis­ ters, Susie Cooley of Hastings, Pat Cooley of Hastings and Gladys (Chuck) Purdum of Hastings. Also surviving are Services will be. held 3 step-brothers and sisters, p.m. Wednesday, December nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death 22, 2004 at Wren Funeral were parents; half sister, Home with Rev, Alvin C. Ruth Ann Service; half Yates officiating. Burial will brother, Marshall Winans; be at Rutland Township step brothers, Harry Sears Cemetery. Memorial contributions and Kenneth Sears; step-sis­ ters, Leta Main, Mabie may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Wheeler and a grandchild. Arrangements were made Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 21, by Wren Funeral Home of 2004 at 6-8 p.m. and one Hastings, (www.wren-funerhour prior to service time at al-home.com) the funeral home. • where she was the Water Department Clerk. During her life she worked in the offices of Pennock Hospital, Barry County Credit Union, Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. and owned and operated the former “Storr’s” Grocery Store on Mill St. in Hastings until 1957. After her retirement she enjoyed working at River Bend Golf Course and spending time with her grandsons. Mrs. Storrs is survived by her sons, David (Jan) Storrs of Coldwater, Dennis (Andrea) Storrs of Hastings and Douglas Storrs of Grand Rapids; grandsons, Jeffrey and Steven Storrs of Hastings. Visitation will be Monday; December 27, 11 a.m. until time service. Services will be held 12 noon Monday, December 27, 2004 at Wren Home with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Education and Enrichment Foundation or Clark Retirement Community . Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, (www.wren-funeral-home.com) in 1947. Mrs. Webb has lived in Freeport since July 2004. She attended the Free Methodist Church, enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Webb is survived by sons, Robert (Patricia) Webb of Hastings and David (Karren) Webb of Freeport; nine grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were husband Arthur on July 16, 1997; brother Raymond Lewis and sister Clara Hummel. Visitation will be Tuesday December 21, at the church, 10 a.m. until service time. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at Hastings Free Methodist Church with Rev. Daniel D. Graybill officiat­ ing. Burial will be at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Free Methodist Church. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com) Beatrice Mae FREEPORT Beatrice Mae Webb, 90, of Freeport and formerly of Battle Creek Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Pennbck Hospital. Mrs. Webb was bom on April 26, 1914 in Kent County, the daughter of fra and Bertha (Whitney) Hooper. She was raised pri­ marily in the Freeport area and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1932 from Freeport High School. She. was married to Arthur L. Webb on October 17, 1936, The couple lived in the Thomapple Lake area for a time, moving to Battle Creek • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fally Staffed Children’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517) 852-9712 Scott A. Daniels 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Fami’y Owner/Manager 07513930 Give, a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 21,2004 — Page 5 Family workshop startsagain Jan. 3 The family workshop series will return in Barry County, starting Monday, Jan. 3, in Nashville, Delton, Hastings and Middleville The three-member panels will discuss the needs of families with children from pre-school to high school. A free pizza dinner is included with pre-registration. Call (269) 948-3264 to register and to request free child care on site during the workshops. Dinner will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and the presentations from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In Nashville they will be held at Maple Valley High School Monday, Jan. 3; Monday Feb. 14; Monday, March 7, and Tuesday, April 12. • In March • In March — “Parenting; Topics the workshop will Blended, Single, Foster & cover: Divorce,” looks at these • January — “Your Child's issues trying parenting situa­ Development: Early, Middle tions; suggestions, practical and Teen Years,” offers par­ ideas and sources of where ents ideas of what to expect and when to get help, will in physical, emotional and provide possible solutions to learning needs at certain ages individuals who find them­ and helps develop positive selves struggling with these parenting skills to best assist topics. their child's growth. • In April — “Identifying • In February — Signs of Your Child Using” “Struggles: Power, is a subject parents hope they Discipline, & Bullying,” never find themselves deal­ offers a variety of ideas in ing with. What are the signs, touchy areas that parents to what do I do, who do I talk to struggle through, but when when I think my child is empowered to empower their using drugs, alcohol or children, all can become tobacco? These questions more successful and happy will be answered so parents in their relationships. can be helped to help their kids their own and others. The workshops are free to attend and sponsored by the Child Abuse Prevention Council; Hastings, Delton, Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg Schools; Early On; Barry Intermediate School District; Region 12 SAPE; Family and Children's Services; Barry Community Mental Health; The ARK; Children's Protective Services, Family Agency; Independence Fatherhood/Male Involvement Program of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Sunfield adult foster care home celebrating 20 years Several members of the Maple Valley FFA show the fruit baskets they presented to these residents of area retirement homes. FFAers present fruit baskets to retirement home residents by Brandon Montgomery Members of the Maple Valley chapter of the FFA presented Christmas baskets to two local retirement homes, Tender Care of Hastings and Thornapple Manor in Nashville. Included in the baskets were a variety of fruit that FFA members, recently sold for their fund-raiser, along with assorted nuts and can­ dies. The members said they did it to bring some Christmas cheer to the retire- ment home. Members decid­ ed to do a Holiday communi­ ty service project. FFA members put togeth­ er baskets at the high school and delivered them to Tendercare on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and Thomapple Manor on Thursday, Dec. 16. Maple Valley children send letters to Santa Betty Jackson is on-line at River Inn. She surfs the web and uses her computer and digital camera to create cards for friends. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer River Inn Adult Foster Care in Sunfield is celebrat­ ing 20 years oftaking care of area loved ones. Administrator Linda Van Gansbeke said she was work­ ing with the elderly through the county health department 25 years ago and saw a big need for an adult foster care facility. The white rambling build­ ing is just east ofthe blinking light in Sunfield on M-43. Van Gansbeke chose a loca­ tion in Sunfield so the resi­ dents would be close to church and family. “I wanted to make the res­ idents’ move from their home to the facility a grace­ ful move,” she said. Residents have their own rooms and bathrooms. There is cable TV and cable for computer hookups. Some residents are on-line, e-mail and surf the web. The staff does the cook­ ing, keeping in mind the spe­ cial dietary needs of the resi­ dents. River Inn has many visi­ tors who drop by to provide a variety of programs. Pastors Bruce Barker from Faith Bible, Jeff Schrock from Sunfield United Methodist and Mark Ralph from Sunfield United Brethren often visit to read scripture and share inspirational mes­ sages. Members ofthe Lake wood National Honor Society, as well as area Girl Scouts and Each year in Maple Valley, the children put their letters to Santa Claus in a special mailbox located in the park in downtown Nashville. By special agreement with Santa himself, the Maple Valley News prints a selec­ tion of these letters in the newspaper each year before forwarding them to the North Pole. Here are a few of the let­ ters children in Maple Valley have sent to Santa this year: Boy Scouts, stop by to visit with the residents. John Christensen is a musical therapist from Charlotte. He comes each week to help the residents with appropriate exercises. He also leads discussions on current events, organizes bingo games and plays the piano for their entertainment. Arrangements ■ can be Dear Santa, made for the staffto take res­ I have tried very hard to be idents to church, doctor a good boy this year. I would appointments and the like a tractor for Christmas Commission on o Aging and anything Hotwheels. luncheon in Sunfield. LoveVan Gansbeke said River Colten Benjamin Ermel, 3 Inn has no bright fancy sign years old and the staff does not wear uniforms. “We want it to look like a home, not a facil­ ity,” Van Gansbeke said. Call Van Gansbeke at 517­ 566-8832 for more informa­ tion. Dear Santa, This is me, Linsy. What I want for Christmas is1. A computer game Thank you! Linsy Ann Rushford Dear Santa, This is from Elizabeth. What I want for Christmas is 1) A pretty pony doll 2) A toy puppy 3) A book 4) A sewing kit Thank you! P.S. I will leave you some cookies. .Elizabeth Rushford Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a pair of earings & a Game Boy game. It doesn’t matter which one. Also,'a new CD player. It doesn’t matter what kind. Please come to my NOTICE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Any person who is a registered voter of the Village of Nashville, who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Village Council should contact the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St. or call 852-9544. Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 06597869 Call 945-9554for River Inn’s administrator Linda VanGansbeke wish­ es resident Susanna Moes a Merry Christmas. Maple Valley News Ads grandma’s house before you deliver the presents. When you come to my house give my mom and dad a gift. P.S. Have a Marry Christmas! Love, Jessie Rushford (Nashville Michigan) Dear Santa and Mrs. Claus(e)? What I want for Christmas is a potable CD player. I can’t wait until Christmas. I have been good this year. I got all As on my report card. I got almost 100% on my spelling test. Onley once I got it wrong. I love school. How is Rudolph doing? I hope all your reindeer are ready for Christmas. I hope you are ready too. Love, McKenzie Jolee Cornwell P.S. Please write back, and Mrs. Clause. P.S.S. If I could have a bell from your sleigh and a ride on your sleigh I would be happy. Cub Scouts learn about safety, law enforcement Officer Jerry Schray from the Nashville Police Department paid a visit last week to Maple Valley Cub Scout Troop Pack # 649, led by Jason Weidig, to help the boys earn their Bear badges. To earn their badges, Cub Scouts Daniel Alexander, Ryan Davis, Taylor Fisher, Gabe Hicks, Seth Trowbridge, Wesley Weidig and Daniel’s sister, Eleanor Alexander, learned what they can assist law enforcement, what to do in case of an auto­ mobile accident, and what to do if they witness a crime. Schray also made finger­ print card for each child and showed all of them the radar and other safety equipment in one ofthe Nashville police department’s patrol cars. CHECK OUT our great Tanning Special! Due to technical difficulties, Angie will not be taking appointments Dec. 20th through Dec. 28th. The Salon will be openfrom 6 a.m.-9 a.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. for tanning. STYLES-R-US 226 Main Street, Nashville, 06598199 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday. December 21,2004 — Page 6 Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Two Christinas Eve services set at Peace United Methodist Church Peace United Methodist Church extends an invitation to attend two Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services. An early service at 5 p.m. will feature the joyful jumpers and children’s bell choir, with musical selec­ tions by the children of the church. The 9 p.m. service will include scripture readings and carol singing. The free-will offering has been designated for the United Methodist Africa University Scholarship Fund. Peace United Methodist Church is located four miles west of Nashville, comer of M-79 and Barryville Road. For more information, call (517) 852-0580. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. 23 24 30 31 5 Jan. 6 Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 13 19 20 22 County Offices Closed Christmas Holiday. County Offices Closed Christmas Holiday. County Offices Closed New Year’s Holiday. County Offices Closed New Year’s Holiday. Dairy Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Horse Developmental meeting, 7 p.m. location to be announced. Horse Judging meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Hall in Middleville. Cat Leaders meeting, 10 a.m., Extension Office. 4-H Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Red Cross Babysitting Class (first season), 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Community Room at the Courts & Law Bldg. Horse Judging meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Hall in Jan. 26 Middleville. State Awards/Teen Club, 7 p.m., Extension Jan. 27 Office. Red Cross Babysitting Class (second session), Jan. 29 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Community Room at the Courts & Law Bldg. e Afe maple valley Real Estate Habitat for Humanity volunteers and students from Maple Valley High School's building trades class work on the Habitat for Humanity house now being built in Nashville. Work begins on Nashville Habitat for Humanity home by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A new family home is quickly being raised on a once vacant lot on Washington Street in Nashville, as a band of vol­ unteers from Habitat for Humanity and other local Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE *JMLS. Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.Iansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI HMS EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI........................................................ 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"As many as received Him, to them He gave power to become the Sons of God, even to them that believe in His name!" groups and organizations work to get the walls, roof and windows and doors in place before winter comes. “They’re working so fast that they’ll have to stop or that won’t be anything left to finish when we have the building blitz in the spring,” said Louise Hurless, execu­ tive director for Barry County Habitat for Humanity. The house is being built by as ajoint venture by Barry County Habitat for Humanity and the Lansing District of the Nashville United Methodist Church as part of the Jimmy Carter Work Project (JCWP) 2005. Michigan Habitat for Humanity was selected for the JCWP, which is slated for June 19 -24, 2005. It is the first time all JCWP homes will be built in one state. During that week thou­ sands of volunteers from Michigan and around the world will be building hous­ es across the state with help from former president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. The goal of the project is to dedicate 220 houses across the state on June 24, 2005. “It is not solely a United Methodist Church project,” said Nashville United Methodist Pastor Dianne Abduction attempt a misunderstanding 4 BEDROOM RANCH IN NASHVILLE Built in 1990 on comer lot with mature shade trees, patio, newer roof, full basement fir pantry. One block from the stores, walk to post office. Seller will look at all offers!! Cali Jerry (N-95) VACANT PARCELS PRICE REDUCEDI OCCUPANCY AT CLOSE!! NICE FAMILY HOME IN NASHVILLE: 7 room, 3 bedroom, all appliances and some furniture included. Central air, 2 1/2 car garage, shows AAA Call Homer. ________ (N-96) dub hi 2.2 ACRES: East of Hastings, perked building site, sur­ veyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charleton Park. Call Rick. (VL-98) 2.8 ACRES: Perked building site, great farm, horse farm neighborhood. Great view, close to public hunting 8t fishing. Lots of birds fit wildlife. Some restrictions. Has driveway permit Call Rick. (VL-99) 4 ACRES: Black top road, north of Vermontville, con­ ventional perk, natural gas available. Call Homer. (VL-89) PRIC OWNER A L OFFERS HASTINGS EAR ALGONQUIN LAKE 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 2 car attached garage, full basement, living room w/wood burning brick surround fie mantel fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/blond cabinets fie center island. 1st floor laundry, master bedroom with walk-in closet, landscape, french doors to deck w/view of Algonquin lake. Home warranty included for your peace of mind. Call Jerry for full details. full NOW details. $124,9001! NOW $124,9001! (H-81) A man confessed that the report of an attempted abduc­ tion earlier this month in Nashville was a case of mis­ taken identity. An 8-year-old female was playing at the playground of the Maple Valley Alternative Education building, when a man driving a black van pulled up and asked her if she wanted any candy. The victim ran from the suspect, who later confessed to Nashville Chief of Police Garry Barnes that he thought the girl was his grandchild. Bowden, in an earlier inter­ view. “Everyone is invited and encouraged to join in. We’d like to get the whole community involved. People can donate money, material, and labor.” The people and businesses of Nashville have supported the project financially through individual donations the “Buy a Nail” program and various other fund-rais­ ers such as Mama B’s Southern Breakfast which was sponsored by the men of Nashville United Methodist Church. “It’s going great, but we still need a lot of donations,” said Bowden, who noted that $65,000 needs to be collect­ ed to pay for the lot and the construction of the home. “The walls are built at the prison in Jackson and they used to be delivered by the National Guard for about $200; but because the National Guard has been called up because of the war in Iraq, it cost us over $600 to have the walls delivered.” However, Bowden, like Hurless, said she is pleased with how rapidly the con­ struction is progressing. “We’ll want them to stop, so it’s not finished before the blitz,” she said. In the last month, the foundation for the home with attached garage was poured, walls and walls and trusses were put up, the roof was installed, and the sewer hooked up. Hurless said they plan to have the windows and doors and furnace installed before soon so the house will not be subjected to extreme cold and weather during the win­ ter. Barry County Habitat for Humanity is still taking applications from qualifying families who are interested in the home being built in Nashville. Anyone who wishes to fill out an applica­ tion may call Hurless at (269) 948-9939 for more information. IILJCOUfllU । SA / Commission of Aging Cold Meal Wednesday, December 22 Sliced turkey on whole wheat bread, broccoli bacon salad, fruit parfait Thursday, December 23 Happy Holidays. No meal delivery. Friday, December 24 Happy Holidays. No meal delivery. Monday, December 27 Chicken pineapple salad, potato salad, mixed fruit, din­ ner roll. Tuesday, December 28 Cheese spread, pork and beans, tropical fruit, rye krisps. Hearty Meals Site and HDM Noon Meal Wednesday, December 22 Ham w/fruit sauce, whipped sweet potatoes, peas, dinner roll, gingerbread. Thursday, December 23 Happy Holidays, no meal delivery. Friday, December 24 Happy holidays, no meals delivery. Monday, December 27 Bean soup w/ham, aspara­ gus, bread pudding, crackers. Tuesday, December 28 Sliced turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, diced beets, peaches, dinner bell. Events Wednesday, December 22 Hastings, Horseshoes 10:30 a.m., nails, card games 12:30­ 2:30 p.m. Woodland, Puzzle/Trivia. Thursday, December 23 COA closed. Christmas Holiday. Friday, December 24 COA Closed. Christmas Holiday. Monday, December 27 Hastings - crafts 10 a.m., card making 12-:30-2:30 p.m., Music with Sam. H,W,N Reminiscence Center. Tuesday, December 28 Hastings - Board Games 10­ 11:30 a.m.; Beginning Line Dance 1-2:30 p.m.; Red Hat. Nashville, TV Time 11 a.m.1 p.m. Follow MVHS ons in the Maple News �The Maple Valley News, Nashville,-Tuesday, December 21, 2004 — Page 7 Local churches plan Christmas activities Two FFAers attend career conference Amber Hamilton and Emily Eldred, two Maple Valley FFA members, attended the Michigan Farm Bureau career conference Dec. 15-16 at the Comfort Inn Conference Center in Mt. Pleasant. The conference consisted of leadership activities, learning about a vari­ ety of agricultural careers, and interacting with others. The conference was sponsored by Michigan Farm Bureau and Barry County Farm Bureau. Coloring contest winners announced The winners of the annual coloring contest sponsored by J-Ad Graphics and local businesses and merchants have been announced: $25 Shadrach Gretz, 6 years old; $25 Marietta Byler, 9 years old; $20 Haylee Scott, 5 years old; $20 Dylan Kennedy, 8 years old; $10 Hadley Joppie, 81/2 years old; and $10 Josh Visser, 4 years old. The winners will receive their gift certificates in the mai. They can use them at the following sponsoring business and merchants: Vermontville Hardware, Kenyon Sales and Service, Citizens LLC, Carl’s Market, Musser’s, Kent Oil, Eaton Standard Federal Bank, Clay’s Dinner Bell, Maple Valley Implement, Good Time Pizza, Denton Agency, Hastings City Bank, Hometown Lumber, Mace Pharmacy, Shirley’s Chuckwagon, Styles-R-Us, and Hecker Insurance. Christmas Eve and Christmas day services are planned throughout the entire Barry County area. The followis a brief outline of information on some of the activities scheduled: Woodgrove BrethrenChristian Parish’s Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service will be Friday, Dec. 24. The casual, family-cen­ tered worship will begin at 7 p.m., followed by refresh­ ments in the Fellowship Hall. Worshippers will be greet­ ed by numerous luminaries that annually surround the traditional country church located at 4887 Coats Grove Road. “It is our gift to our neigh­ bors and all those who pass by,” said Dena Chase, wor­ ship chair. “Woodgrove may be located in the country, but it is on the way to many places in the HastingsLakewood area. We want to remind people that Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, is the one who brings all of us together for our cel­ ebrations and family gather­ ings.” The world’s favorite Christmas song, “Silent Night,” will be the theme of service of carols and scrip­ ture readings. Youth will help tell the story of the ori­ gin of “Silent Night.” Amber and Kristen Chase with sing the carol in German and it will be played on the guitar by Olivia Barker. Dramatic tableaus of other “silent nights” will be presented, including the birth of Jesus. “Because the Christmas season is so hectic, we often find it difficult to identify with the ‘holy hush’ of the night when the Prince of Peace was bom among ,us,” said Pastor Roberta Shaffer. “Peace may never become a reality in our world until we make a practice of pausing from our daily routine — in all seasons — to wait and lis­ ten for the still small voice of God.” Nashville United Methodist Church at 210 E. Washington St. will hold candlelight services at 7 and 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24. Peace Reformed Church is celebrating with special events through Friday, Dec. 24. Peace is located on M-37 at Parmalee Road between Middleville and Caledonia. The first candlelit service in the new sanctuary will begin at 11 p.m. Christmas Eve and will include canties and music. On New Year’s Eve, a special “lock in” event is being planned for and by teens. For more information about any of these events contact Peace Church at 616­ 891-8119 or go to the web­ site, www.peacechurch.ee. Members of the Middleville United Methodist Church are plan­ ning the annual living nativi­ ty Dec. 22-24, the visit by the Holly Trolley Thursday evening, Dec. 23, and a can­ dlelight service Friday, Dec. 24, beginning at 11 p.m. For more information about any of these events, call 795­ 9266. At St. Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville will hold its annual Christmas Eve service Friday, Dec. 24, beginning with special musi­ cal selections at 7 p.m. The service itself will begin at 7:30. St. Francis Church is located at 11850 West Nine Mile Road in Orangeville. The First United Methodist Church at 209 West Green St. in Hastings will present Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 5 p.m. with contemporary music and traditional servic­ es following at 7 and 11 p.m. Christmas at Grace Lutheran Church the celebra­ tion of the Nativity of Our Lord on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m., including Puppet Praise Ministry, and with the "midnight mass" at 11 p.m. Grace Lutheran is located at 239 E. North St., Hastings (across from Tendercare Nursing Home). For more information, call 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645. The 76th Street Bible Club in Caledonia presents the 31st annual Live Nativity at the comer of 76th Street and Thomapple River Drive in Caledonia Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 22, 23 and 24. The three performances each night are at 7 p.m., 7:30 and 8. Dianna Lanser said the nativity presentation will include the first Christmas with live acting, live animals and music by Bible club chil­ dren. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served after each per­ formance. The Gun Lake Community Church will have two Community Christmas Eve Services, at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.. The Gun Lake Community Church is at 12200 West M-179 Highway. For more informa­ tion, call 795-7903. There will be two Christmas Eve services at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center in Hastings. The children's service will begin at 4 p.m. and the traditional Christmas mass will begin at 10 p.m., followed by a reception in the Parish House. Emmanuel is located at the comer of West Center and South Broadway, one block south of the Barry County Courthouse. For more information, call the church office at 269-945­ 3014. Brightside Community Church, located at 8175 Broadmoor in Caledonia is a hosting Candlelight Christmas Eve service from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24. The church is locatedjust north of 84th Street on the west side of the road. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information on this program and on Brightside Community Church, please visit the web­ site at www.Brightside.org On the shelf at the Vermontville Township Library Santa visited the Library on Dec. 11, 2004. Approximately 50 children shared their wishes with Santa, and received a small gift. Candy canes and cook­ ies with served, and table was set up to make orna­ ments for the tree. Two door prize drawings were held, and a Christmas book and Christmas CD’s were given to the Crane Family, and to Chase Cranson. The adult reading program “Snow is Falling, Books are Calling” is set to begin on Jan. 4, 2005. Registration is undefWay. Call the library for details. Adult Fiction Honest The library will be closed Illusions by Nora Roberts; on Dec. 24 and 25 for the The Glass Virgin, by Christmas holiday, and on Catherine Cookson; Good Dec. 21, and Jan. 1 for the News Bad News, by David New Year Holiday. Wolstencroft; Skeleton Man, Adult Non-Fiction - The by Tony Hillerman; Twisted, latest illustrated book of by Jonathan Kellerman; Life development definitions; Expectancy, by Dean New expanded edition by Koontz; Stain of Guilt, by Harvey S. Moskowitz; The Brandllyn Collins. Mammoth Book of Storms; Junior Fiction Long Shipwrecks and Sea Night Moon, by Cynthia Disasters, by Richard Russell Rylant. Junior Non-Fiction - Rain Lawrence; Help Yourself: A 3-Step Plan for Turning Forests Revealed, by Jen Adversity into Triumph, by Green. Dave Pelzer; Lucky, by Alice Seabold. Jrom our 34 CBfamily to yours... 3~[appy 3/oCidays! Holiday Hours Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 259-945-9554 for more information. 12/24 - Closed 1:00 pm 12/25 - Closed 12/31 - Regular Hours 1 /I - Closed 269-945-2401 • http://www.hastingscitybank.com Hastings City Bank See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. , Hastings. At the gray barn �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley Hews' Tuesday December 21, 2004 — Page 8 Alternative ed students help ‘Wish Upon a Star’ Students from the Maple Valley Alternative Education program help third grade students in Tammy Wilde's class at Fuller Street Elementary with art projects. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Fourteen junior and senior high school students from Maple Valley Alternative Education were at Fuller Street Elementary School last Thursday to help stu­ dents in Tammy Wilde’s third grade class create Christmas craft projects and raise money for the local Wish Upon a Star program "My class decided they wanted to do something for the community and the Wish-Upon A Star program came to mind," said alterna­ tive education teacher Cindy Schwartz “We came up with the idea of doing crafts with the kids for $1 donations, which we would deposit in the Wish-Upon-A-Star account at the bank. This way we are helping both by combining schools and com­ munity.” The alternative education program paid for all the sup­ plies needed for the 23 stu­ dents in Wilde’s class to cre­ ate both an etched copper Christmas card and a snow­ man picture frame. Wilde said her students enjoyed creating crafts with the alternative education stu­ dents and visiting with the special guest they brought Zachary Pixley tells Santa Claus about his Christmas wish. with them — Santa Claus. “They just love meeting new people and they’ve been looking forward to this all week. This is really nice. We could do something like this once a month, or we could go over to the Kellogg School,” said Wilde. Just Nails & More’ opens in Sunfield by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Nail technician Bobbie Weller recently opened a new shop “Just Nails & More" next to Wills IGA on M-43 in Sunfield. Weller has earned her rep­ utation as a nail artist in the Nashville and Vermontville areas. Her clients have come from as far away as Chicago, Detroit and Indiana to get their nails filed, polished and painted. Using the nail as the “can­ vas,” Weller paints seasonal images with Christmas trees, sports teams, summer flow­ ers, etc. Weller has won numerous state competitions with her artistry. She was a specialist at Douglas J. Academy of Cosmetology in Lansing, has taught apprenticeship pro­ grams and has been a private tutor. Weller uses techniques called “porcelain” intro- duced 26 years ago by Hollywood stars Cher and Barbara Streistand. She does not use metha macrylic acid. Joining her nail shop are Lara Weller of Lake Odessa and Betty Carpenter of Woodland. One of the serv­ ices they offer is “Mini Me’s” birthday parties for little girls 8 to 12 years old. The parties can be held at home or in the shop. They teach some of the basics of hand hygiene and nail care. The “party girls” get a mani­ cure and some nail polish color of their choice. Some ofthe “More” in the “Just Nails and More” shop are tanning booths, massages and reflexology. Dena Roblee is the masseuse. She is a certified physical therapist assistant and works at Delta Physical Therapy. Roblee can do a 15to 20-minute back and shoul­ der massage while the client sits in a chair or a longer more complete massage while the client lays on a table. She uses music to help with the relaxing, but no aroma. Some of her work involves elastic belts for muscle strengthening and a reflex ball that is rolled across the back. This ball is covered with knobs to hit trigger points. Kathi Schrock is the reflexologist. She has eight years experience. Reflexology is more than a foot massage. It promotes stress reduction by applying gentle pressure to specific points in the feet. It claims to create physical changes that can bring about balance, ease and healing. Call 517-566­ 2066 or 517-566-2105. Weller has one more serv­ ice she can offer at her shop. She is a non-denominational ordained minister. She got her training in 1997 at Mt. Hope Bible Institute. She can officiate at funerals, wed­ dings and baptisms. She does pastoral counseling and refers people to Christina DeLand Foster for further therapy. The shop has many per- sonal care items including Diofreeze pain relieving gel, Mary Kay products and Party Lite. It also has Lia Sophia Jewelry and Red Hat merchandise. Weller’s niece, Brenda Kirk in Nashville, does custom sewing for prom and bridal. Call Weller at 517-290-5454 or 517-566­ 2153 for appointment to any of the services. Shoppers at Wills can stop in for a $2 hand wax dip with no appointment if the nail shop is open. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Free haircuts at pantry shelf Local hairstylist Sylvia Hoeve, shown here cutting the hair of Wilma Carpenter, last week was at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope to give free haircuts to patrons of the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf. Hoeve will be at the community center again today from 9 a.m.-to noon to give free haircuts. The center also is providing free coffee, cider and cookies during that time. Former local man held for slashing 2 officers, CSC Two officers from the Eaton County Sheriffs Office Special Response Team were injured shortly after Tuesday afternoon as they assisted sheriffs detectives serving an arrest warrant on a former local man for criminal sexual conduct John Jason Hammond, 32, formerly of Vermontville, was charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct. Detectives got word Hammond would be in Charlotte from Florida on Tuesday. They called in two plain clothes tactical officers to help them make the arrest. When the suspect was spotted in a downtown park­ ing lot, officers moved in. Community is corbiallp mbiteb to celebrate tfje season toitb us Friday, December 24th 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Communion Service Open fjcartsL Open minds. Open boors. Nashville United Methodist Church Corner ofState and Washington 06598237 Hammond immediately began swinging at officers when they approached him, identified themselves and informed him he was under arrest. He bit one officer then produced a double blad­ ed locking knife and slashed at both officers wounding one. Sheriff Rick Jones said, "The highly trained officers were able to physically over­ power Hammond and take him into custody." Both officers were treated and released from Hayes Green Beech Hospital. Hammond is lodged in the Eaton County Jail with a $1.5 million bond on the now eight felony charges. �^Map»«ey«s.H3-h*.^^“«| in i arow, a row, with ih 1995 199.5 rxhnts The host Lions were UoWnisth ten medahS* aehcSo*nd’d ^toPO1 PSO1 ■ wtitX h 151, oone Sne' ppoint Boint' ons finished S tXorS'-B' t SnlwMem emorial IInvitational OnBeTBoass, at 145 pounds Ml ace Valley V ’s only champion S^^a^’nished Lake ae $HO,S Kelloggsville 74 5S.5. 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(517)719-8062 QUEEN LIGHT GREEN QUILT with pillow shams, Whitney Martin and Leah Elliston sit amid the dozens of new and gently used dolls, For Rent $40. (269)948-7921 doll clothes and accessories' and stuffed animals collected by the children and friends STORAGE UNITS AVAIL­ of Nashville United Methodist Church. The toys will be given to families in need dur: x x Card ofThanks ABLE: 10x10, 10x15, 10x20. ing the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon (616)374-1200 ,Space. THANKS TO EVERYONE today (Tuesday, Dec. 21) at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. who attend my 75th birthday party. VERY NICE large 1 bedI thank you so much for room apartment;; Tho 1 bedroom emaropopmle everything & the lovely gifts. mobile home on Your friend, Donna Si field Lake, off Center Rd. phones. nel’s skills. For example, by • Approved the audit as (517)852-9386 Business Services 4) Consider expanding removing Jill from the front presented by Don Lloyd of Garage Sale WILLS, TRUSTS & POWtechnology personnel to desk, it allows her to func­ Foote & Lloyd, P.C., which 2 FREE GARAGE SALE ERS OF ATTORNEY. Attoraddress the district’s needs tion more efficiently as an showed that the district’s signs with your ad that runs ney Judy Singleton (517)852regarding local and wide administrative assistant budget was $215,000 in the in any of our pap papers. Get 9351. area network reliability and because she won’t be inter­ black at the end of the previ­ them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 stability, hardware and soft­ rupted over five to ten min­ ous fiscal year. N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At ware support and work order utes. "We received a very the front counter. turnaround. “Third, this has reduced favorable audit. In light of Kramer said the district is our operating costs in the the mid-year budget cuts still looking at investigating business office by near- (from the state), the district the possibility of expanding ly$20,000 through the reor­ did a goodjob ofliving with­ the curriculum coordinator’s ganization of salaries. Our in its budget," said Kramer. position and adding more previous business manager • Authorized the purchase technology staff. had been with the district 20 of a 2005 school bus for "However, the reorganiza­ years and her salary was rel­ $57,536 from Capital City tion we have done accom­ atively high. We realized a Bus Sales International and plishes three things," he said. savings even with the payroll the purchase of a 2005 GMC "First, it allows us to have a adjustments which occurred food delivery truck from cross-trained back-up earlier this year." Starr Truck Sales for process in place. As it was Kramer s.aid the office has $30,953. before, if something hap­ already received more than • Reviewed changes to the pened to Lorraine, no one 30 applications for the recep­ language in the district’s pol­ else could do payroll; now tionist’s position, which was icy book. Darryl will be able to back posted in ads in the local Sandra Ponsetto can be up Lorraine because he has newspaper earlier this contacted at sandra@jdone the job before. month. adgraphics.com. “Second, this allows more In other business last efficient use of our person- week, the school board: Children collect toys for needy BOARD, continued from page 1 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES ■ ALIGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. call Hughes Logging LLC 269-945-0191 Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. 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The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 21, 2004 — Page 12 wry county's t Complete inting mpany Full Service From Start to Finish! 1 Hour Photo Processing • Full Color Copying • Addressing • Complete Binding • Signs • Laminating... and morel 1351N. M-43 Highway Hastings, III 40058 (269) 945-9554 Some of the men from Nashville United Methodist Church on kitchen duty during Nashville United Methodist’s first annual Mama B’s Southern Breakfast. Breakfast, craft show net funding for local programs Two fund-raisers together Habitat for Humanity and the raised more than $500 for community center. Habitat for Humanity and “The response was wonMaple Valley Community derful,” said Dianne Center of Hope earlier this Bowden, pastor of Nashville month. United Methodist Church The first annual Mama B’s and the executive director of Southern Breakfast, spon­ MVCCOH. “We raised $400 sored by the men of for the Habitat house we are Nashville United Methodist building here in Nashville Church, and the first annual and all the money was given MVCCOH Craft and on a free will donation Collectible Sale netted $400 basis.” and $150, respectively, for Bowden said the breakfast was so well received that the men of the church are plan­ ning to hold a second south­ ern breakfast after the first of the year. Despite the last minute cancellations from many of the crafters slated to sell their wares at the craft and col­ lectible sale, Bowden said that $150 was raised for the community center. Another craft and collectible ale is being planned for next year. There's never been a better TIME to get an ARMSTRONG FURNACE. Furnace Inspection & Tune-Up as well as Complete Duct Cleaning Call today for an appointment! 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 132-No. 51, December 28, 2004 High school to reopen wing damaged by storm Empty boxes that have been used to store textbooks and other classroom supplies are piled up outside classrooms in the wing of Maple Valley High School that has been under reconstruction since .straight line winds tore a portion of the roof from the school last August. by Sandra Ponsetto students back in yet, but my produced straight line winds Staff Writer first and second hour stu­ tore a portion of the roof "This is a great day," said dents were gracious enough from the school on Aug. 25. English teacher Rose Cerny to cart all the boxes and help Since then, teachers whose classrooms were damaged by Tuesday morning as she sur­ put everything away. veyed her newly restored Cerny and several other the storm have stowed their classroom in Maple Valley high school teachers have necessary classroom supHigh School. been displaced from their plies on carts and moved "We’re not ready to move classrooms since a storm that from room to room in the Students help set up Julie Swartz’s classroom on Wednesday. school while their class­ rooms were being repaired. "Moving around was fine, but home is better, now I have a place to roost," said Cerny as she and two student helpers rested while they waited for the workers from Belfor, the company that has been working on the recon­ struction project to deliver her desks and chairs so she could continue setting up her classroom. "I’m hoping to get as much done as possible this week so everything will be set and ready to go when we get back from Christmas hrpnV ” See IVIMG, page 2 Orvjn Moore chosen new chairman Barry County GOP elects new board by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Barry County Republican Party selected a new Executive Board of offi­ cers Thursday night, Dec. 16. Former Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Orvin Moore first was chosen as temporary chairman of the party and then as permanent chairman. He was selected over outgo­ ing Secretary Bill Womer. Moore succeeds the retiring Mark Englerth, who is step­ ping down after an active, but stormy four years of leadership. Nominations then were made for vice chairwoman, with Rika Holley and Denise , Straley, but the latter declined the nomination. Holley succeeds Vivian Connor. Nominations were taken for Secretary and Barry leadership classes conducted County Assistant Prosecutor in the fall. Tom Evans was elected by "It’s nice to see young unanimous ballot. people getting involved. I For party treasurer, a really believe that our kids unanimous ballot was cast to understand community serv­ re-elect Thomapple ice and what it means to give Township Clerk Susan something back to their com­ Vlietstra. munity," said Acker. Moore served on the Barry "With our unique position County Board of ofbeing a school district that Commissioners from 1989 to draws its students from two 1995, when he was defeated counties, it was important to for re-election by Tim Burd. us that we help charities in Moore served as board chair­ both Barry and Eaton coun­ man for two years, from ties." 1993 to 1995. It was also reported to the Toy drive benefits Barry Eaton County charities More than 400 toys and gift items will be distributed to families in need in both Eaton and Barry counties this Christmas season, thanks to the generosity and hard work of Maple Valley High School students and their families. The students in Norma Jean Acker’s leadership classes at Maple Valley wrapped up their annual school-drive toy drive last week when they delivered the toys and other gift items to the Siren Shelter in Charlotte, the Vermontville Women’s Club, Green Gables Haven in Hastings and the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. The toys were divided into four age categories, infant to 3 years, 4 to 7 years, 8 to 12 years, and 13 years and up, so that each charity received a selection of toys and gifts appropriate for each age group. Acker said the entire stu­ dents body rallied to support the toy drive, just as they had the canned food drive the Orvin Moore Barry County GOP that the Chamber of Commerce was preparing its calendar of events and that Bay Pointe was now operating and had sent out a promotional pam­ phlet. State Representative Gary Newell reported that the election came off well and that Governor Jennifer Granholm’s approval rating was down. He also said he was glad to see that more people were active in the local party and he hoped they would remain so. Barry County Commissioner Don Nevins reported that the commis­ sioners recently had approved a 13 million dollar budget for fiscal year 2005 . He also reported commis­ sioners were working on appointments to commis­ sions and boards, and that they can give up to $20,000 in block grants. Commissioner Jim French reported they were discussing a county-wide recy- See GOP, page 2 In This Issue • Castleton Twp. blood drive gets new home • Attempted abduction under investigation • Fuller Street’s students, staff celebrate Christmas • Three Men and a Tenor entertain Lions settle down offense for win �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 28,2004 — Page 2 WING, continued from page 1 ■Even teachers like John Hughes and Norma Jean Acker, who have been teach­ ing in a portable classroom set up behind the school last month, said they were excit­ ed about the prospect of returning to their regular classrooms. "My room is absolutely awesome," said Acker. Just down the hall, Julie Swartz agreed with Acker’s assessment of the newly ren­ ovated classrooms. "I think my room looks even better than before. The colors are so much brighter and fresher. The decor is much lighter; I love the coor­ dinated blues," she said as she oversaw students helping her move desks and other supplies into her classroom. Down the hall last Wednesday, students in Becky Jamros’ classroom were helping put away books and other supplies or playing a couple hands of cards while electricians worked nearby, putting the finishing touches on the room’s elec­ trical and lighting systems. "This is our last day before school gets out, so we’re not week so members of the community can come in and see the newly restored class­ rooms. The time and date of the open house will appear in next week’s edition of the Maple Valley News. plete by the time school resumes in January. The three rooms on the south side of the wing have temporary French doors that will be replaced when the egress windows, which match the others installed throughout the school, are delivered within the next few weeks. The district is planning to hold an open house next expecting to accomplish too much except to get things settled,” Jamros said. “I tend to be a pack rat and I teach a lot of different things using a lot of different things so I have a lot of materials," she added, noting the pile of boxes outside of the door to her classroom. The rooms in the damaged wing are expected to be com- GOP, continued from page 1 HASTINGS 4 cling program and there will be an organizational meeting at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3. County Surveyor Brian Reynolds requested a moment of silence for former County Commissioners Rae Hoare and Richard Landon and former State Representative Frank Fitzgerald, and former gubernatorial andidate Richard Headlee, all of whom recently passed away. The next Republican Party Downtown Hastings on State St. 945-SHOW $5.25 Kids all shows | $5.50 Seniors $6:00 Students & Late Shows Fri & Sat $5.75 DAILY Matiness til 6pm 0 No paSSeS|STADIUM seating] DIGITAL STEREO Unlimited Frer Drink Refills & .25C Corn Refills [ FREE one $1.00 Concession coupon with every $10 purchased in MOVIE GIFT CARDS SHOWS & SHOWTIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at the Courts and Law Building Community Room. The Barry County Convention will be held Thursday, Jan. 13, and the State of Michigan Convention will be held Feb. 4 and 5, in Grand Rapids. (Staff Writer Heather A. Reed can be reached by e­ mail at heather@j-adgraphics.com) SHOWTIMES 12/27-12/30 ©MEET THE FOCKERS (PG-13) Castleton Twp. blood drive gets new home ■ DIGITAL / STADIUM SEATDIG ■ 11:30,2:00,4:25,7:00,9:30 _ ©LEMONY SNICKET’S A SERIES OF ■ UNFORTUNATE EVENTS(PG) Ken, Kelly and Stan ■ DIGITAL / STADIUM SEATING TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 Main • Vermontville ■ 11:20,1:35,3:50,6:45,9:00 (PG-13) ■ 11:10,1:45,4:20,7:20,9:55 _ OSPANGLISH ■ POLAR EXPRESS The Castleton Township blood drive will move in February to the Mulberry Gardens banquet facility at Mulberry Fore Golf Course. The move to the facility, located at 955 N. Main St. in Nashville, is necessary because of new federal regu­ lations on the square footage needed for the size of «the blood drive. "We have been growing in the last year, so a larger place was needed,” said Doreen Dean, Red Cross blood drive chairperson for the Nashville area. “The hall at Mulberry Fore is about five times larg­ er so we will be able to have more beds, personnel and history stations. Donors should have no problem get­ ting in and out in about an hour." Dean added that the Red Cross appreciates Castleton Township for allowing the (G) digital ■ 11:15AM _ OCEAN’S TWELVE (PG-13) digital " 1:55,4:30,7:05,9:40 517-726-0580 Representing:J-T Hastings Mutual Jvi Insurance Company Hastings, Michigan • 49058-1091 _ of of46oz 46oz bag bag of ofbuttery buttery popcorn popcorn 1* > BfsrDiii.MKt www.hastin9s4.fxm_ 02611694 www.hastings4.com GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554for more information. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway 4 miles west of Nashville (cor, M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship....................... 9:45 a.m Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 a.m. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-616-731--5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ....................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6p Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ...................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship ............. 11 a.m. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH Church Service ..... Sunday School...... . . .9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) » » | Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration................... .10 a.m.Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11 a.m. 6 p.m. E.vening Worship Wednesday Family .Night Service ........ .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship & Church School...................... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH One mile north of Vermontville Highway on Mulliken Road Sunday Mom. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time -10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School -10:50 a.m. PASTOR KATHY SMITH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, Youth Group, 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School............................. 10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service 7p Wed. Service .........................7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NORTH KALAMO UNITED METHDODIST CHURCH Worship Service .............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. Red Cross to use the hall for blood drives for so many years. She reports that the December blood drive was smaller than usual, with 45 potential donors presenting, and nine deferrals, resulting in 36 good pints of blood. The following four donors were presented with gallon pins during the December drive: Charlyn Fighter, two gallons.; Jeffery Sinclair, four gallons; Pat Hickey, six gallons; and Bessie Smith, two gallons. The next Castleton Township blood drive will be held Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Mulberry Gardens Banquet facility. Donors need to be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in reasonably good health and must not have given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive. U.M. Women, Bible Study, Choir, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN TROWBRIDGE . Phone (517) 852-0580 . IGNITING MINISTRY O.pen Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 10 a.m. Worship.......... 11 a.m. - PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . . 2 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ............................ :...9„:1 5 a.m. ,M,orni.ng Prayer .........11:00 a.m. Holy Communion „ For more information call 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.: Children’s Classes Youth Group • Adult Worship PASTOR JEFF SWIFT 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER MIKE STAFFORD A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School........................... 9:45 Worship Service .................. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .......6 p.m,; Wed. Evening Service............7 p.m. AWANA............... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Roman Catholic Latin Mass 314 Main, Middleville Sunday Mass...........................9 a.m. 616-795-9030 FATHER PAUL ANDRADE VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main Street Children, Youth and Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time -12:00 p.m. Weekly Bible Studies Youth Puppet/Drama Ministry PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 28. 2004 — Page 3 PRIDE program rewards 140 junior high students Before Christmas break, 140 Maple Valley junior high school students were treated to three free games of bowling at M-66 Bowl and lunch at McDonald’s in Pennfield for qualifying for the PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In Daily Effort) program. To qualify for. the PRIDE club program, students must have three days or fewer unexcused absences for the nine-week period, no refer­ rals to the principal’s office that result in disciplinary action, no more than one referral to R.T.C. per class, no classroom detentions, no more than one tardy per class for nine weeks, use of the PRIDE homework book, and have no more than two miss­ ing assignments per each nine weeks. Students who qualified for the PRIDE program during the first nine weeks of the school were: Eighth grade — Mackensye Acona, Kinsey Bartlett, Kala Bishop, Brogan Bodenmuller, Emily Boltz, Brooke Bracy, Jesse Bromley, Ryan Brooke, Lucas Brumm, Kayla Chapman, Janelie Clements, Austin Coplin, Brokke Cornwell, Dustin Cowell, Jennie Currier, John Currier, Tyra Curth, Amye Davis, Brooke Davis, Brandon Demars, Emily Dietrick, Brittany Eaton, Amber Farnum, Stacey Fassett, Cheyenne Fighter, Jesse Miller, Brianna Misiewicz, Tyler Murray, Erica Myers, Samantha Newton, Dakota Olmsted, Amanda Paxton, Marcus Pearce, Kaylea Piercefield, Jaklynn Platte, Randy Qunatrell, Holly Rathbum, Eric Reid, Johnathan Rhodes, Emmy Robinson, Autumn Rose, Cierra Royston, Katleyn Rucincki, Christopher Rugg, Lanae Shade, Erin Shoemaker, Nicholas Smith, Stephanie Sparks, Olivia Sprague, Timothy Stillson, Kyle Fisher, Sara Fletcher, Bailey Flower, Duston Frailey, Tawnie Griesmer, Jasmine Grinage, Aleena Hamilton, Brandon Hoffman, Dustin Houghton, Donald Jensen, Justin From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues L ** R|| * a! F® iis iesiteH Irt J’SiS k* 1 q (tta IBR WMttlU Id k IUhj Guta ■ hr Mj. Dm !■ isslutelllm1 ■I k mi t tel HI I wk, It ii tasondj Id ax tali al fl ii L jijMfci’fc* * aie*s«®. uatti**8* x®^ Work on Habitat project continuing To the editor: In the true spirit of Christmas, a group of gener­ ous community members have been working almost daily since Nov. 22 on the exterior construction of the Barry County Habitat for Humanity house being built in Nashville. The collaboration and sup­ port from this core group, along with Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Board members; Hometown Lumber; Dig-It Construction; Star Construction; Village of Nashville; Barry County Habitat for Humanity; Maple Valley Schools Building Trades Class; Carpenter Plumbing; Thompson Excavating & Trucking and Maple Valley Housing Corporation has really made a difference in the progress of this project. It has been important to complete the enclosure ofthe building so that some of the interior work can be done during the winter months. The quote in last week’s article was inaccurate, in that we need to keep working along on this project in order to get it completed by June 2005, with many work ses­ sions already planned for spring 2005, such as Women’s Work Day and "owners’ sweat hours" to be completed. Review of possi­ ble owner applications will be done in January 2005 by the Barry County Habitat for Humanity Board. For more information contact Ned Brown, president of Habitat of Humanity. He can be reached at (269) 948-9939 at the Barry County Habitat for Humanity office. Gary & Sharon Russell, Nashville, HFH (Gary is the Nashville project coordinator and Maple Valley Community Center of Hope board member. Sharon is a Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Board member and serves as the board treasurer and also is the center’s volunteer office coordinator.) ‘Diana’s D^ace 08 The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING Open Tuesday - Friday X S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. |06673039 1-517-852-9481 xTx {♦J rx Kennedy, Christian Main, Catalina Mata, John Mater, Austin Tabor, Nicholas Thurlby, Danielle Tobias, Amanda Vannocker, Brandon Vaughan, Brandie Wenger, Cory Whitaker, Nicole Woodman and Ashley Zander. Seventh grade — Lacey Ackels, Jorden Beachnau, Samantha Bissett, Catara Briggs, Evie Bromley, Kyle Bums, Shelby Christopher, Christopher Clark, Ethan Clark, Brandon Cosgrove, Stephanie Courtney, Leila Dean, Jordon Decamp, Deseray Depyper, Brandon Downing, Marcus Eckhoff, Zachariah Eddy, Cameron Eldridge, Christopher Eldridge, Amanda Erwin, Shauna Frailey, Kaytlin Furlong, Hannah Gardner, Cody Hale, Victoria Hansen, Courtney Howard, Terri Hurosky, Fawn Keasler, Danielle Kellogg, Katelynn Kellogg, Jennifer Kent, Chelsea Khouri, Ashle Laymance, John Lison, Shaina Mahler, Lanne Matheson, Paul May, Brandy McKelvey, Zachary Melville, Catrina Misiewicz, Amber Napier, Kirt Petersen, Nicholas Redmond, Lydia Richards, Robbie Richardson, Leslee Rigelman, Ashley Rodriguez, Katherine Rood, Page Brandon Sams, Semrau, Kayla Shaw, Martin Shilton, Matthew Siple, Elizabeth Smith, Kimberly Smith, Ross Smith, Brittany Snook, Jordan Sprague, Kayla Stadel, Elizabeth Stwert, Lauren Trumble, Matthew Turner, Brooke Warner, Brittany Westendorp, Alicia White and Adam Zank. Lois Elliston (front left), chairwoman of Nashville’s “Wish-Upon-A-Star” program receives a check for $1,000 from Dan Kellogg (front right), president of the Nashville Antique and Classic Car Club, as members of the club look on. Pictured are (from left) Patsy Hynes, Barney Silsbee, Cindy Allwardt, Bill Maker, Bonnie Maker, Eric Hurlbut, Diana Hager, Gary Hager and Peewee Andrews. Absent from photo are Bernie and Ruth Hickey, Pat Priddy, Tim Allwardt, Ralph Rasey, Ann Staup, Shawna Willington and Larry Hynes. Car club donation helps Wish-Upon-A-Star effort The Nashville Antique and Classic Auto Club last week presented Nashville’s Wish-Upon-A-Star program with a check for $1,000. Each year since the inception of its annual Route 66 Antique and Classic Car Show, the club has donated the proceeds from the show to Wish-Upon-A-Star. With the donation from the car club and other groups, organizations and individuals, Lois Elliston, chairwoman for the WishUpon-A-Star program and a team of shoppers use the money to purchase gifts for Nashville council tables fluoride in water proposal by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council Thursday night voted unanimously to “put aside” further discussion of adding fluoride to the village’s water supply until there is more public interest. The delay was because three council members were absent, including trustee Angela Seaton, who originally brought the issue before the council. Trustee Mary Coll, who made the motion, said she agreed with trustee Mike Kenyon who said, “I have yet to talk to anyone who would want (fluoride). I personally don’t think the village needs fluoride in the water and I’m sure there would be extra cost.” “I feel the same way,” said Coll, who added, “Since we just raised the rates (for water and sewer service), I think we should table this until more people come for­ ward to say they are interest­ ed.” Trustee Mike Callton, when asked his opinion, said he thought it was worth look­ ing into more information on the cost, maintenance, bene­ fits and risks associated with fluoride in the water, but later added that since he no longer had young children he had no personal interest in seeing fluoride added to the water. After the motion was made to table, it passed unan­ imously without further dis­ cussion. Later during the round­ table portion of the meeting, Village President Frank Dunham expressed and the other members ofthe council expressed their regret that Callton was resigning from the council effective Jan. 1, to assume a seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Council members wished him well in his endeavors. Dunham also noted that no one had submitted a letter of intent expressing interest in assuming Callton’s seat on the council, so there would be a vacancy on the council when it holds its next meet­ ing Thursday, Jan. 14. children in the community who might otherwise go without presents on Christmas morning. "The car club and the community are very support­ ive of the program, " said Elliston, who reported that this year the Wish-Upon-AStar program provided bas­ kets of food for 112 families and three gifts each for approximately 240 to 250 children in the Nashville area. Attempted abduction under investigation by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Eaton County Sheriffs Department appre­ hended three men after responding to a complaint Dec. 22 of a possible attempted abduction of a 14year-old girl in the village of Vermontville. Deputies spoke with the victim, who stated she was approached by three subjects whom she felt were trying to lure her into their van at about 4 p.m. When she turned to run, she thought they were chasing her. She ran to an alley where she told a witness what had hap­ pened. The witness then fol- lowed the van and relayed a license plate number to the sheriffs department. A deputy spotted the van at the Shell Gas station in Nashville and waited for backup units to arrive before asking the occupants to get out. The suspects appeared to be vacuum cleaner salesmen. All of the suspects were taken to the Eaton County Sheriffs Department for interviews. One was lodged in the jail on two outstanding warrants. The other two were released pending fur­ ther investigation. Police also are holding the van at this time, pending fur­ ther investigation. NASHVILLE VFW * NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION Dec. 31st at 8 p.m. Welcome in 2005 with horns, leis, hats, noisemakers, stream­ ers, champagne toasts Srfingerfood throughout the evening. BREAKFAST BUFFET at 12:30 All for the low, low price of $10 per person. 8 or more reserve early. Call after 4 p.m. 517-852-9260 ., �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 28,2004 — Page 4 Alice C. Bradley ALTO - Alice C. Bradley, 59, of Alto and formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Bradley was bom on June 15, 1945 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Doris (Hartzell) Raver. She was raised in the Grand Rapids/Middleville areas and attended Thomapple-Kellogg schools in Middleville, graduating in 1963 from ThornappleKellogg High school. She went on to attend Michigan State University and later received her degree in busi­ ness accounting from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. She was married to Jerry 36, Sunfield, MI 48890. Interment services were L. Bradley on June 26, 1964. held at the Sunfield She lived in Hastings from Cemetery following the serv­ 1966 until moving to her present address in Caledonia ice. The family is being served Township in 1997. by the Independent Family owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral HASTINGS - ClaraBelle Home. For more information log Apsey, age 90, of Hastings, died Thursday, December onto www.legacy.com 23, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Apsey was bom on July 12, 1914 in Barry grandchildren. County, the daughter of He had a great sense of Arthur and Alene (Hall) humor and a great love of Struble. She was raised in the life. He will be dearly Hastings area and attended missed. Hastings schools, graduating Funeral services were held in 1’932 from Hastings High Monday December 27, 2004 School. She went to receive at the Rosier Funeral Home, teacher’s certification from Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Barry County Normal. She Sunfield, MI with Rev. Chris then taught in rural schools James of the Seventh Day including Fick, Algonquin Adventist Church officiat­ and Star. ing. She was married to Elmer Interment followed at the Apsey on June 14, 1934. Danby Cemetery. Mrs. Apsey worked as a The family is being served cashier and clerk at the for­ by the Independent Family mer Ben Franklin Store in owned funeral home in Hastings from 1964 until Sunfield, Rosier Funeral 1987. Home. For more informa­ She was a member of tion log onto Hope United Methodist www.legacy.com Church (formerly United Marjorie Elouise (Granger) Childs VERMONTVILLE Marjorie Elouise (Granger) Childs, of Vermontville, passed away at home Sunday morning, December 19, 2004, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 92. Marjorie was bom May 28, 1912 in Vermontville the daughter of Ernest and Adeline (Gehmen) Granger. She graduated from Vermontville High School and then went on to earn an AB degree from Western Michigan University. Marjorie was a life long resi­ dent ofthe Vermontville area and member of the Sunfield Church of the Brethren. Devotion to the family was the primary focus throughout life along with being active in the Bismark community and Ladies Aid. Mrs. Childs was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Childs, daughter, Elouise Dobner, daughter-in- law, Jama Childs, and son­ in-law, Ray Dobner, and two grandsons. Surviving are four children, Lynette Childs ofFort Myers Beach, Florida, Phillip (Sheri) Childs of Broadway, VA, Ruth Ann (Dale) Collier of Vermontville, and David (Vicki) Childs of Georgetown, KY; eight grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday December 22, 2004 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church with Pastor Mark E. Ralph officiating. The pallbearers will be Mitch Collier, Mick Collier, Nick Childs, Don Misner, Shannon Childs, Kevin Childs, and Randy Sullivan. For those wishing, contri­ butions may be made to the Sunfield Church of the Brethren in Memory of Mrs. Childs. C/O RFH P.O. Box John (Herb) Stemler PORTLAND/LYONS John (Herb) Stemler of Portland/Lyons, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away Friday December 17, 2004 at his daughters home in Arizona at the age of 90. He was bom February 15, 1914. John married Edith in 1941 and they had their 63rd wedding anniversary June 12th. John served in the army and was in the Pacific during WWII. He was machinist at John Bean (FMC) Corporation in Lansing and retired from there. Afterwards he worked for Meijer Incorporated in the pet and garden department. His hobbies included organic strawberry farming, wood working, wood cutting and brisk daily walks. He also enjoyed singing and reading and writing poetry. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Portland, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his brother and sisters, Kenneth Stemler, Dorothy White, Vera Eastman, and Margaret Shortz and his grand daughter Amanda. He is survived by his wife, Edith, and children, Carole Mckay, Dan Stemler, Jeanette (Robert) Ragen, Sue (Pat) Dickson, Terry (Patrice) Stemler, and Walt (Sheila) Stemler, eight grand children, and five great Alice’s employment included real estate agent for Village Belles Real Estate in Grand Rapids, 18 years at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the Calico Cat shop in Hastings and Hastings Manufacturing Co. She was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church and a member of Women’s Circle of the church, active participant in the establishment of the new Cherry Valley Presbyterian Church in Caledonia, mem­ ber Grand Rapids Realty Ass’n, enjoyed traveling and spending time with her fami­ lyMrs. Bradley is survived by her husband, Jerry; daughters, Cherie (Andy) Graham of Mattawan, Christy (Chris) Yoder of Lowell and Cari (Jeff) Lasch of Hastings; and five grand­ children, Jillian, Max, Jacob, Joselynn and Brandon. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Clint Cozier officiat­ ing. Memorial contributions may be made to Cherry Valley Presbyterian Church of Caledonia in lieu of flow­ ers. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, (www.wren-funeral-home.com) ClaraBelle Apsey Brethren) joining in 1922. She enjoyed church work, crafts, traveling and especial­ ly her family. Mrs. Apsey is survived by daughter, Myrtle Cuddahee of Hastings; son, James (LouAnn) Apsey of Woodland; 10 grandchil­ dren; 11 great grandchildren; one, great great grandson and one on the way; brother, Charles (Loraine) Struble of Rochester; sister, Evadene (Charles) Fox of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Elmer in April 1977; son Roland Apsey in 2001 and son-in­ law, John Cuddahee in 2000. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Richard D. Moore officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 29, 2004 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Virginia I. Washburn----------- The Daniels Family and Staffat Daniels Funeral Home would like to extend our love and appreciation to the communities we serve; and wish you and yourfamily a blessed new year. From ourfamily to yours. _DANIELS 3 Funeral Home (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville HASTINGS - Virginia I. Washbum, age 82, of Hastings, died Thursday, December 23, 2004 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Washbum was bom on May 23, 1922 in Charlotte, the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Dennison) Hines. She was raised in Ovid, and the Assyria area ofBarry County and attended schools there. She went on to attend Nashville High School. She was married to O.K. “Red” Washbum on February 23, 1940. The couple lived in the Fine Lake area, Lacey area for about 40 years and in the Thomapple Lake area. Virginia moved to Hastings in 1997. She and her husband owned and operated the for- mer Fine Lake Grocery for many years. She also did baking for the Zeller’s Bakery in Battle Creek for several years. She was a member of Hastings Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, enjoyed Bible studies, cro­ cheting, flower gardening and a long-time 4-H leader. Mrs. Washbum is survived by her daughters, Dianne (Jerry) Roush of Dowling and Debra Doolittle of Spring Lake; son, David (Betty) Washbum of Lansing; 20 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and one on the way; daughtersin-law, Linda (Paul) French of Hastings and JoAnn Washburn of Mancelona; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were husband O.K. “Red” Washbum on November 9, 1999; sons, Dale Washbum in 1994 and Dennis Washbum in 1998; and sis­ ter, Maxine LaFountain. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Elder Arturo Gomez officiating. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 29, noon until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com) Carl HASTINGS Carl R. Maurer, age 53, of Hastings, died Friday, December 24, 2004 at his residence. Give a memorial that can go on forever ----Respecting his wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions be Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home. A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 28, 2004 — Page 5 Fuller Street’s students, staff celebrate Christmas Students and staff at Fuller Street Elementary kicked off the Christmas holiday break with a variety of celebrations throughout the school last week. Individual classroom parties featured Christmas brunches and all kinds of other holiday treats, includ­ ing visits from Santa Claus, a school-wide sing-along fea­ turing Christmas music and other seasonal favorites, rides on the Holly Trolley, and evening programs put on by Students for their families and friqnds. To make Christmas even merrier for several families in the Maple Valley School District, teachers and staff of Fuller used the funds collect­ ed from their “Casual Because We Care’’ program to provide the families with everything necessary for a Paula Guajardo reads Clemet C. Moore’s Christmas classic "The Night Before complete Christmas ham din­ Christmas" to students during their classroom Christmas party last week. ner. Rex and Barbara Fisher celebrate 40th anniversary Rex and Barbara (Fetterman) Fisher were married on January 2, 1965 at the Zion Lutheran- Church in Woodland. They have three children, Lori and Rodney VanZandt of Nashville, Randy and Tammie Fisher of Nashville and Julie Fisher of Hastings. They also have four grandchildren, Ryan, Kristen, Taylor and Brooke. The couple are celebrating their anniversary on a cruise to the southern Caribbean. Cards cap be sent to them at 2382 Morgan Road, Nashville, Mich. 49073. Jason Green sits on Santa’s lap during the Christmas party in Mary Jo Fralick’s room at Fuller Street Elementary. HAPPY HOLIDAYS and many thanks for a warm welcome to Nashville! Area Grange sets music jam sessions Students from Andrew Peabody’s first grade class get on the Holly Trolley for a ride Maple Leaf Grange will have country and bluegrass around Nashville. music sessions on the second Judy Singleton and fourth Fridays of each Attorney at Law month from January to May 230 N. Main St. 13. 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Nashville Strings’ potluck is Jan. 1 The Nashville Strings’ annual New Dear’s Day potluck dinner will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 1, at the Maple Leaf Grange on M-66, five miles south ofNashville. Music will follow the potluck dinner, as will round and square dancing. Meat, dishes and drinks will be provided at the grange. The public is invited. For more information, call (517) 852-9133. COLDUIGU BANKGRB UNITED CHARLOTTE ASSOC. INC., REALTORS 520 Robinson Charlotte, Ml 48813 Carla Wietzke Hewlett, REALTOR 517-541-0892 ra -=• | 517-543-5483, Ext. 23 * chewlett@ia4u.ne Maple Valley News Ads Left to right: Jane, Nicole, Dawn, Stacey, Cathy "Eaton facferaC Savings (Banl^ 02611686 109 S. Main Street; Nashville, Michigan 49073 • Telephones!7-852-1830 lender �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday,,, December 28,2004 — Page 6 calendar of events County Offices Closed New Year’s Holiday. County Offices Closed New Year’s Holiday. Dairy Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Jan. 6 Horse Developmental meeting, 7 p.m. location Jan.10 to be announced. Horse Judging meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Hall in Jan. 12 Middleville. Cat Leaders meeting, 10 a.m., Extension Office. Jan. 13 County Offices, Closed, Martin Luther King Jan.17 Observance. 4-H Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Red Cross Babysitting Class (first season), 9:30 Jan. 22 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Community Room at the Courts & Law Bldg. Rabbit Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., location Jan. 24 to be announced. Horse Judging meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Hall in Jan.26 Middleville. State Awards/Teen Club, 7 p.m., Extension Jan. 27 Office. Jan. 28-29 MSU Horse Judging Clinic, Pavilion, Mich. state Univ., East Lansing. Red Cross Babysitting Class (second session), Jan. 29 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Community Room at the Courts & Law Bldg. Goat Developmental meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Jan.31 Office. | Three Men and a Tenor entertain Dec. 30 Dec. 31 Jan. 5 MAPLE VALLEY W Real Estate Three Men and a Tenor perform for students at Maple Valley High School. New Year's Day Splash Time is running out on 2004, have you dared to “do Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service MLS„ 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com HMS Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, GRI........................................................ Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese (Sales Associate)..................................................... 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The three men, Mark Stiles, Chuck Colby and Paul Felch and tenor Glenn Williams provided nearly an hour of acappella vocal music with the students, teachers and staff at the school, performing a variety of seasonal and pop tunes often with a comic twist. 044/1 4MG4U4 COAIo/HC/iA., yue/tth. & tltoiO, {jOsnilieA.. 644/1 144UXOO- tyo/L lettuUf. 44A- AO/U/O, 44044 all you can?” Are you already planning on 2005 being more thrilling, more exciting, more adventurous? The Battle Creek Parks and Recreation Department can help you start the New Year with a chillin’, thrilling’, and just-this-side-of-crazy expe­ rience. Why don’t you FREEZE those 2005 Resolutions into place by taking a' plunge into Goguac Lake on January 1st at 10 a.m. The Battle Creek Parks and Recreation Department is looking for brave commu­ nity members 10 years of age or older willing to exchange a $10 registration for a tshirt, hot chocolate, and thrill of a lifetime. Bragging rights are free. 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December 28. 2004 — Page 7 Donations from community distributed through MVCCOH Volunteers at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope in Nashville organize tables full of toys and other gift items donated to the community center for families in need during the pantry shelf food distribution last week. by Sandra Ponsetto ■ Staff Writer Families who didn’t receive food baskets and gifts for their children through Vermontville’s Christmas Basket program, Nashville’s Wish-Upon-AStar program or any other program or agency were able to pick up toys, hand-made pajamas and quilts and other gift items during the weekly Maple Valley Pantry Shelf food distribution at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope last week. After collecting their boxes of food, patrons we invited to browse tables set up in "Santa’s Workshop" in the back of the community center to pick up free gifts for their children and other family members. The toys and other gift items were donated to MVCCOH by Fuller Street Elementary’s toy drive, the Maple Valley High School toy drive spon­ sored by Norma Jean Acker’s leadership classes, Peace United Methodist Church, the children and friends of Nashville United Methodist Church and other groups and individuals. Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church, and the executive director of MVCCOH, said she was "overwhelmed by the generosity" of the com­ munity. "At first I wasn’t sure if we were going to be able to do Santa’s Workshop at the community center again this year, then the leadership class brought a truckload of toys and gifts and we got toys from Fuller Street’s toy drive; it was all stuff that we weren’t anticipating, but.are very pleased to receive," she said, noting that the schools also donated toys to the Vermontville Christmas Basket program, the WishUpon-A-Star program, Green Gables Haven and the Siren shelter in Charlotte. Pastor Susan Trowbridge from Peace United Methodist Church was at the community center last week helping patrons select from the handmade flannel baby quilts and pajamas made by members of her church. "Leila Hawblitz has spear­ headed this project for more than ten years? She is defi­ nitely one of those people who were raised to believe that, ‘anything worth doing is worth doing right,’" said Trowbridge. Trowbridge said that the United Methodist Women at her church and a few other women from other churches often get together at the Peace UMC to work on their flannel creations or they work on them at home throughout the year. "Some years if we have them done in time, we show the pajamas and quilts at the Barry County Fair and use the prize money to buy more flannel," said Hawblitz. "This year we didn’t have time to show them at the fair but one of our members, Deb Walker, works at Wal-Mart in Hastings and donated flan­ nel that she bought here at a discount. We also pick up three or four yards here and there when we find them on sale." The ladies ofPeace United Methodist Church who make the pajamas make sure that nothing goes to waste, they give all the flannel scraps In orderfor our employees to spend time with theirfamilies, our office hours will be: NEW YEAR’S EVE Friday, December 31st OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM CLOSED NEW YEAR’S DAY Saturday, January 1st Hastings City Bank Pastor Susan Trowbridge from Peace United Methodist Church displays one of the many sets of pajamas made by parishioners and given away during the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf food distribution last week at the community center in Nashville. from their pajamas to Mary Jane Bradford, who takes uses the scraps to create baby quilts. "We average about a dozen pairs of pajamas each year," said Hawblitz. "We used to give them to the Seventh Day Adventist clothing outlet, but since they opened the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope we decided to bring them here." Bowden said she appreci­ ates the generosity of every group, organization and indi­ vidual that made Santa’s Workshop at MVCCOH a success. "Once again we are the recipients of gifts from peo­ ple helping people," she said. "The Christmas spirit and the spirit of giving is running rampant in Nashville." THANK YOU for making 2004 a successful year. (Happy (Hofidtiys Looking forward to serving you in 2005. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, December 28, 2004 — Page 8 Lions settle down offense for victory over Springport The Lions’ Jesse Page facies away from a Springport defender as he goes up with a shot in the lane during the second half of Tuesday night’s non­ league contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Jeff Hynes Chris Hartwell by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity boy’s basketball team is doing just what first year head coach Keith Jones wants. It’s getting better all the time. After falling to powerful foes from Olivet and Thomapple Kellogg in the first two contests of the sea­ son, the Lions evened their record at 2-2 with a 70-53 win over Springport, on Tuesday night. “The kids executed pretty well. We ran pretty good half court offense, and we had some good points in transi­ tion,” said Jones. Execution on the offen­ sive end hasn’t been stellar so far this season for the Lions, but senior point guard Dustin Mead finally got things going against the Spartans. Mead finished with a team high 18 points and six assists as well. “Sometimes, we haven’t been very patient in our half­ court sets,” said Jones. “They think they’ve got an opening and they may try to penetrate instead of letting the offense come to them.” Tuesday night, the Lions were patient, and took the time to run through the offense a second or third Jerry Binns time in order to get a good shot That helped Mead to his 18 point total, but he wasn’t alone in the scoring column for Valley. Adam Lamphere poured in 17 points, Jason Beardslee 11, Josh Bursley eight, and Dustin Jones six to lead the way. Mead and Lamphere, besides being the team’s leading scorers Tuesday night play a pivotal role in the Lions’ full court pressure defense which they used for roughly half the contest The Lions’ forced three straight turnovers to start the fourth quarter, and it allowed them to push their lead to over 20 points. It was a solid all around night for Valley. On the glass, Bursley pulled down eight rebounds and Beardslee seven. “I was very happy with the kids,” said coach Jones. “Against Webberville, we let them hang in, and hang in the game. Against Springport, the kids put them away in the fourth quarter.” The Lions are 1-1 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association this winter so far. They play again on Jan. 4, in a non-league contest at home against Portland St. Patrick’s. John Kent Steve Graham Shelbi Cousins Vaughn Reid Lion guard Dustin Mead crashes through a pair of Springport players in an attempt to get to a loose ball on Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ■ Adam Brumm Denise Kent Lori Courtney KENT OIL & PROPANE Maple Valley’s Andy Root (50) rises above everyone for a short jump shot in his team’s win over Springport on Tuesday night. (Photo by-Perry Hardin) 735 Durkee (M-66), Nashville, Ml (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 Dave Olmstead "Serving Your Heating Needs Since 1936" Gale Wetzel With warm regards...the best thing about the holiday is having the opportunity to express our gratitude and extend our best wishes to all our customers. Quality, Value & Service • Free Estimates Lake Odessa Nashville (616) 374-7595 (51,7) 852-9565 Maple Valley senior guard Dustin Jones drives around a Springport defender during Tuesday night’s Lion victory at home. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 28, 2004 — Page 9 State employees and hospitals donate food and funds to hungry This is the season of giv­ ing, and this year thousands of state employees and the Michigan Health and Hospital Association gave record amounts of food and funds to Michigan Harvest Gathering, a food drive for Michigan families in need of food. “This is a huge show of generosity on the part of state employees,” said Michigan Department of Agriculture Director, Dan Wyant, whose department spearheaded the 14th annual food drive. State employees collected 93,090 pounds of 276,000 pounds of food and food, which goes to food donated more than $64,000 banks and pantries in the to help those in need,” said area whee it was collected. Michigan Health and Employees also collected Hospital Association $26,076 all of which goes to President Spencer Johnson. purchase staple foods and to The MHA has served as the transport food. The totals in primary sponsor of the food were up 15 percent and statewide event since 1998; • Find out how the charity funds collected went up 34 their members represent employees and volunteers financially benefits from the percent from last year. To restock food bank from various hospitals resale of the vehicle. • For tax records, take a shelves and help needy citi­ around the state. The entire 2004 Michigan photo of the car and keep zens obtain nutritious meals copies of current classified in the days ahead, more than Harvest Gathering campaign ads or guide value estimates 120 members of the involving individuals and Health and business in addition to the for similar vehicles. For Michigan Hospital Association were state employees and the more deductibility informa­ tion, get a copy of IRS also active in this year’s MHA raised $285,950 and Publication 561, Michigan Harvest Gathering. 633,724 pounds of food. Determining the Value of “I’m pleased to report that This year’s successful cam­ this year hospitals and health paign was particularly cru­ Donated Property. • Check out the charity systems have once again cial because demands on the with the BBB Wise conducted resoundingly suc­ state’s food banks compared GivingAlliance at cessful food-and fundraising to 2004 are up from 5 per­ www.give.org or contact the drives. We’ve collected over cent to 20 percent depending Better Business Bureau in your area. • If you are in doubt about whether a contribution is Come and Dance... At our is including from 7-8 p.m., deductible contact the IRS at January event! Les Danseurs followed by open dancing 1-800-829-4059. Dance Club of Greater from 8-11:30 p.m. Bring Donors concerned that Lansing invites guests to your own snacks and bever­ contributions are being their monthly ballroom ages. Coffee, tea, ice and solicited for fraudulent pur­ dance at the Greater Ledge cups provided. poses should contact the Country Club, on Saturday, Purchase tickets at the appropriate state charity offi­ January 22, 2005. door: $25 per couple, or pro­ cial, who is often located in Live band music will be rated annual memberships is the state attorney general’s performed by “Brass and available. A nice clean office. A list of state charity Electric” on a large dance smoke free environment, official offices can be found floor in this nice, clean come and have a great time. online. smoke free facility. Dancing The Grand Ledge Country throughout the evening Club is located at 5913 E. St. including Latin, Swing, Joseph Hwy., Grand Ledge. Tango, Hustle, Samba and all This is one mile south of types of ballroom including Grand Ledge and Saginaw waltz, fox trot, polka and Hwy., on M-100 to St. more throughout the Joseph Hwy. then 1 mile evening. east. Phone (517) 852-9179. A one hour dance lessons New law changes rules for car donation in 2005 Ifyou want to donate your car to a charity, you might consider doing it before December 31, 2004. A new law will go into effect in 2005 that will alter the rules for the contributions of used motor vehicles (including boats and planes). Under the new rules, if the claimed value of the donated motor vehicle exceeds $500 and the vehicle is sold by the charity, the taxpayer is limit­ ed to the amount the charity receives for the vehicle. The charity must send a notifica­ tion to the donor within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of the gross pro­ ceeds. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), for the remainder of 2004, the taxpayers will be able to deduct the fair market value of the contributed property. The fair market value is the price the car would sell for today in its current condition. If the used car is not in good condition and needs signifi­ cant repairs, do not believe promotional promises that claim you will be able to get “top value” for your car donation based on one of the latest published guides that show the average regional prices for various used cars. If you are claiming that the car is worth $5,000 or more, you will need to get an offi­ cial outside appraisal in order to substantiate the claimed value for the IRS. In order to take a tax deduction for donating a car, boat or other vehicle before December 31, 2004, there are a number of other things you should keep in mind. • First, verify that the recipient organization is tax exempt as a charity. Taxpayers can use the IRS Web site to check that an organization is qualified by searching Publication 78. Publication78 is an annual cumulative list of most organizations that are quali­ fied to receive deductible contributions. Publication 78 is also available in many public libraries. • Make sure the title of the car is transferred to the char­ ity’s name and keep a copy of this record. Les Danseurs of Greater Lansing Second-year successes: Modernizing department, services tops Secretary Land’s 2004 actions Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land’s 2004 accom­ plishments are a direct reflections of her commit­ ment to transform state gov­ ernment into a lean, forward thinking and effective agency that is responsive to customers’ needs. An innovative and cost­ conscious administrator, Land’s campaign promises for election reform, legisla­ tion to rid streets of aban­ doned junk vehicles, the innovative use of technology and modernization were real­ ized this year by an exciting array of Department of State services and programs. Credit cards and expanded hours at branch offices, elec­ tion equipment upgrades, enhanced online services and greater protections against identity theft were just a few of the welcomed initiatives implemented by the depart­ ment. “People expect their gov­ ernment to be responsive,” Land said. “That’s especially important as lifestyles change and technology advances. We’re transform­ ing our structure and services to keep pace with today’s customer. While the com­ ments we continue to receive are gratifying, we’ll keep looking for ways to deliver service that is low-cost, con­ venient and efficient.” Land’s strategic approach is noted for concentrating on long-range planning as well as addressing current issues. She added “quick fixes” and “cutting comers” are not the means for building account­ able government. on the region. “We are deeply grateful for such a strong show of support from state employ­ ees and from hospital employees and volunteers on behalf of Michigan Harvest Gathering, said Jane Marshall, executive director of the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Michigan Harvest Gathering is the primary fund-raising campaign of the Food Bank Council. “In the coming year about one mil­ lion people in Michigan will use a food bank. One half will be seniors or children. Because of state employees and the Michigan Hospital Association, needy families will have food.” For additional information go to feedmichigan.org 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. 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The map sold extremely well—until it was lost several years after it first.. appeared in print. Incredibly, the printer entrusted with the original drawing and printing plates, declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauled Higbee’s 30 years of work to a landfill. The few remaining dog-eared copies. became a prized fisherman’s possession. Professor Higbee was offered $400 for one of his last maps. And state agencies were forced to keep their copies under lock and key. Experts told Professor Higbee that reprints were impossible, because the maps were printed in non-photographic blue. Then, in 1991, at the age of 91, Howard Higbee’s dream came true. Computers made it possible to reprint the map. Holding an updated map, Howard said, “I never thought I’d live to see this day.” Then, by combining Professor Higbee’s knowledge with computer technology—the STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN was created. 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ALSO AVAILABLE in heavy gauge LIFETIME GUARANTEED, giass-like clear-lamination, write-on wipeoff surface, with brass eyelets for easy hanging. ML4’X4’ ROLLED map(s) MI4’X4’ FOLDED map(s) p Ml 4’ X 4’ LAMINATED mapfs) BYMAIL $22.95 ea. $22.95 ea. $42.95 ea. LOCAL PICK UP $19.95 $19.95 $39.95 Check or money order enclosed $ EACH ROLLED AND LAMINATED MAP SHIPPED IN A STURDY STORAGE TUBE Name Address City MAIL COUPON WITH PAYMENT TO THIS ADDRESS: OR SAVE $3.00 POSTAGE WHEN YOU PURCHASE LOCALLY AT THIS ADDRESS: State Zip J-AD GRAPHICS 1351N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 490580188 ■ FARM MARKET & NURSERY ^29 PICK UP LOCALLY AND SAVE i 6am-10pm; Fri & Sat. 6am-11pm NOW ACC EPTING FOOD STAMP BENEFITS.] \ GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! New Year’s Eve Pizza Special Large Deluxe Pizza with up to 5 Items $i2.oo Includes FREE 2 Liter of Coke or Pepsi Call 269-945-9554for more information. (Offergood New Year’s Eve only) KgJCk IB Check out our New RED MEAT DEPARTMENT now featuring round Beef $1.69 per pound i �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 28, 2004 — Page 11 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS Looking CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale $110 AMISH LOG bed w/ queen mattress. Complete, Must sell! never used. (517)719-8062 CallB orry County's t Complete inting mutiny Full Service From Start to Finish! 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR- the front counter. PET: beige, brand new Automotive (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. FOR SALE: 1990 30' Class A (517)204-0600 motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call AMISH DROP LEAF (269)838-8909. KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, Mobile Homes $500 obo. 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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSWO OPPORTUNITY A A C 7 4 A4Un COB3 Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville ,„710= U O O / lU l flat 1 Hour Photo Processing Household $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! u King, $150. (517)719-8062 As you celebrate the season, please know that your business is appreciated. We gratefully thank youfor your support and hope to continue serving you. Full Color Copying • Addressing Complete Binding • Signs ‘ 26 ’ ...and morel 1351N. IM-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 48058 From left to right: Phil, Mike, Leonard. Hughes Logging LLC (269) 945-9554 Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 02611745 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday, December 28,2004 — Page 12 Party responsibly with nonalcoholic drinks from AAA What might your holiday­ party guests prefer as a non­ alcoholic drink option? Perhaps something light with a touch of tartness such as Endless Summer, served in The Grill at the RitzCarlton Hotel in Dearborn. Or maybe something a lit­ tle more on the dark side such as Cranberry Burst, a favorite with patrons of Duba’s restaurant in Grand Rapids. These are just two of the Group (ACG): AAA Chicago, AAA Michigan, AAA Mmnesota/Iowa. AAA Nebraska, AAA North Dakota and AAA Wisconsin. The Great Pretenders Party Guide, now in its 26th year of publication, is part of AAA’s ongoing campaign to reduce deaths and injuries caused by drunk drivers. Having tasty, nonalcoholic beverages available can help hosts moderate alcohol con­ sumption by guests as a party alcohol-free recipes for party drinks included in the 2004­ 2005 edition of The Great Pretenders Party Guide, published by The Auto Club Group and available free to anyone who wants a copy. The colorful, 20-page booklet includes 13 nonalco­ holic recipes provided by hospitality managers at some of the AAA Diamond-rated hotels and restaurants in the eight states served by the six AAA clubs in The Auto Club Thank You..■ For allyour business over the years. 'We are lookingforward to servingyou in 2005. progresses. In the guide’s introductory message, Linda Woolwine, president/chief operating officer of AAA Michigan, notes that in 2003 more than 17,000 people died in the United States in vehicle crashes in which alcohol con­ sumption was a factor. “We hope you will have great joy entertaining family and friends during the holiday season, but please do so responsibly,” Woolwine says. To emphasize the drunk driving problem, the guide has several charts showing how alcohol affects drivers. There are also tips for help­ ing party hosts monitor alco­ hol consumption and deal with someone who imbibes too much. In addition to nonalcoholic drink recipes, the guide has four recipes for party snacks, reprinted with the permission of Simon & Schuster Inc. from “All About Party Foods & Drink,” one of the books in Scribner’s “Joy of Cooking” series. To obtain the free copies of The Great Pretenders Party Guide, visit any AAA Michigan branch office, or call toll-free to 1-800-AAAMich (222-6424), or access the internet at pr@aaamichigan.com. or write to Public Relations Department, AAA Michigan, 1 Auto Club Drive, Dearborn. MI 48126. Cranberry Spritzer 1/3 oz. cranberry juice 1/3 oz. orange juice oz. 7-up oz. bar sour Makes one 16-oz serving. Fill two-thirds of a glass with equal parts cranberry juice and orange juice. Top’with 7up and bar sour. 5 5 2 2 Cranberry Burst 1 oz. cranberry juice 1/2 oz. grenadine 1/2 oz. cherry juice 2 oz. Sprite 2 oz. Squirt Makes 1 serving. Blend ingredients and pour over ice. Featuring... Limonada 172-2/3 c. sugar 1 2/3 c. freshly squeezed lime juice (8 to 10 limes) 1 qt. sparking water Makes 5 to 6 servings. Add the smaller amount of sugar to the lime juice and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the sparkling waler, stir and taste for sweetness; add more sugar if desired. Pour over ice and.serve immediately. -*uxei d'stf Kiri and the guys. M66 Tire Petersen Enterprises buy • sell • Thank You trade from all of us to all of you. We appreciate your business this past year and look forward to serving you in 200$. SPACE Your Storage Place Ntw <S Op»n Unitx... 10x10, 10x15. 10x00 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66 - Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-1200 • m66tire@voyager.net Happy Holidays From All OfUs At KCC! LD CENTER open at 8 a.m. on Monday, ary 3,2005. Winter semester classes will begin on or afterJanuary 10th. There is STILL time to enroll STILL time to putyour new year to wise use by investing in yourself through a quality higher education. But, you WILL have to hurry... time is running short. Visit us online at Hometown Lumber & Hardware Nashville, MI 517-852-0882 registration particulars. We'll see YOU in 2005! 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