https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-01-03.pdf e0ce3e535232eae532ef9e450285e351 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Hastings Ml 49058- 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 1, January 3, 2006 A look back at the top stories of 2005 The Westendorp family, owners and operators of Westvale-Vu Dairy Farm, in Nashville opened MOO-ville Creamery in the spring in this facility located at the corner of M-66 and M-79 south of Nashville. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter At the end of each year, the staff at Maple Valley News takes a look back and recaps some of the top sto­ ries of the previous year. These are some of the top stories of 2005 for the Nashville and Vermontville area. Zoning issues dog Vermontville Township Rezoning has been a con­ troversial issue in Vermontville Township throughout 2005. In January the Vermontville Township Planning and Zoning Commission denied, by a 4-1 vote, Harold Stewart’s request to have four proper­ ties rezoned to better reflect the current use ofthose prop­ erties. In July of 2004 Stewart, the owner of Build Masters, overing the news of Barry County and its five neighboring communities is J-Ad Graphics' mission each week. In 2005, with the combined coverage of the Reminder, Maple Valley News, Lakewood News, Sim and News, Weekender and Hastings Banner, we used nearly 3,000 pages to tell the local stories and show the pictures of you and your neighbors every week all year long. The Maple Valley News had the equivalent of 300 pages of stories and pictures from the Nashville and Vermontville area. We at J-Ad wish a healthy, prosperous and peaceful year for all our readers and businesses and look forward to covering the Maple Valley stories throughout 2006. submitted a request to have four properties near or at the comer of Ionia Road and Nashville Highway, rezoned from rural residential to commercial/ light industrial. The properties included the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Dhanielle Tobias and members of her court wear winter coats and boots as they wave to the crowd during the syrup festival’s Grand Parade. land on which his business is located, plus Royal and Vickie Stickles’ Country Crossroads Store, Larry Weatherwax’s Farm Market and Nursery and David Coblentz’s Riverside Oak The Curtis family on the porch of their new home in Nashville which was built by Habitat for Humanity in partnership with the Lansing Diocese of the United Methodist Church. Furniture, The properties had previ­ ously been zoned commer­ cial, but when Eaton County turned the control of zoning to the townships, the proper- ties in question were rezoned to rural residential. At that time, Planning Commission member David See 2005, page 4 In This Issue • The Revue unveils cast for ‘Beauty and Beast’ • GFWC-Vermontville celebrates holidays • New minister selected at First Congregational • Nashville Strings party set Jan. 2 Lion ladies win the only 2005 title �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 3,2006 — Page 2 Movie on Wal-Mart worth a serious look or don’t want to know about what the largest retailer in the world is doing to small communi­ ties, small independent businesses, the environ­ ment, employees in the United States and workers in Third World countries. Too many consumers seem to care only about the notion Wal-Mart sells it goods for less than almost anyone else. As the movie suggests, there is a high cost we pay for getting low prices. And we’re not told the truth by a slick marketing campaign too often. I have noted in this col­ umn before that Wal-Mart seems to have a nasty habit of coming to the edge of a city to avoid paying higher taxes, yet There’s a compelling movie out right now that’s worth serious examination, but you’re not likely to see it by going to a theater near you. “Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price” is making the rounds as a VHS or DVD for viewing locally in private homes, in churches and at meet­ ings for politically active groups. The documentary is put together by Robert Greenwald, who not long ago gave us “Outfoxed,” a look at media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s war on journalistic integrity. The Wal-Mart movie doesn’t really tell me something I don’t already know, but too many Americans aren’t aware its mere presence requires more services such as sewer, water, roads, and police and fire protection. That translates into higher taxes for the rest of us. We’re often told a Wal­ Mart brings jobs to the community, but too often these jobs don’t include health care benefits, retirement or wages that enable the workers to shop anyplace other than Wal-Mart. We’re often told that Wal-Mart is a good stew­ ard of the environment, yet there are indications the company is a polluter. We’re often told in TV commercials that Wal­ Mart sells Americanmade goods, but a sizable chunk of its merchandise is made in sweat shops in Your homeowners policy comes with something extra... STAN eal people. Hometown people who will help you through the details ofbuying insurance KELLY or making a claim. While some insurance companies are no more than an 800 number and a voice mail menu, we’re here to help-in good times and in bad-year after year. sAuto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business ThlNo DEBBIE TRUMBLE AGENCY BETTY THELMA 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N*. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 China, Thailand, barons” were doing to the Bangladesh and other free enterprise system. The best example may countries where labor is plentiful, overburdened have been Standard Oil, owned by John D. and cheap. It’s possible many ofus Rockefeller, which some­ know these facts, but the times would try to run its point is driven home so smaller independent com­ much better when we petitors out of business by must actually look at and mounting a campaign of gasoline for listen to people adversely selling affected by the retail insanely cheap prices, giant.. The movie does well below everyone else, just that and it challenges because it was rich us about why we delude enough to absorb the rev­ ourselves into thinking enue loss for quite a we are acting in our own while. The idea was that best interests by buying consumers then would flock to buy the cheapest for less. Wal-Mart’s rise to gas from Standard and the prominence in the other stations would be American and world mar- hurt so badly by the loss ketplace through cutthroat of business they would practices and abuse of the have to fold their tents. free market system isn’t And this would leave new. This kind of thing Standard as the only gas happened 100 years ago, retailer left, enabling the but a president with back­ company to sell its prod­ bone and integrity put a uct at whatever price it chose. The consumer stop to it. As I said in an earlier would have only a choice column, I’ve been an between Standard and no admirer of Theodore gas at all. Roosevelt for a long time Roosevelt accused and I sincerely wish we Standard and other com­ had the kind die kind of panies of trying to create leadership he demonstrat­ monopolies and he spent ed a century ago. For a significant amount of those who have forgotten, time in his presidency the Republican Roosevelt (1901 to 1909) breaking paid close attention to up trusts. what the “captains of Theodore Roosevelt industry” and “robber believed in free enter­ prise, but drew a line in For everything the sand when the free market was abused by the from business strong devouring the weak. He understood the perils of government cards and doing absolutely nothing when serious problems brochures call arise as a result of unbri­ dled greed. J-Ad Graphics About a hundred years later, we’re seeing Wal­ (269) 945-9554 Mart act a lot like LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) ...6 p.m. REV. 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Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 �The e Maple ape Valley a ey News, ews, Nashville, asv e, Tuesday, uesay, January anuary 3,2006 , — Page age 3 Cougar encounters on the rise in mid-Michigan Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer A cougar attacked and killed a Berrien County horse, according to the Michigan Wildlife Conservatory's reports. The resident found his horse at approximately 3 a.m. Nov, 27 with severe head and neck wounds. After examination by Dr. Mark Johnson of Berrien Veterinary Services, officers from the Barry County Sheriffs Office and the Department of Natural Resources, it was determined that the horse had been killed by a large cat, probably a cougar. "The clear and distinct claw marks, width of the claw mark sets, location of the bite marks, and severe nature ofthe injuries all indi- The Revue unveils cast for ‘Beauty and Beast’ ^igd® fl QBil»W u ini# „ unUffl •$&...‘ 1 ■ •$& The Revue, the Vermontville-based theater group recently held auditions for its upcoming perform­ ance of “Beauty and the Beast.” The show, based on the popular Disney cartoon movie, adds new songs and characters to the familiar story. The show has a cast of 58 and the principal players for the show have been announced and are: • Ashley Ball as Belle, the avid book reader who lives in a small town, but dreams of big adventure. • Lakewood High School teacher Ken Smith as the Beast, a prince turned into a monster due to his selfish ways. • Jeremy Schneider as Gaston, the jilted suitor of Belle. Avid Revue audience members will remember Schneider from his past per­ formances in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “Forever Plaid” and others. • Garrett VanEngen will take to the Revue stage once again as Lafou, Gaston’s faithful sidekick. He has been active in many of the Revue’s productions as well as performances at Maple Valley High School. Most recently he was Moonface in the high school’s production of “Anything Goes.” • Rob VanEngen as the Belle’s father, Maurice, an inventor who has had more failure than success. • Maple Valley High School teacher and cross­ country coach Robb Rosin will play the wound-tight clock Cogs worth. • Nate Root of Lakewood who just stepped offthe high school stage as Uncle Max in “The Sound of Music,” will play the lady chasing cande­ labra Lumeire. • Mrs. Potts will be played by Amanda Wells, a long­ time Revue player. Shows will be Feb. 3-5 and 10-12 with Friday and Saturday curtain times of 7 p.m. For the first time in the Revue’s history, there will be two matinee . shows, on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. The Revue was started in 1996 when a few local high school students desired to perform more theatre than the two high school shows each year. The group employed the help of Maple Valley High School graduate Bill Reynolds, who had been a part of the high school productions and would be the producer for every show after. The group performed their first play, “The Importance of Being Earnest” in June of 1996 and 30 shows have taken to the stage since. Now in its eleventh year, The Revue has attracted thousands of audience mem­ bers to the historical opera house in Vermontville and currently performs two shows a year. cate that the horse was signs of a struggle on the attacked by a cougar (moun­ horse, Bentley believes a tain lion)," said Dr. Patrick J. cougar is to blame for her Rusz, director of wildlife horse’s death. programs at the Michigan "Circumstances have led Wildlife Conservancy. "The us to believe that a cougar injuries and marks were literally scared her to death," inconsistent with an attack wrote Bentley. by a coyote, dog, wolf, or The Michigan Wildlife bear. These predators would Conservancy provides the likely have attacked the rear following facts and informa­ of the horse as well as the tion on its Web site about neck/head area. These ani­ what to do in the event of a mals do not have thin, sharp cougar encounter: claws of the type that caused Dogs kill 18 people in the the marks on the horse." U.S. every year, but in the Although no official sight­ last 113 years, cougars have ings have been reported, killed only 13 people in there have been rumors of a North America. So take pre­ mountain lion making an cautions, but don't be overly appearance in the woods concerned. north of Vermontville. Here are some suggestions "I haven't seen any moun­ to increase your personal tain lion but others have said safetythey saw one a couple weeks • Hike in groups and make ago outside of noise to avoid surprising a Vermontville," said Theo cougar. Carry a sturdy walk­ Savage, a coyote hunter from ing stick. Mulliken. • Don't jog alone. Carry a A local horse owner, whistle, noisemaker, and Sally Bentley, of perhaps some mace. Jogging Vermontville, believes a with a dog might actually be cougar is also responsible for more likely to trigger an the death of her horse. attack. Cougars may see Bentley wrote ofhearing a dogs as prey, rather than a "loud cat-like screech" from threat. her pasture in a letter to the • Face the cougar and editor of the Maple Valley stand upright. Avoid bending News. over to pick up a gun or "Out theory is that the stick. cougar was perched up in • Try to appear larger. that tree (bark missing) and Raise your arms. Open your my sudden presence that jacket.. night scared the big cat • Keep children close to you and pick them up if you away." Although there were no see a cougar. Tell them NOT claw marks, bites or other to run. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 3 Jan. 4 Jan. 5 Jan. 7 Jan. 9 Jan. 9 * fins’61 1 fl.^1 Jan. 10 ffll*** Jan.11 ^Diana’s cP$ace Jan. 11 The Place to Gofor Professional Styling | MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. I s«a s**«a'* **xo xo _ 1-517-852-9481 Jan. 14 Jan.16 Jan.17 Jan.19 Jan. 19 < Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings (hote change of date from January 2 to January 3). Special 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Courts & Law Building, Community Room. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. “Better Kid Care” Workshop (How to Work with Active Children), 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pennock Conf. Center (pre-register at the Extension Office). Michigan Corn & Soybean Winter Meeting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Trestle Stop Restaurant, Hamilton, (pre-register at the Extension Office). Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. 4-H Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Horse Judging Meeting, 7 p.m., Thornapple Kellogg High School Cafeteria. Poultry Breeding Clinic, 10 a.m., Freeport Community Center (must pre-register at the Extension Office). Martin Luther King Day, County Buildings Closed. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. State Awards Workshop, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., BC Conservation Club. Jan.14 & 21 Jan. 21 f *& Jan. 23 Jan. 23 t ,,A* <3j«j Red Cross & 4-H Babysitting Class, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Delton District Library. Winter’s Night Trap Shoot, 6 p.m., BC Conservation Club. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. • Do not approach a cougar, especially one feed­ ing or with kittens. Most cougars will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape. • Do not assume that a fearless cougar is a pet! • Stop. Back away slowly. Running may stimulate the cougar's instinct to chase and attack. • If the cougar approaches you, throw stones, branches, or anything you can get with­ out crouching or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly. Try to convince the cougar you are not prey and that you may in fact be a danger to it • Fight back! People have successfully warded off attacks with rocks, sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools and their bare hands. Remain standing or try to get back up. The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy offers a form on its Web site, www.miwildlife.org, to doc­ ument a cougar sighting and encourages the report of any sightings. GFWC-Vermontville celebrates holidays Members of the General Federation Women's Club Vermontville had their traditional holiday gathering ear­ lier this month at the home of President Sandy Haas. Each member brought g food to share and items for the silent auction, with Girls Town as the benefictor. This year $197.50 was raised, and club members brought in a variety of gifts to auction off. Members also were generous in their buying. Club member Cheryl Sheridan entertained the Book Review in her home, also, giving a festive glow to the season. “The Homecoming,” a novel about Spencer's Mountain written by Earl Hammer Jr. was the selected reading for the month. Those attended brought food from the Great Depression era to share, the TV show, “The Waltons,” was based on the novel. JoeAnn Nehmer passed around photos she had taken taken visiting Schyler, Va., the site of the Walton's Mountain Museum and the family home of Earl Hammer. The population of Schyler, Va., is 400, much smaller than Vermontville “The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio: How My Mother Raised 10 Kids on 25 Words or Less,” by Terry Ryan is the book now being read for January discussion. Any one interested is asked to contact Carla at the Library. The next GFWCVermontville meeting will be held at the Methodist Church Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to any­ one in the community and surrounding areas., Anyone interested who or wants fur­ ther information may call President Sandy Haas at (517) 726-005. Give An AdolescentA Hand Vp;; Foster a Teen. Reservations for Barry County Cou Foster Parenting Classes are being taken nowfor a upcoming Hastings class that will be offered in January on Saturdays. Barry County needs homesfor sibling groups, andplacementsfor even one teen. To inquire about class reservations, or to request a no-cost information packet about Foster Parenting email: muller-hayesj@michigan.gov or phone 517-543-5844 T—-= ' Thank You The family of Faith Johnson would like to express their deep appreciation to family and friends who showed their support and care during our loss. A special thanks to all who brought food, sent cards and flowers and helped us in any way To Fuller Street School and the teachers for showing extra concern for the children, the Nashville Ambulance, Pastor Dianne Bowden and the Daniels Funeral Home. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Scott Johnson & family Jerry & Jan Johnson Lisa Cornwell & family �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 3,2006 — Page 4 2005, continued from page 1------- New wider sidewalks and parallel parking were a few of the changes made in downtown Vermontville this past year as part of the Streetscape project made possi­ ble through a $925,000 grant. Chase was the only member who offered a public state­ ment as to why he voted against granting Stewart’s request. He said, "...if a new industrial and commercial center is allowed to get a hold it will have an econom­ ic detriment to the village..." The township sent out sur­ veys with summer tax bills to try to get a feeling for how people in the community felt about the current master plan and zoning in the township. The planning commission was still in the process of conducting and tabulating the data from surveys in December. In December, the Planning commission held a public hearing on Weatherwax’s request to have his property rezoned from rural residen­ tial to commercial. The com­ mission said they would not make any decisions regard­ ing his request until its regu­ lar meeting in January to allow members to think about comments they heard from members of the public during the hearing and review the master plan and local zoning ordinances. 2005 turbulent for Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Emergency Medical Service The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Board started the year by paying off the credit card debt incurred when then EMS Coordinator Ardie Reid opened a credit card in 2003 in the name ofthe EMS association and used it to purchase equipment for an emergency medical techni­ cian (EMT) training course the EMS offered in 2004. When several of the students dropped out of the course without paying the balance of their tuition, the EMS association was left with a $3,945 balance on the credit card. During the last meeting in 2003, the EMS board unani­ mously approved a motion for the two townships to pur­ chase the EMT training equipment from the EMS Association so it could be used by both the EMS and the fire department at a cost of $2,045. Castleton picked up two-thirds of the cost and Maple Grove one third. The move left the EMS Board with a credit card balance of $ 1,892 to pay off, which the EMS personnel were respon­ sible for repaying with money from fund-raisers. Also at the January meet­ ing, former Assistant EMS Coordinator Jeff Miller, whose appointment had expired Dec. 31, 2004, ques­ tioned why there wasn’t enough money in the EMS associations account to pay the credit card debt and the The Barry County transit expanded its route to include course instructor. He also regular stops in Nashville this year. stated that several crew members were concerned about how the checking There were no suitable in December held a series of account was being handled applicants for the assistant weekly special meetings to and wanted to see a full audit coordinator’s position and in iron out details regarding the of the books. April the board decided to position and begin the hiring EMS Board Chairman leave it vacant. Reid, who process in hopes that they Rod Crothers stated that the had been appointed acting would be able to approve the books were available for coordinator in January, told hiring of a new coordinator review to anyone who the board he would be will­ during their regular January wished to see them. ing to fill the coordinator’s meeting slated for 7 p.m. Miller also said he was post until the end of 2005 Monday, Jan. 9. concerned that there was a and the board unanimously Meanwhile, in August the lack of communication approved his appointment board voted unanimously to between Reid and himself for the remainder ofthe year. approve two motions ratify­ and the board. He stated that ing actions Castleton the locks on the office door The EMS board began dis­ Township Clerk Lorna had been changed without cussing drafting a mission Wilson took on the board’s his knowledge and he ques­ statement and the possibility behalf on July 19 to settle tioned Reid’s motive for of eliminating the assistant unfair labor practice charges. doing so since only Reid and coordinator's post and The legal -proceedings, himself had keys to the redefining the coordinator’s which went before the office. Reid responded that duties before hiring Reid’s Michigan Employment he changed the locks because replacement. Relations Commission he believed some personnel After 24 years of service, (MERC), were filed on were getting into the office in October, Reid tendered his behalf of former EMS para­ and accessing information. official letter of resignation, medics Beth Barrone and In February, Miller told effective Jan. 1, 2006. In his Rob Fisk, who were dis­ the board that although he letter, Reid stated that his missed from their posts in volunteered for several shifts sole reason for resigning was 2004. in December and January, he that he felt he could no At that time Barrone and was scheduled for only one longer give the time needed Fisk alleged it was because shift each month and the to properly manage the they were trying to form a slots were instead filled with ambulance service. His res- union. The EMS stated that paid pool personnel. Reid ignation was officially the paramedics were fired was not at the meeting to accepted during the regular due to insubordination. . respond to Miller’s allega­ November meeting of the Copies of the settlement, tions. However, Crothers EMS board. obtained through the oed stated, "...if there’s personal In November, the board Freedom of Information Act conflict that could be why advertised the coordinator’s See 2005, next page you are not scheduled." position on the Internet and We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the New Year. Tobias Insurance Agency Dick Tobias, Independent Agent Cell (269) 838-7068 Home (517) 852-2020 e-mail: retobias@sbcglobal.net In the fall MOO-ville Creamery began bottling a variety of milk products. SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, Jan. 4 Ravioli, whole kernel com, apple crisp, soft pretzel, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, Jan. 5 Fuller Hungry Howies. French bread pizza, tossed salad, pear halves, brownie, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, Jan. 6 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, whole kernel com, banana, 1/2 pt. milk. Monday, Jan. 9 Chili w/crackers, celery w/peanut butter, mixed fruit, com bread, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Chicken sandwich, potato rounds, mandarin oranges, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Jan. 4 Choose One Ravioli, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, pasta bar. Choose Two - garden salad, whole kernel com, tater tots, apple crisp, juice, milk. Thursday, Jan. 5 Choose One - Kellogg Hungry Howies. Cheesie bread sticks, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, pizza, Mexican bar. Choose Two Garden salad, spaghettios, broccoli, pear halves, juice, milk. Friday, Jan. 6 Choose One - Ham and cheese hot pocket, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, country chicken bar. Choose Two - garden salad, green beans, fresh veg. med­ ley, peaches, juice, milk. Monday, Jan. 9 Choose One - Chili, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, salad bar. Choose Two - garden salad, french fries, whole kernel corn, mixed fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Choose One - Grilled cheese sandwich, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, tomato soup, apple­ sauce, juice, milk. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 17,2005 — Page 5 2005, continued from previous page J " ■ ■ 11W Si! ^k i Qsh-ii Ort la Si ifriafi tfc Sugjf f'JMki ttass; TOiifi iifi SW ' J (Br rpaMtaftrtk , anHMjti MjJui (KtiAk irturtq nfclW | «fc ttti r«* Id ix® flirt! I”11 Ctaitte-Hj «« prtW eW grt^^l jgaa, rt®* , d ** s 6 *33 (wD1 D1“{ rtrtfli-r. ■® Si #1 \^J It*/ y\ 5 (FOIA) revealed that EMS board has been work­ Barrone and Fisk each ing to create job descriptions received a $14,000 settle­ for all EMS personnel and ment in addition to any establish objective criteria amount previously due them for evaluating job perform­ on or before Aug. 19. ance. Preliminary numbers from Castleton Township attorney’s bills pertaining to Board salary increases the legal action, also rolled back obtained in August through a In April, nine residents of FOIA request, indicated that Castleton Township attended the EMS incurred charges the township board’s public totaling more-than $18,000. hearing on the proposed During the September meet­ 2005-2006 budget to protest ing of the board Wilson the proposed 2.3% pay noted the total cost of the increases for the elected offi­ legal action was more than cials and the township asses­ $61,000. sor, plus an additional $600 While Wilson earlier said per election for the township that the cost of the legal clerk. action would be split evenly Township resident Don between the three municipal­ Wiggins was one of the first ities, the board later to speak when the floor was approved a motion, at opened for public comment Wilson’s suggestion, that the during the hearing. He told EMS absorb the total cost. the board public officials The Maple Valley High School Jazz band plays "Jingle Bells" during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival in In response to the many should not expect salary tribute to the unseasonably cold and snowy weather, which dominated the last weekend of April. personnel issues that it has increases when the people faced in recent years, the they serve are facing stag­ but you did it because you presented a petition with 298 against his increase as super­ accountable manner. They nant or falling wages. visor. Treasurer Loretta don’t have an unlimited During the hearing, live here and you want to do signatures at the Castleton visor. Commission something for your commu­ Township office. The peti­ Pixley’s raise was voted blank check that they can Castleton Township Clerk on Aging Loma Wilson defended her nity, not because you wanted tion asked that the salary down by 66.5 percent (280 to keep drawing off of forever." Schedule According to Wilson, the proposed pay increase stat­ to make a living off your increases, which Township 141). Wilson’s raise was of Events Board members approved for rolled back (292 to 138) and law allowed the officials to ing that while she only post­ community Trustee Dave DeMond themselves and the town­ Trustees Jerry Reese and keep the increased salaries ed 15 hours a week on the Meals Site and Meals on said he was glad to see town­ ship’s assessor, be placed on David DeMond (295 to 135). they received between April door ofthe village office, she Wheels Noon Meal ship residents come to the the ballot during the August "When you look at the and the election. However, put in a lot of extra hours. Wednesday, Jan. 4 public hearing. election. numbers, the voters pretty as soon as the election was "...I’ll guarantee that I am Beef stew, broccoli, bis­ "I see an interest At the board’s regular much sent a strong message certified the salaries of the here four days, and I’m also cuit, applesauce. officials and here quite often in the here...We could sit here all meeting in May, Wiggins that they feel things were not township Thursday, Jan. 5 night and argue whose time told the board that he felt the being managed appropriate- trustees were rolled back to evenings and quite often on Sausage, country potatoes, is worth what...," he said, petition sent a "wake-up ly, and I think another factor what they were the previous peaches, french toast sticks, the weekends. So, I feel I put noting that he felt every gov­ call" to township officials. that came into this is that the year. The rollbacks were as in a good 40 hours a week. It apple juice. ernmental body was experi­ "It tells them that we are failure to disclose informa­ follows: assessor, $15,280 may not be during the day, Friday, Jan. 6 encing the same types of not just sitting out here being tion to the public is unac- rolled back to $14, 940; Cheese ravioli, com, but I’m here catching up at problems that were facing quiet. We’re engaged;’ we ceptable," said Wiggins who supervisor $6,490 to $6,345; night and on the weekends," Italian blend, citrus fruit the township. "The compli­ look at things, and we know had recently requested clerk $15,351.33 to $14,420; she said. salad. ant is that it is too high at the what is going on. It sends a copies of legal bills from the treasurer $12,645 to Township resident Bonnie Monday, Jan. 9 county level, it is definitely message that we want better township regarding the elec­ $12,360; trustees, $1,725 Chicken fricassee, parsley White also spoke during the too high, at the state level, government." tion under the Freedom of each to $1,625 each. noodles, Brussels sprouts, public hearing; and the federal government Wilson later reported that Information Act only to Proposed Barry County "We like the way you are diced beets, applesauce. is totally out of control. How while all 298 signatures were receive extensively redacted Master plan raises contro­ doing your jobs; nobody is Tuesday, Jan. 10 do we get a handle on it? not valid, Wiggins had col­ copies. versy among rural land Spaghetti w/sauce, meat­ complaining about the way That’s the question." lected enough valid signa­ Wilson’s response to owners balls, asparagus, carrots, you do your jobs, but every­ During the regular month ­ tures for the issue to be put Wiggins ’ s request for In August, the last of four body basically knows that fresh orange. unredacted copies of the public hearings on the pro­ these jobs are basically a vol­ ly meeting after the public on the ballot. "The petition was fair and legal bills was that she did posed amendments to Barry unteer job you get paid for," hearing was closed, the she said. "It’s the same way board approved the pay the public has a right to file a not have to release the infor- County’s Master sparked Meals on Wheels Supper petition within 30 days of mation, citing attomey/client controversy among farmers when I was on the council, increases as proposed. Meal Wiggins spearheaded a board action, so the matter privilege. and rural landowners in the you didn’t get paid didWednesday, Jan. 4 petition drive on May 4. He will go to the vote on August "It ’s really sad when pub ­ eastern part of the county. Tuna salad, pea and cheese dlysquat to be on the council, 3rd," she said. lic officials are not attenuat­ Fifth District County salad, applesauce, pita bread. Other members of the ed to what is going on in the Commissioner Mike Callton Thursday, Jan. 5 township board declined to public arena. In other words, noted that about 90 percent Turkey w/Swiss, marinated comment other than to say they have been living in an of the people who attended vegetables, plums, whole that it now would be up to ivory tower and they are not the meeting were opposed to wheat bread. the people of the township to paying attention. I think it is the master plan and noted Friday, Jan. 6 unfortunate for the voters that the proposed Master decide the issue. Egg salad, three bean In August, Castleton and it is unfortunate for the Plan had "some controversial salad, pears, dinner roll. Township residents voted 2 public officials," said elements," most of which Monday, Jan. 9 -1 against the pay raises the WigginS. "It’s an unfortunate would impact farmers in Meatloaf sandwich, baked officials gave themselves in conclusion to the matter, but Castleton, Maple Grove and beans, apricots, white bread. April. Supervisor Jud it should tell elected offi­ Baltimore townships. He Tuesday, Jan. 10 Cooley’s raise as assessor cials, not just in Castleton, explained that the proposed Chicken pasta salad, was voted down by 73 per­ but in all other townships master plan map shows most coleslaw, pineapple. cent of the voters (311 to and the County Board of ofthe land to be set aside for Events 114) and 68.6 percent of the Commissioners, that they Wednesday, Jan. 4 See 2005, next page voters (294 to 136) voted have to operate in an Hastings - Music with Charlie; Nails; Euchre 12:30­ 2:30 p.m. Nashville - BP Clinic. Delton Reminiscence. Thursday, Jan. 5 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. “Our Familyy Serving S Yours” Friday, Jan. 6 - Hastings Bingo 10 a.m. Woodland Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Visiting. Operated Funeral Home Monday, Jan. 9 - Hastings Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room January Birthday Party; Card Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Making 12:30-2:30 p.m.? Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 The drop ceiling in the back portion of the Maple Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Kinship Valley Community Center of Hope collapsed in January Care Support 7 p.m. VISA Scott A. Daniels Tuesday, Jan. 10 - Hastings under the weight of water that accumulated in the ceil­ & Family - Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 ing tiles after a leak formed in the roof of the building. 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Owner/Manager a.m.; Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m. 06605509 ,. ,J (517) 852-9712 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, May 17,2005 — Page 6 2005, continued from previous page farmland preservation was in area, and would not be per­ those townships and that mitted." Callton said he felt that would limit how the land small change to the master could be developed. "Farmers could still split plan was all that was needed their land and sell offparcels to make it equitable for all near the road like they’re areas ofthe county and get it doing now, but they would approved in a timely man­ not be able to build subdivi­ ner. The Barry County Board sions and condos on their land," said Callton, who of Commissioners approved added, "Basically (the farm­ the amended master plan as ers) are saying, ‘We’ve bro­ presented during their regu­ ken our backs on these farms lar meeting in October. Maple Valley our whole lives and who is Community Center of the county to come in and Hope expands programs limit us as far as our proper­ and outreach ty rights.’" Despite getting off to a Callton further explained rough start in January when the problem. "In the northwest comer a portion of the ceiling col­ ofthe county, there is expan­ lapsed, the Maple Valley sion and growth that has Community Center of Hope been somewhat uncon­ (MVCCOH), located in trolled, and the unfortunate downtown Nashville, cele­ result of that is my area is brated its first anniversary in not growing and now the July and expanded its pro­ county wants to put the grams throughout the year to strictest controls on it. It meet the changing needs of looks like what the county is the population it serves. Other than the collapsed trying to do to preserve farmland with this master ceiling, caused by melting plan is like making this part snow pooling on the roof, of the county (Woodland, there was no structural dam­ Maple Grove, and Castleton age to the facility or the non­ townships) pay for what has perishable food and paper happened in another part of products stored in the base­ the county." ment for the Maple Valley In the wake of that public Community Pantry Shelf, hearing, both Castleton and and the center was able to Maple Grove township hold its weekly food distri­ boards unanimously adopted bution and other programs resolutions rejecting the pro­ without interruption. posed master plan. In May, the MVCCOH Another public hearing partnered with the Nashville was scheduled in September Police Department to start and most of the approxi­ the Nashville Neighborhood mately 100 members of the Watch program to help pre­ audience were against the vent crime, especially the master plan as presented. proliferation of methamphet­ "A lot of these people amine labs, and more. have farmed this land all "While we are trying to fix their lives, and if they are at this problem by making retirement age and they want Nashville an undesirable to split their land up, I don’t place for people who want to feel that I can tell them they manufacture and sell drugs, can’t...,” said Judy Wooer, we can also use the neigh­ Barry Township treasurer. borhood watch to keep an “That’s their retirement eye on the elderly and the fund. They didn’t work in a people who live alone, who factory with all the frills that may need some help," said the factory offered. They Dianne Bowden, the pastor saved by holding on to this of Nashville United land and going through hard Methodist Church and the times. I really have trouble executive director of MVCwith the fact that we in gov­ COH. ernment can tell them what During the spring and they can do with their land." summer, the Neighborhood Her sentiments echoed many Watch program took shape. of those who spoke at that The participants were taught hearing. what things to look out for, However, the issue was patrol schedules were drawn resolved to the satisfaction up and canisters were set up of most of the parties collect money to purchase involved when the Barry the Neighborhood Watch County Planning and Zoning signs, which were posted at Commission voted unani­ the village limits. mously to recommend the The MVCCOH also proposed master plan as helped coordinate volunteers amended to the Barry from UAW Local 652 who County Board of chose to participate in Commissioners. General Motors’ community The Planning and Zoning service program, which Committee amended the gives laid-off auto workers master plan by adopting "a the options of volunteering small change" in the word­ to do community service ing suggested by Callton. He work in their community recommended striking the rather than sitting in a job first line of the last para­ pool in the plant cafeteria graph on page 148 of the eight hours a day, Monday master plan, which read, through Friday. "While single-family resi­ Throughout the summer dential development may be and into the fall and winter, appropriate in limited por­ the volunteers helped the tions of the area, subdivi­ Nashville Department of sions and condominium -Public Works (DPW), developments would under­ helped tend the MVCCOH mine the overall intent ofthe community garden, which A public hearing on the proposed countywide Master Plan drew more than 100 Barry County residents. benefited the Fresh Food Initiative of the South Central Michigan Food Bank in Battle Creek and benefited the center’s pantry shelf program. All the produce grown in the garden on donated land, from donated seeds and veg­ etable plants was credited to the South Central Food Bank and everything grown in the garden came back to the Maple Valley community Pantry Shelf for distribution. Also, because of the GM volunteer program, MVCCOH was able to be open to the public from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday through Friday starting in July. GM worker Cindy Sears was available to answer the phone, handle questions and help people who get signed up for MVCCOH programs and help them find help through other agencies such as the Department of Human Services. Throughout the year, MVCCOH also conducted or assisted in a variety of local and national outreach programs such as Stuffin’ it for School, which provided backpacks and school sup­ plies for children in need in Maple Valley, Barry County United Way’s Day of Caring" Extreme Make-over event, Santa’s Workshop, which provided toys and gifts for families in need and collected cleaning and health supplies for hurricane relief efforts in the southern United States. In September, the MVCCOH announced that unem­ ployed job seekers in Nashville and Vermontville could link up to Michigan Works on-line at the center from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. In the fall when the Community Action Agency (CAA) announced that it would no longer deliver commodities to tailgate delivery sites in Barry County, and recipients of the program would have to drive to the new distribution site located at Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings, MVCCOH contacted Barry County Transit Director Joe Bleam and made arrange­ ments for a transit bus to pick up commodity recipi­ ents at 9:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month and take them to and from the Hastings distribution site. Barry County Transit has also made a commitment to provide regular transit serv­ ice between Nashville and Hastings every Thursday. Law enforcement cracks down on meth lab opera­ tors in Maple Valley area Law enforcement agencies in both Eaton and Barry counties joined together with other groups such as Barry County Substance Abuse, the MVCCOH and the Nashville Neighborhood Watch pro­ gram to hold several methamphetamine aware­ ness seminars in both Nashville and Vermontville in the wake of an increasing rate of meth labs being dis­ covered in the area. Throughout the year more than 10 people from the Maple Valley area were arrested and charged for methamphetamine related charges and at least two were sentenced in Barry or Eaton County Circuit Courts. Vermontville establishes ZBA begins Streetscape project In January, the Vermontville Village Council established its first Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), approving the appli­ cations of Theresa Spagnouolo-O’Dell, Mark Jorgensen, Jason Sheridan, Brad Holton, and Marion Alexander for seats on the ZBA. The board also appointed council member Garry Patrick as an alternate and council representative to the ZBA. Prior to January, the council acted as the vil­ lage’s ZBA. In April, the village a received $925,000 Michigan Community Development Block Grant for the improvement of streets and alleys, from the Michigan Economic Development Commission. The grant allowed the village to improve its streets and alleys, including new storm drains and water mains, repaving Main Street from Second Street to the north end of the town square, replacing and widening side­ walks, replacing street lights with vintage-style lighting and more. "It’s like hitting the lot­ tery," said Monte O’Dell, the supervisor of Vermontville’s Department of Public Works (DPW), who applied for the grant, when he heard in February that the village was in line to get the grant. The village had to put up $75,000 from the general laws, the bond issue could fund as a local match, which only be put before the voters the village could budget over on one of four dates in 2006. "...Those dates are in the two-year span of the project or paid at the end of February, May, August or the program. November," he said. "We are pleased that the Maple Valley funds we are receiving from Superintendent of Schools this grant will make a much- Kim Kramer clarified for the needed impact on our central board that according to the business district, district," said state the board had to begin Vermontville Village the process to put the bond Council President Doug issue on the ballot four Kelsey. "This money will months ahead of the election allow us to make necessary date. improvements that we other­ After Martin presented wise could not afford to do. data regarding projected This really is a dream come enrollment and state guide­ true for the village." lines for teaching stations, or By November, workers classrooms, Kramer said he had finished installing new interpreted the data to sug­ embossed sidewalks gest the state would say throughout the downtown Maple Valley would be justi­ shopping area and in the fied to build an additional 11 park in the village square, classrooms district-wide. where they also installed Martin’s review ofthe dis­ new underground lighting to trict’s preliminary funding illuminate the veterans analysis shows that the cur­ memorial. Before Christmas, rent tax levy is scheduled for the vintage-style streetlights a rollback in August 2006. were installed in the park Preliminary revenue options and throughout the down­ include: levying five mills town area. (no increase, no rollback), The final surfacing of the which would generate $6.6 road and parking areas, tree million; 6 mills (a one mill planting, and the landscap­ increase), which would gen­ ing of the new walk-through erate $9.9 million, or 6.5 by the community stage are mills (a 1.5 mill increase), scheduled to be completed in which would generate $11.5 the spring. million. Maple Valley Schools Martin told the board he set goals, contemplates would be looking to them for asking for bond renewal direction on where to go "Roll up your sleeves, with the financing for the staff, here we go," said bond application, Maple Valley "Approximately 80% of the Superintendent of Schools money we generate from the Kim Kramer after the Maple bond is for the bricks and Valley Board of Education mortar, the other 20% goes voted unanimously to for the sales of bonds, fees, endorse a three- to five-year permits, those kinds of timeline for achieving major things." goals for the district. Martin advised the district The three main goals set to get the community by the board are: the devel­ involved in the process by opment of an early child­ forming a citizen’s advisory hood program, the establish­ committee to help with the ment of a separate middle decision making process. He school for students in grades noted that members of the six through eight, and advisory committee often restructuring the high school become members of the to better prepare Maple campaign committee and can Valley graduates for post­ help answer questions from secondary education and people in the community Michigan’s changing job regarding why the board and market. administrators chose a par­ In July, the Board of ticular option. . Education heard an update Martin added that he on the proposed 2006 bond believes, "the curriculum issue from David Martin and should drive the building, Earl Frasier from Kingscott, not the reverse." the architectural and engi­ In October, November neering firm hired by the dis-•and December Kramer trict. scheduled a series of three Martin reminded the public forums, one each board that with Michigan’s month highlighting one of new election consolidation See 2005, next page �he Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 17,2005 — Page 7 2005, continued from previous page Ik. L >SJS **•***•**1 JrJikr”% ***iuksS *i; *"••«* s;;S S *“ *i* ?• *: ** , >'•» ,**«.« **«.« *"***• ■■* h«!ii Bispstai «■ ffi^Kan iwuhjiiitth ®4fc irfndihl IB MnaritTO tie iddtinjijhi (10 iocrase. B Itfa [lit ifeM®!" sk di(iA(id ^nv bKi,»Wo -JE OtiWAlt' ggK Aiil.'i® iM I* woilbtbi*®*®’1 faM#*'? nt ' ffil kJ fi jlla? aa*s? bJib bJib**’ ij*!8** * * w w*** .•n b> J !£i •>*'*!*£* s s••*'*** jjj’ J* j»ks k«* Xji] >& Xy >1l** *X l**X rii^ ^ jii*. ii* the board’s three major goals for the district, and how it may be achieved, and the potential benefits of each for Maple Valley students and the community. The board of education held a special meeting Jan.2 to decide whether or not to pursue the bond issue in 2006. Habitat for Humanity home built in Nashville In May, Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new home in Nashville, which was one of 232 Habitat homes built across Michigan as part of the Jimmy Carter Work Project. It was built in partnership by Barry County Habitat for Humanity and the Lansing District of the United Methodist Church. Throughout the building process, several groups and organizations, churches and individuals, including stu­ dents from Maple Valley High School’s building trades class donated their time and labor to make own­ ing a home a reality for the Curtis-Van Meter family. "This is a big day,"said local Habitat President Ned Brown at the dedication cer­ emony. "Everyone should feel extremely proud of all the effort that went into building this house, if it weren’t for the Methodist Church here in Nashville, Pastor Di and the Lansing District of the United Methodist Church, we wouldn’t be here in Nashville today. You may not realize how many hundreds of people worked to make this a reali­ ty," he added. "The volun­ teers who came out here and worked on construction, the groups and individuals who donated their money, their skills and their service to make this home a reality." Gary Russell, who led the work crews on the construc­ tion site, also had a few words to say before he hand­ ed the Curtis-VanMeter fam­ ily the keys to their new home. "There were a lot of good people who came together to work on this place. It was an amazing experience, very special," he said. Christina Curtis, spoke on behalf of her family. "We want to thank every­ body, especially the Eaton Rapids United Methodist Church, who had a work crew out here for a whole week; they helped out a lot and all the groups and indi­ viduals... everyone who helped." "The house belongs to the parents; they will be making the payments, but it is really the kids who benefit from this house," concluded Brown. "For the first time in their life, they have a place ized milk that has not been long grand opening celebra­ of permanence. May you homogenized. That means tion. have many, many happy that with cream line milk, a The new restaurant is a years of happy life in your person could either skim the smoke-free facility located new home." cream off the top to use in on the grounds of Mulberry Small businesses expand their coffee or to make Fore Golf Course in in Nashville area whipped cream or it could be Nashville. It offers Sunday Doug and Louisa shaken and drunk whole. brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 Westendorp, the owners and The Westendorps’ future p.m. every week and features operators of Westvale-Vu plans for the creamery also a 24-foot breakfast buffet Dairy Farms in Nashville, include ice cream, cheese with more than 40 items, where they have '95 curds and buttermilk, which such as omelets and waffles Holsteins that produce nearly will be available at their made to order, plus a fruit 30,000 pounds of milk per creamery and through local and salad bar and dessert bar. year, expanded their opera­ retailers. Mulberry Gardens tion in June to include MOOIn September, The Restaurant is open from 3:30 ville Creamery where they Castleton Township Board to 9:30 p.m. Monday through are produce an expanding unanimously approved a res­ Friday and offers a variety of line of dairy products made olution to establish an dining options, including a from milk from their own Industrial Development prime rib special on Fridays. farm. District (IDD) on a 19-acre "We’re really trying to fill The Westendorp farm has parcel of land owned by a niche in the community by repeatedly earned the Scott Feighner on the north offering people a place Platinum Award from the side ofWest M-79 across the where they can enjoy drinks National Dairy Quality road from the current loca­ and dinner comparable or Awards, one of the indus­ tion ofhis business, Feighner better than what they would try’s most prestigious Boat Lifts and Docks, which find in Grand Rapids or awards, and the Michigan he plans to expand. Lansing, without the drive," Milk Producers Feighner’s plans include said ChefNyle Wells. Association’s Outstanding moving his business across Quality Milk Producer the road to a new approxi­ Nashville Strings Award. mately 11,000-square-foot Texas. The Regime by Tim Malcolm X by Allison Stark In the fall, MOO-ville facility he hopes to build, party set Jan. La Haye, The Cultured Draper, Cool Careers started bottling and selling which he says will "biend Handmaiden by Catherine Without College for People its own 2%, skim and whole with the rural character of The Nashville Strings will Cookson and One The Run Who Love to Build Things milk in gallon and half gal­ the area" and will allow him have a New Year’s Day (Large Print) by Iris by Joy Paige, Al Qaeda: lons. In November, to house his entire business musical party at noon Johansen. Osama bi Laden,s Army of Felpausch Food Center in under one roof, including the Monday, Jan. 2. 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Ba,rn, grainery, heate,d workshop New Junior Non-Fiction; Seahorse by Eric Carle. w/220 & cement floor. Mature shade trees, shrubs & perennials. Occupancy at close. Your host Homer Winegar.._____________(CH-117) (CH-117) The Assassination of Check It Out at the Vermontville Township Library The adult winter reading program, “Let it Snow,” begins on Jan. 3. Participants will build a snowman by reading a vari­ ety of books to earn a com­ pletion prize. There will also be a drawing at the end ofthe program for prizes donated by local businesses and organizations. Stop in at the Vermontville Township Library to sign up and for more information. As a promotion for the Revue’s upcoming presenta­ tion of “Beauty & the Beast,” the Vermontville Township Library will host “Storytime With Belle” on Saturday, Jan. 28. Members of The Revue, a Vermontville com­ munity theatrical group, will entertain children with sto­ ries and a craft. Characters from the show will be on hand to greet the children. For further information, con­ tact Hollie Auten at 517-726­ 0959. “Cara’s Story: Coping With Life, Death, and Loss” by Maureen A. & Cara M. Bums has been donated by Doug and Dotty McDougal in memory of Emma Hunstad. New DVDs: The Polar Express (G), March of the Penguins (G) and Johnny English (PG). New Adult Fiction: Comfort and Joy by Kristin Hannah (large print ), . Nickajack by Robert Conley (large print), One Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury, (ETwas the Bite Before Christmas by Lee Charles Kelly, Now You See Him by Stella Cameron, A Victorian Christmas Quilt by Catherine Palmer, Ell Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters by Mark Dunn, The Elegant Gathering of White Snows by Kris Radish, Black Mesa by Ralph Cotton, Miss Julia, s School of Beauty by Ann B. Ross , Black Rose book two of the, In the Garden series by Nora Roberts and. Texas Brides by Joan Johnston which includes the titles; The Rancher & The Runaway Bride and The Bluest Eyes in 2 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate OPEN HOUSE New minister selected at First Congregational Pastor Israel (Izzy) Young has been chosen as minister for the First Congregational Church of Vermontville. Young was a youth pastor at the Congregational Christian Church in North Manchester, Ind., before accepting the position. As youth pastor, Young expanded the youth group and re-developed a Wednesday night program for children’s ministry. Along with Kim, his wife of 11 years, he assisted highrisk youth, worked to get them involved in the ministry of the church and helped troubled teens in a homeless shelter. The couple have three children; 8-year-old McKenzie, 6-year-old Maddie, and 3- year-old Ian. Young took to the pulpit on Sunday, Jan. 1, and the church invites the communi­ ty to attend and welcome their leader. Worship hour begins at 10 a.m. with a social time to fol­ low in the basement after services. The church also offers Sunday school and a nursery for children during the serv­ ice. For more information call 517-726-0258 or visit the church at 110 South Main in Vermontville. Saturday, January 14th • 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. 5770 S. M-66 • 1-3/4 mi. south ofnashville on M-66 $359,995 - ON 4.6 ACRES Spacious 10-room home, 5 bedrooms St 3 full baths 'in the country*. Living room, family room, formal dining room w/lighted glass china cabinet, Ig. kitchen, 2 stone frpls., lots of built-ins in BRs, C/A, Ig. 48x64 barn. Price incl. the estab­ lished gardening St nursery 8r gardening business St snow removal equip (incl. active accounts). Very nice property!! Call your host Jerry Reese. (CH-118) 'FAMILY HOME" IN NASHVILLE NEAR VILLAGE PARK 2 story home, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, older home, some hardwood floors. Across from park on city lot, plus 1 acre lot. Make an offer. 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Cochran (right on Charlotte’s Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 545-4041 ____Pax (517) 545-2272 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 3,2006 — Page 9 Lion ladies win Barry County’s only 2005 title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor At the highest level, much of 2005 was a year of near misses and what ifs for Barry County ath­ letes. A pair of individual wrestlers and one wrestling team finished second in the state in their division, and a number of other teams were right there knocking on the door of greatness. Barry County athletes did bring home one state championship in 2005. It won’t be in the Michigan High School Athletic Association record books. There pion, 29 to second place, and so on. The victory was a bit of a surprise for the Lion ladies. Goodrich was the favorite heading in, but rested some runners while others were participating in a softball invitational. The Lions’ team attitude earned them the champi­ onship. “We thought we’d come in here and fight for second,” said head coach Gary Hamilton, “but of course, you never rule anything out.” Senior Amy Abbott, who signed a national letter of intent and is now at Grand Valley State handful of athletes from Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg. Barry County athletes had eight medal winning performances. . The best was a fourth place finish by Abbott in the 100-meter hurdles. She also helped the Lions’ 400-meter relay team, that also included Alisha Felmlee, Jenny Ellison, and Dhani Tobias, to an eighth place medal. A trio of Maple Valley pole vaulters medalled, The Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team celebrates its 2005 Michigan with seniors seniors Tara Gordenski Lisa Interscholastic Track Coaches Association Division 3 state championship on the and Hamilton tying for sev- infield at Kent City High School on the Saturday before Memorial Day. enth place and Matt Gordeneer earning a'fifth place medal on the boys’ side. Abbott wasn’t the only multiple medal winner. The Lions’ Adam Lamphere placed seventh in both the 100- and 200meter dashes. Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Rebecca Winchester earned the county’s only medal in Division 2, crossing the finish line in sixth place in the 800-meter run. Barry County athletes also had eight medal win­ ning performances at the The Maple Valley Lions burst onto the field at Montague before their Division 6 pre­ individual state wrestling finals, three by Saxons, district football contest against the host Wildcats. three by Vikings, and one Allegan senior Eric Simaz Other medal winners in in 15 years. each for the Trojans and (56-0) in the champi­ Division 2 were Hastings’ The Barry County Lions. onship final at 171 pounds Rusty Burgdorf (sixth at schools all had to go Hastings’ R.J. Morgan 12-4. 112 pounds), Jeff Allen through each other in the and Lake wood’s Eddie Both Phillips and (seventh at 130), post season. Maple Valley Phillips both won their Morgan are undefeated so Lakewood’s Cody Dupont and Delton Kellogg met way to the championship far in their quest for a state (fifth 275) and Alan for a Division 3 district finals in Division 2. championship in their sen­ O’Donnell who’s now championship, with the A junior at the time, ior seasons. wrestling at Michigan Lions coming out on top The Lions Kortney Ewing goes down for a dig early in Morgan came up one win Maple Valley’s Ben State University (third at for their second straight the 2004-05 season. Ewing helped the Lions win their short of becoming the Boss was the only local 215), and Thomapple district title. first conference volleyball championship since 1988. Saxons’ first state cham­ medallist in Division 3. Kellogg’s Kalani Garber The wrestlers weren’t weren’t any invitations University, had a first, a pion since Tom Bolo in He earned his third state (fourth at 152 pounds). the only athletes bringing sent out from the gover­ second, and a third place 1988. conference crowns to medal with an eighth The county county’s’s five finish for the Lions indi­ nor’s office. Then a junior, Phillips place finish at 145 schools are in four differ­ Maple Valley last winter. That doesn’t mean the vidually. She won the (44-2) was topped by pounds. ent conferences, and all Maple Valley’s varsity smiles and hugs shared by 300-meter hurdles in four wrestling crowns girls’ volleyball team won the Maple Valley varsity 49.27 seconds, was sec­ came back here to rest. a conference champi­ girls’ track and field team ond in the 100-meter dash With the guidance of onship for the first time after their Michigan in 13.55, and third in the Chris Ricketts and Tony since 1977 when they Interscholastic Track and 100-meter hurdles with a Wawiemia the Maple shared the SMAA title Field State Championship time of 16.89 seconds. Valley Lions won their with Lansing Christian.' Maple Valley also won victory will be remem­ first Southern Michigan the pole vault, with Tara See SPORTS, next page bered any less fondly. Athletic Association title The Maple Valley girls Gordenski clearing 9-3, dominated all season long, and the 400-meter relay in including the Barry 51.14 seconds. The pole County Meet, then edged vault was one of seven out the hosts of the events in which the Lions Division 3 MITCA meet placed three athletes in the 12. Senior Lisa from Kent City by 51.5 ■top Maple Valley High School points for the champi­ Hamilton was second, Varisty Boys’ Basketball onship on the Saturday also clearing 9-3, and freshman Tori Ewing fifth before Memorial Day. Maple Valley's Adam Gonser There were ten girls at 7-9. had q huge night to help the Lion Track and field athletes teams competing in the varsity boys' basketball team get a win over 3 provided an exciting fin­ Division Portland St. Patrick Tuesday, Dec. 20. Championships. Each ish to the 2004-05 school Gonser, a senior, poured in 18 points while also team finished at the top of year at the state finals in dishing out five assists In his team's 73-49 victory. its MHSAA regional to June. Every Barry County qualify, and is allowed to public high school was a The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. enter three members in part of the day’s events. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Hastings, TK, and each event and run one Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 relay team in each of the Lakewood athletes com­ Maple Valley’s Matt Gordeneer and Lisa Hamilton four relays. All 30 partici­ peted in the Division 2 share tips at the pole vault pit in early June during the MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE pants score in each indi­ finals at Caledonia and the Division 3 state finals at Comstock Park. Hamilton, BUREAU vidual event with 30 Division 3 finals at Gordeneer, and Tara Gordenski all medalled for the INSURANCE Comstock Park included a points going to the chamLions in the event. 06623184 ARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL Athlete of the week �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 3,2006 — Page 10 SPORTS, continued from previous page Lion senior Ben Boss earned his third state medal in 2005, after finishing the reg­ ular season with a perfect record he finished eighth in the state in Division 3 at 145 pounds. As usual, the football players and cross county runners ruled the fall sea­ son in Barry County. Thornapple Kellogg under the guidance of Tim Penfield and Maple Valley under the tutelage of Guenther Mittelstaedt made the state play-offs once again, but both lost in the first round to the teams that knocked them out of the post season in the district championship games in 2004. The Trojans were top­ pled by East Grand Rapids and Maple Valley by Montague. Maple Valley fielded a full boys cross country team, although not until the boys’_ soccer season was canceled. Four Barry County run­ ners were able to extend their season, and go to the state finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn to end the year. Thornapple Kellogg’s Rebecca Winchester earned her third state medal in three tries by fin­ ishing 11th in a TK record time of 18:29.80. In Division 3, Maple Valley junior Mike Hall and Delton Kellogg junior Dan Roberts both earned a spot in the state finals, as did the Delton Kellogg girls’ team’s senior cap­ tain Marissa Ingle. Hall and Winchester were the champions at the Barry County meet at Charlton Park on Halloween. With the 2005 season the state’s varsity boys’ golf teams saw one big change in their sport. A district round was added to the state tournament for the first time. Both the Lakewood Vikings and cobs Maple Valley Lions did well enough at their district tournaments to qualify for the regional round, as did Delton Kellogg’s Josh Newhouse, Thornapple Kellogg’s Scott Pitsch, and Hastings’ Steven Peurach. Lakewood senior Aaron Hargett was the only one to emerge from the regional to earn a spot in the state finals, but he had a disappointing day at Forest Akers in East Lansing. Winning and losing was put on the back burner for the Vikings at that time. Hargett sported a pink rib­ bon on the front of his navy blue polo shirt, in memory of classmate Emily Duits who passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a car accident in early October. Duits was a talented volleyball player for the Viking varsity in her sophomore season of 2004-05, playing for her father Jeff Duits. Duits The Maple Valley Lion varsity wrestling team celebrated its first district champi­ onship in 15 years after knocking off the hosts from Delton Kellogg for the Division 3 trophy. Maple Valley junior Adam Lamphere (center) gets warmed up for his sprint in the 100-meter dash at the Division 3 state track and field finals at Comstock Park High School. had stepped down from his coaching position fol­ lowing the Vikings’ loss in the regional finals last spring. Coaching changes Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair See SPORTS, next page call Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 517-726-0577 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Mich. Lie. #23-1748 Log With Horses or Skidder 06605544 WANTED 50 good, stable people with bad credit for new experimental auto finance program. Over 1 million dollars available for this exciting new program. Hurry because when the funds are allocated, the experimental program ends. Call Mr. Hagg today at (269) 948-8210 for this exciting opportunity. All applications accepted for this guaranteed approval!! So call before it's over!! Call (269) 948-8210 Mr. Hagg today! and ask for coaching a snap, then Rademacher stepped in. Duits stepped down at Lakewood after winning a volleyball conference title, and Kelly Offrink Wanted: Standing Timber Richard Cobb • David Cobb 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville seemed to be coming every week during 2005. Hastings hired teacher Carl Schwartz to be their varsity football coach early in the year, but he decided not to accept the position before ever Maple Valley senior Amy Abbott sprints towards her regional championship in the 100-meter dash at Laingsburg. Abbott earned two state medals at the Division 3 finals to conclude her running career at Maple Valley. 06605704 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 3,2006 — Page 11 SPORTS, continued fr Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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Heard public comment. Heard Board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley 06623222 For everything from __b__usiness cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics teams around the area are The boys’ basketball just getting into their con­ ference schedules, and the varsity volleyball teams are just starting competi­ tion. In the new year there will be new reasons to cheer, new reasons to jeer, and new reasons to dry tear, but the local athletes will keep giving their all whether they win or fall. 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Blue Book eoa inn Wholesale $20,295 *18.995 2005 Impala Great car, factory warranty. *191613 •.*250 Q Down mo. Ifyou want to pay more that's your business-Ifyou want to pay less that’s our business! All prices and payments plus, tax, title, license. Best rates and terms to qualified buyers.W.A.C. See dealer for details move Mm & ove$$ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-01-10.pdf 89b17c9e6f845e898d2ceb319005de40 PDF Text Text HAST PUBLIC LIBRA HASTINGS Ml 4905 189^ Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 2, January 10, 2006 Vermontville Twp. Plan Commission recommends Weatherwax rezoning by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter It will be up to the Vermontville Township Board to decide at its next regular meeting whether or not property owned by Larry Weatherwax near the comer of Vermontville Highway and Ionia Road should be rezoned from rural residen­ tial to commercial. The Vermontville Township Planning Commission, during its regu­ lar January meeting last week, approved a motion, by a 4 to 1 vote, to recommend that the board rezone the property owned by Larry Weatherwax. The commission’s recom­ mendation is the latest devel­ opment in what has turned into a more than year long dispute between the town­ ship and Weatherwax that arose when neighboring business owners, Royal and Vickie Stickles, appealed the Planning Commission’s decision to allow Weatherwax to develop a farm market and nursery on the property. Though the Planning Commission previously had approved Weatherwax’s plans for a farm market which he described as a “mini-Horrock’s,” the Vermontville Township Zoning Board of Appeals sided with Stickles and ruled that Weatherwax’s business did not conform to its defini­ tion of a seasonal farm mar­ ket and was therefore illegal in an area zoned rural resi­ dential. In July of 2004, Stewart, the owner of Build Masters, submitted a request to have four properties near or at the comer of Ionia Road and Nashville Highway, the property on which his busi­ ness is located, plus Royal and Vickie Stickles’ Country Crossroads ' Store, Larry Weatherwax’s Farm Market and Nursery and David Coblentz’s Riverside Oak Furniture, rezoned from rural residential to commercial/ light industrial. The properties previously had been zoned commercial but when Eaton County turned control ofzoning over to local townships, the prop­ erties were rezoned rural res­ idential. In January 2005, the Planning Commission, by a 4 to 1 vote, recommended the Township Board reject Stewart’s application, which it did in July. Also in 2004, Weatherwax filed a lawsuit in Eaton County Circuit Court, seek­ ing monetary damages for losses incurred when the township reversed its deci­ sion to grant him permission to build and operate a farm market and seeking to have the property rezoned com­ mercial. Weatherwax has said that Circuit Court Judge Thomas Eveland dismissed the case without prejudice during the summer of 2005, which means another lawsuit regarding the matter could be filed at a later date. Weatherwax further stated that Eveland told him he was dismissing the case because Weatherwax had not exhausted all options with the township and recom­ mended that he file an indi­ vidual application to have the property rezoned, which is what he has done. Before the vote, members of the Planning Commission discussed the history leading up to Weatherwax’s current rezoning request and some of their thoughts on his current rezoning application. Commissioner Blair Miller said, “When Mr. Weatherwax was first look­ ing at (establishing a farm market and nursery), he was actually steered in that direc­ tion (the comer of Vermontville Highway and Ionia Road) by Amy (Laverty-Meeker, the town­ ship zoning administrator) herself. At the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Amy stated that she researched available space in Vermontville and found nothing that would be suit­ able to the needs of Mr. Weatherwax’s farm mar­ ket... it was not doable in the village and it would have to go somewhere else.” “To repeat history that has been heard many, many times,” said Planning Commission Chairman Robert Rulison, “The Planning Commission approved, unanimously, Mr.Weatherwax’s plans. Mr. Stickles, with his due right, appealed our approval. The Zoning Board of Appeals See REZONE, page 2 School Board members recognized in January Bob and Barbara Tatay of Nashville with their championship Kuvasz, “Tuesday” who has been invited to participate in the American Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Championship Jan. 14 and 15 in Tampa, Fla., and the Westminster Dog Show in New York City Feb. 13 and 14. Nashville dog to participate in elite championship shows by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter It is said, “Every dog has his day,” but “Tuesday” (registered Wildwood Ruby Tuesday) the champion Kuvasz, owned by Bob and Barbara Tatay ofNashville, is poised to have her days at both the invitation-only American Kennel Club (AKC)ZEukanuba National Championship in Tampa Fl, Jan. 14 and 15, and the elite Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York Feb. 13 and 14. At both events, 3-yearold Tuesday, who is ranked number two in the nation for her breed will be judged according to AKC stan­ dards for the breed. The judges at look at such things as the dog’s configuration, the health of its coat, and how it moves. “A Kuvasz is a Hungarian working dog, used for livestock protec­ tion, so they will look for a dog that has good move­ ment, that looks like it could be on its feet all day protecting the herd,” said Bob Tatay. This is Tuesday’s second See SHOW, page 3 Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer says he would like the community to join him in recognizing members ofthe Maple Valley Board of Education during School Board Recognition Month. During January, the 523 local and 57 intermediate school districts in Michigan will honor 4,100 elected school board members across the state for their dedication to school governance. “The foundation of school leadership is insuring equal learning opportunities for all students. We’re proud of our district, and School Board Recognition Month is the time to recognize and cele­ brate the accomplishments of our elected trustees,” said Kramer. “In Maple Valley our school board members must develop policies and make tough decisions on complex educational and social issues impacting the entire community. They bear responsibility for an annual budget of $ 13,533,944,1,725 students, 200 employees and six buildings. “School board members preserve the core of our democracy — public educa­ tion. They devote countless hours to meetings and school functions for less than $500 per year. All of this dedica­ tion to the students and the community is done simply because they care,” he added. Kramer asks that members ofthe community join him in recognizing the efforts of Maple Valley School Board trustees by writing them a note, inviting them out for a cup of coffee or asking them how they can help them sup­ port Maple Valley schools. Maple Valley Board of Education trustees and their years of service are: Jerry Sessions, 10 years; Allison Avery, nine years; Wayne Curtis, nine years; Tim James, nine years; Mark Shoemaker, four years; Brian Green, three years; and Andrea Montgomery, two years. In This Issue • School board decides to pursue bond issue • ‘All That Glitters’ offers full-service floral designs • DNR deer population meeting scheduled • Lions capture first conference victory i �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday. January 10, 2006 — Page 2 REZONE, continued from page 1 agreed partially with Mr. for that location... but that definition today has been of the rights given to Mr. changed... due to the Weatherwax. Zoning Board of Appeals “So, nobody is denying ruling that definition does­ that Amy suggested it and n’t fit Mr. Weatherwax’s the Planning Commission original intention... There backed it up,” he continued. was no conflict at that “The Planning Commission point... it’s a great match, did that, and admitted it we all thought so then. happened. The Zoning Turns out the ZBA which Board of Appeals later had the ability to overrule changed that... At that zon­ us, did not think that.” ing meeting we all kind of Laverty-Meeker said that thought a ‘mini-Horrock’s’ when Weatherwax initially was a pretty good definition proposed building a farm of a farm market... that was market and nursery, she later demonstrated... by the went on the Internet and Board of Appeals, that that researched farm markets in wasn’t a good definition of a 30- to 60-mile radius and a farm market... we thought found that his proposal we were completely right to matched what was com­ guide him there because we monly known as a farm thought that the definition market in this area. of a farm market put forth JoAnn Nehmer quesby Mr. Weatherwax and tioned whether it was right Amy... fit perfectly good for the township to give Weatherwax permission for a “Horrock’s-type” market, let him start building it and then allow the ZBA to over­ rule the Planning Commission and “take it away from him.” Rulison stated that when Weatherwax heard the Stickles had filed an appeal, he should have stopped building. “The building was not complete and his business was not open when the appeal was filed... He made the decision to continue and put himself at risk,” said Rulison. “...Once you start, once you commit, once you jump into the frying pan to start a business, you’re commit­ ted,” said Miller. “I don’t see where changing your mind is... any time after the permission is given. He Stickles and repealed some We offer good-student insurance discounts! STAN 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. Stop in our agency and ask us about it! vluto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business AGENCY ! TRUMBLE 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 THELMA 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 pulls the trigger and he’s off and running in a race for his life, I don’t see where it is right to expect him to stop in mid-stride because some­ one disagreed after the fact.” Before the vote, Rulison said that if they wished, it would be appropriate for members of the Planning Commission to offer a pub­ lic statement as to why they decided to vote the way they did. He also encouraged members of the commission to draft written statements, which he would present to Township Board members, along with their recommen­ dation. Planning Commission Member Bill Hosey moved that the commission recom­ mend approving Weatherwax’s request to have his property rezoned from rural residential to commercial with the provision that when considering future plans for the site include the Department of Environmental Quality be included in .the decision making process. Miller seconded the motion and all commission members, except Rulison, voted in favor of the recommendation as proposed by Hosey. Nehmer submitted a fourpage written statement for the board at that time, which summarized her views on the matter after spending “hours and hours” review­ ing minutes of previous commission meetings and the township’s master plan1. Miller said he cast his vote in favor of recom­ mending the rezoning request because he does not feel the master plan pro­ hibits commercial zoning. “I also think the fact that the building was built com- LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Senrice............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 iss Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. 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. W pfljffiday Evening: Prayeri^eeting rayeri^eeting ...... ..................... 7p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. OF VERMONTVILLE 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller SL, Nashville 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. 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 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ................ 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 1030 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 1030 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 . . KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service.. ..9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... ...10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . ,11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. 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......................... 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service..................................7 p Wed. Service ....................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE 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 mercial is important. It is the only commercial build­ ing in the township that I am aware ofthat has been in the last decade and built to modem standards... It is a huge commercial building and one I consider an asset to Vermontville Township,” he said. “...It’s too big of a building to be used as a home or some other thing. It is business, a business-type building.” Miller went on to say that no one could deny that Weatherwax’s building fit in with the existing charac­ ter of the area, which already had a party store and Stewart’s pole bam business. After the meeting, Weatherwax said he was happy with the Planning Commission’s recommendation. “I guess it’s up to the Township Board now; I just hope it’s not too little, too late. This is long overdue,” he said. “Many of the statements they made tonight back up what I have said from the beginning, I was up front with what kind of business I was proposing, and the Planning Commission gave me their permission to proceed,” The Vermontville Township Board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Vermontville Opera House. Weatherwax said if the Township Board approves his request and his property is rezoned commercial, he would reopen his farm mar­ ket and nursery, which he closed late last summer. In other business last week, the Planning Commission discussed changing the township’s home occupation ordinance 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Nancy Fancher, Pastor Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship........... 10 a.m. 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 .......... rt :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 to allow for expansion of new or existing home busi­ nesses to new or pre-exist­ ing outbuildings on the same site on which the home is located. The current ordinance does not allow home business or occupa­ tions to be housed in auxiliary buildings. There was a consensus among commission members that the township should encourage small home-based businesses and changes need to be made to the existing ordinances to better fit the existing home­ based businesses which already exist in the Amish community and allow the expansion ofothers in a way that would not change the rural character of the area. However, there was much discussion about how the changes should be made and the commission members agreed to try to hammer out proposed changes and bring a rough draft to their next regular meeting. “Now that this Weatherwax thing is out of the way, this is our number one priority and there’s no reason why by our next meeting we can’t have this thing 98% completed,” said Rulison. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship p. ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 0657 2 968 __ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 10,2006 — Page 3 SHOW, continued from page 1 invitation to the events each month, she hires AKC)/Eukanuba National a professional dog handler to Championship, show her at national events “She went last year and such as this. earned ‘The Award of “I tend to get a nervous in Excellence,’ which means crowds and when you get to she was the second runner- the national level you need a up,” said Barbara. professional handler This weekend Tuesday because they really know once again will join more how to bring out a dog’s than 2,000 dogs, represent-good points,” said Barbara, ing 153 breeds, from around who noted that for the first the world that will be com­ time she would not be peting for $225,000 in cash accompanying Tuesday to prizes and the title of an event. “It’s called a ring­ National Champion at The side handoff. I will groom AKC/Eukanuba National her and get her ready to go Championship. Invitations then Richard, our handler are issued to dogs ranking in form Port Huron, will take the top 25 of their breed her to Florida.” based on year-long competi­ Barbara said she normally tion in other AKC events. likes to go to the dog shows Any dog awarded an all­ because “they are fun and breed “Best of Show” at an addictive. We’ve traveled to AKC event held during the shows in Colorado, Kansas, qualifying period also New York and Pennsylvania receives an invitation. and met people from all over Also, top-ranked dog in the United States and each AKC-registered breed Europe. But I decided to is invited from 20 countries stay home this time because around the world, including I couldn’t afford to go to Asia, Europe and South both (the AKC/Eukanuba America, with registries that and Westminster) shows,, issue pedigrees acceptable and I definitely want to go to for AKC registration. The Westminster. system used to select the top This is Tuesday’s first dog in each nation is deter­ invitation to the mined by each country’s Westminster Kennel Club national kennel club. Dog Show and Barbara said Barbara said while she she is very excited. While shows Tuesday at one or two the AKC/Eukanuba event was established just four years ago, the Westminster Kennel Club, established in 1877 is America’s oldest organization dedicated to pure bred dogs. The Westminster Dog Show is the second longest continu­ ously running sporting event in the country, just one year behind the Kentucky Derby. This year 2,500 champion dogs will compete in 162 different breed and variety rings, and will culminate with the selection ofthe Best of Show dog, from amongst all breeds present. “They only invite the top five of each breed and the rest are chosen by lottery. Tuesday was invited because she is ranked num­ ber two,” she said. “I’m very excited and nervous, but I am going with friends who have been there before so they’ll be able to calm me down.” Barbara has good reason to be excited. She and Tuesday have come a long way together. “We already had a couple Kuvasz and the breeder told us that when we were ready for a show dog, to let her know. We got Tuesday two months before Barbara was diagnosed with breast can­ cer,” said Bob. “Barbara is clean and clear now, but I able to everyone it met,” think Tuesday really helped said Bob. “I’m Hungarian, her through it, they have a so when I heard about the special bond because of the Kuvasz and learned more cancer. Barbara didn’t want about the breed we decided cancer to stand in her way, to get one and it turned out she said, ‘I want to get this to be a very lovable pet.” done and over with so I can Kuvasz are all white, dou­ get on with my life.’” ble-coated working dogs “I was just annoyed. I that are very loyal and pro­ said, ‘I don’t have time for tective of their owners and this,’” said Barbara. “My families, especially young radiologist laughed when I children, but are territorial told him that and said, and suspicious of strangers. ‘You’re pressuring me,’ but “They are not a rare dog, he asked to see a picture of but they are not popular like Tuesday and I came through a golden retrievers or Labs,” it and now all my tests come said Bob. back clean and I expect them “They are territorial but to stay that way. they love their families,” “We used to have a terrier agreed Barbara. “They need that was a trained therapy a lot of socialization and dog that we used to take her obedience training but they to hospitals and nursing are working dogs and are the homes. Tuesday was like my best for protection. They own personal therapy dog. will put a puppy in with a She was special and gave me herd of sheep and it will something to fight for,” she grow up to protect them. I added. keep saying we should get a Tuesday was the Tatays’ couple of head of sheep so third Kuvasz. The couple our dogs will have some­ bought their first Kuvasz thing to do to keep them in about ten years ago. shape.” “We always had dogs, but Kuvasz also have been at that time I was away from trained to protect prized koi home working a lot of the in fish ponds, and other time and we had a terrier dogs. that loved everyone to death, “There’s a breeder in but Barbara didn’t feel that Alaska who uses a Kuvasz safe being left home alone to protect Pomeranian pup­ with a dog that was so lov- pies from the birds that would prey on them because they are small,” said Bob. The Tatays, who run a boarding kennel at their country home, own a Vizsla, a Hungarian brown short­ haired hunter/pointer and currently have four Kuvasz dogs of their own and a determine whether or not the puppy they are training “Our first and second district will be able to put the issue before the voters in dogs weren’t show quality May. Kramer said he hoped and we have an older male, to give the board the trea­ Axle, who we show, but he’s sury’s preliminary answer not able to compete at the during the Jan. 9 regular same level as Tuesday,” said Board of Education meeting. Barbara. “On February 5th, the Bob notes that Axle has board will hear the treasury’s tested and is eligible for final opinion and will decide School board decides to pursue bond issue by Sandra Ponsetto B» '■I »* M**" j Bffl** Bffl** -m 1 JJ * xjjF* STM e< 5 8*1*1 $ rssy ssy Staff Writer In a special meeting last week, the Maple Valley Board of Education voted unanimously to place a 6.5mill bond issue on the ballot during the regular school election Tuesday, May 2. The bond would enable the district to pursue its three main goals of establishing’an early childhood education program, a separate middle school concept for seventh and eighth grade students and restructuring the high school to better prepare grad­ uates for post-secondary education and the changing job market. Superintendent Kim Kramer said, “The board was unanimous in its desire that this bond issue move for­ ward; but I think one of the questions we are going to have to answer is why we are doing so when the economy is not getting any better and we are operating on a deficit budgpt. Kramer, in an interview Tuesday morning, added, “Our response to that ques­ tion is that unless we move forward, we will fall behind. “We decided to ask the voters for 6.5 mills, which is only a half mill higher than what they passed in ’98. We’re not going to build any new buildings, but that extra half mill would give a sec­ ond life to our existing build­ ings,” he added. Kramer noted that most of the schools in the district are 30 to 40 years old and the boiler systems and many of the windows in the building need to be replaced in order to reduce operating costs. “The boilers are over 30 years old and we can’t get parts for them any longer. The windows in the elemen­ tary schools are not energy efficient. If we take care of those two things, it’s possi­ ble we could save energy and reduce our operating costs in Give Un adolescent a Hand Up; Foster a Teen. Reservations for Barty County Foster Parenting Classes < « 4 r uM^r are being taken nowfor a upcoming Hastings class that will be offered in January on Saturdays. Barry County needs homesfor sibling groups, andplacementsfor even one teen. To inquire about class reservations, or to request a no-cost information packet about Foster Parenting email: muller-hayesj@michigan.gov or phone517-543-5844 the future,” said Kramer. “That’s the first part. Secondly, we have to move forward for our kids. They need to be better prepared for the. world of work; we need to give them more technical training. A separate middle school for our seventh and eighth grade students has been a concern for a long time. Our curriculum has to change and move forward regardless of where we are with our budget.” However, Kramer noted that it is important to mem­ bers of the board of educa­ tion that the district be able to support any and all pro­ posed changes. “The board has taken a very conservative approach. Whatever we do we have to be able to function with it,” he said. “We’ve heard an estimate that it would cost an additional $75,000 in opera­ tional costs annually if we implement the proposed changes. But, that does not take into account that opera­ tional costs could be reduced if we install new energy-effi­ cient boilers and change the windows in the elementary schools. Those things may save us money in the longrun.” The district’s next step toward putting the bond issue on the ballot is to sub­ mit an application to the Michigan’s State Treasury. The State Treasury will whether or not to go on with the application process to put the bond issue on the ballot in May,” said Kramer. “But, right now, the pros outweigh the cons, so we have decided to go forward with it. “If we do this we will give our buildings another 30 years of life and that makes sense in terms of dollars and cents, and it will not mean a significant tax increase,” he added. “Right now we are at five mills and we were at six mills two years ago. If we pursue this course, it is possi­ ble we will be able to lower the rate in a couple of years as we have been able to do with the last bond. “For our long-term goals, and for the future, this approach makes sense,” he concluded. In other action the board unanimously approved hir­ ing Miller-Davis of Kalamazoo as the district’s construction management firm for the proposed project and any other building proj­ ects that may arise in the future. training as a search and res­ cue dog. “We haven’t trained him for search and rescue, but these dogs have super noses. It took him 10 minutes to complete a course that it took hunting dogs and hour and half to complete,” said Bob. Because of Tuesday’s success in the AKC events, the Tatays said the breeder who sold Tuesday is encour­ aging them to have her bred, “to keep her in the gene pool.” The couple say they are considering it for next year, saying it will only keep her off the show circuit for a couple of months. When the Tatays were asked to explain their fasci­ nation with the Kuvasz breed, Bob said, “They’re super intelligent and do not handle harsh treatment, they need a lot of socialization when they are puppies. I can’t explain it, and I know it sounds kind of crazy, but these dogs really do commu­ nicate with you, even though they can’t talk. They just become your best buddy or friend.” The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will air at 8 p.m. on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel Jan. 14 and 15. This year television viewers can cast their ballots for their own Best of Show by log­ ging on www.animalplanet.com during the competi­ tion. The award will be pre­ sented imediately following the judge’s Best of Show award. The USA Network will have exclusive live coverage of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show from 8 to 11 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14 with repeats the following day, from noon to 3 p.m. ^Diana’s Tfocc The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 ROADRUNNERS Vermontville, Ml and CHARTER TALENT GROUP present A NIGHT OF COMEDY featuring SAL DEMILIO & John Tourtillott FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 AT 8P.M. Come Join us for a night of laughter with Music & Dancing afterwards! $5.00 at the door Advance Tickets Available I 2 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, January 10,2006 — Page 4 United Way campaign victory celebration set Lila £- Green VERMONTVILLE - Lila E. Green, 86, of Vermontville, died January 2,2005. Mrs. Green was bom March, 30, 1919 in Minnesota, the daughter of James and EStella (Garbet) Flood. Lila was very proud ofher family and loved her grand­ children. She enjoyed crocheting, The Barry County United Way will have its by her husband, Stanley Green in 1975; daughter, “D’ja Make a Difference” Laurie Hale in 1999; five campaign victory celebra­ tion at 4 p.m. Thursday, brothers and thee sisters. Gathering of Family and Jan. 19, at the Barry Friends was Thursday, County Commission of January 5, 2006 at Pray Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Funeral Home. Ave. in Hastings. Arrangements by Pray The celebration will Funeral Home, Charlotte. carry a Jamaican theme Further information avail­ with the Pennock Players able at providing entertainment. www.prayfuneral.com Also included at the vic­ tory celebration is the presentation of awards to those businesses and employee campaigns that have attained the levels of bronze, silver, gold or Award of Excellence. baking, bingo and the Price Is Right. Lila also belonged to a garden club, she enjoyed working with flowers. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Jack) Zakora of Charlotte; son, Richard Green of Woodlawn; eight grandchil­ dren and 15 great grandchil­ dren. She is preceded in death Wilma Marquerite Boga Wilma Marquerite Bogart was called to be with the Lord, January 7,2006, after a lingering illness. Bom November 20, 1916 she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lyral (Hinckley) Hess. Wilma grew up and lived most of her life in the family home in Nashville, with her husband Richard 1. Bogart, who preceded her in death in 1987. She was also preceded in death by a son, Terrill and her sister Dortha. Loving mother, grand mother and great-grand­ mother, Wilma is survived by her family, Maureen and Mike Orman; granddaugh­ ters Julie (Todd) Fox of Wayland, Kayli (LeRoy) Hummel of Charlotte and six great grandchildren, Olivia, Emily, Alexis, Kelsey, Nick, and Carley Hummel. Wilma’s pleasures in life included spending time with family, her love of cats, and reading. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Nashville and the Literary Club. She will be sadly missed and remembered for her kind, unselfish heart, loving and caring ways, and her wonderful sense of humor. Family and friends are welcomed for visitation from l-3pm and again from 6-8pm on Tuesday January 10,2006 at the Daniels Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday January 11, 2006 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Suggested contributions to honor her life may be made to the Michigan Alzheimers Association, or the Nashville United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. (Keith) Metz, and 19 great grandchildren She was proceeded in death by her first husband Francis Meehan in 1957. Her son Morris Meehan who also passed away in 1957, her second husband William Willis who passed away in 1981, her brothers John, Harold, Howard, and Miles Pope, her step sister Emma Willis, her sons Wilford, John, and William Meehan, and step daughter Irene McGahey Graveside services were held at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, at 11am on Tuesday, January 3rd, with Pastor Lester DeGroot offici­ ating. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Medicare Plan D seminar this Friday Friday, Jan. 13 Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Chicken fettuccini, lima beans, stewed tomatoes, mixed fruit. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Jan. 11 Ground bologna, marinated vegetables, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. The Barry Community qualifying for Medicaid Foundation and Hastings and asset protection City Bank are presenting a options. Medicare Plan D seminar Dennis Beaman, the this Friday, Jan. 13. retail pharmacy manager This seminar will pro­ from Pennock Hospital, vide additional informa­ will also be speaking tion to that presented at about how to simplify the the previous seminar that prescription process when was offered in December. in the pharmacy. Cathy Courtney, the After the presentations Medicare Medicaid are complete, there will be Assistance Program a question and answer Coordinator from the period. The seminars will Commission on Aging, be held in the Hastings will be giving a brief City Bank Community overview of Plan D. Room on the lower level She will also give a step at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. by step walk through of Refreshments will be pro­ the program starting with vided. deciding whether to join Seating is limited to 80 Plan D through using the people per session. plan finder and enrolling. Anyone interested in In addition to Courtney, attending either of the Attorney Rob Longstreet seminars should reserve a will be giving a presenta­ seat by calling the Barry tion about long term care Community Foundation at planning, Medicaid issues, (269) 945-0526. Thursday, Jan. 12 Chicken salad, potato salad, fruited jello, muffin. 'The 'beaut if Shop Friday, Jan. 13 California reuben spread, sweet-n-sour carrots, pears, rye bread. in 'Vermont Ville Monday, Jan. 16 Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Italian pasta salad, mari­ nated carrots, tropical fruit. Events Is open anb reaby to serVe you vJlth quality vJork in all your hair care neebs at reasonable prices. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Hastings - Nails; Euchre Call for your appointment today! 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Low Vision Open Tues.-Thurs. • Fri. by appointment only Support. 517-726-0330 12 - | Thursday, Jan. Dana, Vickie, Nancy Hastings - Morehouse Kids; || Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, Jan. 13 - Hastings - Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9­ 11 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, Jan. 16 - Hastings A gift to the Barry Community Foundation - Closed in observance of is used to help fund activities throughout Martin Luther King day. Give a memorial that can go on forever 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 Thursday, Jan. 12 Turkey ala king, rice, California blend, peas, plums. Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, wheat bread. ‘‘Our Family Serving Yours 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Polish sausage, au gratin potatoes, sauerkraut, spiced apples, dinner roll. Monday, Jan. 16 Francis Meehan passed away in 1957. After losing her husband Mildred lived in West Palm Beach, Florida for nine years. She moved to the Nashville area to live with her son, Jarome, in 1978. Mildred enjoyed being at her home and listening to Christian music. She spent her free time making quilts, knitting, cooking and taking care of her family. She attended the Nashville Baptist Church with her fam­ ilyMildred is survived by her son, Jarome (Doria) Meehan; stepdaughter, Etta Dear, and her step sister,: Elizabeth (Lorrain) Jones. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Allan (Lynnette) Meehan, Ross (Ann) Meehan, Loretta (Michael) Zumbaugh, Monique (Jay) Scott, Jone said campaign chairman Dick Groos. “We also want to make sure that everyone is included for the drawings, so if you haven’t gotten your gift or pledge cards into the United Way, give us a call.” The victory celebration is an event intended to recognize those who impact the community through their contribu­ tions. For more information or to RSVP, call the Barry County United Way at 269-945-4010. / Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, Jan. 11 Mildred Meehan NASHVILLE Mildred Meehan, age 93, ofNashville passed away on Saturday, December 31st, 2005 peace­ fully at Thomapple Manor Mrs. Meehan was bom in Big Rapids, on February 5, 1912, the daughter ofthe late John and Flora (Aiderton) Pope. Mildred’s family moved to the Kinross area in the Upper Pennisula of Michigan when Mildred was a young girl. She spent most of her younger years there and attended area schools in the Kinross area. Mildred’s mother passed away when she was very -young. She was raised by her step moth­ er Victora. In 1936 she married Mr. Francis Meehan in St. Ignace. In 1950 the couple moved to the Kalkaska area where they raised their fam­ ily together. CoUHilJ Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Individual awards will be given to those who gave leadership gifts of more than $1,000. The final event of the afternoon will be the drawings for the trip to Jamaica, luggage and an overnight stay at the Bay Pointe Inn, Gun Lake. All gifts have been donated to the Barry County United Way. “We are still awaiting some campaigns and individual gifts that have not come in yet that are going to be crucial to closing in on our goal for this year,” Tuesday, Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager 4 Jan. 17 - Hastings Glaucoma Testing, 11:30 11:30 a.m.; Alzheimer Support 1 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m. 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 e Maple ape Valley a ey News, ews, Nashville, asv e, Tuesday, uesay, January anuary 10,2006 , — Page age 5 Sunfield Boy Scouts finish a fun-filled year The Boy Scouts of Sunfield Troop #157 have enjoyed a fun-filled year. They went to Northwoods Reservation for a weekend of winter camping last January and were able to ice fish, sled and learned how to look for signs ofwildlife in the snow SERVING OUR COUNTRY Timothy M. Smith * k pXdUtatr; ItWhk i iffl Cih 8d )■ taiiitteii ue iUlutln ritf Wnffidk^ Army Pvt. Timothy . M. Smith has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, t drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Smith is the son of Barbara Smith of N Vermontville. He is a 2002 graduate of Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. and identify the animal. The spring camporee, “International Brotherhood of Scouting” had the troop represent the country of Egypt. The scouts had to prepare a native meal and conduct a game. They decided to have the other troops count the number of Egyptian asps in a container with the closest guess win­ ning the asps. The troop attended sum­ mer camp at Northwoods Reservation in July. The seven scouts who attended earned 13 merit badges. This was the first time at camp for three scouts. Fall camporee was titled “Cooking.” Troop members had to prepare the three meals Saturday and were critiqued by other adult scout members. At all Boy Scout camps, the scouts receive points for the camp­ site’s setup, safety and cleanliness. Other activities during 2005 included a trip to Echo Valley near Kalamazoo for sledding and tobogganing in January. In March, several Boy Scouts assisted the Sunfield Cub Scouts with their annual SPY’S sponsored Pinewood Derby, followed by a bridging ceremony in April for Webelo recipients ofthe Arrow ofLight award who chose to join the troop. The “Food for Scouting” program in April collected non-perishable food items and cash for the food bank at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. The boys learned how maple sap is collected and boiled to make maple syrup by going to a local supplier and helping to collect the sap. The Boy Scouts pre­ sented the colors for some of Sunfield’s organized Memorial Day services. Lots of fun was had at the Full Blast water park in Battle Creek in June. In August, the Boy Scouts car­ ried the flags in the Sunfield Farmer’s Picnic Parade. For Halloween, the scouts and their families enjoyed a hayride and bon­ fire at the home of Aaron and Ryan Clark. They stopped to trick-ortreat at the home of Paul Christensen along the hayride route. Scoutmaster Brad Boucher taught a DNR cer­ tified hunter’s safety course to five Boy Scouts, four Cub Scouts and four other family members in October. In November, a grandfather/father/son campout was enjoyed by 12 “guys” in Wexford County. For the end of the year activity, eight of the troops’ 10 Boy Scouts went to an all night lock-in at the Westside Community YMCA, where they got to swim, rock climb, play bas­ ketball, roller blade and played dodge ball for nearly three hours, along with approximately 80 other Boy Scouts. To help fund all the scouting activities, the troop receives money for collecting newspapers and telephone books from the Sunfield and Mulliken recycling centers and sells them to Nu-Wool Corp, in Grand Rapids at least six times throughout the year. The troop also helped the youth group from Oneida Gospel Church in Grand Ledge to clean a section of grandstand at the Michigan Speedway after a NASCAR race in June. A Court of Honor potluck dinner is held every three months to bring scouts and their families together and to recognize the scouts achievements and advance­ ments. Mmembers of Troop 157 below achieved the fol­ lowing in 2005: Eddie Barta advanced to the rank of Second Class in March and First Class in November. He also earned merit badges for first aid, fishing, nature and rifle. Justin Binns advanced to the rank of Second Class in March and First Class in December. He also earned merit badges for fishing and railroading. Levi Byington currently holds the rank of First Class and earned merit badges for pioneering, railroading and rowing. Aaron Clark advanced the rank of Star in March and earned merit badges cit­ izenship in the community, computer, family life, fin­ gerprinting, fishing, rail­ roading, space exploration and wood working. Ryan Clark joined the troop in April and advanced to the rank of Tenderfoot in November and earned merit badges in mammal study and railroading. He completed the Netomi Trail at Northwoods Reservation in July. Lloyd Corston advanced to the rank of First Class in November. Matt Denda joined the troop in April and advanced to the rank of Tenderfoot in November and earned a merit badge for mammal study. He completed the Netomi Trail at Northwoods Reservation in July. Joshua Peabody advanced to the rank of Tenderfoot in November and earned merit badges in archery and mammal study. He completed the Netomi Trail at Northwoods Reservation in July. Bryan Poddig advanced to the rank of Second Class in March and First Class in November. He also earned merit badges for archery, bugle, first aid, fishing, music, nature, railroading, rifle and space exploration. Andy Wilmore advanced to the rank of Tenderfoot in December. In March, Assistant Scoutmaster Wendel Peabody received the Boy Scouter of the Year award and the troops’ committee chairperson DeAnna Clark received the Cub Scouter of the Year award while she was the Sunfield Cub Scout Pack’s committee chairper­ son. The year 2006 is expected to keep the Boy Scouts busy by attending merit badge blitzes this month, February and Aprilm where they can earn up to six addi­ tional merit badges; winter camporee and a weekend camp at Northwoods Reservation in January and a council-wide camporee in May, “The Legend of Robin Hood” at the Eaton County fairgrounds. “The continued support of the newspaper recycling by Sunfield residents and its surrounding communities is greatly appreciated,” a troop spokesperson said. “This provides scouts with the finances to participate in all the activities the troop does with minimal out-of­ pocket expenses to the scouts’ family. The troop was recognized by the Tri­ County Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) in April for its 34 plus years of continuous recycling in the Sunfield community. Anyone interested in joining Boy Scouts may call Assistant Scoutmaster Wendel Peabody at 516­ 546-8527. 06624251 ljg iffiiiHHl tk pji p m |t ,ta tali pa tasW®" ffi aisalfeHffi -s [csW®1 ATTENTION: Mace customers with new prescription coverage... we accept most Medicare Part D prescription plans! Large corporations don't always recognize "the little guy"—independently-owned, small-town businesses.. Some national insurance companies may not be listing small-town pharmacies among those participating with the new Medicare Part D drug plans. But don't worry... MACE PHARMACY IS ACCEPTING NEARLY ALL NEW PLANS. We are committed to meeting all of your health-care needs. If you have questions or concerns, please stop by or call us. We will do everything we can to make this transition an easy one for you. 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Main • Nashville • 517.852.0845 • fax 51Z852.0461 • after hours 269.818.7599 the spot for service For more information, you may also call the State of Michigan's Medicare Medicaid Assistance HOTLINE: 800.803.7174 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 10,2006 — Page 6 ‘All That Glitters' offers full-service floral designs Cindy Heinsen stands next to the cooler displaying some of her floral designs. She is holding a bouquet of nine yellow roses with seeded eucalyptus. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Do you need to rent a tuxedo for a wedding or upcoming formal or a piece of vintage costume jewelry to set off your new dress or outfit? Do you need flowers for a wedding or other special occasion? Do you want to brighten the day for that special someone in your life? Or, do you just want some fresh flowers to lift your own spirits during the cloudy, dreary days of another long Michigan winter? All That Glitters, the new floral shop in down­ town Nashville may have just what you need. Floral designer Cindy Heinsen ofNashville, who opened her store in early December, said owning her own floral shop has been a life-long dream and now that it has become a reality, she wants to make sure everything is perfect, not just for herself, but for her customers as well. “I’m very much a per- EmploymentGroup will be in Hastings Wednesday, January 11th from Noon to 3:00PM to register qualified applicants for work. We will be at the Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Located just east of Broadway (M-43). _____ Must have thefollowing: • 6 months minimum heavy industrial experience • Background and drug screen checks • Written evaluations with passing-scores To apply and qualify for a great job, come to the Elks Lodge or call EmploymentGroup at 616-949-2303 for further details! EmploymentGroup Life Insurance? It’’ s not about your life, it’s about hers. Life insurance isn’t about your life, it’s about the people who rely on it. Asa local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.® protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. ^uto-Otvnen Insurance Buckland Insurance Agency Inc. Delton 11260 Sprague Rd Delton, MI 49046 269-623-5115 Hastings 629 West State St Hastings, MI 49058 269-948-3720 www.bucklandinsurance.com fectionist when it comes to floral designs it has to be just right to go into my showcase or out the door,” Heinsen. “I’ve said stopped people when they are going out the door to fix something that didn’t look quite right. I want to offer good products and good service.” All That Glitters is an FTD florist so with just a phone call Heinsen can have flowers delivered to anywhere in the United States and even internationally. Also, Heinsen offers free delivery in the Nashville area for orders over $5. “All my flowers are guaranteed. If they don’t perform in a satisfactory manner, we’ll replace them and my prices are very competitive. When I get a good deal, I want to pass it on to my cus­ tomers,” said Heinsen, who is already taking pre­ orders for Valentine’ s Day. While customers can come into the shop and chose a floral design from Heinsen’s design book, if they don’t see something they like, she can design something unique. “I have a lot of ribbons, baskets, boxes, vases and a variety of antique pewter that I can use to create a floral design, or people can bring in their own vase or container for me to fill,” said Heinsen. “I want to provide a service so people don’t have to make a special trip and drive out of town when they want flowers for a wedding, birthday, holiday or even funerals.” Heinsen said she designs a lot of dish or container gardens for funerals, something that is becoming increasingly popular, because its some- All That Glitters In Nashville offers a wide selection of vintage costume jewelry. thing families can take home with them after the service to remember their loved one and the caring thoughts of their family and friends. All That Glitters also offers a wide variety of balloon bouquets (even some for men) and a selection of gift items ranging from candles, handmade boxes by John Dietrick hand-woven bas­ kets, stained glass, stuffed animals and a largd selec­ tion of vintage jewelry. “I have a large quantity of vintage jewelry from companies like Avon, Trifari and designer cos­ tume jewelry. I sell vin­ tage costume jewelry because the quality is much better than what is on the market today,” said Heinsen. “Everything I sell is reasonably priced. I’ve been to antique stores that charge double what I ask for the same piece.” Not only can brides choose their flowers and gifts for their bridesmaids at All That Glitters, grooms can also rent tuxe­ dos for themselves and their attendants. Heinsen said she is delighted with her loca­ tion in Nashville because it came already equipped with fitting rooms, an office, space for a work­ room, water faucets near the floor, which she could use to fill her buckets, a full basement to use for storage. “This is something I’ve dreamed about for a long time and I started looking for a place to rent while I was waiting for a small inheritance. I already had another place in mind, but I drove down here and saw this place was empty so I decided to look into it before I rented the other place. I had been praying about this for a long time and it seems that God knew what he was doing even if I didn’t because this place is perfect,” she said. “I spent a month get­ ting ready, then I opened the first week of December and scattered business cards all over town like they were con­ fetti.” Heinsen, the mother of five children, said that her family and friends and the people of Nashville have been very supportive of her first venture into retail. “My friend, Sarah Nelson, who owns Bellevue Floral has been a mentor and really encour­ aged me to get started and the people in town have been wonderful. Kathy (Hansbarger), who owns Something Special by Kathy, which used to be a floral shop, has refereed people to me and so has (Dianne Bowden) the pas­ tor of the United Methodist Church, and the (Barry County Area) Chamber of Commerce has been a big help, too. “They’ve all been really encouraging and I appre­ ciate input from the com­ munity,” she said. “I just want to provide a service that is needed for people in the community. “A lot of people think that flowers are expen­ sive, but they really don’t cost very much. They can bring in their own vase to fill or they can buy a nice colorful arrangement for their table for under $10,” said Heinsen. “With all this dreary weather we’re having now, they can buy some flowers like yellow roses to remind them of the bright sun we haven’t seen for awhile.” Visit Heinsen at All That Glitters, 234 North Main St. in Nashville, or call (517) 852-9224. After hours, customers may call Heinsen at home (517) 852-1691. “That’s the good thing about living five blocks away; if I’m at home, I’ll open the shop and get cus­ tomers what they need if something comes up and they need it right away,” she said. NOW TAKING Maple Valley Accounting <& Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent Fully-staffed Accounting and Tax Office ■S Tax Preparation E-Filing Small Business Accounting RAL's (Call for details) (Refund anticipation loan) Ask about our Special Student and Senior Rates!! 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Essays should describe a personal experience involv­ ing discrimination, or stu­ dents can write as if they are in the shoes of someone who has been discriminated against. Essays can be about any form of discrimination: SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Mapes-Huissen united in marriage acBastt^i i'faia;i;l R • kfiwm>alR ■tintyh I Sai .(Bi1 atiai m ifekiite': l tai Hrt' in tafciill JEI ifc® ■ta fakiOi . to ai ®l I® m .feta.® a in ® ifa® h'•ki (51W®’•55! llte fa Sit qnrt^1 gj BffilM1’1 jc jcmetei®6^ gtt m tab Sarah-Anne Louise Mapes and Aaron Christian Huissen were united in marriage on Dec. 10, 2005 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. The Reverend Father Charles P. McCabe performed the double ring Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage before 150 guests. Sarah is the daughter of Dennis and Candice Mapes of Nashville. Aaron is the son of Barbara Huissen ofWalker and Steven Huissen of Grand Rapids. The bride wore an ivory strapless floor length gown with beading and delicate embroidered ivory flowers and a cathe­ dral length veil. She carried a hand bouquet ofwhite and pink long stem roses. Matron of honor was Mrs. Nicole Lewis, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Miss Katie McDougal, friend of the bride, Miss Kalli Huissen, sister ofthe groom and Mrs. Nicole Swift, friend of the bride. Best man was Mr. Jon Engelsman, friend ofthe groom, Mr. Scott Lewis, friend of the groom, Mr. Paul Huissen, brother of the groom and Mr. Nicholas Mapes, brother of the bride. Guests were seated by Mr. Bryan Knott and Mr. Josh Knott, friends of the groom. A dinner/dance reception was held at the Hastings Country Club following the ceremony. The couple will make their home in Hastings. race, age, gender, etc. The length ofthe essays is a max­ imum of 200 words. Essays can be submitted to the student’s llocal library by Friday, Feb. 3. The contest is open to anyone in grades 512. The top three contestants will have the opportunity to have lunch with Schmidt, the author of Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, on Sunday, Feb. 12, at a time and place still to be deter­ mined. Libraries participating in Barry County Reads are the Delton District Library, the Dowling Public Library, the Freeport District Library, Hastings Public Library, George W. Spindler Memorial Library, Putnam Public Library and the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Fhornapple Wind Band sets concert The Thomapple Wind Band members will perform their second concert this sea­ son at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, in celebration of their 10th anniversary. The concert will be held at in the Hastings High School lecture hall. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non-profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the sur­ rounding community. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. For this concert, the wind band is under the direction of Duane Thatcher, former Thomapple Kellogg High School band director. Rehearsals will continue Thursdays in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26. The wind band invites any post-high school age musician to come and share in this musical experience. ven string instruments are encouraged to come give this a try. Though all instrumenta­ tion is welcome, the band especially needs percussion and clarinet players. No auditions are necessary. This first concert will feature classic band music with a touch of English and Irish sounding numbers. A Cole Porter Broadway medley also is being planned. For more information on how to join the band or to borrow an instrument, callKim Domke at 945-9181 or Dave Macqueen, 945-8832. 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The Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro will occupy the oldest building in Barry County, and if successful, will not only bring a new business to the downtown area but will increase traffic flow to an already thriving economic district. “One of the reasons we chose downtown Hastings as the place to put our business is because it is such a solid traffic area,” said Mike Barnaart, owner ofthe brew­ pub and bistro. “We could have opened in a number of other places, but both my wife and I felt that downtown Hastings was the best choice,” he said. “My wife, Susan, has been instru­ mental in the whole process. In fact, it was she who spurred me on to get the project off the ground. Her parents, Carl and Loretta Schoessel, are partners in the project. “Carl is the former super­ intendent of Hastings Schools and Susan is a life­ long resident of Hastings. Her confidence in the com­ munity and in me gave me the confidence to pursue my dream.” Barnaart’s background in the food industry provides a solid base. A graduate of Maple Valley HighSchool, SUBWNCl ttlffi probums? We can help! You can’t afford NOT to call - “THE RIVER Substance Abuse Treatment & Counseling Services, L.L.C. 221 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 ( 2 69) 945-8730 * * z 09549451 Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varisty Volleyball Allison Oleson led the Maple Valley varsity volleyball team with 14 kills in its SMAA (South ) opener against Stockbridge on Wednesday night. Oleson, a senior, is the lone returning starter for the Lions this winter. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE BUREAU 06623382 . INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU • FARM GENERAL UFE BUREAU he has enjoyed more than 15 years in the restaurant busi­ ness, beginning at Helmut’s Koffee Haus in Nashville as a chef’s apprentice in 1991. Since then he has held Sous Chefpositions with Picadilly Grille and Schuler’s of Marshall, was the executive chef with the County Seat in Hastings and the Arcadia Brewing Company in Battle Creek and is currently execu­ tive chef with Michigan State University at the Brook Lodge Hotel and Conference Center in Augusta. “This experience has pro­ vided me with a wealth of knowledge in the area of restaurant startup,” he said. “Being selected as a member of the Michigan State University’s house and food service management team has been a great honor and an amazing learning experience. “We acquired the property in the spring of 2000 and I was brought on board two weeks after the acquisition with no. sales, no guests and no plans. “I developed every aspect of our food service program and we have reached a level of excellence that is well respected in the industry. “Our sales have increased tenfold, from under $400,000 in fiscal year one to nearly $4 million in fiscal year five.” Barnaart will bring that knowledge and experience to Hastings’ newest business. “We plan to offer retail and office spaces for lease in the building as well as a new casual theme brewpub, restaurant and banquet facili­ ty to the downtown area,” Barnaart said. “We will be a multi-level, multi-dimen­ sional business complex. “Our primary focus will be on the microbrewery and casual themed restaurant on the-street level of the building. The Walldorff Ballroom will be located on the top floor, with elegant banquet room in Victorian style for up to 200 people.” “The final key portion of the operation will be its rental space.” Barnaart chose to keep the name Walldorff because of the history surrounding the Mike Barnaart discusses the area of the Bistro that will become the open kitchen with a classic wood fired Italian brick oven. building. A permanent structure was first erected on the site in 1860. A brick and stone por­ tion was started in 1866 by John Goodyear and William Barlow and was to become known as the Empire Block. According to Barry County Historical Society records, provided by Esther Walton of Hastings, it was the first commercial brick building in downtown Hastings. The Ben Franklin “We believe that putting ourselves on display proves our commitment to quality and fresh­ ness.” Mike Barnaart building built in 1864 but the structure was original destroyed by a fire. What appears to be one large building was originally four small buildings. The original two building on the west side made up the “Walldorff Building” and was used as one entity. The present two east buildings now rest over the Ace Hardware store and is not part of the reconstruction project. “We wanted very much to incorporate the valuable history of this magnificent building,” Barnaart said. “It is so much a part of the hisp tory of Hastings and we are doing everything with that in mind. We are being very careful tq preserve as much of the history as possible.” Barnaart said his estab­ lishment will blend that his­ tory with a warm environ­ ment ofbrick, oak and brass. “We will focus on creating not only a dining experience, but an entertainment experi­ ence as well with a display brewery, open and visible kitchen and a classic wood fired Italian brick oven and pizza bar on the main floor,” he Said. “The furnishing will reflect the image ofthe decor and restaurant concept.” Barnaart said the restau­ rant will be divided into two distinct sections by a brick wall running down the center of the room. “We will use this to our advantage by creating a tap­ wall to create a sense of room area to the right of the depth and oneness between wall. The bar will frame the the two areas. end of the brewery produc­ “We do not want to tion room. Our beer will be deprive patrons on either drawn from serving vessels side the experiences of the in the production area, which other,” he said. will be visible from the “In the ballroom we will street. This will eliminate the have one of the finest ban­ need for kegging and bot­ quet spaces in Barry County. tling equipment and add to This will be an open and spa­ the value of the freshness of cious contemporary our beers. Victorian ballroom with high “The taproom will also ceilings, chandelier lighting, feature English Darts and classic wall coverings and billiards,” he said. “It will be rich carpet, bathed in natural an airy space with a high, light from 10 foot windows. unfinished ceiling and wood “We will combine excel­ floors. There will be a rich lent food prepared to our aroma of freshly ground exacting standards, impecca­ malted grains and yeasty ble service and elegant sur­ beer. roundings to serve the local “The atmosphere of the wedding market,” he said. room will provide a sense of “No one in our area is industry and with the equipped to provide the truly mechanical element of the elegant reception experience brewery, so close the patrons we will provide.” will feel like they are part of The final portion of the the production process.” operation is the rental areas. On the left side ofthe wall “The second floor office will be the full service space will create a sense of restaurant. prestige to occupants and “This room will have a visitors,” Barnaart said. bustling French bistro “Enhanced by high ceilings atmosphere,” Barnaart said. and overlooking the city, “The sights, sounds and these offices will be perfect smell ofthis room will create for any tenant looking for a a great sensory experience. unique place to conduct busi­ “The talents of our staff ness.” will be highlighted in the Throughout his discussion open kitchen and wood fired of his life-long dream, oven and pizza bar area. We Barnaart expressed his com­ believe that putting our­ mitment to the community. selves on display proves our “I feel a sense ofresponsi­ commitment to quality and bility to preserve this cher­ freshness. We also think it ished piece of history in the adds to the value of our prod­ community while bringing uct when it is an interactive an exciting and unique experience for the patrons.” restaurant experience to the Barnaart plans to install area,” he said. several windows along the Stonehill Farm Vermontville, MI CANOPY SALES & RENTALS Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups, 16x16, 20x20, 20x30 canopies. Self Services: You pick it up & return it. Full Services: We set it up & take it down. Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes Call any time. Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 irn----------------------------------------------------------------- rrr 06605333 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 — Page 9 Ag finance prof, to speak at dairy conference Feb. 2 David Kohl, well-known ag finance professor who wows audiences with his insight, will kick off the fourth annual Great Lakes Dairy Conference (GLDC), to be held Feb. 2 to 4 in Frankenmuth. “Dr. Kohl is a ball of fire,” says Brian Troyer, co-chair of the GLDC planning com­ mittee and dairy nutrition specialist for Caledonia Farmers Elevator. “He talks to a wide variety of people about how to better their businesses. Everybody always leaves his presenta­ tions pumped up. about how to do theirjobs better. He’s a perfect kick-off speaker.” Kohl is professor of agri­ cultural finance and small business management and entrepreneurship at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He has published more than 350 articles on financial and business-related topics and is a columnist for Farm Journal, Top Producer, Ag Lender and Soybean Digest. Recently, he examined best management practices for competitive producers, lenders and agribusiness firms. Troyer says Kohl’s pres­ entation promises to be inspirational and motivation­ al, yet grounded in practical- ity. “You see a lot of motiva­ tional speakers that are enter­ taining, but once the laughter stops, you realize their mes­ sages lack substance,” he explains. “Dr. Kohl is not one ofthose guys. I’m confi­ dence that people will leave his presentation with a renewed perspective and some practical ides they can incorporate on their farms.” Kohl’s presentation will take place 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. He is the first of a plethora of speakers who will address the group on various aspects of dairy pro­ duction, including reproduc­ tion, nutrition and manage- KSO’s Raymond Harvey is featured soloist in Winter Evening s The Kalamazoo Sym­ phony Orchestra continues its new “Epic Evenings” series with “Winter Evening” on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28. Both concerts are at 8 p.m. in the Epic Theatre. The chamber music pro­ gram includes Walter Riston’s “Divertimento” for four winds and five strings, Mozart’s String Quartet K. 387, and Edward Elgar’s Piano Quintet. KSO Music Director Raymond Harvey is the featured pianist on the Elgar Quintet. Another special aspect of this concert is that January 27 is Mozart’s 250th birth­ day. The KSO’s Burdick- ***» fit r m2 "tetwky ■ ik tlHti linkldlili *2 k s;r;r. H! 2 SEiKpapii kin nripiit.’ Thome String Quartet hon­ ors the great composer with their performance of his String Quartet, K. 387. The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra also will recognize this landmark occasion with “The World of... Mozart” on Sunday, February 5 at 3:00 p.m. in Kalamazoo College’s Light Fine Arts Center. The KSO’s “Epic Even­ ings” offers a new twist to classical chamber music. Choosing the Epic Theatre as its venue, the KSO provides audience members with bistro table seating. Coffee will be served by staff from Heilman’s Nuts & Confections prior to the con­ cert, and musicians will introduce the selections from the stage. Dessert is provided by the Epic Bistrol following the concert. The series was created by KSO Music Director Raymond Harvey. Maestro Harvey will be conducting as needed in the series. The final pair of concerts for the season will be “Spring Evening” on March 17 and 18, 2006. Tickets may be purchased at all Miller Auditorium Ticket Office locations: phone 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858 or on the web at www.kalamazoosymphony.c Qnu ment. Troyer says the 2006 GLDC promises to be the best one yet. Speakers were chosen by a committee of dairy producers who made it clear that practical, useable information is imperative. “We had a really strong program last year and I think this one is as good or better,” he says. “Producers who come for the entire event — or even just a day - will leave with information that will help them become better dairy managers.” The Great Lakes Dairy Conference will take place Feb. 2 to 4 at the Bavarian Lodge Inn and Conference Center in Frankenmuth. Dairy producers from across the Midwest and Canada are encouraged to attend with their management teams and families. To learn more, including registration details and specific program infor­ mation, visit www.gldc.msu. edu, or call Troyer at (517) 278-3119. January is National Radon Action Month The purpose of National Radon Action Month, is to remind everyone of the seri­ ous danger that radon gas poses in our homes. The Environment Protection Agency estimates that radon causes about 20,000 deaths from lung cancer in the U.S. annually. Exposure to indoor radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking, and the U.S. Surgeon General has warned that radon is a national health problem. Protecting the health of all Americans against the threat ofradon gas begins with test­ ing your home. Radon is natural radioac­ tive gas released in rock, soil, and water from the nat­ ural decay of uranium. It is colorless, odorless, and taste­ less. Fortunately, scientists have provided tools that help protect us from radon, such Protection Agency is work­ as a simple test that deter­ ing in concert with other mines the level of exposure Federal, State and volunteer in our homes, schools and organizations to educate other buildings. Testing for Americans about the risks of and measurement of this radon. During National dangerous gas in the indoor Radon Action Month, all air we breathe is simple, Americans are encouraged to inexpensive and effective. If join in this crucial effort and elevated levels are detected, learn more about the health there are simple, cost effec­ risk posed by radon, test for tive steps that can be taken to it, and when warranted, take reduce concentrations to steps to reduce exposure to acceptable levels. it. The U.S. Environmental Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06623727 ME rri Dalpiith n iKM’ife®!® fkii IMMf Invest wisely in 2006, BBB advises 1 chi ptiiausii ps»ii ' jki ® Inaai ! J® acai adM&aa datt BE ■0*^ yri l(kJL *• << *it*. *it*. l(k dW 520 ^ik«* J* iHifljW* <4J qalaj< qa r^ gtUt Ut I* j^l : With the start of the New Year, many people will resolve to improve their financial security by taking advantage of investment opportunities. 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To avoid falling victim to fraud, the BBB advised investors to be particularly cautious of any of the fol­ lowing red flags: • Words like “risk free,” “guarantee,” “high return,” or “limited offer.” According to government regulators, no financial investment is “risk free” and a high rate ofreturn means greater risk. • Offshore scams and investment opportunities in other countries, particularly if they claim to be “tax-free” and “confidential.” If you send your money abroad and something goes wrong, it will be particularly difficult to locate your money. • Promises of “quick” profits or “fast” cash, “ground floor” opportunities, offers to share “inside” infor­ mation, and pressure to invest immediately because the “market is moving.” You should obtain and 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. 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Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. MINI STORAGE AVAILABLE, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20 units, space you your storage place, 616-374-1200. 2 HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE: Everything must go! For Sale (All items less men 2mos. old). Bedrooms, great room, SLEIGH BED: queen cherry dining, kitchen, living room.. wood with pillowtop matSolid Oak and Mah hogany, tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 new beds. Too much to list. Cost $8,000. Will sacrifice for $2,500/best. (517)204-0600 WILLS, MISDEMEANORS, TRUSTS, DEEDS, ADOP­ TIONS. Attorney Judy Sin­ gleton, (517)852-9351. Wanted CARING PERSON TO care for 4 loving children, prefer in my home. (517)852-1754 Lions capture first conference victory In a battle between two teams that are rebuilding after losing major parts of their team to graduation last spring, the Maple Valley var­ sity volleyball team earned 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: Adelso R Calderon and Debbie Calderon, Husband and Wife to Concorde Acceptance Corporation, a Texas Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2003 and record­ ed September 23, 2003 in Document Number 1113993 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated September 22, 2003 and recorded February 23, 2004 in Document Number 1122522 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($126,000.00) including interest 9.15% 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 mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, February 9, 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of the East 806 feet of the North 199 feet of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 3111 Heath Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JANUARY 3, 2006 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: 06-42311 (HSBC) ASAP# 750104 01/10/2006, 01/17/2006, 01/24/2006,01/31/2006 0662332c its first SMAA (South) victo­ ry of the season with a three game victory at Stockbridge. The Lady Lions earned a 25-17, 25-20, 25-14 victory. Maple Valley hitters Allison Oleson and Dani Christensen led the Lions with 14 and 12 kills respec­ tively. Rebecca Kent led the Lions with five blocks for kills. Jess Winegar con­ trolled the back court with 16 digs and Alaina Mater set up 28 assists in what head coach Bill Brenton called “the team’s most consistent match of the season.” After the conference match, the Lions visited Durand for a tournament on Saturday and had an up and down day. The Lions defeated Saginaw Arthur Hill in three games, 25-15,25-12, and 25­ 15. Consistency plagued the Lions and they were defeated by Napoleon 12-25 and 18­ 25, before coming back to take the third game 25-21. In the final eight-team bracket, the Lady Lions played Byron and were defeated in the first round 12-25 and 9-25. Ashley Gonser led the Lions in serving with 27-of29 and six aces. Mindy Newton served well and played strong in the front court while Lauren Pierce gave the team some strong defense in the back court, said Brenton. The Lions are 8-8-4 over­ all and 1-0 in the SMAA. Maple Valley will look to get to 2-0 in the league when they play host to Jackson County Western Wednesday this week. The Lions will then’ host their own home invitational on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. NOTICE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Anyone who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Zoning Board or the Nashville Planning Commission should contact the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St. or call 852-9544. Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 06624158 MEETING DATES FOR 2006 FOR VERMOIIIVUE VR1ME COUNCIL January 5th March 2nd May 4th July 13th@ September 7th November 2nd January 4, 2007 February 2nd April 6th June 1st August 3rd October 5th December 7th February 1, 2007 @this meeting date has been changed because of holiday "Meetings begin at 7pm at the village office,121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Any person or persons requiring accommodations should contact the Village Clerk at 726-1429. The Village of Vermontville has adopted policies of non-discrimination and complies with all federal, state and local laws of the American with Disabilities Act. 06624233 Lions finish third at Rogers Invite The Maple Valley Lions dominated the lightweights Saturday at the Rogers Invitational, but it wasn’t enough for the Lions to catch either Caledonia or South Haven. Maple Valley, Caledonia, and South Haven were the only three teams to have individuals earn titles Saturday; Maple Valley and South Haven both had four champions, and the Caledonia Fighting Scots six as they piled up 248 points. .South Haven was second with 176.5 points. Caledonia had all 13 of its wrestlers participating during the day finish third or better, with 11 wrestlers reaching the finals. Maple Valley earned four gold’s, with Ron Smith coming out on top at 103 pounds, Tyler Greenfield at 119, Raven Scurlock at 125, and Jamie Corwin at 130. Caledonia’s champions were Nick Cramer at 112 Jamie Corwin (top) was one of four Lions to win flight championships Saturday at the Rogers Invitational. The others were Ron Smith, Raven Scurlock, and Tyler Greenfield. (File photo) DNR deer population meeting scheduled A meeting Saturday, Jan. 14, with the Department of Natural Resources will give local hunters an opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas about deer hunting in Michigan. The meeting will be held at the Pierce Creek Institute at 1 p.m. and is just one of many the DNR is holding around the state. In November the DNR released proposed deer population goals for state. Under the new guidelines the DNR is aiming for a population range between 179,000 and 213,000 to be reached before 2010. The new population would mean a reduction of at least 92,500 in the coming years. Mark Hewitt, president of the Barry County Quality Deer Management Association is hopeful that attendance will be high at the meeting. “This should be a very good meeting so I hope all members will attend and bring a friend.” pounds, Tylor Cook at 135, Tyler McCoy 145, Alec VanDyke 171, Alex Ohlrich 215, and Mike Schaibly at 275. South Haven’s titles were earned by Michael Jackson at 140 pounds, Kamron Jackson at 152, Drakkar Klose at 160, and Celic Bell at 189. Maple Valley has the week to get ready for the Edwardsburg Invitational, which kicks off Saturday at 9 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. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY UOO/lUlU ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS The Planning Commission has 3 open positions, (2 are 3 year terms) and (1 is a 2 year term). Please submit your letters of intent by Friday, January 27th to the Village Office, PO Box K. The members will be appointed at the February 2nd Council Meeting. Vermontville Village Council 06624235 NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING on the request by Feighner Company, Inc. for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption. The hearing will be held on January 19,2006 at 7:00 P.M. in the Castleton Township Halil 915 Reed St., Nashville, MI. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the Castleton Township Board by writing or calling the following: Castleton Township 915 Reed St, Nashville, MI 49073. Phone (517) 852-9479. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township 06624179 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville', Tuesday, January 10, 2006 — Page 11 Lions stretch win streak to three Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team improved to 3-2 and 1-0 in the SMAA (South) with a pair of victories last week. Friday night, the Lions dominated Jackson County Western in the SMAA open­ er, scoring an 82-54 win. Adam Gonser had 22 points for the Lions, Andy Root 17, and Adam Lamphere 17. Of the 11 Lions on the roster, ten of them scored in the blowout. SQ Q StSS Maple Valley held a 16-12 advantage after the first quarter, then pulled ahead in the second by outscoring Western 22-12. The Lions also outscored Western by ten points in the fourth quar­ ter, 21-11. T.J. Bentley added nine points for the Lions, while Tyler O’Dell, Rusty Harris, and Josh Bursley had four each. The Lions earned a 57-45 victory at Bellevue Tuesday night. Lamphere, Gonser, and Root each tossed in 13 points to lead the Lions to victory, while Bursley added 12. Jeff Droll led the Broncos with 16 points. Lamphere had a big game all around for the Lions, adding five assists, three steals and ten rebounds. Bursley had eight rebounds and two steals and Root Six rebounds. The Lions held the Broncos to just 13 points in the first half. Bellevue did its best to get back in the ball game with 21 points in the fourth quarter, including 11 by Droll. Maple Valley will host Hopkins for a non-conference contest tonight, then travel to Albion for the sec­ ond SMAA contest of the season Friday night. Washing hands is best way to avoid illnesses The Barry-Eaton District Health Department says the most important thing that you can do to keep from get­ ting sick is to wash your hands. By frequently washing your hands you wash away germs that you have picked Adam Gonser led the Lions in scoring both nights last up from other people, from week pumping in 22 points against Western and 13 contaminated surfaces against Bellevue. (File photo) from animals and animal waste. When you do not wash your hands frequently you pick up germs from other 4-H Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension sources and then you infect Jan. 10 yourself when you touch Office. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 your eyes, nose, or mouth. Jan.11 One of the most common p.m., Extension Office. Horse Judging Meeting, 7 p.m., Thomapple ways people catch colds is Jan. 11 by rubbing their nose or their Kellogg High School Cafeteria. Jan.14 Poultry Breeding Clinic, 10 a.m., Freeport eyes after their hands have Community Center (must pre-register at the Extension Office). Jan.16 Martin Luther King Day, County Buildings Closed. Jan. 17 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Jan.19 State Awards Workshop, 7 p.m., Extension In recognition of the untir­ Office. ing efforts of more than Jan. 19 Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., BC 4,000 school board members Conservation Club. in Michigan, January 2006 is Jan. 14 & Red Cross & 4-H Babysitting Class, 9 a.m.-2 designated as School Board 21 Recognition Month. p.m., Delton District Library. Each year, school board Jan. 21 Winter’s Night Trap Shoot, 6 p.m., BC members manage a total edu­ Conservation Club. Jan. 22 4-H Trail Riding Clinic, 2-4 p.m., location to be cation budget of $12 billion and make decisions that announced. Jan. 23 New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension affect 1.7 million K-12 stu-r dents throughout the state. Office. They face tough public Jan.23 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in scrutiny, difficult financial times and increased pressure Hastings. Jan. 28-29 Shooting Sports Leaders Workshop, St. Joseph to improve student achieve­ Co. Conservation & Sportsman Club & the St. ment. It is through their vol­ Joseph MSU Extension Office (registration untary work that the job of governing Michigan’s school deadline - January 13, 2006). districts falls. School board members invest countless hours of their personal lives to make the tough decisions about budgets, personnel, curricu­ lum and other matters to help 25 good, stable people with our schools. bad credit for new experimental improve This year’s theme, School auto finance program. Boards Make Stars Out of Students, is reflected in a Over $50,000 available for proclamation from Gov. this exciting new program. Granholm and a resolution from the Michigan State Hurry because when the funds are Board of Education, naming allocated, the experimental program ends. January as “School Board Recognition Month.” The governor and board note that this year’s celebra­ tion “reflects the efforts of for this exciting opportunity. thousands of men and All applications accepted for women whose actions and decisions help to shape the this guaranteed approval!! education and future of our So call before it's over!! next generation, and pro­ vides an opportunity to build Call (269) 948-8210 stronger relationships CALENDAR OF EVENTS Rirta i MW BIIEtfcFfiBt iihbN^« ioeixitaiKi TjsxsaiEi ■ieiEaac mszu!i fiMRriiar KfCEXSH! £3E»»I»I X!Ki?W! tW** • After handling animals or animal waste. • When your hands are dirty. • After you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose. • More frequently when someone in your home is sick. What is the correct ways to wash your hands? • First wet your hands and apply liquid or clean bar soap. • Next rub your hands vig­ orously together and scrub all surfaces. • Continue rubbing hands for 20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing “Happy Birthday” twice through to a friend. • Rinse hands well under running water. • Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet. Remember: If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based gel to clean hands. It is estimated that one out of three people do not wash their hands after using the restroom. So these tips are also important when you are out in public. If everyone took the time to wash his or her hands sev­ eral times a day (especially after using the restroom) we could cut down on the occur­ rence of the common cold. Michigan school board members honored in January WANTED g> been contaminated with the cold or flu virus. You can also spread germs directly to others or onto sur­ faces that other people touch, and before you know it, everybody around you is get­ ting sick. The important thing to remember is that, in addition to colds, some pretty serious diseases - like hepatitis A, meningitis, and infectious diarrhea - can easily be reduced or possibly avoided if people make a habit of washing their hands. It is especially important to wash your hands: • Before, during, and after you prepare food. • Before you eat, and after you use the bathroom. Call Mr. Hagg today at (269) 948-8210 and ask for Mr. Hagg today! between the men and women who champion the cause of public education.” School Board Recognition Month is a national obser­ vance, co-sponsored by the Michigan Association of EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP School Boards and the National School Boards Association. 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VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick — OP HASTINGS“ ; �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 10,2006 — Page 12 New Eaton sheriff’s car displays historic emblem The new Eaton County Sheriffs car sports the tradi­ tional "black and white" col­ ors of law enforcement vehi­ cles nation-wide. One new feature is the emblem repre­ senting the Eaton County Sheriffs office and its histo- ry exceeding 167 years of being first to serve and pro­ tect the citizens of Eaton County. "While many things have changed since the office of the sheriff was first formed in 1837, our fine team of law enforcement officers remain committed to serving and protecting the citizens throughout our communi­ ties," said Sheriff Mike Raines. "One of my many goals during my term in office is to uphold our time- Local Cub Scout Troop makes donation to MVCCOH In the Decmeber 27th edition of the Maple Valley News the Scout Troop which donated a real Christmas tree decorated with mittens was misidentified. Cub Scout Troop 649 of Nashville and Vermontville made the donation to the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope during their awards ceremony in December at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Thurs: 7-6. Fri: 7-8 Saturday: 8-4, Sunday: 9-2 HOT BUYS for January 35” Oil Filled Elec­ tric Radiator Heater Permanently oil filled. No fuel to fill, no mainte­ nance, no odor. 3 heat settings: 600/900/1500 watts. Auto On/Offcycles. 7' line cord. UL listed. USA. 435470 Reg. $45.99 'Zrriccs good Xjhru 1/17/05, 288" 1579ir^W 40,000 BTU Reddy Heater. Heats work­ shops up to 6500 cu. ft. 11 hour run time. 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Not responsible for printing errors. 06624239 honored traditions and the proud heritage of the sher­ iffs office. Together, we're working hard to preserve and pass these on to others who also have the desire to dedi­ cate their lives to serving and protecting, and this new vehicle is one of many steps in that direction." A lot has changed since 1841, when former Sheriff William Stoddard ran the office and Circuit Courtroom in Charlotte with only $25 per year for rent. Still located in Charlotte, the sheriffs office currently includes a 224-bed Jail, medical clinic, kitchen, several offices, a county-wide road patrol and a Delta Township sub-sta­ tion serving more than 108,000 citizens throughout Eaton County, including area businesses. The sheriff is the only top law enforcement leader elected by the people. Sheriffs are diversified in the scope of services they pro­ vide as the full-service law enforcement and public safe­ ty agency in each county. The sheriffs powers are derived from old English common law, the Michigan Constitution and are protect­ ed and enhanced by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The sheriff sheriff’’ss duties include jail operations; road patrol; criminal complaint services; crime scene investi­ gations; civil process serv­ ice; bond processing; detec­ tive and investigative servic­ es and a multitude of admin­ istrative duties. The sheriffis not only the chief law Sheriff Mike Raines by one of the Eaton County Sheriff's traditional "black and whites" displaying the new emblem "First to serve since 1837." enforcement official, he is also the warden of the jail. Eaton County Sheriffs deputies have been responsi­ ble for solving thousands of crimes, taking thousands of criminals off the streets, sav­ ing countless lives, prevent­ ing crimes and protecting the innocent in every communi­ ty in which they serve. While duties are diverse and rich in tradition, the lives of some of Eaton County's former sheriffs reflect die same. For example, former Sheriff Elwin Smith, (1957­ 1972), currently holds the title of "Eaton County's Oldest Living Sheriff." Former Sheriff Rick Jones, after three decades with the sheriffs office, now serves as state representative. From Eaton County's First Sheriff, Robert Wheaton, to the present, the tradition o law enforcement and public safety services to the citizens remains the priority. "As one of 83 sheriffs in this great state, it's truly an honor to carry on this fine tradition," said Raines. "With many more years ahead ofus, I hope to contin­ ue to preserve the traditions of our office, while protect­ ing your family and serving each ofyou to the best of our abilities with honor, pride and integrity. Our new car is only a small demonstration of our time-honored commitment to you." Barry County Reads receives ‘Lizzie’ book by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “Barry County Reads” has received copies of the book “Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy” by Gary Schmidt. The books have been distributed to the partic­ ipating libraries. Libraries participating in Barry County Reads are the Delton District Library, the Dowling Public Library, the Freeport District Library, Hastings Public- Library, George W. Spindler Memorial Library, Putnam Public Library and the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Several of the libraries have scheduled book talks on the book. The book has received recognition as a 2005 Newberry Honor Award book and a 2005 Printz Award Honor book. The book is an historical novel set in Maine which is based on the true story of a community’s destruction. It highlights a unique friend­ ship between Turner Buckminster, the son of a minister who recently moved to the area, and Lizzie Bright Griffin who lives in an island community founded by for­ mer slaves. The book details life alter­ ing changes for both the young people and the com­ munities in which they live. Schmidt will talk about the book, sign copies and be the featured guest at a recep­ tion on Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Delton High School audi­ torium. “Book Talks,” which will allow readers to discuss “Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy.” are scheduled in the coming months before and after his visit. On Tuesday, Jan. 17 the book will be discussed at the Delton District Library at 3 p.m. On Thursday, Jan. 19 the book will be discussed at the Hastings Public Library at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, February 14 the book will be discussed at the Freeport District Library at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, March 9, there will be a discussion of “Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy” and “Donuthead” by Sue Stauffacher, which is the first of the “One Book, One County for Kids” selection for Kent County. This com­ bined discussion will begin at 4 p.m. at the Caledonia Public Library. For more information about Barry County Reads, contact any ofthe sponsoring libraries. FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service A Slrtngth yoo can rol on Free Estimates (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-01-17.pdf 9df217bf0c88e1b088506357b48a1554 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S 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. 134-No. 3, January 17, 2006 Sewer rate charges, ordinance Marshall woman, 62 charged in 2 robberies changes approved in Nashville by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A 62-year-old woman who walked into the Check-N-Go on West State Street Friday, Jan. 6, and robbed the business of an undisclosed amount of cash has been arrested. Officers from Hastings and Charlotte made the arrest Tuesday of Shirley Louise Bodell of Marshall, who was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Charlotte and lodged in the Shirley Louise Bodell Calhoun County jail. Bodell was tentatively identified by a photo taken woman was described as a from a surveillance camera heavy set white female in in the Hastings Check-N- her mid 40s to early 50s. Go. A search of her She was wearing a threeCalhoun County residence quarter length blue denim produced evidence from the jacket, a dark colored knit two robberies, including a hat, a multi-colored scarf, Coat and handgun believed blue jeans, white tennis to be used in both rob­ shoes and dark sunglasses. beries, according to Bodell held two employ­ Hastings Police Chief Jerry ees working in the store at Sharver. gunpoint and demanded Sgt. Jeff Pratt of the money be placed into a gro­ Hastings Police cery type bag with red and Department said the black lettering on it. Prior to her leaving the scene, the employees were ordered to lay on the floor and told to count to 100 before they moved. The employees told offi­ cers the weapon looked like a black semi-automatic handgun, possibly a 9mm. Bodell fled the scene on foot. It was believed she was the same woman who have robbed the Check-NGo in Charlotte later the same night and it appeared by the time frame that she may have driven directly to Charlotte from Hastings to commit the second robbery. Bodell also may be responsible for the Dec. 6 robbery of a Check-N-Go on Gull Road near Richland. In that incident witnesses reported seeing a possible suspect vehicle and described it as a dark colored car, possibly late 1990s. The woman is still await­ ing arraignment on the Hastings and Richland rob­ beries, according to Sarver. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After a public hearing, the Nashville Village Council, with Trustee Ron Bracy absent, voted 6-0 to approve changes to the village’s sewer rate ordinance and sewer charges. There were no questions or comments from the audi­ ence during the public hear­ ing after Village Council President Frank Dunham read the ordinance with the proposed changes. Trustee Justin Shotts asked for clarification on what the $1 per month household charge. Darrell Clements Jr., head ofNashville’s Department of Public Works (DPW), and Dunham explained that the money would be used to establish a fund for the repair and replacement or extension of the sewer system. The other change made to the village sewer ordinance was the reduction of the grace period for delinquent sewer bills. According to the amended ordinance, as approved by the council, Nashville DPW and Police "The Village may discontin­ Department. Clements ue sewer service to the prem­ reported that he has not ises and take other measures received word on his depart­ as are permitted by state law ment’s application for a if it is not paid within in thir­ grant for improvements to ty days after date of the village parking lot, sewer issuance." system and streetscape, but Prior to the change in the anticipated a response by ordinance, village residents mid-January. has had 60 days to pay their Sargeant Jeff Miller from bill before the village would the Nashville Police discontinue service or take Department reported that sta­ tistically the month has been other action. In other business, the "routine," the department’s new part-time officer is now Village Council: • Accepted changes in the fully certified, and Police Department of Chief Garry Barnes and him­ Environmental Quality’s self are working with other permit for the River’s Way county law enforcement .development on Reed Street agencies on a county-wide near Carl’s Market. The warrant team. Steps are changes were in regard to the being taken to update the setback of the houses from departments paperwork and the river and elevation with data systems. regard to the 100-year flood • Paid the bills for January plain. 2006 totaling $67,983.19. After receiving the coun­ • Heard from Brian Calley cil’s approval, a representa­ of Portland, who introduced tive from River’s Way said himself as a candidate for he anticipated preliminary State Representative, 87th site excavation would begin District, which includes all within 30 days. • Heard reports from the See COUNCIL, page 2 hicrease over 9 years ago would be School bond proposal to move forward by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Maple Valley Board of Education is one step clos­ er to putting a 6.5-mill bond issue before voters during the regular school election Tuesday, May 2. During last week’s regular meeting, the board unani­ mously approved a motion to apply for preliminary qualifi­ cation of bonds by the State Treasurer to finance school construction at the current junior-senior high school, which would allow the dis­ trict to pursue a middle school concept and restruc­ turing of the high school cur­ riculum to better prepare graduates for post-secondary education and the changing job market in West Michigan and update other facilities to make them more energy and cost efficient. If the State Treasurer approves the bond applica­ tion as presented, the school board is expected to take official action to place the issue on the May ballot dur­ ing its next regular meeting set for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in the board room of the administration office. "This is only a question to the public to roll back, to not allow the millage rates to fall away, but maintain it at the level that was voted on in the 1997 election," Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer told the board. "In 1997, you asked the public for six mills. What this application is doing is going back to the public and asking them to restore back the six mills, plus one a half a mill more." The district is currently levying five of the six mills approved by voters in 1997, if the bond is passed the dis­ trict will levy 6.5, which would generate a total of $11,555,000 for school improvements which would be paid off by 2024. In a later interview, Kramer said that after con­ ferring with the district’s consulting firm, King-Scott, there was, "a slight twist" in the proposed bond project. "The early childhood por­ tion is being set aside for now; it can’t be a part of the bond," he said. "But the board plans to pursue fund- ing through grants and other avenues to develop an early childhood program. "The focus will be on the middle school concept, sepa­ rating the classrooms from the high school and restruc­ turing the high school to meet the increased demands for technology training and better prepare our graduates for post-secondary education and the changing job mar­ ket," he said. A public forum has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, in the high school auditorium to allow the public an opportunity to learn more about the bond proposal and ask district administrators any questions about the bond and proposed changes to the schools. In other business related to the upcoming school elec­ tion, the board announced that the two, four-year seats held by Andrea Montgomery, who was appointed to fill the seat vacated by David Favre, and Mark Shoemaker will expire June 30. Both Montgomery and Shoemaker announced they would seek re-election. Anyone in the district inter­ ested in running against the incumbents must file a peti­ tion or application with the Barry County Clerk in Hastings by Tuesday, Feb. 7. The board also heard a report from Kramer about the goals set by the Board of Education in 2004. Kramer noted that the district had achieved 90% of the goals it had set in four key areas: enhancing instructional qual­ ity, financial stability, school and community relations and facility use and improve­ ments. He noted that work was ongoing to achieve the final 10% of the goals not met, which include improved Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) scores and maintaining success with “Adequate Yearly Progress” standards as developed by the federal “No Child Left Behind” program. As part ofthe board’s goal to improve community rela­ tions, it heard a final report from Pat Heinzman, from the Ingham Intermediate School District, who conducted a communications audit to gather information which would help the Maple Valley School District use its resources to communicate more effectively with the community it serves. The audit was based on responses obtained from par­ ticipants in a variety of focus groups. The questions asked were: How and where do people in Maple Valley obtain information about the schools? What channels of information provided by the district do they access? What information about the schools do residents need that they are not currently receiving? How do residents prefer to receive information from and about the schools? Heinzman reported that members of the focus groups valued personal contact and lauded Kramer’s "Superintendent’s Coffees" in which he informed the public of times when he would be at local coffee shops and restaurants to talk with members of the public about their concerns and answer questions. See BOND, page 3 In This Issue... • Maple Syrup Queen applicants sought • ‘Beauty and the Beast’ slated for 2 weekends • Toddler Time kids to have pizza party • Six local students earn Microsoft certification �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 17, 2006 — Page 2 Nashvilleman killed in crash COUNCIL, continued from page 1 — of Barry County. • Set 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, as the date for public hearings on bids for house­ hold refuse collection and the 2006-2007 budget. • Adopted a policy regard­ ing the protection and priva­ cy and use of employee social security numbers. • Discussed the Dam Committee’s continued investigation into what can and should be done with the dam on the Thornapple River. 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Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ...................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration............... 110 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 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. . Children's Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. . Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. .Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 IT but few ofus invariably do it. Perhaps this is because we may somehow convince ourselves that doing the right thing is not really in our own best interest; however, in the long run, it is always in our best interest to try to do what is right. Doing wrong for some short-term gain is shortsighted because ofthe harm both to our integrity and to our soul. Seemingly, it is all too easy to rationalize sin and wrongdoing, especially ifwe believe that others are unaware of our transgression; but, we should at least be honest enough with ourselves to admit that what we are doing is wrong and not truly beneficial to our own well-being. True character and integrity are developed when we always try to do what is fair and honest in the eyes of God and our fellow man. So, the next time we have a choice between right and wrong, we should attentively listen to that still small voice within us, and do the right thing. We should trust that we know the way, and we should follow the path that leads to life. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER was a passenger in the vehi­ cle, was taken by Air-Care from the scene to Spectrum Health, Butterworth campus, for treatment. Safety belts were not being worn by Mitchell nor Loughrige and alcohol as well as speed appear to be factors in the crash, accord­ ing to’Michigan State Police Garrett Mitchell, 21, of Nashville, was killed Thursday, Jan. 12, when the car he was driving spun out of control, left the roadway and crashed into a tree on Wellman Road near East State Road in Castleton Township. Uriah Loughrige, a 20year-old Woodland man who KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service... :30 a.m. Sunday School.... 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . .11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER . 517-541-1144 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. Senrice........................................6 p PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH fl $ totmrn 0 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 Cafe W 202 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 A Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Fri. & Sat. 6 am-8 pm 517-852-2500 HAPPY TRAILS... THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD nm y .fy rm V MACE PHARMACY 219 N. Main Street, Nashville 852-0845 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 pm D WOLEVER’S Real Estate Elsie E. Wolver Broker 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Res. Vermontville, MI (517) 726*0637 49096-0095 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 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) Other': Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Nancy Fancher, Pastor Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............ 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville 10 a.m. 11 ainx PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 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.' Hastings post, who are inves­ tigating. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Nashville Police Department, the Barry County Sheriffs Department, the Wayland State Police, Maple-Casleton Township Fire and Emergency Services and Air-Care. 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 all services. •RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH. _________ 517-726-0526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 17,2006 — Page 3 BOND, continued from page 1 Other sources of infor- $148,741.88; general fund mation cited by the focus bills payable, $43,859.30; groups included print athletic fund bills paid materials sent home from Dec. 27, totaling the schools, particularly in $2,757.79; athletic fund the lower grades, local bills payable $1,142.36; news media, observational food service bills paid Dec. information and electronic 27, $21,911.41; food serv­ communications. ice bills payable, $45.14; a Members of the focus payroll transfer on Jan. 1 groups expressed an inter- of $299,155.14, the est in seeing the minutes approval of maternity from Board of Education leave for ECDD teacher meetings published in the Valerie Hall, late March local newspaper, increased through approximately communications at higher mid-May (with accumulatgrade levels, more promo­ ed sick used to cover time tion of non-sporting events off from work). such as band and choir, • Heard reports from additional information on building principals. High facilities, finances, goals School Principal Todd and progress, an improved Gonser noted the school’s website and feedback from Professional Development graduates. Committee endorsed the Heinzman’s concluded exploration of a trimester with five recommenda­ schedule for the school, tions to the board: 1) creat­ and staff members are ing a Communications being trained to administer Advisory Committee the new ACT/Work Keys which would develop and test. Maplewood Principal oversee the districts com- Fred Davenport submitted munication plan, 2) a written report which improving communication summarized activities with teachers and support including a grade level staff whom members ofthe meetings focusing on focus group saw as pri- Collins Writing, report mary sources of informa- cards being sent home Jan. tion, 3) developing a "Key 23, and he fourth grade trip Communicator Network,," to the Michigan Historical a group of influential Museum. Fuller Street opinion makers," who "can Elementary Principal help shape community per- Jason Miller reported that ceptions about the the Early 4s program had schools," 4) improving received full licensing and access to information the school continued to through electronic sources work on the Collins ( i.e. improve website and Writing program. Chris e-mail system), 5) joining Parkinson, principal of public relations groups that Maple Valley Alternative could help the district Education, reported that enrollment is increasing improve communications. In other business the and his school has joined a school board: Grand Rapids area alterna• Approved a consent tive education athletic conagenda, which included ference. general fund bills paid • Also heard a report totaling from curriculum and techDec. 27, nology directors Julie Swartz and Mary Slag stating that the Eaton County Intermediate School District will receive $10 for math activities for each student in grades five O©H00DWIHKED(PG) 12:55,2:50,4:45,7:00, 9:00 through eight and two O ©HOSTEL (R) 12:40, 2:55,5:00, 7:15,9:30 teachers from the district ©FAMILY STONE (PG-13) will participate in the plan12:30,7:05 ©RINGER (PG-13) 2:45, 4:50, 9:20 ning. They also discussed THE CHRONICLES OF NARN NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE technology continuing WARDROBE (PG)) 1:204:056:509:35 1:20,4:05, 6:50,9:35 education for teachers and staff and their continuing with $2 50 purchase curriculum mapping and ol 46oz. bag of buttery popcorn I fffSTOEXL in cNewsletter af l wwwhastings4 corn , __ their exploration of a fiber Hartzlers’ Charters & Tours, Inc. St. Lake Osessa Ml 48849 616-374-8169 • 800-238-4333 Fax 616-374-8796 optic connection for all schools in the county. • Was introduced to new student representative Sarah Williams by by Norm Porter, whom she is replacing. Porter told the board about high school leadership activities, including the annual poin­ settia sale and continued volunteer efforts at the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf each week. • Accepted recommendations from the athletic committee, including the establishment of a permanent committee, job requirements and descrip­ tions and evaluation proceDhanielle Tobias,, the 2005 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association Queen dures for coaching staff, a (far right) with members of her court (from left) Pamela Cook, Nicolette Dunn, code of conduct for ath- Samantha Maloney, and Amanda Kirchhoff. letes and more. • Adopted language changes in Policy 4320School Vehicles regarding use of school buses by religious organizations. The board also adopted Board Policy Sections 7000 (instruction), 8000 (stuThe Vermontville Maple The contest is open to all Vermontville dents) and 9000 (general Syrup Festival Association junior girls in the Maple Congregational Church to public and organizational is looking for candidates Valley School District, who learn more about the duties relations). for the 2006 Vermontville are taking at least 8 1/2 of the queen and her court. • Discussed the reasons Maple Syrup Festival credits, are single and have There will be a discussion for the electronic transfer Queen Contest, which will no children. Applications about the questions that of board materials and be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, are currently available in will be asked during the s some options for electronic Feb. 14, at the the office of Maple Valley judging process. The girls transmission of informa­ Congregational Church in High School. All applica­ will have an opportunity to tion pertaining to the Vermontville. tions must be returned to learn more about the village board. The Board decided The panel panel of ofjudges judges will The will the office by Tuesday, Jan. and maple syrup during the to begin the transition from select a syrup queen and 31. course of the evening. printed to electronic infor-three court members, who . All queen applicants and The event is sponsored mation and to explore a will reign during the 66th their parents are invited to by the Vermontville Lions variety of mediums for annual Vermontville Maple attend ah orientation meet­ Club and includes a dinner. packing and transferring Syrup Association Festival ing Tuesday, Feb. 8, at the materials. April 28 -30. The queen • Received a report from will be awarded a cash Business Manager Darryl prize of $100 and each Sydloski and court member will receive a Transportation and $50 cash prize. 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There was an inconsisten­ cy in the story about the Vermontville Planning Commission which appeared in last week’s edition of The Maple Valley News and needs to be clarified. The property owned by Larry Weatherwax is located near the intersection of Nashville Highway and Ionia Road. Auto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business 06624733 TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, January 17,2006 — Page 4 ‘Beauty and the Beast’ slated for 2 weekends teaching her how to use her voice and how to hear in ways she had not heard before. She is making her first appearance on The Revue stage, but has had previ­ ous performances at school and with Lansing Civic Players. Ball said, "I would also like to have a career in professional theater so that I can do Broadway shows, especially “The Phantom of the Opera.” That is my favorite show and my ultimate goal would be to play the role of Christine Daae some day." Ken Smith (the Beast) comes to The Revue from Lake Odessa, where by day he teaches high school and in the evenings when he isn’t at the theater devotes his time to his wife, Laura, and their chil­ dren. Their whole family was in “The Music Man” last year at The Revue and wife directed CommunityCollege, his where she is finishing up “Quilters” this past fall. Jeremy Schneider classes to be certified as a medical transcriptionist. (Gaston) was in the first This will allow her to con­ few shows when The tinue to pursue her career Revue began in 1996 in theater. while also doing many Ball took lessons from shows with the Candy Clark so she could Kalamazoo Civic Theater. work on an Some may remember him opera/B road way-style as “Joseph” in the 1998 technique. She is a col­ production. Schneider oratura soprano now with went on to do summer a four-plus octave range. stock in Illinois and then She credits Clark for married Kelly and moved The Revue will present “Beauty and the Beast,” produced and directed by Bill Reynolds on two con­ secutive weekends Feb. 3­ 5 and Feb. 10-12. Curtain times will be 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4; 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5; 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb 12. Cost is adults $9, seniors citizens and stu­ dents $8, and children 12 and under $7. For reservations, call Reynolds at (269) 367­ 4455 or e-mail therevuel@yahoo.com The Vermontville Opera House is located across from fire station at 211 S. Main St. Ashley Ball, who plays Belle, lives in Eaton Rapids and attended pub­ lic school until she with­ drew and home schooled herself. She started classes early at Lansing FEBRUARY SPECIALS * Massage $18.00 $35.00 1/2 Hour ............. 1 Hour .............. * Tanning $25.00 1 Month Unlimited Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 7PM; Saturday, 9AM - 2PM 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 517-726-1506 I Gaston and the Silly Girls Lindsey Hemming, Jeremy Schneider (Gaston), Pia Zacharias, Shanna Shoemaker. Lindsey and Pia are new to The Revue stage while Shanna and her family have been performing and helping back­ stage for years. Lindsey comes from Lake Odessa, Pia is an exchange student, and Shanna is from Nashville. to Nashville, TN and the on to Jacksonville, FL. They just moved back to DeWitt in August. Playing the role of Maurice, Belle's papa, is Rob Van Engen. He is new to the Revue stage, but not the Revue, having worked in lighting and the box office. VanEngen is a pastor at Grace Community Church. He enjoys and watches every kind of sporting events especially if it involves Maple Valley. Hastings was home for the first years of his life until moving to Virginia to attend college. He and his family (Tuesday, Garrett and Meagan) returned to Michigan in 1996. "I am excited to partici­ pate in the production of Beauty and the Beast because it gives me a chance to act with my son who has been doing this for years." Garrett Van Engen (Lafou) has been in many children and adult shows at The Revue as well as MOO-ville Chocolate Milk by the gallons How do you get your family to drink more milk? Why not try the great taste of MOO-ville milk with chocolate. It is proven that most Americans are getting only half the recommended calcium they need. 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His parents have always been there to watch, but for this show his dad decided to join him on stage. “Garrett has a solid singing voice and great ability to adapt to any character,” said Director Bill Reynolds. “In Guys and Dolls, Jr., he was Nicely, Nicely, who had a cute little sidekick. In this show he is Gaston’s silly sidekick. “You won’t want to miss the performances of these superb actors.” The production is made possible with the support of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural affairs and Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Inc. Ashley Ball (Belle) and Rob Van Engen (Maurice), Ken Smith (Beast), Jeremy Schneider (Gaston) and Garrett Van Engen (Lafou). For everything from business MOVE YOUR 401 (K) to someone you know WHEN YOU'RE BETWEEN JOBS. Make another smart move right now. Talk to me about moving your 401(k) from your previous employer’s plan into a State Farm* Traditional IRA when you change jobs. Call me today. 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Toddler Time is held every Thursday at. 11:15 a.m., usually at the Jade Scott with her grandmother, Judy Scott, at Toddler Time in December. Vermontville Public Library, and it typically runs 40 min­ utes. The program is run entirely by volunteers of Eaton Intermediate School District (ISD) and focuses on pre-literacy, school preparedness and just plain old fun. Toddler Time activities typically consist’ of story time, dancing, singing, ABCs, 123s, a craft project and occasionally unique guest speakers. The program is specifically geared for children up to age 5, but chil­ dren of all ages are welcome. Upcoming Toddler Time themes for sessions this month and next are Jan. 26 “911 Emergency,” Feb. 2 “Ground Hogs,” Feb 9 “Valentines,” and Feb. 23 “Tapping Maple Trees.” Children at Toddler Time made gingerbread houses last month. Each family took home their very own ginger­ bread house decorated by the kids, “some of which were covered in a great deal of Sarah Lowndes and her frosting and candy decor, but all were equally beautiful mom, Dena Lowndes, at and delicious,” a spokesper­ last month's Toddler Time son said. program. New Fabrics Are Here!! Simplicity, McCall's, Kwik Sew PATTERNS 33% OFF SALE TABLE DNR hears suggestions about deer population by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Members of the Barry County Quality Deer Management Association voiced opinions to the Department of Natural Resources at a special meet­ ing Saturday. Mark Hewitt, president of the QDMA, said, “I’m sure that nearly every person in this room would be Willing to see fewer deer in exchange for seeing three to four times as many bucks and even a trophy buck here and there. We can reduce the deer numbers and increase the buck numbers and cor­ rect the very skewed sex ratio and age structure that is a direct result of outdated DNR management methods.' The needed management philosophy is called quality deer management.” The meeting, held at the Pierce Creek Institute was just one of many the DNR is holding around the state, and according to Hewitt, more than 300 people were in attendance. Topics also taken up were an accurate deer count, smaller management units and lowering the youth hunt­ ing age. Hewitt contends that the impact of a healthier deer population has the potential to positively impact tourism in Michigan. “When it comes to money for state tourism etc., at a meeting Monday night I took a quick poll to see how many hunters had gone to other states/Canada for the oppor­ tunity at a larger buck than we reasonably will see in Michigan. Out of25,11 peo­ ple had gone to other states or Canada, nine of which went strictly for the buck size. Tens of thousands of dollars spent in other states and Canada just to pursue larger animals because we’re not practicing QDM.” In November, the DNR released proposed deer popu­ lation goals for state. Under the new guidelines, the DNR is aiming for a population range between 179,000 and 213,000 to be reached before the year 2010. The new pop­ ulation would mean a reduc­ tion of at least 92,500 in the coming years. The Barry County QDMA is planning this next year’s events and working toward expanding the group and teaching more hunters about deer management. A seminar has been planned for April 29 at a farm near Nashville and will highlight whitetail habitat and nutrition. A raffle will also be held with prizes including a 12- -Good Selection­ Moleskin Poly Suede QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St., Hastings ■ 945-9673 । J 06624797 See DAW?, page 10 | OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm: Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station | �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - Page 6 Wilma Marquerite Bogart Wilma Marquerite Bogart was called to be with the Lewd, January 7,2006, after a lingering illness. Bom November 20, 1916 she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lyral (Hinckley) Hess. Wilma grew up and lived most of her life in the family home in Nashville, with her husband Richard I. Bogart, who preceded her in death in 1987. She was also preceded in death by a son, Terrill and her sister Dortha. Loving mother, grand mother and great-grand­ mother, Wilma is survived by her family, Maureen and Mike Orman; granddaugh­ ters Julie (Todd) Fox of Wayland, Kayli (LeRoy) Hummel of Charlotte and six great grandchildren, Olivia. Emily and Alexis Fox, Kelsey, Nick, and Carley Hummel. Wilma’s pleasures in life included spending time with family, her love of cats, and reading. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Nashville and the Literary Club. She will be sadly missed and remembered for her kind, unselfish heart, loving and caring ways, and her Michigan Alzheimers wonderful sense of humor. Funeral services were held Association of Thomapple Prior to Christmas, students from Monique Colizzi’s Advanced Microsoft Office and on Wednesday January 11, Manor in Hastings. Funeral arrangements have Personal Computing classes visited the Flower House, owned and operated by Lisa 2006 at the Daniels Funeral been entrusted to the Daniels Flower in Nashville. The students enjoyed conversation and laughter and a sense of Home in Nashville. fulfillment as they helped residents decorate handmade stockings and dolls and com­ Memorial contributions, if Funeral Home in Nashville. pose messages in holiday cards. This visit was part of a community service effort, desired, may be made to the Business classes visit Flower House which Colizzi strongly encourages her students to take part in. Colizzi said she feels it is necessary to have a positive bearing on the communities in which we live and work. Garrett Lee Mitchell NASHVILLE Garrett es on the island. Garrett’s love of the out­ Lee Mitchell, age 21, of Nashville died Thursday, doors however, drew him January 12th, 2006 as a back home during the fall result of injuries sustained in and winter months where he pursued his passion for hunt­ an automoble accident. Garrett was born in ing. Garrett was an avid deer Hastings, on November 13, hunter who loved being in 1984, the son of Brian and tlie woods. Garrett is survived by his Julie (Barlow) Mitchell . Garrett was raised in the father, Brian Mitchell and Nashville area and attended step mother, Tammy schools there graduating Robinson; his mother, Julie Mitchell and step father Don from Maple Valley in 2003. After completing his edu­ Henry; his brother, Kenny cation Garrett moved to Mitchell; his grandparents, Nantucket Island where he LaMoin aon and an Gladys ays worked as a landscaper for Mitchell, and grandfather, local residents and business- Don Barlow. Also survivng 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. “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 s (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville ’MIKL?.’ 06623833 __________________________ Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager New senior citizen nutrition program to start in Lake 0 are his very special cousins Jeremy Barlow, and Ryan Stamm who over the years where more like brothers to Garrett than cousins. Garrett is also survived by his uncle Rob Barlow and several other very special aunts, and uncles. He was proceeded in death by his grandmother, Helen Barlow Funeral service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at the Daniels Funeral Home with Pastor Susan Trowbridge officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service at Barryville Cemetery Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made directly to Garretts Family. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Senior citizens in Barry County’s Woodland and Carlton townships are invited to participate in a new dining program offered by the Barry County Commission on Aging. The program is available Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at the C & R Homestyle Cafe in Lake Odessa, located at 1027 Fourth Ave. “We are delighted that the C & R Homestyle Cafe is now a participating restaurant in our highly successful Senior Meal Choice program,” said COA Nutrition Program Coordinatorr Corally O’Dell. “The Senior Meal Choice, or SMC program, gives seniors more options than our traditional con­ gregate dining program. While our center housed at the Eagles Club in Woodland serves lunches on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, SMC offers breakfast, lunch and din­ ner options on days when the Woodland site is not open.” Seniors interested in purchasing a SMC meal card should phone the COA at 269-948-4856 to schedule an appointment for enrollment. Because the program is partially funded with state and fed­ eral money, participants will be asked to complete an enrollment form. For $12, participants receive a “credit card” type card, good for up to six meals per month. When they visit the restaurant, the staff scans the SMC card and the diner pays no additional cost when they order from the special SMC menu. Selections from the spe­ cial SMC menu include five choices for breakfast and six entree choices for lunch and sdinner. Breakfast choices include oatmeal with raisins, toast and two sausage links; pancakes, egg, sausage links; French toast and bacon; and two egg cheese omelet with potato patty. The dinner and lunch menu includes ham, liver and onions, pork chop, hamburger and breaded chix filet. The dinner and lunch entrees include mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, bread and choice of apple sauce, peaches or cole slaw and vegetable of the day. Wednesday through Sunday there is a soup and salad bar available. Gratuity is not included. Funded through the Region II1B Area Agency on Aging, the Senior Meal Choice program offers seniors in selected areas of the county the opportunity to enjoy delicious, nutri­ tion meals at area restau­ rants. SMC supplements COA congregate dining programs at four locations in Barry County, includ­ ing Woodland, Nashville, Hastings and Delton. SMC dining is also available to Rutland, Thornapple and Yankee Springs Township resi­ dents at the Thomapple Kitchen in Middleville; to Barry, Hope, Prairieville, Orangeville and Yankee Springs Township resi­ dents at the Prairieville Inn in Prairieville; and to Assyria, Johnstown and Maple Grove Township residents at the Apple Core Cafe in Battle Creek. The Commission on Aging also provides Meals on Wheels lunches and dinners to homebound senior citizens in Barry County. THE BARBERY £ walk-in haircuts Open: Monday-Saturday I ii $ Sharon Dahms HOURS: Mon., Weds., Thurs. 9-7:30; Tues. &Fri. 9*5; Sat 9-1 1041 Fourth Avenue • Lake Odessa B ► 616374-0196 ◄ I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 17,2006 — Page 7 Check it out! At the Vermontville Township Library Reading has begun for the Adult Winter Reading program “Let It Snow... so we can build a snow­ man!” Each participant has a “snowman kit” of books to read to help them build a snowman. A com­ pletion prize will be awarded to each partici­ pant who builds at least one snowman, and all titles read will be entered in a drawing to. be held at the end of the program. Many prizes have been donated by local mer­ chants. It’s not too late to start!!! Stop into the library for more details. The book discussion group is reading “Four Letters of Love, by Niall Williams. In a dingy city in Ireland, civil servant William Coughlin aban­ dons his job and his fami­ ly because he believes God has commanded him to paint. This first novel explores the effects of this decision on his family and the search for signs from God. Combined with a lyrical love story, the Irish language and landscape gives a glimpse of Niall S‘e*’ kiW^j. ^ttiu Williams own Ireland, a place devoted to the belief in miracles and the obses­ sive power of love. Adult Fiction: The Female of the Species: Tales of Mystery and Suspense by Joyce Carol Oates; Three by Ted Dekker; The Circle Trilogy: Black, Red and White by Ted Dekker; Above suspicion by Linda La Plante; Night Fever by Diana Palmer; All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz; The Sunflower by Richard Paul Evans; The Wave by Walter Mosley; The Marty’s Song Series by Ted dekker; Thunder of Heaven; by Heaven’s Wager; and When Heaven Weeps; Blink, by Ted Dekker; Obsessed, by Ted Dekker; Red Lily by Nora Roberts; Just Rewards by Barbara Taylor Bradford and The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell by Lillian Jackson Braun. Adult Non-Fiction: Katrina: State of Emergency; Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage, by Alfred Lansing; The Everything Songwriting Book: All Dog, by Colin and Jacqui you need to create and Hawkins; Mig the Pig, by market hit songs, by C.J. Colin and Jacqui Watson; The Essential Hawkins; What is P.B. Reference: Vegetables .Bear Doing, by Lee from Amaranth to Davis; Jen the Hen, by Zucchini, by Elizabeth Colin and Jacqui Schneider; Jerry Baker’s Hawkins; The Legend of Great Green Book of the Three Trees, Catherine Garden Secrets; Be McCafferty; Franklin’s Afraid, Be Very Afraid: Baby Sister, by Paulette The Book of Scary Urban Bourgeois; Junie B. Jones; Legends by Jan Harold First Grader (at last!) Pat Brunvand and The the Cat, by Colin and American Bar Association Jacqui Hawkins; Ghost Family Legal Guide. Town at Sundown by Junior Fiction: Tog the Mary Pope Osborn; The Princess Present by Meg Cabot. Commission 5d[HJ CoUJllU Junior Non-Fiction: on Aging The First Easter by Nancy Schedule Skameas; Little Girls of Events Bible Easter Storybook for mothers and daughters Meals Site and Meals on by Carolyn Larson; The Wheels Noon Meal Twelve Days of Hearty Meal Christmas by Anne Wednesday, Jan. 18 Hamburger, bun, broccoli, Geddes; Christ in com, cookie. Christmas: A Family Thursday, Jan. 19 Advent Celebration by Roast pork w/gravy, stuff­ James C. Dobson; The ing, mashed potatoes, diced Night Before Valentine’s beets, applesauce. Day by Natasha Wing; Friday, Jan. 20 Homemade goulash, car­ Trick or Treat Smell My rots, cauliflower, mixed fruit. Feet by Diane de Groat; Native Americans by Monday, Jan. 23 Jeunesse; Bean soup w/ham, aspara­ Gallimard Uzbekistan by Thomas gus, applesauce, crackers. DRIVER EDUCATION - $40 OFF Tuesday, Jan. 24 McCray; Nigeria by I BURHCHAM ENTERPRISES I •Mushroom chicken, sweet Douglas A. Phillips; by Zoran I Now in Lake Odessa - Call Toll Free 1-877-409-7492 | potatoes, green beans, sea-Turkey rice, mandarin || Use this coupon for $40.00 off Segment 11§| soned oranges. Straight Talk for Girls by Bill Sanders; Kids Gardening: A Kids Guide to Messing Around in the Dirt by Kevin Rafery; First Pony by Kate Needham; Dogs by Amanda O’Neill; Horses: History, Behavior, Breeds, Riding and g Jumping by Jackie Budd; Horse and Pony Care by Sandy Ransford and Non­ Western and Obsolete Instruments by Robert Dearling. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE PUNNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR 2000 February 14th March 14th April 11th May 9th June 13th July 11th August 8th September 12th October 10th November 14th December 12th January 9, 2007 Meetings begin at 7pm at the village office, 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Any person or persons requiring accommodations should contact the Village Clerk at 726-1429. The Village of Vermontville has adopted policies of non-discrimination and complies with all federal, state and local laws of the American with Disabilities Act. 06624495 One coupon per person, off regular price. Exp. 3/30/06 'x^ iMDiijtjtu ■ tit ik SHC ap VMXI :X5» ' iff. cubit ■KMt sstt; « asst ■ sc Pavlovic; Iceland by Roger Sandness; Guatemala by Roger E. Dendlinger; More Prime Time Activities With Kids by Donna Erickson; Tracks, Scats and Signs by Leslie Dendy; The Everything Kids Nature Book: Create Clouds, Make Waves, Defy Gravity, and Much More! by Kathiann M. Kowalski; The Grapes of Math: Mind Stretching Math Riddles by Greg Tang; (Oh’fflpL jot Ufa i to CoMj.n |UI| Itaaite SMCtoii intt u ia Itan^^i Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Jan. 18 NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! Maple Valley Accounting & Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent Fully-staffed Accounting and Tax Office Hi £ ••E Tax Preparation E-Filing Small Business Accounting RAL's (Call for details) (Refund anticipation loan) Thursday, Jan. 19 ra For everything • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI Jerry Reese, Realtor ■ ABR .............. Home 517-726-0223 Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor ■ GRI Hillary Grant, Realtor .Cell 269-838-2884 .Cell 269-838-0796 Monday, Jan. 23 Chicken pineapple salad, potato salad, mixed fruit, din­ ner roll. Cheese spread, pork and beans, tropical fruit, Rye Krisps. Events Wednesday, Jan. 18 Hastings - Nails; Euchre s 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Charlie; Snowball Dance 1-3 p.m. Woodland - BP Clinic. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, Jan. 19 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Caregiver’s Sup. 6 p.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m.; Foot/BP Clinics. Nashville TV Time. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, Jan. 20 - Hastings - Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9­ 11 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, Jan. 23 - Hastings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making; Beading/Potluck 5 p.m.; Kinship Care Support 7 p.m. Delton - Bingo. Jan. 24 PRICE REDUCEDII FARMSTEAD" ON 3 ACRES NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE ON BLACKTOP ROAD Tuesday, Jan. 24 Tuesday, (269)945-9554 Homer Winegar, GRI • EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Friday, Jan. 20 Mon. - Fri. 12pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - 4pm We are located on Main Street in Nashville next to , Shirley's Chuck Wagon. 0662418 J-Ad Graphics Broker, Cottage cheese, Spanish bean salad, dinner roll. E-mail: mv_accounting@sbcglobal.net brochures call Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com hms- Sliced turkey, broccoli rraQ bacon salad, fruit parfait, whole wheat bread. Phone: 517-852-1500 cardsand 06624623 Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Peanut butter and honey, coleslaw, peaches, English muffin. Ask about our Special Student and Senior Rates!! from business MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate - Hastings - Red Hat; Member Talent Show; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Beg Line Dance 1 p.m. 2-story house, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1st floor laundry, many new improvements, all appliances stay. Barn, grainery, heated work­ shop w/220 & cement floor. Mature shade trees, shrubs & perennials. Occupancy at close. Call Homer for more details. (CH-117) •FAMILY HOME* IN NASHVILLE NEAR VILLAGE PARK 2 story home, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, older home, some hardwood floors. Across from 3 HASTINGS ON SOUTH JEFFERSON bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, fire­ place, hardwood floors, on cor­ ner lot. Large yard, many new improvements!! Call Hillary. Move in at close. (H-116) park on city lot, plus 1 acre lot. Make an offer. Call Rick for more information. (N-lOl) SPECIOUS 10 ROOM HOME W/5 BEDROOMS fir 3 FULL BATHS "IN THE COUNTRY" SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON M-66 INCL. "ACTIVE" ACCOUNTS * 4.6 ACRES W/POND STOCKED W/FISH Living room, family room, formal dining room with lighted glass china cabinet, large kitchen, 2 stone fireplaces, lots of built ins in bedrooms, central air, large l 48x64 pole bam. Price includes the established gardening & nursery business & snow removal equipment. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! Includes active accounts. Call for more details. (CH-118) IN NASHVILLE Clean & neat 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 lots) (2001) has enclosed backyard, central air, main floor laundry, shower & garden tub in master bedroom. Large family room and living room. Give Rick a call for more — VACANT PARCELS —­ 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCEDII East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. *ln the country*. Great view, close to public hunting 8r fishing. Lots of birds & wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) BUILDING LOT IN VERMONTVILLE. Near Maplewood School. Possible land contract terms. City water & sewer available. Call Homer. (VL- 105) 8.67 ACRES - NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE. Surveyed, perked, room to be raise horses. Call Homer for more 'info*. (VL-121) MOTIVATED SELLERSII1 MOVE IN AT CLOSE IN LACY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK 'Country living* large mature yard, 4 bedrooms, 1st floor laun­ dry, kitchen appliances included. 2 car garage. Call Jerry. (CH-115^ �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday. January 17, 2006 — Page 8 Events slated for Winter Homecoming next week There’s a new twist to Winter Homecoming this year. The theme for this year’s activities is fairy tales, and while Norma Jean Acker’s leadership classes have a full slate of traditional inter-class competitions. This year’s activities also will include a Battle of the Sexes. Throughout homecoming week, a competition will be held between boys and girls, along with the competi­ tion between classes. Each day each class will have an opportunity to earn points: 25 points for first place, 15 points for second place, 10 points for third place and 5 points for fourth place. Students will earn points for by participating in lunch time activities, dress-up days, hall deco- rating and a canned food drive. First hour teachers will record participation points. Afternoon co-op and vo-ed students should see Assistant Principal Scott Eckhart. Points will be given based on the per­ centage of participation and will be given the same as lunch time activities. If two classes tie they both will receive the highest points possible. The color theme, and season of each class are as follows: seniors, white, Peter Pan, winter; juniors, black, Snow White, sum­ mer; Sophomores, red, Little Red Riding Hood, spring; Freshman, green, Cinderella, fall. During the Battle of the Sexes lunch time activi­ ties, first place will earn 50 points and second place will earn 25. During done by 10 p.m. Halls will the pep assembly games be judged Friday morning 100 points will be award­ and must be theme and ed for first place and 50 school appropriate. The decorations will be taken points for second place. Lunchtime activities for down Friday after school. Winter Homecoming Students are not allowed include: Lightening, a free to cover the lights in their throw game; Kiwi Toss, hall. Throughout the week like an egg toss only using the small prickly-skinned students may bring in fruit; Spinning Free- canned and non-perish­ Throw Shot, Simon Says able food items to their advisors. Each and the B-Ball through class grades food will be count­ Hula-Hoop contests. Hats will be allowed ed towards points on a during homecoming week daily basis for homecom­ and or dress up days all ing. Each grade will also attire must be school participate in a pyramid appropriate. Dress Up during Friday’s pep Days are as follows: assembly using items col­ Monday, Beach/Tropical lected. (no swimsuits); Tuesday, The pep assembly on Camouflage Day; Friday will include skits, Wednesday, Seasons Day; dodge ball, musical Thursday, Theme Day; chairs, the canned food and Friday, Color Day. The Power Ball Game will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in the high school gym admission will be $4 per person. T-shirts must be paid for when ordering Maple Valley and Are the responsibility Elementary Menu ofDrew Kersjes and Keith Lackscheide, not the lead­ Wednesday, Jan. 18 ership class. Fuller: Soft Taco. MW: The halls will be deco­ Nachos. Tossed salad, rated Thursday, Jan. 26. fresh fruit, Cookie 1/2 pt. All decorating is to be milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 1/2 day of school. No lunch served. Friday, Jan. 20 1/2 day of school. No lunch served. Monday, Jan. 23 Sloppy Joe, chips, glazed carrots, fruit, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Hot dog, broccoli w/cheese, strawberry applesauce, bar cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. SCHOOL MENUS Town Meeting: January 23, 2006 Jr/Sr HS Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. The Board of Education will make a decision at their February 13, 2006 meeting regarding a Bond Issue to upgrade the mechanical infrastructure at the elementary buildings and the Jr/Sr HS, add rooms and make structural changes at the Jr/Sr HS to separate the Jr High and Sr High programs, and create flexible space to provide high tech educational opportunities for our students. Please come to hear important information, get answers to your questions, and let the Board know what you think. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Jan. 18 Choose One - Soft taco, pizza, cheeseburger, chick­ en sandwich, breakfast bar. Choose Two garden salad, celery w/peanut but­ ter, refried beans, peach crisp, juice, milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 1/2 day of school. No lunch served. Friday, Jan. 20 1/2 day of school, no lunch served. Monday, Jan. 23 Choose One '- Sloppy Joe w/chips, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, soup and sandwich bar. Choose Two garden salad,tater tots, whole ker­ nel com, apple, juice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Choose One - Double dogs, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Asian bar.. Choose Two Garden salad, french fries, carrot sticks, grape push­ up, juice, milk. pyramid, Lifesaver pass game, balloon race, spirit yell, introduction of wrestlers, basketball and volleyball players, the dance team, homecoming court and more, During the half-time ceremonies at the game Friday night, the queen candidates will stand next to a box. Tow boxes will have white carnations and one red. The candidate with the red carnation will be queen. The week’s activities wrap up with a dance sponsored by the leader­ ship class from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in the high school cafeteria. The admission is $4 per person. Punch and light refreshments will be served. Students must wear dressy-casual or semi-formal attire. The theme for the dance is "The Glow." CALENDAR OF EVENTS Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Jan. 17 Horless Horse Club Meeting, 7 p.m., sue McFarldna’ds home. Jan. 19 State Awards Workshop, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Jan. 19 Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., BC Conservation Club. Jan. 21 Red Cross & 4-H Babysitting Class, 9 a.m.2 p.m., Delton District Library. Jan. 21 Winter’s Night. Trap Shoot, 6' p.m., BC Conservation Club. Jan. 22 4-H Trail Riding Clinic, 2-4 p.m., location to be announced. Jan. 23 New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Jan. 23 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.ni., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Jan. 27-28 MQHA/MI 4-H Horse Program Horse Judging Workshop,MSU Pavilion (registra­ tion deadline Jan. 22, 2006) Jan. 28-29 Shooting Sports Leaders Workshop, St. Joseph Co. Conservation & Sportsman Club & the St. Joseph MSU Extension Office (registration deadline - January 13, 2006). Feb. 1 Clarksville Crops Update, 8:30-3:30 p.m., Clarksville Horticultural Research Station (pre-register). Feb. 4 Green & White Swine Youth Event & Open Market Show, MSU Pavilion. Jan. 17 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 owing Available GUARANTEED AUTO FINANCING RETAIL AUTOMOTIVE LENDER LOOKING FOR GOOD STABLE PEOPLE WITH BAD CREDIT FOR BRAND NEW AUTO FINANCE PROGRAM!!! 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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. Burry County's Most Complete Printing Facility SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE — LOCATED AT — 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings, Mi 49058-0188 (269) 945-5078 FOX (269) 945-5192 COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING 144 S. Cochran (right on Charlotte’s Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 545-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 17,2006 — Page 10 James Hostetler celebrates 80th birthday Bennett-McKelvey united in marriage James Hostetler will cele­ brate his 80th birthday on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville from 2-5 p.m. ■No gifts please. If you knew Jim from Eavey/Oleson Dr. and Mrs. Alan Eavey of Hastings, along with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oleson of Nashville, proudly announce the engagement of their children, Lisa Marie Eavey and Joshua Thomas Oleson, the couple became engaged in Pentwater, on July 4, 2005. After graduating from Lakewood in 2000, Lisa went on to Michigan State University and graduated in the spring of 2004 with a B.S. in Child Development. She is currently working towards a teacher certification. Josh also went on to study at Michigan University after graduation from Maple Valley in 2000. He graduated from Michigan State in the spring of 2004 with a B.S. in Packaging Engineering and works for the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek. A July 14,2006 wedding is being planned at the Middleville United Methodist Church. school, church or as your cream truck driver or gas and Jill Marie Bennett and Lynn Allen McKelvey were married fuel oil man, or fellow workon December 31, 2005, at the Nashville United Methodist ers at Motor Wheel Corp, Church. Pastor Dianne Bowden officiated. come wish him a happy birthThe bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bennett of day. Family and friends welLansing, MI. She is a sergeant with the Michigan State come. Police. The groom is the son ofMr. and Mrs. John McKelvey of Marshall, MI. He is a Machinist. DNR, continued Attendants were Marilyn Bennett, sister of the bride and David Burd, friend of the groom. Christopher and Connor from page 5 — Bennett, sons of the bride, served as usher and ring bearer. The couple resides in Nashville. guage semi-auto shotgun, Alaina Meg Ommen and Trent Forrest Graham were unit­ Mathews bow and QDMA ed in marriage September 17,2005, in a double-ring ceremo­ Knight muzzleloader among ny held at Nashville United Methodist Church in Nashville. others. Alaina is the daughter of Scott and Catherine Ommen of The Barry County QDMA Charlotte. Trent is the son of Stan and Marabeth Graham of Vermontville. just wrapped up a program that donated venison to the Maid of honor was Brielle Ommen, sister of the bride. Fresh Food Initiative of Bridesmaids were Jennifer Crigier and Jennifer Behrens, Barry County. friends of the bride. This was the first year the Best man was Travis Graham, brother of the groom. QDMA took part in the proGroomsmen were Chris Hartwell and Tom Balcom, friends of gram and Hewitt said he is the groom. hoping to expand their parUshers were Jake Gilbert and J.D. Lucas, friends of the ticipation this year and help groom. The ringbearer was Kyle Graham, nephew of the groom. even more families in need. A reception was held at Bowens Mills Historic Farm Village in Middleville. The couple honeymooned in Kentucky and Tennessee. For everything from business cards The bride is a 2002 graduate of Charlotte High School. She attended LCC and is employed by State Employee’s Credit and brochures call J-Ad Graphics Union in Lansing. The bridegroom is a 1999 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by Enerco in Grand Ledge. Duane and Janet Gardner were married on January The couple resides in Vermontville. 28, 1956. Please join us in celebrating at the Castleton Ommen-Graham united in marriage Gardners to celebrate golden anniversary (269) 945-9554 Township Hall, 915 Reed Street, Nashville, on Sunday, January 29, 2006 from 2 until 5 p.m. SUBSTAHCt ABUSe PMBUMS? We can help! You can’t afford NOT to call - “nte ntven Substance Abuse Treatment & Counseling Services, L.L.C. 221 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-8730 09549451 EWING Rural development loan program offered WELL DRILLING Want to buy a home in available to anyone who $33,250 for a single per­ Barry County and don’t meets the income require­ son household to $55,100 INC. think you can afford it? ments and have an accept­ for a household of six. You may now, thanks to a home loan program being offered through U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. Rural development loans with affordable monthly payments are ?THE TRAFFIC SCENE Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 <J)riv£r educationfor students 14 years, 8 months or older Segment I Class Segment II Class Feb. 6- Feb. 23,2006 Mar. 6-Mar. 23,2006 Jan. 31- Feb. 2,2006 Feb. 28-Mar. 2,2006 To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith able credit history. Loan specialists are available to help applicants resolve credit issues. Rural development home loans allow families and individuals the oppor­ tunity to buy a home with no money down and offer an interest rate between 1% and 5.375% (current maximum interest rate). A payment on a home loan of $100,000 could be as low as $297 per month. The loans can be used to build or buy an existing home or purchase a new manufactured home. The maximum loan amount for Barry County is $158,700, but the actual loan amount is determined by the appli­ cant’s repayment ability. The maximum income to receive a rural develop­ ment direct home loan in Barry County ranges from The program also pro­ vides home repair loans to eligible homeowners at an annual interest rate of 1%. The loans can be used to improve or modernize their home, make their home decent, safe and sanitary and/or remove health and safety hazards. This program is avail­ able to anyone who meets the income requirements, owns his or her home and has an acceptable credit history. The maximum income for a repair loan in Barry County ranges from $20,800 for a single per­ son household to $34,450 for a household of six. For more information, call Rural Development at (269) 471-9111 extension 4, (269) 623-3865 or tollfree at(888) 771-6993. 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 ! Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 17, 2006 — Page 11 Thanks to you... 648,943 lbs. of food were deliv­ ered to our residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Maple Valley High School Business and Technology instructor Monique Colizzi and her six students who received expert level Microsoft certification display their certificates. Pictured are (Front row, from left) Monique Colizzi, Stephanie Rugg, Brad McDonald, Norm Porter, (back row’, from left) Ashley Samann, Briana BromleyFerrier and Amy Wright. JUS Six local students earn Microsoft certification Six students from Monique Colizzi’s Advanced Microsoft Office honors class at Maple Valley High School recently were certified as “experts” in Microsoft Word after taking a proficiency test. The students, Stephanie Rugg, Brad McDonald, Norm Porter, Ashley ^Aaifcj‘T'fcftafi ?•;** u fcMt IWitai Iff w iieu K Samann, Briana BromleyFerrier and Amy Wright .went to Charlotte High School, an official test site for Microsoft, to take the cer­ tification test. It is the only program in the world approved- by Microsoft for testingg proficiency in Microsoft Office applica­ tions. The exams provide a valid and reliable measure of tech­ nical proficiency and expert­ ise by evaluating overall comprehension of Office programs, ability to use advanced features, and abili­ ty to integrate the Office pro­ grams with other software programs. Students were tested on formatting and organizing content, format­ ting documents, collaborat­ ing and customizing Word. Students prepared for the test by working on a variety of exercises along with an on-line training and assess­ ment piece, which students said aided in their success. MURALS WITH YOU IN MIND fine Cine Studios Shari Carney SPECIALIZING IN CHILDREN'S ROOMS Chamber wants to avoid event schedule conflicts Julie DeBoer, executive director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, suggests that people scheduling any community-wide events contact her office in order to cut down on conflicts (on the same day or evening). “We would like to let people know that we offer a free service that can help them get the word out,” DeBoer said, “and at the same time make sure that they are not in conflict with another event.” DeBoer said that by contacting the chamber, people can have their event placed on the orga­ nization’s web site and also in the Chamber Calendar that is run in the Banner. “When people plan a big event, it is in their best interest to make sure that there is not another sched­ uled for that same weekend,” DeBoer said. “We can help them get the best opportunity for success.” DeBoer suggested that anyone planning an event contact’ Marcia Szumowski at the chamber office. “Marcia puts together the calendar of events and she knows what is scheduled right up to the minute,” DeBoer said. 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Albion is now 5-2 over­ all and 2-0 in the league. Maple Valley led from the opening minute Tuesday night, starting the game on a 15-4 run against Hopkins. The Lions’ run-and-gun guards combined with solid inside play from sen­ ior centers Andy Root and Josh Bursley kept the Lions in front from start to finish. Root poured in 29 points to go along with his 12 rebounds and four steals. Bursley had 11 points, four steals and 12 rebounds. Senior guard Lamphere had 27 points for the Lions as he blew by Viking guards on the wings time .and time again. Lamphere also had eight assists', seven rebounds, three steals, and two blocked shots. “He’s been playing hard,” said Jones of Root. “I think he’s learned that our guards, when they go to the hole he’s going to go to the hole with them. He’s then looking to score Valley senior center Josh Bursley rises over off an assist or a rebound.” center Kyle Hoffmaster for two points in the Most of Hopkins Tuesday night at MVHS. (Photo by Brett offense was tossing the ball up by the basket and by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The first high school boys’ basketball polls of the season came out this week, and it confirmed what the Maple Valley Lions already knew. They had a tough start to the season. After opening the 2005­ 06 campaign with losses to No. 2 (in Class C) Maple Hopkins’ first half Bremer) Olivet and No. 3 (in Class D) Lansing Christian, the Lions rattled off four consecutive victories with Tuesday night’s 79-67 win over Hopkins. That run came to an abrupt end Friday night, when the Lions were topped at Albion 73-45 in SMAA (South) action. Albion had four players finish in double figures for hoping 6-4 sophomore center Kyle Hoffmaster could get his hands on it He led Hopkins with 16 points, while Jesse Fazi added 13 points, Andrew Steffes 11, and Adam Navis ten. Adam Gonser also had a solid game for the Lions, with nine points, four assists, and three steals. A little less running and gunning could have kept them further in front at times. “We need to learn when to attack and when to pull it back,” said Lion head coach Keith Jones. Hopkins pulled to with­ in seven points at 19-12 to end the first quarter, but Valley exploded for 24 points in the second quarter to go up 43-26 at the half. The Vikings got back into the game by throwing a zone at the Lions to start the second half. Hopkins went on an 11-2 run after trailing by as many as 20 points in the second quar­ ter. Foul trouble began catching up with the Vikings late in the third quarter, as they had three starters on the bench with four fouls including Hoffmaster and Navis. Reserve guard Steffes stepped up and hit two three’s after replacing Navis, to cut Maple See BASKETBALL, next page VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Council Member Shotts, supported by Council Member Kenyon, moved the adoption ofthe following ordi­ nance: ORDINANCE 1-12-06-B AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION C, EXHIBIT A - SEWER USER CHARGES ORDINANCE NO. 2-28­ 80. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendment of Section E, Exhibit A - Sewer User Charges Ordinance No. 2-28-80. That Section E, Exhibit A - Sewer User Charges Ordinance No. 2-28-80 is amended to read in its entirety as fol­ lows: (adding a new section E and moving all section following down one section) E. SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND CHARGES - $1.00 per residential equivalent unit assigned to the premises per month. F. All ordinance and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed insofar as the conflicting portions there of are concerned. G. This Ordinance shall be published in the Maple Valley News, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Nashville, promptly after its adoption, and shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Village and such recording authenticated by the signatures of the Village President and Village Clerk.H. This amended Ordinance shall become effective twenty (20) days after its adoption or upon its pub­ lication, whichever occurs later. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be published in accordance with state law and shall become effective twenty (20) days after its adoption or upon its publication, whichever occurs later. PASSED and adopted by the Village ofNashville, Michigan on January 12,2006 YEAS: Rodriguez, Coll, Kenyon, F Dunham, Shotts, J Dunham NAYS: none ABSENT: Bracy Ordinance No. 1-12-06-B adopted. Frank Dunham, President Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk I, Cathy Lentz, the Clerk for the Village ofNashville, Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that the for going is a true and accurate copy ofafferdi nance adopted by the village Council ofthe Village ofNashville at a regular meeting held on January 13, 2006. Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk Adopted: 1-12-06 Published: 1-17-06 Effective: 2-1-06 06624817 The Lions’ Andy Root gets by the Hopkins defense and goes up for two of his team high 27 points, in the second half Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Valley volleyball won three decisive games last week Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team had its backs to the wall on Wednesday in the second SMAA (South ) match of the season, but pulled out a 3-2 win over Jackson County Western. The Lions won the opening game 25-20, but then fell behind two games to one, twice falling by just two points. Western won game two 25-23 and game three 26­ 24. The Lions battled back to take the fourth game 25-17, then won the fifth and deciding game 15-10. The Lions’ record is now 11 -8-4 and 2-0 in the Conference. The match with Western wasn’t the first time the Lions pushed things to the limit last week. Last Monday, the Lions played host to Springport and Saranac and went to battle to win both matches in third and deciding games. In the first match, the Lions won the deciding third game against Springport 15-13 after a two game split to start the evening. Against Saranac, the Lions again split, going to three games and winning the third game with a score of 16-14. The Lions had a tougher time at their own invita­ tional on Satuarday. The host Lions went 0-1-2 in pool play, and were elimi­ nated from the tournament competition. The Lions split with Bath 21-15, 14-21 and Loy Norrix 21-18, 16-21, and were defeatd by Fowlerville 16-21, 17-21. Maple Valley has this week off before heading to Laingsburg for an Invitational on Saturday. Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06623780 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 17,2006 — Page 13 BASKETBALL, continued from previous page Valley’s lead to 57-49 with less than a minute left in the third quarter. Lamphere and Root combined to score the game’s next ten points and put the Lions in a more comfortable position, and the team hit 7-of-10 free throws in the fourth quar­ ter. Maple Valley will be at Telephone and Internet scams still plague area home twice this week, against Dansville Tuesday night and then Stockbridge on Friday. Valvoline Professional Series Service The Syrt Power Performance System • Fuel System Service • Power Steering Service Troopers from the er. A letter is sometimes • Transmission System Service Michigan State • Police sent to the victim asking • Cooling System Service Hastings post recently they purchase a have been made aware of Government Grant a few new scams by tele­ Information Guide for phone and the Internet. $299.95. In the telephone scams, Other times money has Kirt the victims are receiving been withdrawn from the Petersen 7775 Saddlebag Lake South M-37 phone calls from a compa­ account before the victim Road, M-66 (Formerly Cappons) ny calling themselves realizes what has tran­ Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 Cooper Hastings TIRES A Advantage America spired. Contact was made 616-374-1200 269-945-6296 Benefits. The company’s with authorities in Florida phone number is I-866- and state troopers were 503-7345 and their advised the company does address is in Winter Park, not exist in Winter Park Fla. The representatives of and the call center is based the company calims to be out of the Philippines. working for the U.S. Troopers are advising Government and tell the anyone who is a victim to victim they are awarding a this scam to report it to the grant of over $10,000 for a United State Postal fee of $49.95. The repre­ Inspector at sentative then requests www.usps.com bank account and check­ ing account numbers from the victim in order to be able to deposit the grant money in the victim’s VILLAGE COUNCIL account. No grand money is ever deposited, howevVILLAGE OF NASHVILLE M66 Tire M37 For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Lion senior guard Adam Lamphere is whistled for a charge in the second half as he splits a pair of Hopkins’ defenders on his way to the basket Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Council Member Kenyon, supported by Council Member Coll, moved the adoption ofthe following ordinance: ORDINANCE 1-12-06-A AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 2-14-80-B, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE AND PRO­ VIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF SECTIONS THEREOF, IN THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AS FOLLOWS: ~ Fourth Annual ~ THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Friday, January 27 • 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 28 • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 29 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ||MBARRY EXPO CENTER.. Promoted by... p Clfcvin P411 AePts furniture FAMILYEVENT! Bring the kids to see. SPIDERMAN For information call 945-41 Cabinets Plus Coleman Agency of Hastings Pure Flow Dig A Tree Transplanting Champion Windows Superior Photography Clean Pro of West Michigan Amicus Custom Coating .Franklin Well Drilling Brown’s Carpet One & Custom Interiors Hobes Flooring Installations Do It Best Installation Division of Barry County Lumber Radio Shack, Wired Up Girschle’s Flag Poles Home & Garden Party Nu-Look Refinishing Snow & Son Custom Construction C&N Heating and Cooling Fencing Forever Everdry Waterproofing Darrell Burke Construction Paintbob.com Pennock Health Services At Home Real Estate Rivertown Windows Bleam Eavestroughing Owner Built Homes Strongtower Construction King’s Appliance & Electronics Chemical Bank JC Builders Flouring by Design Airway Heating & Cooling Home Construction Center Cool Beams Limited Southeast Heating & Cooling Heat Source 10utdoor Woodburners Robertson Heating & Conling Supply Norm’s Electric Four Seasons Design & Wonderland Spas Feighner Cnmpany Wilderness Log Homes/Bedrock Builders Revival Windows Oak Warehouse Alfresco Maynard’s Water Conditioning Blair Landscaping Hometown Lumber & Hardware Belden Brick & Supply Trade Mark Realty R-Value Concrete Structures Greenstone Farm Credit Services New York Life Winebrenner Construction & Real Log Homes Terry McKinney Poured Walls Ewing Well Drilling Bushwhacker Nursery Barry-Eaton Health Dept. Mary Kay (Lois McIntyre) Koppes Kandles Wild Birds Unlimited Two Men & A Truck Michael Kinney Plumbing Schilz Construction & Remodeling State Grounds Coffee House C-Mally Concessions ADT Security Services Yankee Spring Adirondack Furniture Greenridge Realty P.R. Builders Lake Property Improvement Co. Mueller Construction AAA Turf Hastings City Bank Affordable Asphalt Performance Contracting Services s Murray's Asphalt SECTION 1. Amendment ofArticle III, Section 2, Ordinance No. 2-14-80-B. That Article III, Section 2, Ordinance No. 2-14-80-B is amended to read in its entirety as follows: ARTICLE III - SEWER USER CHARGE SYSTEM SECTION 2. Rates to be charged for service furnished by the system shall be as directed below and shown in Exhibit A to this Ordinance. (a) Debt Retirement Charge: Each user ofthe System shall pay a monthly debt retirement charge. Users that are also metered customers of the Village water supply system shall be charged in accordance to the nomi­ nal size ofthe user's water meter, as shown in Exhibit A. Multiple family units on a single master water meter shall be charged the debt retirement charge shown for the 5/8 inch water meter, per family dwelling unit. Users that are not metered water customers of the Village shall be charged an amount in proportion to the number of residential equivalent units assigned to the user’s premises, as reflected in Exhibit B and shown in Exhibit A. (b) Customer Service Charge: Each customer ofthe System shall pay a monthly service demand charge for customers costs associated with the System as shown in Exhibit A. (c) 0, M & R: Each user ofthe system shall pay a mpnthly 0, M & R charge in proportion to the user's waste­ water contributions to the System. Users that are also metered customers of the Village water system shall be charged as shown in Exhibit A. Users that are not metered water customers shall be charged a flat amount per residential equivalent unit assigned to the user’s premise, as reflected in Exhibit B and as shown in Exhibit A. (d) Surcharges: Each user that discharges wastewater strengths, exceeding “normal strength sewage”, as defined, shall pay appropriate surcharges for treatment of excess waste strengths as shown in Exhibit A. (e) Sewer Capital Improvement Fund Charge: Each user of the system shall pay a monthly Capital Improvement Charge for the repair, replacement, or extension ofthe sewer system as shown in Exhibit A. SECTION 2. Amendment ofArticle VI, Section 1, Ordinance No. 2-14-80-B. That Article VI, Section 1, Ordinance No. 2-14-80-B is amended to read in its entirety as follows: ARTICLE VI - PAYMENTS AND COLLECTIONS SECTION 1. Bills for sewage disposal service are due and payable at the business office of the Village or to any designated agent on their date of issue and, ifnot paid by the 10th day thereafter, shall be deemed delin­ quent and shall be subject to a delayed payment charge of 10 percent thereof. Bills shall be dated and mailed monthly and shall cover one month’s service. The Village.may discontinue sewer service to the premises and take such other measures as are permitted by state law if it is not paid within Thirty days (30) after date of issuance. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be published in accordance with state law and shall become effective twenty (20) days after its adoption or upon its publication, whichever occurs later. PASSED and adopted by the Village ofNashville, Michigan on January 13,2006 YEAS: Rodriguez, Coll, Kenyon, F Dunham, Shotts & J Dunham NAYS: none ABSENT: Bracy Ordinance No. 1-12-06-A adopted Frank Dunham, President Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk 06624815 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, January 17,2006 — Page 14 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 For Rent NASHVILLE FOR RENT: 3 bedroom apartment; newly remodeled, downstairs, $450 a month, plus deposit. No pets. Call (517)449-7001 NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom mobile home w/garage. (517)852-9386 Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them m at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. Automotive '95 DODGE INTREPID; for parts. (269)948-1902 or (269)948-3009 after 5pm 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. 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Call J-Ad Graphics at bed has mirrors, four draw­ ers, two doors, and head (269)945-9554. (269)945 -9554. board; $125. Lift chair in working condition; has extra, new motor; $150. Please call (517)852-9759 after 5pm. NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING on the request by Feighner Company, Inc. for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption. The hearing will be held on January 19,2006 at 7:00 P.M. in the Castleton Township Halil 915 Reed St, Nashville, MI. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the Castleton Township Board by writing or calling the following: Castleton Township 915 Reed St, Nashville, MI 49073. Phone (517) 852-9479. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township 06624179 CLIP & SAVE LAWN & GARDEN SERVICE PROGRAM 1. Inspect belts for wear, adjust tension— P—i 2. Replace spark plug(s), adjust gap 3. Inspect or replace air filter & De 4.. Check ec battery voltage and continuity 5. Change and dispose of oil and replace filter 6. 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Free pick up and delivery within a 20 mile radius* (excludes walk behind mowers/snowblowers) Engine service including oil/filter, air filters, spark plugs, fuel filter (see diagram) Complete check of safety system Service mower deck including leveling of the deck and blade sharpening • PRICES • O $79.00 for walk behind mowers, snowblowers e • • O $179 for Riding lawn equipment O $199 for Lawn & Garden tractors (excluding diesel and fuel injected models) O $259 for Compact Utility Tractors, Front Mounted Commercial mowers, Diesel and fuel • • • injected Garden Tractors EQUIPMENT, INC. 06624793 WE WOULD LIKE to give heart felt Thank You to ev­ eryone who volunteered their time and help after the fire that took our shop. Thank you to the Nashville, Bellevue and Vermontville , firefighters who did a great job of containing the fire and stopped it before it spread any further. You all worked hard and we are very grate­ ful to all ofyou. We were very proud when we found it took only 9 minutes from the time the 911 call was placed and the first fire truck arrive.d. Again Thank You! Also we would like to thank Jeff Wetzel from J.D. Wet­ zel and Sons Construction 517-726-1072 for volunteer­ ing his. time to come out and tear down and clean up the building. Jay Rice Construc­ tion 517-852-0796 for volun­ teering his time to put up our new building. Chuck Hoyle for hauling all the steel away for us after the building was tore down. And last but hot least Levi Andler our grandson for be­ ing here everyday asking "Grandpa is there anything I can do to help" on his Christmas vacation from school. We love you buddy and can't thank you enough. Once again thank you to everyone who helped us out, without you we are not sure what we would have done. May Godblessyou God bless you foryour for your generosity and pay you back in full! Herb, Roxie, Todd and Claudia Justin Carriage Works Nashville, MI Since 1974 T. 269.945-9526 f. 269.945-5958 DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A license. Good oo wor working ng environment. (616)248-7729 Miscellaneous HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 7am-5pm; Thu. 7am-6pm; Sat. 7am-12pm 2900 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 Card ofThanks Help Wanted Contact Fillmore Equipment of Hastings today to schedule your equipment for its annual checkup! Fillmore • For Sale 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 www.fillmoreeq.com fillmore@fillmoreeq.com PAST 50 BUT NOT PAST SEXY? E-mail msudvm_56@yahoo.com to see if we have common in­ terests. Health dept, has flu shots still available Flu season is expected to peak in February and influenza activity is con­ tinuing to increase across the country. The BarryEaton District Health Department has a limited supply of vaccine still available. “Therefore, if you have not received your flu vac­ cination yet, it's not too late,” a health department spokesperson said. Because nearly onethird of people 50 to 64 years of age in the United States have one or more medical conditions that place them at increased risk for serious flu complications,, vaccination is recommended for all per­ sons in that age group. Any person in close contact with someone in a high-risk group also should get vaccinated. This includes all health­ care workers, household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children up to 23 months of age and close contacts with people 65 years and older. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD JANUARY 4, 2006 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent. There was eight people from the public in attendance. Approved the agenda. Minutes from the December 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 16,514.07. Approved the audit report. Committee reports were given and placed on file. Heard from Mike Callton, County Commissioner. Approved 1-19-06 at 7 p.m. at the township hall for Feighner’s public hearing. Correspondence was viewed by the board and the public if they wished. Approved the grave opening charges that the sexton present­ ed. Chief Wilson was present and gave a report from the fire department. Heard public comment. Heard Board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. COOley 06624596 Preservative-free influenza vaccine for chil­ dren ages 6 months to 3 years is available for $10. Vaccine for children ages 3 to 19 years also costs $10. The adult vaccine costs $25.. Medicare B„ Medicaid,: Medicaid HMO, PHP Commercial, and Priority Health (authorization required) are accepted. Immunization clinics are held Tuesdays from 8:40 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hastings branch of the health department. No appointment is necessary. Please call (269) 945­ 9516, (517) 541-2646 or (517) 541-2570 for more information. 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: Adelso R Calderon and Debbie Calderon, Husband and Wife to Concorde Acceptance Corporation, a Texas Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2003 and record­ ed September 23, 2003 in Document Number 1113993 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated September 22, 2003-and recorded February 23, 2004 in Document Number 1122522 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred ThirtyThree Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($133,700.32) including interest 9.15% 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 mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, February 9, 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of the East 806 feet of the North 199 feet of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 3111 Heath Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JANUARY 3, 2006 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: 06-42311 (HSBC) ASAP# 750104 01/10/2006, 01/17/2006, 01/24/2006, 01/31/2006 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 17,2006 — Page 15 FARM, continued from page 16 U ’,%L L- atm* J8d ®W8Sp ®W»8jS|p agency accepts responsibility for handling these kinds of problems. Miller also said the General Accepted Agriculture Management Practices (GAAMPs) are “a dice idea that works for small farm facilities,” but because they’re mostly vol­ untary, they are ineffective in dealing with CAFOs. “If GAAMPs worked for these large programs, we wouldn’t have these prob­ lems.” Henning, who said she lives on a fourth generation family dairy farm in Lenawee County, indicated there are a dozen CAFOs that house a total of 28,000 animals within a 10-mile radius of her home. She contended there is a connection between these kinds of farms and her par­ ents being diagnosed with hydrogen sulfide poisoning, with a drop in property val­ ues, an increase in animal scavengers and other health and economic problems. Henning suggested a con­ nection between corporate farm pollution and crypto sporidium contamination that helped kill more than 100 people in Wisconsin. She said of CAFO pollu­ tion, “It’s here now, and this affects everyone... CAFOs aren’t farms and farms aren’t CAFOs.” Henning said the longtime creed of small farmers has been, “I won’t do harm to my neighbor, and my neighbor won’t do harm to. me,” a principle too many corporate farm operations ignore in the name of making profits. “CAFOs have broken the code.” She added that because she and her family have protested the situation, they have been victims of harass­ ment. Jeff VanNortwick, a Barry County landscaper who has been an activist against CAFOs because he lives next door to one, asked ifit’s right that taxpayers’ dollars are used to clean up corporate farms’ pollution. Another man in the audi­ ence, who described himself as a builder of dairy farms, issued a strong protest to the commentary of Miller and Henning. “All I’ve heard is nega­ tive, negative, negative,” he said. “It’s the biggest mis­ representation of the farming business... When the govern­ ment gets involved (with regulating farming) it costs two times more... There are all kinds of positive things going on in farming.” He charged that the gov­ ernment has unfairly harassed the Hartford Dairy operation, costing many dol­ lars. Miller promptly produced a chart showing Hartford’s many violation of pollution standards, claiming the oper­ ation sometimes was almost off the chart in tests on near- by water. “I’d say this a problem despite whatever CAFO operators’ good intentions,” she responded. “There isn’t enough being done to fix the problems.” Another man in the audi­ ence then asked, “So what can be done? There have been no solutions offered.” He added that he doesn’t believe there is a significant problem when CAFOs use anaerobic digesters to'eliminate methane troubles. Miller responded with the contention that university studies show “methane digesters take care of some problems, but not enough. We still’have toxic sub­ stances flowing in Michigan rivers.” Pennington agreed with Miller, noting that the methane digesters system is an approach, “but it doesn’t solve all the problems.” Miller further held that “Michigan can choose what it will support. It can support sustainable agriculture oper­ ations with grass-fed cows rather than industrial corpo­ rate farm operations.” Don Groendyk said, “I fail to hear anything about the law and penalties for viola­ tions. What about enforce­ ment? Can they (the govern­ ment) close an operation down?” Pennington answered that it’s nearly impossible and impractical to shut down a farming operation so abrupt- Gayle Miller, a representative from the Sierra Club, points to a map of a concentrated animal farm operation (CAFO) and its alleged pollution. ly. He added that “any time a discharge is verified, there is enforcement if it’s in viola­ tion of regulations... But you can’t just shut a dairy farm down.” Henning contended that the 12 corporate farms near her are continuing to operate and expand, despite numer­ ous violations. “The laws were written for family farmers, not CAFOs,” she said. “Michigan lacks the political will to do something about the problem.” She added that the state is under pressure from the Michigan Farm Bureau to stay away from regulating CAFOs. Barbara Cichy, chair­ woman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said Wisconsin, which is second in the nation in groundwater pollution, has agreed to a two-year moratorium on CAFOs. “They (corporate farm operators) will be looking to Michigan because we don’t have the laws in place (to regulate them),” she said. Cichy asked, “Is the money in a settlement (over a pollution complaint) worth your health (deteriorating)? Absolutely not.” Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log with Horses or Skidder r— • ptantteUta SOtSI WrtHiitmi jj “ 9th Annual MSU Famly RV Show SWSrta dS^iaWi k»|I ta! ouu K;s ®! at the MSU Ag. Pavilion kTSBKSKt *U|jS yfjl tetatte fclt^MW fi| (Corner of Mt. Hope & Farm Lane) south end of MSU Campu OTfFdMjHffli —' rt9n?l»sW ■“H rbete*hflelwrffc ItWfU’hljB BrfOiilW«W srfOiilWW January 19th through January 22nd sW!»wi SHOW HOURS: Dairy farmer Lynn Henning of Lenawee County holds up one of three small glasses of water brought to the forum to demonstrate what animal waste water, human waste water and treated water look like. Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varisty Volleyball r ^2^ f L»0nji Andy Root had a huge night Tuesday as the Maple Valley Lion varsity boys' basketball team knocked off Hopkins at home. Root, a senior center, led the Lions with 29 points and 12 rebounds. He also had four steals in the win. 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These large corporate farms are major polluters of air land and stream, accord­ ing to a representative from the Sierra Club and a Lenawee County family farmer, both of whom were guest speakers at the First Friday forum Jan. 6 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Gayle Miller from the Sierra Club and family farmer Lynn Henning both insisted it’s important to know the difference between small family farms and CAFOs. They both said cur­ rent state laws regulate what small farmers can and can’t do to the environment, but these laws are inadequate to handle corporate farms. Barry County Ag Agent Dennis Pennington from the Cooperative Extension Service also was on hand to provide information. “There are a lot of reasons not to like CAFOs,” Miller said, “such as mistreatment of animals in confined quarters and use of antibiotics... But the biggest problem is with the enormous quantity of manure in confined stor­ age pits that are nothing more than holes in the ground. They contain things such as feces, pesticides, silage, parasites, bacteria, viruses, urine, blood... This ferments when it’s dumped in the ground. It (the process) takes beneficial manure and turns it into poi­ son.” She stressed that’s she’s not an extremist, that she eats meat and drinks milk. She and Henning pro­ duced three small bottles of liquid, one almost totally black containing animal waste, another clearer liquid with human waste and a third, almost clean, with treated water. Her contention was that animal waste is much more damaging to the environment than human waste, yet the latter is much more strictly regulated. “We’re spending millions of dollars a year treating water with human waste,” she noted, “but not for waste from CAFOs... She said manure on land and snow is carried to rivers, lakes and streams, adding, “The biggest problem is a land application system to return liquid waste to the soil.” Health problems too often can be the result from animal waste getting into the water system, she said., including airborne particulates from The three speakers at the First Friday forum on CAFOs Jan. 6 were (from left) Gayle Miller, Lynn Henning and Dennis Pennington. poultry operations, hydrogen sulfide and methane from swine waste and hazards such as e coli, fecal poison­ ing and other pathogens. “There are a lot ofreasons CAFOs exist and we are enabling them by subsidiz­ ing them with tax breaks,” she declared. “Cheap food is probably the biggest reason.” Corporate farms are able to produce and process a lot more animal-based foods than family farms at a cheap­ er price. Some blame them for helping to drive the small farmers out ofbusiness much like big retail corporations have overwhelmed local mom and pop stores. Pennington said cheap food indeed drives different practices in agriculture today. Americans spend a lot less of their income on food than other countries. He noted that the costs of farm­ ing have gone up a great deal over the last 40 years, but the price of food has remained relatively constant. He said some older farm­ ers have told him a bushel of wheat could get $3.50 in the 1960s. Today the same bushel gets between $3.25 and $3.50. He also noted that the number of farms has decreased by 39 percent, but the number of cows in the same period has gone down by only 21%. Pennington said there are about 10 medium to large dairy farms in the county, and they account for 80 per­ cent of the cows. Fanners are supposed to be protected by the Right to Farm Act of 1981, which reduced the number of nui­ sance and frivolous lawsuits. These protections also apply to CAFOs. “Small family fanners have legitimate reasons to want to get protections from the Right to Farm Act,” Miller said. “But Michigan lacks stronger laws to protect the public from CAFOs’ pol- lution.” Another troubling aspect of fighting pollution from corporate farms is that the public has to jump through a lot ofhoops just to complain, and it can get very frustrat­ ing, she said. People who claim they are victims ofpol­ lution from neighboring CAFOs call the Department of Natural Resources, which then directs them to the Department of Environmental Quality, which hands them off to the Michigan Department of Agriculture. It seems as though no government See FARM, page 15 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-01-24.pdf e2526ea7d0449bdee28829dca88abfaa PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY news HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121$ CHURCH ST HASTINGS Mi 49058-1893 ruolished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 4, January 24, 2006 A local paper oftoday! Maple Valley just won’t let go of high school Spanish teacher by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When Dr. Sandra Cade interviewed for the position of Spanish instructor at Maple Valley High School in 2001, she told Principal Todd Gonser she couldn’t promise to stay more than a year and half. But life and the compas­ sion and caring of her fellow teachers have contrived to extend her commitment. “I was hired in December as a mid-year replacement and I only promised to stay until the end ofthe following school year,” said Cade who had planned to return to teaching at a university. “But, in the middle of the next year my mom, who lives in the Chicago area, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. In order to con­ duct a job search, I would need to be able to go any­ where, but after my mom was diagnosed, I could only look in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois which made it hard to find a match.” Cade, who was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2000, had been cancer free for almost four and half years, when her life took another unexpected turn in 2004. “In 2004, my doctor told me that the only thing that was keeping me from think­ ing of myself as being com­ pletely well and whole instead of as a cancer sur­ vivor was the chemotherapy port and suggested that I have it removed, but I told him I wanted to wait until the five-year mark which is a milestone or marker for remaining cancer free,” said Cade. A few months later, a fall down the stairs of her home sent Cade to her doctor. While - the doctor said he could do nothing for her bro­ ken tailbone, he recommend­ ed Cade have a routine colonoscopy. However, the technician did an MRI instead and the results revealed al6xllx7 cen­ timeter tumor in her abdomen. “I was diagnosed with abdominal cancer. Usually, cancer attaches to an organ in the abdomen like the ovaries and it usually isn’t found until it is in stage three because there are no symp­ toms,” said Cade. “Mine was caught in stage one and it was free floating. My entire abdomen was filled with this multi-nodule tumor.” Cade had surgery to remove the tumor during Thanksgiving break and started a round of six ses­ sions of chemotherapy in December. “When I had chemo for breast cancer when I was teaching at Olivet College, I See TEACHER, page 2 Dr. Sandra Cade Seven area school board seats to be up for election on May 2 Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer With seven, four-year terms expiring this year, community members will have the opportunity to vie for positions on five local school boards in the annual elections Tuesday, May 2. Petitions for the open positions must be returned to the Barry County Clerk’s Office by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7. In Hastings, the terms of Board Vice President Michael Hubert and Trustee Terry McKinney are expir- ing. McKinney has announced that he will be running for re-election while Hubert has decided not to seek another term. In Maple Valley, two trustee positions will be open with both Mark Shoemaker and Andrea Montgomery’s terms on the board expiring. According to the superinten­ dent’s office, both board members have picked up petitions. Secretary Kim Selleck and Trustee David Smith will be seeking another term with the Thomapple Kellogg School Board of Education. Both have served for 12 years on the board in various positions. Vice President Vince Pennington and President Joel Pepper’s spots on the Lakewood Board of Education will be open for election. Pepper resigned last year due to personal reasons and Pennington took over his role as president. A one-year term has been left open by See SCHOOL, page 3 Vermontville Township man killed in traffic crash A 42-year-old Vermontville man was killed early Tuesday, Jan. 17, in a one-car accident on M-50 near Ash Highway in Chester Township, Eaton County. The driver was identified as Sherman Garity. Eaton County Sheriff’s deputies said it appeared Three established local businesses make moves by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Some things are changing in Maple Valley — at least the location of three estab­ lished local businesses: Kenyon Sales and Service Inc., Kenyon Automotive Parts and Ace Automotive Repairs. After more than 35 years, Kenyon Sales and Service Inc. has moved from its loca­ tion at 130 S. Main St. ini Vermontville to the old Michigan Magnetics buildingg located at 203 W. Third St. in Vermontville, along with Larry Kenyon’s latest enterprise, Kenyon Automotive Parts, which opened last fall on South Main Street. Meanwhile, Ace Automotive, formerly locat­ ed at 1008 Reed St. in Nashville, has moved to 103 South Main St. in Nashville to take over the building for­ merly occupied by Kenyon Sales and Service Inc. Does that sound confus­ ing? It’s really not; it’s just good business sense, accord­ ing to owners Larry Kenyon, Brian Janoushek and Dan Flory. "The move allowed us to get both businesses in one centrally-located building," said Kenyon, owner of Kenyon Sales and Service Inc and Kenyon Auto Parts. Kenyon Sales and Service, which sells and services trac­ tors and lawnmowers, and See MOVE, page 3 Garity was southbound on M-50 (Clinton Trial) in a 1998 Ford Ranger pickup when he lost control on icy roads and hit two trees. It was freezing rain at the time of the crash and authorities believe the weather con­ tributed to the fatal accident. There were no passengers in the vehicle. Sgt. Rod Sadler of the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department said that Garity was not wearing his seat belt at the time, but there was no indication that alcohol was involved. Police were assisted at the scene by the Charlotte Fire Department. The crash remains under investigation. In This Issue • Vermontville Woman's Club has first meeting of new year • Lions earn second SMAA win by topping Stockbridge • Lions use tourney to gain experience in new positions • ‘Beauty and the Beast’ musical to be presented by The Revue �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, January 24, 2006 — Page 2 TEACHER, continued from page 1 arid they weren’t telling me the truth. “One of my sons went with me to my chemo and said, ‘My mom thinks she is dying and you’re not letting her know.’ They told me I was not dying and the type of chemo I was having was attacking my blood cells. I had four sessions of chemo and I never missed a class. 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Not responsible for printing errors.. 06625076 Spanish IV students and con­ Because the surgery was the tinued to teach a class result ofher previous illness, through Michigan Virtual she was covered by the dis­ University. Because she had trict’s long-term disability depleted all of her personal insurance. But once again, and sick time, Cade’s fellow her co-workers donated their teachers decided to help out sick time to cover the unpaid by donating some of their days until she qualified to accrued personal and sick receive the disability insur­ ance. days. In early January Cade was “It’s not unusual for teach­ ers to do this. The staff here able to return to the class­ at Maple Valley did it for room four days a week. “I came back for school two previous staff members who had cancer and I have for Three Kings Day on done it for others at some of January 6th because Lopez the other schools where I Bakery in Lansing bakes special cakes for this cele­ have worked,” said Cade. “Teachers get ten sick days bration, Rosea de Reyes or for every year they work, but Crown of Kings cake,” said most don’t use them all Cade her eyes lighting with because it’s a lot more trou­ enthusiasm for her subject “It is similar to the stolen ble to take time off than it is bread in Scandinavian coun­ to come in. “When teachers retire they tries, with the dried fruits in get paid for all the sick days it only these have a plastic they didn’t use over the baby baked inside and a years, so it doesn’t cost the crown on the top. Whoever district the district anything gets the piece of cake with if they give their sick time to the baby in it gets to wear the someone else. The teachers crown the whole day and were giving me money they everyone has to obey that would have received when person’s reasonable requests. they retired,” she added. The person who gets the “We take care of our own.” baby also has to host, or Having said that, Cade plan, the next party. I think it said she was still astounded is a nice way to build cama­ by the generosity of her co­ raderie and it’s a super way workers. to impart the idea that people “When I came here I only in charge have responsibili­ planned to stay a year and a ties.” half, so I tried not to become Cade’s room shows evi­ a part of the community. I dence of her concessions to didn’t want to invest myself her continuing recovery. emotionally in a community Always an avid advocate I was going to leave. But of the use of technology in they wouldn’t let me not be a the classroom, Cade is using part of the community,” she the “clicker system” to said. “I don’t know who streamline grading tests and donated their sick time, but I lesson planning. The stu­ have been told it was all dents each have a clicker and across the board, people who when a multiple-choice have been here for many, questions is projected on the many years and some who screen they click on the were here for their first answer and I can see the year.” results right away and so can Though Cade was able to they. It’s instant feedback. return to teaching in August At night I am not spending 2005, she needed additional hours at home grading surgery during Thanksgiving papers, I can look at the 2005 to repair a hernia that results ofthe test or the day’s resulted from her cancer sur­ lesson and decide what I gery the year before. need to do.” LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalarno Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) ...6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... .................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 8. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School . at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. .Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............. 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . .11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Nancy Fancher, Pastor Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 8593 Cloverdale Road QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. 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 M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 10 a.m. 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616)945-9392 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 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .............. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ...........11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 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 Because Cade still tires easily and needs to rest and to elevate her feet during the day, -a brightly colored recliner draped with a pon­ cho dominates one end ofthe classroom. “We call it the “Chemo Chair,” said Cade. “Only people who have cancer or have had chemo can sit in the chair. That prevents people from fighting over who gets to sit in it” But Cade is quick to note that her students have been a boon during her illness and recovery. “They have been so good, so wonderful through all of this. They don’t mess with me, but then they never have, because I don’t mess with them.” Cade said though as a PhD she is qualified to teach at universities, she enjoys working with younger stu­ dents. “A lot of people question why I would work in a school like Maple Valley, but there are a lot of people with PhDs who work in K-12 education because they enjoy working with young people,” she said. “I love young peo­ ple and I have a real commit­ ment to rural schools because they have things here that they don’t have in larger schools, like the sense See TEACHER, next page HASTINGS 4 www.hastings4.com Downtown Hastings on State St. DIGITAL SOUND Q HO 945-SHOW PASSES Fm Irlnk raflllt fl tBt corn raflllij stM/i/stsssratc rotes O ©UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION (R) 12:30,2:45,5:10,7:25,9:40 O® HOODWIN KEO (PG) 12:55,2:50,4:45,7:00,9:00 ©©GLORY ROAD (PG) 12:00,2:20,4:55,7:15,9:35 THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARD­ ROBE (PG) 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35 BEST DEAL Eiwn<eMNAReCwHs 3l1e.2tt0e0r9 aWl L M M www-riastinqM cofn I| । SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalarno Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School........................... 9:45 a 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 . .. 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: 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 VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 24, 2006 — Page 3 MOVE, continued from page 1 *)(k. hi j'iS! j'iS LSF* F* i Mi. ‘i.*SN £*>s„ £>s„ •SS SS *•>1 (U > ? Sw < s*i *’***k £‘IL* *! tfew ^'^ tfew ^'ku^ Ace Automotive has moved into the former Kenyon Sales and Service Inc. building in Vermontville. &SSMs M2’sS*! 3^4; , «t 11 I Stilli Wkid Wki hastin m ••’.MsliijilJ ■wwtarai ®b»»l>n rat m DMUNUMs L ,a»aiiM j 'MBs Mnn naw Will h«ii»! । fWll (W<»* m* : wuw <* ■< *!? *!?&* ' ■fi»* * 011®* 1 ttjfflf «*?* « jfl ’ «Sii Sii j<ii .> ::$r ■ 3*%* 3*% I I I Kenyon Auto Parts, which sells both domestic and for­ eign auto parts, will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. through 3 p.m. Saturday. Kenyon also has six office spaces for rent in his new building. For more informa­ tion, call (517) 726-0569. Janoushek said that he and Flory decided to move their business to Main Street in Vermontville because it is Jerry Gray and Larry Kenyon at the counter of more visible than their previKenyon Auto Parts’ former location on State Street in ous location behind Hughes Vermontville. They are now.ready to serve customers at Hide and Fur in Nashville. "The new building is better their new location on Third Street. for what we do and it’s not off the beaten path," he said. Ace Automotive Repairs offers brakes, tuneups, oil c h a n ges and mechanical repairs for trucks and auto­ mobiles. It is open 8 a.m. of community and support. need to learn Spanish. They get shafted because of “My challenge is to keep through 5 p.m. Monday lack ofmoney and I think the this program vibrant so when through Friday and 8 a.m. kids here deserve the best somebody takes my place the through noon on Saturday. Dan Flory and Brian Janoushek, owners of Ace Automotive, stand behind the For more information education possible.” program will still be strong. counter of their business’s Automotive However, Cade said she The world and the population about Ace new location in downtown would prefer not to work in is changing and the kids that Repairs, call (517) 726-1500. Vermontville. full-time in K-12 because she are in school now will need feels she can make an even to learn to be bilingual,” she bigger difference by sharing added. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling “When I gave my fivepassion and enthusiasm for MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN teaching language and soci­ year plan I said I wanted this HAIR STYLING & NAILS program to grow so much ology with other teachers. Open Tuesday — Friday “There are whole bunch of that we needed a teacher and Pepper’s resignation and will $100 in place of signatures. S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. younger people out there half and I want to be that be filled in the coming elec­ Should a candidate decide who can do more than I can half-time teacher. I want to tion. Pennington’s full four- not to run for one ofthe posi­ 1-517-852-9481 now; I want to foment the be an educational consultant year term also will be put to tions, he or she will have revolution. I’m also interest­ half the time and the other the voters this election. three days from the date of ed in teaching education for half ofthe time I want to be a Only one term will expire filing the petitions to with­ marginalized populations teacher in this wonderful dis- for the Delton School Board draw. such as migrants and immi­ trict that loved me and this year. Secretary Elizabeth Voters will go to the polls grants. On farms the wouldn’t let me not be a part Matteson’s spot will be open Tuesday, May 2, and elected Vermontville, Ml migrants need to learn it.” for election, though she has candidates will begin their and English and the managers indicated she does plan to terms on July 1, 2006. The TEACHER, continued from previous page- - - - - -- Q)iana’g ‘-Pfoce SCHOOL, continued from page 1---------------------------- ROADRUNNERS ! <5>. <5> tldjsr The former Michigan Magnetics building in Vermontville is now home to Kenyon Sales and Service Inc. and Kenyon Automotive. HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY ERIC! Now thatyou have your license - DRIVERS BEWARE!! Sfove, vUom, ^od, uAmy ft Ttecfcy ■ seek another term. Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith said candi­ dates in the Maple Valley district must collect a mini­ mum of six signatures while those in the other four dis­ tricts must collect a mini­ mum of 40. Potential candidates also have the option of paying a nonrefundable filing fee of four-year terms will end on June 30, 2010, and the oneyear term in Lakewood will end June 30, 2007. Monday, April 3, is the last day for voter registration for this election. Absentee ballots are avail­ able through the local town­ ship offices through Wednesday, April 12. CHARTER TALENT GROUP present A NIGHT OF COMEDY featuring SAL DEMILIO &• John Tourtillott FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 AT 8F.M Come join us for a night of laughter with Music & Dancing afterwards! $5.00 at the door Advance Tickets Available �Jusl Say 'As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday January 24 2006 — Page 4 Vermontville Woman's Club has first meeting of new year Marian Joy White MT. LAUREL. NJ Marian Joy White of Amelia Court. Mt Laurel, NJ. and member of the class of 1938 of Nashville High School, died December 22. 2005 of complications of Alzheimers and Dementia. She was 83. Cremation was on December 23. 2005. Memorial services were held January 4, 2006 in Cherry Hill, NJ. Marian is the wife of Richard G. White Jr., mother of Richard III of N.Y., Jane of Portland, Oregon, Robert and Randolph of Burlington County, NJ. and daughter of the late Sam and Ina Smith of Nashville, Michigan. Barry Conservation District annual meeting is Feb. 18 The annual meeting of the Barry Conservation District Board of Directors will be held Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Elks Lodge in Hastings. The Barry Conservation District,. in conjunction with the annual meeting, is sponsoring an open forum on "The State of Barry County Natural Resources." Natural resource experts from vari­ ous fields will be on hand to discuss the county’s natural resources, current issues, concerns, future challenges and opportunities. The forum can provide an excellent opportunity for participants to learn about the current state of local resources and ask questions of the experts. The forum is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. The annual meeting events will begin with voter registra­ tion and cash bar al 5 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served at 6. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the candidates for the two open board seats before and during dinner. District staff and board members will on hand to answer questions on the 2005 annual report, which will be published in the Reminder on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and will provide a brief overview of 2006 projects. All eligible voters pres­ ent at the annual meeting will be encouraged to vote for their choice of candi­ dates to fill the two open board seats. To be eligible to vote, one must be a Barry County resident age 18 or older and show one piece of identification. Candidates for the open seats have pre­ viously filed nominating petitions with the Conservation District. No nominations may be taken from the floor. Those elect­ ed to the board of directors, attend monthly board meet­ ings and direct the projects of the Conservation Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups, 16x16,20x20,20x30 canopies. Self Services: You pick it up & return it. Full Services: We set it up & take it down. Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes Call any time. Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 066247339 Our Family Serving Yours • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fully Staffed Childi^n’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 V/SA (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06623833 Scott A. Daniels & Family jjjyner/Manaeer District. Those who would like to vote in the directors’ elec­ tion but are unable to attend the annual meeting may vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballots are avail­ able at the Barry Conservation District office, 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings (the Secretary of Stale build­ ing). Voters may cast absentee ballots at the office now through Feb. 17, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 p.m. Voters should bring one piece of identification to verify their eligibility. The public is welcome to attend "The State of Barry County’s Natural Resources" forum free of charge, and all are invited to vote in the election. For those who would like to stay for dinner and activi­ ties, the cost is $15 per per­ son. Pre-registration for this event, including if you plan to attend just the forum, is requested. Please call the Barry Conservation District at 269-948-8056, extension 3, or stop by the Barry Conservation Districtoffice. The GFWC Vermontville Woman's Club started the 2006 club year Jan. 9 with a meeting at the Vermontville Methodist Church. Twentyfive regular members were in attendance and two new members signed up after the meeting. Membership now stands at 38, the largest in the club's recent history. Old business reports included information provid­ ed by Mary Fisher on the club's participation in the annual Christmas Baskets program. Once again, com­ munity organizations and individuals worked together to provide food, presents and goodies to Vermontville res­ idents. Under new business, plans are being made for club members to attend the annu­ al GFWC Legislation Day held in Lansing. This event enables members from clubs throughout the stale to meet with state legislators and hear updates on women's programs and activities. This year's event will take place on Feb. 14. Also under new business, the club voted to provide a donation to the Vermontville Township Engagements For everything Eavey/Oleson from business Dr. and Mrs. Alan Eavey of Hastings, along with Mr. cards and and Mrs. Thomas Oleson of Nashville, proudly announce brochures call the engagement of their children, Lisa Marie Eavey and Joshua Thomas Oleson. J-Ad Graphics The couple became engaged (269) 945-9554 in Pentwater, on July 4,2005. After graduating from Lakewood in 2000, Lisa went on to Michigan State University and graduated in the spring of2004 with a B.S. in Child Development. She is currently working towards a teacher certification. Josh also Went on to study at Michigan State University after graduation from Maple Valley in 2000. He graduated from Michigan State in the spring of 2004 with a B.S. in Packaging Engineering and works for the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek. A July 14, 2006 wedding is being planned at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Library for use in the Adult Winter Reading program. World languages was the topic ofthe program present­ ed by club treasurer Eunice Borrelli, a reference librarian at the main branch of the Capital Area District Library in Lansing. She provided sta­ tistics as reported by the Modem Language Association that more than seven world languages (German, Spanish, Laotian, French, Arabic, Japanese, Greek, and other) are spoken in the Vermontville zip code and 32 in Eaton County. The MLA website (www.mla.org <http://www.mla.org) offers a languages map that can provide statistics by zip code, county and state, indi­ vidually and in comparison. The Capital Area District Library has an extensive col­ lection of materials in sever­ al world languages and she brought examples for mem­ bers to view. Items included children's fiction and nonfic­ tion books in Vietnamese, Hmong, and Russian; adult fiction and non-fiction books in Greek, Spanish and Chinese; and magazines in Vietnamese, Spanish and Russian. The library has dic­ tionaries in 50 languages and materials for learning over 50 languages. No longer termed "for­ eign" languages, "world" languages more accurately reflects how mobile we all are and that hearing lan­ guages other than English is not unusual any more, no matter where you live. The next meeting is sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Vermontville Methodist Church. New members are always wel­ come. AARP and IRS will provide free tax help to seniors The American Association Castleton Township Hall on of Retired Persons (AARP), Tuesdays, Feb. 7, and 21, in cooperation with the from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Internal Revenue Service, Appointments should be again will provide free tax made by calling the assistance to middle and low Nashville Village Office at income taxpayers, with spe­ 852,-9544. cial attention to those age 60 Besides the current year’s and older. blank forms, taxpayers Volunteers are trained to should bring a copy of year complete basic income tax . 2004 returns, as well as forms and answer tax ques­ information about year 2005 tions. taxable income and deduc­ The service will be avail­ tions. This would include all able: W-2 forms showing salary • In Hastings at the Barry and wages, unemployment County Commission on compensation statements, Aging Wednesdays, Feb. 1, SSA-1099 forms for social through March 8 inclusive, security benefits, 1099 forms from 8 a.m. to noon. showing pensions, interest, Appointments, should be and dividends. made by calling the COA at If eligible , for any 948-4856. Michigan tax credits, taxpay­ • In Hastings at the Barry ers should also bring infor­ County Commission on mation about year 2005 Aging on Thursdays, starting property taxes or rent, and Feb. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 heating costs. Taxpayers p.m. should have available a valid Also on Fridays, for state picture ID. Bringing the prior taxes only, starting Feb. 3, year's tax returns is a require­ from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ment. The ability to complete No appointment is neces­ time consuming or compli­ sary. The service will contin­ cated returns is limited. ue for as long as requests for The local coordinator for the tax assistance program is help warrant. • In Nashville at the John A. Panfil. . "The ^beauty Shop in 'WermontUille is open anb rcaiy to ser\7e you With quality Work in all your hair care neeits at reasonable prices. I Call for your appointment today! Open Tues.-Thurs. • Fri. by appointment only 517-726-0330 Dana, Vickie, Nancy �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 24,2006 — Page 5 Who’s cream of the crop in agricultural exporting? The State of Michigan has kicked off the search for the 2005 Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year from within the state’s growing agricul­ ture export industry. Applications will be accepted until March 3, with the top large and small exporters receiving recognition at a May 2006 event in East Lansing. Honorees also will receive an official recommenda­ tion by the State of Michigan for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Edward R. Madigan Export Excellence Award, the nation’s highest recogni­ tion for success in devel­ oping international mar­ kets. “Michigan’s large and small agricultural exporters are expanding trade markets with every shipment of the state,s quality products,” said Mitch Irwin, MDA direc­ tor. “With studies con­ firming annual revenue approaching the $1 billion mark, this industry’s role in diversifying and boost­ ing the economy deserves recognition.” Michigan is second in Trullii a& h obi j * * B!l 5. .| 1 ■?' 8sfcfc®!t5| W fa, IflflJ ■* iiiiiisjKtprfis >1UH ®k is ith IK CT.taJffi Hi mt vl Ha' ti» M&Wtiii Hinsiwi tJr liw&niii® i a seek i®2 Ml. MtoW Hr Hsijtal'®3 m sIwkI®®® IH aiuM (Hi II t® jp a stoiitol** a aw Wl** ^ i wrsiwit®®61^ * *0*7 J ft Commission bdHU CCMliU on Aging Schedule of Events Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, Jan. 25 Zita w/Italian sausage, broccoli, winter squash, fruited jello. Thursday, Jan. 26 Sliced turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, diced beets, peaches, dinner roll. Friday, Jan. 27 Tuna noodle casserole, California blend, com, plums. Monday, Jan. 30 Chicken and dumplings, carrots, Brussels sprouts, fresh apple. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Scalloped potatoes w/ham, spinach, apricots, dinner roll. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Jan. 25 Roast beef w/cheese, garbonzo bean salad, peaches, whole wheat were married on bread. celebrating at the Thursday, Jan. 26 Street, Nashville, Ham salad spread, broc­ until 5 p.m. coli raisin salad, apple­ sauce, white bread. Friday, Jan. 27 Turkey pasta salad, cole slaw, mandarin oranges. Monday, Jan. 30 California Reuben spread, pea and cheese salad, fruited jello, rye bread. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Meatloaf sandwich, pickled beets, pineapple, whole wheat bread. Events Wednesday, Jan. 25 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Legal Aid 10:30-noon. Delton Birthday Party. Thursday, Jan. 26 Hastings Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30­ 11:30 a.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, Jan. 27 Hastings - Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9-1-1 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, Jan. 30 Hastings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making. H, W, N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Beg Line Dance 1 p.m. Gardners to celebrate golden anniversary Duane and Janet Gardner January 28, 1956. Please Join us in Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed on Sunday, January 29, 2006 from 2 the nation for agricultural diversity and exports onethird of its agricultural commodities every year. Recent studies show that these exports generated $919 million in 2004 and employed more than CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 27-28 MQHA/MI 4-H Horse Program Horse Judging Workshop,MSU Pavilion (registration deadline Jan. 22, 2006) Jan. 28-29 Shooting Sports Leaders Workshop, St. Joseph Co. Conservation & Sportsman Club & the St 12,400 residents. Joseph MSU Extension Office (registration Applications for both deadline - January 13, 2006): large (500+ employees) Feb. 1 Clarksville Crops Update, 8:30-3:30 p.m., and small (under 500 Clarksville Horticultural Research Station (preemployees) exporters are register). due March 3, 2006. The Feb. 4 Green & White Swine Youth Event & Open “2005 Michigan Market Show, MSU Pavilion. Agriculture Exporter of Feb. 7 Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., the Year” application Extension Office. requests background Feb. 11 Goat Cheese Making Workshop, 10 a.m., Extension Office. information on the compa­ Trail Ride Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., First ny and its products, the Feb. 13 United Methodist Church in Hastings. percentage growth of Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 company exports from Feb. 13 p.m., First United Methodist Church in 2003 to 2004, and the Hastings. companies, export desti­ Feb. 14 Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. nations. Feb. 16 Cavy Judging Clinic, 7 p.m., Hastings Free To be eligible, a compa­ Methodist Church. ny’s products must be Feb. 16 New Conservation Club Meeting, 7 p.m., over 50 percent grown, Church of Nazarene- (1716 N. Broadway, Hastings). processed or manufac­ Niche Market Pork Production Conference, 8­ tured in Michigan. Feb. 17 3:30 p.m., WMU Fetzer Cehter (must pre-regis­ Companies with head­ ter by 2/1) quarters in other states but production facilities in Michigan are invited to apply on the basis of their Michigan-made exports. Nominations are due to the Michigan Department of Agricultures International Marketing Program by March 3. Self-nominations by com­ panies are encouraged. A panel of international mar­ keting representatives will review applications and present recommendations to the MDA director for a final decision. For more information, or to receive an applica­ tion, please contact Jamie Zmitko, Michigan Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Development, at (517) 241-3628. There's never been a better TIME to get an ARMSTRONG FURNACE. Call us forFurnace Inspection & Tune-Up as well as Complete Duct Cleaning Call today for an appointment! 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If the canvassers approve the form of the eight-page petition, the small band of political activists, once described as “rag-tag,” will be able to begin circulating petitions all over Michigan to put the question before voters in the Nov. 7 general election. More than 317,000 signatures will be needed by July 17 to qualify the propos­ al for placement on the November ballot. Lukasiewicz said Bradley S. Wittman, director, Elections Liaison Division, Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections, informed him the Unicameral Michigan pro­ posal would go before the State Board of Canvassers Friday morning. The proposal is very sim­ ply to amend the State Constitution to eliminate the 38-member Michigan Senate 06625053 Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service I IVVll LaULULV 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE "“-""'I MLS. 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But Lukasiewicz and the Unicameral Michigan legions maintain there are no checks and balances in the current system, that the House and Senate essentially do the same things. The only difference, he says, is in the area the law­ maker represents. A House member represents one of 110 districts, which are much smaller than oe of the 38 districts covered by the Senate. In this area, State Rep. Gary Newell represents the 87th District, which includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. Meanwhile, State Senator Patricia Birkholz represents all of Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties combined in the 24th District. Nebraska has been operat­ ing under a unicameral, or one-house, legislature since the 1930s, but all other 49 states have both chambers. The movement started nearly a year ago when the Barry County Democratic "FAMILY HOME" IN NASHVILLE NEAR VILLAGE PARK 2 story home, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, older home, some hardwood floors.. 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Choose Two - Garden salad, baked potatoes, broccoli w/cheese, peach cobbler, juice, milk. Thursday, Jan. 26 HS Hungry Howies and Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One - Pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two Garden salad, potato wedge, mixed vegetables, pineapple, juice, milk. Friday, Jan. 27 Choose One - Scalloped potatoes and ham, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, carrots, orange wedge, juice, milk. Party proposed it to dele­ gates at the state convention, but were rebuffed. J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs then wrote an editorial in March 10, sup­ porting the idea, inspiring Lukasiewicz to come up with the notion of putting the pro­ posal before voters statewide in November 2006. The idea received some attention from the Battle Creek Enquirer & News, the Lansing State Journal and an independent group of radio stations based in northern Michigan. Lukasiewicz him­ self appeared on the WKARTV program “Off the Record” to speak with host Tim Skubic and two other pundits about the campaign. All three interviewers pub­ licly said if enough signa­ tures were collected, the measure would stand a rea­ sonable chance of being passed by voters. Interest perked up again earlier this week when it was learned that the proposal would go before the State Board ofCanvassers. WJIMTV Channel 6 did a story about it Monday night, the Battle Creek Enquirer & News had another story last Saturday and broadcaster Frank Beckman of WJRRadio out of Detroit inter­ viewed local activist Robert Dwyer, one of the key peo­ ple in the campaign, on Wednesday morning. Two more well-connected supporters of the movements are State Senator Burton Leland and State Rep. LeMar Lemmons, both See SENATE, next page Eric Wegener takes over IGA grocery in Sunfield by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The grocery store in Sunfield has a new name and is under new management. Eric Wegener has taken over the reins and has named the store “Sunfield IGA.” Wegener has acknowl­ edged the grocery has strug­ gled under previous manage­ ment, but he is determined to get the store “ship shape” for Sunfield area shoppers. One of his goals is to have the produce department and meat coolers filled with fresh selections. He vowed, “If I wouldn’t serve it at my table because it is outdated, I won’t sell it.” He brings many years of experience to the job. He said he has worked in grocery stores since he was 17 years old. He owned and managed “Eric’s Market,” a small neighborhood market in north Lansing from 1985 to 2001. The store was a spe­ cialty store catering to the ethnic neighborhood. Wegener said he enjoys being a local grocer. “With the price of gas, it makes more sense for many folks to do their shopping locally. I can order special •S cuts of meat, just ask.” One customer recently ordered chicken livers to make a pate. The store now carries Mooville milk from the dairy south of Nashville. One of the Mooville products is milk that has been pasteurized, but not homogenized. Many older folks remember “the good old days” when the cream rose to the top of the bottle and was poured off for cream in the morning’s cof­ fee, breakfast cereal or a bowl of berries. The store has a deli count­ er with pizza, cold cuts cheeses and a weekly lunch menu. Wegener faxes the menu to local businesses so they can plan which days they will “brown bag” it or have the daily special. Samplings from a week’s menu could include meat loaf and potatoes, tacos, beef stew, chicken fajitas and lasagna. There are movie rentals and senior citizens get a 5 percent discount on Wednesdays. “I believe there is still a place for a community store,” he said. NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! 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And my parents sup­ ported me. They thought staying would waste their hard work, my talent. For the first time in my adolescence, I agreed with them. I would never get anywhere, I thought, if I stayed in the middle of nowhere. I decided I would leave to have the freedom to make my own life, to escape the claustrophobia of a small place, to contin­ ue my education, so I could get a job. Last summer, with my parents' encouragement, I studied writing at an insti­ tute in upstate New York. I did my best to hide my small-town past — I tried to change the subject when people asked where I was from. One writer was not diverted. "Rural America is dying," he said, "because creative young people like you leave." This was obvious, but I had always thought it applied to someone else. My parents and my town, by believing my decision to leave inevitable, had in effect given me permission and absolved me of responsibility. The problem is that small towns bank only on poten­ tial, and simply pray that we will someday have a change of heart and return. That won't be enough to save them. Small towns can't afford to wait. If small towns want to survive, they must both retain and attract young adults. More parents must teach their children that there's no shame in the stereotype we rightfully perpetuate about small towns. In fact, the stereotype reveals the best things about small towns. Economically shaky or not, they’re built on the bedrock of human nature. Yes, small town life can be riddled with painful gossip. But shared stories can also weave people and their lives together. In small towns, people can seem nosy invaders of privacy. But sometimes this is simply unabashed con­ cern. It's for better, not worse, that nothing and no one are forgotten. There may be cracks in small-town sidewalks, but small-town students don't fall through them. Small class sizes allow teachers to give the personal attention that can truly keep a student from being left behind. Some small towns are in the middle of nowhere. But that's really somewhere: now" and "here." Small LM ^cajla^ifci gay itydlmli'ii ■' « tot it ij p awt ffljjfetail®' । gl no ntod toMt® SENATE, continued from previous page--------------- g 1 Off-1'-’ If i n IK- it® l itatitw® i adsaM®*?1' gpj pi W 1 -jj fttaty lb****’’1 J®? *’k^ •fli Democrats, but Lukasiewicz insists the effort is bipartisan. Despite the apparent growing support, Lukasiewicz said, “We need money. We have enough to get the petitions printed, but distribution and the cost of the website needs to be cov­ ered. The 50,000 petitions, I am told, will fit on one pallet, but imagine the cost of ‘mail­ ing’ all of those. “We also will be printing up informational brochures and instructions for gathering signatures. We also need to start building up a war chest to fight off negative attacks against the issue which will surface after we get on the ballot.” The website address is unicameralmi@hotmail.org He said there are only 12 lines per petition, so it should not be too hard to fill out the sheets completely. He added that plans are to launch the petition campaign Feb. 1. MUMU WITH YOU IN MINO fine Cine Studios Shari Carney (BFA/WMU) 517 852-2080 / sharicar@yahoo.com SPECIALIZING IN CHILDREN'S ROOMS Bring your ideas together with the artist for a Co-Creative experience. ♦ ♦ ♦ STARTAT f200.” ♦ towns offer an experience of the present that is wholly unmediated, face to face. With nowhere to hide, we can stop trying to. And thanks to technology, these places are no longer isolated from the world outside. I wanted to leave my small town to be independ­ ent. But I've realized that needing other people isn't dependency, it's communi­ ty. Being part of a community is realistic, useful and good. Unlike people in larger places, small-town residents know that when those empty streets, — something so apparent "somebody has to pay," whether we've walked them in small towns. that somebody is likely or not — Aubrey Streit grew up themselves. I thought I wanted to in Tipton, Kansas, popula­ This isn't naive idealism. leave to find something tion 235, and wrote thisfor I've never experienced the new. Now I realize what the Prairie Writers Circle "good old days" of small­ I've been looking for is while she was an intern at town life. I don't know any­ something so familiar that I the Land Institute. She is a one who has, or who's used to overlook it: a sense student at Bethany College expecting to. of caring, of community, of in Lindsborg, Kansas. But neither is the stereo­ connection with humanity type as bleak as we make it sound. 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A trio of Lions in double figures was enough to make up for the Panthers’ Zack Retlly, who poured in 30 points. Rettly knocked down six three-pointers in the game and had 24 points in the second half as his team tried to come from behind. The Lions led 39-27 at the half, thanks to 23 second quarter points. Adam Lamphere led Maple Valley on the night with 26 points, Adam Gonser added 15 points, and Andy Root ten. Lamphere also had eight assists, seven rebounds, and five steals. Gonser had four steals. On the glass, Root recorded five boards, and Josh Bursley six. Bursley also tossed in nine points. Valley is now 2-1 this sea­ son in the SMAA (South). Maple Valley bounced back from its first conference loss with an 80-51 triumph over Dansville Tuesday night. The Lions held an 11point lead at the half, then blew the Aggies off the court in the second by outscoring them 46-28. Maple Valley doesn’t have that tall of a team, but the Aggies couldn’t match up with the size the Lions do have underneath. Maple Valley senior center Bursley poured in 33 points to go Maple Valley center Andy Root fades away with a shot between a pair of Dansville defenders in the second half of Tuesday night’s non-conference contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) along with 16 rebounds and four assists. The size was just as big an advantage on the defensive end. When the Lions put on their pressure defense, the Aggies had a hard time try­ ing to go around and over the defenders. Lamphere added 24 points eight assists and three steals in the win. They were the only two Lions in double fig­ ures. Root added eight points for Valley. Maple Valley is 6-3 over­ all, and will look for win number seven when it plays host to Delton Kellogg tonight. Friday, the lions will host Brooklyn ' Columbia CentraLs Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06623727 Cobs 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 06623780 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 24, 2006 — Page 9 Lions use tourney to gain experience in new positions The Maple Valley varsity girls’ volleyball team had to face the eventual tourna­ ment champions from Belding twice Saturday at the Laingsburg Invitational, and saved their best game for last. After a 21-17,21-18 pool play defeat, the Lions found themselves in a rematch with the Redskins in the tournament semifinals. Belding easily won the first game 25-9. In the second game, the Lions found their game and competed strong until falling 25-22. The Lions were 2-2-2 in pool play. The two victories were a 21-15,21-8 decision over the hosts from Laingsburg and a 21-13, 21-16 victory over St. Charles. The Lions split with Portland St. Patrick (21-16, 9-21) and Perry (21-17, 17­ 21). Maple Valley’s second loss of pool play was to Morrice 21-11, 21-19. This tournament helped the Lions to develop play­ ers in new positions due to the flu causing the absence of Dani Christensen, start­ ing outside hitter. This absence gave Lauren Pierce an opportunity to develop her skills both in the front and back row and she did a very good job for the Lions. Allison Oleson led the Lions in kills with 45 and digs with 57. Alaina Mater led in serving with 52-of-56 and 16 aces. Jessica Winegar had 8 blocks. The Lions’ record is 13­ 12-8 and 2-0 in the SMAA (South). The Lions will be on the road Wednesday in the Sunfield story hour teacher Yvette Davis is helping her “brood” learn the reading league when they take on Albion. Saturday; the Lions and social skills they will need in school. will be a part of the Concord Tournament. Upcoming Sportsfishing, Boat and Travel Show has an “angle” for everyone A hook, line, bobber and live bait. As any worm dunker knows, fishing can be among the simplest of outdoor sports. It can also be highly sophisticated. Have you noticed, for example, the sonar elec­ tronics on a modem, fully rigged bass boat? The Sportsfishing, Boat & Travel Show, March 9 to 12 at the Lansing Center, is a snapshot of fishing’s broad appeal that claims nearly 2 million licensed Michigan anglers. Lansing is the second stop for the Ultimate Sport Show Tour, which begins in Novi in January and concludes in Grand Rapids, March 16 to 19. The Lansing event, now in its 11th year, attracts fishermen and their fami­ lies from throughout mid­ Michigan. With nearly 100 exhibitors displaying scores of new fishing boats and accessories, fishing tackle and outdoor gear, the show has built a reputation as an angling supermarket for wide choice and great value. Patrons often find specialty baits and fishing products seen only at the nation’s largest sport shows. They can also select a fishing guide, lodge or out­ fitter or book a family dream trip from the many exhibitors that make up Outfitters Expo - a show within the show. • More than 50 free fishing seminars, led by experts like Mark Martin, Mike Gnatkowski, Mark Ronianack and Lansing’s Jim Bedford, offer how-to catching tips and where-togo hotspots for all major gamefish species. Fee­ based Super Clinics occur on the weekend. Family fun activities abound. This year’s feature attraction is a daily live alli­ gator show. The Trout Pond brims with lively rainbows, some of which are tagged for prizes. The Bass Tank - a 50-foot-long aquarium on wheels - is back, along with the Rock Climbing Wall, B.A.S.S. Kids Casting Competition, Grand Ledge Woodcarvers, Video Fishing Simulator and Fly Tyers Comer. The popular fish fry, where families pay a reduced price for a basket of wall­ eye fillets fried with a spe­ cial breading mix, along with fries and slaw, will be served throughout the show. A new Pellet Shooting Range is a plinker’s thrill for all ages. Terry McBurney, who lives in Ada, is bringing a large dis­ play of antique and classic fishing tackle and will offer free appraisals similar to the popular Antiques Roadshow TV series. Show hours are Thursday, March 9, from 3 to 9:30 p.m., Friday from noon to 9:30, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 6 to 14; kids 5 and under get in free. For details, go to Story Hour almost full at Sunfield Elementary by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Classes are almost full at Sunfield Elementary’s story hour, when Yvette Davis conducts two one-hour Wednesday morning classes for Sunfield preschoolers. The program is part of Lakewood Community Education. The Sunfield classes are open to children in any of Lakewood’s com- munities. Call Sunfield Elementary at 517-566-8110 to enroll. There is a $25 fee for the winter 10-week session. There will be another session in the spring. The kids are learning the reading readiness skills, social skills, fine motor and gross motor skills they will need to be successful in school. They read stories, sing songs and put puzzles together. They learn to cut and paste, share, take turns, say please and thank you, wait their turn and stand in line. This program is a continu­ ation of the Story Hour and Power Hour taught decades ago by Beth Hynes. Some of the children attending today are second generation. THE TRAFFIC SCENE Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 ([)nver education for students 14 years, 8 months or older Segment I Class Feb. 6- Feb. 23,2006 Mar. 6-Mar. 23,2006 Segment II Class Jan. 31- Feb. 2,2006 Feb. 28 - Mar. 2,2006 ro tn www.UltimateSport Shows.com or call 800­ 328-6550. To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith CUSTOM PRINTS AVAILABLE Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varisty Volleyball Alaina Mater had a solid day serving the ball for the Maple Valley varsity volleyball team at the Laingsburg Invitational Saturday. Mater connected on 52 of her 56 service attempts and led the team with 16 aces as it advanced to the tournament's semifinal round. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Agen 1-800-443-5253 111 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 HOMETOWN LUMBER & HARDWARE 2 9 E. STATE ST. .NASHVILLE PH.ONE: (517) .8.52-0882 STORE HOURS MONDAY - SATURDAY 7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. 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Document Number 1122522 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred ThirtyThree Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($133,700.32) including interest 9.15% 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 mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, February 9, 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of the East 806 feet of the North 199 feet of the Northeast quarter ’ of the Northeast quarter of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 3111 Heath Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JANUARY 3, 2006 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 Hie No: 06-42311 (HSBC) ASAP# 750104 01/10/2006, 01/17/2006, 01/24/2006,01/31/2006 UoOcAjBV EWING WELL DRILLING INC. HOUSE FOR SALE: 4yrs. old, 4 bed., 2 bath, ranch style on 3.8 acres, outdoor wood burner. Lakewood school district, short drive to either GR or Lansing. Asking $138,000. Call (616)3748644. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Help Wanted SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. 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The 2006-07 budget will be voted on during the regular Council Meeting to be held immediately after the Public Hearing. 06624932 T PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AB 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 diacrimination.*' 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. r King and queen candidates for the Winter Homecoming at Maple Valley High School Friday, Jan. 27, are (front row, from left) Kim Craven, Lynzie Rigelman, Mindy Newton, (back row): Bryan Theisen, Brent Cummings and Zeke Wieland. (Photos courtesy David Hough) The Vermontville Township Board meeting scheduled for January 06671010 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 26, 2006 has been CHANGED. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vermontville Township Fire Station on the corner of S. Main and W. First, Vermontville, ML Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv­ ices should contact the Vermontville Township Board by writing or calling Sharon Stewart, Township Clerk, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, MI 49096 or 517-726-1159. 06624935 0624927 The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2006 immediately after the 2006-2007 budget hearing in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on the proposed change of trash collection provider from Waste Management to Granger. Ifyou wish to comment in writing on this change you must do so by February 8,2006 and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587, Nashville, MI. 06625050 xplore recti on iri/A classes ii: Medical Massage Therapy e-Leaming Programs offered Convenient funding options available Locations in Troy and 6 other Michigan & Indiana cities Click or call for more information Toll Free: 888-285-9989 www.BlueHeronAcademy.com - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 24,2006 — Page 11 Our Certificates of Deposit are on the rise so stop in today to lock in a great rate. 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Monday - Friday Lobby 9-5 Drive Thru 8:30-5 Saturday Lobby 9-Noon Drive Thru 8:30-Noon �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, January 24,2006 — Page 12 ‘Beauty and the Beast’ musical to be presented by The Revue The Revue community theater in Vermontville (across from the fire station) will present the musical the production of Disney's “Beauty and the Beast” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. The musical also will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. Cost is adults $9, seniors citizens and students $8, children 12 and under $7. For reservations, call Bill Reynolds at (269) 367-4455 or e-mail therevuel @yahoo.com “Beauty and the Beast” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, MY 10019 Tel.:(212)541-4684 Fax (212)397-4684 www.MTIShows.com The production is made possible with the support of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural affairs and Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Inc. The mob led by Gaston (Jeremy Schneider) are on their way to kill the Beast (front row) Kelly Schneider and Hollie Auten (second row) Amber Farnum, Abby Timmis, Jeff Cavinder, Mark Shoemaker, Jonathon Yenger, Chelsea Shoemaker, Pat Campion, (third row) Justin Suntkin, Lynn Blakely, Phyllis Smith, Karen Holtz, Janelie Farnum, Nick Smith, Andrea Jarvie and Rosemary Anger. Andrea Jarvie, Sara Pash, Dhanielle Tobias, Brandi Walden, Bekah Welch and Kathleen Welch. These six girls all attend Maple Valley High School and have been in shows together both at The Revue and at school. They began their acting careers in the children’s shows at The Revue when they were in fourth grade. Most of the girls have taken private dance lessons and enjoy performing and dancing on stage. All the girls except Welch will graduate this June and hopefully will continue to par­ ticipate in theater. The villagers sing while Belle (Ashley Ball) is caught up in her favorite book. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-01-31.pdf 0aeb9836cfa556dd35e8f57e47347204 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY n e\ HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1213 CHURCH ST / >fc, >fc, FASTINGS Ml 49058-U9® W X/*t? J, // Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 5, January 31, 2006 A local paper oftoday! Kramer, school board make case for construction project The project would create a 26,000-square-foot middle school wing at the high school and renovate the heating systems at all three schools. by Amy Jo Parish architectural firm of Staff Writer Kingscott showed the infra­ While it can’t be said for structure improvements on certain that a proposed con­ each of the district’s three struction project at Maple buildings. Valley Schools will boost The initial construction of student achievement, Fuller Street School took Superintendent Kim Kramer place in 1950 with renova­ says he believes it will have a tions or additions in 1952, positive effect. 1954, 1955, 1964, 1975 and An $11.5 million bond 1998. issue is being considered for Kramer said some of the a May vote by the Board of original single-paned, wood Education. Renovations to trimmed windows were still the windows, boilers, sewer intact at the school, helping systems and a 26,000- to drive up the energy bills. square-foot middle school He also detailed how the addition at the high school 1950 boiler system is still in are part of the plan. use and in the last phase of The board held a forum its effectiveness. last Monday evening in the “How easy is it to get parts high school cafeteria to pres­ for something made in 1950? ent details of the plan to the You just can’t get them,” the public. If the bond issue is superintendent said. “The passed, construction will staff has done an excellent being in the spring of 2007 job of making new parts and and is exected be completed getting by.” in the fall of 2008. New boiler systems for the Drawings provided by the schools would cost more than $4 million, said board member Brian Green. According to Kramer the construction project came about as a result of the board members’ efforts to deal with a list of 36 issues that have been brought to their attention. “The 36 were separated into one of three categories with the overall question of how we can increase achievement for all of our students,” said Kramer. The effectiveness of the current early childhood sys­ tem, a focus on the educa­ tional needs ofmiddle school students and the preparation of graduates for the job mar­ ket were three areas the board decided to examine closely. Due to the district’s cur­ rent budget, the board chose to set aside the early elemen- See SCHOOL, page 3 Classroom Performance System brings excitement to school kids by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Kids jumping out of their seats and getting excited about taking a test; teachers allowing students to talk about answers during a test. It doesn’t seem possible, but that’s exactly what is happening in some elemen­ tary and high school class­ rooms in Maple Valley, thanks to some innovative new classroom technology. “We had kids jumping out of their seats with excitement during a test,” said high school Spanish teacher Dr. Sandra Cade. “The same thing hap­ pened with Laura Smith’s fourth-graders,” said Secondary Curriculum and Technology Director Julie Swartz. “They were stand­ ing up so they could click their answers on the screen and see what their answers were.”. Two years ago the Maple Valley Schooll District received a Classroom Performance System (CPS) through a grant made avail­ able by the Eaton County Intermediate School District (EISD) and Swartz and Mary Slag, Maple Valley’s Elementary Curriculum and Technology Director received training on how it immediately how many stu­ could be used in kinder­ dents got the answer right garten through 12th grade and how many and how classrooms. The first CPS many got it wrong, he or she came with a coupon which also knows which students the district used to purchase had the right or wrong a second system. answers. Slag and Swartz immedi­ “Laura Smith used it with ately introduced the CPS to her fourth-graders when her teachers during staff devel­ students were learning opment days and showed about weather, the kids them how it could be used were so excited they were jumping out of their seats to in their classrooms. “The kids who have used aim their clickers at their this love it because they screen, but the 17-year-olds find out right away whether in high school had just as or not they got the answer much fun,” said Swartz. “The kids like and are right. Teachers love it because they can use it to very excited about it,” said find out as they what the Smith about the CPS. “It kids understand and what gives them instant feed­ they need to work on even back, they get to see their as they are teaching,” said results right away and see how many got the answers Swartz. With the CPS each stu­ right and how many got dent in a classroom is them wrong. assigned a numbered clicker “Kids like to use technol­ which they use to enter their ogy; they are comfortable answers true or false, multi­ with it and enjoy using it. It ple choice questions their makes learning fun,” she teacher has programmed added. Swartz noted that the into a lap top computer and projected onto a screen in CPS could also be used for the classroom for tests, educational games such as quizzes or questions class­ “Jeopardy.” Cade recently used the room instruction. Once all of the students CPS during final exams in have clicked in their her Spanish classes. “It really cuts back on the answers to a question, the teacher not only knows physical work involved; it eliminates about two and half hours of work by using computers instead of hand­ scoring all of the tests,” she said. “I can now use that time to change my lesson plan as^ result of the test scores.” Cade also noted that since the students’ answers are locked in after each question, she doesn’t mind if they discuss the correct answer amongst themselves before moving on to the next question. “I also used it in the classroom recently while I was teaching and by asking the kids questions and hav­ ing them click in their answers, I knew immediate­ ly that they didn’t under­ stand direct and indirect objects and that was some­ thing we needed to continue to work on.” “Teachers know right away what concepts stu­ dents are vague oh and the system even keeps different graphs (bar graphs, pie charts, etc.), which teachers and students can look at to see how many students understand what is being taught,” said Slag. The CPS can also be used See CLASS, page 2 Winter Homecoming royalty The 2006 Winter Homcoming King and Queen crowned Friday night at the basketball game, were sen­ iors Bryan Theisen and Lynzie Rigelman. (Photo by David Hough) In This Issue • Nashville retailers join Meth Watch • Valley wins one and drops one at conference quad • Lamphere’s 30 leads Lions past Delton Kellogg • Thornapple Players make plans for ‘Sugar’ • Maple Valley website launches �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, January 31,2006 — Page 2 CLASS, continued from page 1 trend is toward doing assess­ ments as you teach and this is a great topi for that” , Swartz aria Slag said they would like to see the district acquire more CPS sets to allow the students to become even more familiar and com­ fortable with the technology. “There are some colleges that issue these clickers to students when they enroll in classes and they keep them all four years to use in their classes,” said Swartz. Slag said the list of Michigan colleges using CPS is huge and includes Grand Valley State University, Kettering University, Northwestern Michigan College and Michigan State University, to name just a few. Swartz and Slag said that a lot teachers haven’t had the opportunity to use the CPS in their classroom because there are only the two sets in without projecting answers on the screen. A teach er can ask a verbal question and the students simply click in their answer and the receiving device records it just as it would if a screen were used. Teachers may also had out randomized written tests which students can read through and click in answers at their pace. “Because the questions on the written test are in random order and no answers are written down, there is less of a problem with students looking at someone else’s paper and trying to copy an answer,” said Swartz. Swartz said that due to the changes in curriculum the CPS would become invalu­ able to teachers over time. “More and more we are seeing assessments being done as the students are learning rather than end of unit tasks,” she said. “The the ah tire district and many of the teachers didn’t have laptop computers that were compatible with the CPS technology. Swartz estimates the cost of CPS averages out to around $3,000 when taking in to consideration the cost of a laptop computer, a data projector and the clickers. “Many of our teachers didn’t have good laptops until this year, by next year they should all be able to use the CPS more easily,” she said. “It’s not that our teach­ ers don’t know how to use the technology, it’s just that the district doesn’t have enough money to put it in the hands of every teacher. Our district has only one Smart Board, only a handful of document projectors and no document cameras. We’re hamstrung by what we can’t afford to buy.” Swartz added that she and Students in Sandra Cade’s fourth year Spanish class use the Classroom Performance System to answer questions. Slag are constantly searching for grants and other sources of funding that would allow the school to acquire addi­ tional CPS sets, Smart Boards, data projectors and Dreamin your document cameras. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer supports Swartz and Slag’s efforts to find alternative funding. “There’s all kinds of soft money out there that we can tap into and sue to buy these sorts of things that will keep our kids in Maple Valley on the cutting edge,” he said. STAN Name of employee put on paid leave withheld Whatever y dreamjke cai KELLY help keep it secure As a local independent agent, we can help you design a program just right for you. 10-Year and 20-Year Term policies offer many options including mortgage payments ifyou become disabled. Safe. Sound. Secure® insurance protection from Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company. ^Auto-Owners Insurance DEBBIE osazszes TRUMBLE AGENCY BETTY THELMA 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council last Thursday night went into closed session with Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes to discuss a personnel issue within the police department. When the council returned to open session, members unanimously, with two trustees, Ron Bracy and Kimberly Knoll absent, approved a motion authoriz­ ing Barnes to place an employee on paid adminis­ trative leave from Jan. 30 through Feb. 9. The employee in question is already on leave of his or her own accord until Jan. 30. The name ofthe employee was not made public by the council, nor was the reason for the action. In other business, the Village Council unanimously voted Thursday evening to appoint Pat Warner to the Village Planning Commission. Warner, who has lived in the village for four years, had written a letter to the council expressing interest in serving either on the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals or LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don’t leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) ...6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 SL, Nashville Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday: AM. 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Alter See LEAVE, next page 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass ................ 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 31,2006 — Page 3 SCHO tary issue until a later date. With the proposed middle school plan, 13' classes would be added on to the high school, creating a sepa­ rate wing for students in the seventh and eighth grades. One of the rooms, a 35 X 80 foot space, would serve as cafeteria, band room and physical education class­ room. The middle school wing would include its own administration, cafeteria and teaching staff without the creation of any full-time positions, said Kramer. “The staff will be realigned, we will not add any full-time positions. It’s a possibility that the high school vice principal will become the middle school principal.” The plan also calls for installation of an energy management system, barrier free and electrical upgrades and upgraded technical labs for both the middle and high school students. “The manufacturing arena in Michigan is drying up and we still offer the same metal and wood shops as when you and I went through,” Kramer said. “If you go down the road you see students build­ ing a house. These are skills the students need, but they also need to learn robotics and lasers.” Preparing students with the skills they will need to land successful jobs is some­ thing Kramer believes the plan will help accomplish. “We will take a look at the fastest growing jobs skills in Lansing, in Battle Creek. We’re looking at systems such as a CAD system, we’re taking a look at machine automation, computer tech­ nology — how do the chips and fuses work? We are an agricultural community and we should be looking at new technologies that are used in that field.” The school board will have until Feb. 13 to decide whether or not to move ahead with the bond issue that would cause a 1.5-mill increase for residents. “The current tax levy is 5 mils. We were able to refi­ nance since the 1997 millage and bring it down. We are asking now to return to that rate and add a .5 increase,” said Kramer. He also detailed that with an average taxable residence value of $62,500, homeown­ ers would pay 26 cents per day. Members of the communi­ ty were on hand and posed questions to the board and a representative from MillerDavis, the construction man­ agement company for the project. “If the bond fails, how much will have been invest­ ed in the process?” asked an audience member. “Miller-Davis and Kingscott are not on the pay­ roll yet. We cannot spend tax payers money to support a ‘yes’ vote leading up to the election. I would say that we would have less than $5,000 into this by the May elec­ tion,” said Kramer. Another member of the audience questioned the timetable for the tax increase. “If it does pass, when will the tax increase go into effect? Will it be retroac­ tive?” “It will affect taxpayers, probably from June on. It will not be retroactive. Compared to 30 area districts we are the fifth lowest taxed district and after the millage we will be the fifth if Grand Ledge gets their $54 million bond,” said Kramer. The superintendent said Superintendent Kim Kramer shows a detailed plan of the most important under­ the renovations to the high school at last Monday’s pub­ standing the audience should lic forum. take away from the forum is that the school board has not lightly. The only thing the have to look at building a board can confidently say is new building down the road. rushed into the project. “I hope you can see that it (the project) makes sense This will provide for growth the board has not taken this in terms ofwhat is being pro­ in the future.” posed. We don’t want to Nashville retailers join Meth Watch Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, Carl’s Market Manager Wane Kirwin, Liz Lenz from the Barry County Substance Abuse Methamphetamine Task Force and Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt and the staff of Carl’s Market support the Michigan Meth Watch program. Watch program is designed to deter the suspicious sale and theft of products used to cook methamphetamine through employee training (informative posters, DVDs and on-site training) signage and product management. Customers entering stores throughout the county, and now in Nashville, will see Meth Watch awareness materials, including door stickers, shelf danglers, edu­ Warner answered some ques­ cation awareness sheets, cash register decals and tions to determine her area of posters designed to inform interest, Village Council the public and meth cookers President Frank Dunham rec­ that retailers in Barry County ommended her appointment. are on the lookout for people The council also voted and products associated with unanimously to approve the methamphetamine produc­ following quarterly pay­ tion. "Unlike any drug we have ments: Ambulance $4,000, fire $5,250, and seen before, methampheta­ mine reaches deeper into the transfer/recycle $1,000. community with more dev- Two Nashville Retailers, Mace Pharmacy and Carl’s Supermarket, are doing something about the spread of methamphetamine in their community by choosing to participate in the Michigan Meth Watch Program. The Michigan Meth LEAVE, continued from previous page 1 t ^Diana’s t-PQace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 06605460 < astating impact," said Liz Lenz, coordinator of the Barry County Meth Task Force. "Retailers have been identified as key frontline players in stopping the spread of methamphetamine in our county. We welcome and need their valuable support." During the summer of 2005, Barry County retailers and their employees attended methamphetamine awareness workshops hosted by the Barry County Meth Task Force. Retailers throughout the county have another opportunity to learn more about the methamphetamine problem and how their par­ ticipation in the Michigan Meth Watch Program will help stop the spread of meth in the area. Because methampheta­ mine is cooked (manufactured) using common house­ hold chemicals and products found on most retailers’ shelves, the Meth Watch program provides retailers and their employees with training on preventative measures they can takes to deter thefts of components and how to report suspicious sales and activities. Meth Watch also includes a com­ munity focus and a mini­ grant program for communi- Liz Lenz, from the Barry County Substance Abuse Methamphetamine Task Force, Jody Moore from Mace Pharmacy in Nashville and Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt display some of the Michigan Meth Watch Program signs which are on display in participating retail stores. ty groups looking to become more involved in the prevention of methamphetamine. The Retailers Workshops, Community Awareness Seminars and Meth watch programs are provided through a grant from the Consumer Healthcare Products association (CHPA) and the Michigan Department of Community Health, Office of Drug Control Policy. A Meth Watch Retailer Production of Awareness program is slated for 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 9, in Pennock Hospital’s Conference Center. Registration is required for the free work­ shop. Interested Barry County retailers may call Lenz (269) 945-1387 or Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Director Julie DeBoer (269) 945-2454 for more informa­ tion. DRIVER EDUCATION - $40 OFF I BURHCHAM ENTERPRISES I I Now in Lake Odessa - Call Toll Free 1-877-409-7492 | i| Use this coupon for $40.00 off Segment 11|| One coupon per person, off regular price. Exp. 3/30/06 at VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE 211 S. 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He is survived by his wife Nashville, , the son of Claude and Elsie (Kellogg) Margaret; daughter, Jeanette Curtis of Charlotte; son, Canoil. Mr. Canoil was a very giv- James Canoll of Kalamazoo; ing man who was always daughter, Jackie (Duane) there for his family and Collier of Nashville; daughfriends. He enjoyed square ter, Julie (David) Brooks of dancing and participated in Nashville; six grandchildren; the Bellevue Whirlaways two great-grandchildren; sisand the Tri-County Square ter, Barbara Rolfe of Dance Club. Vermontville; sister, Doris Mr. Canoil was a lifelong Sherman ofAllegan; brother, “TAe 'Ibeauty Shop in ^VennontVilLe is open ani rea^y to ser\7e you With quality Work in all your hair care neebs at reasonable prices. | Call for your appointment today! Open Tues.-Thurs. • Fri. by appointment only 517-726-0330 Dana, Vickie, Nancy Robert Canoil of Charlotte; brother, Donald (Shirley) Canoil of Lake; and sister Pam (Ben) Sweezy' of Jackson. 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SERVING YOUR FUEL NEEDS SINCE 19 We offer underground tanks—call for details Hillsdale showed off its SMAA wrestling might Thursday by topping Maple Valley 52-21 in conference action at MVHS. Maple Valley was able to pull offjust four victo­ ries. Ronnie Smith had the Lions’ only pin of the match, putting Kyle Kafter on his back 54 seconds into the 103-pound match. B.J. Hall won for Valley at 112 by default. Tyler Greenfield won by injury default at 119 pounds, after being slammed to the mat by Hillsdale’s Justin Pawlowski. Jamie Corwin earned a slim 6-4 victory over Hillsdale’s Chris Sprat in the 130-pound bout for the Lions only decision. When the lightweights weren’t on the mat, the Lions struggled against the Hornets. Beginning at 171 pounds, the Hornets opened the match with a SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, Feb. 1 Fuller: Cook’s Choice. MW: Nachos; Fuller: Whole kernel com, crackers, sherbet, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, Feb. 2 Fuller Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, fruit, brownie, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, Feb. 3 Spaghetti w/meatballs, green beans, banana, birthday cake, 1/2 pt. milk. Monday, Feb. 6 Mini com dogs, glazed car­ rots, pineapple, Teddy Grahams, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Mini cheeseburgers, whole kernel com, mixed fruit, Rice Krispie Treat, 1/2 pt. milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Feb. 1 Choose One Cook’s Choice, pizza, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, burger/grilled chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, french fries, whole kernel com, peaches, juice, milk. Thursday, Feb. 2 Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One - Cheeseburger Hot Pocket, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two Garden salad, spaghettios, mixed vegetables, sherbet, juice, milk. Friday, Feb. 3 Choose One - Spaghetti w/meatballs, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, Subway bar. Choose Two Garden salad, tater tots, green beans, banana, juice, milk. pin in three of the first four bouts. Keith Lackscheide was the only Lion heavy­ weight able to stay on the mat for a full six minutes. He suffered a 7-2 loss to Shawn Keasel at 189 pounds. Tyler Corwin and Levi Andler were the only other Lions able to stay off their backs. Hillsdale recorded four pins in the match. Tyler Corwin was outscored 10-3 by Robbie Redde in the 135-pound match. Andler lost a 14-6 major decision to Shea McCavit at 160 to end the match. Maple Valley’s Tyler The Lions were 1-1 on Greenfield is lifted off the the night, earning their vic­ mat by Hillsdale’s Justin tory over an undermanned Pawlowski during their Albion squad, 72-12. 119-pound bout Thursday One of the two teams evening at MVHS. earned six points at every Greenfield won the match weight class. Only four when Pawlowski slammed matches were wrestled him down to the mat. because of forfeits. Maple (Photo by Perry Hardin) Valley earned first-round 135-pound match. pins in three of the four. Winning by default for Smith pined Christopher Underhile 42 seconds into Valley were Hall, Jamie their match at 103 pounds. Corwin, John Stevens, Rhodes, Tory At 125, Raven Scurlock Chad pinned Andrew Franklin in Roberts, Levi Andler, 41 seconds. In the 189- Ryan Brooke, Dustin and Donnie pound bout, Lackscheide Cowell, stuck Nick Tabladon in 53 Jensen. The Lions will wrestle at seconds. Albion’s lone pin was by another SMAA Quad this Will Hill, three minutes Thursday when they travel and 14 seconds into the to Leslie. FEBRUARY SPECIALS * Massage 1/2 Hour............. 1 Hour ............... 1 8.00 $35.00 * Tanning 1 Month Unlimited $25.00 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 7PM; Saturday, 9AM - 2PM 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 517-726-1506 Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varisty Wrestling Maple Valley 103-pounder Ronnie Smith won both of his matches by pin in Thursday night's SMAA contests at MVHS. 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Lamphere had to settle for 30 points to go along with his eight assists and the Lion victory. “He’s absolutely playing really well right now,” Jones said of Lamphere. “Obviously, he’s scoring a Maple Valley’s Tyler O’Dell directs the offense in the second half of the Lions’ 20-point win Tuesday night over Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Local woman makes dean's list at Liberty Tara Gordenski of Nashville has been named to the dean's list at Liberty University for the fall 2005 semester. Gordenski was one of 1,840 students at Liberty who earned dean's list recog­ nition for the fall. Students named to the Dean's List earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and carry an academic load of at least 12 credit hours. Liberty University is a pri­ vate, Christian liberal arts university in Lynchburg, Virginia. 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Next time the Lions and Panthers meet, in Kalamazoo Valley Association action next sea­ son, there will be a bit more on the line than there was in Tuesday night’s non-conference clash. “We just wanted to get by it,” said Jones, who’s team is now 9-3 overall and 3-1 in the SMAA (South). “It’s been a busy week. We had our (winter) homecoming this week. We only dressed nine players tonight. We’re trying to just keep everybody healthy for Friday night.” The Lions hosted Brooklyn Columbia Central in a big SMAA showdown Friday and took a 62-58 win. Valley did all right being a little short handed Tuesday, with Josh Bursley sitting out the contest after being eject­ ed from last Friday’s victory over Stockbridge. The Lions had plenty of size down low in senior center Andy Root, to go up against the undersized Panthers. Root had 18 points and eight rebounds for Valley. After a 7-0 run to start the game, which included two baskets by Root down low, a Lamphere three, and some solid full-court defense the Lions had to fight off the Panthers for the rest of the first quarter. With the threepointer waived off at the buzzer, the Lions clung to a 18-16 lead. Delton has struggled to keep up its intensity for a full contest this season, and the start of the second quarter was the beginning of the end for the Panthers. With the Lions’ press causing havoc, the Lions went on a 8-0 run to start the period. Valley also scored the final six points of the half to lead 38-24 at the break. Lamphere had 24 points of his own at the intermission. The Lions’ lead never fell below 11 points the rest of the way, and it hit 20 points for the first time when Lamphere hit teammate T.J. Bentley with a nice pass for a bucket midway through the fourth quarter. The 0-11 Panthers were led by Josh Newhouse’s tenpoint performance. Nick Archer added eight points for DK and Dan Roberts six. The Lions came storming back in the second halfto top Brooklyn Columbia Central Friday night. Trailing by ten at the half, the Lions roared back with solid defense in the third quarter, limiting BCC to just seven points. In the fourth quarter the Lions turned on the offense, scoring 25 points of their own. Ten of the Lions’ 25 points in the fourth quarter came at the foul line. Lamphere led the Lions with 18 points six steals and The Lions’ Jon Hester pulls a loose ball away from Delton’s Jack Griffin in the second half of Tuesday night’s 20-point Maple Valley victory at home. (Photo Bremer) by Brett six assists. Adam Gonser tossed in 14 points, Root 12, and Bursley nine. Root racked up a double­ double by adding ten rebounds and four blocked shots. Bursley was one rebound shy of a double­ double in his return to the line-up. He finished with nine rebounds and six assists. 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MORT­ GAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Adelso R Calderon and Debbie Calderon, Husband and Wife to Concorde Acceptance Corporation, a Texas Corporation Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2003 and, recorded September 23, 2003 in Document Number 1113993 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment dated September 22, 2003 and recorded February 23, 2004 in Document Number 1122522 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred ThirtyThree Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($133,700.32) including interest 9.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said powero mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is i hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, February 9, 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of the East 806 feet of the North 199 feet of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 3111 Heath Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JANUARY 3, 2006 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 Hie No: 06-42311 (HSBC) ASAP# 750104 01/10/2006, 01/17/2006, 01/24/2006,01/31/2006 oa, n Beast” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at 3 and 7 p.m. “Would you be so kind as to join me for dinner,please.” sings Ashley Ball (Belle), Ken Smith (Beast), Nate Root Saturday, Feb. 4, and at 3 (Lumiere) and Robb Rosin (Cogsworth). p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. The musical also will be presented at 7 p.m. Fax (212)397-4684 of Michigan Council for Friday, Feb. 10, at 3 and 7 www.MTIShows.com Arts and Cultural affairs p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, The production is made and Arts Council of Feb. 1 Clarksville Crops Update, 8:30-3:30 p.m., and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. possible with the support Greater Lansing, Inc. Clarksville Horticultural Research Station (pre12. register). Commission on Aging 3anuCoun|u Cost is adults $9, sen­ Feb. 4 Green & White Swine Youth Event & Open Schedule iors citizens and students Market Show, MSU Pavilion. of Events $8, children 12 and under Feb. 7 Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. $7. Meals Site and Meals on Monday, Feb. 6 Goat Cheese Making Workshop, 10 a.m., Wheels Noon Meal Chicken parmesan, cauli­ Feb. 11 For reservations, call Extension Office. Hearty Meal flower, peas, pasta, Bill Reynolds at (269) Feb. 13 Trail Ride Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., First Wednesday, Feb. 1 Mandarin oranges. 367-4455 or e-mail thereUnited Methodist Church in Hastings, Chili dog, roasted red ­ Tuesday, Feb. 7 vuel@yahoo.com Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 fruit compote, Sweet and sour meatballs, Feb. 13 “Beauty and the Beast” skins, p.m., First United Methodist Church in coleslaw, bun. rice, carrots, Oriental blend, is presented through speHastings. Thursday, Feb. 2 mixed fruit. cial arrangement With Feb. 14 Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Roast beef w/gravy, Music Theatre mashed potatoes, mixed veg­ Feb. 16 Cavy Judging Clinic, 7 p.m., Hastings Free International (MTI). All etables,, peaches, wheat Methodist Church. Meals on Wheels Supper authorized performance bread. Feb. 16 New Conservation Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Meal materials are also supplied Church of Nazarene (1716 N. Broadway, Friday, Feb. 3 Cold Menu Hastings). by MTI, 421 West 54th Scrambled eggs, pancake, Wednesday, Feb. 1 Niche Market Pork Production Conference, 8­ Street, New York, MY country potatoes, spiced Homemade egg salad, Feb. 17 10019 Tel:(212)541-4684 apples, orange juice. 3:30 p.m., WMU Fetzer Center (must pre-regis­ three bean salad, apricots, . ter by 2/1) whole wheat crackers. Feb. 24-25 Veterinary Science Workshop, Kettunen Center Thursday, Feb. 2 (register by Feb. 10) Chef’s salad, macaroni Feb. 24-25 Beef, Sheep and Swine Teen & Adult Leaders, salad, pears. GROOMING PARLOR Workshop, Kuttenen Center (register by Feb. Friday, Feb. 3 1324 E. BROGAN ROAD 10). Tuna pasta salad, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (From Hastings take M-37 south 4 5 miles to Brogan Rd) coleslaw, fruit parfait. 269-948-3014 Monday, Feb. 6 Sliced turkey, garbanzo SATURDAY ONLY bean salad, applesauce, $4.00 Off Labrador Barb Roberts whole wheat bread. Professional Pet Groomer $6.00 Off Kuvasz, Mastiff, German DiySklnlll Tuesday, Feb. 7 DiySklnlll Shepherd, Rottweiler, Great Dane Ask about a moisturizing Wing dings, Spanish bean Shampoo & Cream Rinse Exp. 3/30/06 Saturday, February 4, 5:30 - 7:00pm "J salad, peaches, dinner roll. Events AARP Tax Clinic -Feb. 1 through April 14 Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Hastings Music with Charlie, Nails, Euchre 12:30­ 2:30 p.m. Delton Reminiscence. Nashville BP Clinic. Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent Thursday, Feb. 2 Fully-staffed Accounting and Tax Office •X Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 Tax Preparation E-Filing a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Small Business Accounting Nashville - TV Time. RAL's (Call for details) Friday, Feb. 3- Hastings Residential • Commercial • Farm (Refund anticipation loan) Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9-11 Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Ask about our Special Sales - Service Nashville Fuller Street Student and Senior Rates!! Kids. 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Monday, Feb. 6 - Hastings Phone: 517-852-1500 Richard Cobb • David Cobb - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card E-mail: mv_accounting@sbcglobal.net Making 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Mon. - Fri. 12pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - 4pm February Birthday Party. We are located on Main Street in Nashville next to Tuesday, Feb. 7 270 N. Pease Rd. _ Shirley's Chuck Wagon. osszaibz Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 Mich. Lie. #23-1748 Vermontville a.m.; Beg Line Dance 1 p.m. 06623780 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SNOOPIES Nashville VFW 8260 J. Penny Supper ■: Swiss& S teak NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! BBQ Ribs Maple Valley Accounting & Tax, LLC 517-726-0577 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 31, 2006 — Page 7 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Help needed in search for ipod stolen at school To the editor: On Monday, Jan. 23, between the end of school and about four o’clock, someone stole my daughter’s ipod from her coat pocket that was stowed in the old girls’ locker room. Knowing it didn’t belong to them, someone decided that they would take it for theirs. Who knows what else they took. Anyway, it’s a green ipod mini, engraved with “Merry Christmas, Mom & Dad, 2005,” and her name, Jorden, on it. So we’re asking all Maple Valley lady athletes and par­ ents to keep their eyes open for it. For anyone who has it or knows who does, please return it to the high school office or let someone from the school know about who may have it. Mike, Tracy and Jorden Beachnau, Nashville Thornapple Players make plans for ‘Sugar’ The Thomapple Players will have an informational public meeting at 7 p.m. next Tuesday on auditions for the upcoming musical, membership, fundraising and other ways to become involved with the adult­ based community theater group. The meeting will be held Feb. 7 at the COA, located at 320 W. Woodlawn in Hastings. All post high school-aged adults are welcome to attend. Auditions for the musi­ cal "Sugar," based on the screenplay "Some Like It Hot" by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond, with music and lyrics by Jule Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS Styne and Bob Merrill, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at the COA. All post high school­ aged adults are welcome to audition. There may be callbacks on Feb. 28 if necessary. Those unable to attend auditions due to a conflict are asked to contact the director prior to auditions. — NOTICE — The Vermontville Township Board meeting scheduled for January 26, 2006 has been CHANGED. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vermontville Township Fire Station on the comer of S. Main and W. First, Vermontville, MI. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv­ ices should contact the Vermontville Township Board by writing or calling Sharon Stewart, Township Clerk, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, MI 49096 or 517-726-1159. CALL... The Maple Valley News (269)945-9554 A KING SIZE pillow top mattress set, new in original wrapper; includes deluxe frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice $350. (616)366-2709 ■* K (to ii toito <jR"'*a ffl> Meetiiie. 7 p.n. 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We saw this bam when we were driving,” said Hummel as she held up a painting of a bam that has seen better days. “Now we can’t see it any more, it must have fallen down.” Though she mattes and frames all of her pieces her- self, it’s her least favorite part ofthe process. “The worst thing to do is matte and frame the pictures, but I rarely pay to have it done, it’s so expensive,” she said. Along with painting Hummel has dabbled in sculpting, knitting and cro- cheting over the years. She is thinking of return­ ing to oil painting soon but will not quit using watercol­ ors any time soon. “I might try oils again, but watercolors are just really fun. I like taking a blank piece of paper and turning it into something pretty.” Maple Valley website launches Family Access Joyce Hummel showing a few of her watercolors. by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Before the rooster has a chance to mark the start of a day, the brushes of Joyce Hummel have already been hard at work, bringing color to canvas at her home studio. “I paint in the mornings for about three hours; there’s peace and quiet then. After that, I don’t paint for the rest of the day,” said Hummel. Hummel has displayed her work in more than a dozen cities and has held two show­ ings, one in Mount Pleasant and one in Lansing. With paintings currently on display at Jefferson Street Gallery in Hastings and Clay’s Dinner Bell Restaurant in Nashville, Hummel has been busy cre­ ating new pieces. “I love doing old bams, I’m not good at them but I like doing them,” Hummel said with a laugh. “I also love to do rocks. Rocks are really fun, my lighthouses have a lot of rocks around them.” She has been painting PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville will hold a Public Hearing on February 9, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 203 N. Main. PURPOSE: To discuss the proposed budget for the 2006-2007 budget year. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL ALSO BE A SUBJECT OF HEARING. The 2006-07 budget will be voted on during the regular Council Meeting to be held immediately after the Public Hearing. 06624932 since childhood, though she briefly set aside her brushes when her three children were growing up. She had used oils and pas­ tels for her work until a few years ago, but watercolors have provided her with new outlet for her skill. “I started watercolors about six or seven years ago. I had always done oils and pastels. When I started doing watercolors, I started trying to sell them and I did,” said Hummel with a laugh. Hummel credits her moth­ er with passing down the artistic gift. As a child, she was able to paint without any instruction or classes. “I think I get it from my mother, who is also an artist. She gives all the grandchil­ dren a painting when they get married. I have painted ever since I have been a kid. Nobody really taught me how to paint, I just painted.” Over the years she has taken classes and she recent­ ly was asked to teach some classes of her own at Michael’s Craft Store. Much of her inspiration comes from places and buildings in Michigan. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Families in Maple Valley school district now can check on their junior and senior high school students’ academic progress, atten­ dance, discipline and lunch account with just a few clicks of a mouse. The district has made Skyward Family Access available to all families of seventh through 12th grade students. "This is just another way we’re trying to make it easier for families to get informa­ tion about their students’ progress, keep track of their lunch accounts and commu­ nicate with their teachers," said Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser. To access their students information, parents or legal guardians must first obtain a user name and password by contacting Tammy Franks at Maplewood Elementary via email: tfranks@mvs.kl2.mi.us, or by calling (517) 726-0600. Franks will also request an e­ mail address that will facili­ tate communication between teachers and families. Once families have obtained a username and password they can access their students’ information by logging onto the schools website by either typing in mvs.kl2.mi.us or going to Google and typing in Maple CUSTOM PRINTS HOMETOWN LUMBERS HARDWARE 219 E. STATE ST., NASHVILLE PH.ONE: (517) .§,52-0882 STORE HOURS MONDAY - SATURDAY 7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAY STOP TODAY AND SEE JACOB TO DISCUSS YOUR DRAWING REQUIREMENTS I Families in the Maple Valley School District can now keep track of their students’ academic progress, attendance and lunch accounts on the district’s website. Valley Schools, then clicking access their children’s infor­ on the Family Access link. mation. They can also access the "It really does help par­ site directly by typing in ents, children and teachers http.7/skywardfamilyaccess.i communicate better," said scorp.com/maplevalley Once Franks, who with several they have accessed the fami­ staff members in the Maple ly access link, families just Valley School District was need to follow the prompts to involved in a "trial run" of access their students’ infor­ Skyward Family Access last mation regarding attendance, semester. "Now parents schedule, food service don’t have to bother teachers account, discipline, grades, about missing assignments, and health information. it’s a lot easier for them to In the grading area, fami­ just log on to the site and lies will find a grid with their check. They can also check students’ courses, teachers, on their students’ attendance and reported grades. They and discipline and find out will also see in the current how much money is left in marking period a small rec­ their lunch account. tangle which they can click "There are about 30 fami­ on to view the teacher’s lies already using Skyward grade book. From there, fam­ and I’ve heard nothing but ilies can view students’ positive comments," she assignments by clicking on added. "It’s not so much a the binocular icon. way for parents to police Parents and legal their children but for them to guardians are only able to keep in touch with what they access the students assigned need to talk about with their to him or her in Skyward; no students’ and their teachers." one else will be able to 0624927 xplore a//^/fMirection * with classes in Medical Massage Therapy • e-Leaming Programs offered • Convenient funding options available • Locations in Troy and 6 other Michigan & Indiana cities Click or call for more information Toll Free: 888-285-9989 www.BlueHeronAcademy.com - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-02-07.pdf f40c20868b627d075795625e8c923306 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 IS CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 & Published by J-A aphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 6, February 7, 2006 Vermontville Twp. Board tables Weatherwax request by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Vermontville Township Board voted 3-2 to table discussion on the Township Planning Commission’s recommenda­ tion that property owned by Larry Weatherwax near the comer ofNashville Highway and Ionia Road be rezoned from rural residential to commercial. Verfnontville Township Board Member Darwin Alldaffer moved to table any discussion or action on Weatherwax’s rezoning request until members of the board have an opportunity to review the minutes from the Vermontville Planning Commission’s last meeting, which was held Jan. 5, when it approved the recommenda­ tion to rezone Weatherwax’s property by a 4-1 vote. "I don’t think we can, in all fairness, do anything until we’ve at least had a chance to go through all of those minutes and find out what happened at the meeting, what the attorney said, what the people said... I think it’s a little premature to put it on this month’s agenda, seeing as we haven’t had a chance to see the minutes," said Alldaffer. Alldaffer and fellow board member Brian Moore voted in favor of tabling the request while board member JoeAnne Nehmer and Township Clerk Sharon Stewart voted against it. Township Supervisor Russ Laverty cast the deciding vote. After the board members tabled discussion of the rezoning request, they did open the floor to public com­ ment on the matter, since there were several people in the audience who said they were in attendance because they were interested in the request. Township Zoning Board of Appeals member Joe Harvey, who was in the audi­ ence, said he had read the (Michigan Township Association (MTA) Guide to Planning and Zoning) on conflict of interest and found (on page 167) where it may be a conflict of interest for members of the board who own property or a business adjoining or within 300 feet ofthe property in question to vote on a rezoning request. Stewart’s husband, See BOARD, page 2 Work on Vermontville website nearly finished Debate continues by Patricia Johns over too many deer StaffWriter The Village of Vermontville has almost completed work on a web­ site that will include meet­ ing information, coming events history and links to other organizations. Carleen Samann ran into a few technical problems when she tried to demon­ strate the site to the mem­ bers of the Village Council. Mayor Doug Kelsey is working on establishing a name and a host for the site so residents can’t quite “log on yet.” ‘ Having a new website ties in well with the residents of the village not being in a “Wi-Fi Zone” with wireless communication now avail­ able in the village. Council members approved a job description Carleen Samann shows Vermontville Village treasurer Kay Marsh the new village and an evaluation form for web site which will soon be posted on the internet. Monte O’Dell looks on. the code enforcement offi­ cer, Nikki Lennox. Lennox on the Vermontville plan­ Michigan Economic council approved committee also presented a resolution ning commission. He will Development Commission assignments and rules of to the council on use of side­ be the Zoning Board of to continue replacing water procedure for the village. It walks in front of local busi­ Appeals representative on lines in the village that are was also noted that the vil­ nesses. The goal is to keep the commission. There is as much as 60 years old. lage now has an up to date “sidewalks friendly” in the still one opening on the The council approved copy of “Robert’s Rules of village. She asked the coun­ Planning Commission to be contracting with Wilcox Order.” cil to refer several resolu­ filled. The next scheduled meet­ Engineering to fill out the tions on sidewalks to the ing of the Vermontville Monte O’Dell reported application. ordinance committee for on Department of Public Council is O’Dell also gave a brief Village review. Works. He also presented a historical overview of the Thursday, March 2, at 7 Brad Holden was proposal that the village village water system. p.m. appointed to fill an opening apply for a grant from the In other business the School district adopts Collins writing program by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Maple Valley School District has implemented the Collins writing program in grades kindergarten through eighth grade after results of the 2004-05 MEAP tests graphically demonstrated what teachers and staff already knew t- the district needed to change the way it teaches writing. The 2004-05 MEAP scores revealed that only 46% of fourth grade students in the district were proficient in writing, as were 64% of seventh-graders and only 40% of high school students. In order to maintain the state mandated Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), it is Maple Valley’s goal that at least 80% of its students show profici'ency in each area of the MEAP test. If there are enough students at a particular level who are close to meeting state stan­ dards, high-quality, test-tak­ ing strategies should be enough to raise the percent- ages. However, the statistics from last years testing showed that unless some­ thing changed, Maple Valley would have a tough time achieving that goal. In order for 80% of fourth grade stu­ dents to be deemed profi- See WRITING, page 3 by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Though just about every­ body agrees Michigan has too many deer, there is still considerable debate about how to effectively reduce overpopulation. With the firearm deer sea­ son over, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has begun looking to next season’s population goals. Michigan’s southwest region is home to the state’s largest percentage of deer, so the DNR proposes cutting Barry County’s current esti­ mated population of 36,500 nearly in half. A population goal of 14,400 to 17,300 has been drafted by the DNR for Barry County during the years 2006 to 2010. The DNR has held meet­ ings across the state to receive public input about its proposed changes. “We’re going to encour­ age doe harvesting to reach those goals,” said Wildlife Biologist Christine Hanaburgh. “These aren’t new population goals. We put out goals in 1999 and in most cases these are just updates. The difference is that we’re involving the pub­ lic more.” But the method used to reach the goals has come under question from area hunters and farmers. Mark Hewitt, president of the Quality Deer Management Association of Barry County, said the cur­ rent system of harvesting anter-less deer does not help manage the population. “We should support a restricted buck harvest that may include, but is not limit­ ed to, such things as a buck is a buck and a doe permit is for a doe, not an anter-less deer. The taking ofbutton bucks is not good deer management. Failure to restrict the buck harvest is perhaps the pri­ mary reason for the failed attempts at population reduc­ tion,” said Hewitt at a public meeting last month. In a draft of the goals, DNR officials have said, “Anter-less quotas on public land were recently increased to allow a larger fall harvest, and similar quotas will likely be proposed in the future. Although deer numbers appear to have been leveling off or perhaps decreasing slightly over the last few years, populations far below current densities are neces­ sary to allow adequate forest regeneration and growth of herbaceous plants in the for­ est understory.” Though the methods used to adequately manage the deer population differ, there is agreement about the need See DEER, page 2 In This Issue • Community Ed offers Qi Gong exercise class • Twelve area students make Olivet dean’s list • Blood drive set here for Feb. 9 • Polar Dip applications available • Firemen’s dance set for Feb. 18 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, February 7,2006 — Page 2 BOARD, continued from page 1 Harold, owns Build Masters LLC, which is across the street from Weatherwax Farm Market and Nursery. However, in a later interview Stewart said that she looked up that section of the MTA Planning and Zoning Guide and said she doesn’t believe it’s a conflict of interest for her to vote on the Weatherwax rezoning issue. “Build Masters is an LLC, and my husband owns it and is the president of it; I don’t own it or have any financial investment in it," said Stewart. "The people of this town elected me to represent them and vote according to their wishes. I’ve heard a lot people say they would like to see Weatherwax’s zoned commercial and I should be able to represent them with my vote." Yolanda McClure, a town­ ship resident, questioned why, if Weatherwax had been granted to build his business in a rural residential zone, he needed to have it rezoned commercial. She further commented that she had no problem with Weatherwax operating a farm market and nursery in an area zoned rural residen­ tial, but did not want to see the property rezoned to com­ mercial because in the future someone could purchase the property and put in an adult bookstore. Harold Stewart, a member of the Vermontville Township ZBA, stated that an adult bookstore would be considered a special land use according to the local town­ ship ordinance, and would not be permitted unless it was reviewed and approved by the both the Planning Commission and the Township Board. In response to McClure’s question about why Weatherwax needed to have his property rezoned to oper­ ate a farm market, Laverty stated that, "There were some misunderstandings. The Planning Commission’s recommenda­ tion is the latest development in what has turned into a long, dispute between the township and Weatherwax that arose when neighboring business owners Royal and Vickie Stickles appealed the Planning Commission’s decision to allow Weatherwax to develop a farm market and nursery on the property. Though the Planning Commission previously had approved Weatherwax’s plans for a farm market, which he described as a "mini-Horrock’s," the Vermontville Township Zoning Board of Appeals sided with Stickles and ruled that Weatherwax’s business Dreaming about Retirement? STAN Nice. Now do something about it. KELLY KEN As a local independent agent, we can help you design a progam just right for you. Make your retirement dreams a reality with Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company. *Auto-Owners Insurance DEBBIE 06625649 TRUMBLE AGENCY BETTY THELMA 178 S. Main • Vermontville •. (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 DEER, continued from page 1 for an accurate live deer count. Hanaburgh said the department uses two sets of data to develop the popula­ tion goals. Information col­ lected from deer check sta­ tions and survey’s that are mailed to . randomly chosen hunters is used to determine current and future goals. “We would like to see an accurate live deer count in more specific deer manage­ ment unit’s so quality deer management can happen. Without that data, sound management is not possible.” Hewitt, however, contend­ ed, “At the meeting, the DNR said, ‘We don’t have a good handle on the deer count.’ Well, if they don’t have an accurate deer count, they don’t have anything.” Local farmer Jim Shurlow said he also recognizes the need for a more accurate deer count, but realizes that the decreasing budget of the DNR restricts their ability to purchse new equipment that may help reach an accurate count. “I’ve heard of organiza­ tions using infrared cameras in different wintering areas of the deer, but with the budget the way it is, buying them is out of the question,” said Shurlow. With a four-year time line to reach the goals, a mini­ mum of 4,800 more deer would need to be taken each season. “I think it’s unrealistic that they’ll get down to those numbers any time soon,” Shurlow said. Through the DNR’s block program, Shurlow has worked with conservation officers and other personnel to try and manage the popu­ lation on his family’s 700acre farm. “Through cooperation and communication with the DNR we’ve built a great relationship with them. I don’t always agree with them but I’m looking at my small area only. The DNR LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service ..........10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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. 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Weatherwax fur­ ther stated that Eveland told him he was dismissing the case because Weatherwax had not exhausted all options with the township and rec­ ommended that he file an individual application to have the property rezoned, which is what he has done. Weatherwax’s rezoning request will be on the agenda of the next regular meeting of the Vermontville Township Board, which will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the Vermontville Opera House. turned control of zoning to the townships, the properties in question were rezoned the area rural residential over to the townships. In January 2005, the Planning Commission, by a 4 to 1 vote, recommended the township board reject Stewart’s application, which it did in July. Also in 2004 Weatherwax filed a lawsuit in Eaton County Circuit Court seek­ ing monetary damages for loses incurred when the township reversed its deci­ sion to grant him permission to build and operate a farm market and seeking to have the property rezoned com­ mercial. Weatherwax has said that Circuit Court Judge Thomas did not conform to their def­ inition of a seasonal farm market and was therefore illegal in an area zoned rural residential. In July 2004, Stewart, the owner of Build Masters, sub­ mitted a request to have four properties near or at the cor­ ner of Ionia Road and Nashville Highway, the property on which his busi­ ness is located, plus Royal and Vickie Stickles’ Country Crossroads Store, Larry Weatherwax’s Farm Market and Nursery and David Coblentz’s Riverside Oak Furniture, all rezoned from rural residential to commercial/ light industrial. The properties previously had been zoned commercial, but when Eaton County KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service.. :30 a.m. Sunday School.... 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . .11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School............................. 10 A.M. 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Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 7,2006 — Page 3 WRITING, continued from page cient, the district needs 39 more students who are close to being proficient, last year’s test results showed there were 40, which leaves a very narrow margin. For the seventh grade, the district needs 22 students who are close to proficiency, there were none. At the high school level, the district needed 58 students who were near proficiency, there were only 41. Elementary Director of Curriculum and Technology Mary Slag and Secondary Director of Curriculum and Technology Julie Swartz noted improving student writing skills is important because writing also impacts student test scores in other areas such as reading, social studies and science. "The English, math and social studies units also have written elements, and poor writing can pull down scores on the MEAP in every one of those areas; and that is a trend that is being seen statewide, not just in Maple Valley," said Slag. "The state has raised the bar and we need to raise the bar too, so we can keep our AYP status," said Swartz. "We need to learn how to do what we do better." In response to the MEAP scores and the need expressed by staff for some type of writing training, Swartz and Slag began to look for a program that would fulfill the district’s needs. "It had to be something the staff could work with," said Slag. "When Mary and I started looking into programs we knew we wanted something that would be ongoing, in­ depth, sustained, data-driven plan," said Swartz. "Then one of our elementary staff, Vickie Williams, brought Collins writing to our atten­ tion and we looked into it." Slag and Swartz said their research indicated that the Collins writing program would fit Maple Valley’s needs because it deals with writing across the curricu­ lum, it addresses use of examples and details in writ­ ing, it gives teachers a way to manage writing and it gives students a clear idea of what is expected. "This is a good program because teachers in all disci­ plines work with writing and this gives them a system to help them focus and assess areas such as content, organ­ ization and spelling, and the students appreciate it because they know what is expected when they have to write a paper for a class," said Swartz. "It is beneficial across the curriculum to help improve writing and our English teachers can still use it and take it deeper. It should help improve writing enormously." The Collins writing pro­ gram is the result of more than 20 years of work with students, teachers and school districts by Dr. John Collins, DEER, continued from previous pageproven in several co-ops around the state. The DMUs are county by county today and that’s better then they used to be,” said Hewitt. Hanaburgh said deer man­ agement association’s are an effective way for hunters and farmers to work together. “There’s been a little more interest in quality deer man­ agement (recently). It’s a good tool for achieving cer­ tain goals in population,” said Hanaburgh. Hewitt said the QDMA is not solely focused on trophy bucks, as some have accused, rather it cares about total deer management. “We’re a group of neigh­ bors, hunters and friends that try and help each other out when it comes to managing the deer herd. Our association really helps the landowner do whatever the want to do. We want a healthy deer herd — does, fawn and bucks and to do that we feel we need to do things for biological rea­ sons,” said Hewitt. Hanaburgh said the popu­ lation goals have been adjusted since they were first published and may be changed again before the final adoption, though she gave no indication as to what those changes are. “We did adjust the propos­ al for the goals of Barry County. We’re still going through the process so I can’t tell if there will be changes presented to the Natural Resources Commission. The NRC will take action so they may adjust those. The March meeting is another opportu­ nity for public input.” The final deer population goals will be submitted to the NRC March 9 in Alpena. ^Diana’s <-P£ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 06605469 1-517-852-9481 Ed.D., founder of Collins (called a Toobaloo) that the lucky to have one, Mark non-threatening ways to start Education Associates. students can hold to their ear Dressel, right here in as opposed to having kids sit Collins, who has taught from and speak into so they can Michigan," said Swartz. down and write a story. elementary school through hear what they have written "In addition to in-services, "With younger kids they graduate school, specializes when they read it back to Dressel also goes into the may also have them draw in converting research on themselves," said Swartz. classrooms, talks to the kids pictures in order that tell how writing and thinking into "Jason (Miller, the principal in every grade and stresses to put a coat on or something practical techniques that can of Fuller Street Elementary) how writing skills are more like that. Writing is just be used by teachers in all bought some for his school." important than ever before organizing thoughts on academic disciplines. "A lot of adults who write, because so many people and paper, and with this they can The Collins writing pro­ read their work back to businesses use computers for start learning how to do that gram focuses on five types of themselves, and the kids are e-mail and instant messag­ before they can write writing: 1) capturing ideas, very receptive to it," said ing," said Slag. words." 2) responding correctly, 3) Slag. "With Type 3 writing, "This program stresses the "I think this is a really editing for focus on correc­ the kids proofread their own need for good writing skills good, research-based pro­ tion areas, 4) peer editing for work and save it, then they for all ages," agreed Swartz. gram, not just something focus correction areas can pull it out later, fix it and "I always tell my students someone dreamed up and (FCAs) and 5) publishing. hand it in." that when they are instant doesn’t even know how or • Type 1, capturing ideas, • Type 4 writing is much messaging or e-mailing their why it works," said Swartz. means brainstorming, getting like Type 3, except it is read friends, it’s OK to use slang "This program helps the students to put their ideas aloud by someone else. or abbreviations, but it’s teachers know how to teach down on paper. It is timed There are two drafts, both of another thing to use them at writing and how to grade it and requires a minimum which are saved, and the work. Kids need to know and it helps then talk to stu­ number of items to be gener­ writing is critiqued by a peer standard English, when I dents about it," said Slag. ated, questions and guesses then revised by the writer. teach my on-line classes I "And, it helps clarify for the are allowed. • Type 5 writing is called tell them that they need to students what the teacher is • Type 2 writing can show publishing. It is the result of communicate in full sen­ looking for in a particular whether or not the writer multiple drafts and is a pub­ tences and use punctuation assignment." knows or has thought about a lishable quality. Swartz and capitalization." Curriculum, instruction particular subject; it requires notes that in the context of a Swartz said she is and assessment all have to a correct answer to a specific classroom setting publishing impressed with how Dressel fine up and ifthey don’t, cur­ question. is the final draft of a paper uses real world examples to riculum has to change," said "Any content area can use which is turned in for a hold the attention of students Swartz. "When those three Type 1 or Type 2," said Slag. grade. and teachers alike. things are lined up, we will "A science teacher might "This program gives "I’ve watched him .work see our MEAP scores give his or her students 30 teachers in grades K through with first-graders and it was improve. It may take three seconds to write down five twelve a common language wonderful; he held their years before we see evidence things they know about the to use when talking about attention for a full 40 min­ of improvement fro this pro­ moon. It gives the teacher an writing, they know what utes and he did the same with gram, but I hope we will see opportunity to find out how Types 1 through 5 and FCAs tenth-graders. He had them it sooner." much the children already are," said Slag. "Also, the all in the palm of his hand Maple Valley know and it gives the chil­ students learn that it is stan­ the whole time," she said. Superintendent of Schools dren a chance to used to writ­ dard to skip a line when writ­ Slag noted that Dressel Kim Kramer said he ing their ideas down on ing a paper to allow room for will be back to teach one applauds Slag’s and Swartz’s paper." revisions, where to put their more session this year, then efforts to introduce the "With Type 1, a teacher names, and so forth, and will he would return next Collins writing program tb may flash a picture up on a they’ll also learn skills they year for a follow-up session. the district. screen for a few seconds then will be using in the working "This is a very structured "I can’t say enough about ask her class to write down world. It’s the same message system of writing and it is the efforts of these two five things they saw," said for grades one through ten." very new for our elementary ladies, they help keep us Slag. The Collins writing pro­ teachers," said Swartz. "I am focused on the curriculum "It helps the students gram is currently being very proud of them; they are and our focus is three focus in on details," added implemented in only grades working very hard to learn pronged," he said. "First, we Swartz. "When they give kindergarten through eighth this and they’re now getting need to align the curriculum their answer in class one kid because the high school to the stage where they can for K through 8 so our stu­ may say the boy was wearing teachers are already involved do the more technical part dents can meet the state man­ a hat, another might say the in and focusing on technolo­ and can start using Type 3 dates skills. We need to boy was wearing a blue hat, gy, reading comprehension writing in their classrooms." know what is being taught, so the other kids in the class strategies in content areas Slag said that while there where and by whom. was initially some resistance also start thinking about and high school redesign. "Second, we need to know looking closer at the details." "Even though we have a to the program from some that our students are being "Kids start seeing more problem with the writing content area teachers who taught well. We need good details and that is a way of scores at the high school, we felt it was not their responsi­ assessment tools, not just the helping developing written thought it best to start bility to teach writing skills, MEAP, we need to work on language, and how they can Collins writing with the the feedback after Dressel’s developing our own assess­ start making it more interest­ younger children this year sessions has become increas­ ments that we can use throughout the school year. ing," said Slag. and then train the high ingly positive. "We’re getting more and "Third, when we know our Type 1 writing requires school teachers next year," only one draft and is evaluat­ said Swartz. "They have more positive feedback after curriculum is in line and we ed by a simple plus or minus enough on their plates the sessions," agreed Swartz, have good assessment, we system. There is also only already with the technology "We’re also seeing more need to keep up on research one draft for Type 2 writing, and high school redesign this Type 3 writing beginning to on new ways of teaching and bringing technology into the year." happen." but it is graded as a quiz. Maple Valley initiated the "We’ve been told that it classrooms to bring every­ • Type 3 writing, editing for focus correction areas, Collins writing program with may take two or three years thing in line with the chang­ has more substance and con­ an in-service for all teachers before the teachers and kids ing world our kids face completely adapt to the sys­ daily." tent and is meant to meet at the beginning of the year. "There are ten trainers in tem," said Slag. 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Root, 78, of Charlotte, died Saturday, February 4, 2006. Mrs. Root was born December 1, 1927 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of Shelby and Bessie (Copley) Cogan. Helen generously donated her time to the American Red Cross and Eaton County Meals on Wheels. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 2406 in Charlotte. She enjoyed large family reunions with lots of food and playing games. She is survived by husband, Cedric Root; children, Connie Woods of Lansing, Pamela (Paul) Grogan of Blaine, MN, Debra (Bill) Keehne of Gordon Arby Lovell CHARLOTTE - Gordon grand marshal. Arby Lovell, age 93, of Mr. Lovell was proud of Charlotte, died Tuesday, his family, loved wiener January 31,2006. roasts in the snow, flying, Mr. Lovell was born woodworking and travel. November 7, 1912 in He is survived by his Vermontville, the son of daughter, Donna Jeanne Arby and Minnie (Campbell) (Don) Tirrell of Charlotte; Lovell. son, Kendall (Joanne) Lovell Mr. Lovell owned Lovell of Portland; six grandchil­ Implements in Vermontville dren; 14 great grandchildren; and also one in Charlotte for three great great grandchil­ 37 years before retiring. dren; sister, Ruth Wright of He was a past Rotary Club Charlotte and dear friend member of Charlotte, an Joan Nicely. active member of the Lions He was preceded in death Club in Vermontville, a by his wife, Margarette in member of the Flying 1997 and brother Ellis Farmers and the Lovell. Vermontville Fire Funeral services were held Department. Friday, February 3, 2006 at Mr. Lovell was a member Pray Funeral Home in of the Vermontville United Charlotte, with Rev. Karen Methodist Church and a Wheat officiating. Interment School Board member. He was at Woodlawn Cemetery was a founding member of in Vermontville. the Vermontville Maple Ifdesired memorial contri­ Syrup Festival and served as butions may be made to FEBRUARY SPECIALS * Massage 1/2 Hour'.......... 1 Hour ____ ..... $18.00 $35.00 U Tanning 1 Month Unlimited $25.00 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 7PM; Saturday, 9AM - 2PM 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 517-726-1506 3j Eaton Community Hospice or R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. NASHVILLE - Melvin L. their lives together living in Arrangements by Pray Bolton, age 76, of Nashville the Nashville area. Funeral Home, Charlotte. Melvin loved being out­ Further information avail­ passed away on Saturday, able at February 4, 2006 peacefully doors where he enjoyed fish­ at Pennock Hospital, in ing, and camping. www.prayfuneral.com Hastings. One of Melvin’s true pas­ tions or additions. Mr. Bolton was bom in sions was going to sales; and Battle Creek on December 4, it didn’t matter what type of 1929, the son ofthe late John sale it was. He would often and Bessie Bolton. seek out an auction sale or He was raised in the just a garage sale. Melvin Pennfield area and attended truly enjoyed spending time Bellevue Schools. Melvin just visiting with his friends. was a lifetime farmer in the Melvin is survived by his Nashville area who owned beloved wife Virginia; his and operated his family farm stepsons: Richard (Carol) until retiring in the early Phillips, Allen (Julie) 1990’s. Phillips, and Neal Phillips. He was the husband of Also surviving are his sister, Virginia (Phillips) Bolton. Arlene Gilbert; brother, The couple was married in John Bolton, and nine grand­ October of 1979, at the children. Church of the Nazarene in Melvin was preceded in Nashville. The couple spent death by his stepdaughter For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 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 So 00692328303 0 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Funeral Home in Charlotte. Interment will be at Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information avail­ able at www .prayfuneral .com Melvin U Bolton “Our Family Serving Yours" (517)852-9712 Olivet, Donald E. (Chris) Root and Paul Root both of Charlotte; siblings, Glenna (Joe) Crowe of Florida, Margie George, Karen (Donald) Petrie, Homer (Delores) Cogan and Larry (Mary) Cogan all of Ohio; grandchildren, Michelle, Rachel, Danielle, Angela, Christy, Thomas, Kylie, and Austin; great grandson, Jordan and daughter-in-law, Karen Whaley of Kittiredge CO. She was predeceased by first husband Donald L. Root in August 1995, son, Doug Whaley in 2005, grandson Joshua Whaley and brothers Lowell and Ray Cogan. Funeral sendees will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Pray Scott A. Daniels & Fami,y _Owncr/Manager 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. Sharon Phillips who passed away in 1982, and his broth­ er William. Funeral service will be held at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene at 11am on Tuesday, February 7th, with Rev. Alan Metier officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at 10:00am at Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Interment will follow the funeral service at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo. Family request donations to Barry Community Hospice or the Church of the Nazarene in Nashville. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Jonathan Denton is new local Farm Bureau agent Jonathan Denton of ment program for new Nashville has joined Farm agents, which prepared him Bureau Insurance as a new for the state licensing exami­ agent serving this area from nation and provided instruc­ 111 N. Main St., Nashville. tion in all areas of properDenton recently completed ty/casualty and life insuran extensive career develop- ance. His training included the agent career school at the Farm Bureau Insurance home office in Lansing. Farm Bureau agents are licensed to sell all lines of insurance, including life, home, auto, farm, retirement Maple Valley Community and business. Jonathan Denton Education will offer a 90­ Prior to joining Farm minute introduction to Bureau Insurance as an other community activities. Microsoft Word class for agent, Jonathan was Hejoins a statewide force for eight weeks, beginnin beginning employed by the Lynn 400 Farm Bureau Insurance Thursday, Feb. 16. agents servingg nearly Denton agency. Maple Valley High School The is involved in Grace 450,000 Michigan policy­ business and technology Community Ministries and holders. instructor Monique Colizzi will introduce beginners to Microsoft Word, one of the strongest and most popular Vermontville, MI word processing programs CANOPY SALES & RENTALS available. Students will learn the basics of through creat­ ing, formatting, saving and organizing documents, work­ ing with images, special fea­ tures and more. They also will explore useful websites and learn how maintain and Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups, protect their computers. 16x16,20x20,20x30 canopies. There is a $20 fee for the class, which will meet from 6 Self Services: You pick it up & return it. to 7:30 p.m. in lab B-18 in Full Services: We set it up & take it down. Maple Valley High School. Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes For more information or to pre-register, call (517) 852­ Call any time. Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 9275. Community Ed plans Microsoft Word classes Stonehill Farm �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 7,2006 — Page 5 Community Ed offers ^iigagcinciHs Qi Gong exercise class Berry-Smith Dale and Denise Berry of Vermontville are pleased to announced the engagement oftheir o er daughter, auger, Eren ren Berry, erry, to Corey Smith. Corey is the son of Kevand and Amy Smith of Greenville. Eren is a 2000 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and graduated from Ferris State University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in visual design and web media. She is employed as a graphic designer at Hunsberger-Stap, Inc. of Grand Rapids. Corey is a 1990 graduate of Greenville High School and graduated from Ferris State University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in small business management and entrepreneurship, and an associate’s degree in archi­ tectural technology. He is employed at Mission Lumber in Lakeview as an architec­ tural draftsman and window specialist. Eren and Corey became engaged on Sept. 24, 2005 in Pentwater. A fall 2006 wed­ ding is planned. Doug and Dotty McDougal of Vermontville announce the engagement of their daughter, Gwen Eileen, to Nicolas William Caporale, son of Doug and Janet Caporale of Oxford, MI. Gwen, a 2001 graduate of Maple Valley, graduated from Oaklawn University in 2005 with a bachelor of music in music education. Nick, a 2000 graduate of Oxford High, graduated from Oakland University in 2005 with a bachelor of music in music competition. A July 2006 wedding is planned. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Twelve area students make Olivet dean’s list Twelve Barry County area students have been named to the Olivet College 2005 fall semester dean’s list. To make the list, a student must be full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The students from this area were Marc Miller of Sunfield, Sandra Gilbert of Delton, Shannah Fisher of Delton, Jennifer Shaw of Hastings, Heidi Wear of Hastings, Melissa Pennington of Nashville, Amanda Waidelich of Nashville, Nichole James of Vermontville, Kenneth Lackscheide of Vermontville, Amber Terberg of Vermontville, Wallace Woodman of Vermontville and Mariah Mickelwait of Middleville. I • NOTICE • Vermontville Maple W Syrup Corporation J will be... TAPPING TREES ...in Vermontville. If you don't want your trees » tapped, please put a white cloth around the tree. M 4 75 Maple Valley Community Education is offering a new eight-week class this year in Beginners Qi Gong (or Chi King), facilitated by Diane Casteele Voelker. The exercises in this series will all be done standing. The goal of Qi Gong is to create positive energy for balancing health and vitality. In is said to reduce stiffness while incorporating gentle stretching to reduce stress. This form of exercise, The class is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 14, in room B-12 at Maple Valley High School. Participants are advised to wear comfortable, not too tight clothing. The fee is $20 for all eight weeks. Pre-register by call­ ing Mike Sparks (517) 852­ 9275 or sign up will be at the first class. Checks should be made out to Maple Valley Schools. known for slow rhythmic motions, originates in China where it is practiced by peo­ ple of all ages. People who are middle-aged or older are encouraged to participate. Anyone who-is not too ath­ letic but wishes to improve his or her flexibility is also welcome to participate. Everyone will proceed at his or her own level of com­ fort and flexibility. There is ho pressure, just fun and relaxation. Grant-Holden Don and Marcia Grant of Vermontville would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hillary Roxanne to Jack Jay Holden. He is the son of Jack and Cherri Holden of Hastings. Hillary is a 2002 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She attended Kellogg Community College pursuing a business degree. She is currently employed as a real estate agent with Maple Valley Real Estate in Nashville and works part­ time at Bell Cleaners in Hastings. Jack is a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School and is a CNC operator and manages the CNC division of Grant’s Woodshop in Charlotte. Jack also installs outdoor furnaces part-time for Augustine Sales in Bellevue. Jack and Hillary are high school sweethearts and Jack surprised everyone and pro­ posed to Hillary on Christmas night 2005. The couple is planning a wedding ceremony on the 103rd floor of the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada June 23, 2006 with a BBQ and dance at a later date at the home of her parents for family and friends. Blood drive set here for Feb. 9 A Red Cross blood drive will be held from from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Mulberry Gardens, 955 North M-66 Highway, Nashville. Donors most be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs., and be in reasonably good health. Weather and busy sched­ ules have threatened to derail turnout, but donors are urged to keep appointments. The early January appeal for blood donations gave Michigan's blood supply a momentary boost, with col­ lections through the American Red Cross reach­ ing 100 percent or more of goal for two consecutive weeks. Volunteer blood donors are the sole source of blood transfused to hospital patients. ANNUAL PET VACCINATION CLINICS Dogs on Leashess For License and Good Health Supports Wildlife Rehab. - All injections $17.00 each No Appointment Needed Cats in Carriers DELTON NASHVILLE SUNFIELD FIRE HALL-ORCHARD ST. HEXT TO GOOD TIME PIZZA REEDAHDM-66 SATURDAY, FEB. 11,18,25 FIRE HALL SATURDAY.FEB.11,10.25 11:30-1:30 P.M. SATURDAY, FEB. Tl.18,25 4:30-6:30 P.M. 2-4P.M. ARK VETERINARY SERVICES^* k* 1-800-4 ARK VET k DR- LARRY JULIUS IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE ABOVE DATES CALL FOR OTHER LOCATIONS OR A CONVENIENT HOUSE CALL FOR ANY DOG OR CAT NEEDS. INCLUDING MEDICINE OR SURGERY. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT OR COSTS. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, February 7,2006 — Page 6 Polar Dip applications available the Barry County Chamber of the winter, even if there is of Commerce by noon no snow. At last report, the Friday, Feb. 10, for partici­ National Weather Service pants to be assured of a T- long range forecast is pre­ dicting a return to winter conshirt. Children under the age of ditions by the middle of 18 must have a parent sign February. The WinterFest committee the form and be present on Saturday, Feb. 18, for the dip. has planned lots of activities Registrations after Feb. 10 for children and adults during the day. are $15 apiece. This year there will be a This event will take place regardless ofthe weather, but story teller, a petting zoo, it may involve a run in to the pony rides and games planned by Catherine Beyer water instead of a jump. WinterFest is returning from the Thomapple Area and Recreation after a three-year hiatus, and Parks no matter the weather, it Committee. The committee promises to be the high point is working on entertainment for the day as well. The fun for adults begins on Friday night, Feb. 17, with a Mardi Gras Night at Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 O’Neill’s Restaurant. Staff at p.m., First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., the restaurant are busy plan­ ning costume contests and Extension Office. Goat Cheese Making Workshop, 10 a.m., other fun events for the Extension Office. evening. Trail Ride Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., First On Saturday morning, the United Methodist Church in Hastings. day will begin with a pan­ Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 cake breakfast at the new p.m., First United Methodist Church in Orangeville Township Hall. Hastings. In addition, St. Francis Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Church will hold a bake sale Cavy Judging Clinic, 7 p.m., Hastings Free during the breakfast and Methodist Church. ■ by Patricia Johns StaffWriter The WinterFest Polar Dip will return to the Allegan County Park on Patterson Road Saturday, Feb. 18, with an opportunity for those who want to test their mettle against the frigid tempera­ tures of Gun Lake. Sign-up forms are avail­ able at Gun Lake area busi­ nesses, J-Ad Graphics in Hastings and on the Bay Pointe web site at www.baypointeinn.com. The cost for advanced registrations is $10 per person. Advanced regis­ trations must be turned in to CALENDAR OF EVENTS Feb. 7 Feb. 7 Feb. 11. Feb. 13 Feb. 13 Feb.14 Feb. 16 New Conservation Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Church of Nazarene (1716 N. Broadway, Hastings)... . Niche Market Pork Production Conference, 8­ Feb. 17 3:30 p.m., WMU Fetzer Center (must pre-regis­ ter 2/1) MAEAP Phase I Meeting, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Feb. 20 Courts and Law Building - Community Room. Feb. 24-25 Veterinary Science Workshop, Kettunen Center (register by Feb. 10) Feb. 25-26 Beef, Sheep and Swine Teen & Adult Leaders, The 86th annual Workshop, Kuttenen Center (register by Feb. Vermontville Township 10). Feb. 26 Trail Ride Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Hope Township Firemen’s Dance has been scheduled for 7 p.m. through Hall. Feb. 27 Rabbit Fun Night, 6-7:30 p.m., First United midnight, Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Vermontville Methodist Church in Hastings. Township Fire Station in downtown Vermontville. The event will feature a raffle and disc jockey Luke Hansen will provide music from 8 p.m. until midnight. Everyone is encouraged to bring his or her own bever­ Vermontville ages and snacks. 7PM - 9PM Tuesdays The cost of the dance is $5 per person and all proceeds Starting February 21st from the event will benefit the township fire department and Emergency Medical Service. 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Earlier in the day there ice carving demonstration sponsored by the Bay Pointe will be a hike from the out­ Inn, and Edward Elsner from door recreation center and it the Delton Public Library is free fishing weekend at the telling stories. Pony rides and Yankee Springs Recreation a petting zoo will fill the field area. Park personnel also will be on hand to answer ques­ near Weick’s Market. At about 1:30 p.m., the tions at the wanning hut at Polar Dip is scheduled to the outdoor recreation center. WinterFest will conclude take place from the county Saturday night with the Rock ’N Roll Trivia Contest at the Bay Pointe Restaurant Local teams will compete begin­ ning at 6 p.m. For details about bringing a team call Dave Young at 945-9554. Doors open at 5 p.m. at Bay Pointe and the cost just to watch is $10 per person. Seating is limited. Tickets to this event are available at JAd Graphics in Hastings or at the Bay Points Inn. This event is almost sold out, so anyone interested should get tickets as soon as possible. Putnam District Library Adults Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught; On the Run by Iris Johansen; Death Dance by Linda Fairstein; Got the Look by James Grippando; Sunstroke by Jesse Keller­ man; Blindfold Game by Dana Stabenow; Mad River Roadby by Jay Fielding; At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks; All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz; The Finishing School by Michele Martinez; Ambler Warning by Robert Ludlum; The People’s Act of Love by James Meek; Just Rewards by Barbara Taylor Bradford; The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell by Lilian Braun; Nail Biter by Sarah Grover; Night Game by Christine Feehan; Darker Than Mid­ night by Maggie Shayne; The Indian Agent by Dan O’Brien; Trappie Mountain by Robert J. Randisi; The Legendary Kid Donovan by E.K. 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State Street, Nashville Cell (269) 838-7068 Home (517) 852-2020 Fax (517) 852-9132 8 e-mail: retobias@sbcglobal.net I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 7,2006 — Page 7 Sunfield Boy Scouts find Winter Camporee rewarding w Mm'ss JJus ( The Sunfield Boy Scouts of Troop 157 worked hard to prepare for the Chief Okemos, Mawajidiwan District Winter Camporee Jan. 21 and 22 at Camp Kiwanis. A day was spent in the woods at Phil Byington's property in Vermontville collecting timber to make shelters under which the scouts had to sleep, using only rope and tarps to keep them secure and dry. The scoutmaster and several scouts then had to work for nearly seven hours the night before going to camp to try to repair the back door ramp of their camp trailer that fell off its rust­ ed hinge when they were preparing to pack. The trailer was purchased in 1988 and is suffering from old age. While at the camporee, points were received for the camp site setup and safety, dinner preparation, sanitation and cleanup and bonus points were awarded for providing an outdoor game and having an award to give to the winning patrol and for having and using a Klondike sled. The Timber Pull was the troop’s entry into the after- noon games. Justin Binns had used a wood-burning engraver to identify a 12" x 3" log with "Troop 157's Timber Pull Award, Winter 2006. The troop also made a transporter (toboggan) using a minimum of four thicknesses of cardboard, (at least six feet long to hold three scouts) using only plastic, glue, tape and rope. At 3 p.m. the troops got to run the transporters down the hill and took first place because it traveled the furthest distance. Scoutmaster Brad Boucher and Senior Patrol Leader Bryan Poddig visited another troop for Saturday evening's meal and evalu­ ated whether the scouts prepared the meal, had a station for hand washing, water warming for dishes while the local troop was evaluated by another troop's scoutmaster and senior patrol leader. Dinner was Corston French fries and hamburg­ ers cooked by Lloyd Corston and Eddie Barta. At the closing ceremony Sunday, the scouts from Sunfield were awarded the "Golden Spoon" award for the best dinner and "Top Sunfield Boy Scout Troop #157(back row from left) Scoutmaster Brad Boucher, Lloyd Corston, Aaron Clark, Bryan Poddig, Levi Byington, Assistant Scoutmaster Michelle Poddig, (front row) Andy Wilmore, Matt Denda, Ryan Clark, Eddie Barta, Joshua Peabody and Justin Binns. (Photo provided) Troop" for the most accu­ mulated points earned dur­ ing the entire Camporee. These points are just the beginning of the points that can be earned for attending the district's • Wife] ? '■W M ft tai three camporees for 2006 and possibly earning the annual Baden-Powell Unit Award at the end of the year, which began in 1997. The scouts are looking forward to attending the Chief Okemos Council­ wide Camporee in May "Robin Hood, Welcome to our Legend." They have begun preparations to live in the time of Robin Hood and repeat their performance from the winter camporee. For more information about the Sunfield scout­ ing program, call Brad Boucher at 616-374-0907. 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Depending on the win- New Item ter weather, the process begins in mid-February with tapping the trees. Morris said he taps 1,200 maples on his 28-acre sugar bush. When the trees are at least 40 years old, they can be tapped. He uses a power drill and pounds in the spile. In the old days, people collected the sap in buck­ ets, but now he uses sap sacks. Some of the larger producers use tubing to collect the sap, but Morris still empties the sap sacks in a tank pulled around by a tractor. The evaporator is fueled by wood. “We have next year’s wood already cut and aging,” he said. “You cut one year and let it dry, then bum it the next year.” Morris wants nothing to do with LP gas burners because “it makes the syrup taste different.” It takes 50 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup and when the boil­ ing temperature reaches 219 degrees, it is finished. The first syrup of the sea­ son is lighter in color and it gets darker as the season progresses. Some people prefer this light amber syrup while others want the dark amber. He said if the syrup is bottled in glass, it lasts “forever.” Plastic is good, for six months and tin cans for two years. He thinks the plastic and tin start to affect the flavor after awhile. The boiling takes place in the sap shanty, and once the sap is running, the sap shanty seems to evolve its own personality and traditions, and takes over the family’s life for the length of the season. 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Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Feb. 8 Chicken pasta salad, cole slaw, tropical fruit. Thursday, Feb. 9 Cottage cheese, tomato salad, pineapple, muffin. Friday, Feb. 10 Ground bologna, corn O’Brian, plums, whole wheat bread. Monday, Feb. 13 Sliced pork w/Swiss, German potato salad, mixed fruit, whole wheat bread. Tuesday, Feb. 14 Cold chicken thigh, pork and beans, peaches, dinner roll. Events AARP Tax Clinic -Feb. 1 through April 14 Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Hastings Nails, Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m. Woodland - Music with Hosea 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, Feb. 10 - Hastings - Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9­ 11 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville Fuller Street Kids. Monday, Feb. 13 Hastings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30; Kinship Care Support 7 p.m. Beading 5:00 p.m. H,W,N. Reminiscence. Delton Bingo. Tuesday, Feb. 14 Hastings - Beg Line Dance 1 p.m.; Valentine Party 10:30 a.m. Nashville - Music with Hosea. Fred Morris will have 200 to 400 gal­ lons of syrup for his efforts. So much depends on the weather. Ideally, the nights should be in the 20s and days sunny and in the 40s. The season usual­ ly lasts four to six weeks. He has seen it be as short as one week and as long as eight week§. The season is over when the trees start to bud and ants and miller show up in the sap. Morris said according to his records the weather goes in 11 -year cycles. He confirms this by checking his records and the Old Farmers Almanac. Fred’s son, David Morris, has learned at the master’s feet and is in charge now. Fred was asked what make his syrup the best. He chuckled and he said he wasn’t sure. The soil? Some minutia chromoso­ mal difference in the farm’s virgin maples? Fred’s insistence on wood fires? 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He ensure that the child’s decided to work more voice is heard when place­ directly in the field of ment and parental rights child advocacy, so this decisions are being made. role is a perfect fit. He CASA volunteers become also decided to enter law appointed officers of the school and is looking for- court and work closely ward to working closer to with the attorneys home and in these neigh- assigned to the case. boring communities. More than three million As a father of two children nationally are adopted children himself, reported abused or neg­ Steve McEldowney has been hired as new executive director of CASA for Megan Garvey joins Albion’s track team DO YOU WANT QUALITY Albion College women’s PRINTING at affordable track and field coach Hayden prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at Smith has announced his (269)945-9554. team’s roster for the 2006 season, which includes Megan Gravey, daughter of Raymond and Charlene Garvey of Nashville. 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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. Maple Valley's Jessica Wlnegar was a big presence in front of the net for the Lion varsity girls' volleyball team last week. She played well up front at the Concord Tourna­ ment Saturday and also led the team with nine kills in its victory over Albion on Wednesday night. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 Ill N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE Megan Gravey 06571010 learning more about CASA of Barry/Eaton Counties or how to become a volunteer should call the office at 948-3213. 0624927 EWING WELL DRILLING INC. * Other Well Supplies lected every year. Despite attempts to help, many of these children become trapped in the court and child welfare- maze and can spend their childhood moving from one tempo­ rary shelter to another. CASA for Kids, Inc. was founded in Barry County in 1991 and was expanded to Eaton County in 1997. “I can’t think of a more fulfilling role. Nothing is more energizing than knowing that I am helping to protect our most vulner­ able citizens.” said McEldowney. Pat Wagner, state direc­ tor for CASA, has met with the new local director to welcome him already. “I was able to be honest about the challenges we face and know that togeth­ er we can make a differ­ ence,” Wagner said. Anyone interested in 06625549 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 7,2006 — Page 11 From Valley edges Spartans, but Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Corn can be answer to high energy cost To the editor: With high energy prices, many consumers are look­ ing to alternative energy sources for answers. Com is one source of energy many Michigan residents are now using to supply them with transportation fuel and heat for their homes and busi­ nesses. Several events, work­ shops, and demonstrations will be and have been held throughout the winter months to help educate con­ sumers about using the ener­ gy potential of com. One of the hottest topics this winter has been heating homes and businesses with com-fired stoves, furnaces, and boilers. With the high cost of energy, many con­ sumers are switching Over to com-fired units as a way to lower their heating costs. Corn is a renewable resource which bums more efficiently and cleaner than other products, such as wood or pellets. For these reasons the Com Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM) is working on an educational campaign fea­ turing com stove informa­ tional events to help educate consumers. The CMPM is holding an event at 2 p.m. today at the Pat Feldpausch Farm in Fowler, Mich., located in Clinton County to allow vis­ itors to see a com furnace in action. Feldpausch installed a com furnace in his shed which currently heats his home, office, shed and recreation room on a zone system. By attending this event, guests will get the opportunity to see the fur­ nace in action and how the zone system works. They will be able to ask questions directly to Feldpausch about his experiences with the fur- nace. Be sure to mark your calendars and attend this event to learn more about the benefits and economics of using a com stove, fur­ nace, or boiler. Another important comenergy educational event was -held on Jan. 18 when organizations and business­ es from across the state trav­ eled to Michigan's Capitol to participate in the second annual Advancing-theChoice event. This event was coordinated by the Greater Lansin & Area Clean Cities Coalition (GLACC) with help from coalition members. This year's event was set up to educate state legislators about biofuels. Members and sponsors were able to participate in the event by setting up dis­ plays with their organiza­ tion’s or company’s materi­ als in the hallway of the Capitol. A highlight of the event included a program in the Capitol Rotunda with Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-Bay City) and Rep. Neal Nitz (RBaroda) both speaking on each party's biofuel pack­ ages. Other speakers includ­ ed a biofuel update from Jim Leidel from Oakland University and an ethanol update. This event gave Clean Cities Coalition members the opportunity to talk with legislators and their aides about the importance of bio­ fuels for the future of Michigan's economy and environment. "In the next year ethanol production in Michigan will increase dra­ matically with four ethanol plants coming online. It is important that legislators understand the importance ethanol will play in our state's economy, not only because these plants will be GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL!!! LOOKING FOR GOOD STABLE PEOPLE WITH BAD CRED­ IT FOR NEW AUTO FINANCING PROGRAM. YOUR APPROVAL IS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED!!! IF WE CAN’T GET YOU APPROVED WITH THIS EXCITING NEW PROGRAM WE’LL GIVE YOU $500.00!!! DRIVE A LATE MODEL CAR, SUV OR EVEN A 4X4 PICKUP TODAY!!! PLUS GET A $100.00 GAS CARD WITH YOUR VEHICLE!!! CALL TODAY REGARDLESS OF YOUR PAST CREDIT HISTORY AND GET APPROVED! CALL (269) 948-8210 TODAY FOR APPROVAL WE FINANCE YOUR FUTURE NOT YOUR PAST! CALL MR. 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Pollok, CMPM executive director Becoming Love and Logic Parent classes offered Any parent of preschool through middle school aged children who would like to feel more confident about their parenting skills, have more fun parenting and feel more relaxed at the end ofthe day, is invited to attend the free six-week Becoming a Love and Logic Parent classes. The series of classes is being offered by Maple Valley Schools in coopera­ tion with the Region 12 SAPE Parent/Family Education Program. The classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, through Monday, March 12, at Fuller Street Elementary School, 251 Fuller St., in Nashville. Using a video and work­ book, the course will answer questions suCh as: How can I get my kids to stop fighting? How do I get my children to do chores without a battle? Parents will the concepts of shared control and shared thinking and how to establish consequences with empathy, the "Love and Logic" way. For more information or to register, call Fuller Street Elementary at (517) 8529468. . then suffer tough Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball scored its ninth victory of the season with a 60-57 triumph at Springport Tuesday night The Lions led 46-41 heading into the fourth quarter, and only hit two field goals in the final eight minutes. Maple Valley did its dam­ age from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. The Lions were a perfect 10-of10 from the foul line in the fourth quarter. Senior guard Adam Lamphere hit 6-of-6 SMAA from the foul line in the fourth quarter, and was 11of-12 from the stripe for the night. He led the Lions with 24 points. Adam Gonser chipped in 14 points for Valley and Josh Bursley tallied ten points to go along with his 14 rebounds and three steals. The Lions jumped out to an early lead in the contest, outscoring the Spartans 15-9 over the first eight minutes and held that six-point lead into the half. loss The Lions suffered their fourth defeat of the year Friday at Hillsdale, falling to the Hornets 82-39. The loss dropped the Lions to 9-4 overall and 4-2 in the SMAA (South). Maple Valley finishes its first run through the confer­ ence schedule tonight when it heads to Leslie to take on the Blackhawks. Friday night the Lions will attempt to avenge one of its two league losses when it plays host to Albion on Friday night. Lions suffer first SMAA defeat, 3-1 to Golden Eagles The time for the Maple Valley Lion varsity girls’ volleyball team to be at its best is now. The Lions are looking up in the SMAA (South) standings at Brooklyn Columbia Central after falling three games to one in Brooklyn last Wednesday. It was the first conference loss of the seasons for the Lions, who are now 3-1 in the league while the Golden Eagles are now 4-0. In the first game, Columbia Central showed the form that earned it a Class B District champi­ onship in 2005. The same team has returned this season and took advantage of Maple Valley mistakes to win the first game 25-14. In the second game, the Lions cut their errors, tightened down the defense and became more aggressive offensively, moving to a 25­ 16 win. The third and fourth games were hard fought, with neither team gaining a lead of more than four points. Columbia Central edged out victories in both games, 25-22 and 28-26 as the Lions’ serve was incon­ sistent. The Lions had five service errors in the two games. Alaina Mater and Allison Oleson were solid for the Lions from the service line for most of the evening. Mater was a perfect 19-of-19 in getting the ball over the net, while Oleson was 26-of27 with six aces. The net was maintained by Jessica Winegar with 14 blocks, including six for kills. The utility position for the Lions was held by Mindy Newton in the front row, where she contributed a strong block and added five 'kills. Ashley Gonser helped the Lions improve their back row defense with seven digs. Rebecca Kent manned the second middle position for the Lions and was receiving serves with real precision until she was slowed by the flu and had to confine herself to front row. Valley’s super-sub Lauren Pierce took over in the back row, digging and passing strong and contributing 100­ percent from the serve line. Alaina Mater contributed 22 assists as the Lions were strong on offense. Dani Christensen led Maple Valley with 14 kills and Oleson added 11 kills. The Lions close the SMAA season with two home matches in the coming weeks. The Lions host Hillsdale this Wednesday and Leslie next Wednesday. The Lions scored their third victory in the SMAA (South ) Jan. 25 by knocking off Albion three games to none. Oleson and Winegar each had a big night for the Lions, with Oleson smacking 15 aces and Winegar contribut­ ing nine kills up front Valley took the win three games to none by the scores of 25-15, 25-10, 25-14. Maple Valley was at the Concord Tournament Jan. 28, and had to overcome the adversity of having a couple teammates out with illness. Pierce stepped in and played well in the utility position. She served 29-for30 and had six kills on blocks, tips and kills. Other Lions contributing to the team were outside hitters Oleson and Christensen, middles Winegar and Rebecca Kent who lead the team with ten blocks for the day. Mater recorded 57 assists as the Lions scored three wins and two losses. Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06623727 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday, February 7,2006 — Page 12 Almost 800 arrested for alcohol offenses in West Michigan during drunk driving crackdown Law enforcement officers in West Michigan arrested 450 motorists for drunk driv­ ing and 283 for other alco­ hol-related offenses during the winter holiday You Drink & Drive. You Lose crack­ down. More than 500 police agencies, sheriffs offices and Michigan State Police posts across the state focused on drunk driving from December 19 to January 1 as part of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning’s (OHSP) cam­ paign. OHSP administered federal traffic safety grant funds to agencies in 28 coun­ ties, including Allegan, Calhoun, Kent, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren to boost patrols during the drunk driving crack­ down. “Law enforcement officers did a great job finding and arresting those who chose to drive drunk, despite repeated warnings of the conse­ quences,’’ said Michael L. Prince, OHSP division direc­ tor “Michigan motorists were safer for every drunk driver that was taken off the State confirms case of equine herpes virus in Allegan County Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Mitch Irwin announced the confir­ mation of equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1) in Allegan County. Although brought into the state from Canada from the purpose of training at the Allegan County Fair, the horse was diagnosed with the virus before participating in any Michigan races and is currently under quarantine. State officials recommend that owners consult with their veterinarian and inocu­ late against EHV-1 with readily available vaccines to avoid this potentially fatal illness. On January 16, a private veterinarian recognized the horse exhibiting symptoms of illness. Further testing by state animal health officials through the state’s Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health at Michigan State University confirmed EHV1. The facility where the ani­ mal has been stabled is under a 21-day quarantine while the source of infection and extent of spread is investigat­ ed. EHV-1 is a virus that can cause respiratory infection, abortion or neurological dis­ ease in equine. While this disease is NOT transmissible to humans or other animals, it is very contagious among horses and can cause severe road.” According to the agencies reporting statistics to OHSP, 14,834 vehicles were stopped in West Michigan. 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Nashville policeman resigns after being placed on leave by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter After going into closed session for about 10 minutes to discuss a police depart­ ment employee issue, the Nashville Village Council returned to regular session Thursday and voted unani­ mously to accept the resigna­ tion of Sgt. Jeff Miller. The decision was unani­ mous among those present, with trustees Ron Bracy, Justin Shotts and Kimberly Rodriguez absent. The could also authorized Village Council President Frank Dunham to sign the separa­ tion agreement. The council members offered no comments on the action and Miller, who has been a member of the Nashville Police Department since December 1999, declined to make any com­ ments. However, before the coun­ cil went into executive ses­ sion, several members of the audience spoke in Miller’s defense, asking the council to consider his record. "You’re taking a man’s livelihood and I think the public has the right to sup­ port or go against whatever you are going to do," said one woman. "...He protects the village of Nashville... does anybody know the full exact extent of the incident of why this happened? I mean, there’s rumors, there’s stories flying all over this town about this whole incident, and does anybody know the whole situation, the true story?" Dunham told the woman that the incident had been thoroughly investigated. "We have no say about anything about this?" asked a man in the audience. "If you guys make a motion to get rid of somebody, the people that own property in this town... the people he pro­ tects, we have no right to say anything; its your decision of what to do, is that right?" "I’m saying the council will make a determination," said Dunham. "So, in other words we have no say?" asked the man. "The council will make a determination," Dunham repeated. "Does the council look at all the pluses too, or just the minus situation here," asked another woman in the audi­ ence. Dunham replied that to the best of their ability the mem­ bers of the council would "look at everything." Before the council went into closed session a few more people spoke in sup­ port of Miller stating that he was "the only one who got to know everybody in this town as a person," and, "I’d say he was the best thing that hap­ pened to Nashville and he made a slip." ' During its meeting Jan. 26, the council unanimously approved placing Miller oh See POLICE, page 3 Three to vie for 2 open school board positions by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Three area residents have thrown their hat into the ring and will vie for the two avail­ able four-year seats on the Maple Valley Board of Education. The deadline for filing petitions for the annual school elections was Tuesday, Feb. 7. Nashville resident Kevin Rost will take on incumbents Andrea Montgomery and Mark Shoemaker in the elec­ tion, which will be held Tuesday, May 2. Rost and his wife of 25 years, the former Beverly Purchase, are lifelong Maple Valley residents and 1976 graduates of Maple Valley High School. The couple has one daughter who is current­ ly enrolled in the eighth See SCHOOL, page 1 Andrea Montgomery Duston Frailey, Sopho Natroshvili, Brook Primm, Pamela Cook, Lance Howards and Brooke Varney spent Thursday morning cutting and trimming flowers to benefit Green Gables Haven of Hastings (photo by Amy Jo Parish). Leadership class helps flower shop and Green Gables Haven by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter The students of Norma Jean Acker’s leadership class at Maple Valley High School, spent the early morning of hours Wednesday and Thursday preparing thousands of roses and carnations for arrangements by the florists at Barlow’s in Hastings. The 12 students cut stems, put together boxes and sorted more than 5,000 roses, carnations, mums, greens and baby’s breath. In return, Barlow’s will make a donation to Green Gables of Hastings, a non­ profit organization that helps victims of domestic violence in Barry County. “We really appreciate their help. They're well behaved and its been super to have them here,” said owner Norm Barlow.. The hours of the volun­ teers will be totaled and the what would have been their wages will be given to Green Gables. Barlow said they would have had to hire extra help if it weren’t for the students and this program gives him an opportunity to give back to a worthwhile organiza­ tion. More than 3,000 roses and 2,000 carnations will pass through the student’s hands before being placed in arrangements. Barlow said the program has been in place for the last four or five years and is a great way to help an organization that helps many in the community. “We need the extra staffing at this time of year and it’s a nice Way to help out Green Gables.” he said. See LEADERSHIP, page 11 Kevin Rost Mark Shoemaker In This Issue • Nashville/Woodland officer to take plunge for charity • Vermontville teen finds 4-H is more than earning awards • Vermontville church forms fitness club • Four Lions reach finals at SMAA (South) Tournament �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 14,2006 — Page 2 Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville EMS director hails from Hastings by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When she assumes the helm of the Castleton-Maple GroverNashville. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) April 1, Tina Fein of Hastings plans to promote unity between the service and the community it serves. "As director, there is a lot I want to do to involve the community. This is a public EMS and I want to bring people into our building, let them know what classes we are teaching and work with the schools, maybe teaching a class for high school stu­ dents" said Fein, "A lot of people don’t realize that we’re here and we offer CPR, and MFR (Medical First Responder) classes. Board Members Mary Coll and Susie Butler were absent Monday night when Castleton-Maple GroveNashville EMS Board voted unanimously to appoint Fein to the director’s post after a two-month search for quali­ fied applicants. The board initially offered the position to Terry Orton, who with Fein, was one of the two finalists for the job. However, Orton sent a letter to the board citing family and relocation issues as his reason for turning down the post. Fein was offered and accepted the same package as Orton, 40 hours per week, $30,000 per year with no benefits. The board is still working on the details of the director’s contract duties, job description, evaluation, etc., but hope to have a proposal ready for approval at next month’s regular meeting. Until the EMS’s new fis­ cal year begins April J, Fein will continue working as a pool paramedic and work with interim EMS Coordinator Denice Scramlin who was appointed by the board in December to fill the post vacated by 21­ year EMS Coordinator Ardie Reid when he resigned effec­ tive Jan. 1. Fein, who has been a NRP (Nationally Registered Paramedic) for six years, has served a pool paramedic at the Castleton-Maple Grove- Fein also wants the public Nashville EMS for two years. Her previous experi­ to know that working for an ence includes stints at Mercy EMS is also a viable career Ambulance Service in choice. "There may be kids in Hastings, Thornapple Ambulance Service and high school who don’t want serving as a volunteer for to go to college and get a four-year degree. Maybe tak­ Wayland EMS. Fein wed Barry County ing classes to become a MFR Sheriff’s Department Deputy or a paramedic might be just Tony Stein on New Year’s the thing for them. This field Eve and the couple resides in isn’t for everyone, but I want the Hastings area with their them to know they can take classes here and find out." four children and three dogs. Fein said that in her spare Tina Fein time she likes to volunteer for the Barry County United Way and Red Cross, "doing anything they ask me to do." Volunteerism is important to Fein, who said she wants Nashville and Woodland a costume of choice and the EMS to continue to offer monthly blood pressure Police Officer Jerry Schray jumping into the frigid water. screening checks at the will participate in the annual There is also a best costume Maple Valley Community Law Enforcement Polar contest which I hope to win, for I have put a lot ofthought Center of Hope in Nashville Plunge at Reeds Lake in into it," said Schray. Grand Rapids Sunday Feb. and wants to expand that In addition to the 19 to help raise funds to sup­ partnership. polar plunge, Schray has par­ port the Special Olympics. "I want to reach out to the in the Law Schray and other ticipated public and teach. I want to let West Michigan law enforce­ Enforcement Torch Run that them know that (the EMS) ment officials raised money is held each summer, which needs volunteers because our for the event by going door- is a three and half mile run number of volunteers are to-door and soliciting dona­ that also raises funds for the dwindling," she said. "I want tions from family, friends, Special Olympics. Schray people to know that this is a and coworkers. said he plans to make his par­ place they can volunteer if "This is an annual ticipation in both of these event and is done by wearing events each year. they want to." Nashville/Woodland officer to take plunge for charity Fight outside bar leads to warrant arrest Three Barry County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fight behind the Outboard Inn in Nashville Feb. 2 and found two men injured on the ground. Three men suspected of assaulting the pair had already fled the scene and neither victim wanted to press charges. A witnesss said the fight started when one of the vic­ tims had tried to talk to her LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) ...6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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) Church Service..... Sunday School ..... ........9 a.m. 0:30 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 ........ P.M. Worship........... .. .11 a.m. .......6 p.m. 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 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ......... .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. . Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. .Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service ............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship ..11:00 a.m: PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road. (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. 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. Service ..................... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ......................... 7 p.m. Wed. 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Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Djsciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 06572988 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 14, 2006 — Page 3 Vermontville teen finds 4-H is more than earning awards by Sandra Ponsetto learned to others. I feel that if Staff Writer I learn to be successful I For Breann Gardner of must teach it to others, and I Vermontville, the 4-H have encouraged others to do County Medal recipient for the same," she said the Horse Project 2005, the "Breann sees her county 4-H program is not just about award as an opportunity to going to fairs and collecting be an advocate for 4-H," awards; it’s about sharing agreed her mother, Donna what she has learned with Gardner. others. "4-H teaches you a lot of "I did well at the fair this life lessons; that you may not year, but I think I was select­ learn in school or anywhere ed for the County Medal else. It teaches you how to because I learned from oth­ lose," said 17-year old ers who have been success­ Breann, a junior at Maple ful, then taught what I Valley High School who has Breann Gardner in her bedroom with some of the trophies, medals, ribbons and awards she has captured during her years in the Maple Valley Riders 4-H Club. been a member of the Maple Valley Riders 4-H Club since she was 10 years old. "When I first started 4-H, I used to cry when I’d lose because I wanted to win, but then I realized that when I need to use that to learn what I need to do better the next time." "It definitely teaches humility," said Donna. "The kids learn how to take the good with the bad, but they learn to walk out of the ring, knowing what they did wrong and what they have to do to fix it." Breann attributes her suc­ cess at the 2005 Eaton County Fair to 4-H for giv­ ing her the opportunity to learn to be successful and share that knowledge with others, her 4-H leader Jill Vanderhoef for encouraging her to teach others what she has learned and being such a great example to all club members; and her parents for their faith in her and thenconstant encouragement to pursue her dreams. But even more directly she feels gratitude toward Amy and Chris Lawless. In 2004, Breann wasn’t sure she would be able to show her English and Western horse Traveler at the Eaton County Fair because he was blind in one eye and the condition of the eye was deteriorating. That’s when Amy Lawless stepped in and offered to let Breann borrow her horse. "Her horse. Twister, is ‘spur-stop’ horse (a horse trained to stop when the rider squeezes with his or her legs rather than using the reins) and I had never rode that type of horse before," said Breann. "Amy gave me les­ sons and taught me so many new things I really appreciat­ ed her willingness to share not just her horse but also what I needed to do to be successful. "Traveler’s eye stopped deteriorating and I was able to show him at the fair this year. I took everything I had learned from Amy and applied it to working with Traveler, and I think that is why I did so much better at the 2005 fair than I had before." Breann earned three Grand Championship Awards: Western Horsemanship, English Pleasure and English Equitation; four first place awards; Showmanship, Western Horsemanship, English Pleasure, and English Equitation; and two second place awards: English Pleasure and Bareback. Breann, in turn, used what Amy Lawless had taught her to teach showmanship to an 8-year-old 4-H Cloverbud, named Katelyn who also showed Traveler at the fair. As a 4-H teen leader Breann also taught grooming tech­ niques to new and old mem­ bers in the Horse Project area. Breann and Donna Gardner said they hope that despite recent state budget cuts, which have reduced staffing at the Eaton County Breann Gardner on her horse Traveler at the 2005 4-H offices, doesn’t impact Eaton County Fair, where she earned three 4-H Grand the future of 4-H in Champion awards. Michigan. "4-H is a wonderful and to share that knowledge off in the end and is always opportunity to teach kids with others," said Donna worth sharing," agreed how to become successful "All the hard work pays Breann. POLICE, continued from page 1 paid administrative leave effective Jan. 30, through Feb. 9, at the request of Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes, who noted that (Miller) had already volun­ tarily placed himself on leave. Miller’s resignation and the actions of the council came after an alleged inci- Jeff Miller dent in January, the details of which have not been made public and could not be con­ firmed. In other business, the council: • Heard a presentation from Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer about the school board’s pending deci­ sion on a potential millage request during the regular school election in May, which would allow the dis­ trict to levy the full 6 mills approved by voters in 1996, plus an additional half mill. The district would use the funds generated by the mill­ age to add classroom space and redesign existing labs, at the junior/senior high school to allow the development of a separate middle school and a high school redesign that would better prepare gradu- 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. ates for post-secondary edu­ cation, training and work. The millage also would be used replace antiquated and inefficient boilers and win­ dows in the schools. Kramer said he wasn’t sure how the board would vote the following Monday night, but he wanted to give the Village Council a "heads up" because ifthe board does decide to pursue the millage and it is approved by the vot­ ers, the junior and senior high school would need to hook up to the village water and sewer system. He noted that he had already met with Dunham and the Department of Public Works (DPW) committee and they had determined that the village’s sewer and water system would be able to handle the additional load and the dis­ trict had earmarked millage funds to pay to extend the sewer and water system past Curtis Street, where it cur­ rently ends. • Unanimously approved a five-year contract for resi­ dential trash collection with Granger. The council had asked for bids for household trash collection and after it learned that its contract with Waste Management of Michigan had expired. Granger’s bid was lower than Waste Management’s offering four-bag per week service for $9.50 per month or $28.50 per quarter, as opposed to $11 per month or $33 per quarter for the same service from Waste Management. Granger also offers a 10% senior citizen discount to Waste Management’s 5% senior citizen discount. Granger will guarantee the rate for two years, then rate increases will be evaluated annually and increases are not to exceed the Consumer Price Index. Granger also will not implement a fuel surcharge or environmental fees during the term of the contract, which is slated to begin May 1, 2006. • Tabled approval of the 2006-2007 village budget until the next regular meet­ ing, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, because a five-person quorum is need­ ed to adopt a budget, and only four were present at the meeting. Mike Kenyon noted that the Village Financial Committee had given its rec­ ommendation that the coun­ cil approve the 2006-2007 budget as presented when it has the proper quorum. • Unanimously approved a 40-cent per hour raise for the village’s five DPW workers. • Approved the annual Michigan Department of Transportation Resolution, which gives the Village of Nashville the right to main­ tain utilities such as sewer and water mains on the M-66 right-of-way. • Approved the purchase of an eight-year-old Elgin Whirlwind Dual Sweeper for $41,000 and the trade in of See POLICE, next page ‘Diana’s Dfoce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 Barb Roberts, Professional Pet Groomer Dry Skin!!! Ask about a moisturizing Shampoo & Cream Rinse "^satVrdayWly $4.00 Off Labrador $6.00 Off Kuvasz, Mastiff, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Great Dane Exp. 3/30/06 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 14, 2006 — Page 4 Putnam Library craft exhibit set Lucinda (Cindy) ASTINGS/NASHVILLE Mrs. Lucinda (Cindy) L. Gould, age 60, of Hastings/Nashville, passed away on Friday, February 10,2006 at her home. Cindy was bom in Battle Creek, on December 6, 1945, the daughter of Donald and Evelyn (Cluckey) McGuire. She was raised in the Bellevue area and graduated from Bellevue High School in 1964. After graduating high school she continued her education at Lansing Community College where she received her degree in Nursing. Cindy served as a nurse at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing at the beginning of her career; and later at Pennock Hospital where she worked for over 10 years. She then continued her career as a visiting nurse who did home care for patients that could not get to the hospital. The past few years Cindy was employed at Weick’s Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician. She was the wife of Dennis Gould. The couple was married on December 1, 1962 at the Methodist Church in Bellevue. The couple began their life together in the Bellevue and Charlotte areas, before relo­ cating to Nashville in 1978 where they raised their fami­ ly. Later they moved to the L. Gould Hastings area where they have lived for the past 21 years. Cindy loved to read and study history. One of her favorite things was spending time watching the History Channel on television. She was particularly fond of English history. Along with her family, she enjoyed camping, boating and spend­ ing time together at Ludington State Park, and Gun Lake. Cindy’s true passion, however, was her grandchil­ dren; she loved to attend as many of their activities and sporting events as possible. She was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church were she attended for the past 30 years. Cindy is survived by her beloved husband Dennis; her daughter, Jennifer (Scott) Underwood; her son, Jerry (Laura) Gould; her brother, Marvin Hulsebos; half broth­ er, Thomas (Norma) McGuire; and her Mother Evelyn McGuire. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Megan and Rielly Gould and Brandon and Danelle Underwood. She was preceded by her father. A Memorial Service will be held at the Nashville Baptist Church, at 7:30pm on Monday, February 20th, with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. From The Family Of Garrett Lee Mitchell On the night of Jan 12, 2006, a call came in that changed our lives forever. We lost a son, a brother, a nephew, a Grandson, a cousin, a friend, and an uncle to be. Once a child, then a boy, and the man that he was becoming you see. With a heart of gold and zest for life, he left our arms and entered the light We were not alone in our grief. Our family, friends, neigh­ bors, and many more wrapped us in their thoughts and most welcome prayers. From drive by hugs to heartfelt condo­ lences, we have not felt alone because of the generosity of all of you. Please read these words and feel our thanks. Know that you have made a difference in our lives with all that you have done. Your contributions were used to provide a beautiful stone to mark his final resting place. Due to your help, we will begin to heal and celebrate our life with Garrett. Someday, we will laugh a little longer and cry a little less, AND, remember him always. Thank You AH For Everything From the Family ofGarrett Lee Mitchel) “Our Family Serving S Yours” Nashville’s Only Family Owned, IndependentlyOperated 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 & Famil? Owner/Manager CALENDAR OF EVENTS Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Cavy Judging Clinic, 7 p.m., Hastings Free March is National Methodist Church. Crafter’s Month and Putnam New Conservation Club Meeting, 7 p.m., District Library, 237 N. Main Feb. 16 Church of Nazarene (1716 N. Broadway, St, in Nashville will observe Hastings). it by hosting a month-long Niche Market Pork Production Conference, 8­ craft exhibit featuring the Feb. 17 work of area residents. 3:30 p.m., WMU Fetzer Center (registration A variety ofcrafts and nee­ closed). dle working styles will be on Feb. 20 MAEAP Phase I Meeting, 9 a.m.-12 noon, display. Courts and Law Building - Community Room. For more information, call Feb. 24-25 Veterinary Science Workshop, Kettunen Center (517) 852-9723. (registration closed) Southwest Leader Meet, Kellogg Biological Feb. 25 Station. Feb. 25-26 Beef, Sheep and Swine Teen & Adult Leaders, Workshop, Kuttenen Center (register by Feb. 10). Trail Ride Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Hope Township Feb. 26 Hall. In lieu of flowers, memori­ Rabbit Fun Night, 6-7:30 p.m., First United Need motivation to keep Feb. 27 al contributions may be exercising? How about a Methodist Church in Hastings. made to Nashville Baptist group of friends all looking Mar. 4 Pork Quality Assurance Certification Training, Church. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. for the same motivation? Funeral Arrangements That is the only require­ Mar. 4-5 Environmental & Outdoor Education have been entrusted to the ment for membership in the Workshop, Kettunen Center (register by Feb. Daniels Funeral Home in new fitness group being 17). Nashville. formed in Vermontville. Pork Quality Assurance Certification Training, Mar. 5 The group will meet at 2-4:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. 8:30 a.m. Monday and Master Gardener Spring Workshop, 8 a.m.Mar. 11 Wednesday at the 12:45 p.m. (to register call: Sharon Russell 517­ Vermontville First 852-2064). Congregational Church, 110 4-H Night at Shrine Circus, 7 p.m., Grand S. Main St. in Vermontville. Mar. 16 Rapids. Attendees will alternate walking, line dancing, light weight toning workouts and video taped workouts and share a lot of laughs to keep everyone motivated through the cold winter months. For those interested in weight loss inspiration, a the village’s 1979 Elgin was incomplete. The woman said when she "Biggest Loser" challenge is Pelican Sweeper for $1,000. • Approved payment of the recently followed up on the being explored, which will follow the guidelines in the February bills, totaling report with the prosecutor’s office, she had been book adapted from the televi­ $57,988.21. • Heard a complaint from a informed that the report had sion show. Those who are interested village resident that a police not been returned. Mike in joining the fitness club or report had been returned to Kenyon, the chairman of the Nashville Police village Police Committee, would like more information the may call Dawn Conklin at Department by the Barry said he would look into the (517) 726-1266, or drop in at County Prosecutor’s Office matter. several weeks ago because it one of the meetings. Feb. 14 Feb. 16 Vermontville church forms fitness club 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. POLICE, continued from previous page- New on the shelf at The Vermontville Township Library The Adult Winter Reading Program “Let It Snow... so we can build a snowman!” is in full swing with many readers already completing their first snowman. It’s not too late to start, and the pro­ gram doesn’t end until March 31, 2006, so there is still plenty of time to build a snowman. We have received many wonderful donations for prizes from local busi­ nesses and organizations including: Independent Bank, Vermontville Hard­ ware, M.C. Auto Repair and Towing, Vermontville Maple Syrup Association, Vermontville First Congre­ gational Church LCA group, Roadrunners, Janelle’s Tan­ ning and Massage, The Yam Garden, Vermontville Lions Club, Vermontville Women’s Club, Good Time Pizza, Representative Rick Jones, and many miscella­ neous donations from our patrons who operate home businesses. Their generous contributions are appreciated by our patrons, and the library would like to thank them for their continued sup­ port of our programs. More than 60 children enjoyed a visit with the char­ acters from the Beauty and the Beast recently. The event began with the arrival of Belle, who read the story of Beauty and the Beast. Cogsworth, the clock was introduced, and then the chil­ dren were free to visit with the characters, and attend different stations to work on coloring projects. Each child attending was given a goodie bag with a storybook and CD, coloring book, and inflatable rose inside. They were also given their choice of other goodies from the treasure box, which included a light up pen, stickers and suckers. This event was pre­ sented by the cast of the lat­ est Revue project “Beauty and the Beast.” See LIBRARY, page 6 In Rememberance of Jenny Lee Whitmore j 1983-2001 Good people pass away the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why, J\o one seems to understand that God is protecting themfrom |)) the evil to come. ■J’or those whofollow godly paths will rest in peace when they die. J $ F/| Isaiah57 QVe ££ow? and <A4tss QJou X �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 14,2006 — Page 5 FFA Demonstration team wins district championship Members of the Maple Valley chapter of the FFA competed Thursday, Feb. 2, in the district leadership con­ tests. There were seven different teams from Maple Valley that competed in Job Interview, Demonstration, Prepared Public Speaking, Agricultural Issues, Junior High Conduct of Meetings and Parliamentary Procedure. There as ne Demonstration team from Maple Valley that competed at districts. The team had four different teams to com­ pete against. The members included Amber Hamilton, Dhanielle Tobias and Justine King. They received first place with a Gold award. Their demonstration was called "The Wonderful World of Maple Syrup.” The Agricultural Issues team earned a fifth place Silbver award for its presen­ tation on anhydrous ammo­ nia. The team included Randi Bond, Justin Kennedy, Jasmine Grinage, Hillary Ruffner, and Sabrina Wright. There were two local FFA members who competed in the Job Interview tontest against six others. Competing were Lacey Ward, who received fourth place with a Silver award, and Salena Woodman who received alternate to regional contest, which is third place, and a Gold award. This year Maple Valley also had a junior high team compete in the Conduct of Meetings contest. There was only one team but advisor Aaron Saari said “they still did a great job for there first time ever competing.” The members were Chelsea Hale, Cody Hale, Kristen Cantrell, Chase Cushing, Lea Dean, Tyler Blodgett and Joe Grinage. They received first place with a silver award and will be advancing to regional competition. Maple Valley also had a Parliamentary Procedure The district champion Demonstration team included Amber Hamilton, Justine King team that finished second in and Dhanielle Tobias the contest, taking a Silver award and qualifying for the regionals. The members were Amber Cantrell, Brittney Stambaugh, Chris Caldwell, Nicole Davis and Emily Eldred. i ihbkifiM *« win MO ■bk hfa tasfcfEs tlrt awm I Ofc 22 Interview: Salena Woodman and Lacey Ward □ itHie rip Ito) EM >* -js® ' > j d jj0" ANNUAL PET Dogs on Leashees No Appointment Needed NASHVILLE DELTON FIRE HAU-ORCHARD SI SHVRm.FER.il 18.25 Nashville VFW Post 8260 presents Saturday, Feb. 18th Complete Meat Loaf - Dinner $6.00 Served from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Dance 8:00 pm - $2.00 Featuring live entertainment by “Blind Ambition” Country - Country Rock - Oldies . For more information call 517-852-9260 after 4pm except Tuesday Jennifer Curtis earned a Silver second place award in the Prepared Public Speaking Contest. She had four competitors and now will be competing at the regional contest. The teams that made it to regionals are looking for­ ward to their next competi­ tion at the regional contest at Bronson Thursday, Feb. 16. 06625913 ACCINATION CLINICS ? For License and Good Health Supports Wildlife Rehab. - All injections $ 17.00 each The Parliamentary Procedure team. & *30-630F.< ________________ • J| Cats in Carriers SUNFIELD NEXT TO GOOD TIME PIZZA FIRE HAU REED AND M-00 SATURDAY, FER. 11,10,25 11:308-1:30 IPN.M. 2-4MI ________________ ARK VETERINARY SERVICES^* 1-800-4 ARK VET % SjL SV jL DR. LARRY JULIUS IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE ABOVE DATES CALL FOR OTHER LOCATIONS OR A CONVENIENT HOUSE CALL FOR ANY DOG OR CAT NEEDS. INCLUDING MEDICINE OR SURGERY. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT OR COSTS. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 14,2006 — Page 6 Birds, snakes, monkeys visit Fuller Elementary by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter The students of Fuller Street Elementary experi­ enced the rainforest first hand last week when the Understanding Wildlife organization brought its trav­ eling animal show to the school gym. Tropical birds, snakes and a monkey were part of the show. Stressing the importance of rainforest conservation, Mike Kohlrieser educated the students about the ani­ mals found in the rainforest and how destruction of habi­ tat is the number one cause of animal extinction. Kohlrieser had been the head animal trainer for the Ohio-based, non-profit organization since 1992. Brianne Hampton and Ryan Mudge were given the opportunity to experience the scales oftwo snakes up close as they held onto a king snake and red-tailed boa con­ strictor. Kohlrieser assured the audience that the snakes would not bite the volunteers and said Understanding Wildlife only works with venom-free snakes. The snakes were also at Maple Valley High School Wednesday evening, along with alligators and more monkeys to perform a show for the public. Commission bclfllj COWliU on Aging Schedule of Events Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal The students gave the animals and their handler a standing ovation at the end of Hearty Meal the show (photo by Amy Jo Parish). Wednesday, Feb. 15 Teriyaki chicken, rice, peas, stewed tomatoes, fruit­ ed jello. Thursday, Feb. 16 Shepard’s pie, Brussels sprouts, peaches, wheat bread. Friday, Feb. 17 Potato soup w/ham, winter blend, spiced apples, crack­ ers. Monday, Feb. 20 Closed in observance of President’s Day. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Pea soup w/ham, roasted red skins, applesauce, crack­ ers. Animal handler Mike Kohlrieser talks to the students as Rascal, a 13-year-old monkey from Brazil entertains the crowd (photo by Amy Jo Parish). FEET SIXTEEN * SWEET SIXTEEN * SWEET SIXTEEN • SWEET SIXTEEN You’ve come a long way Brittney H iMay ALL y our IM I S t - V* dreams come true, § a( Happy 16th Birthday e 1 February 13, 2006 if 5 Love, Dad, Mom, and Breann SOKET SIXTEEN • SWEET SIXTEEN ■ SWEET SIXTEEN • SWEET E T SIXTEEN SIX TE EN r-C NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! Maple Valley Accounting & Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent Fully-staffed Accounting and Tax Office Tax Preparation E-Filing Small Business Accounting RAL's (Call for details) (Refund anticipation loan) Ask about our Special Student and Senior Rates!! Phone: 517-852-1500 E-mail: mv_accounting@sbcglobal.net Mon. - Fri. 12pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - 4pm We are located on Main Street in Nashville next to Shirley’s Chuck Wagon. oeszsT s Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Feb. 15 Ham salad spread, marinat­ ed vegetables, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. Thursday, Feb. 16 Cubed cheddar cheese, potato salad, pears, Rye Krisps. Friday, Feb. 17 Hard boiled eggs, broccoli bacon salad, pineapple, whole wheat crackers. Monday, Feb. 20 Closed in observance of President’s Day. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Roast beef w/cheese, pick­ led beets, apricots, whole wheat bread. Events AARP Tax Clinic -Feb. 1 through April 14 Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 Hastings - Nails, Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Charlie. Woodland - BP Clinic. Delton Reminiscence. Thursday, Feb. 16 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Caregiver’s Sup. 6 p.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m.; BP Clinic. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, Feb. 17 - Hastings - Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 911 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville Fuller Street Kids. Monday, Feb. 20 - COA Closed. President’s Day. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Hastings - Beg Line Dance 1 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Slink and Brianne Hampton (left) get to know eachother while Ryan Mudge han­ dles a red tailed boa constrictor (photo by Amy Jo Parish). LIBRARY, continued from pa New DVD’s: Flight Plan, Fantastic 4, The Fog, Red Eye. New Adult Fiction: The Golden One, by Elizabeth Peters; Ghost Walk, by Heather Graham; Dark ofthe Moon, by P.J. Parish; Levi’s Will, by W. Dale Cramer; Mad River Road, by Joy Fielding; One Last Look, by Linda Lael Miller; The Quinn Legacy, by Nora Roberts; The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell, by Lillian Jackson Braun; The Paid Companion, by Amanda Quick; Carrie by Stephen King; Weekend Warriors by Fem Michaels; Home Song by Thomas Kinkade; The Aristocrat by Catherine Coulter; The Quinn Brothers by Nora Roberts; River Rising by Athol Dickson; The Hunt Club by John Lescroat; Grape Expectations by Tamar Myers; Blindfold Game by Dana Stabenow; Memory in Death by J.D. Robb (aka Nora Roberts); Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught and Wild Cards: Death Draws Five by John J. Miller. Adult Non-Fiction: Woodworking for Wildlife: Home for Birds and Mammals, by Carroll L. Henderson; * Handmade Cards in Minutes, by Michelle James; Natural Cures “They Don’t Want i r You to Know About, by Kevin Trudeau; Arco Real Estate License Exams; 101 Ways to Improve Your Memory by Readers Digest; The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Learning Spanish by Gail Stein; The Everything Learning Spanish Book: Speak, Write and Understand Basic Spanish in no Time by See LIBRARY, next page J'tibhucuuf SM ^15% Off Fabrics* GIFT CERTIFICATES ...for Your Valentine! * QUESTIONS: ASK US 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 M s' 06625940 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; » Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm ffl | Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station | -- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 14,2006 — Page 7 SCHOOL, continued from page 1 grade at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Rost, who is on disability from General Motors, has served as a volunteer coach for many years, first as mid­ dle school and freshman bas­ ketball coach for the Maple Valley School District, then as a coach for the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), coaching 100 to 120 kids each year during its annual summer camps. He also has donated his time to coach at Barry County Christian School and during their sum­ mer camp program. Incumbent Andrea Montgomery is a two-time school board appointee. She was first appointed to the Maple Valley board in 1996 to finish the last year of her brother-in-law David Schantz’s four-year term when he resigned due to change in his work schedule. Montgomery was appointed for a second time in February SOCIAL NEWS 2005 when David Favre resigned. Montgomery is a long­ time resident of the Maple Valley area and a graduate of Maple Valley High School. She is married to Mark Montgomery and the couple has two children, Brandon, who graduated from Maple Valley High School last year and Cody, who is a junior at the high school. Montgomery works for Auto Owners Insurance Company, where she is a programmer and systems Lyle and Norma Jean Varney of Nashville will cele­ brate their 40th wedding anniversary on February 14, 2006. They were married at the Martin Corners Church on February 14, 1966. The couple have six children, Patty and Jack Cook, Barbara and Ben Woodard, Carol and Pat Lewis, Debbie and Doug Seeber, Steven Varney, Scott and Jodi Varney. They have nine grand­ children and five great-grandchildren. Their 40th anniversary was celebrated with a family gathering in June at their home. Congratulations may be sent to: 7381 E. State Rd., Nashville, Michigan 49073. Dick Tobias, Independent Agent Having Trouble Finding Affordable Life Insurance? Been Denied Life Insurance? Call us IVe can even get him Standard Rates on Guarantee Issue Life Insurance 210 S. State Street, Nashville Cell (269) 838-7068 Home (517) 852-2020 Fax (517) 852-9132 e-mail: retobias@sbcglobal.net 06625843 Christian Youth Camp to benefit from dinner Jonathan Stroud; Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy by Gary D. Schmidt. Junior Non-Fiction: Buffalo: Natural History and Conservation, by Harold Piction; Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Photographic story of a life, by Amy Pastan; John F. Kennedy: A Photographic story of a life; Fun-to-make Crafts for Christmas, and Fun-to-make Crafts for Halloween, by Tom Daning; Birdhouses, by Renee Schwarz, Postal Workers, by Paulette Bourgeois; Firefighters, by Paulette Bourgeois; Extra Machines, by Ian Stevens; Healthy Snacks, by Mari C. Schuh; A History of Sailing Ships, by Renzo Rossi; A History of Powered Ships, by Renzo Rossi; A History of Water VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Fireman’s Dance Sat., Feb. 18, 2006 7:OO p.m. until midnight ^7 125 W. First St., Vermontville $5.00 per person o Featuring DJ Luke Hansen SCHOOL MENUS 06625830 Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service 227 N. MAIN M ST., NASHVILLE Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, Feb. 15 Mini tacos, green beans, pears, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, Feb. 16 Cook’s choice. Friday, Feb. 17 1/2 day of school. No lunch. DRIVER EDUCATION - $40 OFF Monday, Feb. 20 I BURHCHAM ENTERPRISES I No School. Tuesday, Feb. 21 I Now in Lake Odessa - Call Toll Free 1-877-409-7492 | || Use this coupon for $40.00 off Segment I ||i Turkey tetrazini, green ■ One coupon per person, off regular price. Exp. 3/30/06 | beans, applesauce, graham crackers, 1/2 pt. milk. Tobias Insurance Agency of the Shoemaker children leaders in the Word of Life have graduated from Maple youth ministries. They also Valley High School, two are donate their talents to the currently enrolled in the high local theater company, "The school and one is in junior Revue.” high. Shoemaker has worked in management in a variety of industries and is currently the general manager of Next Door LLC, a joint venture with Thomas Fabrications, Inc. The Shoemaker family is Crystal Springs Christian actively involved in the Vermontville Bible Church, Youth Camp is sponsoring an where they serve as youth all you can eat Chili dinner on Feb. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. With chili guests will get a Travel, by Renzo Rossi; salad, dinner roll, dessert, Machines at Work: Cranp, and drink. The cost is $5 per by Fleur Star; Amazing person. All donations are accepted Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build and will go toward operating Yourself, by Maxine funds to run the week-long camp. Anderson. LIBRARY, continued from previous page Frank H. Zambrano; Making Rustic Orginials: Turning Furniture Finds Into Folk Art by Abby Ruoff and Bodies We’ve Buried: Inside the National Forensic Academy, the Academy, The World’s TOP CSI Training School by Jarrett Hallcox; Collector’s Guides: Art Deco, by Judith Mifier. Junior Fiction: Goose­ bumps: How I Learned to Fly, by R.L. Stine; Goose­ bumps: The Blob That Ate Everyone, by R.L. Stine; Laughing Time, by William Jay Smith; Hank the Cowdog: The Case of the Tender Cheeping Chickies, by John R. Erickson; Beauty and the Beast, by Madame Le Prince Beaumont; Book Three in the Bartemous Trilogy; Ptolemy’s Gate by Happy 40th anniversary analyst. Incumbent Mark Shoemaker has served on the Maple Valley School Board for four years. Bom and raised in the Detroit area, Mark Shoemaker and Sherry, his wife of 23 years, have five children, Shana, Mark Jr., Chelsea, Erin and Megan. The couple home schooled their children for several years before moving to Maple Grove Township and enrolling their children in Maple Valley Schools. Two Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Feb. 15 Choose One Chicken fajitas, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, potato bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, refried beans w/cheese, whole kernel corn, pears, juice, milk. Thursday, Feb. 16 Cook’s choice. Friday, Feb. 17 1/2 day of school. Monday, Feb. 20 No School. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Choose One Cheesie bread sticks, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, pasta bar. Choose Two Garden salad, spaghettios, fresh veg. medley, apple­ sauce, juice, milk. 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, Broker - GRI................ 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Jamie Corwin earned the Lions lone individual title, outscoring Brooklyn Columbia Central's Marcus Beals in the finals, 7-2 at 130 pounds. Maple Valley’s Jamie Corwin (top) earned the Lions’ lone individual championship Saturday at the SMAA (South) Tournament hosted by Stockbridge. Corwin was 2-0 on the day, after earning a first-round bye, in the 130-pound weight class. (File photo) 3r fo4r m”ost Round Shower Kit ftrioonsm. It cAanmerican a Shower & Bath $ / l QQ99 sewer level and/or 150 feet a way Kfriotm I an scolilustdaceks. :The SanifloM arlsoO ZF • wcCoal toeencr tftsro oaumnr daepdsu hmwowphseirateaw naady l huwamansditen-um frame bwasiitnh. 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Greenfield went over 100’ wins for his career last week, and closed out the tournament with 106 in four years on the Lion var­ sity. At 125 pounds, Valley’s Raven Scurlock wrestled his way to the champi­ onship match before falling to Hillsdale’s Justin Barnett 13-4. Palowski and Barnett were two of five Hornets to earn flight titles Saturday. Hillsdale piled up 188.5 team points to win the con- ference championship. Parma-Western was second Saturday with 141, fol­ lowed by Brooklyn Columbia Central 129, Stockbridge 117.5, Maple Valley 111, Leslie 83.7, and Albion 14. Maple Valley also had two third place finishers and four wrestlers finish fourth. Winning their way through the consolation g bracket for the Lions to earn third place medals were Levi Andler at 160 pounds and Keith Lackscheide at 171. Andler topped Western’s Chad Rodger 5-4 in the consola­ tion final at 160. Lackscheide also squeaked out a one-point win in the consolation final, 8-7 over Stockbridge’s Zack Hoard. Fourth place finishers for the Lions were Dusty Cowell (189), Jon Currier (215), B.J. Hall (112), and Jon Stevens (140). . Other champions on the day included Brooklyn Columbia Central’s Sam Avis (160), Leslie’s Joey Wetoskey (171), Western’s Phil Zervull (189), Logan Jewell (145) and Jeff Chambers (152), Hillsdale’s Shawn Keasal (215), Robbie Reade (135), and Josh Barnett (140), and Stockbridge’s Josh St. Charles (275) and Zack Grime (112). Maple Valley will host a Division 3 district tourna­ ment this Wednesday. The Lions take on the SMAA (South)’s seventh place team, from Albion in the opening round, while Portland battles Pennfield at 6 p.m. in the other semi­ final. Saturday, the Lions will be part of the Division 3 individual tournament at Coloma. Maple Valley rebounds against Parma-Western Maple Valley put an end to its first losing streak of 2006 with a 60-48 victory at Parma-Western on Friday night. Adam Lamphere threw in 23 points and had seven assists to help the Lions improve to 10-5 overall and 4-3 in the SMAA (South). Josh Bursley was the only other Lion in double figures. He finished with 14 points, and dominated inside to pull down 17 rebounds. Andy Root added seven points and ten boards for Valley. Andy Root had seven points and 10 rebounds for the Lions. The Lions trailed 30-24 heading into the half-time locker room, then shut down Western’s offensive attack in the second half. Western managed just nine points in the third quarter and nine more in the fourth. The Lions doubled them up in each quarter, with their pressure defense starting the offense. The Lions’ 60-46 loss to Leslie Tuesday night marked only the second time this season the Lions had lost back-to-back ball games. The Lions also fell at Hillsdale Friday, Feb. 10. Maple Valley couldn’t get things going offensively in the first half Tuesday, and the Blackhawks took a 29-19 lead into the half. Leslie allowed the Lions just seven first-quarter points. The win was the tenth of the season for the Blackhawks, who had three players finish in double fig­ ures. Adam Gonser led Maple Valley with 12 points, and Lamphere added 11. Bursley tossed in nine in the losingg effort. The Lions will look to make up for their first SMAA loss of the season when they play host to the Albion Wildcats tonight. Friday, the Lions hit the road to take on Stockbridge. Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-057 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermo MlCh. LiC. #23’1748 ille 06623700 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 14,2006 — Page 9 Hillsdale comes from behind three times at Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Having to replace five starters, a head coach, and joining a tougher volleyball conference meant that there were sure to be bumps in the road this season for the Maple Valley varsity girls team. After a 3-0 start to the SMAA (South) season the Lions fell for the second time in conference, last week to Hillsdale three games to one. Hillsdale did the things it needed to leave with a close victory in four games by the scores of 25-22, 26-24, 25­ 27 and 26-24. The Hornets kept their mistakes to a minimum, missing only one serve in 105 attempts. The Lions missed seven serves on the night. Hillsdale’s only missed serve came in the game the Lions won, game three. The missed Hornet serve, and back-to-back aces by Maple Valley’s Jessica Winegar helped the Lions crawl back from a ten-point Lion senior Mindy Newton blasts the ball over the net as teammate Jessica Winegar looks on in game three Wednesday night against Hillsdale at MVHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) deficit to win the third game 27-25. The rest of the night, the Lions were the ones in front early in games and the Hornets at the end. Valley just couldn’t get over the hump ofgetting the final five points they needed. “We just have to pinch a little bit and get them in the conference tournament,” Lion head coach Bill Brenton told senior Allison Oleson after the match. Maple Valley led game one 20-16, led game two 20­ 14, and led game four 20-13, but dropped all three. “We just couldn’t push through,” said Brenton. “We made our own mistakes. You have to mature and get through that.” Junior setter Alaina Mater was solid at getting the ball up to her teammates most of the night, and Danielle Christensen and Jessica Winegar did a solid job of firing attacks across the net but the Lions couldn’t sus­ tain their offense all the way through the rotation. The Lions end the confer­ ence regular season when they host Parents’ Night this Wednesday against the Leslie Blackhawks. It is the Lions’ final home contest of the season. Leslie will play host to the conference tour­ nament Saturday, Feb. 25. Last Saturday, the Lions advanced to the champi­ onship match at the Dansville Tournament but suffered a tough 2-1 loss to Corunna. In the first game of the championship, Corunna was able to dominate with a strong offense. The second game found the Lions play­ ing at a stronger level defen­ sively and with strong serv- Lion senior Allison Oleson (right) leans back to pass a Hillsdale serve as teammate Dani Christensen backs her up Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ing moved to a close win. The final game to 15 was hard found, but Corunna was able to move away and take a 15-10 win. The Lions started the day slow in pool play and settled for second in their pool, after losing the tie-breaker with Corunna. The two teams split their meeting in pool play 11-21,21-14. The Lions topped Lansing Everett 22-20, 21-8, and Bath 21-19, 21-16. The Lions split with Olivet in pool play 21-19, 20-22. Maple Valley opened the play-off round with a 25-11, 20-25, 15-5 win over confer­ ence rival Stockbridge, then knocked off the host Aggies 25-22, 25-22. Oleson 20 aces in 20 games for the Lions over the course of the day, and 50 kills. Oleson’s partner at strong side position, Christensen had 76 kills. Winegar added 29 blocks for the Lions and Mindy Newton had 15. Rebecca Kent improved her serving by hitting 49-of- 2006 Annual Stulberg International String Cometition to be held on March 4 The 2006 Annual Stulberg International String Com­ petition will occur on Saturday, March 4. Semifinal performances will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. The six selected finalists will perform beginning at 7 p.m. The event will be held at Western Michigan Univer­ sity’s Dorothy U. Dalton Center for Performing Arts. All performances are free and open to the public. Competition applicants from as far away as South Africa, South Korea and Israel range in age from 12 to 20. A committee of local accomplished musicians has selected 12 semifinalists to come to Kalamazoo to com­ pete for six finalist spots. These six will compete for three top prizes during an evening performance judged by a distinguished panel of string professionals. 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The Stulberg International String Competition has host­ ed hundreds of students since its beginning in 1975. It was established in mem­ ory of Julius Stulberg, con­ ductor of the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra, a Western Michigan University music professor, and a beloved violin teacher. The Stulberg International String Competition is com­ mitted to the same ideals and values that Julius held dear: a commitment to the love of music and to the education of young people in the musical arts. Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06623727 GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL!!! LOOKING FOR GOOD STABLE PEOPLE WITH BAD CRED­ IT FOR NEW AUTO FINANCING PROGRAM. YOUR APPROVAL IS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED!!! Michigan Photographic Artist Dale Fisher releases book Dale Fisher, renowned photographic artist and long­ time Michigan resident, has announced the upcoming release of his sixth book, “Southeast Michigan Horizons of Growth,” in bookstores this month. 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Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and Civic Theatre join together for A Midsummer Night's Dream In a rare and wonderful collaboration with the Kalamazoo Civic, the KSO will present a very special production of “A Midsum­ mer Night’s Dream.” Blend­ ing Shakespeare’s text with the music of Mendelssohn, this romantic comedy will be presented at Miller Auditorium for two evenings in February. Prelude, a pre-concert lec- ture, precedes each concert at 7 p.m. and is open to all tick­ et-holders. Maestra Henry illustrates the evening’s repertoire from the piano, providing an in depth look at the music, composer, and historical lore of the pieces to be performed. Concert tickets are $38, $28 and $18 for adults (half­ price for students/children) and Harvey’s Hideaway tick- ets (balcony, general admis­ sion seating) are $5 ($7 day of performance). Tickets may be purchased at all Miller Auditorium Ticket Office locations: phone 387­ 2300 or (800) 228-9858 or on the web at www.KalamazooSymphony.com. Student rush tickets are $7 (with valid student I.D.) on the evening of the performance. KSO Pops @ Miller welcomes Jennifer Holliday The KSO Pops @ Miller presents Tony and Grammy Award winning artist Jennifer Holliday on Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. Jennifer Holliday (born October 19, 1960 in Riverside, Texas) is an R&B singer and actress who gained fame when she won the 1982 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Effie White in the Hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls. Holliday possesses an enormous, dark contralto of great power and range, which she deploys with tumultuous force.Her gospel album “Hallelujah, Amen!” lays the roots of her style bare. On July 4, 2004, Holliday was featured on the Boston Pops Independence Day Concert, and she regularly performs and records with the Cincinnati Pops. Joining the KSO also will be the Northwide Association for Educational Advancement (NAEA) GospelFest Choir and their director, Roland Sunkins. The choir is a multi-ethnic community choir organized for this event. Dr. Roland Sunkins has ministered and traveled extensively as a gospel vio­ linist, vocalist, and speaker throughout the United States. He has ministered on pro­ grams with The Winans, Richard Smallwood, Donnie McClurkin, Rance' Allen, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and many other well-known gospel artists including the Kalamazoo Mass Choir. Grand Rapids Symphony Assistant Conductor John Varineau will conduct the concert. Concert tickets are $50, $40, $28, and $18 for adults (half-price for students/children) and Top of the Pops tickets (balcony, zone 3 seat­ ing) are $10. Tickets may be purchased at all Miller Auditorium Ticket Office locations: phone 387-2300 or (800) 228-90858 or on the web at www.Kalamazoo Symphony.com 0624927 • e-Leaming Programs offered • Convenient funding options available • Locations in Troy and 6 other Michigan & Indiana cities Click or call for more information Toll Free: 888-285-9989 www.BlueHeronAcademy.com - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 14,2006 — Page 11 LEADERSHIP, continued from page 1 Kristen Vanzandt and Linzie Rigelman fill stem vases with water and plant food (photo by Amy Jo Parish). La E*.* *^to F nJ***!* The leadership class from Maple Valley High School volunteered their time to help Barlow’s Florist of Hastings prepare for the Valentine’s Day rush (from left) Alisha Felmlee, Desiree Thomas, Kristen VanZandt, Jessica Winegar, Jennifer Ellison and Linzie Rigelman (photo by Amy Jo Parish). 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Maple Valley School Board votes to pursue bond issue by Sandra Ponsetto Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer (left) listens as Maple Valley Transportation and Operations Director Pat Powers explains how Fuller Street Elementary School's 26-year-old boiler system works. Staff Writer After a year and half of research and discussion and four public hearings it was no surprise last week when the Maple Valley Board of Education voted unanimous­ ly to pursue an $11.5 million bond issue during regular school election slated for Tuesday, May 2. In 1997 voters approved a six-mill levy for school improvements and additions. The district's current fivemill levy is scheduled to be rolled back to approximately 3.2 mills in December. The board is now asking the pub­ lic to allow the district to not roll back the levy, and add a half mill to the original six. If approved by voters, the $11.5 million generated would be used to replace energy-inefficient windows and boiler systems districtwide and allow the district to add additional classrooms Maple Syrup Queen and court selected by Sandra Ponsetto | I I I I I I I Staff Writer It could be said that this year’s Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen is the descendent of royalty. When Kayla Rodriguez of Vermontville was crowned at the close of the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Contest Tuesday evening, she became the third gener­ ation of her family to repre­ sent their community as queen or a member of her court. Rodriguez’s grandmother Joyce Reed was crowned queen in 1961, her other grandmother, Mary (Kroger) Rodriguez was an alternate and her mother Kim (Myers) Rodriguez was a member of the court in 1980. “I’m very excited about the Maple Syrup Festival,” said Rodriguez. “I feel the best time to live in Vermontville is during the Syrup Festival.” Rodriguez said she hopes to create a positive atmos­ phere for people who come to the festival and would like to volunteer for activities to help her community. While she admits that she has had little experience with the actual process of gathering sap and making maple syrup, she said that is something she hopes to change this year. The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen and Court Members pose for a picture with their parents. Pictured are (front row, from left) Kayla Rodriguez, Amber Hamilton, Darcy Meade and Amber Wells, (second row, from left) Kimberly Rodriguez, Julie Welcher, Dawn Meade, Kimberley Wells, (third row, from left) Greg Rodriguez, Alan Hamilton, Mike Meade, and Nyle Wells. “I have never actually made syrup myself, but I have watched the process. Both my grandmas ... have told me about how to make syrup and their experience. As a child they took me to places where syrup is made. This year I really hope to get involved in the process of making syrup.” Rodriguez, daughter of Greg and Kim Rodriguez, likes to read, play basketball and dance in her spare time. She takes seven dance classes a week and is part of a competitive dance team. She has also participated in the Miss Michigan Teen USA Pageant as Miss Vermontville. During the contest each of the six contestants answered questions about syrup making, the history of Vermontville, why they would like to be queen and what they would do to improve and promote the festival. After the question See QUEEN, page 3 space and modify existing labs to allow the develop­ ment of a separate middle school and the restructuring of the high school to better prepare graduates for postsecondary education and the changing job market. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer estimated that 42% of the funds generated by the additional millage would be used for classroom instruction education and the remaining 58% for infra­ structure. During the question and comments portion of the meeting, Jason Sheridan ear­ lier asked whether or not the board had considered divid­ ing the bond request into two parts. He suggested dividing the bond request into one part for physical plant upgrades and the second for middle school development and high school restructur­ ing. However, after reading a letter from Michigan’s State Treasury Department, granti­ ng the district approval to pursue the bond issue as pre­ sented, Kramer noted that would not be possible unless the board wanted to go back to the drawing board and seek state approval for the change. "Your choices tonight really are, ‘yes’ or, ‘no,’" Kramer told the board, See BOARD, page 3 GFWC Vermontville donates to ‘Revue’ Members of the General Federation of Women's Club-Vermontville donated $560.50 to "The Revue" from their popcorn sale at the recent “Beauty and the Beast” theater production at the Opera House. Club members have been selling popcorn for nine years and donate all profits to the theater troupe GFWC-Vermontville is affililated with the International General Federation of Women’s Clubs. One of the require­ ments is to participate in the arts. This is a way. The club can meet that requisite, allowing meinbers to see the performances, as well making a donation, for future events. Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer was guest speaker for the February meeting of the group. Kramer talked about the upcoming millage vote to be held May 2. The proposed 6.5 mill total levy, creating $11.5 million, if passed, would end in year 2024. Most of the millage would be a renewal of the six mills local districts are allowed to collect every year. This would allow funds for replaicement of windows and heating systems in Maplewood and Fuller ele­ mentary schools, as well as the high school at a cost of approximately $277,000. The rest of the millage will be for the addition of a mid­ dle school for junior high students. Kramer said water and sewer would have to be run from Nashville Village for this project and that cost has been factored in. Sherrie Reynojds and Maxine Wells served refreshments of. sweet Valentine treats for mem­ ber's enjoyment. Joyce Rathburn collected Valentines members brought to send to the patients at the Battle Creek Veterans Center. In This Issue • Winter storm damages house south of Nashville • Township planning committee to revisit home occupation ordinance • Four Rosins make teaching a Maple Valley family affair • Maple Valley matmen earn their district trifecta �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 21,2006 — Page 2 GOOD TIME PIZZA 501 North Main, Nashville BE SLOW 852-1985 TO ANGER 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. HOMETOWN] LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com Kitchen & Baths Window Replacements Additions & Decks Handyman Services Roof & Siding Insulation Pole Bams & Garages Ceramic Tile & Countertops Home Inspection 517-852-2571 Free Estimates V IT I often wonder why we allow things that don't concern us, or situations that we can’t control to upset us so much. 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David Hustwick 948-9327 Worship Service ............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray bam 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 Eyening 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 21, 2006 — Page 3 BOA adding that if they wanted to split the bond issue they would have to reapply to the state and set a special elec­ tion in August. "It’s easy to see bricks and mortar, but it is not easy to see curriculum needs." Before turning the floor over to the board for discus­ sion and comment, Kramer also noted that the board spent a year and half researching a variety of issues and options, and held four public hearings during the last four months before coming to this point. "You have options that have ranged everywhere from $35 million, to which you said, ‘No, that’s not right for our public at this point in time.’ You have been very conscious of the current situ­ ation regarding jobs, the economy... yet, on the other hand, you champion the cause of moving forward," he said. All Board of Education trustee said they agreed. Trustee Brian Green said, "while no bond proposal was going to make everybody happy," he thoroughly sup­ ported the bond as presented. Tim James said, "...I sup­ port the proposal as written and as the state has approved it I think that is what the community wants; they elected us to make these During the community decisions on their behalf. forum held last month Once we approve it then it Kramer stated that if voters will be their decision... ifit’s approve the bond proposal, not (what they want) they the 6.5-mill levy would will come back and tell us mean an additional 26 cents with a, ‘no,’ vote. I strongly per day for homeowners with think this is the right direc­ a residence with a taxable tion for the students of our value of $62,500. district and for our future Construction would begin students ofthe district." in the spring of 2007 and be Trustee Allison Avery completed by the fall of added that she felt the board 2008. To establish the mid­ had been, "very careful not dle school, 13 classrooms to ask for more than what is would be added on to the needed." high school to create a sepaBoard of Education • rate wing for seventh and President Jerry Sessions eighth grade students. added, "I’m very impressed One ofthe rooms, measur­ with what we’ve been able to ing 35 x 80 feet, would serve get for only 11.5 million dol­ as a cafeteria, band room and lars." gymnasium. The middle Trustees Wayne Curtis, school would also have its Andrea Montgomery and own administration, cafeteria Mark Shoemaker said they and teaching staff, some­ agreed with everything their thing Kramer said could be fellow board members had done without adding addi­ said and added their support tional full-time staff, simply for the development of a sep­ by realigning existing per­ arate middle school. sonnel. Montgomery noted that In other business last research has shown that the week, the board: middle school years, "are a • Unanimously approved real growing time," and that adjustments in the general a separate middle school, fund budget after hearing a focused on the social, emo­ report from Business tional and educational the Manager Darryl Sydloski. needs of that age group He told the board he was would allow Maple Valley projecting an additional students to build confidence, $188,977 deficit from the strong character and academ­ original budget deficit of ics performance. $482,138 for a total deficit of $671,115. Sydloski said that in gen­ eral the district had $125,000 less in revenues due to reduced state revenues because ofthe decreased stu­ dent count and cuts to Title I and At-Risk student funds. He noted that there is also $64,000 more in expenses than originally budgeted, including: increased gasoline and energy costs, salary and benefit adjustments, and more. The 2005-2006 budget will be adjusted one more time in June, before it is pre­ sented to the auditors for revue. • Unanimously approved the high school baseball team’s annual spring break trip to Florida. This year the team will travel to Pensacola, Fla., March 30 through April 7. They will practice twice a day to pre­ pare for the upcoming season and will have the opportuni­ ty to participate in a variety ofrecreational activities such as attending a college base­ ball game and watching .a training session ofthe United State’s Navy’s elite Blue Angels. • Approved the consent agenda, which included: general fund bills totaling $70,640.22; general fund payable, $76,481.82; athletic fund paid, $6,858.07; athlet- QUEEN, continued from page 1 and answer portion of the evening, 2005 Vermontville Syrup Festival Queen, 2006 Queen Candidate Amber Hamilton and fellow FFA member Justine King, treated the family and friends that came to support the girls’ quest for the crown to the syrup making demonstration called “The Wonderful World of Maple Syrup” which they presented at the FFA District Leadership Contests earlier this month where they won a Gold award. 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Pat Powers, the transportation and operations director noted that all exterior entrance doors to the high school and elementary schools are, except those by the office are now being kept locked dur­ ing the school day. Signs have been posted on all the doors directing visitors to use the front doors by the office where they can sign in. Powers said this is being done in an effort to increase student safety. • Heard a report from Kramer in which he stated that the district has suffered a net loss of 55.98 students since 2001. In 2001 the count was 1,725.32. This year’s count was 1,669.34. • Heard a presentation on "Caprine Arthritis­ Encephalitis or CAE Disease by Maple Valley FFA Jennifer Curtis, who won tire right at the FFA District competition to give her pres­ entation at the FFA regional competition Thursday, Feb. 16. • Received a letter from Rob VanEngen and the Youth Leadership Team of the Grace Ministry Center in Nashville, thanking Kramer and the board for changing the district’s transportation policy to allow non-profit organizations to use the school buses. VanEngen said the dis­ trict’s policy allows the min­ istry center to transport its youths in one vehicle, which "gives students and the lead­ ers more opportunities to strengthen relationships," and, "saves hundreds of dol­ lars so we can meet other needs of students in our church and community." • Went into closed session to discuss negotiation strate­ gy­ — Staff writer Amy Jo Parish contributed to this report. SNOOPIES GROOMING PARLOR E. 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Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 education Queen contestants Samantha Hadack, the daughter of Joseph and Loraine Hadack of Vermontville, and Amanda Joyce Forest, the daughter of Stephen and Barbara Forest ofVermontville were award­ ed maple leaf pins for their participation. Rodriguez, Hamilton, Meade, and Wells will reign during the 2006 Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30, and have the option of representing the Vermontville and the Syrup Festival Association throughout the year. The judges for this year’s Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Contest were Dan Holmes, from the Charlotte Shopper; Rob Hoxley, from WLCM- See QUEEN, next page Disability Income For when life catches you by surprise. Ifyou are laid up due to an accident or illness, wouldn’t it be nice to know that your financial obligations will be taken care of? That you’ll be able to maintain the standard of living that you worked so hard for? As a local Auto-Owners independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you. KELLY ^Auto-Owners Insurance DEBBIE a TRUMBLE AGENCY BETTY THELMA 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, February 21,2006 — Page 4 Vermontville Toddler Time earns United Way funding Walter E. Blakely NASHVILLE - Walter E. Blakely, age 85. ofNashville passed away on Saturday, February 18,2006 peacefully at his home in Nashville. Walter was bom in Romeo, on December 26, 1920, the son of the late Llewellyn E. and Edna L. (DeMaranville) Blakely. Walter was raised in the Armada, area and attended area schools there. He attended Stephen school as a young boy and later graduat­ ed from Armada High School in 1938. On July 18, 1953 he mar­ ried Betty Jean Call. The couple has been married for over 52 years. Walter was employed as a Spray Painter at General Motors Oldsmobile for almost 30 Years. He began his employment in 1953 and retired in 1981. Before work­ ing at General Motors, Walter was a farmer. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Oldsmobile and the Vintage Garden Tractor Club of America. Walter loved to watch sports. He also love to col­ lect and restore vintage Bolens garden tractors. Walter’s passion for these garden tractors took him to tractor shows in Michigan, Indiana, and as far away as Florida. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Betty; his daughter Connie Wright; son Donald (Lynn) Blakely; sister Melva (Lee) Dunham; seven grandchil­ dren, and eight great grand­ children. He was preceded in death by his brothers Clayton and Robert Blakely. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday February 21, at 10 am at Nashville United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at the Nashville United Methodist Church at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 21, with Pastor Dianne Bowden officiating. Private family burial will take place at East Lawn Memory Gardens in Okemos following the funeral service. In lieu offlowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to Paws With a Cause or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Forrest Rogers CHARLOTTE Forrest Forrest would think for a Rogers, 83, of Charlotte, moment and respond with died Thursday, February 16, “I’ve got that”. Forrest loved his family 2006. Mr. Rogers was born and was a devoted caretaker October 9, 1922 in Chester of the Gresham Church. Township, the son of Many folks remember Myron and Lois (Garber) Forrest for his warm smile Rogers. and his quiet conversation. He was an active member He is survived by children; of the Gresham United Rebecca (Mike) Lord of Methodist Church, Eaton Charlotte, Mary (Gary) Goris County Farm Bureau, a for­ of -Vermontville, Vermontville, David mer member of the Lion’s (Debi) Rogers of McMillan, Club and a Carmel Township and Richard “Dick” (Teresa) Board member for 25 years. Rogers of Charlotte; five at Pray Funeral Home, Forrest was a farmer for grandchildren; three great Charlotte, with Pastor Kathy 32 years, a carpenter who grandchildren; two step­ Smith officiating. Internment could turn a piece of wood grandchildren; brother, was at Gresham Cemetery in into anything, a plumber and Durwood (Marilyn) Rogers; Charlotte. a jack of all trades. If desired, memorial con­ sisters, Doris Makely-Scott He had a talent for collect­ and Ethel Dickinson. tributions may be made to ing things, if you wanted it He was preceded in death the Flower House A.F.C., by his wife Leta Ann Rogers Gresham United Methodist in 2005 and sister Beverly Church or Eaton Community Dies. Hospice. Online condolences Funeral services were may be sent to the family at Monday, February 20, 2006 www.prayfuneral.com Vermontville Toddler Time recently received $1,200 in funding for the 2005-2006 fiscal year from the Eaton County United Way. This money will help to cover the costs of craft mate­ rials, help defer the cost of outings and guest speakers and will cover the cost of a TV/VCR/DVD. The television will come in handy because Toddler Time participates in the WKAR "Ready to Learn" program once a month, which involve story reading, crafts and discussing appro­ priate and educational televi­ sion programming for young children. At every event, all children receive a book of their own to take home. The Toddler Time theme Feb. 9 was "Valentines." The children were read stories about making valentines, giving valentines and receiv­ ing them. They also sang songs and made their own valentines to give away. Valentine’s Day can be a way to introduce children to sending things in the mail and to the concept of learn­ ing their own addresses. Sarah Lowndes and Lindsay Meeker show off their valentine cards. J.D McNeilly is in the background. Toddler Time is held every at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Vermontville Public Library, and typically the sessions run for 40 minutes. The program is run entirely by volunteers QUEEN, continued from previous page Whiplash Season Give a memorial that can go on forever by Dr. Mike Callton, D.C. A gift to the Barry Michigan State University National College of Chiropractic Neck injuries resulting from automobile accidents are often called Whiplash. Whiplash causes neck pain, upper back pain and headaches that can per­ sist for months after the in­ jury. Using gentle spinal adjustments, Chiropractic has been proven effective for the treatment of whip­ lash injuries. For more information call: Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 We are a Blue Cross, Blue PPO, Medicare, Medicaid and PPOM provider. Most insurances accepted. Community Foundation is used to help fund Erin Derusha makes a valentine card. Jade and Judy Scott are in the background. activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. § tto Ask your funeral director • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. of the Eaton Intermediate School District, and focuses on pre-literacy, school pre­ paredness and fun. Toddler Time activities typically con­ sist of story time, dancing, singing, ABCs, 123s, a craft project and occasionally unique guest speakers. The program is specifically geared for children up to age 5, but children of all ages are welcome. This Thursday’s program will be “Tapping Maple Trees and Making Maple Syrup. On March 2 it will be about percussion instruments (toy drums are welcome, but not required) and March 9 will focus on Native Americans with a craft that involves face painting and feathered head dresses. • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 3E (517)852-9712 Mn 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Wr” QM23833 __________ co, ans & Fami|y Owner/Manager. Christian radio; and Sandra Ponsetto from The Maple Valley News. The girls will make their first “official” appearance at the association’s annual Sugaring Off Party, which is slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the basement of the Vermontville First Congregational Church. Attendees should bring a dish to pass, their own table serv­ ice and bowls and spoons for making maple sugar.s �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 21,2006 — Page 5 Winter storm damages house south of Nashville by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Marjorie Church wasn’t too startled Thursday night when she heard a loud thud that rattled her small home nestled in a grove of tower­ ing beechnut, maple and cherry trees south of Nashville. “I was sitting in my living room watching TV when the wind came up, then I heard a loud ‘boom’ and I knew right away what it was; living in the woods you get used to it,” she said matter-of-factly. “I’ve lived here eight years, but this was the first time that a tree fell on my house.” The winter storm that dumped snow and freezing rain on Grand Rapids, and gets things covered up with sometimes torrential rains in tarps. most Southwestern Michigan The couple also enlisted counties Thursday evening, the help of one of Church’s also spawned high winds neighbors, “Thank goodness which toppled a large tree in for Dave across the road; he Church’s back yard and really helped out a lot,” said brought it crashing down on Church. “The house is well her house. insulated and it has a metal . The branches punched a roof so they had to be very hole in Church’s metal roof carefully up there because and broke through the ceiling it’s slippery.” of her bedroom, dumping Terry and Dave climbed insulation, ceiling tiles and on the roof and cut away as other debris all over the much of the tree as they room. could before stretching a Church immediately heavy tarp across the open­ called her daughter and son­ ing to keep the rain and snow in-law, Barb and Terry out until it could be repaired. Willard, who live a short dis­ Meanwhile, Church and tance away and asked them her daughter were cleaning to come over and help her up the interior, picking up drawers and other items from the room to prevent them from being damaged further if any precipitation should find its way through the tarp on the roof. Despite the excitement the night before, Cjiurch was calm and somewhat philo­ sophical about the whole thing Friday morning. “I called my insurance company last night and they’re sending someone out this morning to take a look at it,” she said. “My daughter wants me to cut down all these trees and I may take out a few that could be hol­ low, but when you live in the woods you just kind of expect that something like Blue tarp covers the hole in the ceiling over Marjorie Church’s bed. A clear plastic tarp and buckets protect the bed from further damage from the elements. Lent season to begin Wednesday, March 1 by Patricia Johns Marjorie Church, with her Border collie mix, Lance, sits in the chair where she heard the tree crash into her bedroom during Thursday night’s storm. Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 1, churches across the area will begin the observance of Lent with Ash Wednesday servic­ es. As J-Ad Graphics has done in the past, the Banner, Reminder and community papers will include on a space available basis a listing of events during this season. This will include Palm A view of the damage to the back of Marjorie Church’s house which was caused when high winds toppled a tree in her back yard. Township planning committee to revisit home occupation ordinance | At the next regular meet­ ing of the Vermontville Township Board Blair Miller, the secretary of the township planning commis­ sion, plans to present a revised home occupation ordinance for consideration. Miller stated that he is doing so because he believes the existing ordinance is too restrictive and is not repre- sentative of already existing home-based businesses. "The current ordi­ nance limits a home occupa­ tion to the residence and the portion of • the residence it can occupy and it can not expand to an outbuilding. It also limits the type of equip­ ment that can be used to hobby-grade," said Miller. "The ‘kinder and gentler’ Stonehill Farm Vermontville, MI CANOPY SALES & RENTALS Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups, 16x16, 20x20, 20x30 canopies. Self Services: You pick it up & return it. Full Services: We, set it up & take it down. Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes Call any time. Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 066247339 ordinance I am proposing would encourage home occupations while preserving the appearance, activity and atmosphere of the area." The general provi­ sion of the current township home occupation ordinance states: 1) (The business) shall be conducted entirely within a residential building and is not evident in any way from the street or from any neigh­ boring premises. 2) Shall not change the character of the building in which it is conducted and does not constitute, create or increase a nuisance. 3) Shall be carried on only by inhabitants ofthe building plus not more than one non­ resident. 4) May only employ mechanical equipment which is similar in power and type usual for household purposes and hobbies and does not affect insurance rates on the premises. 5) Shall not devote more than (50%) of one story to such home occupation. The ordinance also states that signs for home occupations shall not exceed eight ■ square feet. Miller’s proposed ordinance standards cover: appearance (no evidence of use other than as a dwelling or accessory building), activ­ ity (nothing detectable beyond the property line), parking (off-street, when necessary), storage (no out­ door storage of materials), operator (the home owner), square foot usage (unlimit­ ed), number of occupations (not limited, to allow spous­ es to pursue different ven­ tures), types of residential structures (home occupation permitted in all residential structures, with some limita­ tions for condominiums, apartments, and other multi­ unit dwellings). In our research my wife, Loraine, and I searched See TOWNSHIP, page 12 Sunday and Easter events. Churches can be included in the catalogue of events by sending a listing that includes the type of event, time, date and location to patricia@j-adgraphics.com. The same information can be sent as a fax message to 945-5192. 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Please read the prospectus and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses and other information it contains about State Farm Mutual Funds carefully before investing. Consult your tax. legal or Investment advisor for specific advice. . P02988 04/04 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, February 21,2006 — Page 6 Four Rosins make teaching a Maple Valley family affair by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Ask for Mr. Rosin at Maple Valley High School and the likely reply will be, which one? Ron and Nancy both began their careers at Maple SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, Feb. 22 Cheese bread sticks, spaghettis, celery w/peanut butter, peaches, 1/2 pt. milk Thursday, Feb. 23 Pizza, tossed salad, fruit cocktail, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, Feb. 24 Sack Lunch Day. Hot pocket, chips, carrot sticks, juice, 1/2 pt milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Feb. 22 Choose One Turkey tetrazini, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, deli bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, baked potato, green beans, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Thursday, Feb. 23 HS Hungry Howies and Kellogg Hungry. Choose One - Pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel com, cau­ liflower w/cheese, juice, , milk. Friday, Feb. 24 Choose One - Turkey and cheese wraps, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Asian bar. Choose Two Garden salad, French fries, carrot sticks, grapes, juice, milk. Valley and their sons, Ryan and Robb, both are current­ ly on staff. Having three teachers named Mr. Rosin has been the source of confusion for some students. “We were at ajunior high track meet and somebody yelled, ‘Mr. Rosin’ and all three turned around. The student kind ofpaused, then pointed and said, ‘Um, that one’, remembers Nancy with a laugh. The school was even the setting in which Ron and Nancy were first introduced, 40 years ago. “Ron and I started in 1966 as first year teachers. We met there and ended up getting married,” said Nancy. None ofthe four teachers, started their however, careers within the education field. It was engineering that first caught Ron’s attentio, but some classroom obser­ vation requirements for one of his classes changed his mind and career. “I was in engineering originally. I had to take an educational psychology class where we went into classrooms. I watched a lot of good people in action, that was neat. Then I switched to education,” said Ron. He would go on to teach for 29 years at Maple Valley before retiring. Nancy started in a secretarial position at the school, but soon became interested in teaching. “I started out to be a sec­ retary and got into it and decided that I wanted to go —06626185 xplore a//^£/direction * with classes in Medical Massage Therapy • e-Leaming Programs offered • Convenient funding options available • Locations in Troy and 6 other Michigan & Indiana cities Click or call for more information Toll Free: 888-285-9989 www.BlueHeronAcademy.com - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! Maple Valley Accounting <& Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent Fully-staffed Accounting and Tax Office 5 Tax Preparation E-Filing Small Business Accounting RAL's (Call for details) (Refund anticipation loan) •S 1 Ask about our Special Student and Senior Rates!! *** Phone: 517-852-1500 E-mail: mv_accounting@sbcglobal.net Mon. - Fri. 12pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - 4pm We are located on Main Street in Nashville next to further. I taught secretarial classes until Ryan came along,” said Nancy. The oldest of three, Ryan assists with the band pro­ gram, directs the school choir and teaches science as well. This is his seventh year teaching at Maple Valley. “Both parents hoped I would do something other than teach. But I really enjoyed what they did and saw value in their profes­ sion,” said Ryan. Robb teaches geometry, pre-algebra and coaches cross country. He joined his brother as part of the staff three years ago. “I never thought that my Thousands of students have been taught over the years by the Rosin family. Robb, brother and I would end up teaching together because Nancy, Ron and Ryan Rosin all have taught at Maple Valley High School. we both went to college for different reasons,” said Robb. “I originally went to school to become a doctor. .io”r Though they hoped their sons would pursue high paying careers, Ron and Nancy are happy their sons are in a field they enjoy. “It doesn’t surprise me by Amber Hamilton Fowlerville against other out the community. There afterward. They are a lot The Maple Valley FFA schools in a state competi­ are several displays in the more people person oriented chapter is celebrating tion, then sold them as a community showcasing than I ever was,” said Ron. National FFA Week Feb. fund-raiser for the chapter. chapter activities. The “The opportunities were 20-25. Some ofthe other activ­ local chapter is also par­ there and I guess it’s just in The local chapter cur­ ities the FFA did in ticipating in a statewide their blood,” their laughed rently has 68 members November were the Farm blanket and sweatshirt Nancy. “They also both love and does a variety of Bureau Discussion Meet, drive for victims of working with kids.” activities throughout the the Region I bowling tour­ Hurricane Katrina. For both Ryan and Robb it was the community community, state and nament, the FFA Big Anyone who would like to Buck Contest and the donate any sweatshirts or atmosphere that drew them nation. One of the first events annual Fruit and Nut Sale, blankets can either drop back to teach in the school Maple Valley FFA partic­ which is the largest fund­ them off at the high school they graduated from. ipated in this academic raiser the chapter partici­ or call 852-9971 to have “The families that live in year was the PTO pates in every year. FFA members come pick this area genuinely care Carnival. It was one of In the month of them up. This is a new about their kids collectively. several community serv­ December, the Maple community service project Parents around here still ice projects done by the Valley FFA was host for for the chapter to help teach their kids manners and respect and the students chapter this year. FFA donkey basketball, which those less fortunate. members ran games and was a huge success again themselves are very respect­ assisted with other activi­ this. year. Three members ful when compared to. other ties in the carnival. also attended Farm districts I've been associated In late October, six FFA Bureau Career Conference with,” said Ryan. members attended the in Lansing. Robb sees his job as national convention. The February has been very extending far beyond equa­ officers and selected sen­ busy for the Maple Valley tions and into the basic iors went on the trip to FFA. District Leadership skills he believes the stu­ Louisville, Ky. It was the Contests were on Feb. 2, dents need to thrive after last year the convention when 22 members com­ graduation. was held in Kentucky. peted in seven different “The most rewarding part Starting next year it is contests. Of the seven of my job is teaching the scheduled to be held in contest teams, four lifelong skills that will help Indianapolis. advanced to regional com ­ the kids become useful conOne week after national petition in Bronson. tributors to society. I feel This year for National that it is my duty to teach convention, local FFA many skills such as disci­ members attended the FFA Week, Maple Valley broiler contest, which was chapter members are pro­ pline, organization and pre­ paredness, in addition to on Nov. 2. The chapter moting activities throughraised chickens in the FFA mathematics.” Bam and competed in Maple Valley FFA chapter Celebrates national ‘Week’ For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 LENT, continued from previous pa cover sheet Information can be mailed to J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Mi. 49058. Include “Attention Patricia” on the envelope. The deadline each week is Tuesday by noon for the Banner and Thursday by noon for the Reminder and community papers. Churches should include a daytime telephone number on the list­ ing.. This column will be print­ ed on a space available basis until the Tuesday and Thursday before Easter. Any . church that would like information about the cost of advertising for any of their events may call J-Ad Graphics at (269) 945-9554. Tobias Insurance Agency Dick Tobias, Independent Agent --N---e--e--d---H--ealth Insurance? Give me a call. I now carry five individual health insurance companies including Blue Cross/Blue Shield. 210 S. State Street, Nashville Cell (269) 838-7068 Home (517) 852-2020 Fax (517) 852-9132 | e-mail; retobias@sbcglobal.net �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 21,2006 — Page 7 Vermontville GFWC raises funds for handicapped kids General Federation of Women's ClubVermontville new club member Kathy Warner, chairwoman of the Bay Cliff raffle sales, took the Vermontville Lions Club President Bill Martin presents Brandon Sams with the Lions Club Student of the Month award. Vermontville Lions select February Student of Month Brandon Sams, 14, an eighth grade student at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School, was named the Vermontville Lions Club’s Student of the Month for February dur­ ing last week’s regular Lions Club meeting at the Vermontville First Congregational Church. The son of Mike and Carol Sams of Vermontville, Sams has an older brother, Joshua, who is in tenth grade. He is also close to his grand­ parents, and enjoys spend­ ing time with them. Sams is involved with the PALS • program at school and plays multiple percussion instruments in the Maple Valley Junior High School Band. His favorite subjects in school are math and science. Last summer, Sams had the opportunity to work with Dr. Andrew French at Albion College for two weeks. During that time he helped with various research experiments at the new science complex. Sams’ hobbies include playing video games, horseback riding, playing soccer, hanging out with friends and family, camp­ ing, going to tractor shows, ping pong, and researching the paranor­ mal. Sams was among the Maple Valley students chosen last year to receive the Charlotte Optimist Award. He has volunteered with the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, Habitat for Humanity and the Children’s Garden at Fuller Street Elementary, the vegetable garden at Thornapple Manor and various other projects in Barry County with the Michigan State University Master Gardner program.. Berry-Smith Dale and Denise Berry of Vermontville are pleased to announced the engagement of their daughter, Eren Berry, to Corey Smith. Corey is the son of Kevand and Amy Smith of Greenville. Eren is a 2000 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and graduated from m Ferris State University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in visual design and web media. She is employed as a graphic designer at Hunsberger-Stap, Inc. of Grand Rapids. Corey is a 1999 gradu­ ate of Greenville High School and graduated from m Ferris State University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in small business management and entrepreneurship, and an associate’s degree in architectural technology. 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(CH-117) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, February 21,2006 — Page 8 Maple Valley matmen earn their district trifecta by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley senior Keith Lackscheide had a long shopping list for head coach Chris Rickets following the Lions third consecutive Division 3 district champi­ onship performance Wednesday night at MVHS. “I need an extension lad­ der, thread, a needle, and of course a couple ofnumbers,” said Lackscheide who’d been leading the Lion cele­ bration by gathering his teammates after the victory for a pep talk from Ricketts and firing up Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band on the gymnasium sound system. He thought it took a little too long for the “04” and the “05” to go up on the banners on the gymnasium wall, and was looking forward to adding the “06” himself. After a 78-6 win over Albion in the semifinals that featured 12 forfeits by the Wildcats, the Lions topped Portland in the champi­ onship match 51-24. Lackscheide said his coach told the wrestlers in the huddle before receiving the district trophy, “we final­ ly did it. We finally got the passion.” The Lions struggled at times this season, not only to wrestle with some intensity but also just to fill the entire line.-up. Having wrestlers in every weight class certainly helped the Lions out Wednesday. “We haven’t had the pas- 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. Ver~mon*t.vi-lilie Mich. Lie. #23-1748 The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team celebrates its district three-peat Wednesday night at MVHS. 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A season with a 3-3 record. pair of aces helped pull the The conference tourna­ Blackhawks in front 19-18. ment hosts from Leslie A solid block by Jessi topped the Lion ladies last Winegar helped the Lions Maple Valley s Lauren Pierce dives down to dig the ball before it can hit the floor in game four of Wednesday night’s loss to Leslie. (Photo by Brett Bremer) back in front, and they clung to a 21-20 lead before the Blackhawks tallied five of the final six points for the win. The Lions had a tough time getting their offense going during the second-half of game four, after Winegar and Dani Christensen got the Valley offense going to start the game. The loss dropped the Lions’ overall record to 21­ 18-10 this winter. WRESTLE, continued from previous pag rolling in the first place. Chad Rhodes was taken down early by Portland’s Lukas Morse in the first and second periods of their 145pound match. Midway through the sec­ ond period, Ricketts stood up and shouted at Rhodes twice, “you have to do better,” then gave a couple encouraging claps and a nod of his head. Rhodes started in the bot­ tom position in the third peri­ od, and never did earn an The Lions’ Danielle Christensen blasts a shot over the outstretched arms of Leslie’s Daniele Stanaback (10) and Raelynn Ries (4) in game three Wednesday night at MVHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Local blood drive falls short of goal The February blood drive fell short of its goal as there were nine donors low on iron, “but we had many people come and we had a good and very active time,” a drive spokesperson said. There was one first-time donor, ten received gallon pins, Rod Crothers, three gal­ lons; Donald Jewell, four gallons; James Leap II, four gallons; Maynard McClellan, two gallon; Leanna Marke, four gallons; Edward Zenke, two gallons; Dave Murphy, four gallons; Rosie Murfey, six gallons; Jada Cooley, 10 gallons; and John Rathbum, 32 gallons. Dave Hummel won the drawing and took the prize of 18 holes with use of cart to enjoy this summer on the Mulberry Fore golf course. The next drive will be April 13, same time, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. and place, Mulberry Fore Banquet Hall. 06625875 alker, Fluke & Sheldon, kW W plc CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS YOUR INCOME TAX SPECIALIST 525 W. Apple Street Hastings, MI 49058 www.wfscpas.com Christopher J. Fluke, CPA Katherine K. Sheldon, CPA CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY (269) 945-9452 Bring this advertisement in and receive a $25.00 Discount (NEW CLIENTS ONLY) CM CO CM CD CD O escape, but held Morse to a major decision to a threeSee WRESTLE, page 4-0 three-point decision. point decision. “Chad started it by not getting pinned,” Lackscheide said of the Lions run to the title. call The championship match opened at 130 pounds, with the Lions Jamie Corwin earning a 9-2 decision over Since 1980 Seth Gross, but it' wasn’t a Leonard Hughes Jr. happy victory as Gross scored an escape in the final seconds to drop the win Log With down from a four-point, 11 Wanted: Standing Timber Hughes Logging LLC (517) 852-9040 Horses or Skidder MAKE VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER Date: Wednesday, February 22 & Thursday, Febuary 23, 2006 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Place: Maple Valley High School Cafeteria $2O00 Cost: Ages: 4-16 Registration Deadline: February 23, 2006 Questions Call: Brenda Green at 517-852-1626 06623727 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 21,2006 — Page 10 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 BJ'S DAYCARE HAS 2nd & '92 GRAND AM - lost title, 3rd shift openings. CPR & make offer (517)781-0134. First Aid trained. Open 7 days a week, 24hr a day. Food program is available. State pay is welcome. Call (517)852-0898. License #DG080277547 LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD FEBRUARY 1, 2006 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent. There was five people from the public in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was stated. Approved the agenda. Minutes from the January meetings were approved as print­ ed. Amended the budget. Accepted the treasurer’s report subject to audit. Approved paying the bills in the amount of 13,247.37. Budget worksheets were handed out. Approved the I FT for Scott wished. Heard public comment. Heard Board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley oaeaeon 80 YARDS/BERBER CARPET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 A KING SIZE pillow top mattress set, new in original wrapper; includes deluxe OPENINGS, frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice DAYCARE FIRST and second shift, 0-3 $350. (616)366-2709 years old, food program of­ welcomed. STYLE HEAD­ fered, FLA w . AMISH BOARD and queen pillow DF080279485, (517)852-0337. top mattress. New never $275 used; must sell Garage Sale (616)291-1672 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs HOUSE FULL OF FURNIin any of ourr pap ers. Get TURE: Everything must go! them at J-Ad Graphiics, 1351 (All items less then 2mos. N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At old). Bedrooms, great room, the front counter. dining, kitchen, living room. Solid Oak and Mah Mahogany, new beds. Too much to list. MOO-ville INDOOR GA­ RAGE SALE! Get out of the Cost $8,000. Will sacrifice for house & enjoy looking for $2,500/best. (517)204-0600 bargains. Who knows what people will bring in. Stay for lunch & pick-up the MILK people are talking about. Runs every Tuesday-Friday, . 9am-6pm; Saturday, 10amFeighner. Committee reports were given 3pm, the month of February. and placed on file. Comer of M-66 & M-79, two Correspondence was viewed mile south of Nashville. by the board and the public if they (269)838-9975 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 TEMPERPEDIC STYLE MEMORY foam mattress set. Queen size, new, still in plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for $650. (616)366-2709 For Rent Business Services 4 BEDROOM MOBILE home for rent $550 a month plus utilities; 1st months rent, last months and security. (517)852-9115 FREE ESTATE PLANNING seminar at Good Time Pizza, Nashville, 9:30-5:00, 3/18/06, Judy Singleton, at­ torney (517)852-9351 Real Estate NOTICE VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the Opera House, S. Main St., on Tuesday, March 7,2006 at 7:00 p.m. to organ­ ize the board and review the tax roll for 2006. Public hearings will be held: MONDAY, MARCH 13 9:00 A.M. TO NOON 1:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 14 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. 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, provided protest letter is received prior to March 4, 2006. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary reasonable service to individu­ als 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 Russell Laverty, Supervisor KALKASKA COUNTY: 5.07 wooded acres just South of Torch Lake. Ideal home sit or camping base. County blacktop road, electric , and telephone, natural gas, driveway and cleared site. $39,900, $1,000 down, $450 month, 11% land contract, www.northernlandcompany.com, Land Northern Company, 1-800-968-3118. Jobs Wanted Any Property Owners wishing to examine their assessment and to show cause why the 2006 Valuation should be changed are urged to attend at these scheduled times. I nbcbczoocZoUm u ^^ludjiTL-irRi pj^Dr^CTLui JUTirTi COUflIU on Aging Schedule ✓ of Events For Sale Child Care Automotive Commission CONSTRUCTION WORK, ROOFS, bams, exterior, in­ terior. No job to big or to small (517)781-0134. FREE JUNK CAR removal clean bams and restore barns, snow removal out of driveways and off roofs, wood splitter up for hire. (517)726-0701 Ask for John Help Wanted Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, Feb. 22 Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, fruit compote. Thursday, Feb. 23 BBQ chicken, cauliflower, peas and carrots, pineapple, combread. Friday, Feb. 24 Baked fish, rice pilaf, broc­ coli, winter squash, plums. Monday, Feb. 27 Roast turkey w/gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, fresh apple. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Swedish meatballs, parsley noodles, Prince Edward blend, broccoli, raisins. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Feb. 22 Seafood pasta salad, com and tomato salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Feb. 23 Ham and pasta salad, peas and peanut salad, pears. Friday, Feb. 24 Cheese/macaroni salad, cucumber salad, applesauce. Monday, Feb. 27 Cheese spread, Spanish bean salad, mixed fruit, Rye Krisps. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Turkey w/Swiss, marinated vegetables, plums, whole wheat bread. Events AARP Tax Clinic -Feb. 1 through April 14 Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Hastings Nails, Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton Birthday Party. Thursday, Feb. 23 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, Feb. 24 - Hastings - Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9­ 11 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville Fuller Street Kids. Monday, Feb. 27 Hastings - Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making; Beading 5 p.m.; Kingship Care Support 7 p.m. Delton - Bingo. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Hastings - Paczki Party 10:30 DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ a.m.; Red Hat 2 p.m. Movie feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi- and Tea. ronment. (616)248-7729 cj )[TT)CrT3cro^h^ THE TRAFFIC SCENE Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 ([)river educationfor students 14 years, 8 months or older Segment I Class Segment II Class Mar.6-Mar.23,2006 Apr. 10-Apr. 27,2006 Feb. 28-Mar. 2,2006 Mar. 28-Mar. 30,2006 “The Traffic Scene steers you inthe right direction!” Student Quote To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith hJ Saved by Grace to visit Kalamo UM 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. R rufm? 06571010 Kent Hamilton, Paul Oesterele and Jerry Swartz make up the gospel trio “Saved by Grace.” The Kalamo United Methodist Church will welcome “Saved By Grace,” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. The singers in the group, Kent Hamilton, Paul Oesterele, and JerrySwartz have sung together for several years. They sing southern and traditional gospel as well as favorite old hymns. They have performed in south­ ern Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. After the service at noon the youth group will hold a dinner to raise funds for hurricane relief. The church is also holding Lenten season Bible study for six weeks, starting Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a soup supper at 6 p.m. A nursery will be provided. A candlelight Easter Eve service is being planned for Saturday, April 15, at 5 p.m. at the church, locat­ ed at 1475 South Ionia Road. NOTICE CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD of REVIEW will meet on March 7,2006 at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nashville to organize and review the 2006 assessment roll. The BOARD ofREVIEW will also meet on March 13,2006 from 9:00 AM. to noon and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and on March 14,2006 from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. for any property owner or their representative wishing to examine their assessment or show evidence why their 2006 assessed and/or taxable value should be changed. Protests may be made by mail. The current ratio of assessments and the multipliers needed on the total of each class of property to be at 50% of true cash value is as follows: AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL RATIO 49.80% 51.82% 50.00% 47.14% MULTIPLIER 1.0040 .9649 1.0000 1.0607 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliar„y a_i_d_s o services should contact Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor at least 7 days prior to the meeting by writing or calling the following: Castleton Township, 915 Reed St, Nashville, MI 49073 phone (517) 852-9479. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township 06626201 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 21,2006 — Page 11 Early Lion leads slipped away last week in the SMAA (South) Maple Valley appeared to be driving its way to a possi­ ble upset of Albion in the SMAA (South) Tuesday night until the wheels fell off, the windshield was cracked, and the muffler started dragging in the sec­ ond quarter. Albion came back to blow out the Lions, 75-54. The Lions jumped out to a 16-11 first .quarter lead at home, as they looked to avenge an early league loss to the Wildcats. Valley couldn’t take care of the bas­ ketball at all in the second quarter, and the Wildcats outscored the Lions 34-8. It wasn’t until midway through the third quarter that the Lions scored their 34th point, and by the end of the third the Wildcat lead had grown to 66-38. Albion had six players with at least seven points, the Lions three. Adam Gonser led Valley with 17 points, three steals and three assists. Andy Root added 13 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Adam Lamphere had ten points and nine assists. The Lions held a ten-point lead at half-time Friday night at Stockbridge, but couldn't stop the Spartan onslaught in the second half and fell 71­ 70. Stockbridge put up 27 points in the third quarter, but the Lions managed to cling to a six-point lead heading into the fourth before being outscored 25-18 over the final eight minutes. Lamphere led Maple Valley with 27 points, while root tossed in 14 and Gonser ten. Zach Reilly had 23 points and ten rebounds for •Springport. The Lions are now 10-7 overall, but 4-5 in the SMAA (South). The Lions visit Brooklyn Columbia Central tonight, and have Friday night off before closing the regular season with two conference contests at home. WRESTLE, continued from page 9 Maple Valley’s Chad Rhodes (left) fights to get away from Portland’s Lukas Morse in the second period of their 145-pound clash Wednesday night. Morse’s 4-0 decision put Portland up 12-3, but Rhodes’ effort sparked the Lion comeback. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Raiders’ Andrew Wieferich took a 7-5 victory over Tyler Corwin at 135 pounds, and Portland’s Jacob Sandborn pinned Valley’s Jonathon Stevens 44 seconds into the 140pound match. Portland’s James Cramer also won by pin, putting John Currier on his back 3:29 into the match at 215 pounds. That _pin pulled the Raiders to within nine points at 27-18 before the string of five forfeits. B.J. Hall (112), and Tyler Greenfield (119) earned the other default victories for Maple Valley. All but one of the Lions’ victories in the opening match with Albion were by forfeit. In the only two con­ tested matches Greenfield pinned Andrew Franklin at 119 pounds and the Wildcats’ Ryan Bilicke pinned Tyler Corwin at 135. Earning the default wins for Maple Valley were Raven Scurlock (125), Jamie Corwin (130), Stevens (140), Rhodes (145), Roberts (152), Andler (160), Lackscheide (171), Cowell (189), Currier (215), Jensen (275), Smith (103), and Hall (112). BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST ■ ENGINES • AUGNMENTS • TRANSMISSIONS EWING WELL DRILLING INC. JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 | Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. 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Eight Lions will be partic­ ipating in the Division 3 individual regional at Delton Kellogg High School this Saturday, after winning their way through the Division 3 district at Coloma Saturday. Smith (103) and Greenfield (119) each earned a district title, and Jamie Corwin was second a 130 pounds for Valley. The Lions also had two third place finishers, Scurlock at 125 and Lackscheide at 171. Tyler Corwin was fourth at 135 The Lions’ Eric Westendorp fades away with a shot in pounds. Smith was only on the mat the lane during the first half of Tuesday night’s SMAA for just over two minutes, contest against Albion at MVHS. (Photo by Perry scoring three first-period Hardin) pins on his way to the 103ing three decisions including the championship match at pound championship. 119. Greenfield went the full his 10-9 victory over top six minutes three times, scor- seed Jon Dennis of Otsego in 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE i Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 219 S. 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Special Olympics Michigan is a privately fund­ Maple Valley’s 2006 Winter Special Olympians are (from left) Mark Shilton Jr., ed non-profit organization Ryan Harston, Whitney Ulrich, Ian Hunt, David Verberg, Jaqueline Dankenbring and that provides year-round Abby Smith. Absent from photo is Bret Winegar. sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual dis- abilities. The generosity of individuals and statewide gram to continue. Michigan organizations, businesses enable the pro- and it was slushy and stuck to the skis. The slush froze overnight and made the tracks icy. The Maple Valley athletes adjusted well to the conditions and skied to the best oftheir ability. The results ofthe competi­ tion are for local athletes are: Mark Shilton, first place in the 50-meter and fifth place in the 100-meter; David Verberg, first place in the 50-meter and second place in the 100; Jacqueline Dankenbring, placed first in both the 250- and 500-meter; Ryan Harston earned second place in both the 250 and the 500; Ian Hunt placed third in both the 250 and the 500; Whitney Ulrich placed third in both the 250 and the 500; Abby Smith placed first in the IK and second in the 3K; and Bret Winegar placed third in the IK and first in the3K. Abby Smith and Bret Winegar were selected to return to Traverse City Feb. 11 to participate in the North American VASA Time Eight athletes from Maple Valley participated in the Special Olympics State Winter Games, which were held Feb. 1-3 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City. They joined the more than 1,000 athletes and 700 vol­ unteers from across the state whot participated in the com­ petition. The Special Olympics provide an opportunity for athletes to compete with oth­ ers of similar ability. Through the Special Olympics, athletes gain self­ confidence and a chance to prove what they are capable of doing. The Winter Games include contests in six differ­ ent events including: alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross­ country skiing, snow shoe­ ing, figure skating and speed skating. The eight athletes from Nashville and Vermontville competed in cross-country skiing and had to overcome poor skiing conditions. There was very little snow, TOWNSHIP, continued from page 5 the Internet and collected all home occupation ordinances that we could find in the State of Michigan, and then we looked outside of the state. We collected all the pieces and used them to form 788-848-9431 m 388 848-3431 228 N Jndusinal Pk Or Hustlnu*. www haiiycutiniyluniber coni the concept," said Miller. The Millers also did a lot ofresearch in their own community. "Loraine and I drove every inch of this township five or 'six times and collected data on how many and what type of businesses are in the area. We thought there would be only a handful, but we found 27 and those are only the ones with signs out front. There Barry County Lumber OPEN 7 DAVS II WEEK Mon-Thurs 8*6. In 8-8 Saturday 8*4, Sunday 9-2 Planning to BUILD that DREAM HOME? • • • • • • • • Design Services Package Homes BulltFoiYou Options Builder Referral Service Kitchen & Bath Design FREE Material Estimates Quality Materials Interior Design & Floor Covering are probably 40 -50% more that we can’t see," said Miller. "Last year, the planning commission sent out a survey with the tax bills trying to reach every homeowner to find out what they felt makes this commu­ nity special and what is most important to the people who live here," added Miller. "Only 6% of the surveys were returned, but home occupation and business development was the second largest response." Miller said he want­ ed to amend the ordinance in a way that would encourage the development of home occupations in the township, while protecting neighbors and preserving the area’s rural atmosphere. "I think appearance and activity are the two most important parts of the ordi­ nance when it comes to pro­ tecting neighbors and the atmosphere," he said. "We wanted to keep the ordinance simple and fair. The goal is to have it written in such a way that anyone who has a complaint against their neighbor or against them can see clearly why it is against the ordinance." Miller said that he would TIME Take advantage of our house plan library, with hundreds of beautiful up-to-date house plans to choose from. We can modify and customize any plan to fit your needs.- Or let us design a custom home for you. Come see us, we're your full ser­ vice lumberyard. to get an ARMSTRONG Winter CLEARANCE CQSQ reg- 87.99 Toilet Express. 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FROST HEATING & COOLING A Quality Value & Service A rmstrong Free Estimates Strength you can rely on Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Nashville (517) 852-9565 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-02-28.pdf 11d962b6efa0f634a1282bf1ca59227f PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Hastings Ml 49058-1817 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 9, February 28, 2006 A local paper oftoday! ‘Sugaring Off’ tradition continues in Vermontville by Pam Tobias The basement of the Vermontville Congregational Church was filled with people excited about making sweet maple sugar candy last Thursday Joyce Haigh (far right) demonstrates to the 2006 Maple Syrup Queen and court members the process making maple sugar candy. evening during the annual “Sugaring Off’ party. The Vermontville Historical Society holds this event every year. After the potluck dinner, 2006 Maple Syrup Festival Queen'Kayla Rodriguez and members from her court, Amber Hamilton, Darcy Meade and Amber Wells, went into the kitchen, where they learned about the art of making maple syrup and maple cream from producer Joyce Haigh of the Haigh Sugarbush Farm. With two large pots of sweet smelling maple syrup boiling, Mrs. Haigh explained that syrup needs to be 235 degrees Fahrenheit to make maple cream that can be used as a spread on toast or as an ice cream topping. She explained maple syrup See SUGAR, page 3 ‘Crazy for You’ musical planned for next month Political activist Jim Pino dies Jim and Ruth Pino, in a familiar setting, the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings, home of the First Friday series he founded. Longtime Maple Grove Township fanner and polit­ ical activist James Oliver Pino died at home on Tuesday, Feb. 21. He was 88. Pino had retired to the farm near Nashville and was active in the Barry County Democratic Committee, the Thomapple Arts Council, Michigan Farmers Union and AAA. He was the originator and sponsor of the monthly First Friday forum series in Hastings , featuring discus­ sion of significant issues and an opportunity for peo­ ple running for office to share concerns. In August, 1996, he received the PAT (Positive Action for Tomorrow) award, which is given to citizens who contribute to See PINO, page 3 David Benedict (left) and Garrett Van Engen share the role of Bobby Child. The character of Polly Baker, Bobby’s love interest, is shared by Mary Jewell and Sarah Vanderhoef. With three Tony Awards to its name and the music of George Gershwin, the musi­ cal “Crazy For You” will make its Maple Valley High School debut next month. Nearly 40 students will sing and dance their way through the story of Bobby Child as he tries to make it in the theater world, despite the best efforts of his mother and friends to push him into the family finance business. At the insistence of his mother, Bobby travels to See CRAZY, page 2 Fuller Street students raise funds for children’s hospital | Thirteen years and 552 kids from Fuller Street Elementary School have added up to $32,821.69 in fiftids to help the work of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. This year the 58 second and third grade students from Fuller Street who participat­ ed in the annual. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon con­ tributed $4,412.45 to that total. "We’re very proud of our students for working so hard on the Math-A-Thon," said Title I Math Instructor and Math-A-Thon volunteer Coordinator Sue Doozan. "With their help, St. Jude Hospital will be able to cre­ ate new treatments that may one day lead to a cure for many forms of cancer that will benefit the children of our state, our country, and around the world. I also want to extend our thanks to the community for supporting our students. It takes all ofus to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer, and we can feel proud of our response." The Math-A-Thon, which is now in its 27th year, is an educationally based fund­ raising program in which students obtain sponsors for the number of math prob­ lems completed in special workbooks provided for them. The funds raised through the Math-A-Thon help pro­ vide a future for -St. Jude Children’s Research HoSpital. Children with more than 200 forms of cancer or other catastrophic diseases are treated at St. Jude. Since its founding in 1962 by the late entertainer, Danny Thomas, the survival rates for most forms of pediatric cancer have risen dramatical­ ly. Today more than 70% of all children with cancer will survive their bout with the disease. St. Jude credits these suc­ cesses in treatment to the support of the people around the world, including children like those at Fuller Street who participate in the MathA-Thon. The program is sponsored nationally by Six Flags Theme Parks, which pro­ vides free passes to their parks for every student rais­ ing $35 or more. In addition the children at Fuller Street earned T-shirts and other prizes. Jadelyn Stewart, from Mrs. Donovan’s third grade class earned an MP3 player for raising the highest amount ($283.83) this year. The participants in this year’s Math-a-Thon are third graders: Taylor Lamance, See FULLER, page 11 In This Issue • Nashville amends old budgets, approves new • Items and events at the Putnam District Library • Fuller students create books from ELFT learning program • Trio of Lions earn a spot in D-3 individual finals �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, February 28. 2006 Page 2 The cast of Crazy for You includes David Benedict, Garrett Van Engen, Justin Bobby Child (David Suntken, Erik Godbey, David Goug, Austin Earl, Mary Jewell, Sarah Vanderhoef, Benedict) and producer Bela Zangler (Justin Briana Bromley-Ferrier, Bekah Welch, Kyle Pash, Amanda Kirchhoff, Sarah Williams, Suntken) mourn the loss of Quentin Les-age, Matt Schlehuber, Sara Pash, Meghan Gaber, Kathleen Welch, their loves in the song Tarah Yenger, Pia Zach-arias, Nataliya Vershytska, Janelie Farnum, Andrea Jarvie, Amy Wright, Chelsea Shoemaker, Kayla Chapman, Jed Wieland, Zeke Wieland, Jeff “What Causes That.” Cook, Pat Mulvaney, Jarrod Schaffer, John Smith, Chris Caldwell, Nathan Hale, Michael Chapman, Rachel Mc-Caul and Amber Wells. exciting show. It has an entertaining story, great music with memorable tunes and an experienced and tal­ ented cast. We have never had this much tap dancing on the Maple Valley stage. We really.hope to get the com­ munity and people in the sur­ rounding area out to see this show and support the drama/musical program.” With choreography by Deadrock, Nevada, to fore­ close on a theater. While in the lazy western town, Bobby hatches the idea of performing an extravagant musical in order to save the theater. As in most Gershwin shows, there is mistaken love, comedy and plenty of dancing. Co-director Norma Jean Acker said, “This is such an STAN KELLY It’s not about your life, it’s about theirs. Life insurance isn’t about your life, it’s about the people who rely on it. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.® protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. ^Auto-OwnersInsurance TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 Nashville amends old budgets, approves new Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 at 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 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 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School........................... 9:45 M.orning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Senrice ........ .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ..................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School . at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. .Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 HASTINGS 4 www.hastings4.com Downtown Hastings on State St. _ ALL DIGITAL SOUND _9__4_5(_-2S _6_H_9O _) W__ ONO PASSES Free drink refill! > 251 corn refills srM/iwsMr/w r/MfSzw-3/2 O ©DOOGAL (G) by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer With two council mem­ bers absent, Ron Bracy and Mike Kenyon, the Nashville Village Council approved the 2006-2007 budget on a 5-0 vote last Thursday evening. The council held a public LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Kimberly Rodriguez, owner of the Step N’ Time Dance Studio in Nashville, and musical direction from Ryan Rosin, the students have been practicing for weeks in preparation for opening night. David Benedict and Garrett Van Engen will share the lead role of Bobby Child. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............. 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . ,11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 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 hearing on the proposed budget during its first regular meeting in February, but was unable to approve the budget at that time because a fivemember quorum is required, and Bracy, Shotts and See BUDGET, next page 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Nancy Fancher, Pastor Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 0 a.m. 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Senrice....................................7 Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERF PASTOR MATT ROHDE ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ........... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 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 12:50,2:45.4:40,7:00.9:15 ©NANNY MCPHEE (PG) 12:20,2:35. 5:00, 7:20. 9:30 O EIGHT BELOW (PG) 12:00, 2:25,4:50, 7:15, 9:40 THE PINK PANTHER (PG) 12:10,2:15,4:25,6:50, 9:00 20OZ.DRINK with $2 50 purchase of 46oz. bag of buttery popcorn e s BESt DEAL ien*o mNaerwch ilet.ttaeoorsat L www.hastinqs4 com II ; 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass............... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School 9:45a 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 . .. 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: 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 VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet ana Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH �•The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, February 28. 2006 — Page 3 SUGAR, continued front page 1 must heated to 240 degrees to make maple sugar candy. Once the syrup had reached the proper tempera­ ture, the queen and her court filled pitchers with the steaming sweet syrup into small glass bowls for those who were waiting at the tables for an opportunity to make their own maple sugar candy. After a few minutes of rapid stirring, they poured the maple sugar on wax paper where it cooled quick- ly into maple sugar candy. Marlene Martin showed how to make maple taffy by pouring hot syrup over ice and rolling it around with a finger for a few seconds. She suggested easting it right off your finger. New Congregational Church Pastor Israel Young and his daughter were special guests this year to enjoy the experience of producing maple sugar products. Monte O'Dell says "It tastes good. Marlene Martin and court member Darcy Meade pour hot syrup into glass bowls to stir into maple sugar. "" 1 (kJ, BUDGET, continued from previous page s,J‘*ki to® l4t«n * ‘•k Mitjjj * fe Wtkita gpi' HASM » proposal srii krai: OM: i WWIN ■HMM’) WliWtl i® y.totns h,wm is Intel 'iffl Miwu» ] stife ilSjUti ® ml Riff •** p l*‘ Ilf s*w |J lai .*2 . pus* £ jM * a*? tr "te, ! ful «X. JZ % vf 0 % X X Queen Kayla Rodriguez pours sweet syrup into Gene Fisher's bowl. PINO, continued from page 1---------------------------------------making the country a better place to live. He received a State of Michigan Special Tribute on Nov. 15, 2001, for his “many contributions to the Democratic Party, Barry County and the State of Michigan” and noting “the example Jim has set for com­ munity service is an inspira­ tion for us all.” The Barry County Democratic Party honored Pino at its annual TrumanJohnson Dinner Oct. 25, 2003, calling him a giant of social conscience and in community affairs. He was born Feb. 17, 1918, in Lansing to his par­ ents, Arthur and Adeline Pino. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1940, majoring in history and political science. He was a conscientious objector to the Second World War, but was deferred as a farmer. After the war, he opened a book and music store in Howell and in two years expanded to three stores in Lansing , East Lansing and the Frandor Shopping Center. en He ran for Congress in 1959 against Alvin Bentley. After 25 years, he retired from retail business and for 12 years managed the west coast office of the Friends Committee on Legislation, a Quaker lobbying group working on socially significant legislation. Jim was a longtime member of the Kalamazoo Society of Friends Meeting and had been active his entire life with peace and social action issues. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, a brother Edward Pino, children: Mary Pino, David Pino, Thomas Pino, Catherine Hall, Rachael Grossman, Joel 'Grossman, James Copps, grandchildren: Nathan Pino, Aaron Pino', Lorin Pino, Annie Brock, Gemma Doll and Jesse Grossman. His. previous wife*, Beatrice, preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday; March 25, at the Kalamazoo Friends Meeting, 508 Denner, Kalamazoo. The 2006 Vermontville Maple Syrup Court learn the art of making maple syrup. Items and events at the Putnam District Library The Putnam District each month at 11 a.m. if you Library had a drawing for have any questions, please Valentine’s Day. You had to call 517-852-9723. Fiction: Lovers and guess how many chocolate heart candies were in the Players by Jackie Collins; glass jar. Creedence The Archimedes Effect by Hoffman came the closest, Tom Clancy; Sea Change by her received a $25 gift cer- Robert B. Parker; Turning tificate to.“All That Glitters,” Angel by Greg Isles; Gone is owned by by Lisa Gardner; The Fifth which Horseman by James Patter­ Cynthiana Heinsen. For the months of March son; Islands by Anne Rivers and April, Deb Crandell will Siddons; Sinister Shorts by be hosting the pre-school Perri O’Shaughnessy; My story hour at the Putnam Friend Leonard by James District Library on the sec- Frey; My Little Lady ond and fourth Friday of Agency by Jester Browne; Cell by Stephen King; For Breakwater by Carla everything Neggers; S is for Silence by Sue Grafton; Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Andrea from Kane; Grape Expectations by business Tamara Myers; The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens; cards and Sex and Single Zillionaire by brochures Tom Perkins; The Two Minute Rule by Robert call J-Ad Crais; The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry; and Graphics Changing Faces by Kimberla (269) 945-9554 Lawson Roby; Pitter Patter by Cathy Ligget; Hillside Encounter by Shelagh McEachern; Ever So Humble by Fran Shaff; A Surprise for Abigail by Tracy J. Lyons; A Secret Admirer by Annette Mahon; Willow by Carolyn Brown; A Matter of Motive by Michael Hachey; Vengeance Taste Sweet by Joani Ascter; Channon: Carrying the Star by Charles Friend, Miss Dempsey’s School for Gunslingers by I.J. Pamham. Juniors: My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann and Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems. Rodriguez were absent from that session. Village President Frank Dunham noted that there were no significant increases for individual line items in the 2006-2007 budget from the previous year’s budget. The budget, as approved, projects a beginning fund balance of $432,720, general fund receipts of $620,125, total general fund expendi­ tures of $613,050 and a gen­ eral fund ending balance of $439,795. The council amended the 2005-2006 budget. Dunham noted that the biggest largest line-item increase in 2005-2006 was for the Department of Public Works due to the purchase of a new street sweeper and the pur­ chase and maintenance of other equipment. The council also amended the 2005-2006 Lakeview Cemetery budget and approved a $15,100 ceipetery budget for 2006-2007. In other business, the council heard questions and comments from members of the audience. A resident reported that a light near the horseshoe court at Putnam Park had been damaged dur­ ing the last storm and requested that it be repaired. Another resident asked if outdoor wood-burning heat­ ing units were allowed within the village limits. Dunham said he would look into the matter and see what the local ordinances allow. Qiana’s Qfoee The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, February 28, 2006 — Page 4 Lenten season begins March 1 Ena Mae Symonds NASHVILLE - Mrs. Ena Mae Symonds, age 71, of Nashville passed away peacefully Saturday, February 26, 2006 at her home. Ena was born in Sparta, on June 17, 1933. She spent most of her childhood with her beloved Uncle Ralph and Ena Tweedy who raised Ena from birth. Her younger years were spent growing up in the Sparta area, and attending area schools there until mov­ ing to the Hastings area where she graduated from high school. On November 30, 1954 in Angola, Indiana she married Mr. Donald Symonds. After the couple was married they returned to the Nashville where they built their Assyria Township home together. Donald and Ena have lived in that-home for the past 30 years Ena loved to work on crafts and was well know for ability as a painter. She also loved to collect antiques, attend flee markets and auc­ tion sales. During the summer months she would spend her time gardening, both flowers and vegetables. Together with her husband, Ena would look forward every year to their vacation in Florida. Over the years Ena worked part time at the Barry County Court, Hastings Manufacturing, and Aluminum Extrusions. She is survived by her beloved husband Donald; daughter, Julie Simmon; sons, Scott (Thelma) Simmon, and Jeff Simmon; and her Cousin Albert Tweedy. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ricky Fiting, Anna, Sarah, Steven, and Breena Simmon, Jason, and Loma Simmons; and her Father-in-law, Malcomb Simmons. She was preceded in death by her son, James Simmons; her aunt and uncle Ralph and Ena Tweedy; and her mother in-law Lillian Simmons The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, February 28 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, at 1pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Interment will follow the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be Scleroderma made to Foundation. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral HomeA Nashville. Check it out! Vermontville Township Library The Book Discussion Group is reading “The Elegant Gathering of White snows,” by Kris Radish, for the March discussion. While meeting ostensibly as a Bible study group for several a years, group of Southeastern Wisconsin farm women have become close friends. Like all women, they have shared a deep secret, a heartache, a loss, an emotional pain that has kept each one of them from moving forward. When one woman confesses that she has just discovered that she is pregnant and that the baby is not her husband’s, the confession pushes them to a place of action. That action starts with a journey that begins in the middle of the night Grabbing coats and shoes, they head out for a walk with no end. Using the passion and love that has bonded them together and a For everything from business bit of wine, each one of the women during this walk reaches a decision that turns into a life-altering expression of personal growth and forgiveness. New selections available from our rental collection of books on tape are: The Taking by Dean Koontz; The Man in my Basement by Walter Mosley; Killer Smile by Lisa Scottoline; Sleeping Beauty by Phillip Margolin; The Road to Run by Donald E. Westlake; Seduced by Moonlight by Laurel K. Hamilton; The Second Chair by John Lescroart; A Game of Troubles by George R.R. Martin; Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination by Helen Fielding; Retreat Hell! by W.E.B. Griffin and The Things We Do For Love by Kristin Hannah. These titles are rented for $2 and may be kept for one month. New Adult Non-Fiction: Michigan Manual 2005­ 2006; Michigan soldierMichigan Pride .written and .compiled by Mary L. DeMott, Sharon B. Miller and Aubrey F. Scoia; Grandm’ere: A Personal History of Eleanor Roosevelt; The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success, by Andy Andrews; Poems of Edgar Allan Poe; Poems of Rudyard Kipling. New Adult Fiction: Catch As Can Can by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie; Night by Elie Wiesel; Just Above a Whisper by Lori Wick; Key West: Four Complete Novels of Building Community and Love by Lynn A. Coleman; Escape by Lorena McCourtney; The Old Wine Shades by Martha Grimes; 5th Horseman by James A Patterson; Perilous Proposal by Michael Phillips. Junior Fiction: Racehorse in the Rain by Ben M. Baglio; Magic Tree House #26 Good Morning Gorillas and #24 Earthquake in the Early Morning by Mary Pope Osborne; Scooby-Doo and the Scary Skateboarder by James Gelsey; The Bailey School Kids: Dragons Don’t Throw Snowballs by Debbie Dadey; Poems For Children, by Kate James. STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 NEW!!! New style and size available ** 30 x 45 with cathederal windows ** Reservations have already started for graduations, weddings, birthday parties ? Tables Chairs Coolers & Hot Boxes (Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 06626526 by Patricia Johns StaffWriter The observation of the penitential season of Lent begins in churches in this area on Ash Wednesday, March 1. Local congregations will prepare in various ways leading up to the celebration of Easter on April 16. Woodgrove Parish: A pancake dinner will launch the season observance at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, 4887 Coats Grove Road, at 6 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 1. Donations will be accept­ ed for the dinner. Sausages and pancakes will be cooked by the Woodgrove Men's Breakfast Group. The dinner will.be fol­ lowed by a brief Service of Imposition of Ashes at 7 p.m. in the Woodgrove sanc­ tuary. Other Lenten activities at Woodgrove Parish will include a sermon series "From Barrenness to New Life" by Pastor Roberta Shaffer, Secret Prayer Partners and Blessings Tree, a Good Friday Taize Service, outdoor sunrise service (location to be announced), and traditional Easter wor­ ship with special music at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, call 269-948-2733. Woodgrove Parish is located between Hastings and Lake Odessa on Coats Grove Road. Worship services are at 10 a.m., with church school and youth mission activities from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Orangeville: At St. Francis Episcopal Church, 11850 West 9 Mile Road, Orangeville, the Ash Wednesday service March 1 begins at 7:30 p.m..Sunday morning services begin at 9:30 a.m. During Lent, the sermons given by the Reverend Barbara Wilson will center on humility. Hastings: Lent begins at Grace Lutheran Church with supper and worship on Ash Wednesday, March 1. A prepared supper will be offered at 6 and Holy Communion begins at 7 p..m. Worship includes for those who wish to receive it, the imposition ofashes in the form of a cross on the fore­ head. The ashen cross, is a marie of mortality and the need for Lenten renewal as in preparation ofthe celebration ofthe resurrection ofthe Lord. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 239 E. North St. four blocks east of North Broadway, across from the Tendercare Nursing Home. Caledonia Spirit of Life Lutheran Church - WELS meets for worship at Cross Creek Charter Academy on the comer of Kalamazoo and 76th Street. The church office is at 9809 Cherry Adoration is at 6:15 p.m. Valley Ave., Suite . B in Stations of the Cross will Caledonia. Call Pastor Bart be on Fridays in Lent at 7 Brauer at 616-891-2004 for p.m. with confessions to fol­ more information. The church will have low. Meatless soup suppers Wednesday night Lenten services beginning at 7 p.m. will be on March 10, March on March 1,8,15,22,29 and 24 and April 7 at 6:30 p.m. A communal penance April5. The Lenten theme is “Show and Tell Lent”, and service- is scheduled for each week’s service will Sunday, April 2 at 4 p.m. On Palm Sunday, April 9 include an object lesson on services are on Saturday, Jesus’ suffering and death. Maundy Thursday service April 8 with a vigil at 4 p.m. will be April 13 at 7 p.m. and and a Sunday service at. 9:30 Good Friday service will be a.m. There will be a mass on April 14 at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday service will be April Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 16 at 10 a.m. with a meal fol­ p.m. Observances on Holy lowing the service. Cherry Valley Thursday, April 13 include Presbyterian meeting at the mass at 6:30 p.m. followed Duncan Lake Middle School by the transfer of the Holy will journey through Narnia Eucharist and Adoration on Sundays during Lent. from 7:30 p.m. until mid­ Services are at 10:30 a.m. night. On Good Friday, April 14 preceded by a continental breakfast including Turkish there will be a meatless lunch at 11 a.m. “His Last delight at 10 a.m. On March 5 the sermon is Days” follows at noon. The “Created in God’s Image.” celebration of the Lord’s On March 12 the sermon passion services begin at 1 is “A War not of our p.m. with the Stations of the Choosing.” Cross at 7 p.m. On March 19 the sermon On Saturday, April 15 the is “Where we go wrong.” Easter Vigil begins at 8 p.m. On March 26 the sermon The Easter Sunday mass is “Our choice and our on April 16 is at 9:30 a.m. Destiny.” As J-Ad Graphics has On April 2 the sermon is done in the past, the Banner, “A Deep Magic.” Reminder and community On April 9 the sermon is papers will include on a “A Deeper Magic.” space available basis a listing On April 16 the sermon is of events during this season. “The King who lives beyond This will include Palm Death.” Sunday and Easter events. Duncan Lake Middle Churches can be included School is at the comer of in the catalogue of events by Kraft and Johnson. Call 616­ sending a listing that 891-7910 for more informa­ includes the type of event, tion. time, date and location to Caledonia United patricia@j-adgraphics.com. Methodist Church at 250 The same information can Vine Street has planned a be sent as a fax message to series of sermons by Revered 945-5192. Please include James Hodge during Lent. “Attention Patricia” on the On Ash Wednesday, cover sheet. March 1 he will speak on Information can be “snail “Ash Wednesday.” mailed” to J-Ad Graphics, On Sunday, March 5 the 1351 N. M-43 Highway, title of his sermon is Hastings, Mi. 49058. Include “Presence.” “Attention Patricia” on the On Sunday, March 12, the envelope. title of the sermon is The deadline each week is “Service.” Tuesday by noon for the On Sunday, March 19, the Banner and Thursday by title of the sermon is noon for the Reminder and “Prayer.” community papers. Churches On Sunday, March 26, the should include a daytime title ofthe sermon is “Gifts.” telephone number on the list­ Gun Lake area ing. Ss Cyril & Methodius This column will be print­ Catholic Church, at 159 131 ed on a space available basis Avenue has set the Lent and until the Tuesday and Easter schedule for this year. Thursday before Easter. Call 269-792-3543 for more Any church that would information. like information about the Masses on Ash Masses on cost of advertising for any of Wednesday, March 1 will be their events may call J-Ad at noon and 6:30 p.m. Graphics at (269) 945-9554. BURHCHAM ENTERPRISES Now in Downtown Lake Odessa Segment I class beginning dates March 13 • 3:50 to 5:50PM Ritie Lakewood bus 95C to downtown Lake Odessa. Call Toll Free 1 -877-409-7492 to register Use this coupon for $40.00 off Segment I One coupon per person, off regular price. Exp. 3/30/06 § I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 28,2006 — Page 5 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues £ <s l«k ic ^2*5 * * *‘eat imu The Revue offers quality productions To the editor: If you didn’t make the effort to see “Beauty of the Beast” the at Vermontville Opera House, may condolences. It was a brilliant produc­ tion from beginning to end. My sincere thanks to Bill Reynolds and allof his crew for sharing their talents, their enthusiasm and dedication, and, of course, the many, many hours of practice it takes to bring a performance of this caliber to our commu- nity. The talent I have wit­ nessed, show after show, amazes me, not only the youth, but all age groups. Before the gymnasium was added to the Vermontville High School in the 1920s, the Opera House was used for high school basketball games and senior plays. Meetings, gatherings and the Firemen’s Dance were also held there for many years. After a time of idleness and finally a major reno- vation in the 1990s, the Revue found a home and they have brought new life and vitality to this historic landmark. I certainly hope the community and area peo­ ple will continue to sup­ port their fine performanc­ es with their attendance, and I’m sure any financial donations and will be appreciated. The Revue makes me proud to live here. Jo Ann Zemke, Vermontville Two local choir students to be in state competition by Amy Jo Parish Tone, pitch, rhythm, tech­ nique and interpretation were evaluated in each of the per­ formers at district and feed­ back was provided to the stu­ dents by the judges. “He told me to do more with body language and expression. He compliment­ ed me on my preparedness,” said Feighner. For Jewell, who has been studying music for six years, competing carries its own rewards. “I like competing, the adrenaline,” she said. “There’s a big rush then when you do well, it’s truly worth it.” All three have taken pri­ vate voice lessons and credit much oftheir success to their tutors. Laura Smith has worked with Bromley and Gretchen Staff Writer Maple Valley High School this spring will be represent­ ed at state competition for the first time in Choir Director Ryan Rosin’s career. Briana Bromley and Mary Jewell sang their way to the highest rating at district com­ petition and earning spots at state in April. Amanda Feighner also competed at districts, earning a two and narrowly missing a spot at state. “Its been new for us,” Rosin said. “We have never participated in this before. We asked these students to participate without knowing a lot about the process. We wanted to make sure it was a positive, learning experience.” Gleason with both Jewell and Feighner. Smith, along with Jill Vanderhoef, will accompany the duo on piano when they travel to state competition April 21 in Kalamazoo. Rosin said there are requirements for students who want to compete at dis­ tricts. “People must be taking private lessions for me to consider them. There is a lot ofteaching that you can’t get in a group of 70 people that they get with private lessons. They have to be dedicated students,” said Rosin. The choir, along with the high school and junior high bands will perform their fes­ tival pieces at a concert March 5 at 3 p.m. in the high school gym. imu Public servants here suffer mistreatment ■■■ibsBtwfc. *1 ifcfasita r' nil 1 fait h '13 issraii jjat O'- ta ' fa a iMi* life *fafaal0il Ik Ik tn* Tr*1!11 r*1!11’''? Ik0^ 0^ ^ To the editor: Once again I read in the newspaper that Nashville has decided to put yet another employee into a comer where he is forced to either quit or be fired. I have to wonder what is going on with a group of citizens that allows the people most dedicated to them be thrown out like last week's leftovers I admit I was complete­ ly shocked when Rob Fisk and I were fired from the ambulance service while less dedicated and quali­ fied people are not only retained, but promoted. But I figure that none of the citizens had any idea there was anything unusu­ al going on and they would keep their eyes open for the next such incident Then two weeks ago, I read in the newpaper that Sgt. Jeff Miller had been forced to resign his posi­ tion on the police force and I was sure that the tax­ payers would be up in arms about it. It appears no one was. No letters to the editor in this week's newspaper, apparently no follow-up at all. How can this be? I called Sgt. Miller as soon as I heard about what happened and he said something that summed up how I felt when I was fired. He said, “You give them your all, you care too much, and they turn around and kick you in the teeth for your dedication." That was so much how I felt when it happened to me that I was shocked to my toenails. The elected officials in your area treat people like dirt and no one steps up to say “Hey, this isn't right.” Of all the people who you should be supporting now, Jeff Miller is that person. You will have to look very far and very wide to find anyone who cared more about and ded­ icated more of his life to you than he. Wake up, folks. Your village and township rep­ resentatives are there for you, not the other way around. You get rid of those who care, you will end up with only those who don't. And that would be a shame for us all. Beth Anne Barrone (Baron ‘T’ms LLC Certified TubCic Accountants 105 Tf. ‘Main St., Tfasfivide, Ml 49073 Tfione: (517) 852-9640 Tax: (517) 852-9643 e-mail:jtbaron&mindspring.com Gland Opening! 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The students learned about all these things and how to use them to enhance their comprehension and learning through an Emergent Learning From Text (ELFT) research program being offered by the education department of Michigan State University. "It’s been a great experi­ ence for the kids," said Duffy. "The program teaches kids strategies that help them learn all they can from texts by using the table of con­ tents, headings, glossaries, graphs and charts." The ELFT research pro­ gram is being conducted under the direction of Dr. Nell Duke of the MSU edu­ cation department Last summer two first grade classrooms and two second grade classrooms at Fuller Street were selected to be a part of the experimental group, while the remaining two classrooms in each grade were part of a control group. Paula Guajardo and Tammi King’s first grade classrooms and Theresa Duffy and Tammy Wilde’s second grade classrooms were part ofthe experimental group while Mary Keeley and Ruth Ralph’s first grade classes and Cindy Baker and Kelly Gardner’s second grade classes were the con­ trol group. Studpnt researchers from MSU will come to Fuller Street three times this year to test the children in each class to determine how the study is progressing. Guajardo, King, Duffy Fuller Street Elementary second grade students (front row) Marie Rodriguez, Brionnsa Bennett, Cathryn Eldridge and Gavin Gardner present Putnam District Librarian Brenda Shoop and Assistant Librarian Sandy Hosey with copies of the books about Michigan they created as part of the Emergent Learning From Text (ELFT) program. Second-graders in Duffy and Wilde’s classes used ELFT to study Michigan last semester and are currently studying microscopic ani­ mals. Putting together the books about Michigan, which are on display at Putnam District Library, was the final first semester project to reinforce what the children have learned. While MSU researchers are still collecting and tabu­ lating data on the ELFT pro­ gram, Duffy said that she could already see the benefit for students. "It’s extremely helpful for the kids,” she said. “They are able to use different strate­ gies to look up information in a ttekt and have ntore resources and vocabulary that they can use to tackle social studies and science textbooks. They are learning how to get more out of a textbook." 06626185 xplore a/|^(7direction ' with classes in Medical Massage Therapy • e-Learning Programs offered • Convenient funding options available • Locations in Troy and 6 other Michigan & Indiana cities Click or call for more information Toll Free: 888-285-9989 www.BlueHeronAcademy.com - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 £ NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! 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If so, then you may be a perfect target of the old “pyramid schemes"' that may be returning all over the country. os py Most pyramid scees schemes soon the rest of the partici­ begin when a friend or co­ pants find that they have run worker invites you to an out of fresh prospects. “opportunity meeting” at It’s impossible to over­ someone’s home or a local come the fact that pyramid hall, where you are asked to schemes always run out of invest a few thousand dollars people and collapse. in a company he represents, Many of the folks YOU buying some kind of product have have recruited will lose or service. their money and be angry It may be personal with you for bringing them improvement tips, foreign in. money, Internet malls, vaca­ Participating in a pyramid tion programs, gold coins or scheme is also against the almost anything else. This brings you into the Yearly family income lev­ els cannot be higher than pyramid. Next, you need to family oftwo, $25,660; fam­ recruit two or three others ily of three, $32,180; family into the plan which moves you up the pyramid.. In last week’s photo of the of $38,700. As each of your recruits 2006 Vermontville Maple For each additional person, brings in others, and they Syrup Queen and her r court add $6,520. A credit score of recruit still others, YOU with their families, a woman 550 or more is required. move higher and receive was misidentified. Eva Funding for this program larger commissions. Sounds Edgecomb, not Julie comes from the Michigan easy, doesn’t it? Sadly, pyramid schemes Welcher, was the third per­ IDA project and the are a disaster for most partic- son in the second row. Also, Michigan Women’s It was the Vermontville Foundation. For more infor­ ipants. Those few lucky peoSyrup Festival ple who join at the beginning Maple mation, please contact the may make money; but very Association that donated the IDA Case Management at $300 for the queen and each Housing Services for Eaton court member, not the County, 319 S. Cochran Vermontville Lions Club. Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813; or call (517) 541-11'80. Years ago, folks were cheated by promoters who promised quick, easy money by recruiting other investors into their big-profit schemes. The same rackets - dressed up in new names and slick promises - are returning. Housing Services helps 1 st-time home owners Housing Services for Eaton County may be able to assist first-time homebuyers with down payment funds. The agency currently has several openings available in its down payment assistance program. The program is designed to assist first-time homebuyers to purchase a home by providing home­ ownership education and a 3to-1 match on savings for the down payment. Barry and Eaton County families with at least one child under 18 years of age and who fit the income guidelines may qualify for the program. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Mar. 1 Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Mar. 4 4-H Red Cross Babysitting Class session 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woodland Township Hall. Mar. 4 Pork Quality Assurance Certification Training, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Mar» 4-5 ,, e, Environmental & Outdoor Education Workshop, Kettunen Center (register by Feb. 17). Mar. 5 Pork Quality Assurance Certification Training, 2-4:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Mar. 6 Goat Developmental Committee’ Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Mar. 8 Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Mar. 11 Master Gardener Spring Workshop, 8 a.m.12:45 p.m. (to register call: Sharon Russell 517­ 852-2064). Mar. 11 4-H Red Cross Babysitting Class session I, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Delton District Library (session 2 Mar. 18). Mar. 13 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Mar. 15 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Bldg. Mar. 16 4-H Night at Shrine Circus, 7 p.m., Grand Rapids. Mar. 18 4-H Red Cross Babysitting Class session 2, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Delton District Library. Mar. 25 Southwest Leader Meet, Kellogg Biological Station. Mar. 27 4-H Cat Meeting with Cat Notebook training, . 6:30 p.m., Extension Office Conference Rm. Mar. 1 Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Boys’ Basketball Maple Valley center Josh Burlsey helped lead the Lions, to. their fifth SMAA (South) victory of tne season iqst week. A senior, Bursley led the Lions with 26 points and seven rebounds in their big vlcdtory at Brooklyn Columbia Central on Tuesday night. 111 N. 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Choose Two - Garden salad, mashed potatoes/gravy, glazed carrots, applesauce, juice, milk. Thursday, March 2 Choose One - Chili w/com bread, pizza, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, burger/grilled chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel corn, green •beans, pear halves, juice, milk. Friday, March 3 Choose One - Lasagna w/bread stick, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, Subway bar. Choose Two Garden salad, broccoli and cheese, carrot sticks, spiced apples, juice, milk. Monday, March 6 Choose One - Mini com' dogs, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich,, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, tater .tots, peas, pear halves, juice, milk. Tuesday, March 7 Choose One Chicken parmesan, pizza, cheeseburg­ er, chicken sandwich, break­ fast bar. 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(N-120L 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. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, February 28,2006 — Page 8 Trio of Lions earn a spot in D-3 individual finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The consolation semifi­ nals are the round where dreams are bom or broken in the Michigan High School Athletic Association state wrestling tournament. Winners are assured of third or fourth place and more importantly, a trip to the next round of the tour­ nament. Losers see their season come to an end. Four of the six Lion wrestlers at the Division 3 individual regional tour­ nament hosted by Delton Kellogg High School found themselves facing consolation semifinal matches, and Jamie Corwin was the lone Lion to break through with a victory. He’s will be one of three Lions in the Division 3 individual state finals March, 9,10, and 11 at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Teammates Ron Smith and Tyler Greenfield avoided the consolation bracket all together, win­ ning their first two match­ es before finishing second Saturday in their respec­ tive weight classes. It is the first time all three Lions have qualified for the state finals. Smith improved his record to 30-3 for the sea­ son by placing second at 103 pounds. Greenfield is now 39-7, after a secondplace finish at 119. Corwin was fourth in the 140-pound weight class. Maple Valley’s Raven Scurlock (125), Tyler Corwin (135), and Keith Lackscheide (171) all The Lions’ Jamie Corwin (top) works to break down Coloma’s Matt Kiser in the second period of their 130-pound consolation semifinal Saturday during the Division 3 individual regional tournament at Delton Kellogg High School. Corwin scored an 11-7 win to guarantee himself a spot in the individual state finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) came up one win short of Brandon Richter pinned qualifying for the state Smith 1:23 into their 103pound title bout. meet. Greenfield was the one Fighting an illness, Smith didn’t even wrestle doing the pinning at 119 pounds to start the day. He stuck Cameron Lloyd from Orchard View 5:36 into their opening round match. In the championship semifinals, Greenfield pinned Comstock Park’s Scott Troost eight seconds before time expired in overtime of their match. Central Montcalm’s Wayne Bouge topped Greenfield .in the 119- first match of the tourna­ Corwin scored the Lions ment, 11-4 over Belding’s only two victories on the Ken Courtney, but then hit mat last Wednesday in the a bump in the champi­ team regionals. onship semifinals. Greenfield earned a Allendale’s Mitch Reatini technical fall against Tom scored a 16-8 major deci­ Taylor of Buchanan in the sion over Corwin to knock 119-pound match for the him from the champi­ Lions first point of the onship bracket. regional, after the Bucks In the all-important jumped out to a 30-0 lead consolation semifinal, to start the night. Corwin scored an 11-7 At 135 pounds, Tyler win over Coloma’s Matt Corwin scored a secondKiser. In the consolation period pin of the Bucks* final, Buchanan’s Travis Tyler Mitchel. Reith topped Corwin 12-1 Buchanan forfeited the for third place. 160-pound match to end Greenfield and Tyler the evening. Maple Valley’s Raven Scurlock and Lakeview’s Ryan Yankee do their dance at the beginning of their consolation quarterfinal match during Saturday’s Division 3 individ­ ual regional at Delton Kellogg. Scurlock scored a 3-1 decision, but fell in his next match at 125 pounds. 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Lie. #23-1748 06623780 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 28. 2006 — Page 9 Maple Valley ends season in SMAA in middle of pack The Maple Valley varsi­ ty girls’ volleyball team finished fourth at the SMAA South conference tournament hosted by Leslie on Saturday. The Lions were 2-2 on the day. Maple Valley topped Leslie 25-21, 25-18 in its opening match, to earn another shot at the girls from Brooklyn Columbia Central. The Golden Eagles topped the Lions 25-14, 25-17, to send Valley into the consola­ tion side of the bracket in the double-elimiation style tournament. The Lions avoided their second loss in the next match, topping Stockbridge in two close games 25-22 and 25-21. Parma-Western put an end to the Lions’ day, top­ ping them 25-19, 25-19 in the next round of consola­ tion. “The new conference proved to be a positive experience,” said Lion head coach Bill Brenton. The Lions hope that playing tough competition all year long will lead to some more success in the state tournament. The Lions open the Class C tournament by taking on Pewamo-Westphalia at 11:30 a.m. in Laingsburg on Saturday. The winner of that match will face the hosts from Laingsburg in the district semifinals. Bath and Carson City­ Crystal face off in the other district opener at Laingsburg. That match is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saranac awaits the winner of that match in the first semifinal Saturday. The Lions head into the tournament with an overall record of 29-21-11. Maple Valley basketball team wins by 33 at Brooklyn C.C. Maple Valley avoided its first three-game losing streak of the season by dominating Brooklyn Columbia Central in SMAA (South) action Tuesday night. The Lions scored an 82-49 victory to improve their overall record to 11-7 on the season. Maple Valley completely shut down the Golden Eagles in the first quarter, outscor­ ing them 18-4, then after adding two points to their lead over the course of the next two quarters exploded to score 27 points in the fourth quarter. Ten different Lions scored, with Josh Bursley leading the way with his 26 Estate planning seminar slated The public is invited to a free estate planning seminar at Good Time Pizza, 501 N. Main St., Nashville, Saturday, March 18, begin­ ning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. This seminar is being host­ ed by Nashville attorney Judy Singleton. Attorney Kathleen Cook from Charlotte and Edward Jones Financial Consultant Mark Christensen of Hastings will join singleton in speaking on subjects of interest. This will be the day’s schedule: 9:30, coffee and points and seven rebounds. Adam Lamphere chipped in 19 points, five assists, and four steals, while Adam Gonser added eight points, six assists and five steals. T.J. Bentley scored seven points for Maple Valley, and Rusty Harris and Andy Root tossed in five a piece. Maple Valley is now 5-5 in the SMAA. The Lions end the conference season with two home games this week, against Hillsdale on Tuesday and Leslie on Friday. Both the Hornets and Blackhawks earned victories over the Lions when Maple Valley went on the road to face them. doughnuts; 10, Wills and Trusts (Singleton); 11, Powers of Attorney (Singleton). There will be a lunch break from 12 to 1:30 Lunch will not be provided. In the afternoon: 1:30, Trusts for the Larger Estate (Cook); 2:30, “Scary Things People Do in Their Estate Planning,” (Christensen); 3:30, coffee break; 4:00 Medicaid issues (Cook). The seminar will end at 5. Anyone interested in com­ ing may come to any or all of these classes. There is no The Revue, a theater group charge. If there are any ques­ Vermontville, has tions, call Singleton at (517) in announced auditions for the 852-9351. children's musical, Disney's Aladdin, Jr., will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, at the Vermontville Opera House, 211 S. Main St in Vermontville. Bill Reynolds, producer, and Hollie Auten, director, are looking for around 35 children from grades 4-8 who can act, sing, and do some dancing for the May 5-7 and May 12-14 shows. Children need not prepare for the audi­ tion as music and scripts will be provided. A parent or guardian needs to be present at auditions. Musical director will be Amanda Wells and choreog­ rapher will be Kim Knoll. Rehearsals are scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Opera House. For more information, call 517-726-0959. Revue sets auditions for Aladdin Jr. Maple Valley youngsters 2nd in SMYA The fourth and fifth grade Maple Valley boys’ basketball team placed second in the SMYA this season. Team members were (front from left) Zach Rosenberger, Robbie Welch, Dylan Kennedy, Garret Shaw, Jake Clark, Sam Benedict, (back) coach Dave Welch, Tyler Hall, Brandon Erwin, Garret Mater, Troy Allen, James Burd, Micah Bromley, and coach Alan Mater. Help with grant writing The Non-Profit Alliance will present Grant Writing and Fund Development Overview on Thursday, February 16, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The orientation will be held at Willard Library, Battle Creek, in the second floor meeting room. The orientation is open to the public at no charge. Reservations can be made by contacting the NonProfit Alliance, at 968-8166, ext. 593, by Monday, February 13. This class will provide nonprofit organizations with a road map to develop a proposal. Learn who receives foundation grants, what funders look for in grantees, the goals of various types of funders, and the types of support grant makers give. The seminar will also examine where grants fit in a fund devel­ opment plan, key elements of a successful proposal, and useful resources on proposal writing. This course is meant to be taken following Grant Research: Finding the Right Funder. (See Nonprofit Alliance website for training dates, www.nonprofitaliiance.org). An overview of the Funding Resource Collection will be given as well. The Funding Resource Collection (FRC) provides a comprehensive collection of materials which assist nonprofit organizations to identify grant makers which fund causes relat­ ed to their missions, diversify their funding bases, and train their staff to become more skilled in fund development. This collection is also available online (FC Search: The Foundation Center’s Database) at any of the terminals at the library and is available for pub­ lic use. Management and leader­ ship materials are also included in the collection. 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The Maple Valley News Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land recently a nn o unced that finding a branch office that offers the service, hours and conven­ Antiques ience customers need is a ANTIQUE SHOW: Barry snap with the newly super­ County Fairgrounds Expo charged Secretary of State Complex on M-37, March Branch Office Locator. llth-12th. ’ Just north of The online service at Hastings on M-37. Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm. $3 admission., (269) 945-9554 For Rent For Sale MOBILE BEDROOM 4 home for rent $550 a month plus utilities; 1st months rent, last months and security. (517)852-9115 80 YARDS/BERBER CARPET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on rolL New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 ___ www.Michigan.gov/sos has been retooled to provide more than just business hours and addresses. The improved site allows cus­ tomers to search for the Secretary of State office nearest their home by enter­ ing their ZIP code, city or county. Searches may also be tai­ lored by the type of service needed. A description of services is provided to assist customers in defining their search. The locator also pro­ vides “branch office alerts” to inform customers of con­ ditions or situations affecting branch office operations. Alerts may target one office or those located regionally or statewide. The Branch Office Locator was highlighted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Since its introduction on January 13, more than 18,000 search­ es have been conducted using the site. The launching of the new PLUS offices and SUPER! Centers prompted the redesign of the Branch Office Locator. Land created these revolutionary breeds of branch offices to offer cus­ tomers expanded benefits such as payment by Dis­ cover credit card at the counter, extended hours on Wednesdays or Saturdays and a Self-Service Station for instant license plate tab renewals. 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Main St., on Tuesday, March 7,2006 at 7:00 p.m. to organ­ Graphics for everything from BP Clinic. ize the board and review the tax roll for 2006/ business cards and brochures Thursday, March 2 will meet on March 7,2006 at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed to newspapers and catalogs. Hastings Morehouse Kids; St, Nashville to organize and review the 2006 assessment roll. Public hearings will be held: Phone (269)945-9554 or stop Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 MONDAY, MARCH 13 • 9:00 AM. TO NOON in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., The BOARD of REVIEW will also meet on March 13,2006 from 9:00 a.m.; Yoga class 3 p.m. Hastings. 1:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. A.M. to noon and 1:00 RM. to 5:00 RM. and on March 14,2006 from Delton - Pqzzles/Trivia. TUESDAY, MARCH 14 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00-RM. 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 RM, and 6:00 RM. to 9:00 RM. forr any property Nashville - TV Time. 7:00 RM. TO 9:00 P.M. owner or their representative wishing to examine their assessment Community Notices Friday, March 3 - Hastings or show evidence why their 2006 assessed and/or taxable value NASHVILLE ASSEMBLY - Bingo; Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil Any Property Owners wishing to examine their assessment and to should be changed. Protests may be made by mail. OF GOD YOUTH GROUP show cause why the 2006 Valuation should be changed are urged to The current ratio of assessments .and the multipliers needed on the is selling Little Caesar pizza Painters 9:30 a.m. Woodland attend at these scheduled times. Visiting. total of each class of property to be at 50% oftrue cash value is as kits to raise money for,a misMonday, March 6 follows: , . . j. ; sions trip this fall. Anyone Tentative ratio of 50% and multiplier of 1.000 for all-classes of real interested in ordering please Hastings - March Birthday & personal property. RATIO MULTIPLIER contact the Nashville Assem- Party; Card Making 12:30Agricultural 49.80% 1.0040 bly of God (517)852-9819. 2:30 p.m.; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; By board resolution residents are able to protest by letter, provided COMMERCIAL 51.82% .9649 Orders will be taken until Beading 5 p.m.; Kinship Care protest letter is received prior to March 4, 2006. INDUSTRIAL 50.00% 1:0000 March 26,2006. Support 7 p.m. Delton RESIDENTIAL 47.14% 1.0607 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE YOU WANT QUALITY at Bingo. H,W,N The Township will provide necessary reasonable service to individu­ Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services affordable prices when you Reminiscence. should contact Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor at least 7 days prior to als with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon (3) days buy printing. Call J-Ad Tuesday, March 7 the meeting by writing or calling the following: Castleton Township, notice; Contact Supervisor Russell Laverty (517) 726-1115, 6967 N. Graphics for everything from Hastings Line Dancing 915 Reed St., Nashville, MI 49073 phone (517) 852-9479. Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Mich. 49096. business cards and brochures 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Basic Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor to newspapers and catalogs. William Crittenden, Assessor Watercolor Class, Castleton Township * Phone (269)945-9554 or stop Russell Laverty, Supervisor Registration Required: TV in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., 06626201 Shorts. Hastings. Garage Sale EWING WELL DRILLING INC. NOTICE CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD of REVIEW World Day of Power sponsored by Church Women United NOTICE VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 28, 2006 — Page 11 FULLER, continued from page 1 Lee Christopher, Colyn Reed, Andrew Hanford, Chansee Douglas, Alexandra Chambers, Beau Johnson, Trenton Leonard, Jadelyn Stewart, James Brighton, Jennifer Hay, Jessica Fuller, Shelby Nighbert, Allie Hughes, Shara Gillean, Katie Dixon, Sydney Denton, Zach Wolcott, Samantha Denton, Cody Hall, Cameron Pifer, Brian Wells, Makayla Brown, Sarah Norton, Katie Blodgett, Corey Hricorsky, Analisa Gordon, and Anna Simmons; and second graders: Erin French, Toree Heney, Abby Smith, Marcum Terpening, Nicole Peters, Trenton Imes, Kelia Hamilton, Beth Gurd, Brionnsa Bennett, Alissa Morgan, Lyndi Rose, Gabriel Gorton, Michaela Johnson, Samantha Henion, Jessica Jacobs, Shannon Mead, Lindsey Mattocks, Shamin Rowley, Payton Schrader, Jordan Jenkins, Jeannie Hale, Alaina Cobb. Wyatt Ledford, Savannah Van Stee, Walker Skelton, Samuel Seaton, Chole Hicks, Charity Dietzel, Kaylee Brooks and Britney Flory. 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. ^%'SnrS ” ’’b u % %N<*i <*i 06626435 jQ^W Walker, These second and third grade students at Fuller Street Elementary participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon. " ** **• YOUR INCOME TAX SPECIALIST r t0r®»®, w. feslSri fcWjn VaUnii ifpsiti tunlnni sb iris sb 5 nUxs Pmm. Sffli tadkte'. ;jebu ddifltaia !taW)talii ■ibtkUo smutty I pi i it iuijste. si AIE ifefeir tantalii®^11 fflcomttsiiiiM ml jtefnpshW® tpriM urokift#** triM ,qnifc rftecektam irrfffiw Iff 10 Of®® <**•*?« We shouldn't set up students to fail Oiir state government is tinkering again with educa­ tion, with more feel-good legislation to get positive publicity, but lacking under­ standing in what needs to be done to help Michigan’s children succeed. i The latest example is the governor’s new proposed rules for high school gradua­ tion. They’re tough and high minded, but they’re guaran­ teed to make a certain num­ ber of students fail, to drop out of school, which I find unacceptable. I’m one of the first to agree we constantly need to review and revise education­ al standards and make sure they meet our needs for the future. However, I can’t see the wisdom of creating guidelines or requirements that are certain to slam the door on a group of young people whose only real shortcoming is differing interests. The latest proposed grad­ uation requirements call for four years of English, four years of math (including two in algebra and one in geom­ etry), biology/chemistry and at least three years of social science. On the surface, this sounds good, but closer examination forces us to question why, for example, all students should have two years of algebra and one of geometry. Just about any teacher could tell you there are a pertain number of stu­ dents who will not succeed beyond basic algebra, not because of stupidity, but because they learn different­ ly than the more advanced math students. Nearly all children bring certain skills with them, but many of them will struggle in certain subjects regardless of overall intelligence. Some who may not be able to pass second-year algebra may at the same time be gifted in the social sciences or in the arts. Is it right then to force them to take four years of a subject at which they will not succeed and we withhold their diplomas as a result? "Learning isn't easy and it shouldn't be,” says Rafe Esquith author of “There Are No Shortcuts," a true story about an inner-city teacher, winner of the American Teacher Award, who inspired his students and challenges us to rethink the way we educate our chil­ dren. Success, he believes comes from a strong work ethic and from dedication and perseverance on the part of children, teachers and parents alike. 5? I» 00” Tobias Insurance Agency Dick Tobias, Independent Agent <*,*•*' li* J? I* Worried aboutyourfinal expenses? Call us today - we offer $10,000 - $25,000 Guarantee Issue Life Final Expense Policies 210 S. State Street, Nashville Cell (269) 838-7068 Home (517) 852-2020 Fax (517) 852-9132 | e-mail: retobias@sbcglobal.net | Visitors from around the world have come to visit his classes to see how he does it. His students come from, the worst neighborhoods, yet score among the country's highest on standardized tests. He does it by setting high standards, a strong work ethic, impeccable man­ ners and a dedication to be the best. If we are going to change the way we educate our kids, we must first change the standards on how we oper­ ate, and those standards have more to do with passion than they do with the measure­ ment. Employers around the state continue to question students’ attitudes and per­ sonalities more than they do the statistics. We must teach our stu­ dents the basics so they know them inside out, that's what's important. Challenge them, but don't break them down to the point where they don't see the benefits. Barry County has sent an average of only about 50% of our students on to higher education, and I would think Michigan wouldn't be far ahead, yet we want to pre­ pare all ofthem to go to col­ lege: We need to step back and take a look at what we are doing to our students. As Esquith says, "If we are going to change the out­ come, we must change the way we motivate our stu­ dents. Instead of really deal­ ing with the problem, bureaucrats are attempting to solve die serious prob­ lems with simplistic solu­ tions." If we want change we must look at new ideas, new outlooks and not the “one size fits all” program state government is pushing. You don't challenge students by making it impossible to achieve, you challenge by helping them see the possi­ bilities. plc CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 026763 KS S, Fluke & Sheldon, 525 W. 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Licensed & Insured 616-374-7595 517-852-9565 Olivet Jazz Event Planned Olivet High School’s sev­ perform from 7 to 9 p.m. enth annual Jazz Band Tickets are priced at $20 Dinner Dance will be held each and senior citizen tick­ Saturday, March 4 on the ets are priced at $17.50 each. campus of Olivet College at Those who miss dinner may the Kirk Center. still have dessert and hear the Everyone is invited to jazz band performance for attend an evening of dinner, $6. big band music, and dancing. Tickets may be purchased This year’s theme will be a in the Olivet High School “Hawaiian luau,” with a din­ office, Fern Persons ner menu of ham, cheesy Elementary office, or potatoes, salad, mixed veg­ through any jazz band mem­ etable, and two choices of ber. Tickets must be pur­ desserts. chased in advance, no later Band members will be than Friday, February 24. serving dinner, starting at 6 For more information, call p.m. After dessert, the jazz Kathy Clark at 749-4701. band will take the stage and Healthy Talks — Hastings Orthopedic Clinic to Discuss Fibromyalgia Syndrome Do you ever experience? Chronic Pain Sleep Disturbances Memory Problems Headaches Fatigue Morning Stiffness You May Have Fibromyalgia Syndrome! If you are interested in learning more about what Fibromyalgia is, how it is diagnosed and various treatment methods, Maria A. Benit, PA-C will be presenting an educational forum at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic on v March 2, 2006 from 4:00 — 5:00 p.m. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. 840 Cook Road Hastings, MI 49058 Ph: (269) 945-9520 Toll Free: (800) 596-1005 02641516 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-03-07.pdf 297d4bec094358188eef10c11e4c58ed PDF Text Text MAPLE MM • ^k Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 10, March 7, 2006 Township requests ownership of Vermontville Opera House by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Vermontville Village Council President Doug Kelsey has received from Vermontville Township Supervisor Russ Laverty, asking the village to relin­ quish its interest in the Vermontville Opera House. The historic building has been jointly owned by the two governmental entities since it was built in the late 1890s. Laverty, in his letter dated Feb. 23, said, "Since the Township is paying all expenses and has assumed all responsibility for building upkeep, we believe legal ownership should be turned over to the Township Board. As all residents live in the Township, actual ownership will always be the people who live here." Laverty also noted that the building use and rental would remain the same. The Vermontville Opera House is currently the location of the Vermontville Township Library, the home of the local theater company "The Revue," and is used by the township for monthly meet­ ings. It is also rented out to community members for a variety of activities and events. Kelsey gave the Village council and members of the audience in attendance at last Thursday’s meeting a "Civics 101 lesson," in which he clarified what Laverty had said. Kelsey noted that, as Laverty stated, all village residents are also township residents who pay township taxes so even if the opera house were to be owned solely by the town­ ship it would still belong to the residents of the village as well as those in the township. For this reason both Kelsey and Laverty said that they don’t feel ownership of the Opera House is a controver­ sial issue. In his letter Laverty stated, During the course ofthe last sixteen years, the Township Board has paid for all main­ tenance of the building and for all operating expenses. The board has acted as owner of the building. "We are looking at some major repairs in the near term. The exterior masonry is in need of re-pointing and re-tucking. The estimated cost of this repair is $34,200. The roofwill soon need to be resealed. The approximate cost is $8,000. These are in addition to the normal expenses incurred annually of approximately $16,000." In a later interview Laverty said the township is looking at applying for grants to defray the costs of repairs and feels that sole ownership by one govern­ mental entity may make the process easier. "Dual ownership may or may not be a potential prob­ lem when we apply for a grant," he explained. It was point Kelsey acknowledge in his com- ments to the council Thursday night, when he noted that the township has acted as the owner of the building since 1990, when a grant was obtained and received for the renovation of the second story of the Opera House. "The grant could only be submitted under one govern­ mental unit; that is why the township submitted it," he said. However, there was some debate among council mem­ bers as to which entity owns which part of the property of the building. "The only thing that I ever remember hearing about the Opera House was that one of the units, either the village or the township, started con­ struction on it and they got to a point and then ran out of money so then the other gov­ ernmental unit... decided to Vermontville Township officials have asked the take over arid that is how .it Village of Vermontville to turn over its interest in the got finished," said Kelsey. See OPERA, page 3 Vermontville Opera House, which is jointly Owned by both entities. Knitting group donating creations for good causes FLEX student Sopho Natroshvili (center) poses for a photo with her host par­ ents, John and Betty Jo Jacobs of Hastings. Teen from former Soviet republic enjoying year at Maple Valley HS "When you go through by Sandra Ponsetto the process of becoming a StaffWriter By the time John and host parent and you already Betty Jo Jacobs discovered start exchanging- phone that Sopho Natroshvili was calls and letters, it’s hard to too young to attend say, ‘Oh sorry, it won’t Hastings High School as a work; we’ll take another foreign exchange student, it one,’" said Betty Jo. So the Jacobses, who live was too late. They had already started just outside of Hastings on to form a bond with the 16- the east side, decided to year-old student from the enroll Sopho as a senior at former Soviet Republic of Maple Valley Senior High School, a move that meets Georgia. with the approval of both the Jacobs and their guest. • “At first we were disap­ pointed that she. couldn’t get into Hastings (the school has a policy that all foreign exchange students must be at least 17 years old). We were afraid that she would miss out by not going to a bigger school, but that hasn’t been the case See EXCHANGE, page 2 The Vermontville knitting group put their needles together and created an afghan they will donate to the siren shelter in Charlotte (photo by Amy Jo Parish). by Amy Jo Parish StaffWriter Vermontville knitting club members have put their nee­ dles to work and created an afghan to donate to the Siren Shelter in Charlotte. The idea for the blanket came from the Warm Up America Square project one of the group members read about on the Internet. “Everyone made squares and we wanted to give our See KNIT, page 3 In This Issue... • Model UN organization earns grant • Maplewood students learn about perils of tobacco use • Local business students attend mock interviews • Valley’s season ends with district loss to P.W. Pirates • Girl Scout cookies on sale Saturday �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, March 7. 2006 — Page 2 EXCHANGE, continued from page 1 to get used to having a very we’re proud of her," said active teenager in the house Betty Jo, who noted that Sopho is now planning to once again. "They would take me to join the girls’ soccer team in the dance studio at 7 am. the spring. Sopho came to America two mornings a week and then I would have dance and through the FLEX (Future then I’d have lessons at 6 Leaders Exchange) program, sponsored by the United p.m.," said Sopho. "And then there was play States Department of State, practice from 7 to 10," added which brings students from the former Soviet Union to Betty Jo. She has done all of this the United States. The goal of the program, while taking a full load of senior level courses, includ­ established in 1992, is to ing Advanced Placement provide an opportunity for English, at Maple Valley and high school students from keeping up with her studies countries of the former at her school in Georgia, so Soviet Union to America to she can graduate from both experience life in a demo­ schools in the spring. And, cratic society in order to pro­ despite her busy schedule, mote democratic values in Sopho managed to get all As Eurasia. The students are chosen to and only one B on her last report card from Maple participate in the program Valley and maintain high through a multiple-stage, scores on her Georgian stud­ merit-based open recruit­ ment and selection process. ies. "She’s doing really good; Candidates have to write at all," said Betty Jo. "I like the teachers in Maple Valley because they have such a positive attitude and because the school is smaller you can participate more, you have more chances to join in what inter­ ests you," said Sopho. Indeed Sopho has been able to participate in a vari­ ety of extracurricular activi­ ties. Sopho, who studied Georgian national traditional dances in her home country, has joined the school dance team that performs at basket­ ball games, takes jazz and hip hop classes at Step ‘N Time dance studio in Nashville, and took part in The Revue’s recent produc­ tion of "Beauty and the Beast" at the Vermontville Opera House. It’s a situation that means the Jacobses, who have six grown children ranging in ages from 21 to 34, have had Life Insurance? It’s not about your life, it’s about hers. Life insurance isn’t about your life, it’s about the people who rely on it. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’sjust right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe. Sound.Secure.* protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. DEBBIE 06626775 TRUMBLE AGENCY BETTY THELMA 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service:. (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ 11a.m. ..6 p.m. 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 picnic. John brought his boat n’t there with them, and that and "tube" to the park to give was the first time I wasn’t the kids rides around the there (during the holidays)," said Sopho. "But, most ofthe lake. "I taught her how to fall time I am not homesick. I feel this is such a warm fam­ off a tube," laughed John. Sopho has also spent a ily setting." "Trust me she blends right weekend in Chicago, donned medical scrubs and walked in," said John. "She kids me for Pennock Hospital in the that I am just like her dad Hastings Christmas. Parade, and her grandpa. "She tells John that he visited both the University of Michigan and Michigan falls asleep in front ofthe TV State University, where she just like they do," said Betty learned about college rival­ Jo. Sopho said thatjust like at ries in the United States, and visited Shipshewana with the home in Georgia, her room Jacobses’ daughter, Lyndi, at the Jacobses’ house is and learned about the Amish right above the living room lifestyle. She also went to and the TV. "I wait until I hear the Lansing, where she met State Rep. Gary Newell, saw the remote hit the floor, then I state capital and toured the know he is asleep and I can come downstairs and turn the Michigan History Museum. At the end of March the TV down," she said with a Jacobses are taking Sopho to grin. John and Betty Jo like to New Jersey so she can visit a friend from Georgia who tease Sopho about the amount of ice cream she now lives there. She used to be our neigh­ eats. "We used to get one of bor in Georgia. Six or seven years ago when her husband those big tubs of ice cream at died, she came over here to the store and it would last live," explained Sopho. "She two months, with Sopho is a live-in helper for an eld­ here, they only last two erly woman. She likes it weeks," said John with a here, but she misses every­ laugh. one and she will be happy to Sopho blushes and laughs and admits, "I really love ice see me." Betty Jo said she admires cream." Sopho’s friend for having the Watching .the Jacobses courage to move halfway and Sopho talk it is easy to around the world. "She’s an older woman in See EXCHANGE, next page her sixties and she doesn’t speak the language very well, but she had the courage to come over here and find work and start a new life," she said. Sopho herself is adjusting 10 No pnm Fr— drink r»<Wi» 6 M< com refill | very well to life in America. STADIUM SEATING TIMES 3/7 - 3/9 C She said she was only home­ O ©AQUAMARINE (PG) 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:15, 9:35 sick once, around Christmas ODOOGAL (G) and New Year’s, when she 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:10 DATE MOVIE (PG-13) got a lot of calls from her 12:40, 2:30, 4:20, 6:50, 9:15 family back home in ©EIGHT BELOW (PG) 12:10, 2:35, 5:00, 7:25, 9:50 Georgia. THE PINK PANTHER (PG) 7:50, 9:50 "I like being here so much that it doesn’t bother me. 20oz.drink with $2.60 purchase d 40oz bag ot buttery popcorn But, talking to all of them, I 1 i suddenly realized that I wasl i essays and take a variety tests. They are chosen based on English ability, personali­ ty factors, social skills, aca­ demic achievement, and leadership potential. Of the approximately 64,000 stu­ dents from the former Soviet Union who apply to the FLEX program each year, only 2,500 are selected to come to the United States Besides keeping up with her studies at Maple Valley High School and her school in Georgia, the FLEX pro­ gram requires that students like Sopho do five to seven hours of community service each month. "If they do at least 100 hours of community service while they are here, they get a certificate signed by the President of the United States," said Betty Jo. So far Sopho has donated time at local food banks, 4-H and nursing homes. She is also enrolled in Maple Valley High School’s leader­ ship class, which emphasizes hands-on community service and involvement. FLEX students also are required to give presenta­ tions about their country while they are in the United States. Sopho managed to "sneak one in" on a recent bus trip to see the Radio City Music Hall dancers perform at the Fox Theater in Detroit. "I talked to the tour guide and told her that Sopho was from Georgia and she said it would be OK if she talked to the elderly people on the bus about her country, which she did and they found it very interesting," said Betty Jo. As a host family the Jacobs are trying to make sure that Sopho gets an opportunity to see and do as much as possible, to fully experience life in America. When she first arrived, the Jacobses and Sopho and all the other host families and FLEX students in the area met at Charlton Park for a KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service.. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . .11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 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 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 ■ 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Nancy Fancher, Pastor Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship .......... 10 a.m. .11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH ■■■ ■ ■ I 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School 9:45a 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 . .. 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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday ot the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 7,2006 — Page 3 s OPERA, continued from page 1 SLX, ISX IL J&K &K *W>: W>: W S‘‘ : S *S lNi, S2S »Im Jf'^S S s»A' s»A M’8” ’tlW„. t ria . fo'Sj * -ni ShINIIIkii ites'i ?nj w ^tK _11_1 H__l S_IB am m fee1 l‘*lt hr Ismismi kiiiI O'SWIBZ aanMts Wg lit •saw •sa itaIR M aaaati SOUR HIBfiSB IK tai *«??.•• I® liiiiiiiiinjllij m d*M»* « wu« JS 'S** ; ; * J!,< «is* jJJ? »><< 5*”% •Pt «%, «, «% if <?< 4 % •% Sv & The brief history of the Opera House on the Village’s new website states that the village was responsi­ ble for the construction of the lower story and the town­ ship finished the second story. "I would like to gamer as much information as possi­ ble, because I have heard this discussed even before join­ ing the council," said Village Council Trustee Garry Patrick. "It’s never been clear and before we say something, one way or another, I’d like to know where we are at first." Kelsey said the matter would be turned over to the Village Building and Grounds Committee for review and the council would look at the issue again next month. Members of the Buildings and Grounds Committee are Don Martin, Monte O’Dell, Garry Patrick, Sue Villanueva and Charlie Viele. In other business last Thursday evening, the coun­ cil: • Announced the village’s new website www.vermontville-mi.gov created by Carleen Samaan, is now "up and running." The website provides information on the village history, services, the Village Council (including agendas and meeting min­ utes)/- the-Department of Public Works, committees, local organizations, ordi­ nances, churches, events, schools .and more. • Heard 'from Village Clerk Shirley Harmon that the four-year trustee seats held by Don Martin, Charlie Viele, and Jim Samaan are on the ballot during .this year’s village and township elections set for Tuesday, Nov. 7. Anyone interested in running for a seat on the council needs to submit a petition with the signature of at least six registered voters, but not more than ten and submit it to the Eaton County Clerk by May 16. • Appointed Kim Rod­ riguez to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and approved the transfer of Jason Sheridan from the ZBA to the Planning Commission. • Approved a motion to charge a $100 deposit for the key to the bathroom at the baseball field on East First Street. If the bathrooms are clean and there has been no damage the deposit will be refunded when the key is returned at the end of the season or event. At the time of the deposit, the village will ask for a donation to cover the cost ofpaper prod­ ucts. • During the discussion of whether or not to charge a set fee or request a donation for paper products Kelsey quipped, "It’s a issue that touches all of us." •Was presented a report from Department of Public Works Street Administrator Monte O’Dell, who reported that tree guards for the downtown streetscape have been ordered at a cost $300 each and the faded signs are being replaced. He also reported that he ordered the new benches and trash cans for the streetscape project for $9,713 and saved $10,000 in grant money by opting to have the DPW do the instal­ lation. O’Dell also presented quotes from three area auto body repair shops for body work on the DPW’s 1997 pickup truck. The council approved the lowest quote, $3,636 from Woodland Auto Body. The council also approved the payment of $225 to cover the tuition for DPW worker Terry Samaan to attend a three-day Wastewater Operator class in March. • Heard the February report from Ordinance Enforcement Officer Nikki Lennox, who said that it was a slow month due largely to the winter weather. • Approve a motion, with Tom Williams abstaining, to allow Williams to display his modified racecar on the side­ walk in front of the Vermontville Hardware on Saturday, April 1. Vermontville Hardware is one sponsor of Williams’ sponsors. • Approved a motion to allow Harmon and Lennox to attend a class March 21 on the establishing a Downtown Development Authority, at a cost of $35 each and a class about drafting ordinances in April at a cost of $69 each. • Approved a motion requested by Millenium Digital recognizing its merg­ er with another company, to become Michigan Broadband LLC. • Heard from Village Treasurer Kay Marsh who expressed concern about the Village cashing CDs for maintenance and improve­ ment projects. Council mem­ bers praised Marsh for con­ cern and monitoring the financial health ofthe village and assured her that they were keeping an eye on the budget. Patrick noted the Village Council is very careful not to spend more than it takes in. "I know what you’re say­ ing," Kelsey told Marsh. "There are situations where we need to reinvest in the community. It’s like a house, you may have $300,000 in the bank but if you don’t keep your house up and let it go to rack and ruin, you don’t really take pride in your house. But, if you keep the house up, people take pride in the community." • Heard an update from on grant applications for improvement projects. After jokingly telling Marsh, "to plug your ears," Kelsey said the village has applied for two grants. The first, for approximately $400,000, with $75,000 in matching funds from the village, would allow the municipali­ ty to complete the streetscape on the block between First and Second streets. He said the estimated cost of the project was around $380,000 due to the need for extensive grading. The second grant for 3.3 million dollars, with $150,000 in matching funds from the village, to replace approximately three miles of 60-year-old water main, upgrading streets and installing curb pans and gut­ ters on Fourth, Fifth and Elm streets. Kelsey said matching funds would come out of the village’s major, local and general funds, "and Kay’s retirement plan," he added with tongue in cheek. hat.” The needles and laughter fly through the air when the group gets together. Stories of their latest craft projects, upcoming family events and community news are part of each meeting. “We do a lot of gossiping and laughing,” said Carla Rumsey. KNIT, continued from page 1 blanket locally,” said Janet Valdick, leader ofthe group. The club meets once a week in the Vermontville library and averages around 12 knitters per meeting. Along with the blanket, the group lias also knitted chemo caps for patients in Ann Arbor’s cancer unit. Teaching others how to knit has been a new experi­ ence for Valdick. “We started knitting a year ago. Some people wanted to learn how and I said, ‘Well, I’ve never taught before, but I guess I can try it.’ Everyone starts out making a dishcloth then moves on to mittens or Janet Valdick leads the knitting group that meets Thursday evenings at the Vermontville library (photo by Amy Jo Parish). Kim Eldred and daughter Emily work on projects at a meeting of the knitting club. Emily recently won the best of style award at the 4-H fashion show for one of her knitted creations (photo-by Amy Jo Parish). EXCHANGE, continued from previous page see that they have bonded and become like family. .They enjoy each other’s company and understand their jokes, but it didn’t start out that way. When Sopho arrived at the Gerald R. Ford Airport in Grand Rapids Aug. 3, she was tired and hungry after crossing several time zones on flights that took her from her Georgia, to Vienna, Washington D.C. and Chicago. "When I first got here, my E English was not so good, said Sopho. "Everyone talked so fast it was hard to understand what they were saying." "She had a hard time fol­ lowing the conversation because John and Lyndi get going and they finish each other’s sentences," explained Betty Jo. "I am not usually shy, but at first I was shy about mis- exams in Georgia and gradu­ pronouncing words," said Betty Jo, laughing. In addition to Sopho’s ates from school, she plans Sopho'. "On the way home from phone calls and e-mails, to go to the university and corporate law. the airport we decided to Betty Jo likes to write long study stop at McDonald’s because newsy letters, detailing However, Sopho noted that that would be someplace everyday events like the in Georgia professionals familiar to her. We asked her Popsicle incident, to keep such as doctors and lawyers if she wanted a. pop, but she Sopho’s family apprised of don’t command the same didn’t understand. Then we what their daughter is doing respect and high salaries in Georgia like they do the said, ‘soda,’ and she still did­ in the United States. "I just wrote her parents a •United States. n’t know what we were talk­ "Being a doctor over there six page letter which I sent ing about," said Betty-Jo. "Then we said ‘Coca by e-mail. Her sister,* Nino, is just like being a blue-col­ Cola," and she was like, printed it out. Her parents lar worker," said Betty Jo. "If ‘Yes! Coca Cola!’ She rec­ and other family members you have a private clinic it is ognized the brand names," who came over, made Nino better, but not if you work said John with a laugh. "Now sit in the middle of the floor for the government clinics." Sopho said that she is everything is Dr. Pepper. She and translate the letter for always has to have a Dr. them so they could all hear it thinking of applying for a Pepper — and a gallon of ice together," said Betty Jo. student visa so she can return cream and a box of "Nino, is 15 and she’s taking to the United States to study the test to come to America. corporate law, "I’ve wanted Popsicles." "Both of them (John and We’ve already told her fami­ to be a lawyer since child­ Sopho) got sick and I came ly that if she wants to come, hood, but you can’t earn a lot of money as a lawyer in my home one afternoon and we’d take her." Sopho, the daughter of a country. Maybe I’ll study found them sitting in front of the TV with all these white medical doctor and an engi­ law over here." "With a corporate law wrappers scattered on the neer (who also has an M.D.), floor around them, said said after she takes her degree she could go any- where," said Betty Jo. But for now, Sopho is content living with the Jacobses in Hastings, attend­ ing school in Maple Valley, participating in dance and sports, looking forward to graduation and generally learning about life in America. "The. thing that surprised me was I was thinking that being a host family would be all about giving, but we have gotten so much more from her than we have given," said Betty Jo. "We have formed a bond with Sopho and her family, we’ve really come to know them, that can never be broken. "I think that is the goal of the FLEX program. The kids learn about what is best about America and it helps Americans understand the country where they came from. This has been a lot of fun." ^Diana’s ‘-Pfoce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. _ 1-517-852-9481 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, March 7,2006 — Page 4 Melvin L Holton Jr. SUNFIELD -Melvin L. Holton Jr. passed away Thursday March 2, 2006 at Ingham Medical Hospital at the age of71, after a long ill­ ness. Melvin was born at home March 18, 1934 in Sunfield, son of Melvin C. and Ina L. (Barnum) Holton. He graduated May 13, 1953 from Sunfield High School and entered into the U.S. Army in June of 1953. On March 17, 1956 he married Marilyn Stall. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lou Ann Holton in 1970, and his father, Melvin C. Holton in 1993. He is survived by his son, Randy (Mary Jo) of Nashville; grandson, Randy; and great grandson, Tyler of Eaton Rapids; mother, Ina Holton; two brothers, Lynn, and Neil (Wilma); four sis­ ters, Christine (David) Van Deventer, Joyce (Ken) England, Joan (Dick) Hurlbut, Eleanor (Jim) Bailiff all of Sunfield; many nieces and nephews; Aunt Alta Vaugn and cousin, Dale Williams of Ypsilanti. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. - Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield. The family is being served by the Independent Family owned Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log onto www.Legacy.com Ena Mae Symonds NASHVILLE - Mrs. Ena Mae Symonds, age 71, of Nashville passed .■ away peacefully Saturday, February 26, 2006 at her home. Ena was bom in Sparta, on June 17, 1933. She spent most of her childhood with her beloved Uncle Ralph and Ena Tweedy who raised Ena from birth. Her younger years were spent growing up in the Sparta area, and attending area schools there until mov­ ing to the Hastings area where she graduated from high school. On November 30, 1954 in Angola, Indiana she married Mr. Donald Symonds. After the couple was married they returned to the Nashville where they built their Model UN organization earns grant Assyria Township home together. Donald and Ena have lived in that home for the past 30 years Ena loved to work on crafts and was well know for ability as a painter. She also loved to collect antiques, attend flee markets and auc­ tion sales. During the summer months she would spend her time gardening, both flowers and vegetables. Together with her husband, Ena would look forward every year to their vacation in Florida. Over the years Ena worked part time at the Barry County Court, Hastings Manufacturing, and Aluminum Extrusions. She is survived by her beloved husband Donald; daughter, Julie Symonds; sons, Scott (Thelma) When you 13476324 make sure YOUR MONEY DOESN'T. As you ger ready for retirement, consider Stare Farm’ annuities. With flexible payouts and guaranteed income, they let you customize your plans and help keep your money working while you explore your dreams. Tai Gearhart, Agent 825 S Hanover St Hastings, Ml 49058 Bus: 269-948-1284 tal.gearhart.g4ic@statefann.com The Maple Valley Model UN organization recently received a $400 grant from the Barry Community Community Foundation. The funds will help the 14 student dele­ gates in the organization attend the Mid-American Model United Nations Conference in March. Pictured are student delegates, Andrea Jarvie, John Mater and Norman Porter accepting the check. Delegates from Maple Valley have been busy raising funds, writing resolutions and researching their assigned countries of Benine, Bahamas, Austria and Azerbaijan. Eaton MSU Extension hires Program Assistant Symonds, and Jeff Symonds; and her cousin, - Albert Tweedy. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ricky Fiting, Anna, Sarah, Steven, and Breena Symonds, Jason, and Loma Symonds; and her Father-in-law, Malcomb Symonds. She was preceded in death by her son, James Symonds; her aunt and uncle Ralph and Ena Tweedy; and her mother in-law Lillian Symonds. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Interment followed the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to Scleroderma Foundation. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Eaton County Michigan State University Extension has recently welcomed another new member to their staff. Chloe Marie Silm, of St. Johns, MI, began her part-time position as 4-H Program Assistant on Thursday, Feb. 11. Silm graduated from Michigan State University in December 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in n Family Community Services. She has been working with the Clinton County Foster/Adoptive Family Program since 2003 and still holds a part-time position there. Silm brings a wealth of experience to the Eaton County 4-H JProgram. A 4Her from the very start, Silm fits right into the program in Eaton County. Silm was a member of Clinton County 4-H for 11 years showing projects ranging from live­ stock to crafts. The daughter of a 4-H Extension Educator, Silm has literally been raised in the 4-H program and understands it well. "We are thrilled with the enthusiasm, experience, and dedication that Chloe brings to the 4-H program. This will prove to be an exciting year for Eaton County 4-H," said Jackie Martin, 4-H Extension Educator. Silm and Martin work together to make up the Eaton County 4-H Staff which is a part of Eaton County MSU Extension Services. 4-H is a youth organization providing opportunities for youth to leam life skills, leadership, citizenship, and community service. The 4-H organization in Eaton County Chloe Marie Silm involves over 900 youth and over 300 adult leaders. 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Pictured are (front row, from left) Danielle Christiansen, Victoria Rhodes and Jenna Denton, (back row, from left) Daniel Benedict, Danielle Sibley, Justin McMillen and Meagan Van Engen. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Maplewood Elementary students last week, and again this week have been learning from seven Maple Valley High School leadership stu­ dents about the negative effects of tobacco use. Against The Teens Tobacco Use group is mak­ ing 40-minute presentations to fourth grade students at Maplewood as part of the TATU program, sponsored by the American Lung Association. This is the fifth the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition has received tobacco settlement money to present the pro­ gram through a grant from the County Barry Community Foundation. Maplewood students Doug Sears (left) and Dallie Flower (right) help high school leadership students Daniel Benedict and Jenna Denton (center) use glasses of water and straws of different diameters to illustrate how smoking effects the flow of blood through the body. The teens concluded their presentation by telling the students that each year ciga­ rettes are responsible for more preventable deaths than fire, alcohol and accidents combined. Meanwhile, in Patti Braun’s classroom, a group of three other teens, Victoria Rhodes, Justin McMillen and Danielle Sibley, gave a presentation on the negative effects ofchewing tobacco in addition to the effect tar from tobacco use has on the respi­ ratory system and a person’s finances. 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State Street, Nashville Cell (269) 838-7068 Home (517) 852-2020 Fax (517) 852-9132 e-mail: retobias@sbcglobal.net 06626846 Danielle Sibley uses a pink T-shirt, over-sized sunglasses and felt cutouts, modeled by Justin McMillen, to illustrate the effects of smoking on a person’s respiratory sys­ tem. "This is a great program because it has impact on two levels," said Liz Lenz, from the Barry County Substance Abuse Services. "The teens learn about tobacco’s use through the training and then they pass it on to the kids at the elementary school." One group of four high school leadership students, Danielle Christiansen, Jenna Denton, Meagan Van Engen and Daniel Benedict, gave a presentation last week to stu­ dents in Vicki Williams’ classroom at Maplewood about the toxic and cancer causing chemicals found in cigarettes, such as arsenic, formaldehyde, lead, hydro­ gen cyanide, mercury, nico­ tine, methane and more. ^PARENTS OF MAPLE VALLEY PRESCHOOLERS^ (All children ages 21/2 - 5 yrs.) If your child will be 5 years old by Dec. 1st, call 852-9468 (starting March 21st) for Kindergarten Roundup Registration. Please bring birth certificate 8r immunization records Special Dates: April 20th, Ice Cream Sundaes 6:15-6:45 pm 6:45pm Kindergarten Parent Orientation and Story Hour at Fuller Street Elementary If your child will be 4 yrs. old by Pec. 1st, call 852-2075 (starting March 21st) for Early Fours Registration Information Ifyour child is between 2 1/2 - 4 yrs. old and you are concerned about your child's development, speech, coordination, behavior or learning, call 852-9468 (starting March 7th ) for information about Pre-*primary Services. 06826740 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. March 7. 2006 — Page 6 KNIT, continued from previous page pack of cigarettes each day adds up to $35 per week, $140 per month, $1,680 per year and $8,400 over a fiveyear period. They then asked students what they could have used the money for if it wasn’t spent on cigarettes. The stu- Correction: SCHOOL dents’ replies included food, candy, games, clothing jew­ elry, charitable donations and vacations. Maple Valley Elementary Braun complimented the Menu leadership students on their presentation and said it was Wednesday, March 8 one of the best she has wit­ Chicken pot pie, mashed nessed. potatoes, peaches, cookie, 1/2 pt milk. Thursday, March 9 Fuller Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, fruit cocktail, muffin, 1/2 pt milk. Friday, March 10 Waffle sticks, sausage, potato wedge, applesauce, 1/2 pt. milk. Monday, March 13 Turkey tetrazzini, biscuit, green beans, peaches, 1/2 pt milk. Tuesday, March 14 Hot dog, tater tots, sherbet, cookie, 1/2 pt milk. MENUS This photo was left out of last week's edition and should have accompanied the article titled “Two local students to be in state competition.” Briana Bromley (left), Mary Jewell and Amanda Feighner competed in the district high school choir compe­ tition last month. Bromley and Jewell sang their way to the highest rating at district competition, earning spots at state next month. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics M 945-9554 ^ZaYi.TaYfaYiTfrVi^ NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! Maple Valley Accounting A Tax, LLC •E Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent Fully-staffed Accounting and Tax Office g' Tax Preparation E-Filing Small Business Accounting RAL's (Call for details) (Refund anticipation loan) Ask about our Special Student and Senior Rates!! Phone: 517-852-1500 E-mail: mv_accounting@sbcglobal.net Mon. - Fri. 12pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - 4pm We are located on Main Street in Nashville next to _____ Shirley's Chuck Wagon. omzstbo Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, March 8 Choose One - Chicken pot pie, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, deli bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, cheesie potatoes, celery w/peanut butter, peaches, juice, milk. Thursday, March 9 Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One - Ravioli, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ Richard F. Merrill III wich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole Richard F. Merrill III has kernel com, ' cauliflower been promoted to the rank of w/cheese, fruit cocktail, sergeant first class in the U.S. Victoria Rhodes uses a pig’s lung to illustrate how juice, milk. Army. Friday, March 10 tobacco use can affect human lungs. The sergeant, with 14 Choose One - Chicken fijiyears of military service, is tas, pizza, cheeseburger, the noncommissioned officer chicken sandwich, country in charge of the International chicken bar. Choose Two Pistol Team, Fort Benning, Garden salad, refried beans, Columbus, Ga. carrots, fresh fruit, juice, He is the son of Danny D. milk. Echtinaw of E. M-79 Monday, March 13 Highway, Nashville. His Choose One Turkey wife, Jamie, is the daughter Lakewood Public Schools bids due Monday March 13, tetrazzini, pizza, cheeseburgof James A. Snedegar of is making the move for cus­ at 1 p.m. at the administra­ er, chicken sandwich, salad Shaytown Road, todial services, bus drivers tion office. Bids will be bar. Choose Two - Garden Vermontville. and cafeteria workers from opened at 1: 30 that afternoon salad, potato smiles, peas, Merrill is a 1989 graduate the public to the private sec­ in room 304 at the middle applesauce, juice, milk. of Maple Valley Junior­ tor. Tuesday, March 14 school. Senior High School and a Choose One Double The school board is The district will have 2003 graduate of Columbus accepting quotations for a interviews from March 27 to dogs, pizza, cheeseburger, Technical College, Ga. three-year contract for custo­ March 30. The board will chicken sandwich, Mexican dial services, with sealed take action at the Monday, bar. Choose Two - Garden April 10, meeting at 7 p.m. in salad, french fries, broccoli, the middle school media cen­ sherbet, juice, milk._______ ter and announce its decision He started with a brief April 11. Depending on description of the district, its board action, the contract is schools and its history. He scheduled to be finalized on then handed out a booklet May 1 and custodial services detailing the job description will begin July 1. The con­ and employment require­ Whether you are remodeling or building the home of your tract is for custodial services ments of the district. dreams, it can involve a lot of decisions. Oak Harbor, only and does not include The vendor is expected to however, makes it easy. maintenance. provide the necessary equip­ It takes advantage of the architectural style Superintendent James ment. The vendor may pur­ of your home and conforms beautifully Richardson met Tuesday chase existing equipment with a brushed woodgrain finish. morning with representatives belonging to Lakewood. What's more, the Traditional and Dutchlap from CSM Services, Enviro Other than equipment pur­ profiles don’t put any (limitations on beauty Clean, GRBS, Hi Tec, Jani chased from Lakewood, all or durability. King and Key Cleaning for a equipment is to be purchased In fact, Oak Harbor has long been pre-bid meeting to explain new for this contract. recognized for its superior quality by the details of the district’s architects, builders and homeowners alike. See LAKEWOOD, page 8 offer. After all, it’s as practical as it is stylish, never SERVING OUR COUNTRY Lakewood schools privatizing support needs painting, requires minimumal maintenance and increases the resale value of your home. In the overall scheme of things, your home truly is your castle. g Mike’s Barber Shop 0 j flHOMSTOWj UMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State in Nashville , 517-852-0882 | www.hometownlumber.com Mon. thru Sat. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm 120 Sherman St., Nashville New ©pen Wed. & Thurs. • 5:00 - 8:00PM Sat. 10:00AM - 3:00PM No phone • No Appointment Necessary �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 7,2006 — Page 7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Mar. 6 Mar. 8 Mar. 11 Mar. 11 Mar. 13 Mar. 13 Mar. 15 Mar. 16 Mar. 18 Mar. 18 Mar. 18 Mar. 21 Mar. 23 Mar. 25 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 30 fata labo tifaafaai ttahttaln. cm fai fa. p A Local business students attend mock interviews Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Master Gardener Spring Workshop, 8 a.m.12:45 p.m. (to register call: Sharon Russell 517-852-2064). 4-H Red Cross Babysitting Class session I, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Delton District Library (session 2 Mar. 18). Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Trail Ride Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church. 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., in the Community Room of the Courts &Law Bldg. 4-H Night at Shrine Circus, 7 p.m., Grand Rapids. 4-H Red Cross Babysitting Class session 2, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Delton District Library. Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic, 1 p.m., Haywood Farm. Night Trap Shoot, 7 p.m., Barry County by Amy Wright Maple Valley High School’s advanced Microsoft Office students recently went through a mock interview process after an extensive career unit Students applied for positions in a mock office setup to plan this year’s high school career fair slated for May. Departments in the mock office include finance and setup, editorial, database, administrative, graphiics design and public relations. Sarah Carpenter from EDS in Lansing came in as a guest speaker to help prepare students with resume writing and interviewing tips. Students compiled a portfo­ lio that consisted of an employment application, cover letter, resume, references, biography card, busiConservation Club. ness cards and sample work Poultry Developmental Committee pertaining to their prospective area of interest. Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Briana Bromley-Ferrier Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m. said, "The resume and port­ Barry County Conservation Club. Southwest Leader Meet, Kellogg Biological folio should include your hard and soft skills, as well Station. as your leadership abilities, 4-H Cat Meeting with Cat Notebook train­ dedication and reliability." ing, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office Conference Students spent a great deal Rm. of time practicing with each Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, other on a variety of inter­ 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in view questions related to Hastings. work ethic, past experiences, Non-Livestock Developmental Committee challenges, leadership abiliMeeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. ties and goals. "I believe that the com­ plexity and variety of ques­ tions gave students the Karen Gonser, director of the Eaton County Youth Facility, interviews Maple Valley High School student Amanda Pasch. chance to develop and refine their communication skills and the ability to express themselves under a demanding/real life situation," said Maple Valley High School business teacher Monique Colizzi. Students interviewed one on one, for a half an hour with professionals from the State of Michigan, TruGreen, Davenport University, Eaton County, Olivet College and Maple Valley Schools. Amanda Pasch, a junior, Authentic Irish music concert set by St. Edward’s March 18 ||p!; E3ffl.|El<tatE- „. lihiaWii The St. Edward's World Youth Day 2008 Committee will present an evening of authentic Irish music Saturday, March 18, at* Lake wood High 06626185 xplore a/|^Pdirection with classes in Medical Massage Therapy * • e-Leaming Programs offered • Convenient funding options available ■ Locations in Troy and 6 other Michigan & Indiana dties * Click or call for more information Toll Free: 888-285-9989 www.BlueHeronAcademy.com - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 Athlete of the week Adam- Jlamah&ieMaple Valley High School Boys’ Basketball Guard Adam Lamphere had a big week for the Lion varsity boys' basketball team, despite the team suffer­ ing a pair of SMAA South losses. 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"Mr. Woods only travels to the United States once a year, so not only is it a rare occurrence to have him in our town, but just to have him here in America. Typically, someone of Mr. Wood's caliber would only be seen in larger venues in the big­ ger cities like Grand Rapids or Lansing. It is an honor for us to have him headline our event." See IRISH, next page involved in and a great chance to connect with busi­ ness professionals.” 06605624 Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service —,<*fl MLS 227 N. 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Mater was also sec­ ond on the team in blocks of 145 and aces with 122. Other members of the starting line-up were junior middle Jessica Winegar, leading the team in blocking, recording 169 blocks in 143 games and junior middle Rebecca Kent who was third on the team in serving per­ centage and aces. The team also gained from three sophomores that developed into strong players, Dani players, Christensen, who played outside, finishing the season second with 382 kills, 712 serve receptions and 424 424 digs. Ashley Gonser and Lauren Pierce, the other sophomores, “improved into strong back row players as they played on the weak side and middle and will be valu­ The mandatory equipment • Must not receive or initi­ is a ride-on scrubber for the ate personal phone calls from able in the building of MV volleyball,” said coach Bill high school and middle Lakewood phones. Brenton. school, 24-inch or larger • Must not play radios or “Ulis team was made up scrubbers for each location, other sound equipment at of eight special young ladies 24-inch or larger sweepers loud levels. for the high school and mid­ • Must not fraternize with who worked and played hard dle school and KaiVac, an Lakewood Pubic School throughout this volleyball extraction carpet cleaning staff, clients, tenants or visi­ season.” Brenton, who spent many unit for each school. The tors to the building nor contractor may be required to unnecessarily disrupt tenants years coaching Charlotte purchase any usable invento­ from their work while per­ volleyball before coming to Maple Valley this winter, ry of custodial supplies that forming contractual duties. may be on hand at the com­ Richardson reminded bid­ said, “the team wants to mencement of the contract. ders that all their employees thank the parents for all their The specifications for cus­ would have to pass the crim­ great support throughout the season. Also thanks to the todial employees include: inal screening. • Must not have relatives Special education director managers Jennifer Kent and or other personal visitors at Frank Sander conducted a Karlee Mater for keeping the work site. walk-through tour of the dis­ stats, assistant coaches Sue • Must not consume food trict’s buildings so bidders Brenton and Mary LeSage, or beverages while on duty. could take notes on class­ special skill coach, Angie • Must not smoke or drink room sizes, heating systems, Rohdy, all who helped make this year a success.” alcoholic beverages while on the cafeterias and flooring. The Lady Lions finished duty. 29-22-11 and fourth in the SMAA South. From November to March, the Maple Valley varsity vol­ leyball team worked hard developing their skills to compete in state tournament. With only one starter returning younger players stepped up and filled roles of the players lost, and devel­ oped into a solid team. However, the draw of the Class C district at Laingsburg found the Lions seated against PewamoWestphalia (PW) who has five of their six starters returning. The Pirates developed the replacements needed to keep them strong this year, and scored a repeat of last year’s district championship. PW topped the Lions in the district semifinal Saturday morning, 25-20, 25-18, 25-14. Senior Allison Oleson, a four-year varsity member who has excelled in the sport since grade school, led Maple Valley this season. Oleson led the team with 386 kills, 656 digs, 152 aces and 980 serve receptions. The team’s other senior, weakside hitter, Mindy Newton, had 120 blocks, 201 kills and a team high .369 hitting per­ centage. Joining Oleson in the lead­ ership role was junior setter Alaina Mater. 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Besides the musical acts, the night also will provide a look at some of the best young performers performers from several several different Irish schools of dance in the area. Children and young adults of all ages will be on hand to demonstrate their interpre­ tations of Ireland's unique style of dance. As an added treat, throughout the evening Ionia's own "Liam the Leprechaun" along with fiddle player Paul Bennet of Portland will be meet­ ing, greeting and enter­ taining the crowd with their antics, music and suburb stories. "This is an unbelievable collection of artists, says St. Edward's World Youth Day coordinator Nikki Sunstrum. "Pat Woods’ musical folk storytelling style is a great contrast to the faster paced modem Irish music of ‘Rare Combination.’ In In my opinion, one of the greatest things about this con­ cert is that it has some­ thing for everyone." Along with the enter­ tainment, the World Youth Day Committee has organized numerous raffle prize opportunities. Major donations have been made by local businesses and individuals, including an authentic had woven afghan in the traditional "Bulky Irish Fisherman" pattern knitted by Megan Crystler of Belding, along with a one night stay at the harbor House Inn Bed and Breakfast in Grand Haven. A number of 50/50 raffles will be held throughout the night Refreshments will fea­ ture a multitude of Irish and American hors d'oeu­ vres complimentary all evening. Homemade Irish soda bread and cookies also will be available for sale during the event. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for food, visiting and raf­ fle ticket purchases. The concert will begin at 6:30 with "Rare Combination" opening the stage for Pat Woods, who will begin his performance at about 7 p.m. Irish dancers will perform at various times throughout the evening. An intermission or two also will be provided in order for everyone to enjoy mote food and com­ pany, as well as give mul­ tiple opportunities for entries for the raffle prizes. 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Or visit the web- See IRISH, page 10 Harpe-Hass Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and Sally Messner of Muskegon announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennie Marie Harpe to Dustin Wayne Hass, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morton of Nashville. , Jennie is a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central and is currently working for Papopoulos Salons in Grand Rapids. Dustin is a graduate of Maple Valley and is employed by Packaging Corporation of America. A wedding will take place on June 17, 2006. The couple resides in Grand Rapids. 06626830 W , S , kWalker Fluke & heldon plc CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS YOUR INCOME TAX SPECIALIST 525 W. Apple Street Hastings, MI 49058 www.wfscpas.com Katherine K. Sheldon, CPA Christopher J. 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MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Tricia Jo Olin and Terry L Olin, a mar­ ried woman and h'er husband, Mortgagors, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of October, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of November, 2004 in Instrument No. 1137613 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Trustee on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Fifty Four Dollars and 72/100 ($104,054.72), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of April, 2006 at 1 o'clock PM Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.9% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and ail struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ uated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fol­ lows, to wit: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 2 of R.J. Grant's First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 5, Barry County Records. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 3/7/2006 Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Trustee Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Trustee 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP# 759080 03/07/2006, 03/14/2006, 03/21/2006, 03/28/2006 06626669 Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by RENE A. SWIFT AND STEPHEN P. SWIFT, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to EQUICRED­ IT, Mortgagee, dated February 03, 2000, and recorded on February 10, 2000, as Instrument No. 1041042, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE EQCC ASSET BACKED CER­ TIFICATES, SERIES 2001-1F on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred fifty six thou- 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. EQUAL HOUSMO OPPORTUNITY 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 A KING SIZE pillow top mattress set, new in original wrapper; includes deluxe Cost $1,150 SALE $frame. r3a5m0.e.(616 o)3s6t6-27 ,09 sacrifice GARAGE ANTIQUE SHOW: Barry 4 BED, 2 bath, 2800 sq. foot, County Fairgrounds Expo all new interior, close to signs with your ad that runs Complex on M-37, March town. $850/month (269)945- in any of ourr papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 llth-12th. Just north of 1855 or (517)852-9402 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At Hastings on M-37. Satur­ MOBILE the front counter.. BEDROOM day, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 4 10am-4pm. $3 admission. home for rent $550, a month Automotive plus utilities; 1st months Fann rent, last months and securi­ '92 GRAND AM - lost title, FOR SALE FRESH brown ty. (517)852-9115 $600 obo. (517)781-0134. organic eggs $1.00/ dozen Business Services Lost & Found 852-0933 FREE ESTATE PLANNING LOST SUBSTANTIAL seminar at Good Time Pizza, AMOUNT of money in a Nashville, 9:30-5:00, blue Independent Bank bag 3/18/06, Judy Singleton, at-please return to bank. Lost torney (517)852-9351 2/20/2006 around 8:45 on Ionia Rd. Please return to Independent Bank no questions asked. AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE LEGAL NOTICE For Sale UcOKOv/lmUIiUn n AMISH STYLE HEAD­ BOARD and queen pillow top mattress. New never used; must sell $275 (616)291-1672 FOR SALE: hardwood/slabwood $10 a bundle. Hard­ wood trim piece firewood, $10 a bucket load, pre-cut. Call (269)838-6623. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mattress set, $175. (517)719-8062 STYLE TEMPERPEDIC MEMORY foam mattress set. Queen size, new, still in plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for $650. (616)366-2709 Jobs Wanted CONSTRUCTION WORK, ROOFS, bams, exterior, in­ terior. No job to big or to small (517)781-0134. FREE JUNK CAR removal Chicken salad, coleslaw, clean bams and restore fruited jello, muffin. bams, snow removal out of Friday, March 10 driveways and off roofs, Seafood pasta salad, sweet wood splitter up for hire. and sour carrots, pears. (517)726-0701 Ask for John Monday, March 13 Help Wanted Sliced turkey, marinated DRIVER: additional CDL-B carrots, applesauce, English drivers needed. Looking for muffin. dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 Ml, at 1:00 PM on April 06, 2006. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 34 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOW'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLAT ON PAGE 3, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MIN­ UTES EAST, 273.86 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 34; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST, 406.45 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 13 MINUTES WEST, 140.22 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 15 MINUTES WEST, 136.80 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST, 368.00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance' with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: March 07, 2006 Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE EQCC ASSET BACKED CERTIFI­ CATES, SERIES 2001-1F Assignee of Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540-7701 ASAP# 759046 03/07/2006, 03/14/2006, 03/21/2006, 03/28/2006 06626674 VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Due to the expiration of one members term, there is an opening on the Township Planning Commission. Candidate requirements are a strong interest in serving the township community and currently a township resi­ dent. The Planning Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month and each member receives a small stipend. If interested, please submit a short letter bf interest to: Russ Laverty, Supervisor, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, MI, 49096. Should you have any ques-' tions, feel free to contact him at 517-726-1115. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, March 22, 2006. 06626783 NOTICE VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the Opera House, S. Main St; on Tuesday, March 7,2006 at 7:00 p.m. to organ­ ize the board and review the tax roll for 2006. Public hearings will be held: MONDAY, MARCH 13 9:00 A.M. TO NOON 1:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 14 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. AnyProperty Owners wishing to examine their assessment and to show cause why the 2006 Valuation should be changed are urged to attend at these scheduled times. IRISH, continued front page 8 site at stedwardsworldyouthday. Meals Site and Meals on blogspot.com. Wheels Noon Meal All proceeds will benefit Hearty Meal the participating youth Wednesday, March 8 Polish sausage, augratin from St. Edward's Parish potatoes, sauerkraut, spiced in Lake Odessa in thenapples, dinner roll. fund-raising pursuit to Thursday, March 9 attend the World Youth Turkey ala king, rice, Day 2008 pilgrimage to California blend, peas, Sydney, Australia. This plums. event brings together thouFriday, March 10 Macaroni and cheese, sands of youth'ages 16 to spinach, winter squash, tropi- 35 from around the globe cal bruit. to celebrate their Catholic Monday, March 13 faith together in the pres­ Bean-n-franks, broccoli, ence of Pope Benedict peaches, dinner roll. XIV. The St. Edward's Tuesday, March 14 Chickenfettuccini, lima contingent will include beans, stewedtomatoes, tomatoes, pilgrimmage coordinator mixed fruit. Nicole Sunstrum, along with pilgrims Emily Wernet, Peter Wernet, Meals on Wheels Supper Sam Wernet, Alison Meal Brinningstaull and Rachel Cold Menu Wednesday, March 8 King. Ground bologna, potato salad,- mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. Thursday, March 9 sand twenty three and 14/100 Dollars ($156,023.14), including interest at 11.200% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Tuesday, March 14 Italian pasta salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit. Events AARP Tax Clinic -March 1 through April. 14 Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 Hastings Nails, Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m. Free Glaucoma Screening. Open to public. Thursday, March 9 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Yoga class 3 p.m.; Foot Clinic-Health Dept. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, March 10 Hastings - Bingo; Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil Painters 9:30 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, March 13 _Hastings Card Making 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Crafts 10: 30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m.; Kinship Care Support 7 p.m. Delton - Bingo; Nashville 5 11: 30 a.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, March 14 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; TV Shorts. 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 S Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Read The BANNER every week! CASTLETON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR APRIL 1, 2006 THRU MARCH 31, 2007 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary reasonable service to individu­ als 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. The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget at 915 Reed St., Nashville, MI on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 7:00 P.M., THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A special meeting of the Township Board will be held immedi­ ately after the hearing to adopt the budget. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the township hall. The Castleton Township Board will provide necessary reasonable aux­ iliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the' township board. William Crittenden, Assessor Russell Laverty, Supervisor Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township 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, provided protest letter is received prior to March 4, 2006.' n0c6c6o2c6o2n0-7 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 7,2006 — Page 11 TAX RETU RN PREPARATION nhere to go? 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The Hornets put 24 points on the board in the opening The Lions’ Josh Bursley fights his way through a crowd of Leslie defenders to get to the basket Friday night. Bursley had 12 points and four rebounds in the game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 269-945-3431 «t 888 945-3431 225 N Industrial Pk. Dr, Hustings www barrycounty lumber com quarter, and then 27 in the second to jump out to a 51­ 36 lead at the break. The Lions had a huge second quarter, scoring 24 points of their own, just to keep the Hornets in sight heading into the second half. Even scoring 23 more points in the fourth quarter wasn’t enough for the Lions to make a real threat for the Hornets. Adam Lamphere had a big game for the Lions, toss­ ing in 21 points and dishing out . five assists. Josh Bursley added 19 points for Maple Valley and seven rebounds. Adam Gonser chipped in with ten points, six assists, and five steals for the Lions, while Eric Westendorp had five points and eight rebounds. Leslie defeated the Lions at MVHS Friday night, 78­ 63. The Blackhawks broke open a close ball game in the fourth quarter. Maple Valley led 51-50 heading into the final peri­ od, then was outscored 28­ 12 over the final eight min­ utes. Josh Bursley had eight of the Lions’ 12 points in the fourth quarter. He finished the night with 12 points and four rebounds. Lamphere paced the Lions’ offensive attack with 22 points and eight assists, to go along with five Barry County Lumber OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Thurs S-6. Fri 8-8 Saturday. 8-4 Sunday: 9-2 Weekly SPECIALS 89" 99" Delta 10" Compound Miter Saw. Electric brake.Includes 40T carbide-tipped blade. Weighs just 28 lb. 380903 Milwaukee Job Site Radio/ AM/FM plus weather band. Uses standard AC or Milwaukee 12, 14.4, or 18V battery packs. 12V power port charges cell phone, or powers other audio equipment. 393290 FREE \VZ CO! 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However, most items can be ordered and a “Rain Check” can be issued assuring you of the price featured. featured We have the right to limit quantities and substitute items of equal or greater value. value Not responsible for printing errors. errors Maple Valley’s Adam Gonser races by a Leslie defender out on the wing in Friday night’s SMAA finale at MVHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) rebounds. Gonser had eight points and five assists for Valley, while Andy Root added 15 points and eight boards. The Lions finished the regular season with a 5-7 SMAA South record. Overall, the Lions were 11­ 9. Maple Valley opened the Class C district tournament at Leslie on Monday against last year’s Class C state champions from Olivet. The winner of that game will face Springport in the dis­ trict semifinals Wednesday at 6 p.m. The finals at Leslie are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday night. Individuals take the spotlight starting Thurs. The individual wrestling finals get started with the Grand March, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Maple Valley’s Ron Smith, Tyler Greenfield, and Jamie Corwin will all be making their first appearance in the Division 3 tournament. The first round of wrestling begins Thursday at 2:45 p.m. Wrestling begins Friday at 8:30 a.m. with the first round of consolation. Championship semifinals begin at 7 p.m. Friday. Saturday opens with the final three rounds of conso­ lation beginning at 8:30 a.m., and concludes with the championship finals at 4:30 p.m. Single-session reserved .and general admission tick­ ets will go oh sale March 7, exclusively, through The Palace ofAuburn Hills Box Office. Single-session reserved seat tickets are priced at $10 each, and gen­ eral admission seats in.the upper bowl of the arena are priced at $9 per session,, which include in and out parking privileges. Smith (30-3) opens the action at 103-pounds Thursday against Shane Ballou (53-5) from Corunna. Greenfield (39-7) will face Standish Sterling’s John Stanford (36-11) round. in the opening Corwin (37-14) faces Whitehall’s Kelvin Jackson (30-18). Girl Scout Cookies on sale Saturday Junior Giri Scouts (back row, from left) Jamie Richter, Beth Richter and Ellie Alexander, and Ivy Braden (front) prepare for this year's cookie sale. The Vermontville Junior Girl Scout Troop #91 will holdi a cookie sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Independent Bank from 1 to 5 p.m. and. at Vermontville Grocery. Cookies are $3.50 per box. Call Barb Mahtarro (517). 726-0841 for more information. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-03-14.pdf 7e515faa06f928ed2a53e476bbcd4ebd PDF Text Text maple VALL^ ne\ Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 11, March 14, 2006 A local paper oftoday! Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville EMS board accepts resignations by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Board, with member Susie Butler absent, voted unani­ mously to accept the resigna­ tion of volunteer Emergency Medical Technician Specialist Dina Miller, a 15­ year veteran of the EMS and volunteer EMT Jeff Miller, who has been with the EMS five years. While board President Rod Crothers wanted to, “cut to the chase,” and vote to accept the resignation with- out discussion, board mem­ ber Mary Coll said she first wanted to comment on a few items in the Millers’ letter. “Even though they are done, I don’t like parts of this,” said Coll. “It said we. indicated that we would accept the responsibility of their response time. I did not accept that responsibility... A lot of this stuff I don’t remember saying or doing.” Last fall the Millers were placed on voluntary leave at their request. In January, they met with the board to discuss their return to active service. Since their marriage last year, the Millers have siren.” moved out of the -village of She went on to say that Nashville and now reside she and Jeffhad requested to outside the EMS service area sign on as, “a third crew and both the Millers and the member,” stating that she board have expressed con­ felt that move it would allow cern about their response the ambulance to, time. “...Respond more appropri­ In her letter Dina wrote, ately to the patient needs and “Of greatest concern to me we would supplement or was our response time from relieve crew members at the our residence just one mile scene. You adamantly indi­ out ofthe service area. I indi­ cated that would be outside cated that it could take me ofpolicy and we must follow from 10 to 15 minutes to the policy, despite the fact arrive on the scene, with Jeff you allow those licensed as being a little quicker as his MFR’s (Medical First vehicle is equipped with Responders) to do just that. emergency lightening and “We indicated we did not wish to personally take responsibility for our response time as it pertained to providing the best patient care. You indicated you would accept the responsibil­ ity.” “We did discuss response time,” said Crothers. “But, I did not sit here and say that we’d take responsi­ bility,” said Coll. “Well we did mention that we would expect them to stay on the schedule and that it would be understood...” said Crothers. “We never formally said we’d take responsibility, but we did discuss it.” Dina writes in her letter that she and Jeff were not on the schedule or respond dur­ ing the past month because, “...You have shown from the past, your amnesia of wellintentioned statements and your likelihood of hanging an employee out to dry when things go bad.” Interim EMS Director Denice Scramlin said there were, “other untruths” in the Millers’ letter. She said that the couple lived more than a See EMS, page 3 Part-time officer to fill full-time police vacancy All Maple Valley FFA chapter members who attended the 78th annual Michigan FFA Convention. Local alum Katie Eldred elected VP of state FFA by Amber Hamilton, FFA Reporter Seventeen members of the Maple Valley High chapter of the FFA and. three chaper­ ones attended the state FFA convention March 8-10 on the campus of Michigan State University. Maple Valley FFA mem­ bers attending were Nathan Hale, Amber Hamilton, Amber Cantrell, Justine King, Britiney Stambaugh, Chris Rumsey, Arron Root, Nicole Davis, Nicole Cantrell, Katie Eldred, Randi Bond, Mike Terpening, Hillary Ruffner, Lacey Ward, Cliff Ward and Dhanielle Tobias along with chaperones Bonnie Cantrell, Kim Eldred and Advisor Aaron Saari. The highlight of this year’s convention was the election of Maple Valley alum Katie Eldred as 20062007 Michigan FFA Association State Vice President. Eldred is currently a freshman at Michigan State University, majoring in agri­ science education. Her duties as state vice president will be to travel the state and the country representing the Michigan FFA Association and promoting FFA activi­ ties to younger members, business and industry leaders and educators. Eldred has been an FFA member for the past five years and has been involved in several FFA activities at the chapter, state and nation­ al levels in FFA. Maple Valley advisor Aaron Saari said, "It is quite an honor to have Katie serv­ ing as a state officer. She has worked hard to achieve this honor and will do an excel­ lent job in the state office position. Her leadership abil­ ity will be a tremendous asset to the Michigan FFA." Eldred is believed to be the first FFA member from Maple Valley to ever hold state-wide office in the Michigan FFA. Also at the convention, two members from the Maple Valley FFA chapter tried out for national contestsn. Hillary Ruffner, playing her clarinet, tried out for the National FFA Band and Dhanielle Tobias tried out for the National FFA talent program by singing "Baby Giri" by Sugarland. This year Maple Valley had three members attend the State Convention as mem- See FFA, page 2 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council voted unanimously to accept the Police Committee’s recommenda­ tion to hire part-time Nashville Police Officer Jerry Schray to fill the full­ time position left vacant when Sgt. Jeff Miller resigned Feb. 9. Village President Frank Dunham noted applications had been received from sev­ eral well-qualified appli­ cants, including Schray, whom the Police Committee recommended for the post because of his knowledge of and involvement in the com­ munity. The council approved hir­ ing Schray at a rate of $14.41 per hour, and after a sixmonth performance review, the Police Committee will decide whether or not to offer Schray a promotion to sergeant. Schray’s pay will remain the same until after one year of full-time service, at which time his pay will increase to $14.91, subject to COLA (cost of living allowance). Schray will begin working full-time in Nashville Friday, March 24, to allow him to give his other current employer, the Woodland Police Department, two weeks notice. In other business Thursday evening, the council: • Adopted a policy insist­ ing that all village employees whose work requires them to drive village-owned vehicles have the proper licensure. • Heard Dunham read two letters from local residents. The first was in reference to the use of outdoor wood burning heating units within the village limits, the smoke from which he stated could be a nuisance to neighbors. During audience questions and comments portion of the meeting, a man in the audi­ ence also stated his concern about the outdoor wood­ burning units. "This is something the council needs to look into seriously before the next heating season," said Dunham. The second letter was from Former Department of Public Works Director Scott Decker about the dam on the Thornapple River. Decker See POLICE, page 4 In This Issue • Maplewood has 1st spelling bee • Free health clinic idea gets new life in Maple Valley • Nashville breeder to compete in Beef Expo Show and Sale • Valley grapplers short of medals at individual finals • Defending champs eliminate Lions �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - Page 2 FFA, continued from page 1 have displayed leadership skills at the chapter level. She is the first member from Maple Valley to receive this award since 1997. Tobias and Lacey Ward received Michigan FFA scholarship recognition, which is given to Senior FFA members in the state who have had a 3.2 or higher grade point average or higher for the last four years ofhigh school. Maple Valley also had six students receive their degrees this year from the Michigan FFA Association. Chris Rumsey, Amber Hamilton and Cliff Ward received their Outstanding Junior Degrees. Dhanielle Tobias, Norm Porter and Lacey Ward received their Michigan FFA Degrees, the highest degree members can bers of the Michigan FFA band, Nathan Hale playing the trombone, Hillary Ruffner playing the clarinet and Amber Hamilton playing the flute. Maple Valley’s two offi­ cial voting delegates this year were Emily Eldred and Cliff Ward. These two mem­ bers voted on state decisions and attended a reception at the state capital as part ofthe representation for the Michigan FFA. This year Maple Valley had one member receive a State Proficiency Award. Dhanielle Tobias received a Gold Award in the area of beef production - entrepre­ neurship. This award was given to members who have achieved excellence in the Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs and receive in the state. The Maple Valley Chapter as a whole also received four awards — Silver National Chapter Award, Superior Chapter Award, Membership Increase Award (23 member increase from last year), and a Glassbrook Grant Endowment Award Recognition as a recipient of one of the chapters receiving grant money from the Michigan FFA Foundation. Also attending the con­ vention this year was Maple Valley Jr. /Sr. High Principal Todd Gonser, who took part in a special administrators’ program put on by the Michigan FFA. He also attended the award recogni­ tion of several of the Maple Valley FFA students. Chris Rumsey, Amber Hamilton and Cliff Ward, recipients of the Outstanding Junior FFA Degree. Kalamo UM Church planning mission trip to New Orleans As a local independent agent, we can help you design a program just right for you. 10-Year and 20-Year Term policies offer many options including mortgage payments ifyou become disabled. Safe.Sound.Secure® insurance protection from Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company. duto-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY THELMA 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 The Kalamo United Methodist Church is plan­ ning a mission trip to New Orleans April 1—8. Adults and youths 14 years and older who would like to donate their time, energy and expertise to the clean up New Orleans, are welcome to join the endeav­ or. Six months after Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of homes are still uninhabit­ able and help is needed to clean up the mold, debris and repair the damaged homes. "There were so many peo­ ple down there who were completely wiped out by the hurricane and have no funds to rebuild,” said Jerry Bukoski, who is organizing Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service'............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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) 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 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. 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 OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ..................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 For more information, to sign up for the mission trip or make a donation call Bukoski (517) 726-1031. HASTINGS 4 Goodrich KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service ............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . .11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. 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. 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 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) 9:45 a.m Sunday Worship (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Nancy Fancher, Pastor Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship ......... .10 a.m. .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 all services.' RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK www.gqti.com 269-945-SHOWl tI iiiIrL/Ax TI PLiDt (z Downtown Hastings on State St. ALL DIGITAL SOUND | Q No passes Free drink refills & 25€ com refills | E STADIUM SEATING TIMES 3/14 - 3/16 ■ O ©SHAGGY DOG (PG) 12:30,2:35, 4:40, 7:00, 9:15 O(s)FAILURE TO LAUNCH (PG-13) 12:15, 2:15, 4:20, 7:20, 9:25 O AQUAMARINE (PG) 12:00,2:20, 4:35, 6:50, 9:05 EIGHT BELOW (PG) 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 l u LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER the mission trip. I was in Mississippi in early January and the devastation is still so great it is hard to imagine the scope ofthe disaster. We just want to go down there and do whatever we can to help them and spread the name of Jesus." For those who wish to help with the clean up and rebuilding of New Orleans but are unable to go on the mission trip, Kalamo United Methodist Church also is collecting donations oftools, cleaning. and building sup­ plies and monetary donations which- will be distributed through the United Methodist Church organiza­ tion in the New Orleans area. www^gtLcpm__ mrr 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ............. 1 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 14, 2006 — Page 3 Maplewood has 1st spelling bee Fifth grade students earning the right to compete in the Final Spelling Bee are (from left) Pashka Mishin, fifth place; Nate Van Stee, fourth place; Meghan Zank, third place; Austin Plushinsky, second place; and Robbie Welch, first place.. These five, sixth grade students from Maplewood Elementary are going on to the Final Round Spelling Bee.They are (from left) Makenzi Leinhart, fifth place; Caleb Walker, fourth place; Kaitlyn Petersen, third place; Nathan Egbert, second place, and Clint Franklin, first place. Twenty of the top spellers from each grade, fourth through sixth, participated in Maplewood Elementary School’s first annual Spelling Bee From those 60 students, grade students spelled a total of 148 words, everything from walk and bell to pancreas and anthropology. The top two spellers, Nathan Egbert and Clint Franklin, spelled a total of more than 20 words before Franklin was declared the winner after correctly spelling the word “jumping” and a final word, “piping.” Due to the level of compe­ tition, the spelling bee, which was originally slated for just a couple of hours in the morning, it took almost the entire day to complete. However, Maplewood Principal Fred Davenport said he was pleased with the students’ participation and they would arrange to hold the final grade level competi­ tions on separate days next year. you do not share the same in return.” She concluded her letter by writing, “Having a home neighboring this community, children in the school system, and family within the service area. We hope the future of this Service is brighter brig than its current course.” “It proves that they don’t know what’s been going on. As far as I’m concerned things have been going up the last two months,” said Scramlin, referring to the hiring of Tina Fein as the new EMS Director, effec­ tive April 1, and the board’s work on establishing job descriptions and creating and employee handbook. In other business the board: • Approved the follow­ ing amendments to line items in 2005-2006 budget: Increased education from $3,000 to $4,000, insur­ ance from $10,000 to $11,200, supplies from $700 to $800, equipment maintenance from $4,Q00 to $5,000, building mainte­ nance from $1,400 to $ 1,600, fuel from $3,000 to $3,500, treasurers office supplies from $250 to $450 other from $3,000 to $3,400, and reduced the fund balance by $4,600 due to those increases. • Approved the payment of monthly bills totalin g $14,288.49. • Approved a motion granting Wilson permis­ sion to disperse donations received by the EMS and set up a savings account solely for said donations to which only she and Scramlin can make deposits or withdraw funds. • Heard from Scramlin who reported that February was a “quiet month” for the EMS, with only 30 runs. She also spoke to the board about an idea she and Fein had to involve high school art and shop students in the design and installation of a sign for the EMS building which is currently unmarked. She also report­ ed that the EMS has started randomly sending out sat­ isfaction surveys and have received its first response. • Heard a report from Fein who stated she had a attended a FEMA grant writing program and intended to apply for any and all grant money avail­ able. “We’ll try for everything and if we end up with one grant that will be great,” she said. Fein also reported on her efforts to establish routine blood pressure clinics in the community, to help promote community health and awareness of the EMS. She said she is also requiring EMS personnel to fill out monthly self­ evaluation plus the evalua­ tion of one other employee or volunteer, either- some­ one they think has done an outstanding job or somesome­ one whom they would rather not work with again. “We’re hoping this will allow us to put a stop to conflicts before they begin,” said Fein. • Discussed the possibil­ ity of replacing one of the. ambulances and gave Fein and Scramlin permission to research replacement options. • Approved the purchase of a 15 polo shirts with EMS name or logo to be distributed to employees and volunteers to be worn as uniforms. • Approved a motion to contract with Hills Eavestroughing of Pennfield to install eavestroughs over the two walk-in doors at a estimat­ ed cost of $316. • Tabled a request to allow an employee to take over routine maintenance of the EMS building and vehicles for an extra dollar and hour. • Will hold a special meeting 7 p.m. Monday, March 20, at the Castleton Township Hall to work on the EMS director’s con­ tract and the 2006-2007 budget. g five from each grade earned the right to advance to the Final Spelling Bee, which is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. In the final grade level competition, the 20 sixth EMS, continued from page 1 mile outside of the service area and, “...As far as us causing problems that they had to work out. I feel they were the ones that kind of Started everything.” In her letter Dina wrote that when Jeff’s position as assistant coordinator, “...Exposed him to infor­ mation of deception and accountability, you allowed his reputation to be maligned before a mis­ informed public, while those whom were responsi­ ble were coddled like mis­ guided children. He even­ tually lost his position while others were not held to such accountability.” “They were the ones that started their problems. It was not the board that started their problems, and I don’t like being blamed for their actions,” said Coll. “They are putting all the blame on the board and the service and they were the ones at the January 10th meeting who made the statement they would get their names on the sched- ule and they would start to attend at least attend the training sessions,” said Board Secretary and Treasurer Loma Wilson. “They were supposed to give us their certificates... and none ofthat appeared,” agreed board member Frank Dunham. Dina started her letter by writing, “After nearly 16 years of dedication and devotion to a cherished community service, 1 feel compelled out of reputation preservation, to submit my letter of resignation,” wrote Dina in the letter which she submitted on behalf of herself and her husband. “...I have weathered the numerous growth spurts of a Service finding its way, and the personality changes of its membership. However, this last growth spurt, coupled with person­ ality conflicts, has broken my last fibers of dedication and spirit. “You ask us for dedica­ tion, determination and honesty during the course of our employment, but ST. PATRICK’S DAY” Friday, March 17th at ROADRUNNERS Vermontville, Michigan Green Beer & Drink Specials Raffles Door Prizes FREE Snacks Dinner Special Corn Beef & Cabbage incl. soup, salad & roll ^Diana’s '-Pfoce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling 1 MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS 1 Open Tuesday — Friday | S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. _ 1-517-852-9481 1 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 14,2006 — Page 4 Esther Christman Lawrence "Buster" Eberly Mr. Lawrence "Buster" Eberly, age 73, of Nashville, went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 6, 2006 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. Buster was bom in Williamston on October 25, 1932, the son of the late Lawrence E. and Margaret (Parshall) Eberly. He was raised in the Mulliken area and attended school in Sunfield. After completing his edu­ cation, Buster joined the United States Air Force. He served two years before being discharged in 1951. On September 24, 1952, he married Delores (Cramer) Eberly at the United Methodist Church in Mulliken. The couple lived in Mulliken for over 42 years, raising their family together. Buster and Delores had been married for over 53 years. Like his heavenly father, Buster was a carpenter. He spent the majority of his working career employed at Houssman Construction in Lansing where he faithfully served for over 32 years before retiring. Buster enjoyed his work; he espe­ cially loved to build large commercial buildings. Buster's work can be seen all over the Lansing area. He was a member ofLocal Carpenters Union 1492. After retiring, Buster and Delores relocated to the Nashville area to be closer to the Nashville Baptist Church, where they have been members for the past 28 years. Buster's talent for carpen­ try also extended to his hob­ bies. He not only built large buildings, but also had a fine eye for . crafting birdhouses, cabinets and other smaller projects. He also loved to hunt, fish and travel with his beloved wife Delores. Together the couple had visited such des­ tinations as England, Hawaii, Alaska, and had been on sev­ eral cruises. They also spent several years together win­ tering in Arizona and Florida. When his family would gather, they would pass time together playing various board and card games. Often times, Buster's competitive nature would get the best of him; he just loved to win those card games. Every season when the weather began to get warm, Buster could be found on the golf course. He was an avid golfer, and loved spending time with his pastor, church family, and friends playing golf. Anyone who knew Buster could testify to his unwaver­ ing passion for sharing is faith. In January 1978, at the family’s home, Buster accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior, and his life was forever changed. For almost 30 years, Buster had devoted his life to winning others to Christ. Whether he was playing golf, sharing his deer blind, or simply having a cup of coffee, Buster was ready and willing to share the saving grace of Jesus Christ to whomever he was with. There is no doubt: Buster loved people, he loved his church, and most important he loved God. Buster is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Delores; his sons, Larry (Angela) Eberly, Henry (Linda) Eberly, Doug (Karen) Eberly; his sisters, Joyce Martin, Audrey (Bob) Piercefield, Linda (Bill) Martin, Gracie (Marty) Jepson; his brother, Jack (Beaty) Eberly;, nine grand­ children, and 18 great-grand­ children. Funeral services were held at the Nashville Baptist Church, in Nashville on Thursday, March 9, 2006. Pastor Lester DeGroot offici­ ated. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Esther Christman, age 93, of Nashville, went homie to be with her Lord on March 10, 2006. Esther was bom on March 8, 1913, to Orin and Anna Miller in Grand Rapids. She married Lawrence Christman on May 17, 1932. They farmed near Hastings until the late 1940s. In 1949, * they helped start the Vermontville Bible Church. They then moved to a farm near Vermontville. Esther was a hard worker, both on the farm and in the church. Being a pastor’s wife, she enjoyed entertain­ ing pastors, missionaries, musical groups, and many young people in her home. She loved her family and friends. After her husband Lawrence passed away, she moved to Vicksburg where she worked at a county home in Galesburg, then at Westdale Cleaners in Kalamazoo, then at the Western Auto Hardware in Vicksburg where she remained for six years. Esther also helped in the early work at the Vicksburg Bible Church where she was a pianist, and then later, an organist. After retiring, she moved back to Nashville to be close to her family. Esther loved teaching ladies bible studies, playing the piano, organ or violin. She also loved crocheting, playing Scrabble, and the Detroit Tigers. She is survived by her two daughters, Beatrice (Joe) Burger of Charlotte, and Lillian (Cleo) Brown of Nashville; seven grandchil­ dren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grand­ children. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sisters; two brothers; and a step-grandson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday March 14, 2006 at the Vermontville Bible Church Pastor Jim Frank will offici­ ate. Memorial contributions can be made to the Vermontville Bible Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. POLICE, continued from page 1 Dorothy Ward Mrs. Dorothy Ward, age 73, of Nashville, passed away peacefully in the pres­ ence of her family on Sunday, March 12, 2006, at her home in Assyria Township. Dorothy was born in Prospect, Penn. on September 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Roy and Lavema (Moyer) McCandless. On July 14, 1957 in Glendora, California, she married Mr. Dennis Ward. The couple was married for 31 years when Dennis passed away on June 3,1989. Dorothy had a very com­ passionate spirit. For over 40 years; she devoted her life as a caregiver to helping others in need. Throughout the years, she also did work for Eaton Manor in Charlotte and Aluminum Extrusions in Charlotte where she worked in the paint department. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Dianna Bosrock; and son, Dennis Ward; her sisters, Anna-Belle Wagner and Mary O'Brian; her broth­ er, Ralph McCandless; her beloved grandchildren, Charity, Shannon, Tonya, Fawn, Letisha, Leeann, Anthony, and Rose; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley and Jean; her brothers, Howard, Archie John, Arthur, Ronald, Donald, Clifford and Max. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service on Thursday March 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, ing fours fours” 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 VBA (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 623833 s . es & Family Owner/Manager Officer Jerry Schray March 16, 2006 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot will officiate. Interment will take place at the Hosmer Cemetery. Family request donations to the family of Dorothy Ward. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. wrote that he had done extensive research on the Internet, indicating the most cost-effective solution, and the one most opted for by other municipalities, was the removal of the dam, with financial assistance from government agencies. He included with his letter sev­ eral pages of information he had downloaded from the Internet. • Paid the bills for the month of March, totaling $141,594.79. • Heard a report from Police Chief Garry Barnes, who noted that the depart­ ment has responded to 147 complaints, which is up from the same time last year. He also noted that in January there was a "severe rash of larcenies from autos," which resulted in three arrest war­ rants. • Heard a report from DPW Director Darrell Clements Jr. who stated that floors in the well houses had been repainted, the depart­ ment had received its new street sweeper and he was anticipating that the employ­ ees would be trained to use it before it was needed in the spring. • Approved the transfer of $8,000 from the general fund to the DPW Equipment Fund, which had been reduced to $700 due to the unforeseen expenses and equipment repairs during the previous year and the pur­ chase of the new street sweeper. Trustee Ron Bracy noted the DPW Committee had planned to purchase a street sweeper on a payment plan, but they had found such a good deal that they decided to purchase the used street sweeper outright. • Set the time and date for council meetings for this year as 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, except in November when the second monthly meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. • Approved establishment of a Planning Committee Subcommittee to work on writing and submitting grant applications for improve­ ment projects. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 14, 2006 — Page 5 Free health clinic idea gets new life in Maple Valley by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Plans for a free health clin­ ic at Maple Valley High School, funded by a govern­ ment grant, fell by the way­ side last year, but now the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope has picked up the idea. The MVCCOH Board of Directors is exploring the feasibility of a free health clinic funded by local churches and charities. “If the free health clinic at the school was meant to pro­ vide a necessary service to the community, then not hav­ ing it means there is a void that needs to be filled,” said Mike Callton a Nashville chiropractor, Fifth District Barry County Commissioner Crafters from the Maple Valley area are displaying needle works at the library the entire month of March. Needle and member of the MVCarts include (but are not limited to) knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, needlepoint, embroidery and tatting. All in the COH Board ofDirectors who community who want to add their own crafts to the exhibit may do so until March 31. Two rooms at the library will is heading up the feasibility hold the exhibited pieces, which can be exchanged each week with other items. For more information, stop by the study. “This isn’t something library or call 517-852-9723. that’s going to happen right away; we’re looking at 2007 at the earliest. We’re not sure Craft exhibits on display at Putnam Nashville breeder to com■pete in Beef Exp■ o Show and Sa e Dylan Kennedy of Nashville will exhibit and sell one Shorthorn female at the 2006 Michigan Beef Expo in East Lansing the weekend of March 31 and April 1. All events are free to the public and will take place at the Michigan State University (MSU) Pavilion, located on the comer of Farm Lane and Mt. Hope on the campus of MSU. The annual event attracts beef cattle breeders from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Entries from leading breed­ ers of Angus, Beefalo, Chianina, Hereford, Limousin,. Maine-Anjou, Shorthorn and Simmental are showcased in the show and auction format. A committee of the Michigan Cattlemen’s Association, headquartered in Okemos, organizes the three-day event. Hubbard Feeds of Shipshewana, Ind., has signed on as Supreme Champion sponsor. Grand Champion sponsors include Bumips Equipment of Big Rapids, Farmco of Dewitt and Farm Bureau of Lansing. "For the past 17 years the Michigan Cattlemen's Association has sponsored the Michigan Beef Expo. The Expo gives producers an opportunity to showcase some of the best seedstock genetics available. We are pleased to have support each 3 Mike’s Barber Shop 120 Sherman St., Nashville NOW ©PEN Wed. & Thurs. • 5:00 ■ 8:00PM Sat. 10:00AM - 3:00PM No phone • No Appointment Necessary STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Reservations have already started for graduations, weddings, birthday parties Tables Chairs Coolers & Hot Boxes , Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084, 06626526 year from several sponsors, including this year's Supreme Champion Sponsor, Hubbard Feeds," said Kathleen Hawkins, executive vice president of Michigan Cattlemen’s Association. Breed show competitions will be held throughout the day on Friday, March 31, concluding with the selection of Supreme Champions in both bull and female divi­ sions. The schedule of indi­ vidual breed sales will rotate in two sale arenas on Saturday, April 1. Prospective buyers are encouraged to pre-register the morning of the sales. On Sunday, April 2, approximately 350 youth exhibitors will compete in MSU Block & Bridle Club’s annual spring steer and heifer show. Young people ages 9 to 21 will enter over 520 head in the breed shows, they will also vie for age division honors in showman­ ship contests. New to the Michigan Beef Expo schedule this year are educational opportunities. Both experienced breeders and novices can learn about beef industry practices and new technology through "Net-Work-Shops." Beef industry experts will present 30-minute interactive semi­ nars and demonstrations. Workshops on a wide variety of topics, including animal nutrition, female reproduc­ tion, and live animal and car­ cass evaluation, will start at 9 a.m. and run concurrently on both Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1. The trade show, Expo Exchange and MoBEEF Youth Contests also present learning oppor­ tunities for breeders and youth of all experience lev­ els. ““ « estabished and maintained by community funding and resources. “The clinic in Delton is. only open six hours a week, but that’s better than noth­ ing,” said Callton. The director of the Delton clinic, Sandy Kozan, is slated to be one of the guest speak­ ers at the MVCCOH board meetings during upcoming months, which' interested members of the community and healthcare professionals such doctors, nurses, thera­ pist and others are invited to attend. The meetings will be held at 7p.m. on the first Moday of the month at the MVCCOH, located at the comer of South Main and Washington Street in Nashville. The guest speaker Monday, April 3, will be a representative from the Barry County Health Department. Kozan will be the speaker on the first Monday in May. “Anyone who is interested is welcome to come to the next two meetings,” said Callton. Those interested in more information or who want to volunteer services or resources, but are unable to attend the meetings, may call Callton (517) 852-2070. take. Right now we are just looking into what needs it Expo Chairman Carl could fill, who and where we VanderKolk of Big Rapids can help and how we can says, "Come to the Michigan provide the resources.” Beef Expo to meet cattle Callton said the MVCbreeders, breed representa­ COH is looking at the Faith tives, and industry experts in Community Free Medical cattle production and tech­ Clinic in Delton as one nology. The beef expo is the example of a how a free Assembly of God only event of its kind in health clinic can be Michigan where all breeds youth collect cans come together to market their cattle and showcase Youths from the Nashville innovative Assembly of God will be col­ products. Whether you are a first time lecting pop bottles and cans cattle owner or a commercial The Vermontville United through the end of May. producer, there will be some­ Methodist Church will put on Proceeds from the collec­ thing for everyone at the a chicken dinner from 5 to tion drive will benefit youth expo!" 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March mission trip this summer. Visit the Michigan 18. The youth will be collecting Cattlemen’s Association web All proceeds will go to the door-to-door, or bottles and site www.micattlemen.org or Maple Valley Community cans can be dropped off at telephone 517-347-8117 for Center of Hope. The suggest­ ramp door of the church, more information and to ed offering for the dinner will located at 803 Reed St. in request an auction catalog. Nashville. be $7.50. Chicken dinner to aid MVCCOH ^PARENTS OF MAPLE VALLEY PRESCHOOLERS^ (All children ages 21/2 - 5 yrs.) If your child will be 5 years old by Dec. 1st, call 852-9468 (starting March 21st) for Kindergarten Roundup Registration. Please bring birth certificate &■ immunization records Special Dates: April 20th, Ice Cream Sundaes 6:15-6:45 pm 6:45pm Kindergarten Parent Orientation and Story Hour at Fuller Street Elementary Ifyour child will be 4 yrs. old by Dec. 1st, x» call 852-2075 (starting March 21st) for Early Fours Registration Information If your child is between 2 1/2 - 4 yrs. old and you are concerned about your child's development, speech, coordination, behavior or learning, call 852-9468 (starting March 7th ) for information about Pre-p rimary Services. * 06626740 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, March 14, 2006 — Page 6 Vermontville Congregational Church to install new pastor Members of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville will formally welcome new Pastor Israel Young to the church and community with an installa­ tion service at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19. Young has come to Michigan from North Manchester Congregational Christian Church in Indiana, where he served these last three years as the youth and elementary pastor. He and his wife, Kim, have two daughters and a son. The new pastor will have a year of interim service, after which time the congregation will decide on seeking his full ordination. Refreshments and fellow­ ship will follow the brief service. The public is wel­ come. Local officer does fund-raising cold Wearing a clown costume, Nashville police officer Jerry Schray jumps into Reeds Lake with 39 other law enforcement employees for the annual "Polar Plunge" last month at the East Grand Rapids Police Department on Reed’s Lake to raise funds for Special Olympics. This year, the officers raised $15,000 to support the games and provide bus transportation for the participants to and from the event. Pennock Pastor Isreal Young and family FFA member auction slated by Amber Hamilton and Dhanielle Tobias The Maple Valley FFA Alumni Association and Maple Valley FFA will have their first annual member auction at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, in the Maple Valley High School Auditorium. The auctioneer will be Laverne Yutzy. All proceeds of the member auction will go to the Maple Valley FFA Alumni Association to help Health Care Career Job Fair and Scholarship Open House Join Us! March 21, 2006, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center 1009 l/IZ Green St. Hastings Representatives will be available from the following schools: Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kellogg Community College, Olympia Career Training Institute, University of Phoenix, Cornerstone University and Western Michigan University. Ifyou know anyone who is interested in a health care career, this will provide the opportunity for them to have their questions answered. Various departments will also be represented at this event. Scholarship and Employment Applications will be available. Light refreshments will be served. 06627105 For more information call (269 ) 948-3112 V Z Kalamo church plans seminar on older adults care Kalamo United Methodist Church will have a program, “Compassionate Care Giving for Older Adults” Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at the church,, located on Ionia Road approximately 1 1/2 miles south of M-79 in Kalamo. This program is sponsored by the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church, presented by Louise Thomas, older adult coordinator. The event will last approximately one hour. Lunch will follow. There is no charge for attending. A.free-will offer­ ing will help support the youth mission trip to New Orleans. Reservations are requested but not required. For further information or to register, please call Sandra Bukoski at 517-726-1031 or the church 517-541-1144. local FFA members with expenses associated with conventions, programs and leadership training. Any person or individual may purchase the work serv­ ices of an FFA member for eight hours. Members can do any work as long as it is not dangerous or unethical. Members will have to per­ form the work by Oct. 1, 2006. “This is the ideal opportu­ nity to get your spring clean- ing, field work or any other chores done while donating to a good cause,” FFA Advisor Aaron Saari said. “Anyone is allowed to attend the auction and take a bid. Proxy bids are available to anyone who cannot attend the auction.” For more information about the event or to get a proxy bid, please call Saari at (517) 852-9971. 06626185 xplore " ection with classes in Medical Massage Therapy • e-Leaming Programs offered • Convenient funding options available • Locations in Troy and 6 other Michigan & Indiana cities Click or call for more information Toll Free: 888-285-9989 www.BlueHeronAcademy.com - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 14,2006 — Page 7 Tree tapping time short, but sweet in the Valley by Sandra Ponsetto we did another collection Staff Writer on Wednesday, but we Last week representa­ have good sugar content tives from both the this year 3.5 percent Vermontville Maple which is very good. But, Syrup Festival like everyone else, I’m on Association and the pins and needles to see Nashville Maple Syrup how the season’s going to Association were predict­ turn out, out," said Gene ing this would be a short Fisher the president of the season for sap collection Vermontville Maple due to high temperatures Syrup Festival in the 50s and 60s Association. Thursday through In Nashville, Blair Saturday. Hawblitz, who annually However, both associa­ donates his time to boiling tions were reporting a sap in the Nashville Syrup high sugar content of the Association’s sugar shack sap collected, great news in Putnam Park, reported for those who like their that the first batch of sap maple syrup sweet. brought in March 6 had The sugar content of sap sugar content of 4%. averages around 2 percent, We had our first col­ but the higher the sugar lection on March 6, and content, the lighter the the sugar content of that color and the sweeter the batch was 4%, but it had a taste. This year producers lot of ice in it," said in Maple Valley are Hawblitz, checking his reporting sugar content at log last Wednesday. "We 3 percent and higher, had someone bring in 585 which means syrup with a gallons on the 7th and the light golden amber color content of that was 3%. and a very sweet taste. Last night a farmer "We put our buckets out brought in his with a sugar (on Monday, Feb. 27) and content of 3.25% and we had our first collection another brought in his on Tuesday (March 7) and with a content of 3.1%. But ultimately, how will the season turn out? Only time will tel,l according to Fisher. "Ask anyone who has been in the business, awhile and they will tell you they’ll let you know how good the season is when it is over," he said.t Commission bdfflj CoUIllU on Aging Schedule ScTa / of Events Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, March 15 Hamburger, bun, winter blend, com, pears. Thursday, March 16 Irish boiled dinner, dill car­ rots, spiced apples, rye bread. Friday, March 17 Seafood casserole, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, mixed fruit. Monday, March 20 Bean soup w/ham, aspara­ gus, applesauce, crackers. Tuesday, March 21 Mushroom chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, sea­ soned rice, mandarin oranges. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, March 15 Cheese cubes, coleslaw, peaches, whole wheat crackers. Thursday, March 16 California Reuben spread, pea and. cheese salad, fruited jello, rye bread. Friday, March 17 Cottage cheese, pea and peanut salad, pineapple, din­ ner roll. Monday, March 20 Roast beef w/cheese, gar­ banzo bean salad, mixed fruit, dinner roll. Tuesday, March 21 Cheese spread, pork and beans, tropical fruit, rye krisps. Events AARP Tax Clinic -March 1 through April 14 Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 Jim Carl and Blair Hawblitz boil sap in the sugar Hastingss - Music1 with shack in Nashville’s Putnam Park. Charlie; Nails; Euchre 12:30­ 2:30 p.m. Woodland - ID Theft - Kathy C. Delton Reminiscence. Thursday, March 16 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; BP Clinic; Yoga class 3 p.m.; Caregiver’s SUpp. 6 Maple Valley High School p.m.; Cancer Support 1 Varsity Wrestling p..Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Maple Valley junior Raven Nashville - TV Time. Scurlock scored his 100th career Friday, March 17 win during the district tournament at Coloma Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil Painters 9:30 a.m.; St. High School on Saturday, Feb. 18. Scurlock finished third in the district to earn a Pats Fun. Woodland spot in the regional tournament at Delton Visiting. Nashville - Happy Kellogg. He finished the year with a record of 35 Days Lunch; Nashville 5 11: 30 a.m. wins and 14 losses. Monday, March 20 The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Hastings - Card Making g 12: 30-2:30 p.m.; Crafts Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml 10:30 a.m.; Grief Support 7 Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 p.m. Delton - ID Theft MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE Kathy C. 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 21 FARM BUREAU Hastings Line Dancing , insurance 9:30-11:30 a.m.; TV Shorts. FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL Athlete of the week 06626952 Mike Haag and Don Perez collect sap on East Main Street in Vermontville. Paul Racine (not pictured) was driving the truck pulling the collection vat. Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service [U MLS, [U*™ , 227 N. 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(V-122) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, March 14. 2006 — Page 8 Valley grapplers short of medals at individual finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a tough weekend for the trio of Maple Valley wrestlers who took part in the Division 3 indi­ vidual state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Maple Valley’s Tyler Greenfield, Jamie Corwin, and Ron Smith were a combined 1-6 against the toughest competition the state had to throw at it. The senior Greenfield scored the only victory. He won his opening round match Thursday over Standish-Sterling’s John Stanford 10-7 in the 119pound weight class, but fell in his next two match­ es. In the championship quarterfinals Friday, Greenfield went up against Flint Powers’ Cody Marcicki and was topped 9-0. Marcicki went on to win the 119-pound state title by topping Central Montcalm’s Wayne Bogue 2-1 in the championship round. Greenfield was bumped down to the consolation bracket where he took on Yale’s Andrew Schutt. Schutt pinned Greenfield in 44 seconds to end the tournament for the Lion senior. senior. Schutt Schutt would would go go on'to finish in third place. Greenfield ended the year with a record of 40 wins and 9 losses. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Maple Valley’s Jamie Corwin (left) fights to get behind Portland’s Adam Wieferich in their 130-pound consola­ tion match Friday morning at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Wieferich eliminated Corwin from the tournament with a 12-5 decision. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 08623727 NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! 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Mission objectives focus on force protection, peacekeeping, stabiliza­ tion, security and counter­ insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional gov­ erning bodies assume full sovereign powers to gov­ ern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branches of the U.S. mili­ tary and multinational forces also are helping to rebuild Iraq's economic and governmental infra­ structure and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq's sov­ ereignty and independence as a democracy. Nichols, a military secu­ rity specialist with 10 years ofmilitary service, is assigned to the 182nd Field Artillery, Lansing. He is the son ofWilliam and Elizabeth Nichols of S. Mason Road, Nashville. The sergeant is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Maple Valley senior Tyler Greenfield (bottom) fights to get up in his championship quarterfinal contest with Cody Marcicki from Flint Powers. Marcicki scored a 9-0 decision, and went on to win the Division 3 title at 119-pounds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A state runner-up knocked Lion junior Jamie Corwin into the consolation bracket Thursday in the 130pound weight class. Goodrich’s Grant Overcashier topped Corwin 7-0 in the opening round. Overcashier then won his next two matches to reach the finals, where he was pinned in 5:03 by Corunna’s Zach Perrin. Perrin pinned all four of his opponents on his way to the title. In the consolation opener Friday morning, Corwin was topped by Portland’s Andrew Wieferich 12-5. Corwin finished the season with a record of 37-16. Lion sophomore Ron Smith fell to eventual sixth-place medallist Shane Ballou from Corunna in the first round, 6-4 in overtime. In the consolation opener, Smith found himself in a tight contest with Montrose’s Brandon McNiel, but got stuck and was pinned in 4:13. Smith ended the year with a record of 30-5. Erie Mason’s Nick Quinones won the 103pound title in Division 3. Other individual state champions crowned in Division 3 on Saturday were Montrose’s Shelby Cross (215), Vince Lahar (140), and John Fulger (145), Highland Park’s Jarod Trice (275), Goodrich’s Mark Weber (112), Corunna’s Kyle Rosser (125) and Michael Byrd (171), Williamston’s Brad Simmons (135), Flint Powers Catholic’s Nick Hendrick (152), Pinconning’s Kyle Woodruff (160), and Highland Park’s Marcel Dubose (189). Maple Valley sophomore Ron Smith (right) works to take down Montrose’s Brandon McNiel in their 103pound consolation bout Friday morning. McNiel finished a tight match by pinning Smith with less than a minute left in the third period. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Cobb W MfOuOf a Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales — Servic 2", 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. 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M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 20 people. Hastings. diacrimination call the Fair Houting Center at 616-451 29*0 The HUD toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired t* I -MJ0 927 9275 Business Services APPLIANCE (517)852-9399 REPAIR FREE ESTATE PLANNING seminar at Good Time Pizza, Nashville, 9:30-5:00, 3/18/06, Judy Singleton, attorney (517)852-9351 VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Public Hearing Concerning: Amending the Home Occupation Ordinance The Vermontville Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm in the Opera House concerning amending the Home Occupation section of the zoning ordinance. Comments may be mailed for public record to Blair J. Miller, Planning Commission Secretary, Box L, Vermontville, MI 49096. Copies of the proposed changes can be viewed at the Village Office or via an email or fax request to blairig’coffeehome.com- 517­ 726-1252. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Vermontville Township Board by writing or calling Sharon Stewart, Township Clerk, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, .MI 49096, or 517-726-1159. —— 06626978 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP NOTICE The regular board meetings of the Castleton Township Board are the first Wednesday of each month, unless noted, at 7 pm at the Castleton Township Hall located at: 915 Reed St, Nashville, MI 49073. The meeting dates are as follows: April 6, 2006 July 5,2006 October 4, 2006 January 3, 2007 May 3,2006 August 2,2006 November 1, 2006 February 7, 2007 June 7, 2006 September 6,2006 December 6, 2006 March 7,2007 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. 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Call J-Ad mixed vegetables, pineapple, Graphics for everything from apple brownie, 1/2 pt. milk. business cards and brochures Monday, March 20 to newspapers and catalogs. Sloppy Joe, chips, whole Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., kernel com, fruit cocktail, applesauce cake, 1/2 pt. milk. Hastings. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Due to the expiration of one members term, there is an opening on the Township Planning Commission. Candidate requirements are a strong interest in serving the township community and currently a township resi­ dent. The Planning Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month and each member receives a small stipend. If interested, please submit a short letter of interest to: Russ Laverty, Supervisor, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, MI, 49096. Should you have any ques­ tions, feel free to contact him at 517-726-1115. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, March 22, 2006. 06626783 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR APRIL 1, 2006 THRU MARCH 31, 2007 The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget at 915 Reed St, Nashville, MI on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 7:00 P.M., THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A special meeting of the Township Board will be held immedi­ ately after the hearing to adopt the budget A copy ofthe budget is available for public inspection at the township hall. The Castleton Township Board will provide necessary reasonable aux­ iliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the township board. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township Mar. 30 Teen Club Meeting. 7 p.m.. Executive Office. 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Bldg. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Barry Expo Center. 4-H Night at Shrine Circus, 7 p.m., Grand Rapids. 4-H Red Cross Babysitting Class session 2, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Delton District Library. Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic, 1 p.m., Haywood Farm. Night Trap Shoot, 7 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., Barn County Conservation Club. Southwest Leader Meet, Kellogg Biological Station. Trail Ride Clinic, 2 p.m., Hope Township Hall (call Extension office for directions). 4-H Cat Meeting with Cat Notebook training, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office Conference Rm. Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Tuesday, March 21 Cheese bread sticks, celery w/peanut butter, pears, Rice Krispy Treat, 1/2 pt. milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, March 15 Choose One - Wet burrito, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, pasta bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel corn, Spanish rice, push-up, juice, milk. Thursday, March 16 Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One Popcorn chicken pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Asian bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, mashed potatoes, carrots, pineapple, juice, milk. Friday, March 17 Choose One Macaroni and cheese, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, soup and sandwich bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, fresh veg., med­ ley, banana, juice, milk. Monday, March 20 Choose One Chicken nuggets, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, mashed potatoes, whole ker­ nel corn, peaches, juice, milk. Tuesday, March 21 Choose One Cheesie bread sticks, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, hot dog. Choose Two Garden salad, spaghettios, celery/peanut butter, pear halves, juice, milk. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Susie Butler, Clerk, by writing 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville, or by phoning 517-852-1859. A special meeting of the Maple Grove Township Board will be held immediately following the annual meeting. Susie Butler Maple Grove Township Clerk 06626919 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 14,2006 — Page 11 Sudents polish Crazy for You with final rehearsals the local theatre after a failed attempt to reopen it for business, (photo by Amy Jo Parish). With just a few rehearsals left, the cast of Crazy for You at Maple Valley High School has been busy polish­ ing their dance steps. The musical, written in 1992, includes the music of George Gershwin and will open Thursday on the Maple Valley Jr/Sr High auditorium stage. Nearly- 40 students will sing and dance their way through the story of Bobby Child as he tries to make it in the theater world, despite the best efforts ofhis mother and friends to push him into the family finance business. At the insistence of his mother, Bobby travels to Deadrock, Nevada to fore­ close on a theater. While in the lazy western town Bobby hatches the idea ofperforming an extravagant musical in order to save the theater and hopefully, win the affection of Polly Baker, the only woman in Deadrock. As in most Gershwin shows there is mistaken love, comedy and plenty of danc­ ing. “This is such an exciting show. It has an entertaining story, great music with mem­ orable tunes and an experi­ enced and talented cast. We have never had this much tap dancing on the MV stage. We really hope to get the community and people in the surrounding area out to see this show and support the Maple Valley Class of 1996 REUNION Mark your calendars for July 15 at the Nashville V.F.W. Dinner & Dance starting at 6:00 p.m. Invitations in the mail • 06627117 GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL!!! LOOKING FOR GOOD STABLE PEOPLE WITH BAD CRED­ IT FOR NEW AUTO FINANCING PROGRAM. YOUR APPROVAL IS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED!!! IF WE CAN’T GET YOU APPROVED WITH THIS EXCITING NEW PROGRAM WE’LL GIVE YOU $500.00!!! DRIVE A LATE MODEL CAR, SUV OR EVEN A 4X4 PICKUP TODAY!!! PLUS GET A $100.00 GAS CARD WITH YOUR VEHICLE!!! CALL TODAY REGARDLESS OF YOUR PAST CREDIT HISTORY AND GET APPROVED! call (269) 948-8210 today for approval WE FINANCE YOUR FUTURE NOT YOUR PAST! CALL MR. HAGG FOR YOUR APPROVAL TODAY! I call (269) 948-8210 and drive today: Saloon owner Lank Hawkins and New York City debutant Irene Roth form an unlikely couple as they argue their way to a romance in Crazy for You (photo by Amy Jo Parish). drama/musical program at MV,” said co-director Norma Jean Acker. David Benedict and Garrett Van Engen will share the lead role of Bobby Child while Mary Jewell and Sarah Vanderhoef share the charac­ ter of Polly Baker, Child’s love interest. Saloon owner Lank Hawkins will be played by Erik Godbey and David Houg while Briana BromelyFerrier and Bekah Welch trade off performances in the role of Child’s mother, Irene Roth. Show dates are March 16, 17,18 at 7p.m. and March 18 at 3 p... pm Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, senior citizens and children. “Freedom for the Heart” seminar set in Nashville “Freedom for the Heart,” a free four-day seminar series designed for help, hope and healing for all who bear the scars of emotional injuries, will be held at Nashville Assembly of God March 26­ 29. “This is not a one denomi­ national seminar. Everyone is invited,” says pastor Glenn Branham. “We are the host church because we believe in the ministry of Freedom of the Heart, but it is an interde­ nominational ministry with national scope.” This year Freedomfor the Heart will provide the semi­ nars in Nashville, and two full conferences in Oklahoma and Hawaii. Two years ago a Freedom for the Heart conference was held in Lansing, featuring Dr. Randy Carlson of Family Life Radio, recording artist David Meece, author Debbie Morris, the only surviving victim of the serial-rapistmurdered behind the movie Dead Man Walking. More than a half-dozen profession­ al Christian counselors, ther­ apists and psychologist attended the conference and offered their services free of charge during the confer­ ence. They also served as seminar speakers for the breakout/workshop sessions. Dr. Carlson left that con­ ference and returned to report to his radio audience that he thought the Freedom for the Heart conferences was one of the most valuable conference weekends he had seen in a while. seminar begins The morning Sunday with Branham speaking about verbal abuse. Sunday evening (6 p.m.) the featured speakers will be Freedom for the Heart founder Ruth Drake and Rose Miller of Battle Emmanuel Creek’s Convenant church. Both will be sharing their testimonies, Monday evening’s (7 p.m.) seminar will address self­ esteem, guilt and issues of trust. Tuesday evening (7 p.m.) the focus will be on forgiveness. Wednesday evening (7 p.m.) Dr. Elaine Sands (Tsangarids) of Belsay Christian Counseling Center (Burton, MI) will be speak­ ing. Her session will include the subject of addictions. Afternoon sessions will also be available MondayWednesday from 2 to 4 p.m., with Ruth Drake teaching from David Seaman’s book Healing for Damaged Emotions. Nashville Assembly of God is located at 803 Reed St., Nashville (near Carl’s Supermarket). For more information call 517-852­ 9819. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORT­ GAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by RENE A. SWIFT AND STEPHEN P. SWIFT, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to EQUICRED­ IT, Mortgagee, dated February 03, 2000, and recorded on February 10,2000, as Instrument No. 1041042, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, and-assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE EQCC ASSET BACKED CER­ TIFICATES, SERIES 2001-1F on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred fifty six thou­ sand twenty three and 14/100 Dollars ($156,023.14), including interest at 11.200% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and. provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them,, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 PM on April 06, 2006. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 34 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOW'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLAT ON PAGE 3, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MIN­ UTES EAST, 273.86 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 34; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST, 406.45 FEET TO THE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Tricia Jo Olin and Terry L Olin, a mar­ ried woman and her husband, Mortgagors, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of October, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of November, 2004 in Instrument No. 1137613 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Trustee on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Fifty Four Dollars and 72/100 ($104,054.72), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 13 MINUTES WEST, 140.22 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 15 MINUTES WEST, 136.80 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST, 368.00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: March 07, 2006 Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE EQCC ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2001-1F Assignee of Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540-7701 ASAP# 759046 03/07/2006, 03/14/2006, 03/21/2006, 03/28/2006 06626674 Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of April, 2006 at 1 o'clock PM Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.9% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ uated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fol­ lows, to wit: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 2 of R.J. Grant's First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 5, Barry County Records. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 3/7/2006 Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Trustee Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Trustee 888 W. 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Trailing 56-43 heading into the final period, the Lions outscored the Eagles 25-16 over the last eight minutes. Olivet built its lead in the second quarter, pushing a two-point lead to 12 points by the half. Cam Bramer had a huge night for the Eagles, leading his team with 27 points. The Lions just weren’t deep enough Monday to deal with the Eagles. Valley had five players finish in double figures, but it was all five starters and the Lions didn’t get a single point from their bench. Andy Root led the Lions with 17 points, Josh Bursley added 16, Adam Lamphere and Adam Gonser 12 points each, and Eric Westendorp 11. Behind Bramer for Olivet, Geoff Britton added 16 points and Jason Fox ten. The Lions end the year with a record of 11-10. Olivet went on to top Springport in the district semifinals. Leslie defeated Bellevue in the other district opener Monday night, then knocked off Dansville in the semifinals. The Blackhawks topped Olivet in the district champi­ onship contest Friday night. Leslie (18-5) will take on Carson City-Crystal in the Class C regional tournament at Pewamo-Westphalia High School tonight (March 14) at 7:45. Flint Northwestern (14-8) takes on Bath (18-4) in the other regional semifi­ The Lions’ Adam Lamphere tries to dribble by a pair nal, at 5:30 p.m. The two of Olivet defenders in the Eagles’ district victory over winners will play in the regional championship con­ Maple Valley during the Class C tournament opener at Leslie Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) test Friday night at 7. Vermontville Township Library Receives Book Grant from The Libri Foundation The Vermontville Library has received notification that they have been awarded- a “Books For Children” grant from The Libri Foundation. The foundation donates qualMaple Valley’s Adam Gonser fires an off balance shot ity children’s books to rural around a pair of Eagle defenders in the fourth quarter of public libraries. The library Monday night’s district opener at Leslie High School. agreed to raise $250 dollars, (Photo by Perry Hardin) which which had had to to come come from from outout06627142 2 miles south of Nashville On the comer of M-79 & M-66 269-838-8017 517-852-9003 MOO-villes Hours Mon.-Thurs. 9-6 Fri. & Sat. 9-9 side sources, and in return the Libri Foundation would supply $750 worth of new books. This 2 to 1 grant not only allows for us to pick up new titles, it also allows us to replace worn copies of old favorites. If all of the guide­ lines for this grant are met, we will be allowed to apply for another grant in three years. The money for this project has already been donated by one truly generous patron and the books should be on the libraries shelves by late this summer. Junior Non-Fiction - The new series of Drawing Made Fun books by Robin Lee Makowski include the titles, Draw Anything You Like; Dogs, Cats, Fish and Marine’ Animals. The Weird Pet series by Lynn M. Stone titles Tarantulas, Boa Constrictors, Ferrets and Miniature Horse. The America at War series by Scott Marquette titles are, Korean Conflict, War of 1812, Revolutionary War, The Civil War, Vietnam War and America Under Attack. Franklin D. Roosevelt: A leader in troubled times by Jeremy Caplan. Junior Fiction Size Twelve is not Fat by Meg Cabot; Avalon High Also by Meg Cabot and The House on the Gulf by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Adult Fiction Books three and four of the West Texas Sunrise series by Paul There's never been a better If y<m Haven't Been Able to brink /.‘Milk, try CREAMUlfe I What is Creamline MILK? I Cream line milk is, simply milk that is allowed to be milk. Like the milk found on most store shelves, cream line milk is pasteurized. 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Once it gets through the intestinal wall, xanthine oxidase gets into the bloodstream and is capable of creating scar damage to the heart and arteries, which may in turn cause the body to release cholesterol into the blood as a means of protecting the scarred areas with fatty tissue This can lead to arteriosclerosis. When un-homogenized milk is consumed, xanthine oxidase is normally excreted from the body without much absorption. Our Milk is Also free of Controversial Growth Hormones including BST. Bagdon are Thunder on the Dos Gatos and The Stranger From Medina. Book four in the Dakotah Treasure series by Lauraine Smelling is Amethyst, The Witness by Dee Henderson, Even Now by Karen Kingsbury, The Memory of Running by Ron McLarty, Isolation Ward by Joshua Spanogle, The House by Danielle Steel The Cell by Stephen King. Adult Non-Fiction Baking with Splenda by JoAnna M. 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Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 12, March 21, 2006 Maple Valley considers double busing, cutting athletic director by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Maple Valley Schools Superintendent. Kim Kramer Monday night detailed 19 possible cost cutting meas­ ures to the schoo board to help pare expenses to bal­ ance its deficit budget. Two of the proposed cuts, not renewing the Athletic Director Mike Sparks con­ tract and double busing, have caused controversy in the community. Kramer told the board the district’s budget is currently, “$671,115 in the red,” which is an additional $,188,977 shortfall to the district’s pro­ jected deficit of $482,138. Even though the district has already taken measures to reduce the deficit by the end of the year, Kramer advised board members they need to use the $671,115 deficit as the starting point when developing next year’s budg­ et. “The original $482,138 was taken from the fund equity (savings account) and is not there for next year,” Kramer said. “We will still be facing more cost increas­ es, which are unknown.” Before launching into his detailed cost-cutting propos­ als, Kramer said the district’s biggest cost is personnel. “Given the loss of 55.98 students over the last five years we need to downsize our personnel,” he said. “Three teachers, one admin­ istrator, two para-pros, plus one (or three) bus drivers translates to a reduction of about $362,566, plus what salary savings we realize with the double run trans­ portation question.” Kramer said personnel reduction would have “mini­ mal” ramifications for Maple Valley students, but would increase class size at alterna­ tive education and in the high school, where the teacher reductions would be made, and the loss of para­ professionals would result in less supervision of students. “We have some great staff down there, they do wonder­ ful things and I don’t like it, but when I start comparing class sizes at the junior high and class sizes at the elemen­ tary, and the class sizes at the high school and the class sizes at the alternative ed, the alternative ed has the lowest class size per teacher...” he said. “We would also have to restructure how the current’ administrative duties would be redistributed,” he said. Kramer told the board he had already talked to Sparks and had made him aware that he would be recommending to the board that they pass a resolution at next month’s meeting not to renew his contract, “he has been fully warned. He is not really happy, but he understands that he has our full support. “There are three options that we are wrestling with See VALLEY, page 3 Maple Valley High School Athletic Director Mike Sparks Students create bilingual books for migrant children Mary Key, a state education specialist from the Telamon Corporation, talks to Maple Valley High School Spanish students about how the books they created will be used to teach children in schools set up for the children of migrant workers. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter By creating bilingual Spanish and English board books for preschoolers .and toddlers, the students in Dr. Sandra Cade’s Spanish classes at Maple Valley High School are not only reinforcing their Spanish skills, they are also provid­ ing a community service. Mary Key, a state educa­ tion specialist from the Telamon Corporation was at the school Friday to collect the books, which will be dis­ tributed to the children of migrant workers through the Michigan Migrant Head Start program. "The Telamon Corporation’s state office is in Lansing, but it serves peo­ ple in need, particularly migrant workers all over the state," said Key. "The books the students have made will be used in the Head Start classrooms and then will be sent home with a child." Earlier in the year, Key visited Cade’s classes and spoke to them about the lives ofmigrant workers and their families and how the migrant workers are benefi­ cial to the agricultural indus­ try in Michigan. The books created by Cade’s students for children up to 5 years of age feature simple objects, shapes, col­ ors, animals and pictures identified in both English and Spanish, will help some I of the 1,400 children served I by the Telamon Corporation I learn how to read Spanish ! while teaching them English I as well. "The Head Start Centers | will open when the crop har- I vest starts in May. The clos- I est center is in Grand I Rapids," said Key. "We pri- I marily offer toddlers and I preschoolers classes, but I there are also some classes I for infants." When Key collected the I books, she asked the stu- I dents what they liked best I about making them. The See BOOKS, page 5 | Vermontville Township Board tables rezoning request again by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer For the second month in a row* the Vermontville Township Board voted to table a request from Larry Weatherwax to rezone his property near the intersec­ tion of Nashville Highway and Ionia Road from rural residential to commercial. The board received a rec­ ommendation in February from the Township Planning Commission that the board grant the rezoning request. However, at that time the board voted 3 to 1 in favor of tabling the issue until this month tp allow board mem­ bers to review the minutes from the Planning Commission. During the special meet­ ing Thursday evening, the board heard comments from the audience, both for and against and some neutral regarding Weatherwax’s request. It also received a written complaint from the lawyer of Royal and Vickie Stickles, and a letter from the township’s own lawyer about the rezoning issue. The board voted unani­ mously to go into closed ses­ sion to discuss the letter. After meeting privately for about an hour and half, the board returned to open ses­ sion and immediately voted unanimously to table the matter until next month’s regular meeting of the Township Board, which is slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the Vermontville Opera House. The board’s decision to table the request is the latest development in what has turned into a long dispute between the township and Weatherwax that arose when neighboring business own­ ers, Royal and Vickie Stickles, appealed the Planning Commission’s decision to allow Weatherwax to develop a farm market and nursery on the property. Though the Planning Commission had previously approved Weatherwax’s plans for a farm market, which he described as a "mini-Horrock’s," the Vermontville Township Zoning Board of Appeals sided with Stickles and ruled that Weatherwax’s business did not conform to their def­ inition of a seasonal farm market and was therefore illegal in an area zoned rural residential. In July of 2004 Stewart, the owner of Build Masters, submitted a request for rezoning for four properties near or at the comer of Ionia Road and Nashville Highway, the property on which his business is locat­ ed, plus Royal and Vickie Stickles’ Country Crossroads Store, Larry Weatherwax’s Farm Market and Nursery and David Coblentz’s Riverside Oak Furniture. He sought rezoning from rural residential to commerciai/light industrial. In January 2005, the Planning Commission by a 4-to-l vote, recommended the township board reject Stewart’s application, which it did in July. Also in 2004, Weatherwax filed a lawsuit in Eaton County Circuit Court seek­ ing monetary damages for loses incurred when the township reversed its deci­ sion to grant him permission to build and operate a farm market and seeking to have the property rezoned com­ mercial. Weatherwax has said that Circuit Court Judge Thomas Eveland dismissed the case without prejudice during the summer of 2005, which means another lawsuit regarding the matter could be filed at a later date. Weatherwax further stated that Eveland told him he was dismissing the case because Weatherwax had not exhausted all options with the township and recom­ mended that he file an indi­ vidual application to have the property rezoned. In This Issue • Choirs earn 1 st and 2nd division ratings at festival • Annual ‘Band Bust’ set for this weekend • Maplewood Elementary receives grant • Students show ‘spirit’ to help cancer research �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, March 21,2006 — Page 2 GOODJIMEPIZZA THE HING 202 H. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Fri. 8f Sat. 6 am-8 pm 852-1985 After the long cold night ofwinter, spring comes os the year's dawn. In the midst ft being pulled back into the Earth, , receding from the surface of our planet. But each year spring inevitably arrives, and life surges once again, bursting out from the tips of trees and the earth W in vibrant greens and yelbws that can only signal that life is waxing once again, life on earth has a rhythm to if, a pulsing cycle of waxing and waning tides, the sun rises; the sun sets, the sap rises; the sap falls. Rowers bloom and flowers fade. We inhale and we exhale. 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Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 Sunday: A.M. Worship ............... ...... 11 a.m. Evening Worship.......... .................. 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .....................7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 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. 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. (Nursery Provided) PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 ......... Worship........... Wednesday Evening: P.M. 11 a.m. .6 p.m. Worship .................................. 7 pi..m. REV. ALAN METTLER. CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School........................... 9:45 M.orning 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 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. , Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 . . W 219 N. Main Street, Nashville LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Ms <TT> MACE PHARMACY us a part ofthis beautiful cycle of life. MI Lie. #2101118202 517-852-2500 HAPPY TRAILS... 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Nancy Fancher, Pastor Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open 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 _ 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 .ST. ANDREW & . MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ............ 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ....... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 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 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: 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 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL ■ 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 DANIELE. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. « Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 21,2006 — Page 3 VALLEY, continued from page 1 and studying; but we need to “The budget difficulty that do more work to determine we face, as a district, gives which is the best for us,” said rise to a myriad of questions Kramer in a later interview. regarding what has been “One, we could job-out the proposed to be reduced or position; two, • we could cut. These are the most diffi­ realign current teachers and cult decisions that a superin­ coaches duties to share the tendent has to make. It is responsibilities, or, three, we painful and done with much could give the responsibility thought, research and con­ to one of our current admin­ templating the immediate, as istrators. well as the future ramifica­ “If you look at other dis­ tions,” he said. tricts you will see a lot of Kramer said it is easy to administrators are taking on see why he is currently rec­ dual rolls; it’s happening all ommending that the district over. I don’t like it; but we maintains two curriculum have no choice,” he added. directors, when one looks at Sparks, when contacted student performance on sumTuesday afternoon, said, mative tests like the MEAP. “It’s the nature of the busi­ “These test scores beg the ness. It’s not very exciting question of why are our stu­ when it happens to you, but dents scoring below state it’s one of those things you averages? Given the commu­ get through.” nity we live in and the strong He added, however, that parental involvement in our he plans to address the board students’ lives, our students at next month’s regular should be scoring higher. meeting. “I intend to speak Instead we have scores that to them about my concerns are near the bottom of all the for the future of the athletic schools in the Lansing area. program. I have worked dili­ This is unacceptable,” said gently for five years to get Kramer noting that he did this program in the shape it is not feel that the teaching in and I would hate to see it staffwas at fault. “They are a fall by the wayside. I know highly talented and caring that this is not an easy deci­ staff. They are trying very sion for them, but I would hard. Yet, in spite of all their urge the board to talk to our efforts, they just can’t keep veteran coaches and part­ up with the ever changing time athletic department sec­ curriculum issues... Some retary Mindy Schriver and will say the MEAP is not a get their input. It may be good measuring stick for hard for someone to do the how well our students are job effectively and efficient­ educated... however, it is the ly when they have something method the state uses and we else on their plate. There is a must focus on it and do well constant flow of paperwork on it. It is published in the through the athletic direc­ newspapers and looked at by our community... The par­ tor’s office.” On a personal basis ents in the community have Sparks, who obtained his no other tool by which to master’s degree during his judge and hold us account­ tenure in Maple Valley, said able. We must do better.” Kramer noted that curricu­ if the board chooses not to renew his contract, it may lums in each subject area provide the impetus he needs change every three to five years, and the evolving to pursue his career goals. “My goal has always been MEAP test also presents a to coach college football and challenge to teachers, since it maybe this is what I need to changes every three or four give me a push in that direc­ years as well. “Our staff simply does not tion.” Kramer said during the have the time or energy to, board meeting Monday night year after year, work on he has had numerous people changes to the curriculum, question him about why he is let alone keep abreast of the recommending the board not latest teaching methods and renew Sparks’ contract while assessment innovations.” Kramer said these are the retaining curriculum and technology directors Julie reasons he has chosen to Swartz and Mary Slag. To spend more of the district’s answer those questions and resources on the areas of cur­ comments, Kramer read a riculum, technology and and lengthy response during the staff development reduce administration in board meeting. other areas, “Teaching and learning is why we are here HASTINGS 4 and it needs to be our top pri­ Goodrich www.gqti.com ority. We must provide our 269-945-SHOWl staff with: The most up to ■^yyr~ IT iHjpL Aa TI rL n n (? 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However, Kramer added that if the district reduces the number of buses it operates and has to replace each year, plus reduce the pool of mechanics by one, the savings could total approximately $132,000. If the dis­ trict implements a partial plan and simply eliminates one run and doesn’t lay-off one driver the savings would total $18,522. “To do a partial double run plan could save $78,522. Fully implemented, a double run system will result in a savings of,$132,662, which includes the delaying a bus purchase and eliminating one mechanics position,” he said, adding the total savings could be anywhere from $3,321 to $132,682, “depending on the degree this is implemented.” While board trustee Brian Green praise Kramer’s through research and the thought he put into his pro­ posed cost cutting he said he was skeptical that the district would realize the projected savings by switching to dou­ ble bus runs, noting that by increasing the miles driven would make the district more susceptible to fluctuations in the prices for diesel fuel. Green also said that increas­ ing the number ofmiles driv­ en by 28% each year would mean more frequent routine maintenance such as oil changes, lubrication ana other routine service and questioned whether the dis­ trict should consider laying off a mechanic when the need for maintenance could increase. However, Green also stat­ ed that he had talked to some parents and he saw the bene­ fits of going to a dual run system. He noted that it would separate the younger and old students, which has been a concern for some par­ ents, and the ride would be shorter for all students. “But, I’m just skeptical of the potential savings, I’m worried that it may turn out costing the district more annually,” said Green. “This is an issue that impacts almost every student in the district and that is why it will be a rallying point, because of its impact.” Green said he was also concerned that if the district opts for the dual run system, reduces its fleet by four buses then realizes that the system is not generating the savings that had been antici­ pated, it would cost the; dis­ trict more money to buy new buses than it generated in the sale of the old ones. Kramer said that he and Business Manager Darryl Sydloski and Transportation and Operations Directors Pat Powers and Terry Woodman were, "... not sitting here try­ ing to convince you guys to go with double busing, but it is something we have to look at... when I talked to the driv­ ers a while back I told that that all I was going to do investigate and present the facts and ifthere wasn’t truly a cost savings, then I wasn’t going to recommend it and I still believe it. There are pros and cons to this no matter which way you look at it.” Kramer said there are more districts in the state with double busing than there are with single bus runs. “It’s not something that is not doable; it is. Is it some­ thing we want to do? Is it something the community wants? I don’t want to change something people are comfortable with in this community. I have no desire to that... However, if you do go to double busing, you can move from 15 running buses, 15 routes and go and operate with only ten and with five route savings... yes you will have more miles... more mechanical, but when you weigh all those things out you are running with only ten buses with four spares and running with those and replacing them becomes less of an issue than trying to maintain 15 plus four. “There are two sides to this and I’m sitting right here saying, ‘I don’t want to change,’ but I have to presr ent all the facts to everybody to look at because I have to look under every rock to find a way to reduce costs,” he added. “I’m expected to look at things straightforwardly and honestly and that is what I have to do.” Other proposed cost cut­ ting measures include a 10% reduction in athletic trips, eliminating field trips, elimi­-, nating one technology and one custodial co-op position, revenue from the sale of one bus and unused Internet tow­ ers, reducing the technology budget, eliminating the virtu­ al mentor, pay to participate (all sports, plays, musicals, FFA, etc.), eliminate the ath­ letic trainer for home events, and strength conditioning position, eliminate one vo-ed run, eliminate the noon Early Fours bus run, eliminate overtime for secretaries, operations and transporta­ tion, a 10% reduction in the supply budget, 5% reduction in the athletic supply budget, reduce utility expenses by 10% and shorten the school year by four days. If the board adopts these measures, the district could realize sav­ ings of an estimated $630,243, according to Kramer. Other options studied by Kramer but not being recom­ mended at this time include laying off two more high school teachers, eliminate one curriculum and technol­ ogy director, eliminate sec­ ond shift custodian; elimi­ nate half time secretary at high school, eliminate out­ side custodial help, eliminate Saturday and summer school. Kramer said Tuesday that the state’s reduced funding for public schools has forced a lot districts across the state to look at cost cutting meas­ ure like the ones Maple Valley is facing and it’s tak­ ing its toll on the educational system in Michigan. “Because of this there are a lot of otherwise dedicated people may decide, ‘This is not for me,’ and leave educa­ tion. A lot of superintendents, are retiring. They are saying, “I built this district up and now I have to tear it down. I’d rather retire. In the last two or three years I believe there have been well over 100 superintendent changes in the state. There were 36... the year I came on board and we’re approaching 40 this year,” he said adding that he doesn’t know what the board will decide regarding his cost cutting proposals. “I don’t have any definite answers, we’ll discuss this more at the April meeting.” With regard to the busing issue he said, “This issue has many pros and cons, but the bottom line is we are provid­ ing a service and is it going to be as good, or better? Charlotte changed to double busing two years ago, Gull Lake changed three years ago, and it is working for them. “I’d just as soon things stay the way they are... sometimes change is hard to deal with, but change is what is happening in this state. It is a terrible time in Michigan. Some other states are booming and they are actually arguing over how to spend their surplus, but not in Michigan and Ohio,” he concluded. “If the board were to know for sure that budget would turn around and the end was in sight they would dip into the savings account. But it’s unknown and we can’t keep going to the well.” In other business last week, the school board: • Heard a report from Kramer about the 2006 bond compaign. An organizational meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, See VALLEY, page 5 ^Diana’s cP$ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. 06605469 1-517-852-9481 Dreaming about Retirement? Nice. Now do something about it. As a local independent agent, we can help you design a progam just right for you. Make your retirement dreams a reality with Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company. ^Auto-Owners Insurance DEBBIE 06627384 TRUMBLE AGENCY BETTY THELMA 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 �Just Say “As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 21,2006 — Page 4 Frank Prude n May A. Englerth HASTINGS May A. Englerth, age 83, of Hastings, died on Friday, March 17, 2006 at the resi­ dence of her daughter, Anita. May was bom October 25, 1922 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of Judd and Annette (Queden’s) Pope. She was a homemaker most ofher life and especial­ ly enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. She also enjoyed crochet­ ing and reading. May was a lifetime mem­ ber of the Kalamo Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joseph Pope; sister, Helen Broscovak; her husband, George Weber of 26 years and husband, Delbert Englerth of 27 years: May is survived by her children, Anita (James) Pyle of Hastings, Jim Weber of San Mateo, Florida, Donna (Robert) Whittenburg of Lemont, Illinois, Barbara (Bruce) Wayne of St. Palatka, Florida; five grand­ children, Sandra Panos, Jim Pyle, Daryl Pyle, Matthew Pyle, and Amber Wayne; great grandchildren, Tim Panos, Luke Panos, Clayton Panos, Theodore DykstraPyle, Matthew Dykstra-Pyle and Ashley Foley-Pyle. Respecting her wishes cre­ mation has taken place with a private family service to be held. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or Vermontville Public Library. Leave a memory for the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in 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. NASHVILLE FIREMEN DOWLING Frank Pruden, age 64, of Dowling, formerly of Charlotte, died Friday, March 17, 2006 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Pruden was bom April 1, 1941 in Eaton County, Windsor Township, the son of Henry and Clara (Brandt) Pruden. He was a Master Steam Fitter at General Motors until his retirement in 1995, and was instrumental in building a steam tool for them. He built their house on Clear Lake in Dowling and also helped to build the Country Fever Dance Ranch - in Assyria, where he and Claire spent many enjoyable hours dancing. In fact, Frank had a sign in his shop that said, If 1 can’t fix it, you don’t need it! Frank was a very giving man and liked to do repairs for anyone that needed his help. Other interests included working in his wood shop, fishing, golf and bowling, but his greatest enjoyment was his family and grand­ children. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Claire (Potter) Pruden; children, Scott (Carol) Pruden, Lori (Ken) Kleinfelt,and Eric (Trisha) Pruden, all of Charlotte; nine grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; sister, Jean Lorraine of Lansing; broth­ ers, Sam (Arlene) Pruden of George “Sandy” Salyers NASHVILLE - George “Sandy” Salyers, age 75, of Nashville passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006 peacefully at Tendercare Hastings. Sandy was born in Salyersville, KY on October 20, 1930, the son of the late George and Virgie (Shepard) Salyers. On March 29, 1947 he married Ruby Faye (Igoe) Salyers. The couple lived in the Ionia area for several years where they raised their family together. The couple would have celebrated their 59th wed­ ding anniversary this. March. Sandy served in the U.S. Army from May of 1946 to April of 1947. During that time he earned the rank of Pvt. and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, and a presidential citation with two Oak leaf clusters. Sandy was an extremely talented Barber. For over 30 years he owned and operated a Barber Shop on main street until retiring in 2003. Sandy loved his music. In the late 1970’s, he and his wife Ruby founded and oper­ ated Sandy Land Park, which was a well known attraction for many. years in the Nashville area. It was this love of music that earned Sandy his membership in the the Country Music Hall of Fame. Sandy is survived by his beloved wife, Ruby “Faye” Salyers; his daughter, Angie Salyers; sister, Clara Thatcher; brother, Edward (Ruby) Salyers; sister-in­ law, Jo (Tom) Thomsbury. and his beloved grandchil­ dren Hutch and Hadley ALLWCAN-EAT PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST “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 • NashviUe szsasa___________ PURE MAPLE SYRUP SAT. & SUN. MAR. 25 & 26 7:00 AM -1 :OO PM ADULTS: $5.00 $3.00 KIDS: UNDER 5: FREE Connecticut, Jim (Pat) Pruden of Texas, and Ed Pruden of Rockford. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Bob and sister, LuAnn. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with John A. Hoyt officiating. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Barry' Eaton Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com Scott A. Daniels & Fami|y Owncr/Manager Joppie Respecting Sandy’s wish­ es, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services. Funeral Arrangements g have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 21, 2006 — Page 5 VALLEY, continued from page 3 March 21, in the high school cafeteria. The Maple Valley Future Committee, as it is being called, will form three sub- committees: registration, information sharing and call­ ing. A community-wide newsletter, containing infor­ mation about the district’s budget, proposed trimester scheduling, curriculum, kindergarten round-up, and information about the bond, will be mailed during the BOOKS, continued from page 1 week of March 27. • Approved the consent agenda, which included gen­ eral fund bills paid Feb. 24, $70,809.54; general fund payable, March 13, 4174,579.26; athletic fund paid, Feb. 24, $3,877. 47; athletic fund payable, March 13, $7,491.61; food service paid Feb. 24, $16,038.35; food service payable, March 13, $22,311.50; March 17, payroll transfer $323,945.69; March 3, payroll transfer $317,448.25; and the request for leave of absence for bus driver Barbara Byington and mechanic Randy Baker. • Approved Sparks’ rec­ ommendations for spring sports coaches, including varsity baseball, Bryan Carpenter, staff, and assis­ tants Jeff Fisher and Britt Assembly of God youth collect cans Youths from the Nashville Assembly of God will be col­ lecting pop bottles and cans through the end of May. These bilingual books are a sample of those created by students in Dr. Sandra Proceeds from the collec­ Cade’s Spanish classes for the children of migrant workers. tion drive will benefit youth mission trip this summer. The youth will be collecting answers varied from class to process of writing and creat­ creative process, they can all door-to-door, or bottles and class, but many said they ing a book, while others like take pride in helping to intro­ cans can be dropped off at liked the process of looking drawing the illustrations. duce a young child to the ramp door of the church,, up and learning new words Regardless of what they world of bilingual education located at 803 Reed St. in in Spanish, others liked the may have enjoyed about the and learning. Nashville. Secretary Land to Katrina evacuees: Don’t miss your opportunity to vote Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land urged all Hurricane Katrina evac­ uees from New Orleans who have temporarily relocated to Michigan to immediately contact the Louisiana Secretary of State in order to partici­ pate in the upcoming Orleans Parish elections. Elections postponed in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will be held April 22 and May 20. Registered Louisiana voters who have tem­ porarily relocated to Michigan are still eligible to vote in their home parishes if they have not registered to vote in Michigan or another state. Those voters have three opportunities to vote: by mail using an absentee ballot, in person at the Registrar of Voters’ Office six to 12 days To all thefriends of Ena Symonds that sent flowers to the DanielsfuneralJTome.^ cTJianfe you tlie Symonds vFamlfiy before an election or in person at the polling place on Election Day. 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Most insurances accepted. | Leonard, volunteers; JV baseball, Aaron Appela, staff; varsity softball, Duska Brumm, staff and assistant Bob Brumm, volunteer; JV softball, Landon Wilkes, staff and assistant Trevor Wawiemia, volunteer; girls’ varsity track, Gary Hamilton, paid volunteer, and assistants Jerry . Sessions, Robert Browne and Cindy Allwardt, volunteers; boys’ varsity track, Brian Lincoln, staff and assistants Brandon Hopkins and Steve Hopkins, volunteers; junior high girls’ track, Rob Rosin, staff; jun­ ior high boys’ track, Jeff Webb, staff; girls soccer, Chris Ricketts, staff; and strength and conditioning, Jeff Seavolt, staff. • Followed the recommen­ dation of the School Improvement Committee and granted approval of the portfolio compiled and sub- mitted by Chris Ricketts, so he is now “highly qualified” to teach secondary level his­ tory. • Heard a report from Board President Jerry Sessions that Trustee Tim James would meet with Kramer during the coming week to go over his annual evaluation. • Heard reports from building principals about current and upcoming events at their schools, Transporatation and Operations Director Pat Powers regarding prepara­ tions for spring sports and transporatation and physical plant issues, and business manager Daryll Sydloski regarding possible changes in state binding for the 2006 -2007 school year. • Went into closed session to discuss negotiations strat­ egy- VERMONTVILLE Maple Syrup , Festival A Starts Friday Evening, April 28th All Day Sat. & Sun., April 29th & 30th TALENT SHOW Fri., April 28 • 6:00 pm Call 517-726-1077 Three Divisions: • Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17 years • Ages 18 and over Application deadline April 22, 2006 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 21,2006 —, Page 6 Choirs earn 1st and 2nd division ratings at festival sion rating. They, missed a first division overall rating by just one point. "This year we set a goal of getting a first division rating in sight reading," said Rosin. "Last year were given a third division rating and weren’t even allowed to finish the sight reading because they said we had no system in place. I’m really proud of the work that everyone put into it this year." The Honors Choir earned a first division rating overall and has been invited to attend the state festival in May. "The Honors Choir only meets two mornings a week before school, so it’s amaz- by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Maple Valley High School Choir and Honors Choir have something to sing about after the annual MSVMA (Michigan School Vocal Music Association) Festival March 3, at Holt High School. The choirs earned second and first division ratings, respectively. "It’s the best showing for Maple Valley in our history there," said high school choir director Ryan Rosin, who reported that the high school choir received two first division ratings and two second division ratings to earn an overall second divi­ Tobias Insurance Agency Dick Tobias, Independent Agent Worried about your final expenses? Call us today - we offer $10,000 - $25,000 Guarantee Issue Life Final Expense Policies 210 S. State Street, Nashville Cell (269) 838-7068 Home (517) 852-2020 Fax (517) 852-9132 | f e-mail: retobias@sbcglobal.net ing that they have been able to earn a first division rating and be invited to.the state festival," said Rosin, "However, the choir is still deciding whether or not they want'to attend. They would have to learn a couple of new songs before they go or they may want to learn some new a different type of music for the spring con­ cert." "Last weekend, three stu­ dents, Sarah VanderHoef, Mary Jewell, and Tarah Yenger competed in the solo and ensemble festival and all three received high or ‘superior’ ratings," said Rosin. Besides the MSVMA fes­ tival and the Solo and The Maple Valley High School Honors Choir earned a first division rating at the Ensemble festival, five of Michigan School Vocal Music Association Festival. Rosin’s male recently stu­ dents attended the Lansing Barbershop Society Festival last weekend at the Holiday Inn in Lansing. On Saturday, the young mien, Garrett VanEngen, David Benedict, Daniel Benedict, Jon Stafford and David Hough joined 65 other bar­ bershop enthusiasts from around the state and per­ formed in concert with the 2004 International Barbershop Champions on stage at Lansing’s Wharton Center. EXCLUSIVE OFFER! Great Deaf on a New Phone! The Maple Valley High School Choir recently earned a second division rating at Michigan School Vocal Music Association Festival in Holt. 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Tuesday, March 21, 2006 — Page 7 Annual ‘Band Bust’ set for this weekend Spencer, Brandon Demors, RJ Raines, Adam Cook, Austin Coplin, Brandon Maddox, Nate Ashley Blakely and Samaan. by Sandra Ponsetto Kyle Pash, Mary Jewell and Mike Chapman ham it up as "The Supremes" for Maple Valley High School’s annual Band Bust. FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service A Strtngth yj>u can roly on Free Estimates 06605624 (616)374-7595 (517) 852-9565 NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! Maple Valley Accounting & Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent Fully-staffed Accounting and Tax Office £ £ Tax Preparation E-Filing Small Business Accounting RAL's (Call for details) (Refund anticipation loan) E t Ask about our Special Student and Senior Rates!! Phone: 517-852-1500 E-mail: mv_accounting@sbcglobal.net £ Mon. - Fri. 12pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - 4pm We are located on Main Street in Nashville next to Shirley's Chuck Wagon. oeszsteo Staff Writer The annual "Band Bust is slated for 7 p.m. Friday, March 24, and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in the Maple Valley High School auditorium. "It It’s like Saturday Night Live,” said band director Dennis Vanderhoef. “We review the. skits and the kids rehearse their music, but the first time we see the whole show is at the per­ formance and a lot of it is ad libbed and unrehearsed," Student directors Justine King, Chelsea Shoemaker and Amanda Feighner for the student­ Seminar series set at Nashville Assembly of God Freedom for the Heart National Conferences will sponsor a “Freedom for the Heart” seminar at the Nashville Assembly of God Church March 26-29. The founder of this min­ istry will be the main speak­ er, with quest speakers, Rose Miller from Battle Creek, Pastor Glenn Branham from Nashville Assembly of God, and Dr. Elaine Tsangenerides, professor, psychologist. The public and any mem­ bers of other church congre­ gations and communities are invited to come and hear this message ofhope and healing. The series schedule will be Sunday, March 26, atll a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday through Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m., a study of “Healing of Damaged Emotions” by author David Seamens, and 7 p.m. all three evenings will be the main sessions. For more information, call (517) 852-9819. Kyle Pash, Micah Coplin, MacKensye Ancora, Austin Coplin, Kathleen Welch, Pat Mulvaney and Mike Chapman as "Phat Man 3." run show are hoping that people will come to the show both nights. It’s a different show each night, some of the skits and music might be the same, but some are being done on only one night," said Feighner. Indeed the high school band students have been rehearsing comedy sketches, instrumental and vocal music for weeks in preparation for the annual fund-raiser with emcees David. Benedict and Garrett VanEngen which features the theme Spraying Color" (in ref­ erence to an incident at last summer’s band camp). Tickets for the 1 1/2 to 2- hour show will be available at the door. All funds will be used for band camp scholarships, and to repair and maintain school instruments. It is the band’s only fund-rais­ er besides its annual sub sale. 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 HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI............................................ 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Valley News E L �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 21,2006 — Page 9 Commission bdJIU COUHiU on Aging Schedule of Events SCHOOL MENUS Meals Site and Meals on Maple Valley Elementary Wheels Noon Meal Menu Hearty Meal Wednesday, March 22 Wednesday, March 22 Zitti w/Italian sausage, broccoli, winter squash, fruit­ Chicken nuggets, roll, ed jello. mashed potatoes, mandarin Thursday, March 23 oranges, 1/2 pt. milk. Sliced turkey w/gravy, Thursday, March 23 mashed potatoes, diced beets, Pizza, tossed salad, peach­ peaches, dinner roll. es, pretzel rod, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, March 24 Friday, March 24 Tuna noodle casserole, Fried chicken, baked California blend, corn, plums. beans, pineapple, bar cookie, Monday, March 27 1/2 pt. milk. Chicken and dumplings, Monday, March 27 carrots, Brussels sprouts, Sack lunch day. Hot pock­ fresh apple. et, chips, carrots, push-up, 1/2 Tuesday, March 28 Scalloped potatoes w/ham, pt. milk. Tuesday, March 28 spinach, apricots, dinner roll. Cook’s choice. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, March 22 Chicken pineapple salad, potato salad, peaches, whole wheat bread. Thursday, March 23 Ham salad spread, broccoli raisin salad, applesauce, white bread. Friday, March 24 Cheese/macaroni salad, cole slaw, mandarin oranges. Monday, March 27 Peanut eanu butter u er an and honey, oney, Spanish bean salad, tropical fruit, English muffin. Tuesday, March 28 Meatloaf sandwich, pickled beets, pineapple, whole wheat bread. Events AARP Tax Clinic -March 1 through April 14 Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 - Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Yoga class 3 p.m.; Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, March 24 24 Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil Painters 9:30 a.m.; Bingo. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, March 27 Hastings - Card Making 12:30-2:30 p.m.; p.m.; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Kinship Care Support 7 p.m.; Beading 5 p.m. Delton - Bingo. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, March 28 Hastings - Red Hat Meijer Gardens; TV Shorts. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, March 22 Choose One - Club sandwich ,, pizza cheeseburger , chicken sandwich, potato bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, broccoli and cheese, sliced cu "cumb "cumbers, pineapple/man.oranges, juice, milk. Thursday, March 23 Kellogg Hungry Howies & HS Hungry Howies. Choose One - Hungry Howies Pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, french fries, whole kernel corn, grapes, juice, milk. Friday, March 24 Choose One - Turkey wrap sandwich, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, country chicken bar. Choose Two Garden salad, cauliflower, carrot sticks, applesauce, juice, milk. Monday, March 27 Choose One - Quesadilla, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel com, rice pilaf, peach­ es, juice, milk. Tuesday, March 28 Choose One Cook’s choice, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, french fries, vegetable, pear halves, juice, milk. Hughes-SteeleMauk-Clouse Maplewood Elementary receives grant Maplewood Elementary School Principal Fred Davenport receives a check for $250 from Willie Culp from the Kelly Oil Company in Jackson. Each year the Kelly Oil Company, which owns Hamlin’s Quik Stop in Vermontville, gives a donation in addition to the $500 Exxon-Mobile Alliance Grant to Maplewood Elementary to use as scholarships for families who otherwise could not afford to send their children to the Outdoor Education program. GFWC-Vermontville has ‘Birthday Banquet The General Federation of Women’s ClubVermontville held its tradi­ tional “Birthday Banquet” to celebrate all members’ birth- days throughout the year. The First Congregational Church of Vermontville was the site of the festive occasion. Tables were decorated in the Irish theme to honor St. Patrick’s Day by club member Maxine Wells. Dinner was prepared by the women of the church. Twenty-seven members were present as well as 11 guests. Club member Joyce Rathbum invited and intro- Mike and Julie (Welcher) Hughes and the late Brenda are Hughes proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karla Hughes, to Raymond Steele Sr., both of Nashville. Ray is the son The engagement of Kristy Mauk and Corey Clouse, both of Fort Myers, Florida, is announced. The bride-elect is the daughter of Michael Mauk and Patricia Mauk, of Charlotte. She is a 1998 grad­ uate of Charlotte High School and is currently employed with Fifth Third Bank. ing a nursing degree. The prospective bride­ Ray is a graduate of groom is the son of Robert Waldron High Schoolg and Clouse Fort Myers ouse of o or yers, is currently employed at Florida and Cindee Clouse of Hughes Hide & Fur Co., Vermontville. He is a 1997 located in Nashville. graduate of Maple Valley The couple is planning an High School and is currently April 29, 2006 wedding. self-employed in the roofing Following the honeymoon, industry. the couple will return to their A March 29,2006 wedding home in Nashville. is planned. of Art and Julie Creighton, and the late Robert Steele.. Karla is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and is attending KCC pursu- duced the new church Pastor Israel Young, wife Kim and their three children. After the dinner, members and guests retired to the sanctuary for the evening entertainment. The Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band, under the direction of Andrew McFarland, gave a performance with a wide variety of music. The next GFWC meeting will be April 3 at the Methodist Church. Anyone interested in becoming a member may call President Sandy Haas at 726-0051. Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd. Ver_mon.t.v.i.le Mich. Lie. #23-1748 U0D 66O2c3 O7<O8U 0 ______ Dreaming of owning your own home? Join us for a homebuyers seminar! Thursday, March 23 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Community room of the Hastings Office Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varsity Basketball Maple Valley junior forward Eric Westendorp was chipped in 11 points as all five Lion starters finished in double figures in their season ending loss in the district tournament against Olivet. Westendorp was the only junior in the regular starting line-up for the Lions this winter. 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AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Robert A. Tremain & Associates, NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER P.C. is a debt collector and we BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE are attempting to collect a debt MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE and any information obtained will SALE Default having been made be used for that purpose. MORT­ in the terms and conditions of a GAGE SALE Default has been certain mortgage made by Tricia made in the conditions of a mort­ Jo Olin and Terry L Olin, a mar­ gage made by RENE A. SWIFT ried woman and her husband, AND STEPHEN P. SWIFT, HUS­ Mortgagors, to Argent Mortgage BAND AND WIFE to EQUICRED­ Company, LLC, Mortgagee, IT, Mortgagee, dated February dated the 22nd day of October, 03, 2000, and recorded on 2004 and recorded in the office of February 10,2000, as Instrument the Register of Deeds, for The No. 1041042, in BARRY County County of Barry and State of Records, Michigan, and assigned Michigan, on the 22nd day of November, 2004 in Instrument by said mortgagee to THE BANK No. 1137613 of Barry County OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE Records, said Mortgage having FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE been assigned to Wells Fargo EQCC ASSET BACKED CER­ Bank, NA as Trustee on which TIFICATES, SERIES 2001-1F on mortgage there is claimed to be which mortgage there is claimed due, at the date of this notice, the to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four sum of one hundred fifty six thou­ Thousand Fifty Four Dollars and sand twenty three and 14/100 72/100 ($104,054.72), and no Dollars ($156,023.14), including suit or proceeding at law or in interest at 11.200% per annum. equity having been instituted to Under the power of sale con­ recover the debt secured by said tained in said mortgage and the mortgage or any part thereof.. statute in such case made and Now, therefore, by virtue of the provided, notice is hereby given power of sale contained in said that said mortgage will be foremortgage, and pursuant to closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged statute of the State of Michigan in premises, or some part of them, such case made and provided, at public vendue, at the At Barry notice is hereby given that on the County Courthouse, Hastings, 13th day of April, 2006 at 1 Ml, at 1:00 PM on April 06, 2006. o'clock PM Local Time, said mort­ Said premises are situated in gage will be foreclosed by a sale CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY at public auction, to the highest County, Michigan and are bidder, at the Barry County described as: BEGINNING AT Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that THE SOUTHWEST CORNER being the building where the OF LOT 34 OF SUPERVISOR Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises GLASGOW'S ADDITION TO described in said mortgage, or so THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS much thereof as may be neces­ RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF sary to pay the amount due, as PLAT ON PAGE -3, THENCE aforesaid on said mortgage, with NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MIN­ interest thereon at 6.9% per UTES EAST, 273.86 FEET annum and all legal costs, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF charges, and expenses, including SAID LOT 34; THENCE SOUTH the attorney fees allowed by law, 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES and also any sum or sums which EAST, 406.45 FEET TO THE may be paid by the undersigned, EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; necessary to protect its interest in THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES the premises. Which said premis­ 13 MINUTES WEST, 140.22 es are described as follows: All FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; that certain piece or parcel of THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES land, including any and all struc­ 15 MINUTES WEST, 136.80 tures, and homes, manufactured FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID uated in the City of Hastings, LOT; THENCE NORTH 89 County of Barry, State of DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST, Michigan, and described as fol­ 368.00 FEET ALONG SAID lows, to wit: Lots 7 and 8 of Block SOUTH LINE TO THE POINT OF 2 of R.J. Grant's First Addition to BEGINNING. The redemption the City, formerly Village of period shall be 6 months from the Hastings, according to the date of such sale, unless deter­ recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of mined abandoned in accordance Plats, on Page 5, Barry County with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which Records. During the six (6) case the redemption period shall months immediately following the be 30 days from the date of such sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the sale. DATED: March 07, 2006 event that the property is deter­ Robert A. Tremain & Associates, mined to be abandoned pursuant P.C. 401 South Old Woodward to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property Avenue, Suite 300 Birmingham, may be redeemed during 30 days Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY immediately following the sale. FOR: THE BANK OF NEW Dated: 3/7/2006 Wells Fargo YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE Bank, NA as Trustee Mortgagee HOLDERS OF THE EQCC CERTIFIFABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. ASSET BACKED Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank, CATES, SERIES 2001-1F NA as Trustee 888 W. Big Assignee of Mortgagee For More Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy, Ml Information Call: (248) 540-7701 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP# ASAP# 759046 03/07/2006, 03/21/2006, 759080 03/07/2006, 03/14/2006, 03/14/2006, 03/^1/2006,03/28/2006 06626669 03/28/2006 06626674 LEGAL PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2006-24496-DE Estate of Wilma M. Bogart. Date of Birth: November 20, 1916. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Wilma M. Bogart, who lived at 404 Middle St., Nashville, Michigan died January 7, 2006. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Maureen Orman, named personal repre­ sentative or proposed personal representative, or to both the pro­ bate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. March 10, 2006 Law Office of Kathleen F. Cook Kathleen F. Cook (P31842) 121 S. Cochran Ave. Charlotte, Ml 48813 (517) 543-7643 Maureen Orman 590 N. Stine Rd. Charlotte, Ml 48813 (517) 543-4926 Automotive Real Estate FOR SALE - 99 Chevy Monte Carlo, red, fully load­ ed, low miles, stored win­ ters. Premium sound pkg., excellent condition $7900 obo. Call (616)893-0475 FOR SALE BY owner: 2200 Card ofThanks I WOULD LIKE TO THANK the Village of Vermontville for their thoughts, prayers, and concerns for my father duringhis recent heart sur-. gery. On March 6th my father, Bob Starring, had to have a quadruple bypass surgery. As it came quite a shock to our family, it was even more of a shock to our small community, who are used to seeing him walk upup­ town n to get the mail, play with his grandkids, mow lawns, ana other projects he does to help make Vermontville what it is today. On the days after his surgery, I came into town to get the mail, feed the cat, and return phone calls, etc. I had the op­ portunity to once again ex­ perience the small home­ town feeling I once had 17 years ago. The waves, the honks, the smiles, the "How's he doing?" Those are the things that make Vermontville truly 'The sweetest little town in Michigan'. As private as my parents are, and as much as dad will downplay this, I can assure you that the calls, the cards, prayers and visits, are all ap­ preciated. Thanks ag again from om the family of Boo Star­ ring. See you all, the last weekend in April! Jeff Starring sq. ft. stick built home on 4 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathes, MFL, pole bam, des­ ignated trout stream runs through property. Asking $156,000. Sellers motivated to sell and are listening to all Business Services offers. House on comer of APPLIANCE REPAIR Morgan and Bivens Rd. 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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. 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 06627162 Vermontville Township ...will be holding a budget hearing on March 30, 2006 at the Vermontville Opera House at 6:30 p.m. A copy ofthe budget will be available for public’inspection at the Vermontville Township Public Library during their regular business hours. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. Vermontville Township Board will provide necessary, reason­ able auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon two days notice to the Township Board. Individuals requiring aids or services should contact Sharon Stewart, Clerk, by writing to P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, MI 49096 or calling 517-726-1159. uooz l s Now accepting MasterCard & Visa LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD MARCH 1, 2006 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent. There was six people from the public in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was stated. Approved the agenda with additions. Minutes from the February 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 6345.62. Approved transfers of monies from the general fund to the township improvement fund. Discussed the 2006-2007 budget and changes that would take place. Committee reports were given and placed on file. Approved the meeting dates and the depositories. Approved the date for the budget hearing and the special board" meeting. Correspondence was viewed by the board and the public if they wished. Heard public comment. The new election equipment is here. Approved the 2006-2007 cemetery contract. Heard Board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley 0 7 — NOTICE — MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP A public hearing on the proposed Maple Grove Township budget for the coming fiscalyear, April 1, 2006, through March 31, 2007, will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting at the township hall, 721 Durkee St., Nashville, on March 25,2006, at 1:30 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will also be a subject ofthis meeting. Copies ofthese proposed budget may be obtained at the township hall. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Susie Butler, Clerk, by writing 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville, or by phoning 517-852-1859. A special meeting of the Maple Grove Township Board will be held immediately following the annual meeting. NOTICE Susie Butler Maple Grove Township Clerk LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN ALL ELECTORS-ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that the Maple Valley School District will hold its election on Tuesday, May 2,2006. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2006. 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 ofthe Township Election Commission. Sharon L. Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk VILLAGE OF g VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS BRUSH AND LEAF PICKUP Pickup will begin March 21st and end April 11th. Please have your leaves and brush at the curbside and in separate piles. There is a $5.00 charge per month put on your water bill if you have a pick up. 06627268 Vddzmdd 06626919 �The Maple Vafey News. NastMte. Tuesday. March 21,2006 — Page 11 Nashville woman coordinates Eaton’s Pet Therapy program UU ’H » * » A ^■5t ^■5 S St li e s x s ■4 In ' •S*' The Eaton County Humane Society recently has launched a new pro­ gram called "Pet Therapy." The coordinator is Maryanne Huffman of Nashville. The program involves volunteers and their pets making regularly sched­ uled visits to a variety of facilities, including nurs­ ing homes, hospitals, adult foster care facilities, health centers, assisted living facilities and even schools. These visits brighten the days of many adults and children, as the Pet Therapy animals make their rounds receiving "pets" and happy smiles. Studies have shown that interaction with pets can lower blood pressure, promote relaxation, relieve sstress and anxiety and improve communication. Visiting animals can help people feel less lonely and less depressed and it gives them a change in their routine. Visits pro­ vide something to look forward to for both adults and children. Only those pets that exhibit calm and friendly behavior are suitable to become therapy pets. Friendliness and obedi­ ence are mandatory traits. Two of the Eaton County Pet Therapy ani­ mal volunteers are serving as a "Reading Dogs" in a local school system. Reading Dogs go to ele­ mentary schools and "lis­ ten" to young boys and girls read out loud. This ever patient and kind dog is happy to "listen" for as long as needed, enjoying the contact of the school children, while serving as an important listening ear.” Schools using Reading Dogs, have found that children who normally fear reading out loud, eas­ ily adapt to and enjoy reading to their new com­ panions, who are nonthreatening, non-judgmental and provide a com- Wanted: Standing Timber Hughes Logging LLC forting presence. Dogs help these school children become more interested and more excited about reading. The Eaton County Humane Society's Pet Therapy program is avail­ able not only to Eaton County facilities and schools, but to surround­ ing counties as well. Cats and dogs and their owners are currently involved in this communi­ ty outreach proram. Anyone interested in becoming a Pet Therapy volunteer who has a suit­ able companion animal, or interested in receiving pel therapy visits at a facility or school, is asked to call the Eaton County Humane h KUS W Mil 13,^ W I lei •Whaw MillI.. on Members of an Eaton County Pet Therapy group shown here are (from left) Carolyn Blommer of Charlotte with Shelties Moses and Muffin; coordinator Maryanne Huffman of Nashville with Chocolate Lab Widgeon; Kirk Venier of Eagle with Huskie mix Maya; Michelle Stahl of Charlotte with Black Lab Tara; Judy Parks of Eaton Rapids with Yellow Lab Bear; Judy Blevins of Olivet with Golden Retriever Daisy and Lisa Flower of Potterville with her orange cat Frazier. 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Serving the Area for Over 60 Years. 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI Phone (517) 852-9210 or qjZjbco (800) 638-7484 0662706 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 21,2006 — Page 12 Students show ‘spirit’ to help cancer research the late basketball coach who led North Carolina StaffWriter Maple Valley Junior State to a national champi­ and Senior High School onship in 1983. Spencer said students had an opportuni­ ty to show their support Wednesday it was the first for their university of time the school has held a choice last week while V Foundation fund-raiser helping to raise more than and he hoped to raise at least $500. By Friday $800 for cancer research. Just as the National afternoon, the students College Athletic had exceeded his goal by Association basketball $300. "For a $5 donation, the tournaments were starting last Thursday and Friday, students receive a ‘V’ pin Lonny Spencer’s health and then they are split into class and Jason Dowling’s three teams, University of accounting class spear­ Michigan (U of M), headed a Show your Michigan State University Spirit" fund-raiser for the (MSU) and all other uni­ V Foundation, which was versities," said Spencer. established in 1993 by "The team with the most ESPN and Jim Valvano, spirit wins. If U of M by Sandra Ponsetto loses, then Todd Gonser will put on a MSU shirt. If MSU loses, Duska Brumm will put on a U of M shirt at the ice cream party." On Friday, all students who participated in the fund-raiser were enjoying the ice cream party spon­ sored by MOO-ville Creamery and the school’s Earth Watch organization. It was then the students learned that students supporting U of M had raised $215, those supporting MSU had raised $400, and those who supported all other universities $150. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 13, March 28, 2006 Community says good-bye to George ‘Sandy’ Salyers by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Friends and-family gath­ ered at the Nashville VFW Hall on Sunday for a memo­ rial service for George "Sandy" Salyers, who was known as a tireless life-long promoter of the country music he loved, a mentor, and a good friend and family man. Sandy, age 75, died Sunday, March 19, at Tendercare in Hastings after a long battle with cancer. According to friends even after he was diagnosed with cancer, Sandy remained a family man with a ready smile for everyone he met and a tireless promoter and mentor for those he took under his wing. "He was my best friend, my bother, my dad, all com­ bined," said Don Lincoln, a friend of Sandy’s and who was mentored by him in the country music industry for many years. "Everybody who ever met him, loved him instantly because he always had a smile and handshake for everyone he met." "Sandy was family man. It’s been mentioned in sever­ al newspaper stories that Sandy has been actively involved in the country music industry all his life and that’s true; music was second only to his family," said Jim Hammond. Sandy leaves behind his wife of nearly 59 years, Ruby Faye (Igoe) Salyers, daughter Angie Salyers (Steve Joppie), sister Clara Thatcher, brother, Edward (Ruby) Salyers; sister-in-law Jo (Tom) Thornsbury, and his grandchildren Hutch and Hadley Joppie, Hammond became acquainted with Sandy through his late brother, Dwaine Hammond, who met Salyers when they collabo­ rated. on some musical endeavors. "My brother was a sound engineer for Sandy Land Park in the early 1980s and Sandy’s recording studio," said Hammond. "He and Sandy were very close, good friends, after my brother’s death in ’95, I became close with Sandy too. I bought my studio from Sandy, who used to run a T-shirt shop upstairs and had his recording studio in the basement." Sandy, bom in Salyersville, Ky., on Oct. 20, 1930, to the late George and Virgie (Shepard) Salyers, started out in the music industry as a performer and song writer and spent years as a disc jockey for a country music station, owned and operated a recording studio, promoted country music bands and, with his wife, Faye, founded Sandy Land Maple Valley High School’s senior scholar athletes display their award certificates. Park in Nashville during the late ’70s which hosted big name country music stars such as Conway Twitty, George Strait, Ronnie Milsap, Earnest Tubbs, Johnny Paycheck, Marty Robbins and many more until it closed in 1982. "Sandy loved country Maple Valley High School week at the Sheridan Hotel baseball and golf; Salena music and was always pro­ recently recognized 13 sen­ in Lansing. Woodman, 3.81, track and moting it; he was also a men­ To be eligible for the cross country; Jennifer tor to a lot of people over the iors for academic and athlet­ ic achievement at its annual award, seniors had to have a Ellison, 3.71, equestrian and See SANDY, page 2 Senior Scholar Athlete 3.25 or higher grade point track; Matthew Gordeneer, Banquet, which was held last average and letter in two sep­ 3.57 football and track; arate varsity sports, one of Samantha Pierce, 3.51, bas­ which must have acquired in ketball and softball; Brent their senior year. Cummings, 3.48, football, This year’s scholar ath­ basketball and baseball; Levi letes are: Andler, 3.36, football, Dhanielle Tobias, 3.92, wrestling and basketball; track and cross country; Daniel Laverty, 3.36 football Sarah Trumble, 3.92, softball and wrestling; Kayleigh Conferences for Maple and competitive cheer; Brown, 3.32, track and Valley Jr./Sr. High' School Ezekiel Wieland, 3.85, soc­ cheerleading; and Adam will be held from 1 to -7 p.m. cer and cross country; Lamphere, 3.25, football, Wednesday, March 29, and Garrett Van Engen, 3.82, basketball and track. Thursday, March 30. Students will be released at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday. There will be no school Friday, March 31. School will resume on Monday, April 10, after spring break. There will be a table set up by Sandra Ponsetto approved a motion to once for parents/guardians to sign Staff Writer again distribute spring up for Skyward Family With two trustees absent, cleanup vouchers to allow Access, a web-based pro­ Mary Coll and Justin Shotts, village residents to drop off gram for parents to check the Nashville Village See VOUCHERS, page 4 their student’s grades, home­ Council unanimously work assignments, food serv­ ice and more from their home computers. A staff member will be present to demonstrate and answer any questions, par­ ents might have. • Vermontville Twp. EMS offers well Parents and conference being checks attendees also are invited to • Mace Pharmacy retains tradition Workers have already repaired much of the damage to the front of Stanton Real stop by the information table while changing Estate and Auctioneers, 144 S. Main St. in Vermontville Thursday afternoon. The on the proposed bond issue building was damaged around 7:45 p.m. Monday when a 15-year-old female student and look at the drawings for • International conference in Spain driver was practicing parallel parking her parents’ Chevy pickup truck in front of the the proposed separation of to view videos by 2 local seniors business and accidentally hit the gas peddle instead of the brake and drove through the junior high and high school students. Someone • Lion girls’ track and field team starts the front of the business. The office was closed at the time of the accident and no one will be available to answer season at SVSU was injured. At the request of Stanton’s, no charges were filed and no citation was questions and give out infor­ issued. mation. High school recognizes senior scholar athletes Parent-teacher conferences set for this week Nashville to distribute spring cleanup vouchers In This Issue Student driver hits Stanton's storefront �Just Say “As Advertised in iie Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 28,2006 -r Page 2 SANDY, continued from page 1----‘The Who’s Who of Country Music,’ Sandy said, "Go ahead and open it up,’ and I looked in there under Salyers and there he was,’ said Lincoln. Lincoln said whether a person was a struggling musician trying to make his way or an established star, he treated them all the same. "He always had a big friendly smile and handshake for everyone. When he’d have big stars come up to Sandy Land he and Faye would cook them a big din­ ner and treat them like fami­ ly. They never forgot him." Bruce Fuller of Holt says, "You know when somebody tells you, ‘I know so and so and so and so,’ you tend to take it with a grain of salt. But once you saw these country music stars hop off the bus and call Sandy by name, you’d just stand back years," added Hammond. "He was a mentor and even during his last few weeks he was promoting a gospel album that Don Lincoln made. He was still trying to get it out there." His life time of dedication to music that earned Sandy a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Who’s Who of Country Music. "I went with Sandy down to Tennessee years ago and we visited all these recording studios and booking agencies and every where we went, everyone was like, ‘Hi, Sandy!’ They all knew him by name. He was always try­ ing to promote somebody and help them out and get things going for them. "I remember walking into a booking agency down there in Tennessee and seeing a big green book on the table, and go, ‘Holy cow!’" Fuller was a member of three of the local country music bands that used to open the show at Sandy Land Park "He was a real special friend and he opened a lot of doors; he was the push behind me. He was a very generous man and he made us all feel special. Dealt with a lot of stars but he made us all feel like stars/' said Fuller. "If we were nervous because we’d never been around big stars before, he’d make us feel comfortable. He was nice to everybody and made us all feel we were the same. "Even when he had can­ cer, he’d come out to see me. and . he’d talk to me about things he wanted to do and See SANDY, page 4 Vermontville Ambulance Director Marcia Grant stands in front of the Vermontville Township Fire Barn .with the ambulance. Vermontville Twp. EMS It’s all right offers well being checks to dream by Sandra Ponsetto about the* future... *■< StaffWriter Starting this month, the Vermontville Township Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is offering "well being" checks to residents in their service area. "If someone, especially elderly people and others who would have a difficult tijne getting out, need their blood pressure checked, their ...as long as you’ve planned for it. KELLY Long Term Care Insurance from Auto-Owners Freedom. Choice. Independence. Security. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Safe. Sound.Secure® insurance protection from Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company. ^Auto-Owners Insurance R brochures call J-Ad Graphics 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 (269)945-9554 Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service 10:30 a.m.. 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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 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. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School........................... 9:45 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 ALL DIGITAL SOUND business cards and TRUMBLE AGENCY ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER we are doing right or what we could do better." Anyone interested in a well being check may call the Vermontville Township EMS at (517) 726-1269 or Grant at (517) 726-0032. For everything from LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM blood sugar checked or help changing a bandage, they can give us a call and we’ll come out and do it," said Vermontville Township EMS Director Marcia Grant. "We’re also offering follow­ up visits for people we help; that way We can see how they’re doing and if they need any help and it will also give them an opportunity to give us some feedback about FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School . at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH517-726-0526 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June:. Contemporary Worship . .11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER •517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School ................. 10 a.m. A.M. Seryice.................... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service........................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Nancy Fancher, Pastor Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors , QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 0 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 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 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ............... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ...........11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 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 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: 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 & (onia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL .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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday . of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 28,2006 — Page 3 Mace Pharmacy retains tradition while changing by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer "The times, they are a changing,’" and so are things at Mace Pharmacy in down­ town Nashville. Since Shane and Lori McNeill bought the pharma­ cy from long-time owners David and Kathy Mace in October they have been com­ mitted to providing cus­ tomers with the same, "hometown service and per­ sonalized care," they have come to expect. However, customers can’t help but notice that Other things are changing at their local phar­ macy. Gone are the ho-hum beige walls, now replaced with an eye-popping combi­ nation of lime green marbled lower walls vividly contrast­ ing with the royal blue upper walls decorated with toneon-tone swirls and bubbles, painted by Lori’s cousin, Jerri Goodemoot, an artist who lives and works in Lake Odessa. "The store hadn’t been painted in awhile, and I knew I wanted to brighten things up a bit; I wanted cheery col­ ors," said Lori, who is a graphic designer. "I redesigned the logo for the pharmacy and when we repainted I thought the interi­ or should reflect the logo’s color and tie everything together." Goodemoot’s decorative painting serves as a lively backdrop for displays of her work decorative artwork, vases and painted gourds, as well as that of other area artists such as Sue Trowbridge of Vermontville and Steve White of Hastings. "Sue Trowbridge is a retired Methodist minister and we have some of her abstract paintings on display and for sale here at the phar­ macy. Even though these are abstract, they have a lot of spiritual meaning," said Lori. Mace Pharmacy is also selling a selection of glass bead bracelet created by Trowbridge. Twenty-five, percent of the sale price of each bracelet will be donated to the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope in Nashville. A variety of art photo­ graphs by Hastings photogra­ pher Steve White also line the walls of the pharmacy. "I wanted to give the front of the store a ‘gallery’ feel with a local flavor, giving some local artists a venue to display and sell their work. We have so many talented people in the area. Their work really decorates the The abstract work of local artist Sue Trowbridge is on display at Mace Pharmacy. See MACE, page 5 4) tana’s T^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Mace Pharmacy in Nashville is now carrying a full line of all-natural Great Harvest breads. What cute little twins Mary & Sherry are! If you see them on March 29th, tell them to get off that car! L ar 06627257 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 28,2006 — Page 4 SANDY, continued from page 2 Main Street in Nashville for more than 30 years until he retired in 2003. Sandy and Faye also owned and operated several restaurants in Charlotte, Ionia and Nashville over the years. Clayton Chapman, the owner of Clay’s Dinner Bell in Nashville, owes his start in the restaurant business to the Salyers. "I worked for them at the Steak House in Charlotte and came to Nashville with Faye and Sandy in 1972 when they started up the Steak House, which is now the location of Shirley’s Chuckwagon, and Faye’s Dinner Bell, which I later he was doing them, just slower," he added. "He always had a lot of things going." "He’s done so many things in his life, I couldn’t begin to tell all the tales," said Lincoln. In addition to his career in music, Sandy served in the United States Army from May 1946 to April 1947, during which time he earned the rank of private and was awarded the World War li Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal and a presidential citation with two oak leaf clusters. Sandy was also a barber and owned a barbershop on bought from them and renamed Clay’s Dinner Bell," said Chapman. Chapman also remembers Sandy as being very involved in the Lions Club, the VFW, the Nashville Harvest Festival and other community activities throughout the years, even organizing a fund-raising concert for the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope when it was founded two years ago, "He was someone who always kept himself busy. Sandy was someone who always did a lot for his community and he is going to be missed by a lot of peo­ ple." VOUCHERS, continued from page 1 the Castleton Township Hall, obtain the required signa­ tures and turn it into the County Clerk’s office by the July deadline. The council also unani­ mously accepted the resigna­ tion of Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) member Judy Singleton, who is mov­ ing her law practice from Nashville to Middleville. Anyone interested in apply­ ing for a position on the ZBA should submit a letter of interest to the village office. The council approved a repair contract resolution for the Michigan Department of Transportation’s repair and realignment ofthe s-curve on one cubic yard of household refuse at the CastletonMaple Grove-Nashville Transfer Recycle Station. This year the vouchers will only be valid on Saturdays in May. As always, hazardous materials and tires will not be accept­ ed. In other business, Village President Frank Dunham announced that the four-year seats on the council held by himself, President Pro-tem Mike Kenyon, and Trustees Ron Bracy and Mary Coll will be up for election in November. Anyone wishing to run for a seat on the coun­ cil may pick up a petition at M-66 south ofthe downtown district. The village will be responsible for $26,800 of the repair work, which includes replacing old vil­ lage sewer and water lines that were not replaced as part of the sewer and water proj­ ect four years ago. The total cost of that portion of MDOT’s road project for the Nashville area totals approx­ imately $93,300. The council also received a quarterly report from Melissa Strotheide, the vil­ lage zoning administrator, and answered questions from member of the audience regarding his outdoor wood­ burning heating unit. Dan Martineau to sign book “When I was a coal miner” at BC Barnes and Noble Dan Martineau, Battle Creek resident and author of “When I Was a Coal Miner,” will sign his book at the Battle Creek Barnes & Noble on Saturday, April 8 at 1 VERMONTVILLE L 'A J) w,eI 7« shoW‘ Maple Syrup Festival Starts Friday Evening, April 28th All Day Sat. & Sun., April 29th & 30th TALENT SHOW Fri., April 28 • 6:00 pm Call 517-726-1077 Divisions: • Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17 years • Ages 18 and over Application deadline April 22, 2006 IP'Three o«e275i5 p.m. Mr. Martineau’s book proves to be an interesting and timely read. This is Mr. Martineau’s true story of moving from Michigan to a small West Virginia coal-mining town. His experience in that coal mining community, the same as in the movie “October Sky,” as a pastor to a small church and a coal miner helps shed fight on the hard and dangerous fife coal min­ ers face. His book will be available for sale. Stop in to talk to Mr. Martineau about his experi­ ences and his book. You are sure to enjoy meeting this author and reading his remarkable story. For more information please contact Ronda Grundemann, 979-8815. This event is free to the public. Read The BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout Barry County Brandi Walden and Alljson Olesen have been invited to give a presentation to the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese at their annual con­ ference in Spain. International conference in Spain to view videos by 2 local seniors by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Allison Oleson and Brandi Walden last year were Maple Valley High School juniors and third year Spanish stu­ dents tired of rote learning from books. So, with the blessing of teacher Dr. Sandra Cade, the girls creat­ ed some videos, little sus­ pecting that their efforts would garner them an invita­ tion to make a presentation an international conference in Spain. The girls, now seniors and fourth-year Spanish students, learned in January they have been invited to give a presen­ tation about their project in Salamanca, Spain, at the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Conference from June 28 to July 2. Though they were excited to be selected as presenters at the conference, Oleson and Walden are unable to attend due to financial reasons, and Cade, a past president of the Oregon Chapter of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (SHH), which is sponsored by the AATSP, will give the presentation in their stead. “We submitted the tapes that we made to show how we learn Spanish in a rural community, but we never imagined that we’d be invit­ ed to give a presentation at the conference,” said Oleson. “If we had known that our proposal would be accepted, we would have done more fund-raising or applied for a YAC grant (Youth Advisory Council grant from the Barry County Community Foundation).” With just months’ notice before the conference, the girls did not think they would be able to raise the funds needed to attend the conference. Their research determined that air fare to and from Spain would cost the girls $1,400 each and their conference fees and hotel accommodations would cost another $700 to $800 each, for an estimated $2,100 each. “The leadership classes offered some support and the Spanish Club raised a few hundred through salsa and Valu-Card sales, but it was­ n’t enough,” said Oleson. “I was going to Europe anyway, so Brandi and Allison will videotape an introduction in Spanish and I will stop in Salamanca and give the presentation for them,” said Cade. In the meantime, both Oleson and Walden are using their class time preparing to take the Spanish advanced placement test. “It’s a hard test; It’s like a test for a college junior. We need to know the equivalent of two years of college Spanish,” said Oleson who has already been accepted at Michigan State University, where she plans to major in hospitality and minor in Spanish. Walden, who will earn an associate’s! degree in arts and general studies at Kellogg Community College in May, plans to attend Olivet College in the fall and plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in education with a minor in history. Eaton commission seeks history awards nominees The Eaton County Historical Commission is looking for individuals, groups and organizations who have made worthwhile contributions to the county’s historical heritage. Up to three of them will receive the commission’s Heritage Award, presented annually for significant work in the preservation, restora­ tion or public awareness of the county’s rich historical heritage. Representatives of the commission and county his­ torical organizations select winners of the award, which are made during the celebra­ tion of Michigan Week in late May. Last year’s winners were Cathie Falk, a history teacher in Charlotte Middle School, and Marilyn Smith of the Grand Ledge Historical Society. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Courthouse Square Association at the 1885 Eaton County courthouse in downtown Charlotte (phone 517-543-6999). The deadline for nominations is April 15. STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Reservations have already started for graduations, weddings, birthday parties Tables Chairs Coolers & Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 �he Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 — Page 5 MACE, continued from page 3 store, but they are also for sale," said Lori, who noted that she is hoping to add some Ami^h quilts and wooden toys in the near future. "We’re just looking to fill a niche." Filling a niche also includes promoting locally produced food'products such as Double A Cookies from Hastings and Nashville maple syrup and MOO-ville Creamery milk. "This is the only place in Nashville where you can get MOO-ville milk without driving out to the Creamery," she said. "We’re also carry­ ing a full line of Great Harvest bread. They are healthy whole grain breads that you couldn’t get without driving to Lansing. If people want to put in standing order for a loaf or two of say, seven-grain bread, every week we can do that for them. Lori said she has eliminat­ ed the "dollar items" the pharmacy used to sell because she doesn’t want to compete with the new Dollar General store and gift items because she doesn’t want to compee w compete with Something ome ng Special by Kathy. .She has also reduced the store’s stock of health and beauty aid items because a small town pharmacy ' can’t compete with big retailers that can offer the same items at lower prices. However, she noted she is interested in knowing actly what types and brands ofproducts customers, would like to see in the store and if it’s something they don’t have on the shelves currently it can be special’ ordered. "We’ve put out a sugges­ tion box, so customers can tell us what they want from their local pharmacy, something specific," Lori said. "Also, if they want a special brand we can order it for them. A lot of people don’t know that we can order something for them and have it the next day. We can’t cany everything want people to feel free to come in and tell us what they would like. If there is something special they’d like to see, we’d give it a try. We-want to provide as much service and personal attention as possible." Part of that special atten­ and relax and have a cup of tion includes a fixing up a coffee." Corner of the pharmacy near The Bean Counter has a the front jrf the store with telf-serv offee bar featur­ bistro-style tables and Chairs ing Flavia European coffee, and a coffee machine. "We have everything from "We have a couple of your bas ic house blend, chairs back by the pharmacy decaf, t cappuccinos, counter where people could mochachinnos teas and wait while their prescriptions cocoas. It’s an e selfwere being filled, but 1 serve tem, but if any ody noticed that they didn’t look needs help, w ll do it." very inviting or comfortable. The Bean Counter also So .we came up with this cof­ offers Wi-fi wireless Internet fee comer we’re calling "The access. Bean Counter," said Lori: Lori said she hopes their "We’re not trying to be a cof­ customers are pleased with fee shop, but we just though the changes they see happen­ it might be nice if our cus­ ing at their local pharmacy. tomers had a nice place to sit "I’m hoping everything is < td ® t atfe (feii&J ikik Uaitt'ifel nt aiouniiBi rax fa: ■ml! iriuiK । j Ktakta^* gk ffi is®)’ jje Lajar's®’® aOri®^ fl f, Cwd W? matter ‘what chan the most important service they offer is the pharmacy. "W ’d like to increase our delivery service for elderly clients and others who are not able- to’ drive to the phar­ macy to pick up their pre­ scriptions. The pharmacy will alway e our focus. We want to provid d hometown ervice," she said. "We’re even thinking of changing the’ name of the store to Maple Valley Pharmacy to reflect the peo ple we serve." FOR EACH TUX RENTAL OF $89.99 OR MORE $10.00 Ex-trooper to preach at Good Friday service 1 ■°«i saliih I ■a ir IWfa a positive change. I think some people have been shocked by the color change, but I’d say nine out of ten have been very-- positive about it," she said. "This is fun; I’m enjoying it but we want to be sure that continue to provid people with the services they want." v The pharmacy will contin­ ue to offer UPS shipping, serve as a drop-off site for Barry Cleaners,, offer Fuji photo processing and. sell a full line of Carlton cards, which have been ‘popular goods and services through­ out the years. But Loris stresses that no WILL BE DONATED TO THE SENIOR PARTY OF YOUR FAVORITE SCHOOL .AND FOR EACH CORSAGE OF $20.00 OR MORE The combined congrega­ tions of the Ainger Bible Church, Bright Hope Bible Church, Chester Gospel Church and Vermontville Bible Church have announced a Good Friday service will be held at 7 p.m. April 14 at -the Chester Gospel Church. Tom Harmon will be the featured speaker for the event. Harmon is a former Michigan State trooper, father of four and grandfa­ ther to 14. 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Freeland took the championship with 86.5 points and Ubly was second with 82.5. Lauren Pierce had the top individual finish of the day for the Lions, placing second in the long jump with a leap of 15 feet 6.5 inches. Freeland’s Ellen Shulz took the top spot in the event by sailing 15-9. Pierce was also one of two Lions to place in the top eight in the 400-meter dash. She was fourth in 1 minute 6.88 seconds, just behind teammate Dhani Tobias who crossed the finish line in 1:06.15. Danielle Christensen also placed in a pair of individual events for Maple Valley. She was third in the 60-meter hur­ dles with a time of 10.39 seconds, and was fifth in the shot put with a throw of 29-6. Teammate Kayleigh Browne was fourth in the shot put with a mark of 31­ 10.5. Browne was a state qual­ ifier last year in the shot put, after winning the championship at the Lions’ Division 3 regional meet hosted by Laingsburg. Christehsen was a state qualifier in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles a year ago and just missed going to state in the 100-meter hurdles. Stacey Fassett tied. for third place in the pole vault for Maple Valley by clear­ ing 9’, and in the only other field event of the meet Jenny Ellison was fifth for the Valley in the high jump. She cleared 4­ 10. Lions finished in the top six in every running event MOVE YOUR 401(K) with the exception of the 60-meter dash. Kristen Hummel was fourth in the 1600-meter run (6:16.93), Erin Shoemaker sixth in the 3200-meter run (13:59.19), and Amy Tobias sixth in the 800meter run (2:51.25). Maple Valley finished second in the 800-meter relay (1:57.01) behind Bad Axe, and second in the 1600-meter relay (4:31.17) behind Ubly. The Lions were fifth in the 3200meter relay with a time of 11:23.35; Behind the Lions in the team standings Bad Axe totaled 56 points, Charlevoix 39, Ovid-Elsie The Red Wings are 29, Central Montcalm 25.5, Gladwin 24, Swan Valley 22, Hemlock 19.5, Merrill 13, Atherton 11, Bentley 9, Durand 8, Sandusky 7, and Portland 0. Both the Lion boys’ and girls’ teams will be in action this Wednesday at The Red Wings beat the the Central Michigan Senators 5 to 0 March 13 to University indoor meet. Events are scheduled to win the 18th annual Kellogg begin at 3 p.m. Floor Hockey (FHL) play- Red Wings capture Kellogg floor hockey championship to someone you know Make another smart move right now. Talk to me about moving your 401(k) from your previous employer’s plan into a State Farm* Traditional IRA when you change jobs. Call me today. We Live Where You Live.* LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE: 04/04 offs. The Senators were the reg­ ular season first place team in 2006 with 10 wins, one tie (with the Red Wings), and no losses coming into the play­ offs. Both teams had led the league in goals with 51 each during the regular season this header against Triton year, but in the playoff final Community College from game Red Wing goalie Chicago. Maple Valley grad­ Anthony Christianson got his uate Sammy Cowell had second shutout of the play­ seven hits in the two victo­ offs to become the playoff ries. MVP. Christianson had In a hard fought loss to allowed only one goal in the Lackawanna College, 7-6, on three playoff contests. the first day of the season His twin brother, Matt, March 13, Cowell and had what turned out to be the Lakewood graduate Jordan winning goal when he scored Rodgers had two hits each. Cowell also had a pair of for the Wings in the first his in Friday’s 8-0 win over period of the final game Northland Community Slade Meade had a hat trick College out of Minnesota. for the Red Wings and Tyler Lion and a Viking help KCC softball team to strong start WHEN YOU'RE BETWEEN JOBS. State Farm Mutual Funds are offered through prospectus by registered representatives of State Farm VP Management Corp., One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, Illinois 61710,1-800-447-4930 Please read the prospectus and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses and other information it contains about State Farm Mutual Funds carefully before investing. the 2006 Kellogg Floor Hockey League champions. I A pair of local high school graduates helped the Kellogg Community College women’s softball team to a great start to the season dur­ ing their spring training trip to Cocoa, Florida last week­ end. In one week, the KCC women won more softball games than they have won in the last three years. KCC fin­ ished the week with an 8-3 record. Tuesday, March 14, the KCC women swept a double Maple Valley Junior Cheer Organization ** sign-ups ** Tables will be at Maplewood and Fuller Street schools during conferences March 29th and 30th Syrup Festival Parade April 29th, 2006 Participation T-Shirt $5 Spring Spirit Clinic May 20th, 2006 2nd-4th graders 8AM-Noon 5th-8th graders 1PM-5PM Cost $25 Tumbling * Dance * Precision & Jumps * Stunts T-Shirt & Water provided Hickey also scored once in that game. The Kellogg Floor Hockey League is a Maple Valley Community Education program and now consists of 12 teams of sec­ ond- through sixth-graders. The KFHL began play' in’ 1989. The Red Wings were one of the original four teams of the league and this was their third playoff cham­ pionship. This was the Senators’ first time as regular season champs and the team’s first playoff final. The Senators’ team joined the KFHL in 1997. For more information about the KFHL go to its website at: http://kfhlnews.tripod.com/ ^PARENTS OF MAPLE VALLEY PRESCHOOLERS^ (All children ages 4-5 yrs.) Ifyour child will be 5 years old by Dec. 1st, call #52-946# (starting March 21st) for Kindergarten Roundup Registration. Please bring birth certificate & immunization records Special Dates: April 20th, Ice Cream Sundaes 6:15-6:45 pm 2006 Football Season Registration $20 Parent volunteers are needed to help run fundraiser booths during the syrup festival, sign-up sheets will be available during conferences. If you are interested in coaching... applications will be available at sign-up tables and are to be mailed back by April 21st, 2006. 6:45pm Kindergarten Parent Orientation and Story Hour at Fuller Street Elementary Ifyour child will be 4 yrs. old by Dec. 1st, call #52-2075 (starting March 21st) for Early Fours Registration Information 06627804 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 28,2006 — Page 7 Barry County Lawman group meets Monday Plans underway for 6th annual car show June 17 The Barry County chapter of the Michigan Lawman Committee for the Public Interest will meet at 7 p.m. Monday April 3, at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall, 7490 South M-66. Anyone interested in the issues of zoning ordinances and what can be done about them with application of the law is invited to attend. The group meets the first Monday of each month at the Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Maple Leaf Grange Hall. The Lawman groups in the coun- Gale Chaffee of Nashville try deal with various consti- announce the engagement tutional issues and govern- of their daughter, Jessica, ment corruption. to Brad Mann, the son of The National Lawmin Mr. and Mrs. David and chairman is Charles Conces Robin Mann, of Charlotte. of Battle Creek. George A September 16, 2006 Morris is the Barry County wedding is being planned Lawman coordinator. and will take place att Frances Park Rose Garden in Lansing. Chaffee-Mann For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 MW Kht^it NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED Erica Shannon Hochstetler, bom March 18, 2006 at Greenhouse Birthing Center in Okemos to Rose and Mark Hochstetler of Vermontville. GIRL- Kounfry Treasures Mfflii ii>ibH|Ui» Announces [fcflif- fiiij k^f Ifcwiitte st W fatttHili® Bilinite i-tafsaiifMb I fMiita ■Jut, (am joined it UH i trt Iff. 'Sffld fix m fa itarfri1 t gitne wk** inici m 1 Sadly we are closing our doors. As a result we are offering our valued neighbors, friends and customers huge savings on all our inventory. Please stop in and take advantage of these great savings or just to say goodbye. Jbw will receive 33% offeverything! Thursday & Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-4 4526 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville, Ml NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! Maple Valley Accounting <& Tax, LLC Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent Fully-staffed Accounting and Tax Office Tax Preparation E-Filing Small Business Accounting RAL's (Call for details) (Refund anticipation loan) Ask about our Special Student and Senior Rates!! Phone: 517-852-1500 E-mail: mv_accounting.@sbcglobal.net Mon. - Fri. 12pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - 4pm We are located on Main Street in Nashville next to Shirley's Chuck Wagon. ___ oeszstBo 3 The Nashville and area merchants’ sixth annual Classic and Antique Car Committee is in its planning stages for the June 17th show at Riverside Park, Downtown Nashville, just offM-66 behind the business district. There will be signs at both ends of town to follow. Events are as follows: Dash plaques for the first 200 vehicles; more than 75 awards, and trophies plaques, and best of show; Nashville firemen’s pancake breakfast and food booths; Nashville Nashville’’ss village-wide garage and yard sales and lots of door prizes There will be a $7 entry fee per car, truck, motorcycle or tractor. Judging will take place at 10 a.m. NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) will be on site for inspection for those inter­ ested. All cars must be driven in - no trailers, please. The Village of Nashville, mer­ chants and Nashville Car SERVING OUR COUNTRY This is a scene from last year’s Classic and Antique Car Show in Nashville. Committee is not responsible for accidents, lost, stolen or damaged items of any kind. The Car Committee meets every first Thursday of the month. Call Ralph Rasey at 517-726-0336 or Larry Hynes at 726-0396, to volun­ teer or be a part of or attend meetings and help plan this show. All proceeds go to the “Wish Upon a Star” pro­ gram. Last year, the group was able to donate $1,100 to the chairpersons of “Wish Upon a Star,” Lois Elliston and her daughter, Cheryl Hartwell. Each child registered for the “Wish Upon a Star” pro­ gram receives three gifts. Wishes are carefully typed on labels and hung on the Christmas tree in the lobby of the Hastings City Bank’s Nashville branch. Also, those who wish to purchase a gift for a child selects a star with a wish and then places the wrapped gifts, tagged with the star chosen beneath the tree. Last year, well over 100 children thanked the “Wish Upon a Star” program. This year’s show will be held the day before Father’s Day. Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Matthew R. Knoll Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew R. Knoll, son of Rebecca S. and Garry E. Knoll of Nashville, and his fellow shipmates assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur made a port visit to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates while on a scheduled deployment as part of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 7. The port visit gave Knoll's unit a chance to experience a different culture and strengthen the relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the coalition of maritime forces. CSG-7 has been conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in the 5th Fleet area of opera­ tions. MSO sets the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, and supports the counter-ter­ rorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO denies international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to trans­ port personnel, weapons or other materials. The primary mission of Knoll's ship is to provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. USS Decatur is capable of operat­ ing independently or as part of a strike group. Its flexibil­ ity provides presence with a purpose, and strike power to support joint and allied forces afloat and ashore. Knoll is a 1997 graduate of Maple Valley High School and joined the Navy in May 2001. H jwis. 227 N. MAIN ST., NA Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI.. Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR....................... ..... Cell 269-838-5829 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI - E-Pro ..... Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor.................................... Cell 269-838-0796 SPACIOUS 10 ROOM HOME W/5 BEDROOMS fit 3 FULL BATHS "IN THE COUNTRY" SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON M-66 INCL. "ACTIVE" ACCOUNTS ON 4.6 ACRES W/POND STOCKED W/FISH Living room, family room, formal din­ ing room with lighted glass china cab­ inet, large kitchen, 2 stone fireplaces, lots of built ins in bedrooms, central air, large 48x64 pole bam. Price includes the established gardening fir nursery business fir snow removal equipment. MUST SEE TO APPRECI­ ATE! Includes active accounts. Call for more details. (CH-118) PRICE REDUCED... NOW $89,900 MOTIVATED SELLERSIH MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK "Country living" large mature yard, 4 bedrooms, 1st floor, laundry, kitchen appliances included. 2 car garage. Call Jerry. (CH-115) SPRING BUYERS ARE “LOOKING" NOW!! GIVE US A CALL IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY!! WE NEED LISTINGS FINANCING IS AVAILABLE!! IN NASHVILLE - CLEAN fit NEAT! GOOD FLOOR PLANII 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 lots) (2001) has enclosed back­ yard, central air, main floor laun­ dry, shower fit garden tub in masand living room. Give Rick a call for more "info." (h-1201 HASTINGS ON SOUTH JEFFERSON 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, fireplace, hardwood floors, large yard on comer lot. Many new improve­ ments!! Move in at dose. (H—116) NEW BUILD - JUST LISTED! 3/4 acre lot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 car attached garage, deck fir covered porch. Appliances included. Call Jerry. (ft-125) VACANT PARCELS NEW LISTING: 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods (b) 10A Building site some trees (c) 10A Building site all located on paved road 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VER­ MONTVILLE On main road - sur­ veyed, perked, modulars accept­ able. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL114) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCEDII East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 2.8A lots selling together, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to pub­ lic hunting fir fishing. Lois of birds fie wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) VERMONTVILLE Ranch style 3 bedroom with 1 bath and- main floor laundry. Kitchen base cabinets/counter tops updated, doors trimmed out in wonderful oak, newer windows, vinyl siding, and one car detached garage. Estate sale, sold "AS IS". Call Jerry, 269-838-5819. (V-122) BUILDING LOT IN VER­ MONTVILLE. Near Maplewood School. Possible land contract terms. City water fie sewer avail­ able. Call Homer. (VL-105) 8.67 ACRES - NORTH OF VER­ MONTVILLE. Surveyed, perked, room to raise horses. Call Homer for more "info". (VL-J214 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, March 28, 2006 — Page 8 MDOT schedules road work at M-66, M-79 this summer of the intersection of M-66 by Sandra Ponsetto and M-79, bridge replace­ ' Staff Writer Road will remain open ment, and s-curve .realign­ during the $4.1 million ment, and guard rail and Michigan Department of drainage- improvements and Transportation (MDOT) . car pool lot paving. One lane of alternating road resurfa ing and realignment projec this summer for traffic will be open during portions of M-79 and M-66, the work through use of a temporary' traffic, signal, to • The pro ct is scheduled to remain static throughout the at the M-66/ begin April 16 and be com- project, Lawrence Road intersection, pleted by mid- vember. The work will include and at the Nashville s-curve resurfacing- 4.8 miles of M­ realignment. One lane of 66 from Assyria Road to alternating traffic will be Francis Street, realignment open through the use of traf- GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL!!! LOOKING FOR GOOD STABLE PEOPLE WITH BAD CRED­ IT FOR NEW AUTO FINANCING PROGRAM, YOUR APPROVAL IS ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED!!! IF WE CAN’T GET YOU APPROVED WITH THIS EXCITING NEW PROGRAM WE’LL GIVE YOU $500.00!!! DRIVE A LATE MODEL CAR, SUV OR EVEN A 4X4 PICKUP TODAY!!! PLUS GET A $100.00 GAS CARD WITH YOUR VEHICLE!!! CALL TODAY REGARDLESS OF YOUR PAST CREDIT HISTORY AND GET APPROVED! call (269) 948-8210 today for approval WE FINANCE YOUR FUTURE NOT YOUR PAST! CALL MR. HAGG FOR YOUR APPROVAL TODAY! I call (269) 948-8210 and ^reat Deals The Michigan Department of Transportation will-realign the S-curve on M-66 south of Nashville summer. fic regulators (flag persons) for the M-66 resurfacing.. The flagging operation will occur during daylight hours. According to MDOT Communications Representative Julie Hurley, the M-66/ Lawrence Road intersection and the Nashville s-curve are being reconstructed for safety, the resurfacing will extend the life of the pavement by 15 years and the new M-66 bridge will have an approxi­ mate 50-year life span. drive today! springing 'Cooper tires Tire and Wheel Specials Stop by & check out the 2006 American Racing Wheels. Great Prices on Cooper Tires! • New & Used Tires • Brakes • • • • Batteries Tune-Ups Mufflers Oil Changes • Struts • Shocks Super Swampers, Boogers, Off-Road & ATV Tires *7 Choice of Top Mechanics • FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE • POWER STEERING SERVICE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM SERVICE • COOLING SYSTEM SERVICgg; Pick Up and Delivery Available On Service Work We Carry Propane For All Your Grilling Needs! M66 Tire M37 Tire 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66 Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 South M-37 (Formerly Cappons) Hastings 616-374-1200 269-945-6296 call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder everything from New This Year Lawn Science 13-4-6 with i e n sio n -D--- --m--- --- --- -- -- --- -- Crabgrass Preventer cards and Valvoline Professional Series Services The Syn Power Performance Systems t&fvoffne Wanted: Standing Timber For business We Can Also Get WE FEATURE The intersection of M-66 and M-79, the scene of fre­ quent traffic accidents, will be realigned this summer by the Michigan Department • of Transportation. brochures call J-Ad j >*Ulh I • Now controls pre-emergent and early post-emergent crabcrab­ grass and other weeds • Provides 3-4 month control • 50 lb. bag covers 12,500 sq. ft. $22.49 5,000 sq. ft and 10,000 sq. ft. bags are also available. Sale Ends April 8th, 2006 Graphics Caledonia Farmers Elevator (269) 945-9554 Lake Odessa 616-374-8061 i 3 �The Maple Valley News. NashviHe. Tuesday. March 28. 2006 — Page 9 Retired School Personnel to hear about benefits The April 11 meeting of the Eaton County Association Retired School Personnel will be held at the Potterville United Methodist Church. 105 Church St., Potterville. The luncheon will be served at noon. The cost of the luncheon is $7 at the door. Branko Bojicic, MPSERS Customer Service Administrator for Blue Cross Blue Shield will give a presentation on benefits that affect all retirees, whether the retiree is on Medicare or not. All members must make reservations by April 6. First­ time visitors will receive a free lunch, but reservations must be made by calling Kris Green at 517-852-1566. CALENDAR OF EVENTS! Check it out at the Vermontville Township Library Mar. 30 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 10 April 10 April 11 April 12 April 13 April19 April 20 Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m.. First United Methodist Church in Hastings. 4-H Trail Ride Meeting, 6 p.m.. First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m.. Extension Office. Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.. Courts and Law Building, Conference Room. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Barry Expo Center. Starting next month, the library will be offering two new cooking magazines. “Light & Tasty,” along with “Simple & Delicious to check out and enjoy at home. New DVD’s: Jarhead, Hany' Potter and the Goblet of Fire, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland and A History ofViolence. Adult Fiction: Magic Hour, by Kristin Hannah; The House, by Danielle Steele; Blood Memory, by Greg lies; Blindsighted. by Karin Slaughter: Long Road to LaRosa, by Paul Bagdon; Sugar and Spite by G.A. McKevett. Adult Non-Fiction: The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations; Are You Hungry Dear? by Doris Roberts; Contemporary Michigan Poetry edited by Michael Kalamazoo Nature Center education class plans April programs Hunter safety is April 8-9 There will be a hunter safe­ ty education class at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nashville, Saturday, April 8, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 9, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Barry County Conservation Chib in Hastings. Both sessions must be attended in order to receive certification. Pre-registration by April 5 is required. The cost will be $7 and lunch will be provided on Saturday. For registration or ques­ tions, call Gary White at 517­ 852-9189. Kalamazoo Astrono-mical Society Pubic Observing Sessions - viewings are free to KAS and KNC members; oth­ ers pay $4 adults/S3 seniors/$2 children. Please check the KAS for cancellation info, after 3 p.m. the day ofthe program. Gibbons Moon, Jupiter and Saturday, Saturday, April 8 at 8 p.m. Astronomy Day, Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Blacksmithing for Beginners Workshop Saturday, April 1 and Saturday, April 8 from 1-5 p.. Bug Day - Sunday. April 2 between I and 5 p.. Audubon Society of Kalamazoo Kai-Haven 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 Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06623780 Athlete of the week Maple Valley's Dani Christen­ sen helped the Lions to a third place finish- last Thursday at the Saginaw Valley State University Indoor Track Meet. Christensen, a sophomore, placed third in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 10.39 seconds and was fifth in the shot put with a throw of 29-6. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynil 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 06627679 FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL Trail Walks - Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 8 a.m. Spring Break Family Programs (see the following 6 programs) Story Corner - Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7 and 10ajn. Forest Discovery - Monday. April 3. at 1 p.m. Michigan’s Mystery Mammals - Tuesday, April 4 from 1-2:30 p.m. Birds of Prey - Wednesday, April 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. Springtime at the Pond Thursday, April 6 from 1-2:30 p.m. Coyotes, the Untamed Dogs of our Neighborhoods Friday, April 7 from 1-2:30 p.m. Adventure Naturalists: Rot Trot - Saturday, April 8 from 10-11:30 p.m. Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association-Jam Session - Saturday. April 8 from 2-5 p.m. Egg-citing Natural Days Sunday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Birds and Blossoms begins - Full Moon Hike: In Search of Woodcock, Tuesday, April 11 and Monday, April 17 from 7:30-9 p.m. Yoga at the Nature Center - Wednesdays, April I2-May 31 from 11:30-1 p.m. (new time). Wildflowers by Golf Cart Saturday, April 15 at 2 p.. Connecting Nature Series Tuesday. April 25 from a.m.-12:30 p.m. Delp; The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson edited by Thomas H. Johnson and The Scott, Foresman Handbook For Writers by Maxine Halston. Junior fiction: Bed Hogs by Kelly DiPucchio; Animal Ark: Wolfat the Window, bv Ben M. Baglio; Remnants: Volume 1: The Mayflower Project, Project 4: Nowhere Land and Volume 6: Breakdown, by K.A. Applegate; Lizzie McGuire Mysteries: Spring It On!, by Samantha Meridan; World of Adventure Trio, by Gary Paulson; Fearless: Live Bait, Volume I: Kill Game and Volume 2: Live Bait, by Francine Pascal; Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy, by Barbara Park; The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash, by Trinka Hakes Noble; Book 38 of the Animorphs series The Arrival by K.A. Applegate; Slithery Jake by Rose-Marie Prevencher. Junior Non-fiction: TIME for kids biographies: John F. Kennedy: The making of a leader by Ritu Upadhyay and Theodore Roosevelt: The adventurous president by Lisa DeMauro and The book of sea monsters by Bob Eggleton. SIGN-UPS • First sign-ups will be held APRIL in the high school cafeteria • Second sign-ups will be APRIL in the high school cafeteria. Blooms and Brunch Thursday, April 27 from 10 26 — 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM — a.m.-!2:3O p.m. Wildflower Walk Saturday, April 29 from 2-3:30 p.m. Grand Tour of the Universe - Sunday, April 30 from 2-3:30 p.m. For information on any of these programs contact the Kalamazoo Nature Center at For additional baseball information Call 517-852-1822 For additional softball informati Call 517-726-0970 CertainTeedB Fiberglass Insulation A^CJOCAI CAOrcrnAKER Cabinets Guardian Fiberglass Insulation Plywood Lumber .Conic nome.to quality Anderse ersen. Oak Pine % Molding USG Drywall / Women and Spring Foray - April 19 from 6-9 p.m. Signs Of Spring Hike Sunday. April 16 at 2 p.m. Guided Morning Bird Hike - Mondays. April 17 and 24 from 8-9:30 a.m. Knee High Naturalists: Bird Bonanza - Tuesday, April 18 or Saturday, April 29 from. 9:30-11 a.m. Wildflower Walk Thursday, April 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. Earth Day/Free Admission Day - Saturday, April 22 from 9-5 p.m. 9-5 p.m. Astronomy Day 10 a.m. Garlic Mustard Center Pull, Interpretive Parking Log 12 p.m. Cookingw/Garlic Mustard Interpretive Center. 2 p.. Animals Among Us Premiere Bluebird Tour - Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m. Boomer and Beyond: Wonderful Wildflowers Armstrong Ceiling Tile Paints Hand 8f Power Tools 12 Qak Dry Mix Crete & Supply Vinyl J^arbor- Siding The World Leader in Specialty Building Products. Marque-Line B mrus qook Pre-Hung Steel Doors "Innovation is our most valuable asset" HOMETOWN; LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 21 9 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com ^Bom- m 4 Janice F«UED* MERE Propane HN Station �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, March 28. 2006 — Page 10 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 For Rent Automotive FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2200 sq. ft stick built home on 4 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, MFL, pole bam, des­ ignated trout stream runs through property. Asking $156,000. Sellers motivated WANTED: NISSAN PATH­ to sell and are listening to all offers. House on comer of FINDER, 1994 or newer in good to excellent condition. Morgan and Bivens Rd. Call Prefer 1996-1999. Please call (517)852-9246 or (269)8383310 after 3pm, (269)948-2674. NASHVILLE APART- 1992 FORD F250: 4x4, Mey­ MENT FOR rent ers snowplow, only 97K $350/month plus $350 secur­ miles, XLT loaded, Many ex­ ity deposit 2 bed upstairs no tras. Must sell, $4,000 obo. pets. Call (269)908-0524 or Will consider trade for out­ door wood burner. (517)852­ (269)671-4447 0966. Garage Sale Real Estate For Sale 80 YARDS/BERBER CARPET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 A KING SIZE pillow top mattress set, new in original wrapper; indudes deluxe frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice $350. (616)366-2709 AMISH STYLE HEAD­ BOARD and queen pillow top mattress. New, never used; must sell $275 (616)291-1672 HOUSE FOR SALE: country home on 1.3 acres, 3 bed­ room, 1 bath, den, 2 car ++ garage, ready to move in. Great starter home. Apprais­ at $68,000. Asking KALKASKA COUNTY: 5 ed Fann wooded acres near Torch $60,500. No land contract FOR SALE FRESH BROWN Lake. Secluded home site or available. Call (269)908-0525 EGGS 1.00/DOZEN camping base. County black­ or(269)908-0524. (517)852-0933 top road, electric and tele­ phone. Abundant wildlife, SLEIGH BED: queen cherry driveway and cleared site. wood with pillowtop mat­ AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE $43,900, $500 down, $430 tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL­ month, 11% land contract. TEMPERPEDIC STYLE LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ www.northernlandcom.com, MEMORY foam mattress MATION OBTAINED WILL BE Northern Land Company, 1­ set. Queen size, new, still in USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Robert A. Tremain & Associates, 800-968-3118. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER P.C. is a debt collector and we plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE are attempting to collect a debt $650. (616)366-2709 MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE and any information obtained will SALE Default having been made be used for that purpose. MORT­ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Help 'Wanted in the terms and conditions of a GAGE SALE Default has been All real estate advertising in this news­ certain mortgage made by Tricia made in the conditions of a mort­ DRIVER: additional CDL-B paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act Jo Olin and Terry L Olin, a mar­ gage made by RENE A. SWIFT and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which drivers needed. Looking for collectively make it illegal to advertise ried woman and her husband, AND STEPHEN P. SWIFT, HUS­ dependable customer service “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ Mortgagors, to Argent Mortgage BAND AND WIFE to EQUICRED­ oriented person with chauf­ tion based on race, color, religion, sex, Company, LLC, Mortgagee, IT, Mortgagee, dated February handicap, familial status, national origin, feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ dated the 22nd day of October, 03, 2000, and recorded on age or martial status, or an intention, to cense. Good working envi­ make any such preference, limitation or 2004 and recorded in the office of February 10, 2000, as Instrument discrimination.” Familial status includes ronment. (616)248-7729 the Register of Deeds, for The No. 1041042, in BARRY County children under the age of 18 living with County of Barry and State of parents or legal custodians, pregnant Records, Michigan, and assigned Recreation Michigan, on the 22nd day of women and people securing custody of children under 18. November, 2004 in Instrument by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE 1998 SHASTA 306 scenic This newspaper will not knowingly No. 1137613 of Barry County accept any advertising for real estate FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE travel trailer. Full Queen Records, said Mortgage having which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ front bedroom, bunkbeds, been assigned to Wells Fargo EQCC ASSET BACKED CER­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available sleeps 8, $8,000 obo. Bank, NA as Trustee on which TIFICATES, SERIES 2001-1F on on an equal opportunity basis. To report (517)8852-0966 mortgage there is claimed to be which mortgage there is claimed discrimination call the Fair Housing due, at the date of this notice, the to be due at the date hereof the Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollsum of One Hundred Four sum of one hundred fifty six thou­ free telephone number for the hearing FOR SALE: 1982 Honda impaired is 1-800-927-9275. sand twenty three and 14/100 Thousand Fifty Four Dollars and Goldwing. Clean, runs good, Dollars ($156,023.14), including 72/100 ($104,054.72), and no good tires. 50/ mpg $2,000. suit or proceeding at law or in interest at 11.200% per annum. (269)945-4359 after 5pm. equity having been instituted to Under the power of sale con­ 06571010 recover the debt secured by said tained in said mortgage and the mortgage or any part thereof. statute in such case made and Now, therefore, by virtue of the provided, notice is hereby given power of sale contained in said that said mortgage will be fore­ mortgage, and pursuant to closed by a sale of the mortgaged statute of the State of Michigan in premises, or some part of them, such case made and provided, at public vendue, at the At Barry notice Is hereby given that on the County Courthouse, Hastings, 13th day .of April, 2006 at 1 Ml, at 1:00 PM on April 06, 2006. o'clock PM Local Time, said mort­ Said premises are situated in The Vermontville Township Board is accepting letters of interest for one gage will be foreclosed by a sale CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY three year term position arid one alternate position on the Vermontville at public auction, to the highest County, Michigan and are Township Zoning Board ofAppeals. Any Vermontville resident interested bidder, at the Barry County described as: BEGINNING AT in serving on the Vermontville Township Zoning Board of Appeals must Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that THE SOUTHWEST CORNER submit a letter of interest to Russ Laverty, Vermontville Township being the building where the OF LOT 34 OF SUPERVISOR Supervisor, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville, MI 49096 no later than April 20, Circuit Court for the County of 2006. For additional information, please call Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Barry is held), of the premises GLASGOW'S ADDITION TO Township Clerk at 517-726-1159. 06627624 described in said mortgage, or so THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as PLAT ON PAGE 3, THENCE aforesaid on said mortgage, with NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MIN­ interest thereon at 6.9% per UTES EAST, 273.86 FEET annum and all legal costs, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF charges, and expenses, including SAID LOT 34; THENCE SOUTH the attorney fees allowed by law, 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on April and also any sum or sums which EAST, 406.45 FEET TO THE13,2006 at 7:00 pm in the council chambers. may be paid by the undersigned, EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; necessary to protect its interest in THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on the the premises. Which said premis­ 13 MINUTES WEST, 140.22 es are described as follows: All FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; proposed revision of the Construction Code Ordinance. If you that certain piece or parcel of THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES wish to comment in writing on this revision you must do so by land, including any and all struc­ 15 MINUTES WEST, 136.80 April 12,2006 and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main tures, and homes, manufactured FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID St. PO Box 587, Nashville, Ml. uated in the City of Hastings, LOT; THENCE NORTH 89 County of Barry, State of DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST, Michigan, and described as fol­ 368.00 FEET ALONG SAID lows, to wit: Lots 7 and 8 of Block SOUTH LINE TO THE POINT OF 2 of R.J. Grant's First Addition to BEGINNING. The redemption the City, formerly Village of period shall be 6 months from the Hastings, according to the date of such sale, unless deter­ recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of mined abandoned in accordance Plats, on Page 5, Barry County with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which Records. During the six (6) case the redemption period shall months immediately-following the be 30 days from the date of such sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the sale. DATED: March 07, 2006 event that the property is deter­ Robert A. Tremain & Associates, The Village ofNashville is changing its provider for residential trash mined to be abandoned pursuant P.C. 401 South Old Woodward service. Anyone with in the village limits who wishes to continue to MCLA 600.3241a, the property Avenue, Suite 300 Birmingham, trash pickup at their home after May 1, 2006 must signup with may be redeemed during 30 days Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY immediately following the sale. FOR: THE BANK OF NEW Granger for this service. As of May 1,2006, Waste Management and Dated: 3/7/2006 Wells Fargo YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE any other current haulers will no longer be performing residential HOLDERS OF THE EQCC Bank, NA as Trustee Mortgagee trash pickup service within the village limits. Ifyou have not already FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. ASSET BACKED CERTIFI­ done so, please sign up with Granger so you may not have any inter­ SERIES 2001-1F Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank, CATES, ruption in your trash pickup service. Forms are available for this Assignee of Mortgagee For More NA as Trustee 888 W. Big purpose at the village office and must be turned in before 5:00 p.m. Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy, Ml Information Call: (248) 540-7701 on March 31, 2006 to the Nashville Village Office, 203 N. Main, PO 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP# ASAP# 759046 03/07/2006, Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073. 03/21/2006, 759080 03/07/2006, 03/14/2006, 03/14/2006, 03/21/2006,03/28/2006 06626669 03/28/2006 06626674 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. rs. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE — NOTICE — VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS PUBLIC HEARING ATTENTION ALL NASHVILLE RESIDENTS NASHVILLE RESIDENTIAL TRASH PICKUP Spelling bee winners announced Sixth grade student Clint Franklin (center) won Maplewood Elementary School’s first spelling bee final round championship, which was held last week. Pashka Mishin, (left), fifth grade, and Caleb Walker (right), sixth grade, were the runners-up. SPRING BRUSH CLEANUP The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush every Monday in April. Please place any brush or limbs that you want picked up next to the curb by Monday morning. Nashville DPW 06627778 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS Nominating petitions for the following positions are available at the village office or by contacting Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk at 726-1159. Village President Village Treasurer Village Clerk 3 Trustees Petitions must be filed with the township clerk by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2*006. Sharon Stewart 06627614 Vermontville Township Clerk VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2006-2007 7:00 P.M. AT THE OPERA HOUSE SOUTH MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE April 27, 2006 May 25,2006 June 29, 2006 July 27, 2006 August 31, 2006 September 28, 2006 October 26,2006 November 30,2006 December 28,2006 January 25, 2007 February 22,2007 March 29, 2007 FIRE & AMBULANCE BOARD MEETINGS 7:00 P.M. AT THE FIRE BARN SOUTH MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE April 20, 2006 May 18,2006 June 22, 2006 July 20, 2006 August 24, 2006 September 21, 2006 October 19,2006 November 21, 2006 December 21, 2006 January 18,2007 February 15, 2007 March 22,2007 (ilkoko->zt/ocliok < �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 28,2006 — Page 11 Nashville woman plans to bike across America to raise funds The route that Bobby Taffe of Nashville plans to take in her bike trip across America. by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Heroes can be defined as ordinary people who go to extrodinary lengths to help others in time of need. The next time you’re sit­ ting around talking with friends about “heroes,” , you can bring up the name of a local woman named Roberta “Bobby” Taffee. Taffee is undertaking an EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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The trip will last 48 days, starting in Seattle June 26 and ending in Washington D.C. more than a month and a half later. “About nine years ago, my friend andl made a pact to ride our bikes across the United States when we Bobby Taffee of Nashville is getting set to bicycle turned 50 years old. We clear acrosss the United States, starting in Seattle, thought this would be a great Wash., June 26 and ending in Washington, D.C. Aug. way to celebrate our lives. I 12. Her trip is to raise money for the American Cancer turned 50 in December. This Society. is the summer for my ride.” Her friend, Lapita Cowham, will not be able to accompany Taffee because she is suffering from breast cancer. “I will be making this trip for the both of us and she will be with me in spirit all along the way. When the going gets tough, as I’m sure it will from time to time, I will think of Lapita and she will get me through it, I know.” As part of her effort, ■ Taffee must raise $5,500, every penny of which will go to the American Lung Association. “So far I have raised $4,300,” Taffee said. “I am Check These Specials... still looking for $1,200 and I must have it before May 31, so time is critical.” Taffee stressed that all the money will go to help with smoking prevention, air quality, asthma camp and lung disease research. The project also has another personal touch for Taffee. “When I was a child my asthma was very acute. I was in and out of the hospi­ tal with asthma attacks or pneumonia. I have outgrown most of it and only suffer from asthma when I am around dogs. I am very for­ tunate to have lungs that will allow me to ride this far.” Taffee will be keeping an account of her adventure on line during her trip and will record everything on her web site, www.alaw.org/big2006robe rtataffee. “I am registered as Roberta Taffee. That’s my real name, though everyone knows me as Bobby,” she said. “I started training for this trip several months ago and I am getting very excited about the adventure I will be experiencing.” Tafffee said 40 people will be biking, but she is the only participant from Michigan. “I have been dreaming of a trip like this my whole life,” she said. “I have done the Palm Trip in Michigan, that was a week’s ride, and I have done the West Shore Live Tour, and that was a week. But I have never tried anything of this magnitude. “But I have trained very hard and I know I can do it. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 14, April 4, 2006 Nashville Baptist youth help with cleanup in New Orleans These 20 young volunteers from Nashville Baptist Church recently spent a week in New Orleans helping with the continuing clean-up efforts. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Matt Rohde, youth pastor at Nashville Baptist Church, took a group of 20 of the church’s college-age youth, to New Orleans for a oneweek mission tripijn early March to help with cleanup and food distribution, which continues months after Hurricane Katrina devastat­ ed the city. The Baptist youths took part in cleanup of the lower 9th Ward and food distribu­ tion at one of the tent cities through AIM (Adventures in Mission), a non-denominational mission organization, which is one of the many groups and organizations helping with the continued clean-up efforts in the stormravaged city. "We stayed in a camp about 40 minutes outside of town in Reserve Louisiana and basically we mucked out a couple of houses in the lower 9th Ward and worked at the food distribution site for a couple of days," said Rohde, who noted that the cleanup of New Orleans would probably continue for many years to come. "There are people down there who think it will take five to ten years to get everything cleaned up. "There are whole neigh- Hurricane Katrina left piles of debris and automobiles like these all over the New Orleans area. borhoods that are just like ghost towns. There are cars on the side ofthe road and in driveways and some of the houses are still standing, but there are no people. New Orleans still needs a lot of help and there is a constant cycle of people going down there to help out. “It’s neat that people haven’t forgotten New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina yet," he added, stat- ing he would like to take another group of college stu­ dents down to New Orleans again next spring, saying that it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved. "The outlook ofthe people down there is so positive," said Rohde. "I think we expected to find them with­ out hope and angry, but it wound up that the people we were supposed to be helping ministered more to our kids than we did to them. Everyone helps each other out; I think the hurricane has brought the whole city together." Three of the teens, Lance Burpee, Emily Mason and Casey Van Engen, recently shared some information about what they did while in New Orleans and what the experience meant to them. See BAPTIST, page 2 Two Red Cross blood drives set next week Maplewood students create famed water bottle Images Students in Vickie Williams’ fourth grade class at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville recently wrapped up a unit about biographies in language arts. Each student was required to read a biography of a famous or historical person and cre­ ate and a figure representing that person using a water bottle and simple craft supplies and household objects. Pictured are (from left) Brittany Gilton, Albert Einstein; Dallie Flower, Sacajawea; McKenna Hammond, Sacajawea; Joe Eddie, Martin Luther King; and Ryan Davis, Henry Hudson. Red Cross blood drives will be held next week in Middleville and Nashville. One will be Thursday, April 13, at the Mullberry Fore Golf Courses, 955 Main, Nashville, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. The other will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the Middleville/Thornapple Twp Emergency Services, 128 High St. Blood collections in Michigan are following the curve of spring temperatures: soaring up then down in' a struggle to shake the winter blues. Currently, the 60-county Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross has about a four day supply of the most positive blood types. But supplies of Type O-negative — the universal donor — are critically low, with less than a day on the shelves. A three-day supply is considered safe and ade­ quate for meeting ongoing and emergency needs, with five-to-seven days consid­ ered optimal. "We face the challenge year-round of motivating more people to donate blood to help save lives," says Shawn Sura, director of donor recruitment. "On aver­ age, there are simply not enough people volunteering to give blood to keep blood supplies on a steady course. That’s particularly true with high-demand blood types like O-negative." The Great Lakes Region See RED CROSS, page 4 In This Issue • Fourteen local students attend Model UN session • Sunfield 4th-graders join spring rite in collecting sap • Eaton sheriff visits Oklahoma City • Winter All-County Announced • Lion ladies win two relays, plus 400-meter at Central �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, April 4,2006 — Page 2 BAPTIST, continued from page 1 streets. He said it was the only way to make it through and he had the Lord on his side," said VanEngen. Burpee, who said he went on the trip, "To serve the Lord and grow bigger in my faith," agreed that many of the people he met had a deep faith, but he relished the opportunity to share God’s love with those who didn’t "We met some people who were not saved, and we were able to bring them to Christ. "But I’d say we got minis­ tered to by a guy named, Eugene," said Burpee. "He was on fire for the Lord." "His house was destroyed and he lost everything but he never complained, " said Mason. "I met a guy and I said I wanted to pray for him, but he said he didn’t care for himself, he wanted to pray for me so I would have a bet- Van Engen agreed with Rohde that the people of New Orleans, the displaced and homeless ministered to them as much as they did to others. "It was very spiritual; and not just our group, it was for everybody we came in con­ tact with. "The people we came in contact with were so posi­ tive. Despite everything that happened, they knew God was in control and were in good spirits," he said. "But there were a few people who had seen some things and they would get teary-eyed when they described some of the things that they had seen. "When we were working at the food bank and I was helping a couple carry food to their car I would talk to them. He told me he had to walk to the Superdome in chest high water and he saw a lot of dead people in the ter Christian walk," said Burpee. "We talked to everyone about Christ because there is no way a person could get through all of that without hope," said Mason. "And there is no hope without the Father," said VanEngen. "No there isn’t," agreed Burpee. "I went down there with the mind set of a servant and I ended up getting more from them because of their atti­ tude," said Van Engen. "I’ve learned to be more thankful." "It all comes back to put­ ting God number one in your life and that’s the way it should be," said Burpee. "It makes you realize how really selfish we live," added Mason. Van Engen said that a lot of people who were working alongside them in New Orleans came without any from the group was that we didn’t understand until we got down there what a mess it still was," said Mason. "We mucked out a couple ofhouses in an area that was­ n’t that bad, but there were other places where they just needed to bring in the bull­ connections to a group or organization, "They just came to serve and let the Lord work through them and step out on faith." "They had 800% trust in the Lord," said Burpee. Everyone should go down there and experience it," said were," said Mason. "People wouldn’t take what they did­ n’t need. We’d offer them a box of cereal and they would say, ‘No. I still have half a box. Save it for someone else.’ They were really con- SeeBAP77ST,page3 Disability Income For when life catches you by surprise. One of the college-age volunteers from Nashville Baptist Church works on remov­ ing dry wall and plaster from a bathroom. Ifyou are laid up due to an accident or illness, wouldn’t it be nice to know that your financial obligations will be taken care of? That you’ll be able to maintain the standard of living that you worked so hard for? 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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....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School.............. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. 1 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 ......... P.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. .......... 6 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.nri. Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ......... .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ..................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 . PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. .Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 dozers and tear everything down and remove the debris," said VanEngen. "We mucked out two houses in two days, which saved people who had' no insurance probably a good five to six thousand dollars," said Burpee. The young adults also worked at a food distribution center in one of the camps for two days where they got to know some of the people. "Some of them just need­ ed someone to listen to them, others were there because they needed food, they were all different," said Burpee. "While we were at the food distribution site, we saw how unselfish the people VanEngen. It’s definitely a reality check," said Burpee. Besides ministering and being ministered to, there was a lot of hard manual labor to be done. The youths would tear drywall and plas­ ter and lathe right down to the studs, remove all carpet­ ing and tiles add power wash everything to get rid of the mold. Because the mold could be toxic, the volun­ teers had to wear masks and goggles while they were working. 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SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108-North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11 DO a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 ______ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 4,2006 — Page 3 Fourteen local students attend Model UN session Maple Valley Schools sent 14 students to the Mid­ American Model United Nations Conference last month. During the event students assume the roles of ambassa­ dors to the United Nations and are provided with agen­ da comprised of items also being debated by the real United Nations in New York. Students from Maple Valley formed delegations from Austria, Benin, Azerbaijan and the Bahamas. Delegations meet in commit­ tee sessions to debate issues from the agenda, draft reso­ lutions, and ultimately arrive at the best solution to solve world issues. During the con­ ference delegates are chal­ lenged to persuade, influ­ ence, comprise and make peace with other countries, while working within a structured debate. Justin Suntken and Zeke Wieland raise their voting cards in Legal Committee. Many curriculum objec­ tives can be met through Mid-American Model United Nations. Teachers can use current events and geography to help develop a thorough knowledge of their assigned countries and world issues. Students also learn about global markets, and trade constraints helping them form a well developed economic perspective. Decision making strategies and inquiry skills are devel­ oped as well as good citizen skills. Janet Adams, civics teacher for Maple Valley, advised the club and speaks highly of her 14 club mem­ bers. "Members of Maple Valley’s Model U.N club worked all year securing funds to allow them the opportunity of attending this conference. Many schools that. attend are privately funded and actually run as a Brandi Walden, Olivia Sprague and Jennifer Curtis take a break during a caucus in class called Global the Social, Humanitarian and Culture Committee. Education. We meet outside of school hours and found support from our community members. Without the back­ ing ofindividuals, businesses and a grant from the Barry Community Foundation and the Maple Valley PTO, our students would not have this opportunity. Maple Valley’s Model U.N. club works inde­ pendently and the students are self motivators willing to put in extra time to attend this educational experience.” BAPTIST, continued from page 2 cemed about those around them." "They wanted us to save things for someone else," said Burpee. "The funny thing at the food distribution was that they were not all the people you would expect. They were from all races, all walks of life and no- one was ashamed because they were all in the same boat," said Van Engen. "There are a lot of ways to serve. Anyone who is inter­ ested could just walk up and say, ‘I want to help,’ and they’d put you to work," added VanEngen. One woman just showed up and said she was there for a month to cut hair. "Where we were at there were close to a hundred vol­ unteers," said Mason. "But there were lots of other camps and places where vol­ unteers were staying. There were tons of people working in different areas, everyone from high school age on up." VanEngen who is a stu­ dent at the Bible school in Grandville, Burpee who is studying to be a registered nurse at Kellogg Community College, and Mason, who is studying fitness management at Olivet College, said they would like to go back to New Orleans and help again next year. "We didn’t want to come home," said Van Engen. "I’d like to stay for at least a month. "I feel like we didn’t do enough," agreed Burpee. "Two houses didn’t seem like enough," said Mason. The trio said they were Save ave s 2°°! I | Vermontville Syrup Festival April 28,29,30,2006 ( I ■ I Please present this coupon at any Mid America Shows’ ticket booth & receive one regular priced $13 P.O.P. Ride Wristband for only $11 during one of the following days & times: Friday, April 28 • 4PM to 10PM Saturday, April 29 • 5PM to 11PM Sunday, April 30 • Noon to 6PM No Refunds • No Re-Bands • No Cash Value • No Rain Checks One coupon perperson. Duplications not accepted. There are height restrictions on some rides. s thankful their church sup­ ported them and all the other college-aged youth who went on the mission trip. "It’s unbelievable how much the church gave to sup­ port this mission trip," said The General Assembly VanEngen. "We didn’t have preparing to vote on a res­ to pay for anything." "Our church is very mis­ olution. 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Beard needs about 3,500 people a week to volunteer to donate blood to maintain a strong blood inventory for patients in nearly 70 Michigan hospi­ tals. Statistics show that while 97 percent of people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime, just 5 per­ cent of people ever step for- grandchildren Jeremy, Richard and Kalisha, William, Rage, Eston, and Hayden, and her great grand­ children Karie, and Korey, She was preceded in death by her parents and her step­ son Dana. Respecting Sherry’s wish­ es, there will be no funeral service. In lieu offlowers, memori­ al contributions may be by Helen Mudry made to Barry Community StaffWriter Hospice or American Cancer Sunfield students in Karin Society. Raymond’s fourth grade Funeral Arrangements class are learning to include have been entrusted to the sap buckets along with Daniels Funeral Home in robins and crocus as signs of Nashville. spring. The students picked a large maple tree by the school and drilled the holes, tapped in the spiles and hun g the buckets. They learned the best sap the Sunfield UB Church for VERMONTVILLE collection weather is when Barbara Jane Benedict, of many years where she was the days are 40 degrees and Vermontville, age 82, died active in the Women's sunny and the nights below Sunday, March 26, 2006, at Missionary Group. freezing. Barbara was preceded in home with her family at her The students collect the side following a lengthy ill­ death by her infant daughter, sap in the afternoon. Claudia and is survived by ness. Raymond’s father boils it Barbara was born her daughters; Anita (Pat) down. If the sap freezes, the February 9, 1924 in Hayes of Nokomis; Florida; ice is tossed on. the ground, Charlotte, the daughter of Lucy (Jack) Baker of making a more concentrated sap and easier to boil to DeVere and Ann Grant. Vermontville, and her sons; syrup. • She is survived by her hus­ Curt John (Ruth) Benedict of One of the students, band Carrol Benedict, of 58 Vermontville; Bradley and Alivia Benedict, and Harrison Mazurek, is an old years, married December 12, (Dawn) Benedict of nine great grandchildren. 1947. Vermontville, and Janus She is also survived by her hand at making syrup. His family taps hundreds of trees Barbara enjoyed working (Debbi) Benedict of brother Raymond (Esther each year. But they use plas­ with her husband on the fam­ Nokomis, Florida; grandchil-Deceased) Grant of tic hose to collect the sap ily farm and spending many dren, Kent (Valley) Hayes, Charlotte; sister Marjorie rewarding hours in her Kirt (Leslie) Hayes, Kendra (Wayne-deceased) Wagoner flower gardens. She also (Mark) Cripe, Jason of Sarasota, Florida, Virginia shared her ceramic creations (Melanie) Baker, Juli (Troy) (Vertin) Shaver of Charlotte, with all her family and Jacobusse, Jami Baker, Norma (Wendell) Frantz of friends for many years. Kristin (Mike) ‘ Calandra, Charlotte, Martha (Keith) Barbara and Carrol attended Holleigh (Mark) Holford, Moore of Vermontville, Maple Valley Elementary Connie (David) Green of Menu New Braunfels, Texas, Thank you to everyone that contributed to our raffle at the Vermontville Firemens Dance. The funds Kathy (Robert) Burnett of Wednesday, April 5 raised will help protect our community. Spring Break. Brighton. Janelie's Tanning & Massage Kammy Ritchie, Tupperware Rep. Thursday, April 6 Funeral services were held Ace Auto Burger King of Charlotte Spring Break. Friday, March 31, 2006 at Stanton’s Auctioneers Bill Reynolds & The Revue Friday, April 7 Road Runners Vermontville Grocery Sunfield United Brethren Trumble’s Insurance Tilly Tubbs, Avon Rep Spring Break. Church with Pastor Mark Build Masters Vermontville Express Monday, April 10 Ralph officiating. Interment Independent Bank of Vermontville B More Sweet Mini com dog, french fries, Sugar Hut Cafe’ Vermontville Twp. Library was in Freemire Cemetery in pears, animal crackers, 1/2 pt. Kens Standard Carla Rumsey Vermontville. Maple Leaf Inn Country Crossroads milk. Riverside Oak Carls Supermarket Ifdesired memorial contri­ Tuesday, April 11 Nashville EMS Wheeler Marine butions may be made to Grilled cheese, mixed veg­ Eaton Federal of Nashville Roushs Cafe’ Eaton Community Hospice. etables, peaches, .apple Good Time Pizza Clays Dinner Bell Mulberry' Fore Hastings City Bank Arrangements by Pray brownie, 1/2 pt. milk. Hometown Lumber Styles R Us Funeral Home, Charlotte. Something Special by Kathy C-Storc Maple Valley Implement Online condolences may be Walmart of Charlotte Shirley’s Chuck Wagon Maple Valley Secondary Meijer of Charlotte sent to the family at Mussers Service Candy Ford Lunch 8 www.prayfuneral.com Wednesday, April 5 Spring Break. Thursday, April 6 Spring Break. Friday, April 7 Spring Break. Monday, April 10 Choose One - Mini com dogs, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. “Our Family Serving Yours** Choose Two - Garden salad, Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently glazed carrots, pear halves, Operated Funeral Home juice, milk. Fully Staffed Children’s Resource RoomTuesday, April 11 Choose One - Variety of Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Hot Pockets, pizza, cheese­ Ample Parking • Accommodations' Up to 300 burger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two es Garden, salad, french fries, 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Family mixed vegetables, peaches, 06623833 Owner/Manager juice, milk. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Sherry L. Beard, age 58, of Nashville passed away on Tuesday, March 28th, 2006 peacefully at her home. Sherry was born in Hastings, on August 23, 1947, the daughter ofthe late Marvin and Naomi Thaler. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings area schools. She was the .wife of Mr. James Beard. The couple was married on October 31,1993 at the Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. They lived together in the Nashville area their entire married lives. Sherry enjoyed crocheting, working in the family garden and canning fresh vegeta­ bles. She also enjoyed play­ ing pool and more recently would spend her time play­ ing games on the computer. Sherry’s true passion howev­ er was her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Sherry is survived by her beloved husband, James; her daughter, Robin (Randy) Easey; herr son, David (Kandy) Lancaster; step daughter, Stacey (Ed) Sheldon; sisters, Marva (Kurt) McKlevein and Judy (Mike) Gardner; brothers, Keith (Lena) Thaler, and Bruce Thaler. She is also survived by her beloved ward to give blood. "Volunteer donors are the sole source of blood trans­ fused to sick and injured people," says Sura. "There’s simply no substitute for human blood.". To learn about blood drives in your area, call 1800-GIVE-L1FE or visit www.givelife.org Blood donors.must be at least 17, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good gen­ eral health. The process of giving blood takes about an hour and can help save up to three lives. Sunfield 4th-graders join spring rite in collecting sap Barbara Jane Benedict SCHOOL MENUS (517)852-9712 coo. Harrison Mazurek and Brooke Tacey know about spring sap collection. They help their families with the vernal ritual. rather than buckets. Harrison said he likes the part where he gets to pound the spiles in the tree. Another student, Brooke Tacey, has experience tap­ ping trees. She said a tree with sap is like a human with 5 Id blood — you can’t take too much. Harrison said he likes his syrup on pancakes. Brooke likes hers on ice cream. Both said they like maple sugar candy. Kenne th McC rim mon i t■ urns "//8a 0a it 5 d Big Celebration at the VFW in Nashville, MI ! ।©| Saturday, April 8th • 3:00 to 7:00PM J) Ken said | “No Gifts, Just Come and Visit ” STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Reservations have already started for graduations, weddings, birthday parties Tables Chairs Coolers & Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 4, 2006 — Page 5 Eaton sheriff visits Oklahoma City site Eaton County Sheriff Mike Raines recently attend­ ed the educator's workshop at Fort Sill, Okla, the Field Artillery training center for theUnited States Army, along with other educators and public officials. The group’s first stop was the Alfred P. Murrafi Memorial site in Oklahoma City. The looking glass pool at the entrance reflected the Oklahoma bombing site with empty chairs; large ones for adults, small ones for the children, which stood as reminders of the innocent lives lost on that tragic day in April 1995. “These effigies serve as a reminder to all that the defense of our Homeland, here and abroad, requires Support for our military and first responders, especially, if we hope to win the war on foreign and domestic terror­ ism... a war we cannot afford to lose,” said Raines. As part of their primary • responsibility for land-based military operations, training day and night, Soldiers at Fort Sill train and prepare a with three-pronged approach. They are consid­ ered one of the best training posts in the U.S. Army. “Hearing from them, first­ hand, about their sense of purpose, mission and the benefits they've received through their service to our country, helped us to better understand the pride they shared in serving others,” the Eaton sheriff said. “We saw K-9 demonstra­ tions, a battalion reception station, graduation ceremo­ ny, a Field Artillery ceremo­ nial half-section demonstra­ tion with a highly polished French 75 cannon and sol­ diers on horseback, a deploy­ ment ceremony for the Soldiers headed to the Middle East, and trainees actively participating in a field drill anti-terrorism exercise. The impressive display of camaraderie, skills, professionalism, teamwork and discipline were outstanding.” While some were from smaller towns, others were from urban areas like Detroit, parts of California, and elsewhere. Many joined after high school for the opportunities the U.S. Army offers. Several Soldiers told about their previous involve­ ment in gangs, with a lifestyle cut short from vio­ lence, or with no hope at all for a decent future. They spoke about ways in which the U.S. Army not only helped them to turn their lives around, but also provid­ ed them with a sense of self- worth, respect and a more promising future. Finally, they had educa­ tional, career, and training opportunities they never experienced. They were earning money as they trained and served their country and they were proud oftheir achievements. Raines said, “For our men and women in the military, as with our law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS and other first responders, they're willing to place them­ selves in harm's way for a purpose larger than ones' self. With a strong sense of commitment, duty and courage, they shared their personal stories with us. My own sense of pride for our service men and women increased as a result of this opportunity. “Learning about their efforts to defend our nation abroad, so we can continue to do our part in your home­ town, was important for me as a law enforcement leader. It helped me to develop a greater sense of respect for these defenders of freedom, and their cause. I saw first hand, why they need our unwavering support and encouragement Their efforts are vital to deter the enemy from bringing that battle to our own back yard. Command Sergeant Major William High of Fort Sill, Eaton County Sheriff Mike Raines and Colonel Greer, Ft. Sill Chief of Staff. "As a sheriff, I can honest­ ly say, it's an honor to have them on our team and to sup­ port them in their mission and their service to our coun­ try.” James Schnackenberghonored in retirement by Jon Gambee Staff Writer James Schnackenberg was honored Friday as the Barry- Eaton District Health Department Health Officer/Director in a retire­ ment luncheon. EmploymentGroup Job Fair!!! WHEN: Wednesday, April 5th from 11:00am to 2:00pm WHERE: The Elks Lodge at 102 East Woodlawn in Hastings. Take Broadway north to Woodlawn. Turn East onto Woodlawn. The Elks Lodge is between Broadway and Jefferson. Free parking in the lot; enter door to the left on the porch. WHO: We are currently recruiting production workers with the following: • Candidates need previous work experience in heavy production environment. • Safe Workers - we drug screen and background check all candidates. • Candidates seeking temp-to-hire opportunities. WHAT ELSE: Please bring state issued ID and proof of work eligibility (such as driver’s license and social security card.) SPRING INTO A NEW JOB 06627939 WITH EMPLOYMENTGROUP! If you have any questions, call us at 1-800-968-3921 EmploymentGroup Good people. 2ND ANNUAL Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival & FLEA MARKET Show Location: Vermontville United Methodist Church Lawn Outside only. Booth Size: 10x10-$60.00 The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival draws 30,000 people to this small community during the last full weekend ofApril. This is a great opportunity to sell items that are not available at the arts and crafts show. Schnackenberg, who has held that position since January 2003, first came to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in 1988 as environmental health offi­ cer, moved up to deputy department health officer in 1999 and then moved up to the director’s position. A 1972 graduate of Western Michgian University with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Schnackenberg began his career with the St. Clair County Health Department as an environmental sanitari­ an and worked there for 12 years. He then took the posi­ tion as director of environ­ mental health for the Monroe County Health Department. Schnackenberg earned a graduate degree in manage­ ment from Central Michigan University. Now that he is retired, Schnackenberg and his wife, Jackie, plan to travel. “We already have a trip planned to go to Florida,” Schnackenberg said. “We will be going over spring break.” Jackie is retired from her application, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Lydia McCauley 5481 Brown Rd. Vermontville, Ml 49096 in S o Setup­ Call for Details Read The Saturday 4/29/0610am to 7 pm Sunday4/30/0610am to 4pm Telephone: Days 517-543-1740 Evenings 517-726-0633 Email: lydiamccauley @ru ssellschrader.com Banner (269) 945-9554 Thank' JPou The family of George (Sandy) Salyers would like to express our sincere thanks during our recent loss. A special thanks to Tender Care and Hospice for the brief but special care that was given, to Pastor DeGroot and the church for all their prayers and kindness they shared, to Scott at Daniel’s Funeral Home you were a great help, to the VFW Auxiliary, and to all our family and friends for the many acts of kind­ ness shown. Also a special thanks for those who went to visit Sandy, he looked forward to it and loved it so much. God Bless All ofYou, Faye, Angie, Steve, Hutch & Hadley J/tMkyon THANK V© VI 'firemen would like lo thank everyone that came to our annual pancake breakfast. The Jvashville ft Set up and show dates are: Show times To Receive an position as a social worker for Lowell schools, but still works there on a part-time basis when needed. Schnackenberg said the greatest challenges ahead in the field of public or district health departments will be “workforce development” to insure the ability to attract competent employees. The Barry Eaton-District Health • Department is responsible for environmen­ tal risk assessment, such as water quality management and monitoring; public health nursing, including parenting and young family programs such as Women, Infants and Children (WIC); a primary health clinic for the underinsured and sub­ stance abuse treatment. We would also like to thank JCent Oil & ’Propanefor donating the propane, Mooville f)airyfor donating the.milk, and Wilson’s Sugar ’Bush for the maple sryup donation. 5 S? M > specail Thank you goes to the 'firemens wives childrenfor all oftheir help. B Thank You Thank <Tou THANK !!OU b �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, April 4,2006 — Page 6 Oleson and Mater earn spot among county’s best by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Of the 16 girls who are part of the 2005-06 All­ Barry County volleyball teams, eight of them were on one of the two teams last year, including six of this year’s first team members. Maple Valley’s Allison Oleson is the lone first-teamer this year who wasn’t a part of the list a year ago. Four Lakewood Vikings made the first team, after the team kept their string ofcon­ secutive Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 championships alive and their 15th consecu­ tive district title. In what had to be one of the toughest Class B regionals ever in the state of Michigan, the fourth ranked Vikings knocked off third ranked Hamilton before falling to the top ranked team in the state from Grand Rapids South Christian in the regional championship game under first-year head coach Christine Grunewald. It was a banner year for the Delton Kellogg girls as well, under new head coach Jack Maggelson. Maggelson is only new to Delton Kellogg. In his previous position he led Portage Northern to state title after state title. With his experience, the Panthers had a rare winning season and earned their first win in a district tournament ever. Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg had a tough time in one of the toughest leagues around, facing both the South Christian and Hamilton teams that were ranked in the top four in the state during the O-K Gold Conference season. Girls’ Volleyball First Team Chelsea Brehm Lakewood: In 3123 setting attempts in the 2005-06 sea­ son, the Vikings’ senior set­ ter had just 15 errors. That’s the kind of performance one would expect out of an all­ state performer. Brehm finished her.senior season with 1175 assists, 126 kills, 376 digs, and 73 aces. “Her attitude is positive and she’s mentally tough,” added Lakewood head coach Christine Grunewald. Alex Culbert Delton Kellogg: A senior, Culbert was the leader of the attack for the Delton Kellogg Panthers who had one of their program’s best seasons ever this winter. Culbert led the Panthers with 6.2 kills per game and 2.7 blocks. She was an all­ KVA and all-region firstteamer this season, and has been named third team all­ state in Class B. Jessica Flaska Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan senior scored all-con­ ference honors in the O-K Gold for the third time this season, her second as a Thornapple Kellogg varsity captain. Flaska led the Trojans with 381 kills this season and 506 digs. She was also suc­ cessful on 95-percent of her service attempts. Amy Joostberns Lakewood: A star at Maple Valley her first two seasons, Joostberns made the move to tiie Lakewood school district and was critical to the Vikings’ success in the front row this season. She finished the year with 397 kills and 123 blocks. “She’s consistent, smart, and hits a very hard ball,” said Lakewood coach Christine Grunewald. Allison Oleson - Maple Valley: A senior outside hit­ ter, Oleson led the Lions in kills this year with 375, and also had 152 aces. A solid defender as well, Oleson had 656 digs and made just 49 errors in 980 service receive attempts. She earned all-conference firstteam honors in the SMAA (South) this season. Morgan Pennington Lakewood: In her senior season, Pennington was sec­ ond on the Viking team with 535 kills from her outside hitter position. She also had 242 digs, and 45 total blocks this year. “Morgan is a smart and effective outside hitter,” said Lakewood head coach Christine Grunewald. “She puts the ball away as well as can work it around the court.” Stevie Spetoskey Lakewood: “She’s a leader on and off the court, and works harder than any ath­ lete I’ve coached,” Viking head coach Christine Grunewald said of her, allaround solid senior. Spetoskey closed her sen­ ior season at Lakewood by leading the team in kills with 541. She was successful on Members Thornapple and Delton Lakewood's Brehm. of the 2005-06 All-Barry County girls’ volleyball first team include Kellogg’s Jessica Flaska (left), Maple Valley’s Allison Oleson (center) Kellogg’s Alex Culbert (right). Other members of the first team are Morgan Pennington, Amy Joostberns, Stevie Spetoskey, and Chelsea 94-percent- of her service attempts, had 53 blocks, and 496 digs in her fourth year on the varsity. Girls’ Volleyball Second Team Melanie Forman Lakewood: The Vikings couldn’t have asked for a better back-up setter and allaround solid passer this sea­ son. Pennock NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! HE Maple Valley Accounting A Tax, LLC LT ^^SERV ICES Retail Pharmacy Manager Jill Vanderhoef, Enrolled Agent Fully-staffed Accounting and Tax Office Tax Preparation E-Filing • Small Business Accounting RAL's (Call for details) (Refund anticipation loan) 3 Qualified candidates must be able to effectively manage all activities of the Retail Pharmacy while promoting a team environment with a high level of customer service. Ensures that customer/patient pharmaceutical needs are effectively met, prepares policies and procedures, reduces medication error, controls inventory and implements effi­ ciencies, evaluates new sources for revenue. Requires a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy with state licensure and supervisory pharmacy experience. Ask about our Special Student and Senior Rates!! Send resume to: susank&pennockhealth. com or Pennock Health Services, Human Resources 1009 W. Green St. .Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 517-852-1500 E-mail: mv_accounting@sbcglobal.net Mon. - Fri. 12pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - 4pm We are located on Main Street in Nashville next to Shirley's Chuck Wagon. oeszsreo s | Or apply on-line at www.pennockhealth.com Forman, a sophomore who’ll get her chance to step into the spotlight next sea­ son, had 332 assists this sea­ son to go along with 371 digs, 49 aces, and 13-5 kills. Jordan Haines - Delton Kellogg: Haines was strong up front for the Panthers this season finishing third on the team with 2.9 kills per game, to go along with .93 blocks a game. A junior, Haines earned honorable mention all-con­ ference honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this winter. Katee Hogoboom Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ junior setter was all over the court for her team this season, averaging 13.8 assists per game. She also tallied 2.4 kills and 1.2 blocks per game for the Panthers, and joined teammate Alex Culbert on first team all-KVA and all­ region teams. Alaina Mater - Maple Valley: The Lions’ junior setter had 729 assists this season, making only 32 errors in 2,431 attempts. She also led her team in serves successfully sending over 96-percent of her attempts while tallying 122 aces. Mater also scored 68 kills and 160 digs this season, and was named to the all-SMAA (South) second team. Mens and Ladies Leagues GO i t ... kJ Oil ... Goil rf ...3K NOWFORMING II ? » -- 2 people to a team. Teams will a play different team each week ■ । r"O Tin di teCl LG3 CJ ll es _ u Meeting to Be Held (schedule posted at beginning of season). Tee Times 4:30 to 6:00 ONLY LADIES LEAGUE Tuesday, uesay, April pr 18th • 5:30 : SHARP! MENS LEAGUE Wednesday, April 19th . 5:30 SHARP! Green Fees for the 17 weeks at $150.00. All Green Fees will be due by May 2nd & 3rd. League will golfevery Tues/Wed through August 29/30. Banquet Dinners on August 29/30, following a Scramble, K SB Call Cindy for more information at roadwayK ft 517.543.67231cell 517.449.3274 acres// f 2510 Double Bogie Drive, Charlotte (Just off of Broadway Hwy.) 02643881 Erica Peschel Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ junior middle hitter made things happen in front of the net for her team^this winter. Peschel had 224 kills and 79 blocks for the Trojans. From the back of the court, Peschel totaled 42 aces. Rebekah Raymond Thornapple Kellogg: Raymond was second on the Trojan team this winter in kills, finishing behind team­ mate Jessica Flaska with 246. A team captain, Raymond also did a solid job of keep­ ing the ball offthe floor, end­ ing the year with 241 digs. Katie Smoczynski Delton Kellogg: An outside hitter, Smoczynski was sec­ ond on the Delton Kellogg team this winter with 3.1 kills per game. She also averaged LI blocks per ggame. A senior, Smoczynski was named an honorable mention performer this winter in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Brandi Sutfin Hastings: A senior left-side hitter who also plays in the back row for the Saxons, Sutfin was second on her team this season with 142 kills, to go along with her 11 blocks and 17 aces. Saxon head coach Gina McMahon called Sutfin the best defensive player on her team, who could also do a solid job offensively of find­ ing holes in the opponents defense. Jamie VanBoven Hastings: The Saxons’ sen­ ior middle hitter led her team with 204 kills and 87 total blocks. A captain, who earned all­ conference honorable men­ tion status in the O-K Gold, she also connected on over 92-percent of her serves and smacked 55 aces over the course of the year. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 4,2006 — Page 7 Four Lion seniors earn spot on county cage team by Brett Bremer Sports Editor J**k ■hi hit hit hit J*k^ c® iiHitlfa. “““ M Wj Tntifeiti fa> elkfusfaj. t it ■ttfea fa 15 ft;X E Ataaplm ■ ■ Kiii^iK; ik tsWiflisM For the fifth consecutive season, the Barry County boys’ basketball season came to an end when the buzzer sounded on the Lakewood Vikings in the Class B regional tournament. In what has been the Barry County Class B district for sometime now, the Vikings topped the Delton Kellogg Panthers in the opening round at Allegan High School, then dispatched the Hastings Saxons in the semi­ finals in what was the second tight contest of the season between the two teams. Lakewood went on to knock off Charlotte in the district championship, before pushing Godwin Heights right to the very end in the regional semifinal at Grandville High School. Lakewood and Maple Valley had the only two win­ ning records among Barry County’s five cage teams. Adam Lamphere The high-scoring Lions Boys’ Basketball First place four seniors on this Team year’s all-county first and second teams, while the Tyler Barnett Vikings have three. Lakewood: Splitting his Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings also each earned time between the point guard three honorees after battling and shooting guard posi­ through.the rugged O-K tions, Barnett was one of Gold Conference schedule. It Lakewood’s senior leaders was a tough year for the with 11.3 points and three Delton Kellogg boys, who assists per game. Barnett was just as solid didn’t win a game during the on the other end of the floor, 2005-06 season. Lake wood in Maple Valley senior guard leading Adam Lamphere, the coun­ charges taken this season and ty’s leading scorer this sea­ was one of three Vikings son, is the only honoree back with an average of at least 1.5 steals per game. He from last year’s first and sec­ earned honorable mention ond teams, despite the fact EkjarrtSIfc kit tti M' ea Nh^® eq w * Massage fctamiin ^akW^ a fciK’i" «saspitt^ naitil II Ito® iia aAstw^i..’ 1/2 Hour....... 1 Hour ....... 20.00 $40.00 M Tanning 4 Month Unlimited * ■aditotoito1 pfcmer fc ISCI> M bhst® $25.00 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 7PM; Saturday, 9AM - 2PM 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 517-726-1506 kai *> *A,iS » *< * f’rL*i*l Ito1* nss ***, that the SMAA (South) was a much tougher league this season than the one the Lions had been in in the past. Thomapple Kellogg’s Ryan Sisson, Hastings Bryan Skedgell, and Lakewood’s Alex Erickson are this year’s only underclassmen. Athlete of the week d « **?> 5*?1>^ 1^ #>“*>> #> *** f/’ f^Af\\ f^Af' ' Maple Valley High School Varsity Baseball Drew Kersjes drove in all three runs last week for the Maple Valley varsity boys' baseball team, in losses to Hastings and Lakewood. Kersjes, a senior, was 2-for-6 at the plate with a pair of doubles and three RBI's in the first week of the season. 111 N. Main St. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Nashville, Ml Lynn___D__e_n__t_o_n _ m-37, Middieviiie, mi Agency 1 1 ■800*443-5253 517*852*2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTARLE I FARM BUREAU _i. INSURANCE 06627967 ARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL__ status in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 this year. Steve Bolo - Hastings: The Saxons’ senior center led his team with 11.3 points and six rebounds per game this season, while also play­ ing excellent defense in the post. Bolo shot 55-percent from the field this year and 77­ percent from the free throw line, while earning all-con­ ference honors in the O-K Gold. Alex Erickson Lakewood: The Vikings came together this season as a team , when Erickson returned to the floor after the holiday break. He led Lakewood in scoring aver­ age with 11.6 points per game. A junior center, Erickson also averaged nearly 8 rebounds and 2 blocked shots per game. He was named first team all-confer­ ence in the CAAC-3 follow­ ing the season. Mohn. Jason Blain Thornapple Kellogg: “The games we won, he kind of got us there,” Trojan head coach Lance Laker said of his senior guard.. Blain shot 43-percent from the field this season, averaging 9.4 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. Kyle Rowland Lakewood: In his senior season, Rowland went from being the forward who did all the little things for Lakewood to the one who did all the little things and led the team in scoring. He finished the year as a first team all-CAAC-3 per­ former by averaging 12 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He was also one ofthe county’s top free throw shooters knocking them down with 73.6-percent accuracy. Ryan Sisson Thornapple Kellogg: A tall, athletic, junior guard, Sisson did his best to fill the shoes left by Jon. Yeazel who moved on to Central Michigan University by doing a little bit of every­ thing for the Trojans. He led his team in points per game with 16.5 and also averaged 4.2 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.4 steals a game. He earned first team all-conference honors in the O-K Gold this year. Boys’ Basketball Second Team Nick Archer Delton Kellogg: The Panthers strug­ gled all season long, but sen­ ior captain Nick Archer’s motor never stopped running as he tallied more than 5 points and 5 rebounds per game. “I don’t think we had more of a competitor on this team, who just played his heart out,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Gonser earned special men­ tion honors in the SMAA, after leading the Lions in steals with 3.1 per night Gonser finished second on the team in assists with 3.6 team captain, Bursley was one of four Lions to average double digits in scoring this season. He was second on the team with 11.4 points per game. He also led the team in rebounds with 9.2 per con­ test and earned ali-SMAA honorable mention accolades in his third year as a varsity player at the Valley. per game and fourth in scor­ ing 10.8 points per game. JJ. Quick - Hastings: A senior guard who’s last name aptly describes the way he plays, Quick was second on See BASKETBALL, page 11 VERMONTVILLE Maple Syrup Festival Josh Bursley - Maple Valley: A senior center and ets Starts Friday Evening, April 28 th All Day Sat. & Sun., April 29th & 30th TALENT SHOW FrL, April 28 • 6:00 pm CaU 517-726-1077 Three Divisions: • Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17 years • Ages 18 and over 066275,5 Application deadline April 22, 2006 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Adam Lamphere Maple Valley: Lamphere led all of Barry County in scoring with the Lions’ up­ tempo style, pumping in 20 points per game, while also averaging 5.5 assists and 3 steals each time out. He finishes his career as the third leading scorer in Maple Valley history with 954 points after three years on the Lion varsity and three years of being named a first team all-conference per­ former. Adam Gonser - Maple Valley: A senior guard, 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 sss.sss; Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI equal housing opportunities • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI.................................................. Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR...................................................................... Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO.............................................................. Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor................................................................................. 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(b) 10A Building site some trees, (c) 10A Building site (all located on paved road) (VL-123) 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VER­ MONTVILLE On main road - sur­ veyed, perked, modulars accept­ able. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) IN NASHVILLE - CLEAN 6r NEATI GOOD FLOOR PLANII 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 lots) (2001) has enclosed back­ yard, central air, main floor laun­ dry, shower & garden tub in mas­ ter bedroom. Large family room and living room. Give Rick a call for more "info." (N-120) NEW LISTING! IN NASHVILLE - GOOD STARTER OR RETIREMENT 3 BEDROOM HOME First floor laundry, fenced yard, master bedroom on first floor, appliances included. Call Rick or Homer for more details. (N-126) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCEDII East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF H ASTINGSI 2 lots, both perked, driveway -per­ mits and surveyed. "In the coun­ try". Great view, close to public hunting & fishing. Lots of birds & wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) BUILDING LOT IN VER­ MONTVILLE. Near Maplewood School. Possible land contract terms. City water & sewer avail­ able. Call Homer. (VL-105) NEW LIST1NGII VERMONTVILLE Ranch style 3 bedroom with 1 bath and main floor laundry. Kitchen base cabinets/counter tops updat­ ed, doors trimmed out in wonder­ ful oak, newer windows, vinyl sid­ ing, and one car detached garage. Estate sale, sold "AS IS". Call Jerry, 269-838-5819. (V-122) 8.67 ACRES - NORTH OF VER­ MONTVILLE. Surveyed, perked, room to raise horses. Call Homer for more "info". (VL-121) HASTINGS ON SOUTH JEFFERSON 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath. Fire­ place, hardwood floors, large yard on corner lot. Many new improvements! I Move in at close. (H-116) JUST LISTED: NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. ________________ (VL-124 )^ 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. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, April 4,2006 — Page 8 Lions place pair on talented county wrestling teams by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Barry County wrestlers did what Barry County wrestlers do during the 2005-06 season. They won, and then they won some more. Hastings, Delton Kellogg, and Lakewood all won con­ ference championships in the O-K Gold Conference, the Kalamazoo Valley Association, and the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. Thomapple Kellogg, Delton Kellogg, and Lakewood all won confer­ ence tournament champi­ onships. Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg, and Maple Valley all won district champi­ onships. Thomapple Kellogg won a Division 2 regional cham­ pionships, then won their state quarterfinal match over Linden to advance to the semifinals where they were finally toppled by the even­ tual state champions from Mason. That was just the team tournament. Lakewood seniors Eddie Phillips and Cody Dupont led a group of 15 county wrestlers at the individual state finals at. the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Viking duo both returned to Barry County with individual state championship medals in hand. Hastings’ Steve Case and R.J. Morgan and Thomapple Kellogg’s Justin Lewis and Kyle Dalton also earned Wrestling First Team 103 Ron Smith Maple Valley: Smith ended his sophomore season with a record of 30-5, at the Division 3 individual state finals in Division 3. In the SMAA (South) Smith was second to Stockbridge’s Devin Sauve for the championship at 103 pounds. Matt Watson - Hastings: A freshman, he was one of three Saxons to earn individ­ ual O-K Gold Conference championships this year tak­ Members of the 2005-06 All-Barry County varsity wrestling first team are (front from ing the 103-pound weight left) Justin Lewis (TK), Scott Brown (TK), Rusty Burgdorf (Has), Kyle Quada (Has), class. Brett Bissett (DK), Ashtin King (Has), (back) R.J. Morgan (Has), Ron Smith (MV), Watson was an individual state qualifier, who ended Kyle Dalton (TK), John Wallace (TK), and Matt Watson (Has). Missing from photo are the season with a record of Lakewood’s Eddie Phillips, Cody Dupont, Cody Orszula, Mike Kuras, and Levi Phelps. 35 wins and 12 losses. 112 Kyle Dalton Morgan finished the sea­ ing up one victory short of Conference individual Thornapple Kellogg: This son with a record of 40 wins the state finals at championship in the 160Trojan freshman won the O­ and 5 losses, and is the all­ Lakewood’s Division 2 See WRESTLING, next page K Gold'Conference champi­ time winningest Saxon with regional tournament at onship at 112 pounds, then 172 victories. Comstock High School. went on to place fourth at 119 145 112 pounds at the Division 2 John Wallace Scott Brown individual state finals. Thornapple Kellogg: Thornapple Kellogg: Dalton ended the season Wallace was one of nine Brown was an individual with a record of 52 win and individual regional quali- regional qualifier in his senjust 5 losses. fiers for the Trojans this sea­ ior season after a secondR J. Morgan - Hastings: son, placing third.at TK’s place finish at TK’s individ­ The Saxon senior earned his Division 2 district tourna­ ual district tournament. fourth trip to the individual ment hosted by Hamilton Hamilton’s Shawn Pitsch state finals in 2006, scoring High School. was his nemesis on the year, his third state medal with a Wallace also placed sec­ beating him out for top hon­ fifth place finish in the 103- ond in the 119-pound weight ors in the district and push­ by pound .weight class. class at the O-K Gold ing Brown to second place in Dr. Mike Callton, D.C. Conference championship the championship match of Michigan State University meet to end the regular sea­ the O-K Gold Conference National College of Chiropractic son. tournament. Frequently I have patients 125 152 complain that their necks Justin Lewis Cody Orszula grind when turned. Thornapple Kellogg: In his Lakewood: Orszula was an senior season Lewis finally individual district champion This “grinding” or “crack­ got his individual state at 152 pounds, but didn’t get ling” sound is not due to medal, placing fourth in the chance to extend his sea­ bone spurs or sand in the Division 2 in his third trip to son to the individual region­ joints. It’s the sound of mis­ the state finals. al tournament. aligned neck bones, muscles He ended the year with a He was also the Capital and ligaments. 54-6 record and the most Area Activities Conference If you experience neck career wins ever by a Trojan Division 3 champion at 152 grinding, then you should with 177. Lewis plans to pounds this season, and consult a chiropractor. continue his wrestling career ended up with a record of Dr. Callton practices at at Olivet College. 38-5. Nashville Chiropractic 130 160 Rusty Burgdorf Ashtin King - Hastings: Center. If you have ques­ Hastings: The senior Saxon It was a tough end to a sen­ tions or would like to make had another solid season, ior season for the Saxons’ an appointment call 517­ returning to the individual King. He won' an individual 852-2070. state finals after earning a district championship, but second place finish at dis­ didn’t compete in the indi­ We are a Blue Cross, Blue PPO, tricts and a third at individ­ vidual regional tournament Medicare, Medicaid and PPOM s provider. s ual regionals. . because of an injury. Most insurances accepted: Burgdorf ended the year He ended the year with 37 with a record of 37-6. He victories and an O-K Gold was the runner-up at the O-K Gold Conference champi­ onship at 130 pounds. 135 Brett Bissett Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ sen­ ior leader saw his final sea­ son end with a record of 43 wins and 10 losses. Bissett was one victory short of his first ever trip to Sadly we are closing our doors. the individual state finals at As a-result we are offering our valued. the division 3 regional tour­ neighbors, friends and customers nament hosted by the Panthers. He scored two pins huge savings on all our inventory. at the KVA tournament to Please stop in and take advantage of earn the title at 135 pounds. 140 these great savings or Levi Phelps - Lakewood: just to say goodbye. Phelps was a runner-up this season at both the. Vikings’ You will receive 33% offeverything! individual district tourna­ ment at the Capital Area Thursday & Friday 10-6 Activities Conference Saturday 10-4 Division 3 tournament. He finished the year with 4526 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville, Ml a record of 30-19 after com- Is your neck grinding? Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” WeH Drilling & Repair $ Richard Cobb • David Cobb $ 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. xV,ermont. vi... e state medals: h. Lie. #23-1748 o 0a0b20<b U OUo Kounfry Tteasutes jyk Sale Wi* Continues �The Maple VaBey News. Nashville. Tuesday, April 4,2006 — Page 9 WRESTLING, continued from previous page pound weight class. 171 Kyle Quads - Hastings: Quada ended his senior sea­ son with an appearance in the Division 2 individual regional tournament at Comstock High School, after placing fourth in his team’s individual district tournament. Quada finished the year with a record of 29 wins and 14 losses. He was the O-K Gold Conference runner-up at 171 pounds. 189 Eddie Phillips Lakewood: Phillips took the next step in his senior sea­ son. After placing second in the state at 171 pounds in 2005. he earned the individ­ ual state title at 189 pounds in 2006 by topping his twin brother Alex in the title tilt. He was a perfect 45-0 on the year, and his current plans arc to try and earn himself a spot on the University of Michigan men's wrestling team next fall. 215 Mike Kuras Lakewood: Kuras was one of two Vikings to earn a third place finish in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 this season. From there he went on to place second at the team’s individual regional tourna­ ment, before seeing his sea­ son end at the regi.onals with a record of 28 wins and 9 losses. I W® 275 Cody Dupont Lakewood: Battling injuries and ailments, Dupont over­ came what those things did to his mind as well as his body to win the heavyweight state title in Division 2 at the individual finals. He ended his senior sea­ son with a record of 38-4 by outlasting Allegan’s Joe Rizgallah in the champi­ onship match at the Palace of Aubum Hills. Wrestling Second Team 119 Brenden Boyle - Delton Kellogg: Boyle had big wins in Kalamazoo Valley Association duals through­ out the regular season to help the Panthers to their third straight conference championship. His season ended a bit too soon, as he didn’t get to par­ ticipate in the team or indi­ vidual post season tourna­ ments. Tyler Greenfield Maple Valley: Greenfield ended his senior season with his first appearance in the individual state wrestling finals, and earned the Lions’ lone victory of the tourna­ ment. Greenfield finished his career at Maple Valley with over 100 wins, gaining 40 of them this winter. He was second in the SMAA (South) this season at 119. 125 Jeremy Redman Hastings: Redman was an One of the biggest of Travis Young K Gold Conference tourna­ individual regional qualifier those 30 victories was a pin Thornapple Kellogg: ment Feb. 6 by winning in division 2 after scoring a of Linden’s Sam Carsey in Young made his second three consecutive matches in fourth place finish at the the team state quarterfinals appearance in the individual the consolation bracket. Saxons’ individual district that helped the Trojans to a state finals in 2006, after 189 tournament. 33-31 victory and a second winning an individual dis­ Mike Morehouse He was the runner-up to straight appearance in the trict championship and plac­ Hastings: Morehouse saw TK’s Justin Lewis in the division 2 semifinals. ing third at the individual his senior season end just 125-pound bracket at the O­ 145 regional tournament. one win short of a state K Gold Conference tourna­ Lee Selby - Hastings: A He was the O-K Gold medal, after scoring a third ment, and ended the year senior, Selby came up one Conference runner-up at 160 place finish in the individual with a record of 32 wins and win short of earning a trip to pounds, and finished the regional tournament at 15 losses. the individual regional tour­ year with a record of 33-16. Comstock High School to 130 nament. 171 cam a spot at die Palace. Kyle Root - Lakewood: He placed third in the O-K Dennis Olson Morehouse was 36-18 on Root was an individual Gold Conference at 145 Thornapple Kellogg: Olson the season. He wrestled all regional qualifier in his jun­ pounds, and finished the concluded his junior season over for the Saxons this sea­ ior season, finishing just one 2005-06 season with a with a record of 25 wins and son. placing fourth at the Ovictory short of a trip to the record of 38 wins and 10 19 losses. individual state finals in losses. He finished third al the O- See WRESTLING, page 12 Division 2. 152 He was one of seven Steve Case - Hastings: A Vikings to win Capital Area junior. Case couldn’t quite Activities Conference crack Lakewood’s Cody Division 3 championships in Orszula for the top spot in February. He ended his sea­ the county, but placed fourth son with a record of 30 wins in the state at 152 pounds against 19 losses. with a record of 47-5. 135 Case was the O-K Gold Mark Brown Conference champion at his Thornapplc Kellogg: weight class, ’ and placed f • First sign-ups will be held APRIL 12 v Brown was an individual third at both the individual in the high school cafeteria s regional qualifier for the district and regional tourna­ ✓ Trojans in his junior year, ments to get to the individual • Second sign-ups will be APRIL 17 after finishing the O-K Gold state finals. £ in the high school cafeteria. Conference season by plac­ 160 ing second behind Byron Josh Kettle - Lakewood: £ _ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM — Center’s Brent Mencarelli at Kettle, a junior, earned a 135 pounds. spot in the Vikings' division Brown concluded the sea­ 2 individual regional tourna- z For additional baseball information ’ son with a record of 32 wins ment by placing fourth at the » Call 517-852-1822 and 21 losses. team’s district tourney. 140 He saw his season end one For additional softball informatio James Smith win short of a spot in the Call 517-726-0970 Thornapple Kellogg: Smith state finals, with a record of ended his sophomore season 33-13. Kettle was the run­ with a record of 30 wins and ner-up in the CAAC-3 at 160 13 losses. pounds. Little League , SIGN-UPS I Mill . ^JIU ^Tastings Orthopedic QCinic, jtiwirt! fiilapi Ji'jityjfo tlJifa talliissa- presents Ww pthM* tyMIw Healthy Talks ItCifiiil Wm ill IS! jMItillMlj .w nJ recoolof W toaseoJa«' ividul ! 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Included in the photo are Dawn 06627990 NASHVILLE CLEAN UP DAYS The Village of Nashville will be giving out vouchers good for up to one (1) yard of dumpster material at the Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Transfer Recycle Station. Residents are responsible for taking their own material to the transfer recycle station. PLEASE NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR Meade, Julie DeBoer, Dan PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a variance request for 825 Sherman St The section ofthe Zoning Ordinance in question is Chapter V Section 5.02, per­ mitting a mobile home in an R-l district. Ifyou wish to comment in writing on this variance request-you must do so by April 19, 2006 and turn it into the Village ofNashville, 203 N. Main St, P0 Box 587, Nashville, MI. Uncocooz,/ yo yo oc May 6,13, 20 & 27, 2006. The vouchers will be given out to the village residents only; proof o f residency will be required. office starting April 10,2006. Limit of one voucher per house­ hold please. 06627993 SPRING BRUSH CLEANUP The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush every Monday in April. Please place any brush or limbs that you want picked up next to the curb by Monday morning. STANTON'S ■PJwctioncens & Nashville DPW 06627778 REAL ESTATE AUCTION RANCH HOME & 2.6+/- ACRES Located at 940 N. Main, Nashville, Ml (just north of Nashville on M-66/N. Main) on: THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. Selling this three bedroom home (one bedroom is new) with living room, kitchen and dinette area, basement, and garage. The lot fronts on both M-66 and Bridge Street and is approx. 2.6 acres in size. The home has had SS lots of recent updates including ■■■ a newer septic and drainfield. OPEN HOUSES: Monday, April 17 - 4:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, April 23 -1:00 - 2:30. Call for a flyer! BARBARA SCOTT, OWNER 06627980 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 STANTON'S Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: stantons@voyager.net www.stantons-auctions.com Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 517-349-8235 Cathy Walker and The Village of Nashville Zoning Board ofAppeals will hold a public hearing on April 20,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. TIRES. These vouchers will be good on the following dates: Village residents may pick up their vouchers at the Village Uhl, — ATTENTION — VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS 3 ITEMS OF NOTICE (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Kristen Royston. 18 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville Zoning Board ofAppeals will, hold a public hearing on April 20,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a variance request for 205 S. Main St. The section ofthe Zoning Ordinance in question is Chapter HI Section 3.20 (D), to allow a sign within the right ofway of the road. Ifyou wish to comment in writing on this variance request you must do so by April 19,2006 and turn it into the Village ofNashville, 203 N. Main St, PO Box 587, Nashville, MI. __________________'___________________________________________ 06627999 PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville Zoning Board ofAppeals will hold a public hearing on April 20,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a variance request for 304 W. State St The section ofthe Zoning Ordinance in question.is Chapter III Section 3.20 (D), to allow a sign within the right ofway of the road. Ifyou wish to comment in writing on this variance request you must do so by April 19,2006 and turn it into the Village ofNashville, 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, MI. _____________________________________________________________ 06628002 PUBLIC HEARING 1. Final day for brush pick up is April 11th. The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on April 2. There will be NO Spring junk pick up this year. 13,2006 at 7:00 pm in the council chambers. 3. Hydrant Flushing will begin April 17th, 9am to 3pm and will fin­ ish up on April 19th. This might cause some discoloration so be care­ ful doing washing during this time. Ifyou have any questions please call the garage 726-1444. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on the proposed revision of the Construction Code Ordinance. If you wish to comment in writing on this revision you must do so by April 12,2006 and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main Vermontville Village Council 06627947 St. PO Box 587, Nashville, Ml. 06627782 �The Map*e Valley News. Nashvfle, Tuesday, April 4,2006 — Page 11 BASKETBALL, continued from page the Saxons in scoring with 11.2 points per game this season. Quick did more than score the basketball. He also averaged 3.4 rebounds, 1,2 steals, and 1.4 assists per game, while knocking down 76­ percent ofhis foul shots. Andy Root Maple Valley: The Lions' other big body down low, Root was third on the team in scoring with 11.2 points per game. He was second on the team, behind Bursley. with 6.8 rebounds per game and shot 53.6-percent from the field for the season. Bryan Skedgell Hastings: A tall junior for­ ward in his second season with the Saxon varsity, he became a bigger part of the Hastings attack this year with 9.4 points per game. Skedgell also averaged 4.6 rebounds per game and shot 52-percent from the field. Isaac Thaler Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ senior center was the only Barry County eager to average a double-double this season, tallying 11.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He wasn't always the biggest man in the paint, but his strength and his smarts helped him earn second team all-conference honors in the O-KGold. Deputy Gary Pearson and Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf display some of the home drug test kits and information pamphlets, which are available through the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Low cost home drug test kits still available Wild fflM tn KmUEWI IbMIHn BIN tikoaiaW® Parents in Barry County may obtain low cost home drug and alcohol test kits still available through the Barry County Sheriffs Department program called Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD). The program, initiated in August 2005, is designed to empower parents who sus­ pect their children are using drugs and alcohol, by giving them an opportunity to mon­ itor their children in the pri­ vacy of their own home. Sheriff Dar Leaf said. The kits, which test for barbituates, cannabinoids, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, ecstasy, nicotine and more, are currently available in the Maple Valley, Lakewood, ThornappleKellogg, Delton-Kellogg and Hastings school districts for about $4 each. "These kits give parents a chance to choose and direct treatment for their children, rather than the courts," said Leaf. "It’s all done anonymous­ ly, there are no names or phone numbers needed, all a parent has to do is come in and request a kit at the school or the sheriff’s department," said Deputy Gary Pearson, the Barry County Sheriffs Department liaison officer for the Maple Valley School District. "The nice thing about this program is that because the information is held in confidence it can help with sensitive issues in a family." Leaf said that parents could use the test kits and use Wanted: Standing Timber them as a form of "reverse peer pressure." "If a kid is at a party and someone offers him some­ thing, he can say, ‘No, I can’t, my parents have a drug test kit at home,’" he said. Pearson also noted that if parents question the results of a test, deputies in the civil division are trained to do a second drug test to confirm the results. The drug test kits are pro­ duced by TDS Incorporated, which is based in Livonia, MI. Each kit is packaged with simple instructions and the number of a toll-free par­ ent help-line to answer any questions they may have. For more information about the LEAD drug test kits, call the Barry County Sheriffs Department (269) 948-4803 or contact Pearson at Maple Valley Jr./Sr High School (517) 852-9275. Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder GET YOUR STAFF FIRED UP ABOUT THEIR NEW RETIREMENT PLAN. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE. Show your staff how much you value them. And plan for your own future. Ask me about starting an employer-sponsored retirement plan today. Tai Gearhart, Agent 815 S Hanover St Hastings, Ml 49058 Bus: 269-948-1284 tai geathan . g4ic@siaicfarm.com I IM A NEIGHBOR Fnnuiing hsuiwr P036212 0MB Finuntud Srrxn Consul ya* tax or taota advisor k State Farm • Home Oftces Bloomington, Help Wanted PENNOCK HEALTH SERVICE. Director of Homecare Services: responsibilities include program development and management, standards of practice, staffing, budgeting and pro­ ductivity. Must be able to co­ ordinate a multi-disciplinary team. Must posses excellent customer service and written and oral communication skills. Qualified candidates must have 3-5 years y ' of homecare experience,, nursing management or high lev­ el supervisory capacity in Homecare. Current Michigan RN license required. Bachelor degree or training related to administration preferred. Competitive sal­ ary, benefit package and great working environment. Surgical Scrub Tec: Surgca Tech: must have a working knowledge of surgical procedures/instrumentation. Requires ex-perience in a surgical envi­ ronment or scrub tech experience. Send resume to stisarKS’pennockhealth.com or Pennock Health Services, Human Resources, 1009 WW. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058 or apply on-line at www.pennockhealth.com. See our website for complete job opportunities. Ladies in photo are (from left) Gloria Goodner, Sandra Hosey (assistant director), Rosie Murphy, Jennifer Richards (representing the Barry Community Foundation), Mary Lou Bitgood and Brenda Shoup (director). Putnam library receives Barry Foundation grant A $1,500 grant has been awarded to Putnam Public Library in Nashville by the Barry Community Foundation. The grant to Putnam is for its community program called "Needle Workers for New Boms.” Ladies from the area and Putnam’s Tuesday Night Crafters group have volunteered their time and needle working talents to make items for the Pennock Hospital’s neo-natal unit. The grant money will be used to pay for the needed supplies. Anyone in the community who would like to join the list of volunteers in making baby items is urged to call the library at 517-852-9723. One phase of the program was to have an exhibit of needle arts for the entire month of March. This exhib­ it was so successful that it will now be an annual event. Classes in the needle arts (knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, embroidery, needle­ point, tatting, etc.) are being held Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., after school classes for children/teens will be on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Please call the library for more details. All classes and supplies are free. 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April 4, 2006 — Page 12 Maple Valley baseball falls in first two contests of ‘06 Ricky Mathis ripped a more runs in the third inning. double lo right field to lead After two strike-outs, Travis off the top of the first inning Taylor reached base after a Tuesday at Maple Valley, to strike three, passed ball get the Hastings' varsity Jackson Hoke was hit by a boys' baseball season start­ pitch and both runners moved up and score on a sin­ ed. Mathis would later score gle by Austin Hurless. “We had many people on a wild pitch, and Mike Me Phillips and Jon Garrelt contribute to this win and knocked RBI's in the first that is what it will take for us inning. The Saxons built a 3­ to be successful this season." said Evans. 0 lead and didn’t sit on it. Hastings would add two going on to an K-1 victory more runs in the fourth over the host Lions. "It is always good to start inning. McPhillips drove a the season with a win." said single to center field that Saxon head coach Marsh brought Matt Teunessen and Evans, “and this first game Jon Garrett home after they started the rally with a pair of was a good indicator to tell us what areas we need to walks. Maple Valley scored its w'ork on. and what things wc only run in the bottom of the did well. Mathis got to lead off third on a fielder's choice. Both Evans and Lion head again in the second inning, Bryan Carpenter and worked his way around coach the bases on a wild pitch, a thought their teams could steal, and a double steal have been able to have a which brought him home couple more runs in the game. from third base. “We had opportunities, we The Saxons increased their lead to 6-0 with two just couldn’t get a hit with 269-945-3431 or 866-945-3431 225 N. Industrial Pk Dr., Hastings www.barrycountylumber.com Vermontville, putting ten runs on the board in the fourth inning. “Our defense really let us down in the fourth inning, and allowed them to have a big inning,” said Carpenter. The Lions made eight errors in the game, and seven came in the fourth inning. “You can’t do that against poor teams, let alone a quali­ ty team like Lakewood.” people on base,” said Carpenter. “We walked eight batters and five of them scored. We can leam from this and improve as the sea­ son goes on. We just can’t afford lo give teams free runs.” On the mound, the Saxons' Austin Hurless (1-0) earned the win, with Teunessen coming in to pitch the final three innings for the save. Hurless would allow only one un-earned run, strike out four and give up one infield hit Teunessen would finish with five strike outs, allowing just a pair of singles in his time on the mound. Andrew Ashcraft threw five innings for the Lions, striking out nine Saxons. 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Tobias took the top spot in letes finishing in the top 20 the 400-meter run. in the pole vault, the long If the distance was 400 jump, and the shot put. meters, the Lions were the Stacey Fassett led the team to beat. Tobias was one Lions in the vault with a sec­ of three Maple Valley run­ ond place finish by clearing ners to finish in the top ten in 8-6. Clements was fifth at 7’, the 400. She crossed the fin­ and Jessika Brinkman tied ish line in 1 minute 6.20 sec­ for seventh at 6-6. onds. Teammate Lauren Kayleigh Browne led the Pierce was less than a second Lions in the shot put with a behind her in second place, top throw of 33-1.5 to earn 1:07.10. Jessica Winegar her third place honors. was ninth in 1:10.00. Christensen was seventh at Tobias and Pierce each ran 30-5, and Ashley Gonser one 400-meter leg of the 11 th at 28-6. Lions* champion 4X400In the long jump, Pierce meter relay team. Janelie was second with a leap of 15­ Clements and Danielle 5.75, Tobias fourth at 15-1.5, Christensen teamed up for and Kayla Chapman was the other two legs, and the 20th at 12-2. team finished in 4:37.30. The Lions were also In the 4X200-meter relay, strong in the high jump with Christensen, Pierce, Jenny Ellison finishing fifth by Ellison and Alisha Felmlee clearing 4-10, and Winegar took the top spot in 1:56.10. in a tie for 16th at 4-4. Maple Valley had two Other top ten performanc­ girls in the finals of each of es by the Lions on the day the sprints, the 60-meter dash included Kristen Hummel’s and the 60-meter hurdles. seventh place finish in the Christensen was second in 1600-meter run (6:17.30) the hurdles with a time of and Erin Shoemaker’s tenth 10.70 seconds in the finals, place finish (6:18.90) to go and Felmlee was fifth in along with her fifth in the 11.10. 3200-meter run (13.35.50), In the 60-meter dash as well as the fourth place Ellison was fourth in 8.60, finish by the 4X800-meter and Tobias eighth in 8.85. relay team of Shoemaker, The Lions showed that Amy Tobias, Jessica they remain strong in the Fletcher, and Hummel. field events, with three ath- WRESTLING, continued from page 9-------------- list, see our website at www.barrycountylumber.com “CUSTOM POLE BARNS MORE THAN $3000 ALSO QUALIFY FOR GIVEAWAY Annual Valley had four, led by a pair of doubles for Kersjes and two RBI. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 15, April 11,2006 cal paper oftoday! Task Force suggests ordinance changes to Vermontville Council by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Theresa SpagnouoloO’Dell, a representative of the Zoning Task Force, pre­ sented the Vermontville Village Council last Thursday night with a first draft of proposed changes to existing zoning ordinances. The seven-member task force, comprised of Village Council members and vil­ lage residents, was formed late last year to review and revise existing ordinances because it was felt they did not reflect the existing struc­ tures or provide adequate safeguards for the character of the village. "On behalf of the Task Force, I would to thank the council for allowing these ordinances to be examined, trashed, dissected, turned upside-down, inside-out and back right side. We have not let one word go unnoticed or untouched... I present to you the work we have completed to date," said SpagnouoloO’Dell after presenting each council member with a copy ofthe revised ordinances and drew their attention to the first page. "It is the most valuable and important addition that that the Task Force has made. If nothing else is agreed upon or approved, it is the hope of our group that these few lines that address the core of how we feel, be added to the village ordi­ nances. This sums up all our time, energy and persever­ ance." She read: "The Village of Vermontville was founded by settlers in (1837). The charm, pride and beauty of our community (are) given to us from these forefathers and those before us that have developed this quiet rural setting. "In that regard, it is the purpose of the ordinances of our village to regulate new construction (any building, structure or property built or developed after the adoption of these ordinances in June of 2003) and keep the bal­ ance in the historical dis­ tricts. Therefore, all such his­ torical properties shall be given consideration as to the aesthetics of their location and design before being charged with the ordinances as written. "Properties that are being rebuilt due to catastrophe or Acts of God (i.e. fire, wind, etc.) shall be held at the his­ torical value and shall also be excluded from the restraints of new construc­ tion." When questioned by Village Council President Doug Kelsey, SpagnouoloO’Dell stated that according to the preamble/proposed ordinance a historic home or building destroyed by a catastrophe or "Act of God" does not have to be rebuilt in the same style; it simply means that the new structure does not have to conform to map, which was adopted in industrial. current setback standards, November 2005. Later during her monthly etc. due to the small size of "There are many areas that report, Village Zoning the lots on which some ofthe were totally left out. If this Officer Nikki Lennox said older homes and structures was approved by the council, she would go through the old were built. on behalf of the committee, I zoning maps stored in the At the request of Village charge you to make correc­ basement of the village hall Council Trustee and Task tions to that map as soon as and try to determine where Force member Sue possible." and when the errors were Villanueva, the council She noted that the new approved a motion to put the zoning map omits the down­ made and present the current preamble, as read by town area, the manufactured See COUNCIL, page 2 Spagnouolo-O’Dell, into the home district, and light form of an ordinance to be considered for adoption after a public hearing during the next regular meeting of the council, which is slated for 7 p.m., Thursday, May 4, at the village office. The Village Council will The Michigan Department near 90-degree angles. In review the rest of the pro­ the distance posed changes and additions of Transportation will begin addition, to the ordinance before a work Monday, April 17, on a between Lawrence Road and public hearing is set and it $4.1 million project to resur­ M-79 will be separated by comes before the council for face M-66 and realign the approximately 370 feet. intersection of M-66, M-79 The M-66 bridge over final approval. Spagnouolo-O’Dell also and Lawrence Road in Barry Quaker Brook also will be replaced During the intersec­ stated that the Task Force County. Work includes 4.8 miles tion and bridge work, one also noticed that there are errors on the village zoning of resurfacing on M-66 from lane of traffic will be main­ Assyria Road to Francis tained in each direction Street; intersection realign­ through the use of temporary ment at M-66, M-79 and roadways. Lawrence Road; M-66 M-DOT also will be resur­ bridge replacement within facing 4.8 miles of M-66 the intersection; and guard between Assyria Road and rail and drainage improve­ Francis Street, and the "sments along the corridor. M- curve" located at the north DOT also will be paving the end of the project will be existing car pool lot on M­ realigned for safety. During 66. the resurfacing work, one "There is a lot of work lane of alternating traffic will being done in this location," be maintained via flag con­ said Brad Wieferich, manag­ trol during daytime hours. er of MDOT's Transportation During the "s-curve" realign­ Service Center (TSC) in ment, one lane of alternating Marshall. "Once completed,, traffic will be maintained motorists and residents will using of temporary traffic see a big change not only in signals. This $4.1 million project the visual aspects ofthe area, but also in the operation of continues a commitment by M-DOT and the Granholm the intersection. “The resurfacing will also Administration to create provide a smoother ride for •jobs, improve quality of life and provide the highest qual­ motorists." The intersection of M-66, ity transportation services for M-79, and Lawrence Road Michigan residents and busi­ will be completely recon­ nesses. The resurfacing work structed to improve vision will extend the life of M-66 and safety at that junction. by approximately 15 years Lawrence Road and M-79, and the new bridge will serve which currently meet with the motoring public for M-66 at a skewed angle, will approximately 50 years. be realigned to meet M-66 at MDOT will begin work on M-66 next Monday Like grandmothers, like granddaughter Crown and court a ‘family tradition’ by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter For 17-year-old Kayla Rodriguez, daughter of Greg and Kimberly Rodriguez of Vermontville, her family had a big influence on her deci­ sion to become a candidate for the crown of the 2006 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen. "My family talked me into it; my dad was a big influ­ ence," said Kayla. "We always assumed she wanted to be queen," said Kimberly, who noted that one of Kayla’s grandfathers was a syrup producer and her grandmother, Joyce Reed, was queen in 1961 and her grandmother Mary (Kroger) Rodriguez was a member of the court in 1951. Kayla, a junior at Maple Valley Senior High School, said she didn’t consider becoming a queen candidate at first because she "had a lot of other things going on” in her life. Indeed, Kayla who describes herself as "pretty social" and a "former tomboy" has been taking seven dance classes a week and working hard to main­ tain her grades. • "Qn Wednesdays, she leaves home at 5 o’clock and doesn’t get home until ten at night because she is at dance Representing Vermontville during the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup festival is a tradition for the women in Kayla Rodriguez’s family. Pictured are (from left) grandma Joyce Reed, Queen 1961; mother Kim (Myers) Rodriguez Queen's Court 1980: grandma Mary (Kroger) Rodriguez, Alternate Queen 1951; and seated in front Kayla Rodriguez, Queen 2006. class," said Kimberly. It’s pretty tough to get homework done on Wednesdays," said Kayla, who has been taking classes at Center Stage Dance Academy in Woodland for four years and is a member of one of the studio’s com­ petitive dance teams. Each week she takes class­ es in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, competitive jazz, pointe bal­ let and checchetti, a techni­ cal form of ballet in which she has obtained levels I and II and is currently working on level III. "I used to be really big into sports, especially bas­ ketball, but then it stopped being as much fun and my friend Jillian (Simmons) got me interested in dance," said Kayla. "I love the stage; I like acting and stuff and I’m not shy any more." "She was cast as the lead in ‘Cinderella’ at The Revue when she was in fourth grade See QUEEN, page 12 In This Issue • Grace Church’s Easter egg hunt set • Eaton County dog census announced • Pet photo contest to aid St. Jude’s • Charlotte Optimists Club honors 2 Jr. High students • Spring Sports Preview �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’Tuesday. April 11,2006 - Page 2 COUNCIL, continued front page lage's current attorney, detailing his retainer and fees. The village had already received bids from Mika, Meyers & Beckett of Grand Rapids and Melvin S. McWilliams of Lansing. • Heard and approved a recommendation from the Village Building and Grounds Committee regard­ ing Vermontville Township’s request that the village tum over its share of ownership in the Vermontville Opera House. The committee recommend­ ed that the council refrain from taking action until the township could provide an abstract or some other docu­ mentation verifying which governmental entity owns which portion ofthe property or structure. The Vermontville Township Board made the to Williams & Works to be revised at no cost to the vil­ lage since the council did not request or approve the changes. In other business the coun­ cil: • Approved a contract with the Eaton County Sheriffs Department for extra patrols in the village from May 6 to Oct I. • Heard from Kelsey, who reminded council members and anyone else interested in running for a seat on the Village Council during November election should pick up a petition from the village clerk and return it to Township Clerk Sharon Stewart by Tuesday, May 16. • Tabled making a deci­ sion on hiring a village attor­ ney until they received a response from Robert Dietrick of Charlotte, the vil- request to the council last month stating that the Opera House needs repairs and grant money could be more easily obtained if one munic­ ipality owned the building. • Heard a report from Department of Public Works Street Supervisor Monte O’Dell, who stated that Tuesday, April 11, would be the final day for brush pick­ up until after the syrup festi­ val and the village fire hydrants would be flushed Monday, April 17, through Wednesday, April 19. Approved a motion allow­ ing the Maple Valley Youth Football League to park motorcycles' on the baseball diamond Sunday during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival; and on Saturday if the Maple Valley wrestling team is not interested in doing it on that day. Sunfield Red Hat Society has a date with Portland March 9 was the Red Hat Day at Lake 0 Manor. The theme for the day was St Patrick's and each member had to choose a shamrock necklace to wear upon arrival. After lunch it was revealed that two of the necklaces had a design on them and the holders got a door prize. Charlene and I were the winners. All were treated to dough­ nuts while visiting and wait­ ing to have blood pressure taken. Of all people, Flo, the queen mother, forgot her red hat. At Lake O, that's a big no-no, for Trudy whips up a dunce hat so quick that it makes your head swim! The group tried to convince Trudy that Flo's hat didn't fit any more since the arrival of the new great-great grandba­ by, but Trudy still fixed up a dunce hat. Seventeen gathered March 28 at the Sunfield Park Apartments for a bridal shower for Elaine Merryfield. Yes, wedding bells will be ringing for her by Bernice Trask Red Hat Society members started the month on the first Wednesday, now known as the "'Red Hat Butterflies." The group was sorry to hear Elizabeth Richards was in the hospital and now moved to Heartland, in Ionia. Joyce and Carletta also have been ill. Flo became a great-great grandmother. Marcella was chosen queen for the day and received her purple gift. Besides the meeting, mem­ bers had their senior dinner. There was a bake sale and white elephant auction. Pastor Jeff was auctioneer. He kept snatching cookies with the excuse he did it for Betty. His wife was there, too, and she tried to keep him in line. It was a fun day and it helped raise money to keep the senior nutrition program going. Members were invited to join the Portland River Red Hatters for breakfast at the Portland Cafe. There were 19 visiting and . exchanging ideas. and Leroy Jackson in April! Elaine's daughter joined the shower. Marcella came up with some games. Each con­ testant had to eat three crack­ ers and then try to whistle! Well, I can't whistle without the crackers! The next game they passed a tray with sev­ eral items on it, but here's the catch — It wasn't the objects on the tray, all had to describe what Elaine was wearing! Then some of the ladies made a wedding gown for Elaine, out of toilet paper! Carletta decorated the apartment in Elaine's wed­ ding colors. There even were gifts for her to open and of course there were a lot ofgag gifts. We had sandwiches, cake and punch. Charlene wasn't able to join in, as she had just had surgery. Spring is here, flowers are starting to show, wedding bells are ringing, and the roads are good to drive on again. It looks like it's going to be a busy spring. Sunfield United Brethren outlines Easter schedule It’s not about jour life, it’s about theirs. Life insurance isn’t about your life, it’s about the people who rely on it. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.1 protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. DEBBIE tAuto-Owners bisunmce TRUMBLE AGENCY BETTY THELMA 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 The Sunfield United Brethren Church has announced its traditional Easter services schedule this spring. The Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m. April 13 at Sunfield United Brethren on M-43. The Good Friday service will be 7 p.m. at Sunfield United Methodist, with Pastor Mark Ralph preach­ ing. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalama Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 MacDoAald. 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 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) 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 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 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School ol........... ........................... 9:45 Morning Worship........ ........ 11 Evening Worship........ .......... 6 W.ednesday Family .Night Service ........ .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone:543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 8. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 Smail Groups, Leadership Training PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School . at 9:30 a.m. . Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. .Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 There will be a communi­ ty Easter egg hunt 1 p.m. Saturday at Sunfield United Brethren. Easter Sunday services at Sunfield United Brethren will be at 9 and 11:15 a.m., with breakfast served by the church’s men between the two services at approximate­ ly at 10:15. Call the church office at 566-8481 for more informa­ tion. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Worship Service............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............. 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . .11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 Sunday Worship................ 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School............. .10 a.m. A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . M-79 West 0 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 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 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ............... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ■,........ 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 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 1:10,3:10,5:10,7:10,9:10 O®ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN (PG) 1:00,3:00,5:00,7:00,9:00 STAY ALIVE (PG-13) 3:30,5:20,9:20 LARRY THE CABLE GUY: HEALTH INSPECTOR (PG-131 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 12:25,2:40,4:55,7:30,9:40 O BENCHWARMERS (PG-13) . .. 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-932Z Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School 9:45a 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 North Wain, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11 DO a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study. Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 _____ �"B® MaO® Vatey News, Nastwdto. Tuesday. Apri 11.2006 — Page 3 Thousands apply for 38 jobs at ethanol plant in Woodbury Grace Church's Easter egg hunt set Children ages infant through sixth grade are invited to participate in Gn^ Community Church of Nashville’s annual Easter egg hunt which is slated to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, in Putnam Park in Nashville, rain or shine. There will be candy and prizes given away and the Easter Bunny will be there to visit with the chil­ dren so parents are encouraged to bring their cameras. Pictured are Alli Hickey, Evan Adnanson, Grant Adnanson and Jarrett Hickey posing for a photo with the Easter Bunny at the 2005 Grace Community Church Easter egg hunt. Eaton County dog census announced Persons living within Eaton County who own a dog or dogs, arc advised to obtain a 2006 dog license, if they have not already done, so by the Eaton County Animal Control Department. The deadline for obtaining a 2006 dog license without a late penalty charge was Feb. 28. The cost of a dog license after March 1, is $30. Animal control officers will be canvassing the coun­ ty in order to determine who has not complied with the licensing requirement of their dog, or dogs. If a per­ son cannot show proof of current license they will be issued a failure to show dog INl tn***" t license citation. Once the requirements of the Citation have been complied with, the citation will be dismissed. In addition, persons will be given a reasonable oppor­ tunity in which to comply before the citation is for­ warded to District Court where a fine of at least $75 up to $5000 could be assessed. Dog licenses may be obtained at the Eaton County Animal Control Department located at 756 Court House Drive in Charlotte. A valid rabies vaccnaton vaccination certcate certificate raes must must be be presented presented at at time time of of purchase. If you have any purchase. If you have any questions, call the Eaton in* W»** ■ H "%> f, KWJ’sr b The Place to Gofor Professional Styling »«»** H* >,, *> MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 <8 Thornapplc Lake Rd. . IB*"? ■■ * t**/ *•£? £? til til** XX'' •x; Kl< K*l< •a 1-517-852-9481 VERMONTVILLE Maple Syrup Festival Starts Friday Evening, April 28th All Dm' Sat. & Sun., April 29th & 30th TALENT SHOW Fri., April 28 • 6:00 pm Call 517-726-1077 w* lltf X?? Three Divisions: • Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17 years • Ages 18 and over Application deadline April 22. 2006 County animal control office Monday through Friday dur­ ing normal business hours (517)543-5755. Red Cross blood drive is Thursday The Barry County chapter of the Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. p.m. Thursday, Thursday, April April 13, 13, at at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course, located at 955 N Main St. in Nashville. The Red Cross recently reported that in the 60-county Great Lakes Region there is only about a four day supply of the most common blood types and supplies of Type O-negative blood, the univer­ sal donor, are critically low, with less than a day’s supply on the shelves. A three-day supply is considered safe and adequate for meeting regular and emergency needs, with a five to seven day supply con­ sidered optimal. Shawn Sura, the Red Cross’ director of donor recruitment, said that not enough people are stepping forward to donate blood to keep supplies at a steady and optimal level. Statistics show that while 97 percent of peo­ ple will need a blood transfu­ sion in their lifetime, only 5 percent donate blood. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. Mike Hancock of Mulliken was one of the hundreds who applied for a job at the US Bio ethanol facility last Monday in Woodbury. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Hundreds of people came in person to Lakewood High School cafeteria and thou­ sands of others on line to apply for the approximately 38 new positions Monday at the US Bio Energy ethanol facility on M-66 in Woodbury. Barry County and Ionia County Michigan Works! coordinated the seven-hour fair. The plant, which expects to be in operation by August, was looking to fill jobs in maintenance, grain receivers, lab, environmental health and safety, and operations. Job seekers were asked to fill out applications for each of the positions for which they were applying. They could learn more about the different jobs by visiting the four classrooms where com­ pany personnel talked and answered questions. Some applicants were dressed very professionally in a suit and tie, others were more casual with jeans and work txKits. Many of the applicants were from the Lakewood area, people who have been laid-off. downsized or arc in fear of losing their jobs to outsourcing. Some Lakewood custodians applied for a position. Other local applicants were hoping to find a position closer to home so they didn't have to drive to Lansing or Grand Rapids each day. One Lakewood Board of Education member filled out an application. According to the US Bio literature, the company believes its values of hon- See ETHANOL, next page ATTENTION Maple Valley Alumni Survey sheets to be considered for a 2006 Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship are available at the superintendent's office. Completed surveys must be turned in to the superintendent's office by April 21st to be considered. (Parents of Maple Valley Seniors— ask your child If they have completed a their survey yet) oeanm Nashville United Methodist Church Comer ofState Street and Washington Street in Nashville Invites you to participate in Holy Week Services and Worship Opportunities • Good Friday. April 15th - 1 p.m. Good Friday Service • Faster Sunday, April 16th - 6:45 a.m. SUNRISE SERVICE Mulberry Fore Club House (outside weather permitting) Easter Sunday 9:30 a.m. Easter Worship Service at the Nashville United Methodist Church For additional information call 517-852-2043 or Pastor Dianne at 517-838-2340 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, April 11,2006 — Page 4 Suzanne Jo (Murphy) (Newton) Ha Rodney L. Gagn LANSING - Rodney L. Gagne, age 57, of Lansing, died Friday, March 17, 2006 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, with family at his side after a short battle. Rodney was bom October 15, 1948 in Midland, the son of Lewis O. and Barbara L. Gagne of Vermontville. He was a press operator at Motor Wheel nearly 20 years, until his retirement in 1992. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine (Elena R. Miller) Gagne. He is survived by his par­ ents, Lewis and Barbara Gagne; brothers, Dan Gagne of California and Phillip (Neenee) Gagne; sisters, Lorraine Gagne and Bonnie Gagne-Stophel of Tennessee; son, Lewis R. Gagne; daughters, Misty Moore and Desiree Gagne of Hawaii; and seven grandchil­ dren. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home in Lansing. Respecting his wishes a private family committal service was held on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. His final resting place is at East Lawn Memory Garden in Okemos. His interests included working in his garage, ATVing, deer hunting, camping, and he was a jack of all trades. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be directed to the family. as a mechanical engineer in New Y ork, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and retired from Sargent Pipe Company in Broken Bow, Nebraska in 1985. David was a gentle, soft spoken man who was devoted to his wife. He enjoyed classical music. He played both pipe organ and piano. He loved crossword puzzles, literature and “Jeopardy”. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Howard Evan, of Niagara Falls, New York. David is survived by his wife, Jean; and sons, David 13476324 **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 S (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06823833 co„.e & Family Owner/Manager Suzanne married Thomas Hayes on August 12, 2000. She was preceded in death by her mother, Della Belle; father, Charles and her only sibling, Gary Murphy. Suzanne is survived by her husband, Tom Hayes of Hastings; step-daughters, Molly (Tom) Beauchamp of Hastings Sarah (Walt) Coleman of Sault Saint Marie, Elizabeth Hayes of Grand Rapids; grandchil­ dren, Nick, Katie, Alex, and Grade Beauchamp; several cousins. Suzanne loved teaching, and horses. She combined both in teaching children and adults, both in school and in the horse arena. She will be lovingly remembered by all whose life she has touched. Visitation will be Saturday; April 15, 2006 from 10 a.m. until the service time at 11 a.m. at the Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Fr. Charles P. McCabe will offi­ ciate. A reception will follow at the Hastings Elks Lodge. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Mary Marlowe David Thomas James HASTINGS - David Thomas James, age 90, of Hastings and formerly of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at the Flower House, Nashville, on Tuesday, April 4,2006. He was bom on February 11, 1916 in Niagara Falls, New York, the son of David Earl and Ida (Sauber) James. He attended Niagara Falls schools and Michigan State University where he met his future wife. On June 9, 1941, he mar­ ried Jean R. Small in Grand Haven.. Mr. James was employed HASTINGS - Suzanne Jo (Murphy) (Newton) Hayes, age 58, of Hastings died on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at her residence. She was bom on July 15, 1947 in Vermontville, the daughter of Charles and Della Belle Murphy. She was a graduate from Maple Valley High School in 1965, and a graduate from Michigan State University in 1969 with a teaching degree. Suzanne taught school in Carpentersville, Ill. from the early 1970’s to mid 1990’s, she taught in Hastings Middle School seventh and eighth grades from 1991 to 2004. Suzanne was owner of Middle Creek Training Stables from 1981 to 1991 near Elgin, Ill. She was a Horseman of the Year in 1990. Earl James of Frankfort, Germany, Fredrick Thomas (Peggy) James of Irving, Texas, John Evan (Raynetta) James of Forrestville, Calif., Howard Ira (Joyce) James off, Hastings, Roger Wilson (Linda) James of Birmingham, Alabama and William Lewis (Maurine) James of Salt Lake City, Utah; and a daughter, Elviraa, Jean James of San Francisco, Calif.; grandchildren include: Edna James, Sault St. Marie, Canada, Julia James, Vancouver, Canada, Corinna James, Leipzig, Germany, Daniel (Melissa) James, Shepher, MI, Joseph James (Jessalyn) Belmont, MA; Benjamin (Bethany) James, Chandler, KL, Sarah James, Sommerville, MA, lan James, Salt Lake City, UT, Lisa Otey, Nashville, TN, Tracey Otey-Blunt, Washington, DC and great grandchild Jordan OteyWilson, Nashville, TN. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville on Sunday, April 9, 2006. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. CHARLOTTE - Mrs. Mary Marlowe, age 88, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2006 at Thomapple Manor in Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Hastings. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Scholarship ETHANOL, continued from previous Foundation esty, hard work, family and around 16 million bushels of back are shared by its com per year, most of which seeks input giving shareholders and by the local will come from a 60-mile With the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation’s 20th anniversary approach­ ingg in May 2006, the Foundation’s Board of Directors would like to hear from former and current scholarship recipients. Questions they plan to ask include: Did receiving a scholarship help you on your career? Did it give you confidence to pursue your goals and ambitions, even if you chose to pursue another career or employment path? Since it was founded in 1987, the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than a quarter millions dollars in scholarship money to hundreds of Maple Valley High School graduates and alumni. Please contact the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation in writing. g. Mail all letters to The Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 685, Nashville, MI 49073. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 farmers who deliver com to its plants and purchase dis­ tillers grains to feed to their livestock. “The Woodbury site was chosen largely due to the plentiful supply of com, nat­ ural gas and easy access to the railroad and surrounding community. The plant will produce 45 million gallons of ethanol and 136,000 tons of dried distillers grains. In order to meet those produc­ tion levels, it will consume radius of the site. “The majority of expenses associated with the opera­ tions ofthe ethanol plant will be spent locally, therefore creating a 110 million dollar economic boost annually to the local Lake Odessa econ­ omy through the purchase of com, personnel and labor costs, utilities and trans­ portation. The plant will double Woodland Township’s property tax revenue annually.” Sunfield Girl Scout troops have roller skating party Sunfield Giri Scouts from troops 669 and 517 recently celebrated the end of cookie sale season with a roller skat­ ing party at Ionia Skateland. Some of the girls were good skaters, but others were new to the sport. With a help­ ful hand from more experi­ enced skaters, the novices soon got the hang of it and were whirling around the rink with only a few wipe­ outs. Upcoming Girl Scout events include a “Mom and Me” project at the end of the month. The Sunfield scouts are also planning some activities for this summer’s Farmers Picnic. STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI ■ All major ■ credit cards accepted. New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 VISA 1 06626526j �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 11, 2006 — Page 5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. April 13 Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. April 13 New Exotic Bird Club Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. April 15 4-H, Red Cross Babysitting Class, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woodland Township Hall, Session I. April 19 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Courts and Law Building, Conference Room. April 20 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. April 22,-23 Horse Jamboree, MSU. April 24 Rabbit Showmanship Clinic, 7 p.m., Barry Expo Center. April 24 Goat Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. April 29 4-H Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m., Barry Expo Center. April 29 4-H, Red Cross Babysitting Class, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woodland Township Hall, Session II. Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m., May 3 Barry Expo Center. May 8 Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. May 10 Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. April 11 April 12 Sb1* Mtatd 'tatd Mjt iljfcta fetmij Ktetfo tsfsfaa^iju Mitty; ?®« ie^lij.fe1 fc ramili^ Winter reading program ends at Vermontville library The Vermontville Township Library’s second annual adult winter reading program “Let it snow... so we can build a snowman!” has concluded. Reading began on Jan. 3, and continued until March 31. Participants were encour­ aged to read outside their normal interests, choosing Pulitzer Prize winners, Michigan authors, science fiction, mystery, audio books, and magazines to ful­ fill the reading requirements. Twenty-two readers par­ ticipated in the program, reading 412 books in total. After completing the program by building a “snow-, man,” each participant earned a book bag filled with goodies donated by local businesses. Each of the 412 books were recorded on drawing slips, and a drawing was held April 4. Winners were: Diana Reid, Rita Miller, Cindy Krolik, Janet Valdick, Emily Eldred, Kim Eldred, Rose Batdorff, Cheryl Sheridan, Shirley Stanton, JoeAnn Nehmer, Joann Zemke, Mary Sivy er, Amanda Forest, Helen Diamond, Lisa Trumble, Angel Christopher, Ali Rood, Tracey St. John, Lisa Mulvany, Corrine Anderson, Joyce Rathburn and Mary Ann Kill. Businesses and organiza­ tions providing support for this program were Vermontville Maple Syrup Association, Good Time Pizza, Vermontville Lions Club, Vermontville General Federation of Women, Vermontville Congregational Church, Vermontville United Methodist Church, Independent Bank of Vermontville, The Yam Garden, Vermontville Hardware, Janelle’s Tanning and Massage, M.C. Auto Repair, State Rep. Rick Jones and Dawn Conklin. Pet photo contest to aid St. Jude’s Sherry Cheeseman of Railroad Street Mill is holding a pet photo contest to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Participants can bring in any photo (old or new) of a pet and visitors will pay $1 per vote for the best picture. All money raised will go to St. Jude’s. Any photo raising $35 will receive a free T-Shirt and any raising $75 will earn a T-Shirt and duffle bag. Cheeseman is pictured with one of the store’s favorite pets, Millie. Cheeseman said they will award the first three places in the photo contest. The donations are tax deductible and will be used for research and treatment of childhood cancer and other catastrophic illnesses, she said. «®» feldM® mSi? wMM” taiill coupwM'i isfcts costs, life is! it Wins portaiion. ik jfe । null Mf H Mozart’s ‘Vespers’ to be performed t/nit- Tcraiip's props? i Iffli »■!). IM rM juu(( b iWi) **’ , The Battle Creek Boychoir will be joined by the Girls' Chorus and Ars Voce at the Franke Center for the Arts Saturday, April 22, at 8 p.m. The three vocal groups will each perform individually and then will be joined in a mass choir to present portions of Mozart's "Vespers." Tickets may be reserved by calling the Franke Center at 269-781-0001 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are $12 and $6 for students. jij ft * ■ fl JU a­ mi flit® 5 ■ Iff! Mt °tsu^ iif diets Picnit 8?? y B Massage 1/2 Hour ....... ’ 1 Hour ....... $20.00 $40.00 * Tanning 1 Month Unlimited $25.00 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 7PM; Saturday, 9AM - 2PM 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 517-726-1506 For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 ;; Vending, soliciting rules to be enforced The annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is slat­ ed for Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30, and Vermontville Ordinance Officer Nikki Lennox would like to remind residents of the village’s ordinance ordinance regarding vending and soliciting. Chapter 55 of the Code of Ordinances specifically addresses festival vending permits. During the Vermontville Maple Syrup festival and the week prior to it, every person, group or entity that brings any goods, merchandise, food, or bever­ ages into the village limits to dispose of by sale or gift from any store, building, temporary structure or resi­ dential property without the intention of remaining in business permanently must pay the a $50 to the Village Clerk for each day such goods are made available for purchase or consumption. Those who violate the ordi­ nance will be charged with a civil infraction with a maxi­ mum penalty of $500 per day plus court costs. However, this ordinance does not apply to residents holding their own garage sales, containing their own used household items. This does apply to residents who are approached by solicitors or venders wanting to .set up a "booth" on the resident’s property. Anyone wishing to sell craft items should contact the Festival Committee (517) 726-0574 for an application to the craft show. Anyone wishing to sell flea market items should contact (517) 726-0633 for a flea market application. For more information, call the village offices. 2ND ANNUAL Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival & FLEA MARKET Show Location: Vermontville United Methodist Church Lawn Outside only. Booth Size: 10x10 -$60.00 The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival draws 30,000 people to this small community during the last full weekend ofApril. This is a great opportunity to sell Items that are not available at the arts and crafts show. Set up and show dates are: Setup­ Call for Details Show times To Receive an application, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Lydia McCauley 5481 Brown Rd. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Saturday4/29/0610am to 7pm Sunday 4/30/0610am to 4pm Telephone: Days 517-543-1740 Evenings 517-726-0633 Email: lydiamccauley @russellschrader.com �.Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, April 11,2006 — Page 6 Tyler Barnett overcomes rare illness to live out hoop dreams by Helen Mudry StaffWriter Lakewood High School senior Tyler Barnett finished the basketball season as co­ captain of the team, the image of health and athleti­ cism. But when he was 12, he suffered from Sydenham’s Chorea, which left him an invalid for several weeks and it took nearly two years and a lot of determination for him to regain his strength. His mother, Robin, said when Tyler was in the fifth and sixth grades, he was an excellent athlete, playing Pee Wee sports as a quarterback, point guard and pitcher. His Pee Wee basketball team won the league both years. Then on July 4, 2000, when he was 12 and just out of sixth grade, Robin noticed odd involuntary movement ofhis right hand. She discov­ ered he had lost fine motor control and could not write his own name. His father, Dr. Richard Barnett, did an office neuro­ logical exam the next day and saw irregularities. An MRI was scheduled, but it proved inconclusive due to Tyler’s orthodontic braces. The next stop was to a neurologist who, because of an inaccurate medical histo­ ry, thought it might be a virus that would clear up within two weeks. Over the next six weeks, the Tyler experienced a steady progressive neurolog­ ical decline. By the end of July, he had numerous facial tics and spastic muscle activ­ ity. He could not walk easily, and propelled himself by a skate and dip and lunge. Ifhe fell, he could not coordinate the muscles to get back up, but flopped like a fish. He had to be tied into a chair so as not to fall out. Getting food to his mouth was so slow and difficult, Robin fed him and even then she had to hold her hand over his mouth to keep the food from falling out. He could not control his tongue — it flipped out regu­ larly like a lizard’s. He could not speak clearly enough for anyone to under­ stand him, so his family had to guess what he wanted. And he could not safely be left alone for danger of chok­ ing or hurting himself. No one knew what was wrong, and while the neurologist did not think it was fatal, he also was less certain that Tyler would recover his motor skills and live a normal life. Tyler looked like he had severe cerebral palsy, but that didn’t fit his medical history. In August 2000, Tyler’s family was going to take him to motion disorder specialist doctors in Chicago or the University of Michigan. But before they scheduled an appointment, his neurologist decided Tyler should see a local pediatric neurologist. This doctor watched Tyler only briefly before he recog­ nized his rare illness from its distinctive symptoms, the lizard tongue and the dip and skate walk. Tyler had Sydenham’s Chorea which is an infrequent manifestation of rheumatic fever, and is usually found only in chil­ dren under the age of 13. Part of the confusion about this diagnosis was that rheumatic fever only occurs as an auto-immune reaction to an untreated strep infec­ tion. Tyler had not com­ plained of a sore throat nor did he have a fever or even seem sick at all before the rheumatic fever symptoms began. Looking back, Robin recalled in March of 2000, Tyler’s best friend did have strep throat and so he must have had a very mild case around that time which, because it was unnoticed, went untreated. This inaccu­ rate perception of his med­ ical history was the mislead­ ing factor resulting in the delayed diagnosis. Only about 3 percent of certain strains of untreated strep result in rheumatic fever and only a small per­ cent of children who contract rheumatic fever will develop Sydenham’s Chorea, an auto-immune attack on a very important motion-gov­ erning center of the brain. Prior to the development of antibiotics during World War II, rheumatic fever was fairly common but since then it has been almost unheard of. Sydenham’s Chorea, the reason Tyler had lost all his motor skills, has about a 95 percent rate of full recovery. There is no cure, the disease must run its course, much like a cold. The other common mani­ festation of rheumatic fever is endocarditis, an attack on the inside lining of the heart including the heart valves. And so, within the hour of the diagnosis, Tyler was in the office of a pediatric car­ diologist. He was discovered to have what, at that point, was only minor damage to two valves, the aortic and the mitral valves; they were “leaky” contributing to what is commonly called a “heart murmur.” He was put on steroids and regular peni­ cillin shots as well as put on bed rest for the next two months until it was deter­ mined that the disease was no longer progressively attacking his heart. By mid-September 2000, there were neurological signs of improvement. But because he could not write or speak clearly and was sleep­ ing a lot because of various ^RENI'S OF MAPLE VALLEY PRESCHOOLERS^ (All children ages 4-5 yrs.) . Ifyour child will be 5 years old by Dec. 1st, call &S2-946& (starting March 21st) for Kindergarten Roundup Registration. Please bring birth certificate & immunization records £ April 20th, Ice Cream Sundaes 6:15-6:45 pm 6:45pm Kindergarten Parent Orientation and Story Hour at Fuller Street Elementary If your child will be 4 yrs. old by Dec. 1st, call 862-2075 (starting March 21st) for Early Fours Registration Information Tyler Barnett shows only his basketball skills and no signs of Sydenham’s Chorea as he plays against Nate Turner of Haslet. (Photo provided) 06627804 and Ladies Leagues GO1 lrt... GO |IT£ ... Go7lrf ... Mens , N0WFORMING P _ j । rOIITIa ll6u Lea Q lies I«Viee,t•ing 4t- o Be tHt eildj 2 people to a team. Teams will a play different team each week (schedule posted at beginning of season). Tee Times 4:30 to 6:00 ONLY LADIES LEAGUE Tuesday, April 18th • 5:30 SHARP! MENS LEAGUE Wednesday, April 19th. 5:30 SHARP! Green Fees for the 17 weeks at $150.00. All Green Fees will be due by May 2nd & 3rd. 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Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, April 12 Ham salad spread, marinat­ ed vegetables, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. Thursday, April 13 Cubed cheddar cheese, potato salad, pears, Rye Krisps. Friday, April 14 Hard boiled eggs, broccoli raisin salad, pineapple, whole wheat crackers. Monday, April 17 Peanut butter and jelly, peaches, tropical fruit, English muffin. Tuesday, April 18 Roast beef w/cheese, pick­ led beets, apricots, whole wheat bread. Events AARP Tax Clinic through April 14 Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. MMAP Counselors still tak­ ing appointments for Medicare Part D. Wednesday, April 12 Hastings - Music with Sam; Nails; Euchre. 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Yoga class 3 p.m. Nashville TV Time. Delton Puzzles/Trivia Friday, April 14 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil Painters 9:30 a.m.; Easter Fun. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville Fuller Street Kids. Monday, April 17 Hastings Card Making 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Music with Sam; Grief Support 7 p.m,; Haircuts/make appt. Delton Bingo. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, April 18 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Puzzles/Trivia; TV Shorts; Beg Line Dance 1 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 11,2006 — Page 7 Charlotte Optimists Club honors 2 Jr. High students Two Maple Valley Jr. High School students, Brandon Sams and Miranda Sprague, were recognized with an award at the Charlotte Optimists Club’s annual banquet, held in Charlotte Feb. 23. Ruth Craven, one of Sprague’s teachers at the junior high school, nomi­ nated the seventh-grader because she is a wellrounded student. She balances her grades with her love of athletics. She has played sports since third grade and has always been on the honor roll," said Craven. "When you look at her she has a warm smile of enthusiasm as she approaches any new task. “Miranda comes from a large family of eight brothers and sisters. This is probably the reason she is always willing to help others and gets along well with her peers. She is a great person." Maple Valley Jr. High School teacher Duska Brumm wrote that eighth­ grader Brandon Sams, "Is an excellent candidate for this award. "He is an excellent stu­ dent with awesome work habits and will go far in life. He participates in many summer educational programs to broaden his knowledge and interests," said Brumm. "If I could hand pick my classroom students, I would choose all of them like Brandon. He often goes unnoticed because he conforms to the rules and meets all of my expectations and beyond. 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(VL-124) A For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, April 11,2006 — Page 8 Team state champs return three MHSAA state qualifiers Christensen .and junior by Brett Bremer Alisha Felmlee. Both are Sports Editor The 2005 season will be back to run in the sprints and tough to match, but the hurdle races for the Lions. Other key returnees Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team will do include sophomore thrower Ashley Gonser, junior dis­ its best. runner Kristen The Lion ladies finished tance last year with a 10-0 dual Hummel and sophomore dis­ meet record. They were tance runners Mara Hughes SMAA champions, regional and Randi Vinson, junior champions, and the Division sprinter Jessica Winegar, 3 team state champions at the sophomore sprinter Lauren Michigan Interscholastic Pierce, and sophomore Track and Field Coaches thrower Kreshel Reid. The Lions are scheduled Association state finals. There are a dozen return­ to take on Pennfield and ing letter winners from that Lakewood this Tuesday at squad in all sorts of events. home, then head to the Invitational on Leading the way are a trio of Olivet The SMAA seniors, Kayleigh Browne, Thursday. Dhani Tobias, and Jenny (South) season begins oh Ellison. Browne in the shot Tuesday, . April 25, at put and the discus, Tobias in Hillsdale. That should be a good bat­ the sprints and long jump, and Ellison in the sprints and tle. “We hope to compete for a the hurdles. Browne, Tobias, and league title, with Hillsdale Ellison were all Michigan being the favorite to win the High School Athletic league,” said Lion head Association state qualifiers a coach Gary Hamilton. A long list of underclass­ year ago, as were teammates sophomore Danielle men will be looking to add The Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team celebrates its 2005 regional championship. The Lions hope to be competitive once again at the regional meet this year, and will start defense of their SMAA title when they travel to face the league favorites from Hillsdale on April 25. their talents to the Lion team, including a fresh faced group of pole vaulters. A pair of Lion seniors won pole vault medals at the MHSAA finals last year. Looking to get to that level now are sopho­ more Jessika Brinckman and freshmen Janelie Clements and Stacey Fassett. Besides Browne and Gonser, the Lions are a bit inexperienced in the throws, and will look for help from sophomores Brittany Brady and Britney Stambaugh, as well as freshman Krista Stevens and junior Kendra Hager. Other key newcomers include distance and middle- distance runners Kayla Chapman, Jessica Fletcher, Erin Shoemaker,' and Amy Tobias and sprinter Mallorie Densmore. Boys’ track team returns a pair of D-3 state medallists by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Underclassmen need to step up for the Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team this spring. The biggest reason for that is that most of the-team is underclassmen. There are only four seniors on the entire roster. A pair of them are stars however. Adam Lamphere in the sprints and Matt Gordeneer in the pole vault both ended their 2005 season at the Division 3 state finals. Gordeneer was fifth in the pole vault, and Lamphere placed seventh in both the 100- arid 200-meter dash events. They were both a big part of the team finishing the sea- EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK son with a 10-0 dual meet record, a SMAA co-champi­ onship with Olivet, and a second-place finish at its Division 3 regional meet at Laingsburg. They weren’t the only ones returning who played a big role in those triumphs. Also back are middle dis­ tance runner Jarrod Brooks, and distance runner Mike GOOD TIME PIZZA Hall. Other key returnees are junior thrower Micah Coplin, junior hurdlers Evan Smith and Tyler Christensen, and sophomore distance run­ ner Tyler Corwin. Those guys give the team solid leaders in the sprints, the distance races, and the pole vault. There should be enough athletes out of the team to make them tough in the over events as well. There are 46 kids out for the team this year. Some key newcomers include juniors Seth Madry and T.J. Bentley in the sprint's, freshman Nick Thurlby in the hurdles, and freshman Jeff Burd in the mile and the 800-meter races. Head coach Brian Lincoln doesn’t want his team to just be deep. He’s hoping that his team has enough quality depth to field great relay teams, but the Lions still aren’t certain about that yet as the get set for their first outdoor meet Maple Valley will play host to Pennfield and See TRACK, page 11 SHIRLEY’S CHUCK WAGON CAFE STANTON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEERS 870 S. Main St., Vermontville CITIZENS L*L*C* CO* 109 S. 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Brumm says that her team has a great attitude, a great willingness to work hard and a great willingness to learn. How much the young team learns early on in the season will determine how Sarah Ellison is one of the young athletes looking to help keep the Maple Valley well the Lions can do this varsity girls’ soccer team improving as the 2006 season goes on. The Lions’ will be season. “I don’t really know what at home this Wednesday to take on Hastings. to expect,” said Brumm. “We hope to shock a few teams and come out on top of them.” The Lion line-up won’t be completely revised. A num­ ber of solid players return Sarah Trumble is one of a handful of seniors who can from last year’s squad including the right side ofthe help lead the young Maple Valley varsity softball team infield which includes first as it heads into the tough SMAA (South) for the first and by Brett Bremer learn the game, but inexperi­ There should be some baseman Mindy Newton and only time in 2006. Sarah Sports Editor ence and a lack of athletes experience however, as last second baseman Bracy, freshman utility play­ 18, when the Lions visit The Maple Valley varsity could make things tough on year’s team included ten Trumble. Also back are senior er Bailey Flower, and sopho­ Parma-Western girls’ soccer team was sched­ the team. High freshmen and sophomores. uled to open its season Things can’t get much The Lions face a tough catcher Sam Pierce and sen­ more utility player Kalleena School. The Lions’ lone post­ Monday afternoon at tougher than they have been contest this Wednesday, in ior outfielder Whitney Madry. Not only are the Lions not spring break tune-up for that Lakewood High School. in recent years, for the pro­ their home opener against Shelton, along with junior A handful ofteams around gram that’s still really trying the Hastings Saxons, then are pitcher Chelsea Davis and quite sure what to expect contest came Monday after­ the area started the season to get its feet wet. home again next Monday to right fielder Katelyn Boss, from themselves at this early noon when they were sched­ and sophomore right fielder state, they aren’t really sure uled to take on Springport. with a game or two before The Lions finished last take on Parchment. what to make of the new Maple Valley’s next home spring break, but having a lit­ years 16-game season with The SMAA season begins Markelle Brumm. A few underclassmen will SMAA which they’ll be par­ game is scheduled for tle extra time won’t hurt the 14 losses and 2 ties. when the Lions travel to take Lions one bit. The top returning athletes on Olivet Wednesday, April also be looking to make their ticipating in for the first and Thursday, April 20, against mark on the varsity squad for only season. Bellevue. Maple Valley head coach from that squad are sopho­ 19. The conference season the first time, including Chris Ricketts says that his mores Britteny Gardner and freshman shortstop Brooke begins next Tuesday, April girls are working hard to Sarah Ellison. Lion soccer home opener against Hastings Wednesday Mil ***bi bi . ’ •Kmtbhii ■ik HaViinijiti •® burial au I LLUO. s uKihf Hit H w COHS1MC1I0N Seven seniors look to lead Maple Valley baseball team by Brett Bremer seniors Adam Gonser, Drew Sports Editor Kersjes, and junior Andrew The Lions hope a little bit Ashcraft. of sun and a lot of practice Kersjes and Gonser are will help the rest of the 2006 two of seven seniors on the season be better than the first roster this fall. The rest are week of it was. outfielders Rusty Harris and Maple Valley suffered Brent Cummings, catchers tough losses to Hastings and Garrett VanEngen and Keith Lakewood in the opening Lackscheide, and second week of the season, then baseman Chris Hoffman. took off for Pensacola, Fla., * The seniors will have a for their spring trip. solid group of underclass­ “We need to improve our men to lead, which includes defense, and learn to play junior infielders Troy within our ability,” said Lion Westendorp, Adam Foster, head coach Bryan Carpenter Cody Ward, Jake Myers, who’s entering his fifth sea­ junior outfielder Joey James, freshman son as the MVHS varsity and shortstop/pitcher Kyle baseball coach. Hopefully the warm Fisher. The Lions were scheduled weather will warm up the to test their arms by traveling Lions’ arms a bit. Maple Valley has six solid to Springport on Monday pitchers who can all throw afternoon, and will be back strikes this season, led by on the diamond again Wednesday at Morenci. The Lions open the SMAA season at ParmaWestern High School Tuesday, April 18, who Carpenter expects to battle Hillsdale for the conference championship. “We hope to improve and have a chance for a league title,” said Carpenter. “We have a chance, ifwe improve and play well, to win our dis­ trict.” The Lions won’t play at home again until Saturday, April 22, when they host the Maple Valley Invitational. Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-05 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermont. vi..l.l e Wanted: Standing Timber Mich. 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REAL ESTATE AUCTION SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a variance request for 825 Sherman St The section of the Zoning Ordinance in question is Chapter V Section 5.02, per­ RANCH HOME & 2.6+/- ACRES mitting a mobile home in an R-l district Ifyou wish to comment in writing on Located at 940 N. Main, Nashville, Ml (just north of Nashville on M-66/N. Main) on: this variance request you must do so by April 19,2006 and turn it into the THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St, P0 Box 587, Nashville, MI. Q06Z7986 Selling this three bedroom home (one bedroom is new) with living room, kitchen and dinette area, basement, and garage. The i, | “’ SPRING BRUSH CLEANUP The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush every Monday in April. Please place any brush or limbs that you want picked up next to the curb by Monday morning. Nashville DPW a newer septic and drainfield. OPEN HOUSES: Monday, April 17 - 4:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, April 23 -1:00 - 2:30. 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Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 7 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 11,2006 — Page 11 SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, April 12 Chicken nuggets, roll and honey, mashed potatoes, sherbet, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, April 13 Fuller Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, fresh fruit, Easter cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, April 14 Good Friday. No School. Monday, April 17 Soft tacks, celery w/peanut butter, pineapple, Goldfish, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, April 18 Popcorn chicken, biscuit, mashed potatoes, orange, 1/2 pt. milk. TRACK, continued from page 8 Lakewood this Tuesday, April 11. The Lions follow that up by taking part in the Olivet Invitational on Thursday afternoon. The Lions hope to chal- lenge Hillsdale and Albion for the top spot in the SMAA (South) this spring, and to challenge for a regional title once the conference season has come to an end. Megan Shoemaker and Brian Burger display the 110 letters they and their class­ mates have written to a student in Utah as part of a letter writing project dubbed "Span the U.S." Junior high students write letters for ‘Span the U.S. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, April 12 Choose One Chicken nuggets, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, pasta bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, Is it ever OK to forward a Utah, accompanied by a dents will send to different mashed potatoes, baked chain letter? cover letter from his teacher. schools in Nebraska, it beans, sherbet, juice, milk. It is if your teacher tells The teacher from Utah encourages teachers to use Thursday, April 13 you to do it as a writing skills explained that to participate the Internet to help them Kellogg Hungry Howies. assignment. in the program, each student choose schools to which they Choose One - Cheesie bread Each student in Ruth in the class receiving the let­ can address their letters. Craven’s seventh grade lan­ ter would write two letters of sticks, pizza, cheeseburger, "Many of the students chicken sandwich, deli bar. guage arts class has written their own, one to the student have found this something Choose Two - Garden salad, two letters, one to a seventh who wrote to them (all fim to do and it gives them a grade boy in a Utah public returned in one envelope chance to learn good letter spaghettios, broccoli, fresh fruit, juice, milk. school and another to a sev­ addressed to the teacher to writing skills, and because enth grade class in Nebraska ensure safety and privacy) the letters go through the Friday, April 14 as part of "Span the U.S.," a and another similar letter, teachers it is safe and pro­ Good Friday. No School. letter writing project telling about the student’s tects the students’ privacy," Monday, April 17 designed to teach letter writ­ community, school, hobbies, said Craven. Choose. One -. Soft Jacps^ ing skills and promote geo­ etc. to a seventh grade class pizza, cheeseburger, chicken She noted in her cover let­ Maple Valley senior Adam Lamphere medalled last graphical awareness. in a different school. sandwich, salad bar. Choose ter that, "Even though e-mail Earlier this year Craven Two - Garden salad, refried spring in both the 100- and 200-meter dash events at Craven created her own is all the rage, I know there is beans, carrot sticks, pineap- the MHSAA Division 3 state finals. He is one of only four received a letter addressed to cover letter on school letter­ still a thrill in receiving an "Dear Seventh Grade head that will accompany envelope containing a hand­ ple, juice, milk. seniors on the Lion team this spring. Students," from a boy in each of the letters her stu- written letter." Tuesday, April 18 Choose One - Popcorn chicken, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, pizza, Asian bar. Choose Two - Garden in his movement. athlete. He remembered the recov­ to this young man’s determi­ play.” salad, mashed potatoes, peas But once he had the doc­ But Tyler was not ery was slow and could see nation and support from Not only did he regain the and carrots, peaches, juice, tor’s release for physical resigned to that idea and he some progress every week. family!” he said. abilityto play, but Tyler was milk. activity, he was determined continued to work hard, lift­ Robin spent hours with Tyler was very philosoph­ all-county and he drilled to play sports. He did play, ing weights, going to the her son, keeping him from ic about this ordeal. “It is a seven three-point field goals but he was uncoordinated Acceleration Program in going stir crazy while his life shaping event and I’ve to lead his team to the dis­ and he played poorly. He sat Grand Rapids, and shooting body regained its strength. learned you have to play the trict championship last the bench in baseball, he ran alone in the gym in the off­ She read him the “Hany cards you’re dealt and try to month. in the last heat of track, he season. After ninth grade, he Potter” books and found make the best of it.” Robin’s advice to parents was third string quarterback. decided to drop his other them to be a great escape for Robin said it was by is to watch out for strep But he fared a little better in sports and focus on improv­ him and her. God’s grace he recovered. infections and take the full basketball, and he did get tb ing his basketball game. By eighth grade he lost the “Being an athlete is such a course of treatment. play. By ninth grade, he was Tyler has now completely odd look in his face and blessing and Richard and I — Robin Barnett con­ playing basketball on the recovered from the began to look normal. have been blessed watching tributed the medical history freshman team, a full two Sydenham’s Chorea and has Robin recalled she and him regain the ability to to this story. years since he first became a near total heart recovery. Richard were watching Tyler ill. As long as he plays inter­ play on the ninth grade bas­ Tyler’s parents said they scholastic sports, he must ketball team. They looked at were grateful for his recov­ have an annual cardiology their son dribbling the ball ery of a normal life, but were checkup and he gets a up and down the court and resigned to the fact that he monthly penicillin shot to then looked at each other, would never fulfill his early protect him from strep, “He’s back,” they said. athletic promise. He had which might trigger another, Tyler would have been an made incredible, steady more severe bout of rheu­ easy target for teasing, but he progress from the time when matic ever. said he has a lot of good he couldn’t sit in a chair Now in his-senior year, friends who encouraged him The area's athletes were without falling out, but he Tyler is president of student instead. was still slow and lacking council, treasurer of Ionia Robin told of support on their annual retreat last the quick agility of a good County Youth Advisory from Central United week. Look for a new Committee, an honor roll Methodist Church, where the student and was co-captain family attends and the many Athlete of the Week in next congregations that prayed of the basketball team. for him. The illness drew the In a recent interview, week's edition Tyler shared his feelings Barnett family closer togeth­ The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. , & when he was so sick in sev­ er. 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In fact, Kayla went on to participate in the Miss Michigan Teen USA Pageant in September 2004 as Miss Vermontville, com­ peting against 110 girls from around the state. "It’s a pretty intense com­ petition," said Kimberly, who noted that the competi­ tion is run by Trump Industries. "It was held in Port Huron and the parents were expected to just drop their children off and turn them over to these people for three days. They had top of the line music and dance rou­ tines that they had to learn, plus they had to compete in Kayla Rodriguez, the 2006 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen, takes seven dance classes a week and is on a competitive dance team. Here she displays pho­ tos from recent dance competitions and two of the medals she has earned. swimsuit, and evening gown competitions. The parents couldn’t help them with their hair or their make-up or any­ thing. It was real' eye-open­ er. " "It was good experience, because it introduced me to a lot of new people," said Kayla, who said she might try the Miss Michigan Pageant when she is a bit older. "I really don’t know where I finished; it was my first time. The girl who won and the funners-up had all been to the pageant before and had learned the ropes, what to do and how things worked. Nobody wins on their first try." Kimberly said there was a lot to learn when participat­ ing in the Miss Michigan Teen USA Pageant "We had to raise $1,000, purchase a cocktail dress, evening dress, a onejpiece swimsuit and all in specific solid colors. It was crazy," she said. "But, I think it was good preparation for college," said Kayla. "It taught me I could get by on my own and how to introduce myself and get along with people I have just met." Kayla who said her favorite subjects in high school are, "anatomy, physi­ ology and sometimes math," said she is undecided as to what she would like to major in at college, but said she is interested in studying nutri­ tion and dietetics. "I like science, fitness, exercise and kids," saidKayla. "I think maybe I would like to work with children with anorexia, bulimia or other eating disorders." For now, Kayla, who enjoys reading, drawing and painting, hanging out with friends and listening to music during breaks and vacation time, is focusing on preparing for the upcoming syrup festival. Although she had never participated in syrup making before, since being selected as queen, Kayla has helped with sap collection, watched the sap being boiled into syrup and learned how to make maple sugar candy. "It was hard to fit it into Kayla Rodriguez enjoys taking art classes at Maple her schedule, but she did," Valley Senior High. She is shown here with a few sam­ said Kimberly. ples of her artwork. She has already purchased her dress and she and the center of attention," said annual chicken barbecue members of her court, Kayla, who has said she has fundraiser during the festi­ Amber Hamilton, Darcy always enjoyed the festival. val. And, even though she Meade and Amber Wells, "All the kids do," said doesn’t remember it, Kayla and their families are work­ Kimberly. "I think as soon as and her brother once partici­ ing together to finish the the kids see the first carnival pated in the annual float, which they will ride in ride pull into town before the Children’s Parade. the Grand Parade during the festival, they can’t- think "If you live in syrup festival, which is slat­ about anything else." Vermontville there’s never ed for April 28-30. The Rodriquez family, any question where you’ll be "I guess I’m just looking including Kayla’s brother, during the festival," said forward to dressing up, rid­ Mark, 20, and "extra" family Kayla. "It’s where everyone ing in the parade and meet­ member, Jon Hester, 17, goes.” ing people, although I am a have volunteered to help the little nervous about being the Lions Club, which holds its Where Healthy Bones Mean Healthy Lifestyles Quality Care with Compassion any rope c dddr. Odaryl S. yscan are u,rny dpril 28 from, -5:00 - 7:00 PL.. PSVP t. 945-9520 u to 6ay yoo to hii honor o day zitaurant inOdastinai � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-04-18.pdf 6d827160b1a76d00b70c8e51d44ac80e PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY ns nurrnGsraiucuiuM 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 Published by J-Ad aphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 16, April 18, 2006 A local paper oftoday! Nashville council approves appointments for 2006-’07 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council unanimously approved the 2006-’07 com­ mittee and board appoint­ ments, which are the same as last year, as well as village president pro-tem, zoning administrator and Department of Public Works (DPW) director and police chief. Current DPW Director Darrell Clements Jr., and Police Chief Garry Barnes, Zoning Administrator Melissa Strotheide and Village Council President Pro Tem Mike Kenyon were all reappointed. The committee appoint­ ments for are as follows: Mike Kenyon, Mary Coll and Frank Dunham, police committee; Frank Dunham, Mike Kenyon and Kimberly Rodriguez, office staff com­ mittee; Ron Bracy, Kimberly Rodriguez and Justin Shotts, parks, building and grounds committee; Mary Coll, Mike Kenyon and James Dunham, policy and ordinance com-' mittee; Kimberly Rodriguez, Rob Bracy and Justin Shotts, cable access committee. ' The 2006-’07 board appointments are as follows: Ron Bracy, James Dunham and Frank Dunham, alter­ nate, transfer recycle board; Frank Dunham, Mary Coll, Kimberly Rodriguez, alter­ nate, fire and ambulance board; and Mike Kenyon, Garry Barnes, Ron Bracy, Darrell Clements Jr., Mike Kenyon, Kathy Lentz and Frank Dunham, health, safe­ ty and loss prevention board. In other business the council: • Approved a motion to revise the construction code ordinance to reference the 2003 building codes. Prior to the change the ordinance ref­ erenced 1968 building codes. • Set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, on a proposed community block grant project, which would replace the sewer line that runs beneath the property owned by Jeffery Beebe and improve storm drains to take care of flooding of property located east of South Main Street. • Approved the following quarterly payments: Ambulance $4,000; fire, Post Office Operations Manager Tim Layne (left) and Robert McNair, new postmaster of Vermontville. See COUNCIL, page 3 Vermontville’s new postmaster sworn in by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer He’s been on the job since October 2005, but it became official Wednesday, April 5, when Robert McNair of Battle Creek was worn in as the new Vermontville postmaster. McNair, who graduated from Battle Creek Central Maple Valley High School students prepare to take the Michigan Merit Exam. Studies. The ACT is a rigorous col­ lege entrance test with very stringent guidelines that include: no cell phones or electronic devices allowed in the testing area, no food or drinks, absolutely no com­ munication of any sort between students while the test is being administered, the students’ desks have to be spaced three feet apart for testing, and the proctors and room supervisors are not per­ mitted to read any outside materials (other than the rules booklet). Any breach of these guidelines may result in dis­ qualification of the test. does carrier audits. This is his first assignment as a postmaster. McNair has been mar­ ried to his wife, Shirley, who works for the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, for more than 30 years. The couple has five children. McNair said he is enjoy­ ing his tenure in Vermontville. Vermontville Twp. man soon will serve in Iraq High school serves as test pilot for MME Maple Valley High School offered the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) to the junior class April 11 and 12. MVHS offered to serve as one of the 37 pilot schools throughout the state of Michigan to offer the MME as a precursor to next year’s state requirement for the MME to be given in all high schools in Michigan. The MME will replace the MEAP for all 1 Ith-graders. The MME consists of the ACT (American College Testing), plus writing, ACT WorkKeys Applied Mathematics and Reading for Information, and Michigan Science and Social High School, spent three years in the United States Marine Corps before becoming a letter carrier for the United States Postal service in 1979. Prior to coming to Vermontville, McNair worked as the supervisor for customer service and the officer in charge in Battle Creek and Benton Harbor, and he also The test is given over two days; day one consists of the ACT plus writing, and day two includes the ACT WorkKeys and' MEAP sci­ ence. The WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system measuring "real world." skills that employers believe are critical to job success. Local school offiocials reported the 128 juniors who Dennis Rodeman of took the test conducted Vermontville, a Marine themselves remarkably well reservist, will soon be and obeyed all the rules. No deployed to Iraq. one was disqualified from the test. Vermontville Township The students were reward­ Fire Fighter and Emergency ed by having the afternoon Medical Technician Dennis off and next week will be Rodeman will be deployed to treated to a pizza party. Iraq in September as a mem­ ber of the 124th Charlie Company Marine Reserves from Lansing. Rodeman will leave his international business studies at Lansing Community College and Michigan State University on Saturday, April 29, for three weeks of training in California. He will return home to Vermontville for a few weeks before' leaving in June for three months activa­ tion before going overseas, where he will serve as a machine gunner and combat life-saver. In This Issue • Local student at Olivet receives service award • Blood drive Monday at high school • Quality deer management group sets Habitat Days for April 29 • Two locals hurt in rollover accident • Valley tops Vikes, and both pound on Pennfield �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, April 18,2006 — Page 2 ^Diana’s '•P&ice, can Jackson Michael Barker The Place to Gofor Professional Styling Hughes Logging llc Bom at home on March 23, 2006 at 5:36AM, weighing 91bs 8oz, 21-1/2" long Proud Parents: Jeffrey & Amanda Barker MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Grandparents: Trish Barker, Rod & Denice Scramlin, Mike & Cindy Murphy Great Grandparents: Lee Joppie, Prank Scramlin, Roger & Diane Gardner Great-Great Grandma: Jennie Pettengill Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. 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Some people wBFfWwUl seem to accept hardships better than others, and one can only wonder if perhaps they r I have been better conditioned toward hardships, or if they simply have a stronger faith in God? Our attitude toward difficulties and the way in which we confront them are extremely important, and we should realize that we are never alone during these times. For it is throughout hardships that we grow in faith and become a better person. Our Lord ’ told us that "He is with us always, and that He would never leave us or forsake us." In the midst of trouble, our Lord wants us to be mindful of His love for us and that our being prayerful and positive are important. By accepting our crosses in this world, we are reflecting our love for God, and understanding that this is necessary for the ultimate goal of our salvation. 517-852-2500 HAPPY TRAILS... THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD MI Lie. #2101118202 Insured MACE PHARMACY 219 N. Main Street, Nashville 852-0845 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 pm @ WOLEVER’S Real Estate Elsie E. Wolver Broker 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI Res. 49096-0095 (517) 726-0637 New K.J.V. Matthew 1038 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don’t leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ .................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School ol............ .................. 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 OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Worship Service............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday-School.............. 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . .11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 Sunday Worship................ 9:45 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Phone 517-852-1993 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School 10a A.M. Service 11:15a 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 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 nm y # nrn V A e who does no! is not worthy of Me. 517-852-2571 Free Estimates 202 It. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Fri. & Sat. 6 am-8 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . M-79 West Sunday Schoo 0 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 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11.00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 18,2006 — Page 3 COUNCIL, continued from page 1$6,250, and transfer-recycle, $1,000. Coll noted the quar­ terly payment for the fire department increased due to rising insurance and utility costs. A request from James Dunham and Ron Bracy to increase the transfer-recycle quarterly payment to $1,250 was not considered because the council had not been notified of the request prior to the meeting and no details were provided by the transfer-reOycle board as to why the increase was needed. • Unanimously approved a motion to reimburse Police Sergeant Jerry Schray $20 per month for his Nextel bill. However, the council reject­ ed a recommendation by the finance committee that the village reimburse Strotheide the same amount for a Nextel phone by a 4-3 vote with Shotts, Coll, James and Frank Dunham casting the dissenting votes. Those who voted against reimbursing Strotheide said they would like to see itemized expenses incurred while performing her duties as zoning administrator before approving such a motion. Blood drive Monday at MV high school The Maple Valley High School leadership classes will have its sixth annual blood drive for the American Red Cross Monday, April 24, in the new gym at the high school. "While this blood drive primarily targets student donors, we hope that eligible adults in the community will also participate to help us reach our goal" said leader- HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com 269-945-SHOWl Downtown Hastings on State St. ALL DIGITAL SOUND 0 No passes Free drink refills & 25c corn refills | ship teacher Norma Jean Acker. “This is really a great project and completely organized and run by stu­ dents." This year's student coordi­ nators are Meagan VanEngen, Troy Westendorp and Katelyn Boss. For more information, call any of these students or Norma Jean Acker at (517) 852-9275. O® THE WILD (G) 12:40,2:35,4:40,7:20,9:20 ©TAKE THE LEAD (PG-13) 12:25,2:40,4:55,7:30,9:40 OBENCHWARMERS (PG-13) 1:10,3:10,5:10,7:10,9:10 © ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN (PG) 1:00,3:00.5:00.7:00,9:00 20oz.DRINK with $2.50 purchase of 46oz. bag ol buttery popcorn On a pleasant and sunny spring morning on the south shore of Thomapple Lake in Barry County, a small crowd gathers, bringing folding camping chairs and cups of coffee. Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division staff and a conservation offi­ cer make amiable small talk with the crowd as they wait for the show to begin. Someone spots a DNR boat heading toward the shore. The show is about to begin. The show is the annual egg collection for northern muskellunge, or muskies, as they are called. DNR fisheries staff collects the large, bottom-dwelling fish in spe­ cial trap nets set out on Thornapple Lake for two weeks every spring. The fish are sorted into enclosure nets close to the shore based on sex and degrees of ripeness — whether or not the fish are ready to spawn. Ripe females are placed in holding tanks of water on shore that have had a small amount of Local AWANA Club year end awards program set Vermontville Bible Church will end its AWANA year with an awards program --a---t---- 7----- p---. --m----. Wednesday, April STADIUM SEATING TIMES 4/18 - 4/20 SPRING MATINEES -C- o--l--l--e-ction of muskie eggs helps Mother Nature along 19. AWANA, which stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (II Timothy 2:15), is a program whose "goal is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ, and train them to serve Him," according to AWANA Commander at Vermontville Bible Church. All children will be pre­ sented with a certificate for their hard , work throughout the year, and many will also receive additional awards for special accomplishments. Parents, grandparents, rela­ tives, and friends are encour­ aged to attend the awards program and help congratu­ late all of the AWANA club­ bers. Vermontville Bible Church is located at 250 North Main St. in Vermontville. For more information, please call the church at 517-726-0647, or visit the web at www.myvbc.org e-mail to office@myvbc.org 9476 Life Insurance? It’s not about your life, it’s about hers. Life insurance isn’t about your life, it’s about the people who rely on it. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.® protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. iAuto-Ownen Insurance jRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main <■ Verm6ntyille • (517) 726-0580 * < (517) 852-9680 MS222, an anesthetic, added 50,000 eggs per quart. the Wolf Lake hatchery and to the water. 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Spring Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9-9 Closed Sunday Tours: Thursday, Friday A Saturday Creamery ry 1:30 • $2.00/person $2.00/perso Farm i>00 • $3..00/person Delicious Ice Cream Cakes! Special order or pick-up Bottlina a milk to see on Monday and Thursday 9am to 12am Lets meet at MOO-ville! Come Relax, fellowship, and enjoy an ice cream today! MOO-ville milk available around the country! Newlocatipn McCords in IoniaJ& < Cart^r's Al Charlotte ;¥ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, April 18, 2006 — Page 4 Quality deer management group sets Habitat Days for April 29 Deer The Quality Management Association, Barry County branch, has husband, Leslie; five broth­ at the S.D. Lauer Funeral scheduled its annual Habitat SPRING ARBOR Eleanor L. Boldrey, age 91, ers; two sisters; and a great Home in Concord with Rev. Days for Saturday April 29, James Mann officiating. in Nashville, on John of Spring Arbor, formally of granddaughter. Mrs. Boldrey started Interment Horton Cemetery. Cheeseman’s farm. Nashville, passed away For those who wish, Monday, April 10, 2006 at teaching in a one-room The event will start at 11 schoolhouse in Barryville memorial contributions may Arbor Manor Care Center. a.m. and run until 4 p.m. The Surviving are her daugh­ and her career continued on be directed to the Maple Habitat Day’s committee has ter, Pauline (Marvin) Pardee to Nashville, Woodland and Valley Scholarship Fund or put together a list of nation­ Great Lakes Hospice. of Concord; son, Edgar then to Leesburg, FL. Please sign Mrs. Boldrey’s ally known speakers from She loved college football (Linda) Boldrey of Nashville; five grandchildren and basketball and wintered guest book or leave condo-Michigan and New York. • Neil Dougherty ofNorth and six great grandchildren; with her husband in Florida lences at www.lauerfh.com. sister-in-law, Liz Cobb of for 30 years. Arrangements by S.D. Country Whitetails is the Jackson. Funeral services were held Lauer Funeral Home and habitat development specialPreceded in death by her on Thursday, April 13, 2006 Cremation Service, Concord..ist for the Whitetail Institute of North America. He has been involved with habitat development and food plot research for the past 15 years and has worked very closely with the top whitetail indus­ try leaders such as Dr. Grant Woods, Charles J. Alsheimer, Bob Foulkrod and the Drury Brothers. His expertise on food plot and habitat management has Copies conveniently assisted landowners on their properties from all over the available on newsstands United States and Canada. • Tony Lapratt ofUltimate throughout Barry County Land Management and Whitetail Boot Camp is rec­ ognized by many as the man who has written numerous articles in different publica­ tions throughout the country about improving whitetail habitat He also is famous for the service he provides in evaluating property and helping the landowner set it up to produce and harvest trophy bucks. • Perry Russo, the former North East Regional Director of the QDMA, currently owns the new Ebosslog min­ eral and food plot seed Company. Russo’s years of habitat research has helped 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. him develop new mineral P.O. Box 188 and food plot seed which Hastings, MI 49058-0188 excels over the traditional seeds and minerals on the market today. His love for the whitetail deer has made him one of the most versed and knowledgeable resources when it comes to Whether your printing needs are complex color brochures or simple black the science of deer manage­ and white forms, let J-ad Graphics design, print and deliver quality ment and deer nutrition. printed materials youHI.be proud of. Complete design, printing and • Charlie Morse, from the Battle Creek area, started bindery facilities in-house to handle all of your printing needs no matter Morse Nursery almost four how large or small. Call one of our Printing Specialists today! years ago and has been a Publishers of: hunter for over 35 years. Eleanor L Boldrey Read The BANNER every week! Have a Printing Need? Morse Nursery specializes only in fruit and nut bearing trees and shrubs strictly designed for wildlife. There will be variety of different door prizes, food plot seed companies, ATV and tractor equipment manu­ factures from Great Plains Drills and Maple . Valley implements. Chad Thelen, who owns Whitetail Clover CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 19 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Courts and Law Building, Conference Room. April 20 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. April 22- 23 Horse Jamboree, MSU. April 24 Rabbit Showmanship Clinic, 7 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Goat Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First April 24 United Methodist Church in Hastings. 4-H Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m., Barry Expo April 29 Center. April 29 Community Service Project (hay donation), 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Barry County Fairgrounds. April 29 4-H, Red Cross Babysitting Class, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woodland Township Hall, Session II. April 29 Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m., Barry Expo Center. May 1 Mandatory Fairy Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. May 1 Leadership Training following Mandatory Fair Meeting, Barry Expo Center. May 2 Dog Developmental Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. May 3 Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. May 6 American Red Cross/4-H Babysitting Class (Session I), 9 a.m.-2 p.., Delton District Library. May 8 Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. May 10 Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. May 13 Goat Fitting and Showing Clinic, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m, Expo Center Show Arena. “Make It Take It” Soap Making Workshop (dur­ May 13 ing Goat Clinic), Expo Center. Graphics STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI We Have a Colorful Solution size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 •Hastings Banner •Hastings Reminder • Sun & News • Lakewood News ■ •Maple Valley News •Marshall Community Advisor • Battle Creek Shopper • Weekender •Marshall Chronicle To contact one ofour Printing Specialists Call: Phone (269) 945-9554 Fax (269) 945-5192 S MK^i (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06623833_ Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 18,2006 — Page 5 Is township government getting too costly? To the editor, In view of the serious future financial challenges facing all of us as taxpayers of Castleton Township, this letter was written since there has been no public commu­ nication by elected officials concerning budget decisions proposed by them during the budget hearing last month and adopted during the ensu­ ing Castleton Township meeting. Taxpayers should under­ stand that the Castleton Township’s long-term finan­ cial plan for our tax dollars is to maintain current expenses while continuing to spend the existing dollars until a financial crunch occurs sometime in the future. When the funds are spent, or nearly spent, Jud Cooley, our supervisor, stated, "The vot­ ers of Castleton Township will be asked to increase the township operating millage" (millage increase to be voted on by the voters). This would allow the status quo to be continued without any finan­ cial implications for elected management. That said, after asking a question during the budget hearing March 16 for an explanation as to why the fire budget appropriatiop was being increased by $4,000, or 19%, and the ambulance budget was not being changed by the same amount, we were told that the ambulance budget did not need additional revenue since it should be self-sus­ taining from billing revenue that would come from dayto-day operations. Also, it was being assumed that no more finan­ cial aberrations (with a cost of $40,000 being mentioned) would be caused by the man­ aging board’s action or any other personnel "as long as everybody performs their job." So far, the personnel have done a better job than the appointed board. For the record, I have an open-ended question as to the total cost of the "Ambulancegate" and. still have not received an answer as to the total cost of this financial aberration. The amount it has already cost us, based on ambulance finan­ cial records through Sept. 13, 2005 i $58359 2005, is $58,359, not $40,000, plus whatever unre­ ported amounts that may be added to the calculated subtotal. Thus, ifthe budget­ ing process is a mirror image of the accounting for finan­ cial expenditures, a request for an increase in operating millage is looming on the horizon. The preceding exchange of questions and comments resulted in a question from our supervisor concerning any other areas in the budget where I would change his numbers to save dollars? I suggested that the retirement plan, which costs 10% of compensation, could be frozen and save Castleton Township $5,400 for the 2006-2007 budget year. This action was recommended based on an analysis of 13 townships, including Castleton, that provides the following perspective on elected officials compensa­ tion. The average compensation paid to the 13 supervisors was $8,111, which is 27.84% higher than ours at $6,345. The average compensation paid to the 13 assessors was $12,362, which is 20.85% less than ours at $14,940. The average compensation paid to 13 clerks was $11,227, which is 28.44% less than ours at $14,420. The average compensation paid to 13 treasurers was $16,063, which is higher by 28.04% than ours at $12,545. The source of this data was from audited financial statements, fiscal year end­ ing 3/31/05, that were filed by each township with the State Treasury Department. The job would not be fin­ ished unless our elected offi­ cials’ compensations were compared to our closest comparable township in Barry County, which hap­ pens to be Woodland’s elect­ ed officials. Our supervisor earns 9.5% more. Our asses­ sor earns 16.69% more. Our clerk earns 11.71% more. Our treasurer earns 8.6% less for some reason. ■ It is not unreasonable to conclude that the compensa­ tion package for elected offi­ cials .is adequate based on averages for part-time posi­ tions. The sacrifice of the 2ND ANNUAL Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival & FLEA MARKET Show Location: Vermontville United Methodist Church Lawn Outside only. Booth Size: 10x10-$60.00 The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival draws 30,000 people to this small community during the last full weekend ofApril. This is a great opportunity to sell items that are not available at the arts and crafts show. Set up and show dates are: Setup­ Call for Details Show times To Receive an application, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Lydia McCauley 5481 Brown Rd. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Saturday 4/29/0610am to 7 pm Sunday4/30/0610am to 4pm Telephone: Days 517-543-1740 Evenings 517-726-0633 Email: lydiamccauley @ru ssellschrader.com contribution to the retirement plan (10% of compensation) would be an indication of a serious budgeting effort by elected officials when fund balances are declining. Another suggestion for consideration was the out­ sourcing of the assessor’s job, through a competitive bidding process. This option was recommended because our assessor’s position will cost $17,651 (includes social security of 7.65% of com­ pensation, pension cost of 10% of compensation and the assessor license fee of $75) per year. Based on past conversations with others, the assessor’s job could be handled by a private contrac­ tor for around $15,000, which results in a budget savings of $2,651 per year. If you assume the assessor for Woodland was handling ours, the savings would be $3,868 per year. After reviewing legal expenses for our township lawyer in the • 2005-2006 budget year, it was discerned that the ballot language used for the salary rollback vote last August is set forth in state law. As a result, legal counsel had to fill in two blanks using the mandated language with the salary and title of each elected official. Thus, the bill of $1,745 for drafting ballot language was excessive, in my humble opinion, and consideration should be given to selecting another law firm to handle Castleton Township’s legal affairs in the future. You should remember the legal expense was supposed­ ly for drafting the ballot language, but elected officials have refused to disclose what the attorneys were actually doing on behalf of the town­ ship or whether the elected officials that retained the law firm had another agenda. Finally, it was pointed out that the 129.5% increase in office costs, 566.67% increase in education costs, and 71.33% increase in equipment costs did not seem to be reasonable expense increases for the 2006-2007 budget year. After some back and forth discussion on several issues, it is my conclusion that the current accounting system support costs are in excess of the cost for a proven soft­ ware system that can be pur­ chased at Office Depot or Office Max for less money than the software support fee required for the current sys­ tem based on statements by township officials. Also, since the current system does not provide sev­ eral monthly management reports that have been previ­ ously requested and are needed by elected or appointed officials during Fire, Ambulance & Castleton Township meet­ ings, it needs to be replaced or elected officials have to learn to use the software to extract needed financial reports and eliminate prepa­ ration ofmanual reports used during Fire, Ambulance, and Castleton Township meet- ings. The fund balance dis­ cussed during the township budget hearing will result in a fund balance at the begin­ ning of the budget year of $139,500 and it is projected to decrease by $6,842 to an end of year balance of $132,658. What it fails to communicate relates to Road Commission expenditures for 2006-2007 budget year. Castleton Township asked for a 50% reduction in the annual structured payments of $60,800 for the State Road resurfacing project and the approval by the Road Commission reduced outlays by $30,400 for the 2006­ 2007 and 2007-2008 budg­ ets. These payments have been deferred by the Road Commission, not forgiven, so it is a deferred liability against the existing fund bal­ ance and future revenue. Significantly, the elected officials failed to point out that the fund balance of $132,658, minus the deferred payment, results in an adjusted balance available for future budgets of $102,258. It appears Castleton Township will have con­ sumed all ofthe fund balance (estimate) by March 31, 2009 unless new revenues are received, such as, an increased operating millage (your money) or increased revenue sharing from the State of Michigan. Before the meeting ended, one member of the board indicated that elected township officials would consider the proceeding issues in their next budget. (I personally feel that changes need to be made to the 2006-2007. budget and the failure to make these hard decisions is (You decide)?) If they do, it will be positive and earlier action would be fantastic! elf not, you will have the opportunity to vote on an operating millage increase request in the future and the status quo will have triumphed due to a failure by elected officials to change with changing circumstances being experi­ enced by all of us. Donald M. Wiggins, Nashville rom ur eaers Locd Citizens Speak Out On Issues Mourning doves shouldn’t be hunted To the editor, I would like to address several comments within a recently published article "Region 3 United Conservation Clubs Prepares for Convention" in the Feb. 23 Hastings Banner, which referenced the mourning dove referendum, an issue that will be on the November ballot. An implication was made that anyone in favor of restoring the dove-hunting ban is against all hunting. This is simple not true! This shooting ban, which had existed in Michigan since 1905 (longer than in any other state), is only refer­ ring to doves, no other ani­ mal is involved; not one, sin­ gle other animal, zero! The issue only deals with rein­ stating the ban on the need­ less killing of a traditional backyard songbird. Public opinion polls show the majority ofhunters in our state agree that this small bird, Michigan’s official bird of peace and an international symbol of peace, should not be made into a mere target. There is no legitimate reason to shoot mourning doves, as they are not overpopulated and are too small to offer suf- ficient meat to warrant hunt­ ing. I personally know of sev­ eral hunters, including my husband, who feel there is no need to allow dove hunting in Michigan. Among the hundreds of groups that have endorsed the reinstatement of this ban is Sportsmen Against Dove Hunting. This past year, the Committee to Restore the Dove Shooting Ban (not the Humane Society of the United States, as stated) coordinated a massive state­ wide grassroots effort and collectively - through thou­ sands of volunteers - collect­ ed more than 275,000 signa­ tures, more than twice the amount needed to allow the voters of Michigan the right to vote on the issue on the November 7th ballot. Isn’t that how democracy works? If the majority of the voters vote "No" to shooting doves in Michigan, then it will simply continue the pro­ tection of the mourning dove and protect these birds we enjoy in our backyards, pro­ tection they have had for 100 years. Kathy Wiggins, Nashville Kouhfry Tteasutes Closeout Sale Continues! We still have a "gem" of a sale going on at a savings to you of 38% on all our inventory. Please stop in and take advantage of these great savings. It won't last much longer. CO Hours: Thurs. A Fri. 10:00 - 6:00; Sat. 10:00 - 4:00 4526 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, April 18, 2006 — Page 6 From Our Readers Locd Citizens Speak Out On Issues Why don’t administrators share budget cut burden Dear editor: I read in the March 21 Maple Valley News an article about the Maple Valley schools and Supt. Kim Kramer’s 19 proposals to reduce expenses. But nowhere in that article did I read anything about his accepting a pay cut like everyone else. Neither him or the rest of the higher ups or giving up future raises. Why is it when the car industry, the school industry or any other corporation says we have got to tighten our belts, it is the ones on the lower end of the payroll who get the slick end of the stick? The CEOs and other heads of businesses, school systems, ideas of tightening their belts is to not take that third vaca­ tion or not buy a new car every year. Ifcost cutting was his goal, then why revive the Maple Valley school letter. But they were cheap weren’t they? For a propay and tool that is.” Semper Fi Steve Toman, Nashville in helping good folks save money on their home. With today’s rising interest rates on credit cards and install­ ment loans, we homeowners need to find better and smarter ways to beat those high monthly payments. By refinancing your current home loan and consoli­ dating your debt, you will find relief from the monthto-month high payments. Security Mortgage Corporation specializes in all types of cash out loans. Good credit, bad credit, self-employed - we say YES to all these. For information on how to save money by using your home’s equity, please call Candace VanGessel at 1-269-795-2304 OFFICE or e-mail me at candace@securemymtg.com. 1-269-838-8805. THINK ABOUT THE SPRING HOME For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 There’s something we cando SCHOOL MENUS A group in Hastings, call­ not annoyed with any partic­ To the editor: Plants are closing. Companies are down-sizing. People are losing jobs. What can we as ordinary citizens do? We can help down-size State Legislature! ing themselves “Unicameral Michigan” (one chamber) has organized for the express purpose of elimination the State Senate. The press has dubbed our activities “Fire The Senate.” While we are Trees being ripped out in Barry County Dear editor, The way the trees are being out on the side of the road here in Barry County is similar to ripping your arm out of its socket Painful as this may sound it is not quite as fatal as the result of the brush hog tear­ ing and stripping the life out ofthe young trees on the side of the road. It is common knowledge that any time you have an open wound you are giving infection, disease, and bugs and open invitation to come on in and make them­ selves at home. This is not necessary. They look terrible. The injuries look painful. You can almost see the tears flow down the trunks. The side of the road looks like a battle­ field with bloody body parts scattered all around. Granted they will rot and return to the earth, as all liv­ ing things do. Meanwhile, the sharp stakes left behind are like jungle traps ready to injure some unsuspecting man or animal. Ow!As I drive by I heard a lone tree cry out from the battlefield, "Why am I left standing? Why wasn't I cut down like my comrades?" I don't blame the tree for thinking that because is clos­ er to the road than its com­ rades. Why da they do this? Their selection is terrible looking, sickening to view, dangerous for all life, and it increases greenhouse gases. Sounds like war between man and nature, we were entrusted to take care of. I think this is poor environ­ mental management. Matthew Johnson, Nashville ular senator, it is quite obvi­ ous that one house is a copy ofthe other. Here are some reasons for our efforts: 1. It is estimated that the state could save in excess of $50 million in the first year, and probably one billion over the first ten years. 2. Since the House and Senate have identical respon­ sibilities, everything is cov­ ered in that respect. 3. Since members of both houses are elected on the basis of population, there is no loss of representation. 4. Leaving the executive and judicial branches in place means that we still have checks and balances. 5. No more secret confer­ ence decisions about up­ coming legislation. 6. No more raises after a “no” vote. 7. A more streamlined and transparent legislature. This group is circulating petitions. There are already 30,000 in motion. We need more circulators and more signatures. To help, go to www.firethesenate.com, or call 269-948-4127, or write box 117, Hastings. Maybe us “little guys” can make a difference! Harland Nye, Hastings MUSKIE, continued from page 3 researchers can assist the DNR with a database of all the muskie collected for eggs or sperm. Basically, biolo­ gists do not want to mix the eggs and sperm of closely related fish to help ensure genetic diversity- of the muskie population, said Dan Anson, DNR Fisheries tech­ nician supervisor. Biologists also use an electronic wand to check the fish for a previously implant­ ed passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag. A PIT tag is a radio frequency ^P ARENTS OF MAPLE VALLEY PRESCHOOLER (All children ages 4-5 yrs.) Ifyour child will be 5 years old by Dec. 1st, call 852-9468 (starting March 21st) for Kindergarten Roundup Registration. Please bring birth certificate & immunization records April 20th, Ice Cream Sundaes 6:15-6:45 pm 6:45pm Kindergarten Parent Orientation and Story Hour at Fuller Street Elementary Ifyour child will be 4 yrs. old by Dec. 1st, call 852-2075 (starting March 21st) for Early Fours Registration Information 06627804 microchip about the size of a grain of rice that transmits a unique ID code or number to a special detection wand. Unlike the external, metal tag that biologists sometimes attach to a fish's lowerjaw or dorsal fin, a PIT tag will not be noticeable to anglers. A syringe is used to place the PIT tag just under the skin in the head area, if the muskie does not already have one. The crowd of about 30 local residents marvels at the large muskies that have been trapped and are hauled to the shore by the DNR employ­ ees. They ask questions about the fish and the egg take process every step ofthe way. "It's biology in action," one remarks. Muskies are a member of the northern pike family, and are known as an extremely efficient "predator machine." It lurks near shore in the shadows of plants or sub­ merged logs, striking swiftly at a prey fish. During the peak summer heat months, the muskies may move into slightly deeper, cooler waters, but will still choose the protection of a drop-off or some underwater obstruc­ tion. Larger muskies will attack and consume nearly every living animal, includ­ ing small rodents, waterfowl and muskrats. They are the second biggest fish in the Great Lakes region, second only to sturgeons. Muskies are known as tasty game fish, but fierce fighters if hooked by an angler. Sometimes, accord­ ing to reports, they can take up to an hour to land. Small muskies often are a prey fish for larger fish, like northern pike, sunfish and yellow perch. Adult muskies are most threatened by bears, large birds of prey and peo­ ple. It is a fish often poached out of season because of its habit of spawning in shallow water. The muskie season varies across the state.. Interested anglers should consult the DNR's 2006-08 Fishing Guide for season information and special regulations. The fishing guide is available at all license dealers or online at www.michigan.gov/dnr under the fishing section. Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, April 19 MW: Mini Cheeseburgers. Fuller: Cheeseburger. Smile potatoes, grapes, apple crisp, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, April 20 M.W. Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, fruit cocktail, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, April 21 Quesadilla, whole kernel com, cinnamon applesauce, churro, 1/2 pt. milk. Monday, April 24 Hot dog, potato wedges, peaches, brownie, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, April 25 Macaroni and cheese, green beans, juice, bar cook­ ie, 1/2 pt. milk. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, April 19 Choose One - Club sand­ wich, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, burger/chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel corn, sliced cucum­ bers, push-up, juice, milk. Thursday, April 20 Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One Spaghetti w/bread stick, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two Garden salad, green beans, cauliflower w/cheese, man­ darin oranges, juice, milk. Friday, April 21 Choose One - Quesadilla, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, country chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, creamy veg. medley, celery w/peanut butter, grapes, juice, milk. Monday, April 24 Choose One Double dogs, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, French fries, carrots, peaches, juice, milk. Tuesday, April 25 Choose One - Sloppy Joe w/chips, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, cheesie potatoes, California blend, veg., apple­ sauce, juice, milk. DFOWfWfl 9735 Coats Grove Rd., woodland, mi 3-bedroom, 1-bath, 2+ car garage. Current appraisal $68,000. HERE IS HOW IT WORKS: The price of this property will reduce $500 each Tuesday until it is SOLD! This week’s price is $58,500.00 Call for an appointment: 269-908-0525 or 0524 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 18,2006 — Page 7 Vermontville woman joins KCC honor group SOCIAL NEWS Dawn M. Yost of Vermontville has been inducted into the Alpha Nu Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Kellogg Community College. Yost, from Vermontville, majoring in education/teaching, is the daughter of John and Margery Shepherd of Marshall, and is married to Jim Yost of Nashville, She was inducted into the aca­ demic honor society last month. Established in 1918 by two-year college presidents, Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious honor society serving two-year col­ leges around the world. The society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year col­ lege students and provide opportunities for individual Bonds to celebrate fifty years The children of Raymond and Helen Bond are having an open house to celebrate their parents’ fiftieth wedd ng anniversary wedding annversary on Saturday, April 22, 2006, from 1 to ,5 p.m. at t,he Firs,t ’*1 Congregationall Church, St.,, 110 South Main Vermontville, Ml 49096. Please come and join thei would love to see you y. there. OBh. in their celebration, they growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming. Students must rank in the top 20% of the class to be invited to membership in Phi Theta Kappa and must main­ tain high academic standing during their enrollment in the two-year college. Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.7 million members and 1,100 chapters located in 50 United States, United States territo­ ries, Canada, and Germany. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as /the official honor society for two-year colleges. The Society holds membership in the presti­ gious Association of College Honor Societies as the gener- al scholarship honor society representing two-year col- Two local men hurt in rollover accident Two local men were seri­ ously injured Saturday in an early morning roll-over acci­ dent on Bivens Road in Maple Grove Township and were air lifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Authorities from die Barry County Sheriffs Department said at approximately 3:18 a.m. Saturday, April 15, Bryon Dunlop, 21, of Vermontville, was west­ bound on Bivens Road approximately one tenth of a . T 517-726-1506 fe > MASSAGE .Mid ■ ■os.jiiii r. 'Wi: 1S ?? ■ niirantiB rmimiijm t CtastTn (® ■." JX -u ■ (I 3E>asiii $20.00 s40.00 1/2 Hour 1 Hour . f TANNING 1 Month Unlimited .. *25.00 Welcome Hair Stylist ® IflB k ■ * apjn.£ I* Ifafctyl ip (tattOuM a: TALENT SHOW sh°w ■k DIANA ANDERS SPECIALS S6.OO MEN'S HAIR CUTS $5.OO MONDAYS - WOMEN'S HAIR CUTS WEDNESDAYS - Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 7PM; Saturday, 9AM - 2PM 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE # ■« ■% k fluted* an fate Read the Banner call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 STANTON'S REAL ESTATE AUCTION RANCH HOME & 2.6+/- ACRES Located at 940 N. Main, Nashville, Ml (just north of Nashville on M-66/N. Main) on: THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006 - 6:00 P.M Selling this three bedroom home (one bedroom is new) with liv­ ing room, kitchen and dinette area, basement, and garage. The g lot fronts on both M-66 and | Bridge Street and is approx. 2.6 acres in size. The home has had lots of recent updates including ■■mm a newer septic and drainfield. OPEN HOUSES: Monday, April 17 - 4:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, April 23 -1:00 ■ 2:30. Call for a flyer! BARBARA SCOTT, OWNER 06627980 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: stantons@voyager.nel www.stantons-auctions.coni Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 517-349-8235 = Maple Syrup Festival A Starts Friday Evening, April 28th All Day Sat. & Sun., April 29th & 30th • a fc*^M up with a potluck dinner. Anyone interested in membership should call President Sandy Haas at 726­ 0051. mile east of Swift Road in Maple Grove Township when he lost control of the GMC pickup truck he was driving. The vehicle rolled several times and Dunlop and his passenge James Hurness, 20, of Hastings, who were not wearing seat belts were ejected from the vehicle. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. It is unknown whether alco­ hol was a factor in the crash. VERMONTVILLE GFWC- Vermontville water presentation The General Federation Women’s ClubVermpntville learned about water management. Conservation being the program, club member Elaine Russell introduced Stephanie Gill of the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program of Eaton, Ingham and Barry counties. Topics included, minimize erosion and runoff, keeping pollution out of storm drains, and minimize water waste and the proper use of lawn care. Gill provided information about the subject of waste reduction at home, told of different ways to recycle the nature’s yard waste and how to select varieties of plants that minimize the need for water and pest control. Club members also learned about lawn fertilizer product, natural mulches and how to improve the lawn and protect water quality and home composting. A large packet of information was given to each member pres­ ent to take home to review. Madelyn Forest, Community Improvement Committee, gave a report and suggested that the club donate a new park bench for the village; funds are set aside for that purchase. Nikki Lennox gave an update on the Syrup Festival Craft Show, members signed up to host the event. Skip day is a yearly tradi­ tion, which will be on April 27. Members will be going to Grand Ledge for dinner followed by “The Taste of Home” at the high school. Next general meeting of Vermontville GFWC will be May 1 at the Methodist Church, for its year-end wrap leges, Fri., April 28 • 6:00 pm Call 517-726-1077 Three Divisions: Ages 6 and under • Ages 7-17 years • Ages 18 and over Application deadline April 22, 2006 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 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 Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HIYIS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI............................................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR................................................................. Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor..................... Cell 269-838-0796 $56,000111 JUST LISTED!! IN VERMONTVILLE! 3 bedroom mobile home with "add-on", nice large lot, some appliances included. Call Homer. (V-127) OWNERS SAYS BRING ALL OFFERSI ON S. JEFFERSON IN HASTINGS 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, fireplace, hardwood floors, large yard on corner lot. Many new improve­ ments!! Move in at close. (H-116) IN NASHVILLE - CLEAN & NEAT! GOOD FLOOR PLANII 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 lots) (2001) has enclosed back­ yard, central air, main floor laun­ dry, shower & garden tub in mas­ ter bedroom. Large family room and living room. Give Rick a’call for more "info." (N-120) NEW BUILD - JUST LISTEDI 3/4 acre lot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 car attached garage, deck 8: covered porch. Appliances included. Call Jerry. (N-125) IN NASHVILLE - GOOD STARTER OR RETIREMENT 3 BEDROOM HOME First floor laundry, fenced yard, master bedroom on first floor, appliances included. Call Rick or Homer for more details. (N-126) id id usiw PRICE REDUCED... NOW $89,900 MOTIVATED SELLERSIII MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK “Country living" large mature yard, 4 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry, kitchen appliances included. 2 car garage. Call Jerry. (CH-115) VERMONTVILLE Ranch style 3 bedroom with 1 bath and main floor laundry. Kitchen base cabinets/counter tops updated, doors trimmed out in wonderful oak, newer windows, vinyl siding, and one car detached garage. Estate sale, sold "AS IS". Call Jerry, 269-838-5819. (V-122) — VACANT PARCELS — 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS. Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 2OA Building Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A Building site, some trees, (c) 1OA Building site (all located on paved road) (VL-123) 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Cali Homer. (VL-114) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCEDIl East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Chariton Park. Call Rick. Flore bk land available. (VL-98) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGSI 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to public hunting & fishing. Lots of birds & wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) 8.67 ACRES - NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE. Surveyed, perked, room to raise horses. Call Homer for more "info". (VL-121) NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and sur­ veyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124) �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, April 18,2006 — Page 8 Invasive species cost $ billions each year It’s not something most people think about every day, if at all. But the problem of invasive species has a huge economic impact on the United States. One report cited in the national management plan for control of invasives esti­ mates about $140 billion in damages to U.S. crops, industry, the environment and public health. Invasive plant or animal species are "alien" or non­ native to a particular ecosys­ tem; their introduction can cause serious environmental harm or harm to human health. And they’re every­ where. Some examples: 1) The Formosan termite causes $300 million in prop­ erty damage annually in New Orleans alone. 2) Zebra mussels invaded the Great Lakes through ship ballast water, and now clog water intake pipes to many industries. 3) The nutria, a large rodent native to South America originally imported for a private zoo, is now dev­ astating large wetland areas in the wild. 4) The Asian longhomed beetle, which likely arrived in solid wood pallets made in China, is causing the destruction of valuable city trees. 5) Purple loosestrife has beautiful purple flowers, but it’s choking out native plants in wetlands and waterfowl habitats. 6) The West Nile virus, transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that fed on the blood of infected animals, is a growing health problem in the United States. 7) Imported red fire ants give painful and potentially deadly stings to humans, livestock and pets in the southern U.S. 8) Invading cheatgrass has increased the fire cycle in the West by twenty-fold. Invasive species often have few natural enemies in their new environment, and out-compete , existing species. They have had a negative impact and con­ tributed to the listing of a third to half of the native’ species on the Federal Endangered Species list For example, the brown tree snake arrived in Guam in the 1940’s aboard military planes. An aggressive preda­ tor, it has driven nine of Guam’s eleven native land bird species to extinction. A federal council now coordinates prevention and early control methods for invasives. For more informa­ tion, check the web at inva­ sive species.gov or stop at our office at 1611 S. Hanover St., Suite 105 in Hastings.. — By Stacy P. Kimble, y District Conservationist j j Natural Resources a Conservation Service, Barry j County. THE TRAFFIC SCENE | Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 f)river (Educationfor students 14 years, 8 months or older The Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge #225 presented Floyd Clark and Rick Duits their 25-year pins. May 8-May 25, 2006 May 30-June 1, 2006 June 5-June 22, 2006 June 27-29, 2006 i 8 "The Traffic Scene steers you in the right direction!" student Quote £ To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith Awards presented al Masonic Lodge TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE QUICK QUIZ: You have a credit card with $10,000 balance and an interest rate of 19%. You pay the minimum monthly payment of 2% of the balance. How long Will it take to pay off your credit card? A) 48 Months B) 72 Months C) 180 Months D) 818 Months Answer is(D) Incredible as it sounds; it would take over 68 years!!!! Is there a solution to get out of credit card debt, lower your monthly payment, pay your house off early, AND start saving money for your future? 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Lie. #23-1748 ___________________06623780 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 18,2006 — Page 9 Valley tops Vikes, and both pound on Pennfield by Brett Bremer meter relay Tuesday night, Sports Editor and both races were won by The easiest way to tell the Maple Valley foursomes. how close a track and field The two Pennfield teams meet is before the final were a combined 0-4 on the scores are announced is to night, falling to both the watch. the athletes on the Lions and the Vikings. infield during the 1600Maple Valley’s boys meter relay, the final race of defeated Lakewood 68-64, any meet. after trailing by a point head­ The Maple Valley Lions, ing into the final race, and Lakewood Vikings, and even topped Pennfield 78-59. Pennfield Panthers spread Lakewood defeated out around the inside of the Pennfield 69-67. track, rooted on their team­ Maple Valley’s girls mates, and sprinted across defeated Lakewood 72-65 the football field towards the and Pennfield 109-28. finish line as the anchor run­ Lakewood defeated ners approached the finish. Pennfield 104-33. The battle between both Although the score the Lion and Viking boys between the Lions and and the Lion and Viking girls Vikings was tight heading came down to the 1600- into the final race, the final Maple Valley’s Jarrod Brooks comes down the final straight-way in the 400-meter dash Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Boys* Track & Field Maple Valley junior Mike Hall won both the mile and the two mile races during Tuesday after­ noon's triangular meet with Lakewood and Pennfield. Hall took the mile in 4 minutes 47.53 sec­ onds, and the two mile in 10:44. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. 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Matt Hamilton was second for the Lions by clearing 10’ and Kaleb Root third, getting over 9-6. The Lions were without sprinting senior state medal­ list Adam Lamphere, and Lakewood sophomore Justin Keller swept in to win the 100-meter dash in 11.14. Keller won the 400-meter dash too in 53.03 seconds too, but Lakewood had just one other scoring performance in the sprints against Maple Valley with freshman Zach Kauffman placing third in the 200. T.J. Bentley won the 200 for the Lions in 24.42 seconds. Of the eight individual races. Maple Valley had two place winners in six of them against Lakewood. Charles Wymer was second behind Bentley in the 200. The Maple Valley’s Danielle Christensen cruises over the hurdles way ahead of the competition in the 300-meter race Tuesday afternoon against Lakewood and Pennfield. She won the race in 51.71 seconds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions also placed second and third behind Keller in both the 100 and the 400, and behind Lakewood’s Marcus Gonzales in both the hurdle races. Junior Mike Hall won both the 3200-meter run and the 1600-meter run for the Lions. He finished the 3200 in 10:44 and the 1600 in 4:47.53. Teammate Jeff Burd was second behind Hall in the 1600 and won the 800meter run in 2:10. Both boys’ teams were disqualified in the 800-meter relay, and they split the other See TRACK, page 11 The Lions’ Jeff Burd holds a slim lead against Lakewood’s Michael Forman on the first leg of the 3200-meter relay Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �m f«e Maple Valley Ne Tueeday. Apm 18.2006 — Page 10 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS Lion bats are booming, now CALL... 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Vermontville Township Clerk CONSTRUCTION CODE Ordinance # 4-13-06 Ordinance to regulate the minimum construction requirements ol one and two family dwellings. COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That the building code promulgated and adopted by the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth as the Michigan building code published in 2003 is hereby adopted by reference as the building code for the Village of Nashville. Copies of said code are available for inspection and for public use and distribution at the Office of the Village Clerk. SECTION 2. /Any person, firm, corporation, or other entity who vio­ lates any term or provision of this Ordinance is responsible for a municipal civil infraction and shall be punished by a civil fine of $50 for a first violation, $150 tor a second violation, and $300 for a third or subsequent violation and shall be liable for the payment of costs In an amount of not less than $9.00 and not more than $500. SECTION 3. Severability. If any portion of his ordinance or the appli­ cation thereof any person or circumstances shall be found to be invalid by a court, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of the applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid portion or applications provided that such remain­ ing portions or applications are not determined by said court to be inoperable, and to this end this ordinance is declared to be sever­ able. SECTION 4. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in Conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 5. Effective Date. Ordinance #4-13-06 shall become effective upon its adoption unless otherwise provided by State law. Adopted - 4-13-06 Published - 4-18-06 Effective- 4-13-06 Ayes: qr^cy. F. Dunhan), Coll, Shells. J. Dunham, Rodriguez, Kenyon N af&; Mane Frank Dunham Village Presidept: . .Cathy Lentz ViNage Clerit < defense needs to catch up by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team scored its first victory of the season last Wednesday in a shoot-out at Morenci. The Lions scored in ever)' inning to take a 17-12 victo­ ry, and are now 1-4 on the year. “We put the ball in play and forced them to make plays,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. “We did a real good job of manufactur­ ing runs.” Maple Valley trailed 2-1 after die first inning then put three runs on the board in the second, three in the third, five in the fourth, and three more in the fifth to take con­ trol of the game. Morenci scored three runs in the third and three in the fourth, then added four in the bottom of the seventh to make things more interesting. The Lions added insur­ ance runs in the sixth and seventh. “We got the lead and con­ tinued to add to it,” said Carpenter. “It was nice to get in the win column before we start our league schedule.” Garrett VanEngen went 3for-4 with a double and 4 RBI’s to lead the Lion offense. Adam Gonser was 2-for-4 with a triple, three stolen bases, and he scored four times. Kyle Fisher added two hits and two RBI’s for Maple Valley, and Rusty Harris, Drew Kersjes, Joey James, and Chris Hoffman had one hit each. Andrew Ashcraft earned the win for Maple Valley, pitching three and one third innings. “We have improved and that’s key for our success,” said Carpenter. “We have to get better each week.” The bats were better, but the Lions are still working Help Wanted with their gloves. Maple Valley was able to overcome five errors in the win. Last Monday at Springport the Lions made eight errors in a 14-7 loss. The Lions jumped ahead 4-0 in the first inning, but the Spartans scored 11 runs in the first three innings to get in front The Lions had ten hits in the game to the Spartans five. “Our defense and pitching really let us down,” said Carpenter. “We just couldn’t over­ come our let down on defense. Our hitting is keep­ ing us in games, we just need to learn to play a little defense and it will put us in a lot of ball games.” Kersjes led the Lions at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI’s. VanEngen was 2-for-4 with an RBI, and Ashcraft, Gonser, Fisher, Hoffman, and Cody Ward each had one hit. Maple Valley will try and keep its bats going, and get a little defense, when they head to Parma-Western to open the SMAA (South) sea­ son on Tuesday. Friday the Lions will be at Portland St. Patrick, then Friday they will host their own Maple Valley Invitational. 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Approved the agenda as print­ bean salad, mixed fruit. Rye ed. Krisps. Minutes from the March 1th Tuesday, April 25 and March 16th meetings were Turkey w/Swiss, marinated approved as printed. vegetables, plums, whole Amended the budget. Did not accept the treasurer's wheat bread. report. Events Approved paying the bills in Wednesday, April 19 the amount of 8674.46. Volunteer Luncheon. All OFFERING COMPLETE Approved appropriation trans­ Sites Closed. WATER & WELL fers. Thursday, April 20 DRILLING & PUMP Heard presentations from Green Gabies, Bob Knapp, and Hastings - Morehouse Kids; by Tom Evans. Yoga class 3 p.m.; Caregiver SALES & SERVICE Dr. Mike Callton, D.C. Approved allowing the town­ Support, 3:30-5 p.m.; Line 4” TO 12” WELLS ship to levy the maximum millage Michigan Slate University Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Cancer National College of Chiropractic allowed to support the 2006-2007 • Residential Support 1 p.m. Nashville budget. • Commercial Frequently I have patients TV Time. Committee reports were given • Farm complain that their necks and placed on file. Friday, April 21 - Hastings Approved electrical work to be grind when turned. We stock a complete line of... - Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil done at the EMS station. • Pumps • Tanks This “grinding" or “crack­ Painters 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 Appointed Vickie Reid and • Plastic & Steel Pipe ling" sound is not due to a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nadine Garlinger to the library • Other Well Supplies bone spurs or sand in the Nashville Fuller Street board, appointed Reese and Kids. joints. It’s the sound of mis­ Demond to the Transfer Board, WE OWN OUR OWN appointed Cooley and Wilson to Monday, April 24 aligned neck bones, muscles EQUIPMENT & DO the Fire Board; and appointed OUR OWN WORK. Hastings Card Making and ligaments. Cooley and Wilson to the EMS 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Matthew D. Ewing If you experience neck Board. Owner Sam. 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Now accepting Attested 1e by * 4 p.m.; Rfcd Hm 2 p p.m. ‘ I MasterCard & Visa ''Most insurance^ accepted. Supervisor J Cooley 0M«r«s Real Estate LEGAL NOTICE EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Is your neck grinding? �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 18, 2006 — Page 11 continued from page 9 two relayvs 9with 9with Brad McDonald, Ron Smith, Seth Madry, and T.J. Bentley w'nn'n£ 400-meter relay n seconds for the cjtyLions, and the Lakewood team of Mike Forman, Tim DeJong, Jason Sterkenburg, and Jesse Schrock winning ^w^%^the 3200-meter relay in yIk V »J V ‘1 Lassie* a1O^s Ss^te^hth 7-7811O^ S^t^ht er than the pole vault, Li1t^ S^^tJhe Lakewood boys conIL^itr J trolled the field events plac- 4V-'A! 'A! th?11 ig first ing fi hl the h other h four f th?11 fcS Zach ^au^man won h°th thee Sb V ^ti long jump (17-6) and high s st>'Xjump(5 Mike ’6)Kuras and Gabe 4J O’Mara both set personal 4records in the discus and the kkjjl^shot put put, finishing first and second in each event. Kuras won d*scus with a throw of 145-9 and the shot put at 50-9.5. O’Mara threw the disc 131-10 and the shot 40­ 5. The Lakewood girls kept pace with the Lions for most of the night by outscoring Maple Valley in the field events, something that would have been unheard of in pre­ vious seasons. Kelcie Garmon won the long jump for Lakewood at 14-6, Amy Joostberns the discus with a throw of 105-6, and Kristin Chase the high jump by clearing 5-2. Kayleigh Browne was the shot put champion for Maple Valley with a throw of 34­ .25 and freshman Stacey Fassett cleared 9-5 to win the pole vault. The Lions took the lead by winning eight of the running events, including the three sprint relays. Alisha Felmlee joined 1600-meter relay teammates Pierce, Christensen, and Tobias to win the 800-meter relay in 1:54.35. Felmlee, Browne, Winegar, and Ellison teamed up to take the 400-meter relay in 54.8 seconds. The 800-meter relay was one of only two races Pennfield won in their dual with Lakewood, the other being the 200-meter dash. Pennfield’s only win against Maple Valley came in the 800-meter run. Christensen had a big day for the Lion ladies, helping out on two victorious relay teams and winning both hur­ dle races. She tpok the 100 with Raffler, Catt? and Pifer to win the 3200-meter relay in 11:24.13. Raffler dominated the 800 in 2:40.47, winning by eight seconds. The longest individual race the Lions won was the 400-meter run, which Tobias took in 1:04.86. Maple Valley will play host to Delton Kellogg and Dansville in another triangu­ lar meet on Tuesday, then see Lakewood again at Portland on Saturday. Are your credit cards and debts stressing you out? We can help! We specialize in helping people with bruised credit obtain home loans that will consolidate all their debt into one low payment. Maple Valley ladies fall 10-0 in opener Now is a great time to get cash out for any reason. Pay your taxes, do home improvements, go on a much needed vacation or just pay off bills. J? J? V* V., It was a tough start to the season last Monday for the Maple Valley varsity girls soccer team. At Lakewood, the host Vikings didn’t have any trou­ ble putting the ball in the net against the Lion ladies, scor­ ing a 10-0 victory The Lakewood girls had 37 shots on goal for the night, with the lady Lions putting just one on net. Lakewood scored eight R W mum goals in the first half, then added two more in the sec­ ond to end the evening’s action. Kayla Durham and HASP tffKMNili Alexandria Taylor had four h — WWW g°als and one assist each. Ali hurdles in 16.87 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 51.71. Ellison won the two sprints for Maple Valley, taking the 200 in 28.29 sec­ onds and the 100 in 13.30. Lakewood’s ladies earned their points on the track in the distance races, with Jessika Blackport leading the way. Blackport won the 1600 in 6:07 and the 3200 in 13.35.22. Lakewood’s Lyndsey Shepard was sec­ ond in both those races and Maple Valley’s Erin Shoemaker third. Blackpprt also teamed up Morris and Courtney Palmer added the other two Viking goals. Courtney and Danielle Palmer had one assist each, and Autumn Cussen had two. “This was a very good win over all for the whole team,” said Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales, who’s team is 2-2 on the season. “It gave all players a chance to try sever­ al positions.” Maple Valley freshman Maple Valley was at home Stacey Fassett works her against Parchment on way over 8-6 in the pole Monday, and will be back in vault Tuesday afternoon. action this Wednesday when She would go on to set a it travels to Olivet to take on personal record in winning the Eagles. This Thursday, the event by clearing 9-5. the Lions will be at home (Photo by Brett Bremer) against Springport. Call now to save $500.00 off your closing costs by mentioning this AD. 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A junior at Maple Valley High School, she is a mem­ ber of the high school band, Future Farmers of America (FFA), the cheerleading team and participated in 4-H. She also likes to do scrap­ booking. Hamilton has participated in maple syrup making since she was young. “I started by just washing buckets and hanging them on the tree after my dad drilled the hole and tapped the spile in,” she said, noting that she learned more about syrup production over the years and helped producer Wayne Pennock and the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association with their col­ lection. Besides the Vermontville Syrup Festival, Hamilton said she would like to repre­ sent Vermontville Maple Syrup by attending other parades, banquets and cere­ monies in the area. • Darcy Meade, the daugh­ ter of Mike and Dawn Meade, also said she would like to attend parades in other communities to promote the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival and Vermontville maple syrup products. “I’d (like) to go to ones that are a little farther away and try and bring more peo-: pie into Vermontville,” said Meade who said she hopes to encourage more festivalgo­ ers to visit the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival’s sugar shack to learn hpw maple syrup is made. “But, there’s no need to change anything about the festival. It is great how it is right now. It’s been like this forever and no one’s had a problem with it and there’s no need to change something just to change it.” , Meade, who said she “can’t stand that Log Cabin stuff,” has helped with sap collection and syrup making as long as she can remember, “I’ve helped with syrup all my life, it’s like it’s in my blood.” Tapping trees and gather­ ing sap has its own tradition in the Meade family. “Every time my dad would take me in the woods to gather or tap. he would tell me the same story,” said Meade. “We would enter the woods and stop at a tree with a spile in it. He would say that spile has been there since the last time his great­ grandfather tapped the trees. There hasn’t been a time where he hasn’t told me about the tap. It just wouldn’t be the same if he didn’t.” Barry County Lumbei^J 269-945-3431 or 688-945-3431 225 N. Industrial Pk. Dr., Hastings www.barrycountylumber.com Amber Hamilton Meade said she likes to get her friends and classmates involved in the syrup collec­ tion process. “My freshmen year I got ten kids from my leadership class to come out to our farm and help with the gathering of sap. It was a like a pro­ duction line out there.” Her favorite part of mak­ ing maple syrup is scooping the foam from the sap as it boils but adds, “The part that is creepy but really cool is when I’ve sat out in the woods at night and you could hear the slow drips of sap OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Thurs: 8-6, Fri: 8-8 Saturday: 8-4, Sunday: 9-2 FREE Buy any Pole Bam Package... Darcy Meade hitting the metal bucket.” Meade’s extracurricular activities include Spanish Honor Society, serving as vice president ofthe Spanish Club, leadership class, tak­ ing part in a production of “Peter Pan” at The Revue, golf, soccer, hockey and softball. She also enjoys computers, scrapbooking, movies, music, photography and jewelry making. • Amber Wells, the daugh­ ter of Nyle and Kimberley Wells, has been helping her family gather sap and make maple syrup since she moved to Vermontville four years ago. “I help gather and sort of help boil, I help make sugar candies and cream-. My favorite part is making sugar candy and taste testing it of course,” said Wells. “I also help set up and decorate my family booth and I also occa­ sionally help the Benedict’s also.” However, Wells said there is one thing she doesn’t like about the maple syrup mak­ ing process— time. “My least favorite part of the whole process is how long it takes before you actu- Amber Wells ally get pure, and beautifully colored maple syrup, “ she said. “But, I like the fact that my family gets to spend that time together laughing and helping each other out and just spending time together.” Wells said she would like to promote the festival by getting more young people and perhaps schools involved in the collection and boiling process. “Maybe we could have a sap collection contest between youth groups, grades or schools.” The only thing she would change about the festival would be adding covered' areas where people could get out of the rain or show in case of inclement weather; “we can’t change the weath­ er but we can change how we protect ourselves from it.” Wells’ extracurricular activities include participat­ ing in school dramas and musicals, soccer, 4-H, serv­ ing as a youth group student leader and working part­ time. 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Barnes, Pennington and Vanderlaan each received Heart and Soul awards for their time, effort and person­ al commitment to their com­ munities through service. Bloomquist received the Commitment to Service Award for both the breadth and the depth of her commu­ nity involvement. Barnes was recognized for his assistance rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and for coordinating a house painting project for hurricane evacuees living in Olivet. He also serves as president of Alpha Omega, Olivet’s Christian student organization and coordinates a weekly trash walk to beau­ tify the Olivet community. Bloomquist was recog­ nized for .her volunteer work at Eaton Community Hospice, assisting with patient care, and the Oak Chest Thrift Shop, sorting merchandise. She also serves as a student ambassador for the Betsy Dole Women’s Resource Center at Olivet. Vanderlaan received his award for his assistance rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and for coordinating the Phi Alpha Pi Christmas party for ele­ mentary students. His col­ lege fraternity purchases gifts as well as hats and gloves for young children in the Olivet community. MCC is a state-level non­ profit organization that pro­ motes the education and commitment of Michigan college students to be civically engaged citizens, through creating and expand­ ing academic, co-curricular and campus-wide opportuni­ ties for community service, service-learning and civic engagement. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-04-25.pdf 912e6088b59b83eec57309c96a7b93b2 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST NASTIWGS HI 49058-1833 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 17, April 25, 2006 A local paper oftoday! Vermontville to sport new look for Syrup Festival Children and their parents take part in the annual Children’s Parade slated for Saturday morning. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Village of Vermontville will sport a new, nearly complete “oldfashioned” streetscape for the 66th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, which kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday April 28, with the traditional opening ceremony, introduc­ tion ofthe 2006 Maple Syrup Queen and her court and the talent show. Vermontville Department of Public Works Street Supervisor Monte O’Dell said he doesn’t anticipate that the streetscape, which features wider sidewalks, will cause any problems set­ ting up bleachers on Main Street across from the com­ munity stage. “We may have to do a lit­ tle adjusting, some trial and error when its time to set up the bleachers but everything is going like clockwork,” he said. While the village may look a little different this year, the festival will contin­ ue to offer few changes to the family-friendly activities and programs that have made a it a hit year after year, according to Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation President Gene Fisher. “The talent show will start at 6 o’clock rather than 6:30 on Friday,” said Fisher. Pancake breakfasts, featuring pure maple syrup, like this one at the Vermontville Township Fire Barn put on by the Maple Valley Band Boosters are a tradition at the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup festival. “And, as far as food goes, the Maple Valley wrestlers and Fisher. cheerleaders will be having Other changes include the hog roasts; that’s new. But elimination of camping at the otherwise, everything will be high school and two events the same. There will be pan­ are switching places this cakes with maple syrup, year. The annual car show chicken barbecues and more. will be held in front of the There will be a variety of village DPW bam on the food, something for every­ west side oftown, which will body’s palate.” give the automobile owners As usual, Mid-America more room to display their Shows will set up their carni­ vehicles and the flea market val for the festival and offer will be held next to the special rates of $13 for six Methodist Church. This year’s festival is hours of rides during certain hours each day of the festi­ being held in memory of val. Wayne Pennock, a long-time “We’ll have to wait and community member and see, but with the streetscape maple syrup producer. they may have room to set up See FESTIVAL page 6 a couple extra rides,” said ,pg Voters to decide bond issue school board contest Tuesday by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter When Maple Valley voters go to the polls Tuesday, May 2, for the regular school elec­ tion, they will be asked to choose between two incum­ bents and one challenger for two seats on the Board of Education and decide the fate of an $11.5 million dollar bond issue. Approval of the bond would enable the district to update boilers and windows, develop a separate middle See VOTE, page 2 PTO dissolved, Maplewood, Fuller to form own groups by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After months of some­ times emotional and personal conflict, Maple Valley Parent Teacher Organization members voted Monday, April 17, to dissolve the organization,, which has served both Maplewood and Fuller Street elementary schools for many years. Instead of the joint PTO, a new organization will be formed for each school to better fulfill the needs of the unique student population of each institution. While representatives from the former Maple Valley PTO declined to com­ ment or did not return phone messages after the meeting last week, Maple Valley School administrators were willing to speak about the change. "There has been some per­ sonality conflicts within our PTO for some time and there has been something of a power struggle between the old guard and the new guard. Schools and administrators don’t run PTOs, but we got dragged into it and we offered to help mediate and tried to offer some solu­ tions," said Kramer, who went on to note that there were two basic problems with the former PTO. "First, most of the control of the PTO belonged to Fuller Street parents because, for whatever reasons, lower ele­ mentary parents typically See PTO, page 5 In This Issue • Superintendent unveils 2006-2007 budget cuts • Lion soccer has strong first half against Spartans • New vault record at Valley helps Lions top two • Lions bounce back from bad losses to Western Andrea Montgomery Kevin Rost Mark Shoemaker �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, April 25,2006 — Page 2 VOTE, continued from page 1 • r .• •?«« school and update the high * Sifpeffritencient of Schools Kim Kramer estimated 42% school curriculum. ofthe funds generated by the The bond Voters approved a six-mill additional millage would be levy for school improve­ used for education and the ments and additions in 1997. remaining 58% for infra­ The district’s current five- structure. During a community mill levy is scheduled rolled back to approximately 3.2 in forum held earlier this year, December. Voters now are Kramer said if voters being asked to allow the dis­ approve the bond proposal, trict to not roll back the levy, the 6.5-mill levy would and add a half mill to the mean an additional 26 cents per day for homeowners with original six. If approved, the $11.5 mil­ a residence with a taxable lion generated would be used value of $62,500. Construction would begin to replace energy-inefficient windows and boiler systems in the spring of 2007 and be district-wide and allow the completed by the fall of district to add additional 2008. To establish the mid­ classrooms space and modify dle school, 13 classrooms existing labs to allow the would be added on to the development of a separate high school to create a sepa­ middle school and the rate wing for seventh and restructuring of the high eighth grade students. One of school to better prepare grad­ the rooms, measuring 35 x uates for post-secondary 80 feet, would serve as a education and the changing cafeteria, band room and job market. gymnasium. The middle Maple Valley school would also have its own administration, cafeteria and teaching staff, some­ thing Kramer said could be done without adding addi­ tional full-time staff, simply by realigning existing per­ sonnel. Kramer said based on what he has heard, most peo­ ple support the largest por­ tion ofthe bond issue, which be used to replace aging win­ dows and boiler systems with more energy-efficient models. "I haven’t heard a single person who disagrees with that portion of the bond. They think it is prudent and wise to make those changes due to the economy; they are all for it." However, Kramer said he hopes people realize how important the entire bond issue is to Maple Valley stu­ dents. "The smaller portion of the bond, earmarked for a separate middle school and prepare for the world of Lansing, which will cost 1,000 people their jobs; but work," he added. "I know people don’t like change. I at the same time. GM is don’t like it, but we have to opening a new plant in Delta accept that times are chang­ Township that will out pro­ ing and it will be different duce the three plants com­ for our children.- We can’t bined with 50 percent of the say, ‘It was OK for me, it workforce. "They are all high tech will be okay for them.’ These kids are facing a dif­ people who are highly skilled and technically ferent world than we did. The world is changing out trained," said Kramer. "One there and we need to bring person can do the work of 15. That is the wave of the our high-tech training up to future. Even factory workers speed." As an example, Kramer are going to need an associ­ cites how General Motors is ate’s or a bachelor’s degree. closing three plants in We need to be adaptable; we can’t afford to be shortsight­ ed." Kramer said that provid­ ing a separate middle school for Maple Valley students is also important. "Times are changing and today our middle school stu­ dents are being confronted with issues involving drink­ ing, drugs and sex and stud­ ies have shown that we can do a better job of educating this age group when they are sheltered and separate from that the commission does not the older students," he said. have the funds to come back “Money-wise I also believe and clean this up. this is a smart move because He also suggested that one it allows us to improve what of the commissioners would we offer, but still live within like the firewood, but he declined. Then he suggested See VOTE, next page we might put up a sign for free firewood, which we declined, because we would HASTINGS 4 then be subjected to anybody Goodrich www.GQTI.com on our property whowanted 269-945-SHOWl to take advantage of this 4WSL_ T lIrllf LAA TlLEnD>( Down,own Hastings on Stale St. offer. We contend that if they ALL DIGITAL SOUND don't have the funds to clean O No passes Free drink refills & 25* com refills I STADIUM SEATING TIMES 4/25 - 4/27 up after they cause this kind of destruction then' they should not be allowed to cre­ SPRING MATINEES ate such a mess. They went up these old trees to a height that was no longer brush cut­ ©©THE SENTINEL (PG-13) 12:25,2:40,4:55,7:10,9:25 ting, sometimes at much as ©SCARY MOVIE 4 (PG-13) 15 feet. 12:40,2:30,4:30,6:50,9:15 ©THE WILD (G) Is there any recourse for a 1:10,3:10,5:10,7:20,9:20 taxpayer to have this recti­ BENCHWARMERS (PG-13) fied? Maybe your photogra­ 1:00,3:00,5:00,7:00,9:00 pher would like to take some pictures of this destruction? 20oz.DRlNK with S2.50 purchase of 46oz. bag of buttery popcorn rn Barbara Heiss, Nashville the restructuring of the high school, was the initial driv­ ing force behind the board’s decision to pursue the bond. The board looked at the bond in terms ofit being ourjob to educate kids and the longrange goal of better educa­ tion for our kids," said Kramer. "The second part is the most important part of the bond for our kids and their futures. I wish everyone in the district was able to com­ prehend the impact this will have on the future and lives of our young people as they From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Shouldn’t Road Commission clean up brush cutting mess? To the editor, You had a number of let­ ters in the last issue of the Maple Valley News (April 18) that my husband and I would like to respond to, but the one concerning us most was the one titled "Trees being ripped out in Barry County." We live in Maple Grove Township and experienced this so-called "brush cutting" done to a considerable amount ofthe frontage of our property, and we now look like a tornado has hit. In fact, we have had out of town guests ask us when the torna­ do went through here. My husband and I are eld­ erly (he is 80 and I am not far behind) and we are unable and unwilling to clean up the havoc left by the Barry County Road Commission from their so-called brush cutting, and after calling them and having a young man come out to see our sit­ uation, his only answer was LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. 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M-79 West Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday Schoo .10 a.m. Worship............. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School ................. 9:45 A.M. Service........ .......... 11 P.M. Service......... ............ 7 Wed. Service ...... ............ 7 SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Phone 517-852-1993 (Nursery Provided) REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 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 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday Common Prayer used of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry for all services. Disciple Bible Study, Classes Weekly Traditional 1928 Book of RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWinx PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 25, 2006 — Page 3 VOTE, continued from previous page Xlit (J01 u whL^L*^k SSS«« is w is; s%S S SNt*'* N«««bb tbb s$$ s .'<$ I .<$ । > • »$ fcas sfe> ^^Ht sHt ^‘S|,l'«!^ S|l'«!^ , j •tale^kmhoj S **«!I* our means. "I understand that times are hard and we are losing jobs, but this can’t wait or our kids will lose," said Kramer. "It is the board’s job to do what they can to encourage the best education for our kids. They have spent a lot of time researching, planning and studying our finances. It makes sense to do it now in terms of a small­ er tax increase. All we’re asking is to allow us to levy the tax they approved a cou­ ple years a go plus a halfmill more. It will cost the taxpayers more if we delay and do this later. Now is the time to strike and look to the future. If we do it now we will save money in the long run," he said adding. "Don’t let the infrastructure overshadow the importance of education. When the board decided to pursue the bond issue they decided that they couldn’t do one without the other and voted unanimously that the bond should not be split and should be presented as a combined package." School board seats Nashville resident Kevin Rost will take on incumbents Andrea Montgomery and Mark Shoemaker in the elec­ tion as they vie for two seats on the Maple Valley Board of Education. Rost, a life-long Maple valley resident currently on disability from GM, has served as a volunteer basket­ ball coach for middle and freshman basketball and Amatuer Athletic Union summer camps and Barry County Christian summer camps. Unlike incumbents Shoemaker and Montgomery, he is not plan­ ning to vote in favor of the bond. "As a school board candi­ date, I will vote no on the bond. Not because I would­ n’t like to see the middle school separate from the high school, but due to stu­ dent counts," he said. Rost cited the un-audited student counts as ofFebruary 2006, which show a decrease average class size of 146 for seventh through twelfth grades and an average class size of 112. "After the seventh grade class, there is a steady count of students except for the fourth-graders, which is still well below the other classes (seventh through eleventh). bill It M liana’s ^Pfoce qty into The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS idta !>■ itiii| Open Tuesday - Friday r.n«j S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Ity lk» It M 06605469 ttyt tk* ids tSittSUH the WlflS! aaam*. till Ollie Oiltttt i® Sugar Jiut Cafe Welcomes back the Vermontville Httitaa at- 1-517-852-9481 fMaple Syrup festival! ® w Stop in Festival Weekend for good food and ice cream to. pi www® Oi«i“* Oii |Ui« Ui« CH >#» . sa- ««2JJ M) Syrup Festival Week Hours: • Monday-Thursday 7 am-2 pm & 5 pm-9 pin • Friday 7 am - 9 pm • • Saturday 8 am-9 pm • Sunday 8 am-6 pm 517-726-0975 174 S. Main Street - Vermontville ii tfi Xsl»*f* A , WH, »s K" »sW**’ , artfS** ’ '* ui 5^* it#1^ V I#1^ V I 5? *"& 1’ n4f •w 0> 06629398 If these numbers hold up, it would mean a loss of more than $150,000 a year for the next five years. Ifyou look at the economy for the last five years I would be surprised if our children or future student counts don’t drop even more," said Rost, who went on to say that he didn’t see future growth in Maple Valley due to a poorjob mar­ ket in the area, no express­ way and gas prices. Rost also said he had four objections to the proposed 35 X80-foot area which would be used as a cafeteria, band room and physical education classroom for the middle school. First, he contended that the as a cafeteria it would limit students’ spare time before classes resume. "The high school has the gym and hallway where kids can bum offenergy," he said. Second, he felt that as a band room it would cause a distraction for students in classrooms across the hall. "I believe that’s one of the reasons for having the band room at the other end of the school." Third, he objected to there being no locker rooms, say­ ing students would have to wear street clothes to gym. Fourth, he would prefer the room be larger (50 x 90) to accommodate regulation sized basketball and volley­ ball courts, which could be used for school meets and travel teams. Further, Rost said he would have liked to see the bond split. I would have voted for the upkeep (boilers, win­ dows, etc.)," he said, but added that the bond issue had little to do with his decision to run for a seat on the board. "... I have respect for the board and realize the hard decisions they have to make," he said. "I do share some of the same concerns ofother parents and students. Some of these concerns wouldn’t be very popular with a lot of people, but do need to be addressed any­ way, which includes admin­ istration, athletics, and fair/equal treatment for all students... these are con­ cerns I plan to address if elected... I wouldn’t vote for or against something or someone ifI didn’t feel com­ fortable with my decision, but I also wouldn’t vote one wayjust because it’s the easy way out” Incumbent Mark Shoemaker has served on the board for four years. He is a Detroit native who moved to Maple Valley with his wife and children several years ago and works as a general manager at Next Door LLC, a joint venture with Thomas Fabrications, Inc. Shoemaker supports the bond issue and sees the sepa­ rate middle school and restructured high school as necessary steps to meeting the State ofMichigan’s more rigorous graduation require­ ments. "I feel that ‘raising the bar’ for our students is a good thing. Our students need to be competitive both locally and in an expanding world economy," he said. "Our challenge as a district and school board is to help give our students the basic skills to move into either the work environment or the post high school education arena. "Because of instruction time available for the stu­ dents, the challenge here will be to give our students expo­ sure to various learning envi­ ronments while complying with the State’s new gradua­ tion requirement." Shoemaker said the dis­ trict will have to be creative in order to comply with the new requirements while con­ tinuing to provide the stu­ dents with diverse learning experiences. "This is one of the reasons we wish to reconfigure our junior high to a middle school. By doing this, we can better provide alternatives to our students, which will comply with the state’s requirements without sacri­ ficing the learning experi­ ences available to our stu­ dents," he said. Cuts in state funding for public schools is forcing more and more districts to turn to privatization as a way to help "make ends meet," causing some to fear that communities are sacrificing local control for a balanced budget. However Shoemaker said he feels privatization can be a wise choice if used prudently. "Privatization of school services is always a very sen­ sitive subject. School dis­ tricts should have loyalty to its employees but they also have a responsibility to be good stewards of the com­ munity’s money and resources. Maple Valley did privatize its special educa­ tion busing, but has not pri­ vatized the regular busing. Each situation has to be weighed appropriately and decisions made based on what is best for the district, community and most impor­ tantly the students," he said, adding, "I feel local control of our school district is very important. Our community’s values and commitment to our children is best served by maintaining local control." Incumbent Andrea Montgomery is currently fin­ ishing the term of Trustee See VOTE, next page STANTON'S REAL ESTATE AUCTION RANCH HOME & 2,6+/- ACRES Located at 940 N. Main, Nashville, Ml (just north of Nashville on M-66/N. Main) on: THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. Selling this three bedroom home (one bedroom is new) with liv­ ing room, kitchen and dinette area, basement, and garage. The 'ol fronts on both M-66 and i Bridge Street and is approx i BARBARA SCOTT, OWNER 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: sUntonsOvoyajer net www.stantons-auctlons.com Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. Chris Stanton 543*0598 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 517-349*8235 Maple Syrup Festival 2006 ROADRUNNERS APRIL 28™, 29™, 30™ Downtown Vermontville Featuring CULPRIT. Live Sat. 28m & Sun. 29th -9:30 PM S*v «.o< & 2.6 acres in size. The home has had _’“ * ,«■«—, lots of recent updates including _ BBSHSamzassassassaHSi a newer septic and drainfield. OPEN HOUSES: Monday, April 17 - 4:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, April 23 -1:00 - 2:30. Call for a flyer! FREE Door Prizes �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, April 25,2006 — Page 4 VOTE, continued from previous page David Favre, who resigned in February 2005. She was previously appointed to the board in 1996 to finish the last year of the David Schantz’s four year-tenn when he resigned. Women. Montgomery, a graduate VERMONTVILLE - Edna on July 14, 1935. She is survived by her of Maple Valley High Bruce preceded her in E. Crothers, age 91, of Vermontville, passed away death on February 9, 2003 daughter, Joy Angel; grand- School and a programmer children, Bryce (Cheryl) and systems analyst at Auto after 67 years of marriage. on Saturday, April 22, 2006. Edna had taught school in Angel, David Angel, Ruth Owners Insurance Company, Edna was born in Shepherd, on January 21, Woodland, Vermontville, Ann Crothers, and Ellen agrees with Shoemaker that 1915 to Roy and Jose (Swix) Nashville, Hastings, and (Michael) Angel-Williams; it is important for communi­ great-grandchildren, Morgan ties to retain local control of Lakewood. Gould. She had been a member of and Bryce T. Angel, Claire their schools, but privatizaShe graduated from Woodland Women’s and Jacob Angel-Williams, tion is not an inherently bad Lansing Central High School the in 1932 and received her Study Club, Michigan Farm and Erin Crothers; and many decision if a district weighs Bachelor’s Degree from Bureau for almost 60 years, other loving relatives and its choices carefully. "While you do lose some Bowling friends. Central Michigan College in the Women’s Edna was preceded in connection with privatiza1935. Edna continued her Association of Lake Odessa education and received a since 1960 where she had death by her parents; hus-tion, I think with the proper Master’s Degree Degree in also bowled in many state band, Bruce; son and daugh- scrutiny of each decision, it Education from Michigan and national tournaments, ter-in-law, Roy M. and Vera is possible for a district to the Woodland United R. Crothers; grandson, Bruce keep as much control as posState University. She married her long-time Methodist Church, and the Archie Crothers; and sister, sible," she said. "We priva­ tized our special education sweetheart, Bruce Crothers Woodland United Methodist Eva Algate. Visitation will be at the busing and the management : j Koops Funeral Chapel in of our food service depart­ Lake Odessa from 2-4 and 6­ ment has been privatized. 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, But, especially with regard to CANOPY SALES &. RENTALS the food service, it has been a 2006. 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI The funeral service will be very positive experience." Montgomery said she supheld at 11 a.m., .oft Wednesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Woodland ■ Memorial Park. The family has suggested New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 that memorial contributions -/ may be made to the Cathederal windows Optional Woodland United Methodist Maple Valley Elementary Reservations have already started for Menu Women at the Woodland graduations, weddings, birthday parties United Methodist Church., Wednesday, April 26 Arrangements by Koops Tables Chairs Coolers & Hot Boxes Sack Lunch Day. MW: T Funeral Chapel in Lake Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 Grilled Cheese. Fuller: -Odessa. 06626526 PB&J. Carrot sticks, push-up, treat, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, April 27 Pizza, tossed salad, man­ 7/16 4X8 darin oranges, 1/2 pt. milk. Friday, April 28 No School. Monday, May 1 Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, peaches, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, May 2 #1 USED RAILROAD Grilled chicken sandwich, green beans, applesauce, ani­ mal crackers, 1/2 pt. milk. Edna E. Crothers STONEHILL FARM SCHOOL MENUS OSB TIES $099 12" HEXAGON PAVERS RED OR CHARCOAL LANDSCAPE BLOCKS $425 Each DECKING 5/4 X 6 TREX DECKING 5/4 X 6 TREATED DECKING CHECK OUR PRICES TODAY! Come In and See What We Have For You! ^hometown □ LUMBER & HARDWARE j 0ROPAMf JANICS hueo Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 www.homtownlumber.com 06629343 Propane Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, April 26 Choose One - Macaroni and cheese, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, breakfast bar. Choose Two Garden salad, Smile potatoes, veg. medley, pears, juice, milk. Thursday, April 27 HS Hungry Howies. Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One - Pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, hot dog bar. Choose Two Garden salad, whole kernel corn, green beans, mixed fruit, juice, milk. Friday, April 28 No school. Monday, on ay, May ay 1 Choose One - Popcorn chicken, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, push-up, juice, milk. Tuesday, May 2 Choose One - Cheesie bread sticks, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two Garden salad,, spaghettios, pg, green beans, peaches, juice, milk. ports the bond issue and feels that the board has been very careful to weigh out the pros and cons before asking the public for approval of the bond. "We realize that the econ­ omy is not good and we are losing students, everyone is losing students because peo­ ple are leaving the state look­ ing for jobs," she said "But we need to be proactive and we need to be diverse. State funding cuts are increasing, but Maple Valley runs a tight ship. "I can’t get over how many districts around us are making huge cuts to their services and programs, but we haven’t had to make those kinds of cuts yet because we have been care­ ful and conservative." Like Shoemaker, Montgomery supports more rigorous graduation require­ ments but feels that the fed­ eral "No Child Left Behind" mandate, the state’s "Highly Qualified Teacher" require­ ments combined with the tougher graduation require­ ments and continued decrease in state funding cre­ ates, " an interesting dilemma. "More funds from the state would definitely help solve the problem, but I feel that Maple Valley does a great job of managing its funds and avoiding the deep cuts other districts have had to make." Montgomery said that while she supports the tougher graduation require­ ments, she hopes that the state tempers and riiodifies them before they are imple­ mented to accommodate stu- dent abilities and learning styles. "When the State Department of Education was talking about increasing graduation requirements they were talking about content, which could be taught in a variety of different ways and classes. But, when it got to the Senate and the House, they named required classes like algebra I and II and geometry," she said. "I hope they decide to relax the requirements so non-college prep students could meet the requirements for content in different classes and at a dif­ ferent pace. We’ll just have to wait and see how it all works out.” Barry County voters in the Maple Valley School District will cast their ballots at their township hall. Maple Valley School District voters who live in Eaton County will cast their ballots at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Nashville man no longer takes cardboard Kent Mead, the Nashville resident who has collected cardboard and newspapers for > many years, is retiring due to health reasons.' )» r t His sister, Donna Humphreys of Caledonia, is requesting that people no longer leave cardboard at his home located at 104 Middle St. since he is no longer able to take care of it. Maple Leaf Inn Welcomes you to the 66th annual Vermontville Syrup Festival Join in the fun Good^ Karaokee i^Food Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 pm - 1 am _ 517-726-0098 Sa ve $10.00 Off! A 20 Visit Tanning Package (regularly $40.00) *See salon for details. Offer Expires Friday, May 5th STYLES R US 226 N. Main . Nashville 06629379 517-852-1757 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 25,2006 — Page 5 PTO, continued from page l vj >Sj j- SQQi QiS Qi - SiSjj St ss s to5S5[ IIIs S> bsiS> tend to be more involved in the PTO. Second, each build­ ing has different needs. Fuller is lower elementary and is focused on early child­ hood and the population is best served through assem­ blies, which are brought into the school, et cetera. Maplewood is upper elemen­ tary and the focus for an older student is on camps and field trips. “With separate organiza­ tions, they will be to focus on different fund-raisers for their unique needs." Kramer said the district has offered to help the new parent-teacher organizations deal with the recent changes made by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding non-profit organi­ zations like PTOs and boost­ er organizations. SOCIAL NEWS <b*i ww SX. . lii-fe liif ST'S' S' l**k1*% "The guidelines are now much more strict and there has to be more checks and balances for non-profit organizations," he said. "We have offered to let run their money through the school’s books and use or protocol; but it will a be a separate account and the district and the schools will have no con­ trol over it. We have been accused of trying to wrestle away control from the par­ ents, but all we have been trying to do is offer support and suggestions. We want to help, not control." Maplewood Principal Fred Davenport agrees, "We see the principals at each building as facilitators. We are not in control, but we will help with the organization and the schools will handle the finances. Now each school will have its own group ofparents and teachers who will work together to develop support programs for the students. "At Maplewood our focus will be primarily on raising funds for fifth and sixth grade camps, Greenfield Village, other field trips, the Holiday Gift Shop and the Book Fair," he said. "It’s yet to be seen whether or not Maplewood’s organization will have officers or not. We will have a group of people get together this spring and work at setting parameters for the fall." Fuller Street Principal •fc Jnbfc* ■ 1 iltenM i* fcl S£l®!2te!| *ae tatkutdiidiii war- l®xieisiokKa ■» Nbotift See PTO, next page * General Bobcat Work * New & Existing Lawn Restoration * Seeding, Fertilization & Straw Spraying Available * 5-7 yd. Material Delivery for your Driveway or Landscape * Michigan State Seed & Fertilizer (call for pricing) * Commercial Grade Aluminum Landscape Edging * Erosion Control Straw Blanket & Landscape Rocks Home: 517-852-0194 / Cell: 269-838-5964 Experienced & Insured Free Estimates INTRODUCING 51» & tt, b meeting will vary, some­ times before school, some­ times right after to allow more teacher involvement." There will be other changes as well for the Fuller Street Parent Networking Group, "There will be no officers; it will be a team approach. If parents want to get involved in different HAMILTON LAWN PREP LLC Wfinufl •a Jason Miller said the new parent and teacher organiza­ tion at his school would be called the Fuller Street Parent Networking Group. "The group will be able to focus on the needs ofthe stu­ dents in this building. This move gives the PTO a facelift and restructures the program," he said. "We will still have one meeting a month but the time of that Happy 25th Ross and Debora Furlong Married April 25,1981. It’s a card party! Help us celebrate Ross and Debora’s 25th wedding anniversary. Just slip a card in the mail with a gift, a thought, words of wisdom, a memory or just your congrats. Mail to: Ross and Debora Furlong, 202 S. Dunbar St., Potterville, Michigan 48876, C/O Dawn Coburn (Brand). Phone 517-645-9631. Congratulations, Ross and Deb! Love, your family and friends. “A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. 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At both Maplewood and Fuller Street the focus will remain fixed on helping the student sin eacljLjjjuildirig. * "Each school will have its own fall fund-raiser which is the biggest moneymaker of the year,"- said Miller. "At Fullerthe rrioney will be ear- A concert by the Maple Valley High School Concert and Jazz bands and other musical groups is one of the highlights of the festival. marked for the carnival, mote assemblies, and field trips for the kids. The account will be kept through the schools, but the schools will not control it. The Vermontville Maple flit’s.the same concept;yust . Syrup festival assocfatjpn a different fresher look," he'i felso voted to ■ horror added. America’s .service men and For more information women by having veterans, about the changes in the par- hosted by JP6st 222 of the em/t,eacher organization, call .American Lggign^ ^serve as Davenport at MaplewoocC grand marshals anqleatl .off Elementary (517) 726-0600? the -grandparade on Main oi* Millef^ht - Fuller Street1 ■Street at ^2 p.m. Saturday Elementary (5171.852-9469. ’See FESTIVAL, next page Big or small. If it s a diesel, it deserves Amoco® Premier Diesel Fuel Dozens of community groups, service organizations, churches and business take part in the Grand Parade on Saturday. Guaranteed Quality 50 CETANE! It’s specially formulated to treat your diesel equipment just right. It’s high in centane for fast starts, and low in sulfur for reduced deposits. And it’s blended for the kind of flow and burning properties that give smooth power and less smoke. It also con­ tains D-Guard, an exclusive additive combination to help protect fuel injectors against rust, corrosion, gum and varnish. Now Available Soy Blend #2 Diesel • B-5 • B-10 • B-20 Kent Oil & Propane,Inc Fife Deliver 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI Phone (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 06629269 Vermontville’s maple syrup producers sell a variety of maple products from booths during the festival. www.kentoilpropane.com bp �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 25, 2006 — Page 7 FESTIVAL, continued from previous page-----------------afternoon. The theme of this year’s grand parade, which already has more than 70 entries is “Maple Syrup, a Family Tradition.” Maple Valley’s youngest syrup lovers can get involved by participating in the annual children’s parade, which takes place at 11 a.m. in front of the com­ munity stage on Main Street. The theme of the chil­ dren’s parade is “The Big Three— The Super Bowl, The Olympics, and Maple Syrup.” The schedule of events for the festival is as follows: Friday, April 28 4 to 10 p.m. Mid America Shows Friday Night Special, six hours of rides for $13. 4 to 8 p.m. — American Legion/Nashville Lions serve pancakes at the American Legion Hall. 6 p.m. — Official opening with greetings, invocation, introductions and presenta­ tion of the queen and court. Saturday, April 29 7 a.m. — Pancakes, American Legion/Nashville Lions 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Pancakes, Maple Valley Band Boosters. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Arts and Crafts/ Flea Market 10 to 11 a.m. — Maple Valley Jazz Band, Dennis Vanderhoef, director. 11 a.m. — Children’s Parade/ Presentation and crowning of Queen and Court. 11: 30 a.m. — Maple Valley High School Choir, Ryan Rosin, director. Noon — Glen Erin Bagpipe Band. 12: 30 p.m. David Dickerson. 2 p.m. — Grand Parade. 3:30 to 5 p.m. — Bitgood Brothers. CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 27 April 29 April 29 April 29 April 29 May 1 May 1 May 2 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 10 May 13 May 13 May 13 May 13 Eo P xtuelntrsyionDOefvfiecleo.pmental Meeting, 7 p.m., 4-H Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m., Barry Expo Center. Community Service Project (hay donation), 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Barry County Fairgrounds. 4-H, Red Cross Babysitting Class, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woodland Township Hall, Session II. Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m., Barry Expo Center. Mandatory Fairy Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Leadership Training following Mandatory Fair Meeting, Barry Expo Center. Dog Developmental Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Small Animal Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. American Red Cross/4-H Babysitting Class (Session I), 9 a.m.-2 p.., Delton District Library. (tentative) 4-H Horse Trail Ride, 2 p.m., Yankee Springs. Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Goat Fitting and Showing Clinic, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m, Expo Center Show Arena. “Make It Take It” Soap Making Workshop (dur­ ing Goat Clinic), Expo Center. Open Pleasure Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. 4-H Statewide Poultry Show, 7 a.m., check-in, Expo Center. The Maple Valley Syrup Queen and her court are presented to festival goers in this file photo. 5 p.m. — Egg toss (10 years and younger)/tractor pedal pull. 5 p.m. — Little Miss Maple Syrup Festival Princess Pageant at the Opera House. 5 to 11 p.m. — Mid America Shows Special $13 for six hours of rides. Sunday, April 30 7a.m. - 3p.m. Pancakes— American Legion/Nashville Lions 7a.m. 1:30 p.m. Pancakes— Maple Valley Band Boosters 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Arts and Crafts— Maplewood Elementary 10 a.m. — Fleamarket. 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Grace Community Church worship, community stage. 11 a.m. — Barbecue chicken, Lions Club. 11 a.m. — Church servic­ es, Congregational Church, 110 S. Main; Methodist Church, 108 N. Main; Vermontville Bible Church, 250 N. Main. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Donn Dowland. 12 to 6 p.m. — Mid America special, six hours of rides for $13. 1 to 1:30 p.m. — Little Miss Maple Syrup Princess Talent Show. 1:30 p.m. — Introduction of Queen and Court For more information about the festival call (517) 726-0394 or (517) 726-0670 Nashville church plans National Day of Prayer service Grace Community Church in Nashville is inviting everyone to join them in observing the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 4. The church, located at 8950 E. M-79 in Nashville, will open its doors from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. so people can come in at any time during the day to pray. “We wanted to give peo­ ple a place where they could come and unit with other Christians and pray for their country, friends and neigh­ bors,” said organizer Mary Burpee. “It’s all about loving God and other people.” The theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer is “America, Honor God, “ which is based on I Samuel 2:30, “Those who honor me, I will honor.” Grace Community Church will have seven stations set up in the church where peo­ ple can go to pray for: 1) the military, judges and law enforcement, 2) state, local and national government, 3) family and marriage, 4) school, students and future generations, 5) the media and entertainment industry, 6) missionaries in foreign coun­ tries, and 7) churches and Christians. The stations are set up to be self-guided; however vol­ unteers will be on hand to go through the stations with vis­ itors and to pray with them about individual and person­ al concerns. Burpee said besides the national theme and verse, her church has also adopted Ephesians 3:20 as their theme for this year’s obser­ vance, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” “When we pray, God’s power is released,” said Burpee. For more information about Grace Community Church and its National Day of Prayer observation, call (517) 852-1783. 06629255 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service ■^”*•1 MLS, 227 N. 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Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A Building site, some trees. (c) 10A Building site (all located on paved road) (VL-123) IN HASTINGS ON S. JEFFERSON OWNER SAYS BRING ALL OFFERS 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 hardwood floors, corner lot. Many mentsll Move in Hillary bath, flreplace, large yard on new improveat close. Call (H-116) IN NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR RETIREMENT 3 BEDROOM HOME First floor laundry, fenced yard, master bedroom on first floor, appliances included. Call Rick or Homer for more details. (N-126L �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, April 25,2006 — Page 8 Superintendent unveils 2006-2007 budget cuts sented the board with a long list of potential cost-cutting measures. While this month’s list was revised and shorter, it detailed cuts that would allow the district to save a projected total of $581,643, leaving a deficit balance of $89,373. Two of the most controversial items on the first list, double bus­ ing and pay to participate for sports and other extracurric­ ular activities, were eliminat­ ed; however, the elimination of the athletic director’s post Commission Jell'll COUIljU remained. on Aging During the communica­ Schedule tions portion of the meeting, of Events the board received a letter from Trudy and Alan Mater, Meals Site and Meals on who expressed concerned Wheels Noon Meal about the potential switch Hearty Meal two a double busing system, Wednesday, April 26 which would have separate Beef stew, broccoli, bis­ runs for elementary and sec­ cuit, apricots. ondary students. The board Thursday, April 27 also heard concerns about Sausage, country potatoes, double busing from Ron peaches, french toast sticks, Tobias and Angel apple juice. Christopher, who were in the Friday, April 28 audience. Macaroni and cheese, Other concerns voiced by stewed tomatoes, peas, citrus the audience about proposed fruit salad. budget reductions included the elimination of the athlet­ ic director’s position, the Meals on Wheels Supper elimination of field trips, and Meal policies regarding parents Cold Menu transporting their children to Wednesday, April 26 Cottage cheese, carrot and from sporting activities. While Kramer said he was raisin salad, applesauce, din­ not recommending pay to ner roll. participate or double busing Thursday, April 27 Chicken salad, pea and and some other previously cheese salad, fruited jello, proposed cuts at this time, he muffin. noted that unless the state’s Friday, April 28 economy improves and the Egg salad, three bean state increases its funding of salad, pears, whole wheat public schools, the board crackers. may have to look at those Events cuts next year. Wednesday, April 26 In Kramer’s memo to the Hastings - Nails; Euchre board, he noted that while he 12:30-2:30; Music With and Business Manager Sam. Delton - Birthday Party. Darryl Sydloski had been Woodland Nashville 5 working on next year’s 11:30 a.m. budget since January, they Thursday, April 27 were, “still in a guessing Hastings - Morehouse Kids; mode” on factors such as stu­ Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; dent enrollment, which they Nashville - TV Time. Delton won’t know until October; - Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, April 28 - Hastings foundation grant, which they - Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil won’t know until the some­ Painters 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 time in the summer, insur­ a.m. Woodland - Visiting. ance rates and contracts with Nashville Fuller Street teachers and support staff. “Since we are required to Kids. adopt a ‘tentative’ budget by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer While no formal motion was needed to adopt cuts rec­ ommended by Superintendent Kim Kramer to eliminate a large portion of the projected $671,016 deficit for the 2006-2007 budget, the Maple Valley School Board last week unanimously supported his proposals. Kramer last month pre- PURE IMHLE Gallon.... s34 Vz Gallon s18 Quart.... «11 Pint : s7 Vz Pint.......... s4 Sugar Candy Available April 28, 29 & 30 on the west side of Vermontville and year-round at the Vermontville Grocery Store 8. MOORE SWEET 10075 Vermontville Hwy, Vermontville 06629323 517-726-0278 before July 1, Darryl and I are recommending we approach next year’s budget conservatively... You have been given some budget reduction options in order to get us near the $671,016 cur­ rent projected deficit on this year’s budget. Since your March Board meeting, Darryl and I have fine tuned the ‘ball park’ figures that we gave you.” The cuts recommended by Kramer receiving board approval are as follows: Reduction ofthree beginning teachers $175,000; eliminate athletic director $89,000; eliminate two paraprofes­ sionals $34,000; reduce one bus driver $17,450; elimi­ nate virtual mentor $10,200; reduce trainer/strength and conditioning $14,000; reduce number of school days $28,000; reduce athletic trips $5,000; elimination of field trips $15,000; reduce tech co-op $8,000; reduce custodial co-op $8,000; eliminate one vo-ed run $28,313; eliminate Early 4 run $16,180; reduce over­ time $22,200; reduce athletic supply $,300; reduce tech­ nology budget $50,000; Ten percent reduction in sup­ ply/contracted services $100,000. Kramer noted that $13,000 in loss of revenue and possible unemployment costs totaling $30,000 would offset the savings. In related business, the board voted unanimously to approved the Early Resignation Incentive Plan for both the professional and support staff as presented, a move which Kramer said may prevent the district from having to lay off some of its younger, highly qualified staff members. To summarize the incen­ tive plan, eligible staff mem­ bers must have been employed by the district for at least 20 years by the end of the 2005-2006 school year, and submit an irrevoca­ ble letter of resignation, effective June 30 and appro­ priate forms no later than May 31. The employee who resigns in accordance with the plan will receive a bene­ fit equal to 50percent of the employee’s gross wages for the 2005 calendar year. The incentive benefit will be paid over a five-year period in 60 monthly installments. Conditions and limitations include: In the event the par­ ticipating employee dies before receiving all sched­ uled benefits, the unpaid bal­ ance will be paid to their beneficiary, Employees are advised to consult with an attorney before submitting their irrevocable letter ofres­ ignation and election form; and unless the board decides otherwise, the plan will be null and void unless at least three employees participate in the plan. The plan also is limited to seven employees, unless the board decides oth­ erwise, in order to prevent what Kramer terms, “brain drain.” Employees participating in the plan can accept other employment without affect- ing their eligibility to partici­ pate in the plan and receive their resignation benefit. The board also unani­ mously adopted a resolution for consideration of non­ renewal of contract for Athletic Director Mike Sparks. Kramer said the action would give Sparks a formalized 60-day notice and would allow him to receive health benefits through August. Kramer added that while Sparks has accepted the board’s decision to pursue the non-renewal of his con­ tract, he has requested the opportunity to- speak to the board during their regular May meeting about his con­ cerns about elimination of the athletic director’s post. In other business, the board members: • Went into closed session to discuss contract negotia­ tions. When retumingd to open session they voted unanimously to ratify the contract with support staff. In a later interview, Kramer said teaching staff members would meet and decide whether or not to ratify their contract and if they did, he anticipated the board would hold a special meeting this week to ratify. • Heard a report from Kramer in which he said the district is examining its pro­ cedures after two athletes received minor injuries in a automobile accident March 29, while driving to a sport­ ing event in a personal vehi­ cle after they missed the bus with the rest ofthe team trav- eling to the meet. He said they would research how the situation should be handled in the future. Kramer also discussed the state’s new high school grad­ uation guidelines, which are slated for final approval in August and would go into effect for the class of 2011. •Approved the consent agenda which included the following: The minutes of the March 13 regular board meeting and closed session, general fund bills paid March 27, totaling $49,657.52; general fund bills payable $73,127.10; athletic fund bills paid march 27, $4,547.47 and athletic fund bills payable $5,602.06; food service bills paid March 27, $24,441.34 and food service bills payable $16,402.83; March 13 pay­ roll transfer totaling $324,506.89, March 30 pay­ roll transfer totaling $321,715.25; April 13, pay­ roll totaling transfer $297,250.02; the approval of an additional year’s leave of absence for Fuller Street teacher Mindy Otto for the 2006-2007 school year, and a medical leave of absence for Maplewood teacher Jennifer Miller from April 3 through the end of the school year. Both leaves are unpaid. • Heard reports from building principals, student representative Sarah Williams, Curriculum and Technology Coordinators Mary Slag and Julie Swartz, Sydloski and Transportation and Operations Director Pat Powers. Quality deer management group Habitat Days planned for April 29 The Quality Deer Management Association, Barry County branch, has scheduled its annual Habitat Days for Saturday April 29, in Nashville, on John Cheeseman’s farm. The event will start at 11 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. The Habitat Day’s committee has put together a list of nation­ ally known speakers from Michigan and New York. • Neil Dougherty of North Country Whitetails is the habitat development special­ ist for the Whitetail Institute of North America. He has been involved with habitat development and food plot research for the past 15 years and has worked very closely with the top whitetail indus­ try leaders such as Dr. Grant Woods, Charles J. Alsheimer, Bob Foulkrod and the Drury Brothers. His expertise on food plot and habitat management has assisted landowners on their properties from all over the United States and Canada. • Tony Lapratt ofUltimate Land Management and Whitetail Boot Camp is rec­ ognized by many as the man who has written numerous articles in different publica- tions throughout the country about improving whitetail habitat. He also is famous for the service he provides in evaluating property and helping the landowner set it up to produce and harvest trophy bucks. • Perry Russo, the former North East Regional Director of the QDMA, currently owns the new Ebosslog min­ eral and food plot seed Company. Russo’s years of habitat research has helped him develop new mineral and food plot seed which excels over the traditional seeds and minerals on the market today. His love for the whitetail deer has made him one of the most versed and knowledgeable resources when it comes to the science of deer manage­ ment and deer nutrition. • Charlie Morse, from the Battle Creek area, started Morse Nursery almost four years ago and has been a hunter for over 35 years. Morse Nursery specializes only in fruit and nut bearing trees and shrubs strictly designed for wildlife. There will be variety of different door prizes, food plot seed companies, ATV and tractor equipment manu­ factures from Great Plains Drills and Maple Valley implements. Chad Thelen, who owns Whitetail Clover, will be giving several on hand demonstrations on no­ till planting food plots, and a whitetail deer outfitter from Illinois, (Illinois Trophy Outfitters). The branch will be draw­ ing its 10 prize raffle that day at 3 p.m. A few of the top prizes include a trophy whitetail deer hunt donated by Illinois Trophy Outfitters, Browning Gold cantilever mount 12 gauge shotgun, Mathews 29 inch 70# draw bow, .50 cal Knight muzzle­ loader, Nikon range finder, four tickets to the Barry County Branch banquet Sept. 9, climbing sticks, out­ house blind, roundup ready seed corn and 2 Ebosslog mineral stations. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Visit the web at www.miqdma.com for direc­ tions of call Eric Howard at 1-269-838-2474, Chuck Elliston at 1-269-838-0656 or John Cheeseman at 1-269­ 945-9926. TREES Ct Shade JST8 landscape supply NATURAL COLORED STONE STONE • Red Lava • Pea Stone • Cobble !SOILS • Top Soil NAT. MULCHES COLORED • Blond Chips MULCHES • Black Dirt • Orange Cedar • Red • White Marble • Brown H. 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Ricketts told his team after That’s how a program the game that his midfielders grows, even if there are still had played the best game some growing pains on the he’d seen them play this sea­ varsity level. son. “The kids don’t give up,” After more than 40 min­ said Maple Valley varsity utes of leading the play in head coach Chris Ricketts. both the offensive and defen­ “They keep playing. I’ve got sive ends for the Lions, the some numbers out and they Lion midfielders just didn’t all want to play.” have enough breath to keep up with the Spartans. Springport scored five times in the first 27 minutes of the second half. Only one of the goals all afternoon could really be put on Lion keeper Lynzie Rigelman, who Ricketts would much rather have in the field than in net if injuries See SOCCER, page IS The Lions’ Sarah Ellison blasts a goal kick out of her team’s end of the field in the second half of Thursday afternoon’s home loss to Springport. 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Fassett and another team­ mate did all that running Tuesday afternoon so the announcer could let every­ one know that Gordeneer had just set a new Maple Valley record in the pole vault by clearing 14 feet 2 inches, breaking the record he set last Thursday at the Olivet Invitational of 13-11. “If we just keep inching it up every meet, that’ll be fun,” said Maple Valley assistant coach Jerry Sessions, who coaches the Lion vaulters. Gordeneer said that his goal is to get to 15-feet by the end of the school year. He ended last season by clearing 13-9 at the Division 3 state finals, earning him­ self the fifth place medal. Not bad for a young man Maple Valley senior Matt Gordeneer turns himself who did vault as a freshman. upside down as he tries to clear 14 feet 5 inches in the Gordeneer had vaulted for the Maple Valley Junior pole vault during Tuesday’s meet with Delton Kellogg High track and field team, and Dansville. Gordeneer set a new Lion record when but wasn’t ready to give up he made it over 14-2 earlier in the meet. (Photo by Brett baseball as a freshman. Bremer) As a sophomore, he returned to track and field o 6 p Carl's £ Supermarket s Prices Effective: Wed., Apr. 26-Tues, May 2, 2006 Whole Seedless Watermelon Each Hillbilly Bread 20 0Z. Coca-Cola Products 12 pack, 12 oz. can (plus denosit) California Strawberries 1 Lb. Pkg. $-jOO 999 Reed • Nashville • 852-1991 Maple Valley’s Seth Madry hands off to teammate Champ Bodell in the 800-meter relay Tuesday afternoon. The Lion team won the race in 1:36.02 against Delton Kellogg and Dansville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and qualified for the Division 3 state finals in the pole vault. “I sucked at baseball,” said Gordeneer. The Maple Valley boys’ track and field program is happy to have him back. The five points he earned helped the Lions to a 98-39 victory over Delton Kellogg and a 112-25 win over Dansville in a triangular meet at MVHS Tuesday. Maple Valley’s girls also earned two wins, topping Delton Kellogg 75-58 and Dansville 119-8. Both Delton Kellogg’s boys (111­ 17) and girls (119-18) defeated Dansville. The win over Dansville was the first ofthe season for the Delton boys and girls. “As tough as it is to start one and two, I’d be surprised if we lose another meet all year,” said Delton Kellogg girls’ coach Jim Gibson. He said that his girls ran faster in all but two races than they had yet this season, but it still wasn’t enough to beat the talented Lion ladies. Maple Valley controlled the field events in the girls’ meet between the Lions and Panthers, with the exception of the long jump which was won by the Panthers’ Jordan Haines at 15-6.75. Her team­ mate Katie Smoczynski was third in the event at 14-4.25. Kayleigh Browne won both the throws for the Lions, tossing the shot 33-11 and the discus 99-5. She led sweeps in the two events, with teammates Ashley Gonser and Brittany Brady behind her in both events. ■i Jenny Ellison won the high jump for Valley by clearing 4-10 and Fassett took the pole vault by going over 9-feet. The two teams split the victories on the track, both winning four individual races and two relays. Alisha Felmlee, Lauren Pierce, Danielle Christensen, and Dhani Tobias teamed up to win both the 1600-meter relay (4:36.2) and 800-meter relay (1:53.62) for Maple Valley. Heather Millard, Mandy Dye, Marissa Ingle, and Rachael Williams won the 3200-meter relay for Delton Kellogg in 10:56, and the Panthers took the 400meter relay in 52.86 seconds meterrelayin52.86seconds with the team of Chelsea VanderWoode, Smoczynski, Haines, and Ashley Imerzel. Christensen won both hur­ dle races for the Lions, tak­ ing the 100-meter high hur­ dles in 17.31 and the 300meter intermediate hurdles in 50.15. Ellison won the 200-meter dash in 28.06, and Erin Shoemaker took the 3200-meter run in 13:38 for Maple Valley. Delton Kellogg’s individ­ ual race winners were Ashley Ingle in the 100meter dash (13.31), Marissa Ingle in the 1600 (6:02), Williams in the 400 (1:03.80), and Dye in the 800 (2:49.04). The Maple Valley boys did their damage to Delton Kellogg on the track. Nick Archer’s first-place time of 16.74 seconds in the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles was the only championship time for the Panthers. The Lions won every other foot race. Delton Kellogg did man­ age victories in all the field events, except the pole vault. Archer also won the high jump by clearing 5-10 and the long jump at 19-4.75. Ross VanderMeer took the shot put for Delton with a throw of 38-10.5 and Kyle Ferris was the discus champ with a throw of 111-1. Ferris did have a good day at the See TRACK, next page Maple Valley’s Jessica Winegar begins to come down towards the pit in the long jump Tuesday afternoon, but the Lions’ victories over Delton Kellogg and Dansville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Yard Sale April 28 & 29 9am to 5 pm 319 Sherman, Nashville Kids Clothing, Maternity Clothes, Household Items & Much Morel! 8 I x Lincoln - Hopkins - Priddy J �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, April 25,2006 — Page 11 TRACK, continued from previous page ^ ^SkM , The Lions’ Jessica Fletcher cruises around the track with the baton in the 3200-meter relay Tuesday afternoon at MVHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ik 1 pole vault pit, clearing 11 feet to: place Second behind Gordeneer and ahead of third place Lion finisher Kaleb Root who cleared 10-6. _.<■ -Senior sprinter Adam Lamphere won both the 100and 200-meter dash races for the Lions. He finished the 100 in 11.16 seconds and the 200 in 23.09. He was also a part of the Lions’ victorious 400- and 800-meter relay teams. Lamphere teamed with T.J. Bentley, Champ Bodell, and Seth Madry to win the 800 in 1:36.02. Lamphere, Madry, Bentley, and Charles Wymer won the 400 in 46.22 seconds. Jarrod Brooks, Nick Thurlby, Bodell, and Jeff Burd won the 1600-meter relay in 3:41, and Mike Hall, Schroeder, Morehouse, and Burd took the 3200-meter relay in 9:05. Hall also won the 1600(4:50) and 3200-meter (11:15) runs. Bodell took the 400 in 55.54, Thurlby the 300-meter hurdles in 42.58, and Burd the 800 in 2:13.05. Maple Valley’s boys ended the week by winning the Portland Invitational Saturday, by 6.5 points over second place Alma, 108 to 101.5. Hillsdale., was third with 99ipoints.. The .Lions and.'Hillsdale were tidd with just the 1600meter relay left to run, but the teams had to wait through two lightning delays before getting the final race under­ way. Maple Valley won it with a time of 3:32.86. Hillsdale was sixth in 3:51.67. Alma climbed into the second spot by finishing second in the race. The Lions won five other events, including Lamphere crossing the finish line first in both the 100- and 200meter dashes. He took the 100 in 11.12 and the 200 in Maple Valley softball team drops two against Bellevue The Bellevue Broncos took a pair of games against Maple Valley’s varsity soft­ ball team on Thursday after­ noon, in a non-conference double header. The Lions fell 11-1 in game one, and 5-3 in game two. Maple Valley couldn’t get much going offensively in game one against Bellevue starter Michelle Mathewson. Mathewson had 12 strikeouts and a single by Whitney Shilton in the: bottom of the fourth was the Ione Lion hit. Bellevue jumped on the Lions early with two runs in the top for the first inning, but Maple Valley came right back with one oftheir own in the bottom half as Katelyn Boss raced in to score from third on a wild pitch. Boss’ teammate Sam Pierce went to third on the play and Mindy Newton to second, but that was as far as Maple Valley senior catcher Sam Pierce picks up a bunt and sets herself to fire they could advance as towards first base for an out in the top of the fifth, during game one against Bellevue Mathewson struck put the last two Lion batters of the Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) inning. It wasn’t until the bottom of the seventh that the Lions would make it as far as sec­ ond base again. The Broncos had a big fifth inning, pushing four runs across on a pair of walks, a single, and Some solid sacrifice work. Maple Valley managed six hits in game two, but it was­ n’t enough to overcome a Bronco rally in the fifth inning that sealed the loss. The Lions open the SMAA (South) season this afternoon at home with a double header against Hillsdale, then have a week off before traveling to take on Brooklyn Columbia Central in another league matchup. 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Homemade Wet Burritos Open: Daily 8AM - 10PM and Fridays 'til 11PM �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, April 25, 2006 — Page 12 Sunfield Elementary kids perform ‘Wizard of Oz’ Three Dorothys, Betsy Reynolds, Elizabeth Campeau and Victoria Hager are used in the Sunfield production. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Sunfield Gym recent­ ly was “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with a production of the “Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller. The play was directed by Sunfield teacher Mary Jenks and made possible by a grant from the Lakewood Educational Foundation (LEA). Jenks wrote in the pro­ gram that the production began in January with rehearsals after school. No auditions were held and any students wishing to partici­ pate were automatically in the cast or crew. Jenks said the premise of the program was to allow the students to experience the process of putting on a play and notjust the finished product. “We did not wish to create ‘stars’ and ‘non-stars’ but to help students realize that the­ ater is a group effort. The star does not shine without the lights, makeup and crew all doing their parts. The stu­ dents designed and created the backdrops, they painted and cut out props and cos­ tuming.” All songs were performed by the entire cast and crew. There were no solos and many ofthe hardest workers and biggest contributors to the production were back­ stage. working and not seen until the curtain call. The play followed the familiar plot line with a cyclone whisking Dorothy and Toto from Kansas to Oz. She met the Munchkins who directed her to follow the Yellow Brick Road. She encountered the cowardly lion, the tin man without a heart and the scarecrow without a brain. The Sunfield cast of Wizard of Oz poses for pictures after the play. A CD that came with the script was used on a comput­ er to create some of the spe­ cial high tech visual and sound effects. Some of the effects were much more low tech. When the cyclone swept through, cut outs of houses and livestock were attached to the wooden sticks and carried at a 10-foot height just above a back drop at the back ofthe stage creat­ ing an almost comical effect of house and hoof in motion. The familiar songs, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, We’re Off to See the Wizard,” “If 1 Only Had a Brain If I Only Had a Heart,” “If I were King of the Forest,” and “Merry Ol' Land of Oz” were sung with much gusto by the students. Jenks played accompaniment on the piano. The production was not without the mishaps that make elementary production so endearing,; During one scene, the cardboard back drop fell over calling for quick action by the stage crew. There were, a few problems with speakers until connection cables were dou­ ble checked. And the one microphone was passed from speaker to speaker through­ out the play creating a time delay in the discourse. Jenks gave thanks to the many parent and grandparent volunteers who helped with the production. Special thanks went to After Hours Formal Wear in the Lansing Mall for providing the Wizard’s tuxedo and to See OZ, page 14 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 25,2006 — Page 13 Kramer’s report card shows higher marks Rage Sheldon from Natalie Donovan’s first grade class at Fuller Street Elementary presents Jenny Burlison from the Barry County Commission on Aging with a check for $350 raised by Fuller Street students for the commission’s Nashville Meals-on-Wheels site. Fuller students learning about community service Natalie Donovan’s first grade students at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville participated in a community service learning project during the third marking period and raised $350 for the Barry County Commission on Aging’s Nashville Meals-on-Wheels ■program. •*.’ ' - ; Every Friday the for ten weeks, six students from 1 Donovan’s- class went .to the. Nashville Meals on Wheels - site to have lunch and do a I Select craft with the senior citizens. The craft activities included making a foam door hanger, polished stone neck­ laces, scented soap and deco­ rative glass serving dishes. • One week was spent making signs to promote the sale of these items during a craft and bake sale that was held during the recent parent­ teacher conferences at the school. The goal of the pro­ gram and sale was to help raise money so the senior cit­ izens could go on a field trip. The $350 raised from the craft and bake sale will help make that happen. Donovan arid Fuller Street Elementary Social Worker Pat Wilson promote service­ learning as a teaching method that combines mean­ ingful service to the commu­ nity with curriculum-based learning; ’ According to Wilson, service learning provides a opportunity for every student to be successful and it helps students learn how to transfer, the knowledge and skills they acquire into real-life set­ tings. Service learning has proven to promote student responsibility, trustworthi­ ness, and caring for others— all of which are positive by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer’s annual evalu­ ation shows increase in the board’s approval of his job performance in all seven cat­ egories giving him an overall average of 4.60 on a fivepoint scale. His combined average score for the 2005-06 aca­ demic year shows a .26 increase over last year’s overall average of 4.36. Kramer was rated accord­ ing to categories that includ­ ed relationship with the board, staff relations, com­ munity relations, business and finance, leadership and job performance, personal qualities, and board goals. The biggest increase in Kramer’s scores were in the categories of board goals, 4.83 total average a .34 gain over last year’s score; and relationship With the board with a total average of 4.64, another .34 gain. Regarding Kramer’s rela­ tionship with the board, one member commented, “(An) area of great strength. I always feel informed and involved because of Kim’s efforts to keep us up-to-date on events, ideas and policies, etc.” Another board member said that when comes to the board’s goals, “Kim is Very goal oriented; he is highly effective at setting a goal, working toward it, and achieving the goal in a time­ ly manner.’ Kramer’s smallest increase in job performance rating was in the category of leadership, where his total average score was 4.66, an increase of only .15, mostly due to the fact Kramer gar­ nered his highest overall average, 4.5, in that category last year. Board members’ com­ ments under this category reflect their respect for Kramer’s leadership skills: “This is Kim’s strongest area. He makes good deci­ sions. He is not afraid to make hard decisions and stand by them. Kim’s deci­ sions make the school run better because he does what is best for the district and not one individual.” The only constructive crit­ icism the board offered Kramer at the end of his evaluation, stated, “Community members have mentioned that body lan­ guage at times shows impa­ tience toward listening and concern when those mem­ bers have dissenting view­ points and concerns.” Indeed, his lowest average rating was 4.16 in the subcat­ egory of “Listens carefully.” However, in the overall comments from board mem­ bers at the end ofthe evalua­ tion, it was said, “I feel con­ fident that if a parent or staff member has exhausted all areas to resolve a concem/problem, and Kim is the last step, that Kim will give his time and attention to them to help them come to a resolve.” His highest overall aver­ age was 4.99 in the “Protects board policy making authori­ ty” subcategory, which is reflected in the board mem­ bers’ overall comments at the end of the evaluation. “Kim is professional in his duties. He keeps the board informed and truly cares about the students’ and staffs welfare and care and is sensitive toward the board’s concerns, ideas and goals. Kim does a great job to communicate and work toward a consensus, resolu­ tions and ‘buy-in’ from all shareholders (in an environ­ ment where you cannot pos­ sibly have everyone’s total agreement at times. His ini­ tiatives toward making himself accessible to community members (even though at times may not be used effec­ tively by community mem­ bers) show a concern for the communities ‘pulse’ and concerns.” Supt. Kim Kramer Local senior is 1 of 10 KCC Gold Key Scholars David Benedict, of Maple Valley High School has received the Richard Groos Gold Key Scholarship at Kellogg Community College. Benedict is planning a career in special education. David. He was one often students who have been selected as Gold Key Scholarship recipi­ ents by Kellogg Community College for 2006. The schol­ arships began nearly 20 years ago at the suggestion of Elizabeth Binda, KCC Trustee and KCC Foundation Director emeritus, as a way to encourage students with well-rounded educational and leadership experiences to focus on Kellogg Community College as a first step to their post-secondary education. Each selected student receives a total award of $6,000. The scholarship is broken down into $2,500 awards for the each of the first and second years, with a third award of $1,000 to attend a four-year college upon graduation. Each student submits an application including an essay and three personal rec­ ommendation letters. Of the 74 applications received this year, several where invited for a personal interview with the selection committee. The committee is comprised of area community members as well as KCC faculty and staff. . Aladdin Jr . musical slated for next month it was their goal to have the students believe they can The Revue will present its make a difference in their school, community and soci­ ninth children's musical ety. They added this experi­ Disney's “Aladdin Jr.” per­ ence can be empowering in a formed by 62 children from very positive way, showing fourth through eighth grade. that prosocial contributions Performances are sched­ are the best pathway to suc­ uled for Fridays & Saturdays cess. May 5,6,12 and 13 at 7 p.m. Sheridan Saunders (Jasmine), Christian Timmis (Sultan), Joe Benedict (Aladdin) in Aladdin Jr. Cast members rehearsing for the upcoming production of Aladdin Jr. and Sunday, May 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. Hollie Auten, director, is busy rehearsing with the largest children's cast in The Revue’s history for the upcoming production. Children come from Hastings, Woodland, Nashville, Vermontville and Charlotte. Twenty-four chil­ dren are making their debut on The Revue stage. Bill Reynolds has produced all of the shows at the Revue since its beginning in 1996. Musical director is Amanda Wells, choreographer is Kimberly Knoll-Rodriguez, and assistant director is Pat Campion. The action will take place at the Vermontville Opera House, 211 S. Main St., Vermontville, across from the fire station. Tickets will be available at the door, adults $8, seniors/students $7, children 12 and under $5 For more information, call Bill Reynolds at (269) 367­ 4455 or e-mail the revuel @yahoo.co �Just Say *A» Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday. April 25.2006 — Page 14 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 ANTIQUE 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR-ALLEGAN PET: beige, brand ne new MARKET- Sunday, April t never er used). Still on 30th 400 Exhibitors. First of 2006! Rain or Shine. roll ell $29 7:30 am to 4:00 pm., located )204-0600 at thee fairgrounds in AlleMien. $4.00 adm. 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HW VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa REMEMBER TO VOTE MAY 2, 2006 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS ANNUAL ELECTION Matters to be voted on: • Election of two members to 4-yr. terms on the Board of Education • Bonding Proposal In Barry County, vote at: • Assyria Township Hall, 8094 Tasker Road, Bellevue • Baltimore Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Road, Hastings • Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed Street, Nashville • Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings • Maple Grove Township Hall, 721 Durkee Street, Nashville In Eaton County, vote at: • Maplewood School, 170 Seminary, Vermontville , There’s never been a better TIME ASK US ABOUT ROTO BRUSH DUCT CLEANING to get an 9 ARMSTRONG AIRCONDITIONER Quality Value & Service Free Estimates Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 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At the front counter. 2 OZ, continued from page 12- Real Estate Antiques for Sale Garage Sale Strength you can rely on Nashville (517) 852-9565 WANTED: 1952 Vermont­ ville Hornet yearbook! Available 1946 & 1947 yearbooks. Respond to Ad #166, c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Director Mary Jenks shares the applause with the Wizard, Joshua Martzke. G&W Appliances in Grand Ledge for the cardboard for the props. Custodian Jon Lewis was thanked for his extra effort getting the stage ready for the show and for his willingness to help “on anything we asked him to do,” said Jenks. Alumni banquet generations to be honored June 3 The Maple Valley Alumni Association will have its annual banquet Saturday afternoon and evening, June 3. This year the group will be celebrating families who have multiple generations of graduates in attendance, as well as honoring the Class of 1981 for its 25th year since graduation and the class of 1956 for its 50th year since graduation. The banquet will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a social time, followed by a dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $12 per per­ son. All graduates of Maple Valley High School, Nashville High School, and Vermontville High School are welcome to attend. Dues are $3 for anyone interested in joining the Alumni Association. For those would like to attend the banquet, but did not receive an invitation by mail, please contact the fol­ lowing before May 20th: Maple Valley graduates, Pam Dunn, 726-0416: Nashville graduates, Pam Godbey, 8521786; Vermontville graduates, Carolyn Trumble, 726024. 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SSS49S!?? 06571010 PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on May 11,2006 at 7:00 pm in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on the proposed Community Block Grant Project for a sanitary sewer replacement and a storm sewer replacement. Ifyou wish to com­ ment in writing on this project you must do so by May 11,2006 and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. P0 Box 587, Nashville, Ml._____________________________06629252 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION NOTICE To the qualified electors ofthe Maple Valley School District, Eaton County, notice is hereby given that a School Election will be held in Vermontville Township on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: 2 members of the Board of Education Also to vote on a Bond Proposal for the purpose of erecting, fur­ nishing and equipping additions to the middle school/high school; remodeling, refurnishing and re-equipping school district buildings; acquiring and installing educational technology improvements to the middle school/high school; and developing and improving the middle school/high school size. POLLING PLACE LOCATION: THE MUSIC/BAND ROOM AT MAPLE­ WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 170 SEMINARY STREET, VER­ MONTVILLE, MICHIGAN. Sharon Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk 06629176 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 25,2006 — Page 15 VOTE NO—VOTE NO—VOTE NO—VOTE NO ---- ATTENTION:----MAPLE VALLEY VOTERS Be sure to VOTE on May 2,2006 , Make sure you know the real Truth about the real Cost to you the taxpayer and the real benefits for our children’s Education, 1. A YES vote is actually an increase of 3.3 mills on our taxes not on the 1.5 mills as presented to us by the Board of Education. The true increase will be $200.75 per year on a taxable value of $62,500.00. Mr. Kramer’s projected $94.00 per year increase (a.k.a. 26 cents per day) falls far short ofthe real Truth about the real Cost to the taxpayers. Why??? Because in December of 2006, our millage is scheduled to automatically roll back to 3.2 as stated in the February 21st issue of the Maple Valley News. Simple math...projected millage if this issue passes = 6.5, millage after December rollback = 3.2, Increase = 3.3 mills! NOT 1.5 mills VOTE NO! 2. A YES vote will mean larger buildings (more square footage) for our children to learn in. We all know that Buildings do NOT Educate our children, teachers do this. Larger buildings will mean more overhead, including more staff. By the School Board’s own admission, we face a possi­ ble $625,000.00 deficit for the 2006 school year and a $1.2 million deficit in 2007. None of the proposed tax increase will be used to offset these operation deficits predicted. In fact, the increase.in. overhead costs,.can only.increase.the operation deficits for many years down the road with absolutely no educational benefits for our children. There is no plan in place to deal with the increase in operation costs or the projected deficits we currently face. VOTE NO! 3. There are already proposed cuts in Education and Support Staff to help balance the budget. It makes NO good sense to increase the size of any yg buildings when we can’t manage g the space we already have by operating with a balanced budget. Mr. Kramer has proposed one way to cut expenses in the dis­ trict by double busing. This approach has been proven in the past to be a failure in rural areas similar to Nashville and Vermontville. While it may work in densely populated urban areas, it will probably lead to more expenses for us down the road, not to mention the loss of employment by someone in our district. VOTE NO! . p g w v 4. Monies for operating do not come in with a Yes vote on this bonding issue. Operating funds come primarily from State and Federal funding based on enrollment. By the Board of Education’s own admission, projected enrollment will increase by just over 1% in the next several years, hardly enough to offset the added expense of operating this kind of expansion. A yes vote will only add to this problem with the increased expenditures required to properly staff and main­ tain a larger school. VOTE NO! 6. The true cost of the proposed changes are not known. The actual cost to run water and sewer mains from the Village of Nashville to service the School has been estimated by someone, without any guarantees that it is even possible to do so. Has the estimated monthly water and sewer bills been considered? Will the rates be the same as Village residents? I think not. How much will this cost our School every month? Again, added operating expenditures with no educational value. Where will this money come from? VOTE NO! 7. The requirements of the PROPOSED Michigan Merit Curriculum are an UNKNOWN at this time. Mr. Kramer’s assessment of many requirements are in fact not part of the proposal. Nowhere in the proposal would Maple Valley be required to offer modem instruction in Robotics, Computeraided design, information technology, pneumatics, or new methods in agriculture, the environment and ecology. Just another scare tactic. Check it out on the internet for yourself. Reference Box holder newsletter March 2006, page 4. VOTE NO! 8. If approved, the proposed $11,555,000.00 bond issue will cost Maple Valley Voters $22,597,281.00 with interest and costs by the time the bonds are paid off!!! Long before this is paid off, we will most likely be asked to vote for more mill­ age for more buildings we probably won’t need then either. VOTE NO! 9. We had one gym/multi-purpose room at our High School, we were told that we would need two as enrollment was increasing, so we now have two. Now we are being told that we need three, even though enrollment will decrease in the grades that this is being built for. The seventh and eighth grade enrollment is projected to decrease by as much as 17% over the next five years. Come On Now!!! VOTE NO! In summary, this is not a well thought out Bond Request and many untruths have been presented to make us believe it is all for the good of our children’s education, when in fact it will only hinder their education as we build a larger deficit to sup­ port larger buildings that we really do not need. Send a mes­ sage to our School Board and the Administration to Re-think our educational needs and if necessary bring us to a bond issue that will truly benefit the education of our children, not a $22,000,000.00 one that won’t help educate one child!!! VOTE NO! P.S. We still owe $10,100,000.00 including interest on the $8,665,000.00 Bond issue we passed in 1997!!! With a Yes vote on the proposed bond issue, we would owe $32,401,000.00........That’s THIRTY-TWO MILLION FOUR HUNDRED AND ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS! VOTE NO! If this bond issue fails, your tax millage will decrease to 3.2 AFTER DEC. 06. VOTE NO! 5. The Administration is proposing cuts in both the Teaching and Support Staff, yet want to increase the square footage of Ifthis bond issue passes, your tax millage will increase to 6.5. the School with no plan in place to pay for the additional VOTE NO! expenses. Cutting Teachers and Support Personnel does not work towards a better education for our children. It makes no sense at all to cut staff and add rooms. VOTE NO!!!!!!!! VOTE NO! Paid for by the Committee for Responsible Spending of Tax Dollars for Education, 391 N. M-66, Nashville, Ml 49073 06629406 VOTE NO-VOTE NO—VOTE NO-VOTE NO �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, April 25,2006 — Page 16 Lions bounce back from bad losses to Western It wasn’t the prettiest championship game Saturday at the Maple Valley Invitational, but it did come down to the final pitch as Coopersville topped the host Lions 11-8. The two teams combined for 15 errors, eight by the championship winning team from Coopersville. Only three of the seven runs Maple Valley’s Kyle Fisher fires from the mound in Saturday’s 11-8 loss to Coopersville in the champi­ onship game at the Maple Valley Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) scored against Maple Valley starting pitcher Kyle Fisher were earned. The Lions headed into the seventh inning down four runs and scored one to cut it to three, then put the tying run at the plate. “We had a chance to win the game with the tying run at the plate in the last inning. We played well enough in this game to win, we just couldn’t score enough runs to beat them,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. Coopersville jumped out to a 4-0 advantage, but the Lions came back with four runs of their own in the bot­ tom of the second inning. The Broncos put three more runs on the board in the fourth and three in the fifth to jump back to a big lead. Garrett VanEngen and Keith Lackscheide had two hits apiece for Valley in the title tilt. Lackscheide and Fisher both had two RBI’s, and Andrew Ashcraft, Jake Myers, and Joey James had one hit each. The Lions are now 4-6 overall and 0-2 in the SMAA (South). Valley earned a spot in the championship game by keeping winless Webberville winless. The Lions topped the Spartans 15-4 in five innings. The Lions made the day move a little faster by piling on seven runs in the 66th Annual VERMONTVILLE Maple Syrup Festival FRIDAY, APRIL 28% 2006 6:00 P.M. - OFFICIAL OPENING Greetings, Invocation and Introductions Presentation of Queen and Court Sunday, April 30lh, 2006 Pancakes 7:00 pan. to 3:00 pan American Legion/Nashville Lions Starting at 11:00 aan.. .Bar-B-Que Chicken - Lions Club Talent Show - The official opening of the festival is the Talent Show to be held on the stage downtown with Don Rasey (517) Pancakes 7:30 aan. to 1:30 p.m Band Boosters Arts & Crafts 726-1077 as chairman. Talent Show winners appear on the 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Sunday program. Friday Night Special Starts 4 p.m Pay One Price - $13.00 Maplewood School Mid America Shows 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. American Legion/Nashville Lions Serve Pancakes at the 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m Grace Community Church (Stage) .4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Legion Hail Flea Market (Downtown) 10:00 a.m - Program Subject to Change - Saturday, April 29th, 2006 ‘ Church Services 10:00 a.m. Welcome by Douglas Kelsey Master ofCeremonies for the Weekend Congregational Church 110 S. Main, Vermontville 7:00 a.m .Pancakes American Legion/Nashville Lions 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Church Services 10:00 a.m. Methodist Church Pancakes 108 N. Main, Vermontville Band Boosters 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Vermontville Bible Church Arts & Crafts 250 N. Main, Vermontville Maplewood School Flea Market (Near Maple Manor) 10: 00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Director: Dennis Vanderhoeff Children’s Parade 11: 00 a.m 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. .Maple Valley Jazz Band Theme: “ The Big Three-Super Bowl, Olympics and Maple Syrup" Chairmen: Eugene & Mary Fisher Sunday Afternoon Special 6 Hours of Rides $13.00 11: 30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m .................. Willow Skye Robinson 12: 30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m ...Little Miss Maple Princess Talent 1:00 p.m.. ....... Introduce Queen & Court Presentation of Queen and Court Crowning of 2006 Queen by 2005 Queen Dhanielle Tobias Maple Valley High School Choir 11: 30 a.m Director: Ryan Rosin .Glen Erin Bagpipe Band 12: 00 a.m 12:30 p.m Talent Winners Egg Toss, Other Games Grand Marshals: Veterans Hosted by: Post #222 American Legion Parade Theme “ Maple Syrup-It’s A Family Tradition” Parade Chairmen: Don & Lisa Mulvany Bitgood Brothers 5:00 pan. Following Derby .. .Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull 5:00 p.m. (Opera House).......Little Miss Maple Syrup Pageant 5:00 pan. -11:00 p.m.. improve,” said Carpenter. “We played good solid fun­ “I’ve very proud of our damental baseball. We limit­ team this week. We learned a ed our errors on defense and lot at Parma on Tuesday; and took advantage ofour oppor­ really carried that into the tunities on offense.” rest of the week.” What started it all were the “We still have a lot of 13-4 and 11-1 losses to work to do and we will only Parma Western Tuesday. get better ifwe keep working The Lions had 11 errors in and learning. It’s impressive the two games and just six that the boys made the hits. adjustments at practice to “Parma is a solid baseball prepare themselves for the program. It was a measuring games. I think they see what stick for us to see how we they are capable of when stack up in the new league. If they start to put everything we play well, we can be together.” competitive. We need to do a The Lions topped St. Pat’s better job of making our own on Friday, after their talk, 3­ breaks and putting control of 1 and 13-6. the games in our own Maple Valley only had hands.” three hits in the first game, Kersjes took the loss in but one was a home run by game one, but had a home Andrew Ashcraft. Fisher and run and two RBI’s offensive­ Adam Gonser had the other ly. Gonser and VanEngen two Lion hits. Gonser earned both had doubles. the win, pitching all five In game two, Ashcraft suf­ innings and allowing just fered the defeat as Parma four hits while striking out piled on seven runs in the top five and walking only one. of the fifth to end the game None of the runs against him early. Troy Westendorp and were earned. Chris Hoffman had the Lions In game two, the Lions only two hits in the game. had a huge second inning, Valley will host Hillsdale putting six runs on the board. in a SMAA (South) double For the game, Myers, header Tuesday, then host Kersjes, and VanEngen had Portland Thursday. On two hits each. One of Kersjes Saturday, the Lions will be was a home run. part of the Saranac “These were two nice Invitational. wins for us,” said Carpenter. Arm Wrestling David Dickerson 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m bottom of the fifth to put the mercy rule into affect. Maple Valley had 14 hits in the game and just two errors. Drew Kersjes earned the win on the mound, pitching all five innings and striking out six. Webberville had six hits. “We hit the ball very well and played to our potential against a team we felt we were better than,” said Carpenter. “We limited our mistakes and put the ball in play forcing them to make plays.” The middle of the Lion line-up came up huge. Fisher, Kersjes, VanEngen, and Ashcraft all had at least two hits. VanEngen had three with a pair of doubles and five RBI’s. Kersjes had four RBI’s. The Lions also swept a double header against Portland St. Patrick on Friday, after starting the SMAA (South) season on a sour note with two losses at Parma-Western on Tuesday. Carpenter hopes that last week will be a turning point for the entire season. “We sat down as a team on Wednesday after losing both games to ParmaWestern and talked about what we needed to do to Chairman: Greg Hoefler Sponsored by MC Auto Repair & Towing .......... Grand Parade 2:00 pan Lion senior catcher Keith Lackscheide throws a tag on a diving Coopersville Bronco Saturday during the teams’ second game at the Maple Valley Invitational Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Chairman Kathie Perez Special - $13 / 6 hrs. of rides For more information about this year’s festival, please phone (517) 726-0394, (517) 726-0670 or fax (517) 726-0859 The Producers take pride in bringing you Pure Maple Syrup & Maple Products. |g SOCCER, continued from pag weren’t slowing her down. Maple Valley’s defenders had a tough time covering the full width of the field, focusing a little too much attention on the ball and allowing attackers to get open for good shots on the weak side. The Lions are still work­ ing on putting a pounding on the ball, both on the offen­ sive and defensive ends of the field. The defense would have an easier time if could clear goal kicks over first wave of the opposing attack­ ers. The offense did manage a few solid attacks, getting the ball in front of the Spartan net but just couldn’t get a strong foot o the ball to cause the Springport keeper any distress. The Lions were scheduled to be back at it for the start of the conference season on Monday afternoon against Hillsdale. This Wednesday the Lions travel to Dansville, then play host to Laingsburg Friday at Fuller Street Field. Next Monday, Maple Valley hits the road to take on Brooklyn Columbia Central. The Lions are now 0-5 on the season. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-05-02.pdf 3cff43373e9317efba0d6a82240b54c6 PDF Text Text MAPLE HASTINGS PUBLIC UtURY DIS CHURCH ST MSIMGS M 490SB-1W Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. tr -• ■V ' i ■ ;# 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 17. May 2, 2006 A local• pap. e• r oftoday! The Maple Valley Band Boosters fed hundred of hungry festival-goers fresh pan­ cakes and sausage with maple syrup. The Vermontville Township Fire Department’s original fire truck made an appear­ ance in the Grand Parade. Sun shines on Syrup Festival this time by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Though there were a few rain showers Saturday evening and Sunday after­ noon, there were no drifts of snow on the streets and snowmen on the festival stage and crowds of people thronged the streets of Vermontville to enjoy the food, fun and festivities of the village’s annual. Maple Syrup Festival. They didn’t keeping an official tally but the Maple Valley Band Boosters said they sold "a lot" of pancake breakfasts Saturday morning and the booths of syrup pro­ ducers were doing a brisk business selling maple syrup and other products made from pure Vermontville maple syrup. Vermontville Street Supervisor Monte O’Dell said that despite the fact the final layer of asphalt and the landscaping had not been completed for the village’s new streetscape, "Everything came together real smooth," for this year’s event. The annual Children’s Parade with the theme of "The Big Three: The Super Bowl, the Olympics and Maple Syrup," had just three entries, but everyone went home a winner. All entrants received tickets for Mid­ America carnival rides, maple candy and cash prizes. Dakota and Dillon Wagner and Langdon Evans took first place and a $40 prize; Jacob and Jackie Mater earned second place and a $30 cash prize, and Josie Turpening was award­ ed third place and a $20 cash prize. The Grand Parade, led by local veterans of every war since World War II, who were honored as this year’s grand marshals, had more than 75 entries this year and prizes were given for first through third place for com­ mercial and non-commercial entries^ This year’s commercial winners were: Campbell’s Country Crafts, first place; The Chesaning Showboat, second place; Vermontville Hardware, third place. Non­ commercial winners were: Vermontville Junior Farmers4-H Club, first place; Girls Scouts, second place; and Maple Valley FFA, third place. See FESTIVAL, page 3 Vermontville Twp. Board nixes Weatherwax request by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Vermontville Township Board voted 3-2 last Thursday night against approving a request from Larry Weatherwax to have the property on which he built his self-named farm market and nursery rezoned from rural residential to commercial. Trustee JoeAnn Nehmer and Township Clerk Sharon Stewart cast the dissenting votes. Earlier in the meeting, Nehmer made a motion, sec­ onded by Stewart to approve the rezoning request, but that motion was defeated 3-2. "Mr. Weatherwax still has the option to go to the Zoning board of Appeals (ZB A) and request a use variance," said Township Supervisor Russell Laverty. "If we had approved his request it would have been spot zoning, If property is going to be rezoned commer­ cial, we need to go back and revisit out master plan for the township." The board’s decision is the latest development in what has turned into a long dispute between the township and Weatherwax that arose when neighboring business own­ ers, Royal and Vickie Stickles, appealed the Planning Commission’s decision to allow Weatherwax to develop a farm market and nursery on the property in question. Though the Planning Commission had previously approved Weatherwax’s plans for a farm market, which he described as a "mini-Horrock’s,". the Vermontville Township Zoning Board of Appeals sided with Stickles and ruled Career Fair scheduled at high school May 10 Students in ninth through 12th grades will have an opportunity to learn about more than 50 different occu­ pations during the Maple Valley High School Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Maple Valley High School. According to Brianna Bromley-Ferrier and Stephanie Rugg, Maple Valley High School students who are serving as public relations specialists for this event, what makes this event unique is that it is studentdriven. Juniors and seniors in Monique Colizzi’s Advanced Microsoft Office class, organized the entire event, deciding who to invite, how the high school gym would be arranged and publicizing the event. The students also are in charge of writing and sending thank you letters to all of the par­ ticipating presenters. Presenters have been invited to participate from the 16 career clusters divided under six career pathways. The six career pathways are arts and communication, business/management and technology, health and human services, industrial engineering and technology, and natural resources/agriculture. The 16 career clusters are arts, A/V technology and communications, business management and administra­ tion, finance, information technology, marketing sales and service, health science, See FAIR, page 7 that Weatherwax’s business did not conform to their def­ inition of a seasonal farm market and was therefore illegal in an area zoned rural residential. In July of 2004 Stewart, owner of Build Masters, sub­ mitted a request to have four properties near or at the cor­ ner of Ionia Road and Nashville Highway, the property on which his busi­ ness is located, plus Royal and Vickie Stickles’ Country Crossroads Store, Larry Weatherwax’s Farm Market and Nursery and David Coblentz’s Riverside Oak Furniture, rezoned from rural residential to commercial/light industrial. In January 2005, the Planning Commission by a 4 to 1 vote, recommended the Township Board reject See WEATHERWAX, page 11 In This Issue... • Visiting U.S. ‘dream come true’ for Ukrainian exchange student • Maplewood announces students of the month for 2005-06 • Vermontville man is among 5 finalist for state service award • Teachers, support staff ratify new 1­ year pacts �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - Page 2 Visiting U.S; ‘dream come true’ for Ukrainian exchange student n; by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Since coming to the United States to stay with Jim and Shirley Malloy of Nashville, in August. 17­ year old Natasha Vershaytska from the Ukraine has had the opportu­ nity to explore many of the nation’s largest cities includ­ ing, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta and Washington DC. "It was great, a dream come true.*' said Vershaytska after her recent trip to Washington with dozens of other students from the FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) program, which brings top students from the former Soviet Republic to the United States to live with a host family and learn about life in this country. "A cou­ ple of years ago 1 did a proj­ ect in school about major American cities and since I have been here I have been able to visit a lot ofthe cities I wrote about." Vershaytska said she couldn’t choose a favorite American city, "I love cities and I can’t tell you what I like best about any of them. They are all different and I like them in different ways." Vershaytska described her hometown in the Ukraine as being mid-sized. Not as big as Washington D.C. and Chicago, but definitely not as small in Nashville. The schools in the United States are very different than what she is used to in the Ukraine, "There is more independence here. You get to choose classes here; you don’t get to choose in Ukraine. Also you have more extra-curricular activi­ ties like dancing, acting and sports." Since enrolling in Maple Valley Senior High School as a senior, Vershaytska, who maintains straight As in all her classes, has participat­ ed in the school’s competi­ tive dance team, took part in the school musical and took dance classes at Step-NTime Dance Studio in Nashville. "I took dance for five or six years in Ukraine, but I never learned Hip Hop like I learn at Step-N-Time," said Vershaytska. "And she didn’t know how to tap dance and she had to learn how to do that for the play," added Shirley. In addition to maintaining her grades and participating in extracurricular activities, Vershaytska, like all FLEX students is required to put in numerous hours each month as a volunteer with various local agencies. She has LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service ..........10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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. Corner 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 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 pi..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 Phonpf 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 ing everyone is rich and lives like they do in Beverly Hills 90210, and when they get here they find out it’s not that way," said Jim. "They find out we’re not all rich and most ofus are just trying to make a living and we worry about our kids just like they do in their country." Tthough Natasha had to go through the rigorous screening process, which requires potential candidates to write essay and take per­ sonality profiles and more, she said she didn’t know what to expect when she came to the United States. "At first, I thought it would be like vacation, I did­ n’t think about school and other obligations. I just thought I would be a sort of ambassador for my country," she said. "But this has turned out to be much more impor­ tant than I thought it would be." Vershaytska said being a volunteer has made a big impression on her and she would like to start a volun­ teer program in her home­ town to help orphaned chil­ dren. "She’s not the same gullible, shy kid we picked up at the airport; she was shy, unsure of herself and how to act, but now that is all reversed," said Jim. "She is a lot more confi­ dent," added Shirley. "When a young person comes here to stay, it is like they are already in college. They have to learn to be independ­ ent, live on a budget and get places on time. Things that a lot of kids don’t learn until they get to college." "The kids that come to the U.S. through-the FLEX pro­ gram are the'best because they have to take all kinds of tests and out of the 60,000 that apply only 1,200 are chosen every year," said Jim. "The United States State Department sponsors the stu- worked with handicapped children at Spirit Farm, walked for Pennock Hospital in Hastings during the Christmas parade, helped with the Little Miss Syrup Festival Princess pageant, helped serve pancakes dur­ ing the Vermontville Maple Syrup and has given a pres­ entation about Ukraine to the Boy Scout troop at Fuller Street Elementary, among other things. Jim has taken advantage ofhis job as a truck driver to show Vershaytska much of the United States as possible while she is staying with them. "I’ve got to see a good portion, 16 states so far," she said. She also got to tag along with the Pash family of Nashville when they took their exchange student to Texas during Christmas break. On that trip they went to New Orleans, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida, Chattanooga Tennessee and Atlanta Georgia. The Malloys, who have hosted many FLEX students since 1991, said they recom­ mend hosting. "The kids are so excited about experiencing the American way of life and it’s also a good way for the host families to learn about other countries," said Jim. "They learn about our country and we learn about how their hol­ idays are celebrated and how their government functions and so much more." With regard to holidays, Natasha said that in her country Christmas is a big religious holiday but there are few gifts given on Christmas Day. "We get more presents on New Year’s," she said. And the FLEX students learn a lot about life in the United States. "Most of them come into the program so naive, think- PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 &, Barryville Rd.) Worship Service........... : .9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . .11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 Sunday Worship................ 9:45 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School 10 a A.M. Service 11:15 a P.M. Service....................................6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . M-79 West 0 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 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 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ............... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11;00 a.m. Holy Communion 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: 85?-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 See EXCHANGE, page 10 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Schoo Worship.......... dents, but they have to learn to live on a budget, pay for all their schools supplies and other needs on $125 a month." "Natasha really fits into our family," said Jim. "We go back and forth now, teas­ ing now. I tell blonde jokes; I say that when she comes back to the United States she wants to go to L.A. because she can spell it and she tells bald jokes. "She’s looking forward to going to the prom on May 6, and I talked to the boy who is taking her and said he could ifhe took her to McDonald’s for dinner and let her order off the dollar menu," teased Jim. "He’s a good kid, he said he even had a coupon." In addition to traveling outside of the state, Vershaytska, toured Michigan’s state capital, met State Rep. Gary Newell, toured a General Motors plant in Flint, visited Frankenmuth, and has crossed the Mackinac Bridge. "They are really busy kids," said Shirley, who noted while maintaining . .. 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: 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 HUSTW1CK Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday 6f the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 �The Maple Valley News. NashviBe, Tuesday. May 2.2006 - Page 3 FESTIVAL, continued from page 1 sjS SS's ’CC--xxSi xS * hJS' p‘S>! p© wtaij it wtttrt. IIMsIh} lie tej'iH ce.lk| kiiM tniipi fcihiii 'tlffllHil jFEpn st tat feW im« H»’ f MBH ■IIM aa«BH Fair Weather meant there were plenty of crafters displaying their wares both inside and outside of Maplewood Elementary School this year. 'ssifc Its Stale This Float from Campbell’s Country Crafts was awarded first place for commercial floats in the grand Parade. istksti- A Special IED IW *? HE Thank »«** * p w Ijjfiui jiiS* *• s? * S llUJ Ilf Fiona’s (-P5ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling f I The Glen Erin Bagpipe band made its annual appearance in the Grand Parade. MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. ** ? w 1-517-852-9481 See FESTIVAL, next page to the Vermontville Maple Syrup officers ofthe Corporation, producers, everyone that collected sap and helped with maple syrup making, various chairpersons and helpers ofthe activities and events. Businesses and individuals thatpurchased memberships, sponsors oftheparade, churches, clubs andgroups that tookpart in making The Maple Syrup 66th Festival a success! Eugene Fisher, President 06629422 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 2, 2006 — Page 4 FESTIVAL, continued from previous page Hundreds of Harley Davidson owners parked their motorcycles on Vermontville’s baseball diamond and enjoyed many of the weekend’s festivities. See FESTIVAL, next page Maple Valley Band Booster President Larry Ruffner mixes batter for the annual pancake breakfast at the Vermontville Township Fire Barn. Maple Valley High School Honors Choir members Sarah Vandehoef, Tarah Yenger, Briana Bromley and Kayla Chapman sing Spirit Land from Walt Disney’s The Lion King. The Maple valley High School Jazz band plays on the festival stage. Carrie Hardin For everything turns 25 and will also receive her PhD in Pharmacy from from business cards and Ferris State. brochures call We’re very proud ofyou! Dr. Carrie Mom, Dad & Travis , J-Ad Graphics A (269) 945-9554 The 2006 Maple Syrup Festival Queen and her court wave to the crowds during the Grand Parade. �The Maoe Vatey News. Nashville. Tuesday. Ma> 2. 2006 - Page 5 FESTIVAL, continued from previous page The Maple valley Junior High School band leads off the children's parade. A replica of the sheriff’s car used in the television series Mayberry RFD made an appearance in the parade. Hometown Hero Ken Beardslee who once played professional baseball for the New York Yankees and the Pittsburg Pirates donated a painting depicting sap col­ lection to Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association President Gene Fisher. The painting will be displayed at Maple Manor. The Maple Valley High School Marching Band performs the Hawaiian War Chant during the parade Saturday afternoon. See FESTIVAL, page 7 ORE CHOICE. BETTER PRICE. S19S $29?.? S4932 MfAMU WpMM America's Top 60 0*11 Mi dank OtoMfD DISH Network has something for you - at a price you want to pay. Choose to add Local Charneh, just $5 month FREE DYR Receiver Upyafe - Record up Id WO hours without videotape HfiStuMPrdaMWImbfatont«ii4i«M) HO Equipment to Buy Better TV for all. M66 Tire 7775 Lah« Rd. (M-66) - Ute Odw 616-374-1200 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 2,2006 — Page 6 Maplewood announces students of the month for 2005-06 September Students of the month were: Fourth grader Aleeshe Peake, fifth grader Shelby Anderson and sixth grader Ian Hunt. November Students of the Month were: Anthony Mahler, fourth grade; Robbie Welch, fifth grade; and Brady Halliwill, sixth grade. October Students of the Month were: Jordan Woodman, fourth grade; Harlee Houghton, fifth grade; and Nicole Porter, sixth grade. December Students of the Month were: Micah Bromley, fourth grade; Brook Dickenson, fifth grade; and Sydney Darling; sixth grade. January Students of the Month were: Dan Alexander, fourth grade; Deanna Shilton, fifth grade; McKenna Mater, sixth grade. April Students of the Month were: Storm Ewing, fourth grade; Ryan Nisee, fifth grade; and Taylor Gorr, sixth grade. March Students of the Month were: Bailey Blodgett, fourth grade; Gretchen Hakenjos, fifth grade; and Andrea Peake, sixth grade. See STUDENT, next page �^Vc.mnrwmn^rTnomnM.nnnOrM.tmMtPmwwnTrMNimumMrOnn.cMIam *•**•* *—0* *** W OppOTtundy 10 try tW hand M UWig • OOMCUt MW M ItW wt«in »ort <X M Mm <Mng r» Mnl FAIR, continued from page 1 sMies edus atn>n and training, gov­ pathway ernment and public admims available tn them, I rat ion. hospitality cases, pre st mm will provide Rrnmin lemer and R<0 say they hope that the com­ tourism. human a short oral presenratawi munity members who panic and services, pair the during la some la ipwtc in rfus event enjoy it aa law. public safetv and securi­ idher canes, ty. arvhitcs turv and construe • will be on hand to simply much as non. manufacturing. science, answer the share their enthusiasm and the presenters students’ ques the and students technology. engineering and lions, and to provide hand cuncment mathematic*. transportation, outs that further esplain their carvers They added that they distribution and agriculture, and fisd and logistics, area tented natural resources expertise of Ths'se careers that will be repre at the carver fair atwnii their felt this was a great '5V<Tu mty fcw aduhs hi come to the school and meet young pen an include pmfesswwis. skilled pte who are genuinely inter importunity to visit booths trades, non skilled esled in their vwatiows which fit into their desired military, colleges and uni ver Students will base trades, WANT WEATHER FORECASTS? STUDENT, continued from previous page Want to know where to get all this information? F rom student loans fa Social Security benefits to buying surplus government property, all kinds of government information are jusI a click or cal!l! away. FlRSTGOVgov May Students of the Month are Jacey Wood, fourth grade. Heather Kenyon. Mtn grade: and Ashley Lesage, sixth grade 1 (800) FED’INFO �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. May 2. 2006 - Page 8 Martha Helena Zemke Robert L. Cappon WOODLAND - Robert L. Cappon, age 77, of Woodland, died suddenly on Monday, April 24, 2006 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1928 in Prairieville, the son of Cornelius and Nora (Adrainson) Cappon Jr. He was raised on a farm with four sisters and two brothers. The family moved to east and south of the Woodland area before moving to their Wellman Rd. Farm home in 1939. Bob attended the Richland and Woodland schools. He farmed with his par­ ents, and on September 16, 1950 he married Dorothy J. Bump of Hastings. They moved into a house built on the farm and they later bought it in 1962. Bob and Dorothy farmed for 25 years with the help of his father. Bob drove school bus for Lakewood Schools for 28 years and was a bus mechan­ ic for six years until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Michigan Historical Steam Engine Association, Michigan Steam Engine and Thresher Club started in 1958 at Charlton Park, Barry County Steam and Gas Antique Machinery Club and the Clarksville Gas and Steam Engine Association. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William Cappon; sisters, Winifred Conrad and Arlita Travis. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy J. Cappon of Woodland; daughter, Barb Steele of Woodland; son, Gordon (Terri) Cappon of Lake Odessa; two grandchildren, Craig (Shana) Cappon and Trent Cappon; two great grandchildren, Zeeke and Gabe Cappon; sisters, Wilma Spaeth of Williamston, Wanda (Russel) Golden of Delton; brother, Marshall “Dutch” (Vonda) Cappon of Hastings; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Jasper (Sharon) Travis of Hastings; half sister, Francis Smith of Grand Rapids; sis­ ter-in-law, Betty Cappon of Woodland. Funeral services wereheld on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught will offi­ ciate and burial was at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Leave a memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Arrangements are by the BATTLE CREEK Martha Helena Zemke, age 94, of Battle Creek, formerly of Vermontville, died Saturday, April 29, 2006. Miss Zemke was bom September 15, 1911 in Eaton County, the daughter of Richard A. and Edith E. (Smith) Zemke. Martha graduated from Vermontville High School in 1929 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in 1933 and her Masters Degree in 1953 both from Western Michigan University. Martha, a pioneer in edu­ cation for women, had 41 years of teaching and coun­ seling experience in Vermontville, Nashville, Ionia, Albion and Bay City. She was the first female president of the Michigan Education Association in 1966-67. SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, May 3 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, fresh vegetable, Girrbach Funeral Home in applesauce, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, May 4 Hastings. Pizza, tossed salad, fruit cocktail, 1/2 pt milk. Friday, May 5 Fuller Picnic Day. The Maple Valley Little bar in Vermontville. financial director Claudia Cheeseburger, hot pocket, League program is planning “We as a group are doing a Reed. A pop can drive is set carrot sticks, banana pudding fund-raisers to get some few different fundraisers this for May 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. cup, 1/2 pt. milk. improvements made on the year to build new dug outs in the Village of Nashville. Monday, May 8 fields behind the stores in for the kids to get out of the Any volunteers who would Chicken nuggets, biscuit Nashville, on Third Street in sun and some other improve­ like to help or donate their and honey, green beans, fresh Vermontville and behind the ments to our fields,” said time or bottles would be fruit, 1/2 pt. milk. greatly appreciated. Tuesday, May 9 “We and the kids will be Quesadilla, whole kernel coming around on that day to com, applesauce, cinnamon *1 collect bottles. Also there graham crackers, 1/2 pt. milk. will be a bottle drop off at Fuller Street during the soc­ cer games that day,” Reed Maple Valley Secondary said. For more information Lunch please call 517-852-1822. Wednesday, May 3 v held at Hastings Elks Lodge A In addition, Shirley at Choose One - Variety of 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings Shirley’s. Chuckwagon will hot pockets, pizza, cheesedonate her restaurant on May burger, chicken sandwich, SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2006 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. for a deli bar. Choose Two Registration: Noon - 1:00 pm fund-raiser spaghetti dinner. Garden salad, cheesie potaTournament Begins at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are for sale in toes, peas, applesauce, juice, advance. Call Tammy Pool milk. $50.00 entry fee - includes lunch at 517-852-2096 or Reed at Thursday, May 4 Open to the first 100 people 517-852-1822 to purchase Choose One - Biscuit break­ the tickets. They will also be fast sandwiches, pizza, Payout will be based on available at the door. cheeseburger, chicken sand# of entries “We are aiming to build wich, mini bar. Choose Two 50/50 Drawing - Door Prizes the League back up and to Garden salad, broccoli License <M34I82 get parents and the commu- w/cheese, celery w/peanut 06629522 - Zr1 nity involved-Remember, its butter, fruit cocktail, juice, about our kids!” Reed said. milk. A Friday, May 5 Choose One - Com dogs, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, country chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel com, baked beans, pears, juice, milk. Monday, May 8 Choose One - Chicken nuggets, pizza, cheeseburger, tlOur Family Serving Yours chicken sandwich, salad bar. • Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Choose Two - Garden salad, Operated Funeral Home mashed potatoes, coleslaw, • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room fresh fruit, juice, milk. • Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Tuesday, May 9 Choose One - Quesadilla, • Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. (517)852-9712 c mes VISA Choose Two - Garden salad, 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Fami,y California blend veg., apple­ 06629307 ____ _Owner/Manager sauce, juice, milk. . Local Little League planning fund-raisers > ' TEXAS HOLDEM TOURNAMENT . Upon retiring from teach­ ing she returned to the fami­ ly farm in Vermontville. Martha held the honor as one of the oldest members of the Vermontville First Congregational Church, which was a major influence in her daily life. In addition, other positions and honors in her life included: Past mem­ ber and President of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, Vermontville Historical Society, Vermontville Garden Club, Vermontville Women’s Club, and Vermontville Ladies Christian Association and Eaton County Retired Teachers Association. Martha was recognized in 1980 for her contributions and accomplishments for the Village of Vermontville by the Historical Society. She was presented the Vermontville Maple Leaf Award in 1984 and presented with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Honored Citizen Award in 1992 and received the Golden Apple Award from the Maple Valley Alumni Association. She was also honored as Woman of the Year by Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Upsilon Chapter, in April of 2003. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Reinhart and Polly Zemke; and sisters Irene E. Zemke and Margarets B. Zemke. She is survived by four nieces and one nephew, Edith Grashuis of Hastings, Margaret Cook of Vermontville and Mary L. Zemke of Battle Creek and Jeanne and Durwood Booher of Battle Creek; grand nieces and nephews, Polly and Randall Hagar, Doug and Michelle Booher, Reinhart (Rob) Cook, Deedee and Mike Michaux and Steven Cook; great grand nieces and nephews, Paul and Victoria Hager, Charlie Booher and Kirkland and Grace Michaux’. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday May 2, 2006 at First Congregational Church in Vermontville, Michigan, with Pastors Sally Nolen and Israel Young officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-9 on Monday at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to Zemke Scholarship, Vermontville First Congregational Church, Vermontville Historical Society. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. 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"Volunteers are heroes who give of their time, tal­ ent, and treasure without thought of accolades," said Michigan’s First Gentleman Daniel G. Mulhern, who announced the 2006 Governor’s Service Awards finalists last month. "They deserve recognition and sup­ port from the highest levels. Their compassion and gen­ erosity creates positive change in the life of one per­ son, one family, one commu­ nity, indeed, the world." Those who know Gene Fisher best say that’s a very apt description. Mary, Gene’s wife of nearly 50 'years, said that when he learned he had been nominated for the award and had been named as a finalist he only reluctantly agreed to attend the award ceremony, which will be held at the Fox Theater in Detroit Saturday, May 20. "He never does anything for recognition," said Mary. "Hejust wants to do what he can^to help. Helping people is his big thing. He’s been a hard worker all his life." Patricia Smith, of Grand Ledge, one of the Fishers’ three daughters, nominated him for the award, and said she couldn’t agree more. In her letter of nomination she wrote, "There is no pos­ sible way to count the hours of time he devotes to the town of Vermontville because he has never done so himself, but it would have to be in the thousands. He does not keep track of his hours because of his modest nature when it comes to volunteer­ ing, and he never expects something from it, but for the self satisfaction he gets from it personally." And, it’s not just family members who think Gene is worthy of the award. "I can’t say enough about yourself, which carried over and influenced his desire in volunteer efforts. As a Boy Scout leader, he was able to apply these principles," she wrote. She added that Gene was not content to limit himself to one organization or cause, but became a tireless supporter of many throughout the years. Fisher has been involved with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival for almost 50 years, serving as vice presi­ dent for ten years, and presi­ Eugene Fisher of dent of the Vermontville Syrup Festival Vermontville one of five Maple finalists for the Governor Association for the last 16 years. He also helped build George Romney Lifetime Maple Manor, where the Achievement Award. association processes maple syrup, helped transform an him and the energy he puts empty lot into a community into so much," said stage for the annual festival Vermontville Township and organizes an annual Supervisor Russell Laverty, appreciation dinner for vol­ who has been a friend and unteers and organizers. neighbor of the Fishers for She said Gene also has more than 20 years. "When spent countless hours tap­ Gene gets behind something, ping trees, gathering and he puts everything he has boiling sap and promoting into it. He puts a lot of him­ what he calls “The Sweetest self into all he does." Little Town in Michigan.” Smith agrees. In her letter He and Mary have organized she wrote, "Every place you the festival’s children’s look he has had a hand in it parade for almost 50 years. one way or another. Not only During the festival Gene time, but money, work and can also be found setting up himself. When he retired he booths, directing the place­ said, ‘Now I have time to do ment of carnival rides, hang­ what I really want to do — ing banners and even picking which is help others!" up trash and cleaning the Mary said her husband, streets after the festival. who graduated from Besides his involvement Nashville High School in with the Vermontville Maple 1953 and married her three Syrup Festival, Fisher also years later, is a dedicated has been a very active mem­ family man who built their ber of the Lions Club fro home after they were mar­ almost 40 years, according to ried, helped raise their three his daughter. He has children and is very involved received the S.A. Dodge with their seven grandchil­ Award, the highest award a dren and two great-grand­ Lions Club member can children. receive. As president of the Gene was employed by Vermontville Lions Club, he General Motors for 37 years received the Distinguished and when he retired, he was Service Award, recognizing the benefits representative him as the chairman of the and UAW representative and following activities: The was awarded the General Motors Community Excellence Award. Smith said her father learned how to give of him­ self at an early age. "He watched the hard work his father did digging graves by hand, and Gene was alongside helping him. From his early experience he learned the value of hard work and appreciated the efforts of doing something community calendar, Las Vegas Night, Youth Day, Senior Citizens Night, and the Lions Syrup Festival booth. Smith reports her father was the first Lion in the club’s history to become District Governor of Region ll-C-2, where he received the two highest honors to be bestowed on a District Governor, the 100 Percent International District Governor’s Award, and the State’s 100 Percent District Governor’s Award. He also received awards from the Lions for Leader Dog, Welcome Home, Michigan Eye Bank, Braille Transcribing, and and the Extension Award for form­ ing a new Lioness Club. As a member ofthe Lions, Gene also has been the chair­ man of the annual senior cit­ izens ’ appreciation dinner since 1990, and has been the chairman of the DARE pro­ gram for the past 10 years, organizing the annual golf outing, which regularly rais- . BUREAU INSURANCE years, helping with the youth exchange program and serv­ ing as the chairman of the Holiday Food Basket pro­ gram. 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Gene has been an active member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church for almost 50 years and has served as the chairman ofthe administrative board and has been involved with construc­ tion and maintenance proj­ ects for the church. He has also taken part in various fund-raisers and activities such as serving as the host for the monthly community breakfast, serving as auction­ eer, the narrator for Christmas programs, and the host of the annual church picnic. Other volunteer activities include serving as the pro­ gram chairman for the Vermontville Historical Society for 10 years, Band Booster president, treasurer of the PTO, building a Special Olympics float for area for three years, serving as the president of the alum­ ni association, serving as football announcer for five ___ Shopping - Delton, Hastings, Nashville, or Middleville Commission On Aging -Meals, Crafts, Card Parties Medical Tests at Pennock Hospital Early Morning Blood work Trips to and from Work Running Errands Trips to Restaurants Trips to Parks For details on the travel schedule in your Community and around Barry County contact Barb in our dispatch office (269) 948-8098 To Reserve A Ride �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, May 2,2006 — Page 10 Teachers, support staff ratify new 1-year pacts by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Maple Valley Board of Education voted unani­ mously last week to ratify a one-ycar contract with its teachers similar to the con­ tract it ratified with the dis­ trict s support staff earlier in the month. "It is my understanding that this is the first time in more than 27 years that a contract has been ratified prior to the expiration of the existing contract." said Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varisty Track & Field The Lions' Jennifer Ellison won all four of her events in Tuesday's conference meet with Hillsdale, including individ­ ual championships In the high jump, 100-meter dash, and 200-meter dash. A senior, Ellison was also part of the Lions' firstplace 400-meter relay team. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton M-37» Middleville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 1 N. Main St Nashville, Ml Revival services at 2 area churches slated May 640 517-852-2005 Spring combined revival services with Evangelist Gary Haines will be held May 6-10 at the Hastings and Nashville Churches of the Nazarene. 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While Steve Augustine, the union representative for the support staff, could not be reached for a comment by press time, Kramer said all parties seemed satisfied with the outcome of the negotia­ tions. "Everyone came to the table ready to compromise. Everyone was very amenable and worked together to cre­ ate a contract that would get us through one more year in hope that the economy will turn around and we won’t be forced into tougher negotia- EXCHANGE, continued from page 2--------excellent grades in Maple Valley, Natasha also is com­ pleting course work for her school in Ukraine. Natasha won’t be -able to stay for Maple Valley High School’s graduation ceremo­ ny. She has to leave for Ukraine on May 18, where she will be reunited with her parents and 14-year old brother. She will then have two weeks to prepare for her final exams so she can gradu­ ate and then two weeks after that she will lake her college entrance exams. But in the meantime, the Malloys and Vershaytska plan to enjoy their time together and learning about each other’s country and lifestyles. "She’s one of the best," said Jim. Friday, June 1, 2007. tions," he said. The new contract also Kramer said the teacher and support staff contracts included changes in the lanare very similar. The teach­ guage, which allows the ers will get 1.5 percent raises teachers and staff more lee­ al the beginning of the sec­ way in how they may use and ond semester of the 2006­ bereavement leave 2007 school year. Also, a accrued sick time. salary schedule formula will be activated with an audited blended student count if 1669 based on a specified table, retroactive to July 1. Under the new contract the district will continue to pay 93 percent of the insur­ ance premium and the teach­ ers and staff will pay 7 per­ cent, with a $4 to $5 increase next year. Also the salary for some coaches and advisors and other auxiliary personnel were increased to bring them up to the level of their coun­ terparts in neighboring school districts. The calendar, for the 2006-2007 school year, was shortened, in keeping with the calendar of neighboring districts. While the students will receive the same amount of instructional time as pre­ viously, the school year, as required by state law, will begin after Labor Day. Maple Valley will resume turns 95 classes Thursday, Sept. 7, there will be nine days of Dorothy Ames, formerly of break at Christmas time, six Nashville, will be celebrating days of break in the spring her 95th birthday, May 11. If and the school year will end you would like to send her a card or stop for a visit. Her address is Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058. SOCIAL NEWS Dorothy Ames Blood drive best of last 4 The April blood drive in Nashville was held at Mulberry Four Golf Course and was the best in the last four, organizers reported. “We had a beautiful day and with 53 donors showing up, we had 47 productive contributors,” said organizer Doreen Dean. “We also had the Double Red machines BOY,William and Melissa and four donors were drawn (Melvin) Smith of Hamstead, on them, giving us eight NC had a son, Wyatt pints, instead of four. That Trevlyn, on Feb. 11, 2006 at gave us a grand total of 51 New Hanover Medical good pints. Center in Wilmington, NC. “Jim Dunham and William He weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and Fox received their one gallon was 19 inches long. pins and we had three firstGrandparents are Terry time donors,” she said. and Earlene King of Maynard McCellan won Vermontville, Bill and Terry the drawing, receiving a $15 Smith of Homer, George and gift certificate for The Shirley Melvin of Albion. Gardens Restaurant.. Great grandparents are Dean said the next drive is Devere and Carol Cook of scheduled for June 8 and will Charlotte, Neta Smith of again be held at Mulberry Charlotte. Fore.. NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED Margaret Swiger celebrates 90th 90th birthday wishes to Margaret Swiger on May 3, 2006. Margaret has three children, ten grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Birthday wishes may be sent to Margaret at 828 Reed Street, Nashville, MI 49073. The Revue Presents... ... SF 9th I Children's 7 Musical Friday & Saturday, May 5,6,12 & 13 at 7PM Sunday, May 7 & 14 at 3PM Vermontville Opera House 211 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE, Ml (Across from the Fire Station) Tickets Available at the Door: ADULTS $8 SENIORS / STUDENTS CHILDREN 12 & UNDER Air Conditioned $7 $5 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 2, 2006 — Page 11 WEATHERWAX, continued from page 1 Stewart’s application, which it did in July. Also in 2004, Weatherwax filed a lawsuit in Eaton County Circuit Court seek­ ing monetary damages for loses incurred when the township reversed its deci­ sion to grant him permission to build and operate a farm market and seeking to have the property rezoned com­ mercial. Weatherwax has said that Circuit Court Judge Thomas Eveland dismissed the case without prejudice during the summer of 2005, which means another lawsuit on the matter could lie filed at a later date. Weatherwax fur­ ther stated Eveland told him he was dismissing the case because Weatherwax had not exhausted all options with the township and recom- mended that he file an indi­ get people in leadership who vidual application to have are pro-growth and pro-jobs. the property rezoned. "Second, I plan to file a Weatherwax, who closed lawsuit and go before Judge his farm market and nursery Eveland, asking to have the and tiled for bankruptcy last property rezoned commer­ fall, said that he does not cial." plan to go before the ZBA, In the meantime, "which voted unanimously Weatherwax said he has against me. This has gone on plans to reopen his far mar­ for over two years now and ket and nursery, "by the end has cost me hundreds of of May, if not sooner." thousands of dollars." Weatherwax added that two things are going to hap­ pen. "First, I think people in this community are going to start circulating petitions for a recall election. There were some people who expressed interest in doing it before, The Nashville Lions Club but I told them to wait and see what happened. Now, will collect White Cane that the board has made its money Monday through decision 1 think it’s time we Wednesday, May 8,9 and 10, in the community. 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Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, May 2 2006 - Page 12 Maple Valley senior wins Gold Key award David Benedict of Maple Valley High School, who is planning a career in special education, has been awarded the Richard Groos Gold Key Scholarship by the Kellogg Community College Foundation. The KCC Foundation last month announced the Gold Key Scholarship recipients for 2006. The Gold Key Scholarships began nearly 20 years ago at the sugges­ tion of Elizabeth Binda, KCC Trustee and KCC Foundation Director emeri­ tus. The idea began as a way to encourage students with well-rounded educational and leadership experiences to focus on Kellogg Community College as a first step to their post-secondary education. Currently, each selected student receives a total award of $6,000. The schol­ arship is broken down into $2,500 awards for the first and second years with a third award of $1,000 to attend a four-year college upon grad­ uation. Each student submits an application including an essay and three personal rec­ ommendation letters. Of the 74 applications received this year, several where invited for a personal interview with the selection committee. The committee is comprised of area communi­ ty members, as well as KCC faculty and staff. Other 2006 Gold Key Scholars are: • Joshua Andrews will be graduating from Union City High School. He received the Karcher Gold Key Scholarship. Josh is planning a career in secondary educa­ tion and would like to teach math. • Stacey Babcock received the Fovette Dush Gold Key Scholarship. She is graduat­ ing from the Bedford Bible Academy and is planning to study political economics and would like to practice law as a prosecuting attor­ ney. • Christopher Fruin was awarded the Cortright Gold Key Scholarship. He is grad­ uating from Harper Creek High School and planning to study computer aided design and mechanical engineering. • Rochelle Hawes will graduate froth her home school and receive the Dott Gold Key Scholarship given by the Battle Creek Local dancers to benefit from fund-raising dinner The Center Stage Dance Team ofWoodland will have a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at St. Edwards Family Center, 531 E. Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa. The fund-raiser is being held to help offset some of the costs of the dancers’ competitions. The dinner will include spaghetti with meatballs, salad, garlic bread, beverage and cake for desert. The Center Stage Dancers will provide the entertainment. The cost of the dinner and night of entertainment is based on donations. Along with these activities, there also will be a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle. The girls have received three silver awards and an honorable mention at the L.A. Dance Force competi­ tion in Dearborn. They have also received five gold, two first place awards for best dance overall, and two silver at the Showstoppers in Battle Creek. They received two high silver, four silvers, and two high bronze at the Headliner competition in Grand Rapids. There are three dance teams that compete: • Production, which includes Tiffani Ackerson, Devin Ayers, Rachael Bugbee, Chelsea Chase, Molly Cobb, Monica Davis, Olivia Davis, Kassie Dorsky, Andrea Ferrier, Meghan Gaber, Skyler Goodemoot, Laurinda Horsley, Amber Johnson, Amanda Kemp, Kandys Larsen, Kelly McMillen, Alex Neil, Zoey Robinson, Kayla Rodriguez, Cathleen Seaton, Jillian Simmons and Jenna Whitaker. • Junior team, am, with Monica Davis, Molly Cobb, Cathleen Seaton, Jenna Whitaker and Chelsea Chase. • Elite team, whih includes Meghan Gaber, Olivia David Benedict Community Foundation Dott Memorial Fund. She is majoring in business man­ agement and would like to manage a Christian ministry or small business. • Kyle Miller received the Richard Groos Gold Key Scholarship. As a Union City High School graduate he will study nursing at KCC. Kyle plans to become a nurse CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 2 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 6 See DANCE, next page May 6 May 7 Commission on Aging May 8 Schedule of Events May 9 May 10 Members of the Center Stage Elite dance team. Family Annual mwmwwMww 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 Mich Uc *23:™ Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, May 3 Polish sausage, augratin potatoes, sauerkraut, spiced apples, dinner roll. Thursday, May 4 Turkey rice rice soup, California blend, blend, peas, plums. Friday, May 5 Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, wheat bread. Monday, May 8 Taco meat, tortilla, Caribbean blend, com and black bean salad, fruit com­ pote. Tuesday, May 9 Chicken fettuccini, lima beans, stewed tomatoes, mixed fruit. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, May 3 Ground bologna, potato salad, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. Thursday, May 4 Tuna salad, coleslaw, fruit­ ed jello, pita bread. Friday, May 5 California Reuben spread, sweet and sour carrots, pears, rye bread. Monday, May 8 Sliced turkey, marinated carrots, applesauce, English muffin. Tuesday, May 9 Italian pasta salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit. Events Wednesday, May 3 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30; Music With Charlie. Delton Reminiscence. Thursday, May 4 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Nashville - TV Time. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, May 5 - Hastings Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil Painters 9: 30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Cinco de Mayo 11 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, May 8 - Hastings - Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Crafts 10: 30 a.m.; Kinship Care Support 7 p.m. Delton Nashville 5 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9 - Beg. Line Dance 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Beg Line Dance 1 p.m.; TV Shorts; Watercolor-open. Mary's anesthetist. • Richard Porter will grad­ uate from Lakeview High School and receive the Karcher Gold Key Scholarship. He is planning to attend KCC for general science studies and earn a degree in spatial sciences. • Zachary Standley is planning to study business and wildlife management. He will graduate from Union City. Zach received the Brenner Gold Key Scholarship. • Marissa Willerick will graduate from Homer High School. She is the recipient of the Dott Memorial Gold Key Scholarship. She will be attending KCC for general studies. • Brittany Yesh plans to study physical therapy assisting at KCC. She is the recipient of the Finley Gold Key Scholarship and will graduate from Bronson High School. May 10 May 13 May 13 May 13 May 13 May 14 May 16 Dog Developmental Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Small Animal Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. American Red Cross/4-H Babysitting Class (Session I), 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Delton District Library. Beef Fitting Clinic, 11 a.m. Bob Schroder resi­ dence. (tentative) 4-H Horse Trail Ride, 2 p.m., Yankee Springs. Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m.. First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. “New Club” Workshop, 7 p.m.. Courts and Law Building Conference Room. Goat Fitting and Showing Clinic, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m, Expo Center Show Arena. “Make It Take It” Soap Making Workshop (dur­ ing Goat Clinic), Expo Center. Open Pleasure Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. 4-H Statewide Poultry Show, 7 a.m„ check-in, Expo Center. Open Speed Horse Show, 10 a.m., Barry Expo Center. 4-H Poultry Developmental Committee meet­ ing, 7 p.m., Extension Office. PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on May 11, 2006 at 7:00 pm in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on the pro­ posed Community Block Grant Project for a sanitary sewer replacement and a storm sewer replacement. If you wish to com­ ment in writing on this project you must do so by May 11, 2006 and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587 Nashville MI. ___ Country Garden Opening Friday, May 5th (Closed Sundays) Come shop in the country where you'll find a friendly, caring, knowledgeable gardener to help you! Hanging Baskets, Bedding Plants, Specials (Ageratum, Bacopa, Bidens, Calibrachoa, Trailing Coleus, Diascia, Lantana, Nemesia, Osteos., Scaevola, Torena, Verbena & more) Gift certificates available too! Located 3/4 of a mile south of M-43 on Velte Road, Woodland 06630611________ _______________ Phone: 269-367-4830 06629252 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 2, 2006 — Page 13 AWARD, continued from page 9 unteers like Gene, how many programs would continue to exist or be successful in their purpose or intent? His work ethics seem to indicate it’s not enough being involved in an attempt to improve one’s own community, and the community at large, unless you give 110 percent." The Governor’s Service Awards are an annual statewide recognition event acknowledging the contribu- tions made by Michigan’s VQlunteers. There are eight award categories and five finalists in each category. Award winners selected from each category will receive an award from Governor Jennifer Granholm, actor Jeff Daniels, and Mulhern during the program on May 20. All 40 finalists will receive a special tribute from Granholm. Other nominees for the Governor George Romney Lifetime Achievement Award are Mildred Corey of Battle Creek, Jack Salter of Royal Oak, Russell Smith of Battle Creek, and Jack Willis of Port Sanilac. For more information or for tickets to attend the event, log on to www.michigan.gov/mcsc or call (517) 373-4200. Hillsdale distance runners can’t beat Valley on their own Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ track and field team downed Hillsdale in every­ thing but the distance races last Tuesday, to score an 86.5-50 victory in the first SMAA (South) meet of the season. The Lions swept three events and won three of the four relay races, scoring nearly half of their points in Davis, Jillian Simmons, Alex those six events. Stacey Fassett led a Lion Neil, Kayla Rodriguez, sweep of the pole vault by Laurinda Horsley and Tiffani clearing ’8 feet 6 inches. Ackerson. Janelle Clements was second The JR and Elite teams at 7-6 and Jessika Brinckman have the opportunity to go to third at 7-0. New York City this June. Dani Christensen led the They will be able to take les­ sweeps ofthe 100-meter hur­ sons on Broadway from some dles and the 300-meter low of the nation’s best , dance DANCE, continued from previous page The Junior dance team from Center Stage Dance in Woodland. Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder instructors. With all the competition this studio does, they still have time to show off their talents at their year-end recital. It will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, in the Hastings Central Elementary School’s auditorium, located at 232 W. Grand St. Hastings. g 06629733 hurdles. She took the 100 hurdles in 17.5 seconds and the 300 in 53.4. Janelle Clements was second in each of those races and Alisha Felmlee third. Clements and Felmlee teamed with Jenny Ellison and Lauren Pierce to win the 400-meter relay in 54.3, and Pierce, Felmlee, Christensep, and Dhani Tobias won the 800-meter relay in 1 minute 55.9 seconds. Mallorie Densmore, Pierce, Christensen, and Tobias won the 1600-meter relay in 4:36.7. Hillsdale’s only victories came in the 3200-meter relay, and the 3200-meter fun, the 1600, and the 800. Ellison won the 100 in 1-7,5, and the 200 in 27.6. She was also the high jump champion by clearing 5-0. In the other field events, Pierce and Tobias were first and second in the long jump. Pierce went 15-2.5 and Tobias 14-9.25. Ashley Gonser won the discus with a throw of 96-4 and Kayleigh Browne the shot put at 33­ 10. The Lions will be at home this afternoon against Olivet and Albion. On Friday, the Lions will be a part of the Concord Relays. Tobias took the 400 in 1:05.2. THE TRAFFIC SCENE Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 f)rrver Education for students 14 years, 8 months or older Segment I Class Segment II Class May 8-May 25,2006 June 5-June 22,2006 May 30-June 1,2006 June 27-29,2006 "The Traffic Scene steers you in the right direction!" Student Quote To obtain a registration, calf (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. Presents ‘^Haililii UttiMifaK OHtae’jiWsnM K Heel tai life itakikiilte Qi'feii|l|i(iniili tutocla feBdtoifcMM jhMrto.tai Healthy Talks Topic of Discussion: Total Joint Replacement • • • • ^tatoLHa niWjto^1 Which joints in the body are commonly replaced Signs, symptoms and indications for total joint surgery Discussion of the surgical procedure What to expect prior to and following surgery Daniel M. 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We are a Blue Cross, Blue PPO, Medicare, Medicaid and PPOM 8 provider. g Most insurances accepted. ‘Spring Fling’ set for May 20 by Jon Gainbee StaffWriter . Nashville VFW Post No. 8260 and Ladies Auxiliary will have its first “Spring Hing” Saturday, May 20, a day of festivities to raise money for the Nashville Fire Department and Nashville EMS. There will be a “Cruise­ In” car show from 1 until 5 p.m. with prizes awarded at 4 p.m. Non-perishable food DO YOU WANT QUALITY items or donations, which PRINTING at affordable will go to the community prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at food pantry, is the only (269)945-9554. Fann Dr. Mike Callton, D.C. The first ever “Spring Fling” in Nashville, sponsored by the Nashville VFW Post 8260 and Ladies Auxiliary, is scheduled for Saturday, May 20. Money raised during the day-long festivities will go to support Nashville firefighters and EMS. Getting together to plan the event last week Were (from left) VFW Post Commander Wilson (Spark) Ashley, Ladies Auxiliary President Judy Hoyle, Denice Scramlin of the Nashville EMS, EMS Director Tina Fein and Nashville Fire Chief Bill Wilson. AFTER SCHOOL: GROOM horses, stalls, in exchange for horse keeping instruc­ tions. Submit letter, copy grades, references; Mrs.@ P.O. box H, Vermontville, 49046 entrance fee required for get­ ting a classic car into the show.Throughout the day, there will be hamburger and hot dog baskets available, memorabilia contests, music from the 1960s and continual raffles and drawings, includ­ ing 50/50 drawings. There will be a ’60s dance in the evening, continuing until midnight. At 10 . p.m. there will be a drawing for a five- by eight-foot American flag. Tickets for the drawing may be purchased between now arid May 20 from mem- bers of the VFW, the Fire Department or EMS. Tickets to the dance, will be $5 per person. Anyone who brings a donation to. the the commu­ nity food pantry will receive a free gift. “This is our first year,” said Elaine Ashley, sppkesperson for the event, “and we want to encourage as many people as possible to come out, have a great time and support our fire­ fighters and EMS person­ nel:” Valley baseball team still working on its consistency by Brett Bremer AG CALCIUM & DOLO­ Sports Editor MITE LIME & DRIVEWAY Maple Valley varsity STONE. Delivered & coach Bryan spread. R&C Limestone baseball Lincoln couldn’t have asked (517-852-2081, (517)652-3845. for much more out of his POLE BARN FOR SALE: team than it gave in 60ft.xl20ft.xl6ft. Also, tres­ Tuesday’s SMAA double ses: 24 18ft, 13 20ft. 616-293­ header with Hillsdale. 4184 If anything, he would have loved to see just one more SCOTTISH HIGHLAND big hit. CATTLE FOR SALE: cows, Hillsdale came to Maple calves & bull. (517)726-0443 Valley and won both games, but the Lions had the tying YOU WANT QUALITY at run- on third base in the sev­ affordable prices when you enth inning of both games. buy printing. Call J-Ad Hillsdale took game one 3-2 Graphics for everything from and game two 5-4. business cards and brochures “If we continue to. play to newspapers and catalogs. with the same intensity and Phone (269)945-9554 or stop purpose that we did against in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hillsdale, we will win a lot Hastings. ofball games this year,” said Carpenter. “I am very proud PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: ofthe effort of our kids. Now All real estate advertising in this news­ we just have to learn to win paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act these close games.” and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise The Lions had the early “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ lead in both games. tion based on race, color, religion, sex, Maple Valley went up 2-0 handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status? or an intention, to in the bottom of the third in make any such preference, limitation of game one, but Hillsdale discrimination.” Familiarstatus includes children under the age of 18 living with came right back with three parents or legal custodians, pregnant runs of its own in the top of women and people securing custody of children under 18. the fourth. That was all the This newspaper will not. knowingly Hornets needed. accept any advertising for real estate Drew Kersjes was terrific which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings on the mound. In a complete advertised in this newspaper are available game effort, he gave up nine on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing hits but only two earned Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollruns. He also struck out two free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. batters. The Lion offense only managed two hits, one a dou­ EQUAL HOUSING ROCO U CIrUlUlUlUl ble by Adam Gonser who OPPORTUNITY finished the contest with a stolen base, a run scored, and an RBI. Chris Hoffman had the Lions’ other hit. Maple Valley was up 1-0 in the first inning, of game two, but Hillsdale came back to score two runs in the sec­ ond and three more in the third. The Lion offense had a much better time in game two pounding six hits, three by Kersjes, two by Kyle Fisher, and one for Joey James. Kersjes had two dou­ bles. Fisher scored twice, and Garrett VanEngen drove in three runs. Things didn’t go quite as well for the Lions the rest of the week. Maple Valley dropped a pair of games at Portland on Thursday 7-2 and 12-4. “We came out and played very flat against Portland,” said Carpenter. “We weren’t the same team we were against Hillsdale. “We have to learn that we need to be focused each and every game. We can’t just show up and expect to play well. ” The Lions didn’t have much luck in putting all aspects ofthe game together. In game one they had only one error and only four hits. In game two, they had seven hits but three errors.Fisher, Jake Myers, Keith Lackscheide, arid Troy Westendorp had the four hits in game one, and Andrew Ashcraft was hit with the loss from the mound. Kersjes, VanEngen, and Ashcraft each had two hits for the Lions in game two. Westendorp suffered his first loss ofthe season. The Lions went 1-1 at the Saranac Invitational Saturday. The Lions topped Charlotte 7-2 in the consola­ tion game after an 8-6 loss to Saranac to start the day. “We hit the ball well against Charlotte and did what we needed to do to win the game,” said Carpenter. “It was important for us to play well to end the day after a slow start.” Maple Valley had six dif­ ferent players earn one hit each in the win over the Orioles, putting five runs on the board in the third inning. Kersjes earned the win, giv­ ing up four hits and Striking out four in five innings. In the loss to Saranac, both teams hit the ball well - rack­ ing up 12 hits each. Saranac scored five runs in the first two innings and the Lions couldn’t get out ofthe hole. Westendorp was 3-for-4 from the plate with a double, a home run and five RBI’s. Ashcraft had three hits as well, and Fisher and Kersjes had two hits apiece. The Lions are back at it in the SMAA this Tuesday when they travel to Brooklyn Columbia Central for two games. Friday the Lions head to Olivet. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 2,2006 — Page 15 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 2,2006 — Page 16 Local teacher’s photos make Jones Soda labels School Assistant Principal Scott Eckhart. The photos, which were taken by Maple Valley High School journalism teacher Cindy Gatewood, have appeared on bottles of Fufu Berry and Banana Berry soda, among others. They show Theisen’s classmates, Micah Coplin, Nicole Rugg and Trisha Carney partici­ pating in one of the home­ coming week games where members from each class compete to see how many balloons they can stuff into the oversized sweat suit worn by one of their class­ mates, who in their case was Kyle Pash. "I’m pretty excited about Cindy Gatewood (back) and Maple Valley High School students (from left) Bryan it; I just found out. My friend Theisen, Kyle Pash and Micah Coplin look at photos on the Jones Soda website. who graduated - last year, Rochelle Currier, and I were April when I got the letter ed, I went out the next day bottles will be sold, so it will having a race to see who with one of the labels with it looking for a bottle," said be. "treasure hunt" for their would be the first to get one that the photos were chosen," Pash, even though his face is family and friends. of the photos they submitted said Theisen. "You load your obscured behind a balloon in To see the photos submit­ on a Jones label, " said photos onto their website and one of the photos. ted by Theisen, featuring Theisen. then their staffmembers vote Theisen said he has no local people and landmarks, He said he has submitted on them and rate them on a idea which flavors of soda log on to at least 25 photos on the one to ten scale," Gatewood’s photos will www.jonessoda.com Jones website, taken by "I’m pretty darned excit- show up on or where those Gatewood, himself and oth­ ers. "He asked me if he could send in the photos and I said, ‘yes,’ never thinking they The Maple Valley softball coaching staff. part of the clinic and cookwould actually get on a The cost is $10, which will out. label," said Gatewood, who program will be offering a Contact varsity softball said she is pleased to see her clinic to any girl age seven include a clinic T-shirt. At the conclusion of the head coach Duska Brumm photo of students on the bot­ and over on Saturday, May 6. clinic a cook-out will be held with any questions at (517) This photo, and one other, taken by Maple Valley tles. There will be a pitching for all participants. Parents 852-9275 or (517) 852-1976. "I sent them in October High School teacher Cindy Gatewood is now featured and I didn’t find out until and catching session from 9 are welcome to stay and be a on bottles of Jones Soda. a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for all girls interested in learning the fundamentals of pitching and catching. A general fun­ damentals session will be May Sth, 2006 • S:3O-8:OOp.m. held from 10:30 a.m. to St. Edwards Family Ctr. 12:30 p.m., focusing on the 531 Jordan Lake St. (M-50), Lake Odessa proper techniques of field­ The Center Stage Dance Academy Dance Team is expecting another ing, hitting, and sliding. outstanding year! The dance team begins their competition season in The clinic will take place January byparticipating in the LA. Danceforce 2 day workshop and in the Maple Valley High competition held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn. We hope that School Gymnasium. The you will support them by attending a spaghetti dinner. Freewill donation clinic will teach the funda­ accepted at the door. mentals of the game, as well Silaa as introduce players to the softball program that they are the future of. soIKSn Center Members of the Maple Valley softball program will ««f^! Stage 7:0<> p be on hand, as well as the 06629625 dance academy 12" HEXAGON PAVERS by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Have you ever wondered about those photos you see on the labels of Jones Soda, the ones that leave you scratching your head won­ dering who those people are *^nd what they are doing? Well, look carefully at your next bottle of Jones Soda, because you just might recognize a few faces, even if you’re not entirely sure you know what they are doing. Maple Valley High School junior Bryan Theisen recently received a letter from Jones Soda congratu­ lating him and informing him that two ofthe 25 photos he submitted to the Jones Soda website have been selected to appear on their bottles. "Bryan is very graphic qriented and creative in addi­ tion to being a music history buff and he likes to do differ­ ent things like this," said Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High Maple Valley softball clinic set for Saturday Spaghetti ZDinnev * RED OR CHARCOAL LANDSCAPE BLOCKS There’s never been a better TIME DECKING 5/4 X 6 TREX DECKING 5/4 X 6 TREATED DECKING CHECK OUR PRICES TODAY! Come In and See What We Have For You! Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ( 219 S. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 19, May 9, 2006 vj today Mock drunk driving accident delivers sobering message Maple Valley High School students watch from bleachers as firefighters and EMS personnel work to save victims during the mock drunk driving accident. by Sandra Ponsetto ? Staff Writer Maple Valley High School drama and leadership students joined forces with several area law enforcement and emergency service agen­ cies last Friday afternoon to provide a sobering message to students on the eve of the annual junior/senior prom. Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service, the Vermontville Township Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service, Daniels Funeral Home, Pray Funeral Home, the Eaton County Sheriffs Department, the Barry Comity Sheriff’s Department, Nashville Police Department, and Air Care joined the leadership students to give a realistic depiction of the aftermath of a drinking and driving during a mock drunk driving acci­ dent,. which was staged on the high school practice field. Sammi Jo Maloney and Janelle Famum coordinated the music video and power­ point that started off the day's presentation. The music video dealt with the aftermath of a teenage drunk driving accident and a power point presentation gave sta­ tistics of automobile acci­ dents caused by teens using drugs and/or drinking and driving. “One of the saddest things about prom time is the num­ ber of fatalities due to drugs and alcohol. Ten years ago we lost a senior two weeks before graduation due to drunk driving and I don’t want to have to deal with that again,” said Maple Valley Senior David Hough (right) does his best to complete a sobriety test given by Eaton County Sheriff Deputy Bruce Yelvington. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish). High School Principal Todd Gonser, before the presenta­ tion. “You are teenagers; you are not invincible. We are not trying to scare you; we are trying to make you aware.” After the presentation stu­ dents walked to the high school practice field through a “Hall of Memory” formed by high school leadership students wearing black and holding placards with the stories from the lives of the victims of the mock drunk driving accident they were about to see. On the field they were greeted by the sight ofbodies of several of their classmates drama and leadership stu­ dents, Garrett, Meagan VanEngen, David Hough, Sara Pash, Janelle Famum, Zeke Wieland, and Keith Lacksheide laying in the field or trapped in vehicles. As the narrator, Jenna Denton, told the story, fire and emergency vehicles arrived on the scene and the personnel assessed the seven victims and used various methods to extract the vic­ tims from the vehicles. Some were transported via ambu­ lance or helicopter to hospi­ tals, others to the morgue. “I think this is really get­ ting the message across; they are really paying attention to See MOCK, page 2 Vermontville Village School bond issue rejectedIappoints new law firm ffost ouste incumbent to win board seat The Maple Valley school district bond issue was soundly defeated in the May 2 election and a new­ comer overtook an incum­ bent. Voters overwhelmingly rejected an 11.5 million dollar bond issue proposed by the Board of Education and ousted incumbent school board trustee Mark Shoemaker in favor of new­ comer Kevin Rost and incumbent Andrea Montgomery, in a three­ way race for two seats. The bond issue, which asked voters to approve a half-mill increase in addi­ tion to the 6-mill levy approved in 1997, instead of rolling back the current five-mill levy to 3.2 in December 2006, was defeated 861 to 212. In the board trustees’ race, Rost garnered 661 votes, Montgomery 590 and Shoemaker 499. While by Sandra Ponsetto Andrea Montgomery incumbents Shoemaker and Montgomery firmly sup­ ported the proposed bond issue as presented, Rost opposed it, stating he felt the bond should have been split. This would have allowed voters to approve a bond for physical improve­ ments to the schools such as new energy efficient boilers and windows while reject­ ing improvements to the Kevin Rost existing junior-senior high school which would have allowed for the develop­ ment of a separate middle school and the realignment of the high School curriculum to better prepare gradu­ ates for post-secondary education and training and the changing job market. “This happened in a lot See ELECTION, page 4 Staff Writer The Vermontville Village Council, with trustees Sue Villanueva and Don Martin absent, voted unanimously last Thursday night to enter into a contract with the law firm of Mika, Meyers and Becket of Grand Rapids to provide legal counsel for the village. The council had solicited and obtained bids from Robert Dietrick of Charlotte, who has represented the vil­ lage for several years, and Melvin S. McWilliams of Lansing. Council members said they selected Mika, Meyers and Becket because even though their bid was higher than Dietrick’s they were more impressed with the services offered by. the Grand Rapids firm. “Dietrick is cheaper, but you get what you pay for,” said Trustee Tom Williams. V ermontville V illage Council President Doug Kelsey said that he would like to put the contracts for attorneys, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and engineering firms and on a staggered three-year cycle for bids. In other Village Council business last Thursday evening: • Was told by Village Clerk Shirley Harmon that anyone interested in running for a seat on the council has until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, to turn in petitions to the Eaton County Clerk’s office. • Set a public hearing on the Zoning Task Force’s pro­ posed changes to the village zoning ordinances for 7 p.m. See LAW, page 8 In This Issue • Free boating safety classes to be offered • Vermontville man chosen editor of outdoor magazine • Maple Valley softball sweeps double header with the Eagles • Little Miss Maple Syrup Princess receives crown �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 9,2006 — Page 2 MOCK, continued from page 1 what is happening,” said high school journalism teacher Cindy Gatewood, as she snapped photos of the scene. "I am very pleased with our first attempt in presenting a mock drunk driving sce­ nario,” said Norma Jean Acker, Maple Valley High School leadership teacher. “Every leadership student in both classes was actively involved, as well as many of our technology students and staff who got power and sound out to the field. The agencies involved were all fantastic! We are very com­ mitted to fostering a safe and caring environment at Maple Valley and this is just one more step in that direction." Leadership committee members who co-chaired the event were Alisha Felmlee, Maple Valley High School walk through a “Hall of Memory’ recounting stories from Desiree Thomas, Kristen Vanzandt,. and Jessica the lives of the seven accident victims- (Photo by Amy Jo Parish). Winegar. See MOCK, next page It’s all right to dream about the future... ...as long as you’ve planned for it. Long Term Care Insurance from Auto-Owners Freedom. Choice. Independence. Security. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Safe.Sound. Secure® insurance protection from Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company. ^uto-Owners Insurance DEBBIE 8 ' 3 TRUMBLE AGENCY BETTY THELMA 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Maili • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 Road to be closed for crash training The Eaton County Sheriff's office and the Charlotte Police Department will be conducting a joint training exercise for their crash investigation teams Saturday, May 13. The investigation teams are used at fatal traffic crash­ es. The joint training session will update the skills of the investigators on both depart­ ments. The departments are planning to block Courthouse Drive in Charlotte for the entire day May 13, so that staged traffic crash investiga­ tions can be conducted. Motorists seeking access to any of the Eaton County complex are asked to seek an alternate route by using and Beech Street Independence Boulevard. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service ......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st-& 3rd Sunday) ...6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact-numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 1-517-852-180’6. 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....................... 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 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 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 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service '..... :45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phbne: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church-School ................. 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRAPE COMMUNITY 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m: Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. . Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. .Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service ............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............. 10:45 a.m. Beginning in June: Contemporary Worship . ,11:00 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 Sarah Pash plays an drunk driving accident victim whose injuries required her to be airlifted to a nearby hospital. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish). HASTINGS 4 ANNOUNCED 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. 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 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 10 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ............... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 ’ 0 No passes Hastings on State St All Digital Sound Free drink refills A 25t com refillsj SHOWTIMES VALID 5/9 - 4/11 FSPRINGRMATINEES E E SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 & 11 AM HOODWINKED (PG) ■ O® MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III ■ (PG-13) 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 ■ O® HOOT (PG) 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:10 INSIDE MAN (R) 1:40, 4:15, 6:55, 9:30 O RV (PG) 12:50, 2:55, 5:05, 7:15, 9:20 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH . 203 N. State, Nashville IGNITING MINISTRY . Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Worship Service ............ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ........... 11:15 a.m. JJALITY Stadium Seating 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service......................... n a.m. P.M. Service ............................7 p.m. Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE PASTOR MATT ROHDE Located on the comer of State and Washington streets www.GQTI.com 269-945-SHOWl TI iLII L C AA TI rLfiYl?C Downtown BOY, Reece Robert Simon Hoeksma, born April 19, 2006 at Metro Health Hospital. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long, bom to Ron and Amanda Hoeksma of Freeport. Grandparents are Simon and Janny Sheryl Hoeksma, Timans, Bob and Marge Genther and Mark and Alaine Chrusciel. Phone 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Goodrich 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: 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 Sunday Mass ................ 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10;30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 9,2006 — Page 3 MOCK, continued from page 1 A victim removed from an overturned vehicle is strapped to a backboard and lifted onto a gurney.. EMS and Fire fighters quickly assess the injuries of the seven victims of the mock drunk driving accident. (Photo by Amy Jo Parrish). EMS personnel and firefighters from Vermontville and Nashville assess victims sta­ tus and try to extract those trapped in vehicles during the mock accident staged by Maple Valley High School leadership students. Summer Semester Fehsenfeld Center Denice Scramlin, from Nashville EMS, process a victim dead on the scene. 2950 W. M-179Hwy. . Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9500 www.kellogg.edu Correction Advising Hours The story about the Ukrainian FLEX student which appeared in last week’s edition of the Maple Valley News contained some errors. Natasha Vershaytska went to Texas and Mexico with the Pash family ofBattle Creek. Also she went to Atlanta and Chattanooga dur­ ing spring break, not during Christmas vacation. HI * jj While the body of a bicycle rider lays in the fore­ ground firefighters from the Vermontville and Castleton­ Maple Grove Nashville Fire Departments use the “Jaws of Life” to extract a victim from a mini-van during the mock drunk driving accident at Maple Valley High School. 1 <*4$ Diana’s (-Pfoce W The Place to Gofor Professional Styling „ % MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HA,IR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday ft, 44< S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Summer Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Closed Fridays) 2006 The KCC Fehsenfeld Summer Term begins May 15th with most classes starting the first week of June. THERE IS STILL TIME TO ENROLL! Make the most of your summer by attending class locally and afford­ ably in our air conditioned facility. • KCC New and Continuing Students • Guest students from other colleges/universities • Graduating High School Students Contact us at (269) 948-9500 or www.kellogg.edu for complete information KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Starting our 10th year of"Getting YpuThere"in Barry County. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 9,2006 — Page 4 Free boating safety classes to be offered Stephanie Dawn Edgecomb POTTERVILLE Stephanie Dawn Edgecomb, 18, of Potterville, died Sunday, April 30, 2006 fol­ lowing a lengthy and diffi­ cult illness. Miss Edgecomb was bom March 9, 1988, in Lansing. Stephanie was a brave young lady who faced many physi­ cal challenges throughout her short life. She was a loving person who focused her attentions on those around her to support them as they supported her. She is survived by her moth­ er, Eva Edgecomb; brother, Tony Edgecomb and his fiance’ Jesse Rachow of Lansing; daughter, Adalynn Edgecomb; Eva’s fiance', Alan Hamilton and his chil- dren Amber, Matthew, Mitchell and Aimee; grand­ parents, Robbie Maggard, Joyce and Gerald Edgecomb and Duane and Ruth Ann Hamilton all of Nashville, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and caregivers. The family would like to express their appreciation of their close friend Jodi Graeber for her loving sup­ port to Stephanie and Eva. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Rocky Wing officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery in Nashville. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to the family to help with Stephanie’s Final Expenses. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com Wayne A. Wheaton VERMONTVILLE Wayne A. Wheaton, age 93, formerly of Vermontville, died Saturday evening, May 6, 2006, at a Lansing hospi­ tal. Mr. Wheaton was bom March 24, 1913 in Hillsdale, a son of Guy and Vera (Ames) Wheaton. A retired farmer, he was a member of the West Sebewa Church of Christ and a trustee on the Sunfield Township Board for 31 years. His wife, Elois and broth­ er, Cecil, preceded him in death. Surviving are three chil­ dren, Winston Wheaton of Stanton, Valrie (Jay) Burrows of Shelby and Wendell (Ann) Wheaton of Grandville; seven grandchil­ dren; 10 great-grandchildren and one sister, Joyce (Ron) Sterling of Farmington Hills. Services will be held at 1 P.M. Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with John Piercefield officiating. Interment was in Sunfield Cemetery. Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, May 10 Hamburger, bun, broccoli, com, pears. Thursday, May 11 Roast pork w/gravy, stuff­ ing, mashed potatoes, diced beets, applesauce. Friday, May 12 Homemade goulash, car­ rots, cauliflower, mixed fruit Monday, May 15 Bean soup w/ham, aspara­ gus, applesauce, crackers. Tuesday, May 16 Mushroom chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, seasoned mandarin oranges. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, May 10 Cheese cubes, coleslaw, peaches, whole wheat crack­ ers. Thursday, May 11 Chicken pineapple salad, potato salad, fruited jello, whole wheat bread. Friday, May 12 Cottage cheese, pea and peanut salad, pineapple, din­ ner roll. Monday, May 15 Kramer added that it was Roast beef w/cheese, gartoo early to comment on how banzo bean salad, mixed the board would proceed fruit, dinner roll. Tuesday, May 16 after the defeat ofthe bond. Cheese spread, pork and “I just don’t know. I’m beans, tropical fruit, Rye still gathering data and meet­ Krisps. ing with architects and Events builders trying to find out Wednesday, May 10 what our options are. We Hastings - Nails; Euchre probably have three or four 12:30-2:30; Low Vision options we need to look and Support 1:30 p.m.; AARP that I can present to the board Drivers Safety 1-5 p.m. at our meeting Monday Delton - Legal Aid 10:30 night Right now we need to a.m.-noon. Thursday, May 11regroup.” Hastings Morehouse Kids/Yoga 3 p.m.; Mother’s Day Party; AARP Drivers Safety 1-5 p.m. Nashville TV Time. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Foot Clinic Health Dept. Friday, May 12 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil different models, are proudly Admission for spectators Painters 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 displayed. Admire all the is $5 for adults ($13 and a.m. Woodland - Visiting. ‘vettes and then, vote for over) and $3 for children Monday, May 15 ■ your favorite. A Best of (five to 12 years of age). Hastings - Card Making Show trophy will be awarded For more information, 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; to the most admired corvette. contact Historic Charlton Crafts 10:30 a.m. Delton Trophies will be awarded to Park at 945-3775 or visit Bingo. corvettes in 11 classes. www .charltonpark.org. Tuesday, May 16 - Beg. Spectators will be able to Historic Charlton Park is Line Dance 9:30-11:30 a.m.; vote for the People’s Choice located at 2545 S. Charlton Beg Line Dance 1 p.m.; TV Trophy car and a Club Park Road, just north of M- Shorts. Participation cash award will 79 between Hastings and be presented. Dash plaques Nashville. will be given to the first 300 cars, and door prizes and goody bags will be available for all Corvette Exhibitors. CANOPY SALES & RENTALS Registration for Show cars 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI is $15 and includes admis­ sion fee for passenger. An ■ All major credit cards open swap meet-will feature accepted. corvette parts, auto parts, arts and crafts, and a flea market. Spaces measuring 15 feet wide by 30 feet deep are still available for $15 each. New style and size available ~ 3.0 x 45 This event is co-sponsored Cathederal windows Optional by the Corvette Club of Make sure your event is covered. Battle Creek. Proceeds from Call for reservations today! the show go to local chari­ Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes ties. Also visit the reconstructed 1800’s Village Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 Buildings. Charlton Park’s Corvette Celebration Observes 18th Anniversary, May 21 Sunday9 May 14, 2003 11a.m. - 3p.m. • Choice ofVegetable • Includes Dessert & Beverage All This For ... I8 on Aging Schedule of Events of districts in the Lansing/Mid-Michigan area, but not in West Michigan in the Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids areas,” said Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer of the defeat of the bond issue. “I think it may be due to the fact that while they have to deal with the same flat economy and high gas prices, they aren’t hurting as much because they are not so directly linked to the auto­ motive industry.” 955 N. M-66* (M-66 north ofNashville) MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET Per Person Call Mulberry Gardens For Your Reservation Today! ELECTION, continued from page 1 S ^Mulb erry £«• Gardens ens 517-852-0106 Full Salad Bar Ham Dinner Roast BeefDinner 3-pc. Chicken Dinner Baked Fish Dinner Choice of Potato family activity, the course is of value to all members of a boating family. Qualified and experienced instructors provide instruc­ tion as a public service. There 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 edu­ cational standards of NASBLA, 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 the boat­ ing. season. Please call Jerri Nesbitt at 543-5257 or 372­ 8217, extension 5257, to reg­ ister. Pallbearers were Clifford Burrows, John Burrows, Andrew Hipkiss, Wendell Wheaton, William Wheaton and Winston Wheaton. Memorial contributionsmay be made to Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813. Restaurant • • • • • • Free boating safety classes will be conducted by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings later this month an in June and July. The sessions will be held on May 15, 17 and 19; June 5, 7 and 9; June 12, 14 and 16, and July 10, 12 and 14. Classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. each night in the Sheriff Department Training 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. Because boating is often a Commission idftU CcXHliU 517-8520106 M Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Area in Hastings, will host the largest one day Corvette Show east of the Mississippi River. The 18th Annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet will be held on Sunday, May 21,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy this unique form of American workmanship, as more , than 300 Corvettes of STONEHILL FARM 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 x*7 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06629807 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 9,2006 — Page 5 S5:^ >x ,o VWI 'WtA h Nk **«u «sj S***‘N *S\? \? 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He was not able to patient takes and, more give us any information importantly, what medica­ about medicines he was tions the patient is allergic allergic to and we immedi­ to. It contains medical histo­ ately gave him something to ry, such as past surgeries, which he had a reaction. conditions such as diabetes, Fortunately, because we recwhether there is a history of ognized the signs and had an heart problems or other vital antidote available we were information a paramedic able to correct his condition might need to provide imme­ and nothing bad happened. diate care.” “But later, Randall and I Newington, who is him- were talking and we both agreed that if we had known about his condition we would have been better able to provide for his care during transport. “That’s when we thought of a computer program on a flash drive which patients could have with them. Something we could plug into our computer and see the complete medical history on the patient in a matter of moments. “We even have a place on the information site which will tell us if a patient does not want to be resuscitated in case of a heart attack. “There may be times when EMS is called to the site of an elderly person who has had a heart attack and others on site say that person, for one reason or another, does Justin Newington has developed a flash drive pro- not want to be resuscitated. gram called “Chart Scout,” which can be placed into a We cannot go by the word of computer to provide EMS personnel and hospitals with someone standing by. We immediate medical information. Newington and his part- have to wait while they get ner, Randall Duthler, programmed the flash drives to documentation which states contain all the vital information EMS and hospital per­ the person does not want to sonnel will need to give immediate critical care to a be resuscitated. That can take too much time. patient who is not able to communicate to those who are “This is the type of infor­ trying to save his or her life. mation which we can bring up immediately on the flash drive. “Anything which delays treatment is critical and information needed to pro­ vide lifesaving treatment is vital,” Newington said. “Our ------ PLUS------program will see to it that Garden Center and Landscape Supply everyone receives proper Annuals & Perennials Are In! medical care in a situation where time is of the Hanging Baskets are here for Mother's Day essence.” NATURAL COLORED SOUS COLORED NATURAL TREES ■ Top Soils MULCHES STONE MULCHES STONE ■ Shade “It happens every day,” he ■ Black Dirt ■ Blond Chips ■ Red Lava ■ Red ■ Pea Stone ■ Flowering said, “It is important for ■ Orange Cedar ■Gold ■White Marble ■ Cobble ■ Fruit > Rocky Mountain■ Emberlite ■ Brown H. Wood■ Black those providing care to know • Western Sunrise Hastings everything as soon as possi­ Nashville Located across ble. ” from Moo-ville Hamilton ■ M { ft Black Dirt s Newington’s partner, Phone: 517-852-1864 ■ Moo-vllle Duthler, is a physician in res­ Charlotte Hours: M - F 8:30 - 7:00 Sat. - 8:30 - 5:00 idence at DeVos Children’s StaffWriter They say if you build a better mousetrap, people will come. Justin Newington has built a better mousetrap and is now waiting for the people to come. And he has no reason to expect they won’t, because what Newington has developed, while it won’t help eliminate mice, will save human lives. Newington is in the busi­ ness of saving lives. He and his partner, Randall Duthler, have come up with an idea which could make the differ­ ence and they have formed a non-profit company to pro­ vide this life-saving idea to the public. It is a medical information data base, called “Chart Scout,” and is designed to be easily plugged into a com- Hospital in Grand Rapids. He helped develop the proto­ col and the information which goes on the flash drive. “Many times, if you are dealing with a small child who cannot communicate, or a child who is too frightened to give the information need­ ed, critical time can be lost. With this flash drive, we can put it into the computer and all that child’s medical infor­ mation comes up immediate­ ly.” Newington said the flash drive also can contain infor­ mation about a child, includ­ ing a photograph and DNA information which- can be used if a child becomes lost. “It is the kind of informa­ tion law enforcement people can use to help locate a child who is missing,” he said. “It can be kept on a flash drive the parents have to provide important information to be used in identifying a lost child.” Newington said the flash drive should be carried on a key chain or perhaps a neck­ lace so it can be readily seen. “Or we have a bumper sticker and a window sticker which can be placed on a vehicle arid then we would know to look for it,” he said. “What if a person was traveling and far away from home. It would take the hos­ pital time to gather the med­ ical history before treatment could be initiated. This flash drive would eliminate that time delay.” Newington said the infor­ mation ’ contained on the flash drive can be easily filled in by each person or with the help of his or her physician. “Once in the computer, the flash drive and import or export to any other hospital,” he said. “We designed the infor­ mation to be user friendly because we wanted it to be easy to put the information on the drive. It can be pass­ word protected if you want, but the password has to be where it can be accessed quickly,” Newington said. “Most do not put in a pass­ word so that the information will come up immediately.” Newington said he and Duthler are working with area business to put their brochures out to the public or to include the information in a company newsletter and offer discounts to anyone who provides a brochure to someone else who signs up. “We are not in this for the money,” he said. “That is why we set it up as a non­ profit. 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Broadway Hastings, Ml 269-945-9526 4098 M. 40 Holland, Ml 269-751-5141 $Q KA /VOU/ OPENf * Come See Us For Our Weekly Specials! sOn<A On< C\°sJ^s J^ y tvlv tav inrlnrlnrl • Dark nrir/> 5 A flat onnlfl /4/IQ IQ8 , tta avx iinnrcllnurdlnerdl •• P Daarckk nprriirc/e> 5 854 4224 Tupper Lake Rd., Sunfield • (517) 566-8253 Take M-43 west to Sunfield Hwy., north 2 miles, turn east on Tupper Lake Rd., 1/4 mile. g r n>n www.y ourl andy ourbran d .com �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, May 9. 2006 — Page 6 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Youth football volunteer efforts are appreciated To the editor: On behalf of the players, parents and board of Maple Valley Youth Football, I am grateful to Donna Nisse for her volunteer work over the last five-plus years with the youth football program, as she has decided to give her up seat on the Maple Valley Youth Football Board as vice president of concessions and fund-raising. Donna served as the con­ cession chair and then became vice president, in charge of concessions and fund-raising. Her efforts, contributions and sacrifices made over these years are greatly appre­ ciated. It is my understanding while Donna was serving on the youth football board she was also coaching the high school competitive cheer team and serving on the ath­ letic boosters while .working a full-time job. As you probably know and understand now, Donna always puts the children of our communities at the top of her priorities. It was a job well done. Mark Jorgensen President, Maple Valley Youth Football Townships arebest government bargain To the editor: Following is some excerpts taken from the Michigan Township News published by the Michigan Townships Association that should be interesting to every township resident, especially the one who harasses Castleton Township on a regular basis, donald Wiggins. Townships pride them­ selves on their efficiency in government, cities on their levels of service. In Michigan, the number of people who reside in cities roughly equals the number of people who reside in town­ ships. Yet these two popula­ tions have widely varying resources- at the local level. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, cities in Michigan spent nearly $12 billion on municipal opera­ tions in fiscal year 2001-02. During the same time period, townships spent $1.7 billionone-eighth the amount of cities. Put another way, the cities expand more than $2,500 per resident per year, while townships spend less than $400 per resident per year. Michigan cities spent as much on public safety as townships did on overall operations. Cities spent twice as much as townships on fire protection. Cities spent $500 million on parks and recreation programsmore than townships and counties combined. In com­ bination, counties and town­ ships spent more on roads than cities - $ 1.1 billion com­ pared to $865 million-but counties spent that money caring for 90,000 miles of roads, compared to 21,000 miles in cities. Some may argue that the county provides services to township residents. However, even taking this issue into consideration, the gap in service costs between cities and townships remain large. In the same census report, Michigan counties expended $9 billion in 2001­ 02. Of that amount, approxi- mately $2 billion went to services that might be con­ sidered primarily beneficial to township residents: libraries, roads, sheriff and patrols, parks and recreation. Half of the total comes from road expenditures, which include spending on county roads within city boundaries. Additional information from the Michigan Department of Treasury states that the average town­ ship in Michigan levies 4.26 mills for township opera­ tions. Villages, on average, levy 12.09 mills above the millage levied by the town­ ship. Cities, on average levied 16.15 mills during the same time-roughly the same as the combined rate for vil­ lage residents. Castleton Township levied .938 mill in fiscal year 2005­ 06 for operating the town­ ship. (One mill has been rolled back to the Headlee Amendment to 9.38). From this and the state revenue sharing the township receives, we paid the Barry County Road Commission $71,562 for road work, $21,000 for operation of the fire department, $16,000 to the ambulance department for operation, $4,000 to the transfer-recycling station for operations, $8,170 for cemetery maintenance. Insurance and other expenses mandated by the State of Michigan account for a good portion of the balance of the township revenue. For illustration, postage for tax bills and assessment notices amount to a mini­ mum of at least $1,700 and elections in 2005-06 cost $3,175, with the cost predict­ ed to be more in the future because of new legislation and the prediction of more elections from now on. The township offices are open at least four days each week with the clerk and supervisor/assessor available. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township CAA Education & Children's Services enrolling students The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan's Early Head Start, Head Start, and Michigan School Readiness programs are taking enrollment appli­ cations at all of their loca­ tions throughout Barry, Calhoun and St. Joseph Counties. These programs offer edu­ cational and social experi­ ence for children, ages birth to 5 years, and their families. These services are offered at no cost to the families. Early Head Start provides full day child care for lowincome parents, that are employed or enrolled in school, and have children from birth to 3 years of age. Early Head Start also offers services to expectant moth­ ers. Early Head Start pro­ motes the physical and men- tal health of expectant moth­ ers, infants and toddlers, as well as the stability of the entire family. The program uses curricu­ lum designed to fully support infant and toddlers natural instincts of learning from their environment and rela­ tionships with others. It also offers monthly home visits and training for enrolled families on best practice with their infant and toddlers. Those who live in Hastings, Delton, Battle Creek or Three Rivers and would like to enroll a child in this pro­ gram can call Hastings (269) 945-1920 or Delton (269) 623-4461. Head Start provides a classroom environment for children of low-income fam­ ilies who are 3, and 4 years of age by Dec. 1, 2006. The program also provides edu­ years of age by Dec. 1, 2006. cational experiences to fami­ The curriculum includes lies, which help them raise classroom experiences, field trips and interactions with successful children. Children are provided var­ other children that provide ious cognitive, affective, and preschoolers with a founda­ motor skill development tion for later school success. experiences in both large and Literacy, positive adult-child small group settings. This interactions and family encourages them to develop involvement are key compo­ socially, intellectually, phys­ nents of the MSRP program. ically and emotionally in a Those who would like to manner appropriate to their enroll their children in this age and stage of develop­ program may call Hastings ment. Lessons in general (269) 945-1920,. health and nutrition, along These programs are sub­ with family involvement, are ject to eligibility requirepart of the daily activities. ments. For more informa­ Those who live in Barry, tion call 1-877-KIDS-577 Calhoun, or St Joseph coun­ (1-877-5437). ties and would like to give a Community Action child the Head Start they Agency of South Central deserve may call 1-877- Michigan is a locally based, KIDS-577 to enroll. private non-profit 501(c)(3) MSRP offers a preschool organization that provides a experience for children 4 wide range of services to low- and moderate-income residents of Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. CAA's programs include Generation E, YouthBuild Battle Creek, Head Start, Early Head Start (Barry, Calhoun and St. Joseph Counties only), Housing and Support CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 9 May 10 May 10 May 11 May 13 May 13 May 13 Country Garden Fourth Annual Open House Mary's Thursday through Saturday, May 11 - 13 (closed Sundays) Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14. Mom will love our beautiful flowers including: Hanging Baskets ~ Specialty Annuals Geraniums ~ Flats ~ Gift Certificates too! Come shop in the country where you'll find a friendly, caring, knowledgeable gardener to help you! I Located 1 mile east of Woodland... and 3/4 of a mile south at | 4260 Velte Road, Woodland Phone: 269-367-4830 For May 13 May 14 everything from business May 16 May 17 May 18 May 18 May 20 May 20 Spring Special At New Image 101 N. Main Street - Woodland • Receive a FREE polish with a spa pedicure from Chelsey! • Bring a friend for a spa pedicure and recieve j FREE polish plus one FREE tanning for you and your friend! Get those toes prettyfor sandals!! Call 367-4528 or toll free 1-877-688-8118 cards and Services, Senior Nutrition and the Foster Grandparent Program. For more information about CAA Education & Child's Services or CAA, call I -877-422-2726, or visit online at www.CAASCM.org May 21 May 25 Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings: “New Club” Workshop, 7 p.m., Courts and Law Building Conference Room. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Goat Fitting and Showing Clinic, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m, Expo Center Show Arena. “Make It Take It” Soap Making Workshop (dur­ ing Goat Clinic), Expo Center. Open Pleasure Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center. 4-H Statewide Poultry Show, 7 a.m., check-in, Expo Center. Open Speed Horse Show, 10 a.m., Barry Expo Center. 4-H Poultry Developmental Committee meet­ ing, 7 p.m., Extension Office. 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. 4-H Young Clovers Horse Workshop, 10 a.m., Barry Expo Center. 4-H Trail Riding Clinic and Trail Ride, 2 p.m., Yankee Springs Recreation Area Bridle Trails. 4-H Point Horse Show, 8 a.m., Barry Expo Center. Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. brochures call J-Ad %, ea*4 Ma»10-11 *12 Graphics (269) 945-9554 9 am - 5 pm Pete Benton 2764 N. Ionia Rd., Vermontville Sato Lots of nice mens & womens clothing, library table, granite ware, trunks, gas pump, and lots of other antiques, collectibles & quality junk. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 9, 2006 — Page 7 With large outbreak in Iowa, local health departments issue info regarding Mumps The following information is being provided by the as a public service update on the mumps disease. In the United States, since 2001, an average of 265 mumps cases have been reported each year. The state of Iowa has been experienc­ ing a large outbreak of mumps that began in December 2005. As of April 12, 2006, 605 suspect, probable, and con­ firmed cases have been reported to the Iowa Department ofPublic Health (IDPH). Additional cases of mumps, possibly linked to Iowa outbreak, are also under investigation in eight neighboring states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Annual AAA study shows driving costs Savvy consumers deter­ mined to know how much they are paying to drive their vehicle can look to AAA for assistance. The 2006 edition of AAA’s Your Driving Costs study shows the overall aver­ age cost of owning and oper­ ating a passenger vehicle is 52.2 cents per mile, which equals $7,834 .per year based on 15,000 miles of driving. Consumers can obtain copies of AAA’s Your Driving Costs from any AAA club offices and on the internet at www.aaa.com/ publicaffairs. Vermontville man chosen editor of outdoor magazine Wisconsin (CDC unpub­ lished data, April 14, 2006). Mumps is spread—by mucus or droplets from the nose or throat of an infected person, usually when a per­ son coughs or sneezes. Surfaces of items (e.g., toys) can also spread the virus if someone who is sick touches them without washing their hands, and someone else then touches the same sur­ face and then rubs their eyes, mouth, nose, etc. (this is called fomite transmission). Mumps is less contagious than measles or chickenpox. In children, mumps is usu­ ally a. mild disease. Adults may have a more serious dis­ ease and more complica­ tions. Under normal condi­ tions, mumps is non-life SCHOOL MENUS * •• "iCWJK® 1H Tony on staff,” said Sam Washington, executive direc­ tor of MUCC and Publisher of Michigan Out-of-Doors Magazine. “Even at his young age, he brings a wealth of experience and has a true passion for Michigan’s great outdoors.” Hansen also will step in as MUCC’s public relations manager and will be working with media outlets to help reporters and writers obtain information and sources for coverage of conservation issues. Any media outlets interested in learning about any MUCC’s policies or activities may contact him at 517-346-6483 or thansen@mucc.org. Michigan United Conservation Clubs, the nation’s largest statewide conservation organization, has represented the views of millions .of conservations since 1937 and boasts more than 500 affiliated clubs whose mission is uniting cit­ izens to conserve Michigan’s natural resources and protect our outdoor heritage. GET YOUR STAFF FIRED UP ABOUT THEIR NEW RETIREMENT PLAN. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE. Show your staff how much you value them. And plan for your own future. Ask me about starting an employer-sponsored retirement plan today. Tai Gearhart, Agent 825 S Hanover St Hastings, MI 49058 Bus: 269-948-1284 tal.gearhart.g4ic@statefarm.com LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE.® Providing Insurance and Financial Services P036212 04/03 Consult your tax or legal advisor for specific advice. Stale Farm • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois • state farm, conr 06630884 Lasagna, broccoli w/ cheese, pineapple, bread stick, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, May 11 Fuller Hungry Howies. Pizza, tossed salad, peaches, brownie, 1/2 pt. milk. other patients. Dr. Gregory Harrington, . Calhoun County Medical' Director, is recommending the following prevention measures, based on CDC recommendations: Mumps vaccine (usually MMR), is the best way to prevent mumps. Other things people can do to prevent mumps and other infections is to wash hands well and often with soap, and to teach children to wash their hands too. Eating utensils should not be shared, and- surfaces that are frequently touched (toys, doorknobs, tables, counters, etc.) should also be regularly cleaned with soap and .water, or with cleaning wipes. Dottie-Kay Bowersox, MUFir UwbbLLl T■ Health Officer, recommends contacting your private physician if you have any questions concerns. or Additional information is available at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) web­ site http://www/cdc.gov or by contacting Amy Latham, CCPHD Epidemio-logist, at 969-6492. Read the Banner Call 945-9554 Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Real Estate Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, May 10 Michigan Out-of-Doors magazine, one of Michigan’s longest-running and mostread outdoors-related publi­ cations, has a new editor, Tony Hansen of Vermontville. Hansen is the new editor of MOOD Magazine, stepping in for Dennis Knickerbocker who retired after nearly 10 years of service. Hansen, 30, is the youngest editor in the maga­ zine’s 60-year history and brings a solid background of journalistic experience. He is a longtime resident of south­ ern Michigan currently living near Vermontville. He attended Michigan State University and received degrees in journalism with an external specialty in Fisheries and Wildlife/Natural Resources Communication. Previously, Hansen was the outdoors writer for the Lansing State Journal and the Battle Creek Enquirer, where he amassed more than two dozen awards for his work. “MUCC is thrilled to have threatening. The most common symp­ toms are fever, headaches, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite followed by onset of parotitis (swollen and tender salivary glands under the ears-on one or both sides), Symptoms typically appear 16-18 days after infection, but this period can range from’12-25 after infec­ tion. There is no specific treat­ ment. If someone becomes very ill, they should seek medical attention. If someone seeks medical attention, they should call their doctor in advance so that they don’t have to sit in the waiting room for a long time and possibly infect 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, Broker - GRI............................................Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR........................................ Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor................. Cell 269-838-0796 Friday, May 12 Sloppy Joe w/chips, carrot stocks, fruit cocktail, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Monday, May 15 Corn dog, whole kernel com, applesauce, bar cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, May 16 Mini cheeseburgers, smile potatoes, mandarin oranges, peanut butter brownie, 1/2 pt.milk. $56,000111 HEW LISTING!! IH VERMONTVILLE! 3 bedroom mobile home with "add-on", nice large lot, some appliances included. Call Homer. . (V-127) NEW LISTING IN MIDDLEVILLE This 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story has an. enclosed wraparound porch. Laundry is just off the kitchen for extra storage. Call Rick or Homer. (M-129) 10 ROOM HOME & LARGE POLE BARN ON 4+ ACRES ESTABLISHED GARDENING & NURSERY BUSINESS & SNOW REMOVAL WITH ACTIVE ACCOUNTS Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full baths, large living room, formal dining room w/lighted glass china cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large family room, lots of "built-ins". Large kitchen at central air. Stocked fish pond on property. Call Homer or Jerry (CH-118) Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, May 10 Choose One - Lasagna w/break stick, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, burger/chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, broccoli w/cheese, glazed carrots, grapes, juice, milk. Thursday, May 11 Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One - Marconi- and first floor laundry, fenced yard, master bedroom on first floor, appliances included. Call Rick or Homer for more details. (N-126) cheese, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Subway bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans,carrot sticks, applesauce, juice, milk. Friday, May 12 Choose One - Com dogs, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, country chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, carrot sticks, applesauce, juice, milk. HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING TRADES HOUSE 3/4 acre lot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 car attached garage, deck at covered porch. Appliances included. Call Jerry. (H-125) VACANT PARCELS 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS. Property is surveyed and IH HASTINGS OH S. JEFFERSON OWNER SAYS BRING ALL OFFERS 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, fireplace, hardwood floors, large yard on corner lot. Many new improve­ ments. Move in at close. Call Hillary. (H-116) IN NASHVILLE - CLEAN ® NEAT! GOOD FLOOR PLANII 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 lots) (2001) has enclosed back­ yard, central air, main floor laun­ dry, shower at garden tub in mas­ ter bedroom. Large family room and living room. Give Rick a call for more "info." (N-120) Tuesday, May 16 Choose One - Wet burrito, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, breakfast bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, refried beans, broccoli, apple­ sauce, juice, milk. "IN THE COUNTRY" ON 3.1 ACRES 3 bedroom ranch home, 1976 sq. ft. "earth bermed" w/2x"12 exterior walls,, large master bath with 4' shower at whirlpool tub. all appli­ ances included. Oak kitchen cabi­ nets, 40x50 pole barn (w/water & elec.). Home built in 1998 has central air & vacuum. Must see to appreciate! Call Jerry, (CH-128) perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A Building site, some trees, (c) 10A Building site (all located on paved road) (VL-123) 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VER­ MONTVILLE On main road surveyed, perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call* Homer. (VL-114) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCED!! East of Hastings, perked building site, sur­ veyed, country view. 4 miles to* Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available.(VL-98) Monday, May 15 Choose One Grilled cheese, pizza,, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel com, green beans, sherbet, juice, milk. PRICE REDUCED... $89,900 MOTIVATED SELLERS!!! MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK “Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2story home, 1st floor laundry, large mature yard, detached 2-car garage, kitchen appliances includ­ ed. Occupancy at close. Call your host Jerry Reese. (CH-115) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to public hunting 8e fish­ ing. Lots of birds 8C wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) RANCH HOME - VERMONTVILLE 3 bedroom with 1 bath and main floor laundry. Kitchen base cabinets/counter tops updated, doors trimmed out in wonderful oak, hewer windows, vinyl siding and one car detached garage. Estate sale, sold "AS IS"; Call Jerry, 269­ 838-5819. (V-122) 8.67 ACRES - NORTH OF VER­ MONTVILLE. Surveyed, - perked, room to raise horses. Call Homer for more "info". (VL-121) NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front 8c woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. Ail perked and surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 9,2006 — Page 8 Maple Valley softball sweeps double header with the Eagles Maple Valley’s offense exploded to take two wins from Olivet on Friday. The Lion varsity softball team had 24 hits and scored 27 runs to sweep a double header from the Eagles, 12-9 and 15-6. In game one, the Lions found themselves down 6-4 after five innings but rallied for eight runs in the sixth inning. The Lions had three singles and three walks in the inning. Katelyn Boss and Mindy Newton had three hits each for the Lions in the win. Newton had a pair ofdoubles and an RBI. Brooke Bracy drove in three runs for the Lions. Markelle Brumm earned the win, pitching for Valley. She had nine strike outs, while allowing seven hits and six walks. The Lions scored five runs in the fourth inning and five more in the fifth of game two to break open a close ball game. Brumm, Newton, Whitney Shilton, and Sarah Trumble had two hits each, and Bracy had three. Newton and Bracy had three RBI’s each, while Trumble, Brumm, and Sam Pierce each had two. Chelsea Davis earned the game two victory from the mound. She allowed the Eagles just three hits, while striking out three and walk- Brooke Bracy had six RBI’s total in the Lions’ two victories at Olivet on Friday after­ noon. She had one hit in game one, then three in game two including a double and a home run. (File photo) It was a nice turn around for the Lions after dropping a pair of SMAA (South) con­ tests at Brooklyn Columbia Central Tuesday. The Lions fell 9-2 and 9-4 in the two report on the asset manage­ conference games. ment meeting he and A wild pitch and three Harmon attended last month. Lion errors helped Columbia • Heard public comments Central score six runs in the which included a request to top of the third, of game one. allow youth football league Maple Valley had taken a 1­ representatives to park cars 0 lead in the top of the first. on the baseball diamond The Lions managed just Sunday during the syrup fes­ three hits in game one, one tival, weather conditions per­ mitting; a request that the vil­ each for Brumm, Shilton, lage not block both sides of and Trumble. Errors and wild pitches South Main Street during the festival to allow for more parking and discussion about the misuse of camp fire per­ mits. also hurt the Lions in game two. For the day, only eight ofthe 18 Brooklyn Columbia Central runs were earned. Boss had three hits in the game two loss, scored three times, and had two stolen bases. The rest of the Lions had just three hits combined, one each for Newton, Trumble, and Pierce. The Lions travel to Albion for another SMAA (South) double header on Tuesday, then play non-conference contests at Delton Kellogg Friday and Battle Creek Central Saturday. The Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan is reminding all political can­ didates for the 2006 elections that voters frequently contact the BBB in election years to complain about political advertising. The only recourse the BBB has is a “voluntary” Code of Fair Campaign Practices form for each candidate to sign off on individually. The BBB “code” has been around for a number ofyears but typically hasn’t been known or adhered to by most candi- dates. The reason for remind­ ing all candidates now is to hopefully lessen the false claims in the 2006 elections. The Bureau suggests that all candidates emphasize their own positive points rather than spread frequently unfounded and misleading statements about their oppo­ nent. As the. BBB has been involved in reviewing truth in advertising issues since 1912, it has a long history of selfregulation of advertising. For more information call 1-800-684-3222. ing three. LAW, continued from page 1------------------------------------Maple Valley’s Katelyn Boss raced home to score three runs in each of the Lions’ victories over Olivet on Friday afternoon. (File photo) Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log with Horses or Skidder 06629733 Tuesday, May 16, at the vil­ lage office. • Tabled discussion of a job description for the village zoning officer and referred the matter back to the zoning commission. • Heard a report form Department of Public Works Street Supervisor Monte O’Dell, who stated that the final paving on Main Street would begin this week and work on the east-alley was nearly complete and work on the west alley was slated to begin in approximately two weeks. He also gave a brief ^Nashville we’re gettingyou where you need to go! County Transit Nashville Travel Schedule on Thursday : 7:00 A.M.. Leave Hastings. 7:30 A.M. to 7:45 A.M....Pick ups in Nashville at: Maple Arms Apartments, 7:30 A.M.; Apartments by Carl's, 7:40 A.M.; Community Building, 7:45 A.M. 8: 00 A.M - 8:15 A.M 9: 00 A.M Arrive in Hastings. Leave for Nashville. Remain in Nashville for: Dr. Appointments, Shopping, COA, etc. 11:00 A.M Return to Hastings. 1:30 P.M Leave for Nashville. 3: 30 P.M Remain in Nashville until 3:30. 4: 00 P.M Return to Hastings. Use itfor: • Trips to the Doctor in Delton, Middleville, ’ Shopping - Delton, Hastings, Nashville, or • Trips to and from Work Nashville, Or at Pennock Hospital Middleville • Running Errands • Grocery Trips * Commission On Aging -Meals, Crafts, • Trips to Restaurants • Trips to the Pharmacy Card Parties • Trips to Parks • Visit Friends and Family * Medical Tests at Pennock Hospital * Early Morning Blood work BBB Issues Political Ads Voluntary Code of Fair Campaign Practices In Nashville Good Starter Home o Rental Property i-* For details on the travel schedule in your Community and around Barry County contact Barb in our dispatch office (269) 948-8098 To Reserve A Ride g--- j r 2 bedrooms, first floor laundry, 1 bath, newer windows, new flooring and has a one stall garage. Appliances included, ninnj| fAsking price is 1*;. ■ $70fl00 Call 269-945-5304 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 9,2006 — Page Some tips for what to do during severe weather events In recognition of Severe Weather Awareness week in Michigan, Consumers Energy reminds its cus­ tomers of what to do before, during and after a storm. “As we approach the thun­ derstorm season, it’s impor­ tant that we take time to plan for severe weather activity,” said Timothy J. Pietryga, senior public information director for the utility. “Being prepared can mini­ mize the impact of a storm and help you and your fami- ly to stay safe.” Consumers Energy offers the following tips to help its customers weather storm's and storm-related outages: During a Storm • Stay clear of downed and sagging wires. Treat all downed wires as if they are energized and keep a safe Be Prepared: distance. Also make sure • Keep flashlights and a children and pets maintain a portable radio handy. Make safe distance. Immediately sure you have a fresh batter­ report downed wires to ies. Lanterns and battery- Consumers Energy at 1-800­ operated lights are a safe 477-5050 or the local law alterative to candles. enforcement agency. • Keep a list of emergency • Don’t attempt to repair numbers near your phone. ore remove limbs from lines. Most hard-wired and cell • Please don’t interfere phones should still work. with utility crews while they • Some cordless phones are working. operate only with electricity. • Unplug or turn off all Keep a cell phone or other appliances that run continu­ phone that works without ally or operate automatically. electricity. This includes your furnace, • Become familiar with refrigerator, computer, stove, where your electric circuit water heater, TV, VCR, box is located and know how DVD and microwave. This to turn your power on and can prevent them from being off. damaged if a voltage surge • If you have electrically occurs when power is powered life-support equip­ restored. ■ ment, before a power outage • Keep one light “on” so occurs, ask your physician, you’ll know when your elec­ nurse or equipment supplier tricity has been restored. about emergency backup. • If you are leaving the • If you have a generator, house, turn the main breaker you must have a transfer off. This will reduce the switch installed in your fuse chance of appliance damage box by a licensed electrician, and safety problems ifpower for the safety and protection is restored while you’re of our line workers. away. • Keep a supply of canned • Before removing dam­ food and, if you have an aged trees or branches, check infant, baby formula. Make closely to make sure no lines sure you have a manual can are touching them. opener. • Draw blinds and shades • Keep a complete first-aid over your windows. 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MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE, Ml (Across from the Fire Station) Tickets Available at the Door: ADULTS $8 $7 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER $5 SENIORS / STUDENTS Air Conditioned house New Items at the Putnam District Library Fiction - Jimmy by Robert Whitlow; False Impression by Jeffery Arcker; Comes a Horseman by Robert Liparulo; The House by Danielle Steel; Showdown by Ted Dekker; Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag; The Archimedes Effect by Tom Clancy; After Midnight by Teresa Medeiros; Courting Midnight by Emma Holly; Nights Kiss by Amanda Ashley; Be Mine Forever by Rosemary Laurey; I Hunger for You; Handmaiden Necklace by Kat Martin; The Truth About Love by Stephanie Lauren; Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary Higgins Clark; Dark Forest by Diane Mott Davidson; Tomb of the Golden Bird by Elizabeth Peters; Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline; The Old Wine Shades by Martha Grimes; Circle of Quitters by Jennifer Chiaverini; The Night Watch by Sara Waters; Gone by Jonathan Kellerman; Sour Puss by Rita Mae Brown; Girl in the Shadow by V.C. Andrews; April Shadows by V.C. Andrews; Almost a Lady by Jane Feather; Vendetta by Fem Michaels; No Place Like Home by Mary Higgins Clark. Nonfiction - History of Baseball; Dear Miss Breed; The Jesus Papers by Michael Beignet; Worth More Dead by Ann Rule. Western - Hard Road to Heaven by Mark Henry; The Hell Riders by Mark Henry; Shoot First by Ed Gorman. Audio CD’s - The Murder Artist by John Case; A Death Check in Vienna by Daniel Silva; Flight of the Old Dog by Dale Brown. Children’s and Young Adults - Animals Giants; Everything Horse; I Love to Draw; Master Spy Book, Origami on the Move; Cars, Tracks, Ships, Planes & More; Dr. Knucklehead’s Knock-Knocks; Cheer Basics; The Unexplained Crop Circle; Flowers and Showers; A+ Books (Counting Book), Megalodon/Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals; NASCAR’s Wildest Wrecks; To the Extreme Paintball; My Pet Gerbil; Stock Please Recording 30 Days; Make Way for the Queen; Miss Muffet and the Spider; Tractors; We’re Going Camping; Gymnastics for Fun; Hunting for Fund; Ceratosaurs and Other Fierce Dinosaurs; Older, Older, Oldest/Animal Extreme; Touch and Fell Bilingual Baby Animals; Touch & Fell Bilingual Farm Board Book; Mouse’s Tail-out of Print; Perfect Pets/Mascota’s Maravillosas Boar; My First Touch & Fell Puppy Board Book; Who’s That Scratching at My Door; Look Who’s Talking! On the Farm Novelty; Pets Chunky Wooden Puzzle; My First Touch & Fell Kitten Board Book; Night I Followed the Dog; Cool Cats Counting; Cuddle Up; Snuggle Up; Wiggle Walker Hound; Little Guinea Pigs; Find It in a Rainforest; The History of Railroads; A Chocolate Bar; Supermoto; Harvey the Baker; As Big as You; Easter Parade; I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track; Hoodwinked; and If the Moon Could Talk; Taste of Honey; Crashed, Smashed and Mashed; How to Draw Batman; Tom Rabbit; If You Where My Baby; Leprechaun’s Gold; Willa the Wonderful; If Mom Had Three Arms; Ten Little Mummies; ABC Letters in the Library; Wishes for You; I’m Sorry; Harvey the Carpenter Castaways; UFO/Sponge Bob; Arthur Lost in. the Museum; Scooby-Doo and the Roller Ghoster; Journalist by Sherry Bonnice; Childcare Worker by Ellyn Sanna; Special Education Teacher by Ellyn Sanna; Who ami by Moira Butterfield; Drug Therapy and Impulse by Control Disorders. Movies - Proof; Walk the Line; Prime; Two for the Money; Elizabethtown; Just Like Heaven; Dreamer; Greatest Game Every Played; Fun with Dick and Jane; Sky High; Dukes of Hazard; North Country; History of Violence; Memoirs of Geisha; Just Friends; King Kong; Derailed; The Prize Winner; Must Love Dogs; Chicken Little; Kronk’s New Groove; Harry Potter; The Goblet of Fire; Pride & Prejudice; Cinderella Man; The Weatherman; In Her Shoes; Chronicles of Narnia; The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe; Two Brothers. it out at the Vermontville Township Library New DVD’s - King Kong, Brokeback Mountain, Crash, Love Comes Softly, Love’s Long Journey, Love’s Enduring Promise, Chicken Little, Memoirs of a Geisha, Fun with Dick and Jane, The Thief Lord. Adult Fiction - Tomb of the Golden Bird, by Elizabeth Peters; The Tenth Circle, by Jodi Picult; Death Without Company, by Craig Johnson; Miss Julia Stands Her Ground, by Ann B. Ross; Hitched, by Carol Higgins Clark; Prior Bad Acts, by Tami Hoag; Labyrinth, by Kate Mosse; Misfortune’s Daughters, by Joan Collins; The Lighthouse, by P.D. James; The Blight Way: A Sheriff Bo Tully Mystery, by Patrick McManus; Forever Will You Suffer, by Gary Frank; The Outlandish Companion, by Diana Gabaldon; Once Upon a Day, by Lisa Tucker; The Da Vinci Code (Large Print Edition), by Dan Brown; Lord Grizzly, by David Thompson; The Last Gunfighter: Savage Country, by William W. Johnstone; BVounty Gun, by Lyle Brandt; The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd; A Thousand Tomorrows, by Karen Kingsbury; Shootout at Picture Rock, by Joseph A. West; Trouble Creek, by Ralph Cotton; The Big Hunt, by J.T. Edson; Buckskin: Colt 45 Vengeance, by Kit Dalton; The Attraction, by Douglas Clegg. Adult Non-Fiction Beckett Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards 2006; The BTK Murders, by Carlton Smith; -Cruise Vacations for Dummies, by Heidi Sama. Audio Books - The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall SMith; Blood Memory, by Greg Iles; Therapy, by Jonathan Kellerman; Dying to Please, by Linda Howard; Writ of Execution, by Perri O’Shaughnessy; A Death in Vienna, by Daniel Silva; The Courts of Chaos, by Roger Zelazny; The Sell-Out, by Steven J. Frank; Stone Kiss, by Faye Kellerman; The Zero Game, by Brad Meltzer. Junior Fiction - We had a very large donation ofyoung adult fiction including: The Clique Series: The Clique; Revenge of the Wannabees; Invasion of the Boy See LIBRARY, next page FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service A Strength you can roly on Free Estimates 06629696 (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 Attention Village Residents The Village of Nashville .will be flushing hydrants the week of May 15th. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Be aware you may experience rusty water. Owosso Nashville DPW �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 9,2006 — Page 11 Albion knocks off Lion track teams, but Valley tops Olivet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The bigger, badder SMAA finally caught up to the Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team Tuesday. Ifl It Gu «.j j 7 iMh ;»& OWkIMi lb WjMH farftakta ■ ■ js&Wih jtjpaiWAufa The Lions suffered their first loss in the league, 75-62 to the Albion Wildcats. Maple Valley’s girls are 1-1 in the SMAA (South) so far. Valley couldn’t catch the ‘Cats in any of the relay The Lions’ Erin Shoemaker won the 3200-meter run in last week’s tri-meet with Albion and Olivet at Maple Valley High School. She crossed the finish line in 13:40.47. (File photo) LIBRARY, continued from page 1------------------------ — Snatchers, by Lisa Harrison; The Insiders Novels; Take It Off; Pass It On, by J. Minter; Thirty Guys in Thirty Days, by Micol Ostow; Maine Squeeze, by Catherine Clark; Silver Beach Series: Summer Love, Summer Lies, Summer Promises, by Diane Schwemm; How Not to Spend Your .Senior Year, by Cameron Dokey; Love on the Lifts, by Rachel Hawthorne; The “It” Girl, by Cecily Von Ziegesar; South Beach, by Amee Friedman; races, and won just six indi­ vidual events. Kayleigh Browne . and Dani Christensen won two events each for the Lions. Browne took both the throws and Christensen both the hurdle races. Browne threw the shot put 33-3 and the dis­ cus 81-7. Christensen was second behind Browne in the shot with a throw of 30-2. In th'e hurdles, she took the 100-meter event in 16.45 and the 300 in 49.33. Erin Shoemaker scored a win for the Lions in the 3200-meter run with a time of 13:40.47. Stacey Fassett led a Lion sweep in the pole vault by clearing 8-9. Janelie Clements was second at 8-3 and Jessika Brinckman third at 7-9. Sprinters helped carry Albion to victory, as the Wildcats placed first and second in both the 100- and 200-meter dash. Those races both went to the Lions Jennifer Ellison, as did three of the four relays, in the Lions simultaneous dual with Olivet. The Maple Valley girls knocked off the Eagles Tuesday 99-38. Maple Valley’s boys also fell to Albion Tuesday, but earned a win over Olivet. Albion topped the Lions 74.66-61.33, and Maple Valley topped Olivet 86-50. In the SMAA dual between the Lions and Wildcats, the Maple Valley sprinters, hurdlers, and pole Ryan Schroder’s best leap was good enough to help him tie for third place in the high jump in the SMAA (South ) contest with Albion last Tuesday at MVHS. (File photo) vaulters were the only ones to have much success. Adam Lamphere took the 100 for Maple Valley in 10.86, but was edged by three one-hundredths of a second in the 200 by Crum who also beat him by 3.75 inches for the top spot in the long jump. T.J. 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The Lions will be a part of the Concord Relays this Friday, then travel to face two conference foes ParmaWestern and Stockbridge next Tuesday. 5 COLORS The Alphabetical Hookup List: A-J, K-Q, R-Z, by Phoebe McPhee; Princ.ess Diaries Volume 7: Party Princess, by Meg Cabot; Garfield Survival of the Fattest, by Jim Davis; Garfield Keeps His Chins Up, by Jim Davis; The Schwa Was Here, by Neal Shusterman; An A-List Novel: Some Like It Hot, by Zoey Dean; Guardians of Ga’Hoole Book 2: The Journey, by Kathryn Lasky. Athlete of the week won the 400-meter relay for the Lions in 55.11, as the Wildcats did not finish the race. The Lions won both hur­ dle races, outscoring Albion 15-3 in the two events. Nick Thurlby won the 110-meter high hurdles in 16:54. Evan Smith won the 300-meter hurdles in 43.29. Thurlby was second and Christensen third in the 300. WANT TO APPLY FOR STUDENT LOANS? WANT TO FIND GOVERNMENT AUCTIONS? 1 (800) FED-INFO �Jusl Say "As Advertised in the Maple Vafey News' Tuesday. May 9, 2006 — Page 12 Little Miss Maple Syrup Princess receives crown At the end of the show, by Pam Tobias Sixteen candidates com­ the girls all were given peted in the Little Miss trophies that were donated Maple Syrup pageant at by 1st Place Sports in the Vermontville Opera Grand Ledge. The girls House Saturday evening also received gift bags, a (April 29) during the flower, sashes and wrist­ Vermontville Maple bands for rides at the festi­ Syrup Festival. val. The event was coordi­ The opening number was the group dance per­ nated by director Kathy ""The Perez with the help of co­ formance to Watermelon Crawl." director Dina Miller. Their individual talent Nikki James choreoperformances including graphed the girls’ dance singing, dancing and and the master of ceretelling jokes. Three judges monies was Kim evaluated the girls on their Rodriguez. dance performances, tal­ Perez declared the pag­ ents and responses to a eant is "where every girl ! series of questions. The walks away a winner!" girls also were graded on She added that the paghow confident they were eant helps the young girls and on their smiles. with confidence and to The winner of the pag­ just have a great time. eant was Haylee Scott. 2005 Maple Syrup Queen Dhanielle Tobias and the 2005 Little Miss Syrup Princess Sarah Norton were at the pageant with successor. .Second runner-up Danielle Pesce, Little Miss Maple Syrup Princess Haylee Scott and First runner-up Haleigh Pool pose for a photo after the pageant. Lions win two at Columbia Central, but fall Fri. at Olivet All 16 little Miss Maple Syrup Princess contestants ride on the float in the Grand Parade. Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team scored its first two wins of the SMAA (South ) season last Tuesday at Brooklyn Columbia Central. The Lions pounded their way to a 16-0 win in game one, then took game two 5-2. The Lions had 12 hits in game one. Adam Gonser, Kyle Fisher, Garrett VanEngen, and Drew Kersjes led the way for the Lions with two hits each. Kersjes had four RBI’s, while VanEngen and Fisher had two each. Both of Gonser’s hits were doubles. Kersjes earned the win on We can think of more than a million reasons Roseacre Greenhouse “ plant-buying destination this sprin r 1 GREENHOUSES J 620 W. Harris. Charlotte • 543-5612 Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm • Sun 12-5 the mound, pitching all three outscored Valley 1.3-3 in the innings the game lasted. He nightcap. allowed just one hit while “Our inconsistency really striking out four. showed up against Olivet,” After taking a 1-0 lead in said Carpenter. “We played the top of the first, the Lions very well in the first game, scored nine runs in the sec­ and just couldn’t get a timely ond and six more in the third. hit. In the second game we Both teams committed just just couldn’t get anything one error in the first game. going and didn’t make any “We hit .the ball very well plays.” in game one,” said Lion head Olivet scored one run in coach Bryan Carpenter. “We the second and one in the got a nice lead early and fin­ fourth, of game one, to pin ished them off. It was good the loss on Kersjes who for our kids to put a game allowed just five Eagle hits. away, and not let Columbia VanEngen had two hits, and Ashcraft and Lackscheide get back in the game.” Andrew Ashcraft pitched had one each. five solid innings in the sec­ In game two, Olivet ond game, allowing just one pushed across five runs in hit and one run while striking the second inning, and seven out five. in the third to put an end to After falling behind by a the game after five innings. run in the first inning, the Gonser was hit with the Lions came back by scoring loss and is now 1-3 on the single funs in the third, year. The Eagles had 12 hits fourth, and fifth then added in the game. two insurance runs in the Maple Valley had just bottom of the sixth. three hits, one' by Ashcraft, Kersjes was 2-for-3 from one by Troy Westendorp, the plate in game two. and one by Rusty Harris. Gonser had a pair of RBI’s, “We have to learn to find while VanEngen and Troy that consistency and play Westendorp had one hit and both ends of a double head­ one RBI apiece. er,” said Carpenter. “We just “It was a good feeling to aren’t talented enough to get a couple of wins in the take a game of and have out league,” said Carpenter. ability make up for it.” “Hopefully this can carry us Homer is a team that has into the coming weeks and the ability to do that. The we can finish strong in the Lions were scheduled to host league.” the top ranked team in the The Lions are 2-4 current­ state in Division 4 on ly in the league after the two Monday afternoon. wins over Columbia Central Maple Valley heads to which fell to 0-6 in the con­ Albion for an SMAA double ference. header Tuesday afternoon, The Lions are 5-13 over­ then travels to Delton all, having lost both games of Kellogg on Friday and the a double header to Olivet on Harper Creek Invitational Friday afternoon. The Eagles Saturday. took game one 2-0, then � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-05-16.pdf 1fd06de084e674ccbd048b736ec577df PDF Text Text RRWTSTD UtPOSTAG® PAID HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO. 7 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 20, May 16, 2006 Top 10 academic graduates of Class of 2006 announced Maple Valley High School has announced its Top 10 stu­ dents, including valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2006, who will celebrate commencement Sunday, June 4, on the football field behind the school. The following is a series of biographical sketches of the ten students: • Sarah Vanderhoef, the daughter of Jill and Dennis Vanderhoef of Vermontville, Valedictorian has been named the class Vanderhoef valedictorian. A member of the National Honor Society, Vanderhoefs extracurricular activities include band, drama and choir. Outside of school she participates in the 4-H eques­ trian program, high school rodeo, is a drum major in the band, and attends Grace com­ munity Church in Nashville. After graduation, Vanderhoef plans to attend Central Michigan University as a music major. See TOP TEN, page 2 Kelsey West Sarah Salutatorian Tobias Dhanielle Salutatorian Trumble Sarah Rebekah Welch Briana Ferrier Andi Cohoon Garrett VanEngen Brandi Walden School bond sub-committee goes back to drawing board by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer MOO-ViHe drops in on Chicago Ken Nye of Michigan Farm Bureau chats with Doug and Lousia Westendorp, Barry County Farm Bureau members from Nashville, Monday, May 8, at the entrance to the Michigan Showcase asile at the FMI (Food Marketing Institute) at Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Complex. The Westendorps were attending the event as part of a Farm Bureau/Michigan Dept, of Agriculture trip to gain some possible insights in methods to use at their MOO-Ville Creamery operation on their farm south of Nashville. (Photo by George Hubka) A week after its $ 11.5 mil­ lion bond proposal was soundly defeated by a 861 to 212 vote, the Maple Valley Board of Education has set a public meeting of the bond subcommittee for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in the board room of the Maple Valley Schools administra­ tion building. The subcommittee con­ sists of school board mem­ bers Wayne Curtis, Brian Green and Mark Shoemaker, representatives from the Kingscott and Associates architectural firm and the Miller-Davis construction management firm, and administrative team mem­ bers Superintendent Kim Kramer, building principals Todd Gonser, Fred Davenport, Chris Parkinson, Jason Miller and Operations and Transportation Supervisor Pat Powers. The members will be available to answer questions from the public and listen to their comments about the failed bond proposal. The decision to hold the meeting came after Kramer and the board discussed the election results from May 2. Green, like many of the board members, said he would like to have an open discussion with members of the community to try to find out why they either voted against the bond proposal or did not come out to support it with a “yes,” vote. “We know historically that we will get 800, ‘no,’ votes; and we got those. But, there just wasn’t enough, ‘yes,’ votes and we don’t know why we didn’t get the, ‘yes,’ votes,” he said. Although it would be pos­ sible to put a revised bond issue before the voters again during the November elec­ tion, the board said they felt they would rather take things a little slower and get more community input and possi­ bly put it on a ballot in February. Before the board’s discus- sion, Kramer read the fol­ lowing statement, “As we rebound from the defeat of the bond, I’ve been reflecting on what this means and what direction this community wants to go. “As the superintendent of schools, I view my role as one of assisting you, as a community, in providing the type of education system you want. Up until this election, I thought that I was in tune with what you as a commu­ nity wanted. I have worked very hard to lead you to that end. “What I believed that you wanted to accomplish was: First, to settle the contracts See BOND, page 4 In This Issue • Choir, students get 2nd division ratings at state • Vermontville man earns award in public relations • Career fair brings college reps, employers together • Lion boys defeat Western and Stockbridge �Just Say "As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, May 16,2006 — Page 2 GOOD TIME PIZZA Shirleys IT omcoif Cafe 501 North Main, Nashville It seems only natural that everyone 852-1985 202 N. 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Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 16,2006 — Page 3 TOP TEN, continued from page 1 • Dhanielle Tobias, the daughter of Pam and Tim Tobias of Woodland, has been named one oftwo class salutatorians. Tobias has been a mem­ ber of the National Honor Society and Student Council for three years. She has also received a Wendy’s High School Heisman Nominee Award, USAA National Student Award, Who’s Who Among American High School Students Award, and once was named Fox 47’s High School Scholar Athlete of the Week Her extracurricular activi­ ties have included one year of band, four years of cross country, four years of track, one year of competitive and basketball cheerleading, Honors Choir, four years of FFA, one year on the eques­ trian team and participating in weightlifting competi­ tions. Tobias’ community involvement includes 4-H, serving as the 2005 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen, lifetime member ofthe Vermontville Historical Society, first run­ ner-up in the Miss Barry County pageant, and HASTINGS 4 Goodrich www.GQTI.com JALIIY TI UnuC AAT I CLDnC) ® Stadium Seating 0 No passes 269-945-SHOWl Downtown Hastings on State St. All Digital Sound Free drink refills 0 25< com refills j SHOWTIMES VALID 5/16 - 5/18 HO® H 12:40.POSEIDON 2:50, 5:00, (PG.13) 7:10, 9:15 O JUST MY LUCK (PG-13) 1:00,3:10, 5:15, 7:25, 9:35 O ©MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III (PG-13) 1:30,4:00, 6:30,9:00 O HOOT (PG) 1:10,3:05 RV (PG) 5:10, 7:15,9:20 involvement in a variety of plays and talent shows. Her hobbies are hunting, danc­ ing, shopping, swimming, camping and hanging out. Tobias’ future plans include attending Michigan State University to obtain and bachelor’s degree in communications and broad­ casting and raising a herd of cattle on the side. • Sarah Trumble, the daughter of Lisa and Michael Trumble of Vermontville, is also a class salutatorian. Trumble is a member of the National Honor Society. Her extracurricular activities include band, softball, equestrian team, dance team and color guard. She lists 4­ H team roping as her hobby. After graduation Trumble plans to attend Baker College to study accounting. • Briana Ferrier, the daughter of Rane Ferrier, is a member of the National Honor Society. Her extracurricular activities include: drama, musi­ cals, choir, vocal instruction, track and participating in the Grace Community Church youth group. She also tutors junior high school students. Ferrier’s future plans are to attend Central Michigan University where she will major in musical theater performance. hoon, of • Andi Cohoon, Clarksville is the daughter of Tamera Cohoon-Reist and Henry Cohoon. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and has been named to the SMAA first and second academic teams. ^Diana’s Tfoce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 Cohoon’s extracurricular activities include the eques­ trian team, Spanish club and FFA. She volunteers at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Food Pantry, the therapeutic riding program and 4-H. Her future plans include pre-med studies at Reedly Community College and a medical degree from Fresno State. • Kelsey West, daughter of Lori and Steve West of Nashville, is a member of the National Honor Society, is Student Council presi­ dent, a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, received a fouryear Academic Achievement Award and an associate’s degree from Kellogg Community College. West’s extracurricular activities are drama and Model United Nations. She is also a member of the Youth Advisory Council of Barry County. In the fall West plans to attend Western Michigan University to study nursing. • Rebekah Welch, the daughter of Elizabeth and David Welch ofNashville is dual-enrollment student, the president of the National Honor Society and past president of the Student Council. Welch’s extra-curricular activities include drama, choir, debate and dance team. Her hobbies are dance and community theater. After graduation Welch plans to attend Cedarville University, where she plans to major in pre-med. She ultimately hopes to become an emergency room physi­ cian and Red Cross volun­ teer. • Ezekiel Wieland, the son of Laurie and Tim Ruhstorfer of Charlotte, is a member of the National Honor Society. His extra-curricular activ­ ities include drama, cross country, choir, soccer, Quiz Bowl and Model United Nations. His hobbies include taking part in shows at The Revue, playing with computers and participating in youth group. After high school, Wieland plans to join the Air Force National Guard, then attend Western Michigan University to study computers. • Garrett VanEngen, the son of Tuesday and Robert VanEngen ofNashville, is a member of the National Honor Society and SMAA Scholar Athlete. His extracurricular activi­ ties include drama, band, jazz band, drum major for three years, choir, honors choir, musicals, four years of varsity baseball, and four years of varsity golf. VanEngen’s community service activities include DJing the 24-Hour Relay for Life Cancer Walk, and vol­ unteering at the high school blood drive. His hobbies are playing drums in a youth band and hanging out with friends. In the fall VanEngen plans to attend Liberty University to major in music education, He would even­ tually likeA to become a high school band director. • Brandi Walden, the daughter of Barbara and Randy Walden ofNashville, is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society President and Student Council. She has also been a member of the SMAA first team academics for three years and will receive an associates of arts degree from Kellogg Community College in May 2006. She has also participated in the CHAMP program at Michigan State University for a year and a half. 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She hopes to become a college professor. taken care of? That you’ll be able to maintain the standard of living that you worked so hard for? As a local Auto-Owners independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you. can’t save you money on the price of gas but I can make driving cheaper. Our Auto Rates Are Reduced! ^Auto-Owners Insurance S 8 i i TRUMBLE AGENCY Call for a free no hassle quote today 1-800-443-5253 www.thel•y' nndentonag»e ncyJ .com 06630559 THELMA 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 16, 2006 — Page 4 BOND, continued from page 1 Frances V. Elliget NASHVILLE - Frances V. Elliget, age 84, of Nashville passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2006 at Pennock Hospital ‘ in Hastings. Mrs. Elliget was bom in Luther, on September 19, 1921, the daughter of the late Rolland J. and Nina Mae (Lawrence) Lamb. She was raised in Battle Creek area and attended area schools there. In 1940 she married Lyndon Spells. The couple was married for 10 years before divorcing. Frances was later remarried to Robert Elliget. The cou­ ple spent their married life together living in the Hastings/Nashville areas. After retiring in 1983, Frances moved to the Baldwin area where she lived until her husband Robert passed away. She returned to the Nashville area in 1990. Frances was employed at Oliver Manufacturing in Battle Creek for several years before beginning a career as a tax consultant. She spent several years working with Devine Tax Service in Hastings; and later began servicing her own clients. Frances loved to work on puzzles and do crafts. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church, Past Worthy Matron and member of the Order of the Eastern Star #7, VFW Auxiliary member - Post #8260, past county President for the OES, past treasurer VFW Auxiliary in Baldwin, past Treasurer - Triple “L” Club in Bitely, MI and past Treasurer Bitely Conservation Club. She loved spending time with her church family. She also par­ ticipated in the “food basket” program. Frances is survived by her daughter, Linda Ganka; Theresa granddaughter, Knife; grandsons, David and Michael Ganka; great granddaughters, Jessica and Courtney Hughes, Brittany Williams; great grandsons, Zachery and Jacob Ganka; her brother, Merrill Lamb; and several nieces and nephews. She was the widow of Robert Elliget who passed away in 1990. Memorial services were held on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Pastor Dianne Bowden offi­ ciating. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Nashville United Methodist Church or Thornapple Manor. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Michael A. Todd HASTINGS - Michael A. Todd, age 57, of Hastings, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, May 1,2006 at his residence. He was bom on January 16, 1949 in Lansing, the son of Wendell and Susie (Rathbum) Todd. Mike served two tours in Veitnam with the U.S. Army. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed collecting die cast cars and motorcycles. Michael was preceded in death by two brothers, Jay Todd of Vermontville, Dennis Todd of Hastings and a sister Nancy Townsend of Rye, Texas. Mike is survived by his parents, Susie Frank of Charlotte and Wendell and Barbara (Weaks) Todd of Announce the 1stAnnual Spring Fling!! Benefiting the Nashville EMS and Fire Department Gome !/)re.ssef/o/< die 61) s Saturday, May 20th Car show “Cruise-in”from l-Spm-Prizes at 4pm Non-Perishablefood items or donationsfor the communityfood pantry is the only entryfeeforyour classic car 60’s Dance & Entertainment 7pm to midnight . $5 $5per perperson person Bring in donationsfor the communityfood pantry and receive afree gift!! Hamburg and Hotdog Baskets Musicfor or the 60’sjoin an Ai Air-Band Memorabilia Contest Raffles and 50150 drawings Hastings; brother, Rex Todd of Charlotte; half sisters Tammy Royston of Lansing and Carol Steele of Katy, Texas; step sisters Laura (Marshall) Pierson, Karen (Paul) McClurkin and spe­ cial step sister and care-giver Molly (Norm) Westrate of Hastings; several nieces and nephews and special friend Joe Hughes of Willets, California. Cremation has taken place and respecting his wishes no funeral services were held. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home of Nashville. and begin to build a relation­ ship that would end the long­ standing labor relation prob­ lems and disputes. Two, develop a focused plan for the future that would accom­ plish the following: a) improve school and community relations, b) enhance instructional quality, c) man­ age our dollars and keep us fiscally stable, and d) improve our facilities and their usage. “I believe we have accomplished these goals in full, or in part, in the past two years. We should all take pride in this and celebrate what has been accomplished. Now, a look at the future. We are not done with these goals and some will be ongoing. Things like enhancing instructional quality is not finished, as we have not seen hard evidence in the form of higher student achievement yet. It will take time, test scores will be our data. “However, the outcome of the bond vote has sent kind of a mixed message to me with regard to just what the community is looking for when we say ‘enhanced instructional quality to enhance student achieve­ ment.’ Do we mean just the basics? Or, do we mean something else like work­ place education or college preparation? “Unless I am misreading the community, we appear to be in a disagreement with what the nation and the state are saying is important and mandatory. “The implication, and the Committee for Responsible Spending of Tax Dollars for Education vote, ‘no,’ view was that I am not leading the district in the right direction. It was even mentioned the public comment portion of the April board meeting that I was the outsider coming in trying to bring things to the community which it did not want. “How do we engage these community members in the planning for the future? We have opened our planning process up to everyone. We have held four public forums. We have sent out over one hundred invitations to the community members to give us their input. What do you suggest we do tonight with those who feel so strongly, but are unwilling to take the time to be part of the process? “I commend you as a board for you have done the research. You have donated hours of your time to study all the factors that have an effect on this communities richest assets- our students. Without any hidden agenda, you tried to do what is best for the children of this com­ munity. You deserve the utmost appreciation and respect from this communi­ ty... Now, where do we go from here?” Kramer then outlined four options regarding the bond issue for the committee and community to ponder before the meeting June 8: 1) do nothing, 2) present the same bond request again, 3) split the question, separating the infrastructure and education­ al components, 4) craft a new proposal. Jason Sheridan, a member of the audience, proposed the committee post questions it would like the community to answer at the public meeting on the district’s website, so people who wish to attend can be prepared to answer the questions. Kramer replied that it was a good suggestion and they would look into the matter. Earlier, during the oral communications portion of the meeting, Sheridan told the board that his child had come home from school with a pamphlet promoting a, ‘yes,’ vote for the bond pro­ posal. He commented that such an action was, “close to being illegal.” Kramer agreed and told Sheridan he had already been informed about the incident his investigation revealed that an elementary school teacher had mistakenly sent the pamphlets home with students when they were meant to be distributed at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. HeHe assured Sheridan that measures would be taken to ensure that it did not happen again. In other business last week, the school board: • Unanimously adopted a resolution for the non-renewal of Maple Valley Athletic Director Mike Sparks’ con­ tract as part of the district’s cost-cutting measures for the 2006-2007 due to rising costs and decreased student enrollment. “I wish there was another way, but we have to make reductions across the board and in order to be equitable we have to make reductions in administration,” said Kramer, who noted that in June he will present the board with options for how the athletic director’s role could be filled. • Unanimously approved a resolution to lay off three teachers and two support staff as part ofthe same cost­ cutting measures. They included third grade teacher Natalie Donovan, junior high school secondary English teacher Tonja Hewitt, and Maplewood Elementary paraprofessionals Tracy Anderson and Kaye Setchfield. Kramer stated he hopes the layoffs are only tempo­ rary and the teachers and staff could be rehired if there are changes in state funding. • Tabled approval of fall sports coaches at Kramer’s request. He mentioned that there have been a couple of questions about some coach­ es and he wished to talk with some parents and coaches See BOND, next page STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional i Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! 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He expressed concern that though his daughter dropped out of the middle of a race and was ultimately taken to Pennock Hospital by her par­ ents, none of the coaches came over to find out why she dropped out of the race and if she was all right. Shaw requested information on all chemicals and substances used to treat the football field to help his daughter’s doctor- determine the possible trigger for her respiratory distress. Kramer said the district would supply him with the information he requested, plus information on what the county road commission had recently spread on the road next to the track. He said he would also investigate why no one inquired about the athlete after she left the race. • Approved the use of dis­ trict purchasing cards made available to a consortium of Michigan Schools through Bankl JP Morgan Chase. The credit cards would be issued to different depart­ ments, such as maintenance, which could use them to pur­ chase necessary items at hardware stores etc., without using an invoice. District Business Manager Darryl Sydloski said the pur­ chasing cards would be more efficient and cost effective because instead of dealing with hundreds of invoices and writing multiple checks, one payment would be made each month. The district will have control over the amount that can be charged on the cards, merchants where it can be used and the number of transactions which can be made during a given time frame. Sydloski noted that Rosemary D. Myall and Timothy M. Phenix, both of there were fees involved in Nashville, were united at Tyden Park on the bridge in the program and the school Hastings Saturday, April 22, 2006. would receive rebates on The ceremony was performed by Mayor Robert L. May of purchases. Hastings. A reception was held at the Nashville VFW. • Adopted a resolution Best man was Bill Currier ofNashville. Maid ofhonor was giving their approval for proSandra Decker of Leroy. Flower girl was Evan Eastman, par- posed 2006-2007 Eaton ents Jennifer and Rip Eastman of Hastings. Mother of the Intermediate School District bride is Barbara Milford of Irons. Mother of the groom is budget as required by state Nancy Sprague ofNashville. Flower were done by Hastings law. Flower Shop. • Set 7 p.m. Monday, June The couple plan to reside in Nashville. 12, as the date and time for a public hearing on the Maple Valley School District’s pro­ posed budget for the 2006­ 2007 school year. • Discussed copyright laws and how they prohibit parents from videotaping or otherwise recording their children during a school play or musical. Kramer said that if the high school put on 269-948-4061 well-known licensed musi- SOCIAL NEWS *vJS'i>|lS !>Si' >S *7d*, *7d* 7d, dk. >fc .. 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Fuller Street Principal Jason Miller told the board that Fuller will hold a third grade graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 6. • Approved the’ following consent agenda: General Fund bills paid April 26, 2006 $62,821.43; General Fund payable $47,696.84; Athletic Fund paid April 26, 2006 $9,849.23; Athletic Fund payable $1,630.78; Food service paid April 26,2006 $13,486.23; Food Service payable $8,517.69; and a a payroll transfer April 28, 2006 $320,799.10. ^anhlto^^ Garden Center and Landscape Supply Annuals & Perennials Are In! TUBES NATURAL COLORED SOILS NATURAL ■Shade STONE STONE ■ Top Soils MULCHES MULCHES ■ Flowering ■Pea Stone ■ Red lava ■ Black Out • Blond Chips ■ Red ■Fruit ■Cobble ■ White Marble ■ Composted ■ Orange Cedar ■Gold ■ Brown H. 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Donna, Donnie G Grand Children KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Starting our 10th year of "Getting You There"in Barry County, �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 16,2006 — Page 6 Choir, students get 2nd division ratings at state by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The community is invited to attend the Maple Valley High School Choir concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, to hear the Maple Valley High School Choir and junior and senior high soloists and Honors Choir who recently earned second division rat­ ings at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival and State Choir competition. "The Honors Choir and the girls all received first division ratings at the region­ al choral festival and were invited to attend the state competition which was held April 27," said Maple Valley High School Choir Director Ryan Rosin. "I think a sec­ ond division rating is great for a first attempt at state level competition. The com­ petition is much stiffer at that level. "Briana and Mary did real­ ly well and Chelsey, is our first junior high school stu­ dent to be invited to the State Solo and Ensemble in at least 20 years," he added. The concert Friday The Maple Valley Honors Choir received second division ratings at the state choir evening will begin in the high school cafeteria, where festival in April. The Honors Choir, the Maple Valley High School Choir and soloists soloists will perform in a will perform a free concert this Friday evening. casual atmosphere while light refreshments are served. Afterward, the audi­ ence will move to the audito­ rium where the High School Choir and Honors Choir will perform. The Maple Valley High Robert Anthony Robinson dealt with a contemporary School Band will hold a con­ Maple Valley Elementary of Vermontville has been issue with exemplary profes­ cert 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, presented with the Pinnacle sional skill, creativity and Menu in the high school gymnasi­ Award for integrated com­ resourcefulness. um. Both concerts are free to The Pinnacle Award for munications by the Public Wednesday, May 17 the public. Society of integrated communications Hot dog, tater tots, fresh Relations fruit, Mini Chips Ahoy America’s Central Michigan is given for effective use of a Chapter. wide range of coordinated Cookies, 1/2 pt. milk. He earned the award for marketing and communica­ Thursday, May 18 M.W. Hungry Howies. his work in planning, execut­ tions tools, including web­ Pizza, tossed salad, pineap­ ing and evaluating the mar­ site, e-mail, publications, ple, Rice Krispie Treat, 1/2 keting and communications brochures and promotional plan for the Michigan materials. pt. milk. Recreation and Park Competition for the award Friday, May 19 Fuller: Picnic Day. MW: Association’s 2006 Annual included many of central Sack Lunch Day. Grilled Conference and Trade Show Michigan’s largest public cheese, juice, banana, Fritos, at the Detroit Marriott relations and communica^ Renaissance Center Feb. tions agencies. The award 1/2 pt. milk. 14-17. was presented to Robinson at Monday, May 22 The Pinnacle Award is the 25th Annual PACE Chicken sandwich, glazed highest Awards Luncheon at the carrots, grapes, Teddy mid-Michigan’s honor for marketing, public Kellogg Center at Michigan Grahams, 1/2 pt. milk. relations and communica­ State University Thursday, Tuesday, May 23 Cheese bread sticks, tions efforts. It is awarded to April 27. spaghettios, celery w/peanut public relations practitioners See AWARD, see page 8 butter, applesauce, 1/2 pt. who, in the judgment of their milk. peers, have successfully Maple Valley eighth SCHOOL Vermontville man earns MENUS award in public relations Maple Valley High School students Mary Jewell (left) and Briana Ferrier recently attended the State Solo and Ensemble Choir Festival, where they earned second division ratings. Full-time Positions Available FARM SHOP MECHANICS WAGES STARTING $10.00 TO $11.50 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 616-374-8837 APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Twin City Foods 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, MI E.O.E. 6631367 grade student Chelsey Khouri attended the State Solo and Ensemble Festival, where she earned a Second Division rating. THANK YOU A big thank youfrom Center Stage dancers, parents and staff So Simply Endless Expressions Hastings Bowl Michigan Central Coffee Floral Designs Felpausch Express Mart Double A Cookie Co. The New Image King’s Hastings Fall Creek Hastings County Seat Hastings Dukes Portland Kerry Bumside Larry Iler Meijer Lakewood Chiropractic Good Time Pizza Hughes Hide & Fur Joanne Jackson Ross Jackson Sugar Hut Cafe Clay’s Dinner Bell Something Special by Kathy Vermontville Hardware Ace Mechanics Finley’s Restaurant Fazzoli’s Restaurant Janelie’s Tanning & Massage Clarksville Tire & Auto Bob’s Family Raceway Independent Bank Sylvia Kirsch Dance Distributors Greater Lansing Housing Coalition Thanks for your generous donations for the Spaghetti Dinner. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, May 17 Choose One - Double dogs w/toppings, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, pasta bar. Choose Two Garden salad, french fries, peas and carrots, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Thursday, May 18 Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One - Chicken pot pie, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel com, car­ rots, pears, juice, milk. Friday, May 19 Choose One Turkey tetrazzini, pizza, cheeseburg­ er, chicken sandwich, potato bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, green beans, carrots, banana, juice, milk. Monday, May 22 Choose One - Cheesie bread sticks^ pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two Garden salad, spaghettios, green beans, peaches, juice, milk. Tuesday, May 23 Choose One - Soft tacos, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Subway bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, Spanish rice, refried beans, grapes, juice, milk. Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School Student Physicals Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School is having student physicals on Friday, June 9, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The age group is 4th - 12th grade boys/girls. The cost will be $15.00. Checks made payable to: Dr. Kimberly Johnson. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mindy Schriver at the Maple Valley High School 517-852-9275 ext. 11. Athlete of the week over Stockbridge Tuesday afternoon at MVHS. Thurlby took the high jump by clearing 5 feet 8 inches, the long jump at 17 feet 7.5 inches, the 300-meter hurdles and the 110-meter hurdles. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. 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Maple Valley .students said they enjoyed having the opportunity to gather infor­ mation on different educa- tional and career opportuni­ ties. “I like it,” said sophomore Nikomia Andler, who said she has no definite career or educational plans yet. “I talked to the police, hospital, accountants, computer trades and a resource analyst. It gave me some ideas.” The presenters Colizzi’s students invited to partici­ pate represented 16 career clusters divided into six career pathways: arts and communications, business/management and technology, health and StaffWriter kL k^L L ,*^.'il il 51wjj. , T««« “® Sd^ B®k J to <Wh iai** fct!hs|6 •i FA lusfflBiim •spritfe A nil is fc MtalM fetal M Lataii 2J& LMtaifc ■no- fflfcfflto The Nashville Village Council last week unani­ mously approved the tax spread to support the 2006­ 2007 village budget. Under general law operat­ ing the village will levy 9.4590 mills (general 8.7023 and sidewalks 0.7567) and 3.7836 general law streets for a total levy of 13.24260 for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. In other business, the council also unanimously approved a motion authoriz­ ing Village President Frank Dunham to apply for a com­ munity block grant to be used for moving an existing sewer line and make improvements to storm sew­ ers on the south end of the village. The council also unani­ mously approved a motion to reimburse Village Clerk Kathy Lentz $703 for the two business classes she recently completed. With Dunham and Village President Pro-tem Mike Kenyon casting dissenting votes the council also approved, by a five to two vote, a motion to increase the village’s quarterly transfer­ recycle payment by $250 for a total of $1,250, thereby increasing the village’s annu­ al support ofthe facility from $4,000 to $5,000. The council also listened to comments and questions from the audience. One vil­ lage resident asked that the police department look into the problem of people block­ ing the sidewalks with their cars making it difficult for pedestrians to get around town. Dan Kellogg, president of the Nashville Antique Auto and Car Club, asked for per­ mission to hold the club’s annual car show Saturday, June 17, in the park. Village Zoning Administrator Melissa Strotheide questioned the council about receiving $40 per month in reimbursement for a cell phone she uses to conduct business in her job. Dunham and Kenyon asked her to submit her receipts to the finance committee for their consideration. Wanted: Standing Timber 03814626 call Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. icMote^ *Hn>w«1*?* £ *£>« (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 0 IT’S OUR FINAL DAYS BLOW OUT SALE! Bring in this ad and receive an extra 5% Discount KOUNTRY TREASURES 4526 S. 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The 16 career clusters rep­ resented were: Art, AJV technology and communica­ tions, business management ad administration, finance, information technology, marketing sales and service, health science, education and Fair Prices - Great Quality - Close to Home! ................... $13.50 ..................... $9.00 .$2.35 or 6/$12.50 ..................... Varies • Hanging Baskets from • Rats .......................... Christina Jackson Maple Valley grad gets BA at Purdue Christina Jackson, a 2002 graduate of Maple Valley High School, was scheduled to receive her bachelor of arts degree from Purdue University in Lafayette, Ind., on Sunday, May 14. Jackson had been named to the dean's List in each of her four years at the school and she is graduating with honors with a degree in visual com­ munication design in Purdue's School of Liberal Arts. She is the daughter of Morris and Cheryl Jackson. Nashville attorney now in Middleville Attorney Judy Singleton has relocated her office with­ in Barry County, from Nashville to Middleville. Singleton, who made the move in late March, lives in Kentwood, and this makes her daily commute quicker and easier for her. "My roots are in Barry County, and I love it here,” she said. “This is where I plan to stay." As to what kind of law she practices, . Singleton said, "My first love is estate plan­ ning (wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and med­ ical powers of attorney). But I also do misdemeanors, real property, deeds, leases, guardianships, adoptions, divorces, litigation, and most things that a general practi­ tioner does." Singleton’s new office is located at 117 E. Main St. in Middleville, and her number is (269) 795-9422. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 • Specials.................... •Pots........................... • More! 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Lots of birds 8f wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. VL-99) 8.67 ACRES - N<MrjH_O^VER- mordJJnfd-r rdJJnfd-r (VL-121) NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick or (VL-124) Homer. (VL-124) IN HASTINGS ON S. JEFFERSON OWNER SAYS BRING ALL OFFERS 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, fireplace, hardwood floors, large yard on corner lot. Many new improve­ ments. Hillary. Move in at close. Call (H-116) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 16,2006 — Page 8 Lions Club announces Student of the Month Pia Zacharias from Germany said it is a "great honor" to be the first foreign exchange student to be named the Vermontville Lions Club Student of the Month. Zacharias, 17, lives in an apartment with her mother, stepfather and little brother in Duisburg, an industrial town in the western part of Germany, near the Netherlands. Twice a week she visits her father and his wife and daughter, who live nearby. Before coming to the United States, Zacharias attended the "max-PlanckGymnasium,’ where she wrote for the school newspa­ per and sang in the choir for seven years. In her free time, she tutored kids in English, attended her church’s youth group and took guitar les­ sons. In August 2005 she received a scholarship that allowed her to come to the United States for a year and attend school in Maple Valley while living with her host parents, Pam and Ward Rooks, who she describes as, "awesome substitute par­ ents." "We are very close, like I am with my German family too," she said. "So far I haven’t been grounded." Zacharias said that Maple Valley has, "turned out to be From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Oat On Issues a very good place with lots of opportunities and nice, open people." While attending Maple Valley High School, Important meeting Zacharias has been involved in the honors choir and To the editor: spring musical. She also The Vermontville Village attends Spanish Club and is a Council, Planning member of the Spanish Commission and Zoning Honor Society and an hon­ Board ofAppeals are holding orary member of the a. public meeting to discuss National Honor Society. the ordinances that govern Outside of school our village on Tuesday, May Zacharias took part in The 16. Revue’s production of A task force was recently Beauty and the Beast as one appointed by the president of of "the silly girls." the village council to review "It was a great experience the ordinance language. Few since I love music and the people have examined the stage was always part of my ordinances such as the task life," she said. force. Zacharias said she loves In the Village of animals and lias been riding Vermontville did you know horses since she was 7 years that you cannot plant trees in old. a straight row? (Ordinance "When I’m not out in the 8.37 A.4) Did you know that bam or involved in a musi­ your landscaping must be Lions Club President Bill Mason presents German for­ cal, I like to meet friends, do completed within 180 days community work, or simply eign exchange student Pia Zacharias with the club’s of the completion of your watch a movie after a long Student of the Month Award. day, like other girls, too," she said. ing, but also fun adventure, study psychology, education On Wednesday nights which showed a very differ­ and music. 1 Zacharias attends the youth ent part of the country," said "I don’t know in which group at Grace Community Zacharias. country this is going to hapChurch in Nashville. She When she returns to pen, but the way I see it, the spent spring break in New Germany, where they have answers will come in time," Orleans with a mission team 13 grades, Zacharias will said Zacharias. "I’m just an To the editor: This past weekend, a man, from Kalamo United have one more year of edu­ ordinary girl with lots of Methodist Church, helping cation to complete. While interests and dreams, and the a giant of a man with a very clean up in the aftermath of her plans are not yet firm, hope that they will come true big heart, died. His hand­ shake would always leave Hurricane Katrina. Zacharias said she would someday." you feeling your fingers were "It was a moving, chang- like to go to college and broken. His deep voice and his laughter was one of a kind. I met Alton Engess years a g o w h e n W o lve rton Cattle "I am honored and ent public relations and mar-Farm, Richard and Polly, thrilled," said Robinson. "It’s keting practitioner and owner brought Alton to Lake not only the award, but from of Robert Anthony Odessa from North Dakota whom I have received it. The Marketing, Communications to drive their semi-cattle Public Relations Society is and Public Relations. He is truck. Alton needed an apartan exceptional organization author of the Random House ment and Richard rented my and an important peer group book “Freelance: Using the mother’s upstairs apartment for public relations and com­ Internet to Find a Job” and for him. It was very special munications people. It feels specializes in communica- to have him at my mother’s great to have my skills tions, marketing and public home. He would always affirmed by so many highly relations for small business check on her welfare. One time before she died, experienced public relations and non-profit organizations. and communications profes­ For more information, go sionals." to www.robert-anthony.com Robinson is an independ- or call (517) 281-8399. scheduled tonight home? (Ordinance 8.37 A.l) Ifone ofour historical homes bums down most of them could not be rebuilt on the location that they now occu­ py due to the set backs? (Section 7.8) Do you know how much it costs to come before the Zoning Board of Appeals? It is time for Vermontville residents to voice their opin­ ions on the ordinances that govern us. Please attend the meeting at the Vermontville Village Office tonight at 7 p.m. If you cannot attend, please contact a council per­ son or put on concerns in writing and drop them off at the village office. Monte and Theresa O’Dell Vermontville Big man with big heart will be missed in Lake Odessa AWARD, continued from pag - - -- - - - --- - -- he found her on the floor and called me. That meant a lot to our family. Alton lived 27 years in that apartment and never asked for anything. He was part of our family. Alton, a bachelor all of his life, met a gal who would love him, care for him, guard him and most of all be his best friend. And Alton would be her guardian angel. He would love her and her fami­ ly, care for her and give her respect. He was a gentleman. God I know has found a special place in heaven for “Big Al.” We will always remember the big man, with big hands, and a big heart! Glenn Desgranges, Lake Odessa FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service 5 COLORS IN STOCK Jk Strength you tan roly on Free Estimates Whether you are remodeling or building the home of your dreams, it can involve a lot of decisions. Oak Harbor, 06629696 however, makes it easy. (517) 852-9565 (616) 374-7595 It takes advantage of the architectural style of your home and conforms beautifully with a brushed woodgrain finish. 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' wS *S.iw Si V *70! *07! s s, The Putnam District Library’s Summer Program “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tails” will be kicking off its reading phase “Reading for Paws” Saturday, June 17, along with a dog show, which will be held on the library lawn. The idea of “Reading For Paws” came about the national publicity homeless animals received from Hurricane Katrina. Last year’s reading participants, volunteers and staff wanted to tie in the summer’s read­ ing theme with a way to help rescue organizations raise needed funds and items to help with the care of home­ less animals. All of the funds and donaThe Bruins show off their championship trophy after winning the 2006 Kellogg Floor tions from the reading pro­ Hockey League title Saturday, April 22, at the Kellogg School in Nashville. sis> *•< Bruins win the third KFHL championship The Kellogg Floor Hockey League (KFHL) jun­ ior high came to an end recently with the Bruins coming out as the 2006 champions. The Bruins were the third seed for the April 22 league championship tournament at the Kellogg School in Nashville. During the tournament Nashville sprucing up for National EMS Week ,rfl *!® 5®®^ aaimife i*ifc tainiWtaii 1 • lit stoi^i WDta nUbtfatl^ r flHffi li.aiitiiljiii; sieat- iqtsltitijgfa raj GodltabMi rnas jjc^jrab ; ?I1 Willie is®! rrsiiilm1: Hl 0K teWlltW . ^r- ifrfcii Personnel at Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville Emergency Medical Service (EMS) will spend National EMS Week sprucing up their station, located at 330 N. Main St. in Nashville. “We’ll be doing some painting, cleaning the carpets and generally cleaning things up,” said Nashville EMS Director Tina Fein, who assumed the local helm April 1. “This is also a good time to let people know that we have an open door policy and people can stop in any time the ‘open’ sign is in the win­ dow and have their blood pressure or blood sugar checked, or talk to us about their medications,” said EMS Office Manager Denice Scramlin. “We’re really doing a big push for medica­ tion education, and helping people keep accurate records of what medications they take and how much. It’s real­ ly important for them to have that information available in a medical emergency.” Fein said the EMS service also holds regular blood pressure clinics during the first week of every month. During that week EMS per­ sonnel will do blood pressure checks at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Tuesday, the Commission on Aging Wednesday and Reed Street Apartments Thursday. She added four or five more members of the local EMS are soon to become cer­ tified CPR instructors and will be available to teach classes. In observance of EMS Week the Castelton-Maple Grove-Nashville EMS Board members will show their appreciation for the dedicat­ ed service of EMS employ­ ees and volunteers when they hold a cookout for personnel at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the EMS station. Fein said the EMS is look­ ing to purchase a new ambu­ lance and she hopes to have a couple examples of potential new ambulances on hand that afternoon for EMS personnel and community members to examine. Cobb County Transit Lake 0 military display planned Memorial Day weekend is quickly approaching and the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society is actively assem­ bling an historic military dis­ play focused on veterans from the Lakewood area. This tribute and display is to become an annual tradi­ tion and will be held begin­ ning Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m. through Monday, May 29. The event will be held at the Lake Odessa Museum Complex on Emerson Street and is open to the public. Admission for the display is free. The Historical Society is seeking items for the display that reflect the military career of veterans from all eras, wars and branches of military service. Photos, uni­ forms, news articles, military memorabilia and other relat­ ed items are being sought for loan or donation. Every era will be included, from the Revolutionary times to the present. Anyone who can be of assistance in this project is asked to contact John Waite at 517-566-7317. Nashville Travel Schedule on Thursday: 7:00 A.M........................ Leave Hastings. 7: 30 A.M. to 7:45 A.M Pick ups in Nashville at: Maple Arms Apartments, 7:30 A.M.; Apartments by Carl's, 7:40 A.M.; Community Building, 7:45 A.M. 8: 00 A.M - 8:15 A.M ..Arrive in Hastings. 9: 00 A.M.................. Leave for Nashville. Remain in Nashville for: Dr. Appointments, Shopping, COA, etc. 11:00 A.M. .Return to Hastings. 1:30 P.M... .Leave for Nashville. 3: 30 P.M... .Remain in Nashville until 3:30. 4: 00 P.M... .Return to Hastings. Use itfor: Richard Cobb • David Cobb dog show and summer read­ ing programs, stop by the library at 327 N. Main St., Nashville (across from the fire bam). Other events planed for this summer are Dogs with Jobs, Binder Park Zoomobile and Balloon Sculpting with magician Jim Merrill. Watch the Maple Valley News for more details. k Nashville we’re gettingyou where you need to go! • Trips to the Doctor in Delton, Middleville, Nashville, or at Pennock Hospital • Grocery Trips • Trips to the Pharmacy • Visit Friends and Family Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Shopping - Delton, Hastings, Nashville, or Middleville Commission On Aging -Meals, Crafts, Card Parties Medical Tests at Pennock Hospital Early Morning Blood work Trips to and from Work Running Errands Trips to Restaurants Trips to Parks For details on the travel schedule in your Community and around Barry County contact Barb in our dispatch office 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville run, the Bruins defeated the defending champion Ducks in triple overtime then knocked off the league’s reg­ ular season champions, the Dragons, in one overtime session. The KFHL, in its third year, had seven teams participating. There were many great teams represented in the league, but only one was able to battle to the top. The Bruins were coached by Ted Hall. “They played a good steady game,” said league coordinator James Brown. c “They played well as a team and never gave up.” Brown congratulated the Bruins on their win, and said a number of teams and coaches contributed to another successful season for the league which was found­ ed by his son originally. gram will be divided up between the Barry County Humane Society/Animal Control and “Paws With a Cause.” Participants in the reading program will be looking for sponsors to pledge money (one-time pledge, any amount or pledges for pages read), donations of cat and dog food, toys, blankets, towels, collars and leashes. Local businesses such as Nashville Chiropractic, Clay’s Dinner Bell, Mace Pharmacy, South End Party Store and the Marathon Gas Station (C-Store) are helping by having canisters and fly­ ers available to the public. The dog show is just for fun. Prizes will be handed out for different categories. For more information on the cc_ 06629659 (269)948-8098 To Reserve A Ride �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, May 16,2006 — Page 10 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 For Sale ANTIQUE PUBLIC AUC- A KING SIZE pillow top TION 401 Hall S.W. Grand mattress set, new in original Rapids, ML Over 800 lots-2 wrapper; includes deluxe days Sat and Sun., May 20 frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice and 21, beginning at 10am. $350. (616)366-2709 Take Hall St. exit off 131 Ex­ pressway. Eastlake Victorian AMISH STYLE HEADKING FOUR POST BED 3 piece bedroom suite, wick­-BOARD and queen pillow with pillow top mattress set, er pushcart from Riverview top mattress. New, never must sell $275 2 months old, cost $1,000, Park Chicago, large ginger used; jar lamps, kitchen collecta- (616)366-2709. sell $195. 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Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 06571010 Monday, May 22 Peanut butter and honey, Spanish bean salad, tropical fruit, English muffin. Tuesday, May 23 Meatloaf sandwich, pick­ led beets, pineapple, whole wheat bread. PLANNING COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Events NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED MASTER PLAN Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 285 of 1931, as amended (the Municipal Planning Act), notice is hereby given that the Village of Nashville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6,, 2006, 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of considering a new Master Plan for the Village. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, located at 203 N. Main Street, Nashville, MI 49073. The public hearing will be held to present the proposed Master Plan and Future Land Use Map to the public. These documents have been prepared to guide the future development and redevelopment of the Village. All citizens are invited to the hearing where public comment will be solicited and encouraged. The proposed Master Plan and Future Land Use Map are available for public inspection at the Village Hall during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., closed from noon to 1:00 p.m.. on Wednesday and Friday) until the public hearing. Written comments concerning the proposed plan or map may be submitted to the Village Clerk at the above location prior to the hearing. The Village complies with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide assistance to any person requesting assistance consistent with the specifications of the Act Requests for such assis­ tance must be made to the Clerk. Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 06631176 Wednesday, May 17 Hastings - Euchre 12:30­ 2: 30; Music with Charlie. Delton - Reminiscence. Woodland, BP Clinic. Thursday, May 1.8Hastings Morehouse Kids/Yoga 3 p.m.; Line Dancing; Caregiver’s sup. 3: 30-5 p.m. Cancer Support 1 p.m. BP Clinic. Nashville TV Time. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, May 19 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil Painters 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville - Nashville 5 11:30 Monday, May 22 Hastings - Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Beading 5 p.m.; Kingship Care Support 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 - Beg. Line Dance 9:30-11:30 a.m.; TV Shorts; Red Hat; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Shipshewana 8 a.m. Recreation For Rent FOR RENT: 2 bedroom up- 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER XL, 29' stairs apartment, references ALUMI-LITE TRAILER: Like new, fully required, call (517)852-0852. loaded, light blue interior. MORRISON LAKE, lake Beautiful oak kitchen & liv­ front house for rent, ing room, spacious closets, (616)460-7411. 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Zemke wish to thank family Phone (269)945-9554 or stop and friends for their prayers, in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. love and support during Aunt Martha's journey with Alzheimer's disease and at the time ofher death. Whether you sent flowers, brought food, made a dona­ tion in her memory or were there to lift our spirits with SYNOPSIS your beautiful condolences CASTLETON TOWNSHIP and remembrances ofher BOARD life, we thank you. MAY 3, 2006 Thank you to Pray Funeral Called to order by Supervisor Home for their support and J. Cooley. help with funeral arrange­ All board members were pres­ ments. Thank you to the ent. Vermontville First CongreThere were seven people from • gational Church with the public in attendance. Pastors Sally Nolen and The Pledge of Allegiance was Israel Young for the special stated. service and luncheon Approved the agenda as print­ ed. provided by the LCA. Minutes from the April meeting The quality ofAunt were approved as printed. Martha's earthly deeds Treasurer’s report was not leave her family and friends accepted. with a nice legacy for which Approved paying the bills in we are grateful. How the amount of 14,738.32. thankful we are that God Heard presentations from Julie gave to us this very special Nakforr Pratt, Susan Vlietstra, Aunt and friend. and Eldon Shellenbarger. Edith, Mary, Approved 48,423.00 in road Margaret & family, work for 2006-2007. Jeanne, Durwood & family Committee reports were given LEGAL NOTICE Farm AG CALCIUM & DOLO­ MITE LIME & DRIVEWAY STONE. Delivered & spread. R&C Limestone (517-852-2081, (517)652-3845. POLE BARN DISASSMBLED FOR SALE: 60ft.xl20ft.xl 6ft., also 200 sheets of 4X8 Celletex, Also, tresses: 24 18ft, 13 20ft. (616)293-4184 and placed on file. Passed a resolution mandating that all township CD’s have two signatures. Correspondence was viewed by the board and the public if they wished. Heard public comment. Heard Board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. 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Thand You Nashville Village Clerk 06631178 Sill 269-995-9S59 anytime Valley News hr Maple Atthi-ais! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 16,2006 — Page 11 Lions win two at Columbia Central, but fall Fri at Olivet ^W>s&« EO ^XjX $&&& . Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team scored its first two wins of the SMAA (South ) season last Tuesday (May 1) at Brooklyn Columbia Central. The Lions pounded their way to a 16-0 win in game one, then took game two 5-2. The Lions had 12 hits in game one. Adam Gonser, Kyle Fisher, Garrett VanEngen, and Drew Kersjes led the way for the Lions with two hits each. Kersjes had four RBI’s, while VanEngen and Fisher had two each. Both of Gonser’s hits were doubles. Kersjes earned the win on the mound, pitching all three innings the game lasted. He allowed just one hit while striking out four. After taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, the Lions scored nine runs in the sec­ ond and six more in the third. Both teams committed just one'error in the first game. “We hit the ball very well in game one,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. “We got a nice lead early and fin­ ished them off. It was good for our kids to put a game away, and not let Columbia get back in the game.” Andrew Ashcraft pitched five solid innings in the sec- ond game, allowing just one hit and one run while striking out five. After falling behind by a run in the first inning, die Lions came back by scoring single runs in the third, fourth, and fifth then added two insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth. Kersjes was 2-for-3 from the plate in game two. Gonser had a pair of RBI’s, while VanEngen and Troy Westendorp had one hit and one RBI apiece. “It was a good feeling to get a couple of wins in the league,” said Carpenter. “Hopefully this can carry us into the coming weeks and we can finish strong in the league.” The Lions were 2-4 in the league after the two wins over Columbia Central which fell to 0-6 in the con­ ference. The Lions lost both games of a double header to Olivet on Friday afternoon. The Eagles took game one 2-0, then outscored Valley 13-3 in the nightcap. “Our inconsistency really showed up against Olivet,” said Carpenter. “We played very well in the first game, and just couldn’t get a timely hit. In the second game we just couldn’t get anything going and didn’t make any plays.” Olivet scored one run in the second and one in the fourth, of game one, to pin the loss on Kersjes who allowed just five Eagle hits. VanEngen had two hits, and Ashcraft and Lackscheide had one each. In game two, Olivet pushed across five runs in the second inning, and seven in the third to put an end to the game after five innings. Gonser was hit with the loss and is now 1-3 on the year. The Eagles had 12 hits Lion boys defeat Western and Stockbridge J *» .» J" 4ss, J’S >»5 *»<** - r»w *?L* *-B! ®'!*S®-. M: a® ® Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ track and field team picked up two SMAA victo­ ries last Tuesday at home. The Lions topped Parma Western 88.5 to 51.5, while simultaneously scoring a 123-13 win over Stockbridge. In the scoring with Stockbridge, the Lions won every event except the 3200 and the 3200-meter relay. The Lions completely shut Stockbridge out of the scor­ ing in 11 of the 17 events. ’ Nick Thurlby and Adam Lamphere both were victori6us in alt fdii'r events they competed in. Thurlby won the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles in 16.9 seconds, the 300-meter hur­ dles in 44.2, the long jump at 17. feet 7.5 inches, and the high jump at 5-8. Lamphere took the 100 in 10.8 and the 200 in 23.3, while also tak­ ing victories with the Maple Valley 1600-meter and 800meter relay teams. Lamphere teamed with Champ Bodell, Seth Madry, and JeffBurd to win the 800meter relay in 1:37.1. Lamphere, Bodell, Burd, and Jarrod Brooks took the 1600meter relay in 3:33.4. Brad McDonald, Ron Smith, Tyler Christensen, । Gti *<Wr^ । ’SQ ^Jsarstz^ ar ee Three go ccCt Tournanj ej it inn taiSttfSB; i*wI2 I2 ’®lw ME ImffiKffii , _z? J|tetatrtlt>titttfl 15. t-K ue; ■saint ■ Ii& WMawt n w 3 xtaM l£ 9®. jjSJgSF®' ffjOBffi SoSERgB Saturday, June 17, 2006 Gaines Start At 6:00 P.M. At Vanburen Park On The Main Ball Field Sunfield, Michigan Entry Fee - $40.00/Team Sponsors of Programs For Youth www.sunfieldspys.org Can sign up on website. and T.J. Bentley scored the win in the 400-meter relay for Maple Valley with a time of 47.1 seconds. Matt Gordeneer was a two-time winner for the Lions, taking the discus with a throw of 119-10.5 and the pole vault by breaking his own school-record at 14-4. Mike Hall had a pair of first place finishes for the Lions as well. He won the 1600 in 4:49.5 and the 800 in 2:10.6. He was second behind Springport’s Robert Prigge in the 3200-meter run. Prigge was a part ofboth Stockbridge wins, as he anchored the 3200-meter relay team which finished in 8:59.5. The shot put winner was the Lions’ Jeremy Riley with a throw of 44-5, and Burd took the 400 in 52.4. The previous Friday, May 5, the Lion boys captured the title at the Concord Relays. The Lions finished 40 points ahead of second place Napoleon, 120 to 80. The Lions won six events, finished second in six more and third in the other two. The traditional relays belonged to the Lions, who won three of the four. Bodell, McDonald, Bentley, and Lamphere took the 800meter relay in 1:35.40. 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Senior Honors Night focuses on achievements of students Norma Jean Acker and John Hughes serve as the master and mistress of cere­ monies for Senior Honors Night. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer In a break with tradition, Maple Valley High School recognized the accomplish­ ments its graduating seniors with a special evening assembly just for the gradu­ ates and their family and friends. Awards for underclassmen were given during an assem­ bly during the regular school day. Maple Valley High School teachers John Hughes and Norma Jean Acker were the master and mistress of ceremonies and introduced Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer, who kept his remarks brief and to the point, asking students to remember that their gradua­ tion was less than three weeks away and they should be smart and stay safe. Scholarship Award Winners were as follows: Woodland Eagles Scholarship, Fawn Allwart, Jenna Denton, Ashley Samann, and Garrett VanEngen; Zemke Memorial Scholarship, David Benedict; Eaton Federal Savings Bank Scholarship, Sarah Trumble; Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser introduces the Top 10 students for the Class of 2006 Childs/Demeray American Legion Post #222, Drew Kersjes and Ashley Samann; GFWC Hastings Women’s Club Scholarship, Kelsey West; Kalamazoo Community College (KCC) Foundation Gold Key for lifetime of volunteer service Gene Fisher (center) with his family (from left) Annette Fetzer, Mary Fisher, Pat Smith and Ron Smith in the lobby of the Fox Theater in Detroit, where Gene was among the five Michigan residents honored as finalists for the Governor George Romney Lifetime Service Award. Michigan actor, singer and songwriter Jeff Daniels, Frances Brockington, stu­ dents from the O’Hare School of Irish Dance, the Wayne State University Opera Workshop, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Youth Ensemble. During the program the following Awards were pre­ sented: the Governor George Romney Lifetime Achievement Award, Mildred Corey of Battle Creek; The Exemplary Volunteer Service Award, Michael McCarten of St. The Barry-Eaton District See SENIOR, page 10 Health Department immu Gov. honors Vermontville man by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Lifelong Vermontville resident Gene Fisher, a tire­ less volunteer and promoter and supporter of his home­ town, was among 40 volun­ teers from around Michigan to be recognized by Gov. Jennifer Granholm at a reception and awards cere­ mony Saturday night at the Fox Theater in Detroit. Before the ceremony the finalists and their spouses or a guest enjoyed a buffet reception with Granholm, and her husband, First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern, and other state dignitaries. Before the ceremony each finalist was awarded a cer­ tificate and was congratulat­ ed by the governor. At the beginning of the awards ceremony, which took place in the lavish audi­ torium ofthe Fox Theater, all 40 finalists were introduced to the audience. After the ovation, the finalists joined their family and friends in the auditorium where they were entertained by Keep Kids Healthy’ campaign announced Clair; Exemplary Community Service Program Award, Wolverine HarleyDavison HOG Chapter #1332 of Clinton Township; Youth Volunteer Award of Excellence, Joshua Sharp of See VOLUNTEER, page 6 nization program h has announced its "Keep Kids Healthy" campaign. The goal of the campaign is to raise immunization lev­ els of children in Barry and Eaton counties above 80%. The project aims to increase immunization rates of all children with a focus on chil­ dren ages 19 to 36 months. The rates are determined by input of information into the Michigan Childhood Immunization Registry (MCIR). The Health Department is inviting local physician offices to participate in this campaign by getting children up-to-date on vaccinations and entering the information into the MCIR system. The Health Department will pres­ ent Provider of Excellence awards to local physician offices that reach a 80% immunization rate for chil­ dren in their practice ages 19-36 months. Parents can help in reaching this goal by taking their child to see their physician or going to the local health department for vaccinations when they are due. The current immunization rate for children ages 19-36 months in Barry County is 76%. In Eaton County the rate is 77%. This reflects an increase of 38% for Barry County and 22% for Eaton County since January 2002. “While this is a significant increase, as parents and health care providers, we still have work to do to ensure our kids stay healthy,” a health department spokesper­ son said. “Together we can help Barry and Eaton coun­ ties have healthy kids,healthy schools and healthy communities.” In This Issue • Bridge dedication will honor Vietnam vet who died in 71 • First-graders create own books about the 5 biomes • Historical Society artist honors veterans killed in World War II • Maple Valley has 14 state qualifying | performances �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 23, 2006 — Page 2 Bridge dedication will honor Vietnam vet who died in 71 by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Members of the Duffey family of Charlotte and the American Legion Riders of Grand Ledge Post #48 will gather on the bridge near the comer ofNashville Highway and Ionia Road at 10 a.m. Sunday and place signs dedi­ cating the bridge in memory of Army Specialist Fifth Class Jerry N. Duffey. Duffey, a 1969 Maple Valley High School gradu­ ate, was killed in Vietnam on Deci 12,1971. “Our brother crossed that bridge many times," said Jerry’s brother, Steve Duffey. "Flew across it more like," said his sister Laurie Little, with a smile. Steve and Laurie, and their sister Debbie Malloy, were youngsters when their brother died in Vietnam; they remember him as a fun­ loving teenl who' liked * to work on old cars and have a good time. It "He loved a lot of things," said Steve. "He loved horses, farming and cars." "He loved to have fun and had a lot of friends," added Laurie. Before Jerry’s father, Berwell "Stub" Duffey, moved the family to a new home on Gresham Road in Charlotte, where Steve still lives, Jerry and his siblings grew up on a farm near Sunfield and attended a oneroom country school across the road from their farm. After the family moved to Charlotte Jerry became enamored with mechanics and spent a lot of time work­ ing on cars. During his sen­ ior year at Maple Valley, Life Insurance? Jerry convinced school administrators to start what eventpally became known as the co-op program, which allows students to spend half a day in classes and the other half at work. Jerry was the first student enrolled in the program. He was also one of the first to be kicked out. When the police caught the underage Jerry with beer shortly before graduation, he once again had to attend class full time. However, Jerry did graduate and soon found a job as a full-time welder at the Fisher Body Plant in Lansing. Laurie and Steve remem­ ber that by the spring of 1970 most of Jerry’s friends had already been drafted and been shipped out to Vietnam and Jerry felt it was only a matter of time before he was drafted as well and so he went down to Battle Creek and enlisted. Jerry was stationed in It’s not about your life, it’s about hers. Life insurance isn't about your life, it’s about the people who rely on it. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.* protection from Auto-Owners Anne Woodman (center) holds the sign which will be installed near the bridge near the corner of Nashville Hwy. and Ionia Road, in memory of her brother, Army Specialist Fifth Class Jerry Duffey, who was killed in Vietnam Dec. 12, 1971. Steve Duffey (left) holds a copy of the 1972 LIFE magazine, which featured a cover story on their brother. Laurie Little (right) holds a display of the medals their brother was awarded in the military. Germany before he re-enlist­ tion. It was also during this ed and asked to be sent to time that Jerry signed up to Vietnam. He was assigned to extend his tour in Vietnam a small Army encampment for an additional six months in Vietnam named Hill 131, in exchange for leave to the where he was one of 24 men United States starting Dec. 15. assigned to watch a nearby Three days before he was harbor for signs of enemy attack on American ships. In See BRIDGE, next page late 1971 the number of men stationed on Hill 131 was reduced to 17 and the highintensity lights which illumi­ nated the perimeter of the camp had failed and the sol­ diers stationed there were waiting for parts to repair the generator. During this time Jerry was O®DA VINCI CODE (PG-13) still designated specialist 12:25,3:20, 6:15,9:10 fourth class, but he was act­ O OVER THE HEDGE (PG) 11: 00,12:55,2:45,4:40,7:00,9:00 ing sergeant and waiting for Q© POSEIDON (PG-13) 1:05, 3:15,5:25,7:35, 9:45 formal word of his promo­ O JOST MY LUCK (PG-13) The death of Maple Valley graduate Jerry Duffey was featured oa the cover of January 21, 1972 edition of LIFE magazine. TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 LOCALCHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1 st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. 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Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 PASTORS: DON ROSCOE and ROB VAN ENGEN Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School . at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. .Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) 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ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ............... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ...........11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 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 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: 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 12: 50,3:00,5:10,7:20,9:30 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ I ■ I TTTTT 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School........................... 9:45a 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 23,2006 — Page 3 BRIDGE, continued from previous pag to come home and surprise his family with a visit at Christmas time, at 1 a.m. in the morning, half an hour after he began his shift on the "graveyard watch" Hill 131 fell under mortar attack. Viet Cong soldiers slipped through the darkened perimeter and threw satchel charges which blew up all the buildings on the hill. Twenty minutes later nine of the 17 soldier stationed on Hill 131 were wounded and Jerry Duffey, of Charlotte, was dead. The Duffey family was still reeling with shock and grief when a reporter from LIFE magazine showed up on their doorstep wanting to do a story about Jerry, the one soldier who was killed during that week in 1971, when the government was reporting that hostilities in Vietnam were winding down, though the troops were still coming under heavy fire, and America would not pull out until 1974. "His funeral was Dec. 30, the day before my birthday," said Laurie. "It was a pretty lousy Christmas that year," added Steve. Stub, a veteran of the Korean War, was taking it particularly hard and at first refused to do the interview. However, he finally agreed. Over the years, the article and accompanying photo­ graphs have been a solace to the family, particularly Anne Woodman,, the youngest Duffey sibling who was only 3 years old when Jerry died. "I was only 3, so it’s always been hard for me to try to remember and try to figure out who he was and what type of man he was," she said. "I’ve listened to audio tapes that he made Fundraiser nets $3,500 for Fuller Street Elementary School Earlier this year students at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville partici­ pated in a Home and Garden Candle sale, with the help of local sales representative Sara Martin, that netted $3,500 in profit for their school. Two classrooms, Ruth Ralph’s and Amy Billings, earned a pizza party by each selling a total of 95 items. The following top selling classes in each grade earned an ice cream party: Powers Early 4’s (90 items), Billings’ kindergarten (95 items), Ralph’s first grade (95 items), Cindy Baker’s second grade (85 items), and Natalie Donovan’s third grade (84 items). The student with the most individual sales was Shara Gillen from Donovan’s class. Gillen sold 48 items who was given first pick of prizes, which included cameras, $50 cash, CD players, tele­ phones, stuffed animals, toys and more. Other top selling winners were: Aliya Jones-Arndt, Jacob Bross, Anthony Strotheide, Lizzy Christianson, Tony Martin, Shainn Adams, Kirklyn Miller, and Zane Chuhak. Anyone interested in a Home and Garden Candle fundraiser may contact Martin at (5170 852-0559. with some friends and tried to pick out his voice. About seven or eight years ago our dad brought me a box of my brother’s letters to read. I about drove my husband nuts for six months reading all those letters. "In the bottom ofthe box I found something from the Army that listed the names of everyone who was injured on that hill and I started try­ ing to contact them," said Anne. "I found three of them. Two were very sweet and wished me the best of luck, but couldn’t talk about it. The third one,' what a blessing... he had had a rough go round of it, but I left a message and he called me two weeks later. He only knew Jerry for the short time they were together on the hill. "I also recently talked to the man, John Bursley, who brought my brother’s body back to the United States," she added. "None of us had talked to him since the day of Jerry’s funeral. He said it was very difficult for him at the time, because he didn’t know what to say." "That’s what’s so hard about the Vietnam War. No one wants to talk about it. Yet we have so many ques­ tions," said Laurie. But, through the story in LIFE magazine has helped keep her brother’s memory alive. A copy of the LIFE magazine featuring Jerry Duffey is kept at the American Legion Hall in Vermontville and another is kept in the VFW Post 8260 in Nashville. "It was quite an honor for my brother," said Anne. "I’m with the Women’s Auxiliary at the VFW and I saw a 1year-old grab a copy of the Memorial Day magazine offthe wall and sit down and read it. He will never be forgotten." "Just when you think everyone has forgotten, something comes up again," said Laurie. "Just before Dad got sick, a lady in California contact­ ed us and said she had a copy of the magazine and wanted to know if we would like it," said Anne. "Since that time we’ve had three more copies show up." "Because I’m still holding down the homestead I get a lot of calls from parents who are cleaning out their attics and come across old copies and want to send them on," said Steve. Anne said that she has friends at work who like to go flea marketing and when they do, one of the first things they look for are old LIFE magazines." Paul Racine, a member of the Vermontville American Legion Post and the American Legion Riders of Grand Ledge Post 48, is also a Vietnam veteran and knows how hard it is to talk about experiences in Vietnam, "But, I read that that story and when I was done, I felt like I knew him." Jim DeWitt, also a mem­ ber of the American Legion Riders of Grand Ledge Post 48 agrees and said that it is also very difficult to talk about the war. "I was numb for about ten years and couldn’t talk about what we did over there," he said. However, both men said they are glad they have this opportunity to honor a fel­ low Vietnam veteran and assure the Duffey family that their brother and son will never be forgotten. "As a member of the American Legion, I want you to know that we appreci­ ate you letting us talk about your brother and we want you to know we will never forget our brother soldier," said DeWitt. "Thank you for letting us honor him." "I’m just sorry that it took us this long," added Racine. "It should have been done a long time ago. I think the bridge is a good spot for a memorial for Jerry because he was a Maple Valley boy and every year on Memorial Day that is where the American Legion does its salute to the Navy and mariners, and we can remember him too." "I think everyone who went deserves to be recog­ nized," said Laurie. "I think everyone is very proud of Jerry. Our father was a Korean War veteran and I know he would be very honored by this," said Steve who retired from the National Guard after 31 years of service. Later this year, when their mother, Joyce Cope, who now lives in Florida and their sister, Debbie, can attend, the American Legion Riders will honor Jerry Duffey with a brick in their memorial in Grand Ledge. "Your brother will never be forgotten," said DeWitt. The American Legion in Vermontville will hold its annual salute at the bridge at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, with a parade through down­ town Vermontville at 10 a.m. ending at the monument in the village before veterans before going to the cemetery to honor the fallen. 'Diana’s DCace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. 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Deadline for The Reminder will be Friday May 26 at 5 p.m. ^^^^Scheduled GHKf times all day ioAM8PM 06631558 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 23, 2006 — Page 4 Jack McDonald NASHVILLE - Mr. Jack McDonald, age 76, ofThorn­ apple Lake, Nashville, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2006, peacefully at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Jack was bom in Hastings on January 16, 1930, the son of the late Kenneth and Velma McDonald. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings High School. After finishing his education, Jack joined the United States Army, serving on the island of Okinawa during the Korean Conflict. On January 24, 1968, he married Bemeta (Cogswell) at the Nashville United Methodist Church. The couple spent their lives together in the Potterville area, then returned to Nashville in 1988. Along with his wife, Jack enjoyed spending summers at their cottage on Little Pine Lake. He enjoyed reading and spending time outdoors hunting mushrooms in the springtime. Jack also had a passion for the history of Barry County; this knowl­ edge has been used by sever­ al historians over the years. When Jack returned from his military duty, he was employed at the Barry County Road Commission, and Reo Motors in Lansing. He spent most of his work­ ing career employed at Carl's Market. Over the years, he worked at both the Sunfield and Nashville locations. Jack was employed at Carl's for over 20 years. He was a member of the VFW #8260, American Legion and the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Jack is survived by his children: daughter, Rebecca Porterfield; sons, Patrick McDonald, Michael (Edwin) McDonald, and Jeff (Mary) McDonald; his stepdaugh­ ters, Susan (John) FlookHaley, and Kay (Rex) Hook; his brothers, William McDonald, Robert (Betty) McDonald; his grandchildren, Justin and Katie McDonald, Jessica Porterfield, Jamie Kay (Jamie) Brighton, Bobby (Stephanie) Joseph, Austin Flook-Haley; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob, and Mikayla Brighton, and his newest great-grandchildren which will be bom in November. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Bemeta (Cogswell) McDonald, who passed away in 2005. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the Daniels Funeral Home. Lacy Ward shows some of the bedding plants and hanging basket the Maple Valley Pastor Jay Taylor officiated. Interment followed the High School FFA is selling in the greenhouse behind the school. funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to donor’s choice. Area residents are invited FFA members used their bage), dill, flowering cab­ Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels to stop by the greenhouse at new greenhouse located bage, parsley, cumin, grazaMaple Valley High School behind the school to grow a nia, peppers, broccoli, bego­ Funeral Home in Nashville. and buy hanging baskets, variety of vegetables and nias, petunias, cabbage and flats of annuals and pots of herbs from seed as well as egg plant. Prices are: $1 for 2 1/2vegetables and herbs to sup­ flats and pots of annuals. port their local FFA from 8 While the sale started May inch pots, $3 for 6-inch pots, and collaborative care envi­ a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday 8, there is still a wide selec­ $10 mix and match flats and ronment. through Friday, while sup­ tion of flowers and vegeta­ $10 for hanging baskets. For directions or more plies last, bles to choose from, includ­ They are being sold on a information, call 1-616-942­ Starting two weeks before ing tomatoes, squash, ligan- first-come, first-served basis. 1581, extension 110 or 111. spring break, high school sis, bok choi (Chinese cab- Local FFA plant sale continues ‘No Costs to Family’ screening clinic set Saladin Shrine is announc­ ing a “No Cost to Family” screening clinic Wednesday; June 14, from 9 to 11 a.m at the First Baptist Church, i 110 South Cochran, Charlotte, for children up to the age of 18. The no-cost screening clin­ ic will be held to identify children with orthopedic deformities, orthopedic injuries and diseases of the bones, joints and muscles. Also sought are children with severe burning scarring, resulting in contractures or interference with proper movement of the limbs; or children needing reconstruc­ tive surgery as a result of healed bums or patients with scarring and deformities of the face. All care and trans­ portation provide at the The Chicago hospital han­ dies all orthopedic condi­ tions; the Cincinnati hospital handles all bum cases. ' The mission at the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children is to provide the highest quality care for chil­ dren within a family centered STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI All major credit cards accepted New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call any time - BobDormer, 517-726-1084 visa 06629877 Class of 76 plans 30th class reunion ■ It’s been 30 years since the Class of 1976 donned caps and gowns to receive their diplomas from Maple Valley High School and they are planning to celebrate with a 30th class reunion, which will tee off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29 at Mulberry Fore Golf Course 975 North Main St. in Nashville. The Class of ’76 members are inviting the Class of 1977 to join them for the day of fun that will include nine holes of golf for $13 per per­ son, . which includes three beers or three sodas. (Alumni should bring their own squirt guns). From 5 to 6 p.m., alums can prepare for the evening’s festivities using Mulberry Fore’s on-site showers and changing rooms. There will be a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m. for $7 per person, which includes salad bar and two alcoholic or four non-alcoholic drinks. A semi-formal dinner will be held at the Mulberry Garden Banquet facility from 7 to 8 For everything from business cards and p.m. The $25 per person din­ ner includes prime rib and chicken, redskin garlic pota­ toes, Prince Charles green beans, dinner rolls and dessert bar. After dinner, some alums will address their former classmates (comments and jokes). Then there will be music, dancing and a cash bar from 9 p.m. to midnight with local DJ Kyle Christopher spinning the tunes. Organizer Tammy Aspinall said anyone is invit­ ed bring pictures to use as decorations and everyone is welcome to bring party favors as well. She added that several retired teachers have been invited to join in the fun and are expected to attend. Information will be sent to class members in the mail. Reservations for the dinner must be made by July 5. "This is our third five-year reunion in a row that we’ve had at Mulberry Fore, we always have a good time," said Aspinall. For more information call Mary Lesage at (517) 852­ 0255 or Aspinall at (517) 726-1233. Checks should be made payable to Tammy Aspinall, P.O. Box 202, Vermontville, MI 49096. 02648634 brochures call J-Ad Class of 1976 30th Year Rea a io a Jaty 29, 2006 Malherry Fore GolfCoarse 9 holes of golf and semi formal wear with dinner watch for details in your mail or call T. ASPINALL (517) 726-1233 • 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 o.e & Family Owner/Manager �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 23,2006 — Page 5 First-graders create own books about the 5 biomes These first grade students helped create this poster depicting the ocean as part of their end of unit wrap up. Students enjoyed natural biome themed snacks such as these, which represent the desert. Tammi King’s first grade students at Fuller Street Elementary School recently enjoyed a wrap-up party with their families after finishing a unit on five biomes: the desert, forest, polar region, ocean and rain forest. As part of study on how first and second grade chil­ dren can best learn to use informational texts, which is being conducted by educa­ tion students from Michigan State University, each stu­ tali dent created a non-fiction book about one of the five biomes that contained five subtopics: climate, animals, plants, land forms and envi­ ronmental concerns. Each book contained charts, dia­ grams, a glossary and index and the students worked on labels and captions as well. Students in King’s class and those in Paula Guajardo’s were part of the study group, while other sec­ ond grade classes were in the control group that studied informational text using tra­ ditional methods. At the end ofthe year, the students from MSU will collect and com­ pare data from each class­ room to determine whether the study and creation of information texts improves student performance. During the past fall, the students in King’s and Guajardo’s classes studied informational texts and cre­ ated books about food. Students in Tammi King’s first grade class take turns reading the books they wrote to their parents as part of a wrapup of their study of biomes. tpoib- tawiffiiin 3ia Fehsenfeld Center afcpfr iSaulraE 2950 W.M-179 Hwy. ifc jH Bal xfc K fcatta 269-948-9500 Summer Semester 2006 Hastings, Ml 49058 www.kellogg.edu dsKsteih team i fav ifflteaiM' mt a UhiWh Advising Hours I lilt rainiwk” Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 am - 5:30 pm W M 91^ Summer Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Closed Fridays) FEHSENFELD The KCC Fehsenfeld Summer Term begins May 15th with most classes starting the first week of June. THERE IS STILL TIME TO ENROLL! Make the most of your summer by attending class locally and afford­ ably in our air conditioned facility. • KCC New and Continuing Students raaMta CENTER Students in Tammi King’s first grade class who wrote books about the forest helped create this poster. • Guest students from other colleges/universities • Graduating High School Students Wrmontviue iionrcXuB 12th Dare/Quest Golf Contact us at (269) 948-9500 or www.kellogg.edu for complete information 4 person Scramble 18 holes, cart, dinner Cost: $120 team • $30 each Sunday, May 28th • I:00/Shotgun Mulberry Fore GolfCourse Registration’s to 517-726-0672 ~ y v :— — KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Starting our 10th year of "Getting You There"in Barry County. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, May 23, 2006 — Page 6 Kalamo UMC team finishes mission trip to New Orleans SOCIAL NEWS A mission team from Kalamo United Methodist Church has returned from a trip to New Orleans last month to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The local church spon­ sored a United Methodist Volunteers in Mission team. The United Methodist Church has two organiza­ tions that work together to bring reliefto those in need. The role of the United Methodist Committee on Relief(UMCOR) is to allevi­ ate human suffering with a world-wide presence which is ready to channel relief efforts, materials, and money on an immediate basis as needed. Hurricanes, tidal waves and droughts all are examples of conditions to which UMCOR responds. The role of the UMVIM team is to provide short-term mission opportunities for "everyday Christians,” or laypeople. They do this by providing training, structure and organization for people to step outside of their nor­ mal life style and act out their faith in extraordinary ways. Jerry Bukoski, one of the organizers, said the mission is “to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ by helping oth­ ers who are unable to help themselves, to relieve their pain and suffering in some real and substantial way.” Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in late August 2005. Major sections of New Orleans are still like deserted "ghost towns." “As we traveled through parts of the city it was eerie how deserted and quiet these formerly busy neighbor­ hoods were,” said Bukoski. The devastation of Katrina was felt in many ways. First, the scope of the damage was so vast that eveiy emergency response system was totally overwhelmed. There was no place to relocate this many people to, nor no way to move them. Second, the peopeo­ ple lost their homes, their possessions, their keepsakes; in some cases they lost fami­ ly members — in short, these people lost everything. The devastation was so severe that places of employment were totally wiped out. “Not only did these people lose everything they had, they lost their means to maintain themselves,” Bukoski said. “One sad irony of the situa­ tion is that although their homes are damaged or destroyed and that they have lost their jobs, their mort­ gage payments are still due!” As the volunteers talked with the residents of New Orleans, they were asked to share their stories with friends and family at home so everyone would know that they are still hurting. Though the storm was many months ago, the rebuilding process is just barely beginning and the victims still report they are hurting. The UMCV1M volunteers stayed at the parsonage of an inner city church. The pastor of this church was retired when she came to New Orleans and is now 70 years old. Her house was also destroyed by Katrina. All of her belongings and keep­ sakes were gone, her home severely damaged. She still has a mortgage. Kalamo UMC began plan­ ning its mission trip last November. The goal was to VOLUNTEER, continued from page 1 Myall-Phenix united in marriage Rosemary D. Myall and Timothy M. Phenix, both of Nashville, were united at Tyden Park on the bridge in Hastings Saturday, April 22, 2006. The ceremony was performed by Mayor Robert L. May of Hastings. A reception was held at the Nashville VFW. Best man was Bill Currier ofNashville. Maid of honor was Sandra Decker of Leroy, Flowergirl was Katrina Marie Decker-Ritter. Ringbearer was Evan Eastman, parents Jennifer and Rip Eastman of Hastings. Mother of the bride is Barbara Milford of Irons. Mother of the groom is Nancy Sprague of Nashville. Flowers were done by Hastings Flower Shop. The couple plan to reside in Nashville. * Massage $20.00 $40.00 1/2 Hour........ 1 Hour........... * Tanning $25.00 1 Month Unlimited ........ Hair Stylist - Diana Available M-F10-7 and Sat. 9-2 Wednesday - Men’s Hair Cuts $5.00 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 7PM; Saturday, 9AM - 2PM 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 517-726-1506 I c n. 25°° 9 Holes & Cart $15°° Clothing ...... 25* OFF Equipment & FootJoy Shoes . . 1O% OFF 18 Holes & Cart Valid Sat., 27th, Sun., 28th & Mon. 29th only 2006 Regular Rated 18 Holes 9 Holes Green Frees *16.00 *9.00 1/2 Cart *16.00 *10.00 Total *32.00 *19.00 (269) 945-2756 1550 N. Broadway (N. M-43) • Hastings, Michigan www.hastingscc.ors Kincheloe; Senior Volunteer Award of Excellence, James Roulett of Traverse City; Outstandin g Corporate Citizenship Award, Ford Motor Company of Detroit; Outstanding Mentor Award, Randy Walker, Sr. of Southfield; and the Innovative Mentoring Program Award, AMIGOS of Kalamazoo. Fisher, who was nominat­ ed for the award by his daughter, Pat Smith, remained characteristically humble and low key about being recognized by the gov­ ernor for his lifetime of vol­ unteerism. “I was very surprised to be nominated as a finalist. I did­ n’t expect it and I don’t try to get recognition,” he said. “I think people just need to get involved and volunteer their time.” While Fisher is modest about his work, his daughter and her sister-in-law, Annette Fetzer, both agreed that while he won’t talk about himself, there is a lot to tell. Gene has been involved with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival for almost 50 years, serving as vice presi­ dent for ten years, and presi­ dent of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association for the last 16 years. He also helped build Maple Manor, where the association processes maple syrup, helped transform an empty lot into a community stage for the annual festival and organizes an annual appreciation dinner for vol­ unteers and organizers. She said Gene has also spent countless hours tapping trees, g athering and boiling sap arid promoting what he calls “’The Sweetest Little Town in Michigan.” He and Mary have organized the festival’s Children’s Parade for almost 50 years. During the festival Gene can also be found settin g up booths, directing placement of carnival rides, hanging banners and even picking up trash and cleaning the streets after the festival. Besides his involvement with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, Gene has also been a very active mem­ ber of the Lions Club for almost 40 years, according to his daughter. He has received -the S.A. Dodge Award, the highest award a Lions mem­ ber can receive. As president of the Vermontville Lions Club, he received the Distinguished Service g Award, recognizing him as the chairman of the follow­ ing g activities: The community calendar, Las Vegas Night, Youth Day, Senior Citizens Night and the Lions Syrup Festival booth. Smith reports that her father was the first Lion in the club’s history to become District Governor of Region ll-C-2, where he received the two highest honors to be bestowed on a district gover­ nor, the 100 Percent International District Governor’s Award, and the State’s 100 Percent District Governor’s Award. He also received awards from the Lions for Leader Dog, Welcome Home, Michigan Eye Bank, Braille Transcribing, and the Extension Award for form­ ing a new Lioness Club. As a member ofthe Lions, Gene also has been chairman of the annual senior citizens’ appreciation dinner since 1990, and has been the chair­ man of the DARE program for the past ten years, organ­ izing the annual golf outing which regularly raises over $3,000 each year to support the DARE program. Gene has been an active member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church for almost 50 years and has served as the chairman ofthe administrative board and been involved with construc­ tion and maintenance proj­ ects for the church. He has also taken part in various fund-raisers and activities such as: Serving as the host for the monthly community breakfast, serving as auction­ eer,. the narrator for Christmas programs, and the host of the annual church picnic. Other volunteer activities include serving as the pro­ gram chairman for the Vermontville Historical Society for ten years, Band Booster president, treasurer of the PTO, building a Special Olympic float for three years, serving as the president of the alumni asso­ ciation, serving as football announcer for five years, helping with the youth exchange program and serv­ ing as the chairman of the Holiday Food Basket pro­ gram, among others. The Governor’s Service Awards is an annual event to honor and celebrate Michigan volunteers who give of their time to make their communities a better place to live. Since 1994, the governor and his or her spouse have been hosts for the event, which is managed by the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), chaired by Mulhern. The goal of the MCSC is to build a culture of service by providing vision and resources to strengthen communities through volun­ teerism. UMC’ 11 Drozd-Reid Marina and Drozd Sherman Reid are pleased to announce their engagement. Marina is the daughter of Gennadiy and Elena Drozd of Minsk, Belarus and Sherman is the son of Darrel and Karen Reid of Bellevue, and a graduate of Maple Valley High School. A June 10, 2006 wedding is planned in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. where they live. You may send greetings to shermanreid@yahoo.com. The Barry County Parks Millage The Barry County Parks and recreation Board is proposing two millages for the August bal­ lot. The first is a renewal millage that would extend the present millage and bring that millage rate from .2266 mills to .25 mills. This .would amount to a 10% increase in the millage rate to the parks. This does not include the millage revenue growth from increased county values, which has averaged about 6.7% over the last 13 years. The second parks millage asks for an additional .25 mills for new projects which include improvements to the linear trail and the purchase of property for sports fields. The two millages would more than double the parks millage revenues, an increase of about 120%. A triple digit increase at a time when workers in Barry County are fighting for meager cost of living increases. If the additional millage pass­ es, Barry County tax payers will have the dubious distinc­ tion of having the highest coun­ ty taxes in our surrounding seven county region. $$$ Tell me what you think? Let me know at... P.O. Box 676 Nashville, Ml 49073 michaelcalltonl 981 @ hotmail.com —Paid for by CommissionerMike Callton 02648630 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 23,2006 — Page 7 Historical Society artist honors veterans killed in World War II Fourteen Barry County men killed in action in World War II were remembered in a special way during preMemorial Day presentations by the Barry County Historical Society. The men, five from Nashville and nine from Hastings, are commemorated in framed sketches by East Lansing artist John Barany, a Historical Society board member. All appear in the book “Barry County Veterans of the World War II Era,” pub­ lished by the Society in 2003. Among the Nashville men honored is Lynn D. Green, of Nashville, a former school teacher who established the Hastings Reminder in 1933. The 24-by-36 inch work featuring the Nashville men was presented by Barany and Barry County Historical Society President Jerry Morton to Nashville Village President Frank Dunham at the Village Council's May 11 meeting. "This is one more way to honor those who made the greatest sacrifice,” Morton said. "While Barry County has done much to remember its veterans, we felt that the society, through John's heart­ felt sketches, should add its own tribute for Memorial Day 2006." The sketches may be seen at the village hall and will later be displayed at other places in Nashville. The Nashville men fea­ tured are Green, killed in Mindoro in 1944; Marvin L. Goodson, killed leading a rifle squad in Germany in 1944; Stuart N. Guy, a mes­ senger for a machine gun outfit, who died in Germany in 1945, three weeks before the war ended; Victor Hoffman, a member of Patton's Third Army, killed in France in 1944; and Neil Kidder, killed in France in 1944 and the first Nashville man to die on foreign soil. Barany and Morton pre- sented the sketch of the nine Hastings men to Hastings Mayor Robert May at Monday's City Council meeting. Artist Barany began sketching veterans last January and initiated a rotat­ ing display of images which continues to appear in display cases on the first and second floors ofthe Hastings City Hall. The rotating display includes veterans who served at home and abroad during the war, including John O. Barnett, Robert W. Elkey, Robert A. Humphrey and Glenn H. "Pete" Bachelder. The long-time proprietor of Pete's Barber Shop, Bachelder is remembered in a sketch moved from City Hall to Dick's Barber Shop on South Jefferson Street. After Monday night's presentation, the Memorial Day sketch of the nine Hastings men was taken to the Beyond the Cover book­ store, 104 E. State St., where owners David and Mary Macqueen will display it in the front window through the first week of June. The Hastings men hon­ ored in Barany's Memorial Day work are Merle G. Tasker, a Silver Star winner, killed in New Guinea in 1943; Air Force veteran Martin Hawthorne, who died in 1944 while on a mission over New Guinea; Robert H. Henney, a second lieutenant, killed in North Africa in 1944; Army veteran Robert Reid, who died in Luzon in 1945; Army veteran Hubert L. McCallum, killed at the Battle of the Bulge in 1944; Pfc. Robert C. Gardner, killed in an explosion in western Germany in 1945 while on patrol on the Siegfried Line; Army Air Force Capt. Robert Fifield, killed over Europe less than a week before the fighting stopped in 1945, one of only a few Mustang fighter pilots to shoot down a Messerschmitt 262 jet plane; Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School Student Physicals Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School is having student physicals on Friday, June 9, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The age group is 4th - 12th grade boys/girls. The cost will be $15.00. Checks made payable to: Dr. Kimberly Johnson. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mindy Schriver at the Maple Valley High School 517-852-9275 ext. Salena Woodmen Maple Valley Now Open 7 Days 5819 Thomapple Lake Rd., Nashville 517-852-9152 ocmbisk Sgt. Cleo E. Card, of the 9th Army Infantry Regiment, killed in Germany in 1945; and Navy veteran Charles A. Casey, killed when his land­ ing craft was sunk during the invasion of Iwo Jima. Copies of Barry County Veterans in the World War II Era may be purchased at the Hastings City Hall, Beyond the Cover bookstore and Dick's Barber Shop in Hastings and at the Nashville Village Hall and at Nashville VFW Post #8260. (From left) Nashville Village Council Member Ron Bracy, East Lansing artist John Barany, Nashville police officer Jerry Schray and Village Council President Frank Dunham. 06631554 Commission on Aging Schedule of Events 5anu Counlu IRVAIA AAQl ILEL IVfA A K| L| LE TB Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, May 24 Homemade egg salad, three bean salad, apricots, whole wheat crackers. Thursday, May 25 Chef salad, macaroni salad, pears. Friday, May 26 Tuna pasta salad, coleslaw, fruit parfait. Monday, May 29 Closed in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 30 Wing dings, Spanish bean salad, peaches, dinner roll. Events Wednesday, May 24 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25 Hastings - Morehouse Kids; Yoga 3 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, May 26 - Hastings - Exercise 9 a.m.; Oil Painters 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, May 29 - COA Closed. Memorial Day Observance. Tuesday, May 30 - Beg. Line Dance 9:30-11:30 a.m.; TV Shorts; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m.; Haircuts/make appt. ILStSSJ Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, May 24 Chili dog, roasted redskins, fruit compote, coleslaw, bun. Thursday, May 25 Roast beef w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed veg­ etables, peaches, wheat bread. Friday, May 26 Scrambled eggs, pancake, country potatoes, spiced apples, orange juice. Monday, May 29 Closed in observance of Memorial Day. 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(VL-12^ �Ju* Stf 7M AOvwtMd *> •» Map* vabey Nmm* Tuaaday May 23 2006 - Pa®a 8 Lions beat up on Bellevue and Morenci twice by Brrtt Bremer Sporti Fjdilfr Staple V al ley' var*i t \ bascbal I team pul led it* over­ all record to *nhin two * in* of .500, by scoring lour straight victone* to end last week The Lion* arc now 13-1$ overall, and 4-5 in the SMAA South. They can even their overall record, and gel one game over in the SMAA. with a solid per­ formance thia Tuesday al home against Stockbridge. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) credit goes to the kids, who have made a commitment to get better and improve each week. We have really started to play our best baseball.” Troy Westendorp had a pair of doubles and a pair of RBI for the Lions in game two Saturday. Kyle Fisher also had two hits, and Garrett VanEngcn and Joey James Musser’s Full Service Pnoucl to End our Help Dependence on Foreign Oil! 85% Ethanol one each. the third. In game one against Gonser was 2-for-4 in the Morenci, Drew Kcrsjcs contest and scored three scored the victory on the times. Fisher and VanEngcn mound, scattering seven hits had a pair of RBI each for over the full seven innings. the Lions. Maple Valley had nine In game one, Troy hits in the game, including Westendorp scored the win four by Gonser, two by for the Lions, allowing just VanEngcn. and one each for three hits and no earned runs Andrew Ashcraft and Rusty in six innings of work. Bellevue busted up the Harris. 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Located 3/4 of a mile south of M-43 on Velte Road, Woodland Phone: 269-367-4830 Hanging Baskets from . $13.50 Flats $9.00 Specials $2.35 o r6/$12.50 Pots .... varies �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 23, 2006 — Page 9 Maple Valley has 14 state qualifying performances by Brett Bremer onds, just half a second off Sports Editor the school record. That new Senior sprinter Adam found 400 speed showed up Lamphere already owns the too late for him to participate Maple Valley 100-meter and in the event at the regional. 200-meter dash records, and Lamphere finished sev­ was only a second off from enth in the state in Division 3 adding his name to the Lion last year in both the 100 and record books in two other the 200. His time of 10.7 sec­ events last week. onds in the 100 Saturday was He’ll have about three one tenth of a second off his more chances to set school own school-record time. He records in the 400-meter run, tied his own school mark in and the 1600-meter relay, at the 200 with a time of 22.25 Wednesday’s SMAA Saturday. (South) Meet, at the May 30 “I like the 100,” said Barry County Meet, and at Lamphere. “I think I’m bet­ the Division 3 State Finals ter at it than I am at the rest June 3. of them.” Lamphere qualified for Then sounding an awful the state meet in four events lot like a sprinter, he added, during Saturday’s Division 3 “It’s less distance for me to regional meet at Laingsburg, run.” winning regional champi­ The Lion 1600-meter onships in the 100 and the relay team, which also 200, and qualifying for state included Champ Bodell, with the Maple Valley 400- Jarrod Brooks, and Jeff Burd and 800-meter relay teams. placed third behind the teams In last Tuesday’s SMAA from Williamston and Ovidduals with Brooklyn Elsie, but qualified for the Columbia Central and Leslie state meet with a time of Lamphere ran the individual 3:30.66. The foursome was 400 for the first time and hit just one second off the the finish line in 51.2 sec- school record, despite a dan- gerous hand-off between Brooks and Lamphere who were crossed up with a pair ofrunners from Ithaca. “Our arms were crossed,” said Lamphere. “I kind of got my fingertips on (the baton) and I grabbed it.” He had to perform a 360degree spin in his lane as he tightened his grip on the baton, then took off on the third leg of the relay. In the 800-meter relay, Lamphere, Bodell, Burd, and T.J. Bentley placed second in 1:33.29. In all, the Lions had 14 state qualifying performanc­ es Saturday, whether by fin­ ishing in the top two in an event or by surpassing pre­ set qualifying times and dis­ tances. Maple Valley’s boys were third with 55 points, behind Williamston (170) and Ovid-Elsie (111). Williamston’s girls’ were also regional champions, topping the second place Lion ladies 115 to 89. Lamphere had the Lion boys’ teams only regional championships. The Maple Valley girls’ team had four regional championship performances. Sophompre Dani Christensen won both the 300-meter low hurdles (49.20) and the 100-meter hurdles (17.06). Teammate Alisha Felmlee was second behind Christensen in the 100 hurdles (17.09). Felmlee also won a regional championship with the Lion ladies’ 400-meter relay team. Felmlee, Lauren Pierce, Dhani Tobias, and Jenny Ellison won that race in 51.40. The Lions’ 800meter relay team also quali­ fied for state with the fourth place performance of Pierce, Christensen, Tobias, and Ellison (1 minute 50.15 sec­ onds), despite a dangerous Maple Valley’s Lauren Pierce (right) takes a hand-off from teammate Alisha Felmlee and begins to pull past Williamston’s Jessica Hall in the 400-meter relay Saturday afternoon. The Lion team would go on to win the race in 51.40 seconds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) hand-off of its own between Pierce and Christensen after the first 200 meters where Christensen was just able to keep her feet in the exchange zone as she took the baton. The rest of the Lion girls’ teams’ state qualifying per­ formances happened in the field events. Ellison won the high jump by clearing 5 feet 3 inches. Pierce was second in the long jump at 15-7.5. Stacey Fassett met the state qualifying height in the pole vault, finishing third at 9-3. Matt Gordeneer will join Fassett at the state finals’ pole vault pit. He placed sec- ond in the boys’ event by clearing 14-0. Mike Hall set a new Maple Valley record in the 1600-meter run, 4:33.65. The time was only good enough for seventh place in the regional, but fast enough See TRACK, page 12 Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06629733 \Nashville we’re getting you where you need to go! 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Briana Ferrier, Andi Cohoon, Kelsey West, Rebekah Welch, Ezekiel Wieland, Garrett VanEngen and Brandi Walden. High Honors (Gold): Sarah Vanderhoef, Dhanielle Tobias, Sarah Tremble, Briana Ferrier, Andi Cohoon, Rebekah Welch, Ezekiel Wieland, Garrett VanEngen, Salena Woodman, Andrea Jarvie, Jenna Denton, David Benedict, Jennifer Ellison, Ashley Samann, Allison Oleson, Matthew Gordeneer, Sra Pash, Andrea Cobb, Whitney Shilton and Samantha Pierce. Honors (Silver): Kelsey West, Brandi Walden, Stacie Cook, Brant Cummings, Amy Wright, Amanda Kirchhoff, Amber Edinger, Lindsey Kersjes, HerbertLevi Andler, Daniel Laverty, Kayleigh Browne, Leanne Paxton and Amanda Wright. After the awards ceremo­ ny, the graduates and their friends and families enjoyed light refreshments at the reception held in the high school cafeteria. BASEBALL, continued from page 8--------------------------------lately, and it is good to see us using the things in games that we have been working on in practice,” said Carpenter. “We are hitting the ball and moving runners over into scoring position. We are finally starting to put the pressure on the other team instead of on ourselves.” The weather wasn’t much better Tuesday than it was Thursday, and game two of the SMAA double header between the Lions and Leslie was rained out. The Blackhawks got the after­ noon started with a 7-4 win in eight innings.. The Lions were behind three different times in the game and fought back to tie the game, but couldn’t come the game, but couldnt come up with a timely hit in the last three innings to pass the Blackhawks. Tied at four, the Lions weren’t able to move runners around in the sixth and sev­ enth innings. “We played well enough to win,” said Carpenter. “I’m happy with the way our kids battled.” Kersjes and Ashcraft had two hits each for the Lions in the loss. Kersjes scored twice and had an RBI, while Ashcraft had a double and knocked in two runs. Fisher, VanEngen, and Harris also had hits for the Valley. No date has been decided upon yet for a second contest between the Lions and Leslie. NOTICE The Village ofVermontville is now taking applications to fill an open position on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The position is for 3 years, thru February 2009. Please submit letter ofintent to the Village Office PO Box K • Or drop off to the office or drop box by June 1st Vermontville Village 0663157 Zoning Board ofAppeals �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 23,2006 — Page 11 UMC, continued from page 6 These two volunteers are wearing the face masks and protective suits that clean up crews wear when cleaning mold from buildings. * ** kfcfa^wljg •"•ugiu 11 ® tsifajB. itfc feYfa'i iiU tafaUW W ctkH kteteii ibit iwimita asit tea k lie t tari 1st have a team of about 15 vol­ unteers and 14 actually made the trip. A mission team going into a disaster zone needs to be as self sufficient as possible since there are very limited resources to house volun­ teers. The UMVIM organi­ zation coordinates mission teams with places to stay and work assignments, but the mission team is responsible for everything else, includ­ ing tools, supplies, etc. “Food for a group of peo­ ple this large is a major task m itself!” said Bukoski. “We were extremely fortunate to have a group of ladies who did an absolutely wonderful jbb of dealing with feeding this many people using a standard residential kitchen arrangement.” Bukoski noted there are several stages to disaster recovery. The first stage requires special skills to go in and secure the area. These people who must deal with the dead bodies, the leaking gas pipes, loose electrical wires, etc. The second stage involves cleaning, or "mucking out,” homes so that they can be chemically cleaned and sani­ tized. “At this point these homes had stagnant sea water in them for several weeks. The mold and mildew, and smell, that had developed over this time was unbelievable!” said Bukoski. Mucking out involves removing all or most of the possessions in the home and placing them at the curb. Carpet, appliances, all need to come out. The interior walls need to be removed to well above the flood water level. This means drywall, plaster and lathe, insulation all had to come out. It is important to open all of the hidden areas where mold and mildew might be growing so they can be cleaned out. “This ‘mucking out’ is what our team did. We worked first on a small duplex house, and then on our last day we worked on part of a church. Fortunately, early April is not especially hot in New Orleans. But this still ended up being hot, humid, and ‘yucky’ work,” said Bukoski. The next stage is to sani­ tize the homes, usually with something like a bleach solu­ tion sprayed on all of the interior surfaces. Only after the homes have been cleaned can the reconstruction phase begin. “A side note, the people of New Orleans were very emphatic about how they felt about the insurance compa­ nies,” Bukoski commented. “Comments of slow pay­ ments and insufficient settle­ ment reimbursements were almost unanimous. “We were told that the mucking out work that we did would typically cost the homeown­ er around $11,000 per home. Since homeowners typically did not have any (or very limited) money for repairs, On Three gocce* Tourname^ Saturday, June 17, 2006 Games Start At 6:00 P.M. At Vanburen Park On The Main Ball Field Sunfield, Michigan Entry Fee — $40.00/Team Sponsors of Programs For Youth www.sunfieldspys.org Can sign up on website. the mucking out by volun­ teers was very much appreci­ ated,” he added. “We can all be very proud of those that represented Kalamo UMC on this trip! These are indeed exceptional people! The group was represented almost evenly between adults and youth, men and women, we had people join us from three other churches, had one lady from Toledo, and an exchange student from Germany! “This group demonstrated that they were indeed broth­ ers and sisters in Christ! I was deeply impressed by the harmony, sensitivity, senses of humor and dedication of all of these people. They were a team on a mission, a mission to share the Love of Jesus Christ with our broth­ ers and sisters in New Orleans. “I never sensed anyone even remotely thinking about wishing they hadn’t come. One of the most amazing experiences we had was the reaction of the people of New Orleans when they learned we were mission vol­ unteers. Every person we talked with expressed their gratitude that we had come to their city to help them! They didn’t just say the words, they said it with feel­ ing and emotion! People on the street would see our nametags and come up to us and thank us. It was probably one of the most satisfying moments ofthe trip. It made the whole trip worthwhile!” According to Bukoski, Pastor Bryce Feighner gave a message to his congregation at Kalamo UMC a couple months ago about volunteers and disciples. His point was that Jesus never asked for volunteers, he called disci­ ples. The work in New Orleans is not work that a person would volunteer to do. It’s hot, uncomfortable, "yucky" work. However, dis­ ciples will do what it takes to do the will of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “There is no doubt that these people are mission dis­ ciples, not volunteers,” said Bukoski. Joining Bukoski as disci­ ples on the mission team were Bryce and Amanda Feighner, Coby Heller, Theresa Odom, Anne Pease, Frances Pease, Luke Pease, Stephanie Plotas, Ward Rooks, Barbara Straka, Sherry WendOrf, Zeke One of the hundreds of piles of debris that litter the streets of New Orleans. ^NIILTo/v Trees and Wieland and Pia Zacharias. 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"Innovation is our most valuable asset" p*OPANf tanks tilled HERE ftooane HU Station �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, May 23. 2006 — Page 12 TRACK, continued from page 9 to earn him a spot in the state meet. Other scorers for the Lion senior Kayleigh Browne spins with the discus as teammate Ashley Gonser looks on from the edge of the field. Browne and Gonser placed third and fourth in the event at Saturday's Division 3 regional meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley boys' team included Gordeneer placing sixth in the discus, Nick Thurlby placing fifth in the 300-meter hurdles, and the 3200-me ter relay team of Burd, Dustin Houghton, Tyler Corwin, and Hall. Others scoring points for the Lion ladies were Kayleigh Browne with a third place finish in the discus and a fourth place finish in the shot put, Ashley Gonser fourth in the discus, Dhani Tobias sixth in the 400, Amy Tobias fifth in the 200, and the 1600-meter relay team of Amy Tobias, Pierce, Christensen, and Dhani Tobias which placed fourth. The Lion girls’ finished the dual meet season this year with a 10-1 record, taking wins against Leslie and Brooklyn Columbia Central Maple Valley’s Adam Lamphere pulls the baton from the hands of teammate Jarrod on Tuesday. Brooks (second from right) as the two get tangled up with a pair of runners from The Lion ladies topped Ithaca in the 1600-meter relay Saturday at Laingsburg. Despite the mishap, the Lion Brooklyn Columbia Central team still finished third in the event and qualified for a sport in the Division 3 state 88-45 and Leslie 89-43. finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Walldorff Bistro and Brewpub expected to offer 40 new jobs by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer The new Walldorff Bistro and Brewpub under con­ struction downtown will soon be seeking to fill rough­ ly 40 new positions through­ out the organization. With much of the structur­ al reconstruction complete and a full liquor license obtained from the state, the brewpub positions itself for operational readiness, said co-owner and chef Mike Barnaart. Susan Barnaart, wife and co-owner, said, “The Nugent team (Nugent Builders Inc) is making excellent progress with the building and our focus is shifting toward the human factor of the organi­ zation. We are preparing for the interview process now,” she said. The Walldorff, as the name suggests, is to be a bistro and brewpub but even more. The building’s third story ballroom will have banquet/event capacity, seat­ ing up to 225, with the sec­ ond floor and garden levels offering retail and office space. Mike Barnaart said he is focused on bringing a differ­ ent sort of working experi­ ence to the community in Hastings. “The workplace is alive There's never been a better TIME / ASK US ABOUT ROTO BRUSH DUCT CLEANING to vet an ARMSTRONG AIRCONDITIONER. FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality Value & Service Free Estimates 06631627 Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Strength you can rely on Nashville (517) 852-9565 because it is made of people. It is our mission to provide the people within the Walldorf organization with an atmosphere to grow, not only as employees, but as themselves,” he said. “I will be wearing many hats, of course, but I am a ‘systems’ guy. I believe attitude and desire to perform are much more important than previ­ ous experience. I am hopeful we will draw from the entire talent pool of the communi­ ty, not just those who have restaurant backgrounds. Mike said a recent job fair for 38 positions within the new ethanol plant in Woodland reportedly drew upwards of 1,000 applicants, and that with the increase in gas prices, working nearer to home has its definite advan­ tages. “Its not news that job shortage has been a part of Michigan’s experience late­ ly. I think this makes it tougher for people to distin­ guish themselves qualitative­ ly to prospective employers. The information suggests that we, as management, will have our hands full identify­ ing those with the intangible, but ever important human assets to deliver a truly unique experience.” Mike said the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro will be releasing information about the organization’s mission and beliefs so that prospec­ tive employees can get and idea of their operational expectations, and the appli­ cation procedures. He said the organization also plans to hold a job fair in the near future. “We hope to make our intentions clear so new hires feel comfortable with what they are signing up for. We are looking for people who truly seek an opportunity to express themselves in an environment where creative contribution is valued and supported. Our culture is based on delivering first and foremost and engaging human experience for the organization. Only then can we really perform on our promise to our audience, the guest.” Mike said construction on the brewpub and bistro, located at the northeast, cor­ ner of State and Jefferson streets, is on schedule. Eric Ykema, of Nugent Builders, said, “Our crew is very talented and diligent. We are hopeful that comple­ tion will be reached for an early summer opening. We have been, and continue to be very pleased to be a part of this project.” “It’s a very exciting time... we have obtained a full liquor license which will enable us to serve not only our own micro brews but a full line of wine and spirits. The hard feature difference of our product offering will be the creation ofmeals from raw ingredients. The menu will be delivered from scratch. We will not be serv­ ing prepackaged food prod- uct here. This feature requires a significant com­ mitment on the part of the kitchen and support staff.” Mike said through the application process he is open to pursuing employees in non traditional ways. “The people are only as good as the systems they work within and the systems are devised and operated by the people. Creativity has difficulty blossoming in flawed systems. I am seeking to deliver a platform, a stage, where our people are allowed to perform quite lit­ erally beyond the expecta­ tions they arrive here with. Proving this difference in a concrete and visible way to our guests will be our func­ tion.” A Waldorff website is up and running to help facilitate with the application process and provide information on job openings. It can be found online at www.walldorffbrewpub.com � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-05-30.pdf b5cc29c43e39d1c17c930c4030b81d52 PDF Text Text PR6RT8TD US POSTAGE MAP* * VALLEY HI KI b_J PAID HASTINGS Mi permit NO. 7 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. 134-No. 22, May 30, 2006 A local paper oftoday! Best in field are best in league, at SMAA meet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor None of the members of the Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team had ever suffered a loss in a league dual until the team’s May 2 meeting with Albion in the SMAA (South), let alone not won a team confer­ ence championship. Not winning a conference championship Wednesday at Hillsdale was out of the question. The Lion ladies piled up 139 points at the conference championship meet, to top second place Albion which finished with 112. Hillsdale was third with 80 points, and Parma-Western fourth with 78. Maple Valley, Albion, and Parma-Western were tied for the league lead heading into the meet, with 5-1 dual meet records in the conference. The Lion boys ended the conference season in third place, with a third place fin­ ish behind Albion and Hillsdale at the SMAA meet Wednesday. Division 3 state qualifier Dani Christensen had the Maple Valley girls’ team’s only two victories on the track, taking the 100-meter hurdles in 16.7 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 49.2. See TRACK, page 12 Maple Valley’s Nick Thurlby (right) placed third Wednesday in the 110-meter high hurdles at the SMAA meet, while teammate Evan Smith (left) finished sixth. (File photo) Nashville approves special taxes by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council last week unani­ mously approved a motion to allow the village to attach unpaid sewer and water fees and sidewalk assessments totaling $10,042.75 to the taxes of the property owners who are in arrears. Ashley Gonser scored a third place finish, in the dis­ The council also approved cus, as her Lion team outscored its nearest competitor a parade permit for the annuby 42 points in the field events Wednesday to win its al Memorial Day Parade first and last SMAA (South) championship. (File photo) which was held Monday, a bid of $1,223.69 for a new Dell computer for the police department and expressed its support for the annual Nashville Area Merchants Car and Automotive Club Route 66 Car Show, which will be held in the village park Saturday, June 17. In other business, the council discussed but did not take action on a proposed wood burner ordinance, reviewing Charlotte’s ordi­ nance and considering how far wood burners would need to be placed from homes, Vermontville pastor returns from tour of duty in Iraq by Sandra Ponsetto praying, a star banner some­ StaffWriter one gave Phyllis to display in "It It’s good to be home," home, her window when Dan was sai<) Rev. Daniel Smith, of deployed, photo collages of the Vermontville Bible Dan in Iraq, a rustic Church, also known as American flag plaque, a Chaplain Major Daniel handmade picture of a city in Smith of the United States Iraq and shadow boxes con­ Army Reserves, as he sat on taining artifacts from Iraq. In the couch holding hands with one of the shadow boxes is a his wife Phyllis in the living charred fragment of Dan’s room of their Vermontville tent, which was hit by an enemy mortar. home. Dan, who has been a On one wall of the living room is a carefully arranged member of the National display: a cross-stitched Guard’s 63rd Brigade Troop sampler of the Twenty-third Command of Jackson for 19 Psalm, a picture of a soldier years, was deployed on December 3,2004. After five months of desert training at Fort Stewart in California, he was shipped out to Mahmudiyah, Iraq with the 48th Infantry Brigade of Georgia. Muhmudiyah is located in what is known as the Sunni Triangle of Death, and for the first six months of his tour of duty, Dan spent most of his waking hours wearing body armor. "We were under a lot of heavy fire in Muhmudiyah, so we had to wear body armor all the time, and it got up to around 130 degrees in August," said Dan. He had only been in Muhmudiyah a few weeks when the large building that housed the. chapel, his office and several other offices and supply rooms caught fire and burned. Dan didn’t lose any personal items like cards, photos and letters because of the interior concrete walls that framed his office. The fire was caused by an electri­ cal problem rather than enemy action. See PASTOR, page 3 garages, other structures and roadways. The council set 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6 as the date for a public hearing on the proposed intergovernmental agreement to participate in the South Central Michigan Home Investment Partners Consortium. Nashville Zoning Administrator Melissa Strotheide apologized to the council for her behavior dur- See TAX, page 9 Maple Valley High School baccalaureate is Thursday Maple Valley Class of 2006, friends, family and the community are invited to attend the baccalaureate, which has been slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1 in the Maple Valley High School auditorium. Rob VanEngen, pastor of Grace Community Church and a graduate of Liberty College, will be the keynote speaker. He has been speak­ ing and involved in ministry to youth for many years and is the father of graduate Garrett VanEngen. The baccalaureate will also feature student testimo­ nials and special music. After the ceremony, there will be refreshments and fel­ lowship in the high school cafeteria. In This Issue • Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation marks 20 years • Local students attend Lansing Lugnuts game • Updates to village ordinances being studied in Vermontville • Lions face Rams in district semifinal contest Saturday �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, May 30,2006 — Page 2 Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation marks 20 years by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Twenty years ago two women with a mutual dream joined forces and founded the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation (MVMSF). One year later the foundation awarded its first two scholarships total­ ing $300. This year, the foundation will award a total of $32,000 in scholarship money. All totaled the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation has awarded "well over" a quarter of a million dollars in scholar­ ships during the past 20 years. Not bad, considering it all started with $121.44 "Twenty years, it doesn’t seem possible," said Dorothy Carpenter, who with Junia Jarvie founded the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation two decades ago. By her own account, at that time Junia was collect­ ing money in memory of fel­ low home economics teacher Olith Hamilton, and there was also a small amount of money left in the Future Homemakers of America account that was going to revert to the school’s general fund unless it was used. "Junia was collecting money, but it seemed silly to buy flowers since (Olith) had no family in the area so she thought why not collect a lit­ tle money so we could give a scholarship in her name at graduation," said Dorothy. In an account written on the first anniversary of the MVMSF, Junia explains, "It occurred to me that if a scholarship fund were to be established, where only the Long Term Care Insurance from Auto-Owners Freedom. Choice. Independence. Security. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right foryou and your family. Safe.Sound. Secure* insurance protection from Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company. vfuio-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 interest was used each year, one could really have a long lasting impact on many stu­ dents. I couldn’t get the idea out of my head... It wasn’t until I told Dorothy Carpenter about the idea, and she said, ‘I’ve always want­ ed to do just that,’ that we immediately decided to join forces... and made a com­ mitment to establish just such a fund. I remember say­ ing something about with such a wonderful idea if we were both dedicated to it, that we would make an unbeatable team." Dorothy said that both she and Junia had scholarships when they went to college, and that’s why they were so committed to the idea ofpro­ viding the opportunity for others to further their educa­ tion. But, they also agreed that their scholarship foun­ dation would be different from many others in that income, grades and extracur­ ricular activities would not be part of their criteria for awarding scholarships. "We wanted our scholar­ ship to not necessarily be for just the best scholars, but for those who try the hardest and have a good attitude. We wanted to be a help and influence for them," said Dorothy. Indeed the guidelines for the MVMSF selection com­ mittee spell it out clearly: "1) All Maple Valley graduates are considered - day school, night school, other. 2) Grades are not a determining factor. A ‘C’ student going to truck driving school would be given as serious consideration as an ‘A’ stu­ dent going to pre-med. 3) Selection is based on atti­ tude, effort and the desire to succeed. 4) There are no applications and no financial statements of parents or self. 5) Overall attitude and effort are considered. One negative day in the student’s high process of becoming a legal nonprofit organization, filing for tax-exempt status, writ­ ing articles of incorporation and bylaws, with the help of Hastings attorney David Dimmers, employees of Hastings City Banks and Kevin Killpatrick, who worked for Price Waterhouse in Battle Creek and agreed to be the foundation’s account­ ant. Together Dorothy, Junia, Dimmers and Killpatrick became the four incorpora­ tors of the MVMSF, and soon a board of directors was selected from both Nashville and Vermontville residents from various backgrounds, but all with an interest in education and who had some sort of expertise that would help the foundation. Throughout the initial process and during the past 20 years, the MVMSF has had the unwavering support ofthe Maple Valley Board of Education, which allowed the scholarship foundation to use the district’s administra­ tion office as their official address and agreed to hold donated scholarship funds until the foundation was legally established. However, Junia and Dorothy note that despite their support, the MVMSF is completely independent of the Maple Valley School District. The district can never touch money in the scholarship fund and the dis­ trict has no input or influence in the foundation. "They gave us a lot of good advice at the beginning and were every supportive, but we felt it was important that the foundation be inde­ pendent of the schools," said Junia. Dorothy and Junia also took pains- to ensure that should the Maple Valley School District ever be dis­ solved, the MVMSF would continue on and scholarships school experience should not eliminate him/her from con­ sideration. 6) Student should be interested in an accredited school. (Money will be paid to registrar of any accredited institution at time ofregistra­ tion.) 7) The student should be one who will benefit greatly from this encourage­ ment and help in developing self assurance." Both Junia and Dorothy stress that the MVMSF offers a level playing field for all students. "Just because we say that grade point averages and extracurricular activities don’t count in our decision making process doesn’t mean we eliminate those stu­ dents from consideration. It just means students who may have family commitments or other circumstances that pre­ vent them from participating in out of school activities and so forth are given equal con­ sideration," said Junia. "We’re not against good grades or honor students; these scholarships are for everybody. "I think the fact that the scholarships would be based on attitude was one of the things that sold it and brought in donations. I think people want to see others rewarded for doing good, trying hard, and being a good citizen," she added. "Ten years out of high school it doesn’t matter what a per­ son’s grades were in deter­ mining who achieves the most; it’s attitude." They also stress that Maple Valley alumni can submit a request for a schol­ arship at any time. "A person can go into the Army right out of high school and come back and be awarded a scholarship," said Dorothy. "Our only requirement is that they graduate from Maple Valley," said Junia. 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ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ............... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 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 . . 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: 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 would be granted to gradu­ ates who were residents of the geographic area that comprised the Maple Valley School District when the MVMSF was established. "A woman gave us $100,000 because she was comfortable knowing that the money would always be there to help students in Maple Valley," said Dorothy. Even as the ladies ham­ mered out the legal details, they began making their rounds of local groups and organizations spreading word about the MVMSF and their vision for encouraging Maple Valley graduates to seek further education. By June of 1986, the MVMSF received its first donation of $500 from Ilene Young in memory of her husband. Ilene and her hus­ band had heard Dorothy speak about the MVMSF at an alumni meeting. Later that summer they received a donation of $3,000 from family and friends of Larry Neil Musser, a Maple Valley graduate who died in an airplane acci­ dent. Rose Heaton, secretary of the MVMSF Board of Directors, said that it is Junia and Dorothy’s personal touch that has made the See MEMORIAL, next page HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.con 269-945-SHOW] TI UHLC. 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Evening Service........... 7 p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 30,2006 — Page 3 MEMORIAL, continued from previous page foundation so successful. "I always think about all the time the two of you put into writing personal notes to everyone who makes a con­ tribution," she told them. Dorothy remembers writ­ ing notes to all of the Musser’s family and friends who made a donation, except one. "I just didn’t recognize her name, it must have been her married name, and I had no idea where she lived. I asked around and nobody knew who she was," explained Dorothy. .However, 14 years later Dorothy was talking to someone about mutual acquaintances, when the woman’s name came up, and she suddenly realized they were talking about the unknown donor. Dorothy went home and immediately sat down and wrote a thank you note. "She called me up after she got the thank you note, laughing, and told me that she never thought anything of it," said Dorothy with a smile. In 1987 the MVMSF awarded its first two scholar­ ships. And, as the funds grew with each passing year so did " Wn da kWh 0*— hutlirt SNXW5 WR ■5 ievni । FWaaami the amount and the number activities. There is also no of scholarships awarded. It essay to write. takes a minimum of $10,000 "We didn’t want to make to establish a name scholar­ it so someone with a comput­ ship and the foundation now er could type up a resume, has 10. etcetera which might influ­ Of the $32,000 in scholar­ ence a selection committee," ship money the foundation said Dorothy, who added, will award this year, $16,500 "Junia and I felt that as is earmarked for the recipi­ teachers, we had spent our ents of the named scholar­ careers as teachers trying to ships; the remaining amount nurture our students, particu­ will be at the discretion of larly those who might not the selection committee. shine or demand attention Each year the recipients of like the others. We tried to MVMSF scholarships are find the spark in those stu­ chosen by a seven-member dents ahd encourage them; selection committee, which that’s why we wanted the includes five teachers from scholarship foundation to five different disciplines. include those people as well. The committee reviews the "A child people shake surveys submitted by gradu­ their heads over in ninth ating seniors and alumni and grade can mature and devel­ make their recommendations op into a fine citizen even to the board of directors for though they may have approval. thought that would never Each year the MVMSF happen," she said. "That’s tries to get all seniors to fill why we want the committee out the survey for a scholar­ to look at everyone. But that ship. Dorothy and Junia doesn’t mean we don’t honor stress that it is a survey, not outstanding students." an application. The founda­ "We want to encourage all tion wants to know what the deserving individuals, who graduate’s plans are for post have the attitude, effort and secondary education and desire to succeed," said training. They don’t ask for Junia. information on grade point Dorothy added that a averages, personal or family recipient never loses the finances, or extracurricular scholarship they are award- ed. "If somebody decides to wait before going back to school, that’s fine. The money will be there," she said. "The only thing is that scholarship has to be used at an accredited school. "Even if a student doesn’t finish their education at that time, the money is not lost because their eyes have been opened to opportunity," she added. "We’ve had people come up to us and say, ‘I know you’d be pleased to hear that I’ve decided to go back to school.’ It’s thrilling to know that you’ve encour­ aged them to follow their dream later." "I estimate there will be about 30 scholarship recipi­ ents this year," said Junia. Dorothy added, “We’d like to be able to give a siz­ able amount to all those who are interested, but we haven’t been able to achieve that goal yet. We try to honor as many as possible but the amount of their award may vary.” After 20 years, Dorothy and Junia are still holding fast to the dream. "When we did an article about the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation on our first anniversary, we laughed that one day we’d be coming into the board meetings in walk­ ers and wheelchairs, and you know over the years we’ve actually done it," said Junia with a laugh at the last board of directors meeting. "I can’t say enough about all the two of you have done over the past 20 years and to get this started," said Brian Lincoln, a member of the board of directors. "When I think of all the community support you have received, I look forward to doubling it in the next 10 years. When I think of all the people who have been exposed to it and benefited from it, it’s amaz­ ing." Both women are adamant that the MVMSF, "is not about Junia and Dorothy." "It is a community schol­ arship foundation," said Junia. Dorothy said, "It is funded primarily by alumni, and their family and friends.” "When I look out at the crowds at graduation, I see so many people who have made donations in some­ one’s memory and I know they take pride and pleasure in seeing how their money is being used to help young people," said Junia. "We are just the facilitators of the scholarship. "It’s been ajoy and a great project," she added. "Dorothy said, ‘wouldn’t it be funny if what we’re remembered for was not teaching but for the scholar­ ship foundation.’" In honor of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation’s 20th anniversary, The Maple Valley News will feature the story of one scholarship each month until June 2007. If you are a scholarship recipi­ ent and would like to tell your story, or know a recipi­ ent you would like to see fea­ tured in an upcoming edi­ tion, contact Sandra Ponsetto via email Sandra@jadgraphics.com or call (269) 948-8700, ext. 236. ^TDicma’s <-P$ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS PASTOR, continued from page 1 Open Tuesday - Friday However, the same could not be said of the fire that destroyed Dan’s tent a few weeks later. He points to the shadow box on the wall that holds a small piece of blackened canvas. "That’s part of my tent which burned when it was hit by a mortar. I wasn’t in the tent at the time, but the five who were inside were sent to the hospital," he said. "It’s amazing that they actually hit something. Usually they couldn’t hit anything on the first try and it takes a few attempts to ‘walk in’ a mor­ tar (adjust the aim to get it to land closer to a target), and we could shoot back faster and a lot more accurately. We could fire back in five minutes. The tent incident was the only time anything on the base got destroyed by enemy fire. "It was crazy when I first got there," said Dan. "First, the building burnt then my tent got hit with a mortar. We were like, ‘What’s next?’" As the pastor of a rural church, Dan is used to hop­ ping in his car and driving whenever he needs to visit parishioners or a shut-in. However, things were very different in Iraq. "We’d have to go out in a convoy of at least three or four vehicles and have the weaponry to shoot back whenever I needed to go to another camp for services," he said. "We’d go out in S.E. 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May 22nd, 2006 at Victory Memorial Hospital, Waukegan. IL. Bea was bom in Barry County, on August 23. 1916, the daughter of the late Tracy and Hazel (Mathews) Hallock. She was raised in the Maple Grove area and attended Star Country School. She was the widow of Mr. Earl Marshall. The couple was united in marriage at the Rev. J.J. Marshall’s home in Nashville. After the couple was married they moved to the Marshall area for a short time, before moving to the Detroit area where Earl worked at the Janssen Gauge Company. After WWII ended, the couple relocated to the family farm on Barryville Rd. in 1945. Earl passed away in February, 1977. Bea spent the majority of her working career employed in the dining/kitchen areas at the Barry County Medical Facility. She worked faith­ fully for over 20 years, until retiring in the early 1970’s. Bea loved to paint; she 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. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Vera A.. Zerba, age 92, of Nashville passed away Sunday, May 21st, 2006 peacefully at The Flower House, in Maple Grove Township. Mrs. Zerba was bom in was very fond ofboth oil and Two Rivers, WI on water painting. She also December 16, 1913, the loved to do pottery crochet-daughter ofthe late Mike and ing, knitting, and playing the organ. She regularly attended the Nashville United Commission bdlilj CcXJUitl Methodist Church for many on Aging years. Schedule Bea is survived by her of Events three children, daughter Arloa Johnson, sons Marvin and Dean Marshall; brother Meals Site and Meals on Darrell Tester and sister Wheels Noon Meal Elaine Place. She is also sur­ Hearty Meal vived by her beloved grand­ Wednesday, May 31 children James and Kenneth Turkey noodle casserole, Marshall, Doug and William broccoli, winter squash, Ervin, Debora Kinsail, Lydia plums. Birkes, and Amanda Koh, Thursday, June 1 and nine great grand chil­ Ham and pasta salad, dren. She was preceded in death potato salad, three bean by her husband Earl S. salad, apple juice. Friday, June 2 Marshall, her sisters Guila Heselschwerdt and Letha Macaroni and cheese, Chlystek, and her grandson peas and carrots, stewed Bryce Marshall. tomatoes, fresh fruit. Funeral service was held Monday, June 5 at the Nashville United Homemade chili, corn, Methodist Church, on applesauce, crackers Friday, May 26th, with Tuesday, June 6 Pastor Susan Trowbridge BBQ ribette, country officiating. Interment immediately followed the potatoes, spinach, bun, funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. 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July 10, 11, 17, and 18 7:00-8:00 ll:30am-l:00pm: Lyrical Ages: Teens Contact Step N' Time Dance Studio today!I I 517.852.9910 Lo“^ed direct|y above Something Special By Kathy in Nashville, MI!!! Check us out on the web at www.stepntimedancestudio.com 06631845 fresh orange. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, May 31 Chicken pasta salad, cole slaw, tropical fruit. Thursday, June 1 Cottage cheese, tomato salad, pineapple, muffin. Friday, June 2 Ground bologna, corn O’Brien, plums, whole wheat bread. Monday, June 5 Sliced pork w/Swiss, German potato salad, mixed fruit, whole wheat bread. Tuesday, June 6 Cold chicken thigh, pork and beans, peaches, dinner roll. Events Wednesday, May 31 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.Woodland Nashville 5 11:30 a.m. Delton Reminiscence, Birthday Party. Thursday, June 1 Hastings - Yoga 3 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, June 2 - Hastings - Exercise 9:30 a.m.; Oil Painting; Bingo. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, June 5 Hastings - June Birthday Party; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Nashville 5 10:30 a.m. Delton - Bingo. Tuesday, June 6 - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Watercolor class open 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15­ 2:15 p.m.; Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m.; Bocci Ball 10:30 a.m.; Bible Study 12:30­ 1:30 p.m. Mary (Roatz) Knipfer. She was raised in Two Rivers WI, and attended area schools there graduating from high school there. She lived in the Lansing area most of her life. Vera loved to shop, and clean her home; She liked everything neat and clean She is survived by her daughter, Judith De Bolt her son, Richard Graham; broth­ er, Ivan Knipfer. She is also survived by her six grand­ children, and numerous great grand children She was proceeded in death by her Husband Merle Zerba; her sisters, Sylvia Boettger. Loretta Hodde; and her brother Hilar Knipfer. Funeral service was held at at Deepdale Cemetery, Lansing, on Wednesday, May 24, with Robert VanEngen officiating. Interment at Deepdale Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville Alumni looking for photos for annual banquet June 3 The Maple Valley Alumni Association will have its annual banquet Saturday, June 3, and is looking for photos to use in the decorations. Anyone who has candids of themselves and class­ mates, including any schoolrelated activities, is asked to please send them along with information about who and what is pictured to Cheryl (McClure) Sheridan, PO Box 24, Vermontville, MI 49096. Internet-savvy alumni may send the photos via e-mail to sheridjcy@aol.com. If pho­ tos are sent via U.S. mail and senders would like them returned, please include a self-addressed envelope. This year’s alumni ban­ quet will honor families who have multiple generations of graduates in attendance, as well as recognize the Class of 1981 for their 25th year since graduation and the Class of 1956 for their 50th year since graduation. Festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a social time, fol­ lowed by a dinner at 6:30. The cost is $12 per person. All graduates of Maple Valley High School, Nashville High School, and Vermontville High School are welcome to attend. Dues are $3 for anyone interested in joining the Alumni Association. Those who would like to attend the banquet but did not receive an invitation by mail, please contact the fol­ lowing before May 20: Maple Valley graduates, Pam Dunn, 726-0416; Nashville graduates, Pam Godbey, 852-1786; Vermontville graduates, Carolyn Trumble, 726-0249. STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084, Maple Valley Arms Apartments 100-106 Lentz Nashville, Ml 49073 Now Accepting Applications 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Stove and Refrigerator Furnished Rent Based on Income For application 517-852-0852 1 -800-640-3777 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 30,2006 — Page 5 Local students attend Lansing Lugnuts game mN h/’ hu/ Six Maple Valley elemen­ tary students had an opportu­ nity to attend a Lansing Lugnuts baseball game Saturday, May 13. One lucky student even had the opportunity to throw Out the ceremonial first pitch. The students in Early 4s through 12th grade were nominated by the staff mem­ bers at their school on the basis of responsibility, V rN kS kS■ Is J« SX • * ‘‘jSS •* ***»% * »% ’ ’S S J J Patrick & Mary Kersjes to celebrate golden anniversary Patrick and Mary (Shaw) Kersjes will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 2, 2006. They have five children: Michael (Marcia) Kersjes of Hastings, Sue (Dave) Main of Hastings, William (Christine) Kersjes of Nashville, Patrick Kersjes Jr. of Vermontville, and Mark (Jan) Kersjes of Vermontville. They have 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. If you would like to send them a card, their address is: 5462 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, Mich. 49073. The children ofreichard and Louise Todd Request the Htsnor ofyour Presevuie for the Fiftieth Anniversary cdehrOHovt JuvtC 3, Q0O&>, 1_:OO p.kH.. to p.kM.. at the * Uflt| s Multi Pm Dm y Gdb Godbey, G d Mei charlotte Asservckly of<qod fc(k CfflkiKj:. ■firm east ClintonTYaiL Charlotte, Michigan 4ggi3 is <^lft Your Etvouah respect, courtesy, coopera­ tion, peer treatment, and community and school involvement. The names of the nominees were collected and a random drawing was held to determine who got to attend the baseball game. Emma Eddy, an Early 4s student at Fuller Street Elementary, was the big win­ ner and was chosen as Maple Valley’s representative to throw out a ceremonial first pitch. Other winners were Nathan Madden, Bailey Blodget, Casey Eldridge, Miranda Sprague and Cody Brumm. SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, May 31 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, peas, applesauce cake, 1/2 pt. milk. Students show off one of the souveniers from their trip to the Lansing Lugnuts game. QeftpSaT‘rMoum $Q CA NOW OPEN! .... A flat of 48, tax included • Pack price 85<t Come See Us For Our Weekly Specials! ttSOn^ On 4224 4224 Tupper TupperLake LakeRd., Rd., Sunfield Sunfield • • (517) (517) 566-8253 566-8253 <^eG>. eG>.o Take M-43 west to Sunfield Hwy., north 2 miles, turn east on Tupper Lake Rd., 1/4 mile. HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 am-7:30 pm; Sat. 8 am-6 pm r r 06630946 Mitel Thursday, June 1 Pizza, tossed salad, push­ up, Goldfish, 1/2 pt. milk. 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Also to be discussed are ideas for addressing the aging infrastructure of district buildings and the necessary upgrades to enable the technical train­ ing our students will need to prepare them for the future. Please come and share your thoughts and ideas tf) I 06631647 3E �Juat S»y 'A* Adi erf>d n tv Mapta VaJtey New** Tuaaday. May 30. 2006 — Page 6 PASTOR, continued from page 3 thcfce red Humvees, and w hik I wa* there I wa* about the only one wfxne vehicle never ft* hit with a roadwde boaob when we were on a convoy Mo*t people* vehi­ cle got hrt xt least oace so n n u> be a y>kc that everyone wanted to ride with me. Tm yurt very thankful for God** protection, it wa* very evident." he added Dan *aid that he waa allowed to ride in a tank. in the loader* position, during one Mich a mi**jon ’The company command­ er asked me if I wanted to ride tn a tank, and I *a>d. sure.** I Jan Mid he felt very use­ ful serving at a chaplain ’When people are being diot at. they are more open to spirituality I think it waa Winston Churchill who said, ’there it nothing a* exhila­ rating as getting ahcM as with no result ’I dealt with a lol of man tai issues and cither counsel­ ing.’ Dan also was able to bap­ tise some people in the Euphrates River and visit the site of ancient Babylon. where Daniel wa* thrown into the lion's den. and Ur. where God called Abraham ’ll wa* very interesting a* a pastor to be able to see those places.* he said. After spending hi* first six months in Muhmudiyah. Dan and the 4Kth Infantry Brigade were re-stationed in Scania, where the living con­ ditions were *a lot better ’ll was winter when we got there, and it would get down to 35 -40 degree* Fahrenheit al night. and we’d actually need to wear a coat But it was not a damp cold like we have here in Michigan It was a dry cold We also got a lot of rain while we were there.* While the media in the United States seems to focus on the negative thing* that have happened in Iraq, like the Abu Ghraib prison scan­ dal and civilian casualties, there arc just as many, if not more good things being done by American soldiers every day that do not get media attention, according Io Dan *1 think the U.S. military is getting a bad rap They actually go out of their way to try to help innocent civil­ ians and not to hurt them.* he said ’While we were in Seama there wa* a place called Smith Gate, which wasn't named after me. but a fallen soldier, where we would treat about 50 people a day, most ofthem for bums caused by household acci­ dents. Their injuries had nothing to do with the war They use propane for cook­ ing and beating, and they seemed to have a lot of acci­ dent* ’ Dan said the soldier* would visit an orphanage in Shumali. bringing the chil­ dren clothes, shoes, food and w ater donated by churches in the United States ’We‘re doing a lot of good for the people over there, but you just don't hear about it." said Dan. noting that the sol­ diers also tried to help the civilians get their electricity and gas hooked up and gen­ erally try to help improve living conditions. Phyllis mentioned an arti­ cle that she found on the Internet which told the story of how American soldiers came across a baby with MARY'S COUNTRY GARDEN Flats Shop in the country where you'll find a friendly, caring knowledgeable gardener to help. $9.00 Specials Fair prices * Great quality * Close to home! Closed Sundays Herbs 4 Gift Certificates tool Located 3/4 of a mile south of M-43 on Velte Road, Woodland Phone: 269-367-4830 Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W.M-179 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9500 www.kellogg.edu Advising Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Summer Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Closed Fridays) $2.35 ., 6/112.50 Nice Vining Plants tool At home this summer with time on your hands? Put your summer to work by taking a credit class or two at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings. You’ll obtain easily transferable college credits* and save substantially on tuition charges as compared to those of 4-year public and private colleges. DON'T DELAY...REGISTER NOW!! Classes scheduled to start in June include: COMM 101 ECE220 ECON 202 ENGL 120 ENGL 151 ENGL 152 HUMA205 MATH 100 OFT 160 PSYC201 S0CI201 SPAN 131 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Comm. Early childhood Education Topics Principles of Economics-Micro Writing Improvement Freshman Comp (I) Freshman Comp (II) Ethical Dilemmas Pre-Algebra Applications Software Intro to Psychology Into to Sociology Conversational Spanish Start Date: 06/05/06 06/12/06 06/05/06 06/06/06 06/12/06 06/13/06 06/05/06 06/13/06 06/06/06 06/05/06 06/06/06 06/06/06 Dan Smith, a chaplain in the Army reserves, conducted services in this tent chapel after the regular chapel was destroyed by fire. spinal bifida and arranged to bring the baby and her fami­ ly to the United States so the tiny girl could have surgery that would improve the qual­ ity of her life. "They have done so much," said Phyllis of the American troops in Iraq. "Their mission is to win the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people. "I stopped watching the Masonic Lodge finishes cleanup of local highway The Nashville Masonic Lodge recently completed its “Adopt a Highway” 2 1/2­ mile cleanup. Volunteers donated their time and effort to make the local community a better place to live. The Nashville Lodge also is planning a number of other upcoming events to benefit the community. On June 17, during the Nashville Car Show, the Lodge will hold a huge garage sale. All items will be donated by members of the lodge with proceeds going to the lodge. Also planned for July 14 will be an open to the public dance with live music. The dance will be held to draw together friends and to create friendships within the com­ munity. news while Dan was over there," she added. "Not because they were telling lies, but because they weren’t telling the whole story. They were just con­ centrating on the negative. "Dan was home on leave in October when they held the elections in Iraq, and everything went really well, but there was very little cov­ erage of it." However, both Dan and Phyllis arc very appreciative of the support the American people are showing for the men and women who are serving in the military in the Middle East. They are also very appreciative of the sup­ port they have received from their own family, friends, church family and communi­ ty"They have a support group in Georgia for family members of guardsmen who have been deployed but that was so far away." said Phyllis. "I really appreciate what my family and Dan’s See PASTOR, page 9 Mortgage & Financial can Jason Warriner Toll Free @ 888-622-8885 • • • • • • Same Day Approvals 1OO% Purchase & Refinancing Self Employed Debt Consolidation Home Improvements Rental Properties Assisted Living Specialized Memory Care Wood/aw Meadows * Visit www.macrao.org Retirement Village 1821N. East St. Hastings I 269-948-4921 KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Starting our 10th year of "Getting You There"in Bahry County. Do they need an extra hand? woodlawn@leisure-living.com �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 30,2006 — Page 7 Updates to village ordinances being studied by Amy Jo Parish The Vermontville Zoning Task Force presented recom­ mendations for changes to the current book of ordi­ nances to the village council at a special hearing held last Tuesday. Although no action was taken on the changes, the hearing was used to explain the possible changes and rea- sons behind them. "This is to gather feed­ back," said Village President Doug Kelsey at the opening of the hearing. "The final decision will be made by the council... There are a lot of emotions running heavily on this, I think everybody has to have an open mind at this time and be willing to bend, willing to listen." Fuller student wins coloring contest Elijah Felzke a first'grade student at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville smiles while he colors a work sheet in Paula Guajardo’s classroom. Felzke recently won a variety of gift certificates and prizes in a coloring contest sponsored by Charlotte area business­ es and merchants. Guajardo brought the color sheets to her students and had them color them and she returned them to a Charlotte area business, where they were judged and Felzke’s work was selected as winner. Ace Auto Repair FREE Brake inspection & tire rotation with tire purchase. We recycle Used Oil for FREE The task force heard input from community members present at the meeting as to their feelings about the changes, which will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and zoning task force before going to the council for their decision. Any changes made to the ordinances will apply to new builds only and will not affect those already in exis­ tence. A recommended preamble to the ordinance document was presented at the meeting by the planning commission and states, "A structure that has been damaged due to catastrophe shall be allowed to be rebuilt on its original footprint and shall be subject to any applicable fire or building code. The Planning Commission shall require a site plan review in accor­ dance with chapter 21." The council and task force clarified that a structure may be rebuilt if destroyed by a natural disaster, as long as it is not "more non-conform­ ing." than the original: One of the first changes put forth by the task force was in section 7.9, uses per­ mitted by right and special land use permits. If the changes are adopted as rec­ ommended, non-hoofed ani­ mals would be allowed in residential one, two, and res­ idential multiple lands. The use of animals for 4-H projects and school assign­ ments were given as reasons for the proposed change. New language was also proposed for section 8.2C that deals with the construc­ tion of accessory buildings on property where no princi­ pal building is located. The previous ordinance stated, "No accessory build­ ing may be built on any lot on which there is no princi­ pal building." The new lan­ guage reads, "Accessory buildings may be built on any lot which there is no principal building. An acces­ sory building can be utilized as a dwelling or as sleeping quarters with inspection by the county construction code and for a limit of five years." The council and audience members asked many ques­ tions concerning the change. "An accessory building, to me is a shed or garage. Aren’t you now making that a principal building?" asked Joanne Nehmer. Although the task force •also recommended the dele­ tion of section 8.11 that detailed requirements for manufactured housing locat­ ed out of a manufactured housing community, Kelsey and others expressed their, objections to the change. "To delete the whole thing would be a disservice to the community," said Kelsey. Council members said the main reason for the ordi­ nance was to restrict the placement of single-wide trailers outside of a housing community. Removing the section would allow trailers more than 10-years old and remove the minimum height, floor area and sewer system requirements. The group also discussed the removal of the floor area ordinance (8.15). The ordi­ nance currently requires a minimum ground floor area of 1,000 square feet for each new one story single family dwelling erected. "We’re trying to get affordable housing for those who don’t want a large house," said Theresa O’Dell. An extension to the length of time that travel trailers, motor . homes, campers and/or tents may be occupied while parked within the vil­ lage was also discussed. Requirements for land­ scaping on new buildings, buffer zones for new con­ struction, the size limits of attached garages and action on special land use applica­ tions were also discussed. Kelsey said there will be another public hearing the week of June 19 to solidify the recommendations and they will be presented to the council for decision at the July village council meeting. , Shrub6s! ------ p l u s-------Garden Center and Landscape Supply Annuals & Perennials Are In! TTtEES NATURAL COLORED SOILS NATURAL ■ Shade STONE STONE ■ Top Sods MULCHES MULCHES ■ Flowering ■ Pea Stone ■ Red Lava ■ BadiDvt • Bond Clips • Red ■Fruit ■ Cotte • White Marble ■ Orange Cedar ■ Gold •Composted ■ Rocky Mountain■ Emberite Horse tenure COLORED ■ Brawn H. 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Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor................................................................................ Cell 269-838-0796 OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, JUNE 11TH - 4:00-5:30 P.M. 7095 MAPLE GROVE RD. Directions: S. ofNashville 4 miles to Maple Grove Rd., west to signs. *185,000!! "COUNTRY HOME" ON 3+ ACRES COME AND PREVIEW THIS ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME 3 bedroom ranch home, 1978 sq. ft. "earth bermed" w/2xl2 exterior walls, large master bath with 4' shower 8t whirlpool tub all appliances included. Oak kitchen cabinets, 40x50 pole bam (w/water & elec.). Home built in 1998 has central air fie vacuum. Must see to appreciate! Call Jerry. (CH-128) YOUR HOST: JERRY REESE — THIS IS THE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING TRADES HOUSE NEW BUILD IN 3/4 at full bath&> garage, deck Sr covered porch. Appliances included. Call Jerry. (N-125) IN HASTINGS ON S. JEFFERSON OWNER SAYS BRING ALL OFFERS 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, fireplace, hardwood floors, large yard on comer lot. Many new improve­ ments. Move in at close. Call Hillary. (H-116) PRICE REDUCEDII IN NASHVILLE - CLEAN fit NEATI GOOD FLOOR PLANII 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 lots) (2001) has enclosed back­ yard, central air, main floor laun­ dry, shower fit garden tub in mas­ ter bath. Large family room and living room. Give Rick a call for more "info." (fl-120) NEW LISTING IN NASHVILLE! LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED HOME PRICED TO SELLI Convenient location for a short walk to town. Quick access to M­ 66. Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. to GR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or Charlotte. (N-130) VACANT PARCELS IN MIDDLEVILLE This 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story has an enclosed wrap­ around porch. Laundry id Just off the kitchen for extra storage. Call Rick or Homer. (M-129) PRICE REDUCED... $89,900 MOTIVATED SELLERSIII MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2story home, 1st floor laundry, large mature yard, detached 2-car garage, kitchen appliances includ­ ed. Occupancy at close. 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Estate sale, sold "AS IS". Call Jerry, 269­838-5819. ((V-122). 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCEDII East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to public hunting & fishing. Lots of birds fie wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) 8.67 ACRES MONTVILLF room to rais more "info”. IN NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR RETIRE r fenced-yard, first mast bedroom on first floor, appliances included. Call Rick or ^fomer for more details. (N-126) Nl >xXJ OF VERperked, Homer for (VL-121) $56,000111 "PARK-LIKE" SETTING IN VERMONTVILLE 3 bedroom mobile home with "add-on", nice large lot, some appliances included. Call Homer. (V-127) NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front fie woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124) �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. May 30. 2006 — Page 8 Lions face Rams in district semifinal contest Saturday Maple Valley’s varsity softball team didn’t get on the kind ofroll it would have hoped for heading into this week’s Division 3 district tournament at Saranac. The Lions closed out the regular season with four losses, two to Stockbridge and two to Lakewood last week. There is one more chance for the Lions to turn things around, this Saturday when it opens the district tournament in' the semifinals against Galesburg-Augusta. Portland and Saranac play the dis­ trict’s only pre-district game, Monday afternoon in Saranac. The winner of that game will meet Olivet in Saturday’s other district semifinal. The Lions are scheduled to take the field against the Rams at 10 a.m., with the championship game sched­ uled for 2 p.m. Pitching let the Lions down a bit in 12-0 and 12-7 losses to Lakewood Wednesday afternoon. Lakewood batters walked 23 times in the two games. Vikings reached on walks seven times in the sixth inning of game two, and scored 12 runs to score the 12-7 win. Maple Valley had built a 7-0 lead over the course of the first three innings. Markelle Brumm and Mindy Newton both had RBI in the first inning, and Newton drove in another run with a sacrifice in the sec­ ond. Maple Valley scored three runs in the top of the first, two in the second, and two more in the third to build its lead. Katelyn Boss had two hits and scored twice for the Lions in the loss, and Whitney Shilton, Brooke Bracy, and Newton had the other Maple Valley hits. Lakewood scored in every inning of game one, for a 12­ 0 six-inning victory. The Vikings scored two runs in the first, one in the second, three in the third, one in the fourth, two in the fifth, and three more runs in the sixth. The Lions didn’t get a hit off Viking ace Stevie Spetoskey. Maple Valley fell 9-8 and 11-1 against Stockbridge Tuesday. Shilton drove in Brumm in the first inning of game two, to give their team a 1 -0 lead, Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School Student Physicals Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School is having student physicals on Friday, June 9, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The age group is 4th - 12th grade boys/girls. The cost will be $15.00. Checks made payable to: Dr. Kimberly Johnson. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mindy Schriver at the Maple Valley High School 517-852-9275 ext. 06631192 Maple Valley’s Mindy Newton gets her bat on the ball in game one of Wednesday’s double-header with Lakewood, as the Vikings’ Vai Huisman waits behind the plate. (Photo by Amy Jo Parrish) but the Spartans came back with five runs in the bottom half of the inning to pull in front. Springport would score five more times in the bottom ofthe sixth to end the game early. Bailey Flower and McCaul had the only two Lion hits in the game, both singles. The Lions jumped in front in game one too, scoring once in the first then four times in the second inning. Maple Valley built its lead to 8-1, before the Spartans came back with five runs in the fifth and three in the sixth. Maple Valley had nine hits in the game, including three by Newton and two by Shilton. Shilton opened the third inning with a triple, then stole home to put her team up 6-1 at that point. Newton had two RBI, driving in runs in the first Lakewood’s Chelsey Dow slides safely into third base as the ball gets ayvayJfom Maple Valley's Katelyn Boss during Wednesday's non-conference double header in Nashville. (Photo by Amy Jo Parrish) and third innings. Brumm had a two RBI single for the Lions in the second inning, and teammates McCaul and Flower also had RBI in the game. MAPLE VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER SIGN UPS Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 & Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Time: 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m Place: Maple Valley High School Cafeteria Cost: $20.00 Ages: 4 15 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Questions Call: Brenda Green at 517-852-1626 Valley’s bats come to life vs Spartans by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity baseball team was in danger of dropping two games to Stockbridge Tuesday after­ noon. After a game one loss, the Lions trailed game two 8-6 heading into the fourth inning. That’s when fresh­ man pitcher Kyle Fisher took over on the mound, and slowed down the Spartan attack enough to let the Lion bats pull their team back in the game. Scoring eight runs in the final four innings, including fourth in the top of the sev­ enth, the Lions came back for a 14-12 win. Springport led 11-10 heading into the sev­ enth. “Kyle Fisher did an out­ standing job of coming in to a pressure situation and giv­ ing us a chance to win,” said Maple Valley head coach Bryan Carpenter. “He pitched the last four innings in relief and held them for us until we could get the lead in the seventh, and then he closed the door on them in the end.” Fisher improved to 2-1 on the season with the win. The lions are currently 13-15 as a team, and 5-7 in the SMAA (South). Andrew Ashcraft and Drew Kersjes both had three RBI in the game two victory for Maple Valley. Ashcraft See BASEBALL, next page 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 06629659 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 30,2006 — Page 9 BASEBALL, continued from PASTOR, continued from page 6 previous page family and our church family a clean house, etcetera, and Vermontville S VS has done for us. "We had three interim pas­ tors while Dan was away and so many people in the church stepped up and took over some of the things Dan always did and just being there as a great support for our family and myself," said Phyllis. "I got a lot of care pack­ ages from our church family and others," said Dan. "Sometimes it was almost overwhelming. But, it wasn’t just me; every few days someone would get a pack­ age. It’s really amazing how supportive the American public is. "The real patriot in this family is my wife," said Dan, giving her hand an affection­ ate squeeze. "She can fix a car, a lawn mower..." Phyllis, with tears in her eyes, said, "So many people have taken turns being my support. I feel God’s strength because of everyone who has been here to support us. I think each soldier is a true hero. They go and do the right thing even though it is tough." Of his experiences in Iraq, Maple Valley’s Drew Kersjes had two hits and three Dan said, "It’s been quite a RBI in the Lions’ game two win over Stockbridge at journey, and I have grown a lot as a person. It’s helped home on Tuesday afternoon. The win was the 14th of me appreciate what I’ve got, the season for the Maple Valley boys. (File photo) 2«*#* star Tjtfttaii* SE[H»lll IdtenteIBEffilslSBite KSltaitUHi (Vt M^eV&j tadMi Lw«wm«j in|i rfroljtW' r id ikiwil^ afei iriii r. ^*^11 . ;>• !!£;>• M was 3-of-5 at the plate with a pair of doubles, while Kersjes was 2-of-5 with a double of his own. Jake Myers added two hits includ­ ing a double for Valley, and Garrett VanEngen contributed one hit and a pair of RBI. “I’m proud of our kids for winning this game in the fashion that we did. We were behind and they did what they needed to do to score runs.” The Lions had 12 hits in the game. Maple Valley managed just four hits off Stockbridge pitcher Robbie Williams in game one, a 6-1 loss. “We came out flat in game one and never got anything going,” said Carpenter. “Stockbridge put one good inning together, and it won them the game. We didn’t beat ourselves, they just played a better game than us.” The Spartans had a fourrun fourth inning, which was plenty of offense for them to earn the opening game win. Ashcraft had two hits for the Lions, and scored the team’s only run in the bot­ tom of the seventh. Fisher and Kersjes had the other two Maple Valley hits in the loss. The Lions will close out the regular season at home, with a double header against Leslie Tuesday. The first game of the two will count towards the final SMAA (South) standings. Maple Valley drew a bye for the first round of this week’s Division 3 baseball district tournament hosted by Saranac. The Lions will face Galesburg-Augusta in the district semifinals Saturday (June 3) at noon. On the top half of the bracket, Saranac and Portland will play the tour­ nament’s only pre-district game Tuesday afternoon. The winner of that game meets Olivet in the first semifinal Saturday, begin­ ning at 10 a.m. TAX, continued from page 1— ing the last regular council meeting when discussion became heated about reim­ bursement for the cell phone that she uses in the course of her duties. She once again requested to be reimbursed $20 per month toward her cell phone bill and her request was once again denied. Tom Evans, who is run­ ning for the office of Barry County prosecutor, and were on hand to introduce themselves to the council. 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Pick ups in Nashville at: Maple Arms Apartments, 7:30 A.M.; mt** MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE Wanted: Standing Timber raiwsKni JJ Th6 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Agency 1*800*443*5253 517*852*2005 vacationing in Ludington. Their son Nick, who is a Maple Valley High School freshman, will spend a week with them. His older brother, Josh, who is married and lives in Nashville; Benjamin, who plays football at Hope College, and Nate, who is now a freshman at Cedarville University, will visit them on the weekends. Dan will return to work as pastor of Vermontville Bible Church June 20 and will return to the pulpit to give his first sermon on Sunday, July 7. The congregation is invit­ ing everyone to welcome Dan home during an open house from 2 -5 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at the church, which is located at 250 N. Main St. in Vermontville. 7:00 A.M.......................... Leave Hastings. Athlete of the week Maple Valley senior Kayleigh Browne helped the Lion varsity girls' track and field team to the SMAA (South) championship Wednesday afternoon. She won the shot put with a throw of 35 feet 4 inches, and also won the discus (by nearly 12 feet) with a throw of 110 feet 2.5 inches. Bible Church and family from Flint and Lapeer, friends and people from Phyllis’s e-mail support list were on hand to greet the couple when they got off the plane in Lansing last Thursday afternoon. "Our boys sent out notices to everyone," said Phyllis. When the Smiths arrived at the top of the hill leading into Vermontville they were met by Assistant Vermontville Township Fire Chief Monte O’Dell in a fire truck. O’Dell drove the cou­ ple through town on the fire truck while Dan was given a hero’s welcome. "I felt very appreciated, and I had the prettiest girl in town riding beside me too," said Dan, smiling and giving his wife’s hand a squeeze. The couple will spend the next two weeks relaxing and getting reacquainted while \Nashville we’re getting you where you need to go! . sj ifc of course God who kept me safe through everything. everything." With her voice breaking, Phyllis said, "As Chaplain, he couldjust sit in his office, but he went out. He went out and did what he felt he had to do, and I admire him for doing it.” Dan said, "A lot of good things have happened, but it is good to be home again. It was hard to be apart,” noting that he missed his son Nate’s leading role in the high school musical, his graduat tion from Maple Valley High School and Christmas with his family last year. "We took a lot ofpictures, and Cindy Gatewood gave us a DVD with all the pictures she took at graduation," said Phyllis. Just as the family and friends showed their support for the Smiths while Dan was in Iraq, they made sure Dan and his family felt their support when he returned home. Phyllis flew down to Georgia and was reunited with Dan on May 9 when he returned to Fort Stewart for "out-proccessing." Dan describes the wel­ come the soldiers received in Georgia as "awesome." "Totally," agreed Phyllis. 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Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2006-2007 budgets until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2006-2007 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Administration Office, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. UODol/o/ Allison Avery, Secretary 06571010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW PROPOSED PROJECT IN FLOODPLAIN OR WETLAND The Village of Nashville is proposing to implement a project which includes activities located in a flood­ plain or wetland as follows: • 1. Sanitary & Storm Sewer Improvements. 2. Sanitary Sewer The Villages main sewer line that runs to the wastewater treatment plant is currently located under the existing Dollar General retail business. This 10-inch sewer line serves approximately Wednesday, June 7,2006 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Maple Valley High School Cafeteria 70% of the Village and is approximately 70 years old and needs to be replaced to ensure reliability to the community’s main trunkline. A sewer easement exists adjacent to the Dollar General s building. A new line would be installed and the old line abandoned. Connection of the new line to the Village’s trunk sewer would be constructed in a floodplain and/or wetland. Football sign-up is open to all children entering 4th thru 8th grade living in the Maple Valley school district The south central portion of the Village does not contain adequate drainage during rain events and the streets flood often during rainstorms. The existing storm sewers in the area are underunder­ or attending Maple Valley schools. Flag football sign-up is open to all children ages 6 thru 14. Coaching applications must be complete prior to, or at sign-up. Coaching applications will be available on our web-site @ http://mvyf.com Questions please call Mark Jorgensen at 726-0491 Storm Sewer sized (8-inch) and are approximately 50 years old. A 12-inch storm sewer is proposed on Church Street and an 18-inch storm sewer is proposed on State Street with an outfall to the Quaker Brook Drain. A utility easement exists for the outfall to the Quaker Brook Drain. The outfall to the Quaker Brook Drain would be constructed in a floodplain and/or wetland. As part of the proposed project, a request has been made for federal funds under the Michigan Community Development Block Grant Program. Use of such funds requires compliance with federal Executive Orders 11988, Floodplain Management and 119900, Protection of Wetlands. The Village of Nashville must consider all practicable alternatives to activities located in the floodplain or wetland and invite comments from the public. Public comments including factors to be considered in reviewing the project such as alterna­ tive courses of action or devoting special attention to certain impacts should be submitted to Frank Dunham, Village President, Village Hall, 203 S. Main, Nashville, MI 49073 within fifteen (15) days from the date of this public notice.. ----------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------06631802 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 30, 2006 — Page 11 Vermontville streetscape project nearly completed w' RW W »h “wSw »h^ JS*S 5^ 25^ by Sandra Ponsetto the parking lot near the base- sides of the Main Street in StaffWriter ball diamond last Tuesday downtown Vermontville. The annual Vermontville morning, while others were On the south side of the Maple Syrup Festival is busy seeding the park in the village, workers from over, asphalt- factories are village square and working Stambaugh Masonry were open and temperatures on the landscaping in the doing maintenance on the soared into the mid to upper park next to the festival historic Vermontville Opera 70s early last week, and stage. In the afternoon, they House. Vermontville workers descended on the began putting down the final Township Supervisor Russ village to complete the layer of asphalt on Main Laverty said that the town­ streetscape project and do Street. ship is having the entire out­ maintenance and repairs to Meanwhile a Department side of the opera house the Vermontville Opera of Public Works volunteer repointed and retucked, a House. from General Motors was fallen keystone in the tower Workers were busy put­ busy installing tree guards replaced and an unused ting down the first layer of around the Bradford pear chimney removed and part of asphalt on the east alley and trees which now line both the roof patched and replaced. "The total cost is about $45,000," he said. "We were looking into applying for a grant to get the work done, but it can be a lengthy process, and sometimes if you let these things go, it gets more expensive in the long run." The Township Board had written a letter to the Village Council earlier this year, asking for the village to sign over ownership of part its portion of the Opera House, to make it easier for the township to obtain a grant. However, Laverty said it is now "a non-issue." "We’ve found documenta­ tion that the township owns the opera house and the vil­ lage owns an I-shaped parcel Workers pave Vermontville's East Alley. of land that runs beside and behind the building," he said. No matter who owns the opera house, visitors to the village of Vermontville are sure to notice its new vintage charm once the streetscape and Opera House mainte­ nance is completed. POOL CARE PRODUCTS A Department of Public Works volunteer installs tree tguards on Main Street. iMie fcrauimiSSifffi ■'Bi-jii’iffiiSa ROADFUNNERS MAIN ST. WtMWMLLe JUNE'S WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT crairjil tasEii iJEl»teSf^w.tel BUND AMBITION JUNE 33K0 E Rod Time tebtnf BILLYGOAr 06631857 SAT. 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Main • P.O. Box 930 • Nashville, Ml 49073 517.852.0845 • fax 517.852.0461 * after hours service 269.818.7599 * Delivery available only for those in need who are unable to drive due to illness or medical reasons. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, May 30, 2006 — Page 12 TRACK, continued from page 1 Maple Valley did much of its damage in the field events. The Lions scored 71 total points in the long jump, shot put, pole vault, high jump, and discus. The next best total in the field was put up by ParmaWestern, which scored 29 points in those five events. Hillsdale scored 22 points in the field. The Lions won four of the five events, and took the top three places in the pole vault as Stacey Fassett cleared 9 feet, Jessika Brinkman 8-0, Jenny Ellison won the high and Janelie Clements 7-6 to jump for the Lions by clearing finish in a third place tie with 5-0, and Lauren Pierce placed Western’s Karilynn Noppe. second in the long jump at 16­ Senior Kayleigh Browne 5 behind . Hillsdale’s won both the shot put and the MaryKate Barber. ' discus for the Lions, taking Christensen wasn’t alone in the shot put with a throw of scoring in- the hurdles for 35-4 and the discus at 110-2.5. Maple Valley. Teammate She was the only competitor Alisha Felmlee was second in to top 100 feet in the discus, the 100-meter hurdles (17.0), and teammate Ashley Gonser while Janelie Clements was was third in the event at 97­ fourth in the 100 hurdles 11. Christensen placed fourth (17.7) and fifth in the 300 hur­ in the shot put at 30-11. dles (54.7). There’s never been a better FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality Value & Service Free Estimates 06631627 Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Strength you can rely on Nashville (517) 852-9565 The Lion ladies added sec­ ond-place finishes in the 400meter relay and the 800-meter relay behind Albion, while placing fourth in the 3200meter relay. Others scoring for the Lions were Amy Tobias with a third place finish in the 800 with a time of 2 minutes 32.1 sec­ onds, Felmlee third in the 100 in '13.3 seconds, and Erin Shoemaker who was fifth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 13:37.9. Browne, Christensen, and Albion’s Amelia Bannister were the only girls to win mul­ tiple individual events. Bannister took the 400 in 1:01.4, the 800 in 2:27.2, and was second in the 1600 with a time of 5:15,07 behind Western’s Megan Freeland (5:09.7). Lion senior Adam Lamphere had lost out in a couple of sprints this.year in the SMAA, but turned on the jets Wednesday to win the 100-, the 200-, and the 400meter run. His time of 50.1 seconds in the 400 is a new Maple Valley record, in just his second competitive appearance in the event. Lamphere’s time of 10.7 in the 100 was enough to edge Albion’s Mike Ridley, and his time of 22.4 in the 200 brought him across the finish line just ahead of Albion’s Dustin Crum. Those were the only three Lion wins on the track in the boys’ meet. Albion took the conference championship with 143 points, with Hillsdale right on the Wildcats’ heels with 140. Hillsdale held a five-point lead heading into the final event, the 1600-meter relay, but Albion hit the finish line first in 3:28.6 while Hillsdale placed fifth. The Lions were second in the 1600-meter relay, and third as a team with 133 points well ahead of fourth place Brooklyn Columbia Central which fin­ ished with 54. The ten point final advan­ tage for the Wildcats over the Lions was earned in the field. The Lion boys scored 39 points in the five field events to 49 for Albion. Both teams won two events. Maple Valley’s Jeremy Riley won the shot put with a throw of 45-0.5, and Matt Gordeneer took the pole vault at 14-0. Gordeneer was one of four Lions to score in the pole vault. Chris Eckoff was fourth at 11-6, Kaleb Root fifth at 11-0, and Justin Kennedy sixth at 10-6. Gordeneer also placed third in the discus at 124-0. Nick Thurlby was third for the Lions in the high jump at 5-8. In the 110-meter high hur­ dles, Thurlby and Gordeneer both placed, as did teammate Evan Smith. Thurlby was third in 16.2 seconds, Gordeneer fourth in 16.8, arid Smith sixth in 17.4. Thurlby and teammate Tyler Christensen were fifth and sixth in the 300-meter hurdles, with times of 45.8 and 45.9 seconds. The Lions also had two scorers in the 400 and the 800; Jarrod Brooks was fourth in the 400 in 53.4 seconds, while Jeff Burd was third in the 800 in 2:04.02 and Kyle Staines sixth in 2:08.8. Mike Hall was the only other individual scorer for the Lions, placing fourth in the 3200 in 10:16.1 and fifth in the 1600 in 4:41.6. The Lion boys were second in both the 1600 and 3200 meter relay races, fourth in the 800-meter relay, and fifth in the 400-meter relay. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRA.RY Phone: (269) 945-9554 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Vol. 134-No. 23, June 6, 2006 local paper oftoday! Ninety-nine in Class of ’06 get diplomas under sunny skies The graduates perform the ceremonial turning of the tassel. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff'Writer Hundreds of family and friends packed the bleachers of the Maple Valley High School football field Saturday, to watch as the 99 graduates of the Class of 2006 receive their diplomas under sunny skies. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer welcomed the graduates and the friends and family before turning over the podium to Rose Heaton and Susie Butler from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, who presented $32,000 in scholarships to Maple Valley graduates and alumni and recognized the efforts of Junia Jarvie and Dorothy Carpenter, who founded the scholarship foundation and awarded the first scholar­ ships 20 years ago. Co-salutatorians Dhanielle Tobias and Sarah offered words of encourage­ ment to their fellow gradu­ ates and concluded with a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared with what lies within us." Senior Class President Kelsey West reminisced about the classes years in Maple Valley Schools, start- ing in kindergarten and advancing through each year in her speech "It’s Not About the Destination; It’s About the Journey. Valedictorian Sarah Vanderhoef shared some final thoughts with her for­ mer classmates and fellow graduates and concluded with the admonition, "Now is the time to let go and live our dreams instead of just dreaming them." Balloon launched in Kansas follows teacher back home to Vermontville by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter What are the chances that one of 19 balloons released by a teacher’s students in Yoder, Kansas would fol­ low that teacher more 942.8 miles to her hometown of Vermontville Mich, where it was found not more than a day or two after it was launched? Well, there’s no real way to calculate those odds, but an educated guess would be, "slim to nil." However, that is exactly what hap­ pened to Vermontville native Dorothy Yutzy when she returned home to visit family on break from her teaching job at Whispering Pines School in Yoder, Kansas. "This is my first term Pat and Alice Priesman of Vermontville and their granddaughter, Alissa teaching at an Amish Grettenberger, stand in front of the woods on their farm where they found a balloon parochial school in Yoder, released in Yoder, Kansas by a student of teacher Dorothy Yutzy, a Vermontville Kansas. I taught at the native. school here in Vermontville for three years first," said Dorothy. "I teach 20 stu­ dents in a one-room school­ house, and we had been memorizing Bible verses and when everyone had learned theirs, we had a pic­ nic in the woods and released helium balloons with a postcard attached with a picture of Amish buggies tied to a hitching rail in Yoder and the mail­ box at our school." The first balloon landed just a mile from the school. The second was found in Sterling, Illinois. But the third one was the real sur­ prise. Not long after classes ended for the summer, See BALLON, page 14 Co-salutatorians Sarah Trumble and Tobias address their fellow graduates. High School teacher Cindy Gatewood was the keynote speaker. Besides sharing her personal memo- Dhanielle ries of the Class of 2006 which she described as, a See GRADUATION, page 3 Vermontville residents join Patriot Guard Riders by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter "It’s about respect," said Marcie Racine. Marcie, her husband, Paul Racine, and Dave and Jeri Alexander, of Vermontville, rode, out to Grand Ledge March 27, and joined nearly 300 Patriot Guard Riders as they provided a wall of pro­ tection around the family of Army Corporal Nyle Yates HI, of Lake Odessa, to shield them from protesters during the soldier’s funeral. Indeed, the Patriot Guard Riders’ mission statement says: "The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalga- mation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and secu­ rity. If you share this respect, please join us. "We don’t care what you ride, what your political views are, or whether you are a ‘hawk’ or a ‘dove.’ It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you are from or what your income is. You don’t even have to ride. The only See RIDERS, page 5 In This Issue • Kindergartners earn pizza party • Nineteen graduate from Maple Valley Alternative Ed program • Nashville woman joins ministry team of father’s church • Gordeneer and Fassett earn medals • Vermontville Council delays damage payment decision �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, June 6,2006 — Page 2 These kindergarten students earned a pizza party for learning to read sight words: (Front row, from left) Justin Moore, Q Reynolds, Logan Valiquette, Keeley Robinson, Alyssa Gonser, (second row) Olivia Kyle, Alexandria Grindey, Emma Franklin, Jacob Brass, Jared Bishop, Liam Boldery, (third row) Brooklyn Scott, Nick Caldwell, Derek Dickinson, Jacob Rice, Devin Johnson, Kolten Hosey, Wyatt Baird, (back row) Hannah McGIocklin, Jason Morgan, Jacob Moore, Chloe Ayers, Audra Cook, Dekota Wagner, and Hailey Dennison. Absent from photo are Molly Walker and Cayden Courier. These Fuller Street kindergarten students earned a pizza party for learning sight words: (Front row, from left) Kara Smith, Nichole Shook, Meghan Wilmath, (second row) Katie Cheesemen, Cameron Meyers, Austin Livingston, Bryce Bignal, Ryan Bennett, (back row) Janelie Richardson, Tori Dickinson, Aver McDaniel, Jaclyn Groves, Raven Corey, and Dillon Terpening. Randy Bayman is absent from the photo. Kindergartners earn pizza party It’s not about jour life, it’s about theirs. There was a very special pizza party in the kinder­ garten hallway at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville on May 25. Students were enjoying pizza and pop for a wonder­ ful accomplishment that they have fulfilled this year. Kindergartners attending this party mastered at least 90 ofthe Kindergarten Dolch Life insurance isn’t about your life, it’s about the people who rely on it. HASTINGS 4 As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program www.GQTI.com that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love 269-945-SHOWl Safe.Sound.Secure.® protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. Downtown Hastings on State St. *Auto-Owners insurance g _S_ta_d_iu_m_ S_e_a_ti_ng__A_l_l _Di_g_ita_l_S_o_un_d_ Q No passes O® THE BREAK-UP (PG-13) 12:10, 2:25, 5:00,7:20, 9:35 o ©X-MEN: THE LAST STAND (PG-13) 12:20,2:30, 4:50, 7:10,9:20 DA VINCI CODE (PG-13) 12:25,3:20,6:15, 9:10 OVER THE HEDGE (PG) 12:55,2:45,4:40,7:00,9:00 12:552:454:407:009:00 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 ......... 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) 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 ......... P.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. .......... 6 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 FOOTBALL | CAMP July 17-20 8:30 A. M.-12:00 Noon Cost $35.00 Checks payable to: Maple Valley Schools Free T-shirt ifpre-paid Questions? Call Guenther Mittelstaedt For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ........... ...10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.hi. Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 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. 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 more a student can compre­ hend. Great job kindergart­ ners!” MAPLE VALLEY Free drink refills & 25c corn refills | SHOWTIMES VALID 6/6 - 6/8 TRUMBLE AGENCY | tant to reading,” he said. “The quicker they can read a word, the more fluent and the sight words. Words range from simple words, like ‘I’ and ‘a,’ all the way to words as difficult as ‘funny, please, and there.’ “Teachers, paraprofessionals, parents and children all worked very hard to accomplish this very difficult feat,” said Kindergarten teacher Andrew Peabody. “Many kindergartners enter Kindergarten not knowing any words and are leaving with a large array of mas­ tered words under their belt. “Mastering sight words as these students did is impor- 517-852-9510 or Maple Valley Schools 517-852-9275 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship . . .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 0 a.m. 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: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School 9:45a 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 6,2006 — Page 3 GRADUATION, continued from page 1 bunch of characters," she shared a couple of wellknown and well-loved poems "Dance Like No One is Watching" by William Perky, and "The Paradoxical Commandments by Dr. Kent Keith: "People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-cen­ tered. Love them anyway. Ifyou do good, people will accuse you ofselfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. Ifyou are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will beforgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. anyway. Be honest andfrank any­ What you spend years way. building may be destroyed The biggest men and overnight. women with the biggest ideas Build anyway. can be shot down by the People really need help smallest men and women but may attack you ifyou do with the smallest minds. help them. Think big anyway. Help people anyway. People favor underdogs Give the world the best butfollow only top dogs. you have and you’ll get Fightfor afew underdogs kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway." The day was also marked by musical performances by the high school band and the senior choir both of which performed "Season of Love" from the musical "Rent." Dhanielle Tobias gave an emotional rendition of "Goodbye to You" by Michelle Branch. David Benedict and Garrett Van Engen performed Rascal Flatts’ "My Wish." Daniel Culhane, Briana Ferrier, Sarah Vanderhoef and Tarah Yenger performed an origi­ nal piece "2006 Not Letting Go," which was written by Culhane and put to music by Vanderhoef. See GRADUATION, page 10 The Maple Valley High School Class of 2006 files in to the strains of Elgar’s "Pomp and Circumstance. David Benedict and Garrett Van Engen perform "My Wish" during the graduation ceremony. Honor Guard Kyle Pash, lends a hand by holding the music. Recipients of Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation scholarships are recognized by the audience. Maple Valley High School journalism teacher Cindy Gatewood gives the keynote address. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday The Maple Valley High School band plays "Season of Love" from the musical Rent. S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 06629839 1-517-852-9481 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 6,2006 — Page 4 Jerold Stoel Margaret A. Thole SUNFIELD - Margaret A. Thole passed away Wednesday May 31, 2006 at Heartland Healthcare in Ionia, at the age of 86. She was bom February 9, 1920 in Rockville, MN, daughter of Francis and Mary Neiters. Margaret married Francis G. Thole in 1946. She was a member of the Sunfield Garden Club. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, and a grandson, Justin McAllister. Surviving are her children, Richard and Ellie Thole of Portland, Mary and Ted Bazany of Lansing, Rosie McAllister of Texas, John Thole, Bill and Arlene Thole of Alto, Sue and Brett Meyers of Lake Odessa, Mike and Dawn Thole of Clarksville, and Jim and Darla Thole of Clarksville; many grandchildren; three great grand children. Funeral services were held Monday June 5, 2006 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, MI with Pastor Tim Bateman officiating. For those wishing, contri­ butions may be made to the .Cerebral Palsy foundation 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 Daniels Funeral Home Hastings City Bank Janelles Salon South End Grocery Vermontville Grocery Citizens LLC Independant B ank Kenyon’s Sales & Service Parts Plus Mace Pharmacy Marathon C-Store Hughes Hide & Fur Eaton Federal Bank Sweetwater Kenny A’s Kathy’s Vermontville Hardware Style’s R Us Chris’s Beauty Shop Nashville Locker Shirleys Chuckwagon Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home. For more information www.Legacy.com LAKE ODESSA - Jerold Stoel went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at the age of 82. He was bom November 14, 1923 in Sebewa Township to Louis and Sadie (Plakmeyer) Stoel. Jerold married Clara Kamp on November *13, 1942. He was a farmer and carpenter in the Sunfield area all his life and bus driver for the Sunfield/Lakewood School District. He served in the Air Force for two years during WWII. Jerold was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his mother, father and stepmother, three brothers and four great-grandchildren. He .is survived by Clara, his loving wife of 63 years; children, Shirley (Kenneth) Terpstra, .Gene Stoel and Meredith Doyle, Jim (Esther) Stoel, Kathy (Denny) Smith, Ken (Sandy) Stoel, and Anita (Richard) Duits; 18 grand­ children and ten great-grand­ children. Funeral services were held Monday June 5, 2006 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, MI with Rev. Richard Sytsma Jr. officiat­ ing. Interment will be in the East Sebewa Cemetery. For those wishing, contri­ butions may be made to the Bowen Mills Church, Middleville, MI c/o RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned -Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home. For more informa­ tion www.Legacy.com Cross Winds Ranch holds 1st annual Training Seminar and Gelding Auction Clay’s Dinner Bell All that GHtters Mussers Little’s Country Store Maple Valley Implement Hometown Lumber Endearing Design Carls Supermarket Shell Gas Station Moo Ville Two J’s Subway Good Time Pizza Sidewalk Cafe Mulberry Fore Mulberry Fore Gardens Outboard Inn Kent Oil Maple Valley Real Estate Maple Valley Schools Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Fire Dept. Castelton, Maple Grove, Nashville Ambulance Service VFW Post 8260 Commander and VFW Ladies Auxiliary 8260 Cross Winds Ranch, owned by Marc and Christy Huver of Nashville, recently hosted their Second Annual Training Seminar and Twoyear-old Quarter Horse Auction. Approximately 400 spectators attended the three-day event that was held at G3Arena due to the rainy weather. The event sponsors were Filmore Equipment of Hastings, Maple Valley Implement of Nashville, Delinger’s Trailer Sales of Charlotte, American Stall Rentals of Tekonsha, and Regal Financial of Grand Rapids. Ten trainers from across the country registered to compete in the cold training competition that showcased their individual talents and techniques. A drawing was held oh Friday to match trainers to unsullied twoyear-old colts. Each trainer was also paired with a sponsor. The sponsors included West Michigan Cattle Company, Eaton Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Insurance, 3 Hills Rodeo, Ballard Trucking, Trademark Realty, Hometown Lumber, Shirley’s Slippery Chuckwagon, F Ranch and Golden Gavel Auction Service. Each trainer worked their colt in front of the public on Friday and Saturday and then finished by riding it for the auction showcase Sunday morning. Each of these men had their own unique set of ideas and methods in how team pen, and trail ride. they start young horses and Gene Robinson purchased gave the public an opportuni- Scoots Perspective as a team ty to observe a wide range of roping horse prospect. Skips training techniques and tac­ Marcleo was purchased by Laura Pletcher, of tics. During each public session Millington, as a team roping the trainers and their colts prospect and ranch gelding. were individually judged by Brandt Clarke, of Lakeview, a panel ofjudges. The trainer purchased Sheza Stormy Lil with the highest accumulated Devil to use a ranch horse. score over the three-day Terri Robertson, of Birch Run, purchased Frost to the event was the winner. Star Hughston of McBain, Wind as a pick Up horse, was the winner of the train- team roping horse, and barrel ing competition, followed by racing prospect. Tenderly Greg Flower, of Nashville; Fashion was purchased by Frank Bauer, of Tekonsha; Kelly Madry, of Bellevue, as and Stuart Pletcher,# of a western pleasure prospect. Millington; Nick O’Herah, Tim and Connie Baron, of of Hastings; Wyatt Schroder, Gaines, purchased WY of Bellevue; Phil Oakes, of Tiape Rick as a team roping Gaylord; and Rod Yost, prospect. Letm CU Frost was Wade Yost, and Dana purchased by Karey Potter, Ruhnke, all of South Dakota. of Dowling, as a barrel racLeon and Cal Casey of ing prospect. While Snotty Your Auctioneers, in Gio Doc was purchased by Hastings commentated the Cherie Everett, of seminar and conducted the Vermontville, as a hunter auction Sunday afternoon jumper prospect. selling the registered AQHA This year’s event was colts to the highest bidder. made possible by the previ­ The colts ranged from ous mentioned sponsors and $1,150 to $3,000 with two of Pegaus Horse Transport, them tying at $3,000 as the Hughes Hide & Fur, Kent high sellers. Oil and Propane, Kendall Dee Perspective Skip was Luhdstrom, Equine Dentist, purchased by Sherri Oakley, TSC of Charlotte, Musser’s of Birch Run, as a rodeo Full Service Station, Tom’s pickup horse, barrel racing, Western Store, Good Times and team roping prospect. Pizza, Carl’s Super Market, Palalilly Frost was purchased J&B Saddlery, Dutton Bits, by Sue Ann Warner, of We Got Cha Photography, Eaton Rapids, for a barrel and Debbie Vaughn racing prospect. Quick Photography. Perspective was purchased Trainers and spectators by Nancy Anderson, of alike were extremely Delton, with intentions of using him to barrel race, See RANCH, page 10 06632107 H ME 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. 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 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 — Page 5 Dave Alexander, Jeri Alexander, Marcie Racine and Paul Racine have ridden with the Patriot Guard Riders to protect families of fallen soldiers from protesters during funeral services. Members of the Patriot Guard Riders form a ring of protection around the funeral of Army Corporal Nyle Yates III, of Lake Odessa. (Photo by Karl Glarner and courtesy of Rich Michaels, 94.9 WMMQ). ,1 IJ* props y !f Rtoi, ! 1 ,'sap®pl ' , “■« :2BC®jfJr tat fe puttatii ■£' ’Bhibii®- Mt WMfa ■ x raSh fak i x>i inptdM K I UDttRSpta' sei h Evera i BE I • □Sfiiik. 8 I E SB ffW1 Bl& Ife Jflfi UK aissit't1- a«i tat W prerequisite is respect. "Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives: • Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communi- (j a! Pr Props, i* ch« gflfc 8 ^® 5 5 bs^1 (kj k W? .iVl ^a^uniiiiinnigrtti Special Music at Kalamo United Methodist Church June 11, 2006 Members of the Broken Glass String Band will provide special music at Kalamo United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at the 9:30 a.m. service. Refreshments following. All are invited! Kalamo United Methodist Church is located 8 miles west of Charlotte on M-79 to Ionia Road, then 1 1/2 miles south. For information call 517-541-1144. Little’s Country Store 5819 Thomapple Lake Rd., Nashville 517-852*9152 Ice Cream NOW OPEN Milk advanced warning when there is going to be a protest at a funeral because the pro­ testers have to apply for a permit with the local law agency, enforcement explained Paul. "If the fami­ ly requests it, the police then contact the Patriot Guard and they send out e-mails to their members and contact other bike clubs in the area. "You don’t have to be a vet or own a cycle to be a Patriot Guard, but most of them are vets who ride," said Paul. "There is major coopera­ tion with the police depart­ ments. They are very, very helpful, making sure that there is no physical contact Vietnam War and the National during Guard Operation Desert Storm, and Dave, a member of the National Guard for 27 years, are members of the American Legion Riders in Grand Ledge. They said their organization was contacted by the Patriot Guard Riders for help at Yates’ funeral. Paul and Dave and their wives, with several other American Legion Riders, joined the Patriot Guards March 27. The Racine’s son, been performing since 1987 Nathaniel, who is a criminal and feature stringed instru­ justice major at Olivet ments, such as the hammered College, was also there with dulcimer, mandolin and gui­ tar. Refreshments will be 5afiu Couniu served following the service. Commission on Aging Kalamo United Methodist Schedule of Events Church is located eight miles west of Charlotte at 1475 S. Ionia Rd. For more informa­ whole wheat crackers. Meals Site and Meals on tion call 517-541-1144. ties. • Shield the mourning family and friends from interruptions created by any protester or group ofprotest­ ers. We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means." Paul, who served in the Air Force during the Special music set at Kalamo Methodist Church June 11 Members of the Broken Glass String Band will pro­ vide special music at Kalamo United Methodist Church at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday, June 11. The public is wel­ come. Band members include Lois Browne, of Charlotte; Kathy Dean, of Barryton; Kathy Hagen, of Alma; and Sue and Glynn Russell, of Evart. They have the blessing of one ofhis col­ lege professors, who hap­ pens to be a friend of the Yates family. "The Patriot Guard has Everyday Low Price!!! Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, May 7 Baked chicken w/gravy, stuffing, peas, stewed toma­ toes, fruited jello. Thursday, June 8 Shepard’s pie, Brussels sprouts, peaches, wheat bread. Friday, June 9 Chef salad, macaroni salad, com and tomato salad, fresh fruit. Monday, June 12 Chicken/broccoli casserole w/cheese, diced beets, apri­ cots, wheat bread. Tuesday, June 13 Pea soup w/ham, roasted red skins, applesauce, crack­ ers. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, June 7 Ham salad spread, mari­ nated vegetables, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. Thursday, June 8 Cubed cheddar cheese, potato salad, pears, Rye Krisps. Friday, June 9 Hard boiled eggs, broccoli bacon salad, pineapple, of any kind," said Marcie. Dave reports that at Yates’ funeral the guard of nearly 300 men and women were there to protect the mourners from three anti-gay protest­ ers, from a Baptist church in Topeka Kansas, who claim the war is God’s retribution against a country that sup­ ports gay rights. Basically our purpose was to form a shield between the family and the protesters during the service, " said Dave. "The protesters had permission to use the side­ walk, but they could not enter the church grounds. We had permission to be on church property and we formed a barrier and by sheer force of numbers, we drowned out what the pro- testers were yelling. "They would yell, ‘God hates Corporal Yates!’ and we’d shout, "God loves Corporal Yates!’" said Dave. The Racines and Alexanders reported that the protesters did everything possible to try to provoke the Patriot Guard Riders into doing something illegal or violent. "The protesters know exactly what they can get away with and what we can and cannot do, and they try to trick somebody into going off so they can file a civil suit,’ said Paul. "They dragged the flag around on the ground by the heel of their shoes and spit on it. See RIDERS, next page STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI Monday, June 12 Peanut butter and jelly, 3bean salad, tropical fruit, English muffin. Tuesday, June 13 Roast beef w/cheese, pick­ led beets, apricots, whole wheat bread. New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 < I Events Wednesday, June 7, Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; music with Charlie. Thursday, June 8 Hastings - Yoga 3 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, June 9 - Hastings Exercise 9:30 a.m.; Oil Painting; Bingo. Woodland Visiting. Monday, June 12 Hastings - Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30-2:30 p.m.; music with Sam; Kinship Care Support 7 p.m. Delton - Nashville 5. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, June 13 - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Watercolor class open; Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m.; Bocci Ball 10:30 a.m.; Bible Study 12:30-1:30 p.m. SUMMER JOBS Packers of quality frozen vegetables General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS If you need extra $$$ Days and nights available NEED FOR JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER Call 616-374-8837 ...for additional information Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN ST., LAKE ODESSA, MI 06632212 E.O.E �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 6, 2006 — Page 6 RIDERS, continued from previous page Lansing Lugnuts winners announced During the production process the accompanying photos were inadvertently omitted from the story about Maple Valley students who recently won tickets to a Lansing Lugnuts baseball game. The students in Early 4s through 12th grade were nominated by the staff mem­ bers at their school on the basis of responsibility, respect, courtesy, coopera- tion, peer treatment, and community and school involvement. The names of the nominees were Collected and a random drawing was held to determine who got to attend the baseball game. Besides American flags, Patriot Guard Riders form a bike wall to protect grieving families from protesters. Being a vet that upsets us, but we just turn our backs; we fought to give them the right to protest, so we just let them do what they do while trying to protect the family." Members of the Yates family, which has a long mil­ itary tradition, took time after the funeral to shake hands with every member of the Patriot Guard who pro­ tected the soldier’s funeral Nathan Madden and Emma Eddy hold a baseball like the ones they saw used at the Lugnuts game. returning veteran. from the protesters. While the Patriot Guard "The Guard just wants to Riders generally shun partic­ be there to show support for ipating in parades, they do the soldiers when they come send out notices to members home," said Paul. to form welcoming commit­ The Patriot Guard Riders tees for military personnel was formed in August of returning from overseas 2005 by the American duty. Legion Riders chapter 136 The Racines and from Kansas when they Alexanders recently went to heard that protesters were Big Rapids with the Patriot disrupting funeral services Guards to welcome home a for veterans. The group now has more than 20,000 mem­ bers across the United States and Canada. For more infor­ mation about the Patriot Miranda Sparague was Guard Riders log on to their Web site www.patriot- one of the lucky students who won a ticket to the guard.org. ORDER YOUR NASHVILLE COMMUNITY CALENDAR Lugnuts game. To run from August 2006 to September 2007 Calendar $5.00 Birthdays/Anniversaries Listings 50 cents Please mail this form along with your check or money order made payable to 5CCC to: Dawn Meade Eaton Federal Savings Bank P.0. Box 250 Nashville, Ml 49073 Any questions call: 517-352-1330 - 3am to 5pm 517-652-1519 evenings DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS IS JULY 1ST All proceeds go to Nashville Community Development Committee whose major project Is the Nashville Harvest Festival Date Name (A) Anniversary Casey Eldridge was one of the lucky Maple Valley students who won a ticket to a Lansing Lugnuts game. from Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville won tickets to the Lansing Lugnuts game. Bailey Blodgett Open gym for volleyball players for summer Maple Valley varsity girls’ volleyball coach Bill Brenton is striving to build the Lion program into some­ thing special, and many spe­ cial programs get much of their work done in the sum­ mer. One of the gymnasiums at the Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School has been reserved for volley­ ball at 6 p.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings from June 12 through July 20. The gym will not be open the week of the 4th of July. “We will be happy to work with the student ath­ letes that wish to improve their volleyball skills and increase their knowledge of the game of volleyball,” said Brenton. All students are welcome, however, it is requested that those below the sixth grade need to be accompanied by a parent. There will also be a week­ long clinic during the week of July 24-28. The needs of the program are growing, according to Brenton, who says that the interest at the junior high level indicates the need for a freshman team. The new conference that Maple Valley is entering will have two teams represented for both seventh and eighth g grade levels. “We encourage adults, parents and players or any­ one with an interest in help­ ing with the program to come join us to share knowl­ edge of the changes in the game and be refreshed in the latest concepts used in the sport,” said Brenton. The clinic to be held the last week in July, and will be directed at the system coach Brenton is currently using and will try to provide the knowledge needed to teach that system at each level. There will be not cost for this clinic. Any questions or com­ ments can be directed to Brenton at (517) 543-7033. Cody Brumm won a tick­ et to the Lugnuts game. Want to know where to get this information? From student loons to buying surplus government property, all kinds of government information are just a click or call away. WANT TO APPLY FOR STUDENT LOANS? FlRSTGOVgov WANT TO FIND GOVERNMENT AUCTIONS? 1 (800) FED-INFO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 — Page 7 Nineteen graduate from Maple Valley Alternative Education program Maple Valley Alternative Education Principal Chris Parkinson introduces the Class of 2006. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Despite the sweltering heat and humidity that blan­ keted West Michigan and the storms that scoured the area earlier in the day, family and friends packed the gymnasi­ um of Kellogg School in Nashville last Tuesday evening to cheer on the 19 young people who earned their high school diplomas through the Maple Valley Alternative Education pro­ gram. After the graduates marched in to the familiar strains of Elgar’s "Pomp and Circumstance," Maple Valley Alternative Education Principal Chris Parkinson gave the welcome. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer gave the keynote address. Kramer told the graduates Jte that he hoped that when they left the ceremony they would remember three things: "One, congratulations. Two, thank you. And, three, it is you." Quoting the Webster’s Dictionary definition of con­ gratulations as, "to express pleasure in the success or the happiness of others," Kramer added, "So, I want you to accept our pleasure in our success. Congratulations. Getting a diploma is not easy; if it was, then everyone would have one, and not everybody does. It comes from a lot of determination and desire on your part to get this diploma... It is this rea­ son that there are so many people here tonight celebrat­ ing with you. Remember no one had to be here tonight. Your family and friends are here tonight because they love you, and they are proud Fleet Mechanic Charlotte Public Schools is in search of a FLEET MECHANIC for its Transportation Department. Must have a high school diploma and be State of Michigan or A.S.E. Heavy Duty Truck certified. Minimum of 3 years experience in medium or heavy-duty truck repair. Experience in preventative maintenance preferred. Must possess a valid CDL with B, P, and S endorsements. Must have a good driving record. Must have own tools. Experience with computerized inventory control and maintenance work order systems preferred. 52 weeks a year, 30 hours per week (1:00 pm - 7:00 pm). Please send resume to: Fleet Mechanic Position, 378 State Street, Charlotte, Ml 48813 BY JUNE 15, 2006. of you... You are commend­ ed for working through all of the obstacles and sticking to it. Secondly, be sure to say, ‘thank you," not only tonight, but in life. It’s just two little words, but they have a great, great meaning and make a lot of people happy. Thank you is an expression of gratitude and gratefulness. I have never met a person who was unhappy as I thanked them. So, take time to express your gratitude for those who have stood by you or helped cheer you on, family, friends, teachers, who have worked with you... Deserve your thanks; be sure to give it... "Finally, it is you, mean­ ing this diploma wasn’t given to you, you earned it," said Kramer. "This world, the United States, is so rich that we often lose sight of what we really have. You came into this world as a baby. You were bom with nothing and when you die, you will take nothing with you. Everything in between is up to you... It’s not what happens to us that is really important, it is how we react to these situations. For your future, keep this in mind; this is what truly separates peo­ ple who are successful from people who are not..." After Kramer’s speech, Rose Hahn gave a presenta­ tion of the Alternative Education program’s 2006 DVD yearbook, which was produced by the students using digital photography Jim's Buggy Parts 11th Annual Dune Buggy & VW Car Show Sat June 10th 9 AM 4 PM CAR SHOW • SWAP MEET • USED BUGGIES • PRIZES Same Location as 2005 - CORNER OF SHERMAN ST. & CURTIS RD. NASHVILLE, MI (1 MI. OFF M-66 ■ WATCH FOR SIGNS) § $E00 Gate Adnissicn ■ 12 & Under tkEE with Parent Show Cars $10 • Vendor Spots $25 (This includes one person - register day ofshow) /^AM ***4" lAfl .y Best Custom VW BBeesst S OarnigdinRaal iVlW es an a Best Tub Best Engine Best Paint Also: Peoples Choice Awards at: 2:30PM Voting Ends at 1:00PM SHARP! Food Concessions On Site For more information call: 517-852-9595 jkpar ts @ ne tpenny .ne t Email: Or See our website at: ~j imsbuqqypar ts. com and computers to combine music and images to create a lasting memento. Next, those students who wished to speak were given an opportunity to address the audience and give their reac­ tions. Six students chose to speak, each expressing grati­ tude to friends, family and staff members for helping them achieve their goal of earning a high school diplo­ ma. After the students were given an opportunity to speak, Alternative Education teacher Elliot London pre­ sented special awards to graduates who excelled in a particular area of study dur­ ing their tenure in the pro­ gram. Rose Heaton, the secretary of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation was on hand to present the Tate Mix Memorial Scholarship to Ashley Jarman. Diplomas were then awarded to: Spencer Grant Balcom, Laura Rose Beardslee, Robert E. Betancourt, Marybeth Ann Campbell, Darek Harley Dingman, April Kay Dunn, Jennifer Lynne Felder, Michael Joseph Harvey, David Brian Heinze Jr., James Daniel Heney, IV, Ashley Marie Jarman, Kara Elaine Mays, Misty McNamara, Jason Quantrell, Matthew D, Thomason, Heather Danielle Torode, Ashley Marie Van Driel, Amber Rachel! Wallace, and Shaun Robert Wehr. The Maple Valley/Ionia Community Band provided music for the event, includ­ ing the processional, reces­ sional and musical interlude. A cake and punch reception, followed the ceremony. Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School Student Physicals Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School is having student physicals on Friday, June 9, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The age group is 4th - 12th grade boys/girls. The cost will be $15.00. Checks made payable to: Dr. Kimberly Johnson. 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(M-66), Lake Odessa 616-374-1900 M37 TIRE South M-37 Hwy., Hastings 269-945-6296 KEN'S STANDARD SERVICE )9 S. Main, Vermontville Shane 794-0589 GOOD TIME PIZZA 501 N. Main, M-66, Nashville 859-1985 or 859-1986 Lynn Denton Agency, Inc* James Voelker Missing Photos: Fawn Allwardt Farm Bureau Insurance Devin Jordan 111 N. Main St, Nashville Heath McBrayer Peter Pierson 852-2005 <.852-3949 Salena Yenger Pia Zacherias Koharu Tagusari Harvey Wyskowski III �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 6,2006 — Page 9 MAPLE VALLEY PHARMACY 219 N. Main, Nashville 852-0845 MAPLE VALLEY NEWS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Nathanial Blakely Briana Bromley ne Hastings Jessi Elizabi bough Joshua Bursley 269-945-9554 STANTON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEERS Main St, Vermontville 26-0181 or 726-0060 Craven Nicholas Groff Daniel Culhane Brent Cummings Amber Davis Joshua DeCamp Jenna Denton DIANA'S PLACE 103 Thomapple Lk. 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Main, Nashville 852-0790 Rebekah Welch Sarah Wenger Kelsey West REPAIR AMD , WOLEVER'S SPORT zR EAL ESTATE at the comer of M-66 & M-50, , V.135 Washington, Vermontville Woodbury 517-566-8353 \ Toll free 1-877-717-1019^ 726-0637 Ezekiel Wieland MUSSER SERVICE 106 S. Main St, Nashville 852-9446 726-0514 HANSBARGER CONSTRUCTION 11253 Vermontville Hwy. Vermontville 726-0323 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in ths Maple VaHey News* Tuesday, June 6, 2006 — Page 10 SOCIAL NEWS Feasters to celebrate silver wedding anniversary GRADUATION, continued from page 3 Valedictorian Sarah Vanderhoef speaks to her fellow graduates. Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser presents his son, Adam, with his diploma. RANCH, continued from page 4 Michael and Lori (Hostetler) Feaster will celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary on June 6, 2006. They were united in marriage at Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, Mich., on June 6,1981. Rev. Lester DeGroot, the groom’s uncle, officiated. Mike and Lori have five children: Rachel (Pekin, III.), Jared (Hastings), Caleb (a student at Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, Fla.), Luke and Levi (Anderson, Ind.). Mike and Lori were in full-time Christian service in Maine, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina and Michigan. Mike is currently the Indiana Educational Representative for Saxon Publishers, and Lori is a preschool teacher at Indiana Christian Academy, Anderson, Ind. They would enjoy hearing from family and friends at their current address: 1021 N. 300 E., Anderson, Indiana 46012. enthused about the event, said a spokesperson. Time was allotted to chat and share training tips and then actually see them successfully imple­ mented with those young colts. Plans are already in motion for next year’s semi­ nar with quality, AQHA yearling colts being screened and gathered in anticipation for the spring event and auc­ tion. Next year’s event will again be held at G3 Arena in Dowling April 20-22. Three graduates react as they listen to the Maple Valley High School Senior Choir sing "Season of Love. Baseball team’s turn around ends with 2-0 loss in semi’s by Brett Bremer OPEN HOUSES: Sunday, June,f1 O'*•' 2-I Sunday, June 17 • 5-9pm 3086 W VERMONTVILLE, CHARLOTTE Fantastic country location! 2-story home on 3.25 acres with 4, possibly 5, bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, living & dining rooms. Needs some TLC - great for the handyman! Nice wooded property with pear & pine trees, grape arbor, outbuildings & circle drive. 30x40 bam with 30x17 lean. David & Kathy Yeomans, Owners L YUTZY’S Sports Editor If the ball isn’t hitting the grass in the outfield, its tough to score runs. Maple Valley managed just two hits, both by senior Garrett VanEngen who was 2-for-3 at the plate, in Saturday’s Division 3 district semifinal loss to GalesburgAugusta at Saranac. “That made it pretty tough for us to put anything togeth­ er,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. The Rams scored two runs in the first inning, and that was enough to earn them a 2­ 0 victory and a spot in the district championship game against Olivet. GalesburgAugusta went on to take a 5­ 3 win over the Eagles for the district title Saturday afternoon. Lion senior pitcher Drew Kersjes went the full seven innings for the Lions. He walked the first man he faced, and that batter eventu­ ally came around to score Auction & Appraisal Service “See Us For All YourAuction Needs” Farm • Estate • Livestock • Real Estate • Personal • Liquidation Lavern Yutzy. Auctioneer 4431 N. Chester Rd., Charlotte, Ml 48813 r,, A'”2 TO (517)543-7113 For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 what proved to be the game winning run. It was the only. walk Kersjes allowed all game. He struck out one and gave up just seven hits over the course of the contest. “He pitched a great game,” said Carpenter. The chances to score were few and far between for the Lions, but they did have a good chance in the bottom of the seventh inning. VanEngen knocked his second single of the night, and Andrew Ashcraft reached on a walk. With one out the Lions had runners on second and third. Maple Valley’s next batter popped a short fly ball, that an infielder was able to back peddle towards and catch for the second out. “It wasn’t deep enough to even think about trying it,” Carpenter said of sending the runner from third base home. The final line batter struck out, and the season was over for Maple Valley. It was a See BASEBALL, page 15 Annual CF Walk a huge success A total of 42 Maple Valley High School students raised $2,041 in the 6th annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk, which was held on the track behind the school on May 19. Maple Valley High School teacher Duska Brumm said the event was “a huge suc­ cess. This was the best year so far for this fundraising event.” The students raised funds with the help of the follow- ing local businesses: Maple Valley Implement, Kent Oil, Hickey Electric, Callton Chiropractic, Mace Pharmacy, and Rouch’s Sidewalk Cafe. Top fundraisers were: Kerissa Kellogg, Jessica Clark, Brooke Cornwell, Meghan Howard, Meagan VanEngen, Emily Eldred, MacKenzie Visger, and Vicki Mansfield. ■ Massage $20.00 $40.00 1/2 Hour........ 1 Hour .......... ■ Tanning 1 Month Unlimited ....... $25.00 Hair Stylist - Diana Available M-F10-7 and Sat. 9-2 Wednesday - Men’s Hair Cuts $5.00 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 7PM; Saturday, 9AM - 2PM 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 517-726-1506 I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 6,2006 — Page 11 Like father like daughter: Nashville woman joins ministryteam of father’s church by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Sunday morning Karen Branham, 22, a recent gradu­ ate of Central Bible College (CBC) in Springfield Missouri, was installed as the new youth and associate pastor of the Nashville Assembly of God, where her father, Glen Branham, has served as pastor for 11 years. It was when her family moved to Nashville that Karen felt called, at age 11, to follow her father’s foot­ steps and enter the ministry. "When I was really little and we first moved here, my dad held a conference, or mission convention, and there were all these speakers and different videos showing missions around the world, and I just knew in 'my heart that God wanted me to be a missionary! I couldn’t wait. Growing up, I always want­ ed to be at church helping out," said Karen. "When I was little my hero was David Livingston, who was the first missionary in Africa." During the intervening years, Karen, who was home schooled by her mother Patti Branham and went on to earn a double major in missions and the Bible at CBC, never lost sight of her dream of becoming a missionary. However, last summer while she was doing her internship at another church, Karen heard another call. "While I was there, my heart really grew for youth, and I talked to my dad and I prayed a lot and I really felt that I wanted to work with kids here in this town. Mission work will come MM NEWS Sew sMtGltai ihmI imsai's ttltgr rtfeHww nl larHe frtf 1 F"* k^’1 ■jm'ity1*1!1 B WW‘‘ ^*2 *2 fcnft The Shermans to celebrate their 50th anniversary James and Norma (Moore) Sherman were married June 9, 1956. They have two daughters, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Norma was a teacher starting at a one room schoolhouse. She taught in Bath, Mich, and for many years at Maple Valley as a third grade teacher. James was a teacher in Lansing before becoming a preacher at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. He also preached at Marshall and Potterville Church of the Nazarene. James and Norma are presently retired. If you would like to send a card, their address is: 603 Gregg Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073. PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on June 22,2006 at 7:00 pm in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on the proposed Inter-Governmental agreement establishing the South Central Michigan Home Consortium. Ifyou wish to comment in writing on this agreement you must do so by June 22,2006 and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St PO Box 587, Nashville, ML 06632175 later," said Karen. However, Karen has found a way to combine mis­ sions with her work with youth in Maple Valley. Even though she wasn’t officially installed as associate and youth pastor until Sunday morning, Karen has been attending meetings at the church and helping to arrange a youth mission trip to the gulf coast this summer to help with clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. "I’m really excited; most young people have not been on a mission trip before," said Karen. "It will be so exciting to see all the things God will do while we are down there. You can’t go on a mission trip and not come back changed." Patti agreed with her daughter and added, "This mission trip isn’t going to be a one-time thing. Karen will be going on mission trips, but she will be working with youths." Karen, who has been on mission trips to Jamaica, Africa, Mexico, and done outreach work in Detroit and Salt Lake City, said she wishes all teens could expe­ rience the feeling of being called to do God’s work through missions. "I want them to feel the call and experience all the other things that go with being on a mission trip," she said. "It changes your life." Karen also knows the importance of a church doing mission and outreach work in its own community. "I want to do outreach pro­ grams and help with commu­ nity things right here in Nashville," she said. In addition to car washes and yard sales to finance the mission trip to the gulf, Karen will be helping with the church’s fine arts pro­ gram for children 12 through 18 years of age. "The Assembly of God has been running this pro­ gram for 12 to 18 year olds for many years; the kids learn to develop their talents As a youth and associate pastor, Karen Branham, a recent graduate of Central Bible College, is joining her father Pastor Glen Branham, of the Nashville Assembly of God, in his ministry. a lot longer and the judges are much nicer," said Karen. Patti agreed, saying, "This program really helps kids find ’and develop their talent and helps them use that tal­ ent to reach out to others and help churches and min- istries.” Karen is also planning a variety of monthly fun activ­ ities such as pizza parties, a possible trip to Cedar Point and maybe the return of "The Basement," a weekly get together featuring music, karaoke, video games and more. "It’s a fun, safe place for kids to come and not get into trouble and learn more about Engagements in drawing, painting, writing, playing instruments, singing, acting," said said Karen. Karen. "Now, "Now, acting," they are starting a new group for 8 to 12 year olds. They can learn to do sign language, make banners and all kinds of things, and we will teach them how to invite people to church. So many young kids give their heart to Jesus, but don’t know how to Singleton-Rumsey share Him with others. Our Bob and Marge Singleton big goal is to see them grow of Armada and Tim and so they know what they Darlene Rumsey of believe and how to stand Nashville, wish to announce firm on that foundation." the engagement of their chil­ During the program the dren Lisa A. Singleton to kids learn how to hone- their Tim C. Rumsey Jr. talents and take part- in com­ Lisa is a graduate of petitions in their area of Armada High School 2000 interest with other kids from and Tim is a graduate from around the state and the Maple Valley High School nation. 2001. Its kind of like American An August wedding will Idol, only we’ve been around take place. Jesus and hang out with oth­ ize that it is a real possibility ers who love Jesus too." for them. And, if they talk to Karen would like to help someone about grants and youths in Maple Valley plan scholarships, they begin to for their future as well. believe that it can happen." "Because I’ve graduated After being installed from there, I would like to Sunday morning, Karen take kids to CBC. Also other returned to the church that colleges and universities," evening to preach her first she said. "I want them to sermon and is looking for­ know that there are other ward to conducting her first things out there and I want youth service at the church them to continue to grow and this Wednesday. learn. Patti said she is excited "In my Freshman year at about her daughter’s installa­ CBC, we had a girl stay in tion. our dorm room who fell in "She has such a passion love with the school and for reaching out to our youth went on to enroll and and giving them the opportu­ become a residence assis­ nity to hope and dream and tant," said Karen. show them how to make Patti also believes it is Jesus the center oftheir life," important for teens to visit Patti said. college campuses. The Nashville Assembly of "Every kid we have taken God is located at 803 Reed on a visit has ended up at that St. in Nashville. Fore more college. If they see it, they information about its youth go," she said. programs, ■ contact Karen Karen agreed, saying, "If Branham (517) 852-9819. they actually see it, they real- �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 6,2006 — Page 12 Lion soccer suffers one of five shut-outs in D-3 tourney The teams that won, won big last week in the Division 3 girls’ soccer district hosted by Williamston. The host Hornets came out on top, scoring 19 goals in their three game tournament run which included an 8-0 victory over Lansing Catholic in the championship game Saturday. Of the six tournament games, five ended in a shut out, including Maple Valley’s 6-0 semifinal loss to Lansing Catholic Thursday afternoon at Williamston. The Cougars’ Meghan Huber scored two goals and Morgan Kuhnmuench, Julie Madden, Caitlin Riley, and Tamara Selleck scored the others for Lansing Catholic to end the Lions’ season. Sopho Natroshuli had 14 saves for Maple Valley. The Lions managed just one shot on the Cougar keeper. Mortgage & Financial can Jason Warriner Toll Free @ 888-622-8885 • • • • • • Same Day Approvals 100% Purchase & Refinancing Self Employed Debt Consolidation Home Improvements Rental Properties Maple Valley had a bye in the opening round of the tournament, while Lansing Catholic knocked off Lakewood Wednesday night 3-0. Portland’s 4-1 win over Perry in one of the opening round games Wednesday was the only contest in the district tournament where both teams scored. Williamston marched to the title with a 6-0 win over Stockbridge in the opening round, then topped Portland 5-0 in the other semifinal. Kalamo UMC bake and book sale Saturday The United Kalamo Methodist Church will have a book and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the church, on Ionia Road 1 1/4 mile south of M­ 79. In addition to a wide vari­ ety ofbaked goods, there will be fiction and non-fiction books for both children and adults. All proceeds from the sale will be used to remodel the church kitchen. Superintendent’s Corner Your school needs your help The Maple Valley School what skills will these jobs day be working have not yet District and its Board of require? What jobs are avail­ been created. That fact alone able here in the Valley for makes preparation a difficult Education need your help. We need to know what you our youth? Will they have to challenge. Please plan to attend this would like your school sys­ go away in order to make a living? If so, will others have public meeting on June 8. tem to be like in the future. Your schools are facing a more skills than our children We hope to hear from enough people to allow the number of major decisions and get those jobs? Equally important is a district to know what direc­ being brought on by changes in Michigan and in the question to the community at tion the community wants large. What are we doing to for its school system. nation. Thank you for your con­ Our recently defeated sustain our chosen way of bond request was, in part, life? How do we adapt to the tinued support. Kim L. Kramer our attempt to move forward changes around us, yet main­ Superintendent, Maple in bringing high-tech train­ tain the life style that we Valley Schools ing to our education pro­ enjoyed growing up and rais­ gram. The Board of ing a family? Is it time for us Education has assigned to its to pull together as a commu­ Physical Facilities nity and embark on a Subcommittee the task of planned future for our com­ planning for the future. This munity, or do we just sit back committee is holding a pub­ and let the world dictate lic meeting on Thursday, what will happen to our com­ June 8 in the Board Room at munity? the district’s administrative For us in education, The Barry County Chapter offices, beginning at 7 p.m. research tells us that the gap of the American Red Cross We invite community mem­ is closing between the set of will hold a blood drive from bers, community leaders, vil­ technology skills needed for 1-6:45 p.m. Thursday, June 8 lage councils, and township success in business/industry at the Mulberry Gardens, boards to attend and give and those needed for higher located at 955 N. Main St. in your views. education. At the same time, Nashville. Blood donors must be at Our economy is in transi­ job requirements for hightion, and students in the K-12 tech skills have risen much least 17, weigh 110 pounds system need to prepare dif- faster than our school’s abil­ or more and be in good gen­ ferently to meet the diverse ity to keep up. So, many of eral health. Each pint of challenges that will face the jobs at which today’s ele­ blood donated helps three people. them in the near future. Gone mentary students will some forever are the days offinish­ ing high school and walking onto the factory floor to earn a good middle-class income. The change has occurred because technology has made it possible to be more productive with fewer work­ Residential • Commercial • Farm ers. Just as the tractor Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank replaced the horse and trans­ Sales - Service formed agriculture, the robot 2 ” , 5 ” Well Drilling & Repair and computer are doing the work today that used to take Richard Cobb • David Cobb many people to perform. Given this fact, what do you want for your child’s 270 N. Pease Rd. future? What jobs will be Mich. Lie. #23-1748 Vermontville available to him/her and 06629659 Nashville Red Cross Blood Drive this Thursday cobb PllMIC *•* 517-726-0377 June 8, 2006 Board of Education Office 7:00 p.m. The Board of Education is seeking input from the community regarding the results of the recent Bond Election for building additions and improvements. Also to be discussed are ideas for addressing the aging infrastructure of dis­ trict buildings and the necessary upgrades to enable the technical training our students will need to prepare them for the future. Please come and share your thoughts and ideas. 2006 M.V.Y.F. Tackle Football Wednesday, June 7,2006 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Maple Valley High School Cafeteria Football sign-up is open to all children entering 4th thru 8th grade living in the Maple Valley school district or attending Maple Valley schools. Coaching applications must be complete prior to, or at sign-up. Coaching applications are available on our web-site @ http://mvyf.com Questions please call Mark Jorgensen at 726-0491 06632204 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 — Page 13 Youth group collecting cell phones for missions of a.m.-12 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for a missions trip they are The group is still collect­ taking this July. ing pop bottles 'and would There are drop boxes at the like the community to know Hastings City Bank in they will be coming around Nashville and at Carl’s to pick them up. Supermarket in Nashville, or Also coming up in July, people may drop off phones there will be a benefit conat the Nashville Assembly of cert by Accolade. More God Church Monday from 9 details later. Nashville Assembly God Youth are collecting inactive working cell phones SSN ii****?# jSii *5 Si! & “»*&"** •h* Mhwh wh •••italic,,1 k*>j( Animal lovers wanted for Putnam Library programs Putnam District Library is blankets, towels, toys etc. All looking for area animal money and items donated lovers of all ages to take part will be divided up between in this summers programs the Barry County Humane and activities. Society/Animal Control and The summer reading pro- “Paws With a Cause.” Prizes gram fundraiser entitled for participants in the reading “Reading for Paws” will bee program will be given out in kicking off Saturday, June 17 August. along with a “Dog Show” There are five fun judging from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. categories in the dog show: on the library lawn. Best Dressed; Best Trick, . .Children and teens from largest Dog, Smallest Dog, ages 3-18 are encouraged to and Best Named. Ribbons, sign up and put their reading certificates and doggie bags skills to good use. will be awarded to all of the The “Reading for Paws” entries. Library, Staff will participants will be finding take pictures. For more sponsors to pledge money details and forms on both (one-time pledge, or pledges activities please stop by the fpr. works ^ead'pver the sum- library. jper^pd^help collect food, CM T— CO MAPLE VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER SION UPS Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 & Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Time: 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m. Place: Maple Valley High School Cafeteria Cost: $20.00 Ages: 4 ~ 15 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Questions Call: Brenda Green at 517-852-1626 tri® Looking oo ng For ora a PRINTER! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIG AND NEVER TOO SMALL! 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VERMONTVILLE b 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa FIRST GOVgov 1 (800) FED-INFO - �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 — Page 15 Gordeneer and Fassett earn medals in vault at D-3 finals by Brett Bremer MS C\Sa(* sSjs SS S Si Sis SSSJs * uS ?& <k"\ s'*> *4?« 4?« !WS JJS.$$ $$ W *W %J S ;sS s ‘‘ JSS? S? < ‘5 ^< !■SlSS ■> & > & ’‘"i* 4S l^i hosted by Comstock Park High School wasn’t quite With one pit running for boys and one for girls the Division 3 vaulting was done well before the vaulting in Division 2, and Sessions ond to Ovid-Elsie’s Joey Latz at the Division 3 meet enough for Maple Valley Both vaulters cleared 14 feet pole vault coach Jerry 6 inches, but Latz did it in Sessions Saturday. fewer attempts to score the top spot Fassett finished in a sev­ enth place tie with Armada’s Christine Kiehler and Addision’s Jaime Ruoff at 9­ 6 in the girls’ competition. Gordeneer broke his own school record with the vault of 14-6. Only three vaulters at the four state finals meets around the Grand Rapids area went higher than Gordeneer and Latz did at Comstock Park. Temperance-Bedford’s Logan Lynch set a new Division 1 finals meet record at East Kentwood High School by clearing 16-0, and Midland’s Luke Din nan fin­ ished second behind him in D-l at 14-7. Byron Center’s Matt Fisher won the Division 2 boys’ pole vault by clearing 14-7. Gordeneer and Fassett were the only two Maple Valley competitors to score, by placing in the top eight, at the Division 3 finals. Williamston’s boys and Kent City’s girls won the team titles. Williamston piled up 81 points to top sec­ ond-place Detroit Country Day which finished with 65. Latz’s first-place vault and a first-place finish in the 110-meter high hurdles helped the Ovid-Elsie boys’ team finish third with 51 points. The Lions’ SMAA rivals from Albion were Maple Valley senior Matt Gordeneer begins to pull himself over the bar at 14 feet fourth with 43. 6 inches in the pole vault Saturday at the Division 3 state finals hosted by Comstock Kent City edged Goodrich Park High School. Gordeneer set a new Maple Valley record with the vault, and in the girls’ meet, 42 to 40. placed second in the event. (Photo by Ashley Gordeneer) Armada was third with 33 made the trip across Grand points, Bade Axe fourth with Rapids to see how things 30, and Albion fifth with 28. Kent City was spurred to were going at Forest Hills victory by its sprinters, who Northern. Two of Sessions’ star won both the 400-meter and pupils, Maple Valley senior 800-meter relay races. Sarah Kristi Boehm, Matt Gordeneer and sopho- Shirey, more Stacey Fassett earned state medals in the Division 3 meet. Gordeneer finished secSports Editor Seeing 16 state medallists honored at the Division 3 state track and field finals Courtney Zahrt, and Amber Holcomb won the 800-meter event in 1 minute 45.45 sec­ onds, and the same team took the 400 in 50.06 sec­ onds. Keyria Calloway of Detroit Crockett was the only multiple individual event winner on the girls’ side, taking the 200 in 24.85 and the 100 in a new Division 3 meet record time of 12.16. Amber Siegle of Macomb Lutheran North tied the Division 3 finals meet record of 5-5 in the high jump, which was set by Delton Kellogg’s Shanna Tamminga in 2004. Williamston’s boys’ team was led by the performance of its middle distance run­ ners, including the foursome of David Ash, Tyler Sharp, Dan Nix, and Chris Pankow which set a new state record in the 3200-meter relay with a time of 7:49.83. Nix won the 1600 in 4:22.00 and Ash the 800 in 1:57.09. Williamston’s Donny Stiffler won the shot put with a throw of 52-7.5 and placed second in the discus at 154­ 0 The Hornet boys’ per­ formance in the 1600-meter relay wasn’t the only state record setting one at Comstock Park Saturday. Detroit Country Day’s Chris Rucker won the 100-meter dash in 10.32 seconds. Rucker also led Country Day foursomes to victories in the 400-. 800-, and 1600-meter relay races. BASEBALL, continued from page 10 good season however, as the Lions closed out the cam­ paign with a 15-17 record. “I think we improved over the course of the year. The kids just kept getting better, and I think that showed in our record,” said Carpenter. The Lions were just 5-12 in their first 17 games, before coming back to win ten ofthe last 15. There’s never been a better For TIME everything towtan from HOME FOR SALE ASK US business cards and ABOUT ROTO BRUSH DUCT r CLEANING brochures call J-Ad $179,900 - 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath in Nashville, Ml. 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FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality Value & Service Free Estimates Graphics Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 (269) 945-9554 06632185 Strength you can rely on Nashville (517) 852-9565 �juW S»y-Ax MvvM«c r the *Map vatey 't*ewe rues»y June e 2006 — Page 16 Vermontville Council delays damage payment decision by BeUy Acker J-Ad *Graphic Intern The Vermontville Village Council deadlocked on a proposed SI 10.56 payment by a community member who inadvertently damaged a mam on the village water tyiletn A CJimmitla recommend ed the council approve the payment, but the 3-3 tx vote business, the hazardous material col lection times and dates were confirmed for this fal I as Sept 8 from 2 to 6 p m Flyers have been posted at the post office, and are available to the public. Appointments for pick ups must be made ahead of time. A budget meeting was suggested for a committee to check on the feasibility of paying off the sewer loan early, for savings on interest later on. The Department of Public Works report was given by Monte O'Dell, who said the waler main and storm drain systems work was “going well" and he was working with a good crew. A question on where handicapped park­ ing spaces should be placed was asked, and a street com­ mittee was requested to be set up concerning the issue. A job descripti<m of the Zoning Administrator was received by the Zoning Board of Appeals The Planning Commission and cauaed the nme to be tabled until next *month' meeting when all *member of the council will be prevent Gary Patrick wn not in attendance al the meeting Thurvday night The reason for the dead­ lock was that the true cost of the damge has been estimat­ ed al more than $500 In other Village Council ZBA were asked to merge their job descriptions for the position The request for the ordi­ nance enforcement officer zomng administrator and the clerk to be given an expense allowance of $150 to attend a conference at Michigan State University was approved. In other busiiness, the council: • Signed a contract for attorney sen’ices • Received and mailed checks from ABBA Bonding/Wingspread. • Decided a letter shall be written to IT Technique deal­ ing with concerns about an antenna attachment to a water tower. • Received a signed con­ tract from the Eaton County Sheriffs Department for summer patrols. • Scheduled ayor Exchange days for Wednesday. June 14, and Wednesday July 19 The vis­ itors will not be taken to the schools this year, but instead tour the historical society. Maple Manor, and will be treated to a cookout • Suggested fresh produce sales be held once a week. The village clerk was assigned to organize. • Suggested a city-wide garage sale be held in con­ junction with sidewalk sales and to be organized by the clerk. • Received an extension letter for the audit from audi­ tors. The letter was recommended, moved and approved by all members of the council. • Scheduled a Building and Grounds Committee meeting for 10 a.m. Wednesday. June 7, concern­ ing work on the village office. • Received notification from MMB&J attorneys explaining time constraints for the public hearing needed by the Planning Commission. A letter from Jim Dietrick with the checks from ABBA Bonding Wingspread and a FOIA request for the attor­ ney' bid from Mike Meyers Beckett & Jones, and a copy of the clerks responses was also received. • Heard a citizen’s con­ cern about a fallen tree. The Ordinance Committee set a meeting for June 7 at 9 a.m. to check ordinances on rot­ ting trees. • Fielded a question about the zoning map on the wall and whether it was connect or not. • Heard a report from Village President Doug Kelsey given by the Village of Vermontville website designer stating that the site had more than 1,100 hits since it was created. • The clerk is to start w ork on request for proposals on the master planning zoning revision work for next year's budget. The next meeting of the Village Council is scheduled for July 13 at 7 p m. WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE For the Year 2005 Thu report covers the drinking water quality for the Village of Vermontville, Michigan, for the calendar year 2005. This information Is a snapshot of the quality ofthe water that we provided to you in 2005. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. Your water comes from three groundwater wells located at 159 Third Street and one well on West Street The wells are in an aquifer about 180 feet deep in gravel pack. The Village of Vermontville has a State approved Wellhead Protection Program (WHP). The company of Fleis and VendenBrink did the work on the program to get it approved with the State. We have a citizen advisory panel composed of citizens, Council Members, Township and County Officials. Prinking Water, including bottled wafer, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small a*mount of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that 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 (800-426-4701). • Contaminants and their presence in water: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking waler than the general populations. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergo­ ing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/A1DS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly al 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 (800-426-4791). • Vulnerability of sub-populations: The Sources of drinking water (both tap 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 mineral. In some cases, radioac­ tive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. • Sources of Drinking Water: • 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 livestock operations and wildlife. such as s*alt and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, min­ ing or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and res­ idential uses. • Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally occurring • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are *by-product of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Inorganic contaminants, In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide the same protection for public health. WATER QUALITY DATA The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2005 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the waler poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 - December 31,2005. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the c*oncentration ofthese contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Al) ofthe data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old. *Term and *abbreviation used below: • Mirlmiim *Cmoin»tnt Level l*Go (I*M:CLG 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 Crmtamlnanl Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. • N/A: Not applicable ND: not detectable at testing limit ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter pCi/li picocuries per liter (a measure of radiation). • Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other require­ ments that a water system must follow. MCL MCLC Our Water Sample Date Violation Y/N Typical Source of Contaminant Arsenic (well #3) 0.010 mg/1 None 0.006 mg/1 3/23/05 N Erosion of natural deposits orchards, glass. Arsenic (well #5) 0.010 None 0.004 mg/1 3/23/05 N Erosion of natural deposits orchards, glass. Barium 2 mg/1 2 mg/1 .22tng/l Aug 2000 N Discharge of drilling wastes & erosion of natural deposits Fluoride 4 mg/1 .1 mg/1 .21 mg/1 9/16/05 N Erosion of natural depo deposits aluminum & fertilizer factories mg/1 9/16/05 N Erosion of natural deposits Contaminant Unregulated Contaminant Sulfate Contaminant N/A Action Level Sample Date lead 15 mg/1 July 2000 2 mg/1 0 Copper 1.3 mg/1 July 2000 0 mg/1 0 Our )*Water( Number of Samples Over Action Level (• > 90 percent of samples at or below this level We met all the monitoring and reporting requirements for 2005. The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, is more than one year old. We are committed to providing you safe, reliable, and healthy water. We are pleased to provide you with this info: matton to keep you fully info: med about your water. We will be updating this report annually, and will also keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year, as they may happen. Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. For more information about your water, or the contents of this report, contact Monte O'Dell at the Village Garage or call 517-726-1444. I* our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations? The State and EPA require us to test our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. 06632099 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-06-13.pdf ca1200dc533d53500eb75a92cb775064 PDF Text Text ^XigTAQe PAID MAPLE V Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49053-1817 Hastings mi permit no. 7 MVN Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 HASTINGS PUBLI Phone: (269) 945-9554 121 s CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Vol. 134-NO. 24, June 13, 2006 A local paper oftoday! Sixth- through 9th-graders dominate Math Day contest by Paul Robert Slee Four teams of Maple Valley students from grades six through nine recently competed in the Math Days competition, earning several awards. The sixth grade team took second place overall, the sev­ enth grade team took first, the eighth grade team took first and second, and the ninth grade team took first and second. Students or teams compet­ ed in three events at Math Days. The first event was Jeopardy, which was like the television game show, but the students were arranged into four-person teams. Each team got eight mathmatical categories, and as they advanced, the difficulty increased. The second event was called Quick Calcs. In this event, each student was given four pages with ten problems. The students were given two minutes to com­ plete each page: The last event was called Dual Digs. In this event, two students were paired to do 30 difficult story problems in less than 45 minutes. The Maple Valley sixth grade team was made up of Dale White, Mikaela Bromley, Kolt Ewing, Caleb Walker, Jake Ewing, Nate Aldrich, Nathan Egbert and Richard'Root. In the Jeopardy event, the sixth grade team took second place, and Mikeala Bromley took second in Quick Calcs. The seventh grade team was made up of Joe Benedict, Jessica Curtis, Pantera Rider, Leighla Line, Coty Franklin, Taylor Owens, Riley Fisher and Hana Hunt. The seventh grade team scored second in the Jeopardy event, and in Quick calcs, seventh-grader Joe Benedict placed first, and Pantera Rider was second. The seventh-graders also dominated in the Dual Digs event with Pantera Rider and Leighla Line taking second place. Joe Benedict and Jessica Curtis pulled away with first place. The eighth grade team was made up of Ross Smith, Martin Shilton, Amanda Erwin, Chelsea Khouri, Josh Hall, Brittany Snook, Terri Hurosky and Victoria Casteel. In the Jeopardy event, the team took first; in the Quick Calcs event, Chelsea Khouri took first and Ross Smith took second. In the Dual Digs event, Ross Smith and Marty Shilton captured second place. The ninth grade team was made up of Brianna Misciewicz, Kyle Fisher, Chris Rugg, Dustin Frailey, Olivia Sprague, Teketha Pifer, Kinsey Bartlett and Cheyenne Fighter. The team took first place in Jeopardy. In the Quick Calcs event, Teketha Pifer took second and Brianna Misciewicz was first. In the Dual Digs event, Olivia Sprague and Teketha Pifer placed second. Chris Rugg and Dustin Frailey took first. See MATH, page 5 The ninth grade Math Days team (front row, from left) Olivia Sprague, Teketha Pifer, Kinsey Bartlett, Cheyenne Fighter, (back row, from left) Chris Rugg, Kyle Fisher, Brianna Misciewicz and Dustin Frailey. Sixth-graders at Maplewood graduate from DARE program Nashville told to reroute traffic during its parades by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Nashville \ Village President Frank punham last week read a tetter from'the Michigan Department of Transportation, insisting the villageTnust provide an alter­ nate route for traffic on M-66 during parades and all parade permits must be approved and recieved by MDOT no later than 30 days before the event. Dunham said that the mat­ ter has been referred to the police committee since it will .be up to the police depart­ ment to redirect traffic dur­ ing the Harvest Festival, Homecoming and Memorial Day parades. In other business the coun­ cil: • Heard a presentation from Nashville Police Sergeant Jerry Schray, who reported that public distur­ bances are at a record low, the recovery and return of stolen property has increased and while' arrests are down, there has been an increase in parking tickets. Nashville police officer Lance Barbery also was on hand to talk to the council about members ofthe depart­ ment being trained to use tazers. Barbery said that statisti­ cally tasers decrease the number of people resisting arrest, which could 'r*educe the cost of the police depart­ ment’s liability insurance. • Recieved a tetter from Village Zoning Administrator Melissa Strotheide requesting reim­ bursement for cell phone usage white conducting her duties. • Approved the payment of June bills totaling $46,272.52. • Approved a resolution giving the council authority to approve the Master Plan as presented by the village plan­ ning commission, • Approved a motion allowing Schray to drive the police department’s newest vehicle in a parade in Lake Odessa June 27. • Heard from Jim Bailey of Hastings who introduced himself as a candidate for the 87th District , State Representative. • Went into closed session to discuss legal matters. In This Issue the DARE essay winners are: (from left) Micah Weatherwax, Micha Sprague and Mikaela Bromley,and Macey Davis with Deputy Bruce Yelvington. by Pam Tobias Sixth grade students at Maplewood Elementray School in Vermontville graduated from the DARE program Friday, June 2. Alter ‘the Pledge of Allegiance, Principal Fred Davenport gave welcoming remarks to the graduates, teachers and their family members and Eaton County Sheriff’s Deputy Bruce Yelvington spoke briefly. Guest speaker Gene Fisher, from the Vermontville Lions Club, thanked the teachers and staff and accepted a $700 check from Wal-Mart, on behalf of the Lions Club. Pastor Matt Rhoade from the Nashville Baptist Church also was a guest speaker. He gave an inspi­ rational and motivational See DARE, page 3 • Vermontville Twp. Library reports summer reading program schedule • Check it out! At the Vermontville Township Library • Dune buggy show attracts about 250 people • Nashville woman recalls Kellogg's? first ‘Longest Breakfast Tabid- �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, June 13,2006 — Page 2 Vermontville Twp. Library reports summer reading program schedule The Vermontville Township Library once again will sponsor a summer reading program for local children. Local graduate on Liberty list Tara Gordenski of Nashville has been named to the dean's list at Liberty University for the spring 2005 semester. Gordenski was one of 1,964 students at Liberty who earned the academic recogni­ tion for the spring. Students named to the dean's list earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scdle and carry an aca­ demic load of at least 12 credit hours. Liberty University is a pri­ vate, Christian liberal arts university in Lynchburg, Va. The thdme for 2006 is "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales." The program will run differently than it has in the past, as the reading chal­ lenge will continue for the entire summer, rather than just the month of July. Programs will be held once each month rather than once each week. The program will be bro­ ken into three themes, lasting approximately one month each. A Craft project for each theme will be done on a "drop in" basis in the library, and can be completed any day the library is open, with the materials being available for the entire month. Signup for the program begins on June 6 and ends June 17. Because this year’s programs all involve live animals, all participants must bring a parent or guardian into the library to sign a per­ mission slip that will register them for the program. Late registrations will be accept­ ed, but participants must be registered to attend the pro­ grams. Pre-readers through age 16 are invited to participate in the programs and the read­ ing challenge. For each theme, readers will receive a reading log with a variety of activities. When the required number of activities is com­ pleted, the sheet may be returned to the library for a prize. Readers may complete only one sheet per theme, but every book read during, the summer will be recorded and entered into a drawing for larger prizes/at the end ofthe program. Reading will begin Tuesday, June 20, and con­ clude Saturday, Aug. 26. "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales" will begin June 20 with "Barnyard Fun." The reading challenge will explore farm animals and farming. The program for this month will be held Tuesday, June 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Maple Valley FFA chapter will hold a pet­ ting zoo with farm animals from the community. This will be held on the Opera House Lawn. Sign-up and permission forms must be signed in order to participate. This theme will end on July 15. The second theme will Secretary of State invites entries for license plate design challenge Residents have a chance to make their mark on Michigan’s automotive her­ itage by participating in the 2006 License Plate Design Challenge, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced. A new graphic design "will replace the Great Lakes Splendor version, commonly called the “Bridge” plate for its depiction ofthe Mackinac Bridge. New sales of the Great Lakes Splendor design will cease next year, though motorists who already have that plate may continue renewing it ifthey wish. “Michiganians love their state and adore the cars,” Land said. “We’re encourag­ ing everyone to show their pride in both by helping to refresh our license plate design. This is a great way to capture the essence of Michigan for the world to see. We’re excited to tap the energy and creativity of all who are proud to call Michigan home.”' Land, along with a panel of judges, will determine which design - or combina­ tion of themes - is incorpo­ rated onto the new plate. The Challenge is open to all Michigan residents except the judges and their immedi­ ate families. The deadline for submis­ sions is midnight on June 23. Entry forms are available at www.Michigan.gov/sos and at all Secretary of State branch offices. Forms are being sent to public and pri­ vate schools and home­ school organizations to encourage student participa­ tion. The new plate goes on sale January 1, 2007. As is the case with the Great Lakes Splendor plate, it will be available as an alternative to Michigan’s standard plate for an additional $5. The standard plate, known as “Old Blue,” also is being redesigned with a new look and enhanced features. It will be unveiled shortly. That update makes this an ideal time to revisit the LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 1030 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1 st & 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 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 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 month will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 12:30 p.m. with the Binder Park ZooMobile program "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tails." This program will take place inside the Opera House. Sign-up and permis­ sion forms must be signed in order to participate. This theme will end on Aug. 26. Reading programs will conclude Aug. 29 with the final drawing and awarding ofprizes. Refreshments will be served at all programs and are furnished by the Vermontville Women’s Club. begin July 18 with "Scales and Slime." The reading challenge will explore ani­ mals with scales and their amphibian friends. The pro­ gram for this month will be held on Tuesday, July 25 at 2 p.m., with the Potter Park Zoo outreach program "Fur, Feathers, Scales and Slime." This program will take place inside the Opera House. Sign-up and permission forms must be signed in order to participate. This theme will end on Aug. 5. The final theme will begin on Aug. 8 with "Fins and Flippers." The reading chal­ lenge will explore the fish and mammals that live in the water. The program for this FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S’. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Churqh School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway Nashville Morning Celebration 10 a.m. j/ „ 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 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic :30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 mi. 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. 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 design of the state’s graphic plate, Land said. The Great Lakes Splendor plate has been serving motorists since January 1997. It features a striking sunrise over the Straits of Mackinac with the Mac­ kinac Bridge in the fore­ ground. More than 4.8 million Great Lakes Splendor plates have been sold and renewed for passenger and commer­ cial vehicles, motorcycles and trailers. Great Lakes Splendor plates are no longer available for trailers since the state began issuing per­ manent trailer plates in October 2003. Find out more about all Michigan plates, including fundraising and special­ cause plates, by visiting www.Michigan.gov/sos. Visitors also can check the availability of a personalized plate by using the Department of State’s online Plate It With Your Way Service. 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. OCABS(G) 11: 30,2:00,4:30,7:00,9:30 O ©THE BREAK-UP (PG-1 (PG-13) 12: 10,2:25,4:40,7:20,9:35 ©X-MEU: THE LAST STAND (PG-13) 12:20,2:30,4:50,7:10,9:20 OVER THE HEDGE (PG)) 12:15, 2:15,4:10,7:15, 9:10 f e>pAJG.3i.2ono nr ■ n~m~m tttt Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone 517-852-1993 203 N. State, Nashville IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Sunday Mass .................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 10 a.m. 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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School 9:45a 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 13,2006 — Page 3 DARE, continued from page 1 Jenna Whitaker and Ashley Weiler are happy to be at the graduation. Rhoade, Deputy Bruce Yelvington and Maplewood Principal Fred Davenport pose for a photo after the ceremony. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 ORDER YOUR NASHVILLE COMMUNITY CALENDAR To run from August 2006 to September 2007 Calendar $5.00 Birthdays/Anniversaries Listings 50 cents Please mail this form along with your check or money order made payable to BCCC to: Dawn Meade Eaton Federal Savings Bank P.0. Box 250 Nashville, Ml 49073 Pastor Matt Rhoade giv­ ing his "Make your Mark" speech. Any questions call: 517-S52-1S30 - Sam to 5pm 517-S52-1&19 evenings Vermontville Lions Club members holding their $700 check from Wal-Mart. DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS IS JULY 1ST All proceeds go to Nashville Community Development Committee whose major project is the Nashville Harvest Festival Date (B) Birthday (A) Anniversary Name ___Calendars @ $5.00 each __Listings © .50 each 0 6632206 Deputy Bruce Yelvington, from the Eaton County Sheriff's Department gives opening remarks. Jake Ewing accepts his DARE graduation certificate and gifts from the Eaton County Sheriffs Department and the Vermontville Lions Club. TOTAL For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 13, 2006 — Page 4 Frances Ellen Mapes NAPLES, FLORIDA Frances Ellen Mapes, of Naples, Florida, and former­ ly of Sunfield, passed away December 10, 2005 in Naples, Florida, at the age of 89. A memorial funeral serv­ ice will be held at 11 a.m. Wayne /. Lobert VERMONTVILLE Wayne J. Lobert age 74, died June 5, 2006 in Charlotte. He was bom in Eaton Co., the son of Ralph and Anna (Helmkamp) Lobert. He was an Industrial Engineer for GM and retired after 41 years of service. Wayne was also a bus driver for seven years in the Lansing School District, a driver for the Amish, loved to go to the casino and hated green peppers and cucum­ bers. He enjoyed life at its best! Wayne married Rita Thornton on June 20, 1987 and she preceded him in death on September 25, 1995. He is survived by daughters, Annette (George) Warner of Onondaga, Debra (Robert) Drewyor of Beebe, AR; stepdaughter, Cindy (Mark) Reetz of Grayling; stepsons, Steve (Pam) Thornton ofPort Huron, Rod Thornton of CA; six grand­ children, Wade Warner, Matt (Stephanie) Warner, Kailee (Frank) Edging, Nikea Drewyor, Drewyor, Jesse Drewyor, Bobby Drewyor; three step-grandchildren, Curtis (Aman-da), Jeffrey and Kristin Thornton; great grandchildren, Dominic, Kaleb, Shelby and Kenna Warner, McKenna, Nicholas and Ashton DeAngelo; sis­ ters, Mary Cole of St. Johns, Ila Sommers of Dimondale; brother, Roger (Mary) Lobert of Houghton Lake; sister-in-laws, Joyce Lobert of Lansing and Jeanne Lobert of Dimondale and special angel, Wilma Risner. Wayne was preceded in death by wife, Rita and brothers, John and Ron Lobert. and father; two brothers and four great grandchildren. She is survived by chil­ dren, Shirley (Kenneth) Terpstra, Gene Stoel and Meredith Doyle, Jim (Esther) Stoel, Kathy (Denny) Smith, Ken (Sandy) Stoel and Anita (Richard) Duits; 18 grand­ children; 10 great grandchil­ dren; and four sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, 2006 at the Harvest Community Church, 620 6th Ave., Lake Odessa, with Rev. Richard Sytsma, Jr. officiating. For those wishing, contri­ butions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice, Charlotte, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36, Sunfield, MI 48890. Flftfit Mechanic Charlotte Public Schools is in search of a FLEET MECHANIC for its Transportation Department. Must have a high school diploma and be State of Michigan or A.S.E. Heavy Duty Truck certified. Minimum of 3 years experience in medium or heavy-duty truck repair. Experience in preventative maintenance preferred. Must possess a valid CDL with B, P, and S endorsements. Must have a good driving record. Must have own tools. Experience with computerized inventory control and maintenance work order systems preferred. 52 weeks a year, 30 hours per week (1:00 pm - 7:00 pm). Please send resume to: Fleet Mechanic Position, 8 378 State Street, Charlotte, Ml 48813 BY JUNE 15, 2006.. “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 . & Family Owner/Manager A graveside service and burial will follow the memo­ rial service at the Sunfield Cemetery. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home. Check it out! At the Vermontville Township Library Funeral Services were held Thursday, June 8,2006 at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St, with burial at South Bingham Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Eaton Community Hospice. Clara Stoe LAKE ODESSA - Clara Stoel, of Lake Odessa, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 8,2006 at the age of 85. She was bom September 23, 1920, in Denver, Colorado to John and Wilhelmina (Plomp) Kamp. Clara married Jerry Stoel on November 13, 1942. She was a homemaker and farmer’s wife in the Sunfield area as well as a teacher’s aide in the Sunfield School and the first woman bus driv­ er for the Lakewood School District. Clara was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jerry Stoel; an infant daughter; both her mother Monday, June 19, 2006 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. For those wishing, contri­ butions may be made to the Hospice ofNaples, c/o RFH, P.O. Box 36, Sunfield, MI 48890. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home. For more information www.Legacy.com. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Vermontville Girl Scout Troops #91 and #110 met at the library in April to work on one oftheir badges, Local Lore. The scouts looked through old photographs, aerial photographs, maps and scrapbooks. They were look­ ing to see what has changed and what has remained the same. Librarian Katie Sharpe provided stories and facts to go along with the materials. The library recently con­ ducted a patron survey that covered a wide variety of topics. In response to that survey, the library has imple­ mented two suggestions. A bright yellow tape has been placed on the spines of all large print books to make them easier to find and work is under way to affix an "Inspirational" spine tag on titles that are considered to Christian fiction. Also in response to the survey, the library is looking at taking the hour of 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and adding it to either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon. Please stop by and fill out a survey. The Mix families have made a memorial donation to honor their friend and rela­ tive, May Englerth. The following memorial Junior books are now available; Shep: our most loyal dog (a true story) by Sneed B. Collard III, Saving Samantha: a true story by Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen, The Legend of Michigan by Trinka Hakes Noble, and Z is for zookeeper by Marie and Roland Smith. Also in memory of May Englerth, Our Constitution by Donald A. Ritchie has been donated by Mary Ann Kill. Other Junior Non-Fiction: Survival skills by Tony Norman, Hurricane Katrina strikes the Gulf Coast: disas­ ter and survival by Mara Miller Junior Fiction: Brooklyn Rose by Ann Rinaldi, Amelia Bedelia under construction by Herman Parish Adult Fiction: Promise me by Harlan Coben, Second sight by Amanda Quick, Dark harbor (Large Print) by Stuart Woods, Two little girls in blue (Large Print) by Mary Higgins Clark and Hearts divided by Debbie Macomber. Dead Watch by John Sandford, At risk by Patricia Cornwell, Honey moon by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, My latest grievance by Elinor Lipman, Susannah’s garden by Debbie Macomber, Shiver by Lisa Jackson, In plain sight by C.J. Box, A dirty job by Christopher Moore and in Large Print we have Beach road by James Patterson, Digging to America by Anne Tyler, Dark tort by Diane Mott Davidson, and Vanished (Large print) by Karen Robards and The Poe Shadow by Matthew Pearl. Adult Non-Fiction: Essential crochet: create 30 irresistible projects with a few basic stitches by Erika, How to talk so people listen: connecting in today’s work­ place by Sonya Hamlin, Could it be Autism? by Nancy D. Wiseman, National Geographic photog­ raphy field guide— digital: secrets to making great pic­ tures by Rob Sheppard, Best ever breads ‘ by Fleischmann’s yeast, Friendship gifts of good taste by Anne Van Wagner Childs, Hartstone Inn signa­ ture recipes from an elegant Maine Inn by Michael Salmon, Home baking: the artful mix of flour and tradi­ tion around the world by Jeffrey Alford, Great desserts by Mardee Haidin Regan, Brand name fat-fighters cookbook by Sandra Woodruff, Ifyour adolescent has an anxiety disorder: an essential guide for parents by Edna B. Foa, Ph.D, If your adolescent has schizophre­ nia: an essential resource for parents by Raquel E. Gur, M.D.,If your adolescent has depression or a bipolar disor­ der: an essential resource for parents by Dwight L. Evans, and Ifyour adolescent has an eating disorder: an essential resource for parents by B. Timothy Walsh, M.D. New Adult Non-Fiction: And you know you should be glad by Bob Greene, Eat right 4 your type: the indi­ vidualized diet solution to staying healthy, living longer & achieving your ideal weight by Dr. Peter J.D’Adamo , A teenager’s journey: overcoming a child­ hood of abuse by Richard Pelzer, We have also received a new shipment of the rental books-on-tape; The mermaid chair by Sue Monk Kidd, Finding God in unexpected places by Philip Yancy, Eloquent silence by Sandra Brown, The Black Rock Coffin Makers, by Louis L’Amour, Mary, Mary by James Patterson, Red Lily by Nora Roberts, Full bloom by Janet Evanovich, Teacher man by Frank McCourt, The closers by Michael Connelly, Carrie by Stephen King and Light from heaven by Jan Karon. These titles are rented for $20 each and are checked out just like normal books for about a month. In Memory of Patrick ‘David tlagon July 11,1969 - June 18, 2003 I am not gone My soul lives on But in a better place Surrounded by the light of God In all His glory and grace Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 13, 2006 — Page 5 MATH, continued from page 1 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Location to be announced. Exploration Days Mandatory Orientation Meeting, 7 p.m., Community Room (Courts & Law Building). Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Bany Expo Center. 4-H County Shoot, 8 a.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Small Animal Sale Mandatory Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Mandatory Teen Superintendent Meeting for Youth Celebration, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Poultry Leader Training, 6 p.m., Extension Office. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. 4-H Silent Auction Collection, 10 a.m., Extension Office. Rabbit Development Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Barry County Fairgrounds. Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Barry County Fairgrounds. Livestock Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. June 13 June 15 June 15 June 15 June 17 June 19 June 19 June 20 June 20 June 21 June 24 June 26 July 1 The seventh grade Math Days team (from left) Anastasia Hakenjos, Hana Hunt, Joe Benedict, Pantera Rider, Leighla Line, Jessica Curtis, Taylor Owens and Coty Franklin. 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MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 517-726-1506 The eighth grade Math Days team (from left) teacher Vicki Mansfield, Chelsea Khouri .Amanda Erwin, Terri Hurosky, Brittany Snook, Victoria Casteel, Ross Smith, Martin Shilton and Josh Hall. | (^ EmploymentGroup Recruiting for Production Workers: • Must have previous experience in a heavy production environment ■ Safe workers * Seeking t*oe-mhpire opportunities is it? jaEbi ,.3. tateBE msissufi^ Requirements: • Drug Screen and Background Check • State-issued ID and proof of work eligibility, i.e. driver’s license and Social Security card ^1 JOB FAIR Wednesday, June 14th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. . Elks Lodge, 102 East Woodlawn, Hastings Take Broadway north to Woodlawn; turn east on Woodlawn. Elks Lodge is between Broadway and Jefferson. Free parking in lot. Enter door to left of porch. 800.968.3921 or apply on-line at www.employmentgroup.com Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER The members of the sixth grade Math Days team (from left) Richard Root, Nathan Egbert, Nate Aldrich, Kolt Ewing, Jake Ewing, Mikaela Bromley, Dale White and Caleb Walker. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 • 945-9554 Mary's Country Garden . CLOSING FOR THE SEASON SALE Prices drastically reduced on flats, pots and hanging baskets through Saturday, June 17, 2006 SPECIAL SALE HOURS Closed Sundays ■ Monday - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm. Call i*f you need additional times please. Located 3/4 of a mile south ofM-43 on Velte Road, Woodland Phone: 269-367-4830 06632576 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 13,2006 — Page 6 e its our AkJAl ikIVSMTorv LIQUIDATION! o jr Dooes SALS! ars closing For <?ood/ KOdlJTRV TR^ASURSS 4526 S. M-66 Hvy., ISfcEhzille, ME FcL & Sat., Jib 16 & 17th • 10-6 l“P x.^ nno.'-"-L Heeeease frta-vDJe's gaage sales, ariKortry Rit-irp Uwta- Jy. w! wehave arpyedor firaidys 2 years and t hark ewyre / iWU wedcarit crtteir supper t Give a memorial that can go on forever Antique, classic car show is Saturday A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you Classic and antique automobiles like this one, as well as vintage tractors, trucks and motorcycles, will be on dis­ play at the sixth annual Nashville and Area Merchants Classic and Antique Car Show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Riverside Park in Nashville (just off M-66 behind the business district). Registration begins at 8 a.m. and more than 75 awards, including Best of Show, will be given at 2 p.m. In addition to the car show there will be a Nashville Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast, food booths, village-wide garage sales, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and more. For more information call (517) 726-0036. All proceeds will benefit the “Wish Upon a Star” charity. Olivet College finishes fourth in MIAA Commissioner’s Cup designate. Ask your funeral Olivet College finished in fourth-place in the 2005-06 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Commissioner’s Cup stand- director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Last Chance To Register! Hurry ~ Classes Are June 26th-29th (M-Th) 10: 00am-ll:30am: Hip Hop Ages: 7-12 11: 30am-i:00pm:Tap Ages: Teens Summer Dance Camps!!! Summer is a great time to try NEW THINGS! COME JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED WEEK OF DANCE! Class Remember you sizes limited!!! can enroll in One or ings with 117 points. The finish is the highest for the Comets since 1936­ 37, when they were also fourth. The final standings for the all-sports awards are deter­ mined on the basis of each college’s standings in eight of nine sports for men and eight of nine sports for women. These point-totals are added together to deter­ mine the winner of the Commissioners’ Cup. The Comets tallied 66 points in the women’s all­ sports standings and 51 points in the men’s all-sports standings. In 2005-06, Olivet cele­ brated one conference cham­ pion (men’s swimming and diving) along with one run­ ner-up (women’s golf), two third-place (men’s golf and women’s swimming and div­ ing) and four fourth-place (football, men’s soccer, men’s track and field and softball) finishes. In addition, the Comets excelled in the classroom as SUMMER JOBS Packers of quality frozen vegetables General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS If you need extra $$$ Days and nights available NEED FOR JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER Call 616-374-8837 ...for additional information Kpply Monday thru Friday 10: 30am-12:00pm:Tap Ages: 5-8 12: 00pm-l:30pm-Hip Hop Ages: Teens July 17th-July 20th (M-Th) 10: 00am-ll:30am: Tap Ages: 8-12 by a.m. to 4 p.m. 1315 SHERMAN ST., LAKE ODESSA, MI 06632212 E.O.E More SESSIONS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU WANT TO TRY SOMETHING NEW!!! Please Enroll 8 TWIN CITY FOODS Assisted Living July 10th-13th (M-Th) 9: 30am-10:30am: Creative Movement Ages: Preschool nine student-athletes earned ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District FV honors. June 16 517.852.9910 Specialized Memory Care Special Class for Adults!!! WooJ/zzM’n Meadows Beginning Ballroom!!! Learn to Foxtrot, Waltz, ChaCha and more!!! July 10,11, 17, and 18 Retirement Village 7:00-8:00 1821N. East St. Hastings 11: 30am-l:00pm: Lyrical Ages: Teens Contact Step N'Time Dance Studio today!!! 517.852.9910 Located directly above Something Special By Kathy in Nashville, MI!!! Check us out on the web at www.stepntimedancestudio.com i I 269-948-4921 06632594 Do they need an extra hand? woodlawn@leisure-living.com �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 13,2006 — Page 7 Southwest BBQ chefs fire up and take charge The final dregs of winter have faded, leaving many in the state eager to usher in Spring by lighting up the grill for the first time. However, many that use gas grills do not know basic grilling safety tips. “Before you light up, you have to shape up the grill,” said Michigan Propane Gas Association President Terry Rhoads. “We’re coming into that time of the year when people will be lighting grills that have not been used in over seven months.” According to the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), 84 percent of gas grill owners say that it is important to grill safely, but only 35 percent know basic safety procedures. 2. After filling ling or Another PERC survey found exchange, take the cylinder that less than 10 percent of home immediately. Keep the American adults choose vehicle ventilated and' the grilling-related risks or acci­ cylinder valve closed and dents as the top two common capped. summertime risks that con­ 3. Always use or store cern them, even as the typi­ cylinders outdoors in an cal grill owner cooks out­ upright (vertical) position. doors 22 times during the season. Commission 5dliU Coun|U on Aging To help the 74 million Americans that enjoy Schedule of Events grilling and barbequing dur­ ing the warm Spring months, the propane industry is Meals Site and Meals on releasing its Top Ten Tips on Wheels Noon Meal grilling safely with propane Hearty Meal gas: Wednesday, June 14 1. When the cylinder is Salisbury steak w/gravy, refilled, have the supplier mashed potatoes, green check for dents, damage, rust beans, dinner roll, fruit comor leaks. pote. Thursday, June 15 BBQ chicken, cauliflower, peas and carrots, pineapple, combread. Friday, June 16 Tuna salad, potato salad, won a trip for two through broccoli raisin salad, pita of Norway, bread, plums. the Sons Monday, June 19 Askeladden Lodge Roast turkey w/gravy, (Kalamazoo/Portage). The trip was a chance to meet his stuffing, sweet potatoes, 7 Calhoun County Genealogical Do not use, store, or trans­ port cylinders near high tem­ peratures (this includes stor­ ing spare cylinders near the grill). 4. Never leave the grill unattended. Always follow the grill manufacturer’s instructions on lighting the grill and make sure the grill tip is open when attempting to light the grill. 5. Before connecting the cylinder to a propane gas grill burner for the first time, use a leak-detection solution (a 50/50 mix of water and liquid soap) to check connec­ tions for tightness. Do not use matches or lighters to check for leaks. 6. If you suspect a gas leak, and are able to safely turn offthe gas supply valve, do so immediately and call the fire department. 7. Do not allow children to tamper or play with the cylinder or grill. 8. Do no smoke while han­ dling a propane cylinder. 9. Never pour an acceler­ ant such as lighter fluid or gasoline on the grill. 10. When no in use, grill burner controls should be turned off and cylinder­ valves closed. “Grilling is an easy way to CROSS COUNTRY Those who are going to be in 7th & 8th grade and are interested in Cross Country, Please contact Cindy Allwardt at 517-853-9660 Society plans June meeting Curt Osborn has always had an interest in Norse mythology and the discovery of North America by Norsemen. His pursuit came natural because Norway was the birthplace of his “Morfar” and “Monnor.” Curt and his family have been residents of Marshall since 1991. In 2003, Curt Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 relatives, visit two of his families former Norwegian exchange students, as well as spend a little time in Iceland. Curt will give his video pres­ entation which highlights his travels to these beautiful and fascinating countries as well as his opportunity to meet with family. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the Gifford Schultz Educational Service Center Calhoun Intermediate School District building, 17111 G Drive North, Marshall, and are free. 975 N. Main (M-66) (M-66 north ofNashville) Mulberry 517-852-0106 Gardens Restaurant Day Special 1 18 holes & Steak Dinner JU \^CaU forTeeTimes!! 517-852-0760 or 517-852-0106 Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varsity Baseball Maple Valley senior Garrett Van Engen had his team's only two hits in its Division 3 district semifinal loss to Galesburg-Augusta Saturday (June 3). Van Engen started a rally, which eventually came up short, with his second single of the game in the seventh inning. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Lynn Denton *3M7, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE 0663247 *BUB BUREAU W/B. INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL green beans, fresh apple. Tuesday, June 20 Pea soup w/ham, roasted red skins, applesauce, crackers. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, June 14 Seafood pasta salad, com and tomato salad, mandarin have fun with family and friends, and create great summer memories,” said Mark Perkins of Douglas LP Gas, MPGA District One Director. “But it’s important that the family grill chef understand the safety behind grilling.” For more information about grilling or propane safety, visit www.usemichiganpropane.com. I■kV■A■Im■A■L ■mQILEQ i*4VfL ALI EI T■ 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 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS’* • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI................................................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR..................................................................... Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO.............................................................. Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor.................................................................................... Cell 269-838-0796 oranges. Thursday, June 15 Ham and pasta salad, peas and peanut salad, plums. Friday, June 16 Cheese/macaroni salad, cucumber salad, applesauce. Monday, June 20 Cheese spread, Spanish bean salad, mixed fruit, Rye Krisps. Tuesday, June 20 Turkey w/Swiss, marinated vegetables, plums, whole wheat bread. Events Wednesday, June 14 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Low Vision Support 1:30 p.m. Delton Reminiscence. Woodland BP Clinic Thursday, June 15 Hastings - Yoga 3 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Caregiver’s Sup. 3:30-5 p.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, June 16 - Hastings - Oil Painting; Bingo; Father’s Day Party. Woodland Visiting. Nashville - Nashville 5 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 20 - Hastings Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 12:30-2:30 p.m.; music with Sam. Delton - Bingo. Tuesday, June 21 - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Bocci Ball 10:30 a.m.; Bible Study 12:30-1:30 p.m. $56,000111 IN NASHVILLE! PARK-LIKE" SETTING LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED IN VERMONTVILLE HOME PRICED TO SELLI 3 bedroom mobile home with IN MIDDLEVILLE This 3 possible 4 bedroom, two "add-on", nice large lot, some Convenient location for a short walk to town. Quick access to M-66. story has an enclosed wrap-around appliances included. Call Homer.. (V-127) Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. porch. Laundry is just off the to GR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or kitchen for extra storage. Call Rick Charlotte. Call Rick or Homer. or Homer. (M-129) (N-130) baths, 2 car attached garage, deck St covered porch. Appliances included. Cail Jerry. (N-125) MOTIVATED SELLERS!!! MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2story home, 1st floor laundry, large mature yard, detached 2-car garage, kitchen appliances includ­ ed. Occupancy at close. Cali your host Jerry Reese. (CH-115) "IN COUNTRY” SW OF NASHVILLE ON 3.1 ACRES 3 bedroom ranch home, 1978 sq. ft. "earth bermed" w/2xl2 exterior walls, large master bath with 4' shower & whirlpool tub all appli­ ances included. Oak kitchen cabi­ nets, 40x50 pole barn (w/water 8t elec.). Home built in 1998 has cen­ tral air Sr vacuum. Must see to appreciate! (CH-128) 10 ROOM HOME & LARGE POLE BARN ON 4+ ACRES ESTABLISHED GARDENING ft NURSERY BUSINESS at SNOW REMOVAL WITH 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF ACTIVE ACCOUNTS is surveyed and Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full Property RANCH HOME - VERMONTVILLE baths, large living room, formal perked erked or will divide: divid (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A 3 bedroom with 1 bath and main dining room w/lighted glass china Building site, some trees, (c) 10A floor laundry. Kitchen base cabi- cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large Building site (all located on paved nets/counter tops updated, doors family room, lots of "built-ins". road) Call Homer. (VL-123) trimmed out in wonderful oak, Large kitchen 8t central air. Stocked ACRES NORTH OF VERnewer windows, vinyl siding and fish pond on property. Call Homer one car detached garage. Estate or Jerry (CH-118) MONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, perked, modulars acceptable. Nat gas sale, sold "AS IS.". Call Jerry, 269­ available, rolling with some trees. Call 838-5819. (V-122) Homer. (VL-114) VACANT PARCELS WOODS. 2.2 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCED!! East of Hastings, perked building site, sur­ veyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Chartton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits PRICE REDUCEDII and surveyed. "In the .*country Great JUST LISTED: IN NASHVILLE - CLEAN at view, close to public hunting 8c fishing. Large "saltbox" house on 5 acres, NEATI GOOD FLOOR PLANII beautiful country setting, 4 bed-2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 Lots of birds 8c wildlife. Some restric­ tions. Call Rick. (VL-99) rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in living lots) (2001) has enclosed back­ MAPLE VALLEY HIGH room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total. yard, central air, main floor laun- NEAR Two car garage plus pole barn. dry, shower 8t garden tub in mas-SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front Room for animals - must see this ter bath. Large family room and liv-8c woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) home to appreciate! Call Hillary..iing room. Give Rick a call for more 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124L k, (CH-131)"info."" (H-120) �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, June 13,2006 — Page 8 Campaign heightens awareness of need for caution among drivers, pedestrians A public awareness cam­ paign to reduce accidents involving motorists, pedes­ trians and bicyclists was launched at the Capitol by Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land and a coalition of safe­ ty advocates. Joining Land is announc­ ing the “Be Safe, Be Seen” campaign were prominent Farmington Hills attorney Richard Bernstein, Elmer L. Cerano, executive director of Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service Inc., and Karole White, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. “Awareness, caution and courtesy are keys to prevent­ ing tragedy,” said Land, Michigan’s chieftraffic safe­ ty officer and an avid runner. “Sharing public spaces with motor vehicles demands Trees and extra attention on everyone’s part. To Michigan drivers we say, ‘Be cautious and care­ ful.’ To runners, walkers and bicyclists we say, ‘Be Safe, Be Seen.’ Protect yourselfby following the rules of the road, staying alert and being considerate of others. The Department of State and Michigan Protection Advocacy Services Inc., in cooperation with the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, are airing pub­ lic service announcements on statewide radio and tele­ vision urging all who share streets and sidewalks to “Be Safe, Be Seen.” They also are publishing brochures and reflective stickers that will be available in Secretary of State branch offices. The coalition’s message is especially important to ^^NIILTojy Party a Petunta 88.48 ar Shrubs PLUS Garden Center and Landscape Supply Annuals & Perennials Are In! TREES NATURAL COLORED SOUS NATURAL ■ Shade STONE STONE ■ Top Soils MULCHES MULCHES ■Pea Stone ■ Red Lava • White Marble ■ Black Dirt • Blond Chips ■Red ■Composted • Orange Cedar ■Gold ■ Brown H.M ■ Black Flowering ■Fruit ■ Cobble ■ Rocky Mountain■ Emberlite Horse Manure COLORED ■ Ohio lime Chips1 Western Sunrise■ Play Sand ■ River Pebble ■ Paver Sand ■ Meramac Camp Hre Rings 829.95 and up Located across from Moo-ville Phone: 517-852-1864 Hours: M - F 8:30 - 7:00 Sat. - 8:30 - 5:00 Charlotte Bernstein, a marathon runner who has been blind since birth. Berstein walks regular­ ly throughout his Oakland County neighborhood and knows firsthand the risks of sharing roads and sidewalks with vehicles, bicyclists and other pedestrians. “People are getting hurt and people are dying,” said Berstein, who champions the rights ofMichigan’s disabili­ ty community. “Citizens need to pay attention.to the people who can’t pay atten­ tion to them. What’s good for the disabled population is good all of Michigan.” More than 5,000 pedestri­ ans and bicyclists die each year in the United States due to traffic accidents. Many other suffer incapacitating injuries. In Michigan, pedes­ trian fatalities continue to decline, falling from 173 in 2002 to 139 last year. The campaign hopes to encour­ age that trend. Cerano pointed out that warmer temperatures mean more people soon will be enjoying outdoor activities. “This campaign speaks to the shared responsibilities of every Michigan resident,” Cerano said. “As we move past the winter months and into the summer, motorists need to be aware ofjoggers, parents pushing strollers, people in wheelchairs and individuals with visual impairments. Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service is pleased to move The Putnam District Library Presents Paws, Claws, Scales, and Tales Summer Reading Program 2006 1. A Poq Show 4. Poqs With Jobs Saturday, June 17 10:00AM - 12:00PM Wednesday, July 26 11:00AM - 12:00PM 2. Jim Merrill 4. Animal Education Demonstration by Balloon Sculpture Wednesday, June 28 9:00AM - 10:00AM Critter’s Pet & Supply 3. Paws With A Cause 5. Binder Park Zoomobile Wednesday, July 19 11:00AM - 12:00PM Wednesday, August 16 10:30AM - 11:00AM All Events Are FREE and this campaign forward throughout the summer with the Department of State.” Safety tips include: • Being alert in and around drive-through businesses and parking garages. • Slowly moving your vehicle out of driveways and parking areas, watching on all sides for pedestrians and bicyclists. • Waiting for drivers to stop and make eye contact with you before crossing a street. Don’t assume that they see you. • Mounting a safety flag on o a wheelchair, motorized cart or stroller for better visi­ bility. The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is proud to support the initiative, according to White. “We’re pleased to help educate the public about the safety concern,” White said. “If our message can prevent even one tragedy, then it’s well worth the time and effort. Whether you’re behind the wheel or on foot, we encourage all Michigan residents to act responsibly and courteously. Everyone has a role when it comes to traffic safety.” Secretary of State offices to be closed for summer holidays Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced today that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed in observance of state holidays during May, July and September. Residents are reminded that oh: Independence Day - All offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 * Labor ay SUPER ICenters will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 2, and all offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4. The Department of State mails notices to motorists 45 days before their driver’s Scholarship p board seeks some input Since it was founded in 1987, the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than a quarter millions dollars in scholar­ ship money to hundreds of Maple Valley High School graduates and alumni. With the foundation’s 20th anniversary approaching in May 2006, the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation’s Board of Directors would like to hear from former and current scholarship recipi­ ents. Did receiving a scholar­ ship help you on your career? Did it give you confidence to pursue your goals and ambi­ tions, even if you chose to pursue another career or employment path? If so, please contact the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation in writing. Mail all letters to The Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 685, Nashville, MI 49073. license or license plates expire to give them ample time to renew. Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or week­ end, can be renewed the fol­ lowing day without penalty. Motorists renewing license plates can "skip the trip" to the branch office and do business by mail, or if eli­ gible, by Internet or touch­ tone telephone. Easy to fol­ low instructions can be found with the renewal notice. License plate tabs will arrive by mail within seven business days. With the exception of hol­ idays, branch offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Smaller branch offices may close for the lunch hour. On Wednesday most offices are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with those in city centers open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PLUS offices and SUPERICenters are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. SUPER ICenters also provide Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to noon. Additional information about branch office locations - including maps, hours and services - is available online through the Department of State Branch Office Locator. For more information visit the department Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 12:00PM will be held at the Library All members of Maple Valley High School classes of 1979, 1980 and 1981 are invited to a combined CLASS REUNION k July 5,006 Mulberry Gardens, 975 N. Main St., Nashville 327 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9723 Please contact your class rep. for more information RSVP's for dinner must be in by June 30th Reading For Paws Fundraiser: All Donations will go to Barry County Humane Society and Paws with A Cause Class of '79 KellyJo (Foote) Jones - 517-852-1901 Class of '80 Carol (Appleman) Simon - 989-587-3506 Class of '81 Carleen Samann - 517-852-0384 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 13,2006 — Page 9 Standard plate ending its 24-year reign in Michigan Michigan will discontinue its standard blue license plate and adopt a plate with improved features under leg­ islation awaiting the gover­ nor’s signature, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced today. The "Old Blue" plate design, as it is known, is used by 5.6 million motorists. Ithas been on Michigan vehicles since July 1982 and will cease being issued on Jan. 1, 2007. After that, the state will reissue new plates as they expire. A new plate design has not been finalized but is expect­ ed to be similar to recently issued plates which have a fully reflective white back­ ground. There will be no extra cost to residents for a replacement plate. "The Old Blue plate has had a good run in Michigan but it is time to move to a design that uses modem technology and improves visibility," said Land. "This change will also allow the state to use the same type of material for all of its license plates, which makes produc­ tion more efficient" The legislative package includes House Bills 5607 and 5979, sponsored by Rep. Philip LaJoy, R-Canton, and House Bill 4437, sponsored by Rep. Scott Hummel, RDeWitt. The legislation would provide the necessary funds to the Department of State to cover expenses incurred in re-issuing the estimated 6 million new plates needed. Land expects compliance with vehicle registration laws to improve as a result of the move to a new standard plate. After the reissue period is complete, those who are driving on expired license plates will be easy to spot by law enforcement officers. It is estimated that the additional revenue to the state generated from increased compliance would total at least $15 million, which would more than off- Secretary of State instant title option now part of all PLUS offices, SUPERICenters % rfclk 4l®| teirk ’aisii spliltiiaj s ml it ip Ipaiiii ■» JTlBlff BIMM JWWIIB Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land today announced that instant title service has been expanded to all PLUS offices and SUPERICenters for the convenience of cus­ tomers across Michigan. The popular option lets customers apply for and receive eligible vehicle and watercraft titles on the spot rather than wait to get them by mail. "Whether you need to replace a lost title or are just in a hurry to enjoy a new car, this is the service for you," Land said. "Our PLUS offices and SUPERICenters already feature timesaving benefits such as Self-Service Stations for speedy tab renewals and the ability to buy a copy of your driving record on site. This is one more way that we’re helping you take care of business fast!" Land’s action broadens the instant title service to 33 offices from the original 16. Titles qualifying for the service include: Original titles from Michigan dealers. * Duplicate or corrected Michigan titles. * Transferred Michigan titles. * Duplicate, transferred or corrected Michigan sal­ vage titles. * Dealer resale titles with previous Michigan titles. * Repossession titles for vehicles titled in Michigan. Owners must appear in person to sign the title appli­ cation or complete an Mortgage & Financial can Jason Warriner Toll Free @ 888-622-8885 I -*5*JS Same Day Approvals 100% Purchase & Refinancing Self Employed Debt Consolidation Home Improvements Rental Properties 06631658 Appointment of Agent form designating another person to sign on their behalf. Applicants also must pres­ ent a Michigan or out-of­ state driver’s license or ID card with photo. Vehicle or hull identification numbers are required as well. Among the transactions not eligible for instant title service are original salvage titles, vehicle or watercraft titles with out-of-state or for­ eign ownership documents, mobile home titles and origi­ nal or duplicate scrap titles. There is a $5 charge for the instant service in addition to the standard title fee. The 17 offices that recent­ ly began offering the service are in: * Wayne County (Central Wayne County PLUS, Northeast Wayne County PLUS, Northwest Detroit PLUS, Southwest WayneCounty PLUS and Southeast Wayne County PLUS) * Oakland County (Central Oakland County PLUS and Southwest Oakland County PLUS) Macomb County (Southeast Macomb County PLUS) Berrien County (Southeast Berrien County PLUS and Northwest Berrien County PLUS) * Lapeer County (Lapeer County PLUS) * Montcalm County (Montcalm County PLUS) * Kalamazoo County (South Kalamazoo County PLUS) * St. Joseph County (St Joseph County PLUS) * Sanilac County (Sanilac County PLUS) * Grand Traverse County (Grand Traverse County PLUS) * Roscommon County (Roscommon County PLUS) To see a complete list of offices that provide instant title service, visit the Branch Office Locator on the Department of State Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos. Additional information about the service is also available on the Web site. set the costs involved. LaJoy said the new license plates will be good for the state. "From a public safety perspective, having license plates that are easier to read at night will assist law enforcement in keeping our streets safe," LaJoy said. "That is good news for our citizens." Michigan is the last state still using the glass-beads manufacturing process by which the blue and white plates are created. During production, tiny crushed glass beads with the consis­ tency of sand are sprinkled on the wet white paint to give the characters on the plate limited reflectivity. Law enforcement groups and others favor the modem design material, which is a highly reflective off-white graphic sheeting that is more visible at night For more information about available license plates or other department sendees, visit www.michigan.gov/sos. Banner CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5" Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich. Lie. #23-1748 NASHVILLE FIREMEN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST PURE MAPLE SYRUP SAT. & SUN June 17th THE TRAFFIC SCENES Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 f)rivcr (Educationfor students 14 years, 8 months or older Segment I Class July 10-July 27 July 3l-Aug. 17 7:00AM - 11:00AM Segment II Class June 27-29,2006 Sept. 5-7,2006 The Traffic Scene steers you in the right direction!" Student Quote To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Snith s 06629659 ADULTS: $5.00 $3.00 KIDS UNDER 5: FREE �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 13,2006 Page 10 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News (269)945-9554 __ Real Estate For Sale Lawn & Garden HOME FOR SALE: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, garage, nice area. $300 to dose, $765 per month. (517)402-5987 2004 JOHN DEERE GT 235: 18hp, 85 hours, 48" mower deck, excellent condition, $3,500. (269)948-2559 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 40 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $400 - sell $175. (517)204-0600 AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ urday, 9am-2pm. 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. 06571010 BULK MULCH SOIL AND STONE: color enhanced red, gold, and black mulch or­ ange cedar mulch and beige cedar chips. Black dirt, top soil, play sand, course sand, White Marble, Merrimack, and Ember Light. Delivery available. Call Hamilton Black Dirt (517)852-0679 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 Pets FREE KITTENS: 1071 (517)726­ Child Care 2 DAY CARE openings available: infants welcome, loving & learning environ­ ment, daily scheduled activities, large play areas, meals & snacks provided, Maple Valley Schools. (517)541­ 9403 Lie DF230096098 Help Wanted DRIVER: additional CDL-B 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 Farm Recreation NASHVILLE FOR RENT: large 2 bedroom upstairs apartment, $400/ month plus deposit, no pets. 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Bring this ad in and get 10% off! (517)852-0864 KING FOUR POST BED with pillow top mattress set, 2 months old, cost $1,000, sell $195. (616)318-1974 SOFA/LOVESEAT SET: tan, mauve. Still in plastic. Never used. Cost $800. Sell $395. (517)719-8062 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Garage Sale DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. 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 the front counter. 3 FAMILY garage sale: Fri­ day, June 16th & Saturday, June 17th, 9am-5pm. Boys clothing size 12 months-4T, toys, books, womens clothes, bedding and miscellaneous. 616 E. Francis, St., Nashville. GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 17th, 9am-6pm, 5074 Assyria Rd, Nashville. Lots of slightly used clothes, shoes, games, housewares. Garage Sale RUMMAGE SALE: Nashville Church of the Nazarene. 301 Fuller St., Nashville Saturday June 17th 8am-5pm something for ev­ eryone.. Mens, womens, childrens, household, sport­ ing goods & tools. To benefit VBS in August. YARD SALE: SATURDAY & Sunday, June 16th-17th from 9-? 7351 Curtis Rd. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? rices? Call J-Ad JGraphics at (269)945-9554. WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE For the Year 2005 This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village ofVermontville, Michigan, for the calendar year 2005. This information is a snapshot ofthe quality of the water that we provided to you in 2005. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. Your water comes from three groundwater wells located at 159 Third Street and one well on West Street. The wells are in an aquifer about 180 feet deep in gravel pack. The Village of Vermontville has a State approved Wellhead Protection Program (WHP). The company ofFleis and VendenBrink did the work on the program to get it approved with the State. We have a citizen advisory panel composed of citizens, Council Members, Township and County Officials. • 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 that 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 (800-426-4791). • Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general populations. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergo­ ing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems 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 (800-426-4791). • Sources of Drinking Water: The Sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. Our water conies from wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring mineral. In some cases, radioac­ tive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence ofanimals 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 livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, miri• ing or forming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and res­ idential uses. • Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally occurring • 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 stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish -limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide the same protection for public health. WATER QUALITY DATA The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2005 calendar year. The presence ofthese 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, 2005. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations ofthese contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All ofthe data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old. Terms and abbreviations used below: • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLGs): 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 Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. • N/A; Not applicable ND: not detectable at testing limit ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter pCi/1: picocuries per liter (a measure ofradiation). • Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other require­ ments that a water system must follow. Contaminant MCL MCLG Our Water Sample Date Violation Y/N Topical Source of Contaminant Arsenic (well #3) 0.010 mg/1 None 0.006 mg/1 3/23/05 N Erosion ofnatural deposits orchards, glass. Arsenic (well #5) 0.010 None 0.004 mg/1 3/23/05 N Erosion of natural deposits orchards, glass. Barium 2 mg/1 2 mg/1 .22 mg/1 Aug 2000 N Discharge of drilling wastes & erosion of natural deposits Fluoride 4 mg/1 .1 mg/1 .21 mg/1 9/16/05 N Erosion of natural deposits aluminum al & fertilizer factories N/A N/A 43 mg/1 9/16/05 N Erosion ofnatural deposits Action Level Sample Date Lead 15 mg/1 July 2000 2 mg/1 0 Copper 1.3 mg/1 July 2000 0 mg/1 0 Unregulated Contaminant Sulfate Contaminant Our )*Water( Number of Samples Over Action Level (*) 90 percent of samples at or below this level We met all the monitoring and reporting requirements for 2005. The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some ofour data, though representative, is more than one vear old. We are committed to providing you safe, reliable, and healthy water. We are pleased to provide you with this information to keep you fully informed about your water. We will be updating this report annually, and will also keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year, as they may happen. Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. For more information about your water, or the contents of this report, contact Monte O’Dell at the Village Garage or call 517-726-1444. Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations? The State and EPA require us to test our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. 06632099 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 13,2006 — Page 11 Dune buggy and VW show attracts about 250 people Chandler Whelpley, grandson of Jim Whelpley, is following in this grandfather’s footsteps as he pretends to drive the tub buggy. ft<w Ed Akin drives his 1983 Harley three wheeler from Delton to Nashville for the swap meet. MDintK by Helen Mudry StaffWriter The 11th annual Dune Buggy and VW Car Show was a huge success said organizer Jim Whelpley and his wife, Cindy. More than 250 people came to see the 30 cars, tub buggies and three-wheel trikes. The entry cars came from as far as Traverse City and South Haven, as well as Battle Creek, Hastings, Sunfield and Delton. There were plaques awarded to Allen VanZandt of Battle Creek for people’s choice and best tub buggy, Dan Snowden of Nashville for street buggy, Mike Rust of Battle Creek for off-road and best original, Bob Hayes Sr. of South Haven for Baja, Bill Hines of Charlotte for best custom, and best used and abused by Shawn Tailman of Sunfield. While parents were dick­ ering and dealing for used buggies and parts, the chil­ dren kept busy with basket­ ball games. There were lots of door prizes provided by vendors of Jim’s Buggy Shop. At 3:30, the .entry cars started to back up and head home, but not before one last cruise around Nashville. Heads turned as the colorful procession made its way ^BUlBIEiES -21X7 .63-® b1IT5»SS3=® --eiilns.'s® down main street. The one thing the cars and buggies had in common was a VW engine. The oldest engine there was a 1962 and all were stick shift. Cindy said the hobby is just fun. Most of the buggies are legal to ride on the streets and Michigan allows them to ride on some of the dunes. She admitted some are very expensive toys, but they don’t have to be. “It’s just good family fun.” Some concessions have been made to allow bikes and trikes to hang out with the buggies. Cindy said she like the trikes “because with you reach that certain age, you need more under you than two wheels. For more information about dune buggies, call Jim’s Buggy Parts at 517­ 852-9595 or on line at jimsbuggyparts.com See BUGGY, page 12 Greg Tiller brings his 1961 tub buggy to the show. CUSTOM PRINTS AVAILABLE Buggies came from all over the state for the 11th annual Dune Buggy and VW Car Show. HOME FOR SALE HOMETOWSI I LUMBER &HARB WARE 219 E. STATE ST., NASHVILLE PH.ONE: (517) .&,52-0882 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath in Nashville, Ml. Built in 1997, all high efficiency (2x6 ext. walls, natural gas furnace, water heater & central air). Finished walkout basement. City sewer/water. Large lot. Call 517-852-9131 for appointment or www.Owners.com. o66323o7/ $179,900 - 2 story, STORE HOURS MONDAY - SATURDAY 7:30 A.M. • 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAY I STOP TODAY AND SEE JACOB_ TO DISCUSS YOUR DRAWING REQUIREMENTS | �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’Tuesday, June 13,2006 Page 12 Nashville woman recalls Kellogg’s first longest Breakfast Table’ As Kellogg’s celebrates its 100th anniversary, Petie Latta, of Nashville, fondly recalls attending Kellogg’s first ‘Longest Breakfast Table’ in Battle Creek. The event was held June 7, 1956 in celebration of Kellogg’s 50th anniversary and Petie and her children John, Susie, Sherry and Mary - and Petie’s parents, Ona and Merrill Hinckley, were all part of the crowd. They dressed in old fash- BUGGY, continued from page 11 ioned garb in keeping with the spirited fun of the occa­ sion. “My dad was wearing an old fashioned duster that was worn when early cars kicked up a lot of dust,” Petie said. “John had an old bowler hat, and the girls had bonnets. I wore an old dress from my Aunt Ida Cheeseman. “We all had a good time and went back several times (in other years), but didn’t ■dress up,” Petie said. Jim Whelpley is proud of his restoration on the 1966 VW. Petie Latta (left) and her children wore old-fashioned style garb to attend Kellogg’s 50th anniversary celebra­ tion. With her, from left, are her children Mary, John, Sherry and Susie. All dressed up for the first “Longest Breakfast Table” in 1956 are Petie Latta’s children and her father. From left, they are Sherry, John, Mary, Merrill Hinckley and Susie. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 25, June 20, 2006 Board of Education approves budget for ’06-07 fiscal year by Sandra Ponsetto $8,666,472, will be earStaff Writer marked for instruction. The The Maple Valley Board remaining balance of Education unanimously $4,775,756, or 35.53% ofthe approved a deficit budget for budget will pay for support the 2006-2007 fiscal year services such as operations, last Monday night during its maintenance, transportation, regular June meeting. technology, administration During the public hearing and more. Maple Valley Schools Earlier this year the board Business Manager Darryl approved the elimination of Sydloski presented the budg­ the full-time athletic direc­ et which shows a total oper­ tor’s position, held by Mike ating expense of Sparks, as a cost cutting $13,442,228 and total rev­ measure, which would save enues of $13,111,150 for a the district $83,588. deficit of $331,078. The board subsequently Unless there is an increase voted unanimously to allow in state funding, money to Maple Valley cover the deficit will have to Superintendent of Schools come from the district’s fund Kim Kramer to explore one balance, or savings account. of two options to restructure The amended 2005 -2006 the athletic directors respon­ budget, which was also sibilities. adopted unanimously by the The first option is to job board during last week’s out the position as a 20-hour meeting, showed a fund bal­ per week, part-time position ance of $2,809,362 as of with a 44-week contract June 30, 2006. If the school Aug. 1 through June 15 at a used money from the general rate of $34.10 per hour for a fund to cover the deficit in total of $30,00 plus expenses the 2006-2007 budget, the and 2,450 for game manage­ fund balance will be reduced ment. A current full-time to $2,478,285 by June 30, secretary would be reas­ 2007. signed to assist the athletic According to plans for director. next year’s budget, 64.47% The second option would of the expenses, or be an in-house part-time position with a salary of $20,194 for non-teaching hours and $2,100 for game management. The athletic director would teach three hours a day, have one hour for planning and spend the balance of his or her day tending to the duties of ath­ letic director and a current full-time secretary would be assigned to assist. However, if Kramer were unable to find anyone who is able or willing to accept the post as detailed in the first two options the third, and according to Kramer, least desirable option would be to assign the duties to Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser. Kramer said he would like to try to avoid this option since Gonser will be extremely busy as the school deals with the new state mandated graduation requirements and the change to trimester scheduling. Gonser would receive a $20,000 stipend for assum­ ing extra duties and $3,00 for game management and a cur­ rent full-time secretary would be assigned to assist him. Kramer said he hoped to have the new athletic direc­ will increase 15 cents. Alternative Education decid­ tor on board by July 30. For the 2006-2007 school ed to offer the class as a way Earlier this year the board year, lunch prices will be as to increase out of district offered a retirement/resigna- follows: elementary $1.75, enrollment. If the program tion incentive plan to quali­ jr./sr. high school $2 and adds five more students it fying support staff and teach­ adult $2.50. will net $28,400, which ers in an attempt to reduce Food Service Director would allow the district to the budget. The board Karen Locke said Maple rehire the staff member who reserved the right to with­ Valley’s lunch prices were recently was laid off due to draw the offer if there were below the average cost of budget cuts. not enough applicants. Only lunches in neighboring dis­ • Presented outgoing tgoing one member of the district’s tricts and the increase would school board trustee Mark support staff applied for the offset the cost of offering the Shoemaker with a plaque incentive plan. However, staff and students more and a watch in recognition of due to Mary Fisher’s 38 choices and better quality his years of dedication and years of "dedication and food. service to the district as a service to the district," the • Unanimously approved a member of the board. board unanimously approved pilot drivers training pro­ • Approved the roster of a motion to accept her resig­ gram for students enrolled in fall sports coaches, which is nation and award her the the Maple Valley Alternative as follows: varsity football inventive plan. Education program. Students coach, Guenther Mittelstaedt Kramer noted that because taking the class, taught by and assistant varsity football only one member of the sup­ alternative education teacher coaches, Chris Ricketts, Don port staff had accepted the and certified-driver’s educa­ Roscoe, Trent Harvey and incentive plan, four support tion instructor Cindy Joel Mittelstaedt; JV football staffmembers would have to Schwartz will earn credit coaches, Brian Lincoln and be laid off. He added that if toward their graduation Bryan Carpenter; JV football there is an increase in state requirements. funding, the laid off employ­ The staff at Maple Valley See BUDGET, page 4 ees will be called back, In other business the board: • Unanimously approved an increase in lunch prices. Elementary school lunches will increase 10 cents and junior-senior high school lunches and adult lunches Children who will be them of God’s Word, and entering kindergarten create Bible Point crafts through sixth grade next fall they’ll take home and play are invited to attend a vaca­ with all summer long. tion Bible school fiesta, "Fiesta is an exciting way "where kids are fired up for kids to learn more about about Jesus," from 6 to 9 Jesus’ love," added Smith. p.m. Monday, June 25, to "Kids will join nearly a mil­ Friday, June 29, at the lion children in North church, 250 N. Main St. in America and take part in a hands-on missions project Vermontville. "This year our church is that will reach needy chil­ jumping with excitement as dren in Latin American we have a fiesta," said Pastor countries. Each day con­ Dan Smith. "Our fiesta pro­ cludes at Fiesta Finale — a gram will provide fun, mem­ celebration that gets every­ orable Bible-learning activi­ one involved in living what ties for kids of all ages. they’ve learned. "Each day kids will sing “Family members and catchy songs, play team­ friends are encouraged to work-building games, nibble join us daily for this special Maraca Munchies, take on a time at 8:30 p.m. We hope daily challenge to let Jesus’ Fiesta will lift up Jesus’ love love grow in their homes, in our community." experience electrifying Bible For more information, call adventures, collect ‘Bible (517) 726-0647. Memory Buddies’ to remind Vermontville Bible Church plans ‘fiesta’ Vermontville, Bloomingdale exchange Members of the Vermontville Village Council, village employees and the Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen and members of her court play host each year to the village president, or mayor, and council mem­ bers from another Michigan village. This year Vermontville hosted a contingent from Bloomingdale, a small vil­ lage with a population of 516 located in Van Buren County. While in Vermontville, the visitors from Bloomingdale were treated to rolls and coffee before taking a tour of the village, which included stops at the village park, Maple Manor, Methodist Church, histori­ cal museum, Congregational Church, vil­ lage garage, Precision Tool, Participants in Vermontville’s Mayor Exchange Day with the village of the fire bam, opera house, Bible Church and the Bloomingdale are (front row, from left) Vermontville Clerk Shirley Harmon; Kim lagoons and new pump Rodriguez of Vermontville; Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen’s Court mem­ ber Darcy Meade; (second row, from left) Vermontville zoning enforcement officer house. Vermontville Village Nikki Lennox; Herb VanHorn, Bloomingdale trustee; Maple Syrup Festival Queen President Doug Kelsey and Kayla Rodriguez; Bloomingdale Clerk Wanda Miller; (third row, from left) Nelda members ofthe council plan VanHorn; Cherry VanHorn; Vermontville Village President Doug Kelsey; Trustee to visit Bloomingdale some-Jim Samann, (fourth row, from left) Bob VanHorn; Bill Miller; Vermontville time in August.. Department of Public Works Street Supervisor Monte O’Dell, and Vermontville See EXCHANGE, page 12 DPW worker Terry Samann. In This Issue • Libri Foundation provides grant to buy kids’ books • Warning issued to local motorists • Living History Demonstration at Historic Bridge Park, June 24 • Nashville Car Show • Scholarship Foundation names 2006 recipients �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. 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Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message REALTOR’ undoubtedly make us richer than what wegw away Home Inspection ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER WOLE__VER’S Whm was the last Um wt inviteda neiffbor overf or dinned 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ 1 a.m. ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ..................................7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. M.orning Worship 11 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ........ .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5055 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte Worship at 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. . Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. .Adult Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mite East ofM-66. 5 mi. 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 9:45a 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 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 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Phone 517-852-1993 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 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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK P.O. Box 95 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages at 9:30 a.m. Singing at 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship at 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Fellowship Time at 12:00 a.m. Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Youth Puppet and Drama Ministry Disciple Bible Study Classes Weekly PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 20, 2006 — Page 3 Libri Foundation provides grant to buy kids’ books The Vermontville Township Library has received dozens of new children’s books provided through the Libri Foundation’s Books for Children grant program. The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organ­ ization that donates new, quality hardcover children’s books to small, rural public libraries throughout the United States. Since October 1990, the Foundation has donated more than $28,000 worth of new children’s books to over 2,200 libraries in 48 states. The foundation grant matches any amount of money raised by local spon­ sors from $50 to $350 on a 2to-1 ratio. This library raised $250 and in turn received $750 worth of books. The books were selected from more than 700 fiction Warning issued to local motorists The Nashville Police deaprtment is encouraging all village residents to lock up their valuables and their vehi­ cles due to a recent increase in the number of breaking and enterings during the past two weeks. Nashville woman HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com Open Tuesday — Friday 1-517-852-9481 Worried About Identity Theft? fDil? C L D°wn,own Hastings onStateSt. and non-fiction titles that reflect the best of children’s literature published primarily in the last three years. These titles, which are for children ages 12 and under, are award winners or have received starred reviews in library, lit­ erary or educational journals. Libraries are qualified on an individual basis. 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These junior titles are now available: Al Capone does my shirts by Gennifer Choldenko, Bones, bones, dinosaur bones by Byron Barton, A boy called Slow by Joseph Bruchac, The case of the tricky tree trap by John Erikson, The boy on Fairfield Street by Kathleen •Krull, Castles, caves and honeycombs by Linda Ashman, The cat in the hat by Dr. Seuss, Coraline by Neil Gaimen, The cat who walked across France by Kate Banks, Discovery at Flint Springs by John Erikson, Farm flu by Teresa Bateman, Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry, Gifts by Ursela Le Guin, Green eggs and ham by Dr. Seuss, Henry and Mudge and a very -Merry Christmas by Cynthia Rylant, Hidden child by Isaac Millman, Holes by Louis Sachar, How Angel Peterson got his name by Gary Paulsen, I have a dream by Martin Luther King, Jr., I wish I were a butterfly by James Howe, The journey by Sarah Stewart, Let it begin here! By Dennis Fradin, Let’s talk about race by Julius Lester, The lost colony of Roanoke by Jean Fritz, Mathatickles! 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Fannie and Alvin Miller; He was a member of the grandson, Terry Schrock; Old Order Amish Church. three great grandchildren; He served on the school brothers, David, Sam, Felty board of the Laurel and and a stillborn; sisters, Yoder Grade Schools for 24 Mattie and Mary. Funeral was Wednesday, years. He was a retired June 14, 2006 at the Floyd farmer. He married Ida A. Schrock residence, 4808 E. Bontrager on December 5, Red Rock Rd., Rural Haven, 1935 at Rural Haven. She with Eli S. Scrock and Al Miller officiating. Burial survives. Other survivors include was in the Old Order Amish four sons, William and wife Cemetery, Rural Yoder. Van Campen Funeral Sophomore Alyssa Gooch Norma, of Buhler, E. Jay and of Vermontville, a 2004 wife Connie, of Hutchinson, Home, Haven is in charge of graduate of Charlotte High Robert and wife Velmal, of arrangements. School, was among the more Jamesport, Missouri, Floyd than 375 students named to and wife Betty, of Haven, the dean's list for outstanding Kansas; two daughter, Sara academic performance at Ann and husband Fred Yutzy Alma College during the of Vermontville, Treva and 2006 winter term. husband Mervin Headings of Students who achieve a 3.5 Hutchinson; sister, Sara or better grade point average Borntrager of Haven, during a term, while carrying Kansas; 38 grandchildren; a minimum of 13 credits, at 121 great grandchildren; onee; least eight of which are eval­ great great grandchild; two uative grades. step great grandchildren. Area students receiving She is the daughter of Joe He was preceded in death highest honors (3.9-4.0 GPA) and Teresa Gooch of by son, Olen Schrock; at Kellogg Community Vermontville. daughter and husband, College during the 2006 spring semester were the fol­ lowing: • Nashville, Hannah B. Cole and Lisa M. Hamilton. Recipients of recognition for high honors (3.5-3.89 GPA) were: •Nashville, atie L. Garrison, Rachelle M. Hill, Corey L. Jackson, Darrell K. Taxflation - only you can stop it Mahrle, Mihai Marinescu, As you ponder your vote on the One reason is that the Barry Amanda D. Mead, Angela M. Barry County Parks Millage County Commissioners can’t Powers and Rebekah E. 120% increase, I want to give refuse a millage, chanting the Welch. you some food for thought. mantra “let the voters • Vermontville, Daniel R. decide"...which would be fine if Sealy, Laura L. Trumble and In 1973 Barry County had no they would also give the voters “extra voted" millage. That the tools they need to make an Kimberly A. Wells. HAVEN. KANSAS - Enos E. Schrock, age 93, died June 10, 2006 on the family farm where he was bom in Rural Haven. He was bom May 17,1913 in Rural Haven the son of Eli Local student on Alma’s list Dean’s list announced atKCC means that Barry County tax­ payers were not paying for anything that they voted for. Zero dollars of extra voted mill­ age put Barry County in a three-way tie for last place in our surrounding seven county region. By 2003 Barry County was all alone in first place with 2.24 mills of extra voted millage. If both Barry County Parks mill­ age pass, Barry County's extra voted millages rate will be over 2.75 mills. How did we get to this point? Why are our taxes the highest around? What has caused the taxflation (inflation of our taxes)? informed decision. The second reason is you. Your high taxes are the result of you approving so many mill­ ages. Sure our parks are great, but does that give them carte blanche to increase their mill­ age by 120%) The solution to taxflation is in your hands. Just say NO. Tell me what you think? P.O. Box 676 Nashville, Ml 49073 michaelcallton181 @ hotmail.com Commissioner Callton - Fighting tax increases and protecting yourproperty rights!! Seven local students earn KCC degrees The following students graduated this spring with associate degrees and certifi­ cates from Kellogg Community College: • Nashville: Hannah B. Cole, Rachelle M. Hill, Bobbie J. Alston, Hannah B. Cole and Darrell K. Mahrle. Vermontville: Kimberly A. Wells and Sheilyn M. Hall. —Paid lor by the Committee to Re-elect Commissioner Mike Callton ®S®LS >f ''Our Family Serving Yours'* Nashville s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home Fidly 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 5298O7 „„ „ & Fami,y Owner/Manager assistant coach Steve Hopkins; varsity football cheer co-coaches Donna Nisse and Kelly Zank; JV cheer, April Wagner; varsity girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes, assistant varsity girls’ basketball coach Brian Hopkins; JV girls’ basketball, Duksa Brumm and Tuesday VanEngen; eighth grade girls basketball, Jeff Web; girls’ cross country, Gray Hamilton; boys cross coun­ try, Robb Rosin; cross coun­ try assistant coach, Cindy Allwardt; golf, John Hughes; varsity boys’ soccer Josh Meersma; and equestrian, Amanda Archer. The coach­ ing position for seventh grade girls’ basketball has yet to be filled. • Heard a report from high school Spanish teacher Dr. Sandra Cade about the pro­ gram that will be piloted in Maple Valley during the 2006-2007 academic year, which will introduce third grade students to Spanish in order meet the state’s new graduation requirements that state that all students, begin­ ning with the Class of 2016, must have the equivalent of two years of World Languages order to meet the state’s requirements. The program, as presented by Cade, will be introduced to the students in third grade and will be expanded as they progress through each grade. In eighth grade students who pass a proficiency test will not need to take language classes in high school. • Discussed the results of the recent community forum on the defeated bond propos­ al which would have provid­ ed funding to update energy inefficient boilers and win­ dows, establish a separate middle school and restruc­ ture the high school to better prepare graduates for post secondary education and the changing work force. Board of education trustees who attended the meeting said the people who came provided a lot of helpful insight into why the bond proposal was turned and what the board might do in the aftermath. They said people essentially told them they would like more choices if the bond issue is placed on a the ballot in an upcoming election. • Approved an addendum to administrative regulations for the transportation depart­ ment Most ofthe regulations as presented to the board are currently in use, but were not written down as formal rules, regulations or policies. The addendum included regula­ tions concerning drop-off and pick-up sites, inspection ofbuses by drivers following each run, and the drop-off of early elementary students at a designated site in inclement weather only when an adult is present and the crossing of students in front of the bus when necessary. • Heard or received writ­ ten reports from building principals and transportation manager Pat Powers on end of year activities, work that is being done at the facilities throughout the summers and made by the board regarding plans for the fall. • Accepted a bid from programs and new methods Superior Photography by of instruction. • Approved a motion to Wells for sports, team, homecoming, prom, musical, adopt a new high school And drama, band and candid and biology textbook. agreed that in the future the group yearbook photos. • Adopted a resolution to adoption of new textbooks participate in Schools of will be an item on the con­ Choice for the 2006 —2007 sent agenda since they have already been thoroughly school year. • Approved the portfolio reviewed by the curriculum of Dennis Vanderhoef in committee by the time the order to meet the state’s books are presented to the Highly Qualified Teacher board for approval. criteria and allow him to • Approved the following continue teaching math. consent agenda: General • Heard a report from fund bills paid 5/24/06 Kramer in which he said the $52,059.11; general fund labor relations committee payable $101,549.06; athlet­ had met the previous week ic fund paid 5/24/06 and the general consensus $3,813.03; athletic fund was that while relations payable $3,549.93; food paid 5/24/06 between staff, management service and the board have improved $32,646.16; food service this year, there are still issues payable $13,789.39; payroll that need to be addressed. He transfer 5/25/06 $359,902.02 added that the committee has and 6/08/06 $453,385.91. • Set 7 p.m. Monday, July made strong commitment to resolve issues that have aris­ 10, as the date and time for en between staff members the board’s annual organiza­ that include bullying, intimi­ tional meeting. The meeting dation and disrespect. The will be held in the board­ committee also hopes to room of the administration address issues regarding staff building, located next to the members who are refusing to high school. go along with decisions SOCIAL NEWS Murphys to celebrate 50 years of marriage David and Rosalie (Elliston) Murphy will be celebrating 50 years of marriage June 29, 2006. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandson will host an open house on Sunday, July 2nd from 2 to 6 p.m. at 1563 Pease Rd., Vermontville. No gifts. STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI All major credit cards accepted New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 06623877J �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 20, 2006 — Page 5 Granholm wants Legislature to act on New Merit Award Scholarship Calls for passage before summer recess In her weekly radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said she will send a special message to the Legislature asking them to pass her New Merit Award scholarship before they break for summer recess later this month. “If we want the jobs of tomorrow in Michigan, we need to make this commit­ ment to our young people today,” Granholm said. “If we expect them all to get education or training after high school, we’ve got to help all of them pay for it. It is that simple.” The New Merit Award is a $4,000 scholarship that would be available to every student who wants to earn a college degree or technical certification. Currently, the Michigan Merit Award is based on standardized test scores and is awarded to only half the students who gradu­ ate high school. The ■ amount of the New Merit Award scholarship is enough to pay for a two-year degree at a Michigan com­ munity college or could be used at any public or private college and university to begin a four-year degree. The scholarship could also be used for career or techni­ cal training. Governor Granholm is implementing the most com­ prehensive job creation plan in the country. Part of that plan is helping workers get the skills they need to fill job vacancies that already exist. The plan also ensures that our young people have the skills necessary for the jobs that will exist tomorrow jobs that require a college degree or technical training. Four county students join training for state trooper by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Four area residents have been selected to experience training needed to become a Michigan State Police troop­ er during the 31st annual Michigan district of Kiwanis Student Trooper program, which kicked off June 11 at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing. Included in this year’s program are Amanda M. Anderson and Branden L. Curtis of Hastings, Jacob M. Rathbun of Hickory Comers and Brandon S. Crane of Nashville. Between wake-up at 5 a.m. and lights out at 10 p.m., students learn about traffic and criminal law, defensive tactics, firearms and marksmanship funda­ mentals, first aid, water safe­ ty, narcotics, search and seizure, patrol tactics, crash Pennock HEALTH SERVICES RN Opportunities - Emergency Department Full- and part-time openings available. Must have current Michigan license and ACLS certification or obtain within six months. Prefer at least one year of ED experience. Pennock RNs enjoy excellent wages, generous PTO, and a great working environment. Apply on-line, in person or via fax to: Pennock Health Services, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 www.pennockhealth.com Email: susank@pennockhealth.com Fax: 269-945-0825 investigations, law enforce­ ment career opportunities, forensic science, conserva­ tion law, underwater recov­ ery and character issues of leadership. “This program provide young people with a glimpse of what it takes to become a Michigan State Police Trooper,” said Captain Gene W. Hoekwater, MSP Training Division command­ er. “During the program, stu­ dents learn law enforcement fundamentals and the impor­ tance of education, team­ work and determination in reaching their goals.” The school is designed for highly motivated young men and women who are serious­ ly interested in a career in law enforcement. Each stu­ dent is sponsored by one of the Michigan District of Kiwanis clubs located throughout the state. The school is hosted by the MSP with assistance from deputies and officers from other Michigan police agencies. “Nothing is more important in Michigan today than Merit Award scholarship will help achieve that goal.” creating good-paying jobs,” Granholm said. “The New Better Kid Care’ workshops slated Michigan State University Extension will be host forr a series of “Better Kid Care workshops, starting tomorrow at two different loca­ tions, Pennock Hospital Conference Center and the Hastings Community Center Room A. All classes are scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The workshops will provide free training for child care providers, parents, relative care providers and child care aides. Training topics that will be covered at Pennock Hospital are: WANT TO APPLY FOR STUDENT LOANS? Community Center Room (A) are: • “Changing Spaces,” which is planned for Tuesday, July 11. • “How to Get Parents on Your Team” will take place on Monday, July 17. There is no charge for the workshops. To register or for more information call (269) 945-1388. MSU Extension is an approved child care provider training organization. The classes meet the State of Michigan licensing require­ ments for training. CDAs and CEUs may be available. • “Active Play: Fighting Obesity and Diabetes and Keeping Kids Healthy” is set for discussion on Wednesday, June 14. • “Avoid Behavior Problems - Teach Self Control” will be covered Monday, June 26. • “Parents Friends or Foes” will be the subject of the meting on Thursday, July 6. • “Easy Ways to Boost Kids’ Brain Power” will end the sessions at Pennock Hospital’s Conference Center. The two topics that will be covered at the Hastings WANT TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS? WANT TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE? Want to know where to get all th is information? From Social Security benefits to buying surplus government property, all kinds of government information are just a click or call away. 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IL • statefarm.com*’ activities throughout the county in FED-INFO the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral Assisted Living Specialized Memory Care Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village 1821N. East St. Hastings Will Hammond thinks this orange 1930 Ford is a special car. It is owned by Len Irwin. (Photo by Helen Mudry) \1. director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. New Image Welcomes -tztoelements the Staff Open Monday through Saturday 269-948-4921 woodlawn@leisure-living.com 101 N. Main Street - Woodland 269-367-4528 Orton-free 1-800-688-81 18 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 20, 2006 — Page 7 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 For everything from business cards and brochures call The cars are lined up on the ball diamond with their hoods open. Visitors check out the restoration of the engines. (Photo by Helen Mudry) J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 06632809 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 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 Broker, HMS Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI................................................ Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO.......................................................... Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor.................................................................................. Cell 269-838-0796 Dorothy and Lee McMillen of Nashville bring their 1955 bright red Thunderbird to the Nashville park. (Photo by Helen Mudry) PRICE REDUCED! NOW $79,900!! IN VERMONTVILLE 3 bedroom with 1 bath and main floor laundry. Kitchen base cabinets/counter tbps updated, doors trimmed out in wonderful oak, newer windows, vinyl siding and one car detached garage. Estate sale, sold "AS IS". Call Jerry, 269(V-122) 8385819. 10 ROOM HOME & LARGE POLE BARN ON 4+ ACRES ESTABLISHED GARDENING NURSERY BUSINESS fit SNOW REMOVAL WITH ACTIVE ACCOUNTS Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full baths, large living room, formal dining room w/lighted glass china cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large family room, lots of "built-ins", Large kitchen & central air. Stocked fish pond on property. Call Homer or Jerry (CH-118) Hastings or Charlotte. Call Rick or Rick or Homer. Homer. (N-130) Hannah Reward for information and return Missing since Jan. 20th Recently learned she’s alive. A family is caring for her. 6-1/2 years old and 58 pounds. She’s a very loving dog and she is deeply missed! Please call Pat at 269-623-8663 When the visitors look over the old cars, many mem­ ories are kindled. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 (M-129) PRICE REDUCED!! "IN COUNTRY" SW OF NASHVILLE IN NASHVILLE - CLEAN & NEAT! ON 3.1 ACRES GOOD FLOOR PLAN!! 3 bedroom ranch home, 1978 sq. 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 ft. "earth bermed" w/2xl2 exteri-lots) (2001) has enclosed backor wails, large master bath with 4' yard, central air, main floor launshower & whirlpool tub all appli- dry, shower & garden tub in masances included. Oak kitchen cabi- ter bath. Large family room and nets, 40x50 pole barn (w/water & living room. Give Rick a call for elec.). Home built in 1998 has more "info." (H-120) central air & vacuum. Must see to appreciate! (CH-128) $56,00011! "PARK-LIKE" SETTING IN VERMONTVILLE 3 bedroom mobile home with "add-on", nice large lot, some appliances included. Call Homer. 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Call Rick or Homer. 124) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 20,2006 — Page 8 YMCA celebrating 100 years of teaching Americans to swim Summer is almost upon us, meaning children and families in Barry County are beginning to daydream about warm summer days spent at the beach, lake, water park or pool. While swimming is an ideal activity for families, providing fun in the sun and quality time spent together, it is also an important tool in the ongoing fight against ris­ ing levels of obesity in the United States. Known as “America’s Favorite Swim Instructor,” YMCAs this year celebrate 100 years of teaching Americans not only how to swim, but also how to maintain health and wellness in spite of our busy lives. “With nearly 60 million adults and 9 million children Residential • Commercial - Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair T $ Tjj Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. .V. erm.o.n..t ville h. Lie. #23-1748 obese or overweight, increasing levels of physical fitness for children and fami­ lies has becomes of increas­ ing importance in the Barry County community,” said Joe Edger, YMCA of Barry County Aquatics Director. “Learning how to swim is not only an important part of growing up, but it is also a fun form of exercise and a great first step in preparing kids for a lifetime commit­ ment to physical fitness. Swimming is an ideal form of exercise because it tones the entire body while provid­ ing an excellent cardiovascu­ lar workout, and strengthens the heart muscle while improving delivery of oxy­ gen to muscles.” Since 1906, when George Corsan, a Detroit YMCA fit­ ness instructor, revolution­ ized the way people learned how to swim, YMCA aquat­ ics staff have been unrivaled in their training and expert­ ise. Today, with more than 2,000 pools across the coun- Fillmore Equipment Inc. 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Tens of millions of people across the United States have learned how to swim at the YMCA, including Olympic medalists Mark Spitz, Greg Louganis and Janet Evans, as well as President Ronald Reagan. “Swimming lessons pro­ vide children with essential skills to be safe in and around water,” said Edger. “In addition to building char­ acter and self-confidence, children learn about leader­ ship, safety and rescue skills, and water activities. These important survival skills Commission bdlilj COURIU on Aging Schedule of Events allow parents and children to enjoy a lifetime of both fun and healthy activity at pools, beaches and water parks.” Swimming is also an ideal exercise for Baby Boomers and other older adults who want to maintain their fit­ ness, but may need to give up high-impact or repetitivemotion activities such as run­ ning, cycling and aerobics. YMCAs also offer water fit­ ness classes and competitive swim programs for youth and adults. This year, the YMCA of Barry County is set to help children and families ring in the swim season by provid­ ing water safety education, swimming lessons and other fun aquatics programs, avail­ able to all ages—from babies to senior citizens. YMCAs serve 20.1 mil­ lion people, including 9.7 million children, through a broad range of programs. YMCAs are for people of all faiths, races, ages, incomes and abilities. Financial assis­ tance is available. Visit the YMCA of Barry County’s web site at www.ymcaofbarrycounty.com or call (269) 945-4574 for more informa­ tion. Living History Demonstration at Historic Bridge Park, June 24 / The Calhoun County Road niques such as forge weld­ Commission and the Parks ing, blacksmithing, and rivet­ and Recreation Department ing, tours of the Charlotte Meals Site and Meals on will be holding its annual Highway Bridge currently Wheels Noon Meal Living History under construction, iron­ Hearty Meal Demonstration at Historic works from Local 340 and Wednesday, June 21 Bridge Park (formerly the Drifters Car Club as well Beef stew, broccoli, bis­ County Park) on the as other parks and recreation cuit, apricots. Kalamazoo River offWattles information booths. Thursday, June 22 Road in Emmett Township Please pack a picnic lunch Italian pasta salad, mari­ (1.5 miles south of the and come and join us this nated carrots, garbonzo bean Wattles Road/East Michigan year. The Living History salad, citrus fruit salad. Avenue intersection). Demonstration is free and Friday, June 23 The event is scheduled for open to the public. Regular Cheese ravioli, corn, Saturday, June 24, from 11 park hours for Historic Italian blend, fresh fruit. a.m. to 3 p.m. and will Bridge Park are 8 a.m. to Monday, June 26 include demonstrations of 8p.m. Chicken fricassee, parsley industrial building technoodles, Brussels sprouts, applesauce. Tuesday, June 27 Spaghetti w/sauce, meat­ balls, asparagus, carrots, call fresh orange. Wanted: Standing Timber Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, June 21 Cottage cheese, carrot raisin salad, applesauce, din­ ner roll. Thursday, June 22 Chicken salad,' pea and cheese salad, fruited jello, muffin. Friday, June 23 Egg salad, 3-bean salad, pears, whole wheat crackers. Monday, June 26 Meatloaf sandwich, baked beans, apricots, white bread. Tuesday, June 27 Wing dings, marinated vegetables, pineapple, dinner roll. Events Wednesday, June 21 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Charlie. 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(517)204-0600______________ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper if 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 I Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. I EQUAL MOUMMa _ 06571010 CONTRACTORS CAP. Doors on both sides, ladder rack, red. Fits 88-98 long box Chevy/GMC full size. Good shape. $350 OBO. Call (269)792-1369 Antiques BULK MULCH SOIL AND STONE: color enhanced red, gold, and black mulch or­ ange cedar mulch and beige cedar chips. Black dirt, top soil, play sand, course sand. White Marble, Merrimack, and Ember Light. Delivery available. Call Hamilton Black Dirt (517)852-0679 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mattress set, $175. (517)719-8062 Real Estate HOME FOR SALE: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, garage, nice area. $300 to close, $765 perr month. (517)402-5987 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET- Sunday, June 25th. 400 Exhibitors. Rain or Shine. 7:30 am to 4 pm., located at the fairgrounds in Allegan, Mich. $4.00 adm. www.alleganantiques.com Household KING FOUR POST BED with pillow top mattress set, 2 months old, cost $1,000, sell $195. (616)318-1974 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. SOFA/LOVESEAT SET: tan, mauve. Still in plastic. Never used. Cost $800. Sell $395. (517)719-8062 Card ofThanks A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to the young lady who help ed me get my lawn mower out of the ditch. I am so ever grateful for your help. God bless you Yvonne Huver For Rent FOR RENT: 2 rooms w/full bath, Main St. Nashville. Zoned Commercial, $250 a month plus utilities & security. (517)852-1953 NASHVILLE, VERY NICE 2bd apartment; also trailer on Thomapple Lake off Cen­ ter Road. (517)852-9386 For everything Farm from CUSTOM ROUND BALING, N ashville / Vermontville area. Days (517)8529720, evenings (517)8529798. business Recreation 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMI-LITE XL, 29' TRAILER: Like new, fully loaded, light blue interior. Beautiful oak kitchen & liv­ ing room, spacious closets, easy & smooth to pull. $8,950 OR with 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, white, 4 wheel drive, trailer towing package, leather,- loaded, e_x__tr_a clean. $19,500 for trailer & Tahoe. (269)664-4983 cards and brochures call J-Ad Ui YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from DROINYTOINUGWANTQUAJLIT1!Y/ ?Usiness cards P brochures « to news(2pp p6a9p)e9r4s5 a9n55d4 catalotgs. p pS I a! ra,o.rae rat,o.rdable P1’»« »« () (269)945-9554 orsop g9»45 9554 ' Ph“ 31 5 1351 N' nasnngs. Graphics $ 269) 945-9554 M Water Quality Report for Village of Nashville June 2006 W ISS This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village of Nashville for the calendar year 2005. This informaoml7 foma±h7t it?rt i oml7oma±7?r dof ofh the itwater we provided prtoviEdedi to you tin inl P2005. 200t5. tiIncluded IncluAded are EdPeAtails dabotutt whtered yodur water comes from, what it contains, and how itt compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. Mjudmun. Residual Disinfection Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which bIs Isiano nl ocoknown knntoawmninaor onr texpected es.xpected risk to health. MRDLG’s do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control mthicerore- nt MiJI^n r ST'y 7 COn,eS frOm three 9roundwater weIls '’“ted . oWn eS wheilrlm inafnorSmtreet and Water Alley. The state Michigan will be performing an assessment of our source water by 2006. We will informyou how to get a copy of this assessment report when it becomes available. Contaminants and their presence in water: . D» nk™ Wa‘er’indUd,n9 b°tt,ed Wa‘er’ smay r naescoensasba|yrilbein edjiceacttee tdheto w caotnetrainosaetsleaasht esamltahll riasmk ouMnotsre oifnfrmatin manyotre sformmea ctionn* tammants The presence of contaminants does snonecessaryncae not ewaerposesaea rs orenrman , and P0,en,'al hMlth -C‘S “ be Obta'ned by CalHn9 the EPAs Safe Dri"“"S Hotlineat Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to scoonnstawmitinhacnatsncienr durnindkeirnggoinwgatcehr ethmanotthhee rg aepnTeral populaion. immunocompromised persons such as pers ReqdatedSamplesCollected fom the WeIs of.Plant Tap have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or immune system disorders, somi,e pelrdseornlys wanhdo Contaminant beobe sh°uld -X adv*£e ab,out drinMn wat" 1 LuT riSk ,rOm lnfecU0nS’ These PP°,Pit “> t l th ik f ifti ™ ‘ m “re 77 EPA/CDCcontaminants 9U,de"neS na rraem nsoessen ersonecon by Cryptosporidium and other microbial are available from the Safe Drinking Water[Fluoride (mg/l) Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 Our Highest Water Results MCL MCLG Date Violation Yes or No Likely Source of Contaminant 0.18 4 4 6/20/05 No Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits. 4 10 10 7/22/05 No 0.132 2 2 2/23/00 No N\D 10 10 6/20/05 No Sources of Drinking Water: [Arsenic * (ug/l) nn„dcThe S°U|CeS of,drinkin9 water (both teP water and bottled ponds"a, nres™ S ervo1irs2, ’sp 9rrinOg“s7, an“d “wells. “Ou nrawtUarta e"r co0mKeUsrfrrino9m mwlenlelsra. ASsa wndater s tr°amveels i, streams, aosv“ “er. . t^inactiv ^hien saucrftaivce omf atthee- (Barium (mg/l) rSials "aann d c™an 1 pic2k’ u 9prOsu“b7sta “nc “es resu“ltinngatUfrroam"y th0eKUprrerisne9ncmelnoefraa,nSim aanlds s°me cas Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards, and glass & electronics production waste. Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge of drilling rials, and can pick up substances resulting from the [Nitrat or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water includema77<a,tIC°n?n,lnanlS' SUCh “ VirUSeS and bacteriabacteria wblcb These arsenic values sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations and wildlife * Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals which can be naturally-occurring naturally or result from a. a.. . .„„ .„’’d d„rbln rbln &#2) pCi/l Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching of septic tanks, run off from fertilizer ae effective Jam ary 23 .2006. Until then, the MCL is 50 pb and there is no MCL Radioloqical Ccntaminants Sampled from the iVpeilas <3 Radium 226/228 (IRP # 1 &#2) pCi/l 15 0 5 0 s or Plant Tao Elusion ui natural deposits from certain minerals 7/28/03 No 7/28/03 No Erosion of natural deposits. <1 Radioactive Contaminants, which may be naturally occurringH or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. C(he",i“,1COn,an"nan,s’ todwft® synthetic and volatile products of industrial processes and petroleum production production, and can alsoorganic chemicals, which are bycome from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. oampie s collectedfrom the M ells or Plant Tap___________, NA 6/20/05 NA Erosion of natural deposits I I Sodium (mg/l) Haloacetic Acids same protection for publicregulations rehgeualaltthio.ns year. Thep“ XTcoZTa'nts X TT"* “ d“ri"9 the yehaer.a Tlthherpis“k. Unles s o th erwise no te d t he X data T3 T"*”Ot neces“sar,ly inddic artie"9ththaet t2he00w4a ateler npodsaers a X T c o Z T a ' nt s “ 3 aDecember Dehceeamltb herris31 3k1. U2005 2n0le0s5s oTheXLLn TthherewXisL e Lnn oted ’’ the.. data preS€nted pre S€nted Jwater po1ses th'S table tbl is i from f tti"9 th'S testi"9 d° d°™ January anuar - 0.001 Unregulated ninants are thos determine Maximum Residual Disinfectant (Chlorine) _____Level (mg/l) Total Trihalomethanes (ug/l) are more than one year old. NA NA 11/3/03 NA hinh PPA uuurano wr iemer it nee Js to regulate those contar linants. Haloacetic Acids (ug/l) Terms and abbreviations used in the table* N/A Contaminant 60 More Requlatec Samples Collected from the Distribution 90th Percentile of # of sites over the Action Level (AL) ___Our Water____ Action Level (AL) ivstem 2ppb ND: Not detectable at testing limit ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter Typical source of contaminant 8/28/05 Corrosion of Household plumbing; Erosion of natural deposits. • 0 15 Copper (ug/l) 456 ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter BCi/L Pico curies per liter (a measure of radiation) The concentration of a contaminant, which if exceeded, triggers treatment ments which water systems must follow. 99 treatment or other require- necessary for the control of micro- 0 8/28/05 Bacterioloaical System Contaminant Madwum Residual Disinfectant LeveifMRDL): The highest ntevise oa disinfectant allowed in drink­ i ing water. There is convincing evidence that addition of disinfectant 1300 water disinfection. Date Lead (ug/l) bial contaminants. ______ Requ ated Samples Collected fram the Distribution System .48Avg. (range.01 thru.95 4 4 2005 Water additive usedto control microbes. 10Avg. (range7.2 thru12.5 80 7/27/04 N/A Byproduct of drinkint1 water disinfection. Total Coliform Bacteria Our # Detected MCL 1 positive monthly sample (or 5% of monthly samples positive) MCLG violation Yes or No Typical source of No Naturally present in the environment. contaminant 06632839 Iff �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, June 20, 2006 — Page 11 Union Bank charity golf outing set Union Bank’s 11 th annual charity golf tournament will be held Wednesday, July 12, at Centennial Acres in Sunfield. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILUNG & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line ot... • Pumps • Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe * Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & 00 OUR OWN WORK. Matthew D. Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517)726-0088 ’’10076 076 NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa All proceeds from this year’s outing will be donated to the Lake wood Education Foundation, the mission of which is to invest in the enrichment of the whole Lakewood school district The Foundation is committed to raising and disbursing funds to support education programs and activities for students in the Lakewood Public Schools which pro­ mote creative educational opportunities. Prizes for the golf outing include $500 for the first place team, $300 for second and $100 for the third. Any lucky golfer shooting a hole­ in-one on hole No. 7 Sunset will receive $10,000 cash. A hole-in-one on holes #2 Midday, #2 Sunset or #8 Midday will receive a Sonyview Camcorder, Callaway iron clubs, or round-trip air­ line tickets for two, respec­ tively. The cost of $75 per person includes cart and greens fees, as well as lunch and a chance for door prizes. If you are interested in golfing or need additional information, please call Jerry Collison, Doug Flessner or Terena Galaviz at Union Bank at 374-3278. Brochures are also avail­ able at all Union Bank offices. Antique tractor show is Sunday Sunfield United Methodist Church, comer of Logan and Third Avenue in Sunfield, will be host for an antique tractor show’ Sunday, June 25. Registration is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The worship serv­ ice is at 10:30. There will be need to submit a roster. Teams must have at least as many women as men. The cost is $50 per team, before June 26, and $75 a team after June 26. There will be prizes awarded to the first and sec­ ond place teams in each divi­ sion. Anyone interested in more information, or who would like to register, contact Rachel King at (616) 374­ 0250 as soon as possible. informed on all the scores and ■ Massage $18.00 $35.00 1 Hour .......... of local athletes. > Tanning 1 Month Unlimited at Lake Odessa fair NUT” and keep accomplishments 1/2 Hour....... Beach volleyball back The Lake Odessa Fair will be hosting the Fourth Annual Co-ed Beach Volleyball Tournament from June 30 through July 2. The youth division, ages 15-and-under, will play on Friday June 30, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The adult divi­ sion, ages 16-and-up, will play on Saturday July 1 beginning at 8 a.m. Start times for Sunday are yet to be announced. All teams that enter will a cookout following the church service. Door prizes will be handed out at 2 p.m. The prizes include a John Deere pedal tractor, compliments of Bader John Deere dealer. Call 517-566-8566 for more information. Be a “SPORTS .......... $25.00 Read The Hair Stylist - Diana Available M-F10-7 and Sat. 9-2 Maple Wednesdays - All Hair Cuts $5.00 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 7PM; Saturday, 9AM - 2PM 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 517-726-1506 Valley News! | VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE COUNTY OF EATON, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Village of Vermontville will hold a public hearing on July 11, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the Vermontville Village Hall, 121 Eastside Drive, within the Village, on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Vermontville. The proposed ordinance would amend numerous sections of the Village Zoning Ordinance, includ­ ing the following: 6.16P, 8.2,8.7, 8.10,8.15A, 8.18A, 8.24,8.28,8.32G, 8.34.B, 8.37,8.41.B1), 9.4.G, 10.4, 11.4, 19.6.E, 19.7.F. 20.3.G, 20.11, 20.18.B2), 20.21.B1), 20.22.B2), 20.22A, 20.31 A, 20.32.B1), 20.42.B2), 22.4. C, 22.5.C, 22.5, 24.9,17.6.D, 20.3.B, 23.4.C, 25.2 and 23.3A The principal changes to the Zoning Ordinance are as follows: 1.. Amendment to Section 6.16P to provide that any pre-existing structure, building or property com­ pleted prior to the adoption of the Village Zoning Ordinance of June 12,2003, is considered non­ conforming. 2.. Amendment to Section 8.2 permitting accessory buildings to be used as a dwelling or sleeping quarters for a period of not more than five years so long as such building meets the requirements of the State Construction Code. 3.. Amends several sections of the Zoning Ordinance, including Sections 8.15,9.4.G, 10.4 and 11.4 to specify that the minimum floor area of a one-story dwelling is 900 square feet. 4.. Authorizes recreational vehicles, such as motor homes and campers, to be used and occupied on any lot for a maximum of six (6) months, but only with approval from the Zoning Administrator. 5.. Amends Section 8.28 with respect to the determination of setbacks in relation to adjoining prop­ 6.. Amends the provisions of Section 8.37 regarding landscaping, buffering and fences in residential 7.. Amends Sections 19.6.E and 19.7.F with respect to signs in the B-l, B-2 and D-l zoning districts. 8.. Adds provisions defining and regulating correctional facilities and half-way houses. 9.. Amends Sections 22.4.C, 22.5.C and adds a new section, 22.5.D., relating to the continuation and termination of non-conforming uses. 10.. Amends several sections within the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate revisions necessitated by the erties. and non-residential zoning districts. enactment of Act 110 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, such as changes in the notice and public hearings required for, among other things, the consid­ eration of rezoning and special land use applications, and appeals to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the Vermontville Village offices, 121 Eastside Drive, within the Village, during Village office hours. Comments on the pro­ posed amending ordinance may be submitted to the Village office up to the time of the public hearing. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard concerning the proposed amending ordi­ nance. Dated: June 20,2006 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351N. M-43 Hwy., e-ad Hastings. At the gray barn J Graphics �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, June 20. 2006 — Page 12 Scholarship Foundation names 2006 recipients The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation awarded $32,000 in scholarships to 27 gradu­ ates and alumni during the 2006 Maple Valley High School graduation ceremony June 4. The recipients of the this year’s named scholarship’s are as follows: • Alice Keihl Award, Keyleigh Browne, who will attend Central Michigan University (CMU) to study secondary education; • H.H. Hickok Award, Nicholas Croff, who will attend Lansing Community College’s diesel technology program; • Valerie Edmonds Linter Award, Amber Edinger who will study business at Kellogg Community College (KCC); • Wayne Fuller Award, Drew Kersjes, who will study education at Olivet College; • Delmar and Thelma Carr Award, Keith Lacksheide, who will study electrical engineering at Ferris State University; • Hinman H. Sackett Award, Samantha Pierce, who will study architecture at LCC; • Burr Hartenburg Award, Whitney Shilton, who will study human services at Baker Community College; • Elizabeth Good Award, Bryan Theisan, who will study youth ministry at Cornerstone University; • Francis and Lloyd Eaton Award, Amanda Wright ,who plans to study educa­ tion at KCC before transfer­ ring to CMU. Other scholarships recipi­ ents and their planned course of study are: Fawn Allwardt, nursing at LCC; Brian Benedict, nursing at KCC; David Benedict, special edu­ cation at KCC; Kimberly Craven, administrative assis­ tant at Baker Community College; Jenna Denton, nurs­ ing at LCC, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) or Davenport College; Briana Ferrier, musical theater at CMU; Megan Garvey, pre-law at Albion College; Matthew Gordeneer, elementary edu­ cation at Grand Valley State University; Melissa Jewell, Rose Heaton from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation introduces the 2006 graduates who received named scholarships. EXCHANGE, continued from page 1 nursing at Michigan State University(MSU); Amanda Kirchhoff, holistic health and dentistry at Western Michigan University, Alison Oleson, hospitality and busi­ ness at MSU; Dhanielle Tobias, agricultural related communications at MSU; Laura Trumble, nursing at KCC; Sarah Trumble, accounting at Baker Community College; Sarah Vanderhoef, music educa­ tion at CMU; Garrett VanEngen, Music Education at Liberty University; Kelsey West, nursing at WMU; and Kelly Wilson elementary education at MSU. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, which has awarded more than a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships since in was founded in 1986. YMCA Playground starting another summer in Hastings Vermontville Village Council president Doug Kelsey accepts a key to the village of Bloomindale from Bllomindale’s Village Council President Bill Miller. There’s never been a better TIME ASK US ABOUT ROTOP BRUSH DUCT to vet an ARMSTRONG CLEANING AIRCONDITIONER. FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality Value & Service Free Estimates 06632185 Strength you can rely on A Strength you ton roly on Lake Odessa Nashville (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 The YMCA of Barry County is happy to announce that another year of the Playground program is set to begin. Playground begins on Monday, June 12, at the Community Education and Recreation Center. Playground run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday for six weeks. Playground is available for anyone in the community ages six to twelve and is free for residents of Hastings City, Hastings Charter Township, Rutland Township, Hope Township, and Carlton Township. Residents ofother areas must pay a $10 registration fee. There are many fun and exciting activities available to children coming to Playground. There will be crafts, gym games, table games, reading, playing games outside, going on nature walks to name a few. There will also be special Friday Trips available to anyone interested in partici­ pating. For the June Friday trips participants will be traveling to YMCA Camp Algonquin where they wifi get to go swimming, boating, shoot arrows or BB guns, climb the tower and other fun activi­ ties. The second trip will be Cosmic bowling and watch­ ing an I-Max movie in the afternoon. There is also a scheduled trip to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum and the New Grand Rapids YMCA for swimming. In July there is going to be a trip to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, Impression 5 and the Zoo. The program’s last trip will be to Full Blast water park for a day of sun and fun on July 28. Tot Lot is provided for children three to five. Tot Lot runs Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for six weeks and is free for residents of Hastings City, Hastings Charter Township, Rutland Township, Hope Township, and Carlton Township. Residents ofother areas must pay a $10 registration fee. The first week is June 12 to June 15. Children will be able to do coloring, play games, use playground equipment, play games in the field, and make crafts. New for 2006 Playground will be offering free trans­ portation to and from the Playground for the surround­ ing communities. Freeport and Middleville week is June 26 to June 29, Delton week is July 10 to July 13, arid Nashville week is July 24 to July 27. Pre-registration for this service is required at least one week prior to the scheduled week. Pick-up and drop-off locations are the local libraries. The bus will be leaving for playground from the library at 8:30 a.m. and returning to drop the kids off at 3:30 p.m. Real EstateWuction . | 'ST' •* ■ OPEN HOUSES: Saturday, June 10 • 2-6pm Farm • Estate • Livestock • Real Estate • Personal • Liquidation Lavern Yutzy. Auctioneer 4431 N. Chester Rd., Charlotte, Ml 48813 (517) 543-7113 A 192, � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-06-27.pdf c8e8726d1f3fa8e6eecd66f631c6151b PDF Text Text MAPLE VALL news PRSRT8T0 U8 POSTAGE Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 A local paper oftoday! PAID HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. HASTINGS PUBLIC LldffifN' M'43 Hi9hway> Hastings, Ml 49058 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Phone:(269)945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 26, June 27, 2006 Fifth District candidates both say ‘No New Taxes’ by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The best way to summa­ rize the campaigns of Fifth District Barry County Commissioner candidates Mark Noteboom and incum­ bent Mike Callton might be to quote former United States president George H. W. Bush. "Read my lips. No new taxes." Both men, who will vie for the commission seat during the Republican primary elec­ tion August 8, have stated they believe the Barry County Board of Mike Callton Commissioners needs to look at alternate funding voters really need to look at sources rather than asking their tax bills," said Callton. voters to approve additional "I see eleven voter approved millages to support Charlton millages in our county. Park, the Hastings airport There are county millages, township, village, school and dnd other county services. "Every time a group asks Eaton Intermediate School for a millage the commis­ District (EISD) millages. sioners say, ‘Let the voters Depending on where you decide.’ I’m all for letting the live, that’s a lot of millages voters decide; but I think our to pay." Mark Noteboom Callton also alleged that many of the millages put before voters are inflated. He stated that while voters approved a one mill 9-1-1 levy during the last countywide election, the emergency service actually needed only a half mill and the millage requested to support Barry County Transit was inflated by 40 percent. "They are taxing the life out of us," said Callton. "I recently received a letter from an 87-year-old woman on a fixed income who said she didn’t have enough money to buy food and med­ icine because her taxes eat up ten out twelve of her Social Security checks. "In our area, we have lost so many manufacturing jobs and we see 3,000 people lin­ ing up for 30 jobs at the new ethanol plant. People are Darcey Turner stands next to her cousin, Thomas screaming for help, but Rowlee, whom she prevented from choking earlier this nobody is listening," he month. added. "Our county went from having the lowest voter approved extra millages to , having the highest of sur­ rounding counties," said Callton. He went on to note that in 1973 Barry County Diana MacManamey is piece of sausage he was eat­ had no voter approved mill­ grateful her 13-year-old ing. ages and now, with 2.240 niece, Darcey Turner, was "I couldn’t breathe," said paying attention in a careers 10-year old Rowlee. See TAXES, page 7 class last year. "She didn’t hesitate. She Turner, who will be enter­ just went right over there and ing eighth grade at Maple did the Heimlich maneuver Valley Junior High in the on him," said MacManamey. fall, "He was coughing and try­ MacManamey, Thomas ing to get it to come up," said Rowlee and Turner, all from Turner. "I haven’t taken a Nashville, were visiting a first aid class. But in seventh relative about two weeks grade my careers teacher ago. During the afternoon talked about the Heimlich MacManamey, who works maneuver and showed us third shift at Clarion how to do it." Technology in Caledonia, MacManamey, said she is was taking a nap, when very proud of her niece. Rowlee started choking a "She saved my son’s life. Local teen learns Heimlich saves cousin from choking MVSF ’93 winner now editor of state outdoor publication by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Tony Hansen of Vermontville recently achieved his ultimate career goal when he named the editor of Michigan Out-of­ Doors magazine, the publi­ cation of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), the largest state specific conservation organ­ ization in the United States. At 30 years of age, he is the youngest editor in the magazine’s 70-year history. Hansen, who was bom and raised and still lives in Vermontville, received a scholarship from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation when he graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1993. He credits the scholarship foundation with helping achieve his career goal. "I decided early on that anything I did I would do on my own,” Hansen said. “I didn’t want my parents to have to pay for my educa­ tion; I knew there were opportunities for financial aid and student loans. I was honored to receive a schol­ arship from the foundation. Just knowing that every sin­ gle dollar of that scholar- Nashville council transfers $75,000 from savings fund by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council voted unanimously Thursday night to transfer $75,000 from the contin­ gency fund to the general fund, enabling the munici­ pality to .continue operating until it receives its next state revenue sharing payment. Council Trustee James Dunham asked if and when the money would be repaid Tony Hansen of Vermontville, a 1993 Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation recipient, sits at his desk at the MECC. He was recently named the edi­ tor of Michigan Out-of-Doors magazine. ship came from people in Maple . Valley made me work harder. “There are 100,000 peo­ ple who read this magazine and watch ‘Michigan Outof-Doors’ on television; I don’t want to screw up any­ thing I write or say because I feel that I represent both myself and Maple Valley, and it all started with the scholarship. I would have gone to college without the scholarship; but when someone puts their faith in you, you don’t want to let them down." Hansen attended Michigan State University where he earned a bache­ lor’s degree with a dual major in journalism and fisheries and wildlife man­ agement, while working at the Lansing State Journal. After graduation he landed a job . at the Battle Creek Enquirer covering sports and outdoors. He also wrote freelance stories for Michigan Out-of-Doors and See EDITOR, page 3 to the contingency fund, which serves as a sort of sav­ ings account. Village President Frank Dunham replied that the money is not repaid to the contingency fund because it is actually part of the general fund that is set aside in and placed in a higher interest earning account and kept in reserve for shortfalls in state See TRANSFER, page 3 In This Issue • Foreign exchange student lives in Hastings, goes to Maple Valley • Vermontville Village Council meeting reset • Entrepreneur club meeting in Nashville • Two local youths will exhibit Angus cattle at Indiana show �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 27,2006 — Page 2 Foreign exchange student from Georgia lives in Hastings, goes to Maple Valley by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer Sopho Natrshuili, from the Republic of Georgia, went through six months oftesting and a lot of waiting for the opportunity to come study, learn and live here in Hastings. The experience of hosting Natrshuili has changed her and her host’s B.J. and John Jacobs’ lives, broadening everyone’s perceptions about cross cultural similari­ ties and differences. The program that made the year long exchange pos­ sible, FLEX, (Future Leaders Exchange) is an idea originally concieved by for­ mer U.S. Senator Bill Bradley, who believed that true democracy in the former Soviet Union could only be realized through targeting the young people in those countries. Since its incep­ tion, Congress has entrusted the United States Department of States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affiars with the responsiblity of administering the pro­ gram. Since 1993, thousands of students from the countries of the former Soviet Union have spent one academic year attending school and living with a host family in the U.S. as part of the pro­ gram. The program’s goals are to aqcquire an understanding of the important elements of a civil society, including vol­ unteerism. B.J. Jacobs, Sopho’s mom here in the states, said that each student must complete five hours a month volun­ teering in the community and that students who volun­ teered over a hundred hours like Sopho recieve a certifi­ cate signed by the president. The program also strives to It’s Not About the Car... It’s about the precious cargo it carries. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’sjust right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.® protection from .Auto-Owners.Insurance Company. uluto-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 8 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 1 <0 attract students who will teach Americans about their culture at home, develop an appreciation for the culture here and serve as agents of change in their countries when they return home. Many students apply but only a handful are selected for the program, B.J. said. One of the first hurdles to Sopho coming to stay with the Jacobses, said B.J., was the fact that Hastings Public Schools would not accept her as a student because though she was a senior, she was 16 years old at the start of the school year, and the district only accepts those 17 and older. B.J. said she and John have had to drive Sopho to school and back everyday to Maple Valley High School. “We tried to get her into the local school, but they would not accept her, even with getting money from the state. They would not even meet her,” said B.J. “They just said flat out ‘no.’ It’s really a shame because this is a wonderful program for the students each way, and exposing students to other cultures can only promote learning and understanding.” “Although we would have preferred her to be in Hastings Schools because it would have been much more conviehent,” said B.J., “our experience with Maple Valley has been wonderful. Honestly, we think they are one ofthe best kept secrets in Barry County. The teachers there really care about, the students and Sopho had a really great experience there. It was interesting for us because with our kids who went to Hastings, we had never had any experience with Maple Valley before.” She said Maple Valley graduated eight exchange students, including Sopho. “They have been so gra­ cious and so caring for the students.” Sopho said one of her highlights this year was join­ ing the first year soccer team at the school serving as goalie. “She is such an outstand­ ing goalie she was written up in the Lansing State Journal,” said B.J. “The team did not win a game all sea­ son, they were really just learning, as it was their first year but she was excellent on the team.” She has also participated in a community play at the Revue was on the dance team at the high school and participated in numerous leadership activities, in addi­ tion to her community serv­ ice. In her year here in Hastings, Sopho has had the chance to travel to Chicago, go to Frankenmouth, to Shipshewana, where she learned about Amish culture, the University of Michigan, to the state capital where she toured the governmental buildings and met legisla­ tors, and to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, among other places. “We took her to New Jersey as she had a family friend who lives there. This friend had not seen Sopho since she was a little girl and so that was a big thing to go visit her. We did not actually go into New York City but touredon the. boats and ferry. We have visited so many places but as the time is near­ ing for her to go back we keep thinking of places we did not get to, like Machinac Island.” Sopho said that before she came to the states she had an idea that in America, every­ thing was like it was por­ trayed in the Hollywood movies. Living in Hastings has been much different, she said. “I really like it here, I like it better. The people are more open and the school is more active. There are opportunities to participate LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don’t leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... Sunday School...... (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 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 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... .................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM ........ 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 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 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School........................... 9:45 Morning Worship............................ 11 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ........ .6:45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ..................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 . Joint Morning Worship with . Vermontville UMC 10 a.m. .Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2, 16, 30; Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sopho Natrshuili with B.J. Jacobs, her “mother” in the U.S. Jacobs said the experience of hosting Sopho has shown that teen-agers are the same the world over. in activities with school that I don’t have back home,” said Sopho. She said she has found the people here to be really friendly and happy. “It was much more simple and casual than I imagined, my version was totally Hollywood, like the movies you watch, so it has been really an experience for me to see the difference between what I thought America was like and what it actually is like in person. I have learned a lot.” B.J. said that at first her husband was totally against the idea of hosting a FLEX student. “He thought I was crazy for the idea,” laughed B.J. “He just thought that we had finally gotten the kids grown and out of the house why would we want another teenager? But now he and Sopho have such a great rela­ tionship and she has really won him over.” B.J. said that though Sopho might come from 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 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 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 halfway around the world, she is more similar than dif­ ferent. “I told her just the other day, a teenager is a teenager no matter where they come from,” said B.J. “She does the same things as my other kids did. If I say no, she goes to the dad, that type of stuff. Its the same the world over.” See EXCHANGE, next page HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com TI IlIjLr AATI LEiDl f2 Dowonnto SwtnaHleasSttm. os , Stadium Seating Q No passes All Digital Sound Free drink refills & 25c com refills, SHOWTIMES VALID 6/27 - 6/29 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville ' Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship........... 10 a.m. 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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Gresham UMC 10 a.m. Children's Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16, 30; Aug. 13&27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 27,2006 — Page 3 EXCHANGE, continued from previous page B.J. and John’s children have become close to Sopho, especially their 21-year-old daughter Lindy, who has become like a sister to Sopho. “Sopho is really a city girl — she will say that. We have horses, but she has just rid­ den once and I led her around. She really has an aversion to anything with fur or feathers.” “They love to go tubing together,” said B.J. “We have a boat and tubes and the first time we took Sopho out, we took her to Thomapple Lake and the look on her face was priceless. She had never done anything like that before.” Sopho said she has plans to be a lawyer when she graduates from college. “Probably corporate or criminal,” she said. “If I study hard and do well at home I should be able to transfer to a college over here. I would like to come back.” B.J. said the Flex program is geared toward promoting peace and democracy and is really involved with the stu­ dents and providing travel and activities for them. Sopho went to a weekend leadership camp in the Schoolcraft area, said B.J. and she trained in classes that stressed leadership but also promoted teamwork. “They had all these cours­ es set up in the woods and different games to teach teamwork,” said B.J. “Well, many of these kids are here in the program because they are leaders back in their hometowns and so it was a bit hard for some of the kids to learn how to be followers — it was an interesting process for them.” B.J. said the program is in need of more host families. Sopho Natrshuili with her American sister, Lindy Jacobs. “This is such a wonderful program to promote peace and teach democracy and empower the kids to take these ideas back home with them. They really need fami- lies to host. I think they have 15 students coming next year in the area and are struggling to find homes. It is really hard for this program here with the students not being accepted in the high school, as anyone accepted has to be driven to an area school.” The Jacobses have had such a great experience host­ ing Sopho that they have made the committment to host her sister, Nino. “Sopho’s parents are real­ ly excited that we are hosting Nino,” said B.J. “They were nervous . about sending Sopho so far away with peo­ ple they did not know, but now they know us and feel as if they are sending Nino away to a family friend. They are much more com­ fortable this time around and we are really looking for­ ward to meeting her.” Sopho said her sister Nino’s personality is differ­ ent than herself. “I know they will like her, she is maybe more easy than me,” she said laughing. “My mom was joking to me on the phone that she is glad Nino is coming so the Jacobses would have the chance to meet her normal daughter!” The Jacobses will have a month between when Sopho leaves and her sister arrives. Sopho is set to go home this Wednesday and over the weekend had a big going away party with friends and family. “Its going to be a tearful good-bye, “ said B.J. “I am sure ofthat. And I will worry about her traveling, she has so many layovers and it is such a long trip home. I will worry like any other mother would.” Valley graduate decides they want to go back to school 10 or 15 years after they gradu­ ate, the foundation will be there to help them whether it’s for trade school or a mas­ ter’s degree. They are very community oriented," he said. "I think the scholarship foundation is something we can all be proud of and sup­ port. "A lot ofpeople think they can’t make a contribution because they don’t have a lot of money. But, if everyone gave ten dollars a year per child, think of how fast the scholarship fund would grow and how many people it would benefit." This is a first in year-long series of monthly articles featuring Maple Valley grad­ uates who have received scholarships from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. EDITOR, continued from page other publications, earning numerous journalism and outdoor writing awards. During his tenure at the Lansing State Journal, Hansen worked with Dennis Knickerbocker, who preced­ ed him as editor of Michigan Out-of-Doors. Hansen esti­ mates that he averaged ten to fifteen freelance articles for the magazine during each of the past five years. "I’d check the MUCC website every so often to see what was going on. I hadn’t checked the site in two when I saw the notice that they were looking for a new edi­ tor and the deadline for application was only two days later, so I had to get my resume, references, clips, etcetera, together real fast," said Hansen. "It was really lucky timing. I wasn’t sure I had a shot because I hadn’t had that much editorial expe­ rience." Hansen found himself up against some tough competi­ tion. Other candidates had written books or had more than 20 years of experience writing about sports, wildlife and conservation, but he was undaunted. "I was very happy to get an interview. I felt I had a lot to offer the magazine. There are a lot of young people interested in the outdoors and wildlife management and I had been a paid writer for 18 years," he said. Hansen said he feels hon­ ored to be a part of the MUCC. "This is an organization that protects and works for everything I believe in,” he said. “The first two weeks on the job I met the governor, the lieutenant governor and sat in on a senate hearing and attended a campaign kick-off for Proposal I, (a proposal that would prohibit the state from using funds generated by state park user fees for purposes other than main­ taining parks and wildlife). I like having the opportunity to make a difference and the ability to make changes." One thing Hansen never wants to change is where he lives. Hansen said he has turned down job offers that would have required moving to another town. "That’s one of the nice thing about this job, I can pick anywhere I want to live and Vermontville is where I choose to live. I’ve turned down jobs because I didn’t want to move," said Hansen, who added that it was grow­ ing up in Vermontville under the influence of his father and his grandfathers that developed his lifelong inter­ est in the outdoors. "They all liked hunting and fishing and made it a point to include me. It’s not a hobby or a sport for me; it’s the same as eating or breath­ ing, it’s a basic human instinct. It’s what I do and it’s made me who I am," said Hansen. Hansen and his wife Nicole, who is a third grade teacher at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville, have two children: Noah, 5, and Kayli, 2. Hansen said he hopes his children also grow up to be proud of their community. TRANSFER, continued from page 1 funding. The council also heard the 2005-2006 audit report from Kathy Sheldon of Walker, Fluke & Sheldon. Sheldon said the village once again received a clean opinion, which means there were no real problems with the vil­ lage’s budgeting and accounting practices. The council also unani­ mously approved a resolution to adopt the master plan as presented by the village planning committee. The council went into closed session to discuss employee issues. When the council returned to session STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI failable ~ 3U x 45 jws Optional ;nt is covered, ions today! lers • Hot Boxes *mer, 517-726-1084, mWI 06629877, they set 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, as the date for a special meeting in the village office. At that time it is anticipated that the council will go into closed session to further dis­ cuss employee issues. The council will return to open session before . any official action is taken. "There are a lot of people who think that because they come from a small town they can’t do certain things. I don’t think where a person comes from matters except in the right way; I’m proud of where I come from," he said. "Our kids can do great things." Hansen said the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation is an important part of what makes Maple Valley special and he hopes that as many people as possi­ ble will support it so that it will continue to support and encourage Maple Valley graduates for generations to come. "What’s so great about the foundation is that if a Maple Youth pastor Karen Branham of the Nashville Assembly ofGod Church and her class will have a fund­ raising car wash starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 1 at the Kmart plaza parking lot on West State Street in Hastings. The funds raised will be used for the youth group’s mission trip to the Gulf Coast to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Vermontville Village Council meeting reset The regular July meeting of the Vermontville Village Council has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13. The meeting normally slat­ ed for the first Thursday of the month has been post­ poned due to the Fourth of July holiday and will start a half hour earlier than usual. Park worship this Sunday Youth car wash in Nashville July 1 to help Katrina victims ^Diana’s '-P&ice The Place to Gofor Professional Styling Everyone is invited to attend the Nashville United Methodist Church Worship in the Park, which will start at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 2, at Central Park in downtown Nashville next to the Police Station. The Methodist Melody Makers will lead the music but everyone is invited to bring their own instrument and chair and join in the cel­ ebration of praise and Independence Day. For more information, call (517) 852-2043. _ 1-517-852-9481 Taxflation - only you can stop it As you ponder your vote on the Barry County Parks Millage 120% increase, I want to give you some food for thought. In 1973 Barry County had no “extra voted” millage. That means that Barry County tax­ payers were not paying for anything that they voted for. Zero dollars of extra voted mill­ age put Barry County in a three-way tie for last place in our surrounding seven county region. By 2003 Barry County was all alone in first place with 2.24 mills of extra voted millage. If both Barry County Parks mill­ age pass, Barry County’s extra voted millages rate will be over 2.75 mills. How did we get to this point? Why are our taxes the highest around? What has caused the taxflation (inflation of our taxes)? One reason is that the Barry County Commissioners can't refuse a millage, chanting the mantra “let the voters decide”...which would be fine if they would also give the voters the tools they need to make an informed decision. The second reason is you. Your high taxes are the result of you approving so many mill­ ages. Sure our parks are great, but does that give them carte blanche to increase their mill­ age by 120%! The solution to taxflation is in your hands. Just say NO. Tell me what you think? P.O. Box 676 Nashville, Ml 49073 michaelcallton181 @ hotmail.com Commissioner Callton - Fighting tax increases and protecting your property rights!! oee32eo3 —Paid forby the Committee to Re-elect Commissioner Mike Callton �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, June 27,2006 — Page 4 Kenneth Mead NASHVILLE Kenneth Mead, age 80, of Nashville passed away peacefully at his home in the presence of his family, on Sunday, June 25, 2006. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 27 June 28 June 30 Julyl July 2 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 10 July 10 July 11 Dog Developmental Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Poultry Showmanship Clinic, 6:30 p.m., Kay Booth’s home. Dog Notebooks due in Extension office. Open Horse Show, 8:30 a.m., Barry County Fairgrounds. Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Barry County Fairgrounds. County buildings closed. 4th ofJuly Holiday, County buildings closed. Livestock Development Committee' Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry Expo Center (picnic pavilion). Superintendents’ Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. Beef Carcass Judging, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds (live judging portion) Lamb Carcass weigh in, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds. Non-Livestock Judging Day Set Up, 6 p.m., Extension Office. Non-Livestock Judging Day Set Up, 6 p.m, Extension Office. Poultry Check-in, 12 noon, Fairgrounds. Non-Livestock Judging Day, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds. Rabbit Show, 12 p.m., Fairgrounds. Poultry Show, 10 a.m., Fairgrounds. Read The BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout Barry County Dan Smith and his wife Phyllis are greeted by parishioners at the Vermontville Bible open house. Vermontville Bible Church pastor returns from Iraq by Helen Mudry been praying for Smith’s StaffWriter protection, for Smith’s faith­ Vermontville’s Bible ful ministry and for his safe Church officially welcomed return. July 13 Pastor Dan Smith back home Baker said Smith left some July 14 after his 18-month tour of big shoes to fill and he has a July 15 duty in Iraq with an open new appreciation for Smith’s house full of people and role as a rural pastor. July 16 food. “Freedom costs blood sweat July 16 Smith’s wife Phyllis stood and tears. It came at a high by her husband’s side and cost for some.” greeted the many parish­ He likened the war sacri­ ioners who stopped .by to fice and blood shed to the offer their best wishes. sacrifice of Jesus Christ arid Major Smith is a chaplain His blood shed. “Freedom in the 63rd National Guard has a flavor those protected June Massage Specials (Sc? Brigade based in Jackson and * Massage Gladys Yonker gets a was called to duty December 1/2 Hour........ $18.00 2004. He served as chaplain friendly hug from her pas­ 1 Hour .......... $35.00 with the 48th Infantry tor Dan Smith after his M fanning Brigade of Georgia stationed return from deployment in in Muhmudiyah, known as Iraq. 1 Month Unlimited ........ ........................... $25.00 the Sunni Triangle of Death Hair Stylist - Diana Available M-F10-7 and Sat. 9-2 and was later transferred to will never taste for those who Wednesdays - All Hair Cuts $5.00 Scania. have served.” Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 7PM; Saturday, 9AM - 2PM Dan Baker of Smith narrated a picture Vermontville Bible began show with scenes he had 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE the open house, saying this experienced in Iraq. There was a celebration to were pictures of his tent and answered prayers. He had of his tent after it experi­ enced a motor shell. He showed some scenes from Please join us for Babylon arid Euphrates River. He said it was a dirty smelly river but of Biblical significance. He baptized some soldiers in the river. One picture was a flat piece of rock with 4,000year-old cuneiform etched in it. There were pictures like with the ones that have been shown by the western press of tanks Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. and Humvees and smiling Iraqi children. A few pictures showed services for fallen soldiers Sunday, with helmets resting on their rifles. July 2, 2006 Of course Smith is glad to be back. He thanked the 9:30 a.m, church for keeping his posi­ tion open. While in Babylon Bring your lawn chairs, he saw many scenes that and your instruments, and have been mentioned in the we will join together to Bible, such as the Tower of Babel. He joked that he worship in the midst of would ask the Lord for clari­ God’s creation! fication when he eventually o> reaches the pearly gates. 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The new group is being formed under the auspices of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, The Michigan State University (MSU) Cooperative Extension Service, the Barry-Eaton County Health Department, the Barry County Community Foundation and representa­ tives from several Barry County agricultural busi­ nesses met at MOO-ville creamery Tuesday morning to brainstorm and discuss the possibility offorming a com­ mittee that would help pro­ mote agriculture related businesses in the county. However, after Matthew Birbeck, a supply chain spe- Two local youths will exhibit Angus cattle at Indiana show Dylan and Justin Kennedy, both of Nashville, will exhibit Angus cattle at the 2006 National Junior Angus Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, July 9-15, according to John Crouch, executive vice president of the American Angus AssociationSM. Dylan and Justin, both junior members of the Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 American Angus Association, with headquar­ ters in Saint Joseph, Mo., are two of 753 young Angus breeders from 37 states who have entered a total of 1,557 head in the show. Jeff Dameron, Lexington, Ill., will judge the bred-andowned breeding cattle and cow-calf pairs. Doug Parrett, Urbana, Ill., will evaluate the owned breeding heifers. Scott Bush, Britton, S.D., will judge the steers. The National Junior Angus Show is the largest single-breed registered beef cattle show in the world. This year's event will host a beef cook-off, team sales compe­ tition, public speaking, pho­ tography, graphic design, writing and poster contests in addition to the traditional cattle show. The National Junior Angus Show is sponsored by the American Angus Association and the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and hosted by the Indiana Angus and Junior Angus Associations ’ this year. The NJAA serves a membership of more than 10,500 junior Angus breed­ ers in the United States and Canada. FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service Free Estimates (616)374-7595 (517) 852-9565 Happy f^irtltJay ANELLE L LEMENT ict I I d -tf cialist and counselor liaison for Michigan State University’s Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources, spoke about his work with other communi­ ties and a briefbrainstorming session it was decided to form an informal "club" to promote entrepreneurship of all types in the county. "The biggest need for entrepreneurs is support," said Birbeck. "What I like to do is create ‘clubs’ where people can get together and network and share informa­ tion rather than stuffy com­ mittees." Birbeck said that with the club people could come in talk about problems they are having with establishing or Commission BdlllJ CoUlljU on Aging Schedule SA ✓ of Events Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, June 28 Polish sausage, augratin potatoes, sauerkraut, spiced apples, bun. Thursday, June 29 Turkey w/Swiss cheese, Spanish bean salad, broccoli bacon salad, whole wheat bread, plums. Friday, June 30 Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, wheat bread. Monday, July 3 COA closed in observance of Independence Day. No meal delivery Tuesday, July 4 COA closed in observance of Independence Day. No meal delivery. expanding their business and others could share their experience or connect them with resources that helped them when they were in a similar situation. "If we work together to pave the road, we will see more businesses in Barry County, Said Barry County Economic Development Alliance Director Dixie Standel-Manshum. The entrepreneur’s club will meet on the third Tuesday of every month starting in August, and will be held at a different location in the Barry County. There will be a featured speaker who is an expert in some field or area of interest to entrepreneurs such as getting all the required permits and other paper work, creating a business plan and more. The first meeting of the club is slated for 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at MOO-ville creamery located south ofNashville at the cor­ ner of M-66 and Lawrence Road. Steve Tackitt, director of the Barry-Eaton County Health Department will be the speaker. Those who attend are asked to bring a suggestion for name of the newly formed group. A prize will be awarded for the name that is chosen. For more information, call Standel-Manshum (269) 945-2454. SOCIAL NEWS Murphys to celebrate 50 years of marriage David and Rosalie (Elliston) Murphy will be celebrating 50 years of marriage June 29, 2006. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandson will host an open house on Sunday, July 2nd from 2 to 6 p.m. at 1563 Pease Rd., Vermontville. No gifts. Four local students on Olivet list Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5" Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 Meals on Wheels Supper Four localstudents stu­ Meal Cold Menu 270 N. Pease Rd. dents have been named to the Wednesday, June 28 Mich. Lie. #23-1748 Ground bologna, potato Olivet College 2006 spring Vermontville 06829659 salad, mandarin oranges, semester dean’s list. whole wheat bread. To make the list, a student Thursday, June 29 must be full-time and earn a Tuna salad, coleslaw, fruit- grade point average of 3.5 or ed jello, pita bread. higher on a 4.0 scale. Friday, June 30 The students were Melissa California Reuben spread, Pennington and Amanda sweet-n-sour carrots, pears, Waidelich of Nashville, and Nichole James and Amber rye bread. Terberg of Vermontville. Monday, July 3 Terberg earned a 4.0 grade Sliced turkey, marinated carrots, applesauce, whole point average for the semeswheat bread. ter. Tuesday, July 4 COA closed in observance of Independence Day. No meal delivery. Events Now Open on Fridays Wednesday, June 28 Walk-ins Welcome Hastings - Nails; Euchre Now Taking New Patients 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton Reminiscence, Birthday Russell Ameter. M.D.. has joined Jeff Joslin, M.D., and Party. Woodland - Nashville 5 11:30 a.m. the staff at Nashville Family Medicine. Dr. Ameter will be Thursday, June 29 available on Mondays and Fridays. Hastings- Yoga3p.m.; Line Dr. Ameter received his medical degree from the Dancing 9:30-11:30. a.m.; American University ofthe Caribbean, Monteserrat, British Delton Puzzles/ West Indies, and completed his residency at BAMEC, (Battle Creek Area Medi­ Trivia. Friday, June 30 - Hastings cal Education Corporation), Battle Creek, MI, in Family Practice. He is currently Oil Painting; Bingo; completing a 20-year military career with the Air Force Reserve. Dr. Ameter and Exercise 9:30; Senior Prom his family reside in Dowling. Dance and Sing-a-Long 1-3 Nashville Family Medicine accepts most insurances. To make an appointment p.m. Woodland - Visiting. call Nashville Family Medicine today at 517-852-2133. Monday, July 3 COA Closed. Independence Day Observance: Nashville Family Medicine Tuesday, July 4 - COA 750 Durkee St., Nashville Closed. Independence Day health |(^services 517-852-2133 Observance. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Nashville Family Medicine Pennock �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday, June 27,2006 — Page 6 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS Dunkelberger memorial golf CALL... The Maple Valley News outing scheduled for July 8 (269) 945-9554 For Sale 40 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $400 - sell $175. (517)204-0600 BULK MULCH SOIL AND STONE: color enhanced red, gold, and black mulch or­ ange cedar mulch and beige cedar chips. Black dirt, top soil, play sand, course sand, White Marble, Merrimack, and Ember Light. Delivery available. Call Hamilton Black Dirt (517)852-0679 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 Lawn & Garden Garage Sale AQUATIC PLANTS: WA-2 FREE GARAGE SALE TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish signs with your ad that runs & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. in any of our papers. Get Apol's Landscaping Co., them m at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At (616)698-1030. Open Mon- the front counter. day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ urday, 9am-2pm. GARAGE SALE: June 30, 9am-?, 6975 S. Clark Rd. Nashville. For Rent NASHVILLE: NICE 2 bed­ room upstairs apartment, references required. Call (517)852-0852. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. NOTICE OF FINDINGS AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION PROPOSED PROJECT IN FLOODPLAIN OR WETLAND The Village ofNashville has considered all practicable alternatives to the proposed project, Sanitary & Storm Sewer Improvements, to be located in a floodplain or wetland. There is no practicable alterna­ tive but to locate project activities in a floodplain or wetland and it is anticipated the project will proceed. This determination is based on the following explanation: 1. Outlets of these existing systems currently are located in a floodplain or wetland and must be maintained. 2. These drainage systems operate under gravity and are current­ ly in place. Rerouting these systems to avoid the floodplain or wetland was considered however would be impractical and cost prohibitive. The no-build alternative was also considered however would not ensure the reliability of these utilities to continue to serve the needs ofthe Village and could eventually lead to costly emergency repairs. 3. The Village has applied for all appropriate state and local per­ mits. 4. The Sanitary & Storm Sewer improvements have been designed to minimize negative impacts, protect life and prop­ erty, and restore and preserve the floodplain or wetland. Public comments on the above statement offinding and explanation should be submitted to Frank Dunham, Village President, Village Hall, 203 S. Main, Nashville, MI 498073 within fifteen (15) days from the date ofthis public notice. 06633299 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006 6:30 P.M. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT: VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP OPERA HOUSE 219 S. MAIN STREET, VERMONTVILLE, MI. The Vermontville Township Zoning Board ofAppeals (ZBA) will hold a public hearing and special meeting on July 13, 2006 at 6:30 PM at the Vermontville Township Opera House. The purpose ofthe special meeting is to hold a public hearing on an application for a use vari­ ance submitted pursuant to Section 17.4 of the Vermontville Township Zoning Ordinance by Mr. Larry Weatherwax, to operate a farm market on property located at 2948 North Ionia Road, Vermontville, Michigan 49096 (Property). The Property is currently located in the Rural Residential Zoning District Members of the public are invited to attend the public meeting and give comment. Information, including the application, may be examined by con­ tacting Clerk Sharon Stewart at (517) 726-1159. Ifyou wish to com­ ment in writing on the request for a use variance, you must do so by July 13, 2006, by submitting the comments to Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk, at PO Box 215 Vermontville, MI 49096. Following the public hearing, the ZBA will discuss comments made at the public hearing and engage in any other discussion or decisions regarding the use variance application, or take such action, as the ZBA deems appropriate. Dated: June 23, 2006 Sharon Stewart, Township Clerk Vermontville Township 219 South Main Street Vermontville, MI 49096 (517) 726-1159 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, who are planning to attend the hearing, should notify Sharon Stewart at (517) 726-1159 in advance ofthe date ofthe meetingB. 06633270 Automotive CONTRACTORS CAP. Doors on both sides, ladder rack, red. Fits 88-98 long box Chevy/GMC full size, good shape, $350 obo. Call (269)792-1369 Household KING FOUR POST BED with pillow top mattress set, 2 months old, cost $1,000, seU $1951 (616)318-1974 SOFA/LOVESEAT SET: tan, mauve. Still in plastic. Never used. Cost $800. Sell $395. (517)719-8062 Pets AKC REGISTERED YEL­ LOW LAB PUPPIES. (1) male, (3) females, dewclaws removed. Mother on site. Good Bloodlines. Call after 5:30pm. (269)948-3717 AKC SHIH-TZU PUPPIES, male/female, variety of col­ ors. (517)726-1298, (269)838­ 2147. Real Estate ANTRIM COUNTY: 10 beautiful acres just a short drive to the Jordan River and state land. Ideal get­ away spot perfect for camp­ ing. Trail road access, elec­ tric. $29,900, $500 down, $270 monthly, 11% land con­ tract, www.northernlandco.com, Northern Land Company, 800-968-3118. HOME FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garage, nice area. $300 to' close, $765 per month. (517)402-5987 Jobs Wanted MOTHER OF 2 looking to babysit for you. Mon.-Fri., 1st shift only, meals includ­ ed. If interested please call (269)948-9269. Help Wanted DRIVER: additional CDL-B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment (616)248-7729 should they choose to don a dress or skirt for the 18 holes of.golf Saturday, July 8, at Mulberry Fore in Nashville. They’ll also get to take a twirl at the dinner and danc­ ing party afterwards at the Nashville VFW. Beginning at about 8 p.m. duffers who strutted their stuff on the links can head over to the VFW Hall for free dinner and dancing, with music supplied by D.J. Kyle Christopher. Others are wel­ The Putnam District come to attend the dinner Library in Nashville will be and dancing event, at a cost hosting a balloon-sculpting of $5. workshop by magician Jim A host of prizes will be Merrill on Wednesday, June given out, including the first28, at 9 a.m. place prize of 18 holes of The workshop is part ofthe golf at Thunderbay Golf “Paws Claws, Scales, and Club, and a room at the Tales” summer program Holiday Inn of Alpena. sponsored by a grant from the Proceeds will benefit a grad­ Barry Community uating Maple Valley football Foundation. player in the form of a schol­ This workshop is free of arship. charge. Dunkelberger was known in these parts as the singing meat cutter, for the musical skills he displayed as a meat cutter at Carl’s Supermarket in Nashville for 15 years. The golf outing is a fourman best-ball scramble, which opens with a shot gun start at 2:30 p.m. at Mulberry The first program of the Fore. The cost of $45 Vermontville Township Library’s 2006 summer read-: ing program “Paws, Claws, Read Scales and tales” will be held The BANNER from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 27, when every week! members ofthe Vermontville Copies conveniently available on FFA Chapter will hold a pet­ ting zoo on the lawn of the newsstands throughout Barry County Vermontville Opera House. A permission form that PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: includes the guidelines for AH real estate advertising in this news­ participation needs to be paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which reviewed and signed by the collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ parent or guardians of anyone tion based on race, color, religion, sex, under the age of 18 who handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to plans to attend. make any such preference, limitation or Refreshments will be pro­ discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with vided by the Vermontville parents or legal custodians, pregnant Women’s Club. If it rains, the women and people securing custody of children under 18. event will be canceled. This newspaper will not knowingly Children can sign up to accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation ofthe law. Our read­ participate in the reading ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available challenge that will run on an equal opportunity basis. To report through Aug. 29. Barnyard discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD tollFun” is the theme for this free telephone number for the hearing month. impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Children are invited to stop in and pick up a reading log and join the fun. oppoRramrv 06571010 It’s time for the sixth annual Crunch Classic, in memory of Tony Dunkelberger. Not only will men get to tee off from the ladies’ tees Putnam Library has workshop on Wednesday Vermontville Library plans a petting zoo Tony Dunkelberger includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, food, prizes, and danc­ ing. Call LeRoy Starks at (571) 852-9698 or Brian Chaffee at (517) 852-0795 with any questions. LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD JUNE 7, 2006 The Pledge of Allegiance was stated. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Clerk Lorna Wilson. All board members were pres­ ent except Justin Cooley. There were eight people in attendance from the public. Appointed Jerry Reese as moderator of the meeting. Approved the agenda with additions. Minutes from May 3rd, May 23rd cemetery committee, and May 25th meetings were approved as printed. Accepted the treasurer’s report. Approved bills in the amount of 9544.97. Heard presentations from Charlton Park Director and Sheriff Dar Leaf. Committee reports were given and placed on file. Approved EMS uniform shirts. Approved purchasing a Braun Ambulance for 132,588.00 with Castleton Township’s share being 88,392.00. Approved changing the board meeting date from July 5th to July 12th. Approved having the gutters cleaned. Correspondence was viewed by the board and the public if they wished. Heard public comment. Heard board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Trustee Jerr7y 0R66e3e 31s1e9 Assisted Living Recreation Specialized 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMI-LITE XL, 29' TRAILER: Like new, fully loaded, light blue interior. Beautiful oak kitchen & liv­ ing room, spacious closets, easy & smooth to pull. $8,950 OR with 1999 Chev­ rolet Tahoe, white, 4 wheel drive, trailer towing package, leather, loaded, extra clean. $19,500 for trailer & Tahoe. (269)664-4983 Memory Care YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village 1821N. East St. Hastings 1 269-948-4921 woodlawn@leisure-living.com �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 — Page 7 TAXES, continued from page 1 voter approved mills it has more than six other counties in the area. If voters approve the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission’s request for the renewal ofthe current quarter mill and the requested additional quarter mill to support Charlton Park, Callton said that figure would rise to 2.785 in 2007. Callton said he believes strong leadership on the County Board of Commissioners and an informed public are the solu­ tion to Barry County’s tax problems. "As these renewals come up, we need to take a careful look at them and prune them back to where they need to be. The county needs some­ one who is not sitting on the board to fulfill everybody’s wish list and I think I’m strong enough to do that, even if I’m usually the odd man out. Also, I like bring­ ing the people in the commu­ nity into the discussion. I’ve spent my own money to solicit people’s opinions like I did with the farmers when there was so much contro­ versy over the county’s mas­ ter plan. I try to get people to think about what is happen- RS u*’». Shir BB 5 to iifcl EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP taffsd li tert apt ffl. Heard [rtfri bi (Mo M H>> WK SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm aniftesdoife IjmKKirtoJii Ipiptejifc We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies BUS WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Ik laM ikk«aW«' k«W w SB Matthew D. Ewing Owner । ^*1® ■IF* isti j GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY 1 kD* ik«* Estimates Available aS* a * (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE § Now accepting MasterCard & Visa ing in their community. The people in Barry County are overburdened with taxes and the first step toward fixing the problem is knowing that it exists; that’s why I want to get the numbers, the facts and figures into the hands of the people," said Callton. Callton, an Army veteran and his wife; Shelly, live in Nashville where he has owned and operated a chiro­ practic practice since 1990. Besides serving as the Fifth District County Commissioner for the past two years, he has served five years on the Nashville Village Council, eight years on the Maple Valley School Board and six years on the Eaton County Intermediate District Board. "I’m not going to run an election campaign, I’d rather talk about the tax issues. That is the best way to help and represent my con­ stituents and the county. I think the best thing we can do is roll back and stop tax inflation in the county," said Callton. "The County Board needs vision and forward movement Commissioners need to run for re-election every two years. I’ve been on the board for a year and half and I’m still learning. The big controversy about the master plan revolved around one sentence and when that sentence was changed, it made a big difference. I made sure the farmers knew about the wording in the master plan and when they got involved, it made a dif­ ference and the wording was changed." Noteboom, whs his wife, Koleen, worked as plant manager for Viking Corporation in Hastings for 19 year. He now is semi­ retired and builds and sells spec homes. He agreed with Callton that the county board needs strong leadership. "I wanted to run for the board because I think we need someone who repre­ sents the people and will go to all the meetings with the right information and research and be prepared to make decisions on issues in a timely manner," he said. "Some issues seem to take forever to resolve because people are not prepared." Noteboom said that he has talked to fanners in the area and property rights, continue to be an issue-for many of Attendance at the Barry them, "People want the right County Red Cross blood to do whatever they want drive in Nashville was low, with their own property arid but still yielded 34 pints of are concerned about what they are going to do with it blood. The Double Red machines when they retire." However, like Callton, had three donors and six were Noteboom feels that some­ deferred for low iron. Donors were served straw­ thing should be done to pre­ berry shortcake with berries vent the need for increased donated by Shirley’s Chuck millages. wagon and the biscuits by Noteboom, a licensed Clay’s Dinner Bell. pilot who has been involved There were no first-time with the Hastings airport for donors and no gallon pins many years, said he feels that were given out. if the board takes timely Donors were entered in action and allows shipping four drawings: Two pairs of and receiving businesses to Devil Ray tickets donated by establish themselves at the the Red Cross and two gift airport for a fee, the airport certificates from Mulberry would soon become self-sup­ Gardens. Laurie Pettengil porting. and Tom Taylor won the He also suggested that Devil Ray tickets and Jim rather than asking for addi­ Carl and Bill Nichols won the tional millage, Charlton Park gift certificates for Mulberry could hold a fund raising Gardens. drive much like the Hastings The next blood drive is Public Library conducted, slated for 1 to 6:45 p.m. and use the funds generated Thursday, Aug. 10, at to establish a campground Mulberry Gardens. which would generate rev­ Donors must be at least 17 enue to support the park years of age, weigh at least without having to go to the 110 pounds and be in reason­ voters for millage increases. ably good health. "The biggest thing is to get Few donors show at local blood drive Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able in there and represent the people and do what they want you to do. If people elect you, they trust you to make decisions on their behalf. You don’t need to ask their permission to vote for them unless it’s something controversial." said Noteboom, who has never before held an elected office, though he ran against Callton and incumbent Jeff Mackenzie in the last Fifth District county commission­ er’s race. "I’ve never been elected to office before, but I feel it’s a lot like getting your pilot’s license, once you get your- license that’s when you really start to learn after you’ve prepared the best you can." to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Gneater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service MLS MLS. 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, HMS Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR ................ Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO . Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor............................ .Cell 269-838-0796 min NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 ACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" WITH A beautiful country setting. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace In living room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total. car garage plus pole bam. Room for animals - must see this home to appreciate! Call Hillary.. (CH-131) TWo NICE "FAMILY" HOME IN MIDDLEVILLE - $101,00011 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story home with enclosed wrap-around porch, laundry is just off the kitchen. Nice comer lot. Call Rick or Homer. (M-129) REDUCED TO $79,90011 SELLERS ARE WILLING TO CONSIDER "WRITTEN OFFERS"! 3 bedroom with 1 bath and main floor laundry. Kitchen base cablnets/countcr tops updated, doors trimmed out in wonderful oak, newer windows, vinyl siding and one car detached garage. Estate sale, sold "AS IS”. Call Jerry, 269­ 838-5819. (V-122) $56,000111 "PARK-LIKE" SETTING IN VERMONTVILLE REDUCED TO $89,00011 3 bedroom mobile home with IN NASHVILLE - CLEAN fir "add-on", nice large lot, some NEAT! GOOD FLOOR PLANII 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 appliances included. Call Homer. PRICE REDUCED... $89,900 (V-127) MOTIVATED SELLERSIII lots) (2001) has enclosed back­ MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY yard, central air, main floor launCLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK dry, shower fie garden tub In mas"Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2ter bath. Large family room and livstory home, 1st floor laundry, large ing room. Give Rick a call for more mature yard, detached 2-car "info." (N-120) garage, kitchen appliances Includ­ ed. Occupancy at close. Call your host Jerry Reese. (CH-115) "IN COUNTRY" SW OF NASHVILLE ON 3.1 ACRES 3 bedroom ranch home, 1978 sq. ft. "earth bermed” w/2x12 exterior walls, large master bath with 4' shower fir whirlpool tub all appli­ ances included. Oak kitchen cabi­ nets, 40x50 pole bam (w/Water fir NASHVILLE - DOWNTOWN One story, 2 unit apartment or elec.). Home built in 1998 has cen­ could be 2 business offices. tral air fit vacuum. Must see to (CH-128) Downtown Nashville. Each unit has appreciate! Call Jerry 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room & bath, appliances included. Call (CH-132)40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF Homer. iiioiii • VACANT PARCELS IN NASHVILLE! LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED HOME PRICED TO SELLI Site with 11 acresAvoods. (b) 10A Convenient location for a short walk Building site, some trees, (c) 10A to town. Quick access to M-66. Building site (all located on paved Oarage, main floor laundry, 30 min. road) Call Homer. (VL-123)Otoa OraRgeo,r mBaCi.n 1fl5oomrinlautondHrya,s 3ti0ngms ion.r WOODS. Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building the traffic scenes (VL-123) VER-Charlotte. 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF MONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 (f)river (Educationfor students 14 years, 8 months or older Segment I Class Segment II Class July 10-July27 July 31-Aug, 17 Sept, 57,2006 Oct. 3-5,2006 The Traffic Scene steers you in the right direction!" Student Qiote To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Snith Call Rick or Homer. (N-130) perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) 10 ROOM HOME ® LARGE POLE BARN ON 4+ ACRES ESTABLISHED GARDENING ar NURSERY BUSINESS & SNOW REMOVAL WITH ACTIVE ACCOUNTS Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full baths, large living room, formal dining room w/lighted glass china cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large family room, lots of "built-ins'!. Large kitchen 8t central air. Stocked fish pond on property. Call Homer CH-118) or Jerry 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCEDII East of Hastings, perked building site, sur­ veyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) HV 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country".. Great view, close to public hunting & fishing. Lots of birds 8r wildlife. Some restric­ tions. Call Rick. (VL-99) MAPLE HIGH VALLEY SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front NEAR & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Cail Rick or Homer. (VL-124) NASHVILLE - $65,00011 GOOD STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME One story, 2 bedroom home with Vinyl sided, many updates. living/dining combo, bath, kitchen fit 1st floor laundry. Appliances included. Detached 1 1/2 car garage. Call Rick to see. (N-133| �Just Say ’As Advefflsedin the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday: June 27. 2006 — Page 8 The top dogs at the dog show The Putnam District Library was host for a dog show Saturday. June 17. as part of its "Paws PawsClaws Claws Scales and Tales" summer program. Winners of first, second and third places in selected categories were Bandit (California Sheltie), shown by Abby Smith Lexi (Yorkshire Terrier), owned by Dr. and Mrs. Mike Callton and shown by Larissa and Devita Mater; and DiDi (Boston Terrier), shown by Enn Carney. Larissa and Devita Mater with Lexi. POOL CARE PRODUCTS Erin Carney with DiDi. 06633220 MHOMSTOWt H LUMBER & HARDWARE Hoi/ llUlo MUolondH aoyi/ Propane * PillStation -Available , Qo thru SQ aotiiirHow uirrHdoawy *7«*JA *7:«3 7 *J0 A oao,m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville * 517-852-0882 * www.hometownlumber.com Abby Smith and Bandit. Introducing Banker’s Hours ...Hastings City Bank style! 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HUSTINGS PUBLIC u£kihlished by J'Ad Graphics, Inc. 121S CHINCHES 1 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 HASTINGS Mi 49058-1893 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 27, July 4, 2006 Musser’s is first gas station in area to offer ethanol fuel by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When it comes to ethanol fuel, Roland Musser of Musser’s Service in Nashville is a believer. "I think it’s a great deal and we jumped on hoard. We now sell E85 ethanol; we were the fourth station in Michigan to start selling it and I think this is going to save America. E85 is 85 per­ cent made in America, and it’s cheaper than petroleum," .said Musser. "Right now ethanol sells for about 20 cents cheaper than regular gas; but when the new plant opens in Lake Odessa, the price will be even lower. "When that plant opens, it will use 25 square miles of com a year, that’s all the com in our whole county. So .it will be an immediate help for our farmers right here in the county," added MusSer. E85 ethanol is 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gaso­ line. Ethanol is produced from com, soy, sugar cane or switch grass. Compared to regular unleaded gasoline, ethanol is a clean burning fuel that combusts to form carbon dioxide and water. It is non-toxic, water soluble and biodegradable. E85 can be used in all flexible fuel vehicles, which are specially designed to run on any ethanol fuel up to 85 percent. General Motors, the Ford Motor Company and the DaimlerChrysler Corporation all offer E85 as engines as standard equip­ ment on their vehicles and all vehicles produced by the Big Three Automakers .since 1973 can run on E10, which is a blend of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent petro­ leum. A March 11, article posted on www.autoblog.com stated that there are currently only 600 operating E85 pumps in the United States, most of them run by small retailers like Musser’s. However, in a press release from the Michigan Com Growers Association, Jody Pollock, Corn Marketing Program of Michigan executive director states, "From 1999 to 2005 the nation’s production of ethanol has increased from 1.5 billion gallons to 4 bil­ lion gallons.” Bruce Noel, a com pro­ ducer from Leslie who serves * as chair of the National Com Growers Association Ethanol Committee, said after the Lake Odessa area (Woodbury) plant and three others are in operation, "ethanol production will increase from approximately 50 million gallons to almost 250 million gallons annually. These plants, including the one operational plant, will create an annual demand of about 80 million bushels of com. This is great news for the state’s com producers. Ethanol production could soon be one of Michigan’s largest markets for com." However, some are ques­ tioning whether ethanol will ever completely replace fos­ sil fuel. According to studies cited See ETHANOL, page 2 Roland Musser stands next to the sign promoting ethanol fuel in front of Musser’s Service in Nashville, the only service station in Maple Valley currently offering E85 ethanol. Maple Valley grad named MUCC Conservation Educator of the Year Summer programs continue at Putnam District Library A wise person once said that you should never forget where you came from. Michael Everett has taken that to heart. Growing up in a farming community and enjoying all manner of outdoor recre­ ation as a youth, Everett learned the importance of conservation and realized the many benefits to be had for youngsters that -enjoy the outdoors. He’s now taking those lessons into his classroom. Because of that, Everett was recently named Michigan United Conservation Club’s (MUCC) “Conservation Educator of the Year” at a recent MUCC convention. MUCC is the largest state conservation organization in the nation with nearly 400 affiliated clubs. Everett, a graduate of Maple Valley High School, is a middle school teacher at North Adams-Jerome Schools in Hillsdale County. Besides teaching math and science, Everett has been a coach, bus driver, grant writer and advisor to the school’s FFA program. He is an adjunct professor of mathematics for Jackson community College. As ah advisor of the FFA program, Everett initiated a Big Buck Contest and Banquet that involved both students and community members. Over the past six years, the event has aver­ aged 250 people in atten­ dance at the banquet and was featured on MUCC’s Michigan Out-of-Doors Television show. Under Everett’s leader­ ship, interest in the school’s FFA program has seen stag­ gering growth, with mem­ bership growing four-fold. Nearly one-fourth of the student Adams-Jerome body is enrolled in '.the FFA program. Everett’s natural resources program includes course work in both environmental education and natural resources sciences. It also included the reclamation of an environmental waste site on school proper­ ty that included a major clean-up of an area sullied by oil, trash and tires. Everett secured grants and other funding from groups such as the National Magician Jim Merrills entertained children and par­ ents at a Balloon Sculpting Workshop last Wednesday at the Putnam District Library. The workshop was a scheduled part of the “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales” summer program at the library. Upcoming, events for July are a series of “Dogs with Jobs” programs, a visit from “Critters” and an ice' cream social. The first is a presentation on what a service dog can do for a physically challenged Michael Everett receives the Conservation Educator of the Year Award. Rifle Association and con­ verted the area into a wildlife study area and air rifle shooting range. It is One of only two such shoot­ ing ranges located on public school property in the state. Everett has even included a course on taxidermy in his curriculum. “It’s no secret that today’s children are the future ofconservation,” said MUCC Executive Director Sam Washington. “With leaders and teachers like Michael Everett, our future is very bright indeed. We at MUCC are extremely proud to honor Michael with this award and we are very thankful that our children have teachers like him to guide their paths.” person. A “Paws With a Cause” dog named Cali and her owner Connie will be at the library at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July. 19. The second presentation will be from the Michigan State Police Officer Lane Booms and his K-9 partner on July 26, also starting at 11. Larissa Tolan from Critters Pet Shop in Hastings will be at the library on July 26 after the K-9 unit. Because live, wild exotic See LIBRARY, page 4 In This Issue • Ambushed by a season of change • Class of 76 reunion registration due soon • Dunkelberger memorial golf outingscheduled for July 8 • Sunfield UB plans night of fun • Benefit Concert set for July 14 at Assembly of God �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 4,2006 — Page 2 ETHANOL, continued from page 1 on Wikipedia, in 2005 it was estimated that Americans consumed approximately 150 billion gallons of gas per year. An acre of com can yield the equivalent of 200 gallons of gasoline a year. Approximately 750 million acres of com, nearly double the current area used for all crops in the United States and roughly one third of the total land mass in the United States,, would have to be planted to completely meet the demands for fuel if ethanol were to completely replace gasoline. A study by the American Institute of Biological Services (AIBS), published in Alternative Fuels Today, July 8,2005, stated the in the United States, ethanol yields, "only ten percent more ener­ gy than required to produce it, " and that in the United States, "reliance on ethanol to fuel the automobile fleet would require enormous, unachievable areas of com agriculture, and the environ­ mental impacts (deforesta­ tion) would outweigh the benefits." anptjier, Additionally, study has indicatted “that'the’ carbon dioxide emissionS-ofa vehicle are only;redilced 13% when the carbon diox­ ide created during the manu­ facture of ethanol is factored in. Musser and other propo­ nents of ethanol fuels hold that in addition to decreasing the United States’ depend­ ence on foreign oil, and pro­ moting agriculture, ethanol protects the environment because it bums cleaner and is higher octane that regular gasoline. "The beauty of E85 is that it has an 105 octane as com­ pared to 92 for premium; it’s really got some power," said Musser. Business Insurance. It’s Not Just About the Bricks, Mortar & Inventory... It’s about the people who rely on the business: the customers "... the employees ... and you! As an Independent Agent we can tailor a program just right for you. Safe.Sound.Secure."insurance protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company, The "No Problem ” People.11" t^luto-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY I 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 However, fuel economy is a tradeoff for that cleaner burning, -higher octane fuel. While a brochure put out by the National-Ethanol Vehicle Coalition states that drivers who use E85 might see a 5 to 15 percent ’clrop in fuel efficiency, other sources say that decrease-could be more dra­ matic. While the General Motors website www.onlyGM.com/FlexFuel agrees that E85 reduces emissions and has a higher octane, it also states that vehicles that ran on E85 "have a cruising range that is 25% shorter" than the same vehicle using regular gas. The site illustrates that point by saying that a 2006 Chevy Avalanche will average 12.5 miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway using ethanol and 16 mpg using regular. In its May 2006 issue of Popular Mechanics' com­ pared the raw materials con­ sumed, the amount of fuel needed, fuel price, total fuel Check it out! At the Vermontville Township Library The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Frederick Stonehouse has been donated by the Vermontville Chapter of the Grand Federation of Women’s Club in memory of Martha Zemke. We have the high school AP English Reading list posted and are trying to buy the .titles that we do not already have. New Adult Fiction - The Wrong Hostage by Elizabeth Lowell; Dragons: Worlds Afire by R.A. Salvatore; The Cold Moon: A Lincoln Rhyme novel by Jeffrey Deaver; Killer Dreams by Irish Johansen; The Book of the Dead (large print) by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child; The Husband by Dean Koontz; Like Dandelion Dust by Karen Kingsbury; Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich; Corpse Suzette: A Savannah Reid Mystery by G.A. McKevitt; Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot; Copycat by Erica Spindler; On Off by Colleen McCullough; The Darkest Place by Daniel Hudson; Telegraph Days by Larry McMurtry; The Man From Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller; The Deptford Trilogy by Robertson Davies; Forbidden Pleasures by Beatrice Small; Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf; The Virgin and the Gipsy by D. H. Lawrence; Into the Forest by Jean Hegland; Partners by Paul Bagdon; Lonesome Range by John D. Nesbitt; Legends II: Dragon, Sword and King, edited by Robert Silverberg. Adult Non-Fiction Crime Beat: A decade of covering cops and killers by Michael Connelly; Stonescaping Idea Book by Andrew Wormer; Writing Skills: Success in 20 Minutes a Day by Judith F. Olson; Practical Math: Success in 20 Minutes a Day by Judith Robinovitz; Chemistry: Success in 20 Minutes a Day by Michael B. McGinnis; The Papercraft Weekend Workbook by Fiona Jones. Junior Fiction - The Coming ofHoole Book 10 in the Guardians of Ga’Hoolee by Kathryn Lasky; The Death Collector by Justin Richards; Sweet Sixteen: A Princess Diaries book by Meg Cabot; Prophecy of Dragons by Matt Forbeck; Dragon and the Herdsman book 4 in the Dragonbook LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 ......... 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 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 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 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 cost and fuel economy. In their study, a 2006 Honda Civic averaged 33 miles per gallon (mpg) driv­ ing from New York to California used 4.5 barrels of crude oil to produce the 90.9 gallons of gas at $2.34 per gallon for a total cost of $212.70. A 2006 Taurus FFV got 17 mpg used 53 bushels of com and a half barrel of crude oil to produce the 176 gallons of E85 at $2.41 per gallon for a total fuel cost $425. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC 10 a.m. .Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16, 30; Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9,23; Aug. 6 & 20 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 a.m.- PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH series by Timothy Zahn; Big Brother, Little Brother by Marci Curtis;. Speed Dating by Natalie Standiford; Fearless FBI: Naked Eye by Francine Pascal-; Animal Ark: Kitten in the Candy Corn by Ben M. Baglio; Lizzie McGuire Super Special: A Totally Hottie Summer by Samantha Maridan; I was a Teenage Fairy by Francesca Lia Block; Hank in Cowdog: The Case of the Monkey Burglar by John R. Erickson; Joe Sherlock Kid Detective: The Haunted Toolshed and The Neighborhood Stink by Dave Keane; Nancy Drew: Once Upon a Crime by Carolyn Keene; One for Me, One for You: A Book About Sharing by Sarah Albee; I Wanna Iguana by Karen Kaufman Orloff. Junior Non-Fiction 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 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 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 - Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soup by Jack Canfield; Girl’s Guide to Becoming a Teen: Getting Used to Life in Your Changing Body by Amy B. Middleman, M.D.; Wonders, ofAmerica: Niagara Falls by Marion Dane Bauer. According to these reports the price of ethanol would have to be 25 percent lower than the price of regular gasoline in order for the con­ sumer to break even. So, for now, vehicle owners will have to chose between a higher octane, -cleaner fuel that may or may not decrease the United States depend­ ence on foreign oil and their pocketbook. Musser is not worried about the future of ethanol. "Sales are going great," he said. "I’d say .every fourth call we get is from someone asking about E85." For a complete listing of Flexible Fuel Vehicles log on to the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition website www.e85fuel.com/ Musser’s Service is locat­ ed at 106 S. Main St. in Nashville. 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CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School Worship.......... 10 a.m. 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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Gresham UMC 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16, 30; Aug. 13 & 27 ' at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 4,2006 — Page 3 In My Own Write by Sandra Ponsetto Ambushed by a season of change I should have seen it com­ ing. The warning signs were all there but somehow I either missed them or chose to ignore them. A week ago driving down the Red Arrow Highway between South Haven and Saugatuck, I noticed all the new waterfront home devel­ opments, and that many of the once dilapidated fruit stands, artists’ studios and antique shops now sported fresh paint and siding and eye-catching new sighs, and suddenly, unexpectedly I found myself crying and wondering, why does every­ thing have to change? By the time I left Saugatuck I was having a full-fledged sobfest. Though I have enjoyed the drive between South Haven and Saugatuck over the years, seeing the wild tangle of scrub trees and brush that once obscured the lake Class of 76 reunion registration due soon The deadline for reserva­ tion for the 30th annual Class of 1976 (and Class of 1977) reunion Saturday, July 29, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course and Mulberry Gardens ban­ quet facility has been extend­ ed until Monday, July 17. The reunion will tee off with nine holes of golf for $13 per person (price includes three beers or three sodas) at 2:30 p.m. July 29. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own squirt guns. After the golf outing, there will be a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m. at a cost of $7 per person, which includes salad bar and two alcoholic drinks or four non-alcoholic drinks. The $25 per person semiformal (nice shirt and slacks for men, dresses for women) dinner will be served at 7 p.m. There will be dancing to music provided by a disk jockey from 9 p.m. until mid­ night and there will be a spe­ cial surprise guest speaker. Former teachers and all members of the classes of 1976 and 1977 are invited to attend. Prepaid reservations are required for the dinner. However, the golf and social hour may be paid for the day of the event. For more infor­ mation call Aspinall or Lesage. Organizers are still search­ ing for the following fellow alumni: Drala Burrill, Richard Landes, Frank Ulrich, Leslie Mann, and Rusty Copen. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of these people how to contact these people are asked to contact Tammy (Sargent) Aspinall (517) 726-1233 or Mary (Drake) Lesage (517) 852-0255. ^Diana’s ^P^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 06629639 1-517-852-9481 2 replaced subdivisions of brick and vinyl-sided, gener­ ic-looking "McMansions," and charmingly neglected shops and stands turned into touristy showpieces, those changes normally wouldn’t be enough to evoke tears. Once I realized that, it didn’t take me long to figure out what had really caused the sudden flood of emotion. I had just dropped off. my 14-year-old daughter off at color guard camp at a small college in Indiana, where one of the other moms told me, "two years ago when my husband and I dropped our daughter off for the first time, he said, ‘I can’t believe we’re just leaving her here,’ and I told him, ‘well, just think in four years, we’ll be doing this for real.’" As normal, I, the parent who never took pictures of her children’s first day at preschool or the first tooth they lost, just shrugged. Life is about changing and grow­ ing, learning to go with the flow, why fuss over it? Still, I felt a little unsettled and restless on the drive home and thought a stop at a few of our old family haunts on the lakeshore would be a pleasant diversion on the way home. Instead I found myself hit by wave after wave of memories. In South Haven I remem­ bered a blustery spring day when we took Katie to the beach for the first time when she was little more than a baby; and how rather than being frightened by the biting wind, she leaned into it crowing and laughing with a fierce and unexpected joy. I remembered watching the fireworks with both of our daughters on the beach and the year we took them to see the "pirate ship" that had docked at the maritime museum. Saugatuck brought innu­ merable memories of strolling the tree lined streets, eating ice cream and looking in store windows, picnics on the beach with friends, watching the sunset and then putting the girls in their pajamas before buck­ ling them into their car seats for the long drive home down winding country roads past forests sparkling with fireflies, of coming home and carrying them, sound asleep, to their rooms where we would gently tuck them into their tiny beds. I also remembered the times when my daughter was school was out, my daughter able to take care of them­ an infant and I would some­ decided it was time to clean selves and face the world, I times cry the tears only a and organize her room. The realize the once seemingly mother could understand, as Polly Pockets and Groovy endless days, weeks, months I rocked her to sleep. Even as Girl dolls, which had been and years ofholding them on a dreamed of all the joys and collecting dust under her bed my lap and reading to them, wonders the world would for years were boxed up for watching them playing in the hold for her, I dreaded the donation and replaced by sand at sunset, and sleeping day when I would have to let neat stacks of Teen Vogue in their car seats on the way this tiny, precious child drive magazines and her favorite home are gone and will a car, go on a date, and go off novels. The hanging organiz­ never come again — and it to college alone in the world er, which housed her enor­ all happened in a blink of an without my constant protec­ mous but long neglected col­ eye. tion. lection of Beanie Babies was I knew then that for the I should have been pre­ emptied and turned into a next four to six years I will pared for this deluge of shoe and accessory organiz­ be learning what millions of memories and the havoc they er. The dress-up clothes that parents have had to learn would wreak upon my psy­ once held a prominent place before me, how to love my che, like I mentioned before, in her closet were relegated children and hold them the warning signs were there, to a box in her closet and close, even as I let them go. I just hadn’t paid attention to were replaced by neatly hung them. rows ofjeans, skirts, T-shirts It all began in May when and sweaters. my daughter, who will be a I was glad to see her room freshman next year, brought finally neat and organized home her high school read­ enough that I could dare to ing list. I was thrilled to see walk through it in my bare some of my favorite books feet. A glance across the hall listed among the classics. into her 12-year old sister’s Eager to share and discuss room, which looked like an An exciting night for any some of my most beloved explosion at a Goodwill middle and high school aged books with my daughter I store, clothes, toys, books, teens is planned for Friday, immediately went down to and other assorted debris July 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the basement to retrieve jumbled together and drip­ Sunfield United Brethren some ofthem from the boxes ping off of furniture, was Church. The evening will include where they were stored. I enough to assure me that games, three-on-three basket­ had hardly begun my search change is a good thing. when I accidentally bumped But driving along the ball, volleyball and ping a box overhanging the top coast that day, seeing the pong tournaments, a moon shelf and suddenly found changes in the once familiar walk, dunk tank, sno-cones, myself caught in an ava­ landscape — trees replaced popcorn, cotton candy and hot dogs. All events are free lanche of children’s books by houses, unique shops, and the food will be available Blueberries for Sal, Make charming in their shabbiness for a minimal fee. The night Way for Ducklings, now as neat and tidy as any will conclude with a free con­ Goodnight Moon, The Owl in a suburban shopping cen­ cert presented by Moon and various Dr. Suess ter, I realized that there is Hyperbole. books, which brought with always a price to pay. Where The church is located on them a cascade of memories: there is change and growth M-43 just west of the blinker holding my tiny daughters on there is also loss. light in Sunfield. my lap and smelling their Even as I enjoy watching Call the church at -1-517­ downy hair as I read to them my daughters grow and 566-8481 or youth advisor while they cooed and pointed become smart, sensitive Diana Brown at 1-517-566­ their chubby fingers at the young women, increasingly 8950. colorful pictures, and listening to my then 3-year-old 06633412 daughter dramatically "reading" Snow White and the TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR Seven Dwarves to herself in Charlotte Public Schools is looking for a TRANS­ bed at night using a different PORTATION SUPERVISOR. Will be responsible for voice for each character. planning, organizing, and supervising activities of the At the time, I just smiled transportation department within the policies ahd ad­ at the memories as I carefulministrative regulations of the school district. Must ly picked up the books, and be a certified Michigan School Bus Driver with B, S, stacked them neatly in the P and C endorsements. Associates degree required; box, which I tucked back bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of 3 years onto the shelf, further from of management/supervisory experience preferably in the edge this time, filled my the field of education/transportation a must. Inter­ arms with classics such as A ested and qualified candidates must submit a letter Tale of Tw6 Cities, The of interest, resume, copies of certifications, and three current letters of recommendation to Charlotte Pub­ Iliad, the Odyssey, and The lic Schools, 378 State Street, Charlotte, Ml 48813 by Red Badge of Courage, and July 18, 2006. Complete job description is available went upstairs. from the Human Resources Office, 517-541-5103. Two weeks later, after Sunfield UB plans night of fun July 21 WANTED: Yes, we are open July 4th Benefit Concert set for July 14 at Assembly of God 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 06629659 A benefit concert will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 14, for the Nashville Assembly of god Youth Mission Trip to the Gulf Coast. The concert, featuring Accolade will be held at the Nashville Assembly of God Church, 735 Reed St., Nashville. For more information, call 517­ 852-9819. A free-will offering will be taken. FORTHE4THOF JULY... ALL YOU CAN EAT Ice Cream Sundae Bar INCLUDES: HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM SOFT SERVICE ICE CREAM, TOPPINGS: NUTS, SPRINKLES AND A CHERRY! July 4th Tours (Scheduled Every Two Hours) ADULTS KIDS (under 12) Starting at 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. 2 miles south of Nashville on the corner of M-79 & M-66 517-852-9003 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. -10 p.m.; Closed Sundays �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 4,2006 — Page 4 Commission E)3ftUCOUn|U LIBRARY, continued from page 1 animals will be present on library grounds, a permission slip must be signed for all children in attendance for these programs. The library plans to be a host facility for an ice cream social the Barry on Aging Schedule of Events Community Foundation’s 10-year anniversary on Saturday, July 29. The Binder Park Zoomobile will visit Putnam Library on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, July 5 Hard cooked egg, com O’Brien, three bean salad, fresh fruit, whole wheat crackers. Thursday, July 6 Roast pork w/gravy, stuff­ ing, mashed potatoes, diced beets, applesauce. Friday, July 7 Wing dings, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh fruit, dinner roll. Monday, July 10 Bean soup w/ham, aspara­ gus, applesauce, crackers. Tuesday, July 11 Mushroom chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, sea­ soned rice, mandarin oranges. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Magician Jim Merrills holds up a prototype of the kinds of balloons he bends, molds Wednesday, July 5 Cheese cubes, garbonzo and shapes into interesting objects. bean salad, peaches, Rye Krisps. Thursday, July 6 Peanut butter and honey, German potato salad, pears, English muffins. Friday, July 7 Cottage cheese, pea and peanut salad, pineapple, din­ ner roll. Monday, July 10 It’s time for the sixth in Nashville for 15 years. Roast beef w/cheese, pota­ annual Crunch Classic, in The golf outing is a fourto salad, mixed fruit, whole memory of Tony man best-ball scramble, wheat bread. Dunkelberger. which opens with a shot gun Tuesday, July 11 Not only will men get to start at 2:30 p.m. at Mulberry Cheese spread, pork and tee off from the ladies’ tees beans, tropical fruit, whole should they choose to don a wheat crackers. dress or skirt for the 18 holes Events of golf Saturday, July 8, at Wednesday, July 5 Mulberry Fore in Nashville. Hastings Nails; Euchre They’ll also get to take a 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with twirl at the dinner and danc­ Charlie. Delton ing party afterwards at the Reminiscence. Nashville Nashville VFW. BP Clinic. Beginning at about 8 p.m. Thursday, July 6 The magician, as usual, selects a “victim” or “assis- duffers who strutted their Hastings - Yoga 3 p.m. stuff on the links can head Delton Puzzles/Trivia. tant” to come up som he cah demonstrate his craft Nashville - TV Time. over to the VFW Hall for Friday, July 7 - Hastings free dinner and dancing, with Oil Painting 9:30 a.m.; music supplied by D.J. Kyle Bingo; Exercise Christopher. Others ate wel­ 9:30.Woodland - Visiting. come to attend the dinner CANOPY SALES & RENTALS Tony Dunkelberger Monday, and dancing event, at a cost 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI of $5. Fore. The cost of $45 July 10 - Hastings - Card All major A host of prizes will be includes 18 holes of golf, a Making 12:30 p.m.; Music credit cards accepted given out, including the firstcart, food, prizes, and danc­ with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.; Kinship Care Support 7 p.m.; place prize of 18 holes of ing. July Birthday Party. golf at Thunderbay Golf Call LeRoy Starks at (571) Tuesday,July 11 Club, and a room at the 852-9698 or Brian Chaffee at Hastings - Beg. Line Dance 1 Holiday Inn of Alpena. (517) 852-0795 with any p.m.; Bocci Ball 10:30 a.m.^ New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Proceeds will benefit a grad­ questions. Bible Study 12:30-1:30 p.m. uating Maple Valley football Cathederal windows Optional player in the form of a schol­ Make sure your event is covered. arship. Call for reservations today! Dunkelberger was known Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes in these parts as the singing Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 Call meat cutter, for the musical 06629877 skills he displayed as a meat cutter at Carl’s Supermarket Dunkelberger memorial golf outing scheduled for July 8 Bring your special event photos to us STONEHILL FARM quality, professional processing. J-Ad Wanted: Standing Timber Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 damebs Bl iHMI __ __* * _/ 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 06629807 _________________________ PRINTING PLUS “Our Family Serving Yours IMTM 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Graphics & FamUy Owner/Manager North of Hastings on M-43 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06629733 q\o Greater Will be performing July 16th at the 9:30 worship service Kalamo United Methodist Church 1475 S. Ionia Road, Vermontville Visitors Welcome y S' S' �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 4,2006 — Page 5 From Sunfield Boy Scouts visit Sherwood Forest Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Parks request has eerie disconnect’ .Hill *itai To the editor: There's an eerie disconnect between the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission and the rest of Barry County. After enjoying 14 years of millage revenue growth averaging 6.6% per annum, the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission is now asking for a 120% increase in the form of two millages'. With this money they would like to build a million dollar amphitheatre, a million dollar half scale railroad, a million dollar raised boardwalk and several other projects (Dr. George W. Shannon's estimates of costs). The problem is that the Parks and Rec Commission seems oblivious to the social suffering resulting from the decline of our manufacturing sector. When three thousand peo­ ple line up for three dozen jobs at the new ethanol plant near Woodbury, do you want to ask them to contribute to a million dollar amphitheatre? When page after page of property foreclosures are dis­ played in the Hastings Banner, do you want to ask these people to contribute to a million dollar half scale railroad? When people are out of work or hoping tor meager raises to cover inflation, do you want to ask these people to raise your budget 120%? A similar disconnect occured in the late 18th cen­ tury when Marie Antoinette was told that the people in France had no bread and she reprtedly said, "Let them eat cake." She was later beheaded, which is what I suggest that the voters do to this mill­ age. Dr. Michael Callton Barry County Commissioner, District 5 SOCIAL NEWS JiEtais fak Msb. ft i • fcs -Hi hit l-Wififeii Ctft Ma • taotK IFQk tail to IIfe- tain Ma ■ teh ’aHt-lVt tatoLta M Psns MO u. Pictured in their English finery are (from left) Ryan Clark, Joshua Peabody, Eddie Barta, Aaron Clark, Lloyd Corston, Levi Byington, Brian Poddig, Justin Binns and Matt Denda. (Photo provided) The spring camporee for the Chief Okemos Council of the Boy Scouts of America was held this spring at West Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Forest (Eaton County Fairgrounds and Bennett Park). Packs, troops and venture crews throughout the council along with a pack from Springport and a troop from Hartland relived the days of “Robin Hood, the Legend” by dressing in medieval English clothing and partici­ pating in several games such as jousting, archery shoot, catapulting. Little John’s Lair, rescuing Maid Marion from the castle, Friar Tuck’s Table Race, quarter staff, and a table feast to name a few and visit Robin’s Inn for some Scout Ale (root beer) that could be purchased with schillings won during com­ petition. After Prince John’s Regal Feast, everyone attended Prince John’s Tournament where the best archers, jousters and catapult teams in Sherwood Forest displayed their skills for Prince John. There were 1,287 regis­ tered scouts and adults among public spectators for Saturday’s events. Units were challenged to create a coat of arms and dress in a surcoat. Pat Hancock of Mulliken, made each member of the troop a 10*1 black tunic on which a coat of arms was placed upon each one depicting the Vikings, Sunfield, Boy See SCOUTS, next page % ipie Leaf Inn Co rana^gp experience our NEW outdoor patio! Serving FREE Hot Dogs! Yes, FREE HOT DOGS!!! We also have a full service kitchen to satisfy your hunger. $1.50 Well Sr Long Necks 188 S. Main Vermontville 517-726-0098 06633452 Ik IJlaW-Vto Introducing Banker’s Hours Barrone 5th Generation Front (center) mother, Kaylah Russell; back (1-r) grand­ mother, Julie Cridler; great great grandmother, Agnes Price holding Hannah Fyan; great grandmother, Sharon Barrone ...Hastings City Bank style! Middleville, Bellevue, Nashville and Wayland (Our “Open Late” branches) Lobby and Drive Thru Monday-Friday 9:00 - 6:00 Saturday 9:00 -1:00 Hastings and Caledonia (Our “Open Really Late” branches) 8 9:00 - 7:00 9:00 -1:00 Drive Thru Monday-Friday Saturday 8:00 - 7:00 8:00 -1:00 Hastings City Bank 269.948.2945 We’re here for you! CELL: 269.838.5413 Celebrating 120 Years of Community Banking. 1886-2006 C9 I Lobby Monday-Friday Saturday HASTINGS, Ml. 49058 FDIC �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 4,2006 — Page 6 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 Lawn & Garden Pets AQUATIC PLANTS: WA-AKC REGISTERED YELTER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish LOW LAB PUPPIES. (1) & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. male, (2) females, dewclaws Apol's Landscaping Co., removed, 1st shots & 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. wormed. Mother on site. (616)698-1030. Open Mon- Good Bloodlines. Call after day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat- 5:30pm. (269)948-3717 urday, 9am-2pm. WANT TO REGISTER TO VOTE? WANT TO FIND GOVERNMENT AUCTIONS? WANT TO APPLY FOR STUDENT LOANS? WANT TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS? Garage Sale For Sale 40 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ 2 FREE GARAGE SALE PET: beige,, brand new signs with your ad that runs (bought, never used). Still on in any of ourr papers. Get roll. New $400 - sell $175. them at J-Ad Graphics, aphics, 1351 (517)204-0600 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. BULK MULCH SOIL AND STONE: color enhanced red, LARGE MOVING SALE gold, and black mulch or­ household & outdoor items. ange cedar mulch and beige 7/7, 7/8, 7/9, 10am-6pm. cedar chips. Black dirt, top 5563 N. Ionia Rd, Vermont- soil, play sand, course Sand, ville. White Marble, Merrimack, and Ember Light. Delivery Recreation available. Call Hamilton 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Black Dirt (517)852-0679 Alumi-lite 29' travel trailer: SLEIGH BED: queen cherry front kitchen, rear bedroom, wood with pillowtop mat­ center bath, sleeps 4, ducted tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 air "condition & heat,' very clean, oak cabinets, stereo, Household microwave; large refrigera­ tor, excellent condition. KING FOUR POST BED Great towing, $8,500. with pillow top mattress set, 2 months old, cost $1,000, (269)664-4983 sell $195. (517)204-0600 Automotive CONTRACTORS CAP. Doors on both sides, ladder rack, red. Fits 88-98 long box Chevy/GMC full size, good shape, $300 obo. Call (269)792-1369 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. SCOUTS, continued from previous page Scouts of America and a jester (representing the patrol name) all divided by a Celtic cross. Each member of the troop also made a wooden shield with his/her own coat of arms. Troop member Eddie Barta earned the troop the top spot for the troop competition in the catapult shoot by catching 18 of 25 water bal­ loons. Aaron Clark represent­ ed the troop in the jousting Competition and Bryan Poddig was the best archer. The troop earned third place in Prince Johns catapult shoot competition. To wind down the activi­ ties on Saturday, a bonfire was held and King Richard I took the throne from Prince John. Each of the tourna­ ments winners where then knighted by King Richard I. The Order of the Arrow then performed a mighty task of choosing among the worthy, well qualified, and truly pre­ pared scouts to be called into service. Lloyd Corston III, Aaron Clark and Scoutmaster Brad Boucher received this honor. At Sunday’s closing ceremony, the troop received awards for second place in the recipe contest and top troop for their campsites’ setup, arrangement, safety and cleanliness. Any student interested in Boy Scouting or any adult who would like to support the scouts in their endeavors may call Scoutmaster Brad Boucher at 616-374-0907. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: WANT INFORMATION ABOUT GOVERNMENT JOBS? 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. WANT TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE? Want to know where to get all this information? Social Security benefits to buying surplus government property, kinds of government informati information are just a click or call away. opportun!?? FlRSTGOVgov 1 (800) 06571010 Assisted Living FED-INFO Specialized Memory Care ve 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. Wbod/aw Meadows Retirement Village 1821 N. East St. Hastings | Cl ro 269-948-4921 they need an extra hand? woodlawn@leisure-living.com �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 4,2006 — Page 7 Maple Valley Riders “team” horse show rated a success The Maple Valley Riders 4-H Club had is annual “team” horse show Saturday, June 17, at the Eaton County 4-H Fairgrounds. The “team” show concept was created by the club many years ago to generate funds for its 4-H projects and the show. Advisors said the mem­ bers of this club all partici­ pated an worked on this as a team effort. The High Point winners this year were awarded $100 gift cards from Tom’s Western Store in Ovid, MI. High Point award winners were Emily Lang, Sierra Smith, Trish Gunning and Becky Gossard. Reserved High Point win­ ners were awarded rope halters with lead ropes. The Reserved High Point win­ ners were Sandy Carrick, Rebecca Bell, Kerri Hamilton and Lesley Hammontree. The High Point 4-H winners were awarded Montana belt buckles from Arlene Endsley of Bellevue. These winners were Laura Trumble, Sarah Trumble, Seth Madry and Kalleena Madry. The show also had a raffle in which all participants had the chance to win donated items such as horse groom­ ing equipment donated by TSC and Soldans; food cer­ tificates donated from Clay’s Dinner Bell of Nashville, or pure maple syrup from See RIDERS, next page 06629696 06633420 Rfl A QI Q IVf * JA b IL |L ™l B| Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Real Estate ■"""‘I MLS. 227 N. MAIN ST, NASHVILLE High Point winners (from left) Tiffany Cowell, Sarah Trumble, Laura Trumble and Sarah Vanderhoef. fair activities. However, the horse show is different in that participants can wear casual clothing, both speed and pleasure horse events are seen throughout the day, and participants compete in teams of four to accumulate points toward high point awards. High point awards consist ofteams totaling up the most points throughout the day. Awards are given for High Point, Reserved High Point and 4-H High Point. Members of the club learned many new skills while having fun by gather­ ing sponsors, organizing and planning the show, and tak­ ing on responsibilities and tasks to ensure the success of 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 8, 2006. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office, the county clerk’s office or by con­ tacting the township clerk at 726-1159. This notice is given by order of the Township Election Commission. 0663335 Sharon L. Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk EQUAL HOUSKO 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, Broker - GRI................................................Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR................................................................. Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO.......................................................... Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor................................................................................. Cell 269-838-0796 "IN COUNTRY" SW OF NASHVILLE ON 3.1 ACRES 10 ROOM HOME fie 3 bedroom ranch home, 1978 sq. LARGE POLE BARN ft. "earth bermed" w/2xl2 exterior NASHVILLE - DOWNTOWN ON 4+ ACRES walls, large master bath with 4' One story, 2 unit apartment or ESTABLISHED GARDENING shower & whirlpool tub all appli­ could be 2 business offices. ar NURSERY BUSINESS ances included. Oak kitchen cabi­ Downtown Nashville. Each unit has & SNOW REMOVAL WITH nets, 40x50 pole barn (w/water Sr 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room Sr ACTIVE ACCOUNTS elec.). Home built in 1998 has cen­ Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full bath, appliances included. Call tral air Sr vacuum. Must see to baths, large living room, formal Homer. (N-132) appreciate! Call Jerry (CH-128) dining room w/lighted glass china cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large family room, lots of “built-i -ins". Large kitchen 8r central air. Stocked fish pond on property. Call Homer or Jerry (CH-118) Bellevue plans what do you think? car and truck show July 7-8 with Barry County 5th District Commissioner Mike Callton Million Dollar Hobby Railroad? There’s an eerie discon­ nect between the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission and the rest of Barry County. After enjoying 14 years of millage revenue growth averaging 6.6% per annum, the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission is now asking for a 120% increase in the form of two millages. With this money they would like to build a mil­ lion dollar amphitheatre, a million dollar half-scale rail­ road, a million dollar raised boardwalk and several other projects (Dr. Shannon’s esti­ mates of costs). The problem is that the Parks Commission seems oblivious to the social suf­ fering resulting from the decline of our manufactur­ ing sector? When three thousand people line up for three dozen jobs at the ethanol plant, do you want them to contribute to a mil­ lion dollar amphitheatre? When page after page of property foreclosures are displayed in the Hastings Banner, do you want to ask these people to contribute to a million dollar half-scale railroad? When people are out of work or hoping for meager raises to cover inflation, do you want to ask these people to raise your budget 120%? A similar disconnect was when Marie Antoinette was told that the people had no bread and she said “Let them eat cake”. She was later beheaded, which is what I suggest that the vot­ ers do to this millage. Tell me what you think? P.O. Box 676 Nashville, Ml 49073 michaeleallton181@hotmail.com Commissioner Callton - Fighting tax increases and protecting yourproperty rights!! | —Paid for by the Committee to Re-elect Commissioner Mike Callton 88 = The 11th annual Bellevue Car and Truck Show is planned for Friday night and Saturday. In a Flashback to the 1950s, hundreds of classic cars will converge on the Village of Bellevue July 7 and 8 to roll back the clock and join the fun beginning with the street dance on Friday night fro 8 until 11 p.m. There will be a dance to music from the ’50s and ’60s right on Main Street while watching the classic cars cruise into town. The festivities continue on Saturday with the car show, softball tournament, ping pong tournament, food and fun. Car show registration will begin at 8 a.m. and judg­ ing will take place beginning at noon. - On Sunday, the Boosters’ annual golf outing will be held at the Oakland Hills Golf Course. Entries for all events can be made by calling Hal Wolf at 763-0079. IN NASHVILLEI LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED HOME PRICED TO SELLI Convenient location for a short walk to town. Quick access to M-66. Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. NICE "FAMILY" HOME IN to GR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or MIDDLEVILLE - $101,00011 Charlotte. Call Rick or Homer. (fl-130) 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME One story, 2 bedroom, home with many updates. Vinyl sided, living/dining combo, bath, kitchen Sr 1st floor laundry. Appliances included. Detached 1 1/2 car garage. Call Rick to see. (N-133) $56,000111 "PARK-LIKE" SETTING IN VERMONTVILLE 3 bedroom mobile hojne with "add-on", nice large lot, some appliances included. Call Homer. (V-127) PRICE REDUCED... $89,900 MOTIVATED SELLERS!!! MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK VACANT PARCELS NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 240 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF ACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" story home, 1st floor laundry, large WOODS. Property is surveyed and WITH A mature yard, detached 2-car perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site te wt with 11 acreswoo acres/woods. s. ((b)) 1OA beautiful country setting, 4 bed garage, kitchen appliances includBuilding site ,, some trees (c) 10A rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in living ed. Occupancy at close. Call your Buildingg site ,(all located ,on paved room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total. host Jerry Reese. (CH-115) (VL-123)TWo car garage plus pole barn. road) Call Homer. Room for animals - must see this 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VER­ home to appreciate! Call Hillary. MONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, (CH-131) perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call ■Homer. (VL-114) - 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCEDII East of. Hastings, perked building site, sur­ veyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 REDUCED TO $79,90011 lots, both perked, driveway permits REDUCED TO $89,00011 SELLERS ARE WILLING TO and surveyed. "In the country". Great IN NASHVILLE - CLEAN Sr CONSIDER “WRITTEN OFFERS"! view, close to public hunting 8r fishing. NEAT! GOOD FLOOR PLANII 3 bedroom with 1 bath and main Lots of birds & wildlife. Some restric­ 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 floor laundry. Kitchen base cabitions. Call Rick. (VL-99) lots) (2001) has enclosed back- nets/counter tops updated, doors HIGH yard, central air, main floor laun- trimmed out in wonderful oak, NEAR MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL.' (A) 8.79 acres has river front dry, shower Sr garden tub in mas- newer windows, vinyl siding and ar woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) ter bath. Large family room and liv- one car detached garage. Estate 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and ing room. Give Rick a call for more sale, sold "AS IS". Call Jerry, 269purveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124) "info. (N-120)838-5819. (V-122 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 4,2006 — Page 8 RIDERS, continued from previous page Stephanie Thome’s farm in Vermontville. The Maple Valley Riders’ many sponsors helped make the show a success. High Point Sponsors of $100 or more were Huntsman Advanced Materials Americas Inc., Lehman Insurance Agency, Meijer of Charlotte, the Flower House Adult Foster Care Home, Vem Mast of Vermontville, Team One of Charlotte, Maple Leaf Inn of Vermontville, Tom’s Western Store of Ovid, Arlene Endsley and Maple CALENDAR OF EVENTS County buildings closed. 4th of July Holiday, County buildings closed. Livestock Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.,. Barry Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo July 6 Center. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 July 10 p.m., Barry Expo Center (picnic pavilion). Superintendents’ Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry July 10 Expo Center Beef Carcass Judging, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds (live July 11 judging portion) Lamb Carcass weigh in, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds. July 11 Non-Livestock Judging Day Set Up, 6 p.m., July 12 Extension Office. Non-Livestock Judging Day Set Up, 6 p.m, July 13 Extension Office. July 14 Poultry Check-in, 12 noon, Fairgrounds. 9 a.m., July 15 Non-Livestock Judging Day, Fairgrounds. July 15 “You Be The Judge,” 5 p.m. Fairgrounds show arena. Beef Carcass Judging, 9 a.m., Geukes Market. July 15 Rabbit Show, 12 p.m., Fairgrounds. July 16 Poultry Show, 10 a.m., Fairgrounds. July 16 July 17-22 Fair Week. July 3 July 4 July 5 The Grand Champion High Point winners (from left) Maple Valley Riders President Sarah Vanderhoef, Trish Gunning, Becky Gossard, Sierra Smith, Emily Lang and Secretary Tiffany Cowell. Valley Computer of Nashville. Reserved High Point Sponsors donating $50 were Donald and Janice Jewell. Class Sponsors donating $25 or raffle items were as follows: Country Crossroads Hardware, Eaton Federal Savings . Bank, Virginia Fierro, Wolever’s Real Estate of Vermontville, County fairgrounds around mid-June 2007. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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(Photos cour­ tesy of Breann Gardner, vice president of the Maple Valley Riders) the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation, Eaton Farm Bureau Co-op, Wal­ Mart of Charlotte, and Party Store, the Trumble Agency of Vermontville, Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe of Nashville, Vermontville VINYLSIDING Whether you are remodeling or building the home of your dreams, it can involve a lot of decisions. Oak Harbor, however, makes it easy. It takes advantage of the architectural style of your home and conforms beautifully with a brushed woodgrain finish. What s more, the Traditional and Dutchlap profiles don t put any lilmitations on beauty or durability. In fact, Oak Harbor has long been Clay’s Dinner Bell of Nashville, Soldans, Tractor Supply Center of Charlotte, and Stephanie Thorne • of Vermontville'. Anyone interested in attending this annual event in the future can look for infor­ mation in the Vermontville/Nashville areas for shows at the Eaton J LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. 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West of Charlotte • Ph.517-852-1864 06633187 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-07-11.pdf 7bc00635032444a2ab9865ef51d14d45 PDF Text Text H.sUnosPuWcl-nxwv MAPLE VALLEY news MVN 421 S Church st Hastings Ml 4905&-18H P- HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST H«™s,“«K‘-lRlblished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 28, July 11, 2006 A local paper oftoday! Bismark Community Boosters earn Eaton Historical Commission Award The 1924 reunion at Bismark School near Vermontville. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Bismark Community Boosters, an organization of neighbors and former stu­ dents, for 60 years has pre­ served and maintained the former one-room school­ house, located at the corner of Bismark Highway and Round Lake Road near Vermontville as a communi­ ty center and meeting place. Meanwhile, it serves as a visible reminder of what education in rural Eaton County was like in years gone by. Two members of the Eaton County Historical Commission visited the schoolhouse last week, met with several Bismark Community Boosters and presented them with the Eaton County Historical Commission’s 2006 Heritage Award. Each year the Historical Commission selects one to four groups or individuals to receive the award. A com­ mittee made up of members of the Historical Commission and two other county historical organizations selected the winners. Th^gward, which .recognizes individuals and organiza­ tions that have made outstanding contributions to the county’s historical heritage, was established in 1985. Besides a framed certifi­ cate presented to the group or individual, winners are recognized on a plaque which is on permanent display in the historic 1885 Eaton County Courthouse in Charlotte. Past recipients include the groups responsi- ble for restoration and preservation of the Vermontville Opera House and the Vermontville Seminary (Historical Museum). Before presenting the award, Tom Shawver, a member of the Eaton County Historical Commission, and Charles Leap, chairman, talked with members of the Bismark Community Boosters and learn a little of the history of the school­ house. “We were impressed that this group has been in exis­ tence for over 60 years; and it is not just one person who has kept this school alive for so many years,” said Shawver. Indeed, preserving the for- See BISMARK, page 3 Bismark School, which closed in the late 1930s, is now a community center run by the Bismark community Boosters. Vermontville father-daughter make crafting a family affair Jennifer Gonser and her father, Patrick Ripley, display some of their handmade outdoor Americana and primitive decor. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Creating hand-made Americana and country primitive d6cor is all in the family for Patrick Ripley and Jennifer Gonser of Vermontville, the father and daughter duo who will be selling their wares at the Hastings Garden Club’s Garden Thyme Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Ripley who retired from General Motors three years ago, and Gonser, a stay-athome mom, said they like to keep busy and so they turned their mutual love of crafting into a small home-based business they dubbed Kinfolk Creations. “We started doing shows last year. Before that we would make things and give them away to family and friends and people started saying we should sell them. It’s just a hobby that evolved,” said Gonser who said she has been crafting, “as long as I can remember. I’ve always made something whether it was out of wood or smaller stuff.” Ripley, pointing to an all­ wood model of a front-end loader he made out of more than 400 pieces of wood said he enjoys the challenge. “I see something and I say, ‘I can make that,’ and so does my dad,” said Gonser. “We do a lot of Americana, flags, Uncle Sam and things like that because it’s some­ thing that people like to put out for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, all summer long or even year round and we’ll have a lot of garden related items like birdhouses and other outdoor things for the Garden Thyme Market.” While Ripley and Gonser, who also create a variety of seasonal and holiday items in addition to their Americana, said they often pick up ideas from magazines or the Internet, they like to tweak See CRAFTS, page 8 In This Issue • Vermontville Township residents receive planning, zoning survey • Eaton authorities catch teen after wild car chase • ‘Secret Garden’ auditions will be Monday, July 24 • Vermontville Township Library has petting zoo �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 11, 2006 — Page 2 Vermontville Township residents receive planning, zoning survey by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Vermontville Township Board sent out a one-page survey earlier this month with its summer tax bills for residents who don’t live within the village of Vermontville, trying to '7,1-111 BARGAIN PRICE 4:00-6:00 PM O® PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST (PG-13)) _ 11:50,2:55.6:40,9:40 O ©SUPERMAN RETURNS (PG-13) 11:40,2:45,6:30,9:35 CLICK (PG-13) 11:15,1:45,4:10,6:50,9:15 ■ ■ CARS (G) 11.'30,2:00,4:30,7:00,9:3C ■ ■ ■■ ■■■■■■ ttt determine whether township residents would like to con­ tinue to control Joc^L plan­ ning and zoning or return control to Eaton County; After the, surveys were already printed and sealed in envelopes with the tax bills, township officials learned that the fourth question, about whether or not voters would support a small mill­ age request (0.5 or one mill) to allow the township to con­ tinue with the master plan process was no longer appli­ cable. According to the new Michigan Enabling Act, effective July 1, municipali­ ties are no longer able to levy a mileage to support their planning and zoning activi­ ties. However, Township Supervisor Russ Laverty stresses that he hopes town­ ship voters will still take the time to fill out and return the surveys. Long Term Care Insurance from Auto-Owners Freedom. Choice. Independence. Security. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Safe.Sound.Secure* insurance protection from Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company. vluto-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 “We simply want to know what the people think about planning and zoning,” said Laverty. The remaining three ques­ tions on--: the survey ask: “Should the township con­ tinue with the planning and zoning process?” “Should the township continue with the master plan process but return control of zoning and enforcement to the county?” “Or, should the township opt out of the planning and zon­ ing process altogether and turn both over to the coun­ ty?” There is also a request for additional comments from voters. Township officials are seeking feedback from vot­ ers at this time because, according to state law, municipalities must update their master plans every five years. Vermontville Township’s is due for an update in 2007. The township’s 2006­ 2007 budget, approved March 30, includes $30,000 set aside for “legal fees, including consultant for master plan and planning commission for zoning ordi­ nance.” The letter that accompa­ nied the survey states, “Once updated, the zoning ordi­ nance must be reviewed to realign it with the master plan. These are not matters which can or should be done without professional serv­ ice,” and goes on to state that the township spends an aver­ age of $12,920 annually on planning and zoning. Vermontville Township adopted a master plan in 2002, prepared for the municipality by Williams and Works, a municipal architectural and engineering firm from Grand Rapids. In June 2003, the township adopted the zoning proposed by the same firm. Since April 2002 the Vermontville Township Board has spent a total of $64,958.50 related to planning and zoning: and Williams Works $21,960.64, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) wages $10,450, zoning administrator wages (since July 2003) $7,700; supplies $2,733.42, printing and pub­ lishing $1,301.18 and $20,813.26 on attorney fees. One-third of the town­ ship’s planning and zoning expenditures during the past four years has been spent on attorney’s fees. While a complete breakdown of the township’s legal expendi­ tures was not available at press time, some attribute this high figure to the town­ ship’s ongoing dispute with local businessman Larry Weatherwax. The letter from the town­ ship accompanying the sur­ vey states, “There have been some problems with the ordi­ nance and these have received special attention, as well as some local press cov­ erage.” The Vermontville Township ZBA is scheduled Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service..... Sunday School ..... (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 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 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... .................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM ........ 9 a.m. 0:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ ........ 11 a.m. .................. 6 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ............ .10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 . PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North'Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16,30; Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 rural residential. The ZBA upheld the Stickles’ appeal and issued Weatherwax a stop order for construction of this new business. Weatherwax did not heed the stop order but proceeded with construction and opened his business in 2003. In July 2004, Stewart, owner of Build Masters, sub­ mitted a request to have four properties near or at the cor­ ner of Ionia Road and Nashville Highway, the property on which his busi­ ness is located, plus Royal and Vickie Stickles’ Country Crossroads Store, Larry Weatherwax’s Farm Market and Nursery and David Coblentz’s Riverside Oak Furniture, rezoned from ratal residential to commercial/light industrial. His request was denied. Also in 2004, Weatherwax filed a lawsuit in Eaton County Circuit Court seek­ ing monetary damages for losses incurred when the township reversed its deci­ sion to grant him permission See ZONING, next page Assisted Living Specialized Memory Care oodlawn Meadows Retirement Village 1821N. East St. Hastings | 07 •KI 269-948-4921 Do they need an extra hand? woodlawn@leisure-living.com LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER to meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Vermontville Opera House, to decide whether or not to grant Weatherwax’s request for a special use permit to allow him to operate a nurs­ ery and farm market, includ­ ing beer and wine sales, near the comer of. Nashville Highway and Ionia Road, an area currently zoned rural residential. The meeting will be the latest in a long series of wranglings between the township and Weatherwax, which began in 2003, when Weatherwax began construc­ tion of a business he described as “a miniHorrock’s,” referring to the locally-owned chain of nurs­ ery and farm markets which serves Lansing, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. When Weatherwax began construction ofhis new busi­ ness, neighboring business owners Royal and Vickie Stickles filed an appeal with the ZBA, stating that a farm market such as Weatherwax’s was not allowed in an area zoned KALAMO UNITED METHODIST 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 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. Service................................... 11 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 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 10 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .. 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ............... 9:16 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 FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Gresham UMC 10 a.m. Children's Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16,30; Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 11,2006 — Page 3 to build and operate a farm market and seeking to have the property rezoned com­ mercial. Weatherwax has main­ tained that Circuit Court Judge Thomas Eveland dis­ missed the case without prej­ udice during the summer of 2005, which means another lawsuit regarding the matter could be filed at a later date. Weatherwax further stated Eveland told him he was dis­ missing the case because Weatherwax had not exhausted all options with the township and recom­ mended that he file an indi­ vidual application to have the property rezohed, which he did. The request was denied 3-2. Weatherwax said that if the ZBA denied his request for a special use permit for a nursery and farm market, including the sale ofbeer and wine, which he feels is nec­ essary for such a business to be viable, he will be forced once again to initiate legal action against the township. Weatherwax said, “I’ve heard that the township’s attorney has told them to give me everything I have asked for and I need the beer and wine if I’m going to make it. Two other cases like this have come before the State Supreme Court and if it comes to that, the township will lose. If a single footing has been poured, the town­ ship does not have the right to issue a stop work order. And if by any chance the township did win against me, it would essentially kill any commercial development in this area because who would want to try to open a busi­ ness if they had to go through something like this?” Weatherwax closed his farm market and filed for bankruptcy in the fall of 2005. He added that he felt the survey is the township’s attempt to wriggle out of its legal difficulties, “but it won’t matter because the county won’t reassume responsibility for planning and zoning enforcement if there is legal action pend­ ing.” Eaton County Planning and Zoning Administrator Claudine Hannold was out of the office last week and could not be reached for comment. However, Barry County Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus said that a county could resume control of a town­ ship’s planning, zoning and enforcement while their was pending legal action; howev­ er, the township would remain responsible for han­ dling any legal issues arising from its actions before the county took back the respon- sibility. Legal fees and matters aside, ZBA member Blair Miller said he doesn’t feel the township should opt out of the planning and zoning process. “The township has already spent more than $60,000 and to opt out now would be squandering that money,” he said. “It’s like the stock mar­ ket; you only lose money when you sell. “Plus, Michelle Reardon, a land policy educator for the tri-county region with the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service, has told us that the MSU Cooperative Extension Service offers free advice and assistance with master plans and zoning, if they are asked for it,” he added. “The township will still have the additional cost of wages for the planning committee and the zoning administrator but those are only a small frac­ tion of the cost. I don’t think the community should allow the county to take control of planning and zoning.. I’m all for keeping planning and zoning at the township level and making corrections where needed.” For now, township offi­ cials are hoping home and business owners in the town­ ship will take the time to fill out their surveys and return them by the July 25 deadline. Sunfield high schools respectively. “Most of the kids went to Vermontville, but because of where I lived, I had to go to Sunfield,” said Collier who graduated from eighth grade at Bismark in 1932. Don remembers the teacher whipping all the boys with a harness, but said it was because when the school had just been repainted a gleaming white, one of the boys had found some black paint and made quite a mess with it and nobody would confess, so they all got pun­ ished. Carroll said he doesn’t know how, but he ‘missed the whipping. Rose Stewart, who has been the boosters’ secretary and treasurer, “since forev­ er,” and lives “across the comer” from the old school didn’t attend Bismark, though her husband did, graduating in 1937. “I always wanted to go to a country school, but I ended up in Sunfield instead,” she BISMARK, continued from page 1 mer Bismark School, which was established in 1861, has been a community project almost since the day the school closed its doors in the late 1930s. When asked how people became members of the Bismark Community Boosters and who belonged to the organization, Russ Jackson, the group’s presi­ dent since 1998, replied, “Well, everyone in the com­ munity and even some peo­ ple who used to live here or went to school here and moved away.” Though it is now the sole community or commercial building standing at a rural crossroads, the schoolhouse was once the social center of a thriving community named Bismark, which boasted a sugar beet factory, a leather WANTED: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR Charlotte Public Schools is looking for a TRANS­ PORTATION SUPERVISOR. Will be responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising activities of the transportation department within the policies and ad­ ministrative regulations of the school district. Must be a certified Michigan School Bus Driver with B, S, P and C endorsements. Associates degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of 3 years of management/supervisory experience preferably in the field of education/transportation a must. Inter­ ested and qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, copies of certifications, and three current letters of recommendation to Charlotte Pub­ lic Schools, 378 State Street, Charlotte, Ml 48813 by July 18, 2006. Complete job description is available from the Human Resources Office, 517-541-5103. what do you think? with Barry County 5th District Commissioner Mike Callton Will “Proposal 2” Help or Hurt Economic Development? One problem that I have with the Barry County Parks Board is that they only tell you the advantages of their millages and not the dis­ advantages. This deprives the public of having all the informa­ tion that they need to make an informed decision. Do you trust those that only give you one side of the story? The Park’s Renewal Millage will be called “Proposal 1” on the August 8th ballot. The Park’s Enhancement Millage will be called “Proposal 2” and will dou­ ble the taxes that you pay to county parks. The parks board says that Proposal 2 will help economic development because the new recreational opportunities will attract companies. I disagree. Increased taxes from Proposal 2 could actually scare off potential new businesses. Put yourself in the shoes of a company looking to startup in our surrounding seven county region. All of our six surrounding counties have expressways... we don’t... that’s a negative. Barry County has the highest county taxes in this region... another big negative. Face it... -if we want to be com­ petitive at attracting business startups to Barry County, then we need to work on lowering our county taxes. Will Proposal 2, the Park’s Enhancement Millage, help or hurt Barry County’s economy? Tell me what you think? P.O. Box 676 Nashville, Ml 49073 michaelcalltonl 81 @ hotmail.com Commissioner Callton - Fighting tax increases and protecting yourproperty rights!! —Paid for by the Committee to Re-elect Commissioner Mike Callton factory and its own post office, according to the boosters, and a Methodist church, built in 1879. “At one time, they thought a railroad would come through Bismark. But when the man who was planning it died, the plans died with him,” said Bismark Community Booster Bruce Benedict. “I actually have a map at my house that shows where the railroad would have been.” Mary Beth Graham, Benedict’s cousin, said her father attended the Bismark School and her aunt once taught there. “Almost everyone who graduated from here is relat­ ed,” she added. “And it didn’t affect any­ body,” joked Bruce. Bruce remembers that their aunt told them that she wasn’t much older than her oldest student, but she once had to find a suitable piece of harness to spank all the boys in the school with when they continually misused the out­ house. “You couldn’t get away with that these days,” said Bruce. “You’d get sued.” Mary Beth remembers her aunt saying their aunt also had to come to school early every morning before class started to build and stoke a fire in the potbellied stove that sat in the center of the school so the classroom would be warm when the students arrived. “She went to the normal school in Hastings, she would take the train from Woodbury to Hastings,” added Bruce. “In its heyday, the school had about 25 to 30 students and held a reunion every year.” Mary Beth and Bruce said that according to the stories they heard, education was very different in the early days of the 20th century. “They did a lot oflearning by rote and memorization,” said Mary Beth. “My Aunt Mabie could still recite poet­ ry that they learned in class.” “My dad could still recite the Gettysburg Address and all 83 counties in the state of Michigan — in order,” said Bruce. 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Wyskowski Kenneth Meade DIMONDALE - Donna G. of Grand Ledge, Walter Wyskowski, age 71 of (Marsha) Wyatt of Lansing Pifer of Dimondale, formerly of and Wendy Vermontville, died Saturday, Vermontville; 15 grandchil­ July 01, 2006 at the dren; 24 great grandchildren; two great great grandchil­ Dimondale Center. Mrs. Wyskowski was bom dren and one sister, Linda Masonic The May 8, 1935 in Jackson, the Olmstead of Charlotte. Lodge, She was preceded in death Saladdan and Shrine, and the daughter of William and by her husband Walter in Bertha (Ackley) Harmon. Knights Templer. 1999, daughter She was a private health April He is survived by his Combs in beloved wife Betty; his care aide for numerous fami- Wilhelmina 1999, brother, daughters, Vicki (Richard) lies in the Eaton County area. October Mrs. Wyskowski had been David Harmon in 1961, and Heldenbrand, and Pamela (Kenneth) Danner; his sons, a long time Girl Scout her parents. Funeral services were held the Girl Scouts of America Kenneth F. (Sharon) Meade Leader, and MDA volunteer, Jr., and Michael (Dawn) and she belonged to the Monday, July 3,2006 at Pray or the Eaton County Dystrophy Meade. Also surviving are Vermontville Womens’ Funeral Home in Charlotte, Muscular with Pastor Dave Cornwell Association. his brother Robert Meade; Club. Arrangements by Pray half brother William She is survived by sons, officiating. Interment was in (Judith) Meade; 11 grand- Harvey (Sheila) Wyskowski Meadowbrook Cemetery in Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be children; 17 great grandchil- of Vermontville, Lyle Mulliken. If desired, memorial con­ sent to the family at dren; several nieces and Wyskowski of Lansing, nephews, and his beloved cat Wesley (Carrie) Wyskowski tributions may be made to www.prayfuneral.com “Scooby”. He was preceded in death L Ray Boyer . by his parents, Kenneth A. and Gladys L. (Everts) LORIS, SOUTH CAR­ Brown; and many nieces and He will be missed by his family and friends who are Meade; his step mother OLINA - L. Ray Boyer, age nephews. He was proceeded in death grateful for the good times Adelaide (Busse); his broth- 64, of Loris, South Carolina, ers Carroll, and Gerald passed away suddenly, yet by infant son, Gregory Scott, and wonderful memories he and sister, Jama Childs. left us. Meade; and his half brother peacefully, on June 8, 2006. Ray is best known for his A memorial service will be Michael Cole Ray was bom in Portland, A funeral service was held on October 28, 1941 to wacky sense of humor. Ray held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Leonard Boyer and Martha was an avid golfer, teaser, August 12, 2006 at Kalamo the Daniels Funeral Home. (Andersen) Boyer Lee. jokester, and storyteller. If United Methodist Church. Rev. Mary Curtis officiating. Ray graduated from you had an occasion to have Memorial contributions Family request donations Vermontville High School in encountered Ray, you were can be made to Loris High to Barry Community 1959. He joined the United most definitely entertained. School TMD Class. Hospice. States Air Force after high Funeral Arrangements school, serving in the have been entrusted to the Vietnam War and retiring Daniels Funeral Home in after 20 years of service. Nashville. Ray and his wife, Jan, then lived in Ohio and South Carolina, settling in Loris, South Carolina. Ray is survived by his mother, Martha Lee of Nashville; his wonderful wife of 44 years, Jan, of Loris, South Carolina; chil­ dren, Lori (Glen) Yarbrough ofNashville, Tennessee, Cris (Laura) Boyer of --- NASHVILLE Kenneth University where he enrolled Meade, age 80, of Nashville in the pre-med program. passed away Sunday, June They made their home in the 25th, 2006 peacefully at his Detroit area until moving back to the Meade family home. Mr. Meade was bom in farm in 1963. Kenneth spent his early Ypsilanti, on August 3,1925, the son of the late Kenneth part of his working career A. and Gladys L. (Everts) employed as personnel direc­ tor at General Motors where Meade. He was raised in the he worked for over 15 years. Nashville area and attended The majority of his working area schools graduating from career Kenneth worked as a W. K. Kellogg High School Hospital Administrator. He served at the Grand Rapids in 1943. He was the husband of Osteopathic Hospital, the Betty (Hosmer) Meade. Edmore Hospital, and then Kenneth and Betty were the Jackson Osteopathic High School sweethearts; Hospital for 23 years until they were first introduced at his retirement in 1987. Kenneth loved spending a friends home -when they were in the seventh grade. time on the family farm. He Kenneth and Betty were would fill his days working married on February 27, in the garden, planting trees, fishing, and deer hunting. He 1944. in Fort Worth Texas. Kenneth was drafted into loved to just sit and watch the United States Army the wildlife and spend time shortly after graduating High in the outdoors with his School. He served his coun­ grand children. Along with his wife Betty, try for six years and was hon­ orably discharged in 1947. the couple spent their winters While serving, Kenneth in Port Richie Florida. earned the Medal American Kenneth loved his farm pets, Theatre Ribbon, the Good especially “Lolly Pop” the Conduct Medal, and the pony, “Sheba” the Cat, and “Sam” the lamb. 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We are proud to be one ofthe first gas stations in Michigan to make E-85 available to customers. Not all cars can use E-85, which is 85% ethanol, but all cars made in North America since 1973 can use up to 15% ethanol in their fuel. The Banner reported a case of a 2006 Impala which had a problem after buying our 10% ethanol fuel mix­ ture, but the motorist’s prob­ lem actually turned out to be a faulty oxygen sensor, which was replaced by the dealer under warranty. fah'*' Mt ■hIotum Ml® As I said earlier, these cars are engineered to use up to 15% ethanol. To see if your car can use E-85 orjust 10% to 15% ethanol, check your owner’s manual or call the National Ethanol Vehical Coalition at 1-877-485-8595. I am sincerely committed to the use of alternative fuels and hybrid cars and the good sense ofthe American .people to lessen our dependancy on foreign oil and reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere and still be a mobile society, able to travel and see our great country. I think advances in technology will make alternative fuels and energy more realistic as time goes by. As ordinary people maybe we can't do a lot, but together we Americans can accomplish a great deal for our country and our planet. Every little bit counts. Ronald Musser, Musser’s Service, Nashville Many believe that more local content and less professional help from city folks on the other side of the state would be a huge improvement. Second, Mr. Laverty stat­ ed that the professional help costs money. Indeed it does if you are not willing to do any work locally. He was aware of state supported offers by the MSU Extension office to supply land use and planning professionals for the cost of traveling expense from Lansing to help local folks do the job. In fact, he balked at the MSU accredita­ tion program to certify land use and planning volunteers for $385 each. This state sponsored consultation can­ not be used when outside consulting firms are on the payroll. The Extension office can not compete with private business by law. Third, the letter stated that Vermontville Township has spent nearly $65,000 over the last five years on zoning or nearly $13,000 on average per year. This was a very misleading statement, to say the least. Included in that amount was $25,000 paid to the professionals for the first load of garbage. The village paid a similar amount for the exact same product with equal lack of success. Next there is the $20,000 in attorney’s fees paid to Support parks renewal, nix the increase To the editor: With the fast approaching elections, and equally impor­ tant questions of millage approvals, I hope the people of Barry County give some sincere thought to what they want from and for their com­ munity. There are too many candi­ dates running for this and that office for any one person to go into who's got what to offer and so on. Which is precisely the point here. The citizens of Barry County need to take a vested interest in who is to be calling the shots for them when it comes to issues such as road improvements, taxes (both hikes and cuts), environmen­ tal quality issues and so on. Investigate your choices before stepping up to the bal­ lot box and blindly checking FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service ihn! Free Estimates 06629696 i# To the editor, This last week we received in our summer tax bill a questionnaire on the future of zoning in Vermontville Township. Some assumptions have been made in this letter by Russell Laverty that must be exam­ ined. First, let me establish that Williams and Works did more than assist the group who started the whole zoning game here. Williams and Works did all of the work. It is this very "professional help" that gave us all the problems that have been experienced by everyone related to the zoning issue from the start. Just because you pay someone doesn’t mean that you will be satisfied with the work. We are not. Even though the zoning ordinance is filled with, and I quote Katie Sharp and David Chase, "silly and obvious errors," it is the same zoning ordinance passed by the Planning Commission they controlled at the time and voted into law by the Township Board. I suppose if these folks had read the documents rather than accepting the professional work as gospel they would have corrected the silly and obvious errors before they made them law. (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 whomever's name your can certainly draw a crowd, neighbor has decided on. and Charlton Park is a per­ With Independence Day fect candidate for its loca­ just passed, everyone should tion), adding onto the pro­ take the time to realize what posal an item such as a scale­ that day really means. It's sized rail system seems to about having the opportunity me more of a pipe dream to make a decision of your than a conceivable reality. choosing! You can find all of I can't for the life of me the information you need to see why any park director begin your education at your would want such an item. local village offices, the Just the yearly maintenance library and even something alone is an impending as simple as loggin onto headache, not to mention the www.barrycounty.org fact there are barely enough www.barrycounty.org dollars to maintain the Now, going back to the upkeep on existing buildings millages. The hot buttons and grounds. Why add seem to be the millage more? requests for Charlton Park. However, the first propos­ The second millage, the new al, renewal of the parks cur­ request, is somewhat ludi­ rent millage, is just and crous and completely frivo­ deserved. Charlton Park is a lous. While the addition of beautiful touchstone ofBarry an amphitheatre to the Barry County's past and every County area would be para­ effort should be made to pre­ mount in bringing in outside serve it in its entirety. dollars (big name concerts Having just attended the Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration at the park, it worked as a strong reminder to me the important role facilities like these can play in our lives as well as those of future generations. Children of all ages reveled in the joys of the day. Please vote yes, for this park has earned it. I would like to close by saying to the directors of Charlton Park that they should not give up on their ideas of improving on what they already have. However, take it one step at a time. If it's trail improvements you want or need, then make that a narrow focus and make the people know and believe the benefits of something like this without dropping it into their laps like a hot rock. Jason Strotheide, Nashville defend local actions concern­ Kinsel Highway because Mr. ing Mr. Weatherwax's farm Laverty’s friends in Cannel market First they let him Township wanted to do it, start building his market and but didn’t want to pay for it then changed their minds and all. How is the road in front have spent all this money to of your house? Since when stop him. Wow. did the township general Lastly, let’s look closely fond start paying for road at the $15,000 the Township improvements? Road dust Board has paid Mr. control we pay for, but the Laverty’s daughter daughter to contract with a Detroit com­ become a zoning administra­ pany hauling brine all the tor. This very unprofessional way over here was replaced work has been the source of with local brine for a higher endless complaints from the fee without hauling. Think Planning Commission, about the $44,000 contract to Township Board members repair the Opera House and scores of residents from awarded a Lansing contrac­ the beginning. Residents tor of Mr. Laverty’s choos­ have to drive to Hastings ing when local contractors because she doesn’t live never heard about the work. here. How many times must Subtracting the above fig­ board members question the ures we are left with $5,000 attorney bills presented by over five years to continue Mr. Laverty be answered with local zoning. That’s an with, “I don’t know” before average of $1,000 a year a he stops writing these big figure so much smaller than checks? What about paying Mr. Laverty’s $13,000 that for a second set of drawings we must wonder about his to remodel the fire house? motives. These drawings were con­ In closing let me make a tracted to Mr. Laverty’s few statements of my own. daughter. The remodeling One, like a stock or any work was never done? other investment, you don’t When will this nonsense lose until you sell. The stop? Hopefolly by the next $65,000 spent so far will election for Township Board indeed be considered squan­ members. It always seems to dered if we send planning be a battle between the town­ and zoning back to the coun­ ship clerk and treasurer ty. The future costs of zoning against the three men. Two can be very small with a little of the men don’t seem to cooperation. provide much except voting Two, to justify sending it on Mr. Laverty’s agendas. all back to the county you I, for one, appreciate the must forget every reason that efforts put forth by JoeAnn it was taken from them for Nehmer and Sharon Stewart. local control in the first As for the rest, I think two place. should step up and one Three, if the above spend­ should step down. ing is cause for concern, con­ Blair Miller, sider the following: $11,000 Vermontville spent to gravel one mile of Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder oeeam Nashville MASONIC LODGE invite you... J* Friday - July 14th 7 pm - 11 pm Open to the Public - Everyone welcomed! Nashville VFW Hall 304 State Street, Nashville, Ml Live Music by... 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Deputies were able to slow the car on Lansing Street by boxing it in, using two patrol cars. The driver rammed one patrol car causing both cars to skid into the parking lot of Car Quest at 320 Lansing St. As Deputy Ron Howard and Deputy Jody Mann were attempting to extract Berkompas from the vehicle, the suspect backed up caus­ ing the open car doors to hit the deputies, knocking them to the ground. Berkompas then fled in his cat onto Lawrence Highway and traveled west near the Barry County line, where another sheriffs deputy was YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing.. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. DO YOU WANT QUALITY Phone (269)945-9554 or stop DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING ' at affordable in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., PRINTING at affordable The Revue Vermontville prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at Hastings. prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Theatre Group is planning (269)945-9554. auditions from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 24, for the musical “The Secret Garden” at the Vermontville Opera House. Needed are nine cast mem­ bers. Rehearsals will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. Show dates are Sept. 29, 30, and Oct. 1. “The Secret Garden” is set in colonial India and in England in 1906 and tells of a young English girl, Mary, who lives in India, but is forced to move to England and live with her Uncle Archibald when her parents die in a cholera outbreak. It garnered the 1991 Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical, Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Daisy Eagan), and Best Scenic Design (Heidi Landesman). The Revue also is planning “Little Shop bfHorrors” for a winter production. Auditions are Thursday, .Nov. 16, and show dates are Jan. 19-21, 26-28, 2007. There will be a children's show to be announced with auditions March 5 and show dates May 4-6, 11­ 13. Bill Reynolds is the man­ ager of The Revue. 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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. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE s Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Graphics (269) 945-9554 STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 W I sun �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 11,2006 — Page 7 BISMARK, continued from page 3 quipped. Still, when Rose married her husband and moved to Bismark in 1958, she found the Bismark Community Boosters already in full swing and has been involved with the group ever since. Russ, and his wife, Cheryl, who moved to Bismark in 1988 with their two daughters, also were immediately drawn into the group and its activities. Their oldest daughter, June Jackson, was 10 years old when her family moved to Bismark. She had such fond memories that after graduating from Maple Valley High School and moving away, she returned to Bismark with her daughter Candice Larsen, 10. Mary Beth and Russ both reported that in their heyday the boosters would have gatherings at the school every month, including a strawberry social in June and a chicken barbecue fund­ raiser in the fall. The boosters currently rent out the school for family gatherings, Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners, Barbecues, weeding and baby showers, graduation open houses and other events. “Candice, comes down here and helps her grandpa get the building ready for events. But I think she spends most of her time on the swings outside,” said June with a smile. The school, which was among 130 schools in Eaton County to be designated a State Historical Site in 1978, has changed a lot over the years. The potbellied stove that once stood in the center ofthe classroom is gone. The windows that once lined the north side of the one-room schoolhouse were moved to CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 11 the west side of the building; the school’s original slate board now occupies the north wall. A kitchen was added to the school in the COUI1|U Commission on Aging Schedule of Events z | Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, July 12 Zitti w/Italian sausage, broccoli, winter squash, fruit­ ed jello. Thursday, July 13 Sliced turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, diced beets, peaches, dinner roll. Friday, July 14 B-L-T salad, garbanzo bean salad, fresh fruit, muf­ fin. Chicken & dumplings, car­ rots, Brussels sprouts, fresh apple. California Reuben spread, pea and cheese salad, peach­ es, rye bread. Reg. $14.95 E. I Sat-8:30-5:00 Phone:517-852-1864 Located across frpmMooville | July 16th at the 9:30 worship service y Kalamo United Methodist Church 1475 S. 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Home built in 1998 has cen­ 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story tral air 8t vacuum. • Must see to home with enclosed wrap-around appreciate! Call Jerry (CH-128) porch, laundry is just off the kitchen. Nice corner lot. Call Rick or Homer. (M-129) NASHVILLE - DOWNTOWN One story, 2 unit apartment or could be 2 business offices. Downtown Nashville. Each unit has 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room 8t bath, appliances included. Call Homer. (N-132) 10 ROOM HOME & LARGE POLE BARN ON 4+ ACRES ESTABLISHED GARDENING & NURSERY BUSINESS & SNOW REMOVAL WITH ACTIVE ACCOUNTS Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full baths, large living room, formal dining room w/lighted glass china fcabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large family room, lots "built-ins". Large kitchen 8r central air. Stocked fish pond on property. Call Homer or Jerry (CH-118) of Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 REDUCED TO $79,90011 SELLERS ARE WILLING TO CONSIDER "WRITTEN OFFERS"! 3 bedroom with 1 bath and main floor laundry. Kitchen base cabinets/counter tops updated, doors trimmed out in wonderful oak, newer windows, vinyl siding and one car detached garage. Estate sale, sold "AS IS". Call Jerry, 269­ 838-5819. (V-122) VACANT PARCELS 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS. Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods.. (b) 10A Building site, some trees, (c) 10A Building site (all located on paved road) Call Homer. (VL-123) 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VER­ MONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) f)river (Educationfor students 14 years, 8 months or older Segment I Class y Thursday, July 13 Events Hours: M - F 8:30 - 7:00 Will be performing Ham salad spread, broccoli raisin salad, applesauce, white bread. Meatloaf sandwich, pick­ led beets, pineapple, whole wheat bread. $12.95 y Greater 9gve |R1 ywfl| LAk rQIL ™ L ™ IVfKAA |L ™I| ™Q 1Y HMS Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, July 12 And now the Eaton County Historical Commission has recognized the six decades of effort that have preserved an old schoolhouse as the center of community pride and activi­ ty- Real Estate Scalloped potatoes w/ham, spinach, apricots, dinner roll. Tuesday, July 18 I $20 OFF “Sunfield tried to take the school away from us and establish a recycling center for the township, but that idea was voted down by the boosters and the rest of the voters,” he said, adding, “Things aren’t perfect; we’re a small group but we try.” Monday, July 17 July 17-22 Fair Week. Roses ’06633692 Tuesday, July 18 Beef Carcass Judging, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds (live judging portion) July 11 Lamb Carcass weigh in, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds. July 11-12 4-H/Red Cross Babysitting Class, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings. July 12 Non-Livestock Judging Day Set Up, 6 p.m., Extension Office. July 13 Non-Livestock Judging Day Set Up, 6 p.m, Extension Office. July 14 Poultry Check-in, 12 noon, Fairgrounds. July 15 Non-Livestock Judging Day, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds. July 15 Beef Carcass Judging, 9la.m., Geukes Market. July 16 Rabbit Show, 12 p.m., Fairgrounds. July 16 “You Be The Judge,” 5 p.m. Fairgrounds show arena. (Please note date) July 16 Poultry Show, 10 a.m., Fairgrounds. July 16 Livestock Skill-a-thon, 5 p.m., Fairgrounds show arena. Picnic Tables | &Swings 1950s or ‘60s to facilitate the school’s new use as a gather­ ing place and community center. Russ, who also serves as the custodian of the former schoolhouse, likes the school the way it is today even though it may not look the same as when it was built in 1861. “The school is still fairly original and the swings and the slides outside are origi­ nal. The problem is if you restore things to the way they were, then it’s no longer original; you take away its authenticity,” he said. Russ also said he is proud the boosters were able to save the school from being turned into a recycling center several years ago. 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCED!! East of Hastings, perked building site, sur­ veyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) Segment II Class 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 July31-Aug. 17 Oct. 3-5,2006 The Traffic Scene, driving safety taughtfor all oflife’s suprises. ” Student Quote 1 To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith IN NASHVILLE! NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED RETIREMENT HOME HOME PRICED TO SELLI Convenient location for a short walk One story, 2 bedroom home with Vinyl sided, to town. Quick access to M-66. many updates. Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. living/dining combo, bath, kitchen to OR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or & 1st floor laundry. Appliances included. Detached 1/2 car Charlotte. Call Rick or Homer. (N-130)garage. Call Rick to see. (N-133) , lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to public hunting & fishing. Lots of birds & wildlife. Some restric(VL-99) tions. Call Rick. NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, July 11, 2006 — Page 8 Library petting zoo CRAFTS, continued from page 1 those designs and make them their own. “We try to do our own, unique things because so many people do Americana and primitives. We try to stay one step ahead,” said Gonser. “If something catches our eye we give it a try and see if that is what our customers want,” said Ripley. “We try not to be too extreme or trendy. We want to make things that will fit in collections people already have,” said Gonser. “We also do custom orders if someone wants something a little bit differ- ent,” said Ripley. Tthough Serendipity Florist in Charlotte sells Kinfolk Creations and Gonser and Ripley hope to find a retail outlet for their creations in the Hastings area, both say they enjoy going to craft sales and fairs. “We enjoy them because of the people we meet,” said Ripley. “We’ve met some really nice people and some of the other crafters who have been doing this awhile give us pointers,” said Gonser. “This isn’t something you do to get rich. It’s something you do because you love it. It’s fun to see people come back who have bought from us before and tell us that they like it so much they want to buy something else.” In addition to craft sales, Kinfolk Creations are avail­ June 27 marked the begin­ able by calling (517) 726­ ning of the series of summer 0212 or (517) 726-1417 or programs held at the contacting Gonser via email Vermontville Township jaaegonser@hotmail.com Library as part of their sum­ mer reading program “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales.” “Barnyard Fun” was the theme when the Maple Valley FFA members set up pens and brought their ani­ mals to share with the more than 50 children who attend­ ed the first event. Miniature donkeys, pigs, sheep, chick­ ens, rabbits, a duck and a turkey were available for the children to pet and observe. After a hand washing ses­ sion, the children were served refreshments provid­ ed by the Vermontville Women’s Club. The staff of the Vermontville Township Library said they appreciated inODMM BE Excavating the effort FFA advisor Aaron Saari and the FFA members put into making the program a success. Helping with the event were Emily Eldred, Hillary Ruffner, Nicole Cantrell, Amber Hamilton, Chris Rumsey, Chandralyn Thornton, Kristen Cantrell, Nicole Davis, Sabrina Wright, and Amber Cantrell. The second program in the series “Scales and Slime” will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, inside the Vermontville Opera House. Due to the program out­ lined by the Potter Park Zoo, attendees of this program must be inside the Opera House and seated before the program begins. No one will be admitted after the 2 p.m. start time. Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair FQR HIRE "R- CA££ FQR PRICE Richard Cobb • David Cobb 269.948.2945 CELL: 269.838.5413 g 8 <J 1999 BOWLER ROAD HASTINGS, ML 49058 This is a small sampling of some of the primitive and Americana items Vermontville-based Kinfolk Creations will be offering at the Hastings Garden Club’s Garden Thyme Market this Saturday. 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. V. .ermont.v..il.le Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06629659 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-07-18.pdf 3ce827fd7cda588121cfea7a90704fbc PDF Text Text APLE VALLEV ew A local paper iH2a,5sThPu?icLto'y f's Church St "•’tfngs Ml 49058.1^7 'R8RT STD S POSTAGE PAID mvn HASTINGS Ml PERMIT NO. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 today! HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRAfty ««i«b Parks and rec, 911 dominate County Board forum by David T. Young Editor Two campaign issues were dominant last Thursday night in the forum for 10 candidates for five seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Much of the discussion at Thomas Jefferson Hall focused on the county’s emergency 911 program and the two proposed millages for parks and recreation that will appear on the Aug. 8 pri­ mary election ballot. Only one candidate, Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp, supports both parks and rec millage requests, a renewal and an increase, and her Sixth District opponent, Mark Englerth, opposes both and wants a business plan to be submitted first. Most commissioners seek­ ing re-election insisted many of the criticisms against 911 and its board are just rumors, but after moderator Fred Jacobs announced he has receipts that raise questions about possible irregularities with a cell phone purchase program for 911 employees, they almost all joined in a call for an investigation. Jacobs said copies of receipts he has been given show the county is trying to recover cell phones and their costs from former employ­ ees. He said it was his under­ standing the employees were allowed to buy the phones and avoid taxes. Incumbent Eighth District Commissioner Wayne Adams then said, “I think it’s time we initiated an investi­ gation of that and other alle­ gations (against 911 Director Charlie Nystrom).” Jacobs initiated the dis­ cussion by asking whether the County Board should oversee the 911 program rather than continue an inde­ pendent but seemingly hand­ picked board. Ken DeMott, one of two candidates in the Third District and a retired detec­ tive, said it’s important that fact be separated from rumor and innuendo. He added that if evidence is brought to light, an investigation should follow. DeMott’s opponent, Keith Ferris said, “The 911 Board needs to be independent, but it needs to be accountable to everybody. I’m not sure the County Board should get involved.” Mark Noteboom, chal­ lenger in the Fifth District, said more information is needed, but the rumors being circulated need to be looked into. Incumbent Fifth District Commissioner Michael Callton called it perhaps one “the toughest issues facing the county.” He said it’s hard to get together various police, fire and ambulance representatives on the same board. “Some say it (the inde­ pendent 911 Board) is too blue, not diversified. Maybe they need term limits.” The 911 Board is com­ prised of representatives from various public safety agencies and townships and its representative from the public, current Chairman Ron Neil, is a retired state police commander. Critics say the vast majority of the board is loyal to the director, so there is little oversight. Stoking the fires earlier this year was the non-reap­ pointment oftownship repre­ sentative Judy Wooer, who served for 16 years, but was said to be asking too many questions about expenses and receipts. Englerth said, “Maybe the commissioners haven’t been the best overseers, but maybe we’ve made it (the 911 Board) too autonomous... I don’t see a need for an overhaul, just a tweak.” Tripp said, “If there’s a good ‘ole boy syndrome, this is it. But it’s an intergovern­ mental agreement between the city, townships, villages and the county.” She added that the county cannot hold 911 accountable. Jacobs suggested the County Board of Commissioners could refuse to allow the next millage proposition to go on the bal­ lot until the problem is See FORUM, page 9 Nashville still discussing what to do with old dam Jerry Johnson is surrounded by members of his family Jerry Johnson remembered for humor, positive attitude by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Friends and family gath­ ered Saturday to bid farewell to Jerry Johnson and cele­ brate a life well lived. There were only family and friends at the funeral cer­ emony because Jerry never had neighbors, bosses, co­ workers, customers, or fel­ low volunteers, just friends with whom he lived and worked. "All of us here considered him a close friend," said Fred Jacobs, vice president of JAd Graphics, where Jerry worked as a salesman for 21 years. "He was the kind of guy who made everyone feel like family," said Rose Heaton, a salesperson at J-Ad graphics, who took over Jerry’s sales route, when Jerry retired in February 2003. "We needled each other about politics and we’d get sarcastic with each other for years, but it was always in fun: it was a running thing with us," said David Young, the editor at J-Ad Graphics. "Jerry had a great sense of humor that allowed him to get along with anyone." Jerry, 66, died at home surrounded by family on July 11, after a four-year battle with the colon cancer. "Jerry was diagnosed shortly after I arrived here," said Pastor Dianne Bowden of Nashville United Methodist Church, where he and his wife have been active members for many years. “He had many ups and downs and he didn’t hide the fact that he was going through a very challenging time. But, by the way he han- See JOHNSON, page 3 by Megan Lavell StaffWriter Though there’s been plen­ ty of discussion, the Nashville Village Council has not yet reached a conclu­ sion about what to do about the local dam on the Thomapple River. Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Quality officials were present at last Thursday night’s meeting to answer questions from local citizens about the best course of action. DEQ analyst Derek Haroldson said the dam is a public notice proj­ ect, and the DEQ would accept comments on the issue from local citizens. “If the decision was made to keep the dam, it would probably have to be com­ pletely removed and rebuilt,” said DNR officer Scott Hanshue. Chris Freiburger, another DNR officer, said many communities around Michigan are having similar problems with dams as the one in Nashville. He said the life span of the dams was supposed to be around 50 years, but most of them now are between 50 and 120 years old. There was discussion about removing the dam in the village and slowly allow­ ing the river to return back to its natural course. This would be done over a long period of time to minimize the impact on the surround­ ing environment. Several local citizens raised concerns about the effect removal of the dam would have on the habitat of the animals near the river and the effect it would have on wetlands. “We’ve got trumpeter swans out there. What’s going to be done to protect them when something’s done, if anything’s done,” asked Carol Wallis. All officials present con­ cluded that before the dam was replaced or removed, they would have to assess the impact it would have on the area resources, including ani­ mals and their habitats. Freiburger said wetlands do not have to be mitigated in the instance of dam removal, and whatever wet­ lands are lost if the dam is removed also will be replaced in a different area. Local activist Steve Toman raised the question of turning the dam into a hydro­ electric source of energy, and Freiburger explained it would cost the village between $250,000 and $1 million to get a license from the federal government to do that. In other business last Thursday evening, the Village Council: • Received information about of an increase in assaults, fights, malicious destruction of property and speeding tickets by Officer Jerry Schray. • Accepted proposal for a liquor license name change request from Mulberry Hills, Inc. to UB Enterprises, LLC. • Accepted grant applica­ tion for a memorial park in the north end of Lakeview Cemetery for cremations. • Accepted resolution authorizing Frank Dunham to sign all documents related to a $76,980 sewer improve­ ment project. • Accepted proposal for a local teen dance sponsored by the Neighborhood Watch Committee in conjunction with the Nashville Events Committee. In This Issue • The Revue donates train to Vermontville village park • Vermontville Twp. Zoning Board of Appeals tables special use permit • Toddler Time welcomes magic show • Duska Brumm new Maple Valley Athletic Director • Maple Valley plans pole vault camps �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 18,2006 — Page 2 v ^c? -s GOOD TIME PIZZA 501 North Main, Nashville 852-19&5 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ^HOMETOWN 219 S. State St., Nashville, Ml 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com Kitchen & Baths Window Replacements Additions & Decks Handyman Services Roof & Siding Insulation Pole Bams & Garages Ceramic Tile & Countertops YOU’RE^’ Two ofthe most common children’s games are “Tag” and “Hide and Seek, where the object is to avoid being tagged or even seen (in the case ofHide and Seek), by the person who is “it" The person who is “it” is imagined to have some type ofstigma attached to them, to the point where we can’t even let them touch or look at us. These sorts ofgames highlight the importance ofour not wanting to be seen as different by others. No one wants to be “it,” and even children seem to feel this strong sense ofwanting to be like everyone else. And although this fear of being different actually is a reflection ofour wanting to follow the crowd, isn’t there something more special about being truly unique? We should celebrate our individuality and work passionately at becoming the unique person all ofus are, instead offearing that we will be thought ofas eccentric, or a bit odd. We should learn to love and even pursue our individual eccentricities that God has given us, especially if they are part ofour better self. And most ofall, don’t be afraid of it.” That’s right; you’re “it. And you’re terrific! ft fliMoMn ta 0 5 T MS w 202 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Fri. & Sat. 6 am-8 pm 517-852-2500 HAPPY TRAILS... THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD At. 0T> v W MAPLEVALLEY PHARMACY 219 N. Main Street, Nashville 852-0845 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 pm S WOLEVER’S Real Estate Home Inspection Elsie E. Wolver Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you. 517-852-2571 Free Estimates -R.S.V. Jeremiah 1:5 MI Lie. #2101118202 Insured LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service ......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) ...6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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) 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ 1 a.m. ..6 p.m. 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 Senrice ......... :45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16,30; Aug. 13&27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 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 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. 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 Broker 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Res. Vermontville, MI (517) 726-0637 49096-0095 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo 0 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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Gresham UMC 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16,30; Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, July 18.2006 — Page 3 The Revue donates train to Vermontville village park by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Almost twelve years ago, a fledging amateur theater company called The Revue rolled into Vermontville Opera House with its first production, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, which opens with scene fea­ turing half a dozen or more salesmen bumping along in a railroad car. So, it seems appropriate that when Bill Reynolds the founder and manager of The Revue decided to donate something to the village, which has been The Revue’s home for a dozen years, he chose a wooden train for the playground in the village square. However, poetic it may seem, that wasn’t the reason Reynolds chose train built by Dave Bursley of Woodland. Reynolds would pass by the train, complete with engine, coal, scuttle, taker and caboose every day on his way to work and he asked his family what they thought of the idea of donating one for the park in Vermontville. "I ran it by my kids and they thought it was a good idea because they had one on the playground at Woodland Elementary when they were kids and they really enjoyed it," said Reynolds. When asked what prompt­ ed his decision to make a donation to the village, Reynolds said he simply wanted to give something back to the community that had been home to The Revue since it’s first opening night. "Nobody at The Revue makes any money, all the money we get from ticket sales goes back to support the program and for commu­ nity activities," he said. "We do a children’s program at The Revue and after 12 years it just seems appropriate that when we wanted do some­ thing for the community, we do it for the children. Now that we are established I think it is time to give some­ thing back." JOHNSON, continued from page 1 died them, he showed every­ one around him that we could get through those chal­ lenging times. Four years ago they gave him six weeks to live; but he lived, really lived, for four years. He showed us all how to face our times of trouble." "When Jerry was told he had cancer and he had six weeks to a year to live, he never resigned himself to it; he wasn’t going to give in," said Jacobs. "He fought the cancer for over four years and he was willing to try anything to beat the disease. It takes a special person with a special personality to do that." A year after he was diag­ nosed with cancer. Jerry’s cancer was in complete remission and he took part in the survivors’ lap around Tyden Park during the annu­ al American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. During the Relay for Life, Jerry told a reporter that when his doctor suggested he try an experimental form of chemotherapy, he replied, "With the rate of survival for my type of cancer, what have I got to lose?" Bowden said that even when Jerry was undergoing chemotherapy and not feel­ ing very well himself, he would do what he could to lift up the other cancer patients he encountered and encourage them to continue fighting the disease. "You have to be able to tell yourself you can fight this thing and be positive, even about the drawbacks. And, no matter how bad I felt, I always tried to find something humorous in the situation," Jerry once said before relating an anecdote Bill Reynolds, founder and manager of The Revue, the local amateur theater com­ pany that has made its home in the Vermontville Opera House for 12 years, leans on the wooden train his company has donated to the Village of Vermontville. about getting sick on his doc­ tor’s expensive loafers dur­ ing chemotherapy. "Jerry was always a very positive sort of guy but I think that in the last four years he really increased his impact in Nashville. He real­ ly focused on his family and bers meeting Jerry when he was still working at his fam­ ily’s furniture store in Nashville. After closing the store and briefly working for a furniture company in Grand Rapids, Johnson came to work for the sales depart­ ment at J-Ad Graphics, cov­ ering Lake Odessa, Nashville and a portion of Hastings. "Jerry had a great person­ ality and everybody liked him; he was an easy guy to have around, " said Jacobs. “He never complained about anything except maybe when someone wasn’t living up to his or her potential. Jerry had a great relationship with his customers; he really cared about them, notjust sales. He really tried to help them do well." "He was a visionary sales­ man," said Bowden. "When it was something he believed in. He could help people see the bigger picture." And for Jerry, the bigger picture was people. He had a lot of personal relationships that were very special to him," said Jacobs. "He was the kind of guy you wanted to have as a friend." During the last four years. See JOHNSON, page 7 ''Diana’s (-P(!ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS BARGAIN PRICE Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. 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He was extremely active since the church start­ ed serving meals to the alter­ native ed students on Wednesday, he also helped out at the center and was on the board of directors at the center and the administrative council at the church." However Jerry was always making an impact on those around him, Jacobs remem- It’s about confidence. It’s about relationships. It’s about trust. It’s about you! As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound. Secure. ’ protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. ^Auto-Owners Insurance STAN KELLY KEN DEBBIE BETTY THELMA TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 06633880 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 18,2006 — Page 4 Vermontville Twp. Zoning Board of Appeals tables special use permit Darwin “Smoky” E. Alldaffer VERMONTVILLE Darwin “Smoky” E. Alldaffer, 61, of Vermontville, died Friday, July 14, 2006. Mr. Alldaffer was bom January 18, 1945 in Charlotte, the son of Wayne and Arlene (Stukey) Alldaffer. Mr. Alldaffer was a . member of the Vermontville Fire Department and EMS for 39 years, a member of the Vermontville American Legion 222 and a Trustee for Vermontville Township. He enjoyed listening to Paul Harvey, playing golf, rides on his pontoon, fishing, camping, campfires at home, hunting and woodworking. Mr. Alldaffer was a man who was outgoing, friendly, talked with everybody, an honest man of integrity, and a hard worker. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Flo; son, Scott (Vicki) Alldaffer of Holt; two grandchildren, Nikolas and Aurora; mother, Arlene Alldaffer of Charlotte; broth­ er, Darrel (Deanna) of Eaton Rapids; sisters, Sharleen (Gary) Moyer of Lansing, Cheryl (Dennis) Perry of Florida, Doreen (Philip) Vahs of Bellevue. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne on May 3, 1989. Memorial services will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2006 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Rich Mitterling officiating. If desired memorial contri- butions may be made to the Fire Vermontville Department. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com Ricki Hill NASHVILLE - Ricki Hill, age 57, of Nashville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2006 at her home. Ricki was born in Nashville, on October 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Lyle and Irene (Kidder) Waldren. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools. After high school, Ricki continued her education by attending Augbright College in Battle Creek, where she received her bookkeeping degree. She also attended many seminars and classes designed to help keep her up to date with her knowledge of taxes. Ricki loved the challeng­ ing business community and began her own business about 18 years ago, and has been very successful helping both local small business and individuals within her com­ munity with their tax prepa­ ration and business planning. She was the widow of Lee Hill. The couple were united in marriage on January 18, 1965 at the Nelson home in Nashville. The couple was married for over 24 years when Lee passed away. Ricki was a member and treasurer/secretary of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association for several years. She also participated with her husband Lee in the Vermontville Lions Club. She loved crocheting and watching her soap operas. She was especially fond of the “Bold and the Beautiful” and “Guiding Light”. Ricki also loved to go shopping STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! 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Also surviving is her beloved grandchildren, Heather Robins, Nora (William) Dean, William (Myranda) Woodbury; her nieces and nephews, Tom (Cindy) Waldren, Tonya (Kerry) Hummel, Matthew (Suzalyn) Nelson, Amanda Nelson, and Jennifer (Colin) several great McClain; nieces and nephews; five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Ricki was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Irene Nelson and Lyle Waldren. And her beloved husband Lee who passed away in 1992. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. The family requests dona­ tions to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements made by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Vermontville Township Zoning Board of Appeals .(ZBA) tabled a request by local businessman Larry Weatherwax’s for a special use permit, which would allow him to reopen and operate the farm market and nursery that he built near the comer of Ionia Road and Nashville Hwy. in 2004. "I’m not comfort­ able voting tonight; I have a lot to think about," said ZB A chairman David Chase at the end of the nearly one and a half hour public hearing dur­ ing which the board heard from Weatherwax’s attor ney, David Smith, neighbor­ ing business owners Royal and Vickie Stickles, neigh­ bor Bob Gay and read a letter from neighboring business owner Harold Stewart, and went into closed session for more than 30 minutes with the township’s lawyer, Brian Goodnoe. During the special meeting which followed the hearing, members of the ZBA discussed some issues and concerns regarding the special use request and what they would require from Weatherwax ifthe decided to grant his request, before voting unanimously to table making a decision until everyone on the board had an opportunity to mull everything over. Weatherwax began construc­ tion of his business in 2004 after obtaining approval from the Vermontville Township Planning Commission to build a "mini-Horrock’s-style" farm market and nursery. Neighboring business owners Royal and Vickie Stickles filed an appeal that a farm market and nursery was not allowed in an area zoned rural residential. The ZBA upheld the Stickles appeal and the township zoning administrator issued a stop work order. Weatherwax did not stop construction of his building stated that he was not legally required to do so once construction had begun. He opened his business later that year. In July of 2004 Harold Stewart, the owner of Build Masters, LLC, submitted a request to have four proper­ ties near or at the comer of Ionia Road and Nashville Highway, the property on which his business is located, plus Royal and Vickie Stickles’ Country Crossroads Store, Larry Weatherwax’s Farm Market and Nursery and David Coblentz’s Riverside Oak Furniture, rezoned from rural residen­ tial to commercial/ light industrial. His request was denied. Also in 2004 Weatherwax filed a lawsuit in Eaton County Circuit Court seek­ ing monetary damages for loses incurred when the township reversed its deci­ sion to grant him permission to build and operate a farm market and seeking to have the property rezoned com­ Weatherwax who has always stated that he intended to mercial. and operate a Weatherwax has said that build Circuit Court Judge Thomas "Horrock’s-style" farm mar­ Eveland dismissed the case ket and nursery, referring to without prejudice during the the locally-owned chain of summer of 2005, because nursery and farm markets Weatherwax had not which serves Lansing, Battle exhausted all options with Creek and Grand Rapids. "This is the last the township and recom­ mended that he file an indi­ resort as far as Mr. vidual application to have Weatherwax is concerned, he the property rezoned, which thinks he still has an oppor­ he did. The request was tunity to make a go of it. If denied by the township the special use variance is board in January 2006 by 3­ granted he will operate his 2, although the planning business the way he envi­ commission had recom­ sioned it," concluded Smith. At last week’s public hear­ mended its approval 4-1. Speaking on behalf ing, Royal Stickles alleged of Weatherwax at last that prior to seeking approval week’s hearing, Smith stated to build his farm market and that in 2005 Eaton County nursery, Weatherwax offered Circuit Court Judge Thomas to buy their party store and Eveland dismissed when they refused his offer, Weatherwax’s case against "he made it clear to my wife, the township without preju­ that he was going to put her dice because he had not out of business." Royal exhausted all possible leg­ Stickles also said he objected islative options with the to the fact that Weatherwax township. He further added had not tom down and was that since the township board now living in a house next to denied Weatherwax’s the farm market that he told request for rezoning his the township he would tear property from rural residen­ down once his business was tial to commercial by a 3 - 2 open. vote in January, after the Chase read a letter from township planning commis­ Stewart, who was out of sion recommended its town. In his letter Stewart approval by a 4-1 vote, the said he felt Weatherwax’s special use permit was the request should be approved last option open to and it wasn’t fair for the Weatherwax. planning commission to give Smith added that Weatherwax permission to Weatherwax was requesting start a business and "change the special use permit based its mind" after the business on three points: first, there is was started. no other reasonable use for Weatherwax’s sole resi­ the building than the farm dential neighbor, said he, market for which it was con­ "didn’t care for the way structed; second, a farm mar­ things went and that both ket and nursery is not incom­ Stickles and Weatherwax patible with other land use in had, "taken a shot in the rear­ the area; and third, the cur- end." He requested that if rent situation with the town ship was not Created by See PERMIT, next page 975 N. 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'k X* »lkl' StariiA *tail JX tall ?^S «Ul?W Lb ££;« 2 OK 6,1 11 fe Imt i, * 6 “It’wlaiij ^®air; ’’atonpaj gJlj MilssiiJ tmi'iiiaiitgl nunt •atou'iflj te talrikisji !■» Wdlilltq Ex* tasiutidiili io Stdfes al (aim iki Mtaiiildih “■2 ta® ■tai itai ksir jfflW From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Vermontville Twp. leadership change To the editor: A questionnaire from Vermontville Township Supervisor Russell Laverty was included in our summer tax bills, asking if we would go along with adding a mill­ age to our taxes so we can keep our own zoning. Keeping our own zoning means we have control and we can make decisions. If the county takes back zon­ ing, they are in control of this township and if we want it back later on, it could be expensive. But why are we willing to give it up? Let’s ask Mr. Laverty why he is so quick to give up the zoning now? Is it because he spent huge amounts of money on a master plan and zoning ordinance for a tem­ plate from a consulting firm in Grand Rapids? You know Grand Rapids. It is that large city that is farther away from us than Lansing? Why would Mr. Laverty pick a firm in Grand Rapids when he could have picked a local firm? Maybe they would have known more about what we wanted. The only input they received was from a handful of township residents. How can a handful of residents come up with a master plan and zoning ordi­ nance? The Village of Vermontville hired this same firm, and I would 1 ask them if they are happy with it? They are not, just read the paper or attend their plan­ ning commission meetings. The money the supervisor is asking for now was sup­ posed to be used for our zon­ ing, but was used instead to hire attorneys to defend the Weatherwax is granted the special use permit he should be required to build a privacy fence on the south side ofthe property to shield his home and children from the busi­ ness traffic. Vickie Stickles reiterated her husbands allegation that Weatherwax was trying to put them out of business. Blair Miller, a member of the township planning com­ mission, who was in the audience said that while the Stickles may be right, the area does not have a large enough population to support the two businesses, "It is no one’s place to restrict com­ petition," and to try to do so legislatively is "un­ American." He also said that he agreed with Weatherwax and if the township was going to try to limit competi­ tion, the time to have done that was when he first came before the planning commis­ sion to ask permission to start his nursery and farm market, "In all the books I have read, planning and zon­ ing can not retract permis- The Salon at Kathy's A Full Service Hair Salon for Men, Women fie Children Come in {oft (lie liaiACut - Come bacb {oft (lie expedience! Stop in and help us welcome our new Nail Technician Sarah Winegar Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics •Gels Call for your appointment today. Mention this ad and get $0)0 OFF rf: decisions for us and he is the one with the power to fight our battles. He sure has come through for us, hasn’t he? We should make him pay the millage to keep our zon­ ing as they were his mistakes that put us where we are now. Last I heard democracy meant a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly. You need to ask yourself if this township is run demo­ cratically. I think not. The people he knows and likes get the favors and the rest of us have to beg for them. Is our township supervisor really working in the best interests of this township or his own? Does Laverty have any idea on how to run a township, or is he a just a political puppet who is sit­ ting back, taking his pay­ check and letting our town­ ship go down the toilet? We need new blood. Where do you think we will be if we re-elect him? My guess is right where we are now and that is nowhere. He is not open to any sugges­ tions unless the suggestion is his. He hired his daughter to be our zoning administrator and as far as I can tell, there is no zoning enforcement by her. I think it is time for Amy Laverty Meeker to step down because it appears she is not doing her job. We pay her enough for the work that she doesn’t do, so why keep her? We keep her because her daddy hired her and he is the only one that can fire her. I don’t believe he will do that. I consider hiring your own daughter a "conflict of inter­ est," or keeping all the power in the family. We elect officials we feel will do some good for our township. Where has there been any new growth? Why was the home occupation ordinance shot down? We are trying to be a friendly township, a township that people will want to visit and spend their money here. We have a large Amish commu­ nity which should be a draw for tourists, but if they can­ not run their businesses, they will not be here much longer. The more people who come here and spend money, the more prosperous we will become. We as residents of Vermontville Township need to attend more Township Board meetings. Our township officials need to be held accountable for their actions. If you are not happy with the way things are being done, don’t be afraid to speak up. This is our township and having our own zoning gives us the right to voice our objections and opinions on things we do not like. Maybe not now as long as Mr. Laverty is in office, but when the next election comes we can vote for some­ one who is for this township. Let’s keep the zoning in our hands so we have a grasp on it. Don’t just show up when you want something! Come to the meetings and see what is going on around you. Act now. Attend meetings, speak up before they take away our zoning and our rights as landowners. Voice your opinion. Don’t let the few in power push us around and don’t be afraid to speak up. We have rights too. This is a quote from the new Michigan Zoning Enabling Act that took effect July IV “Zoning is a job worth doing, as the long term com­ munity benefits can be great, and thus, is worth doing well. Zoning can be success­ ful if it is consistently, fairly and impartially administered and enforced and that it is understood by the public.” Lorraine Miller, Vermontville Township PERMIT, continued from previous page Walk-ins Welcome 517-852-0313 (W piece of trash that Williams & Works gave us. What was Mr. Laverty thinking when he spent that money for these useless doc­ uments? He picked the con­ sulting firm and it was voted in by the Township Board. He made mistakes and he needs to own up to them. Maybe if he and the Planning Commission mem­ bers in office at the time would have read these docu­ ments before passing them into law, we would not be in this mess. We need to keep our own zoning so we can correct the mistakes that have been made. It might take some effort on our part, but I feel that if enough people are willing to give it a try, we can do it There is help out there that is free and Mr. Laverty knows it. Our supervisor is in charge of die township and we elected him. I am sorry to say that he will be in office until his term is up more than two years from now. For the time he has left in office, I think he should be made accountable for everything he does! Let’s ask Mr. Laverty what he does for the money we as taxpayers pay him. We elected him to make the right Any Service Servic with Sarah Stylist Janna Rozema Announces extended hours starting August 1st New Early Morning Hours Friday & Saturday starting at 8AM ,.«*■{ *“ New Later Hours Wednesday & Thursday til 8PM Call & Schedule Your Appointment Today! the ^Pe/tles in the an Qlpsca£e Sa^on o^-you/t hometown sion once it is given." Vickie Stickles said that Weatherwax was required by law to wait 21 days to begin construction after the plan­ ning commission gave their approval for his business. Goodnoe stated that town­ ship residents have 21 days after approval is given to file and appeal, but construction Vermontville Twp. Fire Department to honor retirees The Vermontville Township Fire Department has scheduled an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Vermontville Opera House, located at 211 S. Main Street in Vermontville to honor retir­ ing firemen Jim Samaan, Kenny Frith and Smokey Alldaffer. Sunfield scouts enjoy annual fishing derby The Sunfield Scouts Pack 157 held their annual fishing derby June 10 at Fox Park near Potterville. Keith Atherton won the prize for the largest fish at 11.75 inches, and Martin Butler won the prize for the second largest fish at 11 inch­ es. Xavier Hansbarger won the prize for the smallest fish at three inches, and Katelynn Brighton won the prize for the second smallest fish at 3.5 inches. After the derby, the kids had lunch, had fishing rules and regulations explained to them, and then received their can begin immediately after approval is granted. The board heard com­ ments from a few other audi­ ence members. One who stated she didn’t feel there was a need for another store that sells alcohol in the area and she thought Weatherwax’s building could be used as a group home or as space for a "home-based business. business." Another audience member cautioned the board to make sure that all of its discussions and meetings be held in accordance with the open meetings act. After a brief discussion amongst board members, the public hearing was closed. No date was set for the next ZBA meeting. STILL HANNAH WAITING FOR HER TO RE FOUND - REWARD Missing since Jan. 20th. A family is caring for her. 6 1/2 years old, 58 pounds. She is a good, loving dog and deeply missed. 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Last but not least, to all the golfers and their sense of fashion or lack there of that makes every year memorable. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 18, 2006 — Page 6 Toddler Time to welcome magic show Stormy the Magician will be appearing free of charge at Toddler Time Thursday, July 20, courtesy of a grant from Eaton County United Way. Toddler Time will start as usual at 11:15 a.m., and run approximately an hour. On April 20, the kids from Toddler Time visited Frederick Meijer Gardens to see the annual Butterfly Exhibit and the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden. The price of admission was sponsored by the Eaton County United Way. Toddler Time is held every Thursday, at 11:15 at the Vermontville Public Library, and typically runs 40 minutes. The program is run entire­ ly by volunteers of the Eaton Intermediate School District and focuses on pre-literacy, school preparedness and just plain old fun. Toddler Time activities typically consist of story time, dancing, singing, ABCs, 123s a craft project and occasionally unique guest speakers. The program is specifical­ ly geared for children ages up to age 5, but children of all ages are welcome. Back row, from left) Lindsay Meeker, Sarah Lowndes, Jade Scott, Orian Powers, (front row) JD McNeilly, Alyssa Piper, Juliann Meeker and Storm Powers. Learn about corn-based products at ‘06 Ag Expo shirt. Where can you find the greater demand for General Motors (GM) will Michigan ’s com and also newest com-based products, com-powered vehicles and a help alleviate the already also be at this year’s Ag superhero named Captain high demand for ethanol in Expo to help educate the public about ethanol and Cornelius all in one place? our state,” said Uphaus. Stop by Tent A at the 2006 “In addition to informa­ their company’s recent E85 Ag Expo and visit the Com tion on ethanol, products campaign “Live Green, Go Marketing Program of made from com-based plas­ Yellow.” A GM Flex Fuel Michigan (CMPM) and tics will also be on display at Vehicle will be onsite for the (From left) JD McNeilly, Juliann Meeker, Jade Scott, Sarah Lowndes, Orian Michigan Corn Growers the booth,” said Pollok. The public to view. GM and com Association (MCGA) booth higher petroleum prices are, office staff will also be on Powers and Joline Neff at the Meijer Gardens Butterfly Exhibit. for lots of great information the more economical com­ hand to help in answering and giveaways relating to based plastics become. any ethanol questions atten­ one of our state’s most wide­ Plastic companies are now dees may have. ly grown cash crops - com. looking to utilize com-based Again this year the Com The 26th annual Ag Expo, plastics to not only be envi- booth will also feature held July 18-20 on the cam- ronmentally friendly, but Captain Cornelius, the compus of Michigan State also in making economical powered superhero. Captain University (MSU), combines business decisions. They are Cornelius will be available As your next State Representative, Susan the university, MSU finding newandimproved each day to meet children will carry to Lansing the same pro-family Extension and Ag waysto make plastic from attending the expo and pose values that she instills in her young children; Experiment Station, various com polymers which will for a picture they can take that ofhard work, integrity, <& respect for commodity groups, equip­ biodegrade in a fraction of home with them. There will all life. She will continue her commitment ment manufacturers and the time their petroleum­ also be Captain Cornelius to public service, as she has proven in her dealers, and many other based counterparts need. tattoos and balloons at the five years as Thornapple Township Clerk, <6 groups involved in agribusi­ Three com-based items gift booth for children. So be will work to make certain that what makes ness for a three-day outdoor baskets willbegiven away. sure to stop out at 2006 Ag sense in Lansing will make real sense to the show. The focus of the event The baskets will be filled Expo and visit the Com working families ofthe 87th district. is on Michigan ’s agricultur­ with products all made from booth to learn more about al industry and new techno­ com including golf tees, a See EXPO, next page logical advancements. mug, a ruler, popcorn, and a Susan's Common Sense Man: “Agriculture is Michigan ’s second largest industry and com is a leading crop in Looking for Local Actors/Dancers ★ Ensure the repeal of the job-killing SBT. our state. The industry is We are looking for 7th thru 12th grade students ★ Make certain local governments get their fair always changing and we are who would like to be involved in a recorded share of State road monies. working to develop new uses dance/play area production. Those interested must and markets,” said Jody ★ Reduce small business’ tax burden through be committed to attend rehearsals, have parents Pollok, CMPM executive tax cuts and incentives for investment. permission and provide own transportation. Call director. “That’s why the 517-852-9606 to register or meet at Kalamo Twp. ★ Provide meaningful incentives to protect Michigan Com booth com­ Hall, 8960 Spore Hwy., Kalamo, Ml. at 2:00 p.m. on development rights—preserving family farms bines the latest com research Sunday, August 13th, 2006 for auditions, using and encouraging responsible development. on agronomic techniques and your own music or o urs. CDs only7 . practices and information on 06633855 ★ Create incentives for gas stations to sell more com-based fuels, plastics and State produced ethanol. fabrics and other products. ★ Stamp out unfunded mandates passed on to We strive to show our pro­ local governments from Lansing. ducers where the Michigan com industry is today and what direction it is heading in the future.” Lyn Uphaus, CMPM pres­ ident and a com producer from Manchester , said a future concern for farmers is finding new markets for the 601 E. Francis St., Nashville, Ml 49073 crops they raise. “Ethanol production facilities will 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 18 acres. Large livsoon create a huge market ing room with fireplace and built ins, new for kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large Michigan ’s com produc­ family room in walkout basement, 4 car ers. Over the next six months garage, cemented driveway, pool with decks. three plants are expected to Asking below appraised value. $164,900. www.susan4rep.com begin production. These Paid for by Susan Vlletstra for State Representative, PO Box 131 Middleville, Ml 49333 plants will help create a (517) 852-2319 or 269-838-0296 Let's Work Towards A Brighter Future Vote Tuesday, August 8th �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 18,2006 — Page 7 EXPO, continued from previous page our state’s most abundant field crop - com. Headquartered in DeWitt, the CMPM is a legislativelyestablished statewide pro­ gram that utilizes one-cent per bushel of Michigan com sold. Investments are made in the areas of research, edu­ cation, market development, and new uses in an effort to enhance the economic posi­ tion of Michigan com pro­ ducers. CMPM works coop­ eratively with the Michigan Coro Growers Association (MCGA), a grassroots-mem­ bership association repre­ senting the state’s com pro­ ducer’s political interests. For more information on the CMPM and the MCGA, visit the web site at www.micom.org JOHNSON, continued from page 3 Jerry spent a lot oftime golf­ ing and playing cards with his friends and family, focus­ ing on those relationships. Bowden listed some of the highlights of Jerry’s last few months as taking part in the church golf outing which he had helped organize for the past few years but had been previously unable to attend, getting the top score in his golf league and "deciding to quit while he was ahead," going fishing and spending a three-week vacation in Florida with his wife,Jan. "Jerry and Jan lived every day they had together," said Bowden. "He was good man and we are all going to miss him desperately. His family was so gracious to share him and the time he had. "He was one super fellow. He left every life he touched a little better," she added. "Some people teach us how to live; some teach us how to die. Jerry did both." Bellevue Players plan Fantasticks’ auditions Auditions for the Bellevue Players production of “The Fantasticks” will be held in the Bellevue High School auditorium at 8 p.m. Monday, July 24, Tuesday, July 25. Please note this is a change from previously announced dates. “The Fantasticks” is a classic coming-of-age story, featuring two meddling, matchmaking fathers who scheme to get their children together. But once the couple is united, the real drama begins! IRVMIfAAlQILEE IVfAA L| L| El\|/ Sunfield UB plans night of fun July 21 An exciting night for any middle and high school aged teens is planned for this Friday, July 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Sunfield United Brethren Church. 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Call the church at 1-517­ 566-8481 or youth advisor Diana Brown at 1-517-566­ 8950. The Sunfield Farmers Picnic Board continues its search for participants for the talent show. This year's show is sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. All types of talents are being sought. “Whether you are a singer, musician, dancer, comedian, or have a band, we are looking for you! Don't wait too long - the pic­ nic will befhere before you know it,” said organizerJami Oesch. Sign up by calling Jami Oesch at (517) 566-2029 or e-mail jamioesch@yahoo. com "A*. 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Broker, HMS" Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker ■ GRI............................................ Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR............................................................ Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO...................................................... 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Kitchen base cabiNEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 nets/counter tops updated, doors ACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" trimmed out in wonderful oak, WITH A newer windows, vinyl siding and one car detached garage. Estate beautiful country setting, 4 bed­ sale, sold "AS IS". Call Jerry, 269­ rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in living 838-5819. (V-122) room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total. 1\vo car garage plus pole barn. Room for animals - must see this home to appreciate! Call Hillary. (CH-131) "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2story home, 1st floor laundry, large mature yard, detached 2-car garage, kitchen appliances includ­ ed. Occupancy at close. Call your host Jerry Reese. (CH-115) NICE “FAMILY” HOME IN MIDDLEVILLE - $101,00011 JUST LISTED: NASHVILLE Built in 1997, energy efficient home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1976 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story sq. ft., open kitchen, dining room, home with enclosed wrap-around oak cabinets, den or office, walk­ porch, laundry is just off the out basement, main floor laundry, kitchen. Nice corner lot. Call Rick covered porch 6x38, deck 10x13, or Homer. (M-129) large lot, central air, home warran­ ty. Great value at $188,9001 Call Jerry. (N-134) VACANT PARCELS 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS. Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full Site with 11 acres/Woods. (b) 10A baths, large living room, formal Building site, some trees, (c) 10A dining room w/lighted glass china Building site (all located on paved cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large road) Call Homer. (VL-123) $56,000111 family room, lots of "built-ins". "PARK-LIKE" SETTING 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VER­ Large kitchen fir central air. Stocked IN VERMONTVILLE MONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, fish pond on property. Call Homer 3 bedroom mobile home with perked, per e , modulars mouars acceptable. accepa e. Nat. a . gas or Jerry (CH-118) "add-on", nice large lot, some available, rolling with some trees. Call appliances included. Call Homer. Homer. (VL-114) (V-127) Retirement Village 2.2 . ACRE: RE: PRICE PRI E REDUCEDII REDUEDII East of Hastings, perked building site, sur­ veyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) 1821 N. East St. | JUST LISTED 269-948-4921 Do they need an extra hand? Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; lso Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Real Estate 10 ROOM HOME St LARGE POLE BARN ON 44 ACRES ESTABLISHED GARDENING & NURSERY BUSINESS fir SNOW REMOVAL WITH ACTIVE ACCOUNTS Woodlawn eadows Hastings musical direction will be done by Alan Stulberg. Performances will be Sept. 8-10 and 15-17. Those audi­ tioning should be prepared to read from the script and preferably sing a song from the show. The cast calls for a male narrator, two fathers, a young man and a young woman. an elder Shakespearian actor, a death scene actor and one to two mimes. For more information call 269-781-0119. Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Assisted Living Specialized Memory Care Featuring the beloved songs "Try to Remember" and "Soon It's Gonna Rain," this is a celebration of love — first love, lost love and ultimately true love. Written by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, “The Fantasticks” made its off Broadway debut May 3, 1960, and played 17,162 per­ formances before closing in January 2002. A revival of the produc­ tion is currently in the works in New York City. The production will be directed by Abe Ash and woodlawn@leisure-livmg.com 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to public hunting fie fishing. Lots of birds fie wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) In the country! This 2000 manufactured year home with 4 bedrooms, One story, 2 unit, apartment or 2 full baths has the location, views could be 2 business offices. and features to be your 2 acre NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH Downtown Nashville. Each unit has escape. Walk-out basement and SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room fie 14' clearance in extra long pole fie woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) bath, appliances included. Call barn, high eff. gas furnace new 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and (N-132)4/2006. Call Rick. (CH-135)surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124L Homer. NASHVILLE - DOWNTOWN �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 18,2006 — Page 8 ‘Barbecue Challenge,’ car show planned in Sunfield special Sunfield A Summer Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at VanBuren Park. Spectators welcome to take in a classic car show with a $15 entry fee and tro­ phy and cash prizes. Call Bob Bumgardner at (517) 566-7155. There will be a “Barbecue Challenge” with a $50 entry fee per team, including meat costs. Trophy and cash prizes will be awarded. Meat will be supplied by Sunfield IGA. Call Phil Smith at (517) 566-8461. Putting together the cele­ bration is the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth (SPY’s), a non-profit women of all ages,” said organization whose purpose Sheryl Smith, a spokesper­ is to provide opportunities son. “Just like you see on the Food Channel, teams will be for area youth. This is the second year of cooking up their best recipes the fund-raising event, for pork and chicken and intended for the whole fami­ presenting their finished product to our panel of ly“Cooking and barbecuing judges for the grand prize is becoming a favorite pas­ trophy.” Entries will be judged on time for both men and taste, texture and presenta­ tion. The SPY’s will be serv­ ing up food and beverages for car show and barbeque participants and spectators. Plan to bring a lawn chair and the family for a day of Farmers Picnic princess prince contest planned The Sunfield Farmers Picnic Board announces the beginning of its search for the 2006 prince and princess candidates. This year’s contest is sponsored by Superior Photography. It is open to all boys and girls who will be either 5 or 6 years old by the Wednesday before the Farmers Picnic Aug. 16. Contestants must also live in Saturday, July 22, and may the Village or Township of be picked up at several busi­ Sunfield. nesses in Sunfield, including All contestants will take the library, Sunfield IGA, part in a ceremony where Bubba’s Corner/BP, or prizes will be awarded to Marko’s Marathon. each participant at 7 p.m. Applications also may be Friday, Aug. 18. They will requested by e-mailing Jami also have the opportunity to Oesch at be in the parade on Saturday, jamioesch@yahoo.com or Aug. 19, at noon. call 517-566-2029. Applications are due by YOUR BRAND Fillmore Equipment, Inc. Extra help for hay season Hay season is easy...with John Deere hay tools. Check out the John Deere MoCo’s: • Three conditioning systems - choose the best for your land • Get faster drydown, less leaf and nutrient loss John Deere Then, take a look at a John Deere round baler. • Easily make high-quality, consistent, well-shaped bales... time after time • Choose the right size, features for your operation Fillmore Equipment, Inc. Holland, Ml 4098 M40 (269)751-5141 Hastings, Ml 2900 N M-43 Hwy. (269)945-9526 Kent City, Ml 13940 Eagle Ridge Dr. (616) 675-7500 www.yourlandyourbrand.com great food, cool cars, and great company. The car show will include a people’s choice award; so plan to bring your dollar bills to vote for your favorite ride. Proceeds from the day’s event will be going to sup­ port the SPY’s. In 2006, the SPY’s award­ ed $10,000 in scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. Along with funding all Sunfield area youth sports programs, the SPY’s also have provided classroom computers for Sunfield Elementary, and helped with parks and playground improvements. The organization and its members also support com­ munity projects such as March into Reading Month, Cub Scout Pinewood Derby, Project Graduation and the Lakewood Community Council Christmas Basket Project. For more information, call Sheryl Smith at (517) 543­ 1360 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at (517) 566-8461 after work hours. Sunfield Methodist Church has Antique Tractor Sunday by Helen Mudry Chalmers owned by Kendel owned by Ken Oesch and a Staff Writer Wilcox, a 1929 John Deere 1949 John Deere owned by Sunfield United Methodist owned by Kyle Goodemoot, Verd Rumfield. Church recently had an a 1953 John Deere owned by Schrock said the tractor Antique Tractor Sunday pro-Joel Sayers, a 1936 John day was a fun day designed gram. Deere owned by Lance to connect people in the Area farmers were invited Goodemoot, a 1954 Oliver Sunfield community. to get their vintage machines out of mothballs and bring them to church for a “show and tell.” The parking lot was full of cars while the 23 tractors were parked on the July 17-22Fair Week. July 20 Small Animal Sale, 5:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, edge of the lawn. Show Arena. The service kept to the Livestock Sale, 1 p.m., Fairgrounds, Show agricultural theme, with Rev. July 21 Arena. Jeff Schrock preaching on Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. the topic “fruits of the spirit” July 21 July 22 Youth Celebration, 12:30 p.m., Barry County from Galatians 5:22-26 — Fairgrounds, Variety Tent. “but the fruit of the spirit is Livestock Fashion Show, Fairgrounds, Show love, joy, peace , patience, July 22 Arena. kindness, goodness, faithful­ Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, ness, gentleness, self-con­ Aug. 2 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Building. trol; against such there is no Aug. 7 Small Animal Sale Banquet, 7 p.m., Barry Expo law.” Building. While most of the congre­ gation worshiped inside, a cook team was at work out­ side grilling hot dogs and hamburgers. Late comers were greeted by the tempting aroma of grilling burgers with a just a hint of gasoline or diesel, depending on which way the wind was blowing. When church let out, it seemed the women and kids got in the food line and the men checked out the tractors. The oldest was a 1919 Forsdon owned by Dan Sayer. The genealogy of the tractor can be traced back to Dan’s grandfather, Merle Sayer, who farmed in the Sunfield area. The newest John Deere was not a field tractor, but a 2006 Gator. The other tractors included a 1936 John Deere owned by Cecil Rogers, a 1951 Allis CALENDAR OF EVENTS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 18, 2006 — Page 9 Expert presents information about influenza possibilities LS: !SSS IAl . &$ As. Ikj* & i2S 2MS &S?£> S ?£>. s> b»4> ,••1»*1 ••1*1 by Megan Lavell Staff Writer The Barry County Health Care Coalition sponsored an early morning talk about influenza July 11. The program focused on how the flu impacts the com­ munity and whatcan be done to prevent and prepare for it. Harry Dooley, chief exec­ utive officer of Pennock Hospital, introduced James Averill, a veterinarian from the Michigan Department of Community Health, who gave a presentation called, “Bird Flu: What you should know.” Averill discussed different (From left) Chairman of the Barry County Health Care Coalition Fred Jacobs, kinds of influenza and prop­ speaker James Averill, DVM, and Pennock Hospital CEO Harry Dooley. erties of each kind. The three different kinds of flu are sea­ and few deaths in the very needs to cause disease in to be passed to humans from sonal, pandemic and avian, young and the elderly. Flu humans and it needs to be birds. Few people through­ or bird flu. He said avian flu shots can help prevent it, and transferred from human to out the world have contract­ and pandemic flu are public it can be treated with antivi­ human. Avian flu is not pan­ ed the disease. It is passed health concerns now because ral medicine. demic because it has not yet from shore birds to domestic of world travel. People regu­ Pandemic flu is easily been transferred from human waterfowl. From there the larly travel through countries transferred and causes many to human. disease moves to domestic with cases of avian flu, and it deaths and illnesses. For the However, Avian flu is poultry, such as chickens and is possible to bring the dis­ flu to be pandemic, it needs becoming a public health turkeys, then to mammals, ease home with them. to be a new flu subtype, it concern because of its ability specifically pigs, and then it Seasonal flu causes illness FORUM, continued from page 1 *II UMr- ■ h a h ,wrfW*F*£ & .- cleared up. “We have a remarkable system, but we need accountability, we need to look into what’s going on. But I don’t think the County Board should take it over.” Brian Calley, 87th District State Representative candi­ date and an Ionia County commissioner, has indicated the 911 program there was taken over the County Board. Serafin (Chuck) Nieves, Adams’ opponent in the Eighth District, said he sees a lot of “dysfunction” in the 911 system. “Anybody who has a mill­ age has to be held account­ able,” he said. “I’m in favor of an investigation and let it come before the board.” Seventh District Commissioner Tom Wing said, “I’m not interested in rumors and innuendo. I’m confident it’s functioned well over time. The leader­ ship knows all the ins and outs and the dispatchers are well trained.” He said he suspects the rumors about Nystrom are the result ofjealousy. Tripp promised a meeting with Neil to go over the accusations. “We’re very aware of the issues,” she commented. A one-quarter mill renew- al for Charlton Park received the endorsement from all candidates except Englerth, but a proposed increase of another quarter of a mill was opposed by all but Tripp. The chairwoman, who also sits on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, said she feels strongly that Barry County is not industrial, so one of its biggest assets is tied to tourism. “People want recreation, and I see that as economic development,” she said. “If anybody can do anything, it’s Dr. (George Ward) Shannon (Charlton Park director). It’s well worth it. It’s what will keep our coun­ ty strong.” Her opponent, Englerth, presented a far different argument. “Charlton Park has turned into a poster child for wel­ fare,” he charged. “Tell them no in August and have them come back with a business plan.” He noted there now are some events no longer held at Charlton Park, such as a truck show, a bluegrass music offering, and a Civil War re-enactment. Englerth said the park came to the board 10 years ago for a millage and now it’s asking again, not just for Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0377 27 vN' PeaZ Rd' Vermontville ffi 06629659 a renewal, but even more money. Tripp responded, “You are a radical, Mark, but not well informed,” noting Charlton Park’s quarter of a mill first was approved in 1986 and a 10-year renewal was passed in 1996. Ferris held that the second proposal, for a .25-mill increase, is not specific enough. Callton, who spoke on the matter at a First Friday ses­ sion June 3, agreed the renewal is necessary, but about the increase, said, “Too many people cannot afford it... I know they said it’s onbly an extra $12 a year, but health insurance and gas prices havbe gone up... They want to build a half-scale railroad track for a half million dollars?” Noteboom said he thinks Charlton Park operations should be revamped to make it more self-supporting. Adams said, “It’s impor­ tant to pass the renewal, but I’m up in the air, I’m not sold on the second millage pro­ posal. VanNortwick noted he used to sit on the Parks and Recreation Commission and he’s a big supporter of Charlton Park, but the sec­ ond proposal is “a little too vague, too much gray, not enough black and white.” Wing suggested Charlton Park do a betterjob investing in educational programming than in bricks and mortar. VanNortwick and Wing had perhaps the most tense exchange of the evening. Near the conclusion, when each candidate was allowed to make a case why he or she should be elected over his or her opponent, VanNortwick was critical of Wing’s poor attendance record at County Board meetings (32 percent absences or tardies over the last four years) and promised voters he would advocate transparency and not be part of any smoke-filled back­ room dealing. “A lot ofpeople are disap­ pointed with mediocrity in their government, with the no-shows and tardiness,” he said. “People don’t get paid for not showing up for work.” Wing demanded his oppo­ nent be specific about back room deals and VanNortwick said he person­ ally was a victim of them when he was not reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. “I’m talking about crony­ ism at the county level,” he told Wing. Wing said he’s the better candidate over VanNortwick because of his experience. Tripp pointed to her expe­ rience as a reason to support her over Englerth. “I enjoy my job and I’m good at my job,” she told an audience of about 75 people. “It’s probably the hardestjob to describe. It’s complex. We make decisions for 58,000 people... I’m proud to be a commissioner serving this county.” Englerth shot back with a comment he would stay home and serve the people rather than take expensive trips at public expense to Mackinac Island. Noteboom said he plans to be a voice for “unhappy peo­ ple, especially in the farming community, with zoning issues. They want somebody to represent them. They want to ability to do as they wish with their own land.” Ferris said he was best prepared because he man­ aged a Ryder truck business for 28 years and negotiated agreements. DeMott pointed to his investigative skills as a detective on the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Adams called on his expe- See FORUM, page 11 is transmitted to humans. People who do get avian flu contract it because of their close habitation with domes­ tic poultry. The disease is passed through the birds’ saliva, nasal secretions and feces. “What has happened with avian flu in the U.S. from 1997 to 2005, there have been 16 outbreaks of low pathogenic avian flu. These are concerns to public health because these are the ones that pass to humans,” said Averill. At the end ofthe presenta­ tion, Averill discussed ways to prevent the flu. “What was good for you as a kid, what your mother was teaching you, is still good to this day,” he said. Averill recommends get­ ting a flu shot every year. “The more people that get the flu shot, the healthier we’ll be,” he said. Averill said it is important for children under 5 years old and their care givers to get flu shots because the flu is easily passed from child to child. Another precaution people can take against contracting the flu is to use proper cough etiquette, or covering one’s mouth while coughing. Cough into the inside of the elbow to prevent germs from getting on hands. Airborne precaution also is important. Using a tissue to cover one’s mouth while coughing or sneezing can prevent the spread of germs. Social distancing, standing at least three feet away from somebody, also is important because airborne bacteria, from a sneeze or cough, can travel up to three feet. It also is important to wash hands frequently with soap and water, or use alco­ hol based hand sanitizer, stay home from school or work when sick, get adequate sleep, eat healthy and stay hydrated. Besides flu precautions, Averill also recommends family preparedness in the instance of pandemic flu or another type of emergency. He suggests developing a plan for communication and meeting areas; creating a kit with first aid, food and water; having emergency contact information for the family veterinarian and extra pet food; and staying informed. For more information about influenza, contact the local health department or visit the following web sites: www.michigan.gov/flu, pandemicflu.gov, ready.gov (for family preparedness infor­ mation), www.who.int (for the World Health Organization) and www.cdc.gov (for the Centers for Disease Control). 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 what do you think? with Barry County 5th District Commissioner Mike Callton County Insiders Jump Ship as Voters Prepare to Torpedo Proposal 2 The Parks Committee was embarrassed by the commis­ sioner debates last week when only one of ten com­ missioner candidates sup­ ported the Parks Enhancement Millage (Proposal 2). Several seated commissioners, who had pre­ viously approved it, stated that they did not support the new millage for parks any­ more. This month commissioner Don Nevins bailed out, actu­ ally resigning from the Parks Board, in protest of this mill­ age and other issues. At least one other Parks Board mem­ ber is not supporting this mill­ age. I’ve spoken with two design­ ers of the original Parks Millage...both huge support­ ers of Charlton Park, both against this new millage. My phone survey of 15 com­ munity opinion leaders found only one supporter of Proposal 2. It was interesting to find that several opinion leaders were also going to vote “no” on Proposal 1, the Parks Renewal Millage. Is it possible that Proposal 1 could become a casualty as a result of collateral damage from Proposal 2? It’s interesting to watch coun­ ty insiders jump ship as the voters prepare to torpedo Proposal 2 on August 8th. So how did such a titanic shipwreck of a millage end up on the ballots? In my opinion, it’s the result of the County Commissioners’ willingness to approve any millage, regardless of merit. Tell me what you think? P.O. Box 676, Nashville, Ml 49073 michaelcalltonl 81 @hotmail.com �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 18, 2006 — Page 10 Card ofThanks Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CARD OF THANKS the Maple Valley Alumni Association would like to thank the Maple Valley High School support staff for their dedication to a job well done. We owe the success ofthe 2006 Alumni banquet to Pat Bowers, Jeff Little and Christy Wendorf. Thank you! CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 For Sale Child Care 40 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $400 - sell $175. (517)204-0600 loving & learning environ­ ment, daily scheduled activi­ ties, large play areas, meals & snacks provided. Maple Valley Schools. (517)541­ 9403 Lie DF230096098 Pets AKC REGISTERED YEL­ LOW LAB PUPPIES. Dew­ daws removed, shots & wormed. Call after 5:30pm. (269)948-3717 ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES. AKC black/ white tri-color; black/white; liver/white. 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(517)204-0600 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. Real Estate KALKASKA COUNTY: 4.9 beautifully wooded acres, short drive to Fife Lake; state land, Manistee River, trails. Ideal camping location, drive and cleared site, elec­ tric. $25,900, $500 down, $320 month, 11% land con­ tract. www.northernlandco.com, Northern Land Company, 1800^968-3118. Help Wanted DRIVER: additional CDL-B 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 Garage Sale 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 the front counter. COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Village of Nashville 203 N. Main, Nashville, MI 49073 July 18, 2006 Phone:(517)852-9544 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about August 3, 2006 the above named Village will request the State of Michigan to release federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project: Sanitary & Storm Sewer Improvements Street Reconstruction and Utility Improvements Village of Nashville, Barry County, State of Michigan $ 128,300 Total Estimated Cost of project Finding of No Significant Impact It has been determined that such request for release of funds for the above project will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the above-named Village has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190). The reasons for the decision not to prepare an EIS are as follows: HUGE YARD SALE: Clean­ ing out 2 story bam. Some­ thing for everyone. 285 W. First St., Vermontville. July 22nd & 23rd, 9am-dark. MOVING SALE: July 27; 28 & 29, 9-5, 12070 Ionia Rd. Sunfield (1 miles S. of M-43). Furniture, hand crafted Bar­ rister bookcase w/leaded doors. Antique furniture & clocks, dishes, collectibles, LP's & 78's, stereo system, everyday dishes, kitchen utensils, linens, tools,, yard tools & Home Interior deco­ rations. Need to sell every­ thing! For Rent NASHVILLE, VERY NICE 2bd apartment; also trailer on Thornapple Lake off Cen­ ter Road. (517)852-9386 No serious environmental adverse impacts or hazards were identified in the course of the environmental EWING WELL DRILLING INC. review An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed project has been made by the above-named Village, which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why an EIS is not required. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of federal funds. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Public Comments on Finding All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written com­ ments for consideration by the Village to the Village on or before August 2, 2006. All such comments so received will be considered and the Village will not request the release of federal funds or take any adminis­ trative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence. Release of Funds SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential The Village of Nashville will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds from the State of Michigan under Title I of the Housing and Community Development act of • Commercial • Farm 1974. The Village of Nashville is certifying to the State of Michigan that the Village of Nashville and Frank Dunham, in his official capacity as Village President consent to accept the jurisdiction of federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval the Village of Nashville may use the Block Grant funds and the state will have satisfied its responsibilities We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Objections To State Release of Funds The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. by the State of Michigan; or (b) that applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicated omis­ sion of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted to the State of Michigan, Michigan Economic Development Matthew D. Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Corporation, Community Development Block Grant Program, 300 North'Washington Square, 4th Floor, NASHVILLE Gerald “Jerry” Johnson, age 66, of Nashville passed away Tuesday, July 11,2006 while in the company of family members at his Nashville home. Jerry was born in Hastings, on May 19, 1940, the son of the late Harry and Geraldine Johnson. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville High School grad­ uating in 1958. Jerry contin­ ued his education at Ferris State University where he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in marketing. On August 20, 1961, at the United Methodist Church in Nashville, Jerry married his lifelong friend and high school sweetheart, Jan (Brumm) Johnson. The cou­ ple made their home in the Nashville area where they raised their family together. Jerry and Jan had been mar­ ried for 44 years. After graduating from Ferris State University, Jerry accepted a position as an assistant manager at F.W. Woolworth Co. in Grand Rapids. In 1961 Jerry’s career path led him back to the Nashville area, where along with his father, the two founded The Johnson Furniture Store. Jerry operat­ ed the family business until it closed in 1981. In 1985 he joined J-Ad Graphics where he worked in the advertising and sales department until retiring in 2003. Jerry was well known and loved for his personal approach to busi­ ness. Jerry loved people. His ever positive attitude was evident in all he did; whether he was playing poker with his “buddies”, enjoying a round of golf, or just spend­ ing time with friends, you could not ignore his passion for life. Jerry’s first love, however, was his family; when his children were young, Jerry spent a large portion of his free time coaching several little league football and baseball teams in the community. The fami­ ly camping and hiking trips where always a highlight. Along with his beloved wife Jan, the couple loved spend­ ing quiet time together at Myrtle Beach walking the beach and looking at the lighthouses. Jerry was always very active in his community; he was not only a member ofthe Nashville United Methodist Church, but was an active board member currently serving as the finance chair­ person. He was a founding member of the Maple Valley Community of Hope, and along with his wife Jan, was instrumental in bringing the Michigan Works program to the Nashville area to help support those seeking employment in his communi­ ty. He was also very proud of the affiliation with the Jaycees organization in working with the youth of Barry County. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Jan; his daughter, Lisa Johnson-Cornwell and her husband Eric; his son, Scott Johnson; his lifelong friend and cousin, Bill (Marylin) Olmstead; his beloved grand­ children, Brooke and McKenzie Cornwell, Ryan, Laney & Steven Johnson. Also surviving are his broth­ ers and sisters-in-law, Don (Shirlie) Augustine, Jim (Annella) Aurand, and sever­ al special nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Geraldine Johnson and his daughter-in-law, Faith Johnson. Funeral services were held at the Nashville United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 15, 2006 with Pastor Dianne Bowden offi­ ciating. Interment immedi­ ately followed funeral serv­ ices at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS ELECTION NOTICE It is time to think about the village election that will be held on November 7, 2006. For those residents interested in serving as a Nashville Village official, the following posi­ tions will be on the ballot: Village President 4 year term Council Trustees (3 seats) 4 year terms Lansing, Michigan 48913.- Estimates Available Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the state. No objections received after August 18, 2006 will be considered by the state. Mr. Frank Dunham Village President (517) 726-0088 Village of Nashville 203 N. Main St Nashville, MI 49073 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE 06633872 a S Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Eligibility: Must be a resident and a registered voter in the Village ofNashville. Nominating petitions can be obtained fropi the Castleton Township Clerk, Lorna Wilson at the township office locat­ ed at 915 Reed. The township clerk will be available to assist with any questions regarding nominating petitions. The deadline for filing petitions with the clerk at 4:00 p.m. on August 15, 2006. 06633901 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 18, 2006 — Page 11 FORUM, continued from page 9 k * $ s s% %{S &£»<& IS&S \^XuS klk^SoC14! th?51 Mt }j* * w> U ”S1* scs >^ s* >sh hcJ JW W* ^i. ^ ? i. hta hta! & ?•»*!&' rience of the last four years and his involvement with the farmland preservation pro­ gram, helping to get a $276,000 federal grant recently. Nieves talked about his experience with the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission and as chair­ man of a planning commis­ sion in Wayne County. The candidates individual­ ly and collectively talked about a variety of other issues. Tripp was asked why she isn’t active in the Barry County Republican Party and she said she stops in at the fair booth every summer, but has to miss the GOP meetings because she’s on the CAA Region III Board. “I think I do a lot by run­ ning as a Republican,” she said. VanNortwick was asked about his strong identifica­ tion with the movement against Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). He replied that he is a huge supporter of small and family farms and sustainabe agriculture, but opposes corporate farms that pollute the ground and water. Englerth was asked how he can get things done when he’s earned a reputation as being a street fighter. He said he’s already demonstrated such an ability with the Yankee Springs fire bam and the animal shelter campaign. Ferris was asked if he was Crab Legs $1099 Includes Soup. Include Salad and Potato Available Daily ■ Call for our J^ve J^nteii^n^nt Schedule! Fried Fish, Fried Smelt Fried Chicken y $099 ■ ■ Includes Coleslaw, French Fries and Roll Available Daily Availa ■^Wi flfcig *®i lut g •raj *? ^ika :*q ^^Kklui inxi^MsIh . sisfe Mth Wtln^. 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All were asked about the master plan adopted last fall and farmland preservation. Wing said he has taken an active role in the matter, along with Adams. He said he backs farmland preserva­ tion because “Once you’ve developed something, it’s developed” and it cannot return to farmland. “The new master plan is a good plan,” Adams said. “Planninga dn Zoning has been working on new ordi­ nances to give as many peo­ ple as possible a chance to preserve their farms.” Callton said he helped broker a compromise on the master plan last fall when he met with a large group of angry farmers. Virtually all of the candi­ dates said they favor updat­ ing and expanding the coun­ ty jail, a project Tripp is spearheading along with Sheriff Dar Leaf. “We hope to have a study sone in the fall,” she said. “It’s not just for a jail. We need better offices and lock­ er rooms. We have put some money aside. Englerth said he’d like to continue emphasis on pro­ grams such as drug court to save money on incarceration and help turn peoples’ lives around. “There’s a lot more to this than sticks, bricks and mor­ tar,” he commented. Some criticism of incum­ bent commissioners was expressed on their trips to Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) meetings at expensive sites such as Mackinac Island. “We don’t pick the loca­ tions,” Tripp answered. “The MAC decides where they will be held. We usually come back and report on the workshops we attended at these conferences.” Callton charged last sum­ mer’s MAC conference at Mackinac Island cost county taxpayers at least $10,000 and though he went to that one, he sent a letter to the MAC telling them he would­ n’t attend again unless they picked a less expensive venue. This year’s, which will be held sometime next month, will be at Shanty Creek near Traverse City and will be far less costly. VanNortwick said com­ missioners should cut back on the recreational opportu­ nities and concentrate more on the education. Adams noted the winter MAC conference in February is a lot less exotic, being in Lansing, and most Barry commissioners drive back and forth to save tax­ payers money. Englerth said, “If I go to Mackinac Island, I'll pay for my stay and the room for the misses. I won’t take money away from needy senior citi- zens (in the general budg­ et).” Ferris suggested the MAC have both conferences in Lansing. DeMott suggested only one or two commissioners go to the conferences and then be required to make reports to their colleagues after they return. Highlighting the subject of economic development, Englerth backed the idea ofa vocational-technical educa­ tion center through Kellogg Community College to help high school students who aren’t on the fast track to four-year colleges. �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 18, 2006 — Page 12 Junior high science teacher named new athletic director save the district approxi­ by Sandra Ponsetto mately $32,000 per year. Staff Writer Kramer recommended The new face of Maple Valley athletic administra­ Brumm for the post after tion is a familiar one. interviewing her and one Monday night the Maple other candidate recommend­ Valley School Board unani- ed by the nine-member inter­ mously approved view committee, who did the Superintendent Kim initial interview for all ten Kramer’s recommendation applicants. After interview­ to hire eighth grade science ing the two finalists and teacher Duska Brumm as the completing reference checks, district’s new part-time ath­ Kramer decided to offer the position to Brumm. letic director. "My rationale for select­ A former high school ath­ lete and a 1985 Maple Valley ing Duska is based on what High School graduate, will be best for the district, Brumm has coached basket­ both currently and in the ball, softball and volleyball future," said Kramer in his at different levels during her recommendation to the 15-year tenure as a teacher at board. "I believe that Duska Maple Valley Junior/Senior possesses the management High School. She replaces skills to do a greatjob. She is former athletic director Mike highly organized, detail ori­ Sparks whose $89,000 per ented, and has the coaching year full-time position was experience necessary to lead terminated at the end of the the program." Brumm said her first task year as a cost-cutting meas­ as athletic director will be to ure. Brumm will continue find someone to replace her teaching three hours of sci­ as the junior varsity girls’ ence each day during the basketball coach and get school year and will spend officials lined up for the fall the remainder of the day tak­ sports season. She said she ing care of her duties as ath­ believes the district’s deci­ letic director. According to sion to join the Kalamazoo Kramer, in addition to her Valley Association, which regular teaching salary, preserves traditional rivalries Brumm will receive an addi­ with Olivet and Battle Creek tional $15,000 per year for Pennfield, is a step in the time spent outside the regu­ right direction for Maple lar school day, which will Valley. PIAYS1&R "The KVA offers compe­ tition in some sports we don’t currently offer, like tennis, that we may look to add in the future," she said adding, "I’m really excited to get started and am hopeful that the community will feel free to call or contact me and give their opinions." In other business last week the board: • Held its annual organiza­ tional meeting re-electing Board President Jerry Session for his third term, Tim James, vice president; Allison Avery, secretary; and Wayne Curtis, treasurer. Other elected officers are Kevin Rost, legislative rep­ resentative for the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) and the rep­ resentative for the District School Improvement Team; Allison Avery, Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors representative; and Wayne Curtis, representative for the Eaton County School Board Association. • Set 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month in the boardroom of the dis­ trict’s administration office, located at 11090 Nashville Highway, as the time, dates and place for the 2006-2007 school board meetings. • Approved motions con- Do-It-Yourself Play Action Kits Trainer $279" The Trainer Pre-Cut Kit with the blue label is a wonderful beginner playset, includes an elementary play deck and simple swing layout 5-sq.-ft. Play Deck and 10 Activities 12-2x4x8' posts and beams required for all 3 Design Options. No cutting necessary. (purchase separately) To assemble a Gold, Silver or Bronze Design Option: Purchase the Trainer Kit (PS 7461), featured components, posts and beam lumber indicated. Assembly time for 2 people is 2-4 hours. Duska Brumm has been named the new part-time athletic director for the Maple Valley School District. tinuing the district’s mem­ bership in the MASB and the School Equity Caucus and the Michigan High School the recent bond committee meeting during which vari­ ous ways of reworking and presenting the bond issue and election dates and dead­ lines for the bond issue were discussed. • Heard a report from Kramer, in which he detailed some of the options: Option 1 would be to ask the public for permission to remodel and do infrastruc­ ture improvements which would cost $5,115,317 which would require a bond for $4,990,000 or a 1.35-mill increase. Option 2 would be for building additions and associated remodeling, an option that would cost $7,118,932 and would require a bond for $6,660,450 or a 1.88 mill increase. • Awarded a contract for five-year roof maintenance of Maplewood School to N and C Construction, which submitted the low bid of $17,475. N and C has been maintaining and repairing the roofs of district schools since 1987. Athletic Association. • Approved a consent agenda for annual business arrangements naming Hastings City Bank as the district’s bank of deposit; authorizing Kramer and office staff to sign checks, setting the millage rate for 2006-2007, naming Yeo & Yeo auditors and Thrun Law Firm, PC as the district’s legal council. • Approved a monthly consent agenda which included the following pay­ ment of bills and payroll: A pair ofpole vault camps general fund bills paid 6/14/06 $17,427.86; General will be held at the Maple fund bills paid 6/30/06 Valley High School track in $64,442.62; general fund the coming weeks. The pole vault camps will bills payable $6,476.93; ath­ be held Saturdays July 22 letic fund bills paid 6/14/06 and Aug. 5. $3,205.92; athletic fund bills The plan is for a positive, paid 6/30/06 $2,280.97; ath­ energetic, fun filled environ­ letic fund bills payable ment, as athletes are offered $2,139.83; food service bills vaulting technique proficien­ paid 6/14/06 $2,219.50; food cy, video analysis, drills they service bills paid 6/30/06 can actually use, and lost of $152.08; food service bills vaulting to improve and cor­ payable $669.37 payroll rect skill mastery and readi­ 6/23/06 $234,627.13; and ness. payroll 7/07/06 $218,543.88. The camp is limited to the • Heard a report from first 25 athletes who turn in Trustee Brian Green about their tuition and registration Maple Valley plans two pole vault camps TIME *379" The Rookie Pre-Cut Kit with the red label is an exceptionally versatile playset with a broad assortment of activities to enhance social and physical development. 16-2x4x8* posts and beams required for all 3 Design Options, (purchase separately) To assemble a Gold, Silver or Bronze Design Option: Purchase the Rookie Kit (PS 7463), featured components, posts and beam lumber indicated. Assembly time for 2 people is 4-6 hours. ACCESSORY OPTIONS AVAILABLE HOMETOWN 11 LUMBER I HARDWARE ASK US “|||| ABOUT ROTO BRUSH DUCT to get an ARMSTRONG AIRCONDITIONER. FROST HEATING & COOLING ! ww.hometownlumber.com Mon. thru Sat. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm form. Registration forms may be printed by visiting www.landonathletics.com. The cost is $45 each camp day. Each vaulter should bring his/her own poles. Arrangements can be made to borrow poles, but it is strongly recommend that ath­ letes bring their own so they can learn and be observed on their own equipment. Check in for each day begins at 10 a.m. and the camps will run until 4:30 p.m. There will be a break from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch. There’s never been a better Rookie 11-sq.-ft. Play Deck and 15 activities • Approved the purchase of a Cobalt 27 hp, 61-inch deck lawnmower from Kenyon Sales and Service in Vermontville for $8,074.58. • Approved the renewal of Kramer’s contract as super­ intendent of the district. • Approved the purchase of 24 Dell desktop comput­ ers and one teacher worksta­ tion for the media lab for a total of $22,377.25; 30 iMacs and one teacher sta­ tion for the Apple lab for a total cost of $34,136.75; and 23 D620 laptops for $26,927.71 and 16 iMac Books and three Mac Pros for a total of $29,011.75. The purchase of replacement computers was a line item in the approved 2006-2007 budget. • Gave eliminary approval for the annual trip Oct 5-6 to Stratford, Ontario, for AP English, British Literature, drama and musi­ cal students, sponsored by high school English and lit­ erature teachers Norma Jean Acker and Rose Cerny. 06634020 btrengtn you can rely on A Strength you tan roly on Quality Value & Service Free Estimates Armstrong Lake Odessa ( 616) 374-7595 Nashville 517) 852-9565 X ' � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-07-25.pdf f6f23b5245b5284f17c97e0f520ea0b4 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLE n e ws- Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 MVN Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! STINGS PU C LIBRARY Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 30, July 25, 2006 Scholarship Foundation recipient has Chicago concierge job, perks by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Meeting musicians, dancers and other celebrities, receiving free concert tick­ ets, backstage passes, CDs, and T-shirts from various rock bands, dining in some of Chicago’s best restau­ rants, attending parties, con­ certs and the theater produc­ tions, are all part of the job for Michelle (Heaton) Keasling. A graduate from Maple Valley Alternative Education in 1992, she is an official Chicago concierge at City Suites, one of three small, "Bed and Breakfast-style," boutique hotels owned by Neighborhood Inns in Chicago,. As a concierge at a hotel on Belmont Avenue, she frequently hosts rock bands and other musicians who are playing at nearby music venues. It is Keasling’s job to greet the guests, welcome them to Chicago and be prepared to give directions to and/or obtain tickets and informa­ tion about local restaurants, theaters and other attractions When Keasling graduated from Maple Valley Alternative Education in 1992, she planned to pursue a teaching degree and used the money she received from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation to enroll in classes offered by Kellogg Community College in Hastings. However, things didn’t quite work out as planned. Due to difficulties arrang­ ing transportation to her classes, Keasling dropped out of her classes. Still, she said, the scholarship money and the opportunity to take classes was not wasted; it helped her realize that teach-, ing was not the career path for her. Plus, the encourage­ ment of knowing that some­ one believed in her enough to give her a scholarship gave her the confidence to keep looking for another career path. "I realized I didn’t have the patience to be a teacher. I was always restless: I wanted to travel and meet people," said Keasling. And that is what she did. Keasling spent some time living in Texas before she moved to Baltimore, Md., where she met her husband, Brian Keasling, whom she also describes as "a restless soul." The pair later moved to Lansing, where Keasling worked as a night audit clerk for a hotel. A year ago in March, the Keaslings went to Chicago to see the band Interpol and booked a room at City Suites, which hap­ pened to be where the band was staying as well. "When we came home, we talked about how much fun it would be to live in Chicago and we decided to do it; and it turned out to be the great­ est thing we have ever done," said Keasling, "My husband works for a property man­ agement company and I put in my application at the hotel and they hired me. I’ve been working there since June of last year." Keasling said there is no training required to become a concierge. "They prefer to have someone with experience, but once you are hired, you sign up on the website and you automatically become part of a network of concierges and other busi­ nesses in the city. Networking is an important part of the job. "City Suites hosts most of the bands in the area because Michelle and Brian Keasling enjoy a Christmas dinner cruise on Lake Michigan, it is located near so many music venues. The area is one of the perks of Michelle’s job as a concierge in Chicago. diverse, trendy, artistic, fun Keasling has also met cloth­ and it’s 24 hours a day," said ing designers and Tony Keasling. Award winning dancers. Some of the bands and "It’s awesome; I love it. I musicians she has met since get a lot of free tickets, CDs, she began working at City backstage passes and TSuites a little over a year ago shirts," said Keasling. "And, include: Blood Hound Gang, because there is a recording g Bau Haus, John Cougar by David T. Young Doug Kalnbach in the Nov. 7 studio down the street, we Mellencamp, Rob Zombie (a Editor general election. have some bands like the regular who always requests The fourth and final in a • Bailey, of Hastings, the Von Bondies, who stay for his favorite room), Kathy two months while they are series ofpre-primary election former chairman ofthe Barry Valentine from the Go-Gos, forums will be held at 7 p.m. County Board of The Bravery, Franz See FOUNDATION, page 2 Thursday, July 27, at the Commissioners, lost to Ferdinand and others. Thomas Jefferson Hall, cor­ Newell in the August 200 State Rep. candidates’ forum set for July 27 Former Supt. Ozzie Parks remembered as kind, caring by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Ozzie Parks, 70, superin­ tendent of Maple Valley Schools from 1991 through 1994, died Wednesday, July 19, from injuries sus'tained in a farm tractor accident at his home in Mendon. Those who knew him from his years in Maple Valley remember Ozzie as a kind, caring, gentleman, who truly cared about peo­ ple and education and was always willing to help out in whatever way he could. “He was just such a kind person, so willing to help out with anything that need­ ed to be done,” said Phyllis Smith, whose husband, Dan, is the pastor of the Vermontville Bible Church in Vermontville where Ozzie and his wife, Ruth, were active members dur­ ing the eight years they lived in this area. “There are people who sit on the sidelines and there are peo­ ple who jump in with both feet and that’s the way he and Ruth both were. They’d sing in the choir and teach Sunday school.” Parks and his wife moved to Maple Valley in 1991 when he was hired as successor to retiring super­ intendent of schools Carroll Wolff. While his tenure at Maple Valley was brief, lasting only until 1994, and he walked into a district plagued with labor relations problems, culminating in a teacher’s strike in 1992, Parks is remembered fondly by teachers and staff. “Even though he was the superintendent during a time when Maple valley had serious labor problems, he was always a gentle­ man,” said Maple Valley High-School leadership and English teacher Norma Jean Acker. “He was a kind man who truly cared about peo­ ple; he cared about educa­ tion and he cared about the kids. He was very warm and genuine person.” Maple Valley varsity football coach Guenther Mittlestaedt agrees. “He was a very kind, friendly and caring man. I remember receiving several letters from him when we were having a great season, congratulating us on our success; he was very proud of us and it meant a lot to me.” Mittelstaedt also remem- ner of Green and Jefferson streets in downtown Hastings. Featured will be the seven Republican candidates for 87th District State Representative, each of whom is vying to succeed the term limited State Rep. Gary Newell (R-Saranac) in the Aug. 8 primary. The 87th District includes all of Barry County and most of Ionia County. Expected to be on hand will be Tom Lower, Brian Calley, Jim Bailey, Brian Reynolds, Wade Trombley, Susan Vlietstra and Mark Doster. They are running for the right to face Democrat primary. • Calley, a Portland banker, is chairman of the Ionia County Board of Commissioners. • Reynolds has been elect­ ed Barry County Surveyor since 1992 and owns a sur­ veying and mapping business in downtown Hastings. • Vlietstra is Thomapple Township Clerk. • Trombley, who has never held elected political office before, is in the real estate business in Middleville. • Doster, Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority administrator, is a former See FORUM, page 2 In This Issue... Ozzie Parks bers that in 1992 the Maple Valley Lions football team made it to the semi-finals, despite the teacher’s strike. “He made sure there was See PARKS, page 3 • Nashville Harvest Fest royalty search to begin • Class of 76 reunion canceled • Assyria Twp. man reports junk • Paws with a Cause visits Putnam Library • Top vaulters will again meet at MVHS for 3rd Moon Vault �Jus! Say 'As Advertised m the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, July 25. 2006 — Page 2 FOUNDATION, continued from page 1 recording. "The Neighborhood Inns also hosted the Nova Art Fair and artist from all over the world came into our hotel and converted it into an art gallery and each artists had their own room." said Keasling. “Tony Fitzpatrick, an artist from Chicago was there and we had a great turnout.* Keasling'* job includes greeting guests when they arrive al the hotel, signing them in, welcoming them to Chicago and being able to refer and provide directions to area restaurants, theaters, museums and other points of interest While she can't name the specific requests of the vari­ ous celebrities who have stayed at City Suites, Keasling said she is most often asked to find tickets for ballgames, museums and local events However, most req ucsts are for food such as sushi or Indian food. Because Keasling is expected to be able to refer her clients to restaurants, theaters, museums, ball games, clubs and other area entertainment, she enjoys a lot of perks, such as tickets to the latest shows,* meals- at some of the city's best restaurants and parties throughout the year at vari­ ous locations such as the Hancock Building where Chicago concierges can bring their business cards, mingle and network. "There was a play 1 want­ ed to see at the Oriental Theater so I called them up. told them I was a concierge and they said they’d put my name on the list; that’s all there was to it," said Keasling. "The benefits of this job are great and the pay isn’t bad either," she said noting that she and her husband live on the sixth floor of a highrise with a view of Lake CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 2 Aug. 3 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Michelle Keasling (Heaton) Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Building. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Building. Small Animal Sale Banquet, 7 p.m., Barry Expo Building. (Agricultural) Hay Day, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mooville Creamery in Nashville. (Pre-register at Eaton County Extension Office at 517-543­ 2310.) 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Building. Thanks to you... 648^43 lbs. of food were delivered to our residents through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center LOCALCHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 am Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 tor 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller SL, Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ .11 a.m. ..........6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 Morning Worship........................... 11 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ........ .6:45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 . PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 . Joint Morning Worship with . Vermontville UMC 10 a.m. .Children's Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2, 16, 30; Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 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. A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 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 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 Michigan and they are cur­ rently planning to host a movie premier party Ryan Miller, Columbia a University graduate and director, whose 19-minute film, "Stranger," will make its debut in Chicago this summer. Keasling is clearly enjoy­ ing her new life in Chicago and attributes much of her happiness to Brian. "I couldn’t do this with­ out my husband. He is anoth­ er restless spirit; he likes to travel too. Brian just took my mother and me to Greece for my birthday, this year. "When we were talking about moving to Chicago, we just decided to do it and here we are," she added. "Chicago is an amazing place. There are so many people here and it is so diverse. You really couldn’t ask for more if you want to surround yourself with artis­ tic people and musicians." This is the second in a year-long series of monthly articles featuring past and present recipients of awards from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. If you, or some­ one you know, would be interested in telling their story please contact Sandra Ponsetto via email sandra@j-adgraphics.com or call (269) 948-8700 exten­ sion 236. FORUM, continued from page 1Barry County Commissioner and former Prairieville Township Supervisor. • Lower, from Ionia, is the only other Ionia County can­ didate, but little is known about him. Fred Jacobs has agreed to serve as moderator, as he did in the County Board of Commissioners’ forum July 6. A number of questions will be prepared by Banner news staff and members of the audience will be permit­ ted to submit their questions of candidates in writing. David Brinkert, vice chair­ man of the Barry County Democratic Party, will be the host. The Barry County Democratic Committee has been the sponsor of First Friday forums since the late Jim Pino launched the pro­ grams in August 1989. The name comes from the fact the forums customarily are held on the first Friday of each month, except for extenuat­ ing circumstances such as approaching elections, which necessitate more programs. The three earlier forums 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors this summer focused June 3 on the two parks and recre­ ation millage requests, one a renewal and the other for an increase; June 22 on the prosecutor’s race between Julie Nakfoor Pratt arid Thomas Evans, and July 6 on the 10 candidates for five open seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. As always, the public is urged to attend. BARGAIN PRICE 4:00-6:00 PM O MONSTER HOUSE (PG) 11.00. 1.00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00,8:00 OOLADY IN THE WATER (PG-13) 12:05, 2:25,4:45,7:20,8:40 O YOU, ME AND DUPREE (PG-13) 11: 50,2:00,4:30,0:50, 0:15 ©PIRATES OF THE CARIRREAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST (PG-13) 12: 30,3:30,6:30,8:30 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 0 a.m. 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: 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of SL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Gresham UMC 10 a.m. Children's Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16, 30; Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 --- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 25, 2006 — Page 3 Nashville Harvest Fest royalty search to begin The Nashville Community Development Committee of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce is busy plan­ ning Nashville Harvest Festival 2006, which is slat­ ed for Saturday, Sept. 16, starting with the process of selecting a king, queen, prince and princess for the event. Prince and princess con­ testants should be at least 5 years of age or in kinder­ garten through 12th grade. Anyone older is eligible for king or queen. The Harvest Festival royalty will be selected by monetary votes. The person receiving the most votes (money) in each category will win. All funds collected are used to support the Harvest Festival. To enter, call Clay’s Dinner Bell. Each entrant will need to create canisters for his or her votes. The can­ ister should be made from a tall and narrow type can, such as a Pringles can. The can may be decorated and should include a photo of the candidate. Cans may be placed at the following locations: Clay’s Dinner Bell, Goodtime Pizza, Hughes Hides & Furs, MOO-ville, and Nashville Shell. Containers can be placed at more than one locations, but space is limit­ ed. The canisters can be placed immediately. They will be in the above locations for voting until Monday, Sept. 11. The winners will be notified on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The king, queen, prince and princess will be crowned on Friday, Sept. 15, before the Maple Valley varsity football game with Galesburg-Augusta. They will also appear the next day in the Harvest Festival parade and activities. This year’s activities will include a parade, a bake-off and chili cook-off, horse pulls, live entertainment, a pig scramble and more. The parade will be Saturday at 11 a.m. To enter, call Dawn Meade at Eaton Federal Savings. Fay and Angie Salyers will be conducting the bake­ off and chili cook-off. The event will include the National Lightweight Horse Pulling Championship and a Heavyweight Horse Pull at 4 p.m. Dr. Michael Callton is coordinating live entertain­ ment for Saturday afternoon ,in the Maple Valley Pharmacy parking lot coordi­ nated by Dr. Michael Callton. Additional informa­ tion will be available soon. The committee inviting anyone interested in assisting with the festival to attend one of their next meetings Monday, July 31 or Aug. 14. The meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Clay’s Dinner Bell in Nashville. "This committee has a great time while ensuring the success of the event," said Chamber Director Julie DeBoer. The committee will also be talking to area businesses about sponsorship opportuni­ ties. PARK an agreement with the unions and the board of education that extracurricular activities would continue during the strike and let us continue coaching. We couldn’t have made it to the semi-finals if we hadn’t been permitted to do so. It was a good solution for Maple Valley so there weren’t so many terribly hurt feelings as there could have been. “He was very interested in athletics and education,” added Mittelstaedt. Indeed, Parks dedicated his career to education and had a life-long love of sports. Bill Eckstrom, who was superintendent of Lakewood Schools just before Parks arrived at Maple Valley, remembers both his dedica­ tion to education and his love of sports. "He was an excellent administrator and he always worked hard to provide qual­ ity education for the students in his district," said Eckstrom. "He was also a fine athlete and we both enjoyed playing in the Michigan Senior Softball League together for two or three years. He was a good player. I will miss his him as a longtime friend. He was a good guy." Parks was bom in Remus, Mich., and graduated from Wayland-Union High School in 1954, where he was the teammate of Major Leaguer Phil Regan, who later pitched for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. After Tad Davis, one of the co­ owners of Mulberry Fore Organizers have been contacted may contact Golf Course in Nashville, announced that the 30-year her at (517) 726-1233 for a was recently diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer, and reunion for the Maple Valley refund. Aspinall would like to friends and employees are Class of 1976, including the Class of 1977, scheduled for encourage her fellow alumni organizing a benefit golf outSaturday, June 29, has been to sign up for the benefit golf ing for 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. canceled due to lack of inter­ outing which is being held 20. The goal is to help Davis for 1977 Maple Valley gradest. There were not enough uate and Mulberry Fore co- and his family, who do not advance registrations to owner Tad Davis, who was have medical insurance, reserve the Mulberry recently diagnosed with defray some oftheir financial Gardens banquet facility for stage four lung cancer and obligations. Davis, who along with the happy hour, dinner and has no medical insurance. Orvin Moore has owned and It’s our turn to help him, dance. However, the golf outing at Mulberry Fore Golf said Aspinall. "We do things operated Mulberry Fore for Course, which is slated to to help raise money for 16 years and the recently begin at 2:30 p.m. the same babies, children, people who opened Mulberry Gardens day, featuring nine holes of have survived disasters Restaurant and Banquet golf and three beers or three around the world, and this is Facility, is currently undersodas for $13, will be held as someone we know, someone going chemotherapy to arrest planned. Anyone from the right here in our community or slow the progress of the disease. classes of 1976 and 1977 are who needs our help. One hundred percent of For more details or to sign welcome to attend. Tammy Aspinall, one of up for the benefit golf outing the profits from the outing the organizers has been con­ slated for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, and the lunch, following the tacting those who paid for Aug. 20, call (517) 852-0760 outing at 4 p.m., will be donated to Davis and his their dinner reservations; or (517) 388-2022. family. however, those who have not Those interested in partici­ pating in the four-person team scramble are encour­ aged to register early because space is limited. The cost is The Place to Gofor Professional Styling $50 per person or $200 for a liana’s <*Pfooe Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 four-person team, which includes 18 holes with a cart, coffee and donuts at registra­ tion, food served all day, and door prizes. Check-in is at noon and the scramble begins with a shotgun start at and Dawn Parks of Lawton, 14 grandchildren and eight foster children, his sister, Patricia DeLoy of Jenison, brothers Robert and Judy Parks, Terry Parks, Steve and Melody Parks and sever­ al nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Hosmer and Ella Belle (Roelofson) Parks, his sister Elaine Martin, and three brothers, Louis, James and LaMont Parks. Visitation was held at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon Sunday and funeral services were held Monday at Three Rivers Bible Church, with his brother. Rev. Robert Parks officiat­ ing. Memorial donations can be made to the Family Bible Church of Mendon. Online registry and condolences may be sent to www.eickenhofffuneralhome.com Assyria Twp. man reports junk problem Golf outing Aug. 20 to help co-owner of Mulberry Fore Class of 76 reunion canceled MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS graduation, Parks attended “He was a great guy, he Western Michigan really did care about people University (WMU) where he in the community,” said earned a bachelors degree in Rose Heaton, whose children social studies and physical attended Maple Valley education and a masters Schools during Parks’ tenure degree and doctorate in guid­ as superintendent. ance counseling and special­ After he retired, Parks did ist degree in education lead­ spend some time as a grant ership. writer for Hastings Hasing He was a history teacher, Economic Development coach and guidance coun­ Director L. Joseph Rahn and selor at Battle Creek, he continued to play baseball Saugatuck and Constantine for a 55 and older team, in Public Schools, before going which one of his teammates on to serve as the junior-sen­ was Eckstrom. ior high school principal of Another teammate of his Climax-Scotts Community in his high school days was Schools, the senior high Ron Stehouwer, who played school principal of Shelby, offensive line for the the superintendent of Pittsburgh Steelers. Mendon Public Schools from Parks is survived by his 1974 to 1982, Deckerville wife, four children and their Public Schools from 1982 to spouses, David and Tammy 1991 and Maple Valley 1991 Parks of Mendon, Teri Lea to 1994. and Larry Jones of Three In addition to his love of Rivers, Mark and Robin education and sports, Parks Parks of Mendon, Timothy was also known for his dedi­ cation to his church. “He was always very involved in people’s lives, always mentoring someone. That’s just the way he was,” said Smith. “He will be sore­ ly missed by so many peo­ ple.” by Megan Lavell After he and Ruth moved Staff Writer to Mendon eight years ago to As if seeing junk in neigh­ be closer to their children boring yards is not enough, and grandchildren, Parks some Barry County residents was a board member of the are reporting junk is making Family Bible Church of its way onto their own prop­ Mendon, the Three Rivers erty as well. Bible Church and the “It’s been rather an eye­ Independent Fundamentalist sore ever since [the store Churches of America. He opened],” said Marion was also active in the Rotary, Bagent, Assyria Township Lions and Kiwanis clubs. resident. “It was always trashy looking.” Bagent lives next to what used to be The Country Store, owned by Duane Davison. The store burned in September 2004 after loose trash near the store caught g on 1 p.m. For those who wish to fire, causing the store and a support Davis and his family shed behind it to bum. but do not play golf, lunch “Every time we’d get a will be served at 4 p.m. at the good wind out of the south it cost of $10 per person. would blow things into my Anyone interested in property and I’d have to donating services or items clean it up to mow,” said for door prizes or the raffle, Bagent. sponsoring a hole, or regis­ Bagent said when Davison tering to participate in the removed the top floor of the scramble, or would like more store last May, he left trash information should contact about 10 feet over the prop­ the golf course, located at erty line on Bagent’s proper­ 955 N. Main St. in Nashville, tyor call (517) 852-0760 or Last week’s Banner article (517)388-2022. about a junk enforcement problem prompted Bagent to contact the paper with his junk story as well. “So when I saw the article about the situation over in Barry Township, I thought ‘what the heck,”’ said Bagent. Bagent contacted Assyria Township Supervisor Mike Timmons in September 2005 to inquire about the situation, and Timmons could not offer any information about the matter. “I just knew there wasn’t anything that was going to be done,” said Bagent. “We’re kind of down here in the far southeast comer and you just don’t get much notice from Hastings.” Bagent said he thinks the store is going to attract varmints such as rats, rac­ coons and opossums if the mess is not removed. “Maybe it’ll light a fire under the doggone county commission,” he said, noting that Barry Township resident Barbara Waak took her case before the County Board on July 11, which led to last week’s story in the Banner. A big Thank You to family and friends for all the calls, cards, food, flowers and donations made in memory of Jerry. A special thank you to Pastor Di, Jeff Bowden, ladies of the Nashville United Methodist Church and Daniels Funeral Home. Thanks for the special messages shared about Jerry. Your thoughtfulness and caring will always be remembered. Jan Johnson Scott, Ryan, Laney & Steven Johnson Lisa, Eric, Brooke & McKenzie Cornwell �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, July 25,2006 — Page 4 Ricki Hill Ozzie D. Parks MENDON Ozzie D. Parks, age 70, of Mendon went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday July 19, 2006. He was bom in Remus on August 27, 1935 the son of Hosmer and Ella Belle (Roelofson) Parks. He is a 1954 graduate of Wayland-Union High School. Ozzie attended Western Michigan University where he received his bachelors, specialist, doctorate, and masters degrees. He was a history teacher, coach, and guidance counselor at Battle Creek, Saugatuck, and Constantine schools. Ozzie served as Principal of the Climax-Scotts and Shelby Schools. He was Superintendent of the Mendon, Deckerville, and Maple Valley Schools. Ozzie was a board member of the Family Bible Church of Mendon, the Three Rivers Bible Church, and the Independent Fundamentalist Churches of America. He was involved in civic affairs in the communities in which he lived, including the Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis clubs. He and his family assisted in raising numerous foster children over the years. Ozzie had a love for the Lord; a love for his family; and a love of sports, espe­ cially if they involved his children and grandchildren. Ozzie is survived by his wife, Ruth Anne of Mendon; four children and their spouses, David and Tammy Parks of Mendon, Teri Lea and Larry Jones of Three Rivers, Mark and Robin Parks of Mendon, and Timothy and Dawn Parks of Lawton; 14 grandchildren; eight foster children; one sister, Patricia DeLoy of NASHVILLE - Ricki Hill, age 57, of Nashville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2006 at her home. Ricki was born in Nashville, on October 2, 1948, the daughter ofthe late Jenison; three brothers, Lyle and Irene (Kidder) Robert and Judy Parks of Waldren. She was raised in the Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Terry Parks of Missoula, Nashville area and attended MT, and Steve and Melody Nashville schools. After high Parks of Galt, CA; several school, Ricki continued her education by_ attending nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death Augbright College in Battle by his parents; a sister, Creek, where she received Elaine Martin; and three her bookkeeping degree. She brothers, Louis, James, and also attended many seminars and classes designed to help LaMont Parks. Funeral services were held keep her up to date with her Monday July 24, 2006 at the knowledge of taxes. Ricki loved the challeng­ Three Rivers Bible Church with his brother, Rev. Robert ing business community and Parks officiating. Family and began her own business friends then gathered in the about 18 years ago, and has social room of the church, been very successful helping followed by burial in both local small business and individuals within her com­ Mendon Cemetery. Memorials donations are munity with their tax prepa­ suggested to the Family ration and business planning. She was the widow of Lee Bible Church of Mendon. Online register and condo­ Hill. The couple were united lences may be sent to: www.eickhofffuneralhome.c om Diann C. Willis NASHVILLE - Mrs. Diann C. Willis, age 63, of Hastings, formerly of Nashville, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006 peacefully at Tendercare Hastings. Mrs. Willis was bom in Carson City on November 17, 1942, the daughter of the late Gale and Velma (Smith) Horton. Diann was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools, graduating from Maple Valley High School. She loved doing crafts in her spare time and was espe­ cially fond of her rose gar­ den. She also enjoyed a good campfire and cherished her time with her beloved grand­ children. Diann was a loving home­ maker who took great pride in taking care of her family. She is survived by her daughters, Ronda (Ted) Edinger, and Yevone (Mark) Bergeron; her sisters, Mary Bloss, Jennette DeForest, Barbara Waldrof; and her stepsister, Dawn Edinger. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Nicole and Dillon Markley, Amber Edinger, and Jeremy Bergeron. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gale and Velma Horton. Memorial services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville on Thursday, July 20, 2006. The Rev. Shan Martin officiated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Read The BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout Barry County Wednesday, August 2nd 1:00-3:00 p.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday. August 3rd 1:00-3:00 p.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m. September tuition is due at the time of registration $32.00 a month - 45 minute class Classes begin September 11th If you preregistered (with payment) call Miss Kelly for your schedule. Pictures and recital DVD's may be picked up at Center Stage at this time. For more Information call: (616) 374-7991 >sk about our Demonstration and Assistant Programs (Teacher In Training Program) Q YEARS in marriage on January 18, 1965 at the Nelson home in Nashville. The couple was married for over 24 years when Lee passed away. Ricki was a member and treasurer/secretary of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association for several years. She also participated with her husband Lee in the Vermontville Lions Club. She loved crocheting and watching her soap operas. She was especially fond of the “Bold and the Beautiful” and “Guiding Light”. Ricki also loved to go shopping and spend her free time doing puzzles. Along with her husband, Lee, the couple would make their daily trip to visit the Maple Leaf for coffee and soda. One of Ricki’s fondest memories was the couple’s trip togeth­ er to Skyline Drive, in the Appalachian Mountains. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Dan) Taylor; her son, Lyle (Linda) Hill; brothers, Tony (Teresa) Waldren and LeRoy (Paula) Nelson. Also surviving is her beloved grandchildren, Heather Robins, Nora (William) Dean, William (Myranda) Woodbury; her nieces and nephews, Tom (Cindy) Waldren, Tonya (Kerry) Hummel, Matthew (Suzalyn) Nelson, Amanda Nelson, and Jennifer (Colin) McClain; several great nieces and nephews; five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Ricki was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Irene Nelson and Lyle Waldren. And her beloved husband Lee who passed away in 1992. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 15,2006 at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. The family requests dona­ tions to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements made by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. ‘Barbecue Challenge,’ car show planned in Sunfield A special Sunfield Summer Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at VanBuren Park. Spectators welcome to take in a classic car show with a $15 entry fee and tro­ phy and cash prizes. Call Bob Bumgardner at (517) 566-7155. There will be a “Barbecue Challenge” with a $50 entry fee per team, including meat costs. Trophy and cash prizes will be awarded. Meat will be supplied by Sunfield IGA. Call Phil Smith at (517) 566-8461. Putting together the cele­ bration is the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth (SPY’s), a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide opportunities for area youth. This is the second year of the fund-raising event, intended for the whole fami­ ly“Cooking and barbecuing is becoming a favorite pas­ time for both men and women of all ages,” said Sheryl Smith, a spokesper­ son. “Just like you see on the Food Channel, teams will be cooking up their best recipes for pork and chicken and presenting their finished product to our panel of judges for the grand prize trophy.” Entries will be judged on taste, texture and presenta­ tion. The SPY’s will be serv­ ing up food and beverages for car show and barbeque participants and spectators. Plan to bring a lawn chair and the family for a day of great food, cool cars, and great company. The car show will include a people’s choice award; so plan to bring your dollar bills to vote for your favorite ride. Proceeds from the day’s event will be going to sup­ port the SPY’s. In 2006, the SPY’s award­ ed $10,000 in scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. Along with funding all Sunfield area youth sports programs, the SPY’s also have provided classroom computers for Sunfield Elementary, and helped with parks and playground improvements. The organization and its members also support com­ munity projects such as March into Reading Month, Cub Scout Pinewood Derby, Project Graduation and the Lakewood Community Council Christmas Basket See CHALLENGE, next page STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 ILJ I^LJ 06629877j Coming Fall 2006 Hasting’s Finest In Senior Independent Living 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Fully equipped kitchens Window coverings Washer/dryer hook-ups Walk-in closets On-site laundry MALLARD Fitness center POND Library Emergencypull cords Water & trash removal included 24-hour emergency maintenance All of this and so much MORE! CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR NEW HOME tU fee 611 Woodlawn Hastings, MI 49058 (800) 340-1477 www.mykmg.net �Sk The Maple Valley News Nashville. Tuesday. July 25. 2006 — Page 5 CHALLENGE, continued from previous page ASA- Let us retain Eaton County District Court Judge Reincke Ss. 1 • USwfc.. Prajeti Grat j iWsilso lilettd jhlism Wfei '« Sunfield iHslpahilli 1307 plipal WilUSIEM To the editor: Eaton County residents this year will be deciding who they want to serve as judge for District Court 56-A in Charlotte. Among the three candi­ dates for the position, one stands out above the others. The incumbent, Judge Julie Reincke, has proven that she is well qualified for the bench. In her 26 years in pri­ vate practice in Eaton Rapids, she handled many civil and criminal cases, spe­ cializing in the areas of fam­ ily law, estate planning, and real estate. She stood out as highly competent and dedi­ cated to her pursuit ofjustice. She also has shown a high level of involvement in her community, serving as presi­ dent of the Eaton County Bar Association, a lay leader at the Eaton Rapids First United Methodist Church, president ofthe Eaton Rapids School Board, and a board member of the Eaton Rapids Medical Center and the Eaton Rapids Community Foundation. In December, Reincke was appointed to serve out a term on the bench vacated by Judge 'Paul Berger. In the short time she has been on the bench, she has demon­ strated a strong sense of ded­ ication to her job. She has enacted a few reforms that make the court run more effi­ ciently and justice carried out more effectively. Reforms made to the jury selection process have made it less timely, more cost effective and more efficient. Her new domestic vio­ lence court will streamline cases of domestic abuse and will enforce stricter sentenc­ ing for perpetrators. She also 12896026 lor llfor®i'*illX Project. For more information, call Sheryl Smith at (517) 543­ 1360 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at (517) 566-8461 after work hours. has demonstrated a commit­ ment to keeping our road­ ways safe by presiding over a portion of the “Fast Track” program, which provides tough standards of accounta­ bility for those who drink or use drugs and drive. Judge Reincke's record speaks for itself. In the primary on Aug. 8, Researchers are continuing to survey the Thomapple River as part of a long time join me in casting your vote study. They launched kayaks from Whispering Waters campground started from the for District Court Judge Julie Middleville launch site. For more details about this project see conservation district Reincke on the non-partisan column in last week’s Reminder. portion of the ballot. Andrew Gaber, Vermontville Researchers explore Thornapple River Vermontville Twp. officials appreciated Cooper’s Glen Music Festival offers some late summer fun The 2006 Cooper’s Glen Music Festival will feature a diverse menu of performers To the editor: and an expanded workshop I would like to express my schedule, along with the appreciation to the members many familiar features that of the Vermontville make this one of southwest­ Township boards and the ern Michigan’s premier famPlanning and Zoning and ily events. Zoning Board of Appeals, The festival will be held and past boards for all their August 26-27 at the hard work. Kalamazoo Nature Center. I’m also grateful to to all Headliners this Headliners this year their spouses and family include John McEuen,, a members who pick up the Grammy Award-winning slack and also help. They are multi-instrumentalist the ones with high integrity, founding member of the legwithout ttheir own special endary Nitty Gritty Dirt agendas and without any ben-Band;; Bill Bill Staines, a efit to them or their families. folksinger/songwriter who Also, thanks to our dear has been touring North "Smoky", who passed away America in his automobile on July 14, and his family for for more than 35 years; his many years of public Robin and Linda Williams, service. He gave the ultimate a husband and wife team sacrifice, his life. who write songs and perform May God Bless all of their own blend of bluegrass, Vermontville's public ser- folk, old-time and acoustic vants and Vermontville country music; songwriter Township. Billy Joe Shaver, a legend Virginia Harvey, in his own right who wrote Vermontville Twp. some of the most memorable Adventure of the Treasure Seekers Nashville United Methodist Church invites all children to become Treasure Seekers at their summer Vacation Bible School, Adventure of the Treasure Seekers: Exploring God's Promises. The action begin July 31st through August 4th from 9:30 until noon. There will be daily "Discovery Digs" for children explore the inf Scriptures and find God's promises. This program offers fun, interactive activities that combine the world of archae­ ology with the discovery of treasures in the Bible. Each day, children will take part in an actual dig and find treasures that remind them of the Bible story and God's promise for the day. Children will also be Involved in local mission projects, sing great Treasure Seeker tunes, create some memorable crafts and make many new friends. Meet us Methodist State and at 9:30 to at the Nashville United Church (on the corner of Washington) on July 31st be part of the Adventure of the Treasure Seekers, For more information, call 517-852-2043 For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 I IPt ORING songs in the country music’s so-called “outlaw” move­ ment of the 1970s and con­ tinues to pen classics today; veteran Chicago-based blue­ grass band The Special Consensus; upcoming blue­ grass hotshots Blue Moon Rising; and the Americana music and storytelling duo Sparky and Rhonda Rucker. Several other diverse local and regional acts will fill out the bill. In addition, there will be wagon rides, nature activities, food vendors, an arts and crafts show and music workshop. Tickets went on sale June 1. Tickets are priced at $20 for a one-day pass and $35 for a two-day pass. Members of the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association — co-sponsors of the event pay $20 for one day, or $25 for the two-day pass. Kids 15 and under get in free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Kalamazoo Nature Center and from Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association board members, Marshall Music (951 Mall Drive in Portage) and Broughton Music Center (1318 South Drake Road in Kalamazoo). They will also be on sale at the gate during the festival. Advance credit card orders can only be placed through the Kalamazoo Nature Center outlet. In addition, limited on-site primitive camping will be available at $10 per night. 50 sites are available on a “first come/first serve” basis. Each site will accommodate one trailer, or two tents. For more information, or to register for a campsite, call Kathy Nichols at 349-5144, or Dave Lytle at 323-7772. For more information about the festival, contact the Kalamazoo Nature Center at 381-1574, or visit the Cooper’s Glen Web site at www.coopersglen.org. Performance and Workshop Schedule Saturday. August 26 (Gates open at 9:30 a.m.) 11 a.m. Luke Lenhart Family and Friends. Noon - The Mossy Mountain Band. 1 p.m. - Loaded Dice. 2 p.m. m. - Sparky and Rhonda Rucker. 3: 15 p.m. - Darcy Wilkin and the Levin Bros. 4: 15 - Blue Moon Rising. 5:15 p.m. - Dinner Break. 5: 45 p.m. - The Fabulous Heftones. 6: 45 p.m. - Detour. 8 p.m. - Special Consensus 9:15 - John McEuen. Saturday W orkshops 1:30 p.m. - Pickin’, ‘Fillin’ See FESTIVAL, page 9 Diamond Propane, LL 301 East Broadway Woodland, Ml 48897 1-866-579-9993 (269) 367-9700 00834310 The Salon at Kathy's A Frill Service Hair Salon lon for Men. Women & Children Walk-ins Welcome 517-852-0313 Come in Joa the haiicut - Come back the expedience! Stop in and help us welcome our new Nail Technician A Sarah Winegar fes* Maniciu jrterss •• Pedicures • Acrylics •Gels Call for your a ppointmen t tod ay. Mention this ad and get $EOOOFF kJ Any Service Servic with Sarah Stylist Jamia Rozema Announces extended hours starting August 1st New Early Morning Hours Friday & Saturday starting at 8AM New Later Hours Wednesday & Thursday bi 8PM Call & Schedule Your Appointment Today! ike of an Qlpscafe SaCon in the Comfo/tt of youft hometou/n �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 25,2006 — Page 6 WANT TO REGISTER TO VOTE? WANT TO FIND GOVERNMENT AUCTIONS? UMC Vacation Bible School is next week WANT TO APPLY FOR STUDENT LOANS? WANT TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS? Nashville United Methodist Church is inviting all children to become treas­ ure seekers during their Vacation Bible School, "Adventure of the Treasure Seekers: Exploring God’s Promises." The action will take place from 9:30 a.m. until noon, Monday, July 31, through Friday, Aug. 4, at the church, located at the comer of State and Washington streets in Nashville. There will be daily " Discovery Digs" for children to explore the Scriptures and find God’s promises. The program offers fim, interactive activi­ ties that combine the world of archeology with the dis­ covery of the treasures ofthe Bible. Each day, children will also take part in an actual dig and find treasures that remind them of the Bible story and God’s promise for that day. Children also will be involved in local mission projects, sing “Treasure Seeker” tunes, create memo­ rable crafts and make new friends. For more information, call (517) 852-2043. Lets Work Towards A Brtehter Future WANT INFORMATION ABOUT GOVERNMENT JOBS? WANT TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE? Want to know where to get As your next State Representative, Susan will carry to Lansing the same pro-family values that she instills in her young children; that ofhard work, integrity, £ respect for all life. She will continue her commitment to public service, as she has proven in her five years asThornapple Township Clerk, <£ will work to make certain that what makes sense in Lansing will make real sense to the working families ofthe 87th district. all this information? ★ Ensure the repeal of the job-killing SBT From Social Security benefits to buying surplus’government property, all kinds of government information are just a click or call away. ★ Make certain local governments get their fair share of State road monies. ★ Reduce small business’ tax burden through FlRSTGOVgov 1 (8 00) FED-INFO tax cuts and incentives for investment. ★ Provide- meaningful incentives to protect development rights—preserving family farms and encouraging responsible development. ★ Create incentives for gas stations to sell more State produced ethanol. W Stamp out unfunded mandates passed on to 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. local governments from Lansing. Vote Tuesday, August 8th 1/ ASusan " Vhetstra for State Representative www.susan4rep.com PaidforbySusanVtmtstnaf or State Representative, pc Box 131 Mititfleville Ml 4933 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 25, 2006 — Page 7 06634236 IR y fIl JAA ।RIL L L IWflAA IL IL llWJ 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 Web Site: www.Iansing-realestate.com Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Broker, HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GR I Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO.. .................................................... Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor cell 269-838-0796 OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, JULY 30th and SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th 3:00 - 4:30 KM. — 320 W. CASGROVE — $188,900 Directions: South of Nashville on M-66 to Casgrove and west to sign. Built in 1997, energy efficient home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1976 sq. ft., open kitchen, dining room, oak cabinets, den or office, walkout basement, main floor laundry, covered porch 6x38, deck 10x13, large lot, central air, home warranty. Great value for the money I Your Host Jerry Reese SOUTHEAST OF NASHVILLE In the country! This 2000 manufactured year home with 4 bed­ rooms, 2 full baths has the location, views and features to be your 2.64 acre escape. Walk-out basement and 14' clear­ ance in extra long pole barn, high eff. gas furnace new 4/2006. Call Rick. 10 ROOM HOME & LARGE POLE BARN ON 4+ ACRES ESTABLISHED GARDENING fir NURSERY BUSINESS fir SNOW REMOVAL WITH ACTIVE ACCOUNTS (CH-135) Putnam ibrary EWING WELL DRILLING INC. REDUCED TO $89,000!! IN NASHVILLE CLEAN fir NEAT! GOOD FLOOR PLAN!! 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 lots) (2001) has enclosed backyard, central air, main floor laundry, shower fie garden tub in master bath. Large family room and living room. Give Rick a call for more "info." (N-120) Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full baths, large living room, formal dining room w/lighted glass china cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large family room, lots of "built-ins". Large kitchen fie central air. Stocked fish pond on property. Call Homer or Jerry CH-118) OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS WITH A (V-127) beautiful country setting, 4 bed­ rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in living room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total, TWo car garage plus pole barn. Room for animals - must see this home to appreciate! Call Hillary. (CH-131) • Residential * Commercial • Farm NICE "FAMILY" HOME IN MIDDLEVILLE - $1O1,OOO!! 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story home with enclosed wrap-around porch, laundry is just off the kitchen. Nice corner lot. Call Rick or Homer. (M-129) We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies $68,000 NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. REDUCED TO $79,900!! SELLERS ARE WILLING TO CONSIDER "WRITTEN OFFERS"! Matthew D. Ewing Owner Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 s Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 3 bedroom with 1 bath and main floor laundry. Kitchen base cabinets/counter tops updated, doors 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF IN NASHVILLE! trimmed out in wonderful oak, WOODS. Property is surveyed and LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED newer windows, vinyl siding and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building HOME PRICED TO SELL! one car detached garage. Estate Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A sale, sold "AS IS". Call Jerry, 269- Building site, some trees, (c) 10A Convenient location for a short walk (V-122)Building site (all located on paved to town. Quick access to M-66. 838-5819. road) Call Homer. (VL-123)Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VER­ to GR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or MONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, Charlotte. Call Rick or Homer. (N-130) perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) VACANT PARCELS GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY 10076 076 N NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE p One story, 2 bedroom home with many updates. Vinyl sided, living/dining combo, bath, kitchen fir 1st floor laundry. Appliances included. Detached 1 1/2 car (N-133) garage. Call Rick to see. Last Wednesday morning the library’s children’s room was filled with parents and children for a visit by Paws with Cause representatives, Connie and Cali. The pres­ entation was part of the summer reading program. Connie and Cali demonstrated how service dogs help the disabled to lead an independent life. Assisted Living Specialized Memory Care oodlawn eadows Retirement Village 1821 N. East St. Hastings 269-948-4921 Do they need an extra hand? woodlawn@leisure-livmg.com 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCED!! East of Hastings, perked building site, sur­ veyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) PRICE REDUCED... $89,900 MOTIVATED SELLERS!!! MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to public hunting & fishing. NASHVILLE - DOWNTOWN "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2- Lots of birds 8f wildlife. Some restric­ One story, 2 unit apartment or (VL-99) story home, 1st floor laundry, large tions. Call Rick. could be 2 business offices. mature yard, detached 2-car NEAR MAPLE MAPLE VALLEY VALLEY HIGH Downtown Nashville. Each unithas garage, kitchenappliances includSCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room & ed.Occupancy at close. Call your fir woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) bath, appliances included. Call (CH-115) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and Homer. host Jerry Reese. (N-132) surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124) Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, July 25,2006 — Page 8 Area fire depts, participate in controlled burn The firefighters spray water at the flames coming from the old house. The tanker trucks line up to keep the portable water tanks full for the exercise. by Helen Mudry StaffWriter Local fire departments from Nashville, Sunfield, Lake Odessa, Freeport and Woodland had a training exercise last Thursday at an old wood-frame house by the Armbruster farm on M-50 in Woodland Township. Peg and Chuck Armbruster used to live there, but it has been unin­ habited for years. The empty home had and fetching water in .a already been used a few tanker shuttle for the times for training exercises portable tanks. with smoke rescue, air packs When the exercise ended and search for a dummy. about 11 p.m. and the flames This time it was for fire. were allowed to finish offthe The blaze was set old house. 9-11 received a Thursday evening about 7 call about 11:30 p.m. from a p.m. using bales of straw concerned motorist who placed in different comers of passed the house and saw the house. By 7:30, flames evidence of fire. On Friday, a were coming from the roof. few puffs of smoke could be The firefighters divided seen from the remaining the chores of hosing the fire piles of cinders. Farmers Picnic talent search will be Aug. 19 13476324 The Sunfield Farmers Picnic Board continues its search for participants for the talent show. This year's show is sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. All types of talents are being sought. “Whether you are a singer, musician, dancer, comedian, or have a band, we are looking for you! Don't wait too long - the pic­ nic will befhere before you know it,” said organizerJami Oesch. Sign up by calling Jami Oesch at (517) 566-2029 or e m . a i 1 jamioesch@yahoo.com THE TRAFFIC SCENE'’ The fire fighters keep the portable water tanks full. Wanted: Standing Timber Keep your friends and call Hughes Logging LLC relatives INFORMED! Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder Send them 06629733 The BANNER Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 (Driver (Education for students 14 years, 8 months or older Segment I Class Segment II Class July 31-Aug. 17 Oct. 3-5,2006 To subscribe, call us at... Richard Cobb • David Cobb "The Traffic Scene, driving safety taughtfor all oflife’s suprises. ” Student Quote To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair 269-945-9554 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville 7$ Michl Lic' *23’1748 06629659 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 25, 2006 — Page 9 July and August are the most Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, July 26 Turkey noodle casserole, broccoli, winter squash, plums. Thursday, July 27 COA Annual Summer Picnic. All sites closed. Friday, July 28 Oriental chicken salad, croutons, pea and peanut salad, pineapple. Monday, July 31 Macaroni and cheese, peas and carrots, stewed tomatoes, pears. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, July 26 Chicken pasta salad, cole slaw, tropical fruit. Thursday, July 27 Cottage cheese, tomato salad, pineapple, muffin. Friday, July 28 Ground bologna, corn O’Brian, plums, whole wheat bread. Monday, July 31 Sliced pork w/Swiss, German potato salad, mixed fruit, whole wheat bread. Events Wednesday, July 26 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton Birthday Party. Thursday, July 27 “American Pride” COA Annual Summer Picnic. All sites closed. Friday, July 28 - Hastings - Oil Painters 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 aim* Exercisfe 9:00. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, July 31 - Hastings Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m. Delton - Bingo. deadly months for teen drivers A recent study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concludes that July and August are the deadliest months of the year for 16- and 17-year-old driv­ ers, but properly enforced driving restrictions for teens can lower the death and injury crash rate for this group by 20 percent. The study also showed that teens who observe passenger restriction rules experience far fewer crashes than their counterparts who ignore such rules. To reach its findings, AAA collected data from U.S. states where nighttime and passenger restrictions were in place for 16 year-old drivers, and compared those data with data from states that had no restrictions. Factors that differentiated crash-free from crashinvolved teen drivers includ­ ed: 1) Compliance with state graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws, 2) adherence to traffic laws and regulations, and 3) parental involvement. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause ofdeath for teenagers, and government data show that per mile driv­ en, 16-year-olds are involved in more than five times as many fatal crashes as adults in their thirties, forties, or fifties. According to the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, nearly half of 16- and 17year-old drivers involved in called Driver-ZEDTM, available at AAA branch offices. Driver-ZEDTM puts the teen user through 100 driv­ ing scenarios, allowing him or her to experience condi­ tions it could take several years to encounter on the road. Also included is a Teen Driving Kit with supplemen­ tal information to aid parents in the process. & Choppin’ - Mandolin (with Jeff Rose, Ron Spears and Keith Garrett). 2:45 p.m. - Harmony and Coffee; The Blend Harmony Singing (with spe­ cial Consensus and Blue Moon Rising). 4 p.m. - History and Music (with Sparky and Rhonda Bucker). 5:30 p.m. - Five-String in the Holler - Banjo (with John McEuen, Greg Cahill, Mike Summer and Justin Jenkins). Sunday, August 27 (Gates open at 9 a.m.) 10 a.m. - The Hoot Owls (Sunday Morning Gospel). 11 a.m. - Heartland. WANTED: Charlotte Public Schools is looking for a TRANSPORTA­ TION SUPERVISOR. Will be responsible for planning, or­ ganizing, and supervising activities of the transportation department within the policies and administrative regula­ tions of the school district. Must be a certified Michigan School Bus Driver with B, S, P and C endorsements. As­ sociates degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of 3 years of management/supervisory experi­ ence preferably in the field of education/transportation a must. Interested and qualified candidates must sub­ mit a letter of interest, resume, copies of certifications, and three current letters of recommendation to Charlotte Public Schools, 378 State Street, Charlotte, Ml 48813 by July 31, 2006. Complete job description is available from the Human Resources Office, 517-541 -5103. Salary range $45k-$50k annually.oeesazie Noon - Schlitz Creek. 1 p.m. - Honest D & The Steel Reserve. 2 p.m. - Bill Staines Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 Nashville Family Medicine Now Open on Fridays Walk-ins Welcome Now Taking New Patients Russell Ameter, M.D., has joined Jeff Joslin, M.D., and the staff at Nashville Family Medicine. Dr. Ameter will be available on Mondays and Fridays. Dr. Ameter received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, Monteserrat, British West Indies, and completed his residency at BAMEC, (Battle Creek Area Medi­ cal Education Corporation), Battle Creek, MI, in Family Practice. He is currently completing a 20-year military career with the Air Force Reserve. Dr. Ameter and his family reside in Dowling. Nashville Family Medicine accepts most insurances. To make an appointment call Nashville Family Medicine today at 517-852-2133. Pennock Nashville Family Medicine 750 Durkee St, Nashville 517-852-2133 3: 15 p.m. Billy Joe Shaver. 4: 30 p.m. - Robin & Linda Williams. Sunday Workshops 12:30 p.m. - Tunes and Stories - Songwriting (with Billy Joe Shaver and Robin Williams). 1:45 p.m. - Way Back When - Old Time Music (with Linda Williams and Jim Watson). A nominal fee of $10 will be charged to AAA members ($15 for non-members). 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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy test for the Vermontville Township August 8, 2006 Primary Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vermontville Township Fire Station, 125 W. First Street, Vermontville, Michigan. The Public Accuracy test is 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 L. Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS ELECTION NOTICE It is time to think about the village election that will be held on November 7, 2006. For those residents interested in serving as a Nashville Village official, the following posi­ tions will be on the ballot: Village President 4 year term Council Trustees (3 seats) 4 year terms Eligibility: Must be a resident and a registered voter in the Village ofNashville. Nominating petitions can be obtained from the Castleton Township Clerk, Lorna Wilson at the township office locat­ ed at 915 Reed. The township clerk will be available to assist with any questions regarding nominating petitions. The deadline for filing petitions with the clerk at 4:00 p.m. on August 15,2006. 06633901 VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE COUNTY OF EATON, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on July 13, 2006, the Village Council of the Village of Vermontville adopted an ordi­ nance to amend the Village Zoning Ordinance so as to conform to the provisions of the recently adopted Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2006. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summa­ rized as follows: 1. Citations to Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. References within the Zoning Ordinance to the Michigan City and Village Zoning Act have been amended to refer to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2006, as may be amended from time to time. 2. Notice of Public Hearings. Section 24.9 of the Zoning Ordinance has been added, prescribing the method of notice required for various public hearings before the Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals. Throughout the Zoning Ordinance, sections have been revised to refer to the manner of notice required under Section 24.9. 3. Use Variances. Section 23.3.A of the Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to meetings and quorum of the Zoning Board of Appeals, has been revised to specify that a use variance may be approved only by a two-thirds vote of the members of the board. 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective August 1, 2006. A copy of the amending ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the Village office, 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, Michigan, during Village office hours. Dated July 25,2006 06634282 Farm 40 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $400 - sell $175. (517)204-0600 SEVEN YEAR OLD regis­ tered black/ white AQHA Tobiano Paint gelding: 15.2H, beautiful head, stocky. Will go English or Western. Extensive experi­ ence on trail, started over fences, great camper, for in­ termediate rider, $3,900 obo. (269)569-3900 A KING SIZE pillow top mattress set, new in original wrapper;; includes . deluxe frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice REGISTERED BLUE TICK $350. (616)366-2709 Coon Hound puppies. Call STYLE HEAD­ after AMISH Todd (269)948-3751 BOARD and queen pillow 4pm. top mattress. New, never used; must sell $275 Child Care (616)366-2709. MANDY'S DAYCARE has 1st shift openings for 0- BULK MULCH SOIL AND 12yrs. old. FIA welcomed. STONE: color enhanced red, Daycare includes meals, gold, and black mulch orsnacks, activities fenced in ange cedar mulch and beige backyard, many toys & cedar chips. Black dirt, top much more. (517)852-0337, soil, play sand, course sand, White Marble, Merrimack, #DF080279485 and Ember Light. Delivery available. Call Hamilton Black Dirt (517)852-0679 Pets Pets NOTICE 06634131 For Sale Village Council of the Village of Vermontville 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 certain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch arid Mabeline C. Knobloch, in Joint Tenancy to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14, 1998 and recorded August 5, 1998 in Instrument # 1016116 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee successor in interest to Bank One, N.A f/k/a The First National Bank of cago, as rusee for or the e regs Chicago, as Trustee regis-tered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1999-SP1, by assignment d dated March 1, 2005 and recorded March 24, 2005 in Instrument # 1143167 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents e s ($100,516.36) , . including cu g interest 10.55% 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 fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, August 24, 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North One-Half of Lots 28 and 29 of Delton Plat, According to the Recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 29, Excepting there­ from the Northeasterly Extension of Main Street as Found recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 33, said Street also being part of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton Commonly known as 144 Maple, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period sa e mons rom e ae shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JULY 18, 2006 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee successor in interest to Bank One, N.A f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee for the registered holders of Securities Structured Asset Corporation Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 1999-SP1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 06-51342 ASAP# 781483 07/25/2006, 08/01/2006, 08/08/2006, 08/15/2006 obkmim SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 TEMPERPEDIC STYLE MEMORY foam mattress set. Queen size, new, still in plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for $650. (616)366-2709 Help Wanted HAIR STYLIST WANTED to work 6 days a week. Must be licensed. For more info please contact Janelle @ (517)726-1506. Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET- Sunday, July 30th. 400 Exhibitors. Rain or Shine. 7:30 am to 4:00 pm., located at the fairgrounds in Allegan, Mich. $4.00 adm. www.alleganantiques.com Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ urday, 9am-2pm. LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD July 12, 2006 The Pledge was recited. Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent. There were five people from the public in attendance. Approved the agenda with one addition. Minutes from the June meet­ ings were approved as printed. Accepted the treasurer’s report with corrections and tentative beginning balances. Approved paying the bills in the amount of 43,036.46. Committee reports were given and placed on file. Approved purchasing four new back boards and straps for the EMS. Approved a fireworks storage and distribution permit for Ron DeMond. Correspondence was viewed by the board and the public if they wished. Heard public comment. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley oeewosg For Rent NASHVILLE, VERY NICE 2bd apartment; also, trailer on Thomapple Lake off Center Road. (517)852-9386 NASHVILLE: NICE 2 bed­ room upstairs apartment, references required. MSDA approvered. Call (517)852­ 0852. Garage Sale 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 the the front front counter. counter. MOVING SALE: July 27, 28 & 29, 9-5, 12070 Ionia Rd. Sunfield (1 miles S. of M-43). Furniture, hand crafted Bar­ rister bookcase w/leaded doors. Antique furniture & clocks, dishes, collectibles, LP's & 78's, stereo system, everyday dishes, kitchen utensils, linens, tools, yard tools & Home Interior decorations. Need to sell everything! Household A BEAUTIFUL FULLSIZE pillowtop mattress set new in plastic with deluxe frame, cost $800, sacrifice $200. (616)366-2709. A FUTON SOFA bed: new never used, with nice Si­ mons mattress, must sell, $195. (616)366-3709 KING FOUR POST BED with pillow top mattress set, 2 months old, cost $1,000, sell $195. (517)204-0600 Real Estate NASHVILLE: 416 DURKEE ST. Recently remodeled 2 story. Refinished floors, new roof, vinyl siding. New kitchen & 2 baths. 1 car garage, also large bam. Will finance. (517)852-9386 Recreation 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Alumi-lite 29' travel trailer: front kitchen, rear bedroom, center bath, sleeps 4, ducted air condition & heat, very clean, oak cabinets, stereo, microwave, large refrigerator tor, excellent condition. Gre,at towing, $8,500. (269)664-4983 TOWNSHIP OF VERMONTVILLE COUNTY OF EATON, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Township ofVermontville will hold a public hearing on August 17, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the Vermontville Opera House, 219 South Main Street, Vermontville, MI 49096, on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance ofthe Township ofVermontville. The proposed ordinance would amend numerous sections of the Township Zoning Ordinance. The changes to the Zoning Ordinance would include changing the requirements and definitions for fence, fences, fencing, fenced enclosures, fence walls, fences ofa temporary or permanent nature, decorative fencing, non-retaining walls, fence post and related definitions and requirements. Comments on.the proposed amending ordinance may be submitted to the Township of Vermontville, P.O. Box L, Vermontville, MI 49096, up to the time of the public hearing. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard concerning the proposed amending ordinance. The proposed amending ordinance can be examined at the regular meeting of the Vermontville Planning Commission meeting on August 3, 2006. Dated: July 25,2006 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VERMONTVILLE 06634185 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS THURSDAY, August 10, 2006 • 6:30 P.M. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT: VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP OPERA HOUSE 219 S. MAIN STREET, VERMONTVILLE, Ml. The Vermontville Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will hold a public hearing and special meeting on August 10,2006 at 6:30 PM at the Vermontville Township Opera House. The pur­ pose of the special meeting is to hold a public hearing on an application for a dimensional variance submitted pursuant to Section 17.4 of the Vermontville Township Zoning Ordinance by Mr. Rob Trowbridge. The property is located at 6309 North Ionia Road, Vermontville, Michigan 49096 (Property). The Property is currently situated in the Agriculture Zoning District. Members of the public are invited to attend the public meeting and give com­ ment. Information, including the application, may be examined by contacting Clerk Sharon Stewart at (517) 726-1159. If you wish to comment in writing on the request for a use variance, you must do so by August 10,2006, by submitting the comments to Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk, at PO Box 215 Vermontville, Ml 49096. Following the public hearing, the ZBA will discuss comments made at the public hearing and engage in any other discussion or decisions regarding the use variance application, or take such action, as the ZBA deems appropriate. Dated: July 20, 2006 Sharon Stewart, Township Clerk Vermontville Township 219 South Main Street, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-1159 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, who are planning to attend the hearing, should notify Sharon Stewart at (517) 726-1159 in advance of the date of the meetino 06634278 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 25,2006 — Page 11 Horseshoe competition slated at Orangeville Day •!\l^ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A double elimination horseshoe tournament will PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AW W' >s' ,s 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. be a major part of the Orangeville Day celebration Saturday, Aug. 19. This year the competition is limited to 20 two-person teams. Tournament organizer Wayne Bourdo said the costt will be $10 per team or $5 per person. “The first teams to register and pay will be assured of a place in the tournament,” Bourdo said. Anyone inter­ ested in playing horseshoes should call him at 269-664­ 6634. Registrations and entry fees will be accepted until 5 p.m. at the Orangeville Township Hall Friday, Aug. 18. The Orangeville firefight­ ers will be serving up break- fast from 7 until 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19. “It should be even more delicious,” Bourdo com­ mented, because some of the firefighters have decided they are adding scrambled eggs to the menu of pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Breakfast will cost $5 per person. Orangeville Day Chairman Mark Paradowski presented a menu of chil- dren’s games which include three-legged and sack races and balloon tosses. There will be a stop by a helicopter and other events during the day. The parade route is being finalized and the official start of the day at the Orangeville Township Hall site will be at noon following the parade. Visitors to Orangeville Day are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets to listen to ■ 975 N. Main (M-66) (M-66 north ofNashville) Mulb erry Gardens Restaurant 517-852-0106 fylM/MltS 6y Appointment -OR- Taco Salad *7” I Open Mon.-Fri.. 11AM-9M 6 Thur. Nights Karaoke til 11PM J AU You Can Eat’! 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Paradowski said a number of businesses have agreed to help sponsor this first Orangeville Day. Anyone who would like more infor- ■ Includes Soup, MK " Salad and Potato Available Daily Call for our J^i’e JfcnMairtfyenf Schedule! Fried Fish, Fried Smelt and/or Fried Chicken At right: Mark Paradowski shows members of the Orangeville Day committee where various activities will MIX AND'' MATCH> SC99 ■ ■ Includes Coleslaw. French Fries and Roll Available Daily be located on the grounds of the Orangeville Township Hall on Saturday, Aug. 19. Vermontville • (517) 726-1043 iOFPlMI® ilOWOFf ilOWOFft Ji* r z* z �Jutt Say *At AdvwrttMd in the Maple Vatey News* Tuesday. July 25 2006 — Page 12 Top vaulters will again meet at MVHS for 3rd Moon Vault by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “The best fun not under the sun” happening in the area this summer is the third annual Moon Vault at Maple Valley High School. That is at least how event organizers are billing the event, which tries to help raise money each year for the pole vault crew of the Maple Valley track and field pro­ gram. “I’d like to keep it going,” said Maple Valley pole vault coach Jerry Sessions, who runs the event. “Last year we were able to add an aluThe third annual Moon Vault will be held at Maple Valley High School this Saturday, with competition getting under way at 5 p.m. (File photo) Family Living 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Fully equipped kitchens Window coverings Full size washer & dryer AlEw Walk-in closets <1DGET* Patio or Balcony Coveredparking available Beautiful landscaped areas Children's gathering area Water & trash removal included 24-hour emergency maintenance AU of this and so much MORE! CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR NEW HOME 611 Woodlawn Hastings, MI 49058 (800) 340-1477 www.mykmg.net Your Top Concern Rising Taxes: In the last two years the County has put four new mileages on the ballot. That is in addition to renewal mileages and other mileages that you pay to your town­ ships, villages and schools. No existing mileages have been removed from your taxes. The net result is rising taxes. Over the past thirty years. Barry County taxes have been rising faster than our surrounding six counties and over these last two years tax growth has accelerated. I $25, by July 21, with a $10 late fee for entries post­ marked later than that. Entry' forms can be obtained by visiting www.landonathletics.com. Send questions to Sessions by phone at (517) 852-9826 or by e-mail at sessions(« iserv.net. The plan for this year is to set things up so the elite and college level vaulters are tak­ ing their jumps in prime time, at roughly 8:30 p.m. when the sun is just starting to set and the lights are com­ ing on. Last year’s event featured some of the area’s best pole vaulters, as well as number of contestants from around the state and even Indiana. Participants in last year’s Moon Vault won 16 medals at the 2006 Michigan High School Athletic Association State track and field finals, so the competition is tough. Last year’s top height was 16 feet 6 inches in the men’s college division, cleared by Bad Axe’s Brad Gebauer, Gebauer has won four Big Ten championships, indoor and outdoor, in the vault for Michigan State and was an indoor All-American. 2006 MHSAA state cham­ pions Lisa Krupp of Sparta, Matthew Fisher of Byron Center, and Logan Lynch of Lambertville, and Mike Yassay of Northville all competed a year ago as well, as top local vaulters, Maple Valley graduates Miranda Farr, Matt Gordeneer, Tara Gorden ski and Lakewood's Nate Root. A total of 57 competitors brought their poles and took to the pits a year ago, up from 50 the year before. Give your teen the ABC’s of financial advice before college Coming Soon Hasting’s Finest During my first term as your County Commissioner, I’ve received many letters, phone calls and e-mails from con­ cerned residents. I enjoy these communications and use all of them to form my position on county policies. After sorting through the many concerns, one subject comes up most often. Rising taxes. minum runway, which is probably the best runway in the stale of Michigan. Everybody that ran on it said it was the fastest runway they’d ever been on. “I want to make it fun. We're not out to be anything big. We just want it to be fun and real competitive, and put on a good show. I want to make sure all the local kids are able to shine like they do.” The pits will open at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, with the first group staring competition at 5 p.m. Spectators are welcome, and there is no fee to take in the action. The contestants are broken down by gender, and sepa­ rated into age divisions from 14-and-under, up to the Masters/Adult Division. The cost to participate is think that we’ve reached the upper end of what the tax­ payers will tolerate, and that’s why you’ve seen recent school mileages defeated by such large margins. It will be a challenge to har­ ness runaway tax increases, since many are the result of state funding cuts, but some­ thing must be done. Taking on this problem is one of my goals, I’ve taken heat for my position against Parks Proposal 2, but I don't mind because I know that I’m doing right by the majority of voters and taxpayers. I want to continue listening to you and representing you. I have proven that I will fight for what is right. I am asking for your vote. Tell me what you think? P.O. Box 676, Nashville, Ml 49073 michaelcalltonl 81 @hotmaiLcom 06634290 If you are the parent of a college freshman, your “To Do” list is probably growing by the hour. There are dorm room furnishings to consider, computer equipment decisions to make, immunization/medical records to gather and other items to “check off’ your list. As you equip your college-bound teen with the necessities, the Better Business Bureau advises you to include finan­ cial counseling. The BBB is joining with national non-profit consumer credit counseling agency ClearPoint Financial Solutions to encourage par­ ents to review with their teens the “ABCDs” of good finances, before they head off to campus. A is for Account Awareness • The typical teen needs some direction when select­ ing a bank, opening a check­ ing account and learning how to maintain it • Tell your teen to keep his account information (paper statements, passwords, ATM cards) in a safe, secure loca­ tion. • Emphasize the impor­ tance ofregularly monitoring his/her financial accounts (checking, saving, credit). B is for Budgeting Basics • Following an organized budget will help your teen stay on track with spending and financial goals. Help your college freshman to set up a semester budget • Help your student project what he will need during the semester for books, rent, food, entertainment and other expenses. • Discuss.what happens if there is a gap between their expenses for the month and available income. Will your teen live off their credit card (now a wise lead)? Call home for more money? Take an advance off of next month’s income? Obtain a part-time job? C is for Credit Cards • Stress that a credit card is one small part of an overall financial plan. Possessing a credit card should not free your teen of the responsibili­ ty to set spending priorities, exercise fiscal restraint, and establish a good credit record. I) is for the Dangers of Debt • Your teen needs to understand how important it is to pay off their debt in a timely and responsible fash­ ion. • Do not succumb to a “too good to be true” solution. It is a sad fact of life that scam artists are always willing to prey on those who feel caught in a financial bind. College students are not immune from tempting “make hundreds of dollars, no experience necessary” employment schemes; entic­ ing “guaranteed” loan offers; or unsolicited e-mails prom­ ising to reduce or eliminate burdensome debt. “Encourage your teen to check all suspicious offers from unknown businesses or individuals with the Better Bureau Bureau (www.bbb.org). Before spending any money or sign­ ing on the dotted line, it’s always best to ‘check it out’ with the BBB. Looking for Local Actors/Dancers We are looking for 7th thru 12th grade students who would like to be involved in a recorded dance/play area production. Those interested must be committed to attend rehearsals, have parents permission and provide own transportation. Call 517-852-9606 to register or meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall, 8960 Spore Hwy., Kalamo, Ml. at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13th, 2006 for auditions, your own music or ours. CDs only9 . 9 using 00633866 There’s never been a better f TIME to get an ARMSTRONG / ASK US ABOUT ROTO BRUSH DUCT CLEANING AIRCONDITIONER. FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality Value & Service Free Estimates Lake Odessa (616) 374-7595 Strength you can rely on Nashville (517) 852-9565 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-08-01.pdf 098365dbdc2f35a6294f25ef493c1b48 PDF Text Text PR8RT STD U8 POSTAGE MAPLE VALLE news! *WT*«W«UC ^i "***%*£ PAID casti ngs mi PERM IT NO. 7 ~ ed by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 30, August 1, 2006 A local paper oftoday! State Rep. candidates speak out at forum in Hastings by David T. Young Editor Most of the seven candi­ dates for 87th District State Representative agreed on most issues at the forum Thursday night in Hastings, but there were some subtle differences in style, vision and presentation. Jim Bailey, Brian Calley, Mark Doster, Tom Lower, Brian Reynolds, Wade Trombley and Susan Vlietstra fielded individual and group questions from moderator Fred Jacobs of JAd Graphics. All are on the Aug. 8 primary election bal­ lot seeking a two-year seat as a legislator in Lansing, suc­ ceeding the term limited Gary Newell. The 87th District includes all of Barry County and more than half of Ionia County. The winner of the Aug. 8 contest will face Democrat Doug Kalnbach in the Nov. 7 general election. There was little disagree­ ment in the group on issues such as elimination of Michigan’s single business tax, on privatizing certain services for public schools, on Barry County’s 911 con­ troversy, the Gun Lake casi­ no and government regula­ tions. Whatever differences did exist were only in degree. No one had a good word to say about the single busi­ ness tax, which has been in existence in Michigan for more than 30 years. Bailey, former Barry County Board of Commissioners chairman, noted it was voted the worst tax in American six years ago. He insisted, “We need to cut taxes. Everybody needs to recognize we’re in a bad spot in Michigan. The thought we have any sacred cows is bad. We have to be conservative today. We have to reduce our tax burden... We’ll see our economy grow.” Bailey, who also believes property taxes should be eliminated, did not suggest a way for the state to recover the two billion dollars in rev­ enue that would be lost with the SBT cut. “The answer to eliminat­ ing the SBT is not replace­ ment (of revenue),” he said. Trombley, a real estate businessman in Middleville, said, “No one has come up with a replacement plan (for the lost revenue).” Calley, an Ionia County Commissioner and banker from Portland, suggested the tax be based on business profits rather than sales. All candidates agreed the biggest problem with the SBT is that it discourages businesses from hiring more employees. New Entrepreneur’s Club to meet Tuesday, Aug. 14 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer So when a person wants to start a new business or may be expanding an exist­ ing one, where to start? Where do new and ambi­ tious business owners get the information and assis­ tance they need? The new countywide Entrepreneur’s Club, which is forming is forming under the auspices of the Barry County Economic Alliance, just might have some answers. The club’s first official meeting is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at MOO-ville Creamery, located south of Nashville the comer of M­ 66 and M-79. Steve Tackitt, director of the Barry-Eaton County Health Department, will give a brief presentation on health department issues relating to new or expand­ ing businesses and will be available to answer ques­ tions afterward. “The club will function more as a support group for entrepreneurs rather than a committee with a specific agenda, and the club is for all entrepreneurs,” said Barry County Economic Alliance Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum, who said that a large part ofherjob is counseling and providing information and resources to people who are interested in starting or expanding a business in the county. Barry County Economic Alliance Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum talks to a per­ son about how to get started in business. “The club will be self-driv­ en and its members will decide what direction it takes, who will be the speakers and what the top­ ics will be. This is a great avenue for anyone who is looking to start a business or diversify an existing one.” The club was conceived during a meeting ofmeeting of several county agricul­ ture-related businesses owners and representatives from the Barry County Economic Alliance, The Barry-Eaton County Health Department, the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service and the Barry Community Foundation. The group heard a pres­ entation from Matthew Birbeck, a supply chain specialist and counselor liaison for MSU’s Product Center for Agriculture and Natural resources, who talked about his work with other communities around the state. After a briefbrain­ storming session, it was decided that rather than forming a formal committee to promote agricultural related businesses in the county, an informal club or support group for all entre­ preneurs in the county would be more beneficial. The Entrepreneur’s Club will meet on the third Tuesday of every month at various businesses through­ out the county and will fea­ ture a guest speaker, who will give a presentation on a topic of interest to club members, followed by an informal time to allow See CLUB, page 6 Reynolds, current Barry County Surveyor and a busi­ ness owner, said, “It’s a trou­ blesome, regressive tax that doesn’t encourage good cor­ porate behavior.” Reynolds, however, offered a different take on the issue. “We’ve cut a lot of taxes in the few years, I don’t think we can cut any more without reducing our quality of life. If we think we’ll attract new business only by lowering taxes, we are mis­ taken. Businesses won’t want to relocate to where the schools are lousy and roads and infrastructure are bad.” Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk, said she favors eliminating the SBT, “but we need to replace that tax somehow. We need some kind of profit-based income tax.” All said they would not actively work to stop the Gun Lake Band of Potawatomis’ plans for a casino, but again there were differences in the type of support. All agree a compact between the tribe and the state should be signed. Reynolds and Trombley have been unabashed casino supporters for economic rea­ sons, while Calley, Doster and Bailey have said they See FORUM, page 2 Nashville Village zoning administrator resigns by Megan Lavell Staff Writer The Village ofNashville is short its zoning administrator after the July 27 village council meeting. “Here’s my official resig­ nation to the council,” said (former) zoning administra­ tor Melissa Strotheide. “I work very, very hard for you, and you are unbendable. So here’s my resignation.” “Is that in writing?” asked Village President Frank Dunham. The resignation came after Strotheide requested to have her pay be changed to monthly instead ofits current quarterly schedule, and the council refused her request. However, Strotheide stayed at the meeting after her resig­ nation to participate in fur­ ther discussion about village matters. “Didn’t you just resign as zoning administrator?” asked village trustee Justin Shotts after some of Strotheide’s comments. “Did I ask for your mouth, Justin?” she responded. In other business at Thursday night’s meeting: • The events committee, with the help of the neigh­ borhood watch, was told it can commence with plans for a teen dance, pending insur­ ance clarification. • Recommendations for higher fees for events held on village property will go to the finance committee. During the council round table at the end of the meet­ ing, Shotts voiced his opin­ ion about raising fees for events held on village prop­ erty. “I really feel like it’s a misuse from our local repre­ sentative government to use fees to compensate where our government does not cover costs,” he said. • A group of local youth will rent Riverside Park Aug. 17 to hold a gathering to encourage other young peo­ ple to vote and be good citi­ zens and community mem­ bers. • A parade permit was approved for the Harvest Festival this fall. • Up to $3,200 was approved for purchase of a new mower deck for a New Holland tractor. In This Issue • Potter Park Zoo comes to visit Vermontville Twp. Library kids • Nashville teen dance Friday • Summer Splash scheduled for Aug, 6 in Lake Odessa • Nashville Class of ‘56 observes 50th • Maple Valley H.S. football practice begins on August 7 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 1, 2006 — Page 2 FORUM, continued frpjn page 1 personally and morally oppose gambling, but believe it’s a waste oftime to try to stop something that’s probably a done deal. Vlietstra was the most cautious ofthe group, disput­ ing the notion of economic benefits. “The economic impact we should look at is every dollar spent on casinos is one dollar Jess spent on consumer goods and services.” She said communities such as Manistee have strug­ gled economically with casi­ nos because local businesses are cut out of the process. “We need to be careful about expansion of gam­ bling,” she said, noting she would have to see the com­ pact before signing it. Lower, an Ionia County farmer and businessman, also was cautious. While saying he has no strong opin­ ion either way, be comment- ed, “Casinos are taking advantage ofMichigan... I’m not against casinos, but the bottom line is revenue stream. Let’s make them pay their own way.” Doster, a former county commissioner and township supervisor, said of gambling, “I think it’s an addiction­ based economy.” He told the story about his parents joining a group of senior citizens on a bus trip to a casino and before leav­ ing the bus they all were given 20 dollars in quarters. At the end ofthe day, polling the seniors found only Doster’s parents had any money left, and that was only because they hadn’t spent their $20. But, Doster acknowl­ edged, “The cat’s out of the bag, you can’t stop it... If anybody deserves to make a buck, they (the Gun Lake tribe members) do.” Bailey said, “I’m person­ ally and morally opposed, but that casino is going to go in there (near Gun Lake)... You make the best of what you’ve got I’d vote to have a compact.” Trombley suggested the tribe will not have a better than him in Lansing and Reynolds has stated he pub­ licly stated his support for the tribe long before anyone else. “I support the tribe and casino in the strongest terms,” Reynolds said. “The benefits will have a rippling Susan Vlietstra Brian Reynolds Brian Calley Mark Doster Tom Lower Jim Bailey It’s Not About the Car... Wade Trombley It’s about the precious cargo it carries. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound, Secure. ’ protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. isluto-Owners Insurance STAN KELLY KEN DEBBIE BETTY THELMA TRUMBLE AGENCY 5 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 effect, other businesses will benefit and it will bring tourism dollars to this area.” Calley contended that if the state continues to delay or block casino plans, even­ tually it will have no lever­ age on revenue sharing and taxes after the casino finally arrives. A state-wide ballot pro­ posal for vouchers to spend public tax dollars to send children on private schools was defeated years ago, but about half of the 87th District candidates support the idea. All of the candi­ dates said they support schools hiring private firms for busing, maintenance and food services as a way to save money. Vlietstra said, “It’s their (school boards’) responsibil- ity to operate their budgets, and ifprivatizing is the better option, that’s what they’ll have to do.” She noted she personally attended private Christian schools, but believes public education should be main­ tained. She said she pre­ ferred giving tax credits to parents to who choose to send their kids to private schools. The two biggest support­ ers for vouchers were Bailey and Lower. Bailey asked, “If the state says it will pay X amount of dollars per student to go to public school, then why does one (who goes to private schools) get the goose egg?” Lower said the public school system is horribly broken down and much more expensive than Christian education. He acknowledged he sent all of his children except one to Christian schools. The exception was his special needs child who went to a public school. Reynolds, who has received the endorsement of the Michigan Education Association, and Doster, however, stood by the public schools. Doster harkened back to the early settlers of this area, who agreed that everyone must contribute tax dollars to pay for public education for everyone. He added that pri­ vate schools too often do not meet the needs of children who are poor, troubled or from broken homes. ■Lakewood recently was hit by controversy when the LOCALCHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) ...6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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) Church Service....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School.............. 1030 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 SL, Nashville Sunday School.............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ 1 a.m. 6 p.m. 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 Wednesday Family Night Service ..... .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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: DON ROSCOE Phone:(517)852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with . Vermontville UMC 10 a.m. .Children's Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16,30; Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 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..................... 11:14a.m. 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 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 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, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects and more. Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors school board looked into pri­ vatizing busing and janitorial services. See FORUM, page 6 BARGAIN PRICE . DAILY 4:00*6:00 PM Q ©MIAMI VICE (R) 11:10,1:50,4:30,7:10,9:50 ©MONSTER HOUSE (PG) 11: 00,1:00,3:00,5:00,7:00, 9:00 O LADY IN THE WATER (PG-13) 12: 05,2:25, 4:45,7:20, 9:40 ©PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST (PG-13) 12:30,3:30,6:30, 9:30 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 0 a.m. 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: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Gresham UMC 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16, 30; Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 1, 2006 — Page 3 Potter Park Zoo comes to visit Vermontville Twp. Library kids This tarantula was one of the many exotic creatures children had an opportunity to see up close during the special presentation which was part of the Vermontville Township Library’s summer reading program. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer For one hour last Tuesday afternoon, the Vermontville Opera House was trans­ formed into a mini zoo of sorts when docents from the Potter Park Zoo brought their "Fur, Feathers, Slime and Scales" program to the chil­ dren participating in Vermontville Township Library’s summer reading program. More than two dozen chil­ dren and their accompanying parents had an opportunity to see and even touch some exotic creatures as a Madagascar hissing cock roaches, boa constrictor, blue tongue skink, tarantulas, fer­ rets, opossums, armadillos and more. As the docents, Georgia Kayla Copenhaver touches a box turtle held by Potter Park Zoo docent Georgia Curry. Curry and Bill Gorman, brought the creature around the room for the children and their parents to see and touch, they explained the unique attributes of each. For example: a predator’s eyes are located on the front of their head, while a prey’s eyes are located on the side oftheir head to help them see approaching predators; also, while opossums are known, for "playing dead" to dis­ courage predators, they also have 50 razor sharp teeth they can and will use to defend themselves when cor­ nered. At the end of the program the children washed their hands and enjoyed snacks provided by the Vermontville Women’s Club. Knoll takes a close look at a Madagascar hissing eld by a Potter Par.k Zoo docent. ace to Gofor Professional Styling N, WOMEN & CHILDREN AIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 Nathaniel Crane gently pets a ferret held by a Potter Park Zoo docent. Youngsters listen as Potter Park Zoo docent Bill Gorman talks about the opossum he is holding. 111011111011 VOV t B Mindy & Sam Newton wish to thank their 2006 Livestock Buyers | s ■ nh Citizen’s Elevator, LLC Crop Production Services Grandma Newton (Newton Farms) Larry Neil Agency Spartan Insurance Agency Thank Vvu ijon THANK YOU Read The -|SbR Banner aS Thank «Ybu THANK VOU ]_||_H|||{1fl|| (269) 945-9554 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 1,2006 — Page 4 Kathryn Louise “Kay” Wren David M. Allen NASHVILLE David M. Allen, age 68, of Nashville passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2006 peacefully at his home in Nashville. David was bom in Hastings, on February 17, 1938, the son of Maurice and Martha (Rees) Allen. He was raised in the Hastings/Dowling areas and attended area schools gradu­ ating from Hastings High School. David joined the U.S. Air Force as a private in the Korean War on in May of 1955 and was honorably dis­ charged in July of 1958. While serving his country he received the Good Conduct Medal, SO 133, and 2473D. He was employed as a shift foreman at The Owens Glass in Charlotte for 25 years retiring in the early 1980’s after 25 years of serv­ ice. David loved to play cards and gamble. He was espe- cially fond of poker and often enjoyed taking bus trips to visit the area casinos. He counted his friends as one of life’s true blessings and loved spending time with them. When David was younger he loved to race snowmobiles; his racing days were cut short however, by a serious injury which ended his career. He is a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260 where he served as chaplain for sever­ al years, and the American Legion Post 42 in Charlotte. David loved to work on his antique clocks, hunt mush­ rooms in the spring, going fishing, and visiting steam engine shows. But, David most cherished the time he spent with his friends. He is survived by his mother, Martha; his daugh­ ter, Penny (Brad) Nye; his son, Howard Allen, his granddaughter, April Allen, and his very special friend of over 16 years, Paulette Sweet. He was preceded in death by his father. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2006 at the Daniels Funeral Home with Pastor Dianne Bowden offi­ ciating. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, with the Nashville VFW rending full military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville VFW or the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. He served his country in World War II as an Army Medic where he earned five Bronze Stars. Mr. Babcock was the last surviving mem­ ber of his unit. He was a member of Gray Lighthouse Church of God and the Nashville VFW. Mr. Babcock is survived by his wife: Antoinette Scimemi Babcock of Gray; stepson and daughter-in-law: Richard and Joartis Lowe of Gray; son: Gary Babcock; stepdaughter: Sherry Young; and by numerous grandchil­ dren and great-grandchil­ dren. The family may be con­ tacted at the residence of Richard and Joartis Lowe at 569 Comer Road in Gray, phone number: 478-9868564 Bridges Funeral Home in Gray has charge of arrange­ ments Bill Babcock GRAY - Bill Babcock, age 84, of Comer Road, died Friday in a local nursing home. Funeral services will be private. Mr. Babcock was bom in Traverse City, and had lived in Gray since being displaced when Hurricane Rita hit Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mr. Babcock was a civil contractor for the United States Government, working in electronics. Mary E. Marlowe (Rathburn) VERMONTVILLE - Mary E. Marlowe (Rathburn), age 88, of Vermontville, passed away April 5, 2006 at Thomapple Manor. She was born in Longg Beach, Mississippi on November 9, 1917 to Clyde and Irene (Taylor) Rathburn. Mary enjoyed her family and traveling. She is preceded in death STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI All major credit cards accepted New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 06629877, (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville co .a & Fami,y Owner/Manager by her husband W.F. Marlowe, parents Clyde and Irene Rathburn and five sib­ lings, Oneta, L.O., Hester, Ernie and Irene. Surviving are her three daughters, Mary (Ray) Foote of Arizona, Doris (Pete) Benton of Vermontville and Judy Pentecost of Lansing; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; five sisters, Ruth, Edith, Erma, Betty and Susie and five brothers, Bob, Jack, Don, Jim and Larry. A private memorial serv­ ice was held July 30, 2006 with her family. Burial has taken place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Homein Nashville. HASTINGS -Kathryn secretary to the principal of Louise “Kay” Wren, age 63, Ann Arbor High School and of Hastings and Gun Lake, during her high school years, went to her heavenly rest working in her family’s busi­ with her family by her bed­ ness, “Howard’s Market” in side Wednesday, July 26, South Lyon. Kay was a devoted and 2006 at St. Mary’s Hospital loving wife, mother, sister, in Grand Rapids. Kay was bom on July 19, aunt and a caring friend to all 1943 at Northville, the that came into her life. She daughter of Howard Roy and enjoyed watching and caring for all of God’s creatures. Doris Helen (Sears) Latta. She was raised in the Her flowers, plants and the South Lyon area and attend­ one tomato plant she had ed South Lyon schools, every year, always received graduating in 1961 from her loving care. She had been South Lyon High School. a Blue Bird Leader, band While in school, she partici­ booster, a traveling “Mom” pated in band, cheerleading, for her daughter’s cheerlead­ student council and a class ingg team. Participated in officer. She went on to attend numerous community chari­ events. Was a Cleary College in Ypsilanti, table receiving her associates NASCAR enthusiast, her favorite driver being #43 degree with honors. She was married to David Bobby Labonte. She was an avid reader, watching the C. Wren on May 18, 1963. Following her husband’s “soap operas” on TV, knit­ graduation from Wayne ting and latch hooking. She is survived by her hus­ State University’s School of Mortuary Science, Kay and band, David; daughter, her husband moved to Patricia Ann Wren of Grand son, David Hastings July 4, 1966 to Rapids; Wren of become associated with the Christopher former Leonard-Osgood Hastings; brother, Daniel of Florida; Funeral Home. They pur­ (Linda) Latta chased the funeral home in niece, Tammy (Steve) 1978, subsequently changing Hartman; nephews, Jeff the firm’s name to Wren (Kate) Schamanek, Greg Funeral Home, which is (Sara) Schamanek, Craig being operated by her hus­ (Amy) Latta and Corey band, daughter, son and a Latta; great nieces, Brittany, caring staff. Prior to coming Katelyn, Emily, Lauren, to Hastings, Kay’s employ­ Melissa, Jessica, Lydia, ment included private secre- Madelyn and Lauren; great tary to the president of nephews, Tyler and Gabe; Atlantic aunts, Geri Sears and Fran Middle in Sears. Transportation Co. Detroit, financial secretary Preceding her in death for Ann Arbor Trust Co., were her parents; sister, Sandra Elaine Schamenek on June 5, 1998 and her loving canine companions, Barney in 1980 and Sassy Kay in 2006. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 2, 2006, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, August 3, 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2006 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Emeritus Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution, Kay’s family has established in her memory, the “Kathryn Louise Memorial Fund” which will continue the char­ itable giving of her lovin g and caring heart. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). Boyd E. Swif IRONS - Boyd E. Swift, age 80, of Irons, formerly of Nashville, passed away on July 22, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Battle Creek after a lengthy illness. He was bom on August 8, 1925 in Edmore, to Len and Mabel Swift and was raised on a farm near Bellevue. There were 11 children in the Swift family: Swift family: Richard (Dick), Len (Lonnie), Alan, Genevieve, Menta (Ruby), Lloyd (Pete), Ann, Bill, Edna and Willard (Johnny). A 12th child died in infancy. Lloyd, better known as Pete, was Boyd’s twin brother. From an early age, Boyd was always the taller of the two and as a result the nick­ name “Big.” The name stuck with him his entire life. Some people had suggested that he pursue being a jockey due to his size. Nicknames were (and are) common in the Swift family and if you didn’t know the family, it was difficult to keep track of the people. “Big” tried to enlist in the U.S. Military, however, he had a weight problem... he was too light. Malts, milk shakes and bananas became a high priority in his diet. He finally reached the minimum weight required, slightly over 100 pounds, and was inducted into the Army. He was a World War II Army infantry veteran, serv­ ing in the Philippines during World War 11. Following the war he participated in the occupation of Japan and was later stationed in Washington, D.C. On the troop ship crossing the Pacific, he participated in fleet boxing tournaments winning his weight class and was awarded a certificate. He was in the Leyte Campaign and Luzon Campaign, receiving the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, Leyte Campaign Star, Luzon Campaign Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and a Bronze Star. He was honor­ ably discharged as a Private 1st Class at the end of 1947. While stationed While stationed in Washington, D.C., he married Glenna (Linda) Jones in January 1947. They had four children, Patrick, Mary Ann, Boyd Jr. and Arthur. He was a truck driver by profession, a job that moved the family to several states over the course of 20-30 years, including: Michigan, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. At one time he owned his own truck. It was his dream to have his sons follow in his footsteps under the auspices of Swift and Sons Trucking. Irons had been home for the last 10 years. He and Linda enjoyed traveling and for many years owned an RV that took them to numerous locations between Michigan and Florida and as far west as Colorado. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda, in 2005, and brothers, Lon, Dick, Al, Pete, and Bill. He is survived by his chil­ dren, Patrick (Linda) Swift, Carl Junction, MO; Mary Ann (Todd) Ward, Tellico Plains, TN: Boyd Swift Jr., Tellico Plains, TN; and Arthur (Bonnie) Swift, Rogersville, TN; 13 grand­ children; great grandchil­ dren; brother and sisters, Genevieve Funk, Palm City, FL, Menta (Ruby) Simon, Jackson, Ann Thomson, Vermontville, Edna Vozar, Fort Pierce, FL, and Willard (Johnny) Swift, Reed City. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 1,2006 — Page 5 Summer Splash scheduled for Aug. 6 in Lake Odessa & Jerry Gray--Nashville- Jerry Gray, age 58, of Dowling/Nashville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 while in the company of family members at his home in Dowling. Jerry was bom in Nashville, on April 23, 1948, the son of the late Gaylord and Lucille (Goodson) Gray. Jerry was raised in the NashvilleWermontville areas and attended area schools graduating from Maple Valley High School in 'Si '.M . SW •tyu Hk1* V^S'k Hui ^r . MS *j^s * ii J j^'jwUsi jjs 1i ((555JJ..i .j.^Ui ta.J**'* taJ**'* ?*VH , .. u’’’’• .Mjnaiht ' • Sttijjj, -F® h of _ (,”-»!tl-||||1 l»M|. iBtt alra fiiiitetajs® 1! Oik its Ms K « Mtelm ttai felisllDjtiiihl rt Itas^aM isai tawtali ss iiiW« It kjt tans taW gta aiW^si 0 crt Wm. jjlft.. iffciili** l® gbtaWM 1966. In 1966 he married Lucy Thomason; the couple was married for 24 years before divorcing in 1990. On Sept 23, 2002 he was married to his beloved wife Novelyn (Lagait) Gray. The couple married in was the Phillipines, but returned to the Dowling/Nashville area where they made their home together. It was the couple’s love that sustained Jerry through his battle with can- by Helen Mudry cer. Jerry was employed as a foreman at Reith Riley for over 20 years. He also was employed locally at Nashville Gravel, and the Nashville Auto Parts store for over 15 years. He most recently was employed at the Vermontville Auto Parts Store. Jerry was a member of the Local Teamsters and Operators Unions. Jerry had a love ofthe outdoors, and a passion for auto­ mobiles. It was not uncom­ mon to find Jerry either out­ side or in his garage working on a car. He truly loved life. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife Novelyn; his daughters: Tammy (Mike) Christie Irish, (Todd) Palmer; his son, Brad (Titia) Gray; and his sister, Judy Loy. Also surviving are his beloved grandchildren Paul, Hunter Taylor and James Irish; Logan, Jenna, and Aubrey Gray; Morgan, and Elizabeth Gray, and a new Nashville teen dance Friday Students in grades 8 through 12 from Maple Valley schools and the Nashville area are invited to attend a teen dance which will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, in the parking lot next to Maple Valley Pharmacy in downtown Nashville. Admission is $2 per person and teens will need a student ID, driver’s license or other proof of residence in the Nashville area to enter the dance. Music will be provid­ ed by a DJ and light refresh­ ments will be available for purchase The dance is being spon­ sored by the Nashville Events Committee and the Nashville Neighborhood Committee . He will deliver the message using song and testimony. According to his website, Miller was bom in Michigan in 1957 and accepted Jesus 6. during a vacation Bible The community is invited school. to start the day with a wor­ “My concerts are very ship service in the village honest, open and ‘human’. park, beginning at 9:30. The message from my songs The service is conducted and dialogue tend to be by Living Gospel Church directed 90% towards and will feature the music of Christians, and their walk in gospel singer Marty Miller. Christ. I love to see new peoStaffWriter This year’s Lake Odessa Summer Splash will be a one-day event Sunday, Aug. ple brought to the Lord, but my main message tends to be two things: to lift up each other up in unity, as we live out our spiritual lives in this often dark and confusing world, and also to encourage or even convict those people of God who have become somewhat stale in their actions for the Lord.” The church will have a See SPLASH, page 7 unborn grandson. He was preceeded in death by his parents. Funeral service was held at the Nashville United Methodist Church, Nashville, on Saturday, July 29th, with Pastor Dianne Bowden officiating. Family request donations to American Cancer Society. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville. From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues The Jordan Lake Association boat parade will be 2 p.m. after the ski show. (File photo) Van Nortwick will show up To the editor: The voters of Assyria, Baltimore and Johnstown townships have a very clear choice in selecting their next county commissioner in the Aug. 8 Republican primary. Incumbent Commissioner Tom Wing has been late or entirely absent for nearly a third of his County Board meetings. With such a poor record, he has missed critical votes and has thereby repeat­ edly failed to represent the interests of his constituents. Jeff Van Nortwick, Wing’s opponent in the priWatch mary, is a person of vision and commitment. He has unselfishly given time to community projects and larg­ er, state-wide environmental On August 8th , issues. People have come to depend on Jeff, and he has never failed them. And, he would not fail the people of the Seventh County Commissioner District if elected. We can send a message to politicians like Wing who refuse to perform and then expect to get rewarded by re­ election. And fortunately, we have a qualified and respect­ ed replacement at hand in JeffVan Nortwick. Please vote Jeff Van Nortwick for county com­ missioner. He will be there for us. He will represent our interests. Chris Norton, Bellevue Elect The Man With The Plan Tom Evans is the only candidate with a plan for real reform of the Prosecutor's Office. The choice is clear, we can elect someone who is With the status quo, or someone who will enact real change in the Prosecutor's Office.The choice is Tom Evans. The Tom Evans Plan: Making the Prosecutor's Office More Effective & Efficient Single Case, Single Attorney Policy: Tom will assign one prosecutor to each case, from arraignment to sentencing, to eliminate redundancy and streamline the prosecution for victims of crime; 7dm instituted this policy in Montmorency and cut case backlog significantly. No More “Bankers Hours”: Tom will ensure that the Prosecutor's Office maintains office hours during lunch, just like other county departments. This may not sound like much, but it will send a message that the door to the Prosecutor's office is always open. Responsible Charging & Pleading: Tom will charge those offenses that can be proven, and will not “cop pleas" out of convenience. First-time and youthful offenders should get an opportunity to work some charges off their permanent records, but repeat offenders will not find a “bargain” in plea bargaining. Prosecution, Not Just Administration: Tom will personally litigate and try his fair share of cases in court. He believes that it cheats the public if he were to simply administer the department and riot take an active role in bringing justice to victims of crime. DANCE ACADEMY 1102 First St Lake Odessa, MI 48849 616-374-7735 Registration: Wed.. Aug. 2nd 1PM-3PM & 5PM-8PM 1PM-3PM & 5PM-8PM September tuition is due at the time of registration ~ $32.00 a month 45 minute class It can be done, and it will be done. Kelly Sanderson, Director 8 s Ballet • Pointe • Lyrical • Hip Hap • Jazz • ftp • Gymnastics | S Classes begin September 11th If you preregistered (with payment) call Miss Kelly for your schedule. | Pictures and recital DVDs may be & picked up at Center Stage at this time. For more information call: (616) 374-7991 Tuesday, August 8th Tom Tr1 EVANS PROSECUTOR �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, August 1, 2006 — Page 6 FORUM, continued front page 2 of “professional politicians” a lot ofpublic opinion. Vlietstra responded to crit­ and give more people a icism she’s only talked about chance to run for office. Trombley defended term being pro-life and pro-gun limits, saying, “I’ll resist any by saying she has a website change. It’s been good for that now outlines her plans for economic development, Michigan.” Bailey agreed it gives state funding of infrastruc­ more people a chance, but ture, revenue sharing, public suggested, “the best you get safety, health insurance and with term limits is three pro­ she has a background work­ ductive years (from a state ing in government for town­ rep.). Term limits have creat­ ship with the largest industry ed problems with PACS and population in Barry (Political Action County. Noting her experience in Committees). Reynolds said, “Out on local government and her the campaign trail, I’m find­ education, she said, “I feel ing something close to uni­ qualified to take on the versal opinion that term lim­ issues.” She said she was flattered its have been a failed experi­ some people have suggested ment.” Some ofthe questions dur­ she run for county clerk ing the evening were direct­ instead, but said she has no ed to one candidate only. intention of challenging Calley was asked about incumbent Deb Smith, his huge collection of whom she said is doing a endorsements from special fine job. interests such as Right to Bailey was asked to Life, the Michigan explain the county spending Townships Association and $36,000 on Small the Farm Bureaus of Ionia Government Consultants for and Barry counties. Jacobs economic development and asked him ifhe will work for claimed there was almost DISTRICT TECHNICAL SUPPORT the people who elected him $200,000 in grants as a result or for the special interests of the relationship. District Technical Support Must be computer literate who funded him. When asked why the with understanding of WINDOWS, MS Office Suite and “I will not be held back by fledgling firm was not re­ Software Applications. Experience with Novell, Visual Basic, and a variety of computer technology required, any special interest group,” hired for a second year by along with excellent communication skills. Associates he pledged. “”Our system is the county, he said, “They degree preferred or advanced training with certification not working, it’s got to didn’t fulfill all their com­ helpful. Must pass proficiency test as determined by the change. It will take courage.” mitments to us so we didn’t District. Experience in an educational environment helpful. Saying he has gone door renew their contract.” 30-35 hrs/wk, 44 wks/yr. Deadline to apply, August 7, to door all over the district, Lower, who asked why he 2006. Send resume to: District Technical Support Position, he has asked for and received got into the race, said he 378 State Street, Charlotte, Ml 48813. threw his name into the race on the last day. “I know how to regulate government because I’ve been there,” he said, noting he once was a lobbyist for the Society for Deaf As your next State Representative, Susan Children. “I don’t care if will carry to Lansing the same pro-family someone doesn’t like me.” values that she instills in her young children; He often cited the that of hard work, integrity, £ respect for Mackinac Center for Public al) life. She will continue her commitment Policy think tank in his com­ to public service, os she has proven in her ments. five years as Thornapple Township Clerk, & Doster was asked if he will work to make certain that what makes was a serious candidate or sense in Lansing will make real sense to the was just going through the working families ofthe 87th district motions. He admitted to the latter, but said he believes he has some good ideas he can bring to the table. For exam­ ple, he wants to warn voters ★ Ensure the repeal of the job-killing SBT. against the “SOS” ballot pro­ posal in November, which he ★ Make certain local governments get their fair said is wrapped in a nice share of State road monies. package, but when you open ★ Reduce small business’ tax burden through Calley said the decision shouldn’t be handled by the state, but should be left up to local school boards. Virtually every one of the candidates said Michigan is a state plagued by overregula­ tion. Calley said the legislature should look into consolidat­ ing federal and state regula­ tions so they aren’t so intru­ sive and cumbersome. He also contended it makes sense to regulate the quality of water, but not the height ofkeyboards in an office. Bailey said, “We’ve got to make everything business friendly in this state. We have to back off regulations in order to compete.” Lower said state and fed­ eral regulatory agencies such as Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) “need to be reeled in.” Trombley said, “It’s over regulation and high taxes that an unfriendly business environment... Let’s let the businesses do what they do best — createjobs. Michigan is an unfriendly place to do business.” Vlietstra cautioned, “It depends on what regulations you’re talking about” She said businesses need to be held accountable for basic standards such as water, trash and air, but they also need a healthy econom­ ic climate. Reynolds, who owns a surveying business in down­ town Hastings, said his firm is not over regulated, but he sees a need from local gov­ ernments to ease cumber­ some restrictions and zoning laws that can discourage business startups and expan­ sion. There was a variety of opinions about Michigan’s term limit laws that went into effect about a dozen years ago. State representatives now can serve a maximum of three, two-year terms and senators and the governor limit out at two, four-year terms. The idea was to get rid Let's Work tads A Brighter Future the box, “it’s Medusa’s head with so many snakes.” Trombley touted himself as the anti-politician and said he has not received any sup­ port from special interests. Turning to the audience, he said, “The only special interest group I’ll have to answer to is you.” When asked about his “King James” dictatorial style of governance, Bailey said, “Today, we need some­ body in Lansing who has enough backbone... We need to talk about serious issues, about bringing injobs, bring­ ing in business.” He said he was able to work with a majority of county commissioners when he was chairman for six years. At the conclusion of the evening, each candidate was given the opportunity to make his or her case to the audience and voters. Lower pointed to his expe­ rience as a businessman and fanner. He said though he wasn’t endorsed by Michigan Right to Life, “I’m 100% pro-life, I believe life begins at conception” and is a life member ofthe National Rifle Association. He promised, “I’ll repre­ sent you, not somebody who handed me some money.” Calley said he he’s pre­ pared himselfto run for state representative for quite some time and he has gone door to door nearly everywhere in the 87th District to try to deal with the peoples’ concerns. He said he has a back­ ground in finance and eco­ nomics and is deeply con­ cerned about issues such as health care and alternative energy. He said he wants to end the bitterness, fighting and back biting that has per­ meated Lansing for too long. Bailey said, “I’m going to Lansing with a plan that will turn around the 87th District and Michigan around... We need to cut taxes to attract business, that’s a no-brain­ er.” He maintained that as chairman of the County Board of Commissioners he was able to help turn around the necessity of dipping into the fund balance and make the county financially sol­ vent “I’ve made tough deci­ sions in the past and I’ve made mistakes, everyone has. But I’ve mended bridges from the past and attracted people who campaigned against me six years ago (the first time he ran for state rep­ resentative, against Newell).” He said former Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell now is one of his most notable supporters. Trombley advanced him­ self as an agent of change. “You can continue with the status quo, the special interests, with nice people who want to be your friend. But my concern (for the peo­ ple) is genuine.” Vlietstra once again stressed her local govern­ ment experience, business management experience and her education. She noted she is the only candidate among the seven who routinely attends the monthly Legislative Coffee sessions sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and featuring State Rep. Newell, Senator Patricia Birkholz and a rep­ resentative from Congressman Vem Ehlers’ office. Reynolds wrapped things up by saying, “Each candi­ date brings his or her own strengths and weaknesses (to the position). I don’t want to talk about me. Politics is the marketplace of ideas and I hope some of this is resonat­ ing with you.” CLUB, continued from page 1 — attendees to ask questions and network with other area business people. Everyone who plans to attend the entrepreneur’s club is invited to bring a friend and a suggestion for the name of the new club. A prize will be awarded to the person who submits the winning name. For more information, call Stadel-Manshum (269) 945­ 2454. tax cuts and incentives for investment. lA Provide meaningful incentives to protect Assisted Living development rights—preserving family farms and encouraging responsible development. ★ Create incentives for gas stations to sell more Specialized Memory Care State produced ethanol. ★ Stamp out unfunded mandates passed on to local governments from Lansing. Wood/aw Meadows Vote Tuesday, August 8th Retirement Village Kietstra Susan 1821N. East St. Hastings 269-948-4921 for State Representative www.susan4rep.com Ph»d tor«y Susan Vttettfu lor state Representative, PO Box 131 MjoeSevtHe, Ml 4933 Do they need an extra hand? woodlawn@leisure-living.com �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 1, 2006 — Page 7 SPLASH, continued from page 5 continental breakfast with rolls, juice and coffee for sale before the service and a bake sale after the service. The Splash activities con- tinue at 9 a.m., with threeon-three basketball on Second Avenue, sponsored by Main Street Savings Bank. There also will be action at 9 a.m. at the fair­ grounds with the mud vol­ leyball tournament, spon­ sored by Main Street Savings Bank. Both the volleyball The ski show also will have barefoot skiing with the skiers performing a pyramid. At approximately 2 p.m., the Jordan Lake Association is sponsoring a boat parade. The boat owners and friends will try to out do each other with the most outrageous decorations for the boats and for themselves. '06634457 Looking for Local Actors/Dancers We are looking for 7th thru 12th grade students who would like to be involved in a recorded dance/play area production. Those interested must be committed to attend rehearsals, have parents permission and provide own transportation. Call 517-852-9606 to register or meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall, 8960 Spore Hwy., Kalamo, Ml. at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13th, 2006 for auditions, using your own music or ours. CDs only#. 08833855 m |Rv|I^A4l mI E C IVf M A ILIaC IB Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Real Estate ^ 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE ^lAAS. Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lanslng-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HIYIS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI............................................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR................................................................. Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO......................................................... Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor................................................................................ Cell 269-838-0796 OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, AUGUST 12th M-50 will be lined with vintage cars Sunday Aug. 6. (File photo) 3:OO - 4:30 RM. — 320 W. CASGROVE — $188,900 ★★★ BULK*** LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ COLORED MULCH • Red $26 yd. ■ Gold $27 yd. • Brown . . .$28 yd. NATURAL MULCH * Natural Beige .. .$17 yd. * Tan Hardwood teg. $a .$19 yd. * Orange Cedar . .$28 yd. COLORED STONE NATURAL STQNE * Red Lava........... $89 yd. * White Marble .. .$109 yd. * Western Sunrise .$119 yd. * Meremac........... $89 yd. •1-2" Cobble........ 525 yd. * 1" Rocky Mt........ 534 yd. * 6A River Pebble . .525 yd. * Pea Stone.......... 524 yd. * Ohio Lime Chips .$34 yd. SOILS * SME * * Top Soil........ $19.50 yd. * Black Dirt ..... $22,50 yd. Great for Under Pools * Play Sand...... $14.50 yd. * Course Sand . .$12.50 yd. UAMILTO/v ' ZMacA'Pifzt | ------- PLUS-------| Phone: 517-852-1864 SHRUBS 20% OFF PERENNIALS Fresh Sweet Corn Hours: M-F 8:30am-7pm Sat. 8:30am-5pm Barry-Eaton District Health Department OFFICE NURSE Full-time Registered Nurse needed for a primary care clinic for the uninsured to assist with client assessments, triaging phone calls, patient education and qual­ ity improvement activities. Computer and medical office experience preferred. Benefits include: Health & Dental insur­ ance, paid vacation, sick and holidays, retirement. Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to: Barry-Eaton District Health Department Attn: Personnel 1033 Healthcare Drive Charlotte, Ml 48813 and basket ball will benefit the St. Edward’s youth group’s trip to World Youth Day 2008. M-50 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the custom/classic car show featur­ ing Ron the DJ with his vin­ tage Greyhound bus. The car show is sponsored by Carl’s Supermarket and James L. Banks, attorney. At 12:45, the Trash Can Kids from Lakewood High School Band will play at the beach with their unique per­ cussion routine. At 1 a.m., the action will continue at the beach with the water ski show, spon­ sored by Walker Pharmacy, Union Bank and the Lake Odessa Arts Council. The theme of this year’s show is “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The West Michigan Team Aquatics skiers are part of a non-profit organization. Their brochure says they per­ form exciting water ski action and graceful ski bal­ let The team was started in 1978 by a small group of water ski enthusiasts prima­ rily interested in slalom, trick skiing and jumping. One of the most pho­ tographed stunts is a 12-person pyramid. The ski stunts include a trio where two male skiers hold a female skier on their shoulders. Another act is swivel ski­ ing. It got its name from the movement of the binding, which is designed to swivel 360 degrees. Because of the shape of the board, the boat can travel 10 to 16 miles an hour. A swivel routine con­ sists of a number of combi­ nations of turns. “A good swivel skier will make the turns and move­ ments seem effortless and very graceful. Swivel skiing is probably the most difficult and time consuming show act to learn,” said a spokesperson. Directions: South of hashvllle on M-66 to Casgroue and west to sign. Built in 1997, energy efficient home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1976 sq. ft., open kitchen, dining room, oak cabinets, den or office, walkout basement, main floor laundry, covered porch 6x38, deck 10x13, large lot, central air, home warranty. Great value for the money! Ybur Host Jerry Reese REDUCED TO $89,00011 IN NASHVILLE - CLEAN & NEAT! GOOD FLOOR PLAN!! NEW LISTING 1 mile north of BC Christian School. Updated home with MORE LAND AVAILABLE. Just off pavement on 2.5+/- acres. Shaded, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2018 sq. ft, Andersen windows, great room w/cathedral ceiling and stone hearth gas log. Horse/hobby/farm area. 5 barns/buildings - Go country! Seller is licensed in real estate. Call Rick. 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 NASHVILLE - DOWNTOWN lots) (2001) has enclosed back­ One story, 2 unit apartment or yard, central air, main floor laun­ could be 2 business offices. dry, shower Bt garden tub in mas­ Downtown Nashville. Each unit has ter bath. Large family room and liv­ 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room Be ing room. Give Rick a call for more bath, appliances included. Call "info." (N-120) Homer. (N-132) CH-136) PRICE REDUCED... $89,900 MOTIVATED SELLERS!!! MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK $56,000111 "PARK-LIKE" SETTING IN VERMONTVILLE 3 bedroom mobile home with “add-on", nice large lot, some appliances included. Call Homer. (V-127) "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2story home, 1st floor laundry, large detached mature yard, 2-car garage, kitchen appliances includ­ ed. Occupancy at close. Call your host Jerry Reese.(CH-115) IN NASHVILLE! LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED HOME PRICED TO SELLI Convenient location for a short walk to town. Quick access to M-66. Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. to GR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or Charlotte. Call Rick or Homer. (N-130) NICE "FAMILY” HOME IN MIDDLEVILLE - $101,00011 10 ROOM HOME & LARGE POLE BARN ON 4+ ACRES ESTABLISHED GARDENING & NURSERY BUSINESS & SNOW REMOVAL WITH ACTIVE ACCOUNTS NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story ACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" home with enclosed wrap-around WITH A porch, laundry is just off the beautiful country setting, 4 bed­ kitchen. Nice comer lot. Call Rick rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in living or Homer. (M-129) room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total. TWo car garage plus pole barn. Room for animals - must see this home to appreciate! Call Hillary. (CH-131) VACANT PARCELS 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS. Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A Building site, some trees, (c) 10A Building site (all located on paved road) Call Homer. (VL-123) Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full REDUCED TO $79,90011 baths, large living room, formal SELLERS ARE WILLING TO dining room w/lighted glass china cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large f family room, lots of "built-ins". 3 bedroom with 1 Large kitchen & central air. Stocked floor laundrv. Ki r 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VER­ fish pond on property. Call Homer n k, MONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, or Jerry (CH-118)tri perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas n dows, vinylsiding and available, rolling with some trees. Call one car detached garage. Estate Homer. (VL-114) sale, sold "AS IS". Call Jerry, 269­ 838-5819. (V-122)2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCEDII East of Hastings, perked building site, sur­ veyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) CONSIDER "WRITTEN OFFERS"! 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great SOUTHEAST OF NASHVILLE in the country! This 2000 manufac-view, close to public hunting & fishing. Lots of birds wildlife. Some restric­ tured year home with 4 bedrooms, tions. Call Rick. (VL-99) One story, 2 bedroom home with 2 full baths has the location, views many updates. MAPLE VALLEY HIGH Vinyl sided, and features to be your 2.64 acre NEAR living/dining combo, bath, kitchen escape. Walk-out basement and SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front & 1st floor laundry. Appliances 14' clearance in 40'x60' pole barn, & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) included. Detached 1 1/2 car high eff. gas furnace new 4/2006. 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and nd garage. Call Rick to see. (N-133)Call Rick. (CH-135) surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124) NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 1, 2006 — Page 8 Sunfield UBC to have couple sing Sunday Sunfield United Brethren Church will welcome Jeff and Jeanie Shelburne to its Sunday morning service Aug. 6. The first service begins at 9 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10:15 and the second serv­ ice begins at 11:15. The Shelburnes will be sharing their heart for min­ istry in both worship servic­ es. They present the gospel through both their vocal tal­ ents and instrumental (trum­ pet) music, and challenge people to use their own tal­ ents and gifts to serve the Lord. They love to minister in praise and worship, being familiar with both older and newer choruses and the old hymns. “This coincides with our annual church picnic that will follow second service so attire is casual,” said spokesperson Michelle Poole. Sunfield United Brethren is located at 8436 W. Grand Ledge Highway (M-50), Sunfield. Call the church office at 1-517-566-8481 if you have any questions. The 1956 graduates of Nashville High School pictured (not in order) are Marylou Bitgood (Nashville ), Robert Bitgood (Holt), Douglas Bumford (Hastings), Robert Bursley (Nashville), Richard Chaffee (Nashville), Bernice Cogswell (Nashville), Kay Collier (South Carolina), Janice Day (New Hampshire), Darla Foss (Minnesota) Douglas DeCamp (Hastings), Larry Elliston (Nashville), Thelma Fassett (Nashville), Linden Fisher (Woodland), Herbert Frith (Nashville), Duane Gardner (Nashville), Richard and RuthAnn Hamilton (Arizona), Barbara Hawblitz (Battle Creek), Barbara Heise (Woodland), NolaJane Hickey (Nashville), Duane Hoffman (Lake Odessa), Marvin Hummel (Grand Ledge), James and Bernadine Hynes (Grand Rapids), Charles and Janet McMillen (Tennessee), Larry McVey (Hastings), Bill and Bonnie Maker (Nashville), Neal Miller (Tawas City), Rosalie Murphy (Nashville), David Otto (Brooklyn, Mich.), Sandra Roundhouse (Manton, Mich.), Martha Schimmelpfenneg (Battle Creek), Bob Spohn (Colorado), Robert Starring (Vermontville), Bernard Stutz (Kalamazoo), David Teeter (Wisconsin), MaryJane Wood (Nashville), Ken Culp (Reed City), Patrick Maurer (Lake Odessa) and Sandra Burgess (Tenn.) Nashville Class of ‘56 observes 50th reunion Sunfield United Brethren Church welcomes Jeff and Jeanie Shelburne to its Sunday morning service Aug. 6. The first service begins at 9 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10:15 and the second service begins at 11:15. 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'Llc'#23;™ by Helen Mudry StaffWriter Nashville’s Ti-Na-Hi (Tigers -Nashville-High) class of 1956 had their 50th reunion last week. Members of the original 58 met at the Castleton Township Hall to share memories and catch up on their lives. Classmates came from 14 different states to share this milestone reunion. There are 14 who have died. Chis (nickname for Charles) McMillen recalled the football team. “We all played on it. It was a good team.” Junior high school princi­ pal Chuck Ross was the coach. The team’s winning record for 1955 was Nashville 26 v Richland 12 ; Nashville 19 v Woodland 6; Nashville 47 v Vermontville 6; Nashville 20 v Olivet 0; Nashville 31 v Portland6; Nashville 65 v Dimondale 6; Nashville 33 v Lake Odessa 0; Nashville 7 v Bellevue 24 and Nashville 12 v Comstock 0. The class motto was “Today we follow, tomorrow we lead.” The class play was “Me and My Shadow.” The principal was Roger Boline and John Kimball was superintendent. The cus­ todians were Hale Sackett and Frank Purchis. McMillen said one of the dreaded teachers was Mrs. Mary Walton who taught English. The senior home­ coming queen as Bernadine (Brock) Hynes and Dick Hamilton was king. There were two valedicto­ rian Rosalie (Elliston) Murphy and Kay (Collier) Red Cross sets 4 August drives * • TO REGISTER FOR THE MAPLE VALLEY JUNIOR CHEER 2006 FOOTBALL SEASON! For Grades 3rd through 8th Registration Fee: $20.00 * Additional cost for required uniform pieces Practice will be held at MV High School beside the softball field - 6pm to 8pm Registration will be taken for each grade during the first two days ofpractice Practice for 7th-8th Grade begins August 7 Practice for 3rd-6th Grade begins August 21 * Anyone interested in coaching please contact us! To register or coach contact: Tammy Pool at 517-852-2096 Wendie Kienutske at 517-726-1308 06634634 The American Red Cross plans to have four blood drives in Barry County in August. On addition is Friday, One Aug. 4, at the • Hastings/Church of the Nazarene, 1716 North Broadway, from 12:30 to 6:15 p.m. Other drives next month will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course, 955 Main in Nashville; from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 East North St, Hastings; and from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Thomapple Township Emergency Services build­ ing, 128 High St. in Middleville. “The need for blood is constant you current and past support is greatly appreciat­ ed!” said Susan L. Clements, drive coordinator. 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. Montgomery. when they took the class trip The salutatorians were to Chicago and were turned Herbert Frith and Richard loose at Marshall Fields. One Maurer. girl came down with threeSome of the high school day measles and had to be sweethearts married and are quarantined on the trip. ' close to celebrating their There were many inside 50th wedding anniversary jokes. “Who threw the eraser including Charles (Chis) and that got me in trouble?” Janet (Marshall) McMillen, “Who slept on the piano?” Jim and Bernadine (Brock) “Who stole the watermelon Hynes, Richard and Ruth from the patch?” and “What Ann (Roberts) Hamilton and really happened in the pop­ Bill and Bonnie (Sherman) corn room?” Maker. One alumnae shared com­ Joining the reunion were ments about growing up in secretary Beverly Backe and Nashville in a quieter, sim­ business typing teacher pler time. She said she was Dorothy (LaDuke)Dowsett. greatful to have been raised LaDuke recalled chal­ in a peaceful rural communi­ lenges she had with the girls ty- MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY LAB MANAGER Media/Technology Lab Manager: Must be computer literate with basic understanding of WINDOWS, MS Office Suite and Software Applications. Experience with Novell and computer technology required including printers, scanners, digital cameras and the internet. Course work and/or training in computer repair and network operation preferred. Must pass proficiency test as determined by the District. Experience in an educational environment helpful. High school diploma required, Associates Degree preferred. Two part time positions available. 40 wks/yr. Deadline to apply, August 7, 2006. Send resume to: Media/Technology Lab Manager Position, 378 State Street, Charlotte, Ml 48813 06634662 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. 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The Maple Valley News (269) 945Pets Lawn & Garden For Sale ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES: AKC black/white tri-color; black/white. Both parents on site. Ready 8/5. (269)948­ 4307. Accepting deposits now. AQUATIC PLANTS: WATER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ urday, 9am-2pm. PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $400 - seU $175. (517)204-0600 Help Wanted HAIR STYLIST WANTED to work 6 days a week. Must be licensed. For more info please contact Janelie @ (517)726-1506. HELP WANTED-CUSTODIAN: Hasting First United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time custodian to join our church family. Job duties include room to room clean­ ing, emptying wastebaskets, arrangement/preparation of meeting rooms, and general upkeep and care of the church facility. Hours are somewhat flexible but gener­ ally are from 8am-llam. Monday thru Friday. If you have a good work record and previous experience in a similar setting, please apply to the church office at 209 W. Green Street in Hastings be­ tween 9am-3pm. EEOC Em­ ployer For Sale KUBOTA KX 101 mini excavator, (616)893-1408 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. For Rent NASHVILLE, VERY NICE 2bd apartment; also trailer on Thomapple Lake off Cen­ ter Road. (517)852-9386 NASHVILLE: NICE 2 bed­ room upstairs apartment, references required. MSDA approvered. Call (517)852­ 0852. Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. ers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, ics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. A KING SIZE pillow top mattress set, new in original wrapper; indudes deluxe frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice $350. (616)366-2709 AMISH STYLE HEAD­ BOARD and queen pillow top mattress. New, never used; must sell $275 (616)366-2709. 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Call (269)217-0642 anytime. 06571010 Business Services Great Lakes Longbow Invitational to be at Charlton Park Aug. 11-13 The Michigan Longbow Association will have its fourth annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings Friday through Sunday, Aug. 11-13. Charlton Park Director George W. Shannon said, “The MLA is very excited about their longbow shoot in Barry County this year. The Great Lakes Longbow Invitational, the world's largest longbow event, is in its 22nd year, while the MLA is celebrating its 23rd anniversary.” Historic Charlton Park is a new location for the invita­ tional, which has previously been held in Marshall, Brighton, Berrien Springs and Grass Lake. The GLLI is a weekend full of longbow shooting, browsing the traditional archery vendors’ displays, eating and carousing with other longbow enthusiasts. There will be shooting events for all ages and skill levels. Attendees can participate in the Silver Arrow Shoot — based on the old "Robin Hood" style tournament; the Clout Shoot a distance and accuracy event; three 3D courses for fun, or try their luck at the Turkey novelty shoots-. There is a range set up just for the young long­ bow shooters. A variety of food vendors will be on hand, and archery vendors will have new and used bows, arrows and all of the traditional archery sup­ plies on hand to get prepared for the upcoming hunting season orjust some backyard arrow event, so please leave your other bows at home. The MLA believes in passing on the tradition of archery and has loaner equipment for kids and also allows children to shoot recurve bows. Plus, children 16 and under shoot for free. Camping is $6 per night before Thursday, and $6 for the weekend. There is a $5 per adult gate fee for the weekend. 3D shooting is $7 per round, or $25 unlimited. The special event shooting fees are from $1 to $3. For more information, the MLA website is michiganlongbow.org/glli.htm or call NILA Council Member Ken Scollick at (248) 634-0845. Historic Charlton Park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M­ 79 between Hastings and Nashville. For more informa­ tion on the park, visit www.charltonpark.org or phone (269)945-3775. 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 shooting. The GLLI is an all-week­ end event, so you can come out to the park, camp and enjoy the whole experience, or just come for the day to get a taste. Either way, ifyou are planning to shoot, this is a longbow and wooden WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Matthew D. Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available PUBLIC HEARING The Village ofNashville Zoning Board ofAppeals will hold a pub­ — NOTICE — lic hearing on August 17,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the council cham­ bers. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a variance request for 109 Lentz St. to place a deck onto the back ofthe house with the side yard being less than 5 feet. The section of the Zoning Ordinance in question is Chapter 5 section 5.04 (b), concerning side yard regulations. If you wish to comment in writing on this variance you must do so by August 17,2006 and turn it into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. P0 Box 587, Nashville, MI. The Vermontville Township Board is< accepting letters of interest to fill one vacancy on the Township Board. Any Vermontville Township resident interested in serving on the Township Board must submit a letter of interest to Vermontville Township, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville Michigan, 49096 no later than August 18, 2006. For additional information, please call Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk at 517-726-1159. . 06634427 PUBLIC HEARING — NOTICE — The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST SUBJECT: To hear public discussion on a variance request for 705 Reed St. to build a new house with the rear yard less than 50 feet and the total square feet of floor area within the house only 760 square feet. The section of the Zoning Ordinance in question is Chapter 5 section 5.04 (a-b-c-d) and section 5.05, concerning rear yard regula­ tions and total required floor area. If you wish to comment in writ­ ing on this variance request you must do so by August 17, 2006 and turn it into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587, Nashville, MI. 06634491 NOTICE IS HEREBY. GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test (Automark) for the August 8,2006 primary election has been sched­ uled for Thursday, August 3,2006 at 3 pm at the Castleton Township Hall. The public accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to mark the ballots meets the requirements ofthe law. For questions please contact Loma Wilson, Castleton Township Clerk at: 517-852-9479 (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE o £ 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 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: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Mabeline C. Knobloch, in Joint Tenancy to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14, 1998 and recorded August 5, 1998 in Instrument # 1016116 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee successor in interest to Bank One, N.A f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1999-SP1, by assignment dated March 1, 2005 and record­ ed March 24, 2005 in Instrument # 1143167 oh which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($100,516.36) including interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, August 24, 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North One-Half of Lots 28 and 29 of Delton Plat, According to the Recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 29, Excepting there­ from the Northeasterly Extension of Main Street as Found recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 33, said Street also being part of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton Commonly known as 144 Maple, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JULY 18, 2006 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee successor in interest to Bank One, N.A f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee for the registered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 1999-SP1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 06-51342 ASAP# 781483 07/25/2006, 08/01/2006, 08/08/2006, 08/15/2006 obbmim 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 8,2006 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating or electing candidates for the following offices: Governor, United States Senator, Representative in Congress (7th District), State Senator (24th District), Representative in State Legislature (71st District), County Commissioner (1st District), Delegate to County Convention and Judge of the District Court and to vote on the following proposals: County Jail Millage Reauthorization Question. List ofpolling place locations: Vermontville Township Fire Station 125 W. First Street Vermontville, Michigan Sharon L. Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk 06634425 �The Maple Valley News, Nashvfle, Tuesday, August 1,2006 — Page 11 Maple Valley goes to Barry County Fair SiS$v v Xf’SJ'C >*»?:& SW S<J.S Trevor Duke and his steer that received first place in its class. ‘ ‘itw Jerry Tobias holds his sleeping grandson, Dalton Tobias, on his antique John Deere tractor during a parade. ‘*lili WS » »B*S!ta <■? IBl ms fiS iS ’’statithk Dffl® II® “tatth, K® \ ’1M>«tii>>ii wanted: Standing Timber Whto>i| I WlMtiH'. ilSM S. ■w— 4* —taiitj umi$ ta.If.a.tet .M..i.fa.lut w iilMfafah M to fa kta t> •ta ftji dDfa te Call t Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 IWWfcljt >io0iigL ®Tk*V"r- jips'Ws Log with Horses or Skidder MMI>h> fcIMfy ist> Dreis’ lM$^ MtliiuM1 06629733 UffllWr gjg^inlMi djikntifa)*1 WWW* what do you think? OaseM.M.1* lifa? ire sasH*11 MiW* BIBIS flff K * suW W* sl**| tojrtiW. H®**, aw * b® MJ!! U0^ Dhani Tobias and Seth Vance who won first place in the 4-H fitting contest. Working as a team, they had to fit their animal and show it to a fitting judge. They won a trophy and an embroidered jacket for their efforts. with Barry County 5th District Commissioner Mike Callton Madison Case holding a baby goat. (Photos courtesy of Pam Tobias) For |W its everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics $ C,M.< td j* : ( 3 (269) 945-9554 Unleash the Power of Your Vote I’m sure that you’ve heard it said that if you don't vote...then don’t complain. Well Tuesday, August 8th, is Showtime. Polls will open at your township offices at 7: 00 am and will close at 8: 00 pm. Typically, the August Primary Election has poor turnout. August 2004 Primary Election Voter Turnout Castleton ............ 22.73% Maple Grove........ 26.08% Woodland............ 25.19% Less than one in four regis­ tered voters showed up. The 2004 November General Election had more involvement. November 2004 General Election Voter Turnout Castleton............ 59.53% Maple Grove........73.30% Woodland............ 78.10% So here’s the meat and potatoes of this article: This is an important primary election and you need to vote on Tuesday, August 8th. If you wait until the November election, many issues will be settled with­ out you. Proposal 1, the Parks' Renewal Millage...! support this renewal. Proposal 2, the Parks’ Enhancement Millage.../ do not support this millage. Woodland Twp. Roads Renewal Millage. I support this renewal millage. Woodland Village Renewal Millages. I sup­ port these three renewal millages. You also have to vote to renew your Commissioner, Prosecutor and to select a new State Representative. This election will have an effect on your taxes for the next 10 years. Let your vote be heard on Tuesday, August 8th. 2SS!S2 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday. August 1, 2006 — Page 12 Maple Valley H.S. football practice begins on August 7 More than 40 athletes par­ ticipated in the 2006 Maple Valley High School football camp from July 17 through July 20. The players worked on their football skills, and had a cook-out on the camp’s final day. Coaches working the camp included Guenther Mittelstaedt, Don Roscoe, Brian Lincoln, Britt Leonard, Chris Ricketts, Trent Harvey, Bryan Carpenter, and Joel Mittelstaedt. Many of those coaches will be working with the ninth through 12th grade football players when high school practice officially begins on Aug. 7. The first practice of the season will begin at 8 a.m. and run until about noon. The Maple Valley varsity football team went 6-4 in 2005, and earned a spot in the Michigan High School Athletic Association state tournament for the seventh consecutive season under head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt Coach Don Roscoe (back left) works on positioning drills with participants in the Lion skills camp. Athletes work their way through a crowd of blockers on the practice field at Maple Valley High School during the skills camp which was held July 17 through July 20. Players and coaches work their way through the lunch line, as the Maple Valley football camp comes to an end with a cook-out on July 20. A total of 44 players took part in the Maple Valley football camp, at the high school, from July 17 through July 20. High School football practice begins on Aug. 7 at the high school. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-08-08.pdf 92e3aaf028b81fe6dae6a461acae2fe0 PDF Text Text MAPLE VAL 1H2a1s t8ingCsh uPrucbhliSc tLibrary news MVN Hastings Ml 49058-1817 A local paper hastikgs 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. 134-No. 32, August 8, 2006 ! Nashville man to be inducted into the Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Willard Myers of Nashville learned how to fid­ dle when he was 10 years old, but didn’t start playing on a regular basis until he was nearly 70. Now, nearly 15 years later, Willard will be inducted into the Michigan Fiddlers’ Association Hall of Fame at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, during the 17th annual North Central Regional Fiddlers Convention at the Hillsdale The Maple Valley High School Marching Band wears its crisp blue, white and black County Fairgrounds in uniforms while performing during the 2006 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festiva Grand Hillsdale. "I quit for a good many Parade last April. years and then I joined a dul­ cimer club and got interested in that, then I picked up the fiddle again," explained Willard. Willard is a past president of the Michigan Fiddler’s Association, which meets once a month throughout the summer at different locations in West Michigan. "I really don’t play that by Sandra Ponsetto Director Dennis Vanderhoef forms we just bought last well, I have to work at it," Staff Writer received confirmation Friday year," said Vanderhoef. said Willard. "But I guess I Maple Valley was one of morning that all of the School administrators don’t do too bad for being several West Michigan school’s junior high and high could do nothing but wait 84." School districts waiting for school band uniforms and while investigators search "He teaches people how to word on the fate of its band high school choir uniforms for the cause of a blaze that fiddle, too," added his wife, and choir uniforms after an were lost in the blaze. destroyed the commercial Bessie. early morning fire destroyed "We lost two sets of high dry cleaning business, which "I never charge anyone," the Clothing Care Center in school band uniforms, the also provides linens, floor said Willard. "I just help Ionia Wednesday, Aug. 1. junior high school band uni­ mats, uniforms, towels, etc them out until they get so Maple Valley Band forms and the new choir uni- for factories, nursing homes they can do it by themand businesses across the selves." state. See FIDDLE, page 2 Neither Vanderhoef or Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer were sure of the total cost of the loss which should be covered by the dis­ trict’s insurance policy. "This is just a very rough estimate; we’re thinking we bought the band uniforms about nine years ago and they cost $40,000 back by Sandra Ponsetto then," said Kramer, who Staff Writer noted Friday afternoon that The Vermontville Village staff members were already searching through the dis­ Council has set Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, as the date for trict’s archives for invoices. The search may not be Eaton County Recycling’s easy, according to annual collection ofelectron­ Vanderhoef, "The choir uni­ ics and household hazardous forms we just bought last waste for the village and sur­ year, so that won’t be too rounding area. This year’s collection has hard, but I can’t remember been set for 2 to 6 p.m. when we bought the high school band uniforms and we Friday, Sept. 8. The collec­ have two sets, and with the tion is by appointment only, concert band we bought the the location site will be girls’ from one place and the released to local residents boys’ from another. With the when appointments for junior high uniforms, we dropoff are made by calling bought the pants from a uni­ (517) 543-7500 extension form company and the 627. . Acceptable household The Maple Valley Junior High School Band, in uni­ sweaters from a department waste items include acids form, marches during the 2006 Vermontville Maple See UNIFORMS, page 2and bases (pool chemicals), Band, choir uniforms destroyed in Ionia fire Willard Myers of Nashville will be inducted this week­ end into the Michigan Fiddlers’ Association Hall of Fame. Vermontville sets date for recycling Syrup Festival Children’s Parade. aerosols (no empty cans), asphalt and roofing tar, auto­ motive fluids (excluding oil), cleaners and polishes, gaso­ line and starter fluids, flea collars and sprays, florescent bulbs, home repair products (glues and caulking), house­ hold batteries, household cleaners, mercury and mer­ cury containing items, oil- See RECYCLE, page 3 In This Issue • Blood drive is Thursday in Nashville • Village council petition deadline next Tuesday • Nashville village zoning administrator remains • Scholarship Foundation plans 20th birthday party Aug. 12 ;MVHS sports open this week & next �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 8,2006 — Page 2 uniforms, continued from page 1 "They are all excited and store. So it’s going to take the show is going really well. some searching.” Once the claim has been We haven’t named it yet, but submitted and processed by ■ we’re doing that encompassattractions across the insurance company, it es will take four to six months America, we’re doing a song for a uniform company to from the north, south, east deliver the marching band and west," said Vanderhoef uniforms which are a custom who added wryly, "If I had order. Concert band and known this was going to hap­ choir uniforms could be pen, I would have picked a hobo theme. obtained sooner. "We have our first game in "We know we won’t have marching uniforms for the three weeks, and it looks like fall," said Vanderhoef, who maybe they’ll have to march noted that the kids had just in their street clothes for that one. I’m sure what we’re finished band camp going to do: maybe we’ll be able to get a department store chain to work with us so we can get something that matches. We’ll just have to see what happens," he said. "We don’t know if the insurance company will depreciate the uniforms or if they will give us replacement cost," he added. "I hope the insurance company comes through for us because we can’t afford to replace them otherwise," he added. FIDDLE, continued from page 1 About 15 years ago, Willard and Bessie founded the Nashville Strings. "We started out in our home. We’d move all the furniture out for the meeting and then we’d move it all back again afterward," said Bessie. "When that got to be too much, we moved to the Maple Grove Community Center, but that didn’t work out because there wasn’t any carpet and it made it hard for the dancers." The Nashville Strings, Worried About Identity Theft? • • Avoid carrying your social security card with you. Order and review your credit report annually. • 1* cJse a paper shredder to dispose ofsensitive documents. • Add Identity Theft Coverage to your Auto-Ownefs Homeowners policy. ^Auto-Owners Insurance STAN KELLY KEN DEBBIE BETTY THELMA TRUMBLE AGENCY 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. Ari 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) 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 ........ P.M. Worship........... events that I couldn’t attend, so Flo was the scribe for these. On July 14, seven Red Hatters went to Independence Village in Grand Ledge to attend a party. Joyce Martin won a $20 gift certificate to Sophia’s in Grand Ledge, proving once again that even at this age, Hatters can still party and come home win­ ners. On July 19, five members headed for Fishers Pond and Park for a potluck picnic. It turned out to be quite the adventure. The 15-minute trip.;turned, into over a half hour because the marker (a red boa hanging in a tree) that was to lead to the pond, was.,seen but not mentioned by one Hatter and the back seat driver (dare we mention Flo?), didp’t see it and con­ vinced all to keep going! The moral ofthe story could be if you seen a marker, speak up and even more important, never listen to Flo’s direc­ tions from the back seat where she can’t see a thing! Once members found their way to the pond and picnic by Bernice Trask After the fairs and the fire­ works, purple candle seemed kind of dim, but enthusiasm was great as the Red Hatters met July 5. During roll call, Ada Dennie showed a beau­ tiful red hat quilt that was made for her by her daugh­ ter-in-law. Paula was chosen queen and received her “pink” gift, since she hasn’t quite reached Red Hat status yet. Flo had the calendar all made out for July with some inter­ esting things to do. Some members were missed due to illness. Reciting the pledge closed,the meeting. The group members made their monthly trip to Lake Manor Apartments.' Trudy was having trouble walking, but she was around waiting on everyone. She served lunch and then all played beach bingo. Instead ofusing In last week’s story about numbers, there were articles the candidates’ forum for pertaining to the beach, such 87th District State as sun lotion, flip-flops, etc., Representative, a quote from to keep everyone guessing to Jim Bailey inadvertently left find the right words. Due to out an important word. It another commitment, Mr. should have reported he said Stevens wasn’t able to come he favors elimination of per­ to take blood pressure. There were a couple of sonal property taxes. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School ol........... .................. 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... TO a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 . Joint Morning Worship with . Vermontville UMC 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2, 16, 30; Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 izens title and a tracking title. The kids learned out to approach a strange dog, as well as taking care of their own. a reminder, on As Wednesday, Aug. 16 the Binder Park Zoomobile will be at the Putnam District Library. Due to the wildness of these animals and any allergies children may have to them, a permission slip is required for children under age 18. They can be picked up at the library. Red Hatters endure the heat of summer S JVCUMCEBOJUUhLCS LOCAL Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message importance of K-9 units in the community. Melissa from “Critters,” located in Hastings, then brought over few ofthe more exotic pets. They included a rex rabbit, a python snake, a dumbo rat, a ferret, shell crabs and a frog. The kids got to learn about them and pet them. On Friday for the pre­ school story time, the kids got an extra treat. Robert and Barbara Tatay brought in one of their show dogs, Zeus a Kavasz. Zeus has a good cit- The Putnam District Library had a visit last Wednesday morning from Trooper Lane Booms from the Wayland State Police Post with his K-9 dog, Lexie. It was part of the library’s on-going summer reading program and the theme of “Dogs With Jobs.” Participants in the program learned about the specific tasks that Booms and Lexie do, like sniffing out drugs and bombs, finding bad guys, and finding lost per­ sons. Participants learned the Correction: 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER which draws participants from Nashville, Battle Creek, Charlotte, Lansing, Hastings, Holt, Delton and more, now meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at the Maple Leaf Grange on M-66 south ofNashville, for music and square dancing. While Bessie doesn’t play a musical instrument, "I just clap a lot," she said, she enjoys attending the weekly gatherings. "I keep the records, but there are no dues or fees, just ajar, if anyone wants to, they can put some money in. We use the money to pay the rent for the building or to help some of the members out if they’re sick or have a finan­ cial need." When asked what he enjoys most about playing the fiddle, Willard doesn’t hesitate to respond, "I think it’s the people you meet and get involved with when you play" ocal children learn about dogs with jobs KALAMO UNITED METHODIST 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 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. 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 area, they had a wonderful time. The Ionia Joy Chicks and the Portland River Hatters joined the festivities. Two very special guests made the outing even more special. One was a friend and neighbor of Gene and Mary Fisher, 102-year-old Margie Joppie. She told stories of years gone by. The other guest was Betty Jo See HATTERS, page 4 HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com 269-945-SHOWl Tll LlI LIT AA TlL IT lDl> C __S_t_a__d_i_u_m Q No passes S__e_a__ti_n__g Downtown Hastings onStateSt. A__ll_ D__i_g__it_a__l _S__o__u_n__d_ Free drink refills & 25c com refills | SHOWTIMES VALID 8/8 - 8/10 |S450 BARGAIN PRICE DAILY 4:00*6:00 PM O0TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY (PG-13) 12:05, 2:25, 4:45; 7:05, 9:25 O BARNYARD: THE ORIGINAL PARTY ANIMALS (PG) 11: 10,1:10, 3:10,5:10, 7:10, 9:10 O MIAMI VICE (R) 1:30,4:15,7:00, 9:45 ® MONSTER HOUSE (PG) 11:00 AM ©PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST (PG-13) 12: 30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 K-i-i'iiA-j.rjp rjp FREEfid fid■•I zoozDrink with S2.50 purchase of 46oz bag of buttery popcorn peace united METHODIST CHURCH south kalamo CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship.................. 8:30 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School Worship.......... .10 a.m. .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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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... p.m. AWANA................ 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Gresham UMC 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2, 16, 30; Aug. 13&27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 & 20 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 8, 2006 — Page 3 Grain marketing meeting planned The blood drive Thursday afternoon will be conducted at the Mulberry Fore golf course on M-66, just north of Nashville. Blood drive is Thursday in Nashville The Nashville chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course, 955 N. M-66 Highway north ofNashville. "We really need donors,"said Doreen Dean, chairwoman for the Nashville blood drive. "The Red Cross’ blood supply is very low." In keeping with tradition, donors who give blood in Nashville during the August blood drive will be treated to root beer floats. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in reason­ ably good health. Grain farmers can get answers to their questions about the market outlook for com, soybeans and wheat for this year and next during a midsummer grain marketing meeting Thursday, Aug. 17. It will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Eaton County Michigan State University (MSU) Extension office pub­ lic meeting room in Charlotte. Speakers Roger Betz, MSU Extension farm man­ agement agent, and Jim Hilker, MSU professor of agricultural economics, will discuss the factors driving com, soybean and wheat markets, explain why the harvest basis risk in the new markets is so wide, and discuss how growers can evaluate their need for building new grain storages. The potential impact of the new ethanol and biodiesel mar­ kets on grain marketing strategies will also be addressed. RECYCLE, continued from page 1 based paint (no latex and acrylic), paint thinners, sol­ vents, varnishes, pesticides, photographic chemicals, sharps, weed killers and wood preservatives. Unacceptable hazardous household waste items are auto batteries, motor oil, commercial and industrial generated waste, empty con­ tainers, explosives explosives and ammo, medications and radioactive materials Including smoke detectors. Acceptable electronics are monitors and CPUs, CD players and camcorders, key­ boards and mouse, printers and fax machines, scanners, televisions and VCRs, cell phones, answering machines, the responsibility of the laptops and copiers. owner or any person having Unacceptable items control of any dog to pick up include: hair dyers, curling and dispose of any feces irons, handheld power tools, from the dog while under his microwaves, blenders, any or her control and while in freon containing item, any park, or on any village or kitchen appliances, remote private property including, controlled devices and fans. but not limited to, the side­ Any items deemed unac­ walks or parkways within the ceptable will be sent home Village of Vermontville." wit the resident. • Approved an amendment In other business at last to the correct the wording in Thursday night’s meeting, Chapter 36.8 Dilapidated the council: Building, to include the pre­ • Approved an amendment viously omitted words, to Section 39.4 of Article 4 "property owner" to the list of the village’s Code of of those who will be contact­ Ordinances concerning ed and held responsible for unconfined dogs. The building deemed dilapidated amendment states,"It shall be by the county inspector. • Heard a brief introduc­ tion from Michael Hosey who is the Democratic candi­ date for the First District seat on the Eaton County Board of Commissioners. • Heard a report from Department of Public Works Street Supervisor Monte O’Dell, who stated that CD Hughes, the company which has done the work on the vil­ lage’s streetscape project, is working on its punch list and finishing up some "odds and ends." • Approved a motion to amend the budget by moving $65.63 from building and grounds to parks to cover an overage. There is no charge to attend the meeting, but those planning to attend are asked to call the Eaton County MSU Extension office at 517-543-2310 to register.. For questions about the ses­ sion, call George Silva, MSU Extension agriculture and natural resources educators, at the phone number listed above. The Eaton County MSU Extension office is located at 551 Courthouse Drive. The midsummer grain marketing meeting is spon­ sored by Eaton County MSU Extension and Eaton County Farm Bureau. Village council petition deadline next Tuesday Even as voters go to the polls today in the primary election to decide the fate of county millage requests and races for the seats on county boards and state representa­ tive, there is still time for those interested in running for a seat on either the Nashville or Vermontville village councils in November. Petitions are due by the end of the business day Tuesday, Aug. 15. The Nov. 7 general elec­ tion, besides choosing a U.S. senator and governor, will include council elections in both villages. Potential candidates for the Nashville Village Council may pick up and file petition forms at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St. in Nashville. Those interested in running for a seat on the Vermontville Village Council should contact Vermontville Township Clerk Sharon Stewart (517) 726-1159. In Nashville the four-year seats held by Village President Frank Dunham and trustees Mike Kenyon, Mary Coll and Ron Bracey will be on the ballot. In Vermontville the two year seats currently held by President Doug Kelsey, Clerk Shirley Harmon, and Treasurer Kathleen Marsh and three four-year trustee seats currently held by Don Martin, Jim Samann ad Charlie Viele will be put before the voters. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday zoning administrator at the July 27 Nashville Village Council meeting, her action cannot be accepted as offi­ cial until it is submitted in Pennock HEALTH Qs ER VICES RNs - Tired of driving? We invite you to bring your expertise to Pennock! Currently recruiting friendly, experienced RNs for various positions in Surgery, ICU, Family Birthing Center and Emergency. Pennock Health Services offers: *excellent wages *competitive benefits for full- or part-time *generous paid time off * great working environment with excellent nurse-patient ratio Apply on-line at www.pennockhealth.com or send resume to Pennock Health Services, Human Resources, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 or email susank@pennockhealth.com | writing. Strotheide resigned after the council refused her request to change her pay from quarterly to monthly. However, after talking fur­ ther with Dunham and Village Council Trustee Ron Bracy, Strotheide has decid­ ed to remain as the zoning administrator. Nashville Village President Frank Dunham said he has not yet received Strotheide’s written resigna­ tion, and he cannot legally accept her verbal resignation. “She said she resigned, and I said I got to have it in writing, and she has not pro­ duced it in writing,” said Dunham. The Maple Valley News reported in the Aug. 1 issue that Strotheide resigned. It is necessary to clarify that her resignation is unofficial until she submitted it to the coun­ cil in written form. I k S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 Nashville village zoning administrator remains by Megan Lavell StaffWriter Though Melissa Strotheide verbally announced her resignation as < MILK AVAILABLE AT DELTON FELPAUSCH! All-You-Can-Eat SUNDAE BAR Open Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 2:00 - 6:00 Adults: $3.50 Children $2.50 1 �Just Say “As A<jvertis>ed m the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, August 8. 2006 — Page 4 Substance abuse services receives reaccreditation Ed and Linda Boldrey stand near the flower gardens at their Nashville home. On both sides of the Boldreys stand a mysterious plant that resmbles very tall corn. Ed said he planted two kinds of plants there this spring, and only one survived, but he is unsure of which one it is. Recycling is the key to Boldreys’ garden In Megan La veil Staff Writer Ed and Linda Boldrey of Nashville, winners of the Thornapple Garden Club Country Garden of the Month, decorate their gar­ dens not only with colorful flowers and plants, they also use recycled household items to make their gardens more unique. "We recycle a lot." said Linda Boldrey. "A lot of the large rocks you see are right from the yard itself that we just kind of rescued.” Other recycled products the Boldreys use are the high chair their grandchildren used when they were young, wagon wheels and old milk cans. “h’s rather rustic.” said Linda. The Boldreys said some of their favorite flowers are their black eyed susans, their balloon flowers and their grasses. They said they believe it is the stone their use for the gardens’ edging and the combination of col­ ors that makes their flower gardens so appealing. The Boldreys have been working on their gardens since they moved to their present location four years ago. They spend between eight and 10 hours a week working in their flower gar­ dens. The major problem facing Barry County Substance Abuse Services has received notification it has been reac­ credited by the Council on Accreditation, according to an announcement made to Brian Shumway, executive director ofthe organization COA accreditation attests that an organization meets the highest national stan­ dards and is delivering the best quality services to the community it serves. Barry' County Substance Abuse Services joins COA's Community of Excellence that includes more than 1,000 private and public organizations that serve over six million children, individ­ uals and families in the United States and Canada. COA is an international, independent, not-for-profit accrediting body that was incorporated as a separate legal entity in August 1977 Youth celebration, gallon of milk complete fair week the Boldreys’ gardens is Japanese beetles, which are attracted to the couple’s raspberries. Other than the beetles, they have few prob­ lems with critters getting into by Patricia Johns their gardens, thanks to their Staff Writer dogs. One way to tell that the “We always think in terms annual Barry county Fair of the positive. That’s one less mole,” Linda said of when their dogs catch area the pests.. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 as an accrediting body of abuse treatment, foster care, social arid behavioral health health service areas and a care services. COA's mission host of other service areas. COA is endorsed by lead­ "promotes best practice stan­ dards; champions quality ing consumer and profes­ services for children, youth sional groups and by many and families; and advocates regulatory bodies and man­ for the value of accredita­ aged care organizations. COA is sponsored by the tion." The COA accreditation Alliance for Children and process involves an in-depth Families Association of Family and examination of the organiza­ Jewish Agencies, tion's compliance with best Children's practice standards. The Catholic Charities USA, process includes a review of Child Welfare League of organizational standards America, Foster Family­ Treatment including human resources, based Lutheran financial and risk manage­ Association, ment and continuous quality Services in America, improvement as well as 39 National Council For National service standards. The serv­ Adoption, for Credit ice standards deal with a full Foundation National array of child, family and Counseling, behavioral health care serv­ Network for Youth, and Child Abuse ices, including financial and Prevent debt management, employee America. assistance program, mental health counseling, substance HATTERS, , continued from page 2 Schweind, who teaches line dancing in Charlotte and Ionia. She had everyone up and dancing in no time. Annette Fisher planned the day’s activities. On July 25, thirteen Red Hatters went to the Grand Ledge Independence Village for breakfast and bingo. Though there was much needed rain, it didn’t dampen spirits, especially for the six who were lucky at bingo. It’s hard to think about August being here already and that means that school will soon start up for another year. The summer has flown by so fast and the heat has been hard to take sometimes, but soon fall will be creeping in and the warm temperatures will be just another memory of the summer. was a success is that there wasn’t enough room to include all photographs in last week’s supplement to the fair for the Aug. 3 Banner Anyone who attended this year’s fair know with Barry County Agriculture Society President Bill Neal, “It was a great fair and one of our best.” Despite the oppressive heat, attendance was a little higher than the 2005 fair. If visitors walked through the 4-H display area, they saw the many accomplish­ ments ofthe more than 1,000 young 4-H members who participated in the fair. This is one reason J-Ad Graphics sponsors the youth celebra­ tion and ice cream social on the final Saturday of the fair. From the youngest Young Clover to the grand champi­ on Show of Champion win­ ner, it was a time to celebrate and cheer. STONEHILL FARM^ CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 CM Si 08620677, 1 THE TRAFFIC SCEN Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Driver (Educationfor students 14 years, 8 months or older “Our Family Serving Yours** S’ 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 Segment I Class Segment II Class Oct. 23 - Nov. 9 Oct. 3-5,2006 "The Traffic Scene, driving safety taughtfor all oflife’s suprises.” Student Quote 'V* ’ ’ y/ 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 0662»07 Scott A. Daniels & Fami|y Owner/Manager To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 ______________ Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith | �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 8,2006 — Page 5 06634892 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service "“"■d MLS 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE EQUAL HOUMNQ OPPORTUNITY Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.Iansing-realestate.com Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Broker, HW1S Junia Jarvie (left) and Dorothy Carpenter display a cake commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation during the foun­ dation’s June board meeting. Scholarship Foundation plans 20th birthday party Aug. 12 This Saturday, you can beat the heat, enjoy time with family and friends and sup- For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 port a worthy cause while enjoying all the ice cream sundaes you can eat. Everyone is invited to attend the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation’s (MVMSF) annual fund-raiser, an allyou-can-eat sundae bar from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12, at MOO-ville Creamery, located at the intersection of M-66 and M-79 just south of Nashville. All money raised during the event will be used to cover the foundation’s administrative costs such as office supplies, printing and mailing. The MVMSF is a non­ profit organization with no paid positions. All memorial and other donations go directly into the scholarship what do you think? with Barry County 5th District Commissioner Mike Callton Vote Today Today is Showtime. Polls will open at your township offices at 7:00 am and will close at 8:00 pm. Results will be available in the morning on WBCH, the county clerks office at (269) 945-1285 or go online at www.electionmagic.com. Results will be available Thursday in the Banner. The rest of this article is refried beans from last week. August 2004 Primary Election Voter Turnout Castleton Maple Grove Woodland 22.73% 26.08% 25.19% Less than one in four regis­ tered voters showed up. The 2004 November Gen­ eral Election had more involvement. November 2004 General Election Voter Turnout Castleton Maple Grove Woodland 59.53% 73.30% 78.10% So here’s the meat and po­ tatoes of this article: This is an important primary election and you need to vote today. If you wait until the November election, many big issues will be set­ tled without you. Proposal 1, the Parks’ Re­ newal Millage ... I support this renewal. Proposal 2, the Parks’ En­ hancement Millage ...I do not support this millage. Woodland Twp. Roads Renewal Millage. I support this renewal millage. Woodland Village Renew­ al Millages. I support these three renewal millages. You also have to vote to re­ new your Commissioner, Prosecutor and to select a new State Representative. This election will have an effect on your taxes for the next 10 years. Let your vote be heard ... Vote Today ... Vote Now! 06635023 fund, the interest from which is distributed to Maple Valley High School gradu­ ates and alumni each year. That is why it is important for the foundation to hold an annual fund-raiser to defray administrative costs. Anyone who would like to support the foundation’s efforts to further the educa­ tion of Maple Valley gradu­ ates, or just wants to enjoy delicious ice cream with all the toppings, is invited to attend and join the founda­ tion as it celebrates its 20th year of giving. Nashville woman wins scholarship Amanda Waidelich of Nashville, has been awarded a $1,000 non-traditional scholarship by Royal Neighbors of America, a women’s membership organ­ ization based in Rock Island, Ill. Waidelich plans to attend Olivet College in Michigan, where she will work toward a major in psychology with a minor in women’s studies. She is a member of the Lansing chapter of Royal Neighbors of America. 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(N-120) must see this Room for animals home to appreciate! Call Hillary. (CH-131) IN COUNTRY ON 2.5 ACRES HASTINGS SOUTHEAST OF NASHVILLE In the country! This 2000 manufac­ tured year home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths has the location, views and features to be your 2.64 acre escape. Walk-out basement and 14' clearance in 40'x60' pole barn, high eff. gas furnace new 4/2006. Call Rick. (CH-135) 1 mile north of BC Christian School. Updated home with MORE LAND AVAILABLE. Just off pavement on 2.5+/- acres. Shaded, 4 bedrooms, $56,000!!! 1.5 baths, 2018 sq. ft., Andersen “PARK-LIKE" SETTING windows, great room w/cathedral IN VERMONTVILLE 3 bedroom mobile home with ceiling and stone hearth gas log; "add-on", nice large lot, some Horse/hobby/farm area. 5 appliances included. Call Homer. barns/buildings - Go country! (V-127)Call Rick. CH-136) VACANT PARCELS 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS. Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A Building site, some trees, (c) 10A Building site (all located on paved road) Call Homer. (VL-123) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to public hunting St fishing. Lots of birds St wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE On main road surveyed, perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas avail­ able, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick dr Homer. (VL-124) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCED!! East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, August 8,2006 — Page 6 Sunfield Area SPY’S selected Farmers Picnic grand marshals The Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth, or SPY's, have been chosen as this year’s grand marshals for the Farmers Picnic. The SPYs arc a communi­ ty service/charitable organi­ zation founded in 1975. They are a Michigan non­ profit corporation, and are a certified 501 fc)(3) lax exempt entity, which means contributions to the SPY's arc fully lax deductible. Though centered in Sunfield, its membership encompasses and draws from the surrounding communi­ ties and is open to anyone. There arc currently more than 75 active members. The SPY's arc engaged in providing lite activities nec­ essary to develop leadership skills, team building and a proper sense of values in the children of the community. They are active adults work­ ing toward this united goal. The belief is that these attributes, properly provided, will repay the community, its citizens and businesses in the future. To attain the financial goals that enable them to sustain the various youth activities they provide, the organization bolds fund-rais­ ers throughout the year. Contributions from the membership of time and labor, membership dues, along with individual mone­ tary donations through the Scholarship Fund, the Youth Activities Trust Fund and United Way designations, contribute to the success of the organization. There are no paid positions within the organization, all labor is donated. Ulis includes sup­ port from spouses and friends. The money raised by the SPY’s is used for • The total underwriting of costs associated with every organized youth sports pro­ gram provided in the area — both boys and girls — cover­ ing all age groups, which includes softball, baseball, football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, golf and floor hockey • Educational computer software and hardware for the elementary school. • Playground equipment, as well as maintenance and improvements. • Village parks mainte­ nance and improvements. 1980 BARGER RD., NASHVILLE • College scholarships, (more than $105,000 award­ ed to date). • Sponsorship of the school's "March Is Reading Month" program, which pro­ vides free books to kids. • Other community/school needs brought to their atten­ tion and are within its capa­ bilities to meet. The SPY's also do a mini­ mum of two major projects a year at the Sunfield Elementary School to enhance the learning envi­ ronment. The most signifi­ cant have been placing a new computer system and soft­ ware in every classroom al the school and five major construction projects at the playground facility. The SPY’s have been instrumental in a wide vari­ ety of other community proj­ ects as well. They were responsible for major con­ struction projects such as the community pavilion in VanBuren Park; the Foltz Field athletic facility; three new soccer fields; and three Little League baseball prac- tice fields. They also have done a vast number of other community betterment proj­ ects that run the gamut from buying new books for the community library, to spear­ heading the SHARE and Community Christmas Basket food programs, to handicapper aid and senior citizen projects, to Eagle Scout project assistance, to purchasing band uniforms and instruments, to annually sponsoring the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby, to under­ writing some of the costs for Project Graduation, etc. “There are three main ingredients to the success of the SPY’s,” a spokesperson said. “The first is the drive and dedication of our mem­ bers. Second, is the ever present support and assis­ tance of the SPY’s spouses and significant others. Third, and perhaps most The Sunfield SPY’s are this year’s Farmers Picnic important, is the acceptance and backing from the com- grand marshals. munity.” Stambaugh, Treasurer Bill Ramona The 2006 SPY officers are Vezino, Weller, Secretary John Sergeant-at-Arms Darin President Buddy Collins, Fisher, Direclor-al-Large Weller and Directors Craig Vice President Barry Alan Bosworth, Membership Cappon, Juaise Peabody, Director Craig Mulholland, Sandy Fisher and Dennie Promotions Director Best. From Our Readers Hunter safety classes Local Citizens Speak Out On Issuesset at Pierce Institute Located just north of Thornapple Lake Rd. OPEN SUNDAY • NOON - 2PM AUGUST 13 AND 20TH Like new 3 bedroom home on 30+ wooded acres. Hunters dream on Thornapple River. Built in 1991 and professionally remodeled this year. 30x40 finished garage. Must sell this beau­ tiful splittable property. Call Jeff Weiler at 517-543-5483, Ext. 18. Price reduced to $259,900 UNITED CHARLOTTE ASSOC. INC., REALTORS 520 Robinson Charlotto, Ml 48813 [i“ ML*. 87th District needs Kalnbach as its rep. To the editor: 1 am writing to encourage voters in the 87th District to vote for Democrat Doug Kalnbach, of Nashville. We need the new blood in this district that Kalnbach will bring. This very serious, intelligent young man is just the person we need. He is well read on all the current issues, is a local fanner, used to dealing with people due to his present job of business representative for Iron Workers local 340, as well as other interests, all of which pie out FOR THE MAPLE VALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION he has handled very capably. He has proven to be a dilligent, hard worker, always with the best interests for the people he represents. He will listen to the constituents, and carry the information to the correct people. He is not a “quitter,” and sticks to his beliefs, and will work hard for us, as he has worked for the people he represents at this time! I strongly urge everyone to give this dependable man a chance to prove to you that he is the right choice for this position, state representive, 87th District. Get out the vote! Don Barlow, Nashville Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will have a hunter safety education course from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. J1 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Hunter safety is required for all persons bom after Jan. 1, 1960, who want to pur­ chase any Michigan hunting license, or are planning an out-of-state hunting trip. Participants must attend both sessions Friday evening and Saturday morning. The course is taught by Gary Shoffner, a DNR certi­ fied instructor. There is no cost for the class. Participants must bring a pencil, paper, and a sack lunch on Saturday. The class is limited to 50 people. Participants younger than 12 years old must attend with a parent; parents are encouraged to attend with children older than 12. To register for the class, call 269-721-4472. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Looking for Local Actors/Dancers We are looking for 7th thru 12th grade students who would like to be involved in a recorded dance/play area production. Those interested must be committed to attend rehearsals, have parents permission and provide own transportation. Call 517-852-9606 to register or meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall, 8960 Spore Hwy., Kalamo, Ml. at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13th, 2006 for auditions, using your own music or ours. CDs only. 09633055 Assisted Living ALL YOU CAN EAT ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR AT MOO-VILLE Specialized Memory Care SATURDAY AUGUST 12TH FROM 2PM— GPM Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village ADULTS $5.00 KIDS 1O AND UNDER $3.00 1821N. East St. Hastings 269-948-4921 COME SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP CELEBRATE MVMSF'S 2OTH ANNIVERSARY woodlawn@leisure-living.com �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 8,2006 — Page 7 MVHS spors sports open this week and next 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. STANTON'S ^FziucTioneets g bemtobs^f. ABSOLUTE ESTATE AUCTION REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY Located at 270 W. 1st Street, Vermontville, Ml. on: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2006 sale begins at 3:30 PM; Real estate sells at 6:00 PM Selling this two story home with 3-4 bedrooms, bath, kitchen, dining room and laundry area at absolute auction. Large, shaded lot would make a good invest­ ment property, starter home or rental. OPEN HOUSES: Monday, August 21 & Monday, August 28 ■ 4:00 - 5:30 each day. Gall for a flyer! Maple Valley High School girls’ basketball practice starts Monday, Aug. 14 at the high school. Boys’ soccer practice also begins Monday, at the Fuller Street Soccer Complex. ESTATE OF LILA GREEN 144 South Mam St P.O. Box 146 vermontv e. Ml 49096 Football' practice started Girls’ basketball try-Outs on Monday at Maple Valley for ninth through 12th grade High School, and the rest of athletes starts Monday, Aug. the fall sports get going soon. 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in ’"Golf“for ninth through the high schooLgymnasium. 12th grade boys begins on Soccer practice for boys in Thursday, Aug. 10, at 8 a.m. grades nine through 12 also at Mulberry Fore Golf starts Monday, Aug. 14, at Course in Nashville. the Fuller Street Soccer 975 N. Main (M-66) (M-66 north ofNashville) e-mail: stantons@voyager.nei www.stantons-auctions.coiT Maple Valley High School boys’ golf practice begins on Thursday, Aug. 10 at Mulberry Fore Golf Course. Complex from 9 a.m. to 11:3 a.m. Students must have a physical on file in the office; dated on or after April 15 of this year to participate in high school athletics. 517-852-0106 Restaurant CT066 06634878 kinship Paul Anthony Lingoes “Bridging the Gaps Between SLocal graduate finishes medical Family andAgencies” school in N.Y. Presentation Topics will include: Understanding Child Protective Services Court Hearings Case Service Plan & Parent Agency Agreements Foster Home Recruitment Community Resources and Support oeji 8 Date: Monday, August 21st Time: 5pm-8pm Location: Maple Valley High School 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, MI 49096 Dinner and Childcare will be provided Please RSVP to Blanca Roath @ 269-948-8456 or Ronda Rucker @ 517-543-2536 oe Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0080 Paul Anthony Lingoes has recently graduated medical school with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a triple minor in chemistry, microbi­ ology and micolular cell sci­ ences, and has successfully completed his internship in Brooklyn, N.Y. Dr. Lingoes, a graduate of Maple Valley High School, is the son of Michael Lingoes and Carolyn Wagner. He is currently working in the field of of pathology pathology in in New New York York City and hopes soon to begin his residency in Michigan. Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 8, 2006 — Page 8 Barbecue contest, car show beats the heat in Sunfield Larry and Cynthia Cole (from left) and Jeff Smith coordinate their bites and work as a team to decide the best ribs. The top three vehicles in SPY’s member John Fisher. Candy Ford from the People’s Choice Award Staff Writer In spite of the record heat, Charlotte brought over one judging were Tom Newton, the Sunfield Village Park of their new souped-up Art and Della Meade and was a “cool” place to be last Mustangs for the folks to Scott Hill. Other People’s Saturday (July 29) with a check out. An extra special Choice Award winners were barbecue contest and car highlight was provided by Mike and Kim Aden, Tim Art and Della Meade’s entry Rumfield, Larry and Cynthia show. The Sunfield Area called “Lin-Kong. Their Cole for two cars, Larry Sponsors of Programs for son, Jim, fired it up and Nevills, David Aungst, Doug Youth (SPY’s) held their wowed the crowd with the Nelson, Rick Franks, Al and second annual “Summer car’s “fire-breathing” ability. Di Graves, Chuck and Sandy There was a special guest Peet, Todd and Woodman Celebration,” which was a combined classic car show appearance and performance and Chris Green. and barbecue challenge. Bob by the “Blues Brothers,” The “People’s Choice” and Kathy Bumgardner Elwood and Jake, aka Joel awards were sponsored by organized the car show part McDowell and Denny The Busted Knuckle; Mark of the day, and Phil and Shoemaker. In spite of the Woodman Plumbing and Sheryl Smith took care ofthe bright hot sun, they were Heating; Great Lakes Water barbecue challenge and food dressed in black with dark Treatment; Charlotte Wal­ service. shades. Mart; Davis Construction; “The weather was a little “Their entrance onto the Quality Hardwoods; and toasty, but we had a fine grounds being chased by Union Bank. group of vehicles on display Larry Nevill’s old-time There were five teams and some great food made police car was something to competing in the barbecue for a spectacular event,” said behold,” said Fisher. challenge — Barry Day Jr. from the Old Timers Bar; Rick Van Fossen, master roaster from Potterville; Toad Logan and Lee Kauffman from Down Home BBQ; Brad Morgan and Pat Kelly from Marko’s Master Chefs; and Armon and Cindy Sou thworth from Farmin’ Residential • Commercial • Farm Armon Roasting. Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank They tested their skills in Sales - Service ribs, chicken and burgers. The meat was donated by 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Sunfield IGA. The judges rated the entries on presenta­ Richard Cobb • David Cobb tion, taste and texture. Fisher commented, “Probably the best duty of 270 N. Pease Rd. the day belonged to our Vermontville Mich' Lic'#231748 cadre of judges for the 06629659 Barbecue Challenge. ‘Oh, by Helen Mudry Jon Burleson (from left), Doug Penfield and Spencer Meade checkout the British mini coupe. Cobb 517-726-0377 The judges Steve Ray (from left) and Jeff and Brenda Gibbs take their job seriously as they work their way through the burgers, chicken and ribs. 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 t&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 WSA 730 South M-66 » Nashville, Ml 49073 it’s a tough job, but some­ body had to do it,’ they all said with barbecue sauce dripping off their collective grinning faces. “A SPY’s tip ’o the hat to our judges.” These judges were Steve “Bubba” Ray, Larry, and Cynthia Cole, Jeff Smith, and Jeff and Brenda Gibbs. When the smoke from the grills had cleared, the judges’ decisions were announced. The grand cham­ pion trophy went to Toad Logan, leader of the “Down Home BBQ” team. The grand championship was sponsored by Smith Field Properties and Eric Wagner of the Sunfield IGA. The “Down Home BBQ” team also won the Ribs Class PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY DOG, HANNAH REWARD Someone in the area took her to Miller Veterinary Clinic, Lansing iin late April and could help her return home now. She and I have a very special connection and she is deeply, deeply missed. M Missing since Jan. 20th, almost 7 years old, weighed 58 pounds. Please Call Pat Lynn at See UNIFORMS, next page 269-623-8663 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 8,2006 — Page 9 FIDDLE, continued fro championship, sponsored by Smith Field Properties and Marko’s Marathon and the Chicken Class championship that was sponsored by Smith Field Properties and ICNB. The Burger Class champi­ onship plaque to went to Barry Day, Jr. The Burger Class championship was sponsored by Smithfield Properties and Mapes Furniture. Bumgardner, who headed up the classic car show part of the SPY’s Summer Celebration, presented the “Participant’s Choice” award to Mark Woodman. The winner of that award was deter­ mined by the votes of only the other car owners in the Give a show. The “Participant’s Choice award was sponsored by The Busted Knuckle and Quality Hardwoods. Big prize winners in the drawing were Blade Patrick, Craig Mulholland and Jim Meade. “We had some some really neat wrought iron pieces donated by Mason Ornamental Iron. The one arbor with gates and all the trimmings has a retail value of about $750,” said Fisher. "Honest Roy" Harris donated some of the grand prizes. There were 37 drawing winners overall. memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, August 9 Salisbury Steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, fruit com­ pete. Giving their own seal of approval of the barbecue cookoff are Emily Eldridge (left) and Marlena Smith. Foundation is used to help Wanted: standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Thursday, August 10 Leonard Hughes Jr. BBQ chicken, cauliflower, peas and carrots, pineapple, combread. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder Friday, August 11 Pizza casserole, California blend, winter squash, plums. fund activities throughout the county in the name of the 06629733 person you Monday, August 14 Roast turkey w/gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, zuc­ chini, fresh apple. designate. Ask Tuesday, August 15 Chicken/green beans, casserole, yellow squash, spiced cherries, dinner roll. your funeral Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, August 9 director for Seafood pasta salad, com and tomato salad, mandarin oranges. more Thursday, August 10 Ham and pasta salad, peas and peanut salad, pears. information on Friday, August 11 Cheese/macaroni salad, cucumber salad, applesauce. the BCF or call Monday, August 14 Rick Van Fossen of Potterville has a rack of ribs ready for the judges to test taste. Cheese spread, Spanish bean salad, mixed fruit, Rye Krisps. (269) 945-0526 Tuesday, August 15 Turkey w/Swiss, marinated vegetables, plums, whole wheat bread. Events Wednesday, August 9 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Low Vision Support 1 ;30 p.m. Thursday, August 10 Hastings - Line Dancing. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time: Friday, • August .11 Hastings - Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9:00. Woodland d - Visiting. Monday, August 14 - Hastings - Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m. Delton Bingo. Tuesday, August 15 Hastings ngs - Line ne Dancing ancng 9:30 : a.m.;; Bocci Ball 10:30 a.m.; Bible Study 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m. Registration for Fall Classes August 9th • 5 pm-7 pm August 16 • 5 pm-7 pm Creative Movement, Dancekids, Tiny Tap, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Tap,, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop New This Year... Adult Recreational Classes Beginning and Advanced Hip Hop/Jazz and Tap DANCE STUDIO All Classes taught by Studio Owner Kimberly Rodriguez Contact Step N' Time Dance Studio today!!! 517.852.9910 stepntime@hotmail.com Located directly above Something Special By Kathy in Nashville, MI!!!! Check us out on the web at www.stepntimedancestudio.com 06634001 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 8,2006 — Page 10 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS Great Lakes Longbow Invitational CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 Pets Real Estate For Sale BEAUTIFUL AKC REGIS­ TERED YELLOW LAB PUPPIES. Male, $325; fe­ males, $350 each. Dewclaws removed, 1st & 2nd shots & wormed. Mother on site. Call (269)948-3717 FIFE LAKE AREA. 5 Beauti­ ful Rolling Wooded Acres short drive to Manistee Riv­ er, State land, Trails. Private gravel road. Driveway and cleared building or camping site, electric. $25,900, $500 down, $320/mo., 11% land Contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118, www.norfhernlandco.com 2000 SKY TRACK 6036, 1428 hours, (616)293-1408. ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES: AKC black/white tri-color; black/white. Both parents on site. Ready 8/5. (269)9484307. Accepting deposits now. Household A BEAUTIFUL FULLSIZE pillowtop mattress set new in i plastic with deluxe frame, cost $800, sacrifice $200. (616)366-2709. HOME FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garage, nice area, $300 to close, $765/monfh. (517)402-0262 Help Wanted HELP WANTED-CUSTODIAN: Hasting First United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time custodian to join our church family. Job duties A FUTON SOFA bed: new include room to room cleannever used, with nice Si- ing, emptying wastebaskets, ngement/preparation of of mons mattress, must sell, arrangement/preparation meeting rooms, and general $195. (616)366-2709 upkeep and care of the church facility. Hours are somewhat flexible but gener­ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: ally are from 8am-llam. All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act Monday thru Friday. If you and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which have a good work record collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ arid previous experience in a tion based on race, color, religion, sex, similar setting, please apply handicap, familial status, national origin, to the church office at 209 W. age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or Green Street in Hastings be­ discrimination.” Familial status includes tween 9am-3pm. EEOC Em­ children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant ployer 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. opportohw Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ urday, 9am-2pm. 06571010 PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on August 24,2006 at 7:00 pm in the council chambers. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance section 3-20(d). This concerns the placement of business signs. A copy of the ordinance amendment is available in the village office. If you wish to comment in writing on this amendment you must do so by August 24,2006 and turn into the Village ofNashville, 203 E. Main St. P0 Box 587, Nashville, MI. VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE ORDINANCE NUMBER 06-02 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 4 NUISANCES, CHAPTER 39, UNCONFINED DOGS SECTION 4 THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1, Amendment of Section 39.4, Section 39.4 ofArticle 4 of the Village ofVermontville Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to add a new subsection, subsection G, to read in its entirety as follows: G. It shall be the responsibility ofthe owner or any person hav­ ing control of any dog to pick up and dispose ofany feces from the dog while under his or her control and while in any park, or on village or private property including, but not limited to, the sidewalks or parkways within the Village ofVermontville. Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon the publication ofa summary of its pro­ visions in a local newspaper of general circulation in the Village. Yeas: Martin, Patrick, Samann, Viele, Villanueva, Williams and Kelsey Nays: None AMENDED ORDINANCE DECLARED YES ADOPTED ED ON THIS DATE: August 8, 2006 Village Clerk: Shirley Harmon DEFEAT­ 06634966 40 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $400 - sell $175. (517)204-0600 A KING SIZE pillow top mattress set, new in original wrapper; indudes deluxe frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice $350. (616)366-2709 AMISH STYLE HEAD­ BOARD and queen pillow top mattress. New, never used; must sell $275 (616)366-2709. KUBOTA KX 101 mini exca­ vator, (616)293-1408. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 to be at Charlton Park Aug. 11-13 The Michigan Longbow Association will have its fourth annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings Friday through Sunday, Aug. 11-13. Charlton Park Director George W. Shannon said, “The MLA is very excited about their longbow shoot in Barry County this year. The Great Lakes Longbow Invitational, the world's largest longbow event, is in its 22nd year, while the MLA is celebrating its 23rd anniversary.” SOCIAL NEWS TEMPERPEDIC STYLE MEMORY foam mattress set. Queen size, new, still in plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for $650. (616)366-2709 For Rent 1 AND 2 bedroom apart­ ments in Saranac. Low de­ posit. Call Julie at (616)642­ 6830 NASHVILLE: NICE 2 bed­ room upstairs apartment, references required. MSDA approvered. Call (517)852­ 0852. Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of ourr papers. ers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. Automotive 1985 TRANS AM W/TTOPS: needs to be restored. Interior & motor are out of car, very restorable, $300 obo. (269)792-1369 CONTRACTORS CAP. Doors on both sides, ladder rack, red. Fits 88-98 long box Chevy/GMC full size, good shape, $300 obo.. Call (269)792-1369 Recreation 1988 BAYLINER: 20' with Cuddy Cabin. New upholstery throughout, 175HP mer­ cury outboard, new lower unit, runs good. EZ load trailer w/new tires. Good shape. $3,500obo. (269)792­ 1369 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Alumi-lite 29' travel trailer: front kitchen, rear bedroom, center bath, sleeps 4, ducted air condition & heat, very dean, oak cabinets, stereo, microwave, large refrigerator,, excellent condition. Great towing, $8,500. (269)664-4983 Ken Brandt to turn 70 Surprise 70th birthday open house for Ken Brandt on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nashville Baptist Church Family Center, 304 Phillips St., Nashville. No gifts please. Recreation FOR SALE: Trailer towing gear. Indudes heavy duty hitch, load equalizer bars, anti-sway bar, $50 OBO; Kayak used very little. Length 10ft., weight 501bs. Capacity: 2401bs., $250 OBO; Grabber bike rack in excel­ lent condition. Trunk mount. Holds 3 bicydes, $50 OBO. Call (269)217-0642 anytime. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Gall J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Historic Charlton Park is a new location for the invita­ tional, which has previously been held in Marshall, Brighton, Berrien Springs and Grass Lake. The GLLI is a weekend full of longbow shooting, browsing the traditional archery vendors’ displays, eating arid carousing with other longbow enthusiasts. .There will be shooting events for all ages and skill levels. Attendees can partici­ pate in the Silver Arrow Shoot — based on the old "Robin Hood" style tourna­ ment; the Clout Shoot — a distance and accuracy event; three 3D courses for fun, or try their luck at the Turkey novelty shoots. There is a range set up just for the young longbow shooters. A variety of food vendors will be on hand, and archery vendors will have new and used bows, arrows and all of the traditional archery sup­ plies on hand to get prepared for the upcoming hunting season orjust some backyard shooting. The GLLI is an all-week­ end event, so you can come out to the park, camp and enjoy the whole experience, or just come for the day to get a taste. Either way , ifyou are planning to shoot, this is a longbow and wooden arrow event, so please leave your other bows at home. The MLA believes in passing on the tradition of archery and has loaner equipment for kids and also allows children to shoot recurve bows. Plus, children 16 and under shoot for free. Camping is $6 per night before Thursday, and $6 for the weekend. There is a $5 per adult gate fee for the 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 — NOTICE — GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Estimates -Available The Vermontville Township Board-is accepting letters of interest to fill one vacancy on the Township Board. Any Vermontville Township resident interested in serving on the Township Board must submit letter of interest to Vermontville Township, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville Michigan, 49096 no later than August 18, 2006. For additional information, please call Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk at517-726-1159. ___________________06634427 (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Now accepting S MasterCard & Visa weekend. 3D shooting is $7 per round, or $25 unlimited. The special event shooting fees are from $1 to $3. For more information, the MLA website is michiganlongbow.org/gni.htm or call NILA Council Member Ken Scollick at (248) 634-0845. Historic Charlton Park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M­ 79 between Hastings and Nashville. For more informa­ tion on the park, visit www.charltonpark.org or phone (269)945-3775. 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 certain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Mabeline C. Knobloch, in Joint Tenancy to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14, 1998 and recorded August 5, 1998 in Instrument # 1016116 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee successor in interest to Bank One, N.A f/k/a The First National Bank of g as Trustee for the regisg Chicago, tered ho,lders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Certificates, Pass-Through Series' 1999-SP1, by assignment dated March 1, 2005 and record­ ed March 24, 2005 in Instrument # 1143167 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($100,516.36) including interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, August 24, 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North One-Half of Lots 28 and 29 of Delton Plat, According to the Recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 29, Excepting there­ from the Northeasterly Extension of Main Street as Found recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 33, said Street also being part of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton Commonly known as 144 Maple, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JULY 18, 2006 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee successor in interest to Bank One, N.A f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee for the registered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 1999-SP1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 06-51342 ASAP# 781483 07/25/2006, 08/01/2006, 08/08/2006, 08/15/2006 06634154 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, August 8, 2006 - Page 11 LoPok in g PRINTER? 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August 8. 2006 - Page 12 Bond update report to be given Aug. 14 by Kim Kramer The public is invited to hear a bond update report at the Board of Education meeting Monday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at the administrative offices. Even though school is out for the summer break, many planning activities still con­ tinue during the summer. One of these is the Board of Education’s Physical Facilities sub-committee, which held open public meetings June 8, July 6 and July 27. Some community mem­ bers have attended these meetings, and we really appreciate the input they have been able to give us. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 8 Aug. 15 & 16 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 (Agricultural) Hay Day, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mooville Creamery in Nashville. (Pre-register at Eaton County Extension Office at 517-543­ 2310.) Red Cross/4-H Babysitting Classes, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thornapple Valley Church/Hastings. 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Building. We encourage any commu­ nity member who has any thoughts on the school dis­ trict’s facilities to attend one of the upcoming meetings. An update report will be presented to the full Board of Education at its Aug. 14 reg­ ular business meeting. The committee has narrowed the priorities, and has decided to recommend a multiple ques­ tion bond to the public, either in February or May of 2007. One option that appears to be unanimously supported is a question that would deal with the infrastructure needs at Fuller Elementary, Maplewood School, and at the Jr/Sr High School. This infrastructure proposal would include replacing boilers, room unit ventila- tors, system controls, win­ dow replacement and major remodeling to three class­ room areas: science, agricul­ ture, and industrial arts. A second, or possibly third question for the public to vote on has yet to be decided; but the top priority issues are the need for three rooms at the junior-senior high school, the possible move of the sixth grade to the jr./sr. high school site, the expanding of the early childhood opportunities at Fuller, the continuing need to separate the junior high students from the high school students at the sec­ ondary complex, and finally, the committee has been studying the facts surround­ ing the proposal to add a water and sewer hookup with the Village ofNashville. Follow-up meetings ofthe Physical Facilities Committee will be set at the board meeting Monday evening. At its July meeting, in response to the communi­ ties’ request for answers, the Board of Education directed me to form a committee to investigate our last bond issue. My report to the full board is due by September on what was promised and what was delivered. I hope this report will address the questions and feelings some community members have regarding what was prom­ ised in the last bond was not delivered. As your superintendent I take this charge from the board very seriously, because it has to do with integrity and trust The rela­ tionship between the com­ munity and its schools must be built on this trust. We have begun this inves­ tigation and will have a full report by the Sept. 11 board meeting. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Check it out at the Vermontville Township Library SSHHHH! The library is having a silent auction. We have a one-of-a-kind bird house that was given to us by the late Smoky Alldaffer. He intended for us to raise funds with it to help pay off our new parking lot debt. The auction will run until Sept. 1. The birdhouse can be seen at the library, or for more information call (517) 726-1362. The last show in conjunc­ tion with the “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales” summer reading will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 12:30 p.m. Binder Park Zoo docents will be on hand with their ZooMobile. The show will be held in the Opera House and because there will be wild animals, all partici­ pants must be in their seat before the show starts. New DVDs: Failure to Launch, Eight Below, Leroy & Stitch, 16 Blocks, Firewall, Syriana, Saw II, The benchwarmers, The way we were and This is America, Charlie Brown. Adult Fiction: The Bonesetter,s Daughter, by Amy Tan, A Thousand On August 8th, Elect The Man With The Plan Supporters: Bob Bender, Former Michigan State Representative Frank Campbell, Former Mayor erf Hastings Bob Wenger. Former Barry County Commissioner Donna Stagray, Former Thornapple Township Clerk Jerry Stagray, Fmr Middleville Village Council Darla Burghdoff, Barry County Register of Deeds Tom Doyle, Barry County Drain Commissioner Dr. Michael Callton, Barry County Commissioner Lester Forman, Woodland Village President Dorothy Corson, Middleville Village Council Dan Parker, Middleville Village Council Charles Pullen, Middleville Village Council Deb Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk Jim Miller, Assyria Township Trustee Richard VanSyckle, Baltimore Township Supervisor Penelope Ypma, Baltimore Township Clerk James Rhodes, Baltimore Township Trustee David Soya. Baltimore Township Trustee Debra Dewey-Perry, Barry Township Clerk Bradley Carpenter, Carlton Township Supervisor Nell Wilder Hastings Township Trustee Carol Ergang. Irving Township Clerk Larry Brummel. Jr., Irving Township Trustee Susie Butler. Maple Grove Township Clerk Jim Heyboer, Maple Grove Township Trustee Doug Westendorp, Maple Grove Township Trustee Donald Boysen, Thornapple Township Supervisor Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk Debra K. Buckowing, Thomapple Township Treasurer Rex Schad, Thornapple Township Trustee Al McCrumb, Yankee Springs Township Supervisor John Jerkatis, Yankee Springs Township Treasurer Jack Finkbeiner, Yankee Springs Township Trustee Janice Lippert, Yankee Springs Township Clerk Agnes Adrounie Lois Bremer Mike Bremer Alvin Butler Lauren Burtts Rich Burtts Edith Buxton Erica Buxton Roger Buxton Francie Brummel Skip Coryell Peter Eldridge Cindy Tietz Dr. Tom Elwood Lyle Ergang Lisa Evans Rhonda Fisk Nancy Goodin Jay Gordenski Jody Hartwell Johnny Hartwell Roblna Hartwell Ananda Jenkins Craig Jenkins, Jr. Darcy Kelly Jan Kelly Rod Kenyon James Kinney, Attorney at Law Jeff MacKenzie, Attorney at Law Robert Lippert Anne Meehan Doria Meehan Jerome Meehan Ross Meehan Dan Rietman Sue Rietman Norm Porter Nick Seifert Mark Sevald, Attorney at Law Allyson Shina vier Judy Singleton, Attorney at Law Dixie Stadel Manshum David Stevens Carol Stockwell Tom Stockwell Dale Svihl Rodney Vaughn Karl Vlietstra Pat Walton Helen Wenger Nancy Wilder Tom Evans is the only candidate with a plan for real reform of the Prosecutors Office. The choice Is clear, we con elect someone who it with the status quo, or someone who will enact real change in the Prosecutor's Office. The choice is Tom Evans. The Tom Evans Plan: Making the Prosecutor's Office More Effective & Efficient Community Involvement: Lions Club of Middleville - Board of Directors Kiwanis Club of Hastings Leadership Barry County - Chairperson, Board of Directors Middleville United Methodist Church, Member Single Case, Single Attorney Policy: Tom will assign one prosecutor to each case, from arraignment to Sentencing, to eliminate redundancy and streamline the prosecution for victims of crime. Tom instituted this policy in Montmorency and cut case backlog significantly. No More “Bankers Hours”: Tom will ensure that the Prosecutor's Office maintains office hours during lunch, just like other county departments. This may not sound like much, but it will send a message that the door to the Prosecutor's office is always open. Responsible Charging & Pleading: Barry County Republican Party - Executive Committee- Secretary Barry County Bar Association, President Michigan Youth In Government - Trial Team Coach Pheasants Forever - Associate Member State Bar of Michigan -Representative Assembly Member National Wild Turkey Federation, Member Endorsed by: Ted Nugent's United Sportsmen of America - Ml Meets Endorsement Criteria of: Tom will charge those offenses that can be proven, Right to Life of Michigan PAC and will not “cop pleas" out of convenience. First­ time and youthful offenders should get an opportunity to work some charges offtheir permanent records, but repeat offenders will not find a “bargain” in plea bargaining. Prosecution, Not Just Administration: Tom will personally litigate and try his fair share of cases in court. He believes that it cheats the public if he were to simply administer the department and not take an active role in bringing justice to victims of crime, ft can be done, and it will be done. On Tuesday, August Sth VOTE REPUBLICAN Acres, by Jane Smiley, The Remains of the Day, by Kazuo Ishiguro, The Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison, The Rapture: In the Twinkling of an Eye, by Tim LaHaye, Black order by James Rollins, Heart of the world by Linda Barnes, Phantom by Terry Goodkind, Of fire and night by Kevin Anderson, Gone by Jonathan Kellerman, Presumed guilty by James Scott Bell, Sullivan,s Evidence by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg and Break no bones by Kathy Reichs. Adult Non-Fiction: The Complete Guide to Michigan Fossils, Joseph J. Kchodl, The Everything Toddler Activities Book, by Joni Levine, M. Ed., Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams, Five Plays, by Anton Chekhov, Wiring 101: 25 Projects You Really Can Do Yourself, by Jodie Carter. Junior Fiction: Big Sister, Little Sister, by Marci Curtis, Carnival at candlelight (Magic Tree House #33) by Mary Pope Osborne, Survival in the storm: the dust bowl diary of Grace Edwards and Letting go of Lisa by Lurlene McDaniel. Junior Non-Fiction: Boy’s Guide to Becoming a Teen: Getting Used to Life in Your Changing Body, by Kate Gruenwald Pfeifer, If I Ran the School, by Bruce Lansky, Melting, Freezing, and Boiling: Science Projects with Matter, by Robert Gardner, Pirateology: a pirate hunters companion by Dugold Steer and Battlefield of the mind by Joyce Meyer. Ryan Bansemer Army National Guard Sgt. Ryan R. Bansemer has been mobilized and activated for a future deployment to an undisclosed overseas loca­ tion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure Iraq. Mission objectives focus on force pro­ tection, peacekeeping, stabi­ lization, security and count­ er-insurgency operations as the Iraqi transitional govern­ ing bodies assume full sover­ eign powers to govern the peoples of Iraq. Members from all branch­ es of the U.S. military and multinational forces are also assisting in rebuilding Iraq's economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsi­ bility in defending and pre­ serving Iraq's sovereignty and independence as a democracy. The sergeant is a signal support specialist regularly assigned to the 125th Infantry Company, Big Rapids. He is the son of Rolf R. and Marie K. Bansemer of Tipton, Mich. His wife, Heather, is the daughter of Larry D. and Rae A. Rollins of Nashville. Bansemer graduated in 1995 from Tecumseh High School, and received an asso­ ciate degree in 1998 from Ferris State University. FROST HEATING & COOLING EVANS PROSECUTOR Paid for by: Tom Evans for Prosecutor PO Box 321, Middleville, Ml 49333-0321 Quality, Value & Service Free Estimates (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-08-15.pdf 3dbf5b8407ca2176dec6ca318dddf9dd PDF Text Text HAST»NGS PU BLIC LIB H GS Ml 49058-18 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 33, August 15, 2006 Incumbents have a tough primary election Mike Callton, however, wins handily by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners will sport a new look next January with at least three new members, the county will have a new prosecutor, Charlton Park will have to go back to the drawing board for funding to keep it open and Brian Galley just might be the next state representative for the 87th District. All of these developments came about as a result of a primary election Tuesday that demonstrated a lot of voter discontent with the sta­ tus quo. Even so, Barry County Clerk Deb Smith reported only 23 percent of the just over 42,000 regis­ tered voters showed up at the polls. Arguably the most shock­ ing story of the day was the devastating double defeat for the parks and recreation mill­ age requests. The renewal proposal for a quarter of a mill for 10 more years went down with 5,238 “no” votes to 3,593 “yes,” roughly a 59 to 41 percent margin. The request for a quarter of a mill Mike Callton increase was clobbered Englerth by a margin of 62.6 6,119 to 2,598, or a 70-30 to 37.4 percent of the total percent gap. tally, 470 to 280. The hard­ The Barry County Parks working Englerth, former and Recreation Commission, chairman of the Barry which proposed the two mill­ County Republican Party, age requests, now will have had lost to Tripp back in to come back with at least a 1998 when she ran for her request for renewal for the first term. He credited his Nov. 7 general election bal­ victory on knocking on virlot. tally every door in Four incumbents on the Orangeville and Yankee County Board of Springs townships. Commissioners have been Englerth now will meet voted out of office by their Democrat David Brinkert in constituents in the last two the Nov. 7 general election. elections, and two of them Tripp is the second were sitting chairpersons of straight sitting chairperson to the board at the time of their lose in a landslide. Jeff demise. MacKenzie was defeated in Current Chairwoman his final bid for re-election in Clare Tripp lost her seat August 2004, polling only 32 from the Sixth District, being percent of the vote in a lop­ defeated by challenger Mark sided loss to Michael Callton ofNashville. Callton, incidentally, had very little trouble in turning back a challenge g in the Fifth District from Mark Noteboom. Callton easily won his second term with a whopping 76% of the vote. “I was surprised by the vote totals,” Callton said. “Mark ran a good campaign. “I feel like it’s a mandate for change. I’d also like to think it’s a net result of my communicating with the electorate. I’ve been very public about my opinions.” Callton was one of the most vocal opponents of the Charlton park millage increase and even did a First See ELECTION, page 3 M-66, M-79 road work on schedule by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Michigan Department of Transportation reports the $4.1 million project to realign the comer of M-66 and M-79 and the S-curve at Francis Street in Nashville Former Eaton County Sheriff Elwin Smith (left) and Sheriff Michael Raines and asphalt the 4.8 mile accept Margaret Louise Latchaw's 1957 badge and uniform. stretch of M-66 that links the two, is on schedule. “The project is due to be finished November 15,” said Julie Hurley, an M-DOT communications representa­ tive. The S-curve is nearing completion, but won’t be done until the entire project Margaret Louise badge to the Eaton County accepted the donation along is asphalted.” Latchaw became the first Museum. with the former Eaton At the intersection of M­ woman to be employed by Latchaw’s duties includ­ County Sheriff Elwin 66 and M-79 and Lawrence the Eaton County Sheriff’s ed being the matron for all Smith, who was sheriff in Road, the M-66 bridge over Department in 1957, and the women prisoners, dis­ 1956. Quaker Brook is being nearly 50 years afterward, patching and issuing dri­ Smith stated that replaced and the guard rails on Tuesday, Aug. 8, she ver’s licenses to citizens. Latchaw was a pleasure to and drainage system in that Sheriff Michael Raines work with. donated her uniform and area are being upgraded. But, what motorists should notice most when the project is completed is the improved visibility and safety of the corner of M-66 and M-79 is being realigned to meet at 90-degree angles. Also, the Lawrence Road M-66 and businesses on the west side lage and that application was M-79 /M-66 intersections by Sandra Ponsetto turned down. This year they will be separated by 370 feet. of town. Staff Writer The traffic signal on either Village council trustee were proposing a 70/30 split, The Nashville Village end of the s-curve has been in hopes the application Ron Bracy, who brought the Council approved a motion removed. However, during to allow the Department of proposal before the council, would be accepted. We would be able to daylight hours construction Public Works Committee to noted that last year when the pursue an application for a village filed a grant applica­ multiply the money we have workers will use flags to grant to improve the west tion for the same project, available and do a lot control the flow of one lane of alternating traffic during Washington Street and the they proposed 20 percent in See GRANT, page 3 the resurfacing work. matching funds from the vilvillage parking lot behind the First Sheriffs Dept, female donates badge and uniform Cranes, cones, piles of dirt and barricades continue to be a part of the landscape at the intersection of Lawrence Road, M-66 and M-79. Council member to resign Nashville to apply for grant In This Issue • Melody Boys Quartet to sing • Jr./sr. high school schedule pickup • Binder Park Zoomobile to visit Vermontville • Roadrunners bar getting new look, menu, image • Pre-homeownership classes to be offered �m the Maple Valley News' Tuesday. 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S 1-517-852-9481 Locations Throughout Michigan • Convenient Funding Options Clinic Treatments Available • NEW e-Leaming Programs Toll Free: 888-285-9989 - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 GOOD TIME PIZZA Jesus dis His follows diat foiling id feed and dodie the least of there Brodies, and foiling to via them when they are ill or in prison, is 501 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LUMBER & HARDWARE ; 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm ■ www.hometownlumber.com I Kitchen & Baths Window Replacements Roof & Siding Insulation Pole Barns & Garages I ■ I Additions & Decks Handyman Services Ceramic Tile & Countertops Home Inspection \ 'it' o' tIie Least 517-852-2571 Insured Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 1030 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st 8 3rd Sunday) .6 p m REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 8 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 Sunday: A.M. Worship ............ ...... 11 a.m. Evening Worship....... ................. 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting ....................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. OF VERMONTVILLE Comer ot Basel!ne & Church Roads (2 miles east ofMee 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 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 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 110 8. Main SL • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship 8 Church School ..................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mi/e north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Vermontville UMC 10 a.m. .Children's Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16,30; Aug. 13 8 27 at Vermontville on July 9,23; Aug. 6 8 20 /) HAPPY TRAILS... THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD ™W cm V A MAPLEVALLEY PHARMACY 219 N. Main Street, Nashville 852-0845 HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 1 pm D WOLEVERS Real Estate 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI Res. 49096-0095 (517) 726-0637 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER ft a s Elsie E. Wolver Broker -R5.V.Matthcw25:45 Ml Lie. #2101118202 202 N. Main St, Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Fri. & Sat. 6 am-8 pm 517-852-2500 of your Truly, I sty to you, as you did it not to one of the least ofthese, you did it not to me. Free Estimates w / tantamount to foiling to do those things for him. But, whoaredieleastofoiirbrodieis?lna literal sense, the least ofour brothers are those at die ofsodety: die homeless and those estitute pen'erty’or marginalized by lives ofcrime or addiction. These arc people who desperately need our help, whether diey are aware ofit or not But, there is another dassofpeople who might also be considered the least ofour brothers that is, those whom we marginalize in our own minds because off ear, prejudice, or other subjective reasons, Sometimes we marginalize others by stereotyping them as monbasofa particular group, or perhaps by' failing to adequately recognize or listen to them. Interestingly, these people may be the polar opposites ofthc first group li.c,thej’may be wealthy, hidistatus, attractive individuals) but, we may still rail to treat diem like genuine people for one reason or another. Ifthat is the case, then we should also consider diem to be die “least ofour brothers.” The upshot ofall this is simple. We should treat everyone we come into contact with as ifthey are our brother. But is, we should try to see the unique goodness and humanity in everyone, and treat others with kindness, respect and earnest solicitation. BROKERS? HOMETOWN: 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI ITT KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) 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 9:45a 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. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 8 Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects 8 more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School..... Worship................... ... 10 a.m. ...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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main SL, 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with Gresham UMC 10 a.m. Children's Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16, 30; Aug. 13&27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; Aug. 6 8 20 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 15,2006 — Page 3 ELECTION, continued from page 1 Friday program about it. However, he indicated Wednesday morning he would like to see the renewal proposal come back to voters in November. The other incumbent to lose this time was Toip Wing in the Seventh District, by just nine votes, 360 to 351. His defeat was eerily similar to that of Kenneth Neil two years ago in the Fourth District to Howard “Hoot” Gibson, which was a race decided by just 10 votes. Wing had been plagued by accusations he too often is late or misses meetings, vir­ tually a combined one-third of the time. VanNortwick failed to best Wing two years ago, but came back to prevail this time in a squeaker. The other newcomer on the board will be either retired businessman Keith Ferris, who defeated former sheriff’s detective Ken DeMott by a 504 to 304 count in the Third District primary, or Democratic chal­ lenger Mike Lewis, who will be on the ballot in the Nov. 7 general election. The winner will succeed Sandra James, who decided last spring to retire after serving for 14 years on the board. In the Eighth District, incumbent Wayne Adams handily turned back a chal­ lenge from former Planning Commissioner Serafin “Chuck” Nieves, 554 to 267, capturing about 67.5 percent of the total vote. Commissioner Don Nevins in the First District, Jim French in the Second District and Hoot Gibson in the Fourth District all were unopposed in the Republican primary Tuesday, but Gibson will face perennial Democratic candidate John Loftus in November. The closest race ofthe day was between incumbent appointed Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt, who lost to Thomas Evans by a 52% to 48% count. Nakfoor Pratt, former prosecutor in Allegan County, was appointed to the post by Circuit Judge James Fisher last fall after the resig­ nation of Gordon Shane McNeill. Evans, who was dismissed by McNeill at the end of 2004 for what was suggested as political rea­ sons, also sought the appointment and then decid­ ed to seek election to the job in this primary. The 87th District race for State Representative was not as close as most predicted. Brian Calley, chairman of the Ionia County Board of Commissioners, carried his home county portions handi­ ly and even captured the most votes among the seven candidates in Barry County. Calley, like Englerth, went door to door to virtual­ ly every house in the 87th District, which covers all of Barry County and most of Ionia County. He must now face Democrat Doug Kalnbach in November, with the winner taking the seat now occupied by the term limited Gary Newell. According to media reports, Barry County had the highest percentage of turnout in die West Michigan area, with 23 percent of the more than 42,000 registered voters maing their choices. County voters bucked the state-wide trend by giving Keith Butler a narrowly larg­ er number of votes over Michal Bouchard in the Republican contest for the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. Though Bouchard GRANT, continued from page 1 more... almost 300 thousand dollars of work for approxi­ mately 90 thousand dollars,” he said. If the grant is approved and the project proceeds, the money would be used to camber and install curbs on Washington Street and improve and landscape the parking lot behind the busi­ nesses. In other business HASTINGS 4 Goodrich JJALIIY TI H ULE AAT I LLDRC 2 www.GQTI.com 269-945-SHOWl Downtown Hastings on State St. 8] _S_t_a_d_i_u_m__ S__e_a_ti_n_g___A_l_l_ D__ig_i_t_a_l _S_o_u_n__d_ Q No passes Free drink refills & 25c com refills SHOWTIMES VALID 8/15 - 8/17 T lH i l f rt- B U'- l bargain price DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM (PG) 11:30,1:25,3:20,5:15, 7:00, 9:00 JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE (PG-13) 11: 40,1:35,3:30,5:25,7:20,9:20 OSZ00M O©TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY (PG-13) 12: 05,2:25, 4:45,7:05,9:25 ■ O BARNYARD: THE ORIGINAL PARTY ■ ANIMALS (PG) ■■■■■■■■RRTYT Thursday evening, the Village Council: • Heard Dunham read a letter of resignation from Planning Committee mem­ ber Justin Shotts and another from Kimberly Rodriguez, who is resigning from her seat on the council effective after the first council meet­ ing in September. Shotts stated changes in his personal situation as his reason from resigning from the planning committee. Rodriguez said she was resigning from the council due to increasing enrollment at her dance studio, which means she has had to expand her evening class schedule and she would not be able to attend council meetings. • Approved an events reg­ istration and permit form as presented by a member of the village’s events commit­ tee. The form is to be filled out by any individual or group who wishes to use vil­ lage utilities or property for an event Melissa Strotheide, anoth- Insurance? It’s about people, not things. It’s about security. It’s about confidence. It’s about relationships. It’s about trust. It’s about you! As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.® protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. 'Auto-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY I 178 S. Main Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 er member of the events committee, was present at the council meeting, protest­ ed, saying that the events committee had not reviewed the form before it was pre­ sented to the council and asked that it be returned to the committee for review and recommendation before it was presented to the council for approval. Rodriguez made a motion that the form be returned to the committee for review before it was submitted to the council for approval. That motion failed 4 to 2 with Rodriguez and Bracy casting the supporting votes. Trustees Mary Coll, Mike Kenyon and President Frank Dunham said they felt the form “covered all the bases” and requested all the neces­ sary information. Kenyon made a motion to accept the form as presented. The motion passed 5-1 with Bracy casting the dissenting vote. Before the vote, Bracy stated that the function of committees is to review and make recommendations to the council and that is what they should be allowed to do. • Approved a request to block off Phillips Street between Sherman and Washington streets from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, for a neighborhood block party. • Approved the payment of August bills totaling $51,119.70. • Discussed repairing the drinking fountain and the faucet at Putnam Park. With DPW Supervisor Darrell Clements Jr., Dunham said fixing the drinking fountain should be the priority. • Heard concerns from Shirley Mathias about the proposal to remove the dam on the Thomapple River. She said felt removing the dam would decrease proper­ ty values and destroy wildlife habitat and was con­ cerned that people owning property on the river weren’t being given a chance to voice their opinions on the matter. Dunham told Mathias that representatives from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had made public pre­ sentations at the council meeting last month and both had indicated that there would no negative impact on property value or wildlife. Dunham also noted that pub­ lic hearings would be held before any decisions were made and the process was likely to take over a year. • Heard from Julie DeBoer, director ofthe Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, about plans for the Nashville Harvest Festival, slated for Saturday, Sept. 16. DeBoer said the festival would be run much the same as last year, except there will be no amusement rides and the horse pull will be moved to the old Sandy Land Park. won tyhe state-wide primary, Butler bested him here by a count of 3,298 to 3,161. Butler was favored by the Barry County GOP, which had him as its speaker this past spring at the annual Lincoln Day dinner. Other bucking of trends was seen in Barry’s choice of Peter Hickey over James Rinck, 985 to 756, in the Democratic primary to select Third District Republican Congressman Vem Ehlers’ opponent in November. Republic State Senator Patricia Birkholz, seeking her second four-year term, had no opposition in her pri­ mary for the 24th District, neither did Democrat Suzette Roysten of Charlotte. The two will meet in November. The district includes all of Barry, Eaton and Allegan counties. Melody Boys Quartet to sing The Melody Boys Quartet Waskom, Texas, is the lead will perfom at the Kalamo for the quartet, joining the United Methodist Church, group last January. 1475 S. Ionia Road, on Caleb Matheny is the new Sunday, Aug. 20, at the 9:30 baritone /pianist. He hails a.m. worship service. from Columbia, Mississippi. For more than 50 years, Known in southern gospel Southern Gospel Hall of industry for their tight vocal Fame 2006 inductee, Gerald blend and classic styling, the Williams has been anchoring Melody Boys Quartet is and the bass spot for The Melody has been committed to Boys Quartet. spreading the gospel of Jesus Roy Pauley, contributing Christ through song. Kalamo United Methodist editor for The Singing News wrote..." My number one Church will have its pick of today's full time bass Homecoming, Sunday, Sept. singers is the great veteran of 10, at the 9:30 a.m. worship the Melody Boys Quartet, service. Former members, Gerald Williams... He's with­ neighbors and friends are out question today's most encouraged to come and accomplished bass." share their memories. Gary Bullock Joined the The Kalamo United Melody Boys Quartet as Methodist Women also are tenor in January 2005. Gary making plans for their annual has been singing southern chicken dinner from 5 to 7 gospel since he was a child. p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. Donnie Hooten, from |j| Who is this handsome young man? He's Hunter David Gould, and ft TODAY, August 15th is his 1st birthday, ft fts Love from his Mom & Dad, |||| Grandparents, Family & Friends W BIRTHDAY CAKE » BLACK CHERRY « BIACK FOREST « BUTTER PECAN » CHERRY CHIP » CHOCOLATE « CHCOLATE CHUNK « You do know that MOO-ville < makes their own Ice Cream... Don’t You? Tours Fri. 4 Sat. g Creamery 1:30 pm - $2.00 H Farm 2:00 pm - $3.00 | Ten or more, schedule a time | that works better for you. Summer Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9AM-10PM; Closed Sundays minis inNvaa • awmmvus ivaniVN • aansanw • dim 2 miles south of Nashville on the comer of M-79 & M-66 inIw • inNWd hum 517-852-9003 Bidvw«lidvw« «hhj wwi »mdd �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 15,2006 — Page 6 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 Pets ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPPIES: AKC, black/white tri-color, both parents on site, bom 6/18, ready now, (269)948-4307. 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 b s 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 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 the front counter. ALFVIA'S CLOSET: Back to school sale. August 18th & 19th ONLY! 9am to 5pm. A BEAUTIFUL AKC REGIS-40 YARDS/BERBER CAR-huge and amazing sale of YELLOW LAB PET: PET: beige, brand new new and TERED YELLOW LAB nd gently gently used used chil chil-­ PUPPIES. Male, $325; fe- (bought, never used). Still on dren's clothing with fall & males, $350 each. Dewclaws roll. New $400 - sell $175. winter footwear. All name removed, 1st & 2nd shots & (517)204-0600 brand clothes ranging in wormed. Mother on site. A KING SIZE pillow top sizes 3mos. to 7yrs. GymborCall (269)948-3717 mattress set, new in original ee, Limited Too, Gap, Old wrapper; includes deluxe Navy, Stride Rite and more! frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice Plus toys, furniture, & much Real Estate $350. (616)366-2709 more! (517)566-8989. 10879 W. Mt. Hope Hwy, Ver­ HOME FOR SALE: 3 bed­ STYLE HEAD HEAD-­ montville , room, 2 bath, garage, nice AMISH BOARD and queen pillow area, $300 to close, top mattress. New, never THREE FAMILY GARAGE $765/month. (517)402-0262 used; must sell $275 SALE: 703 East Street, (616)366-2709. Nashville. August 16 thru 18, Estate Sale 9am to 4pm. Kids clothes, FOR SALE: Garage door misc sizes, baby items, Little ESTATE SALE: THURS­ and ope)n8er, 99'xl6' door, Tykes Cottage, tools, mens DAY, August 17th thru Sun­ $150. (517)852-9114 _________ items, household items & day, August 20th, 9am-6pm. New & used office supplies, SLEIGH BED: queen cherry furniture. school supplies, office furni­ wood with pillowtop mat­ GARAGE SALE: AUGUST ture, desks, file cabinets, tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 17th, 18th & 19th, 9am-?? household goods, TV's, TEMPERPEDIC STYLE 1969, N. Mason, Nash,ville. some antiques, appliances, MEMORY foam mattress dishes, linens & more. Thor­ set. Queen size, new, still in HUGE 4 FAMILY sale. napple Lake Estates, Lot 37, plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for Men's women's & plus size Nashville. Comer of Hickory $650. (616)366-2709 women's clothing, infant & Thomapple Lake. clothing 0-24 months, odds Lawn & Garden & ends. Saturday & Sunday, PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AQUATIC PLANTS: WA­ August 19-20, 159 W. First, All real estate advertising in this news­ TER Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish Vermontville. paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. collectively make it illegal to advertise Automotive Apol's Landscaping Co., “any preference, limitation or discrimina­ 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. 1985 TRANS AM W/ttion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, (616)698-1030. Open Mon­ TOPS: needs to be restored. age or martial status, or an intention, to day-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Sat­ Interior & motor are out of make any such preference, limitation or urday, 9am-2pm. discrimination.” Familial status includes car, very restorable, $300 children under the age of 18 living with obo. (269)792-1369 parents or legal custodians, pregnant For Rent For Sale Pets 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. oro n orJoAnfS?? 06571010 1 AND 2 bedroom apartments in Saranac. Low de­ posit. Call Julie at (616)642­ 6830 HURRY! ONLY TWO office spaces left at the Woodridge Building, 136 E. State Street, downtown Hastings. Under new ownership and remod­ eling for a very professional look! (269)945-9321. Household ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Village of Nashville Bany County, Michigan Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements Sealed Bids will be received by Wage of Nashville, 203 N. Main Street, PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49703 in the Village Office located at 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville Michigan, 49073 until 1:00 pm local time, Wednesday September 6, 2006, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Items ofwork include approximately 860 syd ofpavement removal, 800 syd of aggregate base, 150 tons ofHMA paving, 370 ft of 12 inch sanitary sewer, 800 ft of 18 inch storm sewer, 800 syd of slope restoration and all related work. Bidding Documents may be obtained at the office of Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc., 2960 Lucerne Drive, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, Telephone (616) 977-1000. A non-refundable payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be required for each set of Contract Documents. An additional, non-refundable payment of ten dollars ($10.00) will be required for mailing the Bidding Documents. Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations on or after Monday August 14,'2006. Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc., 2960 Lucerne Drive SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Village ofNashville, 203 N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 Builders and Traders Exchanges: Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo F.W. Dodge Corporation: Grand Rapids Construction News Service ofWest Michigan: Wyoming A pre-bid conference will be held on Monday August 28,2006 at 1:00 pm local time at the Village Office located at 203 N. Main St, Nashville Michigan, 49073 to discuss the project. Davis Bacon Minimum Wages apply to this project Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond by a recognized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price. The Village of Nashville reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest ofthe Village of Nashville. Village of Nashville 066385177 Garage Sale Frank Dunham Village President A BEAUTIFUL FULLSIZE pillowtop mattress set new in plastic with deluxe frame, cost $800, sacrifice $200. (616)366-2709. A FUTON SOFA bed: new never used, with nice Simons mattress, must sell, $195. (616)366-2709 Recreation 1988 AYLINE 20 with Cuddy Cabin. New uphols­ tery throughout, 175HP mercury outboard, new lower unit, runs good. EZ load trailer w/new tires. Good shape. $3,500 obo. (269)792­ 1369­ 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Alumi-lite 29' travel trailer: front kitchen, rear bedroom, center bath, sleeps 4, ducted air condition & heat, very clean, oak cabinets, stereo, microwave, large refrigera­ tor, excellent condition. Great towing, $8,500. (269)664-4983 __________ FOR SALE: Trailer towing gear. Includes heavy duty hitch, load equalizer bars, anti-sway bar, $50 OBO; Kayak used very little. Length 10ft., weight 501bs. Capacity: 2401bs., $250 OBO; Grabber bike rack in excel­ lent condition. Trunk mount. Holds 3 bicycles, $50 OBO. Call (269)217-0642 anvlimp Help Wanted DRIVER: additional CDL-B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauffeurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working environment (616)248-7729 CONTRACTORS CAP. Doors on both sides, ladder rack, red. Fits 88-98 long box Chevy/GMC full size, good shape, $300 obo. Call (269)792-1369 Farm QUARTER/ARABIAN GELDING, 16 years old, $1,000, (269)948-0527. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 15 Red Cross/4-H Babysitting Classes, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thomapple Valley Church/Hastings (part 1). Aug. 16 Red Cross/4-H Babysitting Classes, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thomapple Valley Church/Hastings (part 2). Aug. 16 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Aug. 17 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Building. Dixie Chopper Bike coming to ‘06 Calhoun County Fair Visitors to this week’s meanwhile, is no ordinary Calhoun County Fair should motorcycle. It is one of the be on the lookout for some­ elite few built by the ingen­ thing unique to come roaring ious yet delightfully dysfunc­ into central Michigan on two tional Teutul family of Orange County Choppers wheels. Making its first-ever visit and “American Chopper” to the area will be the one-of- television fame. a-kind custom motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers exclusively for Dixie Chopper - the same people who bring you the “World’s Fastest Lawn Mower” (one with a 72-inch deck can mow a football FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting field in nine minutes). The Dixie Chopper Bike to collect a debt. Any information will be on display August 15­ obtained will be used for this pur­ 17 during the Calhoun pose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the County Fair (which runs number listed below. MORT­ August 14-19). GAGE SALE - Default has been “1 am excited to be able to made in the conditions of a cer­ bring this gorgeous and tain mortgage made by: unique motorcycle to the Lawrence W. Knobloch and Calhoun County Fair,” said Mabeline C. Knobloch, in Joint Mike Woods of Woods’ Tenancy to Southern Pacific Dixie Chopper in Tekonsha, Funding Corporation, a California advising fairgoers to look for Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14, 1998 and recorded the distinctive Dixie Chopper August 5, 1998 in Instrument # semi and trailer at the fair­ 1016116 Barry County Records, grounds. Michigan Said mortgage was Woods will also have assigned through mesne assign­ Dixie Chopper lawn mowers ments to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, oh display at the fair. Wood’s N.A., as Trustee successor in Dixie Chopper is located at interest to Bank One, N.A f/k/a 120 E. Canal St., Tekonsha, The First National Bank of in a building he has already Chicago, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of Structured Asset expanded twice since open­ Securities Corporation Mortgage ing in April 2005. Pass-Through Certificates, The Dixie Chopper Bike, Series 1999-SP1, by assignment LEGAL NOTICE 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 FOR SALE BY OWNER Cyhree bedroom home located just outside of Charlotte on paved road within quiet neighborhood. This beautifully decorated 3 bedroom home is approximately 1300 sq ft. Family room features brick floor-to-ceiling wood burning fireplace and cathedral ceilings with French doors to beautiful deck, pool & bathhouse. Enjoy the neutral tile in kitchen and bath with quality oak cupboards and kitchen appliances. Water-proofed walkout basement, central air, Pella windows, and natural gas along with new landscaping and eavestroughs are just a few extras. This home is available for immediate occupancy for only $165,000 and is located at 1794 W. Kalamo Hwy, Charlotte. o For a must see to appreciate investment I call 517 543-6624 or 517 231 -3017 dated March 1,2005 and record­ ed March 24, 2005 in Instrument # 1143167 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($100,516.36) including interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, August 24, 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North One-Half of Lots 28 and 29 of Delton Plat, According to the Recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 29, Excepting there­ from the Northeasterly Extension of Main Street as Found recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 33, said Street also being part of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton Commonly known as 144 Maple, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JULY 18, 2006 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee successor in interest to Bank One, N.A f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee for the registered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 1999-SP1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 06-51342 ASAP# 781483 07/25/2006, 08/01/2006, 08/08/2006, 08/15/2006 ossmim �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 15,2006 — Page 7 18th Annual Hog Roast 945- 9554 and Disco Fever Dance - Live DJ for AAaple Valley News Ads _____ August 19 th Forest Hills Nudist Campground camping/pool/hot tub www.foresthillsnudists.com L _ 616-6429526 02653601 06635163 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Work under way at Thornapple Manor A team of construction workers work at new pipe installation Wednesday, Aug. 9, outside Thornapple Manor on Nashville Road in Hastings. The workers are adding two additional wings to Thornapple Manor, increasing the size of the 140-room facil­ ity by 50 percent. After construction is completed, four resident rooms will become two resident rooms, and two resident rooms will become private rooms. (Photo by Megan Lavell) Disability Resource Center presents music and SS* , art as part of 25th anniversary celebration E J *^ J In a summer full of festi­ “This event is an opportu­ Blues History Project, local Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service "“" 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE EQUAL HOUSMO OPPORTUNITY ••I MLS Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Broker, HW1S • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI............................................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO.........................................................Cell 269-838-2884 Hillary Grant, Realtor......................... Cell 269-838-0796 SSSSE*l* *h *(SSEl * SSSsfi KjJ jS sSfi «k> E^kn J »■ q W*J’ h "*» wthtaj^ **k ji IIX *1'4^ c» w^itanta rib nity for everyone to experi­ ence the importance of an inclusive community and take notice of the abilities and the diversity of our citi­ zens,” Disability Resource Center President and CEO Joel Cooper said. The talent that will be showcased in the band shell in Bronson Park includes The MRC Steel Drummers, local singer Rhonda Selby, members of the Kalamazoo M* SkW,^ stefi.SSulTOiHWttM • Wil ® A gty tenMMiti atoEditMdfti vMItafeMi P n ___ < |1 vals downtown Kalamazoo, how does anyone know which ones to attend, and which to skip? Although many of the big­ ger name festivals tend to have a greater draw; Disability Resource Center of Southwest Michigan is offering a festival to the community which will pro­ vide a chance to experience the talents of local musicians and artists for free. Bibiiffi is ITO raft |ntlB|9W |jEkpi*v » .. waiHWtt i^ 7 jjttilfesWlF I MStWEOS-** f' IIjgiiW# geisW^ t/tteiittiifr! ^firtsnW 1,/jaiiMyn«!i®5aipr® Wittig *M MPseaM^^ &Pse*a»M^*^ *&*»* w bass player Bill Clements and his band, and Rynita McGuire, also known as DJ Shortness. McGuire will not only DJ (using her mouth), but will also MC the entire show. If you enjoy music, but are looking for more, there will also be artwork on display from the Park Trade Art Co­ Op, InterAct Visual Arts Display, and the Accessible Arts class from the Kalamazoo Institute of Art, featuring those with disabili­ ties. As if that’s not enough, in honor of DRC’s 25 th anniversary, there will be face painting and balloon animals, hand made beaded jewelry, and food for pur­ chase from Unique Catering. Jam-Ability: Arts in the Park will take place on Thursday, August 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Bronson Park, downtown Kalamazoo. For more information, visit our website at http://www.drecil. org or call 345-1516. SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON M-66 ON 4+ ACRES, LARGE POLE BARN, GARDENING, NURSERY, BUSINESS PLUS SNOW IN FULLER HEIGHTS - PRICE REDUCED!! NOW $183,900 IN COUNTRY ON 2.5 ACRES NEAR HASTINGS 1 mile north of BC Christian School. Updated home with MORE LAND Built in 1997, energy efficient AVAILABLE. off home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1976 2.5+/- acres. Shaded, 4 bedrooms, sq. ft., open kitchen, dining room, oak cabinets, den or office, walk-windows, great room w/cathedral out basement, main floor laundry, ceiling and stone hearth gas log. dining room w/lighted glass china Horse/hobby/farm area. 5 large lot, central air, home warran- barns/buildings - Go country! family room, lots of "built-ins". ty. Great value for the money! Call Call Rick. CH-136) Large kitchen & central air. Stocked (N-134) fish pond on property. Call Homer or Jerry (CH-118) Just pavement-on REMOVAL W/ACTIVE ACCOUNTS 1.5 baths, 2018 sq. ft., Andersen Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full baths, large living room, formal covered porch 6x38, deck 10x13, cabinet, 2 stone Fireplaces, large Jerry E - CLEAN Be EAT! GOOD FLOOR PLAN!! 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 lots) (2001) has enclosed back­ yard, central air, main floor laundry, shower 8e garden tub in mas­ ter bath. Large family room and liv­ ing room. Give Rick a call for more “info." (ri-120) In the country! This 2000 manufac­ tured year home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths has the location, views and features to be your 2.64 acre escape. Walk-out basement and 114’ clearance in 40’x60’ pole barn, high eff. gas furnace new 4/2006. Call Rick. (CH-135) NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OK RETIREMENT HOME One story, 2 bedroom home with many updates.. Vinyl sided, living/dining combo, bath, kitchen & 1st floor laundry. Appliances included. Detached 1 garage. Call Rick to see. 1/2 car (N-133) $72,50011 IN NASHVILLE! NICE "FAMILY" HOME IN LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED MIDDLEVILLE - $101,00011 HOME PRICED TO SELLI 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story $65,00011 2 unit apartment building or poss. Convenient location for a short walk home with enclosed wrap-around porch, laundry is Just off the kitche,n. Nice comer lot. Call Rick Downtown. to town. Quick access to M-66. business offices. Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. Nashville. One story, each unit has 1 Be to GR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or or Homer. Charlotte. 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Call bedroom, kitchen, living room (M-129) Dr. BRAD MASSE GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY BuildingA Gorgeous Smile With A Gentle Touch For The Entire Fumily >?> H S*S k *S *5^! 5! • 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 $56,000111 "PARK-LIKE" SETTING IN VERMONTVILLE MOTIVATED SELLERSIII MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 ACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" WITH A beautiful country setting, 4 bedrooms,,, 2 baths, fireplace in living story home, 1st floor laundry, large 3 bedroom mobile home with mature yard, detached 2-car TWo car garage plus pole barn. "add-on", nice large lot, some garage, kitchen appliances includappliances included. Call Homer. ed. Occupancy at close. Call your (V-127) host Jerry Reese.. (CH-115) "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2- room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total. g g pu p , detached 2-car Room for animals - must see this home to appreciate! Call Hillary. (CH-131) VACANT PARCELS 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS. Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A Building site, some trees, (c) 10A Building site (all located on paved road) Call Homer. (VL-123) 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE On main road surveyed, perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas avail­ able, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCEDII East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to public hunting & fishing. Lots of birds & wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, August 15, 2006 — Page 8 Roadrunners bar getting new look, menu, image by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Roadrunners was once known as a rough and tumble kind of bar, not the kind of place you’d take Grandma and Grandpa for lunch or the kids for dinner, but all that is changing under the manage- ment of Kim Himeiss, who has been running the place for the last two and half years and is now preparing to buy it. “We’re going through the process of doing the paper­ work to buy it,” said Himeiss. “We’ve been mak- ing changes gradually, clean­ ing the place up and creating a whole new menu. I want this to be more family orient­ ed.” As part of her effort to change the image of the establishment, Himeiss has established a “three strikes” system. “We don’t tolerate any rowdiness or fighting here. The first time they’re out of here for month, the second time it’s two months, the third time they don’t come back,” she said. “I want peo­ ple to feel they can bring their families in here and enjoy a meal.” Roadrunners is open seven days a week and now serves Mark Myers’ collection breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers a kids’ menu and of chainsaws and pulleys daily specials. decorate one section of “We don’t open until 9 Roadrunners in a.m., but we serve breakfast Vermontville. all day long. For dinner we serve steaks, seafood, crab from Myers’ collection, as well as an assortment of antiques, including vintage The decor at signs, pulleys and farm Roadrunners features vin­ implements, add character to tage signs, wood carving the establishment. by local artist Mark Myers Hirneiss and Myers are and an eclectic mix of looking into installing a spe­ antiques. cial cormgated steel ceiling in one portion of legs, ribs and Mexican,” said Roadrunners where bikers Himeiss. “Every day we could store their Harleys for have a different special the winter. under $5. Also, everything “It would look really inter­ that can be is homemade: esting and the bikes would meatloaf, spaghetti sauce, be stored where the owners soups, chili and real mashed could see them and even potatoes. Anything that I can have easy access to them if make from scratch I do.” they wanted to take them Himeiss said she hopes to into the shop and have work offer senior citizen meals done Kim Hirneiss stands next the new hand carved bar in on them,” said and discounts and other dis­ Hirneiss. “We’ve already Roadrunners. count cards for her patrons had three or four people say and perhaps add an outdoor the would be interested.” patio in a couple of years. Roadrunners has karaoke Besides the menu, night and live music on Roadrunners decor also is Friday and Saturday nights, slowly undergoing a trans­ usually country, “or other formation. Woodcarvings by good dance music,” accord­ Hirneiss’ boyfriend, local ing to Himeiss. “We don’t artist Mark Myers, are on have any heavy metal rock display throughout the build­ bands unless it’s a special ing. His work adorns walls, occasion. There are some pillars, beams, and rafters — very good local bands that even the men’s room, which like to come and play occa­ was recently renovated. sionally.” 06629696 More than 70 chainsaws Speaking of special occasions Hirneiss said Roadrunners is available and large enough to accommo­ date wedding receptions, family reunions, bike runs and other large gatherings. Himeiss said that so far one of the Roadrunners’ most popular new offerings is Comedy Night. “The comedy shows have done really well,” she said. We’ve had to bring in extra chairs and tables because so many people come. We work ”ith a comedy talent group from Detroit and they send people over and if we like them we can request they come back or we can try someone new,” she said. “We usually charge $5 per tat maa person and the shows last a Balancing quality and cwv couple hours and it’s a lot of We're one of the ISO $001:7000 quality c er fun.” oik customw and enfoltees more-t The next Comedy Night is ability to b alance quality and ce$ company prcn-fde him whh. gre scheduled for Saturday, anyone your company cap a hwdjt’ cw cw ~ Oct. 14. vriit u? ontiqeaiwww.srjtfteqi For more information about Comedy Night, daily Small Group Dental Benefits are now available through dinner specials and other the Michigan Retailers Association program. Contact bur local agent: offerings at Roadrunners call Tobias Insurance Company—(517) 852-2020. (517) 726-1043. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-08-22.pdf 345475147b1c922b75388014b23617be PDF Text Text MAPLE WALL n ews Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 MVN SMI Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. tI UlF LfiiDWnnfcnVl’43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 HASIINuo rUDLI nnn Phone: (269) 945-9554 121S CHURCH ST A local paper oftoday! HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 Vol. 134-No. 34, August 22, 2006 Charlton Park renewal to go on Nov. 7 ballot by David T. Young Editor A request for renewal of a quarter of a mill for Charlton Park operations will go back to voters countywide in the Nov. 7 general election, but this time the number of years will be cut in half. The Barry County Board of Commissioners and Parks and Recreation Commission, understanding the danger the park may have to be closed next year because of a lack of funding, met in emergency sessions Tuesday night and Wednesday morn­ ing to talk about how to get a proposal together before the Tuesday, Aug. 29, deadline. The shocking double defeat of 10-year proposals for a .25-mill renewal and an increase of another .25 mill in the Aug. 8 primary fueled the quick action by the Parks Board and a special meeting ofthe Facilities and Property Committee of the Whole for the County Board. It was decided to recom­ mend a proposal for renewal only, and for five instead of ten years, which is scheduled to be adopted by the County Board of Commissioners at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, but because two commissioners Local schools will offer healthier meals this year I I I I Maple Valley is joining public school districts all over the United States in offering healthier fare for breakfast and lunch each day during the academic year 2006-07. Food Service Director Karen Locke said the move iis an attempt to get students off empty calories, excessive fats and sugars. “1 know that most of you are aware of the obesity issue in our children,” she said in a statement to the School district’s parents. “We W hear it almost every day in the news. Statistics show that obesity rates have doubled in children and tripled in adolescents over the last two decades, and physical inactivity and excessive calorie intake are the main causes. “Along with being over­ weight, you run a greater risk for many diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. These diseases are responsible for two-thirds of deaths in the United States. Most of these deaths could be prevented by being more aware of what we eat, how much we eat, and our physical activi­ ty level.” Congress established a new requirement in 2004 that all school districts with federally-funded school meals program develop and implement wellness policies that deal with nutrition and physical activity for the dis­ trict. Congress also mandat­ ed that this policy be in place by the start of the 2006-07 school year. “I am proud to say that Maple Valley has devel­ oped its wellness policy,” Locke said. “This policy addresses many areas, including but not limited to fund-raising, class parties, etc. Please take the time to look at this policy.” Many of the changes tak­ ing place in food service began last school year at the high school, such as removal of snack cakes, soda and candy from the Lions Den. The school now will offer reimbursable lunches at the Lions Den and these lunch options change daily. The a la carte snack and beverage items offered will now meet the guidelines of the well­ ness policy. At the elementary a “help yourself’ fruit and veg­ etable cart will be made available to children. The items on this cart can be taken in addition to their lunch at no extra cost. Besides the food service changes, school officials also have decided not to offer soda pop in the vend­ ing machines until after school. The vending machines that will be on during the school day will dispense appropriate bever­ ages and/or snacks that meet the wellness guidelines. Locke cautioned, “Offering healthy and more appealing food options is more costly. Therefore, prices for the 2006-07 school year are changing.” Students at the elemen­ tary buildings may buy See I I I I I I I I I MEALS, page 3 Blood drive exceeds goal The blood drive Thursday, Aug. 10, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville was a big success, thanks to local donors, according to local campaign coordinators. “It was one of the best ones they’ve ever had,” said Tim Smith, a volunteer and a donor at the blood drive. He added that the donors were served root beer floats and cookies. The Red Cross had 69 potential donors and col­ lected 65 pints of blood, well over the goal. Officials said blood is particularly critical at this time of year because so many donors go on vaca­ tion. There were three first-time The Nashville Events Committee put together a street dance that was held on donors and 10 received pins Friday evening, Aug. 4. A fun time was had by all and, for a first time event, it seemed for reaching milestones, to be a reasonable success, organizers reported. The events committee said the including Lester Altoft, seven gallons; Roy Boise, Nashville Neighborhood Watch assisted with promoting and producing the event and nine gallons; Charlotte as a token of appreciation the committee has made a $25 donation to the Neighborhood Watch program. Street dance helps Neighborhood Watch See DRIVE, page 2 may not be able to make it, ommendation will be,” he efforts are being made to said. reset the meeting date and The proposed increase time to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. was defeated in the Aug. 8 25. primary by a 70 to 30 percent The board customarily margin. The renewal surpris­ would be meeting on the ingly went down by a 59 to fourth Tuesday night of the 41 percent count. month, but the session had to Commissioner Michael be postponed one day Callton, one the strongest because six of the commis­ opponents of the proposed sioners, Clare Tripp, Wayne increase in the primary elec­ Adams, Tom Wing, Mike tion, said he is just as strong­ Callton, Sandra James and ly in support of the renewal Don Nevins, will be at the in November. However, he Michigan Association of said it’s unwise to bring the Counties Conference at exact same proposal that was Shanty Creek near Traverse defeated Aug. 8. City on Monday and “There is a huge variance Tuesday. Commissioners of opinion here,” he said. Hoot Gibson and Jim French “There is far from a consen­ will not attend. sus. There have been a lot of Barry County ideas kicked around.” Administrator Michael A quarter of a mill is esti­ Brown said he was confident mated to generate about the second proposal for an $320,000 annually for increase was not considered Charlton Park, which is gen­ seriously for placement on erally regarded as Barry the November ballot. County’s greatest tourist “A lot of discussion took attraction and educational place Tuesday night and facility. Supporters say Wednesday morning, and in the end this is what the recSee BALLOT, page 4 Nashville, Vermontville trustees’ contests loom by Megan Lavell Staff Writer The villages of Nashville and Vermontville may have new faces after the Nov. 7 general elections. Both will have contests for trustee seats on their Village Councils. In Nashville, Village President Frank Dunham has submitted his name to remain in that position. Trustees Mary Coll, Ron Bracy and Mike Kenyon all have filed to seek-relection and joining them on the ballot will be newcomer Richard Harwood.The top three vote­ getters in the four-way race will be elected. Village President Douglas Kelsey, Clerk Shirley Harmon and Treasurer Kathleen Marsh all have sub­ mitted their names for the November election with no opposition in Vermontville. Though Trustees James Samann and Donald Martin also have submitted their names to stay on the council, Trustee Charles Viele did not meet the deadline for filing. According to the clerk, he intends to turn in the proper paperwork to be counted as a write-in at the November election. Challengers for seats on the Vermontville Village Council are Jason Sheridan and Mark Jorgensen, both running for one of the three trustee’s positions up for election. In This Issue • Local GFWC donates 2 books • Students may pick up schedules on Aug. 29 • Hunter safety education class is Sept. 9-10 • Maple Valley HS running program starting to roll • Boys’ soccer returns from hiatus �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, August 22, 2006 — Page 2 Woodland community ready for Labor Day Homecoming The Woodland Community is gearing up for the annual Labor Day Homecoming festivities Sept. 1-4. There are a few changes this year from previous years' schedule. There will be a talent show from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The kids' games have been moved to Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be a fire­ men's waterball game on 1 p.m. — Parade featuring grand marshals Phyllis and Vernon Baitinger, midway games, dunking booth, boun­ cy ball house, miniature king and queen and Battle Creek Shriners. 2:30 to 4:30 Talent show. 4:30 to 7 p.m. — Lions’ chicken barbecue and raffle, firemen's 50/50 raffle. 8 p.m. — Special game with Woodland Fire Department vs. Lake Odessa Fire Department. Sunday Sept. 3 7 a.m. to noon — Main Street Sunday at 1 p.m. and a bonfire hot dog roast sponsored by the firemen at 6 p.m. with free hot dogs. The championship game is scheduled for Sunday evening. Monday will be reserved for rainout games. The schedule is: Friday, Sept 1 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Homemade ice cream social with sloppy joes, pie and cake at the Woodland United ^Diana’s ‘-P^ace $66 1^00014^0^3^6 4 The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday The Woodland Labor Day Home Coming parade is 1 p.m. on Sept. 2. (File photo) S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple l-akc Rd. 1-517-852-9481 --­ Talent show at Woodland Homecoming It’s not about your life, it’s about theirs. Life insurance isn't about your life, it's about the people who rely on it. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that's just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safc.Sound.Sccurc.* protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. ^Auto-Owners Insurance Woodland Homecoming committee has added a talent show for this year’s program. The show will start at 2:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 2. People who want to “strut their stuff are asked to call Tresea Makley at 269-367­ 4787 or Stacey Morton at 269-367-4879. This is intended to be a fun show open to all ages. The acts will be judged, with tro­ phies for the first three places. the Eagles Lodge. $6.50 for all the fish you can eat. 6 p.m. — Start ofthe soft­ ball tournament. Saturday Sept. 2 7 m. to noon — Breakfast at the Eagles Lodge, $5.50 all you can eat. 8 a.m. — Softball tour­ nament. 10 a.m. — Craft show, horseshoe tournament, bake sale. Noon — Lunch specials at Eagles Lodge Methodist Church. 5 to 8 p.m. — Fish fry at DRIVE, continued from page 1------Cowell, one gallon; Lois Elliston, six gallons; Bill Nichols, 11 gallons; Delores Pettengill, seven gallons; Kori and Mark Zimmerman, six gallons; David Welch, one gallon, and Richard Edwards, 13 gallons. The next blood drive in Nashville will be Oct. 12 from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Mulberry Gardens. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. TRUMBLE AGENCY | 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service................ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Sun. Nashville, Ml 49073 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 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 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. 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 110 S. Main SL • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ......................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 Evening Worship.................................... 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ........... .6:45 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service .930 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Phone: (517) 852-1783 Wed. Service 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 . Joint Morning Worship with . Vermontville UMC 10 a.m. Children's Sunday School 10 a.m. July and August Worship Schedule at Gresham on July 2,16, 30; PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9,23; Phone: 543-5488 Aug. 6 & 20 7'20 9:35 ©TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY (PG-13) 12: 05.2:25.4:45.7:05.9:25 Full-time opportunity to join our outstanding Cardiopulmonary team! CRT or RRT or will consider candidates awaiting board examination. Experience is preferred. Pennock offers an excellent wage and comprehensive benefit package. Send resume to sasank@pennockhealth.com or Pennock Health Services, Human Resources, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 or apply on-line at www.pennockhealth.com. 02654755 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship.................... 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ............................... 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 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass ....................9:45 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 304 Phillips SL, Nashville A.M. Service........................................... 11 a P.M. Service............................................ 7 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ) 11: 15,1:15,3:15,5:15,7:15,9:15 ©ZOOM (PG) 11:25,1:20,3:20, 5:20 THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (PG-13) Respiratory Therapist PASTOR GEORGE GAY PASTOR: DON ROSCOE e-mail: grace@gc3.org 11:20,1:25,3:30, 5:30,7:35, 9:40 O ACCEPTED (PG-13) 517-541-1144 Sunday School................................. 9:45 REV. ALAN METTLER 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM O® SNAKES ON A PLANE (R) ^|^SERV1CES Small Animal Sale Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Labor Day - Extension Office Closed. 4-H Livestock Development Committee meet­ ing, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., no location yet. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE BARGAIN PRICE Pennock CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 31 ^450 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: FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Joint Morning Worship with 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Gresham UMC 10 a.m. Children's Sunday School 10 a.m. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used July and August Worship Schedule for all services. Aug. 13 & 27 at Vermontville on July 9, 23; RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK Aug. 6 & 20 at Gresham on July 2,16, 30; 06572968 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 22,2006 — Page 3 Woodland Lions gearing up for BBQ September 2 The Woodland Lions are pacing nervously by the chicken coop to be sure the fryers will be enough for the annual chicken barbecue at Harold Classic, Memorial Park at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. “What a great time of the year to be alive and to be a Woodland Lions member,” said Dan Hankins, president ofthe Woodland Lions. “I’m sure the chickens will be big enough.” This year the Lions have decided to sell soft-serve ice cream on Saturday afternoon in the park. All proceeds will go toward the scholarship program next spring. The Lions are again planning on SERVING OUR COUNTRY giving 12 scholarships to 2007 Lakewood graduates. Tia R. Loftus The Lions are also plan­ Tia R. Loftus of Hastings ning a “Texas Hold’em” tournament Saturday, Oct. 7. joined the United States Details are yet to be Navy in June and graduated from basic training Aug. 18 j announced. The Woodland Lions con­ from Great Lakes, Ill. She is now stationed in tinue to discuss new projects to assist those who live in the Texas for “A” school training community. Anyone who as an MA. Tia, a 2006 graduate of has an idea for a worthwhile project should let a Hastings High School, is the Woodland Lions Club mem­ daughter of Dan and Tammi Loftus and sister of Nicole, ber know. One of the Lions on going all of Hastings. projects is getting glasses for children and adults who need Commission bdHU COUIlill help purchasing them. Call on Aging Dan Hankins at 269-367­ Schedule 4448 or Wayne Musbach at of Events 269-367-4739. Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, August 23 Polish sausage, augratin potatoes, sauerkraut, spiced $2 incentive when families apples, dinner roll. pre-pay $40 to their account, Thursday, August 24 but unfortunately the option Turkey ala-king, rice, no longer will be available. blend, peas, The wellness policy can be California viewed at the Maple Valley plums. Friday, August 25 Schools website Taco salad, corn/black (http://mvs.kl2.mi.us). Besides the policy you can bean salad, ambrosia, tortilla also get information on ideas chips. Monday, August 28 for snacks, classroom Sloppy Joe, baked beans, rewards, etc. Those who do not have computer access yet baked apples, coleslaw, bun. Tuesday, August 29 are still interestedmay call Locke at Maple Valley Chicken fettucini, lima schools. beans, stewed tomatoes, mixed fruit. MEALS, continued from page 1-----lunch for $1.75, $2 at the Jr./Sr. High School on the main line, $2.25 on the spe­ cialty bar, and $2 to $2.50 at the Lions Den. Breakfast is $1 in all buildings. Children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Reduced price breakfasts are sold for 30 cents and lunch for 40 cents. “Please contact us if you are in need of an application for free or reduced meals,” Locke said. Maple Valley Schools his­ torically has been offering a ROADRUNNER’S GREAT DRINKS, GREAT FOOD, GREAT TIMES Come see the area’s most complete and unique collection of chainsaws, totem poles and wood carvings in a relaxed, family atmosphere. 517-726-1043 177 S. Main St. Vermontville STANTON'S ABSOLUTE ESTATE AUCTION REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY Located at 270 W. 1st Street, Vermontville, Ml. on: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2006 Sale begins at 3:30 PM; Real estate sells at 6:00 pm Selling this two story home with 3-4 bedrooms, kitchen, dining laundry area bath, room at and absolute auction. Large, shaded lot would make a good invest­ ment property, starter home or rental. OPEN HOUSES: Monday, August 21 & Monday, August 28 - 4:00 - 5:30 each day. Call for a flyer! ESTATE OF LILA GREEN 06634882 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax:517-726-0060 e-mail: stantons@voyager.nel www.stantons-auctions.com Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 517-349-8235 Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, August 23 Ground bologna, potato salad, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. Thursday, August 24 Tuna salad, coleslaw, fruit­ ed jello, pita bread. Friday, August 25 California blend spread, sweet-n-sour carrots, pears, rye bread. Monday, August 28 Sliced turkey, marinated carrots, applesauce, whole wheat bread. Tuesday, August 29 Italian pasta salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit. Events Wednesday, August 23 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam. Delton - Birthday Party. Thursday, August 24 Hastings - Line Dancing. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, August 25 Hastings Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9:00. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, August 28 - Hastings - Card Making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam; Crafts 10:30 a.m.;Life Line Screening 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Kinship Care Support 7 p.m. Beading 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 29 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Bocci Ball 10:30 a.m.; Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m.; Haircuts/make appt. Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 f)rivcr (Education for students 14 years, S months or older Segment I Class Segment II Class Oct. 23 - Nov. 9 Sept. 5-7,2006 Oct. 3-5,2006 "The Traffic Scene, driving safety taughtfor all oflife’s suprises:’ Student Quote To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 E Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith 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 EQUAL HOUSMO OPPORTUNITY 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, Broker - GRI.................................................. Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO Cell 269-838-2884 — COUNTRY HOMES — IN COUNTRY ON 2.5 ACRES NEAR HASTINGS 1 mile north of BC Christian School. Updated home with MORE LAND AVAILABLE. "Just off pavement on 2.5+/- acres. Shaded, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2018 sq. ft., Andersen windows, great room w/cathedral ceiling and 'stone hearth gas log. Horse/hobby/farm area. 5 barns/buildings - Go country! Call Rick. CH-136) PRICE REDUCED... $89,900 MOTIVATED SELLERSIII MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2story home, 1st floor laundry, large SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON M-66 ON 4+ ACRES, LARGE POLE BARN, GARDENING, NURSERY, BUSINESS PLUS SNOW REMOVAL W/ACTIVE ACCOUNTS Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full baths, large living room, formal dining room w/lighted glass china cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large family room, lots of "built-ins". Large kitchen St central air. Stocked fish pond on property. Call Homer or Jerry (CH-118) IN FULLER HEIGHTS PRICE REDUCEDII NOW $183,900 Built in 1997, energy efficient home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1976 sq. ft., open kitchen, dining room, oak cabinets, den or office, walk­ out basement, main floor laundry, covered porch 6x38, deck 10x13, large lot, central air, home warranty. Great value for the money! Call (N-134) Jerry NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 SOUTHEAST OF NASHVILLE ACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" In the country! This 2000 manufac­ WITH A tured year home with 4 bedrooms, beautiful country setting, 4 bed2 full baths has the location, views rooms ,, 2 baths fireplace in living and features to be your 2.64 acre room, ,approx. ,2400p sq. ft. totalg. mature yard, detached 2-car escape. Walk-out basement and 1\vo car garage plus pole barn. garage, kitchen appliances includ- 14’ clearance in 40’x60’ pole bam, Room for animals - must see this ed. Occupancy at close. Call your high eff. gas furnace new 4/2006. home to appreciate!- Caull Hillary . (CH-115)Call Rick. (CH-135) host Jerry Reese. (CH-131) INASHVILLE RENTAL - 2 UNITS NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR $65,00011 RETIREMENT HOME 2 unit apartment building or poss. One story, 2 bedroom home with business offices. Downtown many updates. sided, Vinyl Nashville. One story, each unit has living/dining combo, bath, kitchen 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room & St 1st floor laundry. Appliances bath, appliances included. Call included. Detached 1 1/2 car Homer. (N-132) garage. Call Rick to see. (N-133) $72,50011 IN NASHVILLEI LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED HOME PRICED TO SELLI Convenient location for a short walk to town. Quick access to M-66. Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. to GR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or Charlotte. Immediate occupancy. Call Rick or Homer. (N-130) — MIDDLEVILLE--- --- VERMONTVILLE — NICE "FAMILY” HOME IN MIDDLEVILLE - $1O1,OOOII 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story home with enclosed wrap-around porch, laundry is just off the kitchen. Nice comer lot. Call Rick or Homer. (M-129) $56,000111 "PARK-LIKE" SETTING IN VERMONTVILLE 3 bedroom mobile home with "add-on", nice large lot, some appliances included. Call Homer. (V-127) — VACANT PARCELS — 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS. Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A Building site, some trees, (c) 10A Building site (all located on paved road) Cail Homer. (VL-123) 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, perked, modulars acceptable. Nat gas available, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCED!! East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country*. Great view, close to public hunting & fishing. Lots of birds & wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front 8f woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124) 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. £ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 22,2006 — Page 4 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Local zoning administrator plans to remain on the job To the editor: This is in response to com­ ments made by Steve Toman in a letter to the editor in last week's edition of the Maple Valley News. I would like to refer to a couple of sayings that best fit his accusations: “Believe nothing ofwhat you hear and half of what you see” and “There are two sides to every story.” If honesty and integrity is constantly complaining about and belittling your neighbors, colleagues, fellow villagers and now the zoning administrator (which is a very difficult position that includes a lot of work and is absolutely unappreciated) then Mr. Toman and his gen­ eration are full of integrity. If the village clerk had intended on taking over the zoning administrator's posi­ tion, it makes sense, and I no longer wonder why I am continually faced with diffi­ culties from that end. But I appreciate Mr. Toman for letting me know about this and please keep writing let­ ters so I can stay informed of the inner workings of our vil­ lage, as I am only the zoning administrator and a long standing member ofthe plan­ ning committee. Speaking of longevity, I have one more thing to cover. The past 11 years I have worked (more like vol­ unteered) as a citizen of this village and a member of its committees, I have done so with concern for what's right for the village and have done so by following the laws. All of my efforts have been made to make this village a better place to live. And I have done so with an ability to separate myself and my beliefs to do things the right way—by the book using common sense as a compass. Since accepting the posi­ tion of zoning administrator, it seems all I have worked for has been pushed aside and buried under ignorance. I am completely disrespected at village meetings. My opin­ ions, for which I am employed to give, are belit­ tled and often I am told to keep them to myself. I have been drawn before an illegal­ ly formed review board to discuss the ever increasing "file" against me that was being assembled by, of all people, the village clerk. A secretary keeping a per­ sonnel file on the zoning administrator seems to be absurd. Does her position also encompass the responsi­ bilities of the village presi­ dent or is she simply over stepping her bounds? It seems that over a decades worth of work that I have done for this village has all been nullified and I have become the blight on the operations of the committees of this village. I have never gained any­ thing over the years, not even a thanks for my work. I real­ ize that volunteer work is most often thankless and you compromise your own life and set yourself up for criti­ cism. My only goal through all of this was to do good things for the village and the people who live here because I know who I work for. That's more than I can say for a lot of others. So, in answer to Mr. Toman's question, yes I did intend on resigning. But that decision was a poor one and I am glad that it was not accepted. Why? Because now I am even more deter­ mined to do what's right for this village and its citizenry. Get used to seeing my face and hearing my voice. Melissa Strotheide, Nashville BALLOT, continued from page 1--------there’s nothing quite like it in Michigan west of Dearborn’s Greenfield Village. Charlton Park includes special events and buildings and attractions that demonstrate life in Barry County near the end of the 19th 19th century. century. If the renewal fails to pass in November, Charlton Park may have to close next year after serving Barry County for more than 40 years. “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 g (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06629807 _______________________ cott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Local GFWC donates 2 books The Vermontville chapter of the Grand Federation of Women’s Clubs has donated two books in memory of Donna Wyskowski, The Good Housekeeping illus­ trated children’s cookbook by Marianne Zanzarella and Cooking the Central American way: culturally authentic foods including low-fat and vegetarian recipes by Alison Behnke. The two books have been placed in the junior non-fic­ tion section. The women’s club also has donated The Redwall cook­ book by Brian Jacques in Memory of Martha Zemke. These three junior cook­ books are lavishly illustrated and jam-packed with mouth watering recipes that kids of all ages will enjoy mastering. There is still time to make a silent bid for the bid house that was donated by the late Smoky Alldaffer. He donat­ ed his hand-crafted bird house, hoping that the library could raise some funds to help pay for the new parking lot. The silent auction will close at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. The new shipment of rental books-on-tape has arrived. These tapes rent for $2 a month and the titles are: The Dangerous Hour by Marcia Muller; Ice Run by Steve Hamilton; Blinded by Stephen White; White Hot by Sandra Brown; Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz; Are You Afraid of the Dark? by Sidney Sheldon; The Yada Yada Prayer Club Gets Down by Barbara Rosenblat; Hawkes Harbor by S.E. Hinton; Sacred Stone by Cline Cussler; Nighttime is my Time by Mary Higgins; and Clark and Sullivan’s Law by Nancy Taylor Rosenblat. The final program for the 2006 summer reading pro­ gram “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales” was held Wednesday, Aug. 16. The Binder Park ZooMobile brought a variety of animals, including a blue-tongued skunk, a kinkajou, an owl, and a red tailed python. After viewing the animals and hearing about their homes and habits, the audience was able to ask questions and even pet the python. Fiftyone children and 28 adults enjoyed the informative pro­ gram and enjoyed snacks provided by the Vermontville Women’s Club. The reading challenge por­ tion of the summer reading program continues until Saturday, Aug. 26. Entries into the drawing should be in the library by 3 p.m. The drawing will be held Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. in the library. New adult fiction: Sea Change by Robert B. Parker; The Gunslinger (Book one in the Dark Tower series) by Stephen King; and Judge and Jury (Large print) by James Patterson. New Junior Fiction: Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary and Book 6 in the Clique series, Dial L for Loser by Lisa Harrison. New DVS’s: The Shaggy Dog (PG). WOODLAND, continued from page 2- The dunk tank will be in action Saturday Sept. 2 in the afternoon at Woodland’s Classic park. Breakfast at Eagles Lodge, all you can eat, $5.50. 9 a.m. Community church service at the park. 10:30 a.m. — Softball tournament. Noon — Lunch special at the Eagles Lodge. 1 p.m. — Firemen’s waterball game on Main Street. 3 to 6 p.m. — Free kids’ games with prizes (including bouncy ball house). 6 p.m. — Bonfire by fire­ men with free hot dogs. 7 p.m. — Old-fashioned hymn sing, featuring local talent at the Woodland United Methodist Church. Evening softball champi­ onship game. Monday Sept. 4 7 a.m. to noon — Breakfast at the Eagles Lodge. Softball championship rain out games, if necessary STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! 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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. Barry County's Most Complete Printing Facility SERVICING KALAMAZOO , GRAND RAPIDS , BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! — LOCATED AT — PICK-UP AND DELIVERY 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 MAILING SERVICE (269) 945-5078 Fax (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 Fax (517) 543-2272 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 22, 2006 — Page 6 Students may pick up Local FFAer meets the president Future Farmers ofAmerica schedules on Aug. 29 Michigan Vice President if needed, but this form must be completed and turned in before students will receive their schedules and locker assignments. Seniors will also receive a Senior Name Form, which must be turned in, before receiving their schedules. Each family will receive a free/reduced lunch applica­ tion form, which may be turned in on this date also. The guidance counselor will see students by appoint­ ment only on Thursday and Friday, Aug.30 and 31, to answer questions about schedules. Please call to schedule an appointment at (517) 852-9275. Parents of seventh-graders are asked to consider becom­ ing involved with the There will be a hunter Athletic Boosters group. safety education class held at Anyone with questions may the Castleton Township Hall. call Duska Brumm at (517) 915 Reed St., Nashville, from 852-9275. The boosters next 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, meeting and voting for offi­ Sept. 9, and from 2:30 to 4:30 cers will be held Monday, p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. in the high Barry County Conservation school conference room. Club in Hastings. Information is beitnhg Both sessions must be mailed to parents of seventh­ attended in order to receive graders aboutjunior high ori­ certification. Pre-registration entation, which will be held is required by Sept. 7. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6 The cost will be $7 and p.m. lunch will be provided on For more information Saturday. please contact the Jr.-Sr. For registration or ques­ High School. tions, call Gary White at Classes will begin on (517) 852-9199. Thursday, Sept.7 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School students in eighth through 12th grades are encouraged to pick up their schedules and locker assign­ ments from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. Students will or have received in the mail a letter with a student information form which needs to be returned when students pick up their schedules and locker assignments. Extra forms will be available in the office Hunter safety education class is Sept. 9-10 National Future Farmers of America member Katie Eldred of Vermontville sits with other national FFA members after meeting President George W. Bush at a national FFA conference in duly. (Back row, from left) Ryan Peterson, national vice president; Anita Estes, national vice president; Jessie Geib, national secretary; Travis Jett, Four area students were national president; (front row) Stuart Joy, national vice president; Katie Eldred, among 'the May graduates-, Michigan vice president; Alyn Kiel, Michigan state president; and Erica Der, national from Central Michigan vice president. University. The students, their horn­ towns and degrees were Case * E. Barton of Freeport, bacheRegistration for Classes** lor of science; Mark C. Thompson of Middleville, LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! * bachelor science; Jennifer M. 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While at the conference, FFA members also met with members of Congress, Ray Simon, Deputy Secretary of Education, and Chuck Connor, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Activities included visits to the Jefferson Memorial, U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the FDR Memorial. The members also attended leadership work­ shops. 06629733 Freeport woman Gift Shop Kathy's at fl Antiques, Home Accents & Gifts New Merchandise Arriving Daily 207 N. Main (M-66), Nashville 517-852-0313 The Salon at Kathy's A Full Service Hair Salon lon for Men, Women & Children Walk-ins Welcome 517-852-0313 Come in Jolt tlie kaiACut - Come boob Jo/t tlie expedience! Stylist- Hail Technician- Teri Knoll Sarah Winegar „ K5 Stylist- Janna Rozema Janna's Early Morning Hours: Fri. & Sat. 8AM. Later Hours: Wed. & Thur, til 8FM Manicures Pedicures Acrylics • Gels We also offer tanning and state-of-the-art massage chair treatments. All theperks ofan upscale salon in the comfort ofyour hometown | * earns certificate* * at Cooley Law The New This Year... Adult Recreational Classes Beginning and Advanced Hip Hop/Jazz and Tap * Edith Moore of Freeport earned a certificate of merit in deferred compensation and pension in a recent term of study at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing. She is a graduate of .Davenport College and Lakewood High School. She is the daughter of Jurden and Mary Moore. Edith and her husband, Daniel Torres, have four chil­ dren, Daniella, D.J., Israel and Noah Torres. Founded in 1972, Cooley Law School is now the largest law school in the country. Cooley has the largest enrollment of African-American students of any law school and the second highest number of minorities overall in the United States. Cooley has three campuses across Michigan; its main campus in downtown Lansing, its downtown Grand Rapids/Western Michigan University campus in west Michigan, and its Rochester/Oakland University campus in south­ east Michigan;' All Classes taught by Studio Owner Kimberly Rodriguez * * * * * * * * * * * Contact Step N- Time Dance Studio today!!! * * 517.852.9910 stepntime@hotmail.com Located directly above Something Special By Kathy in Nashville, MI!!!♦ * Check us out on the web at www.stepntimedancestudio.com I Dr. BRAD MASSE GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY BuildingA 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 Cafe • Insurance Billed For You • New Patients Always Welcome • Financing Available • Evening Hours Offered ■■■* 5i7.S52.9150 730 South M-66 « Nashville, Ml 490% �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 22,2006 — Page 7 Welcome Back to.,. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS First Day ofClasses: Thursday, September 7, 2006 Building Starting Times: Fuller Elementary - 7:55 a.m. Maplewood School - 7:55 a.m. Jr./Sr. High - 8:00 a.m. For A Smooth Start For Your Child. •• Attend Your School’s OPEN HOUSE: 7th Grade Orientation - Wednesday, September 6, at 6:00 p.m. Maplewood School - Tuesday, September 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fuller Elementary - Tuesday, September 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will be a Book Fair at both elementary buildings during Open House FOR STUDENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION CALL: Fuller Elementally - Grades K-3 — 852-9468 Maplewood School - Grades 4-6 — 726-0600 Maple Valley JrJSr. High - Grades 7-12 — 852-9275 Buildings will open for registration beginning August 22, 2006. All new students must have: LUNCH PROGRAM Lunch prices for the 2006-2007 school year are as follows: 1. Proof of residency. 2. Updated immunizations. Grades K-6.......................................................................... $1.75 3. Original birth certificate. Grades 7-12 You will not be able to enroll your child without these documents. Please be sure Breakfast your child’s immunizations are up to date. “Maple Valley Schools has developed a Wellness Policy for Student Nutrition and Activity. This policy is intended to provide goals for stu­ dent wellness, such as nutrition education, physical activity, and school­ based activities along with setting nutrition guidelines for the district. Watch for more information coming soon on this important policy.” ............................... $2.00 ............................................................................. $1.00 }Milk............................................................................................. 30C Parents and students are encouraged to deposit money by check into their family’s meal account for the week, month or more. Keeping a balance in this account assures the student(s) of having money for meals and eliminates the need to carry money each day. This system also allows parents to place spending and/or food restrictions on their child’s account if necessary. Payments may be mailed or sent to school with your child. Contact: Karen Locke, Food Service Director at 852-3920. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT The Maple Valley school community believes that all students are entitled to a comprehensive education through the curriculum we will nurture the academic, physical, social, cultural and emotionalpotential of all students to encourage them to become productive citizens with life-long learning skills. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, August 22,2006 — Page 8 - VARSITy FOOTBALL 8/25 8/31 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 Pewamo-Westphalia Sand Creek Olivet High School Galesburg/Augusta Pennfield Delton Kellogg Parchment Kalamazoo Hackett Kalamazoo Christian H A A H H A H A H - J.V. FOOTBALL 8/24 8/81 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/5 10/12 10/19 Pewamo-Westphalia Sand Creek Olivet Galesburg-Augusta Pennfield Delton Kellogg Parchment Kalamazoo Hackett Kalamazoo Christian A A H A A H A H A 6:30 5:00 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 5:00 10/19 10/24 10/26 10/30 11/2 11/7 11/9 Kalamazoo Hackett Bellevue Parchment Olivet Pennfield Galesburg-Augusta Kalamazoo Christian 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 7:00 A 7:00A 7:00 H 7:00A 7:00 H 7:00 H 7:00 A - GIRLS BASKETBALL 8th Grade & 7th Grade 9/18 Pennfield Delton Kellogg 9/20 9/25 Parchment 9/27 St. Monica 10/4 Galesburg/Augusta Kalamazoo Christian 10/9 10/11Olivet 10/16KVA MS Basketball Delton Kellogg 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 TBA 8th A H A H A H H A '7th H A H A H A A H - GIRLS BASKETBALL J.V. & VARSITy 8/30 9/5 9/7 9/14 9/19 9/21 9/26 9/28 10/3 10/5 10/10 10/12 10/16 Saint Patrick Springport Leslie Delton Kellogg Dansville Pewamo-Westphalia Kalamazoo Hackett Delton Kellogg Parchment Olivet Pennfield Galesburg-Augusta Kalamazoo Christian J.V. 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 VAR 7:00 H 7:00 H 7:00A 7:00A 7:00A 7:00 H 7:00 H 7:00 H 7:00 A 7:00 H 7:00A 7:00A 7:00 H 8/15 8/18 8/21 8/23 8/25 8/26 8/30 9/5 9/12 9/15 9/16 9/18 9/21 9/26 9/28 10/3 10/11 Leslie Blackhawk Inv. 7:45a 8:30a Wayland Union TBA TK Invitational 8:00a Pennfield 9:00a KVA Preseason Scrimmage 12:00p 12:00p Bellevue KVA Jamboree 4:00 Pennfield 4:00 Hastings Fall Classic 12:00p 9:30a Pewamo-Westphalia Delton Kellogg 4:00 4:00 Parchment Kalamazoo Christian 4:00 Kalamazoo Hackett 4:00 Olivet 4:00 KVA League Final 12:00p Barry County Inv. (Delton Host) 9/11 9/13 10/2 10/4 Pennfield Albion Kalamazoo Hackett 8/24 8/25 9/11 9/13 9/19 9/23 9/28 9/30 10/3 10/7 10/17 10/27 10/30 Lainsburg Western Invitational TK Invitational Kalamazoo Christian Olivet Lowell Lakewood Invitational Carson City Invitational A A A A A A A H A A A A A A A A A Olivet 4:00 1:00 4:00 4:00 A A A A CROSS COUNTRH - 11/4 Boas VARISITy GOLF - SOCCER— - J.V. GOLF - Pennfield Bellevue Invitational Kalamazoo Hackett Regionals Barry County meet Delton Kellogg State Meet 4:30 10:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 9:00 4:25 9:00 5:00 10:00 4:30 5:30 3:30 A A A A A A A A A A A A A 5:00 A 8/23 8/24 8/29 8/30 9/6 9/11 9/13 9/18 9/20 9/21 9/25 9/27 10/2 10/9 10/16 Laingsburg Bellevue Bellevue Lakewood Pennfield Parchment Kalamazoo Hackett Olivet Kalamazoo Christian Saranac Galesburg-Augusta Delton Kellogg KVA Tournament Saranac District Tournament 5:00 5:00 5:30 5:00 TBA 5:00 5:00 TBA 4:30 5:00 5:00 6:45 TBA 6:00 TBA H H A H A H H A A H H A A A A ADMISSION PRICES HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Adults $5.00 • Students $5.00 JR. HIGH SPORTS Adults $3.00 • Students $3.00 No admission charge at any event for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. FAMILY PASSES AVAILABLE FOR $150 INDIVIDUAL PASSES AVAILABLE FOR $70 Good for entire 2006/2007 school year. Athletic passes for the 2006-07 season are $150.00 for a family pass and $70.00 for an individual pass. Golden Passes are available free to people age 62 and older. If you are interested in earning an athletic pass for the 2006-07 school year, please contact Mindy at 517-852-9275. Passes are earned by selling tickets, keeping scorebook or running a scoreboard. NOTIFICATION OF FERPA RIGHTS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY It is the policy of the Maple Valley School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimi­ nation during any program or activity or in employment. Any questions concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, should be directed to Mr. Scott Eckhart, Jr/Sr. High School Asst. Principal, 852-9275. Any questions concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin or age should be directed to Mr. Kim Kramer, Superintendent, 852-9699. Inquiries related to Title II or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, should be directed to Ms. Beverley Black, Section 504 Coordinator, 852-9275. Grievance procedures are located in the superintendent’s office. PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (AGES BIRTH TO 25) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are outlined below. 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access. 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent of eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. 3. The right to consent to disclosures to personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Maple Valley Schools to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliances Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202-4605 It is the policy of Maple Valley Schools not to disclose student lists or directory informa­ tion to outside organizations, except as may be requested by military recruiting repre­ sentatives. Student directory information may be made available in some cases, such as yearbooks, sports programs, honor rolls, or publications featuring school programs and student projecs. suen projects. Directory recory information normaon may include ncue suc such things ngs as suen student’s name, address, telephone number, grade, age, height, weight, major field of study, participation in school activities, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received. High school students and their parents/guardians may prevent disclosure of a student’s name, address, and telephone number to military recruiting representatives (who can only use that information to provide students with information concerning educational and career opportunities available in the U.S. Armed Forces or service academies) by sub­ mitting a signed written request to that effect to the high school principal. SCHOOLS OF CHOICE The Maple Valley Schools offers programs and services to support children with special needs. If you suspect you have a child with a disability who is not receiving services, please call or write Beverley Black, Supervisor of Special Education, for more information at: Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, MI 49096 Maple Valley provides: • Safe Schools • Caring Student-Centered Teachers • Small Class Sizes • Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings • State-Of-The-Art Technology We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2006-2007 school year. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are welcome (517) 852-9275 to join our schools. It is the policy of Maple Valley Schools that no person on the basis of race, At Maple Valley Schools, children receive the best of both worlds. The safety and personal of a smaller country school is combined with the program offerings of the larger urban districts. color, religion, national origin or ancestiy, age, sex, martial status or disabili­ ty shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or Teachers at The Valley will know and care for your child as an individual. Your child will be accepted for their strengths and skillfully challenged to improve on their weaknesses. When the big day of graduation comes for your child, Maple Valley Schools will have them prepared for their future. activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance Applications will be accepted through September 8,2006. For enrollment information call 517- from the Michigan or U.S. Department of Education. 852-9699 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 22, 2006 — Page 9 ‘! ? $? v1 ‘ 5? 1 , MM SS * MM|l S>n j * Ml > ** ,/" Ss. * *njt M NJ a* MMl SV N MiMli SV *! ’* JN vJ ** >M ? JQ v * ,,z"z" X^ XS^!11 : “S MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL — THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 District Transportation Program Safely Transporting Our Future BUS SCHEUDLES: Bus routes will initially run near the same times as last year. Allow 15 min. flex until routes are established. For new student transportation arrangements, call 852-9421 SCHOOL BUS STOPS • nJS What Every Driver Must Know to Insure the Safety of all Maple Valley Students SCHOOL BUSES WITH OVERHEAD RED AND Please review these bus rules with your child. WAITING UNLOADING • Be on time. Too early, you are waiting • Stay seated until bus stops. A quick stop or alone too long. Too late, you could be hurt rushing to the bus. YELLOW LIGHTS (With or Without Bus Stop Signs) an accident could knock you to the floor. • Don’t carry awkward loads. Use a knapsack • Wait quietly away from the road. Cars don’t or tote bag. Many students are killedpick­ always stay on the road. Running games ing up dropped objects near the bus where might cause you to go into the road. the driver cannot see them. • Do not move toward the bus until the driv­ • Move away from the bus immediately. If er opens the door. The driver will open the you can touch the bus, you are TOO door when it is safe. The bus could skid '"••“UHrii-L UH while stopping on ice or gravel along the roadside. CLOSE. The bus can be very dangerous. • Go directly home. Strangers might bother students hanging around the bus stop. Going to the wrong house could cause peo­ iw,k*« 1. Yellow lights are flashing prepare to stop. 2. Red lights are flashing • stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus. 3. Red lights turned off - proceed. SCHOOL BUSES WITH OVERHEAD RED LIGHTS (With or Without Bus Stop Signs) ^AtaAafanort^ ®«®li4j. School Transportation Safety Program . 1. Red lights are flashing and bus is moving prepare to stop. 2. Red lights are flashing and bus is stopped stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus. 3. When red lights are turned off - proceed. l^atoWfttihia ple to worry about where you are. LOADING • Use handrail. A fall on the stairs can be painful. panu. bring • Don’t CROSSING or large sharp objects. Remember that in an accident, you will be thrown against what ever you are carry­ ing. • Move ahead of the bus 10 steps until you can see the bus driver’s face. The driver must always be able to see you. • Wait for the driver’s signal. The driver will • Sit down immediately. A quick start could knock you down ifyou are not seated. signal you when it is safe to cross the road. • Cross to the outside edge of the bus and make sure all traffic is stopped. YOU must RIDING make sure it is sale to cross the road. • Don’t distract the driver. The driver’s full attention must be on driving safely. • Keep body inside bus. Trees, trucks, and • If clear, cross quickly, if not clear, return to the curb. If the road is not safe, move back to the curb. Don’tjust stand waiting in the utility poles have caused bad injuries to children hanging out windows. • Don’t bother the other passengers. Every ALL SCHOOL BUSES student deserves a safe ride to school. • Keep floor dear. Ifthere is an emergency, a clean bus means no tripping and a safe Yellow hazard warning lights are flashing proceed with caution. education. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER uifafimsWiWlU1 ^adawils®^ adawils®^ Transportation within the Villages of Nashville and Vermontville Any announcement pertaining to the delay or closing of classes at Maple Valley Schools will be made through the following radio and TV stations: Most students will travel to the high school in the morning and in the afternoon. Within the Village ofVermontville, 4th, 5th and 6th Graders will walk to Maplewood. WBCK.................................. Battle Creek WITL............ ...... Lansing ....................................... Lansing WOOD ....... Grand Rapids WMMQ WVIC ............................................ Lansing WJFM ......... Grand Rapids WFMK......................................... Lansing WGRD....... Grand Rapids WBCH Hastings WLCM Charlotte WWMTTV-3 WZZM TV-13 Grand Rapids .. Kalamazoo Within the Village ofNashville, Early Kindergarten-3rd Graders may walk to Fuller Elementary or ride the bus from the stop at Kellogg Community Center. Students will need to be at the bus stop by 7:30 a.m. WINS TV-6 Ifyour child lives in town but will be attending a different elementary building, they need to be at the buildings at the following times: announcements would be made over local radio stations in Hastings and Charlotte. It Building Students at Building Buses Depart Maplewood 7:30 a.m. 7:35 a.m. Fuller 7:10 a.m. 7:15 a.m. Kellogg 7th-12th 7:15 a.m. 7:20 a.m. Kellogg 4th - 6th 7:20 a.m. 7:25 a.m. Kellogg K-3rd 7:40 a.m. 7:45 a.m. ........................... ^Lansing WILX TV-10................................ Lansing WOTVTV-8. Grand Rapids WOTV TV-41 . Battle Creek If inclement weather should force the closing of school during school hours, is our policy not to close early during a tornado warning or watch. If Maple Valley Schools is closed due to inclement weather, all community education classes and programs will be canceled. If day school is in session and it is necessary to cancel evening classes due to weather, announcements will be made over local stations WBCH and WLCM. YEARLY NOTIFICATION OF MANAGEMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY Parents, teacher and employees please note that our school’s manage­ ment plan for asbestos is available for your review in our offices at 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI during regular office hours. When students become 18 years of age, Michigan law prohibits schools At the present time all asbestos is in good condition. Our policy is to from providing anyone (including parents) information regarding grades, continue surveillance and maintenance. attendance and discipline without prior students approval. AGE OF MAJORITY �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 22, 2006 — Page 10 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS WELCOME BACK TO THE BEST YEAR EVER IN 2006-2007! ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS: Thank you for the opportunity to formally welcome everyone back to the start The MapJe Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation encourages all stu- of another school year. Our theme for this year is: dient to be hardworking, cooperative and to strive for success; The foun­ dation urges you to enroll in any post-secondary institution of your choice very early in the spring. Apply for any available financial aid as early as possible. 'Change it is the Only Constant in Education Today” This can be exciting, invigorating,yet at times very frustrating. On the surface, we will try to make things run as smoothly as they have in the past, so that our students can focus on learning. Behind the scenes, our staff will be working hard to prepare for the many changes that are in store for us next year. The State has placed a real focus for reform on high school education, and set some very high expectations. These requirements will cause us to have to make some major changes to how we educate our students. I encourage you to make a point of watching for, reading, and engaging in the information that we will be supplying throughout this year. The very first step in this process will come at the Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, September 11. At this meeting, your Board will be asked to approve the move to a “Trimester” system of offering classes at the high school for next year. Please come and learn what this means for your children. We trust you will have a great year; and we are looking forward to your return oh Thursday, September 7. If at any time you have any questions, concerns, or opinions please know that we always welcome them; and encourage you to call us at 517/852-9699 PESTICIDE USAGE INFORMATION This column is to advise parents that the Maple Valley Schools is in com­ pliance with Public Act 131 of 1993 which requires schools to notify par­ ents and guardians of children that they have a right to be informed prior to application of pesticides Maple Valley schools contracts with Rose Exterminator Company for pest control. The Rose Exterminator Company has been a reputable firm serving commercial, industrial and institution­ al facilities for over 130 years. In our buildings, the Rose Exterminator Company administers an inte­ grated Pest Management Program which includes mechanical, biological, harborage reduction and environmental controls with pesticide applica­ tions used only when necessary. Further, the integrated Pest Management Program requires that any aerosal or liquid pesticide not be applied in classrooms or other areas students occupy within four hours of student’s presence. If you require further information or notification pertaining to pesticde applications, please contact Pat Powers, Director of Operations and Transportation at 852-9421. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS July 10, 2006 August 14, 2006 September 11, 2006 October 9, 2006 November 13, 2006 December 11, 2006 January 8, 2007 February 12, 2007 March 12, 2007 April 16, 2007 (third Monday) May 14, 2007 June 11, 2007 Board of Education meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the board room at the Administration Office. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS President .. Vice-Presiden Secretary Treasurer .Jerry Sessions Tim James Allison Avery Wayne Curtis Trustee ......Andrea Montgomery Trustee ..................... Kevin Rost Trustee .................. Brian Green SCHOOL DISTRICT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Administration Office Bus Garage & Operations Alternative Commuinity Education Fuller Street Elementary Early 4s Maplewood School Jr./Sr. High School Special Education Office Food Service 852-9699 852-9421 852-9794 852-9794 852-9468 852-2075 726-0600 852-9275 852-9275 852-3920 VOCATIONAL OFFERINGS Each year Maple Valley Schools offers vocational education programs, both at the high school and through Lansing Community College. These programs are designed to prepare youth for a broad range of employment and training services and are offered under the guidance of qualified instructors. All vocational education programs follow the district’s poli­ cies of nondiscrimination on the basis ofrace, color, age, national origin, sex or disability in all activities and employment. In addition, arrange­ ments can be made to ensure that the lack of English language skills is not a barrior to admission or participation. For information about these programs, contact: Mr. Todd Gonsor, High School Principal Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096 517-852-9275 ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS The student’s parent/guardian must provide the school with written permis­ sion and request to administer medication (see form below). Medication should be brought to the school in the original container by the parent/guardian unless other safe arrangments are necessary and possible. Medication includes both prescription and non-prescription medications and includes those taken by mouth or inhaler, which are injectible (epipen), applied as drops to eyes or nose, or applied to the skin. L ..Mandatory medical form State Law requires that all schools have on file a medication permission and instruction form signed by a parent or guardian. This form must also have the physician’s instructions and signature. School personnel cannot dispense any medication without this form on file. MEDICATION FORM STUDENT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION I. Student’s Name _______L Grade Date Address Telephone ■. PARENT PERMISSION 1.1 hereby authorize school personnel to administer prescribed medication directed by our doctor. Parent/Guardian Singature - Date Your are hereby directed to give Medication Dosage _______________ _______________ Time PHYSICIAN’S DIRECTIONS I. 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It took two years, which, it takes some schools longer,” said Rosin. The Lions shouldn’t have to have the dreaded NTS (no team scores) following its name in any box scores this season. There are seven boys and ten girls out for the two teams. Cross country squads typically can use six runners for each meet, five of whom score. The year before Rosin took over the boys’ program, there was one runner on the team. The Lions have sent runners to the state finals in each of the past two seasons, and the returning state quali­ fier from a year ago Mike Hall is back for his senior season. He’ll be joined on the course again this year by teammates Kaleb Root, R.J. Raines, Austin French, and Adam Cook. There are also a few inex­ perienced new faces ready to help out. The girls’ team is filled with new faces, after running with just two athletes last fall. The only returning run­ ner is Erin Shoemaker. “We have unexpected expectations due to the young inexperience,” said Rosin of the girls’ team. “The girls, I don’t even know if they know what to expect from themselves. We’d like to be competitive and have a good time, and to be compet­ itive with themselves.” The sudden burst in num­ bers has a lot to do with the kids that have been in the program before. “I think last year the kids had a good time, and they self recruited,” said Rosin. “It’s no fun alone, but if you get a group of friends it is, and it just kind of builds on itself.” The funs really starts for the Lions when they compete at Laingsburg this Thursday, and then run the Parma Western Invitational Friday morning. The KVA season doesn’t start until Sept. 12, when the league gets together at Kalamazoo Christian’s home course. “I know our last league was extremely tough. I think this will be a more balanced league, hopefully,” Rosin said. “I think we can compete for the middle of the pack. Continually improve, and try to compete for the middle of our league. That’s realistic.” The league won’t be a cake walk ’though. Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian’s boys’ and girls’ teams both competed in the Division 3 state finals last year. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK The 2006 Maple Valley varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams. Team members are Trumble, Erin Shoemaker, Natasha Misiewicz, Mallorie Densmore, Lauren Baker, Amanda (back) Head Coach Robb Rosin, Adam Cook, Matt Hamilton, Mike Hall, Kaleb Root, R.J. and Austin French. Missing from photo are Austin Tabor, Kayla Napier, Randi Vinson, and by Brett Bremer) (front from left) Lauren Erwin, Kaytlin Furlong, Raines, Joe Benedict, Krista Stevens. (Photo Lions open Friday, home against P-W by Brett Bremer Sports Editdr Maple Valley’s varsity football teams won ten SMAA championships in the last 18 years. What those initials meant may have changed from time to time, as did the competi­ tion the Lions faced in the leagite, but the Lions remained consistent through­ out. In their first and only sea- GOOD TIME PIZZA son in the SMAA (South) the Lions finished the year with a 5-1 conference record, and a 6-4 overall record. That was strong enough to get the Maple Valley team into the play-offs for the seventh consecutive season. Although head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, who’s Heading into His 23rd season leading the Lions and has piled up a record of 164-52, still says that his team’s goals are to “be competi­ tive”, play-off appearances and conference title tilts have become the norm. This will be one of the least experienced teams that Mittelstaedt has had at Maple Valley in a few years. The offensive backfield will be filled with new faces, as senior quarterback Jake Myers’take's over the duties behind center. He does have some big bodies to help pro- tect him and make room for a new crop of Lion halfbacks. Anchoring the offensive line are seniors Jarred Goris and Max Wilson, and lead­ ing the way through the line for the Lion ball carriers will be full back Tyler Christensen, when he does­ n’t have the ball in his .own harids^ The Lions’ top two tack- See FOOTBALL, page 14 SHIRLEY’S CHUCK WAGON CAFE STANTON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEERS L.L.C. CO. 202 N. Main St., Nashville Main St., Vermontville Vermontville CITIZENS 109 S. Main St., Nashville 501 N. Main, M-66 Nashville 852-1830 852-1985 or 852-1986 852-2500 726-0181 or 726-0060 726-0514 FURNITURE STRIPPING Lynn Denton Agency, Inc. HASTINGS CITY BANK DIANA’S PLACE HANSBARGER CONSTRUCTION 310 N. Main, 103 Thomapple Lk. Rd., 11253 Vermontville Hwy. 538 Sherman, Nashville Farm Bureau Insurance 111 N. 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Main, Vermontville Nashville 726-0637 726-0569 852-1991 HOMETOWN LUMBER & HARDWARE MUSSER SERVICE MACE PHARMACY 106 S. Main St., 219 N. Main 219 S. State St., Nashville Nashville Nashville 852-0882 852-9446 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 22,2006 — Page 13 Lion ladies looking to fall in line a little bit better by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Discipline” is the key word for Maple Valley varsi­ ty girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes this season. Last year’s Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team had only two seniors on it, which gave a large group of underclassmen the chance to show their stuff. The Lions still have a young, somewhat experienced squad. That’s why Wilkes is keying on “discipline.” “So far, I have gotten great leadership out of my seniors and the other girls are stepping into their roles well. We will be a very disciplined tea. There are things they’re going to be asked to do and they’re going to do them and stay disciplined, from top to bottom.” At the top, is a solid list of returning athletes that includes junior forward Ashley Gonser, junior center Dani Christensen, junior guard Lauren Pierce, and senior guard Kristen t7*^ .s*« ■« ;?** by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The top few scorers from the Maple Valley varsity golf team of 2005, which quali­ fied for regional play, are gone after graduating last spring. That leaves Lion head coach John Hughes with some work to dd as his team gets ready for the 2006 sea­ son, the program’s first com­ peting in the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA). Justin McMillen, Kory Starks, and Ethan Griswold all contributed at times for the varsity team last year. This year they’re the stars of .’°*1®nifaU ■■Btt .Btt A AtetHii- ^lis'tjtl;^ •*» N■ IIIua !W!II 5 ■ The 2006 Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Kristen VanZandt, Alisha Felmlee, Kristen Hummel, Lauren Pierce, Alaina Mater, Lizzy Stewart, Coach Brian Hopkins, (back) Head Coach Landon Wilkes, Leslee Rigelman, Bailey Flower, Jennifer Kent, Britiney Stambaugh, Dani Christensen, Ashley Gonser, and Coach Dave Scott. (Photo by Brett Bremer) New Lions need to be atop leaderboard ^rKi ,, * VanZandt. “Ifthey’re asked to go out in a certain type of defense, they’re going to stay in it and not just play it when they want to,” said Wilkes. “Our defense is going to be key for us.” The defense will be key especially on nights when the team has trouble putting the ball into the basket, which might come more often than the team would like early in the season. Everything on the court won’t be regimented. The Lions will still get out and try and run from time to time. Looking to take over big­ ger roles on the varsity this year are seniors Kristen Hummel, Alisha Felmlee, and Alaina Mater, as well as a couple talented freshmen Jen Kent and Leslee Rigelman. “I think we’re going to gel very well as a team together, instead of relying on one girls to do everything for us,” said Wilkes. HAWAII CONSmilCTION the show, having to con­ tribute solid scores on a reg­ ular basis. If they do that, Hughes thinks his team can compete well enough to be one of the top four teams in the KVA and maybe qualify for regionals once again. “Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett Catholic Central they’re good, and Olivet shouldn’t be too bad this year,” said Hughes of the outlook for the KVA season. Kalamazoo Christian finished sixth and Hackett 11th at last year’s Division 3 state championship. The Lions got to see how good the Comet 975 N. Main (M-66) (M-66 north ofNashville) flJJWlW !*■ u—tA 517-852-0106 Mulberry. 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Starks and Chad Cogswell led the Lions, each shooting an 86. McMillen fired a 93, and Troy Westendorp and Kyle Stains both shot 95 for M aple Valley. Hastings’ Tyler Kalmink took medallist honors with a 73, while Lakewood’s Lane Brewer matched that score. Lakewood senior Brad Elliott was third with a 74, and TK’s Scott Pitch and Brad Steffen both shot 75. Maple Valley was set to see many of those teams again this week. Monday, the Lions competed in the Wayland Invitational at Orchard Hills Golf Course. This Wednesday, the Lions will be a part of the TK Invitational and on Friday they take their swings in the Pennfield Invitational. The KVA season starts _ See GOLF, next page The coach still has some time' to whip the team into shape, heading into the sea­ son opener at home against Portland St. Patrick on Wednesday, Aug. 30. It is the Lions’ only game before the Labor Day break. 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Houghtaling has been writing, singing, and playing songs for more than 20 years. Some of his recordings include Family Reunion, Little Lambs Song, I Will Wait and "Here Kitty Kitty." Grentz has been singing for as long as he can remem­ ber. For four years he sang and traveled with the 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. See CHURCH, next page o oRnimT? oppo nm 06571010 06635167 MICHIGAN LOG HOME & TIMBERFRAME EXPO Heard from xplore a new direction * department. was Mike www.B/ueHe/vnAcademy.coni viewed Heard public comment. s Pleasantview Family Church will host local singers Buddy Houghtaling and Dan Grentz ofNashville at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. Both are Christian singers and songwriters. Both have traveled extensively through­ out the USA, singing at Committee reports were given wished. Now accepting Singers to perform at Pleasantview Church and placed on file. by the board and the public if they (517) 726-0088 the conference. The Lions face Pennfield Sept. 22, and Christian in the final game ofthe regular sea­ son. Maple Valley opens the season at home on Friday night against PewamoWestphalia. posed cemetery ordinances. Correspondence 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE p The 2006 Maple Valley varsity golf team. Team mem­ bers are (front from left) Hutch Joppie, Andrew Taylor, Rachel Mater, Kyle Staines, Barry Roscoe, (back) Head Coach John Hughes, Nathan Hale, Troy Westendorp, ent. of Estimates Available Olivet has made the trip to the KVA with the Lions and the two teams will meet in the conference opener Sept. 8, at Olivet. The Lions hope to be battling with the Eagles, Pennfield Panthers, and Kalamazoo Christian Comets for the top spot in Justin McMillen, Kory Starks, Daniel Benedict, Ethan Griswold, and Ryan Lennox. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. the Matthew D. Ewing Owner lead the defensive backfield positions. The Lions have good bal­ ance to their schedule this fall, with at least a week between meetings with those teams thought to be the class of the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA). GOLF, continued from previous pag next Monday when the league’s teams meet at Eastern Hills for the annual pre-season scrimmage. SYNOPSIS We stock a complete line of... • Plastic & Steel Pipe lers from a season ago return on the defensive side of the ball. Goris led the team from his linebacker spot with 64 tackles and Micah Coplin had 54 while lining up on the defensive front. Athletic seniors T.J. Bentley and Evan Smith will LEGAL NOTICE OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS The 2006 Maple Valley varsity football team. Team members are (front from left) Dustin Houghton, Evan Smith, Jake Myers, Tyler Christensen, Kenneth Quick, Deven Meade, Kyle Fisher, (second row) Tony Corwin, Nick Nisse, Jared Smith, Champ Bodell, Michael Paisley, Eric Westendorp, Timmy Wood, Jeff Burd, (third row) Josh Stafford, Dustin Cowell, Jeremy Riley, John Snyder, Dustyn Olmstead, Jarred Goris, Tory Roberts, Chad Rhodes, Arron Root, (fourth row) Micah Coplin, Ben Hilton, Donnie Jensen, Lance Howard, Max Wilson, T.J. Bentley, Ryan Schroder, Robert Smith, Steven Tait, (back) Head Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, Coach Bryan Lincoln, Coach Joel Mittelstaedt, Coach Don Roscoe, and Coach Chris Ricketts. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Callton, Medical Massage Therapy • Personal Training Herbal Medicine • and much more.’ Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by "’Supervisor J. Cooley OVER 1OO DISPLAYS BY THE FINEST BUILDERS AND CRAFTSMEN IN THE WORLD. ALL INDOORS! DON’T MISS THIS GREAT EVENT! County Commissioner. Adjournment. COMING TO THE KELLOGG ARENA IN BATTLE CREEK Locations Throughout Michigan • Convenient Funding Options Clinic Treatments Available • NEW e-Learning Programs Toll Free: 888-285-9989 - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 SEPT. 8th, 9th & 10th HOURS: 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM 08707464 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 22, 2006 — Page 15 Boys’ soccer returns from its one season hiatus by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The few boys who started last fall trying to make up the Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team had to find new hobbies after the season was shut-down because of a lack of participants. Cody Ward spent his jun­ ior year on the football team. Jed Wieland spent his sopho­ more year on the cross coun­ try team. “It was pretty crappy,” said Wieland. “I didn’t like it much.” “It’s a fun sport,” he added, referring to cross country. “Running is not for me, just plain running. I’ve got to hit someone. I’m a physical person. That’s why soccer’s my sport - no pads.” Head coach Josh Meersma said that a combination of a group of club players gradu­ ating in 2004 and the current group of varsity players who started out in the are youth programs not getting to the high school until this year combined to create the demise of the 2005 season. The Lions are back, though. There were 12 play­ ers on the roster as of last Wednesday, and Meersma said he expected lucky num- ber 13 to join as soon as Friday. Senior midfielders Creedence Hoffman, Ward, and the junior midfielder Wieland are the only players on the current roster that have played high school var­ sity soccer before. All three were a part ofthe 2004 team. That means things could be tough on the Lions this fall, although most are just happy to have the opportuni­ ty to step out on the field. The Lions are entering a new conference this fall, the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA), and it won’t be easy to pile up goals and in turn pile up vic­ tories. Parchment, Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian all have solid soc­ cer pedigrees. Hackett won Class C-D state championships in 1991, 1992, and 1994, as well as the Class C title in 1995. Parchment played for the Class C state title as recently as 2001. The Parchment Panthers reached the Division 3 regional finals in last year’s state tournament, falling by a goal (4-3) to the eventual state runners-up from Forest Hills Eastern. The 2006 Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team. Team members are (front from left) Brandon Sams, Cam Eldridge, Chris Eldridge, Randy Quantrell, Adam Zank, (back) Jedidiah Wieland, Sean Curtis, Joshua Sams, Creedence Hoffman, Noah Heuser, Amr Swolha, Cody Ward, and Head Coach Josh Meersma. (Photo by Brett Bremer) There are three teams in the conference that are nick­ named the Panthers, Parchment, Pennfield, and Tate Mix golf outing slated for Sept. 16 The Tate Mix Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. This annual event helps fund a scholarship for Maple Valley Alternative Education graduates. Mix was the alter­ native ed. principal, before his passing in 2003. The cost to participate in the four-person 18-hole scramble is $50 per person, or $200 per team. Event organizers would like to have teams register by Sept. 5. Questions can be directed to Vicki Dean at (269) 948­ 2531 or to Maple Valley Alternative Ed. at (517) 852­ 9794. Registration , with golfers names and a contact number can be mailed to Maple Valley Alternative Ed., 324 N. Queen St., Nashville, MI, 49073. Checks should be made payable to Vicki Dean. Golfing will begin with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Registration opens at 9 a.m. the day of the event. Small Group Dental Benefits are now available through the Michigan Retailers Association program. Contact our local agent: Tobias Insurance Company—(517) 852-2020. Lunch will be served after the outing, and the cost is $12 for anyone who would like to attend lunch only. There will be cash prizes for the top three teams, as well as a number of hole challenges such as a hole-inone challenge on hole num­ ber three and a longest drive competition on 18. A 50/50 raffle will also take place, and other door prizes will be awarded. CHURCH, continued from previous page Eternity Singers. For the past 15 years he has traveled with Houghtaling as his bass player and background vocalist. He was on Buddy's most recent recording, Mercy Road. Their music for the night will feature favorite songs for all ages. Both singers live and work locally. Buddy is a dentist in Battle Creek. Buddy, his wife Tina and their five children live in the Climax area. Dan is a veteri­ narian in the Hickory Comers area. He lives in Nashville with his wife Ruth and their three children. The folks at Pleasantview Family Church invite the community to join them for this evening of music. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Pleasantview Family Church is located at 2601 Lacey Road. Delton Kellogg. The KVA season doesn’t begin until Sept. 6, when the Lions travel to take on Pennfield’s green and gold Panthers. Each team in the KVA will play each other once during the regular sea­ son, to set up seeding for the conference’s end of season tournament. The Lions start the season with four non-conference contests, including the sea­ son opener at home on the Fuller Street Field Wednesday (Aug. 23), Maple Valley follows that up with back to back games against the Bellevue Broncos, at home on Aug. 24 and on the road Aug. 29. Lakewood will visit Maple Valley in the final game before conference play begins, on Wednesday Aug. 30. �Jusl Sa/ 'Al Advertised in the Maple Valle/ News' Tuesday August 22 2006 — Page 16 Board of Education hasn’t reached bond decision yet School board members made eral proposals deal­ ing with different issues that could be included on the bond request in February , such as infrastructure improvements, new sewer and water systems and the addition of three classrooms to the high school. Board members indicated their desire to get rid of the portable classrooms used at the high school, but it seems unlikely they will put that on the bond issue soon. The school board agreed the community would likely tn Megan La»ell Staff Writer The Maple Valley Board <4 Education last week spent more time deliberating on a possible bind proposal. but no decision has been reached y«*. Superintendent dent Kim Kramer said it is important for the school board to set a date with the treasury soon to get the bond issue on the February election ballot "The biggest issue that we have go oing on with bond issues is setting a date with treasury." Kramer said support the needed improve­ ments to the high school's infrastructure, but would not be supportive of any unnec­ essary expenditures, such as new water and sewer sys­ tems. “I think our people are hurting, and I think we need to be realistic about that," said Kramer A representative from Kingscott, an architectural firm working with Maple Valley schools on improve­ ments. said that to replace the water and sewer systems at the current time would be a preventative measure for the future since the infra­ structure systems are already about 30 years old. In other business at their meeting Monday, Aug. 14, school hoard members: • Noted that Maple Valley school administrators each will receive a 1.25 percent pay raise, beginning in January 2007. The schools refused to provide information about the annual salaries of the administrators, insisting the Maple Valley News first send a formal Freedom of Information request. Information about the salaries will be published in a future edition of this news­ paper. • Received an update from High School Principal Todd Gonser on the progress ofthe switch from semesters to trimesters, beginning in the 2007-2008 academic year. • Learned the State of Michigan has granted a $212 per pupil increase in funding for the coming school year, putting the total at $7,085 per pupil. This will give the school $77,000 more than was budgeted for. • Were told the sewer line at Maplewood Elementary was replaced, and the boiler at the high school was repaired. • Learned the cost for a family season passes to high school sporting events is $150, individual season passes are $70. and game rates are $5 per person. Game rates for junior high school are $3 per person. • Approved new high school math and technology text books. Area entrepreneurs meet for 1st time at M00-Ville Joining her to help the by Megan Lavell aspiring entrepreneurs were Staff Writer A group of local aspiring Matt Birbeck from the prod­ entrepreneurs gathered uct center at Michigan State together for the first time as a University; Penelope Stump, group Tuesday. Aug. 15, at the managing director for the Economic MOO-villc Creamery to dis­ Michigan cuss individual goals, the Development Corporation; best plan of action for new and Steve Tackitt, director of business owners, and what in the Barry-Eaton County the world they should call Health Department. themselves. Other members of the The new group attracted group included alternative 17 people, including Barry energy consultants, a mar­ County Economic keting professional, a yearDevelopment Alliance round farm market owner Executive Director Dixie and one woman who had two Stadel-Manshum. jobs eliminated, inspiring her “The whole aim is to assist to create her own job. those people who desire to Birbeck said one of the start a business in a support most important aspects ofthe group setting,” said Stadel- entrepreneurship group is Manshum. giving people the opportuni­ ty to network with other peo­ ple who also want to start their own businesses. “You are a group of peo­ ple you come together and you network with each other,” he said. “We form these groups to say, ‘this is what I want to do can anybody help me?’ So at the end ofthe day, not only have you come together to be friends and bounce things off each other, hopefully you’ll know something about entre­ preneurship.” Each meeting will include a guest speaker to inform the group of issues of interest to people starting or expanding a business. The meetings also will include time for people to share information, network and, most impor­ tantly, ask questions. “I tell you what, as an entrepreneur, if you’re not willing to ask dumb ques­ tions, you’re not going to get anywhere,” said Birbeck. Tackitt acted as the speak­ er at the first meeting, informing the group mem­ bers of the importance to consider the health depart­ ment an integral part of any kind of business they choose to start or expand on. “Most businesses don’t think about their physical facilities necessarily, they don’t think about what the physical facility may need to entail,” he said. Tackitt reminded people they would need permits to expand or build new build­ ings, and they may need to talk to officials about the proper zoning before open­ ing a business. “Unless it’s strictly agri­ culture, it will come in some contact with the health department,” he said. Tackitt said it is always a good idea for people to con­ tact the health department and ask about requirements before people actually begin working on a business. “I think the key everybody needs to know is get these agencies involved right off the bat,” said Birbeck. “It’s important that all of you guys go to these people and say, ‘This is my plan. Do you see any red flags?’” Stadel-Manshum works with new and expanding businesses and encouraged the people at the meeting to contact her for help or more information about their busi­ nesses. She said she has the check-list people need to begin working toward own­ ing their own businesses. Stump said she also can act as a resource for new business owners by working with the State of Michigan. She works with small busi­ nesses, and said she can point new business owners in the right direction with state agencies. “It’s hard to know where to start,” said Stump. “It seems that everybody that you talk to tells you some­ thing a little different.” Those present at the meet­ ing also took some time to brainstorm about what the group should be called. Some suggestions were Business Matters in Barry County, It’s My Business Club, Savvy Starters, Commerce Coming About, Entrepreneurial Endeavors and Comecopeople Entrepreneurs Club. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of every month at different area busi­ nesses. Those planning to attend should bring an idea for the group’s name. For more informatiourcSll Stadel-Manshum at (269) 945-8995. 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Missing from Quality, Value & Service photo are Head Coach Donna Nisse, Coach Kelly Zank, Mara Hughes, Amber Cantrell, Erica Myers, and Amye Davis. ree stimates (Photo by Brett Bremer) FROST HEATING & COOLING F E (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-08-29.pdf 12d75a9ec45837fbbfc89c950464238c PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLS" newsa HASTINGS Ml ”ERMiT NO. 7 MVN Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. A local paper oftoday! 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 HASTINGS'PUBLIC LIBRARY Phone: (269) 945-9554 121 S CHURCH ST Vol. 134-No. 35, August 29, 2006 HASTINGS Ml 4905S-1893 MVMSF scholarship recipient gives back as an optometrist by Sandra Ponsetto finance his undergraduate something back to his com­ degree. munity. When Kyle Booher gradu­ "It was definitely very "I’ve been on the board a ated from Maple Valley helpful for paying for books bout a year and a half. I High School in 1993.and and college-related expens­ guess Suzy Butler sort of headed off to Western es," said Booher. appointed me. She just called Michigan Universit, he After graduating from me up one day and said, already had his eyes fixed on Western, Booher attended ‘You’re on the board,’ and a medical degree, but it was­ the Michigan College of that was it. I can’t take cred­ n’t until the summer before Optometry at Ferris State it for volunteering," said his junior year as a biolo- University where he earned Booher. gy/medical science major his medical degree before Once he was appointed to that he focused on a career in joining the practice at the board, Booher said he optometry. Advanced Eye Care in wanted to fihd out as much "I kept my options pretty Hastings in 2000. about the MVMSF as possi­ open during my first two "I enjoy seeing people I ble and was impressed when years. But I like to tell people grew up with in Maple he learned how much time that I got my eyes examined Valley, teachers, administra­ and effort the founders, Junia the summer after my sopho­ tors • and students as Jarvie and Dorothy more year and I decided I patients," said Booher. "I Carpenter, had put into get­ would like it because it’s in always wanted to come back ting the foundation started the medical field, but it does­ to my community and give and still put into keeping it n’t involve too much blood," something back in that way." running. said Booher with a smile. The Maple Valley "When I went to my first The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship meeting I really didn’t know Memorial Scholarship Foundation Board of that much about the history Foundation awarded Booher Directors also had plans for a scholarship in 1996 to help how Booher could give See SCHOLAR, page 2 Staff Writer Dr. Kyle Booher in an exam room at Advanced Eye Care in Hastings. Nashville police officer promoted by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Six months after becom­ ing a full-time officer for the Nashville Police Department Jerry Schray was promoted to sergeant, effective Aug. 24 by a unanimous vote of the Nashville Village Council. In a letter to the council Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes cited Schray’s “leadership, and willing­ ness to perform as a leader,” as reasons for his reason’s for requesting Schray’s pro­ motion. During the council meet­ ing Barnes also stated, “1 have never had so much praise from the prosecutor’s office about any officer. At the prosecutor’s office, Nashville Village Council President Frank Dunham (left) and Nashville Police from Julie (Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor- Chief Garry Barnes (right congratulate Nashville officer Jerry Schray after his pro­ Pratt) on down, they all.love motion to sergeant. him,” /n other business the tion of Kimberly Rodriguez making a decision until existing policy. council: • Set 7 p.m. Thursday, from the village council due both Rodriguez and Shotts’ • Held a public hearing to the increased enrollment positions had been posted to Oct. 12, as the date for a and later approved a revi­ at her dance studio and allow others to submit their ■ public hearing on proposed sion of zoning ordinance Justin Shotts from the letters of interest. regulations for freestanding section 3.20D, which will Planning Commission due • Approved revisions and wood burning furnaces allow businesses to put up to changes in his personal additions to existing within the village limits. signs in the downtown area life, which will not allow employee policies regard­ • Heard questions and as long as they do not cross him to participate in ing the compensation plan, comments from the audi­ the right of way line. categories, ence about the village dam Commission employment Planning • Approved revising the meetings. employee benefits, holiday on the Thomapple River, events registration and per­ Village President Frank bonuses, cost of living repair of broken toys and mits to require a $50 Dunham said the council allowance, cell phone reim­ equipment in Putnam Park, deposit, which will be had received a letter from bursement, and uniforms a request for curbing or refunded if there is no dam­ Art and Della Mayhew and uniform maintenance. street work to prevent age to village property and expressihg interest in the Dunham stated that the water, gravel and other run­ the site is cleaned up after open seat on the Planning revisions and additions off from entering residents’ the event. Commission; however, the were simply clarifications See PROMOTION, page 2 • Accepted the resigna- council would hold off or written statements of School administrators to get 1.25% increase by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Maple Valley School District has released infor­ mation administrative salaries. following a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted by the Maple Valley News. The Maple Valley Board of Education unanimously approved a 2 percent increase of all administrative personnel during its regular meeting Aug. 14. However, when J-Ad Graphics reporter Megan Lavell requested salary information, she was told she would, have to sub­ mit a FOIA request before the district would release the information. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer explained that it is district policy to require anyone, including reporters, seeking salary information to submit a FOIA request.- “We don’t withhold public information. If someone gives us a FOIA, we will give them the information,” he said. The request was submitted the following Monday and the information was faxed to J-Ad Graphics that after­ noon. The following is a list of administrative personnel, their salaries for the 2005­ 2006 school year and their new salaries for the current school year: • Terry Woodman, admin­ istrative assistant /transportation and operations, $32,298, $32,944. • Debbie Bechtel, payroll/benefits coordinator, $42,497, $44,409. • Lorraine Joppie, systems accountant, $52,512, $53,562. • Jill Booher, administra- See INCREASE, page 2 In This Issue Three Vermontville firefighters certified Academic achievement awards to be presented Valley boys 5th, girls 7th at P.W. Cheerleaders attend 2-day camp Single TD not enough for Lions against Pewamo VA �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. August 29. 2006 — Page 2 Kalamo UM Church plans Homecoming celebration SCHOLAR, continued from page 1 who will soon be starting kindergarten at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville. "I think it’s great that the foundation never touches the principal; scholarships are given only from the interest on the donations it receives. When people donate to the memorial scholarship fund, that money will be there for­ ever to benefit future gradu­ ates," said Booher. "And it’s kind of neat to think that in 12 years my child might be behind the foundation. But now that I know it feels nice to be a part of it," he said. "When you’re 17 or 18 you don’t think too much about where the money is coming from; I just remember that Junia came to graduation and gave out certificates. But when you’re 30, you can look back and see that it was a really good thing." 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This is the third in a year­ long series of stories featur­ ing Maple Valley graduates who have received scholar­ ships from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, In recognition ofthe foundation’s 20th year ofproviding scholarships the Maple Valley News will publish one feature each month about a scholarship recipient If you, or someone you know, has received a schol­ arship and would be interest­ ed in doing a story about how the scholarship has impacted you/ or his or her life, please contact Sandra Ponsetto via email: sandra@j-adgraphics.com.or call (269) 945-9554 exten­ sion 236. The Kalamo United Methodist Church, 1475 S. Ionia Road in Kalamo Township, plans to have a Homecoming celebration at the 9:30 worship service. Sunday, Sept 10. The church was built in 1868 and has been used for worship services continuous­ ly ever since. The original cost of the churches con­ struction was $4,070. The steeple was built with a belfry and a very tall spire, but about 1905 the spire was b low n of f down to the belfry. In 1947 the church was letter to the editor, which raised three feet to add a appeared in the Maple Valley basement for Sunday School News. room and a kitchen. The At least three council pews were replaced in 1952, members referred to her as a hardwood floor was laid, “an embarrassment to the vil­ the walls were paneled, the lage,” and requested the mat­ ceiling was tiled, and a new ter be put on the agenda of front door was installed. the next regular meeting of The Nashville Five Plus the council slated for 7 p.m. will be providing the music Thursday, Sept. 14. Sept. 10 and singing favorite old hymns for the homecom- PROMOTION, continued from page 1 - - - -- property, and questions as to whether or not people should be allowed to videotape or record council or committee meetings in a way that become intrusive or disrup­ tive to conducting business. • Discussed the conduct of the village’s zoning adminis­ trator, Melissa Strotheide, during council and commit­ tee meetings and her recent INCREASE, continued from page 1 live assistant, $56,972, $58,111. • Darryl Sydloski, busi­ ness manager, $55,971, $58,490. • Pat Powers, director of transportation and opera­ tions, $60,912 • , $62,130. • Chris Parkinson, alterna­ tive education principal, $73,082, $75,322. • Scott Eckert, assist, jun­ ior-senior high principal, employee, who has been employed by Van Buren Research and Development Foundation for the past two school years. Kramer noted that 1.25 percent is an actual raise, the remaining .75 percent is due to savings which will result when the administrative staff change their insurance career Jan. 1,2007. “In order to get the 2 per­ cent raise the administrative staff chose to switch from MESA to a health savings account plan, SEP-SEG which is administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield,” said Kramer. “The plan has a higher deductible, about $2,500, but the monthly pre­ mium is lower and that sav­ ings is reflected in the salary increases.” $74,800, $76,555. • Jason Miller, Fuller Street Elementary principal, $77,916, $79,734. • Todd Gonser, junior-sen­ ior high principal, $88,729,$90,504. • Kim Kramer, superin­ tendent , $100,000, $103,650. Maplewood Elementary School Principal Fred Davenport is a contract ^uto-Owners Insurance Garage Sale Sept. 1st & 2nd • 9AM-5PM 2764 N. Ionia Rd16182288 TRUMBLE AGENCY | 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 NO EARLY SALES!!! Lots of nice mens and womens clothing, Christmas decorations, furniture, round ice box, antiques, primitives and other nice items. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1 st & 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting...... ........... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 110 S. Main St -.(517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children' Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday ■. .9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road • PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................ 8:30 a.m (■deludes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) 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 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School ................. 10 a.m. A.M. Service.......... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service........................... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH ing. Old pictures will be shared and there will be a time for sharing memories. Refreshments will be served following the service. Former members, neigh­ bors and friends are encour­ aged to come and share their memories and pictures. The church, while cele­ brating its past is making plans for the future. The playground project started last year is nearly complete. The children are enjoying swings, a jungle gym and basketball. Plans are being discussed on how to best upgrade the kitchen. The Kalamao United Methodist Women are mak­ ing plans for their annual chicken dinner to be held Thursday, Sept. 21. They also have a second printing of their popular cookbook "Kalamo Kookin-Now and Then." With recipes con­ tributed by current members and from a past cookbook compiled many years ago by former members. It is being offered for sale at $10 and will be available at both the homecoming and the chicken supper. M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 10 a.m. 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 all services. RT. -REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a:m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple VaXey News Nashvfle. Tuesday. August 29.2006 — Page 3 Three Vermontville firefighters certified Barry Byington, Jason Byington and Chris ’Critter’ Morris from the Vermontville Township Fire Department earlier this year earned Firefighter I and II certification. ’They completed six months of hard training and we are proud of them,’ said Vermontville Township Assistant Fire Chief Monte O’Dell. While Barry Byington completed his six-month training program in Hastings, Morris and Jason Byington completed their training in Charlotte. While Barry took an additional wild land fire class which teaches firefight­ ers how to battle forest fires, all three men took classes in hazardous materials aware­ ness and operation and basic first aid training. ^’2 2^^ Sk »?Sk » •‘‘SiS flltlhKi S S Oti? i|te *ih|the3uS *hh3uS Cu 4C‘« ?®w s st fc> % %? IW J* ij „^ Vermontville Township Assistant Fire Chief Monte O'Dell (center) presents Barry Byington (left) and Jason Byington (right) with certificates for completing Firefighting I and II courses. ! Il \SSi! i 1® ben 2iy* 2iy* ’ ' “ “dlSa lfcrfc|*11*’ lfcrfc Hunter safety education class is Sept. 9-10 W-ei Jita* 75pecMtsir mM tojatie.’p Jaitaisifc i, SEP® ■teal ij nK UHIIH1 1> MU' n““““ W । beptahasa lUilWUl, JMIBIld bit, ita hiism aoiitlilypre- maun ] rts>itke sal® There will be a hunter safety education class held at the Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed St., Nashville, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Barry County Conservation Club in Hastings. Both sessions must be attended in order to receive certification. Prc-registration is required by Sept. 7. The cost will be $7 and lunch will be provided on Saturday. For registration or ques­ tions, call Gary White at (517) 852-9189. Chris "Critter" Morris from the Vermontville Township Fire Department recently earned Firefighter I and II cer­ tification. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 31 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 15 Small Animal Sale Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Labor Day - Extension Office Closed. Dog Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. 4-H Livestock Development Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m.. Expo Center. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., no location yet. Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office. Swine Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office. Office closed 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for support staff in­ service. ■0 SOUTHWU* mentoCHrUfRiCrH # torfir# |t»» :«Si mu The Place to Gofor Professional Styling jtw HS10* pus” ffi 1W 1 MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday CjlfHoW S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thomapple Lake Rd. S& w _ 1-517-852-9481 Nashville VFW Post 8260 ; C C *: , fe>; fe>““;’ WiE*’1 W ANNUAL FLEA MARKET SEPT. 9™, 2006 ON THE COMMON GROUND OPEN 9 AM Food and lots of treasures! :.:*$> :.$> ^?**rf* $10 a space on grounds or pavilion. Call Sherry for reservations, after 4 pm. Closed Tuesdays. Public welcome. (* 517)' 852-9260 0MSM Orientation Sept. 6 for 7th-graders Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School will welcome new iL sevent-graers seventh-graders at a "Meet eet the Teachers Night" at 6 p.m. ft Wednesday, Sept. 6. ® The evening will give parUJ ents and students an opportu­ nity to visit each ofthe teach­ ers as they travel from class 1 1 to class following the stu­ dent’s schedule. They will also visit the cafeteria during their "lunch period" and learn how to use their new food service pin numbers. Information including schedules, student informa­ tion sheets, school map, PRIDE information and food service forms have been mailed to each student Parents are asked to make any needed corrections to the student information forms and return them to the school. Tammy Franks will be available for parents to view and sign up for Family Access, which allows parents to view their students’ grades, attendance and food service accounts. Academic achievement awards to be presented Before the Lions took to the field for their first home football game of the season. Maple Valley High School took a few moments to honor some of its top students with Academic Achievement Awards. Last year’s juniors quali­ fied by maintaining a cumulative 3.65 or better grade point average. Last year’s sophomores qualified by maintaining a 3.8 or better grade point average. And, last years freshmen to be rec­ ognized qualified by main­ taining a 3.9 or better grade point average. Junior third year recipients were Michael Chapman. Meghan Gaber, Creedence Hoffman, Mary Jewell, Erika Hummel, Lucas Knox, Amanda Feighner, Chelsea Shoemaker and Sarah Williams. Junior second year recipi­ ents were Micah Coplin, Alisha Fell mice and Alaina Mater. Junior first year awards went to Kyle Pash’, Amber Wells, Breann Gardner, Jessica Chaffee, Christy Dietrick, Kirsten Benit, Brooke Varney and John Smith. Sophomore second year recipients were Emily Eldred, Meagan Vanengcn, Lauren Pierce and Jcdidiah Wieland. Sophomore second year award ’winners were: Brittany Gardner, Brittany Stambaugh, Kalleena Madra and Amber Cantrell. Freshman first year awards went to Kala Bishop, and Kinsey Bartlett. MICHIGAN LOG HOME & TIMBERFRAME EXPO COMING TO THE KELLOGG ARENA IN BATTLE CREEK OVER 1OO DISPLAYS BY THE FINEST BUILDERS AND CRAFTSMEN IN THE WORLD. ALL INDOORSI DON'T MISS THIS GREAT EVENT! SEPT. 8th, 9th & 10th B iiiirTT UKMMEITMtDt HOURS: 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM oeTorw Labor Day Holiday Deadlinesfor remnr The Sun and News MAPLE VALLEY The People Paper1 news newsg - Display Advertising Deadlines ~ for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, August 31 at Noon. ~ Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday September 1 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will be Friday September 1 at 5 p.m. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, August 29,2006 — Page 4 Donald Merle A. DeGroot OLIVET Merle A. DeGroot, age 70, of Olivet, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 20, 2006. Merle was bom October 21, 1935 in Lee Township, Calhoun County, the son of Arnold and Gladys (Welch) DeGroot and had been a life resident ofthe Olivet area. He was a 1954 graduate of Olivet High School and had been employed at General Foods/Post Cereals from where he retired. He currently was co-owner of Pine Lake Resort and Fisherman’s Cove Bait Shop; a member of the Nashville Baptist Church, Bumham Brook, the 25 year club at Post Cereals and the Olivet Country Club Thursday Morning Golf League. Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Janet (Altenhein) DeGroot); children, Teresa (Michael) Thomson, Deb (Russ) Larimer, Jim (Colette) DeGroot, Christe' (Jamie) Hanson, David Willis and Renee (Randy) Sampson; nine grandchil­ dren; sisters, Joy E. (Joe) Mazurek and June A. (Don) France and sisters-in-law, Jean Ann Gibson and Judith Andersen. He was preceded in death by his parents. Merle loved his family, people and Jesus Christ. Merle’s children were important to him. He attend­ ed as many of their events as he could. This same interest carried over into enjoyment of his grandchildren’s lives. Merle had the “Gift of Gab” and made life happy for those around him. He had every man’s “dream job,” selling bait while sipping coffee and socializing at Fisherman’s Cove Bait Shop. He loved all kinds of organized sports, as well as hunting, fishing, golfing, traveling and playing cards. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 24, at the F. Leonard NASHVILLE - Donald F. Leonard, age 89, of Nashville passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2006 peacefully at the Eaton County Medical Facility, in Charlotte. Mr. Leonard was bom in Nashville Baptist Church Bellevue on June 5, 1917, with Rev. Lester DeGroot the son of the late George officiating. Interment was in and Addie (Clark) Leonard. the Bosworth Cemetery, He was raised in Assyria Olivet. Township on the family farm Memorial contributions and attended Bellevue High are suggested to the School, graduating in 1935. Nashville Baptist Church He was the husband of Camp for kids. Envelopes Elaine (Thompson) Leonard. available at the funeral The couple was married on home. August 8, 1970 at the The family requests that in Congregational Church in celebration of Merle and Vermontville. They made Janet’s love of traveling, their home together in please come dressed in com­ Nashville where they have fortable and colorful attire. lived for the past 36 years. Arrangements made by Donald loved spending Burkhead-Green Funeral time in his garden and was Home. especially fond of his roses. In his younger days he enjoyed spending time hunt­ ing and fishing with his sons. Together with his wife, Elaine, the couple enjoyed spending their winters in the Lakeland and Brookesville, Florida areas. Donald was employed as a truck driver at Kellogg Airfreight Service for 30 years until retiring in 1981-. He also loved farming and was a member of the Maple Grove Grange for several years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Elaine; his sons, Norman (Lois) Leonard, Roger (Jane) Leonard, and Neil (Janice) Leonard; step daughter, Donna (Dennis) Gaskill; step sons, Vance (Shelly) Higdon, and Bruce (Lynn) Higdon; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 10 step grandchildren. He was preceded in death Buelah Bland FORT MYERS, FLORI­ DA -, age 75, of Fort Myers (formerly of the Nashville area) passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2006 in Florida. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Andrew Gau Jr. STONEHILL FARM CANOPY SALES & RENTALS 10088 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, MI HAYLEE 5(017 aoofe 4 ^li little Miss >fr'ftteSS New style and size available ~ 30 x 45 Cathederal windows Optional Make sure your event is covered. Call for reservations today! Tables • Chairs • Coolers • Hot Boxes Call anytime - Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 t --1‘ 'miSwiwsws' i FgUSgRBsJ] 0662987 JJappy Tim Wawa Sept. 3! Congratulations on “Engineering Student of the Year” and graduat­ ing Summa Cum Laude from Univ, of Detroit Mercy. Good luck in grad school at Penn State! Go Nittany Lions! We love you!! Mom, Dad, Emily, Trev, Brandy, Brian, Trystan, Sebastian, Emma Emily on your Summa Cum L aude from U.D.M. Good luck at U of M. Pharmacy Grad School! We love you! by. his son, Gordon Leonard; daughter, Mary Campbell; brother, Dale Leonard; half brother, Earl Barr; sister, Gladys Brown; and grand­ son, Allen Leonard. The family will receive visitors at The Daniels Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 from 5:30-8 p.m. Memorial service will be held at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, with Rev. Alan Mettler offi­ ciating. Interment will follow the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Fartiily request donations to Nashville Church of Nazarene. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Syrup queen, court visit Summerfest HASTINGS - Andrew Gau Jr., age 65, of Hastings passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at his home. Cremation has taken place and a graveside memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. | For S^Ie 6y Owner] Amber Hamilton and Darcy Meade, members of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association's 2006 Queen's Court, wave to the crowds during the Hastings Summerfest Grand Parade Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) MV having tough tim time keeping scores down Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ golf team is still look­ ing forward to having its full compliment ofplayers out on the course this season. The Lions struggled in a pair of invitationals to start last week. They were tenth Wednesday at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational and ninth on Monday at the Wayland Invitational, both last place finishes. Kory Starks led the Lions at Yankee Springs Golf Course on Wednesday. He fired an 88. Justin McMillen shot a 92, Troy Westendorp a 98, and Kyle Staines a 100 for the Lion total of 378. DeWitt edged out the host Trojans for the title, 313 to 326. Thornapple Kellogg’s Brent Butgereit had the day’s best score, a 73. Delton Kellogg’s Josh Newhouse and DeWitt’s Nick Harless tied for second place behind Butgereit with a pair of 74s. Newhouse’s Delton Kellogg team was third with a-score of 330, followed by South Christian 331, Wayland 334, Caledonia 336, Lakewood 336, Hastings 341, and Byron Center 350. Last Monday, the Lions finished the Wayland Invitational with a team score of 389 at Orchard Hills Golf Course. Saugatuck took the title with a 325. Wayland was second at 328, followed by Hastings 332, Delton Kellogg 336, Schoolcraft Hopkins 375, 349, Kelloggsville 375, and Union 375.- Athlete of the week Maple Valley. High School Varsity Footbal Maple Valley senior fullback Tyler Christensen had a solid game for the Lions on opening night last Friday. He rushed the ball 12 times for 68 yards, and also had a 20 yard reception, to lead the Lion offense in the loss to Pewamo-Westphalia. 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 02655301 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL �he Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 29,2006 — Page 5 Valley boys 5th, girls 7th at P.W Maple Valley’s varsity inated the girls’ meet, scor­ cross country teams compet­ ing just 22 points, with its top ed in the Parma Western five runners placing second, Invitational Friday morning, third, fourth, fifth, and in Division 2. eighth. Host Parma Western The Lion boys finished sophomore Meegan Freeland fifth out of a nine team field, wen the race in 19 minutes, scoring 128 points. Hudson 56.3 seconds. took the boys’ title with 32 The Western team was points, followed by Bronson second with 57 points, fol­ 84, Quincy 108, and Grass lowed by Jackson with 63, Lake 125. Behind Maple Lakewood 108, and Hastings Valley, Michigan Center was 116. sixth with 133 points, Three Rivers won the Manchester seventh with boys’ race with 28 points. 150, Jonesville eighth with Jackson was second with 49 189, and Union City with followed by Hastings 63, 205. Leslie 105, and Lakewood The Maple Valley girls 109. finished seventh with 170 Three Rivers’ Nathan points. Martin won the boys’ race in Hudson won the Division 16:53.3. 2 girls’ meet with 25 points, followed by Manchester with Maple Valley’s Matt 68, Quincy 85, Jonesville 93, Hamilton makes a move Michigan Center 106, and by a couple opposing run­ Grass Lake 122. ners during Friday morn­ The Lions’ Lauren Baker stays on the heels of a Individual results were not Parma Western Quincy runner Friday during the Parma Western available for the Division 2 ing’s Invitational. (Photo by Invitational. (Photo by Sandy Ponsetto) race. In Division 1, Saline dom- Sandy Ponsetto) Maple Valley Athletic Boosters getting ready for the new year The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will hold their monthly meeting on Sept. 11, in the Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School cafeteria. Elections will take place at the meeting. The Boosters’ 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. 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Boosters have also helped The purpose of the purchase several new pieces Boosters is to help support of equipment for the school’s athletics at Maple Valley, weight room. which in turn hels to fulfill At the new athletic comthe dreams of the school’s ples, behind the high school, student-athletes. there is now a stained glass Throughout the past year, window above the concesthe Boosters have held a raf­ sion/spirt shop building, fle drawing, golf tournament, which was presented to the and merchadise fundraisers, school during the 2006 bas­ along with a cookie dough ketball season. Mr. and Mrs. sale. The Boosters also work Eldon Roush were commisthe concessions at home sioned to make the art piece. track and field meets. The athletic compolex is The fundraisers help to still home of the ongoing support the boosters and “buy a brick” project. Several bricks have been purchased and completed, but there is still room for more. 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New, never used; must sell $299 w/free bean bag. (616)366-2709. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 TEMPERPEDIC STYLE MEMORY foam mattress set. Queen size, new, still in plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for $679 w/free bean bag. (616)366-2709 Automotive FOR SALE: 1997 Chevy S-10 Blazer, 4WD, 4 door, tow package, roof rack. Good condition, runs great. Blue Book $4,000. Asking $3,600. Call (269)792-1369 or (269)838-3123. Real Estate HOME FOR SALE: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, garage, nice area, $300 to close, $765/month. (517)402-0262 — NOTICE — VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Any person who is a registered voter ofthe Village ofNashville, who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Village Council should send a letter of intent to the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073. Cathy Lentz Village Clerk Garage Sale Recreation 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 the front counter. 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Alumi-lite 29' travel trailer: front kitchen, rear bedroom, center bath, sleeps 4, ducted air condition & heat, very clean, oak cabinets, stereo, microwave, large refrigera­ tor, excellent condition. Great towing, $8,500. (269)968-4098. BUSINESS CLOSING SALE: Hand tools, craft sup­ plies, furniture, dishes, clothes, old records, books & misc. Lots of free stuff. M-66 & E. State Rd., Nashville. Sept 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th, 9am-? HUGE GARAGE SALE: Sept. 8th, 9th, & 10th. Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm, Sim. 9am3pm. 1656 W. 5 Point Hwy, Charlotte. ALUMINUM 12' ROW boat, w/oars & anchor, nice, $500 obo; Sunfish sailboat 14', good condition, $600 obo (269)968-4098 Help Wanted Community Notices DRIVER: additional CDL-B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service LARGE MULTI-FAMILY oriented person with chauf­ GARAGE SALE: Wed. Au­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ gust 30th & Thurs. Aug 31st. cense. Good working envi­ 8:30am-6pm. 5416 North ronment. (616)248-7729 Ionia Rd. Vermontville. (1 PURCHASING AGENT: mile north of town). Furni­ MANPOWER of Hastings is ture, home decor, antique currently accepting resumes sewing machine, girls & for a position located within misses western show clothes commuting distance of & much more. Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Pay will be based on experience. Qualified canidates MUST Commission b<3ITlJ COU(l|lJ have high proficiency with on Aging buying coil steel. An updated resume will be Schedule required for consideration. of Events Company will not be disclosed until resumes are Meals Site and Meals on received and final selection for interviews has been Wheels Noon Meal established. Contact Hearty Meal MANPOWER today for Wednesday, August 30 Homemade goulash, car­ more information...(269)9483000. rots, cauliflower, pears. VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Annual Craft & Bake Sale 108 N. Main Street November 3rd-4th Tables for rent, $10.00, paya­ ble in advance, no refunds. Call 517-726-0621 or 517-726-1178. Roast pork w/gravy, stuff­ CHILD CARE OPENING: ing, mashed potatoes, diced for home daycare in Nashville/Vermontville. 1 & 3 beets, applesauce. shifts. Nurturing, fun, & af­ Friday, September 1 Shredded chicken BBQ, fordable. (517)726-0741 baked beans, apricots, PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: coleslaw, bun. • All real estate advertising in this news­ NASHVILLE: NICE 2 bed­ room upstairs apartment, references required. MSDA approved. Call (517)852­ 0852. ROOMS FOR RENT: Nash­ ville $300/month, includes heat, laundry, utilities, shared kitchen, and bath. (517)852-2080 Household A BEAUTIFUL FULLSIZE pillowtop mattress set new in plastic with deluxe frame, cost $800, sacrifice $279 w/free bean bag. (616)366­ 2709. A FUTON SOFA bed: new never used, with nice Si­ mons mattress, must sell, $195. (616)366-2709 Thursday, August 31 Monday, September 4 Labor Day! delivery.) Pets BEAUTIFUL AKC REGIS­ TERED YELLOW LAB PUPPIES. Male, $325; Fe­ males, $350. Dewclaws re­ moved, 1st & 2nd shots & wormed. Mother on site. Call (269)948-3717 (No meal Tuesday, September 5 Mushroom chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, sea­ soned rice, mandarin oranges. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, August 30 06635864 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 8-24-06 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BILLBOARDS AND SIGNS (CHAPTER III SECTION 3-20 (D) THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Cheese cubes, coleslaw, peaches, Rye Krisps. Thursday, August 31 Chicken pineapple salad, potato salad, fruited jello, whole wheat bread. Section 3-20 (d) Limitations on business signs where permitted. Business signs are permitted in the B, M andPUD Districtsfor nonresidential uses. No part of any sign,, whether attached or freestanding, shall extend closer than the right-of-way line along any street or highway within the Village ofNashville or obstruct visibility at highway or street right-of-way. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective ten (10) days following its publication. The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Council member Bracy, supported by Council member Rodriguez. YEAS: Rodriguez, Kenyon, Bracy, J Dunham, F Dunham NAYS: Coll, Shotts ABSTAIN: none ABSENT: none Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of an ordinance adopted at a regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held August 24,2006. Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk Adopted: 8-24-2006 Published: 8-29-06 Effective: 9-2-2006 06635860 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 foi* the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. oJpowtuhitt Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORT­ GAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by ALLEN BENNETT, A SINGLE MAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDERS AND LENDER'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP., Mortgagee, dated March 04,2006, and recorded on March 08, 2006, as Instrument No. 1161055, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to WASHING­ TON MUTUAL BANK on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred eleven thousand two hundred seventy three and 29/100 Dollars ($111,273.29), including, interest at 7.375% 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 vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 PM on September 28, 2006. Said prem­ ises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND; , BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 111 RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 30 FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE EAST 245 FEET; THENCE NORTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST 245 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless, determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: August 29, 2006 Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Assignee of Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540-7701 ASAP# 787250 08/29/2006, 09/05/2006, 09/12/2006,09/19/2006 06635634 06571010 Friday, September 1 Cottage cheese, pea and peanut salad, pineapple, din­ ner roll. Monday, September 4 SECTION 1. Chapter III Section 3-20 (d) of the Village ofNashville Zoning Ordinance adopted by the Village Council, August 26,1996, titled “Billboards and signs “shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows on page 18: Miscellaneous LEGAL NOTICE Labor Day! delivery.) (No meal Tuesday, September 5 Cheese spread, pork and beans, tropical fruit, whole wheat crackers. Events Wednesday, August 30 Hastings Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam. Delton - Reminiscence. Thursday, August 31 Hastings - Line Dancing. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, September 1Hastings Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Bingo. 10 a.m.; Exercise 9:00. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, September 4 COA closed. Labor Day Holiday. Tuesday, September 5 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Bocci Ball 10:30 a.m.; Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30-1:30 p.m. — NOTICE — VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Anyone who would be interested in serving on the Nashville Zoning Board (two open seats) or on the Nashville Planning Commission (one open seat) should send a letter of intent to the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073. Cathy Lentz ■Villag^^lerk________________________ 06635862 — NOTICE — CASTLETON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CEMETERY ORDINANCE The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed cemetery ordinance for the Barryville, Hosmer and Stoney Point-Warner Cemeteries at 915 Reed St., Nashville, MI on September 6, 2006 at 6 pm. A copy ofthe proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the township office. The Castleton Township Board will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities upon five days notice in writing to the township clerk. This notice is in compliance with the Michigan’s Open Meetings Act Public Act No. 267 of 1976 as amended. Any questions please call: 517-852-9479 Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk 06635669 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 29,2006 — Page 7 Lawman group cancels Sept, regular meeting The Barry County Lawman group, which meets the first Monday of every month, will cancel its September meeting due to Labor Day. The group will meet next on Oct. 2, at 7 p.m., at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall, 7490 S. M-66. George Morris is the Barry County chapter coordinator. The Lawman group deals with various constitutional issues and government cor­ ruption. The Barry County chapter focuses mainly on zoning matters. The public is invited to attend the informative meet­ ings, which offer solutions with application of the law. The Lawman national chairperson, Charles Conces of Battle Creek and coordi­ nators in the country are not lawyers and do not give legal advice. 06635167 xplore a new direction nwwBhieHeronAcademy.com ) Medical Massage Therapy • Personal Training Herbal Medicine * and much more; Locations Throughout Michigan • Convenient Funding Options Clinic Treatments Available • NEW e-Leaming Programs Toll Free: 888-285-9989 - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 .^1: Maple Valley varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders perform a pyramid stunt with help from Michigan Spirit staff members. * '^>1 f>1 Llfc J• SlC!1" <£>■»?.! s L*mZ ■iS* ■ ■■ ■*■U -it1 Ku® ft ta?®*® mpwfwaffi .^wj ^pNCEUBHIt EUBHIt ■<• Witaital •J* ■fchfefcfrt as m uta it ui li-aranta ‘"'j Efe WBiffi \“!ll2>»feaM !■ stm^sam '•' MUilfenta «MOIIIItaiBi , a | te Sta 301 Bmrgtak k> imiM * ®iwrai«/M “l JWAssgnee tf IfcWs ■ ^tarirtaM * hull W IBS ” gg®, m Cheerleaders attend 2-day camp at home Maple Valley’s varsity and junior varsity sideline cheerleaders were working hard learning a variety of lifts, throws and other stunts during a two-day camp held on the Lions’ own football field. Mary Milke, the owner of Michigan Spirit, an organiza­ tion that offers customized cheerleading camps, clinics and choreography, and four of her staffmembers were on hand each day to teach the girls a variety of new tech- niques, chants, jumps and stunts to enhance their per­ formances during football games. Varsity cheerleading coach Donna Nisse and jun­ ior varsity coach April Wagner said this is the sec­ ond year Maple Valley cheerleaders have attended a Michigan Spirit camp, but this is the first time it.was held on site at the high school. Michigan Spirit tailors its camps to work on whatever A DELTA DENTAL Small group dental benefits are now available through the Michigan Retailers Association Program. Contact... aspect of cheerleading coaches feel their girls need to work on. This year the 14 varsity and five JV cheerleaders focused on stunts such as throws and pyramids. Civil defense signal testing set for Sept. For everything from business for more details brochures call 517-852-2020 J-Ad Graphics cards and; 210 S. State Street • Nashville | (269) 945-9554 36635745 Nashville Family Medicine z5 z5«* 18$ »«*; > 1$$ . J ^fes «» *1** Now Open on Fridays Walk-ins Welcome Now Taking New Patients Russell Ameter, M.D., has’joined JeffJoslin, M.D., and the staff at Nashville Family Medicine. Dr. Ameter will be available on Mondays and Fridays. Dr. Ameter received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, Monteserrat, British West Indies, and completed his residency at BAMEC, (Battle Creek Area Medi­ cal Education Corporation), Battle Creek, MI, in Family Practice. He is currently completing a 20-year military career with the Air Force Reserve. Dr. Ameter and his family reside in Dowling. Nashville Family Medicine accepts most insurances. To make an appointment call Nashville Family Medicine today at 517-852-2133. Pennock Nashville Family Medicine 750 Durkee St., Nashville 517-852-2133 The Place With All The Toys" 06635804 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 EQUAL HOUQNQ OPPORTUNITY Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HWIS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI........................................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO.....................................................Cell 269-838-2884 Vermontville Emergency Service will be testing the civil defense signal on Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. TOBIAS INSURANCE AGENCY (Across from Hometown Lumber) 216 W. Lovett Charlotte • 543-3800 < Licensed Co-Op Educational Program with Parents and Certified Teachers Working Together PRICE REDUCED! NOW $70,900 IN NASHVILLE! LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED HOME PRICED TO SELL! Convenient location for a short walk to town. Quick access to M-66. Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. to GR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or Charlotte. Immediate occupancy. Call Rick or Homer. (N-130) IN COUNTRY ON 2.5 ACRES NEAR HASTINGS 1 mile north of BC Christian School Updated home with MORE LAND AVAILABLE. Just off pavement on 2.5+/- acres. Shaded, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2018 sq. ft., Andersen windows, great room w/cathedral ceiling and stone hearth gas log. Horse/hobby/farm 5 area.. barns/buildings - Go country! CH-136) Call Rick. NICE "FAMILY" HOME IN MIDDLEVILLE - $101,0001! 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story home with enclosed wrap-around porch, laundry is just off the kitchen.-Nice corner lot. Call Rick or Homer. (M-129) PRICE REDUCED... $89,900 MOTIVATED SELLERS!!! MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2story home, 1st floor laundry, large mature yard, detached 2-car garage, kitchen appliances includ­ ed. Occupancy at close. Call your host Jerry Reese. (CH-115) NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME One story, 2 bedroom home with many updates. Vinyl sided, living/dining combo, bath, kitchen 6r 1st floor laundry. Appliances included. Detached 1 1/2 car (N-133) garage. Call Rick to see. SOUTHEAST OF NASHVILLE NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 ACRES - LARGE “SALT BOX" WITH A beautiful country setting, 4 bed­ rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in living room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total. TVvo car garage plus pole barn. Room for animals - must see this home to appreciate! (CH-131) SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON M-66 ON 4+ ACRES, LARGE POLE BARN, GARDENING, NURSERY, BUSINESS PLUS SNOW REMOVAL W/ACTIVE ACCOUNTS Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full baths, large living room, formal dining room w/lighted glass china cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, large family room, lots of "built-ins". Large kitchen 8r central air. Stocked fish pond on property. Call Homer or Jerry (CH-118) In the country! This 2000 manufac­ tured year home with 4 bedrooms, $65,00011 2 unit apartment building or poss. 2 full baths has the location, views Downtown and features to be your 2.64 acre business offices. Nashville. One story, each unit has escape. Walk-out basement and 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room 8t 14* clearance in 40'x60" pole barn, high eff. gas furnace new 4/2006. bath, appliances included. Calll (CH-135) Homer. ((N-132)Call Rick. IN FULLER HEIGHTS - PRICE REDUCED!! NOW $183,900 Built in 1997, energy efficient home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1976 $56,00011! sq. ft., open kitchen, dining room; “PARK-LIKE" SETTING oak cabinets, den or office, walkIN VERMONTVILLE 3 bedroom, 2 story home, refur- out basement, main floor laundry, 3 bedroom mobile home with bished in 2005, new fiirance, air covered porch 6x38, deck 10x13, "add-on", nice large lot, some conditioning, carpet 8r painted large lot, central air, home warranthru out. Mature shade, 1.5 car ty. Great value for the money! Cali appliances included. Call Homer. (V-127)garage. Call Rick. (N-137)Jerry (N-134) NEW LISTING: IN NASHVILLE VACANT PARCELS 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS. Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A Building site, some trees, (c) 10A Building site (all located on paved road) Call Homer. (VL-123) 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to public hunting & fishing. Lots of birds & wildlife. .Some restrictions. Call Rick. (VL-99) 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE On main road - NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres surveyed, perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas avail­ able, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCED!! East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. k. (VL-98) has river front & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with wdods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124) �Jutf Say 'As Advertised In the Maple Valley News’Tuesday August 29 2006 - Page 8 Single TD not enough for Lions against Pewamo scored on runs of four yards and 32 yards and Devin Smith kicked a 24 yard field goal as the Pirates dealt b> Jon Gambee Staff Writer Pewamo-Westphalia sen­ ior running back Troy Miller Maple Valley its first open­ ing game loss in 11 years. 15-6 Friday. Miller finished with 142 yards on the night. “This was a good football team,” Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said. “But it was a couple of big plays that hurt us defensive­ ly. Otherwise, we played them pretty even.” One ofthose big plays was Miller’s 36 yard scamper with 5:36 left to play in the second quarter, setting up the games first touchdown. Three plays later he pushed in from four yards out to put Maple Valley running back Tim Wood clears Pewamo-Westphalia defensive back Chad Piggott from his path dur­ ing Friday night’s season opener at MVHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the Pirates ahead 6-0. Maple Valley went into the half-time down by that one touchdown and when they came back in the third quarter it looked as if they might be on track. Held to only 64 yards rushing in the first half, the Lions ran for 52 yards and one score in the third quarter, tying the game when Tim Wood broke free for a 14-yard touchdown run with just under seven and a CertainTeedH Fiberglass Insulation AADMCAY CAOrenWtfN Cabinets Guardian Fiberglass Insulation Plywood Lumber .Conic h.ome.to .Wity Oak Pine Molding Andersen. USG fl Plumbing Drywall z Supplies Armstrong Ceiling Tile Paints Hand & Power Tools Dry Mix rete & Supply Vinyl H a r b o r - Sidin g Maple Valley’s TJ. Bentley drags down Pewamo-Westphalia running back Troy Miller in the first half Friday night. Miller led the Pirate attack by carrying the ball 17 times for 128 yards in a 15-6 P.W. victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) half minutes lift to play in the period. But those were the only points Maple Valley would score all night. The Pirates took the lead for good in the closing minute of the third quarter when Miller broke free for a 32 yard touchdown, sealing the Lions’ fate. Smith nailed the coffin shut with his 24 yard field goal with 7:37 left to play in the game. Maple Valley made a run .late in the contest, but Miller intercepted a pass with 10 seconds left to play and Pirate quarterback Ryan Klein took a knee "to end the game. “We have our work cut out for us,” Mittelstaedt said after the game. “But we will look at this as a learning experience and fight back.” Mittelstaedt, who has not had a losing season in the last 25 years, said he will call on the Maple Valley tradi­ tion to fire up his troops. “We know we have a long way to go, but we start now. We have one of the toughest schedules we have had in a long time and there are no easy games. We have to pre­ pare mentally and physically for the challenge ahead.” Pewamo-Westphalia fin­ ished the night with 212 This week, Maple Valley yards on the ground and 15 through the air. Maple will travel to Sand Creek Valley, traditionally a strong Thursday at 7 p.m. Asked what he knew running team, finished with 188 yards on the ground and about Sand Creek, 42 in the air. Mittelstaedt was less than Miller finished with 128 enthusiastic. yards on 17 carries , while “We know they are very Tyler Christensen led Maple good,” he said. “They have a Valley with 68 yards in 12 solid team back and their carries. He also had one junior varsity team was 9-0 catch for 20 yards. last year,” Mittelstaedt said. On the defensive side of “It’s not going to get any the ball, Maple Valley was easier. We have to get led by Jarred Goris with 13 tougher. tackles. qak A A . V fN Ti SIIX M . O Marque-Line Vom STsruis Pre-Hung Steel Doors World Leader in Specialty Building Products. LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. 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Dickman Rd., Battle Creek, 269.660.3500 Let us help you fill your tank! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-09-05.pdf a5c0045ca6d00550ce6b6e3fc57511b4 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST ^ASTIHGS Ml Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 mvn Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 36, September 5, 2006 Summer reading program finishes at Vermontville Township Library (Back row, from left) Charity Copenhaver, Kaylea Copenhaver Quentin Faynor, Ford Faynor, Yulanda Sheridan, (firstow) Garnet Sheridan, Kyle Knoll, Mercedes Scott and Aaron Knoll Tuesday, Aug. 29, marked the end of this year’s sum­ mer reading program "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales" with a drawing to reward the efforts of 90 readers who signed up for the summer sessions. The program began on June 20 with "Barnyard Fun.” Children were asked to read books covering spe­ cific areas of farm life. Upon completion of the reading list, they Were rewarded with The links of this paper chain snake represent a book read by a child during the Vermontville Township Public Library’s sumer reading program. canvas book bags. On June 27, a petting zoo was presented by Maple Valley FFA members for the participants to'enjoy. Pigs, mini-donkeys, rabbits, chickens and a turkey were available for petting, and the members were very knowl­ edgeable in answering ques- See READING, page 2 Scholarship helps grad to pursue Three area 4-Hers sell dream of working as a mechanic animals at State Fair by Megan Lavell by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Chad Rogers, a 1996 graduate of Maple Valley High School, is one of those fortunate people who has always known what he wanted to do with his life —. work on cars, trucks or any other sort of automobile. "I grew up in the garage with my dad (Richard Rogers) working on cars," said Rogers. "I think they even have a picture of me with a bottle in one hand and a wrench in the other." When Rogers graduated from Maple Valley, he received scholarships from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation and the National Hot Rod Association, which he used to enroll in the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNO). Northwestern Ohio is a pri­ vate college that enrolls about 3,100 students in col­ leges of business, technolo­ gy and distance education. Rogers financed his housing with at Northwestern and sued the scholarship money to cover tuition, books, and other StaffWriter Three local 4-H members received the honors of being spotlighted to sell their live­ stock at the State Fair in Detroit Wednesday, Aug. 30. Chelsea Mullen, 14, of Hastings is a member of the 4-H Baseline Beef Club. She won reserve champion mar­ ket heifer and reserve supreme champion bull. She received $1,600 from Michigan Farm Bureau employees for her market heifer. Tyler bfeal, 11, of Bellevue, also is a member of the 4-H Baseline Beef Club. He won reserve champion educational expenses while he earned a two-year degree with a major in mechanics and a minor in automotive performance. "The scholarships helped out a lot and it was definite­ ly a surprise," said Rogers, who has worked as a mechanic at Dreisbach Pontiac & GMC in Hastings for most of the eight years since he graduated from Northwestern. "I worked here for three years, then I worked some­ where else for nine months, then I came back and I have been here ever since," he explained. Rogers, who lives in Charlotte with his wife Lindsay, and still finds time to work on automobiles for friends and family, said that someday he would like to own his own shop, but for now he is interested in, "learning as much as I can, while I can." When asked what he likes best about his chosen career, Rogers replied, "I like the challenge of figur- See SCHOLAR, page 3 lightweight . steer. He received $ 1,400 from Michigan Farm Bureau employees for his steer. John Mater of, 15 Nashville, is a member ofthe 4-H club Cloverleaf. He won fifth best overall market hog. He received $650 from Farm Bureau employees for his hog. Also at the state fair, he received supreme champion for Yorkshire gilt and pre­ mier Yorkshire breeder for the state. “It’s an honor to be spot­ lighted to sell at the state fair,” said Mullen’s stepfa­ ther David Soya. “They only spotlight the best.” In This Issue Chad Rogers works on a truck at Dreisbach Pontiac & GMC in Hastings. • Thornapple River cleanup, Sept. 23 • Local student 3rd in tractor driving • Vermontville Bible Church’s AWANA Club starts Sept. 13 • Shamrocks shut down Lion ladies • Stat’s tight but Lions lose second • MV soccer wins goal-fest in 2nd ■ meeting with Broncos �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 5, 2006 — Page 2 READING, continued from page 1 These children participated in the summer reading program: Front row: Kyle Knoll, (second row, from left)Quentin Faynor, Ford Faynor, Brooklyn Scott, Mercedes Scott, Aaron Knoll, Jade Scott, (third row, from left Charity Copenhaver, Kaylea Copenhaver, and Yulanda Sheridan. Disability Income: For when life catches you by surprise. Ifyou are laid up due to an accident or illness, wouldn’t it be nice to know that your _ financial obligations will be taken care of? That you’ll be able to maintain the standard of living that you worked so hard for? As a local Auto-Owners independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you. v4uto-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY ! 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 This bike and helmet were given away as part of the drawing during the summer reading program’s warp-up celebration. tions for the children. ments were provided by the The second phase of the Vermontville Women’s program began July 18 with "Scales and Slime." Children Club. During each phase of the were asked to read books about snakes, frogs and summer reading series, read­ lizards. Readers were ers recorded the title of every rewarded with a book of book they read and it was their choice about snakes or entered into the grand prize drawing. There were 904 turtles. Potter’s Park Zoological books read during the pro­ Society presented the pro­ gram. Through the generous gram "Fur, Feathers, Scales support of the Vermontville and Slime" on July 25, bring­ Lions Club, MC Towing and Repair, the ing many animals for the Auto Vermontville Women’s children to see and touch. The final phase ofthe pro­ Club, Independent Bank of gram began Aug. 8 with Vermontville, the Michigan "Fins and Flippers." Readers Friends of Education, Pizza were asked to read books Hut and Wal-Mart of about fish and other animals Charlotte, the library was that live in the water. They able to provide prizes for the were rewarded with Pizza drawing. Prizes included a camping Hut certificates for a person­ al pan pizza, a bookmark, a light, Charity Copenhaver; pencil, and stretchy frogs text messenger set, Jessica Clark; personal CD player, and lizards. On Aug. 16, the Binder Hailey Bennett; Nerf foot­ Park Zoo Mobile paid a visit ball, Ford Faynor; pin point and presented an educational sculpture frame, Rachel and Quentin program about "Paws, Batdorff Claws, Sales and Tales." Faynor; mini magnet build­ After each program, refresh- ing set, Kyle Knoll; Jeff Gordon Lego set, Lee local church schedule ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service ......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 ofMSB on Baseline) Church Service....... ....... 9 a.m. Sunday School ........ 0:30 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 ......... P.M. Worship............ ........ 11 a.m. ..........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. M.orning Worship 11 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ........ .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School .................. 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mfiil: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 . unday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. S Children’ Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER ..517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1Z2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. 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. 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 Senrice................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ........... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Christopher; Dale Earnhardt Jr. Lego set, Nathanial Crane; Dora Magnetic Paper Dolls, Elizabeth Christopher; Mary Kate and Ashley Adventure Book, Yulanda Sheridan; Fearless FBI book, Garnet Sheridan; Star Wars Young Jedi Book, Noah Christopher; Scholastic Visual Dictionary, Ben Crane, Hannah Reid, Hunter Loveland, Eric Bolles and Mercedes Scott; karaoke machine, Isaac Christopher; CD player: Kaylea Copenhaver. The grand prizes, made possible by donations from the Lions Club, MC Towing and Auto Repair and The Vermontville Women’s Club were two bikes with match­ ing bike helmets. These were won by Aaron Knoll, and Charity Copenhaver. A generous donation from the Michigan Friends of Education allowed the library to give every child who participated in the pro­ gram two books to keep for their own collection. This PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship .. ........... 8:30 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School 0 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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK “Friends” organization accepts overflow donations from publishing companies and then supplies them to non-profit organizations to distribute to at risk children and adults in their communi- See READING, next page HASTINGS 4 Goodrich JJALITY www.GQTI.coa 269-945-SHOWl TI 1l1lLr AA TI L P DilC) Downtown Hastings on State St. Stadium Seating All Digital Sound Q No passes Free drink refills & 25e com refills | SHOWTIMES VALID 9/5 - 9/7 |$4J0| BARGAIN PRICE DA_ILY_ 4:_00_-6:0_0 PM I STUDENTS | 2 FOR TUESDAY Buy 1_ ticket, get one freee O® WICKER MAN (PG-13) 12:15. 2:30, 4:45, 7:15,9:25 O BEERFEST (R) 12:00,9:15 O TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY (PG-13) 2:15, 4:35, 7:00 ©STEP UP (PG-13) 12:10, 2:20,4:30,6:50, 9:00 CARS (G) 1:30,4:10 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST (PG-13) 6:45, 9:30 20oz.DRiNK ; with $2.50 purchase | ot 46oz beg o( buttery popcorn 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR-JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 5, 2006 — Page 3 READING, continued from previous pag ties. They have been a gener­ ous supporter of our program for several years. In keeping with the animal theme, an information center was set up for the Eaton County Humane Society.' Included were animals that were ready for adoption, a wish list of items that are needed regularly, and a donation canister for mone­ tary support. A library spokesperson said, “Over the summer, we collected $25, and several large boxes of cat food, dog foQd, paper towels, bottled water, bleach and other items needed by the shelter. The shelter was very thankful to receive this donation, and we appreciate the participation of our patrons in this project.” Each time a child finished a book duing phase two of the summer readinf program, he or she put their name and the title of the book on a fish and placed it in the aquarium. Each of these cow cutouts represent a book read by a child during Phase I of the summer reading program. Check it out at the Putnam District Library! The Zoo-Mobile from Binder Park Zoo came to visit us Aug. 16 and it was a packed house. It was a great finish to our summer reading program "Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales." For the ones who have signed up for the sum­ mer reading program, you need to bring in your reading sheets and pledges so we can distribute the prizes. Also, just a reminder that the library will be having the art show and a book sale on Sept. 16, the day of the Harvest Festival. The book sale will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the art how will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The book sale will contain fic­ tion, romance, science fic­ tion, mystery, nonfiction, young adults, juniors, videos and audios. Ifyou have any questions, please call the library at 517­ 852-9723. This is a list of out newest items: Fiction: Maximum Ride­ School's Out -Forever by James Patterson, Judge & Jury by James Patterson, Ricochet by Sandra Brown, Lights Out Tonight by Mary Jane Clark, The Traitor by Stephen Coonts, An Unexpected Song by Iris Johansen, The Expected One by Kathleen McGowan, The ‘-Diana’s ‘-P^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. _ 1-517-852-9481 Nashville VFW Post 8260 ANNUAL FLEA I MARKET ! SEPT. 9™, 2006 ON THE COMMON GROUND G OPEN 9 AM R Food and lots of treasures! $10 a space on grounds or pavilion. Call Sherry for reservations, after 4 pm. Closed Tuesdays. Public welcome. (' 517)' 852-9260 06635689 fl fl l M Last White Knights by Tami Hoag, Deal Breaker by Harlam Coben, Crisis by Robin Cook, Sweetgrass by Mary Alice Monroe, Skyward by Mary Alice Monroe, The Four Season by Mary Alice Monroe, The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe, Girl in the Minor by Mary Alice Monroe, The Book Club by Mary Alice Monroe. Romance: Angels Fall by Nora Roberts, Coming Out by Danielle Steele, Calypso Wind by Sandra Dark, The Write Match by Margaret Carroll, The Lovin' Kind by Nancy Parra, A Dreamer's Romance by Judy Kouzel, These Dam Heels by Julie Stone, Traces of Love by Patricia Azeltina. Western: Shannon: The Road to Whiskey Creek by Charles E. Friend, Stash by Robert H. Redding. Mystery: Stone Haven­ Murder Along the River by Holly Fox Vellerkoop, Pretty Maids All in a Row by Michelle Buckman. Non-Fiction: Ebay Listings That Sell for Dummies by Marsha Collier Movies: RV, Hoot. These are the prizes given away in a radom drawing at the end of the summer reading program. 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The annual Thomapple River cleanup is scheduled' for Saturday, Sept. 23, and Walton held an organization­ al meeting at the Thomapple Township Emergency Services building Aug. 30, when individuals and groups could sign up to participate. “It might be a little diffi­ cult for people to sign-up since school hasn’t started yet,” Walton says. Youth groups, church groups, lake or home owner associations can adopt a sec­ tion of river or tributary to clean. Sponsors also are needed to help make this event a success. The cleanup will start at 8 a.m. Sept. 23 at three sites. The cleanup in the Hastings Local student 3rd In tractor driving Josh Norton of Maple Valley High finished third July 18 in the Michigan FFA’s tractor driving contest at the 27th annual Ag Expo on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. Norton finished third in the Junior Division. Kyle Isaac of Corunna was first and Tyler Fanko of Perry was runner-up. Andrew Peabody Maple Valley Happy 60t Birthday • Sas/toi/ie September 9th All Veterans Invited 6:00PM teacher earns master’s degree Andrew A. Peabody of Lake Odessa, recently earned his master’s degree from Walden University. Peabody, a 1997 graduate of Lakewood High School and 2002 graduate of Olivet College earned his master’s degree in elementary literacy and reading and graduated with high honors, boasting a 3.9 grade point average. Peabody has taught in Maple Valley Public Schools for five years and is currently a kindergarten teacher. Last year about 60 people helped clean up the Thornapple River during river clean up day. some brought their own canoes and others used the canoes provided. area will begin with the signup at Tyden Park. North of Middleville, participants will be at the park at 68th Street in Alaska. In Nashville, participants will meet outside of Good Time Pizza by the river. Groups at this location will clean both the Eaton County and eastern Barry County sections of the river. The cleanup effort needs experienced canoeists who are knowledgeable about the Thomapple to be section safety leaders. The floats last about two hours. Families should be able to participate together, but those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a children’s The AWANA Club at Vermontville Bible Church will begin meeting again on Wednesday Sept. 13. AWANA stands for “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” (2 Timothy 2:15), and its goal is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The club will meet each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through April. The new year will be kicked off by having a Movie Night" on the big screen, complete with popcom and other refreshments. “It is going to be an excit­ ing year, and we want to invite all area children from kindergarten through sixth grade to join in the learning, laughing, and life-changing experience of AWANA,” said David Eddy, AWANA 06629807 Maple Valley Arms Apartments 100-106 Lentz Nashville, Ml 49073 Now Accepting Applications 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Stove and Refrigerator Furnished Rent Based on Income • 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 Free legal advice for seniors slated here on Sept. 26 Vermontville Bible Church’s AWANA Club starts Sept. 13 “Our Family Serving Yours VISA water festival at Tyden Park flood, the cleanup will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The canceled. luncheon for all participants will be from noon until 2 p.m. Anyone who would like more information about the Thomapple River Cleanup in Barry County, should call Walton at 269-948-8056, extension 114. In Eaton The Legal Services of County, call 517-543-5848. South Central Michigan,1 E-mail the Thornapple Battle Creek office, will con­ River Watershed Council at duct interviews for legal thomapple_river@hotmail.c advice and possible represen­ om or mail requests to PO tation, without charge, to Box 392, Caledonia 49316. interested senior citizens on The Thornapple River Tuesday, Sept. 26, from cleanup has moved to the fall 10:30 a.m. to noon at the since for several years the Nashville Masonic Temple, river was too high in the 301 N. Main, Nashville. spring. While water level is Legal Services of South currently low, if it should Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a non-profit organization which provides legal assistance, representa­ tion and education to low income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and sen­ commander for the iors in St. Joseph, Branch, Vermontville Bible Church. Calhoun and Barry counties. Vermontville Bible The agency seeks, through Church is located at 250 its board, staff, volunteers North Main St, just north of and pro bono attorneys, to the four-way stop in ensure that its clients we Vermontville. For more given equal access to the jus­ information, call the church tice system. at 517-726-0647, e-mail The advice and counsel at office@myvbc.org, or visit the senior sites is funded pri­ the web site at marily by Area Agency on www.myvbc.org Aging Region IIIB and Region IRC. Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 For application 517-852-0852 1-800-649-3777 (Ml Relay Center-VoiceTTY). EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 06636089 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 5,2006 — Page 5 Commission 5anuCoun|y on Aging Schedule of Events WANT WEATHER FORECASTS? Want to know where to get all this information? From student loans to Social Security benefits to buying surplus government property, all kinds of government information are just a click or call away. FlRSTGOVgov (800) FED-INFO Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varsity Basketball Maple Vally center Jennifer Kent led her team in Tuesday night's contest against Portland St. Patrick's. Kent tossed in a team-high eight points and also had three blocked shots in the Lions 56-27 loss. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton m-37, Middieviiie, mi Agency 1 -800-443-5253 111 N. Main St Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE FARM BUREAU INSURANCE 06635999 everything Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, September 6 Ziti w/Italian sausage, broccoli, winter squash, pears. •Thursday, September 7 Sliced turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, diced beets, peaches, dinner roll. Friday, September 8 Burrito w/cheese sauce, California blend, com, fresh fruit. 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Electricity available. $21,900, $500 down, $270 month, 11% land contract. www.northemlandco.com, Northern Land Company, 1­ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AH 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 aiuintention, 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. wcmw wcimw?? 06571010 The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush every Monday in September. Please place any brush or limbs that you want picked up next to the curb by Monday morning. PLEASE DO NOT PUT OUT LEAVES AT THIS TIME WE WILL BE PICKING LEAVES UP AT A LATER DATE. 06636033 shots. Leslee Rigelman added six points and six rebounds for the- Lions, and Alaina Mater also, had six boards. Stephanie Pung led- the Shamrocks with 14 points, 11 of which came in the first half. Sam Hergechach added ten points for her team. TTie Lions will be back at it on Tuesday when they play host to Springport. Maple Valley goes on the road for the first time Thursday, to Leslie, in what will be the final non-conference game before the start, of the Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association schedule. 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The the first quarter, as the tournament was a success Shamrocks built a 19-6 lead and the Boosters would like after eight minutes. to thank the following tee St..aspuse Pat’s pushed that lead sponsors: Hummel's Body aea Shop, Maple Valley Imple-to 32-14 by the end of the Service, first half, although-a couple ment, Musser's Mooville other Lions did get involved W&W Repair, Creamery, VFW, Nashville in the scoring. Chiropractic, Shirley's Kent ended the night with Chuckwagon, Wilson's Sug­ a team-high eight points, to ar Bush, Hastings City Bank, Yost Mortgage Solutions, go along with three blocked Maple Valley Pharmacy, Frost Heating & Cooling, Kent Oil and Propane, Dan­ iels Funeral Home, Reynolds & Sons,- Maple Valley Real Estate, Hamilton Excavatings Stanton's Auctioneers & Real Estate, The Trumble Agency, Hickey Electric, Eaton Feder­ al Savings Bank, J.B. CabiThe Maple Valley junior nets, John Boy Electric, To-varsity football team split its bias High Tensil Fencing, first two contests of the 2006 Citizens LLC, Dr. Brad Masse, and Tai Gearhart season. Sand Creek topped the State Farm Insurance. The Boosters would also like to Lions 33-8 in week two. thank the following busi­ Things were tough for the nesses and individuals who Lions after a two hour bus donated items for the raffle ride. They played hard, but drawings: Mulberry Fore, too many matel mistakes cost Tom Fron with Pioneer, Mooville Creamery, Roush's them the game, as they had Sidewalk Cafe, Kent Oil & more than 75 penalty yards Trumble against them. Propane, The Agency, Davis Oil, The Dr. The Maple Valley junior Pepper and 7UP Company varsity plays rival Olivet this and Mike Beachnau. Once again, the Maple Valley Ath­ letic Boosters say thank you and hope to see you at the tournament next summer. The next meeting will be September 11th at 7:00pm. Tate Mix golf outing slated for Sept. 16 The Tate Mix Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. This annual event helps fund a scholarship for Maple PURCHASING AGENT: Valley Alternative Education MANPOWER of Hastings is graduates.' Mix was the alter­ currently accepting resumes for a position located within native ed. principal, before Commuting distance of his passing in 2003. The cost to participate in Grand Rapids and Kalama­ zoo. Pay will be based on ex­ the four-person 18-hole perience. Qualified cani scramble is $50 per person, dates .MUST have high pro­ or $200 per team. Event ficiency with buying coil organizers would like to have steel. An updated resume will be required for consid­ teams register by Sept. 5. Questions can be directed eration. Company will not be disclosed until resumes to Vicki Dean at (269) 948­ are received and final selec­ 2531 or to Maple Valley tion for interviews has been Alternative Ed. at (517) 852­ established. Contact MAN­ 9794. Registration , with POWER today for more in­ golfers names and a contact formation. .. (269)948-3000. number can be mailed to Recreation Maple - Valley Alternative 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Ed., 324 N. Queen St., 49073. Alumi-lite 29' travel trailer: Nashville, MI, front kitchen, rear bedroom, Checks should be made center bath, sleeps 4, ducted payable to Vicki Dean. air condition & heat,, very Golfing will begin with a clean, oak cabinets, stereo, microwave, large refrigera­ shotgun start at 10 a.m. tor, excellent condition. Registration opens at 9 a.m. the day ofthe event. Great towing, $8,500. (269)968-4098. Lunch will be served after the outing, and the cost is SUNFISH SAILBOAT 14', $12 for anyone who would good condition, $600 obo like to attend lunch only. (269)968-4098______________ There will be cash prizes DO YOU WANT QUALITY for the top three teams, as PRINTING at affordable well as a number of hole prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Thrusday at home. In week one, the Lions scored a 36-6 win over Pewamo-Westphalia. Maple Valley’s win ended a 21-game Pirate winning streak on the junior varsity level. The Lions had more than 300 yards of total offense, and only gave up 100 yards of offense to PW. Maple Valley had five diiferent players score. challenges such as a .hole-inone challenge on hole num­ ber three and a longest drive competition on 18, A 50/50 raffle will also take place, and other door prizes will be awarded. LEGAL NOTICE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORT­ GAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by ALLEN BENNETT, A SINGLE MAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDERS AND LENDER'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP., Mortgagee, dated March 04,2006, and recorded on March 08, 2006, as Instrument No. 1161055, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to WASHING­ TON MUTUAL BANK on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred eleven thousand two hundred seventy three and 29/100 Dollars ($111,273.29), including interest at 7.375% 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 vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 PM on September 28, 2006. Said prem­ ises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND, BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 111 RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 30 FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE EAST 245 FEET; THENCE NORTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST 245 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED:' August 29, 2006 Robert A. 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Cochran (right on Charlotte’s Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �Just Say "As Advertisedinthe Maple VaHey News” Tuesday .September 5,2006 — Page 8 Stat's tight but scoreboard not as Lions lose second Max Wilson led the Maple making it 28-6 at half-time. Sand Creek made.it 36-6 Valley defense with 10 tack­ StaffWriter For only the second time in the third quarter on a Joey les, while Jared Smith and Tyler Christensen each had .in his 22 years as head coach Brown three-yard run. Maple Valley scored its eight. at Maple Valley, Guenther “I thought they did a good Mittelstaedt is starting the second and final touchdown year 0-2, following the in the fourth quarter on a job of controlling the line of Lions’ 36-12 defeat at the Jake Myers to Tyler scrimmage on both sides of hands of Sand Creek Friday. Christensen pass from 22 the ball,” Mittelstaedt said. “They are big, strong and “The only other time was yards out. Statistically, the game was quick, a pretty touch combi­ in 1989,” Mittelstaedt said. “I didn’t like it then and I much more even. Maple nation to overcome.” Mittelstaedt said he was. Valley rushed for 255 yards, like it even less now.” Mittelstaedt, who has had while Sand Creek finished pleased with some things, only one losing season in this with 242 yards on the however. “I thought Tony (Corwin) 22 years, did not make any ground. Maple Valley had excuses for this lose, howev- only 30 yards passing, while played much better this er, instead praising the Pickford was 6-for-l 1 for 78 week,” he said. “He ran hard. “And I thought our cor­ yards in the game. Aggies of Sand Creek. Sand Creek finished with ners, Jared Smith and Champ “They are a very good football team,” he said. 320 total yards and Maple Bodell, played very well.” Bodell came up with “They were 11-2 last year Valley finished the night Maple Valley’s only inter­ and advanced to the -state with 285. Andrew Pickford led all ception on the night. semi-finals. They have a “It was their only turnover good program and they are rusher with 135 yards on 18 carries. Tony Corwin led of the game,” Mittelstaedt on a roll right now.” Mittelstaedt said early in Maple Valley with 76 yards said. “Like I said, they the game, he felt his team on 15 carries. Kenneth Quick played very well and execut­ finished with 59 yards on 10 ed on both sides ofthe fine of was playing well enough. •“We bounced the kickoff carries and Dustin Houghton scrimmage. It is easy to see why they are one of the best and they ran it back to our 30 had 55 yards on 10 carries. yard line,” he said. “That put us in trouble right away. But they got to the five yard line and we held them. I was proud of our effort there.” But the Lions were not able to muster much offense and they had to punt it away. “Then we had them fourth-and-riine and in a good position to get the ball back,” he said, “but they came up with a big play, got the first down and went on to score.” The Aggies punched it in from two yards out on an Andrew Pickford dive and a Jeremy Pickford to Pat Mehan pass made it 8-0 Sand Creek at the end of the firstquarter. Sand Creek scored three times in the second quarter, on a 24 yard scamper by Andrew Pickford, a 47 yard scoring strike from Jeremy Pickford to Zack Solmonson and Jeremy Pickford’s six yard run. Maple Valley’s Adam Zank (right) tries to swipe the Maple Valley could ball away from Lakewood’s Nick Clancy during answer only with a two yard scoring run by Tim Wood, Wednesday’s varsity soccer contest. by Jon Gambee teams in the state.” This week Maple Valley will travel to Olivet. It will be the first game in the Kalamazoo Valley Association for both teams. “We will play on Olivet College’s field,” he said. “It is a magnificent field with the same surface the Detroit Lions play on. We are looking forward to the challenge. “We still have a lot of work to do, but we haye been looking at some specific things and we. will see what happens.” Maple Valley’s Sean Curtis (20) and Lakewood’s Levi Phelps lean into each other as they battle for possession of the ball during last Wednesday’s non-conference con­ test between the two teams on the Fuller St. Field. MV soccer wins goal-fest in 2nd meeting with Broncos by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team scored its first victory ofthe season last Tuesday, knocking off the Bellevue Broncos 8-7. The Lions got a big boost from German exchange-student Lars Linsenmann in his first game with the team. Linsenmann scored four of the Lions’ eight goals. The Lions had just suffered a 7-5 loss to the Broncos the previ­ ous Thursday, in Nashville. “It was an interesting game, because their field is very, very short,” said Maple Valley head coach' Josh Meersma. “It made the game .play very fast, with a lot of transitions from defense to offense and offense to defense.” Linsenmann, who plays in a competitive league in his home country, is one of two exchange-students who joined the Lion team late. The other is fellow German Lucas Ende. “We have two foreign exchange students who real­ ly have a deep understanding of the game and are able to help their teammates . learn the game faster than they would in other circum­ stances,” said Meersma. The offensive to defensive transitions that made the Lions’ second contest with Bellevue such goal scoring show will be one of the keys to the team’s success this season. The Lions struggled with, those transitions in a 6-2 loss to Lakewood last Wednesday. • “We really didn’t fill in the midfield, so they were able to counter-attack us fair­ ly easily,” said Meersma. “Part of the problem was we had our second game in two .days. We had back-to-back games. I don’t know what makes people think you can do that, but you can’t play soccer that way.” Maple Valley did hold an early lead in the contest, 1-0, after Cody Ward streaked down the left sideline and chipped a shot over the Lakewood goal keeper. Lakewood fought back to score the game’s next five goals, before Brandon Sams cut the Viking lead to 5-2 in the second half by crashing the net and beating the Lakewood keeper to a loose ball. The Vikings managed to tap in one more goal before the conclusion of the game, but the loss didn’t disappoint Meersma much. “I think the thing I’m going to be looking for this year, we may be outmanned against most of our competi­ tors but we should not be outworked. The thing that makes me the proudest is when our guys, despite being outmanned and tired, they go out there and work hard and play with character.” The Lions are now 1-3 overall on the season. In their season opener, Aug. 23, they were downed by Laingsburg. Maple Valley opens action in its new conference, the Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association, this Wednesday when they travel to face Pennfield then continue con­ ference action at home against Parchment next Monday. FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service Free Estimates (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-09-12.pdf afdbc71a5a5ef94860fc1a973bcf0620 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 MAPL Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 MVN Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 37, September 12, 2006 Makelys grand marshals of Harvest Festival parade by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Though Bill and Bonnie Makely are quiet and unas­ suming by nature, there are many in the village of Nashville who feel that that, combined with kind and gen­ erous spirits, is exactly what make the couple stand out from the crowd. And, that is why they have been named grand marshals of the 2006 Nashville Harvest Festival Grand Parade, which is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. Both Bonnie and Bill have been members of the Nashville Car Club since it was founded six years ago. Bonnie also has been involved in Relay for Life, which raises money for can­ cer research and Bill helps unload the truck for Nashville’s Red Cross blood drives each month. But, it is the Makelys’ penchant for lending a hand, helping others or just showing kindness that impresses those around them. Bonnie demurs that it is Bill who deserve all the praise, "I feel Bill should have all the honor. Bill will The Nashville Harvest Festival Grand Parade will feature themed floats like this one from Clay’s Dinner Bell, which was part of last year’s event. Nashville Harvest Festival planned for this weekend Bonnie and Bill Makely are grand marshals for the 2006 Nashville Harvest Festival Grand Parade. help anyone who needs a ride to the hospital, airport or an appointment of any kind. All they need to do is ask and he’s gone." Bonnie also describes her husband as a dedicated See GRAND MARSHALS, page 3 The 2006 Nashville Harvest Festival, which has been dedicated to the memo­ ry of community leader and businessman Steve Joppie, will be held Friday, Sept. 15, through Saturday, Sept. 16 and promises something for everyone, young an old alike. The festivities get started Friday evening with . the VFW all-you-can-eat taco dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at VFW Post #8260, 304 State Road, in Nashville. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. At 6:40 p.m. the Harvest Festival King and Queen and Prince and Princess will be crowned on the track behind Maple Valley High School. At 7 p.m. the Maple Valley Lions football team will take to the field against the Galesburg-Augusta Rams. To round off the evening there will be a youth dance from 7 to 11 p.m. at the VFW hall. See HARVEST FEST, page 3 State rep, candidates often agree in forum Calley, Kalnbach, Herwarth have a discussion with few differences by David T. Young Editor The candidates’ forum for 87th District state represen­ tative last Friday night was a lot smaller in numbers than the July 26 edition, both in terms of audience and candi­ dates. Rather than showcase seven Republicans vying for the GOP nomination in the August primary, this one was a three-person affair, which included Republican Brian Calley, Democrat Doug Kalnbach and Michigan Taxpayers Party candidate Walt Herwarth. The audi­ ence, with between 40 and 50 people, actually wasn’t that bad, considering it was a Friday night during the Labor Day weekend. What was surprising is that the three agreed as much as they did on issues present­ ed mostly by the audience. For instance, all agreed adequate funding for educa­ tion is a very important goal and all said they felt the fed- state-wide ballot issues and on the proposed casino near Gun Lake. Calley said he opposed the moved to eliminate the Michigan Senate, noting, “That’s not the core problem in Lansing. It’s the dysfunc­ tional relationship between the legislators.” Both Kalnbach and Herwarth said they support­ ed the movement to “Fire the Senate,” saying it would save the state precious Brian Calley eral “No Child Left Behind,” however well intentioned, hasn’t’ delivered on the improvements it promised. Calley, who won the GOP primary Aug. 8 with about 43% of the vote, said of No Child Left Behind, “There wasn’t enough teeth in the legislation, it was ineffective and it didn’t say how to make positive changes.” Doug Kalnbach However, Calley insisted, “More parental involvement is how you improve schools.” Herwarth agreed, saying “lack of funding and parental involvement are the biggest problems, according to the teachers I’ve talked to... Parents need to get involved very from the beginning.”\Kalnbach asked, Walt Herwarth “How are you going to keep cutting taxes and wages and then fund education? It’s (politically) easy to cut taxes, but what happens when we’re all making about $2 an hour?” Elden Shellenbarger asked all three to compare and con­ trast their views on the proposed Unicameral Michigan and Civil Rights Initiative money and force more open state government. All three said that regard­ less of their personal and moral beliefs about gam­ bling, they would do nothing to stop the Gun Lake Band of Potawatomis’ plans for a casino, which would provide economic benefits. Calley and Kalnbach both said they oppose the “Civil Rights Initiative,” which See FORUM, page 4 In This Issue • No bikes on sidewalks, Vermontville • Lakeview Cemetery earns ‘Extreme Makeover’ grant • Former Lake O, Nashville officer charged in arson • • • Lion ladies head into KVA season on two game streak • Lions move ball, but not across goal �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 12, 2006 — Page 2 GRAND MARSHALS, continued from page 1 call him if they need some­ thing and Bill never asks for anything in return. Bonnie has been involved with Relay for Life over in Hastings. They are both good people." Both Bill and Bonnie’s families moved to Maple Valley while they were still in grade school and both graduated from W. K. Kellogg High School in 1956 and were wed in 1957 and are looking forward to com­ memorating their 50th wed­ ding anniversary in September 2007. The couple recently returned from an Alaskan cruise which they describe as an early anniver­ sary gift for each other and, "a once in a lifetime" event. In 1993 Bill retired from Oldsmobile in Lansing where he worked as a machinist. Bonnie retired from Maple Valley Schools after working in the library at patron of the local coffee shops, arriving at Shirley’s Chuckwagon every morning when it opens at 4:30 a.m. and joining his friends for another round of coffee at Clay’s Dinner Bell at.3 p.m. each afternoon. Bill’s loyalty and generos­ ity have earned him a lot of friends at the coffee shops. "Billy Ray will go around during the holidays and buy doughnuts and give them to the waitresses at the coffee shops and take them to elder­ ly people around town," said Linda Gay, a waitress at Clay’s Dinner Bell. "He’s just an all-around goodhearted man." Gay’s fellow employee, Brenda Stewart agrees. "Bill’s very generous; he’s always buying coffee for people and he’s always there when you need him. He’ll do anything people ask him to do. Everyone knows they can p It’s Not About the House... It’s about the family that lives in the house. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’sjust right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe. Sound. Secure.* protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. Auto-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY I 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 Fuller Street Elementary for over 25 years. The couple has two grown children a son Billy Ray, Jr., who is deceased, and a daughter, Becky Wilson. They also have four grand­ children, Kelly Wilson, Max Wilson. Katelyn Wilson and Ben Makely. Bonnie likes to crochet and collect Santa figurines; Bill is into NASCAR and said his favorite thing is his 1935 street rod pickup truck which he plans to show at the Nashville Car Club’s annual Cruise In Saturday after­ noon. Lakeview Cemetery earns ‘Extreme Makeover’ grant No bikes on sidewalks Vermontville reminded , - by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Vermontville ordinance enforcement officer Nikki Lennox told the Village Council Thursday night she would like to remind village residents that bicycles, skate­ boards and motorbikes are not allowed on village side­ walks. During her monthly report she. presented last Thursday at the council meeting, Lennox noted that a bicyclist riding on a sidewalk had knocked over and injured an elderly person. The council also discussed whether or not Lennox should, as the ordinance committee had recommend­ ed, go door to door to deter­ mine whether or not a back yard "race track" was dis­ turbing neighbors. "If they can’t ride their bikes on the sidewalks and they can’t ride them in their back yard, then where can they ride?" asked a council member. Trustee Garry Patrick said that he didn’t feel it was "wise to stir things up" and that if neighbors were both­ ered by noise from the "race track" they should call the village office and file a com­ plaint. Otherwise, the village should stay out of it since there is no ordinance against it. The board unanimously passed a motion prohibiting Lennox from going door to door to investigate the “race track” unless a noise com­ plaint was filed by a village resident. The council also discussed the need for village residents to keep their trash cans out of the streets and off the village right of way. In other business last week the Village Council: • Heard from Department of Public Works Street Supervisor Monte O’Dell that the Maple Valley High School homecoming parade would be held Friday, Oct. 6, in Vermontville. The parade would start on East Main Street at LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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) Church Service ... Sunday School..... ...9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ..................... 10 a.m. (Nursery Provided) PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 ......... P.M. Worship............ 1 a.m. ..6 p.m. 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 .......... :45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 said, adding that Thursday he would have sketches of the proposed memorial garden and walkway at the cemetery so the public could get a bet­ ter idea of what.the project will look like when complet­ ed. According to Bracy, the plans include a berm to encircle the memorial garden with seating, which is designed as a place for remembrance and contem­ plation and in the future will include plots for the inter­ ment of cremains. The walk­ way will be comprised in part by bricks which can be purchased and inscribed in memory of loved ones'. The Lakeview Cemetery Thursday, Sept. 14, in con­ Board in Nashville has been junction with Barry County named a beneficiary of a United Way’s Day ofCaring. “Anyone who is interested $2,000 “Extreme Community Makeover” in volunteering is welcome grant from the Barry to come out and help,” he Community Foundation, said. “We’ll be planting which will be used to buy about eight trees and may do materials and begin con­ some other plantings.” Bracy said he expects struction of a walkway and memorial garden at the work on the memorial gar­ den will continue into the cemetery. Ron Bracy, chairman of spring. “How much we get done the Cemetery Board, said work on the memorial gar­ this year depends on when den will begin at 10 a.m. the snow starts to fly,” he GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 . unday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. S Children' Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service :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 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 Maplewood Elementary, turn onto South Main Street and proceed to Third Street and end at the old Michigan Magnetics factory. • Approved a motion to install a street light at the end of Elm and Jade Lane at the cost of $100. • Approved a motion nam­ ing Patrick as the council’s representative on the vil­ lage’s Zoning Board of Appeals. • Corrected the wording of the dilapidated buildings ordinance which was passed last month and held a first reading, but did not take action on an ordinance change to chapter 31.7.5 (regarding lot sizes). • Approved the payment of bills for Aug. 4 through Sept. 7, with the exception of a $10,300 bill from the vil­ lage’s accounting firm of Walker, Fluke and Sheldon until they could talk to Kathy Sheldon about why the accounting costs seem so high. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor.' M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship.................. 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 6o/en-Wrig/if John (Jack) and Carol Bolen of Stephenson, MI have announced the engage­ ment of their daughter, Julie to Seth Wright, son of Eric and Marilyn Wright of Vermontville. Julie is a graduate of Lake Superior State University and is employed as an asset pro­ tection coordinator at the WalMart in Lansing. Seth is a graduate of Lake Superior State University and is employed with the Department of Environment Quality for the State of Michigan. The couple will be married on September 23 in Wallace, ML 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School Worship .......... 10 a.m. 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: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 12,2006 — Page 3 The Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band provides entertainment during the 2005 Nashville Harvest Festival. These young sharp shooters take aim with BB guns .The Maple Valley Lightning Bolts 4-H Club will once again sponsor a BB gun shot in Riverside Park during the festival. iI Li/ Cars of all vintages shapes and sizes will be on display during the Harvest Festival Car Show. ',x* ... i-u. i-u *«Ui 1 LTS«K.. «ii»- »pt.atdUi f inWiiMp f™ EMiKlanis ,fc* htautat 3,1 iasirifisli MStfaw ■■* i d 5 j jaaaEim ^^fedkis • * Ufa ni ji^nftsE II IJfJf IS W I Jf tn«1*SS1*? ISI •> > The festival will kick into high gear Saturday starting at 9 a.m.with a book sale at Putnam District Library, 327 N. Main St., that runs until 3 p.m. and activities, such as butter making, a petting zoo and more, at MOO-ville from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. At 10 a.m., as entries in the grand parade start to line up, vendor booths in Central Park and along Main Street will open and stay open until 4 p.m. Also starting at 10 a.m. will be the annual bake off and cook off at Styles "R" Us, 226 N. Main St. (entry forms are available at the library), and the annual fine art show at Putnam District Library. Entry forms and/ or There will be a juried art show at Putnam District more information are avail­ able at the library or by call­ Library, featuring the work of local artists like Teresa Smith, who showed her ing (517) 852-9723. As grand marshals, Bill work during last year’s fes­ and Bonnie Maker of tival. Riverside Park. Call Mike at 517-852-1819 to register. Maple Valley Pharmacy will sponsors games for chil­ dren from 1 to 3 p.m. at Riverside Park. From 3 tolO p.m., MOOville will offer an allyou-can-eat sundae bar. Cost is adults $3.50 each and kids under 10 for $2.50 each. A lightweight champi­ onship and heavyweight horse pulls will be held at 4 p.m. at the old Sandyland Park on M-79 just west of fanning pMnJTrUrnU bargain price DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM Welcomes I STUDENTS I 2 FOR TUESDAY 30 years experience specializing in Coloring, Highlights, Perms and Up-To-Date Cuts Buy j. ticket, get one free ■ ANT BULLY (PG) ■ 12:20,2:25,4:20 ■ MATERIAL GIRLS (PG) 12:05,2:15, 4:35 THE DESCENT (R) 7:05,9:10 O© WICKER MAN (PG-13) 12:15,2:30, 4:45,7:15,9:25 TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY DOODY (PG-13) 7:00, 9:20 ©STEP UP (PG-13) (PG13) 1©12:10,2:20,4:30,9:35 2 © PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST (PG-13) ■ 6:45 PM HAIR CUTS KID’S 10 & UNDER.. MEN’S...................... WOMEN’S................ HIGHLIGHTS, FOILS, PERMS & COLORS. ....... $7.00 ...... $10.00 ..... $12.00 ?>35.UaUa& UP Kathy’s Hours: Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 10-6 Tanning & Massage Hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9-6; Tues. 10-6; Sat 9-2 Annual Senior Citizens Night ...And Young at Hear Monday, October 2nd • 7:00 p.m. • ...at the Congregational Church in Vermontville FREE MEAL -Serving Swiss Steak and all the trimmings FREE ENTERTAINMENT! Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club Please Make Your D nk . 5E1i7'-i7’n2oc-mU2oooi Reservations 1 by Sept. Dr. BRAD MASSE 517-726-1506 BuildingA 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 517.852.9150 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE i Nashville. Admission will $2 for adults, $1 for kids 6 to 12 years and under 6 years will be free. The festival will draw to a close Saturday evening with an adult dance at the VFW hall from 8 p.m. until mid­ night. For more information about the Harvest Festival, call the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at (269) 945-2454. Vermontville GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY Stylist KATHY LOUGHAN-TIRRELL 1 *Z Nashville will lead the Harvest Festival Grand Parade as it wends it way through town from the VFW hall, north on Main Street to Washington Street. After the parade, from approximately noon to 1 p.m., there will be a pi g scramble at Riverside Park. Auto enthusiasts can par­ ticipate or enjoy viewing the cars, trucks and other auto­ mobiles on display from noon until 4 p.m. at the Cruise In on Maple Street, sponsored by the Nashville Car Club. Sharp shooters of all ages, with prizes for adults and children, can participate in the annual B-B gun shoot, sponsored by the Maple Valley Lightening Bolts 4-H Club, at Riverside Park from noon to 4 p.m. The Lightening Bolts also will hold a 4-H sale, featur­ ing baked goods, a lollipop tree and maple syrup from noon until 4 p.m. Also from noon until 4 p.m., there will be live music in the parking lot of Maple Valley Pharmacy (formerly Mace Pharmacy), 219 N. Main Street, And the Barry County trolley will run continuously, making stops downtown and at MOO-ville Creamery. At 1 p.m. there will be a horseshoe contest at 730 South M-66 • Nashville, Ml 49073 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, September 12, 2006 — Page 4 Jean Rhoda (Small) James Beulah M. (Mapes) Bland NASHVILLE - Beulah M. (Mapes) Bland, age 75, of North Fort Myers Florida (Formerly of Nashville) passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2006 in Florida. Beplah was born at the Mapes family farm in Assyria Township Barry County on October 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Lee W. and Josephine (Hamilton) Mapes. She was raised in the Nashville area, and graduat­ ed from Bellevue High School in 1949. After graduating she was employed at Grand Leader Department store in Battle Creek. She then relocated to the Lansing area where she provided office assistance for various local business. Beulah moved to Florida in 1973, and established her permanent residence. Beulah loved to play bingo, read, and paint ceram­ ic figurines. Beulah was a very generous person. She was the widow of Mr. Glen Bland who passed away in 1987. Beulah was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 336 and the VFW Auxiliary 10127 in N. Fort Myers Florida. She is survived by her sis­ ters, Doris Beam of Charlotte, and Leah (Robert) Berkimer of Nashville; her brother, David (June) Mapes ofBellevue. Also sur­ viving are several nieces and nephews and a special friend HASTINGS - Jean Rhoda (Small) James, age 94, of Hastings, and formerly of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at the Flower House, Nashville Mr. Ronald N. Phillips. on Sunday, September 10, She was preceeded in 2006. death by her parents Mr Lee She was born on W. and Josephine Mapes, her November 23, 1911 in husband Glen Bland, her Beulah, the daughter of Dr. brothers Dene and Dale Fred L. and Edith (Wilson) Mapes, and her sister Beryl Small. She attended Beulah Murphy. schools and Michigan State Funeral service was held University where she met her on Saturday, September 2, future husband. 2006 at the Daniels Funeral On June 9, 1941 she mar­ home in Nashville with ried David Thomas James in nephew Lee A. Beam offici­ Grand Haven. ating. Interment followed the Mrs. James was a home funeral service at Wilcox economics teacher. in Cemtery. Coopersville prior to her Memorial Contributions marriage. She enjoyed play­ can be made to the American ing the piano and organ, Cancer Society in Hastings. sewing, knitting, crocheting, Funeral Arrangements gardening and cooking. She have been entrusted to the was a humble lady who was Daniels Funeral Home in devoted to her husband and Nashville. family. Donald F. Leonard NASHVILLE - Donald F. Leonard, age 89, of Nashville passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2006 peacefully at the Eaton County Medical Facility, in Charlotte. Mr. Leonard was bom in Bellevue, on June 5, 1917, the son of the late George and Addie (Clark) Leonard. He was raised in Assyria township on the family farm and attended Bellevue High School graduating in 1935. He was the husband of Elaine (Thompson) Leonard. The couple was married on August 8,1970 at the Congregational Church in Vermontville. They made their home together in Nashville where they have lived for the past 36 years. Donald loved spending time in his garden and was especially fond of his roses. In his younger days he enjoyed spending time hunt­ ing and fishing with his sons. Together with his wife Elaine, the couple enjoyed spending their winters in the Lakeland and Brookesville Florida areas. Donald was employed as a truck driver at Kellogg Airfreight Service for 30 years until retiring 1981. He also loved farming and was a member of the Maple Grove Grange for several years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years Elaine; his sons, Norman (Lois) Leonard, Roger (Jane) Leonard, and Neil (Janice) Leonard; step daughter, Donna (Dennis) Gaskill; step sons, Vance (Shelly) Higdon and Bruce (Lynn) Phyllis E. Rizor----------------NASHVILLE - Phyllis E. Rizor, age 95, of Nashville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at Thornapple Manor Mrs. Rizor was born in Hastings, on October 25, 1910, the daughter ofthe late Coy and Nellie (Crites) Brumm. Along with her hus- The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 06629839 Higdon; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 10 step grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his son Gordon Leonard, daughter Mary Campbell; brother Dale Leonard; half brother Earl Barr; sister Gladys Brown; and grandson Allen Leonard. Memorial service was held at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, on Thursday, August 31, with Rev. Alan Mettler officiating. Interment followed the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. Family request donations to Nashville Church of Nazarene. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Check it out at the Vermontville Township Library New DVD’s - Hoot; RV; Dora the Explorer; We’re a Team; The Hills Have Eyes; V for is Vendetta; Benchwarmers; Hollywood Television Classics: The Lucy Show; Brother Bear 2; Poseidon; Last Holiday. New Audio Book Donation - Sleeping Beauty by Phillip Margolin; Homicide Special by Miles Corwin; Twisted by Jonathan Kellerman; Absolute Rage by Robert K. Tanenbaum; Missing Persons by Stephen White; Flight of the Intruder by Stephen Coonts; Justice by Faye Kellerman; Double Homicide by Jonathan and Faye Kellerman; Compulsion by Keith Ablow; Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of band the couple operated a Four, Valley of Fear by Sir local feed mill in Nashville Arthur Conan Doyle. for several years. New New Adult Adult Fiction She is survived by her sis-Scratch the Surface: A Cat ters, Helen Hoxie and Lover’s Mystery by Susan Winifried Yarger; her grand-Conant; Outlanders: Lords sons David Rizor and of the Deep by James Axler; Richard Rizor; and her Dangerous by Nora Roberts; neices and nephews Man Killer by Thom A memorial service will be Nicholson; Soul Kitchen by held at the Daniels Funeral Poppy Z. 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Arrangements have been made by the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. She was preceded in death by her husband, David, in April of this year; and her parents. Jean is survived by all her siblings, Katharine Gordon of Port St. Lucie, FL, Fredrick W. Small of Ft. Wayne, IN, Roger J. Small of Haslett, and Lewis A. Small of Beulah. 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I’m part Indian and part German and I’ve gotten along just fine.” A woman in the audience objected, “But you’re a white man!” He replied, “I’m not for affirmative action, I’m sorry.” Aaron Wissner asked about concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), of which all three offered a lot of criticism. “I agree that CAFOs are damaging,” Herwarth com­ mented. There’s no good method of controlling manure.” He said that at the lake where he lives there was a high reading of e coli bacte­ ria after manure was spread by a CAFO not far away. “They’re polluting the water,” he said. “It’s a real problem ifit gets down in the aquifer.” Kalnbach contended, “In cities, human waste is always treated and neutral­ ized before it gets into the ground. You can clean this stuff up before you dump it into the environment.” Calley said, “The extent that anybody is polluting our water, that’s absolutely unacceptable.” He noted, however, that almost all farm operations will give off an odor and it’s a price people will have to pay if they want to .live in a rural area. Barry County Democratic Party Chairwoman Barbara Cichy asked Calley if he would support a moratorium Kalnbach couldn’t resist by prospects for the State of on CAFOs or if he would taking ajab at Calley by say­ Michigan. replacing nearly rescind the “Right to Farm” ing he couldn’t afford to two billion dollars in revenue legislation. resign his job to campaign that will be lost by. elimina­ Calley said he would not full time. tion of the Single Business vote to rescind the Right to “I haven’t quit any job,” Tax. Farm law, but would insist he said. “I’m still an iron Herwarth admitted, “I that no farm be allowed to worker. I’ve been paying don’t know where the contaminate groundwater. into these PACs myself, and (replacement) money will But Herwarth said, “I have it’s time to get some of my come from.” not heard of a CAFO that money back. I don’t intend Kalnbach said, “Nobody’s does not pollute. They still to make any money. I do this got a solid, concrete plan,” haven’t figured out how to because I’d like to make a and he’s appalled that need­ •deal with all of that manure. change. It’s all about our ed funding for essential serv­ The regulations we have now constitutional rights and not ices such as police, fire, just aren’t good enough, yet letting PACs and special roads and schools will be they (state lawmakers) want interests control the system.” negatively impacted. to weaken them.” Suzette Royston, a Calley said, “Eliminating “All of us need to be good Democrat who is running for the SBT is a positive devel­ stewards of our land,” the Michigan against Patricia opment. This puts the state Kalnbach insisted. Birkholz, asked about public under the gun to do some­ One man in the audience financing for all campaigns, thing about it (come up with said he fears that in the perhaps reducing the power replacement revenue). Every future clean water will of PACs. She also noted single option has to be on the become such a precious women make an average of table.” commodity that it will be 33 cents less on the’ dollar He added, in defense of bought and sold only for than men in comparable elimination of the SBT, that people who can afford it. jobs. businesses should not be Kalnbach said that devel­ Kalnbach responded, penalized when they “create opment is entirely possible. “Let’s unionize them all and jobs and make things hap­ “Water is a tremendous then everybody will be paid pen... The SBT penalizes resource, ” Calley said. a fair wage. I’m sick of companies that pay high “Michigan is unique in the CEOs getting $4.5 million a wages. I think that’s very world with so much fresh year.” destructive. water... but we are victims of As far as big campaign “We should tax according the sins, and mistakes in the contributions from PACs, he to the ability to pay.” past by industries that now said wryly, “I got $20 today Returning to education, have closed. We’re going to from a supporter, and oh one man in the audience have to face this problem and boy, I’m gonna go .out and insisted, “We’ve been throw­ clean it up.’ buy half a sign.” ing money at public schools Dave Stevens, a teacher Calley said, “I wouldn’t for a long time and all they who lives in Middleville, be afraid of state-funded do is get less and less effec­ questioned Calley about campaigns, but that limits tive. What about charter campaign contributions the free speech rights of indi­ schools?” given to him by Political viduals and groups.” Herwarth said all schools Action Committees, particu­ Herwarth said, “I think should get an equal amount larly from the banking and state funding should be done of financial support and insurance industries. for all candidates, with no charter schools provide an Calley said he indeed has PACs or special interest alternative. been helped by people in the money.” Calley acknowledged banking industry, because he One man in the audience there are studies that have was a banker himselfuntil he said he is concerned shown charters haven’t per­ began campaign for state Michigan is not adequately formed as well as public representative full' time. funding roads and suggested schools, but some public However, he noted about 60 the state tax diesel fuel as schools are failing. “I’m concerned we don’t percent of his campaign was much as regular gasoline. Kalnbach suggested graduate as many math and funded by himself. “Even PACs take direc­ instead of raising taxes the science students like we used tion from their members, state could impose toll road to,” he said and reiterated his stance that parents need to who live here locally... They fees. He was told quickly that a get more involved to ensure want to elect the best candi­ dates to make sure Michigan foreign firm now owns the their children’s academic Indiana toll roads. success. citizens are working.” But Kalnbach maintained, Herwarth said, “Raising a Calley added that he will be taking a pay cut of about gas tax is just a stopgap “It’s hard for parents to take $2,000 a month from his pre­ measure. The problem is we control when both are work­ vious job ifhe is elected state don’t have fair trade poli­ ing (outside the home).” Royston said she doesn’t representative, which has a cies.” Calley said Michigan his­ like the fact that school salary of about $80,000 a year. torically has had a weak con; budget cutting almost always “It’s an awesome opportu­ gressional delegation in goes from the bottom up, nity to positively affect the attempting to get its fair eliminating teachers with the lowest salaries, but bypass­ lives of people,” he share of funding for roads. Don Groendyk asked ing high-paid administrators. explained. Calley replied that’ local about the state-wide “SOS” ballot initiative to statutorily school districts make those limit state spending, which decisions themselves, not the he said will have a tremen­ state. Herwarth agreed with dous impact on services if points made about adminis­ it’s passed. Calley said, “I think it’s trators, saying the schools KAJoodridqe Buildinq, Downtown horrible, I didn’t support it in are “too top-heavy. How can (5fe E. State Street Hastings, Ml WOZG any way. It’s destructive and they (administrators) make Not A New Face, Tust A New Location. would make Michigan that much money? They’re just paper shufflers.” inflexible.” Clients are surprised with the affordable rates. Brian Reynolds, himself a $14 for 15 mih. appointment Kalnbach quipped in $24 for 30 min. appointment agreement, “The only way GOP candidate in the state Taking New Clients, Call Today For Your Free Consultation. primary, I’d support SOS is if it stood representative (269) 948-2448 (Not listed in phone book yet) for Stop Overseas asked Calley how he would Jamie and Kristi Hanshaw are the new owners of the Woodridge approach legislation dealing Spending.” Building. The building has been remodeled for a new professional Herwarth and Kalnbach with credit unions that rival look. Bring yourprofessional services downtown. Three spaces both said they are troubled banks. for lease - utilities included. Call (269) 945-9321 “The next generation of bankers have peacefully co­ existed with credit unions,” Calley replied. “But why give tax exemptions to a business that operates just like another business that pays taxes?” Barry County Commissioner Michael Callton said the rap on cur­ rent 87th District State Rep. Gary Newell is that he does­ n’t show up often in the dis­ trict and doesn’t show he cares. Calley promised he would be very visible and noted he knocked on a lot of doors in the district before the pri­ mary. Kalnbach also said he’s a man who gets around a lot. Herwarth said, “I thought a state legislator is supposed to be part time. It seem like that would give you a lot of time to get out and talk to the people.” Former County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson, chairman of the Mental Health Board, defended Newell, saying he has been a strong advocate for spending for mental health programs in Barry County. Calley said it’s “short­ sighted” to cut funding for mental health because many with those kinds of problems wind up in prison, where they are much more expen­ sive drain on society. Stevens asked all three about prospects of Michigan becoming a “Right to Work” state that would allow employees to opt out of union membership without penalty. Kalnbach said in the iron working business he has hired non-union workers, but said he’s not wild about rep­ resenting employees who don’t pay union dues. “Let them go to work at Manpower,” he suggested. “When they get rid of unions, non-union workers will suffer too.” Calley said, “There’s no question unions have a right to exist, but I don’t believe workers should have to join a union in order to get a job.” Royston commented, “When you say ‘Right to Work,’ you mean a right to work for less. So what will you do protect the people and their quality of life?” Calley noted the Michigan Legislature earlier this year approved a minimum wage increase. “We have to make Michigan a place where business will come.” It was pointed out that the minimum wage hike was the political result of a threat to put the issue on the state­ wide ballot in November. “The Republican Party didn’t want lower wage working people coming out to vote (in the Nov. 7 gener­ al election),” Kalnbach con­ tended. “Yet it was the work­ ing people who built this country.” About health care, Kalnbach said he’d like to reduce influence from lobby­ ists for the industry and Herwarth said he’d like to tax health care companies with exorbitant profits. Calley, however, said every individual must accept some responsibility for his or her own health and suggest­ ed, “It’s really outside what the state can do.” South off Nashville 8740 Lawrence Rd. 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When the fire broke out, at about 6:30 p.m. last Nov. 11, there reportedly were fires in three separate rooms, including the living room, a closet located on the first floor and another on the second floor. Investigators allegedly found bottles filled with gasoline throughout the 1,800 square foot dwelling. Hanson reportedly told investigators at the time he felt his home was torched by people he had arrested or by angry colleagues. Members of the Kent County Sheriffs. Department were joined by Michigan COBB Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0577 Mich. Lie. #23-1748 06629659 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor In 1968 Ohio State University football coach Woody Hayes was asked I FREE PETTING FARM • VIDEO • HOTDOGS $1.00 1-1/2 HOUR TOURS: 1:30, 4:00 & 6:00 - $5 PER PERSON BRUNCH 11:00 - 2:00 with FREE Glass of Milk! Special All-You-Can-Eat Sundae Bar Adults $3.50 & Children 10 & under $2.50 Let the Tram take youfrom downtown Nashville’s activities to MOO-ville Creamery! 5875 S. 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Rigelman finished with a pancakes ure° wMou£ c^oice of Fruit ure° °irAPPle Cinnamon) and Whipped Topping. Pecan pancakes: Pancakes topped and filled w/chopped pecans. game-high 20 points. VanZandt ended up with 13 points and Kent ten. Ashley Gonser didn’t hit a three, but finished with nine points for Maple Valley. The Lions led by ten points at the half, theji pushed their lead to 47-31 at the end of three quarters. Tricha Bentley and Ellie Mulnix tied for the Springport team lead with ten points each. The Spartans hitjust two threes in the bail­ game. The Lions are 2-1 overall now. They knocked off Leslie Thursday night 43-21 with a great starts and an even better finish. Leslie scored just four points in the first quarter, as Maple Valley jumped out to an 11-4 lead. The Lions added six points to that lead over the next two quarters, to head into the final eight min­ utes up by 13. In the fourth, Maple Valley outscored Leslie ILL Nashville’s Family Restaurant 113 N. 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Pease Rd. Vermontville State Police fire investigators in the incident Hanson was a member of the Lake Odessa Police Department and in 2004 sued the village and Police Chief John Shaw through the Whistleblower Protection Act, alleging he had written a letter to Village Council members, charging miscon­ duct by Shaw. When Shaw suspended Hanson, the offi­ cer filed suit in the Circuit Court of Ionia. Hanson prevailed in his suit and the village was ordered to reinstate him as a police officer and pay him all back wages and benefits. In October of that same year, Shaw resigned as Lake Odessa Chief of Police after he was charged with one count ofmisdemeanor illegal entry resulting from an inci­ dent in the home of a former female acquaintance earlier that year. 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CM ahead! 5I7-852-9700 Chicken Meal 8 10 12 16 2- 3 3- 4 4- 6 6-8 $17.25 $19.25 $23.25 $29.25 Choice Choice Choice Choice id Many Moi Specials Unix of 2 sides of 2 sides of2 sides of 3 sides $11.25 $13.25 $16.25 $21.25 T-Bone Prime Rib Beef Tips & Noodles Smelt Smoked Pork Chons �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 12,2006 — Page 7 In n My y Own wn Write by Sandra Ponsetto There’s no telling what’ll happen next The forecast said there was a 30 percent chance of "sprinkles," not a deluge, not thunder and lightening, not wind and hail—sprinkles. Yeah, right. God didn’t get the memo. When I arrived at Riverbend Golf Course in Hastings last Wednesday to cover the Hastings Grade­ level Invitational, a race offi­ cial said he had heard that two weather systems, one from the east and another from the west, were sup­ posed to converge over West Michigan. Though there were a few clouds off to the east, they didn’t look very threatening and the air was humid and sun was scorching hot. * While clouds started to gather a light breeze developed the weather remained uncomfortably hot while I photographed the senior and junior races. The breeze became a light wind during the sophomore race and there were a few rumbles of thun­ der and flickers of lightening to the northeast. The fresh­ man were halfway through their first lap around the course when they wind grew stronger and it started to sprinkle. As I hurried toward the finish line hoping the race would continue and I could get some shots at the end of the second lap, the sprinkle turned into rain, the rain turned into a downpour, the downpour turned into hail, the wind increased and the hail became a deluge. Within a minute, I was soaked to the skin, my cam­ era was filled with water and, thanks to the combination of wind and rain, my contact lenses were swimming some­ where behind my eyes. Still, even as I realized the fresh­ man would not finish their race and I stumbled blindly to the relative shelter of a tree line, I had to fight the urge to laugh out loud at my predicament. What was I doing in the middle of rainstorm trying to cover a cross country meet anyway? I’m a 44-year-old self-proclaimed klutz whose interest in sports, has been limited to figure skating and watching the Olympics once every four years and both times I hired in at J-Ad Graphics I made it very clear, "I don’t do sports." But life has a way of lead­ ing us down unexpected paths. I guess it started with my daughter begging for a pair of skates for Christmas, which led to skating lessons, which turned into seven years of competitive figure skating, which led to disillu­ sionment with the subjective scoring system, and a desire to try another sport in sev­ enth grade. She chose track and it was love at first race. The next thing I knew my boss was shoving a camera in my hands and telling me to take pictures of her meets, Practice so you can take pic­ tures. for the Banner when you go to high school meets," he said. No problem. I spent the next two years taking middle school track and cross country photos and I enjoyed being down on the field where the action was and getting to know some of the athletes and their fami­ lies. This fall as my daughter prepared for her first high school cross country meet my boss handed me the cam­ era and told me, "You can write this one up for The Banner." Uh-uh. I don’t do sports," I reminded him. He just grinned. I hate it when he does that. Somewhere during that first invitational, watching the kids dig deep within themselves to find the strength to run the course as best the could and score points for their team and oth­ ers to find the courage to just finish the race, I fell in love with the sport and knew I wanted to write about it. So two weeks later, as I stood beneath the trees and struggled to get my contacts back where they belonged so I could find the finish line and my daughter, I realized that though there are usually signs that change is coming, life, like weather, would always be unpredictable. Revue will do ‘Secret Garden’ The Revue will present the musical “The Secret Garden,”- Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30, and Oct. 1 at the Vermontville Opera House, 211 S Main St., across from the fire station. The Friday and Saturday performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. and the Sundaty matinee will be at 3 p.m. The “Secret Garden” is based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, with lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon. Ticket costs are adults $8, senior citizens and students $7, and children 12 and under for $5 For more information, call Bill Reynolds at (269) 367­ 44'55 or e-mail therevue 1 @yahoo.com Farm land preservation info meeting is Sept. 19 A public meeting is planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in Charlotte for landowners and those inter­ ested in learning more about the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program in Eaton County. The PDR program allows the county to purchase the devel^ment rights from a parCdRf land. The develop­ ment rights are the interest in a parcel of land that includes the right to build structures, to improve the land for development, to divide a par­ cel for development, or to extract mineral resources. Once these rights are sold, the land may continue to'be farmed or held as open space, but it can never be developed. The landowner can receive some of their property’s financial value by selling its develop-ability value, but retains the rights to farm it or keep it in open space. Items on the agenda for the public meeting will include an overview of the PDR pro­ gram in Michigan, presented by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, financial implications of participating in a PDR program, presented by the MSU Extension District Farm Management Educator, and the PDR pro­ gram in Eaton County, pre­ sented by the Community Development Department. Limited state funding is now available from the Michigan Agriculture Preservation Fund Board. As a state qualified entity, the county is able to apply for these state funds. Applications for Eaton County residents will be made available at the meet­ ing. The meeting will be held at the MSU Extension Office located at 551 Courthouse Drive, Charlotte. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Please RSVP at 543-2310. AAA predicts ‘normal’ Michigan color Season Based on information pro­ vided by the National Weather Service, AAA pre­ dicts a “normal” fall color season for Michigan. And with gas prices falling along with, the leaves, it is anticipated that more than a million travelers will strike out in search of the state’s awesome color dis­ play. A wet spring and summer across much of the Lower Peninsula points to a promis­ ing color season between mid-September, when the show usually begins in the north, and late-October, when it ends in Southern Michigan. The National Weather Service projects below aver­ age precipitation across much ofthe Lower Peninsula this fall, which means more sun to help generate peak color. Above average tem­ peratures are forecast for the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula. Combined with cool evening temps, this could also help generate good color. In Michigan, fall travelers can count on good yellows in the aspens and cottonwoods. But favorable weather is needed to bring out the reds in the maples, sumac and Northern red oak to provide a vivid color season. Michigan is blessed with vibrant natural color, and plenty of ways to see it. There are more than 18.6 million acres of forested land, two national shorelines, nearly 100 state parks and recreation areas, hundreds of iQcal and regional parks, three national forests and state forests in both peninsu­ las. Travelers- can enjoy the season on leisurely canoe floats down rivers, pedaling mountain bikes, on horse­ back, or during a traditional weekend drive to see Michigan’s more than 160 waterfalls. Many accent their fall color tour with a stop at one of the state’s many cider mills, fall festivals or world­ class wineries. When plan­ ning trips, AAA cautions motorists to remember that shoreline areas along the Great Lakes tend to have delayed peak color compared with inland forests due to lake-effect heat. Valleys, hilltops and road­ ways often turn earlierbecause they are more likely to see cooler temperatures. Beginning Sept. 15, fall color watchers looking for the best viewing opportuni­ ties can call Travel Michigan at (888) 78-GREAT (784­ 7328) for color updates pro­ vided by AAA Michigan each Wednesday through October. Updates also will be posted at AAA.com, or visit www.michigan.org Stay alert on your fall color drive - especially for deer and other wildlife. Watch for slower-moving traffic. Pull well off the road to see color or take photos, or MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate to let faster moving traffic pass. Switch drivers often to avoid fatigue and so every­ one on board can see the show. Stop at scenic turnouts frequently to rest, and enjoy the view. Wear safety belts and avoid alcohol. 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 Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI hhtst EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI................................................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR...................................................................... Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO.............................................................. Cell 269-838-2884 IN COUNTRY ON 2.5 ACRES IN FULLER HEIGHTS - PRICE NEAR HASTINGS REDUCEDII NOW $183,900 1 mile north of BC Christian School. Updated home with MORE LAND Built in 1997, energy efficient AVAILABLE. Just off pavement on home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1976 2.5+/- acres. Shaded, 4 bedrooms, sq. ft., open kitchen, dining room, 1.5 baths, 2018 sq. ft., Andersen oak cabinets, den or office, walkwindows great room w/cathedral out basement, main floor laundry, , ceiling and stone hearth gas log. covered porch 6x38, deck 10x13, g5. large lot, central air, home warranHorse/hobby/farm area. ty. Great value for the money! Call barns/buildings - Go country! CH-136)Jerry (N-134) Call Rick. PRICE REDUCEDI NOW $70,900 IN NASHVILLEI LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED HOME PRICED TO SELL1 Convenient location for a short walk to town. Quick access to M-66. Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. to GR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or Charlotte. Immediate occupancy. Call Rick or Homer. (N-130) PRICE REDUCEDII NOW $179,90011 NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 ACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" Beautiful country setting, 4 bed­ rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in living room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total. TWo car garage plus pole barn. Room for animals - must see this home to appreciate! (.CH-131) tured year home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths has the location; views and features to be your 2.64 acre escape. Walk-out basement and 14' clearance in 40'x60' pole barn, high eff. gas furnace new 4/2006. Call Rick. (CH-135) NASHVILLE - FAMILY HOME 3 bedroom, 2 story home, refurbished in 2005, new furance, air conditioning, carpet & painted thru out. Mature shade, 1.5 car garage. Call Rick. (N-137) - VACANT PARCELS 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES OF WOODS. Property is surveyed and perked or will divide: (a) 20A Building Site with 11 acres/woods. (b) 10A Building site, some trees, (c) 10A Building site (all located on paved road) Call Homer. (VL-123) NEAT! GOOD FLOOR PLANII 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VER- 2 bath, 3 bedroom home (on 2 MONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, lots) (2001) has enclosed back perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas yard, central air, main floor laun available, rolling with some trees. Call dry, shower & garden tub in masHomer. VL-114) ter bath. Large family room and livroom. Give Rick a call for more 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCEDII East of ing i (N-120) Hastings, perked building site, sur­ "info." - NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME One story, 2 bedroom home with many updates. Vinyl sided, living/dining combo, bath, kitchen 8t 1st floor laundry. Appliances included. Detached 1 1/2 car garage. Call Rick to see. (N-133) $56,000111 "PARK-LIKE" SETTING IN VERMONTVILLE 3 bedroom mobile home with "add-on", nice large lot, some appliances included. Call Homer. (V-127) NICE "FAMILY" HOME IN MIDDLEVILLE - $101,00011 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story home with enclosed wrap-around porch, laundry is just off the kitchen. Nice corner lot. Call Rick or Homer. (M-129) PRICE REDUCED... $89,900 SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON MOTIVATED SELLERSIII M-66 ON 2 ACRES. MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY REDUCED TO $199,995 CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGSI 2 Spacious 5 bedroom home, 3 full "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2lots, both perked, driveway permits baths, large living room, formal story home, 1st floor laundry, large and surveyed. "In the country". Great dining room w/lighted glass china matyure ya,rd detached 2-car 2 view close to public hunting & fishing. fishing maure yar , view, fcabinet, 2 stone fireplaces,' large garage, kitchen appliances includLots of birds 8e wildlife. Some restric­ family room, lots of "built-ins". ed. Occupancy at close. Call your tions. Call Rick. (VL-99) Large kitchen 8r central air. Call host Jerry Reese. (CH-115) NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH Jerry or Homer (CH-118A) t ALSO AVAILABLE $65,000 NASHVILLE SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front ALSO AVAILABLE & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) Additional 2 acres on M-66. Large 2 unit apartment building or poss. 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and pole bam (48x64) 3 phase electric business offices. Downtown surveyed. Call Rick or Homer.(VL-124)) , fish pond. Nashville. One story, each unit has )on property, stock 2 BUILDING LOTS JUST LISTED IN Gardening 8r nursery business, plus bedroom, kitchen, living room FULLER HEIGHTS Call Jerry. snow removal w/active accounts. bath, appliances included. Call (N-132JJ (CH-118B) Homer. k (VL-138 & 139) Call Homer or Jerry. veyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) 1 6r �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 12, 2006 — Page 8 PMfflK FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH Call one ofour Sales Professionals today! • Steve Steward • Jennie Yonker • Steve Skedgell Print Plus • Steve Jacobs Charlotte Litho • Brian Rayner SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIG AND NEVER TOO SMALL! • • • • • • • • • • • Letterheads Business cards Annual Reports Brochures Flyers Posters Political Signs Rubber stamps Business Forms Newsletters Computer Forms • • • • • • • • • • • Folders Books Stickers . invitations Labels Tags Envelopes Tickets Balloons Calendars Catalogs 1-HOUR PHOTO PROCESSING ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS, located in downtown Hastings has moved to it's new location just north of Hastings on M-43 next to J-Ad Graphics produc-, s tion facility at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. in the BARN! Try our new advanced photo processing system using the latest in digital technology providing you with the highest quality reproduction possible. We process 35mm Advanced Photo System and 120 film on site. 1 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. Barry County's Most Complete Printing Facility SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING — LOCATED AT — 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 (269) 945-5078 Fax (269) 945-5192 144 S. Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte. Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 12,2006 — Page 9 Lions fifth as they find out how tough KVA will be by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Barry Roscoe had the kind of great start he was expect­ ing to lead his team on the back-9 at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Tuesday, during the first Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association (KVA) Jamboree of the fall. Roscoe’s 39 led Maple Valley to a fifth place finish. Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian, clearly the league’s top two teams, were separated byjust one stroke. The Fighting Irish took the jamboree championship with a team score of 152. Olivet was third and Parchment fourth. Both teams top four scores added up to 159, but a better fifth score put the Eagles in the third spot. Delton was fifth at 166, followed by Maple Valley 167 and Pennfield 170. “(Hackett) was eight-over par as a team,” said Maple Valley head coach John Hughes. “We’ve won here with 170 before, and we shot 167 tonight. It’s a tough league. We knew that going in.” The Lions had one oftheir top five out with an injured hand, and two others were playing their first varsity matches of the season. “It was nice to have you and Ethan (Griswold) back,” Hughes told Roscoe after the round. “We did ten or 15 strokes better than I thought we’d do.” A big part of that was Roscoe’s start. He fired a birdie on number 14, his first hole of the day, and that set the tone. “I wanted to golf so bad today. It was only 3:30 and I told Hughes I wanted to play right now,” said Roscoe. “I could feel it. Twas thinking a 37, and I only had two bad shots all day. I three-putted once and I duffed a chip.” “If I had gotten those two, that’s my 37.” After Roscoe for Maple Valley, Griswold contributed a 41, Troy Westendorp a 42, and Kory Starks and Justin McMillen each shot 45s. Pennfield placed sixth as a team, but Panther sophomore Nick Haudek led all scorers with a two-under 34. “I don’t think any high school kid has shot a 34 on either side of this course before,” said Hughes. There were a total of 14 golfers that finished under 40 for the round. Hackett got a 36 from Sheldon Keyte, a 38 from George Kudwa, and a pair of 39s from Jon Christ and Jacob Dart. Kalamazoo Christian’s Chet Vandenberg, Austin Vandermeer, and Jacob Rykse all fired 38s, while Marcus Bursse added a 39 for the Comets. The KVA gets together again Tuesday, at Pennfield, in what wjll be the next match for the Lions. On Friday, the Lions will be a part of the Fall Classic at Hastings Country Club then Saturday they will take part in an invitational hosted by Pewamo-Westphalia. The Lions’ Kory Starks taps a putt towards the cup on the 18th green Tuesday afternoon during the KVA jam­ boree. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lions’ Ethan Griswold sets his ball for a putt on Maple Valley’s Barry Roscoe sends his drive flying off the 17th green Tuesday afternoon at Mulberry Fore in the 18th tee box Tuesday afternoon during the KVA Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) jamboree hosted by the Lions at Mulberry Fore Golf Course. Roscoe led Maple Valley with a 39 on the back nine. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ‘Brilliant Dogs’ business opens in Nashville area Wanted: Standing Timber can Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06629733 Autoo Detailing § $9WW9 +" Tax x8 Most Cars & Light Trucks SUVs and Extended Cab Trucks SIOQ99 ■ m W+Tax Wash vehicle exterior • Hand Wax or Glaze Vacuum all Interior & Trunk Compartment Clean all Interior & Trunk Compartment Shampoo interior, seats & carpets Remove all Possible Stains • Clean All Glass Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-12 * Q > 0 C0। 130 S. Main • Vermontville fl 517-726-1800 [ Brilliant Dogs, a new Nashville-based dog training company, trains dogs and their people. Whether in private, in­ home sessions or group classes, owners learn to com­ municate better with their dogs, and dogs learn to lis­ ten. "It’s a sad fact that many of the reasons dogs are given up boil down to a lack of training," said owner and training director Lynette Tatay. "For this reason I decided to start Brilliant Dogs!" "With positive, motiva­ tional methods, dogs not only behave better, but actu­ ally enjoy the training process. Reward-based methods also strengthen the dog-owner bond. We love our dogs — so why would we train any other way? "My goal is to help dog and family live a long and happy life together." Tatay has been teaching puppy classes through advanced obedience classes as well as individual in-home instruction since 1998. She has had an opportunity to work with many different breeds in addition to working with shelter dogs. She is a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluator through the AKC and a member of APDT (Association Pet Dog Trainers). She enjoys com­ peting in obedience, agility and tracking through the AKC, UKC and ASCA. She is also a member of MTROT (Michigan Technical Rescue Operations Team) search and rescue team. Tatay said she believes that “it is our job as humans to effectively communicate to our dogs what we want from them. She has faith in the fact that through mutual respect and understanding, we can all have the greatest dogs possible. For more information on Brilliant Dogs! dog training services, call (517) 202­ 6904. 06629696 STANTON'S AUCTION of HOME - PERKED BUILDING SITE - PERSONAL PROPERTY Located at 485 W. 3rd Street, Vermontville, Ml. on: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 Personal property sells at 10:00 a.m. Real estate sells at 6:00 p.m. Selling this two story, three bedroom home located on approx­ imately 1.5 acres and a perked building site of approximately 1.15 acres in size. The home has an attached two car garage and a pole building and fronts on two streets .and the lot also includes a large pole building. OPEN HOUSES: Monday, September 18 - 4:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, September 24-1:00 - 2:30. Call for a flyer! JAMES FAUST, OWNER 06636262 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 @ ® <5> Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: stantons@voyager.net www.stantons-auctions.com Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 517-349-8235 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 12,2006 — Page 8 PRINTER? FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH Call one ofour Sales Professionals today! • Steve Steward • Jennie Yonker • Steve Skedgell Print Plus • Steve Jacobs Charlotte Litho • Brian Rayner SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIG AND NEVER TOO SMALL! • • • • • • • • • • • Letterheads Business cards Annual Reports Brochures Flyers Posters Political Signs Rubber Stamps Business Forms Newsletters Computer Forms • • • • • • • • • • • Folders Books Stickers . invitations Labels Tags Envelopes Tickets Balloons Calendars Catalogs 1-HOUR PHOTO PROCESSING ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS, located in downtown Hastings has moved to it's new location just north of Hastings on M-43 next to J-Ad Graphics produc-, tion facility at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. in the BARN! Tty our new advanced photo processing system using the latest in digital technology providing you with the highest quality reproduction possible. We process 35mm Advanced Photo System and 120 film on site. 1 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. Barry County's Most Complete Printing Facility SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! , PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING — LOCATED AT — 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 (269) 945-5078 Fax (269) 945-5192 144 s. Cochran (right on Charlotte’s Main street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �। 1116 16 Maple Valley News> Nashville, Tuesday, September 12,2006 — Page 9 ■ Lions fifth as they find out how tough KVA will be by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Barry Roscoe had the kind of great start he was expect­ ing to lead his team on the back-9 at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Tuesday, during the first Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association (KVA) Jamboree of the fall. Roscoe’s 39 led Maple Valley to a fifth place finish. Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian, clearly the league’s top two teams, were separated by just one stroke. The Fighting Irish took the jamboree championship with a team score of 152. Olivet was third and Parchment fourth. Both teams top four scores added up to 159, but a better fifth score put the Eagles in the third spot. Delton was fifth at 166, followed by Maple Valley 167 and Pennfield 170. “(Hackett) was eight-over par as a team,” said Maple Valley head coach John Hughes. “We’ve won here with 170 before, and we shot 167 tonight. It’s a tough league. We knew that going in.” The Lions had one oftheir top five out with an injured hand, and two others were playing their first varsity matches of the season. “It was nice to have you and Ethan (Griswold) back,” Hughes told Roscoe after the round. “We did ten or 15 strokes better than I thought we’d do.” A big part of that was Roscoe’s start. He fired a birdie on number 14, his first hole of the day, and that set the tone. “I wanted to golf so bad today. It was only 3:30 and I told Hughes I wanted to play right now,” said Roscoe. “I could feel it. I was thinking a 37, and I only had two bad shots all day. I three-putted once and I duffed a chip.” “If I had gotten those two, that’s my 37.” After Roscoe for Maple Valley, Griswold contributed a 41, Troy Westendorp a 42, and Kory Starks and Justin McMillen each shot 45s. Pennfield placed sixth as a team, but Panther sophomore Nick Haudek led all scorers with a two-under 34. “I don’t think any high school kid has shot a 34 on either side of this course before,” said Hughes. There were a total of 14 golfers that finished under 40 for the round. Hackett got a 36 from Sheldon Keyte, a 38 from George Kudwa, and a pair of 39s from Jon Christ and Jacob Dart. Kalamazoo Christian’s Chet Vandenberg, Austin Vandermeer, and Jacob Rykse all fired 38s, while Marcus Bursse added a 39 for the Comets. The KVA gets together again Tuesday, at Pennfield, in what wjll be the next match for the Lions. On Friday, the Lions will be a part of the Fall Classic at Hastings Country Club then Saturday they will take part in an invitational hosted by Pewamo-Westphalia. The Lions’ Kory Starks taps a putt towards the cup on the 18th green Tuesday afternoon during the KVA jam­ boree. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lions’ Ethan Griswold Sets his ball for a putt on Maple Valley’s Barry Roscoe sends his drive flying off the 17th green Tuesday afternoon at Mulberry Fore in the 18th tee box Tuesday afternoon during the KVA Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) jamboree hosted by the Lions at Mulberry Fore Golf Course. Roscoe led Maple Valley with a 39 on the back nine. (Photo by Brett Bremer) wanted: Standing Timber can Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06629733 Detailing $ QQ 9 9 Most Cars & Light Trucks W W + Tax $|9Q99 SUVs and Extended Cab Trucks ■ m W + Tax Wash vehicle exterior • Hand Wax or Glaze Vacuum all Interior & Trunk Compartment Clean all Interior & Trunk Compartment Shampoo interior, seats & carpets Remove all Possible Stains • Clean All Glass Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-12 130 S. Main • Vermontville ‘Brilliant Dogs’ business opens in Nashville area Brilliant Dogs, a new Nashville-based dog training company, trains dogs and their people. Whether in private, in­ home sessions or group classes, owners learn to com­ municate better with their dogs, and dogs learn to lis­ ten. "It’s a sad fact that many of the reasons dogs are given up boil down to a lack of training, said owner and training director Lynette Tatay. "For this reason I decided to start Brilliant Dogs! "With positive, motiva­ tional methods, dogs not only behave better, but actually enjoy the training process. Reward-based methods also strengthen the dog-owner bond. We love our dogs — so why would we train any other way? "My goal is to help dog and family live a long and happy life together." Tatay has been teaching puppy classes through advanced obedience classes as well as individual in-home instruction since 1998. She has had an opportunity to work with many different breeds in addition to working with shelter dogs. She is a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluator through the AKC and a member of APDT (Association Pet Dog Trainers). She enjoys com­ peting in obedience, agility and tracking through the AKC, UKC and ASCA. She is also a member of MTROT (Michigan Technical Rescue Operations Team) search and rescue team. Tatay said she believes that “it is our job as humans to effectively communicate to our dogs what we want from them. She has faith in the fact that through mutual respect and understanding, we can all have the greatest dogs possible. For more information on Brilliant Dogs! dog training services, call (517) 202­ 6904. 06629696 STANTON'S HOME - PERKED BUILDING SITE - PERSONAL PROPERTY Located at 485 W. 3rd Street, Vermontville, Ml. on: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 Personal property sells at 10:00 a.m. Real estate sells at 6:00 p.m. Selling this two story, three bedroom home located on approx­ imately 1.5 acres and a perked building site of approximately 1.15 acres in size. The home has an attached two car garage and a pole building and fronts on two streets .and the lot also includes a large pole building. OPEN HOUSES: Monday, September 18 - 4:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, September 24 -1:00 - 2:30. Call for a flyer! JAMES FAUST, OWNER 06636282 □ 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 (STANTON'S ^ I I^W/fUCTlOh CCBS G BEMTORSHWJ Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: stantons@voyager.nel www.stantons-auctlonsxpm Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 517-349-8235 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 12,2006 — Page 10 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS Spay/neuter certificates CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Household A KING SIZE pillow top mattress set, new in original wrapper; includes deluxe frame. Cost $1,150 sacrifice $379 w/free bean bag. (616)366-2709 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of ourr papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. A. BEAUTIFUL FULLSIZE pillowtop mattress sett new in plastic with deluxe frame, w cost $800,, sacrifice $279 w/free bean bag. (616)3662709. AMISH STYLE HEAD­ BOARD and queen pillow top mattress. New,, never used; must sell $299 w/free bean bag. (616)366-2709. TEMPERPEDIC STYLE MEMORY foam mattress set. Queen size, new, still in plastic. Cost $1,800 sell for $679 w/free bean bag. (616)366-2709_ For Rent 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home for rent, $400 a month plus utilities; 1st months m rent, last months and securi­ ty. (517)852-9115 BARN SALE CLEAN OUT: too many items to list, everything must go. Thursday Fri9amday & Saturday 4:30pm, Sunday 12:30pm5pm, 2621 S M-66 Hwy Nashville, next to Mulberry fore. 2 SUPER-DUPER SALE: A FUTON SOFA bed: new JUST moved in. Got too never used, with nice Simmuch stuff! We're downsiz­ mons mattress, must sell, $195.(616)366-2709 ing and simplifying. Some furniture, lamps, ceiling Pets fans, 24" Trek Mountain YELLOW MALE LAB PUPbike, video's, CD's, Nintendo, games, Nascar, models. PY. AKC registered, dew­ Dark Dark room room equipment equipment inin- claws removed, has had all cluding enlarger with lens his shots & wormed. Very and film and print process- cute! Loves to play & run! ing equipment. Lots of cloth- Very friendly! Call (269)948­ ing, glassware, household 3717 and seasonal. Baskets galore! Many RED HAT items. Du- DO YOU WANT QUALITY al ssport motorcycle. Much PRINTING at affordable much more! Rain or shine. prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at Friday and Saturday Sep- (269)945-9554. tember 15th & 16th 9am6pm 3811 Curtis Rd., Nashville. Just outside city limits Recreation from M-66 (downtown) Take Sherman or Reed St. 1 mile 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER East to Curtis. Go south 1/4 Alumi-lite 29' travel trailer: to 1/2 mile, new house at front kitchen, rear bedroom, top of hill, just off payment. center bath, sleeps 4, ducted NASHVILLE, VERY NICE 2bd apartment; also trailer DO YOU WANT QUALITY on Thornapple Lake off Cen- PRINTING at affordable ter Road. (517)852-9386 prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. NASHVILLE: 5510 GUY RD. Remodeled, 4 bedroom, 2 story, large lot. $6901 month, $6901 deposit. Vacant. To see call Ed Zaagman (616)455-2220. 06636187 NOTICE — VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Vermontville Township Board is accepting letters of interest to fill one vacancy on the Vermontville Township Planning Commission. Any Vermontville Township resident interested in serv­ ing on the Planning Commission must submit a letter of interest to Vermontville Township, P.O. Box 215, Vermontville; MI, 49096 no later than September 23, 2006. For additional information, please call Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk at 517-726-1159. VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE ORDINANCE NUMBER 06-01 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 4 NUISANCES, CHAPTER 36 DILAPIDATED AND DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, SECTION 8 THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of Section 36.8. Section 36.8 ofArticle 4 of the Village of Vermontville Code of Ordinances is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: 36.8 VIOLATIONS - DISREGARDING OF NOTICES OF ORDERS. Any owner of any “dangerous building" who shall fail to com­ ply with any notice or order to repair, vacate, or demolish said building, issued by the Village Council, authorized Village of Vermontville representatives, including the Village’s author­ ized legal representative, is guilty ofviolation of this Chapter. Any occupant, lessee or property owner in possession who fails to comply with any notice to vacate or who fails to repair such said building in accordance with this Chapter, is in violation and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor upon conviction and shall be subject to a fine of $500.00 together with the costs of prosecution thereofor by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed 90 days or both such fine and impris­ onment at the discretion ofthe Court. Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effec­ tive upon its publication or upon the publication ofa summary ofits provisions in a local newspaper ofgeneral circulation in the Village. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 -1 absent AMENDED ORDINANCE DECLARED yes ADOPTED_ DEFEATED ON THIS DATE 9-7-06 V1LLAG*CLERK: SHIRLEY HARMON 36377 air condition & heat, very clean, oak cabinets, stereo, microwave, large refrigera­ tor, excellent condition. Great towing, $8,500. (269)968-4098. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. 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. Kalamo plans chicken supper on Sept. 21 For more than 60 years, the Kalamo United Methodist Women have been holding a chicken supper to raise funds for the church. The supper this year will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kalamo United Methodist Church, 1475 S. Ionia Road in Kalamo Township. The ladies will serve chicken, mashed potatoes, buscuit and gravey, sqaush, rolls and a variety of home­ made pies. Cost is adults $7, children $2.50 and preschoolers free. The KUMW are also sell­ ing a cookbook " Kalamo Kookin' - Now and Then.” It will be available at the chick­ en supper for $10. for dogs, cats still good Did you plan to have your dog or cat spayed or neutered and contacted the Barry County Humane Society back in February for a Spay Day certificate? Did you just not get around to it yet? The Humane Society wants to remind everyone it’s not too late to use those certificates. The certificates, for $20 off the total cost of spaying or neutering your pet, are good through the end of the year. They are avail­ able at the veterinarian’s offices. Pet owners who still have a certificate on file sim­ ply need to contact their vet­ erinarian to make an appoint­ ment and mention the certifi­ cate. Remember, one un-spayed female cat can have two fit­ ters each year, resulting in about 12 cats per year. If none of those cats are fixed, in two years, there would be 66 cats, and in five years the total number of cats could be as high as 12,680 cats! Last year, the Barry County Animal. Control had to destroy 1,500 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens, primari- Entrepreneur club meeting is Sept. 19 The newly formed Barry County entrepreneurs’ club will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at MOO-ville Creamery, located at the intersection of M-66 and M-17 south of Nashville. Jim McManus from Barry County Planning and Zoning will be the guest speaker. The entrepreneurs’ club is an informal group for all Barry County business own­ ers and those who are inter­ ested in starting a new busi­ ness or expanding one that already exists. For more information call Barry County Economic Alliance Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum at (269) 945-2454. ly because there just weren’t enough good homes for all the animals being bom. When you have your pet spayed or neutered, you will no longer have the responsi­ bility of feeding and caring for those extra animals you hadn’t planned on. You won’t have to spend time try­ ing to find homes for those puppies and kittens or take them to Animal Control, knowing that not every ani­ mal gets adopted. By having your pet spayed or neutered, you will also help prevent certain diseases and your pet will not have the urge to roam. It will be a better companion for you and your family. Also, when you choose to help with the pet over-popu­ lation problem, you will be able to enter the Humane Society’s monthly drawing for a $25 credit at the veteri­ narian’s office where the sur- 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 F s Now accepting MasterCard & Visa ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS TAX NOTICE Last day to pay Village Property taxes will be: Saturday, September 16, 2006 9am to 4pm 06636388 Kathleen Marsh, Treasurer Location: 188 E. Main, Vermontville hone: 517-726-1111 BRUSH PICK UP The Village of Nashville will be picking up brush every Monday in September. Please place any brush or limbs that you want picked up next to the curb by Monday morning. PLEASE DO NOT PUT OUT LEAVES AT THIS TIME WE WILL BE PICKING LEAVES UP AT A LATER DATE. Nashville DPW 06636033 gery was performed. The June winner was Raymond Nethery, the July winner was Kelly Schondelmayer, and Laura Lucci was the August win­ ner. LEGAL NOTICE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORT­ GAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by ALLEN BENNETT, A SINGLE MAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDERS AND LENDER'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORR, Mortgagee, dated March 04, 2006, and recorded on March 08, 2006, as Instrument No. 1161055, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to WASHING­ TON MUTUAL BANK on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred eleven thousand two hundred seventy three and 297100 Dollars ($111,273.29), including interest at 7.375% 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 vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 PM on September 28, 2006. Said prem­ ises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND, BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 111 RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 30 FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE EAST 245 FEET; THENCE NORTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST 245 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shallbe 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: August 29, 2006 Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Assignee of Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540-7701 ASAP# 787250 08/29/2006, 09/05/2006, 09/12/2006,09/19/2006 06635634 For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. September 12, 2006 — Page 11 Keith Durkee marks his 100th year of life v v\ t^jJ1' , [K\ fcu1 WS? XsS Marge Wieland and the Habitat snowball quilt J'S '' C'A, in<ji§ <i .N N tnWft iii r^i'" U liiJ S: r ?*w S::! IIHI Dinner Saturday to help Habitat Keith Durkee’s grandsons Randy Durkee (left) and Jerry Binns are shown which string to pluck for “Pop Goes the Weasel.” The Woodland community and staff from the Barry Mt Mtj! ffiW L\LJ? \Witwi, w, atii WUU, » ROW w tetetL- M Itap rt n ■Tanis StiPipe wiiumb humid i»«®' usm bwiiikw OfHf»IO eraw fUCf OF BEGIHC WSMffi IHHO® mows’ [tajtr.KCKM 0kt»^ irttsstw*11* kW^S IU in ®w" ’u-i 10 0*2 25 Keith Durkee celebrate his 100th birthday at the Woodland COA. County on Commission Aging met at the Woodland Eagles last week to wish Keith Durkee a happy 100 years. The Nashville Five Plus string band provided music for his auspicious centennial milestone. Keith’s grandsons Jerry Binns and Randy Durkee had a short music les­ son, as the violin players showed them which string to pluck for the “pop” in “Pop Goes the Weasel.” It was a family and com­ munity reunion atmosphere as people arrived to greet Keith and their country neigh­ bors. A short, essay about the wisdom of the ages was read and Keith gave the blessing for the lunch. In a strong the The Hope Church of the Brethren on M-50 west of Clarksville will have a bene­ fit dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, for the health and safety of friends and family and for the meal.. The Barry County COA Lake wood and Barry County chapters of Habitat for Humanity. The event is provided an ice cream cake to finish the meal on a sweet being called “Sombrero Saturday” with a nacho bar for dinner. There is free-will offering for the meal. After the dinner, there will be a campfire and story time from 7 to 8. The Wednesday morning quilt club will raffle a quilt after the dinner. The 101inch square quilt is a red and white gingham snowball pat­ tern that was pieced together voice, he prayed for note. Call lor Classifieds 945-9554 CUSTOM by the late Elva Miller, aunt of Connie Falconer. The quilt top was found in Miller’s trunk and the club decided to finished it for a worthy cause. Since 1988, the club has made and raffled 19 quilts raising $17,459 for Habitat. Tickets can be purchased at the dinner, Sister’s Fabric in Hastings or the Habitat Office, 1135 Enterprise Drive in Hastings. RABBIT F ARE BACK AT. WOODLAND TOWN RABBIT & CHICKEN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT UNLIMITED SALAD BAR 13&M£IW 269-367-4690 AVAILABLE Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varsity Golf Barry Roscoe led the Lion var­ sity boys' golf team to its fifth place finish at the first Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association jamboree of the year. On the back nine at Mulberry Fore Golf Course last Tuesday Roscoe birdied the first hole then wne on to score a 39. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Agency 1*800-443*5253 517-852-2005 HOMETOWN LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 E. STATE ST., NASHVILLE PH.ONE: (517) .8,52-0882 STORE HOURS MONDAY ■SATURDAY 7:30 A.M. - 0:30 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAY MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE ARM BUREAU . 06636220 INSURANCE STOP TODAY AND SEE JACOB TO DISCUSS YOUR DRAWING REQUIREMENTS FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU UFE • FARM BUREAU OEHERAL 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. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, September 12,2006 — Page 12 Lions move ball, but not across goal line at Olivet The Lions had more first downs than the Eagles Friday night. They had more rushing yards, and more total yards. The teams both had one turnover, but the Lions ended up with fewer points in a 6-0 loss on the Olivet College football field. Eagle full back Chris Behnke raced into the end zone from 11-yards out with 7:15 left to play in the first half. The Eagles’ extra-point try was no good, but the six Maple Valley rushed the points Behnke scored were ball for 224 yards, and fin­ enough to earn the victory. Behnke led the Eagle ished with 244 total yards offense all night, rushing ten and 15 first downs. Olivet times for 71 yards. He also rushed the ball for just 162 had 14 tackles on the other yards against the Lion defense, but passed for 80. side ofthe ball. The Lions’ passing The. two teams now find themselves on opposite ends offense struggled. Between of the Kalamazoo Valley the two; Jacob Meyers and Athletic Association stand­ Kenneth Quick completed ings, with the 0-3(0-1) Lions just 2-of-l 3 pass attempts for on the bottom and the 3-0(1­ 20 yards and one intercep­ 0) Eagles at the top with fel­ tion. Tyler • Christensen low unbeaten Kalamazoo matched Behnke’s two-way Christian. Maple Valley’s Tyler Christensen (4) wraps up the legs of Olivet full back Chris Behnke (32) and drives him towards the turf in the first half Friday night. Behnke rushed ten times for 71 yards and scored the game’s only touchdown. (Photo by Perry Hardin) performance, with the excep­ tion of the touchdown. He rushed 14 times for .101 yards, and caught one pass for eight Max Wilson and Lance Howard led the Lion defense with nine tackles each, while Dusty Cowell and Micah Coplin both had seven. Jared Smith had an interception for the Lions. One team will gets its first win of the season Friday night when the Lions host Galesburg-Augusta for another KVA contest. The Rams come to Nashville with an 0-3 record, having been topped by Pennfield 46­ 13 last week. If the Lions don’t put points on the board against the* .Rams, they’ll know they’re in trouble. In three games Galesburg has given up 46,50, and 46 points to its opponents. SEPTEMBER 15th ■ 16th arry Vendor Booths Fine Art Show Parade Cruise In 4H Sale . L lVC MuU SI♦C i * Special Thanks to Our ounty Chamber of Commerce - Community Development A <:°0WniltCe °} <ht Sundae Bar at MooVille Horse Pull Dances Free Rides on the Barry County Trolley Sponsors.,. Baron Tons LLC Tax & Accounting Barry County Chamber of Commerce Clay’s Dinner Bell Eaton Federal Savings Bank Flexfab Horizons International The Flower House & Slippery F Ranch Hometown Lumber Hughes Hide & Fur J-Ad Graphics Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafe County Chamber ...and Thank You to Our Silver Sponsors... • • • • • • • • 8 Absolute Mortgage Bill Flower Bontrager Feeds Carls of Nashville Inc. Daniels Funeral Home Good Time Pizza Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric Kent Oil & Propane Inc. » • * * 6 0 * • • Maple Valley Implement Inc. Moo-Ville Creamery Nashville Shell Prairieville Farm Days Shirley's Chuckwagon-Cafe Slippery F Ranch The Hower House Tires - N - Such Trumble Agency Inc. —... "» For more information about the Nashville Harvest Festival, please call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269.945.2454 06636340 Maple Valley’s Kenneth Quick fights off ah Olivet tackler as he tries to get to the corner in the first half of Friday night’s 6-0 Eagle victory at Olivet College. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley Hunter Safety Cotgse When: (Must attend both days) Friday, September 22 • 6-9pm & Saturday, September 23 • 8am-4pm Where: Maple Valley High School Cafeteria Cost $2 To register, contact Maple Valley Community Education @ 517-852-9794 Registration will be limited to the first 50 people. ------------------ _____________________________ 06636204 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-09-19.pdf 03c493fb2325af4d776df4aa652552f8 PDF Text Text MAPLE i/ALaEY hewfe ’SRT STD Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 PAID MVN E >tings mi wrr mo. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! jjLIC LICLIBRARY LIBRARY Phone: (269) 945-9554 MChST Voi. 134-No. 38, September 19, 2006 49058-1893 Superintendent details history of school bond issues for board by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer If the Maple Valley Board of Education wants to pursue a revamped bond request in February 2007, it must approve the proposed bond question next month. By a 861 to 212 vote last May, voters in the Maple Valley school district sound­ ly defeated an $11.5 million dollar proposed bond issue that would have allowed the board to levy a half mill increase in addition to the six-mill levy approved in 1997, instead of rolling back the current five-mill levy to 3.2 in December 2006. The funds generated by the bond would have been earmarked for physical improvements to the schools, such as new energy efficient boilers and windows and improvements to the existing junior-senior high school, which would have allowed for the development of a sep­ arate middle school and the realignment of the high school curriculum to better prepare graduates for post­ secondary education and training and the changing job market. Members of the board, administration and the com- “These ill feelings will continue, as some peo­ ple still don’t believe the football field should have been moved or the bus garage was needed. But, this is history; and histo­ ry can’t be changed. After ten years, we really should move on.” — Supt. Kim Kramer munity met earlier this month with representatives from Kingscott, the architec­ tural and construction firm that have been working with the district on proposed improvements and the bond issue. According to the meeting report generated by Kingscott, the first bond question would concern the remodeling of the mechani­ cal and electrical systems at Fuller Street and Maplewood Elementary and the junior­ senior high, which would enable the buildings to serve future generations while improving the educational environment. A one-mill increase would be necessary to generate the See BOND, page 2 Parents^ meeting is Thursday Early 4s program reduced by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Julie Sprague’s three old­ est children graduated from Maple Valley High School and this summer her youngest son, Blake Joppie, 4, has been looking forward to his first day of school in the Maple Valley’s Early 4s program. Despite a summer of expectation, Julie has learned that Blake will not be attend­ ing the Early 4s program when its starts later this month. Because of a 50 percent decrease in the funding it receives the Michigan School Readiness Program, 21, to discuss what can be the Maple Valley School­ done to provide a preschool District has had to eliminate experience for more children 14 of the 32 spots in the in the district this year and Early 4s program, leaving beyond. parents like Sprague scram­ "We’re sick about this, bling to find a way to provide just sick," said Kramer. "We their children with a pre­ just found out about the cuts school experience. two weeks ago and we were "I don’t want Maple one ofthe first schools to call Valley to lay down and take the state and complain about this. I want us to stand up for the reduction... but at this our kids," Sprague told the point in time we can’t do Maple Valley Board of anything until we get some Education last week. additional funding." After meeting with Last year the State of Superintendent of Schools Michigan increased funding Kim Kramer last week, a special meeting has been set See FOURS, page 5 for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. Fiddles ‘n’ Strums sessions for 3rd-graders Wednesday by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter It’s OK for kids in Nashville to hang out after school at Fuller Street Elementary and just fiddle around — as part of the new Fiddles *n’ Strums program being offered to third grade students by the Michigan Fiddlers’ Association, the Community Music SchoolHastings and Barry Community Foundation. There will be two sessions Zoning administrator remains, for now by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Despite heated exchanges with members of the Nashville Village Council, a recently published letter to the editor criticizing her employers, complaints about her conduct from members of the village’s zoning board of appeals and questions concerning her professional- ism and abilities, Nashville Zoning Administrator Melissa Strotheide has held on to her post. A motion Thursday night to accept the verbal resigna­ tion she tendered during the July 23 meeting of the coun­ cil ended in a tie vote. Since being appointed to the post earlier this year, Strotheide has been involved in several heated public exchanges with members of the council over reimburse­ ment for cell phone use relat­ ed to her duties as zoning administrator and more recently her request to be paid on a monthly rather than tri-monthly basis. When the council denied her request for a change in salary schedule during the meeting July 23, she verbally resigned from her post. Village Council President Frank Dunham asked if he could have her resignation in writing and Strotheide responded that she would submit it the next morning. However, Strotheide has since stated that she wanted See ZONING, page 4 on Wednesday, the first at 3: 05 p.m. and the second at 4: 15 p.m. The program will be open to 14 student fid­ dlers and 12 student guitar players and the rental is free thanks to a $2,700 grant from the Barry Community Foundation, which was used to purchase the instruments. The Michigan Fiddlers’ Association is donating $26 to the program for each pupil to cover part a portion of the $80 tuition, so the final cost of the program is $54 for the entire school year (eight weeks each semester) for each student. "Pam Groner and Bob Burghdoff of the Michigan Fiddlers’ Association wanted to start some type of fiddling program in Nashville and so they came to us and we went to the Barry Community Foundation and they helped See STRUMS, page 3 In This Issue... • Deer hunters’ meeting Sunday to be on co-ops • Vermontville Girl Scouts set information meeting • Homecoming parade Oct. 6 • Youth makes come back, but experience holds on Football avoids 0-4 start �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 19,2006 - Page 2 BOND, continued from page 1 eMi mated four million dol­ lars needed for the proposed remodeling. A potential second bond issue would add three classrooms and two to three office* to the junior/senior high school to eliminate the need for the four portable classrooms behind the school. The bond issue will be presented to the board for approval at next month’s regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9. in the board room of the admin­ istration office. Also at last week’s regular meeting in a related matter. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer presented the board with a three and a quarter page report on the history of recent bond pro­ posals in the Maple Valley School District. The board asked Kramer do the study in attempt to provide them with possible insight into why previous bond proposals have passed or failed. In his report, Kramer noted that after a 1992 bond referendum was defeated, the district put a two-part bond proposal before the voters. The first question on the GOOD TIME PIZZA 1995 bond proposal was the JO-year renewal of the 18mill levy on non-homestead properly'. This question was passed by a 778 to 292 vote and was renewed again in 2004. The second question on the 1995 bond proposal was three-mill, two-year a enhancement millage to cre­ ate a workable district-wide technology plan, purchase computers, CD-ROMs, Internet connections, modems, network systems, software and in-service staff See BOND, next page T IT W 501 North Main, Nashville 5? 0 852-1985 202 h. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 Sun.-Thurs. 6 am-2 pm; Hi. fit Sat. 6 am-8 pm ..o 517-852-2500 HAPPY TRAILS... THE GARDNERS: SHIRLEY AND RICHARD OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK HOMETOWN LUMBER & HARDWARE in this world, but that we should be of good cheer, because God has overcome the world. 219 N. Main Street, Nashville 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI Firemen who must enter a burning building to save someone, or police officers who con­ 852-0882 front known crhnimls are examples ofpeople who possess i special type of bravery and Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm courage. 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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. 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 mites 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 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 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 PASTOR DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children' Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday KALAMO UNITED METHODIST 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 ml. south of Nashville). Sunday School.............................. 10 A.M. Service...................... 11:15 a m. P.M. Service ........................... 4 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 . 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ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH . 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ..............I9:15 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 FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 00 a m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 19. 2006 — Page 3 BOND, continued from previous page to ensure student learning ($275,000); $205,000 to install the track, grade and prepare the football field, install fencing, purchase bleachers, move light poles and wire the new field, and build a new press box;, and third, purchase new band and choir uniforms and percus­ sion equipment ($65,000). Despite some opposition from those who didn’t want to see the football field moved from Fuller Street Elementary to the high school, the second bond question passed 712 to 360. In April 1997 a three-part bond issue was placed before the voters: • Proposal one: ($7,220,000) would elimi­ nate portables, improve learning area, increase large group activity areas and improve playgrounds at Fuller Street; convert Kellogg Elementary into an adult, community and alter­ native education center and move fourth grade to Maplewood; eliminate two portables, provide additional space for the fourth grade, enclose the south hallway and improve large group activity areas at Maplewood; and, remodel two high school science labs, build six new classrooms, and a small gym to physically and programmatically separate the junior and senior high school students, and improve park­ ing and traffic flow. • Proposal o: (($250,000) to build furnish and equip a new bus mainte­ nance facility and develop and improve the site. • Proposal t ee: ($300,000) to construct, fur­ nish, equip and relocate the football field to the high school. According to Kramer, opposition to the proposals seemed to center on emo- tional attachment to the foot­ attempt to stretch the funds ball field at Fuller Street, will providing the more and concern over whether or not better space for students. the district needed a new bus In conclusion, Kramer garage and why elementary wrote,"... I believe that this students needed to be moved issue oftrust is based in com­ from Kellogg School. munication, or lack thereof. I All three bond proposals think the district needed to were defeated: Proposal one, do a betterjob ofkeeping the 657 to 605; proposal two, public informed. But, I also 719 to 537; proposal three, think the community needed 804 to 455. to do a better job of staying Kramer said the board’s informed, by reading careful­ decision to build the bus ly what was produced and garage and football field not jumping to conclusions using money from the gener­ without checking the facts al fund led to hard feelings first for some members of the “Communications is a community who didn’t two-way street. understand that a “no” vote Unfortunately this miscom­ did not stop the proposed munication is all too com­ projects, it just prevented mon in today’s world, new taxes to support them. because we are too busy. We “These ill feelings will don’t take time to read, listen continue, as some people still and ask questions to truly don’t believe the football know the facts. This was true field should have been in our last bond issue. If the moved or the bus garage was exact needs ofthe district are needed. But, this is history; not clearly communicated and history can’t be changed. and understood, future bond After ten years, we really issues will be defeated. should move- on,” wrote “Trust is also important. Kramer in his report. As a district we must insure Since proposals two and that we walk the talk and three were taken care of out deliver on our promises.” of the general fund, but a In other business last need still existed to improve Monday, Sept. 11, the school and remodel the elementary board: schools and the junior/senior • Heard public comment high school, the board put a on the elimination of 14 seats slightly proposal one before in the district’s half-day the voters again in Early 4s program due to a September 1997. While ren­ decrease in funding provided ovations to Kellogg were through the State School Aid eliminated, from April 1997 Act. Parents expressed con­ to September of the same cern over not being notified year, the cost for proposal earlier that their children one increased from would not be attending the $7,220,000 to $8,665,000, program as planned and that but the bond passed 706 to the district take some sort of 681. action that would allow the However, during the bond previously enrolled students campaign, conceptual archi­ to attend the program. (See tectural drawings of the full story in this edition of changes and improvements the Maple Valley News). were published. And while a Later in the meeting, the disclaimer accompanied the board passed a resolution to drawings, stating. that they participate in the State of were not final drawings and Michigan’s Early Childhood were subject to change, Program, which make’s the many community members district eligible to receive were upset when plans were $59,400 for the 2006-2007 changed when the board fiscal year to provide a changed plans in an attempt school readiness program for 18 children and certifies that to use the taxpayers’ money in the most cost-effective more than 50% of the chil­ dren enrolled in that program manner. Kramer concluded that will, meet the state’s income this misunderstanding has eligibility guidelines. • Gave final approval for led many to believe that the district does not live up to its the for the annual trip to promises. He added that the Stratford, Ontario, chaper­ board and administration oned by high school teachers. should have done a betterjob Norma Jean Acker and Rose communicating with the Cerny. Students will leave public to make sure they October 4. They will attend a were fully aware that the performance of“Oliver,” and drawings were subject to change and that the board See BOND, next page changed the plans in an The Quality Deer Management Association is interested in harvesting more mature bucks like this one. Deer hunters’ meeting Sunday to be on co-ops The County Line QDM Co-Op and the Thomapple River Bottom Co-Op will be hosts for an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the VFW Post in Nashville. “With deer hunting season right around the comer, there is no better time than now to get together with neighbors to talk about deer manage­ ment,”, said Chuck Elliston, a spokesman for the Barry/Eaton County Quality Deer Management Association. Quality deer management is a management philosophy that is gaining popularity across the nation and throughout Michigan. It’s a system of guidelines where hunters refrain from target­ ing young, immature bucks Music School in Hastings. "We liked the idea too because it helps us reach out and offer music program in the county and not just the Hastings area. "There are a lot of fiddlers in the area and we will do two joint concerts with them, one at Christmas and another in the spring," he added. Auditions for the program will be held in the gym at Fuller Street after school on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The auditions will give third a door of communication amongst neighboring landowners and hunters. For information on the event, contact Elliston at 269-838-0656, Brian Elliston at 517-541-0191 or Joel Malcuit at 517-726­ 0025. ^Diana’s -PCair I The Place to Gofor Professional Styling ,|mL MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS > S Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. 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The purpose of the meet­ ing is simple: To invite landowners and hunters from the Barry and Eaton County areas to talk about forming a co-op, to learn about current co-ops in existence and open grade students a chance to try the instruments, learn what the program is about and pick up the paperwork necessary to join the pro­ gram. Instructors for the pro­ gram will be Tina Harrigan, fiddle; Dave Carr, assistant; and Steve Youngs, guitar. For more information call the Community Music School-Hastings, (269) 948­ 9441. you and your family. Give the people you love Safe. Sound. Secure.’ protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. v4uto-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY I 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 19, 2006 — Page 4 ZONING, continued from page 1 to keep her position and did that things could be worked not and will not submit her out. Business owner Katrina resignation. During the Aug. 24 coun­ Rosenberger said she didn’t cil meeting, ZB A members feel Strotheide was very Gary White and Ron Ohler knowledgeable and often commented that Strotheide’s contradicted herself. “I don’t think she is very use of tape and video said recorders during their meet­ professional,” ings was done in what they Rosenberger adding that considered to be and disrup­ Strotheide had, “overstepped tive manner and unprofes­ her bounds,” and “shouldn’t be in a position of power.” sional behavior. Strotheide countered that Dunham offered Strotheide the opportunity to Rosenberger was only there discuss the matter in closed to complain about her session, but she refused stat­ because she had issued her a ing she wished the discus­ citation for having a grill in sion to be conducted in open her business that is not per­ mitted. session. Jason Strotheide spoke on Ohler and White were not present during last week’s behalf ofhis wife stating that council meeting. When he felt Rosenberger’s new Dunham asked about their business based in a trailer in accusations, Strotheide the business district was a unique situation and, “I think denied them. Several members of the everyone knows the zoning audience gave their opinions administrator’s book is not about Strotheide’s ability just a two-page manual.” Della Mayhew and Mary and conduct during the dis­ Bishop spoke on cussion. Sue Aiken, a member of Strotheide’s behalf, saying the ZBA, stated that she that she was both helpful and appreciated Strotheide’s professional in her dealings knowledge and that she did­ with them. n’t feel that the conflict Steve Toman, a member between Strotheide, the of the ZBA said he wasn’t ABA and the council was all thrilled with Strotheide’s Strotheide’s fault and hoped taping of the meetings, and had heard complaints of her obnoxious behavior, but she hadn’t been to him and his only concern was that she had tendered a verbal resig­ nation but was still working as the zoning administrator. “When she resigned, she did it verbally in front of the council, and we all know that if we go up to our boss, or bosses, and say, ‘ I quit,’ you don’t come back the next day. You’re done, She said she quit, so therefore, let her quit.” Dunham stated that while Strotheide had resigned ver­ bally, the council did not take action to accept it and he requested a written resig­ nation which was never received by the council. After further discussion, Trustee Justin Shotts stated that according to his inter­ pretation of the Open Meetings Act, Section 15.270, that if the council does not complete an action it is allowed to, “go back in time,” and complete the action. Shotts said that while Strotheide gave her resigna­ tion during an open meeting, the decision not to accept the verbal resignation was made outside ofthe meeting, there­ fore the council could revisit the resignation and render a decision. Shotts made a motion to return to the meeting in ques­ tion at the point when Strotheide submitted her ver­ bal resignation. Trustee James Dunham seconded the motion. With Frank Dunham and trustee Ron Bracy cast­ ing dissenting votes, the motion carried four to two. Strotheide said if the council was going to bring up the past, she wanted to talk about why she was sub­ jected to what she alleges was an illegal e.mployee review, that she was not sub­ ject to employee reviews because she was a per diem employee. “Tell me you didn’t read a file on me before that meeting,” said Strotheide to Shotts. When Justin responded that she had the right to bring the matter before council, Strotheide continued, “Talk about perjury.. Was there a file? Justin, I’m asking you a question... was there a file that you read regarding me before that meeting?” The exchange continued with Strotheide saying that the council was trying to take action against her when there had been no formal com­ plaints filed by a village res­ ident. “If you went to court would you swear there is no should be file on me?” asked procedure allowed. Strotheide. A roll call Vote was held When Shotts tried to respond, Strotheide said, with trustees' Mary Coll, “I’m not talking to you... it’s James Dunham and Shotts voting in favor of the motion my turn.” When she began shouting and trustees Mike Kenyon, and approached the council Bracy and Frank Dunham table, Frank Dunham banged voting against it. With his gavel and called for order Trustee Kim Rodriguez and Nashville Police Chief absent there was no one to Garry Barnes told her that break the tie and the motion failed. she needed to calm down. Frank Dunham suggested “Now, we’re getting out of bounds here, OK?” he and Kenyon made a motion said, stepping in front of her. that the council add the zon­ “...I’ll do my job here if I ing administrator to the have to. I’m not going to let agenda of the next council them yell at you and I’m not meeting slated for 7 p.m. going to let you yell at them. Thursday, Sept. 28 and con­ “1 think,, personally, this tact the village attorney. The whole thing should be tabled motion carried. and the village attorney In other business, the brought in,” he added. Village Council Thursday Frank Dunham brought night: the meeting back to order • Approved a motion to and read the minutes from reject bids received on a pro­ July 27 regarding posed sewer and storm sewer Strotheide’s verbal resigna­ project, due to lack of funds; tion. break down the proposed At that point, Shotts made project into two parts and let a motion that the board it out for bids again. accept Strotheide’s verbal • Approved otions resignation rather than the appointing Jack J. Holden Jr. usual written resignation. to the fill the seat vacated by The motion was seconded by Rodriguez whose resignation James Dunham. was effective at the end of Frank Dunham stated that the meeting; Della Mayhew he did not feel that the meet­ to the open seat on the ing of July 27 had been Planning Commission, and “derailed.” Bracy stated that Debra Allen to one of the while it “was probably valid” two open seats on the Zoning to accept a verbal resignation Board of Appeals. he didn’t feel the change in BOND, continued from previous page Jean Rhoda (Small) James “Twelfth Night” and return to the high school around 11 HASTINGS - Jean Rhoda She was preceded in death Leipzig, Germany, Daniel p.m. Oct. 5. The cost for stu­ (Small) James, age 94, of by her husband, David, in (Melissa) James, Shepherd, dents is $154 plus money for (Jessalyn) James, meals and shopping. Hastings, and formerly of April of this year; and her Joseph • Approved Mike Sieble as Broken Bow, Nebraska, parents. Cambridge, MA, Benjamin passed away peacefully at Jean is survived by all her (Bethany)James, Chandler, the seventh grade girls’ basthe Flower House, Nashville siblings, Katharine Gordon AZ, Sarah James, Boston, ketball coach for the fall sea­ on Sunday, September 10, of Port St. Lucie, FL, MA, Ian James, Salt Lake son. • Held final readings and 2006. Fredrick W. Small of Ft. City, UT, Lisa Otey, She was born on Wayne, IN, Roger J. Small Nashville, TN, Tracey Otey- adopted the revisions to the November 23, 1911 in of Haslett, and Lewis A. Blunt, Washington, DC; policy manual and the reviJordan sions to the wellness policy Beulah, the daughter of Dr. Small of Beulah. She is also great-grandchild; Fred L. and Edith (Wilson) survived by her sons, David Otey-Wilson, Nashville, TN; regarding physical activity Small. She attended Beulah Earl James of Frankfort, and many nieces and and nutrition. • Passed the Corporate schools and Michigan State Germany; Fredrick Thomas nephews. University where she met her (Peggy) James of Irving, Respecting her wishes, Cash Management Online Banking resolution, which is future husband. Texas, John Evan (Raynetta) cremation cremation has has taken taken place. place. A memorial service will be routine, required by the disOn June 9, 1941 she mar­ James of Forrestville, CA, ried David Thomas James in Howard Ira (Joyce) James of held at the Daniels Funeral Grand Haven. Hastings, Roger Wilson Home on Saturday, Mrs. James was a home (Linda) James of September 16, 2006 at 2 p.m. economics teacher in Birmingham, AL, and In lieu of flowers, memori­ Coopersville prior to her William Lewis (Maurine) als may be made to the Barry marriage. She enjoyed play­ James of Salt Lake City, Hospice or the Barry County ing the piano and organ, Utah; a daughter, Elvira Jean Commission on Aging. sewing, knitting, crocheting, James of San Francisco, CA; Arrangements have been gardening and cooking. She grandchildren, Edna James, made by the Daniels Funeral was a humble lady who was Sault St. Marie, Canada, Home, Nashville. by Helen Mudry devoted to her husband and Julia James, Vancouver, Staff Writer family. Canada, Coirinna James, Woodland, Lake Odessa, Sunfield, Clarksville, Freeport and Vermontville fire departments traveled north last Saturday to the Ionia Fairgrounds to partici­ pate with eight other area departments in a water shut­ tle training exercise. Our Family Serving Yours” There were 60 firefighters with 23 vehicles seeing how Nashville's Only Family Owned, Independently fast and how much water Operated Funeral Home they could move from Fully Staffed Children's Resource Room hydrants in the fairgrounds Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free or drafted water from the Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 Grand River to a series of portable tanks. Scott A. Daniels Ron Kindel from the & Family Sunfield department said the Owner/Manager < 06629807 exercise was divided into trict’s bank of deposit. • Certified board member Wayne Curtis as a delegate to the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Delegate Assembly, author­ izing him to speak and vote on behalf of the Maple Valley Board of Education. • Heard reports from building principals, the dis­ trict’s business manager, transportation and mainte­ nance director, the curricu­ lum and technology directors and the superintendent. • Approved a consent agenda, which included the approval of minutes from previous board meetings, the resignation of assistant cook Cheryl Pierce and the request for leave from Fuller Street instructional aide Anne Woodman and the approval of the following bills: gener­ al fund, paid Aug. 30, $159,091.40; general fund payable $70,564.96; athletic fund paid Aug. 30, $19,489.34; athletic fund payable, $7,10J.67; food service paid August 30, $781.30; food service payable, $32,597.63; and the following payroll transfers: Aug. 18, $217,489.19; and Sept. 1, $295,968.61. Area fire departments join exercise in Ionia (517)852-9712 two timed halves. In the first part of the exercise, the departments pumped 3,340 gallons a minute for 60 min­ utes. The exercise then used a five-minute delay simulat­ ing the time it would take for a tanker to fetch water. With the delay, they pumped 2,508 gallons a minute for 50 minutes. For a grand total, the fire departments were able to move 325,800 gallons in one hour and 50 minutes. See FIREFIGHTERS, page 10 Nashville EMS. is having a First Aide & CPR Class September 23 CPR Class 9am - 12pm First Aide Class 1pm - 9pm Donations Only E.M.S. Building 324 N. Main 517-852-9385 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 19,2006 — Page 5 FOURS, continued from page 1 for the Michigan School Readiness Program, which promotes early childhood education for children from birth through age 5, from 72.8 million to 78.S million dollars. Twenty-three new early childhood education programs were created in districts across the state and some of the funds were diverted to parental training and involvement programs, so there wasn’t as much money for districts like Maple Valley. Kramer explained that the money is distributed accord­ ing to need based on the number of students receiving free and reduced price lunch­ es in the district and that the numbers the' state is using to determine Maple Valley’s need are at least two to three years old. "Had their numbers been more current, Maple Valley’s free and reduced numbers have increased and we would have been higher up on the priority list for funding," he said. "The first time they go through the list everyone gets a slice of the pie and we got our 18 seats. But with 23 new programs, and many of them in Detroit, there wasn’t enough money in the second round and it ran out before they got to Maple Valley again. Sprague and another mother who spoke at the school board meeting last week sajd they wished they From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Royston will listen to people To the editor: Suzzette Royston is a sin­ cerely motivated woman who will take her skills to work everyday as our • next District 24 State Senator. Too often the people we elect "forget where they came from" and stop listen­ ing to our questions and con­ cerns. Tired of not being heard? Speaking to those who won't listen? We have two ears and one mouth, so we listen twice as much as we speak. Suzzette Royston will lis­ ten, and when she speaks, You will be heard by Suzzette Royston, the Democratic candidate for State Senate, in the 24th District. Keith Hartman, Charlotte Royston good choice for state senate To the editor: Suzzette Royston is my choice for State Senate in District 24. She believes that all laborers deserve a decent, livable wage and will intro­ duce legislation to battle big businesses that refuse to pay that wage. She will fight to keep the jobs we have, while trying to bring more better paying ones back to Michigan. She comes from a hard working family and knows the feeling of a job well done. Let Suzzette have that feeling while working for us in the State Senate. Check Royston on your ballot. l am! Carol Whipple, Charlotte Vermontville Annual Senior Citizens Night ...And Young at iXl’k Monday, October 2nd • 7:00 p.m. • ...at the Congregational Church in Vermontville FREE MEAL -Serving Swiss Steak and all the trimmings FREE ENTERTAINMENT! Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club m nnc nnac Please Make Your Ph. 517-726-0286 Reservations by Sept. 28 had known earlier that fund­ ing was cut arid their chil­ dren would not be attending the Early 4s program, because it would have allowed them more time to look into other arrange­ ments. "It was tough not knowing if it was, ‘yes, or, ‘no,’ if my child had been accepted or not. A teacher or an adminis­ trator should have called because here I am stuck not knowing," said Sprague. Kramer agreed that it would have been better if parents had been notified, but stated that the district was unsure of how much funding they would receive until two weeks ago, when they were notified that the Early 4s program was eligi­ ble to receive only $59,400. "Suddenly we’re faced with having to tell families their children can’t attend the Early 4s program and full­ time teachers and aides, that they have been cut to part time," said Kramer, who said he has called the State Board of Education and state repre­ sentatives to complain and suggest that the state look into different methods of dis­ tributing funds. But that still leaves par­ ents like Sprague in the lurch. "My son turns 5 in December, he was too young for the program last year and next year he’ll be in kinder­ garten. This is my son’s only chance to go to preschool and it was taken away from him. It isn’t fair," she said. Kramer said they had looked into offering a tuition-based program but felt that the $2,000 per pupil cost would be prohibitive for families in Maple Valley. Sprague doesn’t want to rule out any options. Friday she sent a letter to all past, pres­ ent and future parents of Young 4s students. "This program is impor­ tant in our community. This school year Early 4s received half of their finding, next year the funding could be completely cut. Maple Valley needs to look into alternative ways to fund this program in the event that this occurs," she wrote. Sprague said she hopes that everyone in the commu­ nity, not just parents are wel­ come to attend the meeting to show their support and share their ideas about how the program can be funded. Anyone is interested, but unable to attend the meeting or who would like more information, can call Sprague (517) 852-3952. She also suggests parents and other interested parties can make their voices heard by logging on to www.legislature.mi.gov tThen clicking on legislators for Barry and Eaton counties. To the seniors: Think less expensive and local To the editor: A new senior class begins. It’s an exciting year for the seniors. While some are preparing to enter the adult working world, others are anticipating the challenges of college. The school-related activities, dances and cele­ brations will be lasting mem­ ories of fun within the safe, protected environment of Maple Valley. Every graduating class brings with it a last impact on the generations that fol­ low. Those of us who are “baby boomers” remember the great issues of our day. Our desire was to bring about the end of the hatefilled bigotry that is racial prejudice; to promote peace and compassion among all people, and to create harmo­ ny in a less materialistic world. Pretty idealistic, huh? Thirty years later we are seeing the result of our intentions, both realized and failed.I am proud to say my children are racially color­ blind; they don’t even under­ stand the ugly reasoning or basis for prejudice. We know it still exists...but, one gener­ ation at a time, we've made a difference. A new senior class begins. All the new privileges bring new responsibilities, not only personally, but also to your community. The decisions you make during this year could have a lasting positive effective on your school, and your community. How socially responsible will you be? Are you willing to take a stand,and perhaps start a new trend? My point is this: These are very tough economic times... Fuel prices have skyrocket­ ed, food prices are rising, insurance costs are outra­ geous, many have lost jobs or been forced to take lesser paying jobs. Not everyone faces these challenges, but Maple Valley is now a “money” comiriunity. For many, the currently expected costs of “senior ■year” are simply out of the question... even with a “convbnient payment plan.” How can you make a dif­ ference? Last year’s prom is a prime example. Renting a ballroom in a city 40 miles away, charging $70 a couple and handing out coupons for tux rentals in another city... Why? Transportation was a major issue for many. $70 is a grocery budget for some families. Who are we trying to impress? How about rent­ ing a local hall, decorate it ourselves, get punch and snacks locally and charge $25 to $30 instead. Did you know you could get beautiful flowers ’ and rent tuxes in Nashville? How much cheaper would it make the senior trip a twonighter to Chicago or Detroit instead of going to DC? Why make these special senior moments such a hard­ ship for so many, and in the process pour what hard earned money we do have into another city? We all talk about community support and community pride, but what do our actions say? Seniors, you can make a difference. My generation succumbed in “keeping up with the Joneses,” often for­ getting that it isn’t what you have that’s important, it is what you are as a person that truly matters. Do you have the courage to be the voice of reason? Will the Class of 2007 become the class who said “enough is enough” and make the changes that would benefit so much of the com­ munity around you? I wish you all the best of luck, and the courage ofyour convictions. Vermontville Girl Scouts display their second place ribbon in the grand parade from this year's Maple Syrup Festival. Vermontville Girl Scouts set information meeting Vermontville Girl Scouts will have an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at Maplewood Elementary School. 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For more informa­ tion, call Barb Mantarro at (517) 726-0841. �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, September 19. 2006 - Page 6 Makers Harvest Festival parade grand marshals Making clay models of Michigan Pat Campion's fourth grade Maplewood students are starting their year-long study of Michigan by making clay models of the state. Shown here are (front, from left) Michael Davis, Allie Hughes, John Garvie, Chase Cranson, (second row) Jessica Eaton, Erica Burkett, Mariah Szymanski, Matt Reid, Corbin Allen, Rachael Ruedisueli, (back row) Jacob Wessner, Brieyana Hegwood, Shara Gillean, Corey Turner, Hunter Sebastian and Corey Hricovsky. Bill and Bonnie Maker were grand marshals of last weekend’s Harvest Festival parade in Nashville. friends at the coffee shops. "Billy Ray will go around during the holidays and buy doughnuts and give them to the waitresses at the coffee shops and take them to elderly people around town," said by Sandra Ponsetto Linda Gay, a waitress at StaffWriter Clay’s Dinner Bell. "He’s Though Bill and Bonnie just an all-around goodMaker are quiet and unas­ hearted man.". suming by nature, there are Gay’s fellow employee, many in the village of Brenda Stewart agrees. Nashville who feel that that, "Bill’s-very generous; he’s combined with kind and gen­ always buying coffee for celebrates erous spirits, is exactly what people and he’s always there make the couple stand out when you need him. He’ll do from the crowd. anything people ask him to And, that is why they have do. Everyone knows they can been named grand marshals call him if they need some­ of the 2006 Nashville thing and Bill never asks for The Eaton Federal Harvest Festival Grand anything in return. Bonnie Parade, which is set for 11 has been involved with Saving Bank's penny a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. Relay for Life over in (Henry Felder) traveled Both Bonnie and Bill have Hastings. They are both good the parade route with a lit­ been members of the people." tle help from Billy Selby. Nashville Car Club since it Both Bill and Bonnie’s See next week’s Maple was founded six years ago. families moved to Maple Valley News for more pho­ Bonnie also has been Valley while they were still tos. involved in Relay for Life, in grade school and both which raises money for can­ graduated from W. K. cer research and Bill helps Kellogg High School in 1956 unload the truck for and were wed in 1957 and Nashville’s Red Cross blood are looking forward to comdrives each month. But, it is the Makers’ pen­ The Maple Valley High chant for lending a hand, School fall 2006 helping others or just show­ Homecoming parade will ing kindness that impresses begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. those around them. 6, in Vermontville. Bonnie demurs that it is Lineup starts at 5 p.m. at Bill who deserve all the Maplewood Elementary. The praise, "I feel Bill should parade-will travel west down have all the honor. Bill will East State Street, turn south help anyone who needs a on South State Street and end ride to the hospital, airport or at the former Michigan an appointment of any kind. Magnetics building on Third All they need to do is ask and Street. he’s gone." This year’s parade is under Bonnie also describes her the direction of the Maple husband as a .dedicated Valley High School leader­ patron of the local coffee ship class. shops, arriving at Shirley’s. Any individuals, groups or Chuckwagon every morning organizations who would like when it opens at 4:30 a.m. to participate in this year’s and joining his friends for event, but have not been con­ another round of coffee at tacted, may call (517) 852­ Clay’s Dinner Bell at 3 p.m. 9275 and ask to speak to each afternoon. Danielle Sibley or Norma Bill’s loyalty and generos­ Jean Acker. ity have earned him a lot of Editor’s Note: Because the last names ofthe honored couple was misspelled in last week’s edition of the Maple Valley News, the entire story is being reprinted here. Medical Massage Therapy • Personal Training Herbal Medicine • and much more! 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Bonnie likes to crochet and collect Santa figurines; Bill is into NASCAR and said his favorite thing is his1935 street rod pickup truck which he planned to show at the Nashville Car Club’s annual Cruise In Saturday afternoon. I I �The Maple Valley News,,,, Nashville, Tuesday, September 19,2006 , — Page 7 , Curtain will go up Sept. 29 on Revue’s ‘Secret Garden’ The Revue will present the musical “The Secret Garden” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, and at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Vermontville Opera House, 211 S Main St (across from the fire station). The cast includes: Mary Lennox — Megan Shoemaker, Emily Smith. Colin — Tom Peurach, Christian Tirnmis. Archibald Craven — Ken Smith. Dr. Neville Craven -- Jerry Tirnmis. Lily -- Laura Smith. Rose — Heather Wortley. Albert — Justin Suntken. Mrs. Medlock Karen Holtz. Martha — Hollie Auten. Dickon — Mac Arney.. Ben — Gene Greenfield. Fakir — Kimberley Rod­ riguez. Ayah — Melissa Duff. Nurse Jane - Ella Kate Wagner. • Mrs. Winthrop — Lynzie Wagner. Dreamers - Bill Reynolds (Wright), Kyle Pash (Holmes), Abby Tirnmis, Elizabeth Tirnmis, Kathleen Welch (Alice), Angie Greenfield, Amanda Wells, Shanna Shoemaker, Nate Root; Jordan Murdock (Claire), Patrick Tirnmis (Shaw), Ryan Werdon and Kayla Chapman. Children's Chorus — Eliza Smith, Anna Tirnmis, Anna Pash and Becky Ponsetto. Emily Smith from Lake Odessa is a home schooled fifth-grader who shares the part of Mary with Megan Shoemaker. Emily is in her fourth show at The Revue with Music Man, Aladdin and Joseph preceding this one. Her mother, Laura, is musical director of the show. Megan Shoemaker is an eighth-grader at Maple Valley Junior High and enjoys singing and getting to know everyone at The Revue. She said she’s a bit nervous about being one of the leads, even though she has been on stage quite a few times along with her mom, Sherry, and her three sisters and brother. The Revue was started in 1996 by Bill Reynolds and continues to grow in popu­ larity. “Not only are the produc­ tions excellent, but you can Megan Shoemaker (Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.) and Emily Smith (Saturday and Sunday 3 p.m.), who share the role of Mary Lennox 06636546 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service MLS 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE EQUAL HOUSWG •OPPORTUNITY Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Broker, HWIS Patrick Tlmmis, Kathleen Welch, Justin Suntken, Heather Wortley, Bill Reynolds • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI.......................... Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO....................... 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Call Rick. (CH-135^ �Juat Say 'At Advertised in Vw Maple Valley News’ Tuesday September 18. 2006 — Page 8 Youth makes come back, but experience holds on by Brett Bremer Sporli Fait tor The Lion* let one get away Thursday night In the Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Aeeociation (KVA) <»pener for both teams. Delton Kellogg (5-0. 1-0) •cored a 41-35 victory Maple Valley (2-2. 0-1) trailed by as many as II pointe in the second quarter, but battled hask to tic the game on a three-pointer by Ixslec Rigclman with 5:23 left in the fourth quarter A single bucket by junior forward Ashley Gonser was the only basket by the Lions the rest of the way however, as the team’s inexperience showed a bit Delton’s expe­ rience stood out on the other side. Delton Kellogg has four seniors and a junior in the starting line-up who were a big part of last year's KVA championship squad “The seniors they've got, it was obvious. They took a pretty hard punch from us when we tied that game up. and they didn’t get rattled They came right back down and got a couple buckets." said Maple Valley head coach I andon Wilkes. One of those senior starters. guard Katec Hogoboom, hit a pair of three's in the next three min- Lion junior guard Lauren Pierce (23) applies heavy pressure to the Panthers' Rachael Williams at the top of the key Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) utes to help her team build its lead back up to five points. She hit four three’s on the night and finished with game-high 18 points “Thai's what she’s doing for us right now,’ said Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams of Hogoboom. “If she's not attacking the basket, she's pulling up and hitting threes and running the show.” Gonser ran the show for the Lions, when her team was able to get her the ball in the post “Attack the basket," Wilkes shouted at his team before thc start of the second quarter. Delton led 15-8 after one quarter, and early in the second pushed that lead to 21-10. “We’re most successful when we attack the basket!” Gonser got the message. She paced the Lions with 13 points, getting the ball in the post and making good moves to the basket. “Ashley has come so far since her freshman year. I’m on her constantly. I never give her a break." Wilkes said. “She takes everything from me. and goes out and does everything I say. All the girls do. We want to get up and down the floor and we want to attack the basket. (Gonser) did that the best I’ve seen her do it this year.” By half-time, the Lions had whittled that lead down to three points at 23-20. The Panthers were able to hold off the charge in the third quarter. Maple Valley started the fourth quarter with a flur­ ry and erased a five-point Delton advantage. Freshman guard Leslee Rigclman added nine points for Maple Valley. Behind Hogoboom for Delton, sen­ ior Jordan Haines finished with seven points and seniors Rachael Williams and The Lions’ Kristen VanZandt (bottom right) hits the floor in an attempt to take a loose ball away from Delton Kellogg’s Jenah Wandell, while Maple Valley teammates Jennifer Kent (33), Ashley Gonser (5), and Delton’s Hannah Goy (30) look on. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hannah Goy added five each. “It’s on the wall in our locker room. ‘4-0 is pretty good. 5-0 is better.’,” said coach Williams. “Now we’ll go from there.” The Delton coach said he knew Maple Valley was bringing a young team to Delton, but he didn’t check the roster to see before the game which were the Lion freshmen. After the game, he said he still had no idea. He thinks both teams could be in the conference title hunt “I told (Wilkes) after the game we have to watch our for Galesburg-Augusta and Olivet,” said Williams. Maple Valley doesn’t have another conference game on the schedule until next Tuesday, when Hackett RABBIT FRYS ARE BACK AT..... 2nd WED. of each month WOODLAND TOWNE HOUSE RABBIT & CHICKEN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT you never know what you’re going to get, and they contin­ ually just amaze me with the things that they do,” Wilkes said of his team. MV JV football team beats up on the Rams The Maple Valley junior varsity football team scored a 46-6 win over GalesburgAugusta on Thursday night. The Lions dominated the ball game, gaining 464 total yards of offense — 395 of which came via the rushing attack Andrew Bums carried the ball nine times for 170 yards and scored two touchdowns. Jeff Burd carried the ball seven times for 97 yards and one TD, and also caught two touchdown passes for a total of 69 yards receiving. Kyle Fisher made the two touch­ down passes to Burd. Dylan Benit scored the Lions’ other touchdown. Defensively for the Lions, Josh Hall had eight, Bums seven and a fumble recovery, and Brodgan Boden muller had six tackles. Jordan Sprague contributed an inter­ ception. The Maple Valley junior varsity team’s record now stands at 3-1. Wanted: Standing Timber UNLIMITED SALAD BAR A OCT. fl™ Catholic Central comes to town. The Lions visit Dansville this Tuesday and then host PewamoWestphalia Thursday. “With a young ball club call OM30639 Hughes Logging LLC 269-367 4690 Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log with Horses or Skidder 00029733 Cobb M feSJitag ft Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb Maple Valley junior forward Ashley Gonser flies by a Delton defender in the second half of Tuesday night’s KVA opener at Delton Kellogg. Gonser led the Lions with 13 points. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 517-726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich. Lie. #23-1748 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 19,2006 — Page 9 Both Valley teams fifth in first meeting with KVA by Brett Bremer • Parchment was second Sports Editor with 60, led by champion Maple Valley has found Jeff Nordquist (16:38) and that it traded one tough cross third-place finisher Nick country league for another. Tecca (16:50). In their first foray in to the Christian’s Tom Vigen Kalamazoo Valley was the other runner in the Association (KVA), the top six, placing fourth in Maple Valley varsity boys.’ 17:00. His Comets were and girls’ teams both placed third with 69 points. Delton fifth at the league jamboree Kellogg was fourth with 82, hosted by Kalamazoo and Maple Valley fifth with Christian at the Gilmore Car 102. Olivet and Pennfield Museum. did not have enough runners “They found it’s a whole to earn team scores, and new world, definitely the Galesburg-Augusta does not competition here is strong have a team on the boys’ side and its deep,” said Lion head this fall. coach Robb Rosin. Behind Hall for Maple The Lion boys’ team Valley, Kaleb Root was 20th leader Mike Hall certainly in the team scoring at 19:52, saw how hard he’s going to Matt Hamilton 21st in 19:54, have to work if he wants to Adam Cook 27th in 20:53 find his way to the front of and Josh Perkins 28th in the pack. Hall placed sixth in 20:53.5. 17 minutes 43 seconds, The boys’ meet was a behind two Parchment run­ three-team race between ners, two Hackett Catholic Hackett, Parchment and Central runners, and one Christian, the girls’ was a from Kalamazoo Christian. three-team race with Hackett Catholic Central Kalamazoo Christian, Delton took the boys’ meet, with Kellogg and Hackett leading runners placing second, fifth, the way. seventh, 12th, and 14th. The host Comets took the Andrew Breyer led the meet with just 28 points. Fighting Irish with a time of Their top five runners were 16: 46, and his teammate all in the top nine individual­ Mike O’Brien was fifth in ly, and the top eight in the 17: 29. The Irish finished team scores. Parchment’s with just 40 team points. Laura Yeager took top hon- ors in 21:48, but only has one Northpointe Christian was teammate. fourth with 118 points, Delton’s Heather Millard Comstock Park, sixth, 136 was number two in the indi­ points; Freedom Baptist, vidual totals, but number one seventh, 181; and Rogers in the team scoring in 22:11. eighth with 222 points. Her Panthers finished with In the girls’ Kellogg 44 points to take second Division Race, Delton place. Hackett was third with Kellogg girls finished third 54, followed by Pennfield with 90 points behind first 158, Maple Valley 169, place Northpointe Christian, Olivet 171, Galesburg- 44 points, and second place Augusta 266, and Parchment West Catholic with 48 DNF. points. Erin Shoemaker scored a Scoring for Delton 27th place finish to lead the Kellogg were: Mandy Dye, Lion girls’ team, in 25:17. 10th, 21:30; Amanda Strick, She was followed to the fin­ 13th, 22:05; Lauren ish by teammates Kaytlin Kuollenberg, 19, 22:49; Furlong (32nd in 25:55), Shawn Schut, 22nd, 23:18; Amanda Erwin (35th, and JilL Newton, 27th at 26:15), K. Shaw (36th, 23:26. 26:22), and Randi Vinson Rogers placed fourth with (39th 26:46). 93 points, Saranac fifth, 107 “This is always kind of points, and Comstock Park, how we start,” said Rosin. sixth with 146. “Last year, we didn’t com­ Maple Valley placed sev­ pete too well at the begin- enth ahead of Freedom ning of the year and then we Baptist which did not have stepped it up as a team.” enough runners for a total The Lions’ next chance to score. Scoring for Maple show some improvement Valley were: Erin comes Tuesday when the Shoemaker, 21st, 23:08; conference gets together for Kaytlin Furlong, 48 th, 25:04; a second jamboree, at Amanda Erwin, 51st, 25:15; Hackett Catholic Central in Lauren Trumble 54th, 25:51; Kalamazoo. and Natashe Misiewicz, 59th Next Saturday, the Lions at 26:19. run in the Lowell Invitational. THE TRAFFIC SCENE TK Invitational The Lions’ Erin Shoemaker runs through the rain Monday during the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by David T. Young) Ace Auto Detailing SWQQW9 + 9Tax Most Cars & Light Trucks $|0Q99 SUVs and Extended Cab Trucks ■ M W + Tax Wash vehicle exterior • Hand Wax or Glaze Vacuum all Interior & Trunk Compartment Clean all Interior & Trunk Compartment Shampoo interior, seats & carpets Remove all Possible Stains • Clean All Glass Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-12 ‘i 130 S. Main • Vermontville 8 517-726-1500 Q OCXZDOOOCZZDOOOCZZDOOOCZXDO by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Despite strong finishes by individual runners, boys’ and girls’ cross country teams from Barry County in the Thomapple Division of the annual TK Invitational set­ tled for fifth through seventh places. While in the Kellogg Division, Delton Kellogg boys and girls both place third despite the sudden onslaught of rain. “I think all the kids ran a good race,” said TK girls coach Tammy Benjamin. “We don’t usually get such cool weather for the TK Invitational it’s usually in the 80s or 90s so it was some­ thing new for all of us.” While the precipitation held during the Thomapple Division races, runners in the Kellogg Division weren’t so lucky and with many runners finishing without their tags due to the heavy rain, only times, schools and initials were recorded initially. Despite an impressive race from Mike Hall of Maple Valley who placed first with a time of 16:42, the Lions finished in fifth place with a total score of 129. Matt Hamilton was 25th for the Lions in 19:02, Kaleb Root 30th in 19:11, Adam Cook 43rd in 19:57, and R.J. Raines 49th in 20:04. The first place boys’ team was Saranac with 43 points, followed by West Catholic with 56 points. Delton Kellogg scored 63 points for a third place finish led by Justin Durbin in third overall with a time of 17:16 and Dan Roberts fourth at 17: 22 followed by Nick Rendon, 17th, 18:40; Morgan Hennessey, 19th, 18: 51; and Cory Cook, 20th at 18:52. Other placements were: Maple Valley’s Mike Hall sprints towards the finish line in first place at the end of Monday’s Thomapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs State Park. (Photo by David T. 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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday, October 4, 2006 - 6:30 PM THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT: VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP OPERA HOUSE 219 S. MAIN STREET, VERMONTVILLE, MI The Vermontville Township Zoning Board ofAppeals (ZBA) Will hold a Public Hearing and Special Meeting on October 4,2006 at.6:30 PM at the Vermontville Township Opera House. The purpose of the Public Hearing and Special Meeting is to consider an application for a dimensional variance submitted pursuant to Section 17.4 of the Vermontville Township Zoning Ordinance by Mr. Dean Monroe. The properly is located at 7180 North Hager Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 (Property). The Properly is currently situated in the Agriculture Zoning District. Members of the public are invited to attend the public meeting and give comment Information, including the application may be examined by contacting Clerk Sharon Stewart at (517) 726-1159. 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But overall, he said, the exer­ cise was “darn successful.” The goal of the exercise was to establish water shuttle capacity, showcase tankers and specifications of equip­ ment and encourage mutual aid response. Boosters set to start distributing raffle tickets sonr oSi: corn, Tuesday, September 26 Chop suey, seasoned rice, oriental blend, fresh orange. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, September 20 Chicken pasta salad, cole slaw, tropical fruit Thursday, September 21 Cottage cheese, tomato salad, pineapple, muffin. Friday, September 22 Ground bologna, corn O’Brian, plums; whole wheat DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable bread. Monday, September 25 prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at Sliced pork w/Swiss, (269)945-9554. German potato salad, mixed fruit, whole wheat bread. Help Wanted DRIVER: additional CDL-B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)732-9954 Belding pumped 1,500 gal­ lons a minute and one from Ionia pumped 2,000 gallons a minute. The dump site water was pumped up hoses at the end of extension lad­ ders and sprayed over a field area that drained into a creek and then back into the Grand River. Kindel said a heavy rain in Ionia the previous night made the dirt and gravel drives around the fair- Athletic Boosters to meet The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters have set 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, as the date and time for; their next meet­ ing. The organization invites all parents and individuals interested in supporting the Maple Valley athletic pro-, gram to attend the meeting, which will be held at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway, Nashville. Tuesday,.September 26 Cold chicken thigh, pork and beans, peaches, dinner roll. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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MORT­ GAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by ALLEN BENNETT, A SINGLE MAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDERS AND LENDER'S SUCCESSORS AND, ASSIGNS; LENDER IS POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP., Mortgagee, dated March 04, 2006, and recorded on March 08, 2006, as Instrument No. 1161055, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to WASHING­ TON MUTUAL BANK on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred eleven thousand two hundred seventy three,and 29/100 Dollars ($111,273.29), including interest at 7.375% 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 vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 PM on September 28, 2006. Said prem­ ises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND, BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 111 RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 30 FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE EAST 245 FEET; THENCE NORTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST 245 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: August 29, 2006 Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Assignee of Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540-7701 ASAP# 787250 08/29/2006, 09/05/2006, 09/12/2006, 09/19/2006 06635634 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 19; 2006 — Page 11 Late TD helps Lions avoid coach’s first 04 start IIL ■ft M ~~i"' 5 fflf|j ‘ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “0 and 4. I’ve never been 0 and 4,” said Maple Valley varsity football head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt while making the walk back towards the bench after giv­ ing some final thoughts to his team Friday night. For nearly three quarters it looked like, after 22 seasons, this might be the year. Galesburg-Augusta (0-4, 0­ 2) scored on a quick-hitter early in the first quarter, and' dominated the line of scrim­ mage in the first half. But the Lions turned things around to save their coach from his first 0-4 start, with an 8-7 victory over the visiting Rams. Mittelstaedt wasn’t sure exactly when it happened, or exactly how it happened. He was just glad the turn around did happen. Maybe it was the ghosts of Lion teams from the past. “I think the old Maple Valley tradition and disci­ pline, we’ve always had, came through like it has before in the past. They weren’t going to give up on anything ‘til the end,” Mittelstaedt said of his team. The game was almost at an end when Lion running back Michael Paisley busted through a big hole on the left side for a seven-yard touch­ down. There was just 3:43 left to play. Paisley went the same way on the ensuing two-point run, to put his team in front. “Our offensive line, led by Max Wilson, made one heck of a hole,” said Mittelstaedt of the touchdown run. “The whole left side of the line blocked great. Donnie Jensen, Jarred Goris, and Steve Tait really opened things up up front there when we needed it.” A 25-yard pass from quar­ terback Deven Meade to Dustin Houghton set up the touchdown, giving the Lions a first-and-ten at the Ram 14yard line. Maple Valley intended to send the kick-off deep fol­ lowing the touchdown, but it was a worm-burner. The Rams started with the foot­ ball in Lion territory, at the 44-yard line. From there, the Ram offense worked the ball down to the Lion 31. Maple Valley’s defense stiffened, stuffing three running plays for a gain ofjust four yards. Ram kicker Paul Lewis came on to the field, and after time-outs by both squads, he attempted a 44yard field goal that sailed high and straight but landed midway between the goal­ line and the goal-post. The Lions did manage to outgain the Rams on the night, after a slow start. Maple Valley racked up 120 yards on the ground, and 60 in the air. Paisley rushed eight times for 44 yards. Tyler Christensen got the offense fired up by putting his helmet down and his shoulders straight ahead on a handful of hard runs in the second half. Christensen fin­ ished the night with 60 yards on 12 carries. Meade had the Lions’ two pass completions, for 60 yards, one to Jared Smith for 35 yards and the 25-yarder to Houghton. The Rams’ quarterback got his team on the board * SWAtaM MlMrftpHiN early with his arm. Ed Moreland faked a hand-off then rolled right and hit end Andy Belluomini on his team’s second play from scrimmage, after a Lion punt to open the night. Belluomini stepped out of a tackle a few yards down field, and ram­ bled 67 yards for a touch­ down. Lewis came in a drilled the extra-point for a 7-0 G-A lead with 8:30 left in the first quarter. The Ram defensive front dominated the Lions early on. Maple Valley had just 48 yards of total offense in the first half, and 35 ofthat came on one pass from Meade to Smith. Smith’s reception set Maple Valley up at the G-A 25-yard-line with 28 seconds left in the first half. A pass attempt and a run were both thwarted by the Ram defense. On third down Meade threw a jump ball for end Eric Westendorp, which was batted around at the goal-line and finally inter­ cepted by G-A’s Braden Shorb. The Lions only had three first downs in the first half, of course so did the Rams. There were a total of 11 punts in the contest. G-A fin­ ished with just 150 yards of offense, and five first downs on the night. Mike Dolph paced the GalesburgAugusta running game with 56 yards on 12 carries. “Our defense came alive and had some turnovers in the second half, which we haven’t done much of this season,” said Mittelstaedt. Tim Wood picked up a G­ A fumble early in the third quarter, to stop a Ram drive that had reached Lion territo­ ryGoris led the Maple Valley defense with 14 tack­ les, and Lance Howard had Lion teammates Anthony Corwin (20) and Deven Meade (10) rush over to cele­ brate with Michael Paisley (25) after his fourth quarter touchdown Friday night which vaulted Maple Valley to an 8-7 victory over Galesburg-Augusta. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 12. Mittelstaedt told his team in the huddle after the game that it is now in the middle of the KVA race. His team trails Kalamazoo Christian, Hackett Catholic Central, and Olivet which are all 2-0 in the conference and 4-0 overall. The Lions’ are tied in fourth place with 1-1 Pennfield, although the Panthers sport a 2-2 overall mark. The Lion coach thought out loud when he reached the sideline, after the talk, that his team must have played the game of its life the previ­ ous Friday, in a 6-0 loss to Olivet on the road, after he heard that the Eagles led Pennfield in the fourth quar­ ter. The Eagles held on for a 34-23 victory, against one of the league favorites. Olivet was just nice enough to put a bad taste in the mouths ofthe Panthers before they make the trip to Nashville to take on Maple Valley this Friday night. CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR te sisMe n site case tnak aa:rsisso'Wla'! -anrtc^i,'e' to tarty C*® WOOOUND. W® HOPEWELL SEED tarti 50 POUND UNIT CERTIFIED tel* up' Pick up by September 30th, 2006 Galesburg-Augusta’s Ed Moreland (8) and Tyler Hughes (21) arrive in time to break up a pass intended for Maple Valley’s Eric Westendorp at the goal-line just before the end of the first half Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 146 E. MAIN STREET • P.O. BOX 80 • CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 Caledonia - 269-891-1033 Lake Odessa 616-374-7329 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Page 12 MV golfers shoot it out with others’ second-best Maple Valley, the smallest school in the 12-team field, was paired up with members of the Thomapple Kellogg ‘B’, Hastings ‘B’, and Caledonia ‘B’ teams in four­ somes. Maple Valley fin­ ished ahead of two of them, and placed tenth overall with a team score of 366. The rest of the 18-hole tournament featured a very tough field. DeWitt and Lakewood are two of the top teams in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 2-3, and Thomapple Kellogg won the first two O-K Gold Conference jamborees of the season. Those Thomapple Kellogg Trojans paced the field Friday, with all four of their top scorers placing in the top ten individually. TK fired a 315. DeWitt was second at 319, followed by Caledonia 336, Caledonia ‘B ‘B’ ’ 343, Lakewood 345, Hastings 349, Wayland 349, Maple Valley 366, Hastings ‘B’ 369, and Thomapple Kellogg ‘B’ 391. The top ten golfers were all at 80 or lower. Maple Valley was led by Ethan Griswold’s 87. Kory Starks added an 88 for the Lions, The Lions’ Justin McMillen keeps an eye on his drive Barry Roscoe shot a 92, and from the 11th tee box Friday afternoon at Hastings Justin McMillen 99. Country Club. His 99 was Maple Valley’s fourth best Wayland’s Keith Sikkema score on the day at the annual Fall Classic. (Photo by was the top individual, with Brett Bremer) a four-over par 76. TK’s by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lion varsity boys’ golf team didn’t get much inspiration from its playing partners, and didn’t play very inspiring golf Friday afternoon at the annual Fall Classic hosted by Hastings at the Hastings Country Club. Brent Butgereit was second at 77, and his teammate Brad Steffen tied Caledonia’s David O ’Hagan for third place with 78. Behind Steffen and Butgereit for TK, Scott Pitsch and Mike. Gray added a pair of 80s that tied them for eighth individually. The Trojans used the event to refocus, after plac­ ing fifth in their third O-K Gold Conference jamboree on Thursday afternoon host­ ed by Hamilton High School at Diamond Springs Golf Course. “160 is okay, it’s just everybody was able to score better than us,” said TK head coach Bob Kalmink of the league jamboree. “I’m proud of how they came back and played today.” Lakewood was taking some time after the match to try and refocus. The Vikings had won the last three Fall Classic tournaments at Hastings Country Club, in. 2003, 2004, and 2005, and had three players back in the line-up that scored for the team there last fall. One. of those returnees, senior Brad Elliott, led the Vikings with an 8.1. Lane Brewer chipped in an 86, Nic Wieland an 87, and Tyler Raimer a 91 for the Vikings, who didn’t have a medallist on the day. Second-place DeWitt-had three medallists. The Panthers’ Nick Harless and Devin Vermeersch tied Hastings’ Tyler Kalmink for fifth place with 79s. Steve Cook fired an 80 to tie for eighth. Sam Bepler added an 81 for DeWitt. The Lions’ Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) rivals from Delton Kellogg were led by Josh Newhouse’s 83. Kyle Maple Valley’s Troy Westendorp, tee in mouth, chips the ball up onto the eighth green Friday afternoon at Hastings Country Club during the Fall Classic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Purdurn scored a 90 for the DK Panthers, Bobby Fisher a 93, and Robbie Wandell a 95. Delton, Maple Valley, and the rest of the teams in the KVA were unable to get their second league jamboree of the season at Pennfield.on Tuesday because ofrain. The league was scheduled to meet again on Monday, for the Delton Kellogg hosted jamboree at Mullenhurst Golf Course; This Thursday, the league’s seven schools head to Parchment. KVA jamborees are all that remain on the Maple Valley schedule, until the beginning ofthe state tourna­ ment. Local youth football program wins Lions teamwork award Andersen® windows and patio doors Keep Your Cool. with High-Performance Sun"1 glass, can 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™ ©2003 Andersen Corporation. All Rights Reserved. VISA | _____________________ M 06636558 LIIU MBER &ft H UADRRDIWA/ARDE I D Mon. thru Sat 7:30 am to 5:30 pm 219 S. State in Nashville Nashville We Fin Propane 517-852-0882^ ^Cylinders ww.hometownlumber.com The Maple Valley Youth Football Organization has been the recipient of the Detroit Lions Youth Football Teamwork Award for Week 2, with head coaches Jeff Kennedy, Teddy Hall, T.R. Meyers, Gary Reid and Bob Wood. The Maple Valley Youth Football Organization will receive a $500 grant from Detroit Lions Charities and the NFL Youth Football Fund along with a' Teamwork Award certifi­ cate. The Maple Valley Youth Football Organization, which is part of the MidMichigan Pony Football League, has 128 participants playing. They have two fourth and fifth grade teams, one sixth grade team, one seventh grade team and one eighth grade team. The pro­ gram's philosophy is as fol­ lows: "To enhance education through teamwork and good sportsmanship while having fun. We offer this opportuni- ty to every young boy and girl in the community, so that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the great sport of football.” The reason for nominating five head coaches is that “the Maple Valley Youth Football program is the team. To single one coach, one player, or one person out for recognition is not part of the local program. “The organization and league does not promote wins and losses, does not conduct a playoff system, and does not crown a champion. They choose to pro­ mote the experiences the game can teach. A quarter­ back might- have thrown a touchdown to a wide receiv­ er and those two players might get the recognition in the newspaper. But, if it was­ n't for the offensive, line, this touchdown pass might have never happened. This is the' reason you won't see a recap of their games in the local paper. “The Maple Valley Youth Football Organization choos­ es to promote- not one single person but to single out the children of their communi­ ties and the volunteers that help as the team. “Coaches stress to their players that family comes first, school comes second and football comes third. These three teams must work together and communicate to become successful.” The organization's com­ munity involvement is per­ formed so as not to draw attention to themselves. The organization teaches the chil­ dren to do things out of the goodness of their hearts and ultimately the recognition will come with it. They have worked to donate money back to the high school for equipment purchases, as well as conducting trash pickup around the school and for festivals within the commu­ nity. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-09-26.pdf 4e52f5c778a23e1c956eb2ee95cad9d1 PDF Text Text MAPLE WALL Ift51**5 Pub6c Library S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 n e was A local paper oftoday! RASTII GS PUBLIC LIBRARY ‘..c 21S CHURCH ST WAS KGS W 490-1893 * Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 , Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 39, September 26, 2006 School to try to find funding for second early 4s program by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The school district and parents and community members will work together to try to find funding for a second preschool program after what Superintendent Kim Kramer termed, “a very productive meeting” last week. For the past four years the Maple Valley school district has provided approximately 32 seats for children who met the state mandated crite­ ria for early childhood edu­ cation or preschool funded through the Michigan School Readiness Program (MSRP). However, in August admin­ istrators .learned that the funding they receive from the state for the Early 4s pro­ gram was cut in half and 14 seats had to be eliminated and only 18 children would be able to attend. Despite a $6 million increase in funding for the MSRP, Maple Valley’s was reduced due to the number of new'early childhood educa­ tion programs that have been established throughout the No. of students 14 15 16 17 18 state and the way the districts are ranked to receive funds when they are distributed. Kramer explained that when the first round ofdistri­ butions was made, Maple Valley received funding for 18 seats. However, during the second round of dispersment, the money ran out before, they reached Maple Valley-again. Julie Sprague of Vermontville was one of the Tuition/per hr. $5.95 $5.56 $5.21 $4.90 $4.63 parents who attended the Board of Education’s regular September meeting two weeks to express her concern that her son had been cut,, from the program and to ask the district look at alternative methods of providing pre­ school for qualifying chil­ dren. “I don’t want Maple Valley to lay down and take this. I want us to stand up for our kids,” she told the board. Tuition/per week $59.52 $55.56 $52.08 $49.02 $46.30 During last week’s meet­ ing more than'a dozen con­ cerned parents met with Kramer and other staff mem­ bers to discuss alternative methods of funding the early 4 s program. “I saw a lot of compassion and passion at* (Thursday’s) meeting. These are people who have a passion to make this happen and we need them and anybody in the community who is willing to help if we are going to make this work. If left to the schools this won’.t happen because we are so involved with the K-12 program, but with parental and communi­ ty involvement it can hap­ pen,” said Kramer. As a result of the meeting, Kramer said he would work with parents in an attempt to create a half-day tuition based class. He said it is important that the program follows all of the MSRP guidelines so if more state money becomes. available due to decreased enrollment in other programs around the state, it could be used to reimburse parents for some of the tuition paid. K The program would ran three hours a day, four days a week, Monday through Thursday .for 30 weeks. The program would start as soon as 14 students are enrolled. The maximum number of students in the new program would be 18. Maple Valley Schools Business Manager Darryl Sydloski figured the follow­ ing tuition rates based on the assumption that it would take $25,000 total tuition to run a preschool program for 14 to 18 students for 30 weeks: With the minimum of 14 students the total tuition for 30 weeks would be $1,7856 per pupil and with the maxi- See FUNDING, page 6 Lion cross country teams hold down fifth spot in KVA Ardith Jordan and Brenda Shoop, the librarian at Putnam District library, stand next to the hand-carved carousel horse in the library’s foyer that Jordan and her family donated in memory of her husband, Ahmo L. R. Jordan. Family donates hand-carved carousel horse to local library by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Tucked beneath the stairs in the foyer of Putnam District Library is a handcarved carousel horse. The startling item depict­ ing Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology, was donated to the library by Ardith Jordan and her family in memory of her husband, Ahmo L. R. Jordan, who carved the horse in 1996, three years before he died in 1999. He started carving carousel horses as a hobby in 1990. He spent all winter in the basement with the radio and his carving tools and chips flew every­ where," said Ardith fondly. "He carved Pegasus for me and I helped paint it and we put it together. I wanted it to be somewhere were peo­ ple could see and enjoy it." Ardith explained that she thought the library was the perfect place for her Pegasus to be displayed because of his origins in Greek mythology and ties to fine arts and literature. In Greek myth, Pegasus is the son of Poseidon and Medusa. He was caught by Athena, the goddess ofwis­ dom and presented to the Muses. It was said a strike of his hoof on the mountain, of Helicon, causing the spring of Hippocrene, the inspiration of poets, to flow. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity cross country teams h’eld serve in the Kalamazoo Valley Association’s (KVA) second league jamboree of the season, at Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday afternoon. Both the Lion boys’ and girls’ squads placed fifth in the league for the second time in two tries. Delton Kellogg was really the only team on the move. The Delton girls dropped one place in the second league jamboree, while the DK boys jumped the Kalamazoo Christian Comets in the standings, .finishing with 73 points to Christian’s 79. Hackett again won the boys’ meet, with 38 points. Parchment was second with 69. Behind the Comets Maple Valley was fifth with 132 points, and Pennfield sixth with 167. Dan Roberts was seventh overall in 18:03 to lead Delton, and Justin Durbin ninth in 18:17 to lead Delton. Cory Cook finished 14th in 18: 51, Nick Renden 18th in 19: 12, and Morgan Hennessey 25th in 19:58. Maple Valley didn’t have Mike Hall at the top on Tuesday, and was led by Matt Hamilton who crossed the finish fine 22nd in 19:35. Behind him for the Lions, Kaleb Root was 23rd in 19:43, R.J. Raines 27th in 20:27, Adam Cook 30th in 20:37, and Josh Perkins 32nd in 20:41. The first five finishers in the boys’ meet crossed the finish line in the same order they did at the opening jam­ boree of the season. Parchment’s Jeff Nordquist was first in 16:33, followed across the finish line by Hackett’s Andrew Breyer in 16:35, Parchment’s Nick Tecca in 16:39, Christian’s Tom Vigen in 16:57, and Mike O’Brien of Hackett fifth in 17:31. Right behind O'Brien for the first-place Fighting Irish came teammate Phil Ganz in sixth with a time of 17:58. While the Lion boys were without their top runner, the Delton Kellogg girls saw their number one slip in the standings. Millard was third on her team, and 17th overall at 23:38. That put her at 15th in the team standings, as Parchment’s Laura Yeager and Olivet’s Millie Harpstead took the top two spots, while their teams did not finish enough runners for a team score. Kalamazoo Christian took top honors with 22 points. Hackett was second with 44, followed by Delton 65, Pennfield 106, Maple Valley 129, and Galesburg-Augusta 177. Erin Shoemaker paced Maple Valley, scoring in 20th at 24:26. Kaytlin Furlong was 23rd at 25:09, Amanda Erwin 26th at 26: 23, K. Shaw 29th at 26:58 and Randi Vinson 31st at 27: 18. Yeager took the girls’ race with a time of 22:02. Harpstead crossed the finish line in 22:08. Four of the next five runners in came from the championship team See CROSS, page 10 In This Issue • Harvest Festival winners reported • Vermontville father and son enjoy DALMAC bicycle tour • Police investigating attempted, abduction • Streetscape ribbon cutting set in Vermontville Oct. 6 • MVMS cross runs in St. Johns Invite �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, September 26, 2006 — Page 2 Nashville Harvest Festival winners reported and their books at the District Library Jessica Griffin Laurel Griffin find favorite Putnam book sale. Winners of contests in the third annual Nashville Harvest Festival Sept. 15-16 have been announced by organizers. The 2006 Harvest Festival royalty were:. King Bill Flower; Queen Amber Karr; Prince Cooper Morgan and Princess Karley Childers. There were 58 .entries in the annual Harvest Festival Grand Parade. The winners were first place, Nashville Baptist Church; second place Nashville Assembly of God Church; and third place, Hamilton Black Dirt. Ten people entered the pie See FESTIVAL page 12 Goodrich UALITY THEATERS www.GQTI.com 269-945-SHOW Downtown Hastings on State St. Stadium Seating All Digital Sound Q No passes ‘ Free drink refills & 25c com refills [ SHOWTIMES VAUD 9/26 ■ 9/28 STUDENTS 2 FOR TUESDAY Buy 1.ticket, get one free FALL MATINEES FOR EVERYONE Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 AM ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN (PG) HOLLYWOODLAND (R). 12:00,3:00,6:30,9:30 COVENANT (PG-13) 12:10,2:20,4:30,7:00,9:20 WICKER MAN (PG-13) 9:10 O® GRIDIRON GANG (PG-13) 12:05,2:35,5:05,7:35,10:05 O® EVERYONE’S HERO(G) 1:10,3:10,5:10,7:10 The Maple Valley High School Spanish Club sells salsa at all the home football games. President Darcy Meade, members Lanae Shade and Brooke Davis, Vice President Kayla Rogers man the booth. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don’t leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service .......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd. Sunday) ...6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .,......................... 11 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ................... 10 a.m. (Nursery Provided) PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 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 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship............................ 11 Evening Worship............................. 6 W.ednesday 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 .Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’ Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road f1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. 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 9:45a 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 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship ..: ........ 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 20oz.drink w»> $2.50 purchase of 46m bag of buttery popcorn ■ Ejq OCT 31 200ft T«T g 11111■■■■■■II 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship ....... •.. 10 a.m. 1 p.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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL ■ 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 26,2006 — Page 3 Vermontville father and sonenjoy DALMAC bicycle tour by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Ron Campeau of Vermontville and his son, Mike Campeau, pedaled into Mackinaw City Sunday, Sept. 3, completing the fiveday 330 mile 2006 DALMAC bicycle tour. The DALMAC (Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw) bicycle tour was founded in 1971 by former State Senator Dick Allen to further the appreciation of bicycling as transportation for Michigan residents. Ron, after 15 DALMAC tours, and Mike, after five tours, are avid pro­ ponents of cycling. You get hooked on the ride and the scenery," said Ron. "It’s amazing the things you notice when you ride Tower, Ron started riding more frequently and for longer distances and soon he was riding upwards of 25 miles at a time. "I remember that when I started riding longer dis­ tances miles I felt like I had made the transition from a novice to a true bike rider," said Mike. "It became easier and eas­ ier to ride longer distances and in 1988 I applied to par­ ticipate in the DALMAC and I was put the waiting list and in July I got my letter saying I was accepted but I only had four weeks to prepare, so I turned it down and applied for the next year," said Ron. During the next year, Ron and Emmett met and trained on a regular basis. Still when it was time to duction to biking. It was just something to do to get out of the house in the summer," he said. Mike, an electrical engi­ neer at Spartan Motors in Charlotte, used a bicycle for transportation around cam­ pus while he was in college. And while he was still in col­ lege he started training by riding 25 to 30 miles per day. "But the first time I went on the DALMAC I really fell in love with biking at that point; it really clicked," said Mike, 39, who started riding the DALMAC with his father in 1997. Ron and Mike stress that the DALMAC is not a race or endurance test. "You ride at your own pace 50 to 100 miles a day, it’s a tour not a race," said Ron and Mark Campeau getting ready to start day five of the DALMAC bicycle tour in Petoskey. Ron and Mike wade in Walloon Lake with Mike’s sons. versus when you drive the same route at 50 to 60 miles per hour," said Mike. "You see more and smell more. It’s great." Ron, 63, the store manag­ er of retail at Johnson Lumber Company The Workbench, started bicy­ cling in 1985 when he used some of the money he earned doing a job for his brother­ in-law to buy a bike, think­ ing it would be good exer­ cise. "It was a steel bike and only cost $300, but it did the job," said Ron. With encouragement from his good friend Emmett 06636947 Mulberry Gardens v Restaurant go the next year it was the hardest riding I had ever done; but like Mike said, it’s when I felt like I had made the transition from an ama­ teur to a true biker. I thought I was going to die after that first day, but when I got to the end I was looking for­ ward to the next year," said Ron who was 46 years old when he went on his first DALMAC. Mike’s great grandmother gave him a ten-speed bike when he was 10 years old and he and his brother used to ride three miles into Sunfield to hang out. That was my first intro- 975 N. Main (M-66) m-66 nonb qfNasbiM 517-852-0106 Coming soon... Sunday & Monday NIGHT FOOTBALL SINGLES NIGHT SATURDAY OCT. 21st Scenic Elegant Setting At Affordable Prices 7 p.m. - Midnight - $5.00 cover Open to the Public Callfor details Hours: Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 11-9: Friday 11-11: Sunday 9-2 Accommodation Seating Up To 3OO Guests • Full Bar Available • Weddings • Company Parties Sales Meetings Holiday Parties Fund Raisers Full Catered Meals Seminars Banquet Faculties Ron. "We have SAG drivers who help with mechanical problems along the way or pick you up if you can’t go any further, they provide support along the road," explained Ron. "We also have baggage trucks that take your stuff from point to point so you don’t have to carry it on your bike. They pull in, throw your bags off the truck and you set up tents at a school or a state park." When Ron’s friend Emmett died of cancer in 1999, Ron and Mike rode in tribute to him during the DALMAC later that year. "His wife, one of his daughters, son, and daugh­ ter-in-law met us on M-119 between Petoskey and Harbor Springs and we found a nice spot to spread his ashes along the route, said Roh. "By 1999, he had ridden the DALMAC 18 times. The first year Mike got married, both he and his wife joined Ron on the DALMAC, but soon Mike stopped riding in the DALMAC to tend to the needs of their growing family. In 2005, Mike now the father of three young sons, returned to ride the tour with his father. The DALMAC offers rid­ ers a choice of four routes, some that are four days in length and others that are five. Ron and Mike prefer the five-day, 330-mile route that winds its way up the west coast of the state near Lake Michigan. ‘Our favorite of all is the five-day west route, but the hills are a lot bigger and meaner," said Ron. "Near East Jordan there is a hill called ‘The Wall.’ It’s about a mile and half and climbs a couple of hundred feet," said Mike. "About 80% of the people on the ride don’t make it up the hill, they have to walk," said Ron. The second year I rode up the hill, but 1 usually go around it." "There’s another route that takes you through ‘The Seven Sisters,’ another group of evil hills," said Mike. "It’s an alternate route that takes two miles to get up the same incline," said Ron. "Bike riding is a really wonderful sport," he added. "You work really hard when you are on the tour, but the main thing is that you rode 80 miles on your bike that day." To keep in shape for the DALMAC Ron and Mike start training in the spring or early summer, but admit that sometimes life has a way of cutting into their training time. "A lot oftimes you plan to ride but the weather turns bad, and there will be mist rain or something," said Ron. "Ifyou have the option not to ride in the rain, it is a good decision.. But, when your on the DALMAC, you just go ahead and ride "I think we only rode about 200 miles in training this year," said Mike. "But there have been some years where we have ridden in coming years. a thousand in preparation," "My wife would like to go said Ron. again once our boys, who are Though Mike skipped a "2, 4 and 6 are older," said couple years when his chil­ Mike. dren were little and Ron did­ "I’d like to get my grand­ n’t ride the DALMAC in daughter, Elizabeth 2001 and 2002, they don’t let Campeau to go. She’ll be 12 much stand in the way of ’in November and almost 13 heir love of cycling. next year, “Ron said. “I "I had major knee surgery know she’s interested in in January of 2005 and I doing it, but they won’t let remember my first ride after you cross the bridge on your the surgery. I rode just ten bike until you’re 12. miles but it was fine. Then I Crossing the bridge is the cli­ went out again and again and max of getting to Mackinaw. soon I was on my way and I "I was 46 when I started went on the DALMAC in doing this. I really wish I September and it wasn’t a would have started when I problem," said Ron. was in my 20s because it is Ron and Mike are also something I really enjoy; but hoping to recruit other fami­ I’m glad I found it when I ly members to ride with them did." ‘-Diana’s (-P$ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. _ 1-517-852-9481 Vermontville Annual Senior Citizens Night ...And Young at H Monday, October 2nd ...at the • 7:00 p.m. • Congregational Church in Vermontville FREE MEAL -Serving Swiss Steak and all the trimmings FREE ENTERTAINMENT! Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club mIn.. 5e1 i 7n- 7n2nor-Um2qocb. e a se Yo ur ResPelr v a t io Mnsa kbey S e p t . 28 �Just Say 'As Advertised m the Maple VaHey News' Tuesday. September 26. 2006 — Page 4 Joan K. (Allerding) Boehmer Clayton Eugene Powers NASHVILLE - Clayton Eugene Power*, 74, of Nashville, died September 18. 2006. Mr Powers was born September 17,1932 in Eaton County, the son of Newton and Doris (Wright) Powers. Mr. Powers worked at Oliver** in Battle Creek, for the City of Nashville and at the Lake Odessa canning factory. He was a VFW honorary member through his wife's auxiliary membership. He enjoyed hunting, fish­ ing and the great outdoors. Mr. Powers loved kids and was liked by many. He is survived by his sis­ ter, Betty (Charles) Crabtree of Charlotte; brother Richard Powers of Irons and friend Elizabeth Fletcher. He was preceded in death by his wife Pearl (Kinney) Powers in 1990. Funeral services were held Friday, September 22, 2006 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte with Chuck Jenson officiating. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may Gordon E. Fueri BATTLE CREEK Gordon E. Fueri, age 75, of Battle Creek and formerly of Nashville/Hastings area passed away Thursday, September 21. 2006 at Battle Creek Health Systems. Gordon was bom on July 31. 1931 in Detroit, the son of Robert and Vergie (Cox) Fueri. He lived most of his life in Barry County, the past two years in Battle Creek. Gordon is survived by his mother, Vergie Fueri of Nashville; sisters, Lois Maurer of Maryville, TN and Janet Gamer of Charlotte; brother, Paul Fueri of Florida; sister-in-law, Mary Fueri of Nashville; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his father, Robert Fueri Sr., in 1981; brothers, James in 1935 and Robert, Jr. in 1991; sister, Virginia in 1940. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with Mr. Troy OF HOME - PERKED BUILDING LOT ■ PERSONAL PROPERTY Located at 485 W. 3rd Street, Vermontville, Ml on: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 • 10AM TRUCKS w/1946, 1974, 1979 Chevrolets, 1960 Ford, 1972 lot.; AUTOS w/1950 Cadillac (parts car), 1955 & 1958 Ford parts cars, 1976 Chev. parts car; Int. Blue Bus: 1978 Ford motorhome; 1978 Cobra 30' fifth wheel; Ford 2N tractor; with 3 pt. hitch, mower, three section drag; cultipacker; disk; 72' flair mower; misc. household items including appliances and lots and lots of misc. Home and lot sell at 6:00 p.m. JAMES FAUST, OWNER 06630901 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 StantomS Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail stanlons©voyager.net www slantons-auctions .com Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathleen J. (Lansing) BELLEVUE - Joan K. (Allerding) Boehmer passed away September 19, 2006, at her Bellevue home after a six-month illness. She was the daughter of Vem and Wilda (Poulsen) Allerding of Hastings (both deceased). Known for her colorful personality and strong work ethic, Joan was bom August 8, 1939. She was raised in Coats Grove, Hastings, and lived her adult life in the Hastings, Nashville, and Bellevue communities. She attended Hastings High School and later earned her GED in 1976 from Maple Valley High School. She was an enthusiastic member over the years of the VFW-Post 8260, American be sent to the family at Legion Auxiliaries-Hastings, Friends of the Eagles, the www.prayfuncral.com. Moose Lodge, and the Bellevue “Widow’s Club”. Joan worked at Pennock Hospital for several years in Murray officiating. Memorial contributions .the laboratory drawing blood may be made to Jehovah’s for patients who requested her skill and enjoyed her Witnesses, Charlotte. Arrangements made by good humor. Her many hobbies includ­ Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funer- ed perennial and vegetable gardening, crocheting, al-home.com). sewing, painting, making crafts, four-wheeling on the Give a memorial farm with her grandchildren, for a time owned a craft that can go on and shop in Bellevue, The Craft Emporium. forever Joan worked for a while in the 1960s doing manual 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. 36636851 Nashville Family Medicine Now Open on Fridays Walk-ins Welcome Now Taking New Patients Russell Ameter, M.D., has joined Jeff Joslin, M.D., and the staff at Nashville Family Medicine. Dr. Ameter will be available on Mondays and Fridays. Dr. Ameter received his medical degree from the American University ofthe Caribbean, Monteserrat, British West Indies, and completed his residency at BAMEC, (Battle Creek Area Medi­ cal Education Corporation), Battle Creek, MI, in Family Practice. He is currently completing a 20-year military career with the Air Force Reserve. Dr. Ameter and his family reside in Dowling. Nashville Family Medicine accepts most insurances. To make an appointment call Nashville Family Medicine today at 517-852-2133. Pennock H E A LT H SERVICES Nashville Family Medicine 750 Durkee St., Nashville 517-852-2133 labor at Hastings Manufacturing in an era when, as a woman, she was initially berated and hindered by some co-workers, unsuc­ cessfully, for bidding on a “man’s job” in order to be the sole-provider for her family of three young chil­ dren. Joan also worked over the years in many community bars and clubs as bartender and waitress to provide for her family, and sought and found many friends and fel­ lowship in those establish­ ments. Joan was known in part for her quick willingness to offer a hand to friends in need, for hounding the Eaton County road crews about the way they graded, or did not suffi­ ciently grade, Follett Hwy., her love of the farm, her enjoyment of friends, and the community she lived in, for frequently speaking her mind regardless of consequences; and for “living my life the way I g-d well please.” She told many people how proud she was of her children. Joan was married and divorced to Robert Ronald Barton, Walter D. Neff (deceased), Jhd Karl MacDonald (deceased). She married Henry Boehmer in 1984 and he preceded Joan in death in 1994. Joan was also preceded in death by her parents, Vem and Wilda Allerding; sister Betty (Allerding) Harding; and grandson Spencer Knowles. Joan is survived by her children, grandchildren, sib­ lings, and stepchildren. Her children are: Cheryl (Barton) and son-in-law Martin Kane, Robert Ronald Barton, Jr., Deborah (Barton) and son­ in-law Jon Knowles, and grandchildren Eric Peplinski and Blaire Knowles. Her sur­ viving siblings are: Vern (Doris) Allerding, Margaret Wilkes, Duane (Marie) Allerding, Terri (John) Catt, Kevin (Cheryl) Allerding; she is also survived by 17 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Her stepchildren are: Steve (Sue) Boehmer, Sam (Bev) Boehmer, Jack (Koreen) Boehmer, Melody Boehmer, Lori Seyfried (John), and the beloved chil­ dren of the Boehmer fami­ lies. A memorial service was held Friday, September 22, 2006 at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Internment was at Hillside Cemetery in Bellevue. In lieu of flowers, dona­ tions may be made to: BarryEaton Hospice or Health Connections, both are c/o Barry-Eaton Health Department, or Alcoholics Anonymous. National Lightweight Horse Pull Champs The National Lightweight Horse Pull Champion was Mike Hughes of Nashville. Cindy VanBelkum is presenting the trophy on behalf of Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafe and looking on are (from left) Doug Burger, Charlie Beeman and Ray Steele. For everything FAL Open §0ff from House i— 0 business Campbell Ri cards and Country Crafts Furniture brochures call J-Ad Sunrise Meadow Ridge Candle Shop Woodcrafts, Graphics The X Shops of the Countryside Iona RO October 4-6th • 8:30 AM - 5 PM Refreshments available at each location! O 7527 W. Vermont\ tilt Huy, Vermontville 517-726-0269 Select Fall Items on Sale 3rd Year Anniversary (269) 945-9554 LLC 1705 N. Alliger Road, Charlotte 517-543-8680 10% Off STOREWIDE! $25 drawings each day! 9151 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville 517-726-0103 Refreshments O 3897 W. Gresham Hwy, Cbariotte 517-543-1267 $20 Craft Certificate Drawing i f Shaytown Rd. fP j Bradley Rd i Ainger Rd Chester Rd MuMtenRd 0 0 Shela Iszler 8696 W. Kinsel Hwy., Vermontville 517-726-0769 SALE! © Coblentz Cider Mill 8301 Valley Hwy. Vermontville 517-726-1158 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 26, 2006 — Page 5 Maple Valley pharmacy- It's our anniversary. Help us celebrate! FREE This is a composite sketch of the suspect in an alleged abduction attempt in Nashville last week. U’n Police investigating attempted abduction The Nashville Police Department is on alert and 'investigating a possible abduction attempt of two young boys in Nashville that was reported Wednesday morning. The 9- and 10-year-old boys were near the intersec­ tion of Washington and Water Alley at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, when they say a man approached them. One boy said the man got out of his vehicle and tried to grab him. The other boy said he was offered1 candy, which he refused, and the man went away. The suspect was described as being either African American or Hispanic, tall and slender with no facial hair and yellowish teeth. He was reported to be wearing a red baseball cap, a blue jack­ et or vest with Michigan across the front. He was driv­ ing a dirty, small, two-door purple car with chrome rims. Nashville Police Sergeant Jerry Schray said he has been patrolling the area on bicycle and a uniformed officer in a mark car has been patrolling the area in the morning while children are walking to school. However, parents are strongly encouraged to walk their children to the bus stop, or make arrangements for someone to walk their child, to the bus stop and wait with them until the bus arrives. Anyone with information about the incident or suspect, or sees anything suspicious or unusual is asked to call the Nashville Police Department at (517) 852-9866. Athlete of the week JlaM JllnSe/uncmM, Maple Valley High School Varsity Boys’s Soccer Foreign exchange student photo not available Lars Linsenmann has been help­ ing out the Lion varsity boys' soccer team all fall, and helped the team to two wins last week. 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When Joel was 11 months old, he had a liver transplant. He rejected that liver and had another when he was 18 months old in 1990. His par­ the most recent tests show ents were warned he could the mass in his liver has disdevelop post-transplant lym- appeared. phoma within a few years of the transplant. Commission bdiiuCoynK' He surprised the doctors on Aging and 16 years after the trans­ Schedule plant finally developed lym­ of Events phoma. The permanent port placed in his chest during the course Meals Site and Meals on of treatment and an IV drip Wheels Noon Meal to deliver chemo medication Hearty Meal soon will be surgically Wednesday, September removed. 27 His grandmother, Bev Baked chicken w/gravy, Brown, gives credit to the doctors and prayer, saying stuffing, peas, stewed toma­ toes, fruited jello. Streetscape ribbon cutting set in Vermontville Oct. 6 The Vermontville Village Council is inviting everyone to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in the park in the village square across from the Congregational Church. The ribbon cutting cere­ mony is to recognize the completion of the downtown streetscape project. The Maple Valley High School Fall 2006 Homecoming Parade will begin at 6 p.m. in Vermontville that same evening. The parade will travel west down East Main Street, turn south on South Main Street and end at the former Michigan Magnetics building on Third Street. This year’s parade is nt qevu at VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE 211 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml (across from the fire station) Books & Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Music by Lucy Simon, Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett presents the musical Italian Friday, September 29 Shepard’s Pie, Brussels sprouts, peaches, wheat Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, September 27 Ham salad spread, marinated vegetables, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. TheOEC^jET*; fjABDEN Thursday, September 28 Cubed cheddar cheese, potato salad, pears, Rye Krisps. SHOW DATES: Friday, September 29th at 7 pm Saturday, September 30th at 3 pm and 7 pm Sunday, October 1st at at 3 pm Friday, September 29 TICKETS: Adults $8, Seniors/students $7, children 12 and under $5 For more information call Bill Reynolds at 269.367.4455, or email therevue1@yahoo.com Lasagna, corn, blend, fresh fruit. under the direction of the Maple Valley High School bread. leadership class. Any indi­ Monday, October 2 viduals, groups or organiza­ ■ Chicken and broccoli, tions who would like to par­ casserole w/cheese, diced ticipate in this year’s event, beets, apricots, wheat bread. but have not been contacted, Tuesday, October 3 may call (517) 852-9275 and Pea soup w/ham, roasted ask to speak to Danielle Sibley or Norma Jean Acker. red skins, applesauce, crackers. ni i ii n i11 rm i fi i it mi i u 1111 r ir - Thursday, September 28 Made possible with support of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural affairs and Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Inc. iiiiiiixxiiiliiilTTTITT!II!IIITIIII 796 Hard boiled eggs, broc­ coli bacon salad, pineapple, whole wheat crackers. 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So, if there is anyone in the community with grant writing experience, we would love to hear from them.” “If the people are willing, we can rally together to cre- Sept. 26 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Roast beef w/cheese, pickled . beets, apricots, whole wheat bread. Oct. 3 . Wednesday, September 27 Hastings - Nails; Music with Sam. Delton Reminiscence; Birthday Party Th ursd ay, September 28 Hastings Line Dancing 9: 30 a.m. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, September 29 Hastings - Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9:00. Woodland - Visiting. Monday, October 2 Hastings - Tai Chi 9 a.m.; crafts 10:30 a.m.; card mak­ ing 12:30 p.m.; Nashville 5 10: 30 a.m.; Octpber Birthday Party.. Tuesday, October 2 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30­ 1:30 p.m. __ _ ate a more stable and com­ prehensive early childhood program, but we need par­ ents and community mem­ bers to commitment to mak­ ing this work,” he added. Those interested in enrolling their child in the preschool program or assist­ ing with grant writing and seeking other sources of funding should contact the administration office (517) 852-9699, or attend the next meeting slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the board room of the adminis­ tration office, located at 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday, October 2 Events Customer Appreciation Joel Senters signed autographs last year at a fund­ raising dodge ball tournament. (Photo provided) Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Ott 12 Oct. 18 Rendezvous Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m., Expo Center. Goat Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m.,. First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Dog Developmental Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m, Expo Center. Small Animal Sale Banquet, 7 p.m., Expo Center. .. .* Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office (note change in date and loca­ tion). 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 06629659 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 26,2006 — Page 7 Two local students featured at FFA convention next month Putnam District Library Board members and staff look on as Bonnie Hildreth from the Barry Community Foundation and Vickie Reid from the Putnam District Library Board (front, center) sign papers creating the Putnam District Library/Alice Keihl Memorial Endowment Fund. Community Foundation creates endowment at Putnam Library by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Bonnie Hildreth from the Barry Community Foundation met last week with the Putnam District Library Board ofDirectors to accept their donation and create the Putnam District Library/Alice Keihl Retired school personnel to see movie on China The Eaton County Retired School Personnel will be enjoying a documentary on China Oct. 10 by one of its members, Mike Stacy, who was director of the Kalamazoo Regional Police Academy and Criminal Justice Programs for 22 years and is now retired. Stacy now travels all over the world producing video documentaries. Lunch will be served at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Eaton Rapids Medical Center, 1500 South Main St., Eaton Rapids. The price of the lunch is $7 and reserva­ tions must be made by Oct. 2 to Lois Gardner at 517-726­ 0331 or Eileen Harrison at 517-543-7992. All Michigan public school retirees are cordially invited to join us on this day. First-time members received a free lunch. Memorial Endowment Fund, in memory of Alice Keihl. All contributions to the memorial endowment fund will benefit the Putnam District Library in Nashville. Donors who make a contri­ bution to the fund will be eli­ gible for the Michigan Tax Credit in addition to the tax credit they would normally receive ifthey made a contri­ bution directly to the library. Anyone interested in mak­ ing a contribution to the fund should contact either the Putnam District Library (517) 852- 9723 or the Barry Community. Foundation (269) 945-0526. Two area college students are making their way to the Future Farmers of America National Convention in Indianapolis in October to receive two very distinct honors. Katie Eldredof Vermontville, an agricultural science education sopho­ more at Michigan State University, will receive the American Degree at the FFA convention. She will be the third person in Maple Valley Schools to have received the degree. National officers will present Eldred with the forever A gift to the she completed a project involving raising and show­ ing lambs and chickens. Dhanielle Tobias of Woodland, an agricultural and natural resources com­ munications freshman at Michigan State University, will be singing at the nation- '06636895 EQUAL HOUVNO OPPORTUNITY HW1S • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI.......................................................Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR................................................. „...................... Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO................................... 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Call Jerry. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, September 26, 2006 — Page 8 ‘Bigger’, ‘quicker’ Panthers pound on the Lions by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Battle Creek Penn fie Id handed the Maple Valley Lions their fourth loss of the 2006 season and Guenther Mittclstaedt s team faces the very real prospect of suffer­ ing only the second losing season in his 22 year of coaching at the varsity level. “It is discduraging.” Mittelstaedt said following his team’s 42-14 loss to the Panthers. “They were bigger and moved more quickly off the ball against us. All I can say is our kids are working hard., trying to get back on track. “There is no question, playing in the KVA (Kalamazoo Valley Association) is tougher. It is a very strong league and the competition is much better than we have seen. “But we have pride in our program and in our kids. As long as the effort is there, all we can to is put out our best effort.” ’ Mittelstaedt, one the most highly regarded coaches in the state, said he feels the frustration. “We are not very big this year,” he said, “and it takes it’s toll over the course ofthe game. “But we have had small teams before and we have made up for it by being big hitters. We have to play big­ ger than our size, and so far we haven’t been doing that. “We need to start sticking people and driving them into the turf. “In the past, we have had small players who played big. We are looking for that again. We need to find those players who want to hit somebody.” Maple Valley started out playing like the traditional Lions, stopping Pennfield on their first drive and then scoring on the second play from scrimmage when Tyler Christensen broke free down the sideline for an 86-yard touchdown. When Michael Paisley ran in for the conver­ sion, the Lions had an early 8-0 lead. But. it didn’t take Pennfield long to answer. Starting from their own 49, Pennfield moved 51 yards in only five plays, scoring on a Maple Valley defensive coach Don Roscoe (left) talks things.over with T.J. Bentley during a break in the action of the second quarter Friday night, while head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt looks on from behind. (Photo by Perry Hardin) added a five yard touch­ dominated the entire game. down. Pennfield racked up a total of Maple Valley scored its 449 yards, all on the ground. final points of the contest Maple Valley finished with with 6:13 left to play in the 220 yards on the ground and quarter when Christensen 53 in the air. scampered 61 yards. Boling led all rushers with As the first half wound 194 yards on only nine car­ down, the weather played the ries. Christensen led Maple biggest role in the contest. Valley with 169 yards on 15 With 5:24 left to play in the carries. Deven Meade was half, lightning stopped play three for 10 passing with one for most ofah hour and when interception. play resumed, Pennfield was Maple Valley’s record fell looking at second down and four yards to go on Maple Valley’s 14-yard line. It took the Panthers only three plays for Case to punch it in. Then the lightning came again, again stopping play, this time for the night. Maple Valley’s middle The game was resumed school cross country teams Saturday at noon, with ran at the St. John’s Pennfield holding a comfort­ Invitational last Wednesday. able 28-14 lead. Pennfield Two Lion eighth graders added touchdown in the third ran in the 75-girl race. quarter, a 32 yard run by Megan Shoemaker was 48th Boling and one final score in in 16 minutes 21.9 seconds, the fourth quarter, an eight and Tiffani Allwardt 61st in yard run by backup quarter­ 17:17.4. back Justin Reniger. Statistically, the Panthers to 1-4 on the season, while Pennfield moved to 4-1, their only loss to Olivet. 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Bill Hampton broke the tie with a 49-yard run with 8:33 left to play in the secondquarter, Boling added a second touchdown on a 77 yard run with 6:28 to play in the first half and Brandon Case Physical facilities subcommittee to meet on Oct. 3 The physical facilities sub­ committee of the Maple Valley Board of Education will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the board room of the administration office. The subcommittee is standing committee of the school board, which has the responsibility of addressing and dealing with bond issues as they arise. At this meeting the committee will review the potential February 2007 bond issue and hear a report from Chevron about an energy savings program. The subcommittee will make its recommendations to the Maple Valley Board of Education, which will dis­ cuss the bond issue and make its decision about the possi­ ble bond issue during its next regular meeting set for 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 9. in the board room of the adminis­ tration office. Maple Valley had three boys running. Eighth grader Joe Benedict was fourth in the 80-person run,, with a time of 12:13.2. His class­ mate Alan Mater was 59th in 15:53.3. Seventh grader Caleb Chambers was 75th in 20:00.4. Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder 06629733 OADRUNNERS* VERMONTVILLE, Ml. PRESENT A NIGHT OF COMEDY SAT. OCTOBER 14TH @ 8:00 P.M. COME JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER WITH MUSIC & DANCING AFTERWARDS HI $6.00 @ THE DOOR $5.00 ADVANCED TICKET k AVAILABLE! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 26,2006 — Page 9 Linsenmann's eight goals lead Lion soccer to 2 wins by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Last week was on Josh Meersma’s radar even before the season started. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer coach knew that it would be an hard week for his squad, but also that it could be a good week. His Lions came through, winning two of three match­ es, improving their overall record to 3-6 for the season. Maple Valley finished up a three-game week with a 6­ 0 victory over Saranac on the Fuller Street Field Thursday afternoon. Lars Linsenmann scored four times for Maple Valley, and Cody Ward and Jed Wieland added tallies too. It was a strong finish after a slow start to the contest. “At half-time it was only 1-0,” said Meersma. “We kind of refocused and scored a lot of goals. We got our heads on straight, and put some points on the board.” The big second half gave the Lions the chance to have some fun, which hasn’t hap­ pened a lot in the short histo­ ry of the program. The team got the chance to experiment with players in different positions, and enjoy the vic­ tory. Against a tough Kalamazoo Christian squad on Wednesday, the Lions made sure to save some ener­ gy for Thursday’s win. That didn’t help things out against the talented Comets, who scored an 8-0 victory in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. The Lions are 1-3 in the conference, having earned their first league victory on Monday night at Olivet, 6-2. “It’s hard to come back off a very emotional win, where you exert a ton of emotion and a ton of energy,” said Meersma, of Wednesday’s trip to Kalamazoo Christian. “We had a good practice last Friday, getting ready for Olivet. It was a game we knew we could stay close and be competitive in.” Linsenmann scored all four goals for the Lions against the Eagles. He put his team on the board first, midway through the first half. The Eagles responded with the game’s next two goals. The Lions eventually tied the game on Linsenmann’s second goal, then went ahead again on his third. “The game remained close until late in the second half,” said Meersma. That’s when Linsenmann added his fourth tally. The Lions take on two more KVA foes this week. They were scheduled to host Galesburg-Augusta Monday evening, and will hit the road to take on Delton Kellogg Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Lion boys still at back of pack in KVA golf standings by Brett Bremer advantage of playing on its Sports Editor home course, and finished Delton Kellogg might with a third-place total of have been the host, but 155. The Comets won the Kalamazoo Christian’s jamboree with a 142, and Comets made themselves Parchment was second at right at home when the 153. Kalamazoo Valley Hackett finished the day at Association (KVA) met at 157, followed by fifth-place Mullenhurst Golf Course last Olivet at 163, Maple Valley Monday afternoon. 165, and Pennfield 180. All six Comet golfers fin­ The Comets didn’t have a ished within three strokes of scorer over 38. Behind par-35, as their team took the Vandermeer, Chet second jamboree of the sea­ VandenBerg and Jacob Ryse son and also took over the shot 36s, Nathan Young and overall KVA lead. Christian David Sarkipato 37s, and was led by Austin Marcus Brusse a 38. Vandermeer, who fired a Parchment’s Ross Durren two-under par 33 to take and Tyler Leonard led their medallist honors for the team to second place with a afternoon. pair of 37s. Hackett Catholic Central Maple Valley and Hackett won the league’s first jam­ both had two golfers tie with boree, at Mulberry Fore, but Delton Kellogg’s Josh slipped to fourth Monday. Newhouse and Brusse at 38. Delton was able to take Ethan Griswold and Kory Starks matched that number for Maple Valley, with team­ mates Justin McMillen and Barry Roscoe firing 44s behind them. Newhouse led Delton, tied with five others for eighth place individually at 38. Kyle Purdum, and Robbie Wandell all fired 39s for the Panthers. Delton was fifth at the first league jamboree. Sheldon Keyte and Jacob Dart shot the two 38s for the Fighting Irish. Parchment hosted the conference Thursday, at Eastern Hills Golf Course. The Comets scored another victory, shooting a 153. Olivet had a great day to finish just one stroke behind Kalamazoo Christian in second place. Hackett was third with a 157, followed by Delton 161, Parchment 164, Pennfield 167, and Maple Valley 185. Kalamazoo Christian’s VandenBerg was the day’s medallist with a 36. VandenBerg’s Comets Comets will host this Tuesday’s con- ference jamboree, and its Hackett’s turn turn to host Thursday. Pewamo’s offense too much for MV Pewamo-Westphalia went on a 15-3 run to start the game Thursday night, and kept right on pouring points in. The Pirates took a 72-33 win at Maple Valley. A three-pointer by Leslee Rigelman accounted for the Lions’ only points in the first quarter: She added three more threes in the third quar­ ter, and led Maple Valley with 12 points on the night. The Pirates put 26 points on the board in the second quarter, and didn’t slow down a bit in the second half. They added 24 more in the third, to take a 65-27 lead into the fourth quarter. Jennifer Kent added seven points for the Lions, and Alisha Felmlee had four. Maple Valley had five others with two points each. April Feldpausch led Pewamo-Westphalia with 21 points. Rigelman also led the Lions in scoring on Tuesday night, as she pumped in 14 points. She was a perfect 5for-5 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter, as the Lions pulled away in a 41-33 win over Dansville. Maple Valley held the Aggies to just two field goals and five points in the third quarter, to break a 16-16 half-time tie. ,> Kent chipped in eight points, and teammates Ashley Gonser, Dani Christensen, and Kristen VanZandt had five each. The Lions are now 3-3 overall and 0-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA). Valley is back to league play this week. Hackett Catholic Central comes to Maple Valley Tuesday night, and then the Lions play their sec­ ond conference game against Delton Kellogg at MVHS Thursday. 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Lic#DG080277547. Call (517)852-0898 of (517)852­ 9031 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Garage Sale Library workers Erika Hummell and Elizabeth Clements man the book sale. THE NEW FLEA MARKET in Woodland is open for good every weekend. Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday, 11am7pm; Sunday lpm-8pm. Something for all. New items each week: Also find the mismarked treasure, re­ ceive it & you will receive another 50% off on any other treasure in the store. This is the last ad I'll place. Seniors receive 10% off always. Come see all of our,great re­ usable wonders. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry CROSS, continued from page 1 Community Foundation is from Kalamazoo Christian. The Lions are off until Thursday when they will take part in the Lakewood Invitational. The next KVA jamboree will be hosted by Pennfield on Oct. 3. Saturday, the Maple Valley Lions run in the Carson City invitational 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. used to help fund activities throughout the Local artist Dona Olsen her displays watercolor prints. county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 06571010 information on PUBLIC HEARING the BCF or call Carleigh enjoys Lundquist a- Moo-ville ice (269) 945-0526. cream cone. The Nashville Village council will hold a public hearing on October 12, 2006 at 7:00 pm in the council chambers. Basic classes Starting October 2nd 6 p.m. PURPOSE: To obtain public input and hear discussion on the proposed Ordinance to promote the Public Health, Safety, and Welfare by regulating freestanding wood Monday & Tuesday 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Cost $800 burning furnaces. A copy of the ordinance is available in the village office. If you wish to comment in writing on this ordinance you must do so by October 1.2,2006 and turn into the Village' of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, Ml. A ghoulish figures such as this one from Ripley's Haunted Acres entertained parade spectators. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Nashville EMS 324 N. Main St. Nashville 517-852-9385 § �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 26, 2006 — Page 11 With more than 20 teams participating, the horse pulls drew a full crowd to Old Sandyland Park. Here Jason Ackers’ horse pulls 5,000 pounds during one of the rounds. (Photo by. Amy Jo Parish) Cameron Spaulding searches for prizes in the sawdust pool. Alicia White takes aim at the BB gun shoot. Vendors and booths lined the streets of Nashville and filled down­ town park during the har­ vest festival Saturday. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD STANTON'S September 6, 2006 Called to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. AUCTION of HOME ■ PERKED BUILDING SITE - PERSONAL PROPERTY Located at 485 W. 3rd Street, Vermontville, Ml. on: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 Personal property sells at 10:00 a.m. Real estate sells at 6:00 p.m. All board members were pres­ ent. There were two people from the public in attendance. Approved the agenda. Minutes from the August meet­ ing were approved as printed. Accepted the treasurer’s report with corrections. Approved paying the bills In the amount of 7899.08. Proposed cemetery ordinance was tabled. Committee reports were given and placed on file. Selling this two story, three bedroom home located on approx­ imately 1.5 acres and a perked building site of approximately 1.15 acres in size. The home has an attached two car garage and a pole building and fronts on two streets and the lot also includes a large pole building. OPEN HOUSES: Monday, • September 18 - 4:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, September 24-1:00 - 2:30. Call for a flyer! JAMES FAUST, OWNER 06636282 Vermontville, Ml 49096 Correspondence was viewed by the board and the public if they There was no public comment. ISTWITOMSI Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: slantonsSvoyager net wtvw.sMons-auclions com Selling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Disapproved a fireworks stor­ age permit. Approved the liquor license transfer for the golf course. wished. 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Approved purchasing a copy machine for the fire department. Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 517-349-8235 Heard board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley 06636674 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, September 26, 2006 — Page 12 Nashville Harvest Festival Emily Aspi.nall from Augusta feeding the goats at Moo-Ville. FESTIVAL, continued from page 2 eating contest, sponsored by Clay’s Dinner Bel, and tried to eat the most pies in ten minutes. The winners were first place, Duke Ackels of Nashville; second place, Jim Brown of Nashville; and third place, Jarrod Thomason The new 2006 Harvest Festival Princess Karley ofNashvilfe. The winners of the bake- Childers and Harvest Festival Prince Cooper Morgan. off contest, judged by Frank Dunham, Bill Flower and Mike Meade,were first place, Brenda Dunham of Nashville; second place, Peggy Purchis of Nashville;and third place, Linda Wolcott ofNashville. The winners of the chili cook-off, also judged by Dunham, Flower and Meade, were first place, Jennifer Lundquist of Nashville; sec­ ond place, Dan Lundquist of Nashville; and third place, Jeanne Steortz of Nashville The winner of the boy’s bicycle, donated by the The country sounds of the Mud Creek Boys filled the air after the parade in the Joppie family in memory of Steve Joppie, was Andrew Maple Valley Pharmacy parking lot. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Wietzke of Olivet. The girl’s bicycle, donated by the You’re Invited to the Hughes Family in memory of Brenda Hughes, was won by Jordan Jordan Davis Davis of of Hastings. Hastings. Winners of the lightweight championship horse pull were first through third places, Mike Hughes; fourth place, Ben Crocker; fifth SH0WON ON EARTH... Well, at least in Eaton County! place, Jamie Brown and A.J. Budress; sixth place, Tom Walstra Jr.; seventh place, at the Rick Likes; eightth place, Eaton Jason Akers; ninth place, County 4-H Roy Swafford; and 10th Fairgrounds place, Marv Stoneman. Winners of the heavy­ weight horse pull were first place, Jamie Brown; second place, Terry Day; third place, Glen Russelburg and JoJo Duval; fourth place, Don Darnell;- fifth place, Bob Hunt; sixth place, A If there is something you need for your Home, Office or JllSt for YOU, Tinkham; seventh Place, Herm VanBelkum; eighth place, Todd Case; ninth New and Pre-Owned Displays and place, Roy Swafford; and Autos and Trucks Opportunities for Sports 10th place, Dave DeWitt. 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Horsemanship Heavyweight, Don Darnell. Cauntp NGGEST Julie DeBoer of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce emcees the parade as -Dawn Mead, one of the Harvest festival organizers,- tries to hide from the photo. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service October 5-8, 2006 A Strength you can.rely on Free Estimates 06629696 Thursday, Noon-7 PM Friday, Noon-9 PM Saturday, 11 AM-9 PM Sunday, 11 AM-5 PM Biennial For Further Information Contact The County Journal at 517-543-1099 and Teaching (517) 852-9565 (616) 374-7595 The Gift Shop at Kathy's Antiques, Home Accents Sr Gifts Hew Merchandise Arriving Daily 207 IN. Main (M-66), Nashville 517-852-0313 The Salon at Kathy's A Full Service Hair Salon for Men, Women Sr Children s 517"852"0313v STYLIST , Teri Knoll STYLIST >> Janna Rozema .l» Janna's Early Morning Hours: Fri. & Sat. BAM. Later Hours: Wed. 8f Thur, til 8PM Come in jo/t IwiAcut ’ Come back ion the enpe/tience! HAIL TECHNICIAN * Sarah Winegar * Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gels WE ALSO OFFER FAWYG AND STATE-OFTtlE-AKT MASSAGE CHAIN TREATMENTS jjjtnitffjKSOi ™ifwiw n nif cow or m iwroin * i *, � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-10-03.pdf bd0df913a27c12c5b70456e6e7239a66 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY MAPLE VALLE newsfe 121 S CHURCH ST HASTIN Ml 49058-1893 asngs Public Llbram 421 S Chu••*' r*c' haa* S*ii66-’8'7 A local paper oftoday! nmn Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 40, October 3, 2006 Martins Homecoming parade grand marshals by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Merle and Marlene Martin of Sunfield have been select­ ed to serve as Grand Marshalls for the 2006 Maple Valley Homecoming Parade, in recognition of their many years of commu­ nity involvement. “The Martins have been involved in the Maple Valley community for many years. They are long time syrup producers and family-orient­ ed people who have made contributions that are far reaching. We are proud to have them lead our 2006 homecoming parade,” said Maple Valley High School Leadership teacher Norma Jean Acker. “They are good, fun-lov­ ing people who also love their community. That’s why they were chosen,” agreed leadership student Jaklynn Platte. Indeed, it is an understate­ ment to say the Martins have been involved in the commu­ nity for many years. Marlene has coordinated the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup festival queen contest every February since 1983; and she assisted Phylles Wells for three years prior to taking baseball,” said Marlene. over the reins. “Merle was always the kind Starting in 1962, Merle that he didn’t care who the coached basketball for 20 kid was, who his parents years. He also started Little were, what he was concerned League football with Larry with was did the kid want to "Felder and did a stint as a play and was he willing to baseball coach as well, and "work hard.” coached baseball at “I wouldn’t trade doing it Lakewood for five years. for nothing. Every kid has One of the highlights of some good in ’em,” said Merle’s coaching career was Merle, “I could sit here and taking a team to play at Tiger tell you stories until dark.” Stadium in Detroit and the “We’ve always felt that it America Legion in Detroit was kids that made the world taking them all out to dinner go round,” said Marlene. afterward. The Martins have two “He still has kids contact him that want help playing See MARTINS, page 2 Marlene and Merle Martin of Sunfield have been named grand marshals of the 2006 Maple Valley homecoming'parade. Zoning administrator resigns in Nashville The girls nominees are (from left) Erin Shoemaker,sophomore princess candidate; Kaycee Bennett, freshman princess candidate; Alaina Mater, senior queen candidate; Desiree Thomas, senior queen candidate; Katelyn Boss, senior queen candidate; and Danielle Christensen, junior princess candidate. Fall homecoming court announced by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Nashville village zoning administrator Melissa Strotheide tendered her letter of resignation last week and the Village Council, with trustee Mike Kenyon absent, voted unanimously Thursday night to accept it. The council had placed Strotheide’s position on the agenda for discussion and possible action after several months of conflict between her and council members over reimbursement for her cell phone, pay schedule, her conduct at council and zon­ ing meetings, and her verbal resignation at an August meeting, which she withdrew the following day. Two members of Nashville’s Zoning Board of Appeals, came before the council alleging that Strotheide’s taping and film­ ing of their meetings had become intrusive and disrup­ tive. In her letter to the council Strotheide said she was resigning because it has become obvious if she did not, the council would fire her. Village Trustee Justin Shotts was unanimously approved to serve as the tem­ porary acting zoning admin­ istrator while the council advertises for candidates and researches the possibility of outsourcing the job to a pri­ vate firm. In other action, the council approved a request from the Nashville Police Department and Neighborhood Watch program to hold a hay ride starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, See ZONING, page 3 In This Issue The boys’ nominees are (from left)David Hough, senior king candidate; Ryan Brooke, sophomore prince can­ didate; Steve Tait, senior king candidate; Jordan Sprague, freshman prince candidate; Micah Coplin, senior king candidate; and Brody Swift, junior prince candidate • California couple purchases Mulberry Fore Golf Course • Memorial garden taking shape at Nashville Lakeview Cemetery • Vermontville awarded grant for water main replacement • Lions mix up offense to spoil DK’s homecoming �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, October 3,2006 — Page 2 California couple purchases Mulberry Fore Golf Course by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Marcia Kinney came to Nashville to visit her parents, Dorothy and Ken Geiger, not to buy a golf course. But, that’s exactly what she ended up doing when she learned that Mulberry Fore Golf Course, which is next to her parents’ condominium, was for sale. When Marcia’s husband, Norm, flew in from the cou­ ple’s home in Victorville, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 21, to sign the papers that would make them new own­ ers of Mulberry Fore, it was the first time he had ever been to Southwest Michigan. “I was relieved to see it wasn’t flat like it is over in the thumb,” said Norm, who grew up in the hills of Pennsylvania. “I had never been here, but it’s beautiful.” Marcia will remain in Nashville with her parents and Norm will return to California to sell their home and make the necessary arrangements for their move, to Michigan. “It was just a great oppor­ tunity and we couldn’t pass it up,” said Marcia. “We both love to play golf ,even though we don’t play it well and I have a strong business background and Norm has always been a handyman so we thought it would be a good combination.” Marcia, whose father owned Michigan Chief Sales in Lake Odessa, graduated from Lakewood High School in 1970. She worked as director of finance for the National Association of Underwater Instructors for 15 years. Norm has worked in construction, operating Worried About Identity Theft? • Avoid carrying your social security card with you. • Order and review your credit report annually. • Use a paper shredder to dispose ofsensitive documents. • Add Identity Theft Coverage to your Auto-Owners k Homeowners policy. TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 heavy equipment for over thirty years. “Tad Davis, the former owner, will continue work­ ing with us and will be heav­ ily involved in greens keep­ ing,” said Marcia, who added. “We also have a great staff here and they are all staying.” The Kinneys said that while they aren’t planning any radical changes, patrons would notice a few. Because the. liquor license that cov­ ered the clubhouse and Mulberry Gardens restaurant and banquet facility is being sold with the restaurant and can’t be split, the clubhouse will no longer be able to serve hard liquor, but beer and wine will still be avail­ able. “It wasn’t a decision made on our part and if a license is available in the future we will look into it,” said Marcia, who noted that golfers should notice a change in the greens right away.. “We’ve already pur­ chased some new mowers that have improved play 100%.” While they aren’t plan­ ning any major changes, the couple say they hope to make some gradual improve­ ments over time. “One thing I’d like to do is spruce up the clubhouse, and MARTINS, continued from page 1 sons, Marty, who graduated from Maple Valley in 1984, and worked for the U.S.Postal Service for many years and is now teaching and coaching seventh grade football in Battle Creek and Mark, who graduated in 1986, and is the assistant principal at Hastings Middle School. Besides their own children the Martins have nurtured almost two generations of Maple Valley boys. “Our sons took second fid­ dle to a lot ofkids when they were growing up,” said Merle. Both avid outdoors people the Martins have been hosts to hundreds of boys and par­ ents on hunting, fishing and camping trips both on their 300-plus acre Sunfield farm or at a Brunswick Lake Lodge in Ontario, Canada. “We always took kids wherever we went,” said Merle. “We must have had 900 kids and adults out here fish­ ing and camping at our lake over the years,” said Marlene. When their son, Marty, played football for the Lions, the Martins attended every game. “It was fun to see him play and then grow up to become a coach himself,” said Marlene, who adds that even though she and Merle no longer know all the kids on the team by name, they still enjoy watching the Lions play. “We’ve known Mr. (coach Guenther) Mittelstaedt for years and we like to watch the fellows play. We still sit in the rain to watch the’ neighbor kids play. It’s fun to watch them play.” “Even before Mr. Mittelstaedt came, and we didn’t always have a winning season, we went,” said Merle. Sports have been a big part of Merle’s life for as long as he can remember. “Sports was my middle name in high school,” he said. “I used to say that I went to school for the hunt­ ing fishing and recess,” said Merle, who remembers sometimes walking seven miles to basketball practice and shooting pheasants and LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 . 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) 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 .......... P.M. Worship............. ......... 11 a.m. ........... 6 p.m. 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 Wednesday Family Night Service .......... .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON .Phone: 543-5488 eye,” said Norm. The Kinneys said mem­ bership rates would stay the same until the end ofthe year and so would the hours of operation. “We’ll be open full time through October and weather permitting after that; I’ll open up any nice day,” said Marcia, who added that they plan to continue Mulberry Fore’s tradition of a “kick­ off’ tournament during the last weekend in March, “Come, rain, shine or snow.” For more information, call Mulberry Fore (517) 852­ 0760. we’d like- to put the sand traps back in and fix the cart trails,” said Marcia. “I’d also like to build up the ladies’ tees to make the course more conducive for women. This is a great little golf course.” Other plans include clean­ ing up the ponds, and putting in some bridges or otherwise improving the look of the crossovers. “But or main priority is to improve play and once that is in shape, we may look at other bigger projects,” said Marcia. “We’re just looking at general improvements to make the course more aesthetically pleasing to the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ....................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH other game for teachers and staff on the way to school in the morning. “Things were different back then. I kept a shotgun in my truck when I went to school and nobody thought a thing of it,” he said. “Also, a dollar of gas would get you back and forth to school all week and chasing girls at night.” Merle stills plays slowpitch softball and enjoys hunting, fishing and horse back riding with his bride of nearly 50 years. A few years ago thfe Martins spent two weeks in Canada where they rode horses, helped mend fences and outbuildings, and Merle hunted caribou, moose and Marlene scouted for grizzly bears; wild goats and sheep, in addition to a myriad of other wildlife. Even though their golden anniversary is next year, the couple celebrated the milestone earlier this year with a cruise to Alaska. “We’ve been able to do a lot of things, go to a lot of places and meet a lot of people over the years,” said PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 .Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’ Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday (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. 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 Marlene. “There might be a lot of women who don’t like sports, riding and the out­ doors and that sort of thing, but I’ve always loved it.” “Fifty years ago I got a new fishing rod, a new shot­ gun and wife, and I still have all three,” said Merle with a smile. 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CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............ 0 a.m. 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: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 pook of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: �Il The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 3,2006 — Page 3 , ^ kbA 'b . •> SIl T? Vermontville awarded grant for water main replacement J J(k S JS kS-S S SJSS JSSi rs r s Si s Volunteers plant one of eight new trees purchased with funds from an “extreme makeover” grant from the Barry Community Foundation at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville as part of Barry County United Way’s Day of Caring. Memorial garden taking shape at Nashville Lakeview Cemetery by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Work on the new memori­ al garden at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville is proceeding apace. On Thursday, Sept. 14, a group of volunteers planted eight trees and spread wood chips around their base in the cemetery as part of Barry County United Way’s Day of Caring. The trees were pur­ chased with funds from an “Extreme Makeover” grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The trees are the first phase of what the cemetery board hopes will become a memorial garden. Preliminary plans feature a landscaped berm, gardens, seating a memorial walkway inscribed with names of loved ones a place for the interment ofcremains. Ron Bracy, chairman of the cemetery board, said the plans are not finalized, but hopes the computer-generat­ ed sketches will give the public an idea of what the board has envisioned for the memorial garden. Donations and contribu­ tions to Lakeview Cemetery are accepted and appreciated. For more information or to make a donation, call the vil­ lage office during regular business hours at (517) 852­ 9544. M < _ JmL il BTSttt l.’ISM- ■ Ittfc ■aaijia i 0 ;iBhi । Miiat* . ar 41 «■■■ m Hant' nil ■UM I aaaH ■W i SOUTHS KH (l id* J d» s^Ultt ■ kki ~1tad Ju fl if^S n «*? »»■**Jill ll it* *5? 5?‘^ : Qi/?- 1ST 1ST0»jj!l pi*’' jin Jason Mead, Mike Woodard, and Tony Mead stand in front of the plant at C& D Hughes. Aggregate, LLC, formerly Mead Sand and Gravel. C & D Hughes Aggregate buys Mead Sand & Gravel Mead .Sand and Gravel, on Durkee Road in Nashville, was purchased last May by C & D Hughes Aggregate, LLC, the sand and gravel division of C & D Hughes, Inc. a road construction con­ tractor, based in Charlotte. Mead Sand and Gravel had been closed for a couple *s** RABBIT FRYS I WOODLAND TOWNE HOUSE * I 1^ !%'!>' *%& %) The village of Vermontville has been selected to receive a $289,000 grant for water main replacement. The grant is part as part of the $15.3 million in federal funding Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced last Wednesday, which will be distributed to 37 communi­ ties to support public infra­ structure projects that will create jobs while building a foundation for a stronger economy. The Community Development Block Grant funding is being made avail­ able through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). TTie money, plus $100,000 in matching funds from the village, will be used to finish extend the water main and streetscape project from First Street south along South Main to Second Street. There will be all new water main, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and lighting to match the rest of the downtown area. Vermontville Village President Doug Kelsey said the council would discuss the time line for letting bids and beginning construction dur­ ing its next regular meeting set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in the village office. “All I can say right now is that construction won’t begin until after the syrup festival,” said Kelsey. “If it wasn’t for our (vil­ lage) treasurer, Kay Marsh, we wouldn’t have the match­ ing funds (necessary) for these grants, grants,”” said Vermontville Department of Public Works Street Manager Monte O’Dell, who said he also’ owes a debt of gratitude to Dan from Wilcox Engineering who helped him fill out the grant applications. “Healthy communities are the bedrock of Michigan’s continued economic suc­ cess,” Granholm said last week in making the announcement. “These investments in public infrastructure are critical to attracting investment and creating new jobs in our state,” RABBIT & CHICKEN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT UNLIMITED SALAD BAR^ 06636639 ’’MUSS" 269-367-4690 years because of the tragic crane accident in June 2002 that took the life of the for­ mer operating official, Harry Mead Jr. The Mead family had owned and operated the sand and gravel operation for five years. Prior to that, the Pennock family owned it. Michael Woodard of Charlotte, who has many years of experience running a gravel pit and operating heavy equipment, currently manages the Nashville oper­ ation. In addition, two of the former owner’s sons and See GRAVEL, next page The 37 communities were selected from among 73 applicants to receive funding through 40 grants. Grant recipients were selected on their overall eligibility and the impact the project would have on the community. Priority was given to projects that are ready to begin con­ struction, have sufficient local matching funds and have completed preliminary cost estimates. The Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement program, formerly known as the Public Works program, ben­ efits cities, villages and townships where at least 51 percent of the population is composed of low and moder­ ate income residents as by the defined U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds may be used for proj­ ects that upgrade existing public infrastructure systems by replacing deteriorating or obsolete systems or by adding capacity to existing but burdened systems. To date, $38 million has been awarded to communi­ ties across the state through the Public Works and Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement programs. “Creating 21st century jobs requires 21st century infrastructure,” said MEDC President and CEO James Epilito. “This funding will help Michigan’s smaller communities address the cost and create fertile ground to draw new investment, jobs and residents.” The Michigan Economic Development Corporation administers the state’s Community Development Block Grant funds received from HUD. These funds are used to provide grants to eli­ gible counties, cities, vil­ lages and townships (typical­ ly those with populations less than 50,000) for eco­ nomic development, com­ munity development and housing projects. Larger communities receive block grants funds directly from the federal government. Projects are approved contin­ gent upon compliance with state and federal require­ ments. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, a partnership between the state and local communities, pro­ motes smart economic See GRANT, page 7 ZONING, continued from page 1------Oct. 28. Each of the two horse-drawn hay wagons will begin and end at the VFW .parking lot and will proceed down side streets followed by a vehicle with flashers on to alert motorists and their will be adult super­ vision on each wagon. The council heard com­ ments from the public about enforcement of the no alco­ hol policy in village parks, maintenance of Lakeview Cemetery, the need for repairs to Kellogg Street and the council’s plans for the dam on the Thornapple River. In regards to the dam, Village President Frank Dunham said there are no plans to either remove or restore the dam at this time. 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M-66 (M-66 north ofNashville) 517-852-0760 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 3,2006 — Page 4 Commission banuCounlu on Aging Schedule of Events Loyal LeRoy Benson LAKE ODESSA - Loyal LeRoy Benson, a patient man, age 84, of Lake Odessa, took God’s hand when he heard Him call early Tuesday morning, September 12, 2006. Roy was born in Shelby, on November 14, 1921. He served as a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and was attached to the Marines in the South Pacific. He later served as a Commander with the American Legion and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Roy was an avid bowler, and a member of the Lake Odessa Lion’s Club for 50 years, where he was always involved with chicken barbe­ ques and pancake suppers. Roy had been a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa for over 50 years. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends. Roy was a proud member of the University of Michigan, where he had earned his MBA and CPA. He went on to own his own business in Lake Odessa for 'over 20 years. He enjoyed Detroit Tiger baseball, was an avid U ofM football fan, and looked for- ward.to deer hunting trips in the Upper Peninsula. Roy loved his family, and oversaw many large family events, including house painting parties, birthday parties, and the always antic­ ipated family Christmas party. Roy is survived by his wife, Marjorie; children, Marian (Bob) Durkee, Kathy (Bob) Othmer, Ken (Carole) Benson, John DeGier, Bruce (Hope) Benson, Mike (Lou) Rice, Pam (Tim) Shears, Dave (Patti) Benson,. Judy (Mike) Rodriguez, and Paul Benson; 21 grandchildren, Kevin (Irma) Durkee, Jan (Joey) Jackson, Kyle (Teresa) Durkee, Dawn (Andy) Robotham, Rudy (Christian) Othmer, Gail (Bob) Lowrey, Shelli (Kurt) Sowles, Craig (Amy) Benson, Sara (Aaron) Baylis,’ Cyndi (Charlie) Sundstrom, Carrie (Luke) Wagner, Johanna Rice, Ian Shears, Bobby Shears, Nicole Benson, Andrew Benson, Tim Rodriguez, Matt Rodriguez, and Courtney, Chris and Cayla Benson; 23 great grandchil­ dren; and his special com­ panion and pet, Maxine. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leatha Clayton Eugene Powers NASHVILLE - Clayton member through his wife’s Eugene Powers, 74, of auxiliary membership. Nashville, died September He enjoyed hunting, fish­ 18, 2006. ing and the great outdoors. Mr. Powers was born Mr. Powers loved kids and September 17,.1932 in Eaton was liked by many.. County, the son of Newton He is survived by his sis­ and Doris (Wright) Powers. ter, Betty (Charles) Crabtree Mr. Powers worked at of Charlotte; brother Richard Oliver’s in Battle Creek, for Powers of Irons and friend the City of Nashville and at Elizabeth Fletcher. the Lake Odessa canning He was preceded in death factory. by his wife Pearl (Kinney) He was a VFW honorary Powers in 1990. Bowers; father, Carl Benson; his first wife, Lillian Benson; daughter, Suzanne DeGier; and sister, Eva Gowell. The funeral service was held at the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa on Friday, September 15, 2006. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church, or the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Oct 4 Seafood pasta salad, potato salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Oct 5 Ham and pasta salad, corn and tomato salad, pears. Friday, Oct 6 Macaroni 2 salad w/cheese, peas and peanut salad, apple­ sauce. Monday, Oct 9 Cheese spread, Spanish bean salad, mixed fruit, Rye Krisps. Tuesday, Oct 10 Turkey w/Swiss, marinated vegetables, plums, whole wheat bread. Events Wednesday, Oct. 4 Hastings - Nails; .Music with Charlie; Euchre 12:30-2:30 Funeral services were held p.m. Delton - Reminiscence. Friday, September 22, 2006 Nashville - BP Clinic. at Pray Funeral Home, 5 Thursday, Oct. Charlotte with Chuck Jenson Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 officiating. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in a.m.; Couples 2 step 7:30 p.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville. Arrangements by Pray Nashville - TV Time. Friday, Oct. 6 - Hastings Funeral Home, Charlotte. Mixed Media Painting 9:30 Online condolences may a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise be sent to the family at 9:00. Woodland - Visiting. www.prayfuneral.com. GRAVEL, continued from previous page Nashville residents, Anthony and Jason Mead, have joined the team and become an instrumental part ofthe oper­ ation. C & D Hughes has been building and repairing roads throughout Michigan since 1980, when it started with just five employees; it now employs 170 people. In 2002, C & D Hughes pur- chased C & S Sand and Gravel in Potterville, just down the road from their main office, adding the sand and gravel division, C & D Hughes Aggregate, LLC. The operations are expanding to provide area customers with additional products that include: washed sand and stone for residential and commercial 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 06629807 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, Oct 4 Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit compote, dinner roll. Thursday, Oct 5 BBQ chicken, cauliflower, peas and carrots, pineapple, 'cornbread. Friday, Oct 6 Pizza casserole, California blend, winter squash, fresh fruit. Monday, Oct 9 Roast turkey w/gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, asparagus, fresh apple. Tuesday, Oct 10 Chicken noodle soup, peas, wax beans, tropical fruit. projects, stone for landscaping companies, screened topsoil, and recycled concrete and gravel for road and driveway bases. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Call (517) 852-9970 for additional information, qr to schedule product pick up or delivery. Monday, Oct. 9 - Hastings Tai Chi 9 a.m.; crafts 10:30 a.m.; card making 12:30 p.m.;; ’ Music with Sam; Kinship Care Support 7 p.m. Delton - Bingo. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Hastings - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30-1:30 p.m. 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. From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Supt’s. remarks were insensitive To the editor: When Maple Valley School Superintendent Kim Kramer made this statement as reported in the Maple Valley News Sept. 19 and I quote, “These-ill feelings will continue, as some peo­ ple still don’t believe the football field should have been moved or the bus garage was needed. But this is history; and history can’t be changed. After ten years; we really should move on.” This statement and the repeated reading of the com­ plete article led me to two conclusions. First, the voters who voted those two bonds down were blindsided, because the school board went ahead and did what they wanted to do anyway at the expense of other programs. Really, a no vote means no, you can’t do that because we the voters say you can’t, whether or not the money is in the general fund or not. That is our taxes you’re spending and it is not your money to throw around any way you want. Second, when Supt. Kramer made that statement it only proves, he isn’t from here because if he was he would know emotions run deep in Nashville, and right or wrong, people are attached to things. He shows little feeling for the people. Maybe he should take his resume and his history and move on. Steve Toman, Nashville Air kids should be allowed to play child out? To the editor: I’d like to encourage par­ After school extra curricu­ lar activities are important ents to think about this, and not only for our communi­ send their school’s athletic ties, but also for our children. director a letter reminding Athletics rank #1 in the them that every child left out, nation. Not. only it is enter­ is an opportunity left behind. taining but it holds many Majorie VanVIeet Vermontville benefits for our youth. Getting children involved in a structured team environ­ ment gives them the opportu­ nity to learn about a particular sport, the opportunity to exercise their minds and bod­ ies, the opportunity to learn developmental and social skills, an opportunity to show responsibility, and an opportunity to have fun. The Revue theater in Or does it? Vermontville is planning a Unfortunately, students, production of “Little Shop of parents and spectators at Horrors,” with performances many schools, for many dif- in January 2007. ferent sports are asking Auditions for “Little Shop themselves just that. How is of Horrors” are Thursday, it fun for children to keep Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. in the their grades up believing that Vermontville Opera House. if they do, they can play, and Rehearsals are Mondays, they show up for practice Tuesdays and Thursdays every day and give it all they from 7 to 10 p.m. Show dates got, only to be disappointed are Jan. 19-21 and 26-28. when the coaches’ favorite Auditions for the chil­ kids get to play the game? dren's musical “Dear Edwina, Granted, the coaches want Jr.” are Monday, March 5, to win, but even the best 2007, in the Vermontville players are the weakest when Opera House. Rehearsals are they are exhausted. And how Mondays, Tuesdays and is it fun for parents, family, Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and friends to drive around Show dates are May 4-6 the state, spending valuable and 11-13. time and money, to watch Call Bill Reynolds at 269­ what is supposed to be their 367-4455 or e-mail therechild’s team, leave their vuel@yahoo.com Revue plans little Shop’ production 9/5 N. Main (M-66) (M- GTi north ofHasbuille) Mulb erry Gardens ns * Restaurant Scenic Elegant Setting At Affordable Prices Open to the Public 517-852-0106 SINGLES NIGHT SATURDAY OCT. 21st 7 p.m. - Midnight $6.00 cover for men - women FREE CallJor details THURSDAY, NOV. 23 Annual Traditional Thanksgiving Day Dinner $12.95 Callfor your reservations now Hours: Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11-9; Friday 11-11; Sunday 9-2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 3,2006 — Page 5 High school to celebrate homecoming Oct. 7and 8 Students at Maple Valley High School are enjoying a full roster of Homecoming Week activities organized by teacher Norma Jean Acker’s leadership class. The theme of this year’s fall homecoming is music gen­ res. Every day the students have a chance to participate in noon hour activities and earn points for their class. Things got off to a good start yesterday (Monday) with a limbo contest. Today, it is the biggest bubble contest — whoever blows the biggest bubble in 10 seconds wins. Wednesday, in "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" each player will be blindfolded and must successfully walk through a maze of random objects. The person who completes the maze fastest and bumps into the least amount of things wins. ' Thursday • is the balloon race. Four people from each SOCIAL NEWS Ik ta te' fanrikis |ta jtaoi’ijtt 861 iim'iiilste *®’ jfarf t ^jfojjfilfe-' »*'• ow «”•’ uh Sr.Ulf*'1 na ip* is® jusin il^ (ttik! feW** jjfrlljJ **' Norbergs to celebrate 64th wedding anniversary Melvin and Mary Jane Norberg of Nashville will celebrate 64 years of marriage on Tuesday. They were married October 3, 1942 in Pontiac, Mich. They have three daughters, Nancy (Frank) Turk of Decatur, Mich., Sharon (Jerry) Reese of Nashville, Susan (Gary) Pyle of Dennis, Miss.; seven grandchil­ dren and three great-grandchildren. class will line up with bal­ loons placed between them. They will try to race with the balloons wedged between them, if they drop a balloon they must pick it up and start at the beginning. The first team to cross the finish line wins. Friday, in front to back, two partners will face each other. When a direction is given, the partners must each face in that direction. Points will be given according to the speed. Besides noon hour activi­ ties, students are also enjoy­ ing dress up days all week. Yesterday students dressed as their favorite celebrity duos or duos from cartoons, comics, stories, movies or products. Today, is theme day and students in each class can dress according to their assigned musical genre: seniors: country music; jun­ iors, rap music; sophomores, disco music, and freshman, rock music. Wednesday is Halloween costume day. Thursday is spirit day and students are encouraged to wear Maple Valley Lions apparel. Friday is class color day and students can earn points for their class by wearing their class color: seniors, brown; juniors, green; sophomores; white; and freshman, purple. The traditional gender­ bending powder puff football game between junior and senior girls will kick off at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the high school football field. Admission is $4 per person. Friday will wrap up with the traditional pep assembly featuring games, skits and introduction of fall athletes and more. During Homecoming Week each class will deco­ rate a truck, in lieu of a tradi­ tional float. The trucks are to be decorated according to the class’ music genre and will appear in the homecoming parade which will line up at Maplewood School in Vermontville starting at 4:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. The homecoming parade, led by Grand Marshals Merle and Marlene Martin-will start promptly at 5 p.m. from Maplewood Elementary, proceed east on East Main Street, turn south on South Main Street and end at the old Michigan Magnetics building on Third Street. The homecoming court will be presented during half-time at the homecoming game Friday night at the high school football field. Homecoming week closes with the homecoming dance, sponsored by the leadership class, from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday Oct. 7, at the high school. Admission is $4, with punch and light refresh­ ments will be served. Pictures will be available from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Prices are posted around the school. For everything SOCIAL NEWS Fishers to celebrate golden wedding anniversary The family of Mary and Gene Fisher of Vermontville invite you to join them in celebrating their 50 year anniversary on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the Vermontville Opera House from 1 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please! from S Mam St business cards and The Shops ofthe Coimtrvside Ionia Rd. FALL Open | .<■ House I Shaytown Rd. a call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 7527 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville 517-726-0269 Select Fall Items on Sale 3rd Year Anniversary Meadow Ridge Woodcrafts, CLC 1705 N. A Inger Road, Charlotte 517-543-8680 10% Off STOREWIDE! $25 drawings each day! •f AmgerRd. Chester Rd. Refreshments available at each location! O Campbell Country Crafts g Bradley Rd________•j< October 4-6th • 8:30 AM - 5 PM brochures >1 s |O I© ss Muliken Rd. 0 Ri Furniture 9151 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville 517-726-0103 Refreshments O Sunrise Candle Shop 3897 W. Gresham Hwy., Charlotte 517-543-1267 $20 Craft Certificate Shela Iszler 8696 W. Kinsel Hwy., ’Vermontville 517-726-0769 SALE! © Coblentz Cider Mill 8301 Valley Hwy., Vermontville 517-726-1158 Drawing 06636923 PY TO SCREW! i*1*- * F»* Op8*.Jl •; W* Wt £i# u i#> ,i I• »J (,i<^ iHrf ■ # r^*1* *1* ' Go Lions Home Coming Celebration at Roadrunners Ml Nighttime Admission Adults । $8 12 & Under er $5 177 S. Main St. • Vermontville • 517-726-1043 All You Can Eat Fish, Smelt, Chicken $6.99 Crab Legs H9.9 FEES HOT DOGS TO TEAM MEMBERS 066367086 (517) 726-1043 Sunday 11 AM to 10 PM ^^Closed ^^Halloween) 1-29 HAUNTING BEGINS AT DUSK Z »m V / ’»•' 7jl-f Pot. Salad, Chips <3.99 (October Family friendly during the day, OUTDOOR BBQ BBQ Chicken Quarters or BBQ Pork Sandwich OPEN FROM Friday Dusk to 10 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM^ Visit the BLACK CAT CAFE Food, Cider, and Doughnuts DAYTIME FAMILY FUN - Sat & Sun. Weekends, 11 am - 4 pm October 14 and 15 AND October 21 and 22 Camel and Pony Rides (Oct 14 & 15 only), Covered Wagon Rides (Oct 21 & 22 only), Big maze open with no haunting, farm zoo, games, prizes, little kids’ maze. Buy a pumpkin, paint or carve it, & take it home - leave the mess behind Potterville Lansing Rd. to Island Hwy. Exit 66 Charlotte IslandHwy. 3701 Island Hwy., Charlotte for more information call 517541-5577 06637227 I �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. October 3, 2006 — Page 6 Nashville farm enters 4 Holsteins in competition SCHOOL $31 for Saturday’s perform­ Westvale-Vu Fann of American and foreign visi­ Egg Conference. MENUS Additionally, young live­ ance. Tickets are available at Nashville has entered four tors attend the hundreds of individual breed shows and sales. In addition to the recognition and prize money that comes with winning at the NAILE, the value of the champion breeding stock is significantly enhanced. Breed association events are not the only NAILE fea­ ture. The expo is also home to numerous youth events that are an important part of the livestock industry’s tradi­ tions, including: Eastern National 4-H Horse Round­ up; Youth, Junior College and Senior Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest; National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest; National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest; Junior College Livestock Judging Contest; and National 4-H Poultry and head of Holstein in the dairy cattle division of the 33rd annual North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). The NAILE is recognized as the world’s largest pure­ bred livestock show with more than 21,000 entries and nearly $700,000 in prizes and awards. Scheduled for Nov. 4-17, the event takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY. Purebred farms from near­ ly every state and Canada bring livestock to compete in one of nine expo divisions: dairy cattle, dairy goats, Boer goats, beef cattle, quar­ ter horses, draft horses, sheep, swine, and llamas. More than 225,000 stockmen enter market ani­ mals, those targeted for meat production, in the Junior Steer Show, Junior Market Swine Show or Junior Wether Show. These youth shows are sponsored by Farm Credit Services of Mid-America and are nation­ ally recognized for both the quality of competition and prestige of winning. Champions from these shows are sold at the Sale of Champions on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Great Lakes Circuit Rodeo Finals takes place Nov. 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. night­ ly. Tickets for the invitation­ al finals rodeo are $26 each on Thursday and Friday and TicketMaster. com or by calling 502-367­ 5177 or 800-487-1212. From the 200,000 square foot giant country store and food court, to the entertain­ ing U.S. Disc Dog Nationals Frisbee Contest (Nov. 11­ 12), NAILE visitors find lots to do and see in addition to attending the livestock com­ petitions. The NAILE is produced by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Kentucky State Fair Board. It is held at the Commonwealth’s giant Kentucky Exposition Center, which features 1,000,000 square feet of climate-con­ trolled exhibition space. Check it out at the Vermontville Township Library by Dennis Lehane; Junior Non-Fiction: Counts: A Happiness Sold Separately, Everyone by Lolly Winston; Bird’s- Citizen’s Number Book, by Eye View, by J.F. Freedman; Elissa Grodin; I Found a The Carriage House and The Dead Bird: The Kids’ guide Waterfall, by Carla Neggers; to the cycle of a Life & Navy Baby, by Debbie Death, by Jan Thornhill; Macomber; Blue Skies, by Kids Knit!: Simple Steps to Catherine Anderson; Dragon Nifty Projects, by Sarah Fire, by William S. Cohen; Bradberry; Can You See The Book of Fate, by Brad What I See?: Once Upon a to Meltzer; Dark Angels, by Time: Picture Puzzles Karleen Koen; The Mephisto Search and Solve, by Walter Club, by Tess Gerritsen; A Wick. Stolen Season, by Steve Hamilton. Adult Non-Fiction: The Bipolar Child, by Demitri Papolos, M.D.; Secret Societies: Inside the World’s Most Notorious Organization, by John Lawrence Reynolds.; Girl Interrupted, by Susanna It’s time again to sign up Kaysen; Fodor’s Paris 2007; for the Maple Valley Youth Fodor’s Hawaii 2007; Overcoming Crystal Meth Basketball Program’s fourth through sixth grade boys’ 066366591 Addiction: An Essential and girls’ travel teams. Guide to Getting Clean, by There will also be an intraSteven J. Lee, MD. mural/instructional league Junior Fiction: The Boy in HiMV.BlueHeronAcadeniy.coni for first, second and third the Striped Pajamas, by John grade boys and girls later on Boyne; The Beatrice Letters, in the season. Medical Massage Therapy • Personal Training by Lemony Snicket; The A participation fee of $20 Herbal Medicine • and much more! Snow Globe Family, by Jane for the traveling teams is due O’Connor; How to be by sign-up night, which will Locations Throughout Michigan • Convenient Funding Options Popular, by Meg Cabot; Hurt be Monday Oct. 11 from 6 Clinic Treatments Available • NEW e-Learning Programs Go Happy, by Ginny Rorby; p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maple Flat Stanley, by Jeff Brown. Valley High School cafete­ Toll Free: 888-285-9989 - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 ria. This will be the last date for anyone wishing to play on a traveling team to sign up. Between now and Oct. 11 sign-up forms may be picked up at the schools and returned to the school office along with a check payable to Maple Valley Youth Available in Country Settings Basketball before Oct. 11. Parents are responsible for between providing transportation to Nashvi l le Woodland and from each game. Games Freeport Vermontville will begin Nov. 18, and con­ Alto tinue through the middle of Lake Odessa February on Saturday’s, Saranac Portland skipping the weeks of Belding Sunfield Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Practices Woodbury Equipment purchase required will be a maximum of three To schedule a free signal times a week, depending on check call gym availability starting in I.T. WiFi November. The schools who partici­ per month 616-374-7787 pated in the traveling league last year were Maple Valley, The Complete History of Costume and Fashion From Ancient Egypt to the Present Day, by Brownyn Cosgrove has been donated in memory of Martha Zemke by the Delta Cappa Gamma International Teachers Organization Upsilon Chapter. A copy of the 2006 Maple Valley High School Yearbook is on display for viewing in the library. We recently received a donation of cookbooks. The new titles include: Seafood Microwave Cookery, by Joanna Farrow; Homestyle Italian Cooking, by Lori Carangelo; Square Meals: America’s Favorite Comfort Food Cookbook, by Jane and Michael Stern; Nancy Silverton’s Sandwich Book, by Nancy Silverton; The Ultimate Muffin Book by Bruce Weinstein; Get in there & Cook: A Master class for the starter chef, by Richard Sax; Salad Days; Main Course Salads for a First-Class Meal, by Marcel Desaulniers; Healthy Oven Baking Book, by Sarah Phillips. Adult Fiction: The Wyoming Kid, by Debbie Macomber; dot.dead, by Keith Raffel; Lost Angel:- A Nik Kane Alaska Mystery, by Mike Doogan; The Edge of Darkness, by Tim LaHaye; Amageddon’s Children; Cover the Night, Linda Howard; The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Use Witch, by Terry Brooks; The Heritage of Shannara Books 1 & 2: The Scions of Shannara, The Druit of Shannar; Coronado: Stories xplore a new direction Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Oct 4 The physical facilities sub­ committee will hold a meet­ ing at 7 p.m. tonight Choose One - Chicken Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the board nuggets, pizza, fish sand-room of the administration wich, burger/chicken bar. office. Choose Two The subcommittee is garden salad, mashed pota-standing committee of the toes, cauliflower w/cheese, Maple Valley Board of Education, which has the pear halves, juice, milk. responsibility of dealing with Thursday, Oct 5 Kellogg H. Howies. bond issues as they arise. At Choose One - Cheesie tonight’s meeting, the com­ bread sticks, pizza, cheese­ mittee will review the poten­ burger, chicken sandwich, tial February 2007 bond issue pasta bar. Choose and hear a report from Chevron about an energy Two - Garden salad, savings program. spaghettios, green beans, The subcommittee will pineapple, juice, milk. make its recommendations to Friday, Oct 6 the Maple Valley Board of Homecoming Cook-Out. Education, which will dis­ Monday, Oct 9 cuss the bond issue and make Choose One Fried its decision regarding the chic'ken, pizza, cheese­ possible bond issue during its burger, chicken sandwich, next regular meeting set for 7 salad bar. p.m., Monday, Oct. 9, in the Choose Two - Garden board room of the adminissalad, mashed potatoes, tration office. coleslaw, grapes, juice, milk. Tuesday, Oct 10 Choose One - Double dogs w/toppings, pizza, parade Friday cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, breakfast bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, cheesie potatoes, The Maple Valley High fresh veg. medley, fresh School Fall 2006 fruit, juice, milk. Homecoming Parade will Homecoming has changes begin promptly at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in Vermontville. Lineup starts at Maplewood Elementary at 4:30. Floats are to report to the school by 4:15 p.m. The parade will travel west down East Main Street, turn south on South Main Street and end Olivet, Leslie, Bellevue, at the former Michigan Lansing Christian, and Magnetics building on Third Springport. Street. The youth basketball pro­ This year’s parade is under gram is also in need of par­ the direction of the Maple ents willing to help with the Valley High School leader­ traveling program. There are ship class. positions for coaches and/or Any individuals, groups or assistants. Those interested in volunteering are asked to organizations that would like please come to the sign-up to participate in this year’s event but have not been conmeeting. The league for first, sec-tacted may call (517) 852ond and third graders won’t9275 and ask to speak to Danielle Sibley or Norma See TEAM, next page Jean Acker. Youth travel team sign-up is Oct. 11 RURAL HIGH SPEED INTERNET ... Physical facility subcommittee meeting slated When you 13476324 make sure YOUR MONEY DOESN'T. As you get ready for retirement, consider State Farm’ annuities. With flexible payouts and guaranteed income they let you customize your plant and help keep your money working while you explore your dreams. 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The Lions finished ahead of both Olivet and Parchment Thursday, at Milham Park Golf Course, to Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help ■dijH, ^^4 i' * « fund activities Steii throughout the M<J|i .M i fe®i MHi|lKl Bl | .Viftaihru tiUfamiipi [mHiwMv Edtah,inii mHIliiiMd Hw if ilie low Hfo k county in the itetak name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral W Pis)ear’i[ffiiksir tta« director for more ** »*>*• *** ertkiR^ tofflW information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. score a fifth place finish. Maple Valley is still sixth in the overall conference stand­ ings, well behind fifth place Olivet, as the- KVA season winds down. The league meets just two more times this season, for the final league jamboree at Olivet Country Club this Tuesday and then for the conference tournament at The Lynx a week from Wednesday. Kalamazoo Christian added to its league lead Thursday, at Milham Park, edging out Hackett Catholic Central on a fifth score tie­ breaker for the top spot. Both the Comets and Fighting Irish came off the course with their first four combin­ ing for a 156. A pair of 41s by Nathan Young and Jacob Ryske in the fourth and fifth spots secured the win for the Comets. Parchment was third with a 159, followed by Delton Kellogg 160, Maple Valley 172, Olivet 176, pnd Pennfield 181. Justin McMillen and Kory Starks led the Lions with a pair of 42s, while Ethan Griswold fired a 43 and Barry Roscoe 45. Hackett nearly topped the Comets thanks to George Kudwa’s even-par 35, which was the low round for the day. Christian was led by David Sarkipato's 36, and had Marcus Burssee, Chet VandenBerg, and Austin Vandermeer all fife a 40. Others under 40 were Delton Kellogg’s Josh Newhouse with a 38, Parchment’s Aaron Cox with a 38, and Parchment’s Josh Pressley and Hackett’s Ryan Emery with a 39s. Emery’s Fighting Irish won last Tuesday’s KVA jamboree at Thomapple Creek Golf Course, although he wasn’t in the line-up on that afternoon. The Fighting Irish scored a 156, with Kudwa leading the way at 37. Jacob Dart shot a 38 for the Irish, Sheldon Keyte 39 and Brandon Marshall 42. Kalamazoo Christian was second at 159 followed by Delton Kellogg 162, Parchment 169, Olivet 177, Maple Valley 179, and Pennfield 186. Hackett’s top three had three of the top five scores on the day. Christian’s Brussee and Delton Kellogg’s Kyle Purdum led all scorers at even-par 36. Griswold led the Lions with a 42. Starks fired a 44 for the Lions, McMillen 45, and Chad Cogswell a 48. The KVA title won’t be decided until next week, but the Michigan High School Athletic Association post­ season begins this Thursday for the Lions. Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg will be joined at Walnut Hills Country Club in Lansing by Allendale, Grand Rapids West Catholic, Calvin Christian, Hopkins, Kent City, Lansing Catholic Central, Leslie, Otsego, Portland, Godwin Heights, and Kelloggsville for the Division 3 tournament The top six teams and top six individuals not on those teams will advance to next week’s Division 3 regional round. Lansing Catholic Central, the hosts for the dis­ trict, and West Catholic are two of the top ten rated CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 3 Dog Developmental Meeting. 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m, Expo Center. Small Animal Sale Banquet, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office. Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office (note change in date and loca­ tion). Shooting Sports Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Barty County Conservation Club. Fair Board Meeting. 7:30 p.m.. Expo Center. Rabbit Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Smail Animal Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 5 Oct 9 GRANT, continued from page 3-----growth by developing strate­ gies and providing services to create and retain good jobs and a high quality of life. For more information on MEDC initiatives and pro­ grams visit www.michigan.org <•6637082 teams in the state in the Division. Oct 12 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 19 Oct 23 Oct 25 RA A QI L IWffwAw IL ILlE?\TZ Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Senrice Real Estate duns, 227 N. 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(VL-138 & 139) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, October 3,2006 — Page 8 Lions mix up offense to spoil DK’s homecoming by Jon Gambee Staff Writer For one night, at least, Maple Valley’s disappoint­ ing football season turned around and the Lions roared like the teams of old. Spoiling Delton’s Homecoming was sweet, but the satisfaction of seeing everything come together in a 38-14 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory was even sweeter. After falling behind 7-0 early in the first quarter, Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt could be excused if he had a sense of deja vu all over again. “I was concerned about them moving the ball so well against us and scoring so early,” he said after the game, “but that only lasted until our kids came off the field. “They came offwith a fire in- their eyes and a confi­ dence that I have not seen in other games this year. “I felt better right then and I knew enough to trust them.” His Lions proved worthy ofhis trust as they came back to take an 8-7 lead early in the second quarter and they never looked back. Delton looked strong at the start, moving 64 yards in 10 plays with Panther Steven Scoby racing in from 27 yards out with only four min­ utes and three seconds ticked off the clock. Dustin Houghton set the stage for Maple Valley’s comeback with a 23-yard run on the first Lion play from a 27-yard pickup and the entire complexion of the game changed. Delton was not so quick to dig in to stop the run and Maple Valley took advantage of the diver­ sity of their offense. Even though that first drive stalled when Meade was sacked on the Delton 30yard line, the emotion was evident and the stage was set. Maple Valley held Delton Maple Valley’s Tyler Christensen follows a block by teammate Jarred Goris (65) as Delton Kellogg’s Clinton Goyings tries to get over and fill the hole Friday night. (Photo to only six plays before the Panthers were forced to punt by Linda Boyce) and the Lion offense roared scrimmage. Then Maple back. Valley did something they Maple Valley took over on seldom do, and it was their own 36-yard line and undoubtedly done to let moved 44 yards in 13 plays. Call Delton know they could not It was a workman-like drive, settle in against the Lions. reminiscent of the Lions of They passed the football. past glory. Houghton capped Mittelstaedt’s aversion to the drive with a one yard Since 1980 opening the airways is well plunge and Tyler Leonard Hughes Jr. documented. It has been said Christensen bulled his way he believes when you pass into the end zone for the two only three things can happen point conversion. Log With * and two of them are bad. From that point on it was Horses or Skidder 06629733 But on the third play from pretty much all Maple Valley. On their next series, Delton went three-and-out, w as the Lion defense showed it was determined to match the offense in intensity. Maple Valley took over on GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY their own 49 and four plays later Tim Wood capped the drive with a 15-yard touch­ down run. Mike Paisley ran in the two-point conversion. 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The Lions had the ball, first-andgoal on the Delton six-yard line with 1:21 left’ to play, but Mittelstaedt ordered his quarterback, Ken Quick, to take a knee on two consecu­ tive snaps and ran out the clock. “That’s not what this game is about,” Mittelstaedt said of his decision not to with 351 total yards, 284 on the ground. Meade was three for six passing for 67 yards. Wood was the leading rusher in the ball-game with 179 yards on 11 carries, including an 83-yard burst in the third quarter which set up Houghton’s one-yard touch­ down plunge. Christensen finished with 73 yards and Houghton added 51. Scoby led Delton with 66 yards on 13 carries. The Maple Valley defense was led by Jarred Goris with 13 tackles and Max Wilson added seven. The Lions will try and make sure their fans have a happy homecoming next week, when Parchment comes to the Valley. Both teams are 2-4 overall, and Parchment sports a 1-3 KVA mark after falling 41-6 to Olivet last Friday night. 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Lars Linsenmann hasn’t had any trouble putting the ball in the net for the Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team, but more than one-time this season he has gone up to his coach and said, “Coach, this is not possible.” Linsenmann, Lion coach Josh Meersma, and the rest of the Lions were left scratching their heads after a strange night at Delton Kellogg Thursday, in the final Kalamazoo Valley Association contest of the regular season. The conference tournament started Monday, as the Lions trav­ eled to take on .Kalamazoo Christian. Raindrops weren’t the only thing in abundance on the Delton Kellogg soccer field Thursday, there were plenty of goals, and cards as well. The Panthers managed a 7-4 win over the Lions. The referee began dis­ pensing yellow cards on nearly every foul in the final 12 minutes ofthe game, after Delton had pulled ahead 6-4 on Kohla Methvin’s goal with 15:43 to play. A pair of Lions missed Monday’s conference tournament games, after receiving two yellow cards Thursday. “That was a lot of cards,” said Meersma. “It’s part of being physical. It’s not a kids game, it’s supposed to be fast Maple Valley’s Randy Quantrell (21) and Jose and tough.” Linsenmann provided the Romero (7) close in on Delton Kellogg’s Nick Smith Wednesday night. Smith scored Delton’s final goal in a fast, and Cody Ward, Lucas Ende, Jose Romero, and Jed 7-4 victory over the Lions. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wieland provided the tough for the Lions. Linsenmann scored three goals for the Lions, but might have had an even better night if he didn’t have to move back on the defensive end of the field in the first half, when Ende was sent to the bench with a yel­ low card midway through the first half. The score was still 1-1 at that point. Linsenmann scored the opening goal for the Lions on a long low shot that glanced off the far post and into the net. Delton Kellogg tied the game on a David Roberts’ goal less than five minutes later. The game remained knot­ ted until late in the first half. Maple Valley goalkeeper Josh Sams’ play ranged from spectacular to questionable. With 13 minutes left in the first half, and Roberts vying for his second goal, Sams’ kept the game tied by knock­ ing a header away from the net and then making a kick David Hustwick’s fourth grade class has been "work- save after Methvin corralled ing on leaf identification and classification posters that the rebound and fired it back are hanging in the halls of Maplewood Elementary at the Maple Valley goal. Five minutes later Roberts School. Proudly displaying their work are (back row, from left) Sam Bonney and Katie Dixon, and (front row, sent a low cross in front of the Maple Valley goal, from left)Olivia Ricketts and Lucas Robles. Maple Valley’s Cody Ward (right) and Delton Kellogg’s Daniel Ordway race towards a loose ball as the rain comes down Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) which Sams was unable to get his hands on, and A.J. Newkirk blasted a shot back the other way to put his team up 2-1. With a minute left in the first half, Sams raced out of his box to try and beat Roberts to a rolling ball but was unable to control it with his feet. Roberts took it and scored on the open net for a 3-1 lead. The Panthers led the rest of the way. Sams was replaced in net by Cody Ward, after Delton Kellogg took a 4-1 lead on Roberts’ third goal of the game with 36:40 left in the second half. The Lions would battle back to get within a goal at 5-4 midway through the sec­ ond half. Ende scored on a penalty kick, after Linsenmann was taken down as he tried to sprint through the goal box with 22:13 left to play. Linsenmann used fancy footwork to score two goals in the previous ten minutes, but those were sandwiched around Newkirk’s second goal ofthe game for Delton. Things started to go hay­ wire after the penalty kick The Lions’ Lars Linsenmann settles a Maple Valley goal, and the Panthers added throw in to his feet, with a defender on his back, in the goals by Methvin and Nick second half of Wednesday night’s KVA contest at Smith to close out the game. belton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sams and Ward combined to make 12 saves in the game. Delton Kellogg keep­ er Scott Hoekstra had seven. The Lions finish the con­ ference season with a 1-5 record. They were downed REAL ESTATE AUCTION by Galesburg-Augusta in the HOME - LAND CONTRACT TERMS final home game of the sea­ Located at 836 Gregg Street, Nashville, Ml on: son for Maple Valley last WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18, 2006 • 6:00 PM Monday, 6-1. 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Main (517) 726-1121 Kenyon's Sales & Service 203 3rd Street (517) 726-1455 u �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 3, 2006 — Page 11 Lion ladies top Irish by 2 points at home stripe on the night. The Maple Valley girls weren’t able to give . the defending conference cham­ pion Delton Kellogg girls as good of a game on Thursday night. In their second meeting of the season, the Panthers scored a 50-37 win over the Lions at MVHS. After a back and forth bat­ tle in the opening quarter, Delton Kellogg exploded for a 20-5 run in the second peri­ od. The Delton girls doubled up on the Lions in the first half, taking a 34-17 lead at the break. Jordan Haines had a huge night for Delton Kellogg, A handful of Maple Valley fans, calling themselves the blue-men group, donned with 25 points and eight blue and white body paint in an effort to spur their school’s varsity girls’ basketball rebounds. Katee Hogoboom team to victory over Delton Kellogg Thursday night. The visiting Delton girls disap­ added 11 points and five pointed them with a 55-37 KVA victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) boards, and Rachael Williams had ten points for the Panthers. Maple Valley’s Lauren Pierce (right) slides her feet in Hackett Catholic Central Christensen led the Lions stormed back in the second with nine points, and an effort to cut off Delton Kellogg’s Jordan Haines dur­ half, but the Maple Valley Rigelman hit two threes and ing Thursday night’s Kalamazoo Valley Association con­ test at MVHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) varsity girls’ basketball team finished with eight points. was able to hold on for a 58­ The Maple Valley girls are 56 Kalamazoo Valley now 4-4 overall, and 1-2 in Association victory Tuesday the KVA. night. The Lions have a pair of The Lions led the Fighting conference games on the Irish 31-23 at the half, but schedule this week. 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ONTRACTORS x. jggp ISkjJLjMLi Vy by ViWinTECH windows .* AND DOORS § i �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 3, 2006 — Page 12 Both Lion teams place fourth at the Lakewood Invitational girls both finished fourth on Lakewood’s Blake Blocher Prado at 19:41.44. For Delton Kellogg, and Miguel Martinez. the day. Blocher led the Lakewood Durbin finished in 17:54.57 Less than ten seconds kept the Viking girls from a per­ boys with a sixth-place time and Roberts in 17:56.06. The fect 15 point outing, as of 18:23.26. Martinez was Panthers’ next runner in was Belding sophomore Lesley seventh in 18:25.16. After Cory Cook, in eighth at 18:29.04. Nick Rendon was Albert snuck into the top five that for. the Vikings who 13th in 18:59.20 and Morgan with a fifth-place time of 22 were without one oftheir top minutes 31.32 seconds. runners Mike Pifer, Billy Hennessey 18th in 19:31.89. Behind Hall .for Maple Lakewood junior Britnee Quint was 11th in 18:50.46, Barta was right behind her in Richie Noyce' 16th in Valley, Matt Hamilton was 15th in 19:13.98, Kaleb Root 19:9.58, and Tim Nagy 17th 22:40.47. The Vikings’ Jessika in 19:31.10. Eddie Barta 19th in 19:36.91, Adam Blackport held a good sized took Pifer’s spot, and ran Cook 24th in 20:13.88, and advantage for much of the dost to his best time in his R.J. Raines 27th in 20:32.35. Pennfield will host this race, and'cruised to victory first varsity race, placing week’s KVA jamboree oh in 21:33.05. It wasn’t a per­ 26th overall in 20:18.94. Hart’s third, fourth, and Tuesday, and then on sonal record, but it was a sea­ son best time for fifth runners finished tenth, Saturday the Lions will take 12th, and 20th. Jared Carrier part in the Bellevue Lakewood’s Sadie Catt, who crossed the finish line second came in at 18:43.29, Kevin Invitational. Juhl at 18:53.94, and Arthur in 22:04146. Lakewoods Brittany Raffler and Natalie Blackmer came across the finish line, just behind Catt. Raffler was third in 22:16.11 and Blackmer fourth in 22:24.31. The Lions’ Kalamazoo Valley Assocation rivals from Delton Kellogg were the nearst runners to the Vikings, with 54 points. That just edged out Belding for second place. The Redskins finished with 59 points, fol­ lowed by Maple Valley 104 and Hart 126. Delton Kellogg and Belding were neck and neck at the finish. After those first Maple Valley’s Lauren Trumble, Kayla Shaw, and Randi Vinson cruise along four Viking girls, eight ofthe together in the early stages of Thursday’s Lakewood Invitational. The Lion girls next ten runners in were from one ofthose two teams. placed fourth in the five-team invite. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers scored sec­ ond place with Mandy Dye placing seventh in 22:52.77, Heather Millard eighth in Offer good 22: 54.25, Amanda Strick 12th in 23:30.66, Shawn only through Oct. 31, Schut 13th in 23:37.25, and 2006! Lauren Knollenberg 14th in 23: 40.61. Behind Albert for Belding, Tonya Videan was ninth in 23:06.75, Hannah Humphreys tenth in APRIL AIR MODEL 23:16.45, Christine Kemme 16th in 23:54.58, and Janelle PLUS GET UP TO Wiesen 19th in 24:39.21. Erin Shoemaker was 11th overall to lead the Maple Valley girls, with a time of 23: 19.56. Kaytlin Furlong was 17th in 24:05.57, Natasha Miriewicz 21st in The Lions’ Matt Hamilton stays a step ahead of 24: 48.76, Lauren Trumble 27th in 25:42.58, and Randi Delton Kellogg’s Morgan Hennessey during Thursday afternoon’s Lakewood invitational. (Photo by Brett Vinson 28th in 25:45.11. The Lions’ Mike Hall won Bremer) the boys race, by an . even bigger margin than Buy an Amana 95+% AFUE Variable Blackport won the girls’ race. The team standings Speed Furnace and save up to $200 were much tighter on the in tax credits, all while lowering your boys’ side however. Hart, took the tide, with monthly heating bills, .. Stephen Ryder and Corey Dumonte placing second and Conditioning third behind Hall, as their team accumulated just 47 points. Delton Kellogg was second with 48, followed by NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION TO THE ELECTORS OF VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP AND THE VILLAGE VERMONTVILLE, Lakewood 54, Maple Valley EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN. 86, and Belding 117. Hall and the Lions would ALL ELECTORS ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that Vermontville have been helped out by hav­ Township and the Village of Vermontville will hold their general ing a running partner at the elections on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. front. Each of the top three teams had a dynamic duo Electors who wish to vote int he election must be registered no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. To register visit any leading the way. Ryder was Secretary of State branch office, the county clerk’s office, local second in 17:47.45 and clerk’s office or by contacting the township clerk at 726-1159. Dumonte third in 17:52.36. The next two runners in were Commercial • Residential This.notice is given by order ofthe Township Election Commission. Delton Kellogg’s Justin Durbin and Dan Roberts. Sharon L. Stewart Behind those two came Vermontville Township Clerk 6637080 344 N. Cochran Ave., Charlotte by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There weren’t any person­ al records for the Vikings, photo finishes, and one of the team’s top runners strug­ gled with an injury, but none of those things took any of the shine off the trophy Thursday afternoon. Five of the first six run­ ners across the finish line were wearing the blue and white of the Lakewood Vikings, as the Viking girls won the Lakewood Invitational with a near per­ fect score of 16 points. “.They ran pretty well, but the competition wasn’t as good as it has been in the past,” said Lakewood head coach Jim Hassett. Maple Valley’s boys and Hurry In! NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER Your local] HEATING& Experts (517)541-8013 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-10-10.pdf cf9fd95f55b08829ac3ca44a7ae20148 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY news, Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 MVN H STII !?iS«PS!SVtBRARY Published by J-Ad Graphics , Inc. HASTINGS Ml u490n58-1893 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 121 5 GHuKCn bl A local paper oftoday! & Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 41, October 10, 2006 Vermontville sets public hearing on proposed sewer rate increase by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Vermontville Village council will have a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, before its regular November meeting slated for 7 p.m. to discuss a proposed sewer rate increase. The Vermontville water and sewer committee met recently and is recommend­ ing that the village council look into increasing sewer rates by approximately 15 cents in order to keep up with the cost ofproviding the service. In other business last Thursday night the council: • Set 5:30 to 7 p.m. as the official hours for trick-ortreating and Trunk-n-Treat in the village Tuesday, Oct. 31. • Heard a report from Vermontville village ordi­ nance enforcement officer Nikki Lennox, who stated she had had learned that all members of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) needed to be registered vot- ers and that she had investi­ gated current ZBA members and found that Brad Holden was not a registered voter. Village President Doug Kelsey said the matter should have been presented to the chairman of the ZBA before it was brought to the council’s attention and he recommended that someone should talk to Holden about why he was not registered before any action was taken. • Tabled an ordinance amendment for Chapter 31.7.5 and 6 and sent it back to the ordinance committee for further information. • Tabled discussion or action on recommendations from the zoning task force because two trustees, Garry Patrick and Charlie Viele, were absent. • Heard a report from Vermontville Department of Public Works Street Supervisor Monte O’Dell, who stated that he has con­ tracted with Kenmark, the See COUNCIL, page 2 Recent graduate named Barry County GOP chair by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Four months ago, Norm Porter was studying for final exams at Maple Valley High School and making graduations plans. Now Porter is the head of the Barry County Republican party. a Porter, life-long Nashville resident, was named the successor of for­ mer chairman Orvin Moore, who resigned earlier this year. Porter has been a member of the Republican Party since April said he was inspired to get involved in politics by Dr. Mike Callton, a Nashville chiro­ practor who also represents Norm Porter of Nashville was named chairman of the Barry County Republican Party last month. the 5th District on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. "When I’d go to Dr. Callton for an appointment we’d always end up talking about politics and I went to a (GOP) meeting, I liked it and it was just something I decided to pick up and run with," said Porter. "Basically, the party is always worried about ‘anointing’ someone as chairman and I was perfect to fill the seat for three months since I won’t be able to run in January for the two-year position because I’m leaving for col­ lege next fall." Porter, who is currently laid off from is job as a tool and die shop hand, said he plans to study political sci­ ence at Norwich University in Vermont starting in the fall of 2007 and eventually hopes to earn a law degree and become a JAG lawyer in the United States Navy. While he was a student at Maple Valley High School, Porter assumed a variety of leadership roles as a mem­ ber of Norma Jean Acker’s leadership class,was a member of the FFA, the Assets leadership team, par­ ticipating in the Model UN program and serving as the student representative to the Maple Valley Board of See GOP, page 2 AAA Michigan has cure for common winter cold AAA Michigan has devel­ anti-freeze, oil, brake fluid, oped a cure for the common power steering fluid and cold - common winter cold, transmission fluids, belts, that is. 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This is a free pub­ cranking power. “Old batteries are especial­ lic service for all Michigan motorists; AAA membership ly troublesome in winter,” said AAA Michigan is not required. Services Components inspected by Automotive the AAR facilities include Director Marcia Wright. battery load and terminals, “And a variety of high-tech devices ranging from DVD players to automatic, sliding car doors are placing even greater demands on a vehi­ cle’s electronic system.” As part of its Winter Car Care program, AAA Michigan is recommending motorists closely monitor the condition of their vehicle’s battery, especially batteries more than two years old. Although batteries can carry warranties of up to 7 years, a warranty is no guarantee an older battery will continue to perform in cold weather. Don’t be “Fuelish” The free, annual AAA Winter Car Care inspections not only help prepare vehi­ cles for the rough winter ahead, they also can help improve fuel economy. Among the automotive com­ ponents tested by technicians is the air filter, tire pressure and tread depth. According Homecoming king, queen crowned to the U.S. Department of Energy, replacing a clogged air filter can improve fuel economy by as much as 10 percent (saving about 15 cents per gallon). A new air The 2006 Maple Valley Homecoming King and filter also keeps impurities from damaging the inside of Queen were crowned during halftime of the game your engine. Properly inflat- against Parchment Friday. Desiree Thomas was chosen ed tires with good tread as the queen and Micah Coplin the king. See more pho­ depth can add another 3 per- tos of Homecoming on page 12 cent to the fuel savings tally — about 5 cents per gallon. Michigan residents can obtain a Winter Car Care inspection at any of AAA Michigan’s Approved Auto • Traffic crash claims life of woman Repair(AAR) facilities • Public invited to free staged reading statewide. All of these facili­ ties are regularly inspected of new musical comedy by AAA to meet its stringent • Red Cross blood drive is Thursday standards in terms of cus­ tomer satisfaction, staffqual­ • Offense comes together for 44-point ifications, and scope of serv­ outburst ices. AAA Michigan recom­ • MVHS runners jockey for position at mends its network of In This Issue See AAA, page 2 third KVA meet �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, October 10,2006 — Page 2 Public invited to free staged reading of new musical comedy Vehicle buyers can drive off lot with new 4A4, plates under Secretary of State program Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced that car buyers can enjoy the con­ venience of driving off the lot with new license plates and registration tabs in place, under a program with partic­ ipating auto dealers. The Dealer Direct program gives vehicle buyers the ease of one-stop shopping at new car dealerships. Participating dealers can issue new plates and tabs on site, saving cus­ tomers a return trip. It also eliminates the need to wait for new plates and tabs to arrive by mail. Vehicle titles can be processed at the deal­ ership as well, though they will still be mailed by the Department of State. Dealer Direct is voluntary. Dealers may charge a $24 fee for the service. In addition to faster, on-site registration and titling transactions, other program benefits include: • Easily calculating taxes and fees for titles, registra­ tions and permits so that cus­ tomers can see the total cost of their purchase. • Fewer dealer title and registration transactions that need to go to a Secretary of State office, which speeds up service for other customers. • Improving service effi­ ciency for customers and participating auto dealers. • Giving dealerships a con­ venient option to enhance customer satisfaction and finalize transactions. 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Visit www.Michigan.gov/ sos for more information about other Department of State programs, services and requirements. continued from page 1 The public is invited to attend a free staged reading approved repair facilities to of “I’m in Love with motorists for all of their auto­ Marianne Faithfull’’ a musi­ motive maintenance and cal comedy by Phil Kline, at repair needs. To find the 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at AAR facility nearest you, The Revue in the call 1-800-AAA-MICH or Vermontville Opera House, visit AAA.com. enter your located on the south side of ZIP code and select the the village of Vermontville. AUTOMOTIVE tab. Practically every musical ever produced first gets a staged reading. It’s as if the staged reading were part of g iv ing b i rt h to a musical comedy. The actors line up or the undersherrif come to on the stage to read the entire the next regular council script, and sing all of the meeting, set for 7 p.m. songs in front of a live audi­ Thursday, Nov. 2, to answer ence. questions and concerns from It’s a musical without the public. actions. A narrator describes The council also heard the actions while the actors from village residents con­ speak their dialog and sing cerned about children riding their songs. bicycles on the village side­ walks. Kelsey and council members agreed that the council did not need to take action in the matter and it was up to parents and village residents to remind children to ride safely when on the sidewalks and watch out for pedestrians. A 70-year-old Battle Creek COUNCIL, continued from page 1- - - --- - - - -- -same company that provides Christmas decorations for Hastings and Charlotte, to provide Christmas decora­ tions for the village. Kenmark will charge $55 per pole, for a total of $1,350 to install and remove the deco­ rations, which can be changed every year ifthe vil­ lage desires. • Heard public comment about intoxicated drivers rac­ ing up and down village streets and fielded questions regarding law enforcement in the village. Kelsey said he would request the Eaton County Sheriff Mike Raines Traffic crash claims life of woman, 70 woman was killed and three were injured follow­ GOP, continued from page people ing a two-car crash on M-66 1------------------ -s-ou-t-h-o-f--N-as-h-v-il-le--S-at-urday Education. If Porter has one goal dur­ ing his three-month tenure as head of the Barry County GOP, it is to get more people to vote. "I’d like to see more peo­ ple get involved in their poli­ tics, and not just the Republican or Democratic parties," he said. "I want more people to be able to come out and vote knowledgably on issues or for the person they feel will do the best job. "A lot of people complain about the things that are hap­ pening in the government, but if they don’t get out and vote, they really don’t have Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... .................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School ...............9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family .Night Service ........ :45 p.m. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ..................... 10 a.m. PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children* Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday just after 4 p.m. A mini-van driven by a 55year-old Hastings man, was traveling northbound on M­ 66 when the driver attempted to turn left onto Assyria Road. When he turned, his van collided head-on with a southbound car. The car was being driven by a 72-year-old man from Battle Creek, and his 70year-old wife was a passen­ ger. The van also was carry­ ing a 32-year-old man from Indiana. All four people were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where the 70-yearold woman was pronounced dead. Police believe alcohol to be a factor in the crash. any room to talk," he added. "One vote can change a lot of things. If a person is over 18 and eligible to vote, it is their civic duty as an American to get out there and do it. till 269-995-9559 uytiae hr Mi/lt Valley News ftetiai-ah! LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER The major purpose of the reading is to determine how an audience reacts to the play script and top find out what they think of the songs. Musicals change based on audience approval or disap­ proval. This is the public’s chance to play a part in mak­ ing those changes. Another purpose of the staged reading is so the play­ wright has an audio of the musical to send to prospec­ tive theater managers who are interested in producing it. Sending a script is ample for a stage play, but when they are looking at musicals to perform, they want to hear the music. The Revue and local actors who perform get the opportunity to improve the musical and make the audio. Input from the audience is necessary to make the evening a success. Everyone is invited to attend as a guest at no charge in exchange for two hours of their time and the opportuni­ ty to help a local playwright and The Revue. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 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 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 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 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship .............. 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass ................ 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 0 a.m. 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: 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 10,2006 — Page 3 Warning: Peak Car-deer accident season nearing October and November are two of the most danger­ ous months on Michigan roads, especially for the state’s 1.75 million white­ tailed deer and the motorists who crash into them each year. Car-deer crashes in Michigan cause at least $130 million in damage annually, with an average of $2,000 per vehicle. Recognizing this fact, Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has proclaimed October as “Michigan Car­ Deer Crash Safety Awareness Month.” The Michigan Deer Crash Coalition (MCCC), which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary, asks motorists to be extra alert when driving this fall. The MCDCC, a broad affiliation of groups representing law enforce­ ment, traffic safety, insur­ ance, natural resources, high­ er education and strategic regional planning in the pub­ lic and private sectors, seeks to increase awareness of the problem among the driving public and reduce the num­ ber of deaths and injuries occurring each year on state roads. The safety message for motorists is “Don’t Veer for Deer!” “Statistics show that most motorists’ deaths and injuries occur when drivers swerve to avoid hitting the deer and strike a fixed object such as a tree or another vehicle,” said coalition Chairman Jack Peet of AAA Michigan. “No one wants to see a deer destroyed, but striking the animal is often the safest action.” In 2005, Michigan experi­ enced a reduction in the number of total car-deer crashes, which are at their lowest level since 1995. According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, there were 58,741 deer-vehicle crashes in 2005, down from the 62,101 crashes reported in 2004. However, officials note that many crashes also go unreported, so actual crash number are much high­ er. Kent County once again topped the state’s counties in the number of vehicle-deer crashes in the year 2005 with 2,169. The remaining top 10 were Jackson (2,111); Calhoun (2,018); Oakland (1,704); Montcalm (1,576); Eaton (1,450); Ingham (1,439); Kalamazoo (1,303; Lapeer (1,234) and Clinton (1,229). Barry County experienced 1,181 car deer crashes in 2005, down from 1,314 in 2004. More than 17 percent of all crashes in Michigan involve deer. Last year, nine motorists were killed and 1,700 were injured as a result of a car-deer crash, com­ pared to three killed and 1,647 injured the previous year. Nearly half of all colli­ sions with deer occur in the October-to-December mat­ ing season when deer are very active, and crashes spike again in spring when the season’s first grass g appears along highway rights-of-way. “Deer are often seen calm­ ly feeding near highways, but when they panic, they may appear in front of your windshield in no time at all,” noted Penny Melchoir, Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Coordinator. “Drivers must be prepared and look for other deer following the first in a line and keep an eye for deer doubling back once they have moved out of a traffic lane.” All motorists should “think deer” whenever they are behind the wheel, says the MDCC, and drive defen­ sively, “as if a deer can appear at any moment, because they can.” “And all motorists should remember to always fasten their safety belts. Safety belts often make the differ­ ence in surviving a serious crash.” If a crash with a deer is unavoidable, the MDCC rec­ ommends drivers brake firm­ ly, do not swerve, hold the steering wheel with both hands, come to a controlled stop and steer the vehicle off the highway. The MDCC says motorists can help avoid dangerous encounters with deer by heeding the following tips: • Watch for deer, especial­ ly at dawn and dusk. They are most active then, espe­ cially during the fall mating season. In spring, deer will move from cover to find food and back to cover. Often they will feed along road rights-of-ways, where grass greens up first. • If you see one deer, approach cautiously, as there may be more out of sight. • Deer often travel in sin­ gle file, so if you see one cross the road, chances are more may be waiting to cross. When startled by an approaching vehicle, they can panic and dart out from any direction without warn­ ing. • Be alert all year long, especially on two-lane roads. Watch for deer warning signs. They are placed at known deer crossing areas and serve as a first alert warning that deer may be near. • Slow down when travel­ ing through high deer popu­ lation areas. Copies of the MDCC brochure, “Don’t Veer for Deer,” are available free at www.michigan.gov/ohsp (click on Traffic Safety Materials). Woodland women’s club has 7 homes on Oct. 21 tour by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Woodland Women’s Study Club has seven homes on this year’s “Tour of Homes” Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 5 p.m: Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Call Anne Johnson at 269-367­ 9009 or Peg Cusack at 616­ 374-7288 for tickets. The club uses the ticket fees to support local causes. Last year the club donated to Hospice, Habitat, Green Gables Abuse Shelter, Lakewood Community Council and the Lakewood Educational Foundation. Homes on the tour are: • Brian and Christine Atwell at 8212 Campbell, Clarksville, four miles west of Lake Odessa, turn right (north) on Darby Road and left (west) on Campbell This labor of love began when the Atwells purchased a cornfield that includes 10 and a half acres and built a pole barn house in 1997 and added 1,800 square feet in 2000. The Atwells with good friend Dale Wilcox and bun­ dles of help from friends accomplished construction. The extensive outdoor spaces include an acre pond with a large beach that is stocked with catfish, bass, perch, sunfish and walleye and a two-acre motor cross track and pole bam behind the home. The living room has a 16-foot cathedral ceil­ ing with the open staircase has a loft with a “hunter’s trophy wall” with head mounts of many animals. Antique pieces of furniture throughout the home are family heirlooms and the wall on the landing of the staircase hosts a stained glass window inherited from Brian’s grandparents. The kitchen has cherry stained oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a 12-foot island which is cooking friendly, four bedrooms, a weight room and two baths. • Jim and Wendy Behrenwald, 311 Archer Drive, Clarksville. Take M­ 50 west from Lake Odessa to Nash Road, turn right (north) and proceed to Clarksville. Turn right (east) at the blink­ ing red light onto Clarksville Road. Drive one and a half miles east to Elm Road, turn left on Goodemoot, follow east to Archer Drive and turn left. The Behrenwalds pur­ chased their home from SOUTHKAUW CHURCH KH 01 wBSlil Slill piSlQlF* cflg|0 «*? *Se< ST «?*finS ?fg Jl*lj0 Jl* Home of Brian and Christine Atwell 8212 Campbell Road Clarksville **s* *Ss M *> «^ •* ,<7 z y I '4% ^Diana’s '-Pfoce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN , HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 06629839 1-517-852-9481 £ Wilbur and Lou Livingston in 2001 and Bulling Construction remodeled their 3,000-square-foot Spanish style home in 2003. The home was remodeled to duplicate homes they had seen during their travel to Spain and forms a U-shape around the stone outdoor courtyard at the center. They love the open floor plan of the kitchen and living area Home of Larry and Marie Brodbeck 516 East Eaton Highway Lake Odessa that is conducive to entertaining large groups of peo­ ple. There is tongue and groove pine paneling and wood trim throughout the home with Corian black counter tops in the kitchen and antique white cupboard. Hand painted artwork on the walls in all three bedrooms adds a creative flair. Built-in lockers for their three sons complete with baskets main­ tains organization in their own private wing of the home. The bathroom across from the lockers has been decorated in an Americana patriotic theme with red, white and blue amenities • Larry and Marie Brodbeck 516 East Eaton Highway, Lake Odessa. From Lake Odessa, take M­ 50 east and turn left (north) on M-66. Turn right (east) on East Eaton Highway. The contemporary style handicap accessible home was built by Ron France and Todd Wieland in 1998. The home is situated on a wood­ ed lot which gives the home the feeling of a park setting and the abundance of windows brings the outdoors inside. The Brodbecks thoroughly enjoy using their large patios area that is adja­ cent to the living room and sun room. The home is insu­ lated with corbon insulation making it airtight. The con­ servatory has a curved bank of windows and stained glass, a K. Kawaii grand piano, a Lyon and Healy harp and heirloom musical instruments hanging on the wall. The home has four baths, two bedrooms and a sleeping loft, an all-purpose room used for sewing, fin- ished basement with freezing and canning kitchen and an exercise room. The kitchen has natural maple cabinets with black hardware and solid surface black/white countertops. The charming morning breakfast room is adjacent to the kitchen. Soothing colors including off-white, tones of raspberry and green with black accents throughout the home make it See TOUR, page 7 OADRUNNER 177 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml. PRESENT A NIGHT OF COMEDY SAT. OCTOBER 14TH 8:00 P.M. COME JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER WITH MUSIC & DANCING AFTERWARDS! $6.00 THE DOOR $5.00 ADVANCED TICKETS AVAILABL! 517-726-1043 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 10,2006 — Page 4 Charlotte Optimists offer backpacks again to area Clair E. Wei Iman VERMONTVILLE - Clair E.Wellman, age 82, of Vermontville, died Thursday, October 5, 2006. Mr. Wellman was bom in Vermontville in 1924, the son of Cecil and Bertha (Cook) Wellman. Mr. Wellman worked in a Carpenters Shop and was an employee of General Motors. He was a member of the VFW Post in Nashville and a member of the Charlotte Eagles Aries #3552. Mr. Wellman knew a lot about the history of Vermontville, he loved working in his woodworking shop making things for his grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Mix); daughters, Nancy (Hallead) Cousins, Durinda Cross and Patricia Cross; daughter-in-law, Diane Wellman; grandchil­ dren, Brenda Glynn, Brian Cousins, Jodie Roberts, Paula June Thomson, Brandon Cross, Krista Teasdale and numerous great grandkids; also siblings, Ruby Stofflett and Donald Wellman. He was preceded in death by son, Terry Wellman, daughter Jo Carol (Wellman) The Charlotte Optimist Club several years ago Thomson, and brothers, decided to serve youth, not Keith Wellman and Vernon only in Charlotte, but also Potterville and Maple Valley “John” Wellman. well. as Funeral services will be Each fall 30-plus back­ Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Pray Funeral packs are delivered to the administration Home, Charlotte with schools’ building. These are filled Reverend Sharon with paper, pencils, glue Zurakowski officiating. sticks, a ruler, crayons, and a Interment will be at pencil box. They are given to Woodlawn Cemetery in Maple Valley schools with Vermontville. no strings attached. The con­ If desired, memorial con­ tents are aimed for K through tributions may be made to fourth grade, but the distributhe Nashville VFW.. tion is left entirely up to each Arrangements by Pray school. If a teacher has a Funeral Home, Charlotte. child who needs a backpack, one is provided, no questions Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, Oct. 11 Beef stew, broccoli, bis­ cuit, apricots. Thursday, Oct 12 Sausage, country potatoes, peaches, French toast sticks, apple juice. Friday, Oct. 13 Cheese ravioli, corn, Italian blend, fresh fruit. Monday, Oct 16 Chicken/green bean casse­ role, winter squash, apple­ sauce, wheat bread. Tuesday, Oct 17 Spaghetti w/sauce, meat­ balls, Brussels sprouts, car­ rots, fresh orange. Mobile donates to Maplewood School Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Oct. 11 Cottage cheese, German Maplewood Elementary School principal Fred Davenport receives a $500 scholar­ ship check on behalf of the school from Exxon Mobile representative Tina Houchlei. potato salad, applesauce, muffin. Thursday, Oct 12 Chicken sandwich, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, dinner roll. Friday, Oct 13 Egg salad, carrot raisin salad, pears, whole wheat crackers. Monday, Oct 16 Meatloaf sandwich, mari­ nated vegetables, apricots, white bread. Tuesday, Oct 17 Wing dings, baked beans, pineapple, dinner roll. Events Wednesday, Oct. 11 Hastings Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Low Vision Support; “Healthy Aging” 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 Hastings - No Line Dancing; Music with Sam. Delton Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Woodland - Legal Aid. Friday, Oct. 13 - Hastings - Mixed Media Painting 9:30 Our Family Serving Yours a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9:00. Woodland - Visiting. Nashville’s Only Family Owned, Independently Monday, Operated Fitneral Home Oct. 16 - Hastings - Tai Chi; Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room crafts 10:30 a.m.; card mak­ Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free ing 12:30 p.m.; Music with Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 Sam. Delton - Nashville 5 11:30 a.m. jra (517) 852-9712 cott A. Daniels Tuesday, Oct. 17 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville & Family Hastings - No Line Dancing; 06629807 Owner/Manager Bible Study 12:30-1:30 p .m. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 asked. Also in the fall, a Tri-Star soccer event is held, and Maple Valley students between the ages of 8 and 13 are invited to participate. The skills of each child is judged against children of the same age and sex. Trophies for first, second and third places are issued. Winter brings Tri-Star bas­ ketball. The same rules apply and each participant is judged on their skills in the basics of basketball. Trophies are also given for this activity. Late winter is Youth Appreciation. Teachers are asked to nominate students who exemplify the “Spirit of Optimism.” About 40 stu­ dents, divided among the three schools are honored. Each receives a certificate and is invited to bring par­ ents, teachers and other guests to a celebration hon­ oring them. Late spring brings the Duris Scholarship. Seniors who will be attending junior college or a trade school are invited to submit an applica­ tion. The actual cash award and the number of scholar­ ships awarded depend on the number of applications. Numerous Maple Valley stu­ dents have received this scholarship in the past. One activity that last the entire school year in Tracks Magazine. This is given to every fourth grade student in the entire school system. The magazine is put out monthly by tiie Michigan United Conservation Clubs and is intended make each student aware of their environment. Teachers are encouraged to use the magazine to help teach science and other relat­ ed subjects. Several thousand dollars are spent directly on the stu­ dents at Maple Valley Schools each year by the Charlotte Optimist Club. The money is raised through two main fund-raisers and other smaller fund raisers held annually, the biggest fund­ raiser is the Hub Hanley Wild Game Dinner which is held on the first Thursday of each December. One hundred percent of the money raised from the game dinner tickets is ear­ marked for the Duris Scholarship Fund. That money, plus the interest from swings, is used each year for those scholarships. The annual nut sale is the other main fund-raiser. Top quality nuts are sold each November and December. The profits from this sale are put into the general fund. Various raffles and public contributions make up the remainder ofthe fund raisers. All money raised is used on various projects that help the youth of the community. The club meets on the sec­ ond and fourth Thursday at the Senior Center in Charlotte. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is followed by the meeting, which many times includes a guest speaker. The club is always inter­ ested in adding members who want to work for the youth of the community. Additional members from the Maple Valley area will help the club expand involvement with the schools. Anyone are interested in attending a meeting as a guest of the club is asked to call John Boggs at 852-0480. Volunteers wanted for Trunk-n-Treat The Vermontville Lions Club is sponsoring the sec­ ond annual Vermontville Trunk-n-Treat at the park in the village square from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.31. Last year’s event, which was deemed a success by organizers drew more than two dozen decorated cars and hundreds of little ghosts and goblins. Anyone interested in deco­ rating the trunk of their car or the back of their pick-up or other vehicle in a holiday theme and passing out candy to trick or treaters or helping with refreshments should call Russ Laverty at (517) 726­ 1115. STANTON'S ■PflJCTlOnCCPS G REAL ESTATE AUCTION HOME - LAND CONTRACT TERMS " Located at 836 Gregg Street, Nashville, Ml on: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18, 2006 • 6:00 PM Selling this 1-1/2 story home with two bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, bath, back entry room, basement and garage at auction. City water and sewer. Large lot and land contract terms - good starter or investment property! OPEN HOUSES: Wednesday, October 11 - 4:00 - 5:30 and Sunday, October 15 - 1:00 - 2:30. 06637094 144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 A ABB . ISTANTOWg Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: slanionsCvoyaotf.net www.slantons-aiK-.lions.com felling real estate and all types of property, at auction, anywhere. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 517-349-8235 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 10,2006 — Page 5 The cell phone directory - internet hoax? SERVING OUR COUNTRY The Internet in the West Michigan area has been flooded with e-mail warn­ ings claiming that all cell phone numbers will soon be published in a directory allowing telemarkers to call cell phone customers, using minutes with their sales pitches. It warns consumers to register their cell phone number with the National Do Not Call Registry quickly to be protected against all these telemarketing calls. The warning sounds seri­ ous and important — except Spec. Chad A. Croff 1 F**l *** 'wit MtftiUij! JU. JU. ’* • Spec. Chad A. Croff, a member of the 1-182nd FA Michigan Army National Guard, will be leaving for a tour of duty in Iraq. A 2003 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Croff will go on active duty in November, deploying to Mississippi for additional training. He will then com­ plete a year in Iraq conduct­ ing convoy security missions as military police. A get together will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, at his par­ ents’ house, 5669 5669 W. Vermontville Highway, Charlotte, from 4 to 8 p.m. •* 1 n p ite tatai irtfe ■■ Wi ■■* Oct. 18 9 lift teas Oct. 12 IkH: satai OiisiysEis: MB1 ta Ml l a Oct. 18 ■tat K+faiU tlty iitaspir Oct. 19 fcSf lativita^ k& ns tadi®' 1X2- jffiffi if1®" Oct. 19 Oct. 23 t W? mtai W^1 i k* Oct. 25 (B»jfe ■IK W®s!,i Ss® ffl£is^!r' eM fcid^ Oct. 30 Nov. 1 jita- Bta jjgut jd|®V tadi Bnd«®!,i Nov. 2 B?* niiti®^... talM^ Nov. 6 Commission (FCC) regula­ tions prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers. Since such dialers are stan­ dard in the industry, most telemarketers are barred from calling consumers on their cell phones without their consent right now. There is NO deadline by which you must register your cell phone number on the Registry. You can do it any­ time and registration lasts five years. If you still want to place your cell phone number on the government’s DNC (Do Not Call) Registry, this is no problem. It does accept reg­ istrations from cell phones, as well as land lines. Call CraneFest 2006 will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14 and 15, at the Kwanis Youth Area in Bellevue. CraneFest features art, education programs, nature tours and more than 1500 sandhill cranes, making this one of Michigan's best wildlife spectacles. There will be a pre-event fund-raiser featuring Robert Domm, photographer and author of “Backroads of Michigan” on Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Convis Township Hall, near Bellevue. There will also be a wine tasting event at Sandhill Crane Vineyards, where par­ ticipants can sample a selec­ tion oftheir finest wines, fea­ turing “CraneBerry,” a dessert wine blend of blue­ berry and their award-win­ ning raspberry, made espe­ cially for CraneFest. Dinner is provided and will be a Gourmet Surprise. A donation of $39 per person, $69 per couple will be accepted. Also, advance registration is required. For information and advance registration, call the Michigan Audubon Society at 517-886-9144 Michigan Audubon holds in trust 3,600 acres of land, supports and maintains bird surveys and research, pro­ vides educational opportuni­ ties, and has 43 local Audubon chapters in Michigan. from that phone number (the toll-free DNC number is 1.888.382.1222). You may also register online at www.donotcall.gov and respond to a confirmation e­ mail. Red Cross blood drive is Thursday CraneFest set this The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from weekend in Bellevue 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course, 955 N. Main St., Nashville. Donors must be 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in reasonably good health. Donors must have a photo ID or a donor card. Cider and doughnuts will be served at the blood bank. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 10 that most of the claims are false. The whole thing start­ ed when several cell phone companies announced that they would be compiling directories of customers for use by their own 411 directo­ ry assistance employees. There was never a plan to compile and publish a book of cell phone numbers. In fact, the numbers listed by the companies would only be from consumers who volun­ tarily agreed to have their number listed. Also contrary to the e­ mail, cell phone numbers are NOT being released to tele­ marketers, and you will NOT soon be getting telemarket­ ing calls on your cell phone. Federal Communica-tions Teen Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office (note change in date and location). Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Shooting Sports Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Rabbit Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Small Animal Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m, Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. 4-H Awards Program, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Methodist men plan breakfast The men of the Vermontville United Methodist Church will be putting on a breakfast for the community Saturday, Oct. 14, from 7 to 10 a.m. Everybody is welcome. A $7 donation is suggested. Included will be pancakes, sausage links, eggs any style, Texas toast and biscuits and gravy. Beverages are orange juice, milk, coffee and water. First buck on the first day Austin Tobias, age 13, shot his first deer, a sevenpoint buck, at 7:50 a.m. on opening day, Sept. 23 in the Nashville area. pBI S|■T II I I II I I I Community Breakfast he men of the Vermontville United Methodist Church^ are putting on a breakfast for the community. It will be E on Saturday, October 14th from 7am to 10am. H Everybody welcome. A $7 donation is suggested. Come — on in and start the day out right. We have pancakes, sausage links, eggs any style yo \ want, Texas toast and biscuits and ®j gravy. Beverages are O.J., milk, coffee '-y/ and wate r. _ 06637415 ■ Specialty Coffees Ible s 134 S. Main Nashville (across from Shell) Hours: M-F 5am-9pm Sat. 7am-7pm § 8 lOtS Nighttimes Admission Adults 517-852-2225 V| 12 & Under OPEN FROM Friday Dusk to 10 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM^ ^$5 Sunday 11 AM to 10 PM $8 Drive TTiru NOW OPEN Family friendly during the day, HAUNTING BEGINS AT DUSK Feotivuug 33 Ffouw uicMiqj 5 dugtut ('tee £j|>U4J# Ce||ee Cn|>|>ura«o Specialty Coppuraiu CaiejCotte FfcuiMed Cafefade Specialty Cole fotle Spiral Appte Ciden Clmi Teo-Hal m Co£d Hol CaCa Hot Tea Iftyatic With 9lafion Soda Stu Slue 9ced Caffes SmmIJuw Specifltty Ftoma Hum • goat Hwxkey Drinks from *l5,to‘375 Also Muffins & Donuts October 1-29 Closed Halloween) DAYTIME FAMILY FUN - Sat & Sun. Visit the BLACK CAT CAFE \ruuu, ^iaer, niiu \ Doughnuts / Weekends, 11 am - 4 pm October 14 and 15 AND October 21 and 22 Camel and Pony Rides (Oct 14 & 15 only), Covered Wagon Rides (Oct 21 & 22 only), Daytime \ , Big maze open with no haunting, farm zoo, $5 ))1 games, prizes, little kids’ maze. Per Person Person/1 Buy a pumpkin, paint or carve it, & take it home - leave the mess behind 3701 Island Hwy., Charlotte for more information call 517541-5577 06637227 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 10,2006 — Page 6 California couple purchases Mulberry Fore Golf Course The Kinneys said that arrangements for their move by Sandra Ponsetto while they aren’t planning to Michigan. Staff Writer “It was just a great oppor­ any radical changes, patrons Marcia Kinney came to Nashville to visit her parents tunity and we couldn’t pass it would notice a few. Because ,Dorothy and Ken Geiger, up,” said Marcia. “We both the liquor license that cov­ love to play golf ,even ered the clubhouse and not to buy a golf course. But, that’s exactly what- though we don’t play it well Mulberry Gardens restaurant she ended up doing when she and I have a strong business and banquet facility is being learned that Mulberry Fore background and Norm has sold with the restaurant and GolfCourse, which is next to always been a handyman so can’t be split, the clubhouse her parents’ condominium, we thought it would be a will no longer be able to serve hard liquor, but beer good combination.” was for sale. Marcia, whose father and wine will still be avail­ When Marcia’s husband, Norm, flew in from the cou­ owned Michigan Chief Sales able. “It wasn’t a decision made ple’s home in Victorville, in Lake Odessa, graduated Calif., on Thursday, Sept. from Lakewood High School on our part and if a license is 21, to sign the papers that in 1970. She worked as available in the future we would make them new own­ director of finance for the will look into it,” said ers of Mulberry Fore, it was National Association of Marcia, who noted that the first time he had ever Underwater Instructors for golfers should notice a 15 years. Norm has worked change in the greens right been to Southwest Michigan. “I was relieved to see it in construction, operating away. “We’ve already pur­ wasn’t flat like it is over in heavy equipment for over chased some new mowers that have improved play the thumb,” said Norm, who thirty years. “Tad Davis, the former 100%.” grew up in the hills of While they aren’t planning Pennsylvania. “I had never owner, will continue work­ been here, but it’s beautiful.” ing with us and will be heav­ any major changes, the cou­ Norm and Marcia Kinney Marcia will remain in ily involved in greens keep­ ple say they hope to make Nashville with her parents ing,” said Marcia, who some gradual improvements and Norm will return to added. “We also have a great over time. “One thing I’d like to do is California to sell their home staff here and they are all spruce up the clubhouse, and and make the necessary staying.” we’d like to put the sand traps back in and fix the cart 06636659 trails,” said Marcia. “I’d also xplore a direction like to build up the ladieso’ tees to make the course more www.BlueHeronAcadeiny.com conducive for women. This Peace United Methodist is a great little golf course.” Church will be host for its Medical Massage Therapy * Personal Training Other plans include clean­ ing up the ponds, and putting annual “Shop & Snack” Herbal Medicine • and much more in some bridges or otherwise event Friday, Oct. 20. A bake sale and bazaar will improving the look of the Locations Throughout Michigan * Convenient Funding Options be from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. crossovers. Clinic Treatments Available * NEW e-Leaming Programs “But or main priority is to featuring a variety of craft, gift, and SERRV items. Toll Free: 888-285-9989 - Grand Rapids: 285-9999 improve play and once that is There also will be a silent auction for a hand-made quilt. A light lunch, including soup or sandwich, tossed salad, chips, cookie, ice cream and beverage will be We Deliver available between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 155 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI Supper will be served from 4 to 6:30 p.m., and will fea­ Phone (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 ture soup, sandwiches, slop­ py joes, hot dogs, salads, pies and beverages. Peace United Methodist Church is located four miles west of Nashville, comer of East M-179 and Barryville Road. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds are for missions. For more information, call 517-852-1993,517-852-3988 or 517-852-0720. ‘Shop & Snack’ event planned at Peace Church new .' Kent Oil & Propane, Inc are the new owners of the Mulberry Fore Golf Course. in shape, we may look at other bigger projects,” said Marcia. “We’re just looking at general improvements to make the course more aes­ thetically pleasin g to the eye,” said Norm. The Kinneys said mem­ bership rates would stay the same until the end ofthe year and so would the hours of operation. “We’ll be open full time tanning \ Welcomes Stylist KATHY LOUGHAN-TIRRELL 30 years experience specializing in Coloring, Highlights, Perms and Up-To-Date Cuts HAIR CUTS WOMEN’S................ ......... $7.00 .......$10.00 .......$12.00 HIGHLIGHTS, FOILS, PERMS & COLORS . $35.0--0 &UP KID’S 10 & UNDER MEN'S Kathy’s Hours: Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 10-6 Tanning & Massage Hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9-6; Tues. 10-6; Sat. 9-2 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 517-726-1506 • Propane Installation • Serving Home, Farm and Industry FREE INSTALLATION Includes 100-ft. copper line, fittings, labor, two stage regulator system, leak and pressure test • State Licensed Installers • Responsive, Dependable Service • Competitive Prices • Radio Dispatched Trucks • Budget Plan • Auto-fill Plan • Winter Pricing Plan Plans Available • $1.00 Lifetime Lease Fee on 500-gal. min. annual usage) Your only independently owned and operated propane distributor. SERVING YOUR FUEL NEEDS SINCE 1936 We offer underground tanks—call for details | through October and weather permitting after that; I’ll open up any nice day,” said Marcia, who added that they plan to continue Mulberry Fore’s tradition of a “kick­ off’ tournament during the last weekend in March, “Come, rain, shine or snow.” For more information, call Mulberry Fore (517) 852­ 0760. 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 JWS^ |^Sc 517.852.9150 730 South M-66 » Nashville, Ml 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 10, 2006 — Page 7 TOUR, continued from page 3 an absolute showplace. • Mark and Kim Doane 480 Pineview Drive, Lake Odessa, south on Sixth Avenue, turn right (west) on Lakeview Drive turn right on Pineview Drive. Ron France and Todd Wieland built the contemporary style Doane home in 1995. It measures 4,200 square feet with a fin­ ished basement, four bed­ rooms and three and a half baths. The welcoming front door foyer has a six-tier chandelier and the adjacent den hosts a safari theme with keepsake treasures collected on family vacations. The great room has an 18-foot ceiling. The staircase is extra wide with an over-the-rail construction and landing areas at both the top and bot­ tom. The home has three grand-scale walk-in closets and the master bath includes a large Jacuzzi comer tub. The Doanes love the feel­ ing of being out in the coun­ try due to the seclusion of their property with no neigh­ bors to either the east or north and the woods sur­ rounding the rear of their property. The most recent addition is the finished base­ ment with family room, kitchen, weight room and pool table area, gas log field­ stone fireplace and stone columns. Jerri Goodemoot added her gift of creativity in an upstairs bedroom where she designed and painted an underwater mural. Bill and Jewel Eckstrom, 14937 Willowbrook, Lake Odessa. Take M-50 west in Lake Odessa to Willowbrook. The Eckstrom home is a blend of contemporary and traditional styles and was built by Bulling Construction in 1994. It is situated on Jordan Lake with 150 feet of frontage and 140 feet on a channel on the east side of the property. The exterior evokes welcome with a warm enduring facade of steeply pitched reverse gable roof lines set into a large hipped roof, a columned front porch and a handsome brick facade. The spacious screened porch sur­ rounded by the beauty of the great outdoors and large deck make an ideal location for summer dining, lounging and reading. Cherry cup­ boards can be found in the kitchen, den and great room where the large entertain­ ment center houses family treasures including heirloom beer steins. The color scheme ofthe great room is a combination of cranberry, forest green and blue with white walls throughout the home and the ceilings in both the great room and den are octagonal. Jewel has decorate her home with nine of her accomplished watercolor paintings. The livability and comfort of their Willowbrook home are the qualities the Eckstroms appreciate most. • Shawn and Melissa Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varsity Basketball Things didn't turn out the way the Lions would have hoped last week, but Ashely Gonser still had a great week for the Maple Valley varsity girls' basketball team. She led the Lions in points in a pair of KVA loss­ es, scoring 18 points against Olivet Thursday and eight against Parchment on Tuesday. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 11 N. 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M-66 garage, kitchen appliances includ-large family room, lots of "builted. Occupancy at close. Call your ins". Large kitchen & central air. (CH-118A) host Jerry Reese. (CH-115) Call Jerry or Homer ALSO AVAILABLE Additional 2 acres on M-66. Large pole barn (48x64), 3 phase .electgric 7-12 Best Ball, 13-18 Total Score) 2 person scramble (M-66 north ofNashville) 517-852-0/oO oak cabinets, den or office, walkout basement, main floor laundry, covered porch 6x38, deck 10x13, large lot, central air, home warranty. Great value for the moneyl Call Jerry (N-134) on property, stock fish pond. Gardening 6e nursery business, plus snow removal w/active accounts. Call Homer or Jerry. (CH-118B) NOW NOW AVAILABLE AVAILABLE Mulberry Mondays - Til 12 Noon s6.00 for 9 w/cart • s13.00 for 18 w/cart *p]easeCallwr aw Real Estate erry 2007 memberships colf course c I I O’Gorman 13076 Darby Road, Lake Odessa. Take M­ 50 four miles west of Lake Odessa, turn right (north) on Darby. The O’Gorman’s Craftsman style home built in 2005 by Ken Steele hous­ es is 3,600 square feet and a work in progress with three and a half baths and three bedrooms. Every detail from the seven-foot door entry to the raised countertops throughout the home can only be described as big and bold. The kitchen houses custom cherry cabinetry, Bill and Tina Walker’s house 696 Lakeview Drive Lake Odessa stainless steel appliances, distressed island columns and bow flex. The all-pur­ cherry wood, the dining area more usable for the family. and black granite counter­ pose room is the “hub” ofthe and family room. The trellis This “must see” home is a tops. The exceptionally large home and houses the kitchen built over the massive deck real crowd pleaser. mudroom was designed by with blue cupboards and has made the outdoor deck the homeowners to accom­ modate four children com­ IRVglMA FLEE VIfA A LI LI EY1 Member of Greater Lansing Association of plete with individual cubbies Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service and baskets. The half bath has a custom-built vanity 1---f----- e with granite countertop and 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE pool table legs designed to Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com look like a piece of furniture. The stairway has unique ban­ Broker, Homer Winegar, GRI ister posts with rod iron spin­ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES dles. The focal point of the • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available living room is the wood and Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI............................................... Home 517-726-0223 gas-burning fireplace with Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR................................................................ Home 517-852-5066 ledge stone and the lower Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO......................................................... Cell 269-838-2884 level has been plumbed for Jeff Weiler, Realtor.......................................................................................... 517-726-0877 an entertainment area with a bar. The warm wheat color WE WELCOME JEFF WEILER TO OUR throughout with bold accent MAFLE VALLEY REAL ESTATE STAFF!! colors set the stage of ulti­ Jeff & his wife Nicki are lifelong Maple Valley residents. mate fine decorating for this They have 4 children; Chris, Iva, Brock & Jenna. Jeff is very show home. involved with Maple Valley athletics, as a trustee for the • Bill and Tina Walker, youth football program and as a public address announc­ 696 Lakeview Drive, Lake er for Maple Valley basketball and football, he has over a Odessa. The Walker home decade of full time experience selling real estate in and was built in 1940 by home­ around Barry & Eaton counties. Give Jeff a call for any of owner Sandy Lyons and pur­ your real estate needs at 517-726-0877. chased by the Walkers in NASHVILLE - FAMILY HOME 1987. Bulling Construction 3 bedroom, 2 story home, refur­ did a major remodeling job bished in 2005, new furance, air when the home was pur­ conditioning, carpet 8r painted thru out. Mature shade, 1.5 car chased and additions were garage. Call Rick. (N-137) added in 1999 and 2002. It is a traditional with 2 APARTMENTS - $65,00011 OR POSS. BUSINESS OFFICES vinyl siding and a shake IN COUNTRY ON 2.5 ACRES DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE look, outstanding view of NEAR HASTINGS 2 unit apartment building or poss. Downtown 1 mile north of BC Christian School. Jordan Lake, four bedrooms business offices. PRICE REDUCEDI NOW $70,900 Nashville. One story, each unit has Updated home with MORE LAND and two baths. The entrance IN NASHVILLEI 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room & AVAILABLE. Just off pavement on LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED to the home is a sunroom 2.5+/- acres. Shaded, 4 bedrooms, bath, appliances included. Calll HOME PRICED TO SELL! (N-132) 1.5 baths, 2018 sq. ft., Andersen Homer. with a nautical theme where windows, great room w/cathedral Convenient location for a short walk family pictures can be seen PRICE REDUCEDII ceiling and stone hearth gas log. to town. Quick access to M-66. 5. Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. Horse/hobby/farm area. NOW $179,90011 throughout. The children to GR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or barns/buildings - Go countryl NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 chose the paint colors for CH-136) Charlotte. Immediate occupancy. Call Rick. ACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" Call Rick or Homer. (N-130) their rooms that are all done Beautiful country setting, 4 bed­ NICE “FAMILY" HOME IN rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in living in bright colors. MIDDLEVILLE - $99,9001 room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total. 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story The Walkers love the fact TWo car garage plus pole barn. home with enclosed wrap-around Room for animals - must see this that their home is on the lake porch, laundry is just off the home to appreciate! Call on one level and where they kitchen. Nice corner lot. Call Rick Homer (CH-131) or Homer. (M-129) take full advantage of sail­ PRICE REDUCED... $89,900 SPACIOUS 5 BEDROOM HOME ing, water skiing, tubing, MOTIVATED SELLERSIII SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON boarding and cruising on the IN FULLER HEIGHTS - PRICE MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY M-66 ON 2 ACRES. REDUCEDII NOW $183,900 CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK REDUCED TO $199,995 pontoon. The exercise room "Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2- 3 full baths, large living room, for- Built in 1997, energy efficient has an aerodyne machine, story home, 1st floor laundry, large mal dining room w/lighted glass home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1976 mature yard, detached 2-car china cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, sq. ft., open kitchen, dining room, treadmill, elliptical machine JUST LISTED! IN NASHVILLE 2 bedroom, many improvements, neat & clea,n. Appliances stay. Cal,l (N-141) Rick or Homer. PRICE REDUCEDI! NOW $53,500 "PARK-LIKE" SETTING BEAUTIFUL WOODED IN VERMONTVILLE PROPERTY 3 bedroom mobile home with "add-on", nice large lot, some 4 bedroom, large yard w/pool,. . 24x32 finished garage. Very warm appliances included. Call Homer. (V-127) and cozy, updated home on quiet street. Appliances & home warran­ ty provided. (V-140) VACANT PARCELS 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE On main road - surveyed, perked, modulars acceptable. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCED!! East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) SOUTHEAST OF NASHVILLE 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, close to public hunting & fishing. Lots In the country! This 2000 manufacof birds 8r wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick.. (VL-99) tured year home with 4 bedrooms, NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front & woods.a2 nfdullfebaatthrseshatos tbhee loocarti2on6,4 viaecwres NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front & woods. acres w with woo woods. acres w with woo woods. perked an and surveye. surveyed. and features to be your 2.64 acre ((B)) 5.5 . acres s. ((C)) 5.5 . acres s. All pere Call Rick or Homer. (VL-124)escape. Walk-out basement and 14' clearance in 40'x60' pole bam, TWO BUILDING LOTS NASHVILLE - FULLER HEIGHTS with city water & high eff. gas furnace new 4/2006. sewer. Cali Jerry. (VL-138 & 139) Call Rick. (CH-135) �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Tuesday, October 10,2006 — Page 8 Offense comes together Youth travel team sign-up is Oct. 11 for 44-point outburst by Jon Gambee Staff Writer They’re back! Maple Valley, a football team that built its outstanding gridiron tradition on hitting hard and quick, both on offense and defense, found the formula Friday against Parchment and manhandled the Panthers 44-35 to make the Lions’ Homecoming a hit. The final score was not indicative ofthe game, as the Lions dominated play on both sides of the ball with one exception. That excep­ tion was panther quarterback P.J. Withrow, who pretty much ran unchecked the entire night “We really didn’t find an answer to him,” said Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt after the game. “He is an outstanding ath­ lete.” Withrow ran for 114 yards and passed for 125 more to account for 239 of his teams — NOTICE — OPEN POSITION The Village of Nashville has an open position for the Village Zoning Administrator. The salary is $2000 per year and the hours are vari­ able, as needed. The applicant should live within a reasonable dis­ tance ofthe village, have some knowledge of zoning issues, and work well with people. A job description will be available in the village office after October 13, 2006. Anyone wishing to apply can bring or send your resume/application to the Nashville Village Office which is located at 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073, on or before 5:00 pm on October 24, 2006. Applications shall become the properly 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. The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 06637390 262 total yards. He rushed for three touchdowns and passed for another. Add on two extra points rushing and two passing and he scored 28 of Parchment’s 35 points. But the rest of the Panthers found it tough going against the Lions all night “I thought our offensive line did a great job tonight” Mittelstaedt said, “and our backs ran hard. “On defense, we just could not stop their quarter­ back, but give some credit to him. He played a great game and kept his team in it all night. “But we made the big plays when we had to.” It started out like it was going to be another tough night for the Lions, as Parchment took the opening kickoff and went 56 yards in only 10 plays. Withrow (who else) scored from a yard out and Parchment’s female kicker, Melanie Mult added the extra point. But like last week when the Lions were in a similar position against Delton, the Lions came off the field with fire in their eyes. 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Christensen added the extra point to make it 8-7 and the Lions never trailed again. Paisley added an eight­ yard touchdown at the 6:09 mark of the second quarter and Meade passed 21 yards to Eric Westendorp for another touchdown just before the end of the half. Meade ran in the extra point himself and it was 22-7 at half-time. “I thought we really came together, especially on offense,” Mittelstaedt said. “It all starts up front and the line did a great job of open­ ing the holes for our backs.” Daniel Houser scored a touchdown from two yards out halfway through the third quarter to get the Panthers a little closer at 22-15 with Withrow’s two point conver­ sion but the Lions roared right back, going 58 yards in only eight plays, capped off by Christensen’s six yard touchdown. Paisley ran in the two point conversion to make it 30-15. Parchment scored as time ran out in the period when Withrow hit Aaron Rice on a 40 yard touchdown pass to make it 30-21 going into the final 12 minutes. Tim Wood answered for Maple Valley, scoring from four yards out with 8:58 left in the game but Withrow again brought the Panthers back, running in from four yards out with 4:14 left to play. With just under three min­ utes to play Christensen scored a two yard touchdown to put the game out ofreach. Withrow’s eight yard scoring run with only 1:20 left to play rounded out the scoring. Christensen finished with 105 yards on 17 carries and paisley added 90 yards on 11 carries for Maple Valley. Mead was three of five through the air for 55 yards. Maple Valley finished with 326 total yards of offense. The victory runs Maple Valley season record to 3-4 overall and 3-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Parchment fell to 2-5 overall and I -4 in con­ ference play. This week Maple Valley will travel to Kalamazoo to play Kalamazoo Hackett. It’s time again to sign up for the Maple Valley Youth Basketball Program’s fourth through sixth grade boys’ and girls’ travel teams. There will also be an intramural/instructional league for first, second and third grade boys and girls later on in the season. A participation fee of $20 for the traveling teams is due by sign-up night, which will be Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maple Valley High School cafete­ ria. This will be the last date for anyone wishing to play on a traveling team to sign up. Between now and Oct. 11 sign-up forms may be picked up at the schools and returned to the school office along with a check payable to Maple Valley Youth Basketball before Oct. 11. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from each game. Games will begin Nov. 18, and con­ tinue through the middle of February on Saturday’s, skipping the weeks 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 who partici­ pated in the traveling league last year were Maple Valley, Olivet, Leslie, Bellevue, Lansing Christian, and Springport. The youth basketball pro­ gram is also in need of par­ ents willing to help with the traveling program. There are positions for coaches and/or assistants. Those interested in volunteering are asked to please come to the sign-up meeting. The league for first, sec­ ond and third graders won’t begin until after the first of the year. The program will be run on Saturday mornings, and more information will be made available at a later day. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Maple Valley Youth Basketball Director Keith Jones at (517) 852-1901. Lion golfers sixth at last KVA jamboree Kalamazoo Christian at 166, Parchment fourth added to its lead heading into with 169, and Delton this Wednesday’s Kellogg fifth at 171. Behind Kalamazoo Valley the Lions, Pennfield was sev­ Association championship enth at 190. tournament at the Lynx. Ethan Griswold and Troy The Comets won last Westendorp each shot 42 to Wednesday’s league jam­ lead Maple Valley. Chad boree at the Medalist Golf Cogswell added a 45 and Club with a team score of Barry Roscoe 47 for their 162 and a fifth score of 42, team. that edged out Hackett Kalamazoo Christian’s Catholic Central who’s top David Sarkipato had the five also finished at 162. day’s best score, a two-overMaple Valley was sixth as par 38. Olivet’s Grant a team on the day. The Lions Spencer and Hackett’s fired a 181. Olivet was third Sheldon Keyte both shot 39. Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales — Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-037 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville S|g Mich’ Lic‘#23'1748 06629659 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. October 10,2006 — Page 9 PRINTER? 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The Olivet girls edged out the Maple Valley girls and Parchment for the first time in the KVA this fall, Tuesday. The Eagles fin­ ished fourth with 138 points. Parchment was fifth with 152, and the Lions sixth at finish line in 17:26. Root was 13th in 19:44, Hamilton 16th in 19:55, Cook 23rd in 20:45, and Austin Tabor 29th in 21:59. Hackett Catholic Central will host this Tuesday’s KVA jamboree. 156. Christian won the girls’ race with 31 points. Hackett was second with 59 and Delton Kellogg third with 66. Erin Shoemaker led Maple Valley with her best confer­ ence finish by far. She was 15th overall in 23:57. She was 29th at the league’s sec­ ond jamboree. Behind Shoemaker for the Lions’ Kaytlin Furlong was 21st in 24:31, Lauren Trumble 36th in 26:43, Natasha Misciewicz 39th in 27:16, and Kayla Shaw 45th in 27:52. Olivet’s Millie FunkHarpstead won the girls’ race in 21:33. Her closest compe­ tition came from Kalamazoo Christian’s Kristine Clay who hit the line in 22:06. Furlong led the Lions to a fourth place finish Saturday at Bellevue’s Bronco Invitational Saturday. She was seventh overall in 23:58. The Lions were fourth with 83 points, behind the first-place hosts from Bellevue who finished with 64 points, Olivet 79, and Bronson 80. Misciewicz was 16th in 24: 55, Shoemaker 19th in 25: 27, Trumble 20th in 25:27 and Amanda Erwin 21st in 26: 00. Maple Valley was third in the boys’ race with 82 points. Bronson took the title with 38 points and Bellevue was second with 56. Hall was the champion in the boys’ race, hitting the SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Oct. 11 Choose One - Quesadilla w/churro, pizza, cheeseburg­ er, chicken sandwich, deli bar. Choose Two - garden salad, glazed carrots, pineapple/mandarin oranges, push­ up, juice, milk. Thursday, Oct. 12 Kellogg H. Howies. Choose One - Grilled cheese sandwich, pizza, cheeseburg­ er, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two Garden salad, whole kernel com, tomato soup, peaches, juice, milk. Friday, Oct. 13 1/2 day of school. No lunch served. Monday, Oct 16 Choose One - Macaroni and cheese, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two Garden salad, glazed carrots, celery w/peanut butter, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 17 Choose One - Popcorn chicken, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, mashed potatoes, California blend veg., apple brownie, juice, milk. EWING WELL DRILLING INC, JV football beats up on Parchment Maple Valley’s junior var­ sity football team improved to 5-2 on the season with a 36-24 win at Parchment on Thursday night. Jeff Burd scored on two short touchdown runs for the Lions and Kyle Bums Scored on two long runs to lead the Lion attack. Justin Kennedy also added a 55-yard run for the Lions for a score. Bums finished the night with 12 carries for 148 yards. Kennedy ran 20 times for 125 yards. Bums also led the Lion defense with 11 tackles. Kyle 31/1 anytime for Maple Valley Fisher and Nick Thurlby had nine tackles each. Matt Hall and Jorge Miller had six tackles each, and Miller added an interception. Josh Hall and Burd both had five tackles, and Burd added a fumble recovery as well. 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Maple Valley held a tenpoint edge heading into the final eight minutes, and was outscored 26-6 the rest of the way. The Eagles were solid at the free throw line as the night wound down. Brita Kuiper was 9-of-10 from the stripe, and teammate Jackie Cousineau hit 8-of-IO free throws. Kuiper finished with a game high 21 points. Cousineau had 15 for the Eagles, Kayla Ciba 12 points, and Kelsey Campbell had 11. Ashley Gonser had a huge night for the Lions. She fin­ ished with 18 points. Leslee Rigelman added ten, and Dani Christensen and Lauren Pierce had nine points each. The Lions are now 4-6 overall, as Olivet improves to 9-1. Maple Valley’s third KVA loss came at Parchment on Tuesday night. The host Panthers knocked off the Lions 52-36. The Panthers had a big fourth quarter on that night, outscoring the Lions 21-8. Hotii 0*eO».iim tok11 nafe ® h rWasafnt «Wni ^kOmln. tt'®’pala.is nsIlAi iijki kt Mi Will M Emllsti itiiijaiKte tWnsiWta nnfrii tahI’Ul dtp * * i®6 (SmltakB tor’s offices for many years. She retired to Florida, but always considered Nashville her home. She lived a long life, remaining self-sufficient until returning to Michigan for only a short time before her death at age 101. Named scholarships are an important part of the Maple Valley Memorial Schoalrship Foundation, however the smaller dona­ tions made in memory or in honor of someone are also a vital part of the foundation's financial success. All dona­ tions are appreciated and with increasing funding in the base fond, more Maple valley graduates can be helped with their post high school education and train­ ing. Cte®rv’®w Vlny/ CusiomBuitiWf^Wimbus 9744 Gary & Alta Mast 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 517-726-0232 Replacement and New Construction LUMBER & HARDWARE Mon. thru Sai. 7 JO am to 5 J# pm The Lions trailed by only two points heading into the final eight minutes. Jeannie Closson had a 23 points to lead Parchment. Closson was the only scor­ er in double figures. Gonser led the Lions with eight points, while Christensen, Flower, Jennifer Kent, and Rigelman had five points apiece. The Lions have two more KVA games on the road this week. They’ll look to figure out their fourth quarter woes, and keep playing solid through the first three periods, as they head to Pennfield Tuesday and Galesburg-Augusta on Thursday. Eleventh named MVMSF scholarship established The eleventh named scholarship for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation is being established due to a gift from the Dorothy Edmonds estate. Edmonds was the mater­ nal aunt of several prominent Mater families in the Nashville area and had previ­ ously endowed a memorial scholarship in memory ofher daughter, Valorie Edmonds Linter. At that time she indi­ cated that she would make arrangements in her estate planning for a scholarship in her name, to help Maple Valley young people desir­ ing a career in a health relat­ ed field. Dorothy Edmonds worked as a nurse in a Nashville doc- ftKHUETOW This is the largest dona­ tion to date that the founda­ tion has received, and will help deserving students for many years, because all donations remain to draw interest every year, and all interest is given in scholar­ ships each June at graduation ceremonies. To establish a named scholarship a minimum amount of $10,000 is donat­ ed. Many of the named scholarships have been for larger donated amounts, and sometimes, as with the Elizabeth Good Scholarship the money is divided between two recipients. Recipients are selected by a committee of five teachers representing different subject areas, from all graduating seniors plus any alumni that have asked to be considered. The 11 named scholar­ ships, which constitute half of the schoalrship monies awarded each year are: (Last names) Fuller, Good, Eaton, Hickok, Carr, Keihl, Hartenburg, Mix, Linter, Sackett and Edmonds. Dorothy Carpenter, one of the founders of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation commented, “We appreciate all donations. At graduation when scholarships are awarded, many in the audi­ ence feel pride because either they have contributed monies, or monies have been contributed in memory of a family member or friend,” Fellow founder, Junia Jarvie, said, “This scholar­ ship foundation truly belongs to all of the people of the Maple Valley community and also the many alumni who have supported it from it’s beginning. What a great thing to have this eleventh named scholarship estab­ lished in this our 20th anniversary year. For more information con­ tact: MVMSF P.O. Box 715, Nashville, MI 49073. 219 S. State in Nashville 517-852-0882 e Fh< Propane t Cylinders rrawJiometovnhunber.com Receive Free on all windows ordered during the month of October 2006! No matter what the season, Emax Plus high performance glass is working round the clock to save you energy and keep you comfortable! For information on this promotion or any of our other quality products please call our office. bj ViWinTech Justin Original Workwear® TOOLS YOU WEAR™ CORDURA* THIS IS THE "30/30” CHALLENGE... $30.00 FOR A TRADE-IN AND 30 DAYS TO TRY IT OUT. HOW DOES IT WORK? BRING IN ANY OLD JACKET OR OTHER WORKWEAR GARMENT AND GET A $30.00 TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE OFF THE LIST PRICE TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A BRAND NEW JUSTIN JACKET OR COAT. 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HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Phone: (269) 945-9554 121 s CHURCH STVol. 134-No. 42, October 17, 2006 HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 School board OKs trimester schedule, tables bond talk by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer With the new, tougher state mandated high school graduation requirements being put into place over the next few years, it would be tough, if not impossible for some Maple Valley high school students to take elec­ tive classes under the current two-semester schedule. "With the state mandated requirements fort math, and science kids would only be able to take one elective a semester and ifthey were in band, that would be it; that’s all they could take," explained Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser. However, last week the Maple Valley Board of Education unanimously approved a motion to switch the high school to a trimester schedule beginning with the 2007 -2008 academic year, a move that would allow stu­ dents more opportunity to take electives while still ful- Four local FFAers attend conference by Hillary Ruffner, FFA Reporter Four local FFA members attended the “Made for Excellence” conference Sept. 27 and 28 at the Holiday Inn West in Lansing. Chris Rumsey, Hillary Ruffner, Amber Hamilton and Cody Hale were the four chosen by the other members in the Maple Valley FFA chapter to rep­ resent them in the state­ wide conference. Advisor Aaron Saari accompanied the students. The conference was split into two groups, the younger group (seventh through ninth grades) and the older group (10th through 12th grades). The younger age group was called EDGE. They learned about experiencing discov­ ery, growth, and excellence within their chapter. The older age group was called filling the state requirements. Maple Valley High School students currently take six 61-minute courses during each 18-week semes­ ter for a total of 24 credits each school year. With trimesters students will take five 74-minute classes each day during the 12-week trimester. This would allow students to complete year­ long classes during two semesters and open up the See SCHOOL, page 3 Eaton District Court candidates speak to Vermontville GFWC Both candidates for the office of Eaton County District Court judge spoke to the members of the Vermontville General Federation Women's Club on Oct. 2. This election year will be the first time in Eaton County that a female judge will be elected. Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed Judge Julie Reinke as judge for Eaton County District Court on Jan. 16, 2006. Reinke explained to the GFWC. members exactly what types of cases are heard before the District Court. She shared how the Eaton County's “Fast Track” pro- grams for drug/alcohol and domestic violence offenses speed up the litigation process and allow for treat­ ment programs. Reinke stat­ ed that this program was decreasing incidents of repeat offences. Challenger Paula Olivarez shared her qualifications to serve as judge. She stated that one of her strengths was explaining to the defendants in common language why they lost their case. She said people were more willing to accept their loss if they understood the legal process See COURT, page 5 t’s fun to be four’ activity scheduled Chris Rumsey, Hillary Ruffner, Amber Hamilton and Cody Hale were the Maple Anyone .whose child will kindergarten, there are lots of be 4 years old by Dec. 1 is activities you can do during invited to attend "It’s Fun to this time to help your child be Four," which will take have a good start in school. place for the Maple Valley “There will be fun activi­ School District at Fuller ties for parents and children Street Elementary, 251 to complete together, as well Fuller St. in Nashville from 6 as suggestions for activities to 7 p.m. Monday Oct. 23. that can be done at home to A spokesperson for the stimulate early learning. event said, “Have you ever Kindergarten teachers will be wondered how you could on hand to answer any ques­ really work with your child tions you may have. ner which did not infringe on to best prepare them for . “We will also have infor­ the rights and become a nui­ school during that last year mation for you moms and sance to neighbors. before Kindergarten? We dads on how to really take During its regular session have just the event for you. advantage of the ‘windows the council tabled the pro- Although your child is a few See FOUR, page 9 posed ordinance to allow the months away from entering ordinance committee to review it further and make any amendments or changes it deemed necessary. In other business the coun­ cil: • Accepted the resignation • Local Literacy Council gets grant of Zoning Board of Appeals from Dollar General member Geanne Steortz. • Eaton Mounted Division participate • Approved a job descrip­ tion for the village’s zoning in competition, ride to Ground Zero administrator. Village coun­ • New items at the Putnam District cil trustee Justin Shotts is the Library temporary acting zoning administrator while the vil­ • Lions had some time to get set for lage searches for a replace- See FFA, page 3 Malley FFA members who attended the conference last month in Lansing. Nashville has public hearing for wood burning furnaces by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council Thursday night held a public hearing on a pro­ posed ordinance that would regulate installation and use of free-standing wood burn­ ing furnaces within the vil­ lage limits, giving residents a chance to voice their ques­ tions and concerns. Village President Frank Dunham noted that the pro­ posed ordinance was in response to complaints filed by some elderly village resi­ dents and asthma sufferers who said smoke from neigh­ boring freestanding furnaces aggravated their breathing problems. Some members of the' audience questioned the vil­ lage’s proposal that all free­ standing furnaces not housed in the building they were meant to heat should be set back 100 feet from any struc­ tures on neighboring proper­ ty and 25 feet from the build­ ing which it is intended to heat when most manufactur­ ers require only a three-foot set back. Other audience members questioned whether or not the requirement that the chimneys of free-standing furnaces to be two feet high­ er than the highest peak of a roof within 100 feet of the unit was enough to prevent smoke from bothering neigh­ bors in the event of tempera­ ture inversions and strong downdrafts. A few people maintained that the placement restric­ tions would make it impossi­ ble for someone with a small 66 x 132 foot lot to install and operate a free-standing furnace on their property, and it might eliminate a source of inexpensive heat for those who are struggling in tough economic times. During the hearing and later during the regular coun­ cil meeting, village trustees Justin Shotts, Mary Coll, Mike Kenyon and others noted that when the council members decided to pursue an ordinance governing free­ standing furnaces they were not trying to eliminate a inexpensive heating source for village residents, only trying to ensure they were installed and used in a man- In This Issue postseason tourney See WOOD, page 3 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, October 17,2006 — Page 2 GOOD TIME PIZZA October Melancholy 501 North Main, Nashville As the days grow shorter and die leaves turn color and fall languidly from die trees, that is a peculiar melancholy which we are susceptible to at this nine ofyear. Oaober days are tinged with sadness and a sense ofloss at die aid ofanother qimmrr and ya this is combined with a feeling that the beauty ofa crisp autumn d>y under a (dear blue dty somehow redeems the loss of summa. The last monarch butterflies wearily flapping their exhausted wings, die flocks ofgeese heading south, and the vibrant colors ofdie leaves all presage a rime ofdormancy. when we will hunker down for the long, cold winter Everyone probably has a favorite season of the year, bur being able to enjoy each one with its different qualities is a blessing from God. And, perhaps this Oaober melancholy is God’s way oftelling us to start conserving our energy. If we’ve been diligent all summer, and the harvest is plentiful, then just maybe, with the Lord's blessing, we’ll make it through the coming winter, and live to see another glorious Spring. 852-1985 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK HOMETOWN) I LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com Kitchen & Baths Window Replacements Additions & Decks Handyman Services Roof & Siding Insulation Pole Bams & Garages Ceramic Hie & Countertops 202 N. 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DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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. a.m. a.m.. p.m. p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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 Wednesday Evening: Worship ....................................7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School...................... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship 11 Evening Worship...................... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ ........... 7 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............................. 9:45 Morning Worship.............................. 11 Evening Worship................................ 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ......... :45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S.'Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ....................... 10 a.m. Worship Service... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER . 517-541-1144 PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG GRACE COMMUNITY 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . . KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 .Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children* Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Worhen: 3rd Thursday yfr A& <td w D WOLEVER’S Go to the ant, o sluggard: consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer or ruler, she prepares her food in summer, and gathers her sustenance in harvest. Home Inspection toMfflffl ta NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH . M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship........... PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 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 0 a.m. 1 a.m. 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 Worship Service............... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray bam 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. . FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday . 06575763 7 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 17,2006 — Page 3 SCHOOL, continued from page 1 third for elective courses. The pros of trimester scheduling include increased class choices for students, fewer classes each term for students the ability to repeat classes if necessary, no addi­ tional staff is required, more advanced placement (AP) classes offered. The cons of switching to the trimester - schedule include: difficulty for the administration to arrange ini­ tially, the guidance office has to deal with two schedule changes per year and it is often difficult to change old methods of operation. However, Gonser has said that his staff understands the need for the change is sup­ portive. The board also discussed but ultimately tabled a pro­ posal to seek a preliminary qualification to put a bond issue before the voters of the district in February, May or August 2007. Last August voters sound­ ly rejected the district’s request to allow the district to not roll back from 3.2 mills to the current 5-mill levy, approved by voters in 1997, in December and add a half mill to generate $11.5 million. If approved the funds would have been used to replace energy-inefficient windows and boiler systems district-wide and allow the district to add additional classrooms space, modify existing labs to allow the development of a separate middle school and the restructuring of the high school to better prepare grad­ uates for post-secondary education and the changing job market. During last week’s meet­ ing, Kramer said that the board had four options to present to the public: The first, ask for millage to replace obsolete boiler and HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com 269-945-SHOWl Downtown Hastings on State St. ___S_e_a_t_in_g___A_l_l _D_i_g_it_a_l _S_o_u_n_d_ Sj _S_t_a_d_iu_m 0 No passes Free drink refills & 25< com refills | SHOWTIMES VALID 10/17 - 10/19 12:20,2:45, 5:10. 7:35,10:00 OSTHE GRUDGE 2 (PG-13) 12:55,3:05,5:20,7:30,9:40 o THE DEPARTED (R) 12:10,3:10,6:20,9:35 OPEN SEASON (PG) ventilation systems at Fuller Street Elementary, Maplewood Elementary and the high school, reconfigure the entrances of each school to increase student safety, replace- uninsulated windows, at Maplewood and remodel and update two labs at the high school to improve the technology available to students. The second option noted by Kramer was would be to use a sinking fund of approx­ imately 500 to 700 thousand dollars to replace the boilers in each school but nothing else. The third option was to work with an energy compa­ ny, such as Chevron, which would help the district get a loan from the bank to imple­ ment energy savings plan which could include new boilers and windows. However, this option would not address reconfiguring school entrances for safety purposes, or updating labs at the high school. Also, Kramer noted that Chevron’s study indicated that savings from an energy plan would not amount to more than 25 to 40 thousand a year, which would not support a boiler replacement projects on a stand alone "paid from sav­ ings program." Plus, similar arrangement with Honeywell in 1996 led to litigation. Kramer said the district’s fourth option, which was really no option, was to do nothing. He said he didn’t recommend this option since recent inspections have indi­ cated that the current boiler systems at Fuller, Maplewood and the high school could fail in the next three or four years. He also noted that should a boiler system fail, the school in question would have to be closed for a minimum of nine weeks while the system is repaired or replaced. Board of Education Trustee Brian Green said that while he felt comfortable with the first option present­ ed by Kramer, he felt the community didn’t have enough information about the district’s needs and how the millage would be used, "I think we. need time to get more facts and figures out to the public." While Trustee Wayne Curtis said he was hesitant to wait until August to put the bond issue before voters due to the boiler situation, school board President Jerry Sessions agreed that if the board pursued putting the first option on a ballot in February, it "wouldn’t fly" with voters. We keep talking about boilers, but I think safety is a ^Diana’s <~P(?ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 06629839 1-517-852-9481 I big thing too; I like the idea of all visitors having to fun­ nel through the offices," said Sessions. "If I had to give up something (in the first option) I could give up tech­ nology. Trustees Allison Avery and Andrea Montgomery agreed with Sessions that technology was probably the one area they could remove from the first option and they agreed that they needed to pursue a bond but they need­ ed more time to get detailed information out to the voters if they hoped to see the issue pass. Russ Furlong, a local busi­ nessman who was in the audience, said he felt the dis­ trict should allow a company like Chevron to do the upgrades to the boiler system rather than an engineering firm like Kingscott because Chevron, "is the energy expert." Brian Green noted that the district was facing issues with school security as well as aging boiler and ventila­ tion systems and Chevron was not equipped to handle security issues. Kramer added that the State of Michigan School Code requires that a school district must work with a licensed architect on projects involving school facilities. After more than an hour of discussion, the proposal to apply for preliminary qualifi­ cation with the state treasury department on a bond issue died due to a lack of a motion. Because the board did not opt to apply for pre­ liminary qualification at this month’s meeting, the district will not be able to put a bond issue before voters until May or August of 2006; a February special school election is no longer an option. In other business the board: • Heard reports from school administrators regarding the unofficial September 2006 student count totaling 1,662.67. According to Maple Valley School’s business manager Darryl Sydloski, this count is one down from last September and 11.83 down from the February 2006 count. Funding from the state is determined based on the blended count that is calcu­ lated using 25 percent of the February count and 75 per­ cent of the September count for a preliminary blended count for 2006- 2007 of 1,665.63, down 3.71 from the 2005-2006 blended count of 1,669.34. The original 2006-2007 budget assumed a blended count of 1,669. The budget also assumed a $200 per stu­ dent increase while the actu­ al increase was $210 per stu­ dent for a total of $7,085 per student, In addition there was an equity payment of $23 per student and middle school math grant of $54 per 6th, 7th, and 8th grade student. The additional payments from the state are categoricals and are voted on every year at the state level. The See SCHOOL, page 4 Local Literacy Council gets grant from Dollar General The Barry County Literacy Council, which has a mission to help adults learn to read, has received a $1,260 grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation. County Literacy Council President Dr. Jim Atkinson (above, left) and an employee from the Dollar General store in Nashville show the grant check, which will be used to pur­ chase reading textbooks and furnishings (such as shelves, desks, chairs) and sup­ plies for the Literary Council’s future office on the second floor of the new Hastings Public Library, currently under construction. WOOD, continued from page 1 ment for former zoning administrator Melissa Strotheide, who resigned from the post last month. • Approved revisions to the policy for regulating cost for building and other per­ mits and new policies gov­ erning fire hose rental for filling pools, video and audio taping village council and committee meetings, and receipts for village property (i.e, keys to the village office, etc.), severance and retirement pay for village employees. • Set 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, as the date for a public hearing on a new ped- dler/solicitor ordinance and a revision to the junk car ordi­ nance, changing the time allowed for compliance from 30 to 15 days. • Set 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, as the offi­ cial hours for trick-or-treat­ ing in the village. FFA, continued from page 1 ALD (Advanced Leadership Development), and had the opportunity to learn how to become better leaders in their chapter. On Wednesday evening, Sept. 27, the two groups were combined for a ceremony. Everyone wore their official dress and heard from guest speakers Scott Everett and Bill Bobier, who are both agricultural lobbyists. They talked about the FFA and the governmental view of it. Scott Everett is a former member of the Maple Valley FFA chapter and now works with Earthscape Management. A dance followed the cer- emony that gave the FFA members a chance to get to know others around the state. Overall the Maple Valley FFA members said they learned a lot. Hillary Ruffner stated, "This conference was a great way to meet new people and learn a lot of new leadership skills." For Life Insurance? everything It’s not about your life, it’s about hers from business cards and Life insurance isn’t about your life, it's about the people who rely on it. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secufb. brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 �Just Say ‘As Advertised m the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, October 17. 2006 — Page 4 Red Cross blood donations depressed state-wide Donors urged to give to strengthen supply Kimberly Kay Wyskowski VERMONTVILLE Kimberly Kay Wyskowski, age 38. of Vermontville, died Saturday. October 7. 2006. Mrs. Wyskowski was born January 18, 1968 in Charlotte, the daughter of Charles and Esther (Becker) Summers. The most important thing to Kim was her family with granddaughter Taylor Kay as the light of her life. She enjoyed family canoe trips and the many happy memo­ ries they generated. She is survived by her hus- band, Harvey "Skip" Wyskowski; children. Cortnee and Harvey III; granddaughter, Taylor Kay; parents, Charles and Esther Summers of Potterville; sis­ ters, Traci Lynn (John) Shell of Lansing. Kristi (Scott) Dean of Nashville and broth­ er. Paul (Sue) Summers of Eaton Rapids. Funeral services were held Friday. October 13. 2006 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Reverend Michael Knauff officiated. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com SCHOOL, continued from page 3 net difference in the budget is an increase of $31,000 in unrestricted funds, a $19,000 increase in restricted funds for middle school math and a $59,400 decrease in funding for the Early 4s program. • Gave final approval for the high school FFA's trip to the national convention in Indianapolis Oct. 24 through Oct. 28. In addition to the conference with a variety of workshops, the trip would include a tour of Purdue University, a Dow agri­ sciences tour, the Indianapolis Zoom, a concert by Jason Aldine and Carrie Underwood, and a lour ofthe Indianapolis racetrack and museum. • Was presented with a written copy of the 2006-2007 Board of Education goals for review and later discussion and pos­ sible revision. The four main goals were to enhance instructional quality, finan­ cial say, stability, scoo school an and ca community relations and facility usage and improve­ ments. • Approved naming Kelly Zank as the district’s Eaton Intermediate School District (E1SD) Parent Advisory Council (PAC) representa­ tive. • Heard a report from FFA members regarding their visit to the new ethanol plant in Sunfield during its open house. • Approved a consent agenda which included the resignation of bus driver Stephanie tepane Currier urrer and an the te request for leave from Fuller Street teacher Kelly Gardner. 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To Learn More About Mallard Pond Call Today 269-948-9363 ■ Reservations being taken for -•October . “Blood donations also tend to follow the curve of the economy,” says Jaksa, point­ ing out the state’s economic downturn and 7 percent unemployment rate. “People struggling to make ends meet may find it hard to fit in extra activities - including giving blood.” Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. For information on a blood drive in any of the 65 counties served by the Great Lakes Region,- call 1-800-GIVE Life or visit www.givelife.org West Michigan can save on heating bills The Michigan Propane Gas Association has created a new website to help home­ owners cope with colder temperatures and energy costs this fall and winter. The website, www.Use MichiganPropane.com. offers free tips to help residents conserve energy, save money and protect the envi­ ronment through weatheriz- Fall Home, Business Expo will be Nov, 4 Businesses from the greater Lakewood area will have a Fall Home and Business Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Lakewood Middle School on Brown Road behind the high school. There will be about 30 booths from area businesses and organizations ready to introduce their products and services to the area. There will be door prizes and sam­ ples at most of the booths. “This show is an avenue for businesses to say ‘thank you’ to customers and allows businesses to show their products,” said committee member Anne Johnson. “Businesses can look for new employees, have an opportu­ nity to network and meet new people. “This will be a big show. The middle school gym will be transformed with booths and carpeting. The gym will be unrecognizable — very classy,” she said. “It is a time for the area to shine.” Area businesses do not need to be members of the chamber to book a booth. Call Johnson at 269-367­ 9009 for more information. ing their homes. With energy usage on the rise in Michigan. MPGA President David Long stress­ es the importance of energy conservation this winter. “It is important for propane consumers and dis­ tributors to work together to reduce the amount of energy we use,” Long said. “A sin­ cere effort to reduce energy usage and provide more options to consumers will benefit us all.” Propane gas continues to be one of the' safest, most efficient and inexpensive heating methods, and is particularly practical in rural areas. Propane is clean, reli­ able, emits half the amount ofcarbon dioxide as coal and reduces harmful environmental emissions that are caused by the production of electricity. Here are some simple steps the MPGA suggests taking to lower your heating bills and energy usage this winter and throughout the 110 & Main Family style with homemade pies and rolls (Saturday, October 21st • Serving 5-7 pm Adults $8 • $3.50 ages 4-10 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 3.00 ' r 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06629807 See HEAT, page 8 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE “Our Family Serving Yours ' year: • Inspect and tune up your heating system before winter begins. If your house is propane-powered, contact your local propane retailer to ask about a home heating inspection. • Buy a furnace thermostat timer to lower your home’s temperature when you’re not home. This can save up to 10 percent in heating costs per year. • Install flow-restricting showerheads. This can reduce hot water pressure by up to 50 percent without affecting shower pressure. • Replace your water heater with a propane tank­ less water heater, which only operates when there is demand for hot water. • Insulate attics and base­ ments. • Rope caulk or foam seal holes in your home’s shell, and replace old drafty win­ dows and doors. TURKEY DINNER 611 Woodlawn Hastings MI 49058 Mallard<PotufVillage is ideally located one mile east ofM-43 on Woodlawn Avenue. The American Red Cross is seeing an unseasonable drop in blood donations across Michigan and the Midwest this fall. For the past two weeks, blood collections in the Great Lakes Region lagged an average of 70 units a day - or about 10 percent of col­ lection goal. The Region needs to collect nearly 700 units ofblood each week day to meet the ongoing and emergency needs of patients in 70 Michigan hospitals. “We’re asking eligible donors to call today and make an appointment to help save lives,” says Sharon Scott A. Daniels & Fami|y Owncr/Manager �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 17,2006 — Page 5 Vermontville Twp. Fire Dept, to buy pump truck with grant by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Vermontville Township Fire Department is one of 20 Michigan organi­ zations to receive a grant through the fiscal year 2006 Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, which awarded a total Of $2,631,352. The announcement was made earlier this month by U.S. Senators Carl Levin and Commission 5dliU CObTlIU on Aging Schedule of Events Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal . Wednesday, Oct. 18 Polish sausage, augratin potatoes, sauerkraut, spiced apple, dinner roll. Thursday, Oct. 19 Turkey ala-king, rice, California blend, peas, fresh fruit. Friday, Oct. 20 Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, wheat bread. Monday, Oct. 23 Cabbage roll casserole, parslied potatoes, fruit com­ pote, dinner roll. Tuesday, Oct. 24 Chicken fettuccini, lima beans, stewed tomatoes, mixed fruit. Debbie Stabenow. The funds are to be used to purchase firefighting vehicles and to support operations and fire­ fighter safety. The Vermontville Township Fire Department plans to use the $237,500 it received from the AFGP, plus $80,000 of its own funds to purchase a new pump truck. "We’re all pretty excited about this," said Vermontville Township Assistant Fire Chief Monte O’Dell. "Our- newest fire truck dates to 1984, so this will really help the township out financially as far as get­ ting a new truck and then maybe the department’s other funds can be used to buy other equipment that we need. "We’re- really fortunate," he added. "We have all are specs together and as soon as we find out what we need to do next to get the money, we’ll let out for bids on the new pumper." The AFGP awards grants directly to fire departments and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations to improve the effectiveness of firefighting operations and firefighter health and safety programs and to establish or expand fire prevention pro­ grams throughout the United States. Grants are awarded competitively through an application process. COURT continued from page 1 Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu , Wednesday, Oct. 18 Tuna salad, garbanzo bean salad, peaches, pita bread. Thursday, Oct. 19 Ground bologna, cole as it was applied to their case. slaw, Mandarin oranges, The next GFWC meeting whole wheat bread. will be held at 7 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 20 Monday, Nov. 6, at the Cottage cheese, pea and Methodist Church in peanut salad, pineapple, din­ Vermontville. The groupwill ner roll. be learning about and making Monday, Oct. 23 Colonial Christmas decora­ Sliced turkey, three bean tions. salad, applesauce, whole Anyone interested in learn­ wheat bread. ing more about the GFWC Tuesday, Oct. 24 should stop by or call Sandy Italian pasta salad, pickled Haas at (517) 726-0051. beets, tropical fruit. Events Wednesday, Oct. 18 Give a01382761 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with can go on forever Charlie; Flu Shot Clinic. Woodland BP Clinic. Delton - Reminiscence. A gift to the Thursday, Oct. 19 Barry Hastings - No Line Dancing; BP Clinic 10:30-noon; Community Caregiver’s Support 3:30 Foundation is p.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. used to help Nashville - TV Time. Friday, Oct. 20. - Hastings fund activities - Mixed Media Painting 9:30 throughout the a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9:00. Woodland - Visiting; county in the Nashville 5 11:30. Nashville name of the - Friendship Feast. Monday, person you Oct. 23 - Hastings - Tai Chi; designate. Ask crafts 10:30 a.m.; card mak­ ing 12:30 p.m.; Music with your funeral Sam; Kinship Care Support 7 director for p.m.; Beading 5 p.m. Delton more Bingo. Tuesday, Oct. 24 information on Hastings - Line Dancing 10 the BCF or call a.m.; Beg. Line Dancing 1 p.m.; Bible Study 12:30-1:30 (269) 945-0526. p.m.; Red Hat. Traffic crash claims life of woman, 70 Melissa Ocello, Pete Ocello,‘Karen Hathon, Gary Hathon of the Eaton County Mounted Division riding the streets of New York City. Eaton Mounted Division participate in competition, ride to Ground Zero Special deputies Pete and Melissa Ocello of Charlotte and Karen and Gary Hathon of Mulliken attended a Mounted Police competition Sept. 23 in Morristown, New Jersey. There were 124 riders from New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Canada, Kentucky, Texas, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware, Washington D.C., Virginia and Michigan who competed at the Seaton Hacknet Stables. On the Friday before the competition, all 124 officers and mounts assembled along the Hudson River and rode through the streets of New York City from upper Manhattan to Ground Zero. The sounds of the horses hoofs striking the concrete and cobblestone streets cap­ tured the attention of every­ one within earshot. Office workers waved from their widows several stories high and construction crews stopped working to witness the excitement, according to the Eaton County special deputies. Once at ground Zero, offi­ cers saw a huge gaping hole where the World Trade Center once stood. Pictures of loved ones killed in the terrorist attack surround the subway station. It was an emotional time for everyone when officers were called to attention to salute those who had lost their lives. On Saturday, Pete Ocello represented Eaton County in the Uniform Class, which required a spotless appear­ ance in both rider and mount. Melissa Ocello and her horse competed in the BJ competed in Equitation Class placing 10th in the nationals. Wal-Mart, State Rep. Rick Jones and Grand Ledge attorney Bill Davis spon­ sored the Eaton County Mounted Division’s trip to the competition and Ground Zero. A 70-year-old Battle Creek woman was killed and three people were injured follow­ ing a two-vehicle crash on M-66 south of Nashville in Maple Grove Township Saturday just after 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. The preliminary investiga­ tion revealed a mini-van was traveling northbound on M­ 66 where it attempted to make a left turn onto Assyria Road. The vehicle entered the path of a southbound vehicle, causing a head-on collision. Killed in the accident was Miriam J. Sikkenga, a pas­ senger in the southbound vehicle. Her husband, Raymond R. Sikkenga, 72, was injured in the accident. The driver of the mini-van, John T. Gaiski, 55, of Hastings and his passenger, Daniel A. Gaiski, 33, of Angola, Indiana, were also injured. The occupants of both vehicles were transported to Pennock Hospital, where Mrs. Sikkenga was officially pronounced dead. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the crash. Troopers were assisted at the scene by personnel from Lansing Mercy Ambulance, thee Nashville Fire Department, Nashville Ambulance and Pride Ambulance. The crash remains under investigation by the Michigan State Police; Hastings Post. yrCHARLOTTE NURSERY PRESCHOOL > ’’Ur Ur , 'ilj ilj ft -^Classes for Fall 2006-2007 Ages: 2-5 years old Call Beth Hedrick at 517-204-5393 or Preschool at 543-3800 "The Place With All The Toys" 216 W. 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More land available. (VL-98) PRICE REDUCEDII NOW $179,90011 NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 ACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" Beautiful country setting, 4 rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. TWo car garage plus pole Vermontville woman honored by council NAWHVILLE - 2 BEDROOM HOME Many improvements, neat at clean. Appliances stay. Call Rick (CH 131) (CH-131) Homer. (N-141) (N-141) or PRICE REDUCED! NOW $70,900 IN NASHVILLEl LOW MAINTENANCE UPDATED HOME PRICED TO SELLI 5.6 ACRES - SE OF HASTINGS! 2 lots, both perked, driveway permits and surveyed. "In the country". Great view, dose to public hunting & fishing. Lots of birds & wildlife. Some restrictions. Call Rick.. (VL-99) RURAL HIGH SPEED INTERNET NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. SCHOOL. (A) (A) 8.79 8.79 acres acres has has river river front front St woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C)) 5.5 acres acres with with woods. woods. All All perked perked and and 5.5 M-66.surveyed. Call Rick or Homer.(VL-124) Convenient location for a short walk to town. Quick access to Garage, main floor laundry, 30 min. to OR or BC. 15 min to Hastings or TWO BUILDING LOTS NASHVILLE Charlotte. Immediate occupancy. Call Rick or Homer.. ( (N-130) ™LLER heights with city water & sewer. Call Jerry. (VL-138 8t 139M till 269-995-9559 iiytiae fit Rifle Valley News Available la Country Settings between: Nashville Vermontville Lake Odessa Portland Sunfield Woodbury SOKOO Hctin-iisl per month Woodland Freeport Alto Saranac Belding Equipment purchase required To schedule a free signal check call I.T.WiFi 616-374-7787 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 17,2006 — Page 7 Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Photo Contest The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) is pleased to announce its second annual Photo Contest. If you enjoy the beautiful landscapes of southwest Michigan, take a photo the next time you’re out. Autumn is a beautiful season for color photography or for black and white con­ trast. SWMLC will be look- ing for photos that speak to its vision of helping people protect the local wild and scenic places they care most about. Winning photos will be published in^WMLC’s next newsletter and will also appear on its web site. Winners will receive their choice of SWMLC apparel. Photo Contest Rules 1. The contest is open to all ages.There will be two categories forentries: land­ scapes of of southwest Michigan, and flora and fauna of southwest Michigan. 2. All photos must be taken in the nine counties of southwest Michigan: Berrien, Allegan, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, ‘All Hallows Eve’ set at Charlton Parks An “All Hallows Eve” cel­ from 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. for ebration is set for Saturday, those wishing to ride to the Oct. 28, at Historic Charlton event and then return at the Park from 3 to 6 p.m. end of the event. This family-oriented event There will be the annual begins with a trick or treat costume parade, followed by through the Historic Village. costume judging and awards. Here visitors can sample old- This year’s categories for the fashioned candies and treats. costume contest are: most Be sure to enjoy a glass of frightening, most creative, fresh cider. Those will be a most unique, most historical­ hayride, kids can paint a tiny ly accurate, most adorable, pumpkin, the Holly Trolley best of the animal kingdom, will be at the Felpausch best entourage and best kid parking lot one time only at heart (for those 18 and BRAKES • OIL CHANGE • EXHAUST • ENGINES • ALIGNMENTS ■ TRANSMISSIONS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 269-945-0191 8 | Jeff Dobbin, Owner ASE Master Technician 1847 E. M-79 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 Towing Available older). Everyone is encouraged to bring a carved or decorated pumpkin for the jack-olantem contest. Other veg­ etables are also welcome be creative! All entries can be taken home at the end of the day. Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance at Charlton Park. Tickets are also available at the gate on Oct. 28. Admission is $3 per person, with children 2 years and under admitted free. All children must be accompa­ nied by an adult. For more information, call Historic Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit the website at www.charltonpark.org Historic Charlton Park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M­ 79 between Hastings and Nashville. Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren. 3. Entries may be in color or black and white. No slides. 4. Enter as many photos as you like. 5. Entries must be a 5”x7” print (hard copy) on photo paper. Digital photos are acceptable but must be submitted as a hard copy printed on photo paper. 6. No digital alteration of photos will be accepted (other than cropping). 7. Entries will not be returned. Photos become the property of SWMLC to be used for nonprofit purposes. 8. Print name and contact information, photo date and location, and age of photographer on the back of each photo. Entries must be received no later than January 15, 2007. 9. Photos should be sub­ mitted to the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, 6851 6851 S. Sprinkle Road, Portage, MI 49002. 10. Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality and the effectiveness in conveying the unique character and beauty of southwest Michigan. The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy reserves the right to use winning pho­ tos in future newsletters, on display boards and on their web site. 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Vermontville Hardware THE NASHVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Co-Chairs: Kyle & Kendra Hughes, MEH Logging Kathy Joppie Mike Callton, Nashville Chiropractic Clayton Chapman, Clay’s Dinner Bell Linda Gay, Clay’s Dinner Bell Lori McNeill, Maple Valley Pharmacy Dawn Meade, Eaton Federal Savings Bank Rosalie Murphy, Putnam District Library Don Rasey, Hometown Lumber Angie Salyers, Styles “R” Us Doug & Louisa Westendorp, MOO-ville Quabty Creamery THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELPED MAKE NASHVILLE HARVEST FESTIVAL A SUCCESS Allan & Brooke Steele Barry County Transit Bill & Bonnie Maker, Grand Marshals Castleton Maple Grove Nashville Ambulance Service Jason Joppie Maple Valley Lightning Bolts 4-H The Maple Valley/Ionia Community Band Maple Valley Schools Nashville Car Club Nashville Fire Department Nashville Police Department Nashville VFW The Mud Creek Boys The Village of Nashville Thornapple Arts Council Walt Olsson �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 17,2006 — Page 8 Lion losing streak at five games The Lions’ Ashley Gonser races in for a lay-up as Pennfield’s Erin Eriksson races over to stop her Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) It has been three weeks since Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team scored its first win in Kalamazoo Valley Association play. The Lions are still looking for their second. Maple Valley has had its chances. The Lions led 22-16 at the half Thursday night at Galesburg-Augusta, but could manage just four third quarter points in a 48-43 loss. The Rams outscored the Lions 17-4 in the period. Liz Stewart led the Lions with 15 points. Ali Dawson had 22 points for the Rams. The loss was the fifth straight for the Lions, who are now 4-8 overall and 1-6 in the KVA. The Lions had a big fourth quarter comeback in them Tuesday night, but it wasn’t quite enough in a 58-56 loss at Pennfield. The Lions trailed by nine heading into the fourth quar­ ter, and trailed by three points in the final seconds until Leslee Rigelman’s three-pointer tied it as the buzzer sounded. Maple Valley outscored the Panthers 19-10 over the final eight minutes, but saw that momentum stall in the extra period where they were outscored 7-5. Pennfield led 28-25 at the half. Rigelman hit six threes in the game, and finished with 20 points. She was the only Lion in double-figures: Jennifer Kent had eight points, while Lauren Pierce and Kristen VanZandt added seven each. The Lions are back on the road Thursday, when they travel to take on the one KVA team they’ve beaten so far this season, Hackett Catholic Central. Lions had some time to get set for postseason tourney card, after scoring the first card and only Maple Valley goal. “We play to our strength, and he’s our strength,” Lion head coach Josh Meersma said of Linsenmann. With Jose Romero on the bench in the second half, after getting a yellow card of his own, that’s when Saranac struck. The Lions thought they had a throw in of their own by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions did one of their better jobs this season of playing through poor offici­ ating last Monday at Saranac, but couldn’t quite hold on for a victory. The contest ended in a 1-1 tie. 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The offi­ cial from the other side ofthe field overruled the call, and the Redskins struck quickly, throwing the ball over the head of a Lion player and rushing in for the game tying goal with 2:50 left to play. That put something of a bad taste into the Lions mouths, for the week head­ ing up to the start of the dis­ trict tournament. The Lions opened district play Monday, at home against Hillsdale, looking for their first-ever postseason victory. “Because of the weather, we weren’t able to have very productive practices, but I think actually the time off is going to help everybody regroup and recover from lit­ tle injuries and nicks and scratches. Sometimes you need time off to get a fresh start, start” said Meersma. The winner of Monday’s contest will play either Galesburg-Augusta or Delton Kellogg at Hillsdale on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Division 3 district semifi­ nals. Olivet meets Jackson Lumen Christi and Albion takes 6n Pennfield in the other two opening round games in the district tourna­ ment hosted by Hillsdale. The Lions ended their first season in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 5­ 0 loss to Olivet on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the final game of the conference tournament. Maple Valley’s Jennifer Kent (right) looks for a way around Pennfield’s Sara Lowe during Tuesday night’s KVA contest at Pennfield. (Photo by Perry Hardin) HEAT, continued from page 4---------------------------------------“Sealing a home is. the most energy-efficient and low-cost way for a home­ owner to ensure a warm house and low energy bills,” says Long. In addition to your efforts to reduce energy use, propane retailers will be working this year to help you deal with fuel costs, includ­ ing offering a payment plan that allows customers to pay a flat rate each month. If you have any questions or would like additional information on propane, please visit www.Use MichiganPropane.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. 06629696 Residential • Commercial • Farm Submersible & Jet Pump & Tank Sales - Service 2”, 5” Well Drilling & Repair Richard Cobb • David Cobb 517-726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd. Vermontville Mich'Lie. #23-1748 06629659 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. October 17, 2006 — Page 9 Fighting Irish hand Lions fifth loss of the season by Jon Gambee StaffWriter I’m Sony, Guenther, you’re not in Bellevue any­ more. Playing for the first year in the much tougher Kalamazoo Valley Association, Maple Valley saw its season record slip to 3-5 overall and 3-3 in the conference and now faces only its second losing season in the 22 years Guenther Mittelstaedt has been its head coach. Friday Mittelstaedt took his team to Kalamazoo to play the Hackett Irish and the luck was all against him and his Lions. Hackett insured a spot in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Playoffs for the third straight year with a 34-14 Homecoming victory. “We just got beat on the line of scrimmage,” Mittelstaedt said after the game. “It’s that simple.” What Mittelstaedt would not say, however, is that he has the majority ofhis offen­ sive line out with injuries, two occurring during the game, and it is hard to win without your starters up front. Hackett (6-2,4-2) ran up a total of279 yards, 228 on the ground with Jezrel White leading the way with 158 yards on 20 carries. White, a legitimate all-state candi­ date, scored three times. Maple Valley scored on the last play from scrimmage in the first halfwhen quarter­ back Deven Mead hit T. J. Bentley on a 15-yard pass in the left comer of the end zone and again in the fourth quarter when backup quar­ terback Evan Smith ran in from the one and then fan in the extra point. Lion golfers fifth at KVA’s final 18 ■tilt Wtaiii} a is! lbsLin itaaiwi Maple Valley finished fifth at the Kalamazoo Valley Association tourna­ ment held at the Lynx Golf Course last Wednesday, but that wasn’t quite enough to move them up out of the sixth spot in the overall league standings. Delton Kellogg did make a big jump up, from fifth to third overall, with a secondplace finish. Delton Kellogg’s Kyle Purdum had the round of his life, taking medallist honors with a 73. That was five strokes better than the second best individ­ ual. The Panthers fired a 330 as a team. Hackett won the conference tournament with a 225, but the Kalamazoo Christian Comets stayed ahead of the Fighting Irish in the overall standings to take the league title with their third place finish Wednesday. Olivet was fourth with a 342, followed by Maple Valley 342, and Pennfield 353. Barry Roscoe led Maple Valley with an 81. Kory Starks fired an 83 for the Lions, Ethan Griswold an 87, and Troy Westendorp 91. ©ft’ Of mH ft nW Kfife iiinM o Fl* © IS, [fa ® j'li It ftliipW Clearview Vlny, CustomBMnylWimiows Gary & Alta Mast 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 517*726-0232 3 Replacement and New Construction STANTON'S MFdUCTlOHCOS G r REAL ESTATE AUCTION HOME - LAND CONTRACT TERMS Located at 836 Gregg Street, Nashville, Ml on: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18, 2006 • 6:00 PM Selling this 1-1/2 story home with two bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, bath, back entry room, basement and garage at auction. City water and sewer. 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Grossa fin­ had a fumble recovery for With White doing the Maple Valley rushers with ished with two completions the Lions. majority of the damage, 40 yards on 13 carries and in only four attempts for 51 This week Maple Valley Hackett pulled out to a 7-0 workhorse Tim Wood added yards. will conclude the 2006 sealead on their second offen­ 33. Bentley finished with son when they host sive series. White capped off Smith finished the game three catches for 60 yards to Kalamazoo Christian. a 60-yard, four play drive with 26 yards on only three lead all receivers. with a 15-yard touchdown carries, one ofthe true bright Jarred Goris led the run at the 5:47 mark. White made it 14-0 with another touchdown, this time from two yards out with just under three minutes to play. The drive was set up by a Taylor Braman interception that gave the Irish excellent field position at the Lion 13. Hackett quarterback Bradley Grossa put the game out of reach in the second quarter with a 28-yard scor­ ing pass to Robert Chrisman with 4:23 left in the first half. Mead’s pass to Bentley as time expired finally put the Lions on the board, but this was a game they were never really in. Maple Valley, who always defer the opening kickoff and elect to get the ball to start the second half, went three and out in the opening minutes of the third quarter and White took the punt back 71 yards to paydirt. Hackett scored its final touchdown with 4:33 left in the quarter when John “It’s Fun to be Four” will be held on Monday Oct. 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Fuller Street Patrick Waurio scored from Elementary. It is open to anyones whose child will be 4 years old by Dec. 1. a yard out to make it 34-6. Irish kicker Matthew Haller hit every extra point but one of opportunities’ in early readiness materials such as Elementary at ,852-1640 or brain development to maxi­ scissors, crayons, magnetic Early Childhood in the game. mize your child’s school letters and a pencil to take Connections at 543-5500, readiness, which will lead to home with them. extension 2637. school success.” To find out more informa­ Each child will receive tion, call Fuller Street FOUR, continued from SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Oct 18 Choose One Turkey tetrazzini, pizza, cheeseburg­ er, chicken sandwich,, mini bar. Choose Two - garden salad, whole kernel com, sweet potatoes, mandarin oranges/pineapple, juice, milk. Thursday, Oct 19 Kellogg & HS Hungry Howies. Choose One - Pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, Asian bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, french fries, green beans, pear halves, juice, milk. Friday, Oct 20 Choose One - Rib sand­ wich, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, country chicken bar. Choose Two garden salad, baked. beans, cauliflower w/cheese, apple­ sauce, juice, milk. Monday, Oct 23 Choose One Chicken w/cheesie, rice, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel com, broccoli, Jell-o w/fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday, Oct 24 Choose One - Chili and crackers, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, pizza, Subway bar. Choose Two Garden salad, green beans, carrot sticks, cinnamon applesauce, juice, milk. THE TRAFFIC SCENeI Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 <J)river (Educationfor students 14 years, 8 months or older Segment I Class Segment II Class Oct 23 - Nov. 9 Nov. 20 - 22,2006 Dec. 19 - 21,2006 Nov. 27 - Dec 14 f “The Traffic Scene, driving safety taughtfor all oflife’s suprises. " Student Quote To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith Open to the Public. 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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. STS.TJiT? 06571010 '85 CAMARO: 350 runs good, ood, needs trariny work, $1,000 OBO. (269)948-9848 or cell (269)753-6281. Household KING FOUR POST BED with pillow top mattress set, 2 months old, cost $1,000, sell $195. (517)204-0600 CARD OF THANKS The family of Gordon E. Fueri wishes to thank all who attended the memorial service for our son and brother. A thank you to everyone for their warm arid kind generosity who sent cards and provided food for the family. A special thanks to TroyMurray of the Kingdom Hall Charlotte, for his kind words and prayers at the memorial. A thank you to the people at A.F.C. Homes in Battle Creek and Hastings. Marcella Fueri Lois Maurer Janet Gamer Paul Fueri DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. BRUSH AND LEAF PICKUP Pickup will begin October 18th. Please have your leaves and brush at the curbside and in separate piles. There is a $5.00 charge per month put on your water bill if you have a pick up‘ ■ 06627268 — NOTICE — OPEN POSITION The Village ofNashville has an open position for the Village Zoning Administrator. The salary is $2000 per year and the hours are vari­ able, as needed. The applicant should live within a reasonable dis­ tance of the village, have some knowledge ofzoning issues, and work well with people. A job description will be available in the village office after October 13, 2006. Anyone wishing to apply can bring or send your resume/application to the Nashville Village Office which is located at 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073, on or before 5:00 pm on October 24, 2006. Applications 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 The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village ofNashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cathy Lentz \illage C YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. 06637390 Double Shots owner Katrina Rosenberger mans the espresso machine at Double Shots, the new drive-up coffee shop in downtown Nashville. Double Shots offers variety of coffee house-style drinks Card ofThanks VILLAGE OF .' HOME FOR SALE: 3 bed­ room, 2 bath, garage, nice area, $300 to close, $765/month. (517)402-0262 Ruth Ann Hindman Charlotte woman charged in death in traffic crash A 49-year-old Charlotte woman has been charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor causing death in connection a fatal accident with Saturday, Oct. 7, at approximately 6:45 p.m. Eaton County Sheriffs deputies responded to a twocar accident on North Ionia Road and Bismark Highway in Sunfield Township. Authorities said Ruth Ann “Hindman was driving a vehi­ cle east on Bismark, failed to stop and struck a vehicle traveling southbound on North Ionia Road, causing the victim's vehicle to roll and eject the driver and passenger. The driver of the Ionia Road vehicle, Harvey Wyskowski Jr., 40 of Vermontville, was taken to Sparrow Hospital with critical injuries. One of the pas­ sengers' a 3-year-old child, who was restrained in a child car seat, was not injured. The other passenger, Kimberly Wyskowski, 38, from Vermontville, was air lifted to Sparrow where she later died. The suspect driver, who was not injured, was arrested and lodged at the Eaton County Sheriffs Jail. Hindman was arraigned in 56th District Court and charged with OUIL causing death. Bond was set at $75,000. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Sure, if a person' gets a craving for a specialty coffee drink they could drive to Grand Rapids, Battle Creek or Lansing to go to one ofthe big chain coffee shops; but why waste the time, gas and money when there is a closer and less costly alternative right in downtown Nashville? "We offer a full line of coffee drinks, comparable to what you could get at Starbucks," said Double Shots owner Katrina Rosenberger of Vermontville. "Anything you can get there, you can get here. In addition to coffee we have smoothies, Italian sodas, slushies, muffins and sugar-free products and are prices range from $1.50 to $3.75. We also have punch cards where you buy eight drinks and you get one free." Double Shots is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and is closed on Sunday. "We weren’t very busy on Sunday and I needed a day off," said Rosenberger who set up shop in Nashville in September so she could spend more time with her children, Danielle and Zachary Rosenberger, Randi Vincent and Noah Gordon, the son of her fiance, Greg Gordon. "We’d been traveling around to fairs all over the state, as far away as Genesee County for two years, but traveling like that can be rough on family life," she said. "All ofthree ofmy kids are active in sports: Randi in cross country and track, Danielle in cheerleading and Zachary in just about everything else, and Noah is with us every weekend." Now that mom is working closer to home, her daughters come down to the shop after school to lend a hand. "A lot of kids hang out down here and that’s OK with me. Kids need a place to go and there’s not much for them to do in this town," said Rosenberger who seeks to remedy that in part later this month with a "Battle of the Bands" in the parking lot behind Double Shots from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28. "The Lockshop in Nashville and Hastings is donating the use of their stage and sound equipment and we hope to have a vari­ ety of bands playing, rock, Christian, and country music," said Rosenberger. "We have three judges lined up: Justin Mosteller, Victor Lewis and Charlie Cook. The band that wins the contest will get to record a threesong demo CD at the Blue Room in Nashville. "We’re not looking to make a lot of money on this. I just think it would be something fun for the kids to do. I live in Vermontville and the reason I wanted to stay in Maple Valley is so we can give back to our community," she added. "If this goes well, I’d like to do more events in the spring, maybe even a short story and poetry reading. 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Cochran (right on Charlotte s Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, October 17,2006 — Page 12 Local pastor displays, sells art work at local pharmacy An oil painter and ajewel­ er wrestle for a control of Vermontville pastor Sue Trowbridge’s hands and the results of that ongoing strug­ gle are currently on display and for sale at Maple Valley Pharmacy in downtown Nashville. "It’s quite a cat fight since they are all female. (I have) trouble deciding every day whether to paint in oils, make jewelry or write a ser­ mon," said Trowbridge of her internal struggle. Since Trowbridge, an ordained Methodist minister, has returned to the ministry Illustration tells a story in a straightforward fashion like a newspaper. Fine art is meant to be a puzzle to solve, like reading a good mystery novel. So don’t feel badly if you ‘don’t get it’ right away. These paintings are meant to make you think for a long time." Trowbridge’s jewelry fea­ tures dichroic glass pendants strung on beaded necklaces. The dichroic pendants are created by melting glass and minerals together in a kiln, creating a kaleidoscope of colors. When the glass is cool, a hook is attached so it after a sabbatical and is now supplying pulpits at various local churches. She said this makes her decision of what to do on Sundays easy, but adds, "It’s the other days of the week that are a mystery." Maple Valley Pharmacy is displaying new. oil paintings and jewelry created by Trowbridge, who describes her oil paintings as unique and innovative, using new techniques she discovered through experimentation. "God taught me," said Trowbridge. "Each painting is a puzzle to be solved through spiritual reflection. Attention, Hunters! Hometown Lumber bus what you need for hunting... 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Nashville boy grows heart shaped flower Eight-year old Zachary Rose of Nashville, a secondgrader at Fuller Street Elementary and the son of Matthew and Tina Rose of Nashville and Kristi Rose of Hastings, has grown a heart­ shaped sunflower. Zachary brought the fourinch sunflower plant home from first grade in the Spring of 2006 and planted in his grandmother Connie Rose’s flower garden. By the begin­ ning of August it was over six feet tall and had three stalks. Two stalks produced regular shaped flowers, but one produced a heart-shaped flower. In the spring of 2004 Zachary lost his Uncle Jason Rose in an snowmobile acci­ dent and last August his Zachary Rose of Nashville display’s the heart-shaped grandfather, Dan Rose Sr., sunflower that he grew in his grandmother’s garden. also died. Zachary said it must have been a magic seed. hayrides set for Oct. 28 Elk Hunt To all those who accept the "Challenge" there will be ... 1-Hunt for a customer determined by a drawing held 1/1/07 and 1-Hunt also awarded to a participating distributor! To be held at Jay Novacek's Upper 84 Ranch in Brady, Nebraska, airfare to and from hunt, hunting apparel, and justin boots. , We sell Hunting & fishing LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.ni. 219 S. State in Nashville • (517) 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com art work, both jewelry and oil paintings, are reasonably priced considering the time and materials she puts into them. Some of. the paintings have close to 40 hours of patient, meticulous work in Halloween $10,000 J can be strung on a necklace. By combining the glass pen­ dants with her beaded neck­ laces, Trowbridge has creat­ ed what she describes as, "cutting edge, one-of-a-kind pieces ofjewelry." Trowbridge said all of her Athlete of the week And Enter to Win a Ihometovn Sue Trowbridge of Vermontville displays some of her art work on sale now at Maple Valley Pharmacy in Nashville. 06637679 The Nashville Police Department and Neighborhood Watch pro­ gram are inviting area resi­ dents to get into the holiday spirit and come down to the parking lot of the VFW hall in Nashville for free Halloween hayrides starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct.28. Good Time Pizza, Porkey Hale, Carl’s Supermarket, VFW Nashville and Tammy Bryner are sponsoring the event. Maple Valley High School Varsity Basketball Freshman guard Leslee Rigelman scored 20 points for the Lions in their KVA loss at Pennfield on Tuesday night. She hit six three-pointers on the evening, includ­ ing one just before the buzzer that sent the game into overtime where Pennfield came away with a two-point win. 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 06637593 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-10-24.pdf 4678c3184202292924526e25ecdf62f9 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLE news® Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 MVN CWI-8W IN S9NILSVH IS HOHflHO S IZI xamri onaiw soniisvh Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 43, October 24, 2006 A local paper oftoday! Local doctor retires after 20 years in Air Force reserves by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A day before his 60th birthday, Dr, Russ Ameter retired last August from the Air Force Reserve as flight surgeon. Ameter has been in and out of the military for 40 years because it allows him Russ Ameter, while he was stationed in Sicily during the Vietnam War. to combine his vocation as a medical doctor with his avo­ cation as a pilot. "I’ve loved aviation for as long as I can remember and I guess you could say it has been a common thread throughout my life since high school," he saidi "I real­ ly got interested in flying when I was in the Navy; I got my pilot’s license and things just moved on from there." Ameter began his military career in 1966 when he enlisted in the Navy and spent four years on active duty. From December 1967 to December 1968, Ameter served in Vietnam with the First Marine Air wing, flying on medical evacuation mis­ sions in a helicopter. Ameter also spent a year and half assigned to a Marine unit and two years in the Marine Reserve. "The Marines get their medical support from the Navy," he explained. While he was in the Navy, Ameter earned his private pilot’s license in 1967 and has been flying off and on ever since. "That’s what sparked my interest in becoming a flight Dr. Russ Ameter with the SeaRay amphibious airplane he built himself. surgeon," he said. Ameter left active service as a second-class petty offi­ cer and went back to college to complete his undergradu­ ate degree at the University of Toledo, where he studied psychology and pre-med. "I was still in the reserves, See AMETER, page 5 Three generations of Cooks serve on Nashville fire dept. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When Sarah Cook of Nashville completed Firefighter I and II training and got her certificate in May; she became the third generation ofthe Cook fam­ ily to become an official and current member of the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Fire-Department. Her father, Doug Cook joined the fire department 12 years ago, and his father, Dale Cook, joined seven years ago at the age of 63. “When I graduated from high school, my brother, Dan, was in the EMS (Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Emergency Medical Service), so I joined the EMS for four Kevin Hansen joins his fiancee, Sarah Cook, and her father, Doug Cook, and years until we moved out of town,” said. Doug, who grandfather, Dale Cook, to display the water ball trophy the local department won works third shift doing during the Delton Founders’ Day celebration. machine repair at Bradford­ “My son was on the fire White. “When we moved fire department or EMS the fire department, but his back into town, Ken Wood because he likes to help job at Oldsmobile in department and I had want­ Lansing kept him busy ed to get on it for years, but talked me into joining the people. Dale, who works third seven days a week and pre­ I worked seven days a week fire department.” shift, said he also always cluded his becoming a fire­ He added that he always See COOKS page 2 wanted to be a part of the wanted to be a member of fighter until he retired. Elementary Spanish pilot program launched at Fuller by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Fuller Street Elementary has started a Spanish pilot program that has coordinator Dr. Sandra Cade excited. “If this program takes off, it’s exciting to think that in ninth grade a student who chose to take Spanish could start at a third year level and if he or she makes it to the fifth year level they would be fluent in Spanish,” she said. “Maple Valley could start graduating fluent Spanish speakers. However, she cautions that right now the third grade Spanish program which was initiated at Fuller is a merely a pilot project. “We’re doing a pilot study this year and we hope to use the results to help us get funding to expand and run the program in other grades,” said Cade. “Eventually our goal is that every child who enters as a pre-K students will start learning colors and numbers in Spanish, and the program will continue to learn Spanish K-8 so by the time they are in eighth grade they will be able to converse in Spanish with a native speaker, which would be the equivalent of a two-year high school Spanish curriculum. They would not be fluent, but if they were dropped by heli­ copter into a Spanish speak­ ing country they could sur­ vive; they could go the gro­ cery store, the post office. “We’d give an exit test at the end of eighth grade and those who pass would have the equivalent of two years of high school Spanish,” she added. “Those who perform at an acceptable rate will have met the state’s require­ ments for two years of high school world language,” said Cade. “Those who don’t pass can take a basic Spanish course, those who do can take more advanced classes See SPANISH, page 3 In This Issue • Free community preschool play group forming • Streetscape completion celebrated • Valley girls save their best race for last in the league • Lion soccer loses 9-5 to Hillsdale • Lion JV football closes 2006 campaign as KVA champion �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday. October 24, 2006 — Page 2 COOKS, continued from page 1 at Oldsmobile in Lansing because I was in mainte­ nance," said Dale. “One day J was down here working on my car with Doug and they called in a grass fire and he was the only one who could respond and I thought, ‘I’m home all day now that I’m retired and I live right here in town.’ Dale Wetzel gave me the application.” “I wouldn’t give him one,” said Doug a little sheepishly. “It wasn’t bad except they sent me to school and I had to do everything everybody else did — getting down on my knees and climbing lad­ ders, learning to hook my leg through the rungs so I wouldn’t fall off. Getting my leg hooked wasn’t a prob­ lem, it was trying to get my leg back out,” said Dale with a smile.” Dale said that in deference to his age, the fire depart- ment responds to more auto­ mobile accidents than fires, and when they do he is usu­ ally assigned to drive or man the truck and hoses rather than entering a burning building, “But if it came down to it and I had to, they know I could do it.” He added that he enjoys going to Fuller Street Elementary and the Barry County Commission on Aging every year to take part in the department’s annual Fire Prevention Week pre­ sentations. “Going to the schools is fun time with the kids, and for me it is a lot of fun to help people. It makes me feel good to help others,” he said. Like her father and grand­ father, Sarah said she always wanted to be a member of the fire department. “I always wanted to do something to help people and it’s a way to give something back to the community,” Said Sarah who works sec­ ond shift at Bradford -White. “I watched my dad and grandpa and I knew it was what I wanted to do.” “I am really proud ofthese two, my dad for completing fire school at his age and Sarah for following in his footsteps,” said Doug. “I’m proud of the obstacles they both have had to overcome. “My father has been fighting cancer almost the whole time he has been with the department He had colon cancer, prostate cancer and now bone cancer and most people don’t know it” said Doug. “He’s like like the Energizer Bunny, he just October is nationally rec­ Domestic ognized as Violence Awareness Month, but the negative impacts of domestic violence scar our community every day of the year. Having October as a time of special awareness, however, provides us with an opportunity to emphasize that domestic violence is a crime, to warn batterers that they can be prosecuted and to offer victims information about resources available to help them. Although domestic vio­ lence is a crime that general­ ly occurs behind closed doors, its impact spills over onto every aspect of life. The effects of violence can be seen in the workplace, a child’s classroom and in emergency rooms across the county. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women ages 15 to 44 years old! Employees are absent dr harassed on the job, children are distracted and worried at school and doctors and nurs­ es treat physical and emo­ tional injuries in offices and emergency rooms. Domestic violence affects people from every ethnic group and every education and income level. It is a com­ plex issue that is often mis­ understood and misrepre­ sented. It is not about a “rela­ tionship turning violent.” For the assailant it is about power and control and abuse. For the victim is is about fear. S.A.F.E. Place serves domestic violence victims and their families. The organization provides a wide array of services that vary from basic shelter, food and Freedom. Choice. Independence. Security. As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’s just right for you and your family. Safe.Sound. Secure* insurance protection from Auto-Owhers Life Insurance Company. ^luto-Owners Insurance 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 Doug, Sarah and Dale represent three generations of the Cook family serving on the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Fire Department. Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service .......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1 st & 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 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 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 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 Sunday School 10 a.mM.orning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday: Evening Worship................................ 6 A.M. Worship ......................... n a.m. Wednesday Family Evening Worship................................ 6 p.m .Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Evening: PASTOR Prayer Meeting ....................... 7 p.m. MARC S. LIVINGSTON PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM Phone: 543-5488 clothing to assistance in the legal process, advocacy and counseling. All services are free. The organization has three master’s level therapists who provide the counseling serv­ ices to anyone experiencing domestic violence issues (physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal). • Debbie Pawell special­ izes in working with children and is in the office Noonday through Friday as well as provides flexible hours by appointment. • Nikki Kochinski special­ izes in ^working with adult victims. She is available See DOMESTIC, page 8 ©TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING (R) 12:45,2:45, 5:00,7:05, 9:15 OMAN OF THE YEAR (PG-13) 12:00, 2:25,4:50, 7:15,9:40 O ©THE GRUDGE 2 (PG-13) 12:30, 3:00,5:10,7:20,9:30 OPEN SEASON (PG) 12:15,2:15,4:15,7:00,9:00 TTHIIIIITTTT LOCALCHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER ple.”. October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month Long Term Care Insurance from Auto-Owners TRUMBLE AGENCY would do anything to help anybody at any time. You couldn’t ask for better peo- three of them do,” said Wilson. “They are all very community oriented people who want to help. They keeps going. I don’t know if it’s faith in God, or his love of life, but I admire him for it Joining the department was something he really wanted to do, even though he had cancer. “With Sarah there were a lot of naysayers because she is" a girl and she’s small, but she fits in well down here, just like one of the guys,” said Doug. “I think both of them have more than proved themselves as an asset to the fire department. Both Bill Wilson, the fire chief, and Curt Scramlin, the assistant fire chief, have said they both fit right in and are not afraid of work.” “It’s amazing how well all FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Morning Worship & Church School ....................... 10 a.m. Worship Servic 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 PASTOR ISRAEL YOUNG MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY 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 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: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 .Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’ Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ............... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service........................... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............................ 7 p.nj. 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 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship ............... 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH . M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship........... 10a.m. 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: 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass ....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 24,2006 — Page 3 SPANISH, continued from page 1 or pursue other electives.” Cade has been working with Maple Valley School District curriculum coordi­ nators Mary Slag and Julie Swartz and consultants Mindy Otto and Chemo Rodriguez to create a K-8 Spanish program in response to the State Department of Education’s mandate that by 2016 all high school gradu­ ates in the State of Michigan will have completed the equivalent oftwo years study of a world language. If all studehts were required to take a world lan­ guage in high school that would mean the district would have to hire a lot more Spanish teachers and stu­ dents. choice of electives would be severely limited, especially for band students, that is part of the reason Maple Valley if looking at teaching Spanish in grades K-8 the other is because studies have shown that chil­ dren learn a second language much easier if it is intro­ duced before the age of 10. “The thing that distin­ guishes this program is that it’s a grass roots up response to atop-down state policy,” said Cade. “When they said all graduates must have two years of a world language we thought, ‘how many teachers are we going to have to hire if ever student needs two years of world language in high school. Also, by high school, language is learned Free community preschool play group forming Children in the Maple Valley area between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 years are eligi­ ble to attend a free communi­ ty play group which will meet from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting October 25. The program is designed to give caregivers and parents a chance to work together to provide a preschool experi­ ence for their children. Ifpar­ ents and caregivers are unable to attend with their child, the child still may be enrolled. Because there is no tuition or fees, the program needs donations of consumable goods such as stickers, play dough and other craft sup­ plies. For more information or to register a child, call Jennifer Lundquist at (517) 852-9062. by the left, or logical side of the brain, and language is approached like math or sci­ ence, or something that could be memorized; but younger brains are still equipped to take it in.” At the end of the last school year Cade made pres­ entation to the Maple Valley Board of Education in which she detailed the reasons for introducing Spanish at the elementary level which included: that before age 10 children use the language acquisition part of the brain when learning a second lan­ guage, while those who learn later use a different part of the brain; children who study a world language have shown better cognitive thinking in areas such as flexibility, creativity and divergent thinking; and they also develop a sense ofopen­ ness to different people and an appreciation of other cul­ tures. During her tenure as a sec­ ond grade teacher at Fuller Street Elementary, Otto taught incorporated Spanish into everyday classroom activities. It was because of this experience that Otto, who was on leave, was hired to work as part-time consult­ ant for the program. “When they did they days of the week, the month, the weather... she would do it all bilingually, and she is very enthusiastic,” said Cade. “I am the Spanish expert and she is the pedagogy expert— she knows how ' children learn.” “It’s amazing to watch her with the children,” said Swartz. “She is just alight with enthusiasm.” Otto visits Fuller Street on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons each week and spends 20 minutes with each of the four, third grade classes. “Mindy goes in and part­ ners with the classroom teachers,” said Cade. “I’m super excited about the response from the chil­ dren,” said Otto. “They seem eager each time I arrive and are always very involved with all the activities we are doing during my lesson. I couldn’t be more impressed with what they have learned so far. To date, the students have learned the alphabet, months, days, colors, shapes, direction words, and com­ mon conversation phrases. We are currently working on the Pledge of Allegiance to let students make connec­ tions between the English and Spanish versions. The program is going exception­ ally well and I am interested to see what they have learned at the end of the year.” Swartz reported that when she recently subbed in Cade’s high school Spanish classroom one of the stu­ dents said his little brother already knew more Spanish than he did. “They are both learning but they are learning differ­ ent things in different ways,” said Cade. Chemo Rodriguez is the program’s art consultant and he coordinates with the school’s art arid music teach­ ers. He comes to the school once a month and gives a 40­ minute music, dance and culture presentation. “It’s really exciting that our music and art teachers are members of our commit­ tee,” said Cade. “I think our third grade pilot program is a great way to teach the art forms of different cultures.” “Chemo and his brother Tony and their friend Mario Sanchez Avendano, are a musical trio,” said Cade. “He was bom in Mexico, then his family moved to Texas where he was raised and then they moved to Charlotte while he was still a young boy. They are local people who understand the community.” “I was impressed when I saw Chemo working with the kids, he’s not just teaching them music or social studies, he is teaching them about culture and how to treat oth­ ers. How to show respect to get respect,” said Slag. “’’Chemo is really involved in music and dance but it’s really good for the kids that he takes it beyond music and brings, the culture, customs and manners to life.” “Chemo is not just a Spanish music teacher; he is a world citizen who under­ stand our local community,” said Cade. Slag and Swartz are work­ ing to find funding for a K-8 Spanish program. “The state has mandated that all graduates must have two years of world language but there’s no funding for it,” said Cade. “Lansing schools got a huge grant to start a Chinese immersion program. There’s money out there and we need to go after some grants. We found enough Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Overlooking the Gardens . Restaurant M ulberry Fore Golf Nov. 9 Make Your Reservations Today! V LJWksgiving ^Dag 11am - 3pm urkey & Much 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 2 money for a small pilot pro­ gram but eventually we’re going to have to hire some­ one to teach Spanish to every student in pre-K through eighth grade. “This program could become a model for other rural communities,” she added. “A lot of times things happen in the city because the numbers are so much higher but we have to do the same thing withqut all the funding. We’re hoping to find some mini-grants we can use for stipends to pay the Latino members of our community to come to our school and work with the classes.” “Chemo is the vice presi­ dent ofthe LAHBA (Lansing Area Hispanic Business Association) and he is impressed that a small school in a rural community is showing such a commitment to Latino culture,” said Cade. As consultants Cade, Swartz, Slag, Otto and Rodriguez meet with a com­ mittee consisting of them­ selves and lead teachers in grades K—4 and three parents to discuss the direction ofthe program. “I am a firm believer in cross-curriculum learning. We do not want this to be an add-on or pull-out program, we want to connect with what the students are learning in social studies and their fine art curriculum. In third grade social studies they learn about continents and world communities and what happens in those communi­ ties,” said Cade, who added CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 30 975 N. Main (M-66), Nashville, MI Fuller Street third grade students and their teachers take part in a traditional Mexican song and dance led by Chemo Rodriguez and Mario Sanchez Avendano. Nov. 16 Small Animal Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m, Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. 4-H Awards Program, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Dog Developmental Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Flag Day, County Buildings Closed. Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United .Methodist Church in Hastings. Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. that the third grade teachers are driving the curriculum. “When we started the pro­ gram at the beginning of the year, we chose to focus on the song “De Colores” which is about all the colors there are, but it is also about the diversity of people,” said Cade. “We had also decided to focus on Mexico for the rest of the year. But our third grade teachers pointed out that we shouldn’t study just Mexico, but all continents because if we focus on just Mexico, the kids aren’t going to know how big the Spanish speaking world real­ ly is. So we are also going to talk about Spain and other countries and learn songs from five areas of the world.” “When our students get to sixth grade they study Latin countries,” said Slag. “With a K-8 program there will be wonderful opportunities for cross-cur­ riculum learning,” said Cade. “It takes five to seven years for a person to become fluent in any language. But if you’ve taken it that long you are ready to learn in that lan­ guage, so if you’re going to read a Latin American novel, why not read it in Spanish?” “Spanish makes good sense in mid-Michigan,” said Swartz. “If you want to go into any kind of career in medicine you need to be able to speak with you patients. “And it also helps to know Spanish if you are in educa­ tion,” added Slag. “Maybe someday we’ll be able to offer a second lan­ guage, but right now we’re a small school and we only offer Spanish,” said Cade. “But I applaud the state for having the courage to pass this mandate. Starting with the class of 2016, all gradu­ ates in the state will be required to learn about another culture and language and I think that is going to attract businesses to the state.” “It’s going to be exciting to see what high school Spanish will look like when this year’s third-graders arrive,” said Swartz. ‘Diana’s Dfoce The Place to Gofor Professional Styling ft MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Comer of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. _ 1-517-852-9481 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, October 24,2006 — Page 4 Andrew A. Cheeseman NASHVILLE Andrew A. Cheeseman, age 14, of Nashville passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Mott Childrens Hospital, in Ann Arbor, after a courageous battle with Aplastic Anemia Andrew was born in Hastings on December 26, 1991, the son of Kevin Cheeseman and Miriam Schantz (Raines). Andrew was raised in the Nashville area and attended Maple Valley Schools and was currently in the eighth grade. One of Andrew’s favorite schools activities was playing in the youth hockey league at Maple Valley, which he participat­ ed in from fourth through sixth grade. At a very young age Andrew developed a love for spending time on Grandpa Schantz’s dairy farm. It was not uncommon for Andrew to pass up a night out for din­ ner just to hang out on the farm. At the age of 9 Andrew began to explore his love of animals and farming by joining 4H. Over .the years he has participated by raising and showing rabbits, goats, and his true love dairy cows. His desire to be involved in farming didn’t stop at grandpa’s farm; when visiting the local stockyards in Battle Creek and Lake Odessa, Andrew would jump right in and begin lending a hand, and over the years became very skilled. Andrew was also captivat­ ed by the large semi trucks that his father would drive. When asked “what would you like to be when you grow up”? Andrew’s quick wit, and perfect knack for logic led him to the perfect career; driving a cattle truck of course. After all it was the best of both worlds - driving big trucks with cattle inside, what could be better. Spending much of his spare time on the farm, Andrew developed a passion for exploring nature. Andrew loved to spend time outdoors whenever possible. He enjoyed deer hunting and was especially looking for­ ward to his first firearm deer season and his second full season bowhunting. During the summer months, he loved to spend time fishing and especially enjoyed his fishing trips with his dad. Andrew’s interests extend­ ed well beyond farming and spending time outdoors. He was also an avid University of Michigan fan, and enjoyed playing football. Recently Andrew began to study Karate and was work­ ing through his various belts most recently achieving the level of Purple Belt. Through a close family friend Andrew was intro­ duced to the game of golf. Within a very short period of time the family’s back yard was expanded, by changing fence lines and making their pasture smaller to create a perfect place to practice his new found sporting passion. Andrew truly enjoyed keep­ ing his practice course mowed, which he did twice per week. He took great joy in making fancy designs with the lawn mower before hit­ ting golf balls. Andrew espe­ cially loved to play a round of golfwith his mom at Twin Brook Golf Course in Charlotte, and often begin their conversations with a smiling “well, how’d you do”? Andrew also enjoyed rid­ ing his dirt bike up & down Grandpa’s lanes. The entire family got involved and helped make trails trough the woods, hayfields, and down the lane so Andrew could get anywhere on his bike or quad. When Andrew could not be outside, he enjoyed watching college football, NASCAR (Go Dale Earnhardt Jr), Michigan Outdoors and golf. He also loved a good movie; he espe­ cially enjoyed the entire Star Wars series, the Harry Potter Collection, the Fast & the Furious, and Pirates of the Caribbean. The Lord of the Rings series was a favorite which he would always watch with Grandma Cheeseman. It was Andrew’s passion for adventure and his go any­ where try anything attitude which allowed Andrew to expand his horizons well beyond Barry County. With his Grandma and Grandpa Cheeseman as com­ panions, Andrew’s love of travel took him from one side of the United States to the other, and even into Canada. It was during many of these adventures that Andrew fostered an appreci­ ation for theatre. In his trav- els he has attended the the­ atrical performances of some the most acclaimed shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Phantom ofthe Opera, the Lion King, Chicago, and several others. Andrew embodied the all American boy, and was truly a friend’s friend. It didn’t matter to Andrew where you grew up, what type of clothes you wore, or what crowd you hung out with. It was his ability to look beyond the outside and befriend the inside that has endeared him to everyone he called his friend. Andrew is survived by his father, Kevin Cheeseman; his mother and step father, Miriam and Todd Raines; step brother, Jordon Raines; beloved grandparents Homer Schantz, Carol and Elmer Cheeseman, and Christy Newland; aunts and uncles; Michael (Rexanne) Cheeseman, Rachelle (David)‘Gorton, Levi (Tara) Schantz, Michael Schantz, and Austin Schantz, his cousins Jessica, Jessa, Katie, and Michaela Cheeseman, Gabe, and Ben Gortoh, Adam and Dillon Schantz. Funeral service was held at the Nashville Baptist Church, on Monday, October 16, with Pastor Karl Strenge officiating. Interment followed the funeral service at Wilcox Cemetery Nashville. Family request donations to The Andrew Cheesemen Memorial Scholarship Fund at Independent Bank. Arrangements Funeral Healthcare advocates gather We've Got \Webkinz? Meet the huggable plush pets with an online playground. Each pet carries a secret code to let you enter Webkinz World! • Play games, trivia challenges, design a home for your new pets • Earn Kinzcash io get treats and lays for your online playmales • Safe, friendly and hours of fun Collect Them All? jk The Gift Shop at Kathy’s 207 N. Main (M-66) Nashville • 517-852-0313 www.webkinz.com -w ** GANZ’ i The Southwest District of the Michigan Association of Healthcare Advocates recently held its Fall Legislative Meeting at Schuler’s Restaurant. Hillsdale Community Health Center Hospital host­ ed this meeting with Malinda Bowditch Ch. and committee members Jan Deka, Phyllis Clow, Sheryl Burke, Mabie Worms, Dee Cooley,, and Bev Reasoner providing favors and decorations. The meeting was called to order by Mary Lou McFadden, SWD President who gave the welcoming remarks and the reflections: Hastings' NewestAffordable SeniorLiving (Retirement Living... Mallard Pond Village-Style MALLARD Exploreyour retirement apartment-living options POND VILLAGE ~ Independent Living with Great Neighbors & Worry-Free ~ Spacious One & Two Bedroom Apartment-Homes ~ Emergency Call System ~ Planned Activities ~ Library & Fitness Center ~ Community Dining Room ~ 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance ~ Local Transportation Available New Senior LivingApartments • NewSenior Living Apartments 06637771 www.mykmg.net/niallardpond Barkholz, Senior Director, Regulatory Issues, MHA gave a Legislative Update. Our afternoon speaker, by Thomas introduced Britton, was Mary Grace who is a “Massage Therapist and Flower Essence Practitioner.” Mary ' brings 11 years of experience teach­ ing adult and community education into her practices of holistic health. Mary is noted for her practical and entertaining approach to “have fun and be of service.” After Mary’s talk, door prizes were given, and the 50/50 was drawn. $152.50 from the 50/50 was donated along with the annual Harvest Gathering of 80 pounds of nonperishable food to the Jackson Salvation Army. 611 Woodlawn Hastings MI 49058 To Learn More About Mallard Pond Call Today 269-948-9363 (fur r amity Serving Yours'' ’ Nashville s Only Family Owned, Independently Operated Funeral Home • Fully Staffed Children’s Resource Room 'Free Video Tribute • Barrier Free Mallard(Pond Village is ideally located one mile east ofM-43 on Woodlawn Avenue. “If you don’t like what you’re getting back... take a look at what you’re giving out.” MAHA President Shirley Harris and MAHA President Elect Barbara Bergin gave an update of MAHA activities. Thomas Britton, SWD VP Programs introduced the first speaker, Erika Oliver whose topic was “Three Good Things About the Day.” Erika is a business consult­ ant, writer and dynamic pre­ senter. By using intuition, humor and her experiences, she challenges and inspires organizations and individu­ als to expand their vision and purpose. Mabel Worms gave the invocation. After lunch SueAnne Warner, MAHA Legislative Advocacy Director and Amy Reservations being taken for > Ample Parking • Accommodations Up to 300 (517)852-9712 ••October . MQ 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville SME—2) 06629807 Scott A. Daniels & Family Owner/Manager have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Commission on Aging Schedule of Events COUIl’U J Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, Oct. 26 Homemade goulash, car- rots, cauliflower, pears. Thursday, Oct. 27 Roast pork w/gravy, stuffing, mashbd potatoes, diced beets, fresh fruit. Friday, Oct. 28 Shredded chicken BBQ, baked beans, apricots, coleslaw, bun. Monday, Oct 30 Bean soup w/ham, aspara- gus, applesauce, crackers. Tuesday, Oct 31 Mushroom chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, seasoned rice, Mandarin oranges. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu. Wednesday, Oct 25 Cheese cubes, potato salad, peaches, Rye Krisps. Thursday, Oct 26 Chicken pineapple salad, cucumber salad, plums, whole wheat bread.. Friday, Oct. 27 California Reuben spread, broccoli bacon salad, pears, rye bread. Monday, Oct. 30 Roast beefw/cheese, sweet and sour carrots, mixed fruit, whole wheat bread. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Cheese spread, pork and beans, tropical fruit, whole wheat crackers. Events Wednesday, Oct. 25 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Sam. Delton - Birthday Party. Thursday, Oct. 26 Hastings - Schemes, Scams and Swindles 9-noon; Couples 2 Step 7:30 p.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, Oct. 27 - Hastings - Mixed Media ea Painting antng 9:30 : a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9:00. Woodland Visiting. Nashville Nashville 5 11:30. Monday, Oct. 30 - Hastings Tai Chi; crafts 10:30 a.m.; card making 12:30 p.m.; Music with Sam: Haircuts/make appt. Tuesday, 31 Tuesday, Oct. Oct. Hastings - Halloween Party: Beg. Line Dance 1 p.m. Nashville - Halloween Party. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 24, 2006 — Page 5 AMETER, continued from page 1 SA >ik KiJS S* A 11SW Wte!i W'te! r M i& so I spent a lot oftime on the weekends in Grayling and at Fort Custer," said Ameter, who said he then left the service for seven years while he finished school, earning a medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean and started a fam­ ily. After finishing his resi­ dency in 1985, Ameter set up a private medical practice and joined the National Guard in Battle Creek for 10 years. When he closed his practice around 1995, he started working for Med Service, doing occupational medicine at a walk-in clinic and switching to the Air Force Reserve at Selfridge Air Force Base near Detroit. "My goal was to be a Navy flight surgeon, but the only way was to go through six more years of active duty, I had already done that and I wasn’t doing that again, so I joined the Air Force Reserve," he said, "They only require six weeks of training and I did it in three increments in San Antonio and became an Air Force flight surgeon in the late ’80s." Ameter served as the clin­ ic commander in Battle Creek for five years until 1983 when he transferred to Selfridge to become a flight surgeon. He said a flight surgeon has two basic areas of responsibility. One is envi­ ronmental; the flight surgeon serves as the expert on public safety and sanitation and is in charge of OSHA require­ ments on base. The second area of responsibility is to take of pilots and crew as pertaining to flight condi­ tions. That is why he was required to fly a minimum number of hours a month as a crew member so he could observe the behavior and environment of the pilot and crew in a variety of situa­ tions. "I would look at different stresses and the results of those stresses for safety con­ siderations," he said. While in the Air Force Reserve, Ameter spent ten or twelve months in the south of France supporting the tanker squadron from Selfridge. While serving in the Air Force Reserve, Ameter worked in a clinic in Wayland, owned and operat­ ed by Pennock Hospital, until it closed several years ago. Ameter still works for Pennock; two days a week he practices family medicine at the clinic in Nashville and two days a week he works in the occupational medicine at Pennock’s. State Street clinic in Hastings. Just as Ameter’s retire­ ment from the Air Force doesn’t mean he’s given up practicing medicine, it also doesn’t mean he’s given up his passion for flying. In the mid-1970s when he was still living in Toledo, Ameter and his brother-in­ law, Mitch Stahl, built a two- *‘**£ t* Hiii hWitt ^Mi ildsmtlMB; «te1«\ta^dmJ(, «te«tadm 1 W\,..ni.J b ftas|ial| In, tropica riifata «Duotof, M K MHA Wedoesdn, ftt I d’[fe. Hisliijs-ftlt i ipiin. MHfjrf®! SuDfid-Mflt teG» mH .^w■H ftanK'kStt aK“ Streetscape completion celebrated . ifabh Bt-W Jflllllj flill! [pMS QdJiltyi jWiiW^11 uala! Hirf^'53' hHBH®11 JJ BBt' Nisi*- Litt thy certification in 2002 when it was inspected by an official from the FAA." "The design and materials for homebuilt airplanes are very conservative and they are very strong, almost to the point of being overbuilt," he said. Ameter, who lives on Clear Lake in Dowling, said he likes to fly whenever he gets a chance, weather and family commitment’s per­ mitting. "The military compli­ mented my love of aviation, but as long as I can pass a flight physical, I will contin­ ue to fly." Nashville Lions have 2 new officers New Lions officers Bernie Garvey (right), secretary, and Treasurer Jim Carl. £s4®® tatiildi ’^tsatt ntfa I>! M man airplane, which he eventually sold in 1998. "But I got the bug again and I built a homebuilt SeaRay, which is two-person amphibious plane that cruis­ es at around 95 to 100 miles per hour," he said. "It took about three and half years to build in my garage and other places. It was given airwor- Work was completed on the streetscape project earlier this year in downtown Vermontville, funded in part by a grant from the State of Michigan. The project included new water main, the creation of a walk-through, a new parking lot, sidewalks, curb­ ing, street lights and paving, of South Main Street and the alleys in downtown Vermontville. Pictured at the ribbon cutting ceremony are (from left) engineer Dan Rose from Wilcox Engineering, Vermontville Clerk Shirley Harmon, Vermontville Department of Public Wiorks Supervisor Monte O'Dell, Vermontville Village Trustee Jim Samann, Village President Doug Kelsey, Village Trustee Sue Villanueva, Trustee Tom Williams, Trustee Don Martin, and State Rep. Rick Jones. The Nashville Lions Club had its monthly dinner meet­ ing at Mulberry Gardens Monday, Oct. 16, and the guest speaker was Maple Valley School Superintendent, Kim Kramer. Kramer spoke about some of the challenges facing the local school system. He com­ plimented the community and the teachers for support­ ing the school system. Longtime Lions Club Secretary/Treasurer John Hughes stepped down after serving many years. Lions President Dave Mace said the club will miss his leadership, hard work and dedica- offices. 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Throughout the months of his failing health, he continued to work Walter Jemison as much as possible as con­ troller at J-Ad Graphics where he had been employed developing the solution to since March, 1995. any office/business task he Jemison “was a man of was given.. He would always incredible integrity, honesty get the best price, seek the and love for others,” said best source, respect the qual­ John Jacobs, president of Jity of the best person for the Ad Graphics. “He will be job. When Walt came to the extremely missed by this board with the information, organization and our fami­ it would be complete, well lies. presented and right! “Walt was the kind ofman “He particularly enjoyed you were proud to call a analyzing space. He planned friend. Though he was my several work areas at J-Ad senior, he always greeted me and would have detailed daily with ‘Good morning, drawings to the inch for what Sir’ - not the general saluta­ would fit here, what would tion in today’s modern be best there. And it always world. He was from another fit! He really loved to do school where respect, man­ parking lots, traffic pat­ ners and loyalty were the terns.” only traits that were accept­ John Jacobs called ed. Jemison a very personable “Walt had a very analyti­ guy, a perfect gentleman and cal mind. He truly blos­ friend. somed on projects,” Jacobs “I recall when we were said. “He had the gift of remodeling the warehouse area in Marshall (where the Ad-Visor and Marshall Chronicle are based), he con­ tributed greatly to the task. While walking off the spaces, I tripped and fell on my head, splitting it like a watermelon. He was instant­ ly at my attention ‘like a mother’ caring for me until I could get to the ER. He seemed to hurt as .much as I did,” Jacobs said. “In the future, when we consider important business, negotiate with suppliers, we’ll think to ourselves, ‘What would Walt do?’” Fred Jacobs, vice presi­ dent of J-Ad Graphics, said when Jemison joined the company, “His personality fit us. His years of experi­ ence were nice to have. He had worked in industry and was willing to do anything. His job was controller, but he was really interested in our computer systems and got involved in the systems and our back-up systems and helped us get to a new level with our computers. “He helped us when we were making decisions on equipment, expansion proj­ ects. It was great to be able to talk to a guy who has been around the block... He was never an employee; he was a participant. He really cared about the company and when we wanted to do something that he didn’t think was the right direction, he’d be the first person to say ‘I don’t think that’s a good idea. I think you ought to look at it.’ “He was always vigilant with our accounts and made sure that we kept them paid and watched over them very, very carefully.” Fred Jacobs said that was congruent with his parents’ philosophy of ‘If you can’t take any money home with you that’s fine, but pay your bills. He (Walt) took on that same mentali­ ty... “He had a fun side too. He really cared about people. He helped different employees over the years who got into trouble, and we didn’t even know about it. He came to their aid and helped them. He became a mentor to a lot ofthem. He was like a grand­ father figure. Some of them didn’t have anybody they could go to and he knew they were in trouble, and he’d sit down and talk to them and give them suggestions. For a HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 7:30am - 7pm Saturday 7:30am - 3pm ople"s Choice Award • 3 Years MEN Clipper Cut......... WOMEN HO Includes Shampoo, Conditioner, Blow Dry Style Cut............ Senior Cut.......... Short & Long Styles ..*12-*17 ‘3 OFF Senior Cut............... »3 OFF Ages 60 years and over company, that’s always invaluable...,” Fred Jacobs said. “Everybody kidded with him... He had a compassion for people.” Though Jemison had that personable soft side, he said Jemison could also be “as hard as nails” with business issues and not put up with anything he thought was injustice or unfair. “He did most of our nego­ tiations with our insurance companies... Those are bat­ tles that are not fun to go through,” Fred Jacobs said, noting that Jemison liked the paperwork and research aspects of it. “He negotiated our Workman’s Comp and whenever we had any tough negotiations with companies, he was always at the table because he enjoyed that. “He was just a real valu­ able employee and really fit in,” Fred Jacobs said. Jemison probably should have retired, based on his health a couple of years ago, but he loved working, he said. “I think this was the best medication he could have had, coming to work every­ day and getting his mind off the problems he had in his personal health issue. He could get involved in the paperwork and forget it...” “The last three weeks have really been hard on him. He really wasn’t well... He was sharp as a tack right up until hours before he died. He was kidding with the nurses, kid­ ding with me... He had noth­ ing but the highest praise for Pennock Hospital... He said to me before he died, this is a great hospital. He couldn’t say enough about the nurses and the care that he got there...,”Fred Jacobs said. Former J-Ad employee Bernie Killinger and Jemison had been good friends for about 35 years. They were also former busi­ ness partners at Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville. “I don’t think I ever knew anybody that didn’t like him (Jemison). 1 knew people who crossed swords with him, but in the end they would find out more than likely he was in the right,” Killinger said. Jemison didn’t have any formal training as an engi­ neer and Michigan Magnetics made highly sophisticated products, Killinger said, “but I recall one time when one of our customers needed a product and our chief engineer just never came up with the right product One weekend Walt went out in the shop and had people make him some parts that he had concocted in his mind. He made those parts and put them into a magnetic head and that product is probably still today the leading magnetic head in that particular field, which is cur­ rency validaters. “Walt was just clever. He saw things and knew how they worked. I bet when he was a little kid he took things apart and knew how to make them work. That’s the way he was in the shop. “Another thing about Walt that was always really out­ standing was his memory for detail... He could do his scheduling mentally. He did­ n’t have it down on paper... “Walt was an accountant basically, and that’s why he had this marvelous eye .for detail.” In the 1970s, Jemison, Killinger and two others bought Michigan Magnetics. One of the partners was a New Jersey man, who was the principal stockholder in the company. The other three ran the company. By about 1985, Killinger said the mag­ netics industry had been pri­ marily taken over by Japanese companies. “Unless we could find markets for products that the Japanese didn’t make, there was no market, no business for us. The head that Walt developed on his own kept the company afloat for at least another five years,” he said. Killinger worked in accounts payable at J-Ad Graphics for a time and when he was ready to retire, he recommended Jemison to replace him. Killinger said Jemison “took on more things than I was willing to do,” such as purchasing, Beard Trims........ Waxing Lips............ 3 Waxing Eyebrows... *5 06638084 Neck Shaves Cvntiywiewt Shop i-K Ckart&tte! CHILDREN Seasonal Clothing for Infants - Adults Boys & Girls »5-‘10 PRICED TO SELL! Prices by Age; 1-5 yrs $5, eta 113 W. Lawrence, Charlotte (Across from Old Courthouse) WALK-INS WELCOME 543-2530 UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Stop in and meet Marcia (Geiger) Kinney & Norm Kinney Call for pricing on "Full Service" On Request, FREE Krowuv's Cowsigwmewt Shop See IVALT, next page 06638076 Ages 60 years and over Outline/Clean Up acquisition of electronic equipment, etc. “Walter could absorb facts and make them come to life. He was that good,” Killinger said. “If you ever found a per­ son who was loyal to his company, it was Walter.” Co-worker Bobbie Wilkins, who has worked closely with Jemison, called him very smart, and a very loving person. “He cared about everybody. I don’t know anybody he didn’t like. He had a good shoulder to cry on. He helped me through a difficult time in my life... My kids think the world of him too... He was always there if anybody needed him.” “We used to go to lunch every Friday,” she said. “I loved working with him. We both started work­ ing in accounts payable at the same time. Bernie (Killinger) showed me how to do the program we had, so we learned it together,” Wilkins said, noting that Jemison was “very efficient with accounts payable.” After his health declined, Jemison did some work at home, she said. Jemison’s sense of humor is fondly recalled, with many saying if you didn’t know him, you may not know when he was joking. “His sense of humor was something else,” Wilkins said. She commented that Jemison’s pastimes included golfing and stamp collecting. “He would help me with my stamp collection... I would ask him different questions, and he let me borrow his stamp drying machine one time and let me go through his extra stamps so I could fill mine in,” NOW OPEN 113 W. Lawrence Ave. tijck of J he Shear PlaceI 541-9970 ei*»1 *Jv MEMBERSHIPS 2007 •e NOW Golf Course available Open to the Public. Please Call for Tee Times. Reduced Fall Rates now in effect through the end ofthe season.. .stop in and play to enter our weekly drawings for 1 FREE WEEK OF GOLF! October Tournament Schedule Call to Pre-Register! Saturday, October 28.10 am The Triple Six” (1-6 Scramble, 7-12 Best Ball, 13-18 Total Score) 2 Person Scramble 955 N. 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He was into old trains.” Co-worker Linda Boyce said her first contact with Jemison was when he inter­ viewed her for her current job. “He made me feel com­ fortable and welcomed,” she said. “Since I’ve been part of the J-Ad team, there has never been a dull moment when Walt’s around. When he would walk" through the office, you were guaranteed a giggle and laughter from everyone because of his humorous comments. “He always had that pleas- ant attitude and treated you with respect When Bobbie was on vacation or out ofthe office, I had the honor of having Friday lunch with him,” Boyce said. The waitresses at Mills Landings loved him and always brought coffee to him as soon as he arrived at the restaurant she said, and the young kids who worked at Burger King loved him and knew what he wanted to order before he even could say it. Boyce said, “Jemison’s last words every evening as he left the office were ‘Good night ladies. Have a good one. See you tomorrow.’ A native of Slidell, Louisiana, Jemison was bom Feb. 21, 1936 to Ernest and Laura (Currie) Jemison. With the U.S. Navy, from 1954-58, Jemison spent two years at sea and two years working in naval intelligence at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. He received a letter of coinmen- dation from the naval intelli­ gence director. He graduated from Davenport College in 1961 with an accounting degree. He was a partner in Associated Inventory in Woodland from 1962-67. During his 20 year career at Michigan Magnetics, besides being president, Jemison was accountant and general man­ ager. Before joining J-Ad Graphics, he worked as con- Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Photo Contest S! The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) is pleased to announce its second annual Photo Contest. If you enjoy the beautiful landscapes of southwest Michigan, take a photo the next time you’re out. Autumn is a beautiful season for color photography or for black and white con­ trast. SWMLC will be look­ ing for photos that speak to its vision of helping people protect the local wild and scenic places they care most about. Winning photos will be published in SWMLC’s next newsletter and will also appear on its web site. Winners will receive their choice of SWMLC apparel. Photo Contest Rules 1. The contest is open to all ages. There will be two categories for entries: land- scapes of southwest Michigan, and flora and of fauna southwest Michigan. 2. All photos must be taken in the nine counties of southwest Michigan: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren. 3. Entries may be in color of black and white. No slides. 4. Enter as many photos as you like. 5. Entries must be a 5”x7” print (hard copy) on photo paper. Digital photos are acceptable but must be sub­ mitted as a hard copy printed on photo paper. 6. No digital alteration of photos will be accepted (other than cropping). 7. Entries will not be returned. Photos become the property of SWMLC to be used for nonprofit purposes. 8. Print name and contact information, photo date and location, and age of photog­ rapher on the back of each photo. Entries must be received no later than January 15, 2007. 9. Photos should be sub­ mitted to the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, 6851 S. Sprinkle Road, Portage, MI 49002. 10. Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality and the effectiveness in conveying the unique character and beauty of southwest Michigan. The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy reserves the right to use winning pho­ tos in future newsletters, on display boards and on their ‘All Hallows Eve’ set at Charlton Park An “All Hallows Eve” cel­ ebration is set for Saturday, Oct. 28, at Historic Charlton Park from 3 to 6 p.m. This family-oriented event begins with a trick or treat through the Historic Village. Here visitors can sample oldfashioned candies and treats. Be sure to enjoy a glass of fresh cider. Those will be a hayride, kids can paint a tiny pumpkin, the Holly Trolley will be at the Felpausch parking lot one time only from 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. for those wishing to ride to the event and then return at the end of the event. There will be the annual costume parade, followed by costume judging and awards. This year’s categories for the costume contest are: most frightening, most creative, most unique, most historical­ ly accurate, most adorable, best of the animal kingdom, best entourage and best kid at heart (for those 18 and older). Everyone is encouraged to bring a carved or decorated pumpkin for the jack-olantem contest. Other-veg­ etables are also welcome be creative! All entries can be taken home at the end of the day. Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance at Charlton Park. Tickets are also available at the gate on Oct. 28. Admission is $3 per person, with children 2 years and under admitted free. All children must be accompa­ nied by an adult. 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Cali Jeff (V-140) Jerry and updated home on quiet �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 24,2006 — Page 8 Valley girls save their best race for last in the league by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Fifth place had become the norm for the Maple Valley varsity girls’ cross country team this season, at Kalamazoo Valley Association jamborees. That was until the final league jamboree, when they placed sixth. The Lion girls made up for that in a big way with a fourth-place finish at the conference champi­ onship meet last Tuesday. First-place Kalamazoo Christian was well in front with just 20 points. The Comets’ top five runners all placed in the top ten, and the team had the top two individ­ uals overall leading the way. DOMESTIC Kristine Clay from KChristian won the race in 21 minutes 27 seconds. Her teammate Anna Hollett was second in 21:34. Hackett was second with 50 points, and Delton third with 58. Behind the top three came Maple Valley with 114 points, Pennfield 116, Galesburg-Augusta with 175, and Parchment and Olivet with no team scores. Erin Shoemaker led the Lions, placing 18th overall in 23:45. Kaytlin Furlong was 23rd in 24:32, Kayla Shaw 27th in 25:04, Natasha Misciewicz 31st in 25:0, and Lauren Trumble 32nd in 25:28. Just like in the girls’ meet, continued from , Monday through Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nikki also runs two support groups in the evenings. • Paula Sammons also spe­ cializes in working with adult victims and is in the office on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 6 p.m. by appointment. S.A.F.E. Place serves more than 1,500 crime vic­ tims and their families each year and has a 24 hour crisis line. If you or someone you know has questions or is in need of services, please call 965-SAFE (7233) or toll free (888) 664-9832. Maple Valley was fifth with 116 points, Pennfield sixth with 146, and Olivet seventh with 165. Parchment’s Jeff Nordquist and Nick Tecca finished first and second, in 16:45 seconds and 16:57 respectively. Tom Vigen from Christian was third in 16: 57, and Andrew Breyer from Hackett fourth in 17: 03. Next across the finish line was the Lions’ Mike Hall, placing fifth in 17:25. It was more than two and a half minutes before the next Lion, Matt Hamilton, crossed the finish line 25th in 19:59. After Hamilton for Maple Valley came Kaleb Root 26th in 20:00, Josh Perkins 28th in 20:10, and Adam Cook 32nd in 20:32. Next up for the Lions is the Division 3 regional race at Sparta, Saturday. Joining the Lions at Sparta will be runners from Allendale, Delton Kellogg, Grand Rapids West Catholic, Calvin Christian, Grant, Hopkins, Kent City, Montague, Muskegon Heights, Muskegon Oakridge, Newaygo, White Cloud, Whitehall, Godwin Heights, and Kelloggsville. How to help someone who is being abused • Educate yourself about know that you do. 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Kalamazoo Symphony to hold auditions for youth soloists Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Girls’ Cross Country Erin Shoemaker led the Lion varsity girls' cross country team to a fourth place finish at the Kalamazoo Valley Assocation championship meet last Tuesday. Shoemaker placed 18th in the field of 48 run­ ners with a time of 23 minutes 45 seconds at Hackett Catholic Central High School. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 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 06637891 the top two runners in the boys’ race were from the same school, Parchment. But having the top two didn’t lead the Parchment boys to the title. That went to Hackett Catholic Central. Hackett won the meet with just 42 points, Parchment was second with 65, and then Delton Kellogg and the Kalamazoo Christian Comets were neck-and-neck. DK edged them out 83-89. ARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra announces open auditions for the 2006­ 7 KSO Youth Soloists. The auditions will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2007. The winners will perform with the KSO during Youth Concerts 2005-6, on February 27-28 and March 1-2, 2007. For registration, an appli­ cation; and more informa­ tion, interested students or their teachers may contact the KSO office at 349-7759, ext. 0. Students must registerby Friday, January 5, 2007.’ There is a $15 entrance fee payable to the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Families on Free/Reduced lunch can submit a letter of verification from their schools instead ofpaying the fee. Students are eligible to audition if they are enrolled in grades K-12 and reside and attend school in one of the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, CaSs, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren. Winners will rehearse with the orchestra on Sunday, February 25 between 7:30 and 10 p.m. Each winner will perform on one or more con­ cert during the 2006-7 KSO Youth Concert Series, taking place from 9:45 a,m.-12:30 p.m. on February 27-28 and March 1-2, 2007. The audition music should be a movement of a concerto or composition for solo instrument and orchestra not exceeding ten minutes. If selected for the concert, the piece may not exceed 7 min­ utes in'length; if cuts are needed; the student’s teacher and the KSO conductor will determine them. It is not nec­ essary to memorize the work for the audition. Advanced vocal students need to dis­ cuss repertoire with KSO Director of Education prior to registering for an audition time. Soloists are selected on the basis of musical -skill with consideration given to the potential “match” with Youth Concert repertoire and instrumentation. Students can be selected for this opportunity a maximum of two times in non-consecutive years. 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Hillsdale advanced to Wednesday’s district semifinal with a 9-5 victory over S 'k " i\Sk> XsS S>$ $:$■ »*iSSi %>>■ *^u. *■ /*»» J® MV W&W8 R« '®®ki Gaife *"* ObsKkU M8i- Wfefe iuhdftij nskwi Umg Maple Valley’s Ross Smith heads the ball in front of teammate Randy Quantrell and Hillsdale’s Renito Sanchez during the first half of Monday evening’s Division 3 district contest against Hillsdale. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Lions. A total of 11 goals were scored in the second half, including four by Hillsdale’s Renito Sanchez. Sanchez outscored the Lions himself, putting six in the back of the net on the night The Lions’ standard defense failed to slow him down, and even when Maple Valley head coach Josh Meersma told senior defend­ er Cody Ward to stick with him Sanchez was able to find some space. A Hillsdale player stood at midfield, waiting to enter the action with his team leading 7-4 and only 15 minutes left to play. He still wasn’t con­ vinced that his Hornets had the Lions where they wanted them. Hillsdale led 2-1 at the half, but Sanchez scored three times in the first 5:15 of the second half to bump that to 5-1. With 38:49 to play he col­ lected a rebound, then waited for a charging crowd to clear past him, and fired a shot over the Lion keeper into the far side of the net. With 38:29 left, he charged through two defenders in the middle of the field and blast­ ed home his fourth goal. Again with 34:45 left, Hillsdale started a free kick quickly and Sanchez took it in the box and bumped it into the net. Maple Valley answered back in the next few minutes. Adam Zank sent the ball to teammate Lars Linsenmann at the top of the 18. Linsenmann settled the ball ■a toffi! tai I®. li fBitt H»[fiEi|® ■t niGO ikAlfatit; tapt fiWnlfc mrat Gmti tar fwiliKLiiato unlit JBaCdlit gf ii| mlWKlfcfe i Saiffi sift ft Lion JV football closes 2006 campaign as KVA champions Maple Valley’s junior var­ sity football team closed out its first season in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a confer­ ence championship. The JV Lions knocked off Kalamazoo Christian in the final game of the season last week, 30-20, to finish the year 6-1 in the league and 7- 2 overall. Jeff Burd scored twice for the Lions, on a six-yard run in the opening quarter and on a 66-yard reception from quarterback Kyle Fisher in the second. Fisher had a four-yard TD run of his own in the game, and had two TD passes in the game including another one **‘*'2' (WR*” ** i" * CHARLOTTE to Nick Thurlby that covered 11 yards in the second quar­ ter. Those two TD passes were Fisher’s only two comple­ tions in the game. Justin Kennedy scored the Lions’ other touchdown on a 17-yard run in the third quar­ ter. For the evening, Kennedy rushed the ball 23 times for 81 yards. Burd ran 12 times for 54 yards, Kyle Bums rushed for 34 yards, and Tony Roy for 25. Thurlby led the Lion defense with 12 tackles. Matt Hall had nine tackles and a fumble recovery. Brogan Bodenmuller had six tackles, Bums had five, and Matt Spencer had two tackles to go with two fumble recover­ ies. CLASS OPENINGS! COMMUNITY FRIDAY MORNINGS • 9-11AM NURSERY PRESCHOOL Maple Valley’s Lucas Ende (right) breaks around a Hillsdale defender in the mid­ field during the second half Monday night at Fuller St. Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with his back to the net, then turned and ripped a shot that went off the foot of a Hillsdale defender into the net. . 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Township of Castleton, County ofBarry, State ofMichigan ordains: Section 1: Title This Ordinance shall be known as the “Castleton Township Cemetery Ordinance”. .Section 2: Definitions Defines cemetery terms. Section 3: Definitions of cemetery lots and burial spaces Defines cemetery lot, burial space and Castleton Township Resident Section 4: Sale of lots or burial spaces Explains effective date, assignment and purchase of burial space(s) and the form used by approved officials. Section 5: Purchase price and transfer fee Fee structure set, how fees are changed, and address change notification. 28 Section 6: Grave opening charges Burial space opening/closing fees, winter burial and who has authority to open/close burial spaces. PUBLIC NOTICE Section 7: Markers or memorials; No Monuments Composition of markers/memorials, defines and limits size of markers and monuments, defines marker foundation size and who pays construction cost, foundation construction, cost and procedure to repair monuments/markers, and prohibited enclosures. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy test for the November 7, 2006 General Election has been scheduled for Friday, October 27, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vermontville Township Fire Station, 125 E. First St., Vermontville, Michigan. The Public Accuracy test will be conducted by Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township Clerk, to demonstrate the program and tabu­ lators that will be used to tabulate the ballots of the election have been prepared in accordance with the law. 06637939 Sharon Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk Section 8: Interment regulations Advanced funeral notice to the township, authorizes person to open/cloSe burial spaces, veri­ fication by township official ofpermits and identification before interment, grave site surface maintenance, kind ofremains allowed, explains burial space occupancy, and cremain marker size defined. Section 9: Ground maintenance Um- placement, permitted decorations, excavating, allowable plantings, reserved township appearance maintenance and usage rights, authorizes removal and disposal of maintenance problems, limits burial surface material, herbicide usage, and covers authority for cemetery plantings. Section 10: Forfeiture ofvacant cemetery lots or burial spaces Explains valid length ofburial rights, procedures for expiration and forfeiture are covered. PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village council will hold two public hearings on November 9, 2006 at 7:00 pm in the council chambers. PURPOSE: 1) To obtain public input and hear discussion on the pro­ posed Ordinance to regulate peddlers and canvassers within the Village of Nashville. AND 2) To obtain public input and hear discus­ sion on the proposed Ordinance amendment to Ordinance # 19-8-81 Section 3 A-4 to change the time limit for allowing inoperable vehi­ cles to be on private property, to fifteen days. Copies of these ordi­ nances are available in the village office. Ifyou wish to comment in writing on these ordinances you must do so by November 8, 2006 and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587, Nashville, Ml. .... . Section 11: Repurchase of lots or burial spaces Who makes the request for repurchase and amount paid for that repurchase. Section 12: Records Names those responsible for keeping-records, maps and issuance ofburial permits. Section 13: Vault Vault usage and construction material, and cremain containers shall be approved by township or sexton. : ., Section 14: Cemetery hours Defined cemetery hours,"prohibited visitations, and gave authority to allow visitations after hours’Section 15: Prohibited Acts Prohibited acts explained, lawful gatherings are to disturbance free, and restricted vehicle driving. Section 16: Applicability ofthis Ordinance Ordinance applies to township owned cemeteries, exemption for township officials, and funer­ al parking. Section 17: Penalties Defined violation type, violations, fines, subsequent offenses, and those responsible to serve notices. Section 18: Severability States that this Ordinance will remain in full force and effect should any part be declared invalid. Provisions ofthis ordinance are severable. Section 19: Effective Date States when this Ordinance takes effect, who offered and seconded the Ordinance motion for adoption plus voting results. 1. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after a copy ofthis Ordinance (or summary there­ of) appears in the newspaper. 2. This ordinance shall take effect on November 22, 2006. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 3. The above Ordinance was offered for adoption by Township Board Member David DeMond and was seconded by Township Board Member Jerry Reese, the voting being as follows: Yeas: Cooley, Wilson, Pixley, DeMond. Reese Nays: None, ■Abstain/Absent: None Ordinance declared adopted. Lorna Wilson Castleton Township Clerk CERTIFICATION I, Lorna Wilson, the duly elected clerk of Castleton Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of the ordinance adopted at a regular meeting of the Castleton Township Board held at Castleton Township Hall on October 4, 2006, that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being PA 267 of 1976, that a quorum of the Board was present and voted in favor of said ordinance: and that minutes of said meeting were kept and made available by said Open Meetings Act This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after publication in the Maple Valley news, affidavit ofpublication provided. 06637973 Loma Wilson. Clerk �I ‘B Lion football finishes 2006 with three KVA victories by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Maple Valley ’» 2006 toot N 'NS : bull season came to a merci­ ful end Friday when the hosted Lions powerful Kalamazoo Christian and suffered their sixth defeat in nine games. 28-0. Corey Scheffers threw two after kicks Scheffers pot ChriMan on scoring strike in the first minute of play. until the third quarter when Wntoenoai scored on a three touchdown before the end of the quarter added Mark Ondcrlinde Andrew Dykhuis was perfect in point the fourth quarter quarter when he hit Ben Vandcrptas with a five yard ram by Jared Wohenom and Comets m the board early in the first yard ran with five minutes fefi on the clock and just touchdown passes and the Chmoau ended the «cor- tng Chnvtian Jixniiuud the Valley. The Comets had 15 first downs in the game. Maple Valley had 10 Tint Wood ted Lion rush- Scheffers threw a seven yard touchdown Woftersom pass to Onderlinde led 101 yards an ariy eighi car- x Scheffers completed 13 passes in 24 attempts and »u had tm> intercept mm Maple Valley quarterback De ven Meade finished the night with four crwnptetmm in It attempts and was intercepted Maple Valley quatlarteck Deven Meade fires down field as pressure la appiad by Kalamazoo Christians Thomas Bos during Friday rwght's KVA contest at MVHS. (Photo by Perry Hartfin) Matt ftxymm caught mi passes for 58 yards for the **«>! Comets to feud all receivers. Tyler Christensen was Maple For Valley ’s top receiver with a pair of catches for 30 yards Jared Coris played another Custom Buiil Vinyl Windotrs everything excellent game on defense, leading the way with II tackles Micah Coplin added Gary & Alta Matt from 10. Coplin had two sacks and *17-72*4212 John Snyder added a third. Jared Smith and Kenny Rep/acemenf and New Comtmction Quick each had interceptions for Maple Valley . The Lions finished the 10 season with an overall record of 3-6 and was 3-4 in the Kalamazoo Valley Albletk hdniatttaia Maple Valley s Timothy Wood is wrapped up by a pa* ■iWriqiuiteti of Kalamazoo Christian defenders during last Friday night's football finale at MVHS (Photo by Perry Hardin) Association race. Kalamazoo Christian fin­ ished the teuaon a perfect 9­ Wanted: standing Timber brochures call J-Ad call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 0.7-0 in the KVA. rilp ijttebtoKW Leonard Hughes Jr. sSMIiiliM ffllSUiSBllri* ujlpdrtth** Ik lid * (517) 852-9040 LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD October 4,2006 Recited toe Pledge Called to order by Supervisor J Cooley All board members were pres­ ent There was three people from the public in attendance Approved the agenda with additions Minutes from the September meeting were approved as print­ ed Amended the budget Accepted the treasurerS report with corrections. Approved paying the bitts in the amount of 6438.68 Approved the third quarter appropriations of 11.500 00. Adopted the Cemetery Ordtoence Committee reports wore given end pieced on lite Approved purchasing a com­ puter for the Assessor Authorized a survey of tend tor Barryvttte Cemetery Adopted a reeoUton to toe Pension Plan. Approved purchasing a Stair Chair and urvtorm shirts lor toe EMS Approved BS A A Software training for toe cleric. Correspondence was viewed by the board and toe pubte it touy There's never been a better TIME to get an ARMSTRONG FURNACE Pre Season Furnace Inspection & Tune-Up as well as Complete Duct Cleaning Call today for an appointment! FROST HEATING & COOLINC Quality Value & Service wished Heard board comments. Adjournment. Loma L Wttaon. Cterti Attested toby Supervisor J Cootey Log With Horses or Skidder (269) 945-9554 The Lions’ TJ. Bentley (80) reaches up to get Ns hands on a pass in front of the Comets’ Dave VanderHorst Friday night (Photo by Perry Hartfin) Free Estimates Lake Odessa Nashville (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 �Jus! Say “As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, October 24, 2006 — Page 12 Sixth annual Trunk or Treat will be Oct . 31 Winnie the Pooh and his friends were caught on camera during last years Trunk or Teat. Orange was a popular theme. Grace Community Church of Nashville will have its sixth annual Trunk or Treat event at the Hastings City Bank Parking Lot on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The management of the Hastings City Bank has offered their Nashville branch for this event and agreed to close its offices early, at 5:30 p.m. “This way, the children of the town can participate safe­ ly,” said a spokesperson for Grace Community Church. “It is their way ofpassing on good wishes to the families of the community. Many thanks to those at HCB for their generosity and commit­ ment to our community.” People from Grace will decorate their cars, trucks and other vehicles in a Halloween theme, dress in costumes, and hand out treats to those children who come to the event. Last year, about 1,000 people came to the activity iHOMETOWN Trf L DED U AAADRIA/A DEEE 1111U IIM MMB D EERD &&fftt H U DRRDIWA/AA RD Mon. thru Sat 7:30 am to 5:30 pm arid much fun was had by the trick-or-treaters and those who decorated their motor vehicles. In addition, last year several people from the outlying area and people from town came down to the bank and handed out treats. Grace Church is host for this event and many other events like this throughout the year (Easter Egg Hunt in the Park, etc.) as a way of “giving back” to the commu­ nity and showing God’s love to the families and children 219 S. State in Nashville 517-852-0882 of this area. For more information A game is going to slip away from a young basket­ ball team here and there in the fourth quarter, but the www.hometownlumber.com during the month of October 2006! Nicholas Jones Local student awarded CMU assistantship For information on this promotion or any of our other quality products please call our office. 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Maple Valley girls are becoming a bit too accus­ tomed to it. The Lions battled back to erase an 11-point half-time deficit, in the third quarter Thursday night against Hackett Catholic Central, only to. see the Irish pull out a 44-40 victory in the final eight minutes. Maple Valley was limited to just 14 points in the open­ ing half by the Irish, and trailed 25-14 at the half. The Lions more than doubled their entire point total from the first half in the next eight minutes, while holding Hackett to just five points of their own to enter the fourth quarter knotted at 30. Ashley Gonser led Maple Valley with 11 points on the night, and Leslee Rigelman chipped in nine. Hackett was led by Kathleen Hall, who hit 5-ofb foul shots and finished with 15 points. The Lions could have helped themselves at the foul Nr line, but connected on just 9of-10 attempts. Maple Valley had a twopoint lead, 38-36, against Kalamazoo Christian last Monday, only to see the Comets score 22 fourth quar­ ter points and win 58-45. The Comets made their living at the line in the fourth, hitting 10-of-13 attempts. The Lions used up a lot of energy in the third quarter, battling back from six down at the half. Jennifer Kent hit five foul shots in the third quarter for Maple Valley. She finished with nine points. Rigelman led Maple Valley with 11 points, and Gonser also added nine. The Lions are now 4-10 overall, and 1-8 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Lions leave the league this Tuesday, trav­ eling to take on Bellevue, then host Parchment in KVA action Thursday. s October Specials $5.00 Off 1 Hr. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 44, October 31, 2006 Five state-wide ballot issues to challenge voters Nov. 7 by Fran Faverman StaffWriter The presence of five pro­ posals on the Nov. 7 general election ballot will pose a considerable challenge to the endurance and core values of many voters. Three of the proposals, if approved by the voters, will amend the state’s constitu­ tion. Two will create new laws. Of the three proposed con- stitutional amendments, Proposal Two, which would effectively ban any prefer­ ences falling under the rubric, affirmative action, has aroused the most contro­ versy and publicity. William G. Milliken, for­ mer governor of Michigan, in a column published October 27th in the Grand Rapids Press, wrote, “Proposal Two is a divisive and reckless proposal placed on Michigan’s ballot by out­ siders led by Ward Connerly... It is a dangerous attempt to turn back the clock to a time when there were few opportunities for women and minorities in the state. It must be defeated.” He continued, “I am proud, and all of Michigan should be proud, ofthe enor­ mous progress our state has made since that time. This is not the time to go back... Global competition in the 21st century will demand the very best from all of our citi­ zens: men and women; blacks, whites, Hispanics, Asians and Native Americans. Extremist ideas like Proposal Two send the wrong message and create the wrong future for Michigan.” The text of Proposal Two reads as follows: “A proposal to amend the state constitution to ban affirmative action programs that give preferential treat­ ment to groups or individuals based on their race, gender, color, ethnicity, or national origin for public employ­ ment, education, or contract­ ing purposes.” The text describing the effect of the amendment on public institutions notes that a separate provision of the state constitution already prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin. In other words, the amendment would add gender and eth­ nicity to the existing prohibi­ tion against discrimination. Trish Knight, regional coordinator for One United Michigan (a coalition of sev­ eral groups opposed to Proposal Two), speaking at See BALLOT, page 2 Area voters to decide millage, trustee contests next Tuesday by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When they go to the polls next Tuesday, Nov. 7, voters will be asked to decide the outcome of a four-way race for three four-year trustee seats on the Nashville Village Council and six-way race for four two-year trustee seats on the Vermontville Village Council. Also, voters in Vermontville Township will be asked to pass a one-mill levy if they want to keep planning and zoning in the hands of local officials, rather than turning the responsibility over to Eaton County. Vermontville Township Vermontville Township officials are asking voters to approve a one-mill levy on all property in the township that would generate approxi­ mately $44,000, which would be used to cover plan­ ning and zoning expenses. A homeowner whose taxable value is $50,000 would pay an additional $50 in taxes per year if the millage passes. If the millage passes, the town­ ship will continue to admin- ister planning and zoning locally. If the millage fails, the township will turn over the administration of plan­ ning and zoning to Eaton County. Vermontville Village Meanwhile in Vermontville, Village President Doug Kelsey, Clerk Shirley Harmon and Kay Marsh are running unopposed for their two-year seats on the council, while trustees Don Martin, Jim Samann and Charlie Viele will attempt to hold off chal­ lengers Jason Sheridan and Mark Jorgensen. Kelsey is lifetime resident of Vermontville who has served as council trustee for three years before being elected to his first term as president two years ago. He is an active member of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association, the Vermontville Lions Club and the Vermontville Methodist Church. He is the chairman of both the insur­ ance and legal committee and the grants committee. He is also a member of the employee and wages com- mittee, the technology and communications committee, the health and safety com­ mittee and the budget committee. His goals for Vermontville are to improve services to meet 21st century standards while retaining the historic ambiance of the vil­ lage. Harmon has lived in the Vermontville area for 50 years and has worked for the village for six. She is an active member of the Vermontville Township Emergency Medical Service (EMS), the Vermontville Township Library Board and is a part-time cashier at Carl’s Market in Nashville. She serves on the insurance and legal committee and budget committee and shares Kelsey’s goal of bringing Vermontville into the 21st century while retaining its small-town charm. Kay Marsh has lived in Vermontville since 1959 and has been the village treasurer for 40 years. She worked as a receptionist for Dr. See MILLAGE, page 3 Nashville man to tell of his trip on tall ship Wood burning ordinance sent back to committee "It was the birthday pres­ ent of a lifetime. Words alone cannot describe it." These were the com­ ments of Jeff Bowden of Nashville when asked about his recent voyage on America’s Tall Ship, the Coast Guard’’ss Barque Eagle. Bowden’s daughter, Jennifer, is a chaplain at the Coast Guard Academy, and she was able to receive an invitation for her dad on a recent short sail that would include numerous other par­ ents of cadets. After the trip, which started in Boston, and ended in Long Island, N.Y., Bowden found it was impossible to capture the essence of the trip in words, so he resorted to using some of the several hundred pho­ tos which he and Jennifer took. The husband of Pastor Dianne Bowden of the United Methodist Church in Nashville was asked if he would share details of the trip with the community at large, and he immediately accepted. Friday, Nov. 3, at 6 pm, a dinner will be held at the by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council held a second public hearing Thursday night on a propose ordinance that would regulate free-standing wood burning furnaces with­ in the village limits. However, while only one member of the audience offered any questions or comments about the ordi­ nance, later in regular ses­ sion the council failed to approve the ordinance after two motions and eventually voted unanimously to send it back to committee for further revision. While Ron Ohler asked the council several questions about the proposed ordinance about setbacks from the street and right of way, struc­ tures on adjacent buildings and chimney heights, he said his major concern was that the ordinance be a “living document” that could be amended if the need arose in the future. During the regular meet­ ing which followed the pub­ lic hearing council members discussed various parts ofthe See WOOD, page 4 In This Issue Jeff Bowden stands in front of the Eagle, the United States Coast Guard's only tall ship still in service. United Methodist Church at the corner of State and Washington in Nashville, which will be followed by the audio visual presenta­ tion. Donations for the din- ner and travelogue presen­ tation will be accepted. Dinner will’ be served from 6 until 7 p.m., fol­ lowed by the travelogue. The presentation will include information about the history and life of Barque Eagle, the only tall ship owned by the U.S. mil­ itary. • Vermontville children to take part in Homeschool presentation Nov. 3 • Local Quiz Bowl team wins first round on Quiz Busters • Leadership classes plan haunted house at library • Hall will return to state, after fourth at regional �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, October 31,2006 — Page 2 BALLOT, continued from page 1 the First Friday Forum last Thursday evening in the Thomas Jefferson Hall, Hastings, said, “Make no mistake about it — this is aimed at women and girls. It is a mistake to think of it as a racial issue.” She continued, “Programs today are much more comprehensive than they were in the 1960s. It is not about letting unqualified people and firms in; it is about letting all who are qualified in.” The effects, she said, will be felt at all levels ofgovern­ ment — city, town or village, county and state. The effects will be felt in all forms of public employment and con­ tracting police, fire, school districts, and contract func­ tions such as purchasing goods and services. “It irrevocably ties the hands of government,” she observed. She cited the expe­ rience of California whose voters passed Proposition 209 in 1996. Lawsuits chal­ lenging the propriety of ele­ mentary and high school pro­ grams for girls and minority students in mathematics and sciences have been filed as well as against programs providing funding for apprentices in the skilled trades and minority profes­ sionals. Screening programs for breast and prostate cancer can also be challenged in court, she noted. In short, the fundamental effect is to “erode legal court-sanc­ tioned outreach,” she con­ cluded. The Citizens’ Research Council of Michigan (CRC), a respected, non-partisan, non-profit research group, points out that the basic issue is one of policy. That is, what is appropriate for gov­ ernment in addressing con­ cerns related to gender, race, and ethnicity. However, the amendment Disability Income: For when life catches you by surprise. Ifyou are laid up due to an accident or illness, wouldn’t it be nice to know that your financial obligations will be taken care of? That you’ll be able to maintain the standard of living that you worked so hard for? As a local Auto-Owners independent agent, we can design an insurance program that's just right for you. Auto-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY I 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 also has some “wiggle room.” According to the CRC, the amendment as crafted, would still allow “’Bona fide’ qualifications based on gender that are ‘reasonably necessary’ for the operation of public education, public employment and public con­ tracting.” Affirmative action programs could still be used to establish and/or keep eli­ gibility for federal programs and/or funds. Finally the amendment has “severability.” That means if there is a conflict between federal law or the U.S. Constitution, the offending provision(s) can be removed without affect­ ing the validity of the remainder of the amend­ ment. Ultimately deciding what affirmative action programs could continue to function in the state and how to define the exceptions is likely to be determined by the courts. Craig Ruff, senior consult­ ant, Public Sector Consultants, Inc., a non-par­ tisan think tank in Lansing, in a conversation, comment­ ed, “This is one of those where no amount of fact will influence people’s votes. It has. to be decided on the basis of personal experience. It is such a values issue, comparable to abortion where people just trust their guts.” Since the implementation of Proposition 209 in California in 1996, the enrollment of minorities at the University of California has “dropped precipitously.” Among the special programs that might be challenged, he observed, were “prenatal care — a special benefit.” Data from a survey of 600 likely Michigan voters done from S.unday, Oct. 22, through Wednesday, Oct. 25th by Epic-MRA, a Lansing-based polling firm, showed that 44 percent would vote “No” on impact on state and local governments could be pro­ found. The proposal is a response to two develop ments: the first is the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the early fall of 2005, when in a split 5-4 decision, the court ruled the city of New London had the right for pur­ poses of economic development to use its powers of eminent domain- to dispos­ sess six homeowners along a strip of property needed by a developer for his project. The six families involved had owned and resided in their properties for well over a hundred years; in one instance, the current occu­ pant was the sixth generation of his family to own and live in the house. The level of national outrage over the opinion was considerable. Several states passed laws limiting the use of eminent domain for private purposes and some ten states have the issue on their current ballots. The second development is a ruling by the Michigan State Supreme Court deci­ sion of 2004 in Wayne County versus Hathcock. The ruling, in effect, reversed an earlier decision that allowed the use of emi­ nent domain to seize land to build the Poletown plant for General Motors. Obviously what has been reversed once can be reversed again. By defining more carefully the rules for the use of eminent domain and putting them in the state constitution, backers of the proposal hope to protect property rights and clarify a standard for compensation. Four new elements are added: • Public use does not include condemning private property for economic devel­ opment or the increasing of tax revenues, • Property owners must be compensated at 125 percent of fair market value plus whatever other compensa- Proposal Two; 40 percent would vote “Yes,” and 16 percent were “Undecided” or preferred not to indicate how they would vote. But poll­ ster Ed Sarpolus said in con­ versation, “When you give them an example of how it would work instead of just reading the text to them, sup­ port jumps to 59 percent.” The principal group sup­ porting Proposal Two in the state is the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative. They argue that affirmative action has done its job and is no longer needed. The major mover behind Proposal Two is California businessman, Ward Connerly, who is an African-American. There are approximately two hundred groups and individuals in opposition to Proposal Two;, the largest is the coalition One United Michigan. They include sev­ eral denominational clergy groups, both gubernatorial candidates, both senatorial candidates, and many busi­ ness groups, including the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. A brief review of the pre­ election campaign finance reports filed Friday, Oct. 27, leads to the conclusion that both the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative arid One United Michigan are fairly evenly financed with most of the money coming from in­ state organizations and indi­ viduals. Proposal Four would pro­ hibit using the public power of eminent domain to trans­ fer private property owned by an individual or another private entity to a private, profit-making entity or indi­ vidual for the purposes of economic development and/or raising revenues. It also establishes strict criteria for the few occasions when such a transfer is legitimate. While the eminent domain proposal has not yet garnered as much publicity as the affirmative action issue, its LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Beginning Nov. 12 Morning Worship Times: 9: 00 a.m Adult Discipleship 10: 00 a.m Traditional Worship 10: 15 a.m. . .Children’s Sunday School & Adult Discipleship 11: 00 a.m Fellowship Time 11:30 a.m Contemporary Worship PASTOR: ISRAEL YOUNG 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 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST 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. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR KATHY SMITH • 517-726-0526 . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 .Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children' Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service .9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor; M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................. 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 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 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 Worship.......... 10 a.m. .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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK tion is allowed by law, • The burden of proving property is blighted and thus eligible for seizure is shifted to the governmental agency, and • The existing rights, ben­ efits, or grants for property owners that were in effect prior to Nov. 1,2005, are not affected. The basic policy issue is the perception that the power of eminent domain to con­ demn private property has not been used wisely by gov­ ernments. The CRC says that advocates of the proposal feel it offers more protection for property owners by put­ ting the essential elements of the Hathcock ruling into the constitution. . 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Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: ___________ 2nd Tuesday �ShS. \ bLQ LJWQ M% MJ JvvVk k bJW % V The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 31,2006 — Page 3 MILLAGE, continued from page 1 s» % \*\ ',* SA S SA t•* JSA % S3 *sSS'3k *sS'k •i hj>js >js & ^Os<sS &< * <cb| %! McLaughlin in Charlotte from 1966 until 1975 when he sold his practice to Dr. Poole, for whom she still works. Prior to working for Dr. McLaughlin, Marsh and her husband, Wilber, ran Vogt’s Funeral Home in Vermontville. She is long­ time member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Trustee Don Martin has lived in Vermontville for 20 years and served on the council for 19, but has lived in the Vermontville area for many more. He serves on the building and grounds com­ mittee, the water and sewer committee, street, drains, sidewalks and tress commit­ tee, and the employees and wages committee. Martin is active in his church, the American Legion and the Vermontville Lions Club. Peace and harmony are Martin’s goals for the vil­ lage. Retired from the Waverly School District in Lansing, Jim Samann has lived in Vermontville 40 years and served as a trustee for 12 years. He serves on the water and sewer committee, the streets, drains, sidewalk and trees committee, the ordi- nances committee, and the budget committee. Viele has lived in Vermontville for 53 years and has served the village for 25. He currently serves on the building and grounds committee, water and sewer committee, the streets, drains, sidewalks and trees committee, and the ordi­ nance committee. He is self­ employed as a bulldozing and excavating contractor. Viele did not get his peti­ tion turned in by the deadline and therefore will be running as a write-in candidate. Mark Jorgensen is a con­ sultant who has lived in Vermontville for many years. While he has never run for the village council or been elected to a public office before, Jorgensen cur­ rently serves on the Vermontville Zoning Board of Appeals and has served as the chairman for two years. He has also coached youth sports and is the volunteer president of the Maple Valley Youth Football League. Jorgensen said that one of the challenges facing the council at this time is ordinance enforcement and awareness. He added that he feels ordinances should be ^Diana’s <~P(,ace southkalamo CHURCH The Place to Gofor Professional .Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS INK ' ’fit fits6fflSW Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. _ 1-517-852-9481 £ used to guide the decision­ making process, but officials need to remember that 100 percent compliance isn’t always the best solution. Jason Sheridan has lived in Vermontville two years and works as a construction tester. While he has not served on the Village Council or been elected to another public office, Sheridan has served on the zoning board of appeals and is the current chairman ofthe Village Planning Commission. Sheridan is Jason Sheridan also is a volunteer at Vermontville Bible Church, where he sings in the choir President Frank Dunham, a and assists with the youth 33-year resident of the vilgroup. He has participated in lage who works as a master the Veteran's Day Program mechanic for Consumers at Maplewood Elementary, Energy is running unopand the Vermontville Maple posed. Dunham, who previSyrup Festival parade, ously served on the Maple helped with the Maple Valley Board of Education, Valley Alumni Banquet, and has served on the council as helped with the GFWC a trustee since 1994 and Bingo. He said that although president for his last two he is fairly new resident of terms. He currently serves on Vermontville has had an the fire and ambulance interest in this community board, the police committee since he married his wife 18 and the finance committee. years ago. Sheridan said he He said he continues to run feels he would be a good fit for office so he can help for the council because he improve the village and qualhas held leadership positions ity of life for its residents. Meanwhile incumbent both in and out of the United Meanwhile States Air Force, has integri­ trustees Ron Bracy, Mary ty and genuinely cares about Coll and Mike Kenyon will people. He added that he vie for their seats against would take measures to challenger Richard improve communication Harwood. Bracy, who is retired has between various groups in the village and would try to lived in Nashville for 29 get people involved either years, is completing his first formally or informally, listen four-year term. In the past he to them and take ideas for­ has served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and cur­ ward. rently serves and currently Nashville Village In Nashville, Village serves on the Planning Commission, the RURAL HIGH SPEED INTERNET Jim Samann Doug Kelsey and ambulance board, the police committee and policy and ordinance committee. She said she likes to serve on the council so she can serve her community and be involved with the police, fire and ambulance departments. Mike Kenyon is a mort­ gage professional who has lived in the village for 52 years. He has been a trustee Department of Public Works Committee, the cemetery board and the transfer/recycle board. He said he is running for council again to pro­ vide the village with direc­ tion and assistance. Mary Coll has lived in Nashville 11 years and works as a manager ofthe Cstore in Battle Creek. She has served as a trustee on the village council for four years and now serves on the fire See MILLAGE, page 6 877-852-0106 'JXZ * KT CIA U. Vx . Restaurant 975 N. Main (M-66), Nashville, MI Overlooking the beautiful ulberry Fore Golf c™™ Make Your Reservations Today! ^tianfesgluing Q)ag llam - 3pm urkey & Much, More! § Hastings' NewestAffordable FamilyApartments Available In Country Settings between: Nashville Vermontville Lake Odessa Portland Sunfield Woodbury SQKOO IB per month Woodland Freeport Alto Saranac Belding Equipment purchase required To schedule a free signal check call I.T. 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She is Arts (HPA) performance of also survived by her grand ­ Bell, age 88, of Nashville uter business. Every spring “The Velveteen Rabbit” in passed away peacefully on the family joined the com­ children Rick (Suzette) Grand Rapids Friday, Nov. Saturday, October 28, 2006 munity tradition of making Jacobs, Rhonda Jacobs, 3, and Saturday, Nov. 4, at at Pennock Hospital in maple syrup at the farm. David Mortenson Dennis Mary and Albert were also (Krisy) Mortenson, Kim the Duncan Lake Perfoming Hastings. Gratz, Brenda Arts Center, 9757 Duncan Mrs. Bell was bom in honored to serve as the grand (Steve) Nashville on March 17, marshal at the Vermontville (Brian) Green, and nine great Lake Road in Caledonia. Christian, who has taken 1918, the daughter of the late Syrup Festival in 1991. grandchildren She was proceeded in part in several shows at The were Edward and Bessie Albert and Mary (Dillenbeck) Feighner. She inducted into the Michigan death by her husband Albert Revue and most recently was raised in the Nashville Farmer’s Hall of Fame in who passed away in 1993, appeared as Colin in “The Secret Garden,” has been and her sister Esther Long area and attended area Delton in 1993. cast in the lead role of the Mary loved to quilt, and Funeral service will be schools graduating from W.K. Kellogg High School over the years has made held at the Daniels Funeral rabbit in this musical version quilts for all of her grand­ Home in Nashville, at 1pm ofthe classic children’s story in 1936. In 1938 she married Mr. children. She was an excel­ on Tuesday, October 31st, written by Margery Williams Albert Bell. The couple lent cook and was known for with pastor Dianne Bowden and adapted for stage by made their home together on her hospitality; often making Officiating. Interment will Barned Boffery and Paul the Bell family farm in dinner for all of the help on follow the funeral service at Pilcher. The musical will be preMaple Grove Township the farm. She also enjoyed Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial where they raised their fami­ gardening, cross stitching contributions may be made ly. The couple spent their and spending time in her gar­ to Putnam Library or Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. lives together farming and in den. Funeral Arrangements Mary is survived by her 1983 celebrated the farms 100 year centenial. For sev­ three daughters, Betty (Gaiy) have been entrusted to the ordinance, particularly the eral years Mary served as the Jacobs, Louise (Eugene) Daniels Funeral Home in 100-foot setbacks from pub­ andMarilyn Nashville. bookkeeper for the families Mortenson, lic roads and right of ways and structures on adjacent property, the 25-foot setback from all structures on the owners property and roofVERMONTVILLE - Anna She is survived by her high chimneys. P. Russell, age 76, of daughter, Charlene (R. L.) Trustee Justin Shotts said Vermontville, died October Bowen ofVermontville; son, he felt the setbacks were too 24, 2006. Roger (Rita) Russell of prohibitive and would allow Mrs. Russell was bom in Pimbrook Pines, FL; daugh­ very few residents in the vil­ Portage, Ohio on October 2, ter, Anita (Robert) Lindsay lage to take advantage of the 1930, the daughter of Harry of Vermontville; son, alternate fuel source. Trustee and Nellie (Miller) Smith. William (Barbara) Russell of Jim Dunham, however, stat­ Mrs. Russell was known to Vermontville; daughter, ed that he felt the council many people, both locally Rose Robbins of Grand was obligated to pass strin­ and around the world as a top Ledge; daughter, Penny gent guidelines in order to notch dog breeder and owner Garcia of Las Vegas, NV; of Beau Quest Kennel in stepson, Dennis (Gladys) Sammy Redden of TX, and insure that smoke from the furnaces did not become a Vermontville. Redden of CA; stepson, seven grandchildren. nuisance or threat to the Funeral Services were health of neighbors. 975 N. Main (M-66) (M-66 north ofNashville) Friday October 27 at Pray Shotts also stated that 877-852-0106 Funeral Home, Charlotte, some “grandfathering” THURSDAY, NOV. 23rd with Brother Greg Mattson should be allowed for free­ Annual Traditional officiating. Interment was standing furnaces installed Thanksgiving Day Dinner Saturday October 28, at prior to the ordinance, while Restaurant Portage Township Cemetery ‘12.95 CaZ/foryour reservations now Jim Dunham said he felt all Scenic Elegant Setting near Bowling Green, Ohio. pre-existing furnaces should At Affordable Prices SATURDAY, DEC. 16™ If desired memorial contri­ not be grandfathered and Holiday Dance butions may be made to Open to the Public Callfor details should be required to meet Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11-9; Friday 11-11; Sunday 9-2 Eaton Community Hospice the code established by the Accommodation Seating Up To 300 Guests House. village. • Full Bar Available • Sales Meetings Arrangements by Pray • Full Catered Meals Trustee Mike Kenyon, • Weddings • Holiday Parties • Seminars Funeral Home, Charlotte. • Company Parties • Fund Raisers who is chair ofthe ordinance Online condolences may be committee, said the commit­ sent to the family at tee had not had an opportuni­ www.prayfuneral.com ty to meet since the last pub­ lic hearing and therefore no changes had been made and the proposed ordinance “still Mary A. Bell tions, three in Grand Rapids and two in Kalamazoo. Assistant director Jeanne Noorman is also and HPA teacher and homeshool mom of 13 years. Nooman was honored this year when two of her students won national awards for their Shakespeare diary entries in the 2006 Creative Writing Contest for Students sponsored by Bantam Books and Random House publishers. Performances of “The Velveteen Rabbit” are 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. All tickets are $3 and may be purchased at the Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame Ave. SW. Order forms are available online at homeschoolbuilding.org/hpa. sented by more than 30 homeschooled children between the ages of seven and fourteen from the greater Grand Rapids and lakeshore area. The story of a toy bunny and the love a boy that makes him real is interwoven with music and a stage full of toys and bunnies that sing, dance and hare their unique points of view throughout the show. Brad Gamaat, director of HPA, began teaching drama classes to a handful of home­ schooled students during the 1996-1997 school year. Since thwn HPA has expand­ ed to include classes in drama, choir, choreography, and a summer drama camp. This year HPA will also put on five main stage produc- WOOD, continued from page 1 Anna P. Russell Banquet Facilities needs to be touched up.” However, he added that the committee’s main concern had been safety and chimney heights and was “not totally satisfied with setback dis­ tances, but thought they were something they could work with.” Trustee Ron Bracy stated he also felt the setbacks were, “workable.” After further discussion regarding setbacks, in which Shotts suggested requiring setbacks from the right of way, public streets and struc­ tures on adjacent property be reduced to 30 feet, which Village President Frank Dunham and Jim Dunham said they couldn’t support, Kenyon suggested a compro­ mise of 50 feet. When Bracy made a motion to approve the ordi­ nance as presented with the 100-foot setbacks and the elimination of some redun­ dant wording, the motion was defeated 4-2, with trustee Mary Coll absent with Jim Dunham and Bracy casting the only “yes” votes. Kenyon said he voted against it only because he was not satisfied with the 100-foot setbacks. There was further discus­ sion and Shotts proposed adopting the ordinance, eliminating redundant word­ ing, and reducing the set­ backs to 50 feet from any structure, road and right of way and 25 feet from the lot line. The motion was tied 3 to 3 and failed when Frank Dunham cast the fourth dis­ senting vote stating, “I think at this time we need to do more tweaking. I think we See WOOD, page 8 11382973 METHODIST CHURCH tog N. Main Is having its ANNUAL CRAFT & BAKE SALE NOVEMBER 3 & 4 • 9-5 Some of the crafts for sale are... 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New Senior CivvyApartments * New SeniorCivingApartments 06637771 www.mykmg.net/mallardpond Reservations being taken for -•October ■ | s �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 31,2006 — Page 5 BALLOT, continued from page 2 SX '%X !MS ,h NW.lk?1 '*S aJSC '*S JSC 1$ 1$ f$$ lhkH <Sh a 7*^5 7 jj<%. jj< Mii*5> ‘*Wi *S ■•t^n ** 16 Ksi801 Step, i*t legitimate activities. The definition of blight poses particular difficulties because it is now by individ­ ual parcels, not by areas. Knight, in her discussion, of the proposal, noted that one of the unanswered ques­ tions is, “Who determines blight?” The proposal originated in the Michigan Legislature and was sponsored by State Senator Tony Stamas. Its most prominent supporting group is the Protect Our Property Coalition. A pack­ age of bills to implement the amendment has been passed by the legislature. The bills will take effect only if the amendment receives voter approval. Proposal One would establish certain Department of Natural Resources funds in the constitution to prevent budget-balancing raids by the legislature and the gover­ nor. The text of the amend­ ment reads as follows: “A proposed constitution­ al amendment to require money held in conservation and recreation funds can only be used for their intend­ ed purposes.” There are several funds and programs designed to provide for specific interests and issues. Among them are the Game and Fish Protection Fund, the Recreational Snowmobile Trail Improvement Fund, the State Park Improvement Fund, arid the Michigan Waterways Fund to name a few. A combination of user and license fees, permits and state and federal funds pro­ vide the financing underly­ ing the programs. There is precedent for the amendment. According to a research bulletin put out by the Michigan State University Extension Service and based on materi­ al supplied by the CRC and the House of Representatives Fiscal Agency, voters have already given constitutional protection to the Natural Resources Trust Fund (1984), the Michigan State Park Endowment Fund (1994) and the Recreation Land Trust Acquisition Fund (2002). The explanation appearing on the ballot outlines four points: • Create a Conservation and Recreation Legacy Fund within the constitution; existing funds would become components of the fund, • Use revenues from state park entrance and camping fees; registration fees from snowmobiles, off-road vehi­ cles, and boars; hunting and fishing license fees; and taxes and other revenues to fund the accounts, • Put the Game and Fish Protection Fund and the Nongame Fish and Wildlife Fund in the constitution, and • Require money in the funds to be used only for specific purposes related to conservation and recreation. This amendment is thor­ oughly bipartisan in its ori­ gin. According to the research bulletin, the amend­ ment is a response to the diversion of $7.8 million in 2002 from the state’s Waterways fund to address a deficit in the state budget. Supporters include the Michigan United Conservation Club (MUCC). Bill Rustem, senior con­ sultant, Public Sector Consultants, Inc., described the MUCC effort, saying, “It is an independent push by MUCC to get a law.” Opponents of the proposal base their stand on the policy issue of the difficulty of making any changes to the funds; once they are in the constitution, it will require a constitutional amendment to change them in any fashion. A second point is that plac­ ing the funds beyond reach hampers the budgeting and decision-making process of state government. The last two proposals on the ballot are the educational funding guarantee (Proposal Five) and the dove hunting referendum (Proposal Three). Neither proposal is a constitutional amendment. Proposal Five creates a new law and Proposal Three modifies an existing law. Proposal Five, referred to as the educational funding guarantee, and appearing on the ballot as “A Legislative Initiative to Establish itStiT-^sssii WtfJTWB1 cciMiaii *** walSfaiifc i ^zi ita «r. l*a alksteiiit' fini^iifi, DataaiiltMi| awsEiii I listmRBiii ■ i mtni^ltti Kent Oil & Propane, Inc We Deliver 155 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI Mandatory School Funding Levels,” would establish a new formula for funding all public, tax-supported educa­ tion in the state. The formula would apply to local public schools, intermediate school districts, community col­ leges, and state universities and their financial aid and grant programs. It would also change the basic per­ pupil funding allowance. Listed below are the fol­ lowing changes: • Increase current funding by $565 million and require the state to provide annual increases in fimding equal to the rate of inflation for pub­ lic schools, intermediate school districts, community colleges, and state universi­ ties and their financial aid and grant programs, • Require the state to fund any deficiencies from the general fund, • Base funding for school districts with a declining enrollment on three-year stu­ dent enrollment average, • Reduce and cap retire­ ment fund contributions paid by public educational institutions—any remaining por­ tions would be shifted to the state, and • Reduce the funding gap between school districts receiving basic per-pupil foundation allowance and those receiving the maxi­ mum foundation allowance. Proposal Five is very com­ plex and has major budget implications for the state. These fall into three areas: a guarantee of current funding plus an inflationary adjust­ ment; a change in the way the numbers of students in a district is calculated; and a shift of retirement contribu­ tions to the state from the school districts and educa­ tional institutions. The state budget for Fiscal Year 2007 (Note: FY 2007 began Oct. 1, 2006. Fiscal years in public budgeting are See BALLOT, next page '06638485 RA A QI Q I f UA |L" |L ™ l ™ w I1 Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services;. Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Real Estate MLS MLS, 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 HWIS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI............................................ 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Almost 80 per­ cent is earmarked for specif­ ic purposes such as matching funds for Medicaid, trans­ portation and road repairs, and various constitutional mandates. That leaves $9.2 billion (known as general fund or GF dollars) where the governor and the legisla­ ture have any discretion as to how to spend that money. The School Aid Fund, $13 billion for 2007, is the source of money for public K-12 education. It is composed of some state sales and income tax revenues, the real estate transfer tax, the statewide homestead property tax, tobacco taxes, and all the revenues raised by the state lottery (after its expenses). Whatever shortfall exists comes from the General Fund. The basic foundation grant is part of Proposal A, which was passed by voters in 1994; the grant is deter­ mined by the legislature each year and was designed to lessen the gap between the amount wealthy school dis­ tricts were able to spend on each child and the amount poorer districts could spend. By 2012, the gap in the basic grant between the lowspending districts and the high spending districts is to be reduced to $1,000 from $1,300. Should voters pass Proposal Five, the first immediate consequence will be the need for the legisla­ ture to come up with $565 million for FY 2007, the cur­ rent budget year. If 80 per­ cent of the budget is ear­ marked for required ele­ ments, that leaves the $9.2 billion GF dollars as the only source of the additional funds. According to a research bulletin published by the Michigan State University Extension and.incorporating material from the state Senate Fiscal Agency, the House Fiscal Agency, and the CRC, $565 million repre­ sents the amount needed to be added to the amount appropriated in 2004-2005 for public schools, commu­ nity colleges, and universi­ ties when that amount is adjusted by the increase in the Consumer Price Index. School districts facing declining enrollments, e.g. Grand Rapids, Detroit, Flint, Saginaw, to mention a few, would be allowed to use a three-year rolling average to determine how much money they were entitled to receive in the basic foundation grants instead of the current blended count. (The state moved to a blended count system a few years ago. Students are counted on the fourth Friday in September and the fourth Friday in February; the two numbers are averaged; the result is called a blended count.) The advantage for the districts is that the financial impact to the district is lessened some­ what. The other major impact for the state is the capping of local district contributions to Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) at 14.87 percent of payroll (the cur­ rent level) or 80 percent, whichever is less. The cap’s primary effect will be on K12 public schools because that is the retirement system for the virtually all public school teachers. (Some com­ munity colleges also belong to the system and only very few of the state-supported universities do.) The CRC estimates that over twothirds of the increase in school funding will go to the retirement system to fill the gap between the contribu­ tions of districts and the fis­ cal requirements of the sys­ tem. Over time that amount is expected to increase more rapidly than the rate of infla­ tion making additional state general fund contributions necessary. The CRC also estimates the proposal will increase the portion of the budget devoted to education from 21 percent ofthe budg­ et to 27 percent. Changing the law, which is the product of a legislative initiative, would be extreme­ ly difficult; any change would require a vote' of the people (a referendum) or a three-fourths vote of both houses of the legislature (83 Novemb&r 11th 10 zm 00 Light Branch Door Prizes! 00 * * 00 Special Guest Speaker: 00 Santha Yinger Shop for gifts from Premier * members ifthe house and 29 members of the senate). Knight, in her comments last Thursday evening, said, “Its supporters see it as more investment in education and education as the economic key to Michigan. Its oppo­ nents say it is about funding teacher retirements at the expense of other programs and taxes.” She also observed, “It doesn’t say anything about student achievement.” Ed Sarpolus, pollster, noted that in his recent sur­ vey, 37 percent supported Proposal Five, 36 percent opposed it, and a large 27 percent were undecided. “There hasn’t been any advertising on the proposals yet,” he said. “I would expect those numbers to change when the advertising begins,” he ended. The biggest supporter of Proposal Five is the K-16 Coalition for Michigan’s future. uture. Some ome school districts have supported it; notably the Grand Rapids Schooll Board chose not to support the measure. The primary opposition comes from the Stop the K16 Spending Mandate. Several agencies that provide services to the poor, dis­ abled, and elderly object on the grounds that money will become even scarcer for the programs they provide. Local governments worry about the impact bf the pro­ posed drain on general fund dollars and revenue sharing. The final proposal to be considered by voters is Proposal Three, a referen­ dum on dove hunting. If passed by the voters the ref­ erendum would amend Public Act 160, 2004, an act establishing a trial six-coun­ ty area for hunting mourning doves. The Natural Resources Commission would be directed to estab­ lish a hunting season for mourning doves. Revenues derived from the small game license and stamp required for dove hunters would be split 50-50 between the Game and Fish Protection Fund and the Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund. The Department of Natural Resources would be required to establish a management program for the hunting and propagation of mourning doves. Until the trial enacted in 2004, mourning doves had not been hunted in Michigan since 1905. Opponents describe the mourning dove as a songbird; supporters describe the mourning dove as a game bird or hunting bird. A major concern for hunters is the lack of oppor­ tunity for younger people to learn about hunting. The principal argument for allowing dove hunting is that the bird is not an endangered species and is in ample sup­ ply in Michigan, thus provid­ ing an opportunity for younger people to learn to hunt. Both local state senatorial candidates, Patricia Birkholz and Democrat Suzette Royston support hunting the doves. In his poll done last week, Sarpolus noted that approxi­ mately 66 percent of those surveyed indicated they would oppose the law while 25 percent would support it. His conclusion is that the proposal to modify the law to establish a hunting season for doves is dead in the water. The major group support­ ing the law is Citizens for Wildlife Conservation. Opponents believe the ban should not have been lifted in 2004. They also mention that the mourning dove is the state’s official bird of peace. The Michigan Chapter ofthe National, Audubon Society and the American Humane Society join the Committee to Keep Doves Protected in opposing Proposal Three. MILLAGE, continued from pa on the Village Council for four terms and currently serves as president pro tem. He also serves on the police, Department ofPublic Works, policy and ordinance, build­ ings and grounds committees. Kenyon said his father, Bernie, was once a Nashville police officer and a member of the village council. Kenyon added he enjoys serving his fellow citizens and hopes they feel he has, and will continue to repre­ sent them to the best of his ability. Challenger Richard Harwood has lived in Nashville 31 years and works as a department manager at Wal-Mart. 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Pennock Nashville Family Medicine 750 Durkee St., Nashville 517-852-2133 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 31,2006 — Page 7 ‘Tis the Season craft shop becomes Remember When by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer No matter when you were bom in the 20th Centuiy, chances are that when you walk into Babette Burnett’s shop you will find something that will spark a memory and make you say, “Remember when...” Remember When... is the apt name for Burnett’s new enterprise, a store offering an eclectic mix of antiques and vintage collectibles and more representing almost every era of the 1900s. “It’s kind of like shabby chic meets retro,” said Burnett of her collection, which includes everything from 1930s and ‘40s and ‘50s style kitchen tables and chairs and ‘60s and ‘70s liv- This is a sampling of some of the Garfield collectibles to be found in Burnett’s new shop. Wanted: Standing Timber call ing room furniture to vintage hats a and jewelry to Mickey Mouse, Garfield and Smurf toys and collectibles and antique fishing lures and other vintage accouterments for men. “This isn’t all high end antiques and collectibles. I do have some high end furni­ ture like the bedroom sets and the upholstered furni­ ture, Depression glass and other antiques, but I try to keep most of. it very afford­ able,” said Burnett. “People can come in and pick up a vintage bead necklace for two dollars.” Burnett has transformed her shop, located on Lawrence Road (M-79) between Charlotte and Vermontville, from, ‘Tis the Season, a consignment craft store to an antique and col­ lectibles shop to keep up with the changing tastes and buying habits of the public. “The craft business just wasn’t there any more and I had been collecting antiques for years but didn’t feel I knew enough about pricing to go into business until the last year or two,” she said. “I named the store ‘Remember When’ because when I was setting up and family and friends came in they would all see something that reminded them of the child­ hood or something and would say, ‘Remember when...’ “I have some high end stuff but I also have things from the ‘50s and ‘60s which a lot of people are starting to collect. I think people like things that remind them of their childhood,” said Burnett, who added, “Garfield and the Smurfs are from my generation.” Some things, like the stretched out soda bottles that teenagers used to buy at the county fairs, resonate with today’s youth as well. “I’d say every teenager who come in here wants one of those,” she said, noting that some of the inexpensive vintage purses form the ‘30s through the ‘60s have been popular as well. While Burnett does have a selection Depression and carnival glass, she also offers more low-end vintage kitchenwares and col­ lectibles such as the primary­ colored Pyrex mixing bowls and storage dishes and Campbell Soup collectibles. Burnett also has a selec­ tion of antique fishing lures and other items that would appeal to men. “But it’s harder to find those things because men are willing to pay higher prices for those types of things at auctions and last week when I opened, I had one man come in and buy half ofwhat I had!” she said with a smile. Remember When... is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, every other weekend through Christmas starting Nov. 3and 4, or by appointment. For more information or Vintage hats and purses decorate the wail behind a an appointment call (517) 541-3163. vintage vanity in one corner of Remember When... Burnett’s collection of Mickey Mouse toys and collectibles are on display atop a vin­ tage children’s table and chair set. 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Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb 06629733 Ml Lie. *1748 Friday, November 3rd Dinner 6-7:30 p.m. Presentation 7:30 p.m. Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 Nashville United Methodist Church <])river (Educationfor students 14 years, 8 months or older Corner of State & Washington in Nashville Segment I Class Segment II Class Nov. 27 - Dec 14 Nov. 20 - 22,2006 Jan. 8 - Jan. 25 Dec. 19 - 21,2006 “The Traffic Scene, driving safety taughtfor all oflife’s suprises.” Student Quote Travelog Presentation by Jeff Bowden Jeff will be sharing his recent experience sailing on the tall ship Barque Eagle from Boston to New York the Eagle is the only remaining tall ship in the U.S. Coast Guard. To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 For additional information call 269-838-2340 Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith Ponations^Accepted �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, October 31,2006 — Page 8 Local Quiz Bowl team wins fi first round on Quiz Busters The cast and crew of “Meet Me in St Louis” on stage in the high school auditorium. Pictured are (front row, from left) Jessica Chaffee, Jorden Hewlett, Chelsea Shoemaker, Meghan Gaber, Kathleen Welch, David Hough, Brandon Rood, Austin Earl and Nathan Hale, (back row, from left) John Smith, Pat Mulvaney, Daniel Benedict, Kyle Pash, Sarah Williams, Chris Caldwell, Justin Suntken, Evie Bromley, Connie Berquist, Rachel Mater, Quentin Lesage, and Amber Farnum. High school cast named for ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ Every day after school the auditorium of Maple Valley High School is abuzz with activity as the cast and crew prepare for their Nov. 16-18, performances of “Meet Me in St. Louis” under the direc­ tion of Norma Jean Acker. “The setting is 1904 as the opening of the World’s Fair approaches. The show is a fun loving period piece that captures the humor and excitement of the time,” said Acker. “The cast really is outstanding and dedicated to presenting an entertaining show. They have been hard at work. I know audience members will be pleased.” Performances will be held in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. Nov. 16, 17 and 18 with a 3 p.m. matinee Saturday, Nov. 18. Tickets will be available at the door: Adults $6, students, seniors 65 and over, and children $5. The cast and crew of “Meet Me in St. Louis” are: Mr. Smith, Justin Sutken; Mrs. Smith, Sarah Williams; Lon, David Hough; Rose, Meghan Gaber; Esther, Kathleen Welch; Agnes, Chelsea Shoemaker; Tootie, Jorden Hewlett; Grandpa, Austin Earl; Katie, Amber Farnum; Mrs. Waughop, Rachel Mater; Ida, Evie Bromley; John, Kyle Pash; Fred, Chris Caldwell; Lucille, Connie Berquist; Mr. Dodge, Pat Mulvaney; Duffy, John Smith and Daniel Benedict; Conductor, Quentin Lesage; understud­ ies, Brandon Rood, Nathan Hale and Emily Eldred; stude n t ddii re c to r, Jessica Chaffee. WOOD, continued from - - - ---- - - - page 4now have a fairly good idea of the direction the council wants to go with this. We need to tweak the measure­ ments a bit, but I think we’re real close.” Bracy made a motion to send the ordinance back to the ordinance committee and the motion passed unani­ mously. Maple Valley High School’s Quiz Bowl team basks in their success after winning their first round on WKAR’s Quiz Busters. Pictured are (from left) Amanda Erwin, Chris Rugg, Jedidiah Wieland, Kyle Pash, Quentin Lesage, Chelsea Shoemaker and Liz Smith. Emily Eldred is < sent from photo. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Why are the nine members of Maple Valley High School’s Quiz Bowl team so excited? Because the eight-member team defeated the team from Michigan Center 210 to 120 on Oct. 17 on WKAR TV’s Quiz Busters, which pits high school Quiz Bowl teams from around the state in televised trivia contests, in which members of the win­ ning team are awarded schol­ arships to Michigan State University. Accident takes life of Bellevue woman Michigan State Police at the Hastings post are investi­ gating a deadly crash that MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS WHEREAS, schools make substantial contributions to the future of America and to the devel­ opment of our young people as knowledgeable, responsible and productive citizens; and WHEREAS, excellence in education is dependent on safe, secure and peaceful school settings, and WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of many students, teachers and school staff are unneces­ sarily jeopardized by crime and violence, such as substance abuse, gangs, bullying, poor discipline, vandalism and absenteeism, in our schools; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of all citizens to enhance the learning experiences of young people by helping to ensure fair and effective discipline, promote good citizenship, and generally make school safe and secure; and WHEREAS, all leaders especially those in education, law enforcement, government and business should eagerly collaborate with each other to focus public attention on school safety and identify, develop and promote innovative answers to these critical issues; and WHEREAS, numerous schools and school districts throughout Michigan, along with national programs, are among those innovative answers; and WHEREAS, the observance of Michigan’s Safe Schools Week will substantially promote efforts to provide our schools with positive and safe learning climates; now therefore, be it RESOLVED AND PROCLAIMED, that November 5-11,2006 is Michigan’s Safe Schools Week. In Witness Whereof, I have here unto set my hand Kim L. Kramer, Superintendent Jerry A. Sessions, School Board President MICHIGAN INITIATIVEi visit our website at: www.safeschools.msu.edu 1 took the life of a Bellevue woman shortly before 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning on M­ 66 near Assyria Highway in Maple Grove Township. Killed was Tammy Pluff, 44. Investigators said a Buick Century driven by a 57-year old Centreville woman was heading south on M-66 when the driver fell asleep and crossed the center line and into oncoming traffic. The driver of a Dodge Ram pick­ up truck, a 62-year-old Nashville man, tried to avoid a head-on collision by swerv­ ing to the left. The two vehi­ cles collided, causing very little damage. However, the Ram then slammed into a Chevy Blazer driven by Pluff, who police said was pronounced dead shortly afterward at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Her 6year-old daughter was flown to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The driver ofthe truck was taken to Pennock, where he was treated and released. The driver and passenger in the Centerville woman’s car were not injured. Authorities said seat belts were worn by everyone involved in the traffic crash and alcohol is not believed to be a factor. “When you win a round you keep coming back until you lose. The members of the final team wins scholar­ ships to MSU,” explained Maple Valley’s Quiz Bowl advisor Chris Pash. “We’ll be going back for another match, we just don’t know when that will be yet.” Meanwhile Maple Valley’s team continues to meet after school ever Friday to sharpen their trivia skills in categories such as history, social studies, math, science, current events, popular cul­ ture and potpourri for their regular KVA league compe­ tition, Friday, Nov. 10. This year all the teams will compete on the same day and in the same place instead of being spread out over a month as in previous years, a change which Pash said is disappointing to his team because, “It’s like train­ ing for football all season and then getting to play only one day.” Plus, two team members will be unable to attend due to schedule conflicts. Members of the 2006 Maple Valley High School Quiz Bowl Team are: • Kyle Pash, a senior who plans to pursue a career in history education and enjoys theater, singing, and playing musical instruments. • Chelsea Shoemaker, a senior who enjoys playing soccer and is looking for­ ward to the spring season. She plans to attend college but has not decided on a major. • Amanda Erwin, a fresh­ man who plans to attend Michigan State University after she graduates. • Lizzie Smith, a freshman who plans to become a lawyer. • Jedidiah Wieland, a jun­ ior who plans to pursue a career in law. • Chris Rugg, a sopho­ more who plans to become a chemist. • Emily Eldred, a junior who is an active member of the FFA and plans to pursue a career in agriscience at MSU. • Quentin Lesage, who enjoys playing the drums and is finding his first year on Quiz Busters very exciting. He plans to attend Kellogg Community College for one year before transferring to a four-year college to major in history. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 31,2006 — Page 9 Characters to visit local Toddler Time programs (Front row, from left) Alyssa Piper, Juliann Meeker, (back row) Jamie Steele, Alexis Steele, Carleigh Lundquist, Lindsay Meeker, Amy Laverty-Meeker, Olivia Meeker, Jade Scott, Hanna Reid and Jessica Curth. * J*SJ JSJ To kick off the literacy calendar of the Early Childhood Literacy Coalition, children’s book characters Miss Spider and Spot the Dog will be featured at local Toddler Time pro­ grams at the Vermontville Township and Putnam libraries. Miss Spider will be appearing at the Putnam Library in Nashville on Friday Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. Spot the Dog will be appearing at the Vermontville Township Public Library Thursday Nov. 16, at 11:15 a.m. Many other events are also being ■4 -_L y,» 'taM ■-'-: ®rto|tay *** The Barry County Chapter Lawman Committee for the Public Interest, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall, 7490 S. M-66. The Lawman groups nationwide deal with various constitutional issues and government corruption. The Barry County chapter deals mainly with zoning issues. A Lawman spokesperson |*ta»iaii wt. a» 'fcisiWit M Bikgteli|Bi ill xnh ItB •fefeglE KE «^0lta BUI 35 lim 'teS-iF • nzte lisicii' • Toddler Time was a Halloween costume party, where the children heard Halloween stories, sang Halloween songs and deco­ rated Halloween sugar cook­ ies. Judy Scott brought a big bag of extra costumes. Vermontville Toddler Time is held every Thursday at 11:15 a.m. at the Vermontville Public Library, and typically runs 40 min­ utes. Nashville Toddler Time is idoi®®1 said, “Become informed citi­ zens and know your rights as property owners. Come and learn what can be done about zoning ordinances that con­ tradict law. This month’s meeting we will discuss the law which requires all public officials to take an oath of office and what that means.” Charles Conces of Battle Creek is the national chair­ man with groups throughout Ifs® ® i*4 *a®piss ^410* ffl W1®*’ irflJ?’’ Dressed as a werewolf, Whitney Shilton handles the circulation desk at Putnam District Library, the Maple Valley High School leadership classes’ annual haunted house. Leadership classes plan haunted house at library Students in Norma Jean Acker’s leadership classes at Maple Valley High School will demonstrate how com­ munity service can be fright­ fully good fun when they invite the public to attend their annual haunted house from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight. The Halloween night cele­ bration is set for Putnam District Library, 327 N. Main Street in Nashville. After school, the students will decorate the library, then don their costumes to greet the public and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters who venture into their spooky lair. Also on Oct. 31, leader­ ship students will don their Halloween garb for a visit to Thornapple Manor in Hastings where they will entertain and hand out treats to the residents from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The local leadership class­ es also are already planning their annual food drive, toy and gift drive, poinsettia sale and adopting a family for Christmas. the country. He is a candi­ date for Michigan Attorney General/U.S. Taxpayers Party/Constitution Party. George Morris is the Barry County coordinators. “We are not lawyers and do not give legal advice,” the spokesperson said. The group meets on first Monday of each month, same time same place. dren up to age 5, but children of air ages are welcome. If you or anyone you know would like to be a reader or sponsor a craft project at Toddler Time, call (269) 948-3732 or (517) 852-9723. November schedule for Vermontville Toddler Time: Nov. 2., Autumn; Nov. 9, Turkeys; Nov. 16, Spot the dog character event; Nov. 23, Giving Thanks; Nov. 30, Thanksgiving, no Toddler Time. From Our Readers everything Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Trick or treating hours set for local communities Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are free to roam the streets of Nashville and Vermontville with impunity, begging candy from hapless home­ owners with the time hal­ lowed promise of, “trick or treat,” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in both villages. The little monsters can also collect goodies at Grace Community Church’s Trunk or Treat in the parking lot of Hastings City Bank from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. or in down­ town Nashville, the Maple Valley leadership classes’ haunted house at Putnam District Library, Trunk-oTreat sponsored by the Vermontville Lions Club, which will be held in the Vermontville village square from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Parents are reminded to cessful and that it will be able to continue indefinitely. help keep their children safe It would be extremely bene­ by providing them with flash­ lights, light colored or reflec­ ficial in so many ways. Jason Strotheide, tive clothing and masks and Nashville costumes that do not obstruct their vision. For oi Wj f held every second and fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. The programs are run entirely by volunteers of Eaton Intermediate School District and focus on pre-literacy, school preparedness and just plain old fun. Toddler Time activities typi­ cally consist of story time, dancing, singing, ABCs, 123s, a craft project and occasionally unique guest speakers. The program is specifically geared for chil- Barry County Lawman group to meet Nov. 6 C!Sr fcanfe **at '*lotUi *■» planned as part of the kick­ off, calendars are available at Vermontville Twp. and Putnam libraries or on-line a www.cadl.org. On Sept. 28, a school bus visited Vermontville Tbddler Time where the children where taught some basic rules on bus safety and got to take a ride on the big yellow bus. Assistant Director of Transportation and Operations Terry Woodman took from her busy schedule to be a guest speaker. On Oct. 26, Vermontville Terry Woodman teaches Alyssa Piper to be careful around buses because the tires are bigger than a pre-schooler, while Lindsay Meeker, Juliann Meeker and Lexxis Jensen look on. Local Spanish program for children well done To the editor: I would just like to write a note to the folks who have spearheaded the Spanish lan­ guage pilot program at Fuller Street Elementary and say "job well done!" Our son and nephews have been given a brief introduc­ tion in speaking Spanish over the last few months from their uncle who travels regu­ larly to Central and South America, and it is amazing how quickly that they are able to pick up and retain what he has taught them. With our eldest nephew now in third grade and our son in second, I hope that this program is completely suc- I Rabbit Frys are back at... Ii WvvOuOuuDLfAiiNvDu TiuOvWviNv HnOuU uSoEc : । Second Wednesday of each month i! Rabbit & j*^C|IfMiicfJcen All-You-Can-Eat • Unlimited Salad Bar I ®06638182 November 8th 137 N. Main, Woodland ■ 269-367-4690 I �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, October 31,2006 — Page 10 Battle Creek Health Systems receives Governor’s Award Battle Creek Creek Health System received received the Governor's Award of Excellence for Improving Care in the Hospital, Emergency Department and/or Critical Access Setting. The Governor of Michigan and MPRO, Michigan's Medicare quality improvement organization sponsor the Governor's Award of Excellence. The award is bestowed to hospi­ tals that are embracing evi­ dence-based medicine and quality improvement initia­ tives to advance health care in Michigan. BCHS was recognized specifically in two cate- SOCIAL NEWS MacKenzies to celebrate golden wedding anniversary The family of Donald and Marilyn Mackenzie would like you to join us in a 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, November 4, 2006 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the South Cochran Church of God, 2470 South Cochran Road, Charlotte, Michigan. Please join us to make this a joyful and memorable occasion. The couple requests no gifts. gories: Improving Care in the Hospital Setting for Pneumonia and Surgical Infection Prevention' and 'Improving Care in the Emergency Department Setting for Acute Myocardial Infarction and Pneumonia.' These topics have been designated as national health care priorities by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). "Few things affect our quality oflife and the quality of our work more than our good health," says Governor Jennifer M. Granholm. "It's important to recognize hos­ pitals and health care profes­ sionals who are making pos­ itive strides toward provid­ ing our citizens with accessi­ ble and affordable health care." "In Michigan the Governor's Award is syn­ onymous with excellence among providers and con­ sumers alike," added Dr. Debra L. Moss, president and chief executive officer, MPRO. "We applaud Battle Creek Health System for implementing initiatives to provide the right care, at the right time, and improve the quality of life for its patients. "Our patient safety and quality services are among the best in the United States," says Patrick Garrett, president and CEO of Battle Creek Health System. "This recognition demonstrates that our efforts are paying off. But we will not rest on our laurels-patient safety is paramount at BCHS." Battle Creek Health System is the recipient ofthe 2005 and 2006 HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Awards for Patient SafetyTM. BCHS is one of only eight hospitals in Michigan, and the only hos­ pital in Southwest Michigan to receive these national Parent Education Classes November 7 - “Parenting in a Fast-Paced World” November 14 - “A Parent’s Home Safety Program” November 21 -“Brothers and Sisters: Teaching Cooperation” November 28 - “Supporting Children’s Self-Esteem Throughout Their Growing Years” All Four Classes Meet 4:30pm - 6:30pm at SIREN Eaton Shelter (Charlotte Masonic Temple Building) 245 S. Cochran Ave., Charlotte Information and Registration: 517-543-0748 These four inter-active classes will be facilitated by parent educator Debra Williamson. Designed for parents of children of all ages. Classes include childcare and a meal for the entire family. This parent education opportunity is provided to Eaton County families and is generously funded by the Eaton County Families/Safe Children Council. Jan Christensen, senior deputy director, Michigan Department of Community Health; Debra Moss, president and CEO, MPRO; Dawn Clark, quality resource spe­ cialist; Cathy Haylock, clinical data analyst; Colleen Cieszkowski, CPHQ, sr. vice president of quality and review operations; and Pam. Yager, policy advisor, Health Care and Financial Services Office of the Governor. recognitions. Battle Creek Health System installed a state-ofthe-art computer system in 2005 that standardizes clini­ cal information including physician order entry, online patient documentation, elec­ tronic medical records, and adverse drug event alerts. BCHS becomes one of only a handful of national health care leaders to significantly improve patient safety through this new technology. One of the top 25 most 'wireless' hospitals in the United States by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. (2005/2006) Battle Creek Health System is one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to implement Keystone ICU, a two-year initiative that per- forms 'interventions' into vascular services. BCHS normal ICU procedures that provides excellent health address quality issues -all to care for the community and help BCHS provide even promotes wellness for the better care and service for whole person with access patients. Keystone: ICU is and compassion for all. For already changing the bench­ the latest medical informa­ marks of health care quality, tion, visit the BCHS web site dramatically reducing com­ at www.bchealth.com or call plications once regarded as the BCHS Marketing nearly impossible to elimi­ Department at (269) 966­ nate. Central intravenous 8132. (IV) lines can be a major source of infections in ICUs that harm patients and increase lengths of stay, which drive up costs. Participating hospitals in Keystone: ICU have reduced Maple Valley Secondary central IV line infections by Lunch nearly 50 percent-BCHS has Wednesday, Nov. 1 done even better. In 2003, No School. BCHS averaged only 3.7 Thursday, Nov. 2 blood stream infections per Choose One - Double dogs thousand days. In 2005, that w/chili, pizza, fish sandwich, ‘Trunk ‘n Treat’ average dropped to zero. Battle Creek Health burger/chicken bar. Choose System is accredited by the Two - Garden salad, french set for tonight Joint Commission on the fries, coleslaw, peaches, Accreditation of Healthcare juice, milk. Friday, Nov. 3 and has The Vermontville Lions Organizations earned the Joint Choose One - Chicken Club, Village of Vermontville and local mer- Commission's 'Gold Seal of nuggets, pizza, cheeseburger, Battle Creek chicken sandwich, deli bar. chants will host a “trunk ‘n Approval.' Choose Two - garden salad, Treat” event in the village Health System is the recipi park on Tuesday evening,, ent of the 2005 and 2006 mashed potatoes, peas ’and Oct. 31, from 5:30 until 7 HealthGrades 'Distinguished carrots, orange push-up, Hospital Award for Patient juice, milk. p.m. There will be several Safety.’ Monday, Nov. 6 Tacos, games for trick or treaters HealthGrades a leading Choose One HealthGrades, health care information compizza, cheeseburger, chicken located in the park. Games will run from 5:30 until 6:15. pany that provides objective sandwich, salad bar. Choose Prizes will be awarded to the 'report card' ratings nation- Two - Garden salad, refried participants. Everyone is wide, has also named BCHS beans, Mexican rice, churro, invited to decorate their a 2006 five-star performer injuice, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 7 trunk, van or pickup for the Cook’s Choice. event. The barricades will open at Maple Valley Elementary 4:30 p.m. to allow individu­ Menu als to come in and set up their Wednesday, Nov. 1 vehicles. Prizes will be No School. awarded to the best three dis­ Thursday, Nov. 2 plays, with judging begin­ Fuller Hungry Howies. ning at 5:30. ss er te erone Pizza, tossed salad, cinna“Trunk ‘n Treat” vehicle “ Miss Spider, ” the heroine participants should expect a of David Kpirk’s ,beloved chil-mon/apple slices, fruit snacks, 1/2 pt. milk. charge of ghosts, goblins and dren’s book will be on hand Friday, Nov. 3 witches around 6:15. All are at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, to Chicken nuggets, Smile asked to wear costumes. read her own story during applesauce, There will be free hot dogs, Story Hour at Putnam potatoes, Goldfish crackers, 1/2 pt. chips and soft drinks avail­ District Library. milk. able to the children behind This special story hour, Monday, Nov. 6 the Vermontville Hardware. made possible through Eaton Cheeseburger, celery The public is invited to County Early Childhood attend and enjoy a good time.Coonunneyction,a arlyso will featouore w/peanut butter, pineapple, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk For more information, a craft and prize drawing. Tuesday, Nov. 7 please call the club secretary, For more information, call PBJ, chips, carrot sticks, Russ Laverty, at 726-1115. (517) 852-9723. juice, 1/2 pt. milk. SCHOOL MENUS ‘Miss Spider’ to read at local library �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 31,2006 — Page 11 Maple Valley Riders announce results from Eaton County fair Jill Vanderhoef, leader of the Maple Valley Riders, reports the 4-H club had a busy 2006 fair season filled with friendships, fun, adven­ ture, hard work and educa­ tion. Members attended month­ ly meetings where fund-rais­ ers and activities were planned. They shared infor­ mation about their projects and watched different pre­ sentations. Throughout the year the members worked hard to get Commission lJcHIIJ CoUHiU on Aging Schedule of Events Sw i^Sit Sib * *Sib W. “ Id WiVl w' WV! iil.il taOi-ite ria dijiaM lESEkOffi h#iN — , । in (b. . b HKkJ jg Oak-Ofc . UiUrf is?®®5? !*saitS*fpl *S*E sa < *w1 *** 'j*o« *• i*k* *»* >0^ HH jfl®1 bi uy ** l***^r ^*r*£wii** *JJ ■ l* fl l* 0*£*£* ^*^ HF *OF *« *** ?5* < ri /*< Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, Nov. 1 Zita w/Italian sausage ausage, broccoli, winter squash, pears. Thursday, Nov. 2 Sliced turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, diced beets, fruit compote, dinner roll. Friday, Nov. 3 Tuna noodle casserole, California blend, com, fresh fruit. Monday, Nov. 6 Chicken and dumplings, carrots, Brussels sprouts, fresh apple. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Scalloped potatoes w/ham, zucchini, apricots, dinner roll. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Nov. 1 California Reuben spread, three bean salad, peaches, rye bread. Thursday, Nov. 2 Ham salad spread, broccoli raisin salad, applesauce, white bread. Friday, Nov. 3 Turkey pasta salad, German potato salad, man­ darin oranges. Monday, Nov. 6 Peanut butter and honey, Spanish bean salad, tropical fruit, English muffin. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Mealoaf sandwich, mari­ nated vegetables, pineapple, whole wheat bread. Events Wednesday, Nov. 1 Hastings - Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Charlie. Delton Reminiscence. Nashville BP Clinic. Thursday, Nov.22- - Line Thursday, Nov. Dancing9:30-11:30 a.m.; Couples 2 Step 7:30 p.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville - TV Time. Friday, Nov. 3 - Hastings Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Exercise 9:00; Euchre Tournament 7:00 p.m. Woodland Visiting. Monday, Nov. 6 - Hastings - Tai Chi 9:00 a.m.; crafts/music; card making; Nashville 10:30; 5 Watercolor Workshop 1-4 p.m. registration required; November Birthday Party. Tuesday, Nov. 7 - Hastings - Beg. Line Dance 1:30 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. their animals and non-live- horses, second and reserve stock projects ready for fair. champion in bareback, first The club held riding meet­ and grand champion in sad­ ings once a week to help dle seat equation, and third with their riding, work on in western equation first in patterns and help new mem­ trail. bers learn how to ride. Sarah Ellison earned sec­ The second week of July ond in swine showmanship, the members packed up their sixth with her market gilt and campers and headed to spend seventh with her market bar­ the week at the Eaton County row. Brooke Flower won Fair. Their awards reflected second in pen of sheep She the hard work the members also showed in other sheep put into preparing for the classes. Cash Flower took fair. home second and novice D.J. Abbot won fourth in champion in sheep show­ swine showmanship, sixth manship and second in mar­ with his market gilt and sev­ ket. enth with his market barrow. Breann Gardner won sec­ Cody Cowell took sixth in ond and reserve champion in beef showmanship first in showmanship she was also market third in rate of gain awarded top horse showman, and first in county raised for third in English pleasure, horses third in gymkhana first and grand champion in pattern first and second in bareback, fourth in western speed and action, second in pleasure, second and grand poles, third and second in champion in English equa­ cloverleaf first in flag race tion, and second in western reserve champion gymkhana horsemanship. 11- and 12-year-olds reserve Mary Jewell earned fourth in swine showmanship, sev­ Crandal memorial. Tiffany Cowell won third enth with her market gilt and in beef showmanship, first in first with her market barrow, market, and ninth in rate of grand champion barrow, and gain third in county raised reserve grand champion for horses third in gymkhana overall. pattern, first in speed and Maci Morehouse took action, eighth in poles, first sixth in swine showmanship, and second in cloverleaf first third with her market gilt and in flag race, seventh in trail 11th with her market barrow. reserve champion gymkhana Mclain Morehouse earned 13- and 15-year-old class. sixth in swine showmanship, Jennifer Ellison took third seventh with his market gilt in swine showmanship, first and 10th with his market bar­ with her market gilt and first row. Mollyann Morehouse with her market barrow for took home seventh in swine Maple Valley Riders gather for quick photo at the Eaton County fair. showmanship, ninth with her market gilt and fifth with her market barrow. Robbie Sebastion won fourth in beef showmanship and fifth in market. Sarah Vanderhoef earned eighth in gymkhana pattern, second and third in speed and action, fourth in poles, third and fifth in cloverleaf, second in keyhole, fifth in English equation, and second in cos­ tume class. Dakota Wetzel earned seventh in sheep showman­ ship, fourth in market, sev­ enth in beef showmanship, second in market and second in rate of gain. Elizabeth Wetzel placed fifth in sheep showmanship and second in market. Josh Wetzel took home ninth in beef show- ‘Boilers in dire need of replacement By Kim L. Kramer This quote was made in the report of an independent study conducted by Chevron Energy Solutions from Troy. Bill Maurer and his team of ener­ gy consultants were brought into the district by the Board of Education, at the request of some community mem­ bers, to perform an energy audit. Mr, Maurer’s team spent three days in the district looking at all of the energy usage areas in all of the edu­ cational buildings. Theyreviewed two years’ worth of utility bills, crawled into each building’s heating plants and inspected class­ rooms looking at all electrical systems including: light­ ing, power consumption, and transformers. They studied each building’s mechanical systems including: boilers, hot water heaters, piping insulation, automation control systems, and HVAC equipment. They also looked at our water including: supply, sewer, and irrigation. Their report was shared with the Board of Education Physical Facilities Commit­ tee, which has been studying a potential bond issue; and again on Oct. 9 with the full board. The complete report is available at the superintendent’s office for public view­ ing. Chevron Energy Solutions found that the district is run­ ning more efficiently than 95 percent of the schools in the state. In fact, the utility breakdown by dollars spent per square foot is significant­ ly below the state average. The state average for sec­ ondary schools is around $1.20+ per square foot. Maple Valley’s is $.099 per square foot. Elementary schools, state-wide, are slightly less than $1.20 per “Boilers - in dire need of replacement. Anticipated failure in three (3) years or less.” -Bill Maurer, Chevron Energy Solutions square foot. Maple Valley’s elementary buildings are running at $0.92 per square foot. Only the Kellogg build­ ing was above the state aver­ age of $1.20+. Kellogg is at $1.70. In short this means that the 1996 energy savings, plan has worked very well. The district’s maintenance department, under the lead­ ership of Pat Powers, is doing a great job of stretch­ ing the district’s money. The report went on to con­ clude that some of the air handling equipment in the older classrooms is 42 years old and need some re-com- missioning, but overall that equipment is operating well In the near future, these sys­ tems will begin to fail because of their age. The report also noted some small areas where improvement in efficiency might be realized. The report concluded that even though there is a poten­ tial of around $25K to 40K per year by replacing the boilers, Chevron did not feel that the savings would sup­ port a replacement project on a stand-alone “paid from savings” program. The com­ pany did not feel that a boil­ er replacement plan would yield enough savings to pay off a bank loan within a rea­ sonable time. The Chevron report showed clearly that the dis­ trict’s boilers need to be replaced at Fuller, Maplewood, and the junior­ senior high school. The Board of Education’s sub­ committee is continuing its look at all options for addressing this fact. The committee has recommend­ ed a delay in a potential bond question until all of these options can be fully studied. The committee will meet again at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the administration building. As always, the public is invited and wel­ come to any of these open meetings. manship, second in market and first in rate of gain. Tarah Yenger earned sec­ ond and grand champion in saddle seat pleasure, eighth and ninth in speed and action, sixth in western horsemanship, eighth in flag race, 10th and ninth in key­ hole, second in costume class and first in reining pat­ tern. West Michigan can save on heating bills The Michigan Propane Gas Association has created a new website to help home­ owners cope with colder temperatures and energy costs this fall and winter. The website, www.UseMichiganPropane. com, offers free tips to help residents conserve energy, save money and protect the environment through weath­ erizing their homes. With energy usage on the rise in Michigan, MPGA President David Long stress­ es the importance of energy conservation this winter. "It is important for propane consumers and dis­ tributors to work together to reduce the amount of energy we use," Long said. "A sin­ cere effort to reduce energy usage and provide more options to consumers will benefit us all. Propane gas continues to be one of the safest, most efficient and inexpensive heating methods, and is par­ ticularly practical in rural areas. Propane is clean, reli­ able, emits half the amount of carbon dioxide as coal and reduces harmful environ­ mental emissions that are caused by the production of electricity. Here are some simple steps the MPGA suggests taking to lower your heating bills and energy usage this winter and throughout the year: • Inspect and tune up your heating system before winter begins. If your house is propane-powered, contact your local propane retailer to ask about a home heating inspection. • Buy a furnace thermostat timer to lower your home’s temperature when you’re not home. This can save up to 10 percent in heating costs per year. • Install flow-restricting showerheads. This can reduce hot water pressure by up to 50 percent without affecting shower pressure. • Replace your water heater with a propane tank­ less water heater, which only operates when there is demand for hot water. • Insulate attics and base­ ments. • Rope caulk or foam seal holes in your home’s shell, and replace old drafty win­ dows and doors. "Sealing a home is the most energy-efficient and low-cost way for a home­ owner to ensure a warm house and low energy bills," says Long. In addition to your efforts to reduce energy use, propane retailers will be working this year to help you deal with fuel costs, includ­ ing offering payment plans that allow customers to pay a flat rate each month. 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The Lions trailed 41-29 going into the fourth quarter, and battled back to get the final tally down to 55-48. Rigelman finished the night with 22 points, to lead all scorers. Dee Dee Closson led Parchment with 20 points. The Panthers had three scor­ ers in double figures, with Sam Justice adding 14 points and Jeannie Closson ten. Behind Rigelman for the Lions, Jennifer Kent had 13 points and Kristen VanZandt six. After the Lions jumped out to an 11-9 lead after one quarter, the Panthers outscored them 32-18 over the course of the next 16 minutes. The Lions are now 5-11 overall this season. They earned their fifth win last Tuesday, 47-24 at Bellevue. The Lions made quick work of the Broncos, allow­ ing them just three points in the opening quarter and only two in the second. Maple Valley built a 29-5 halftime advantage. Kent led the Lions with 13 points, as nine different Lions scored in the ball game. Rigelman added eight points, Lizzy Stewart six, and VanZandt, Bailey Flower, and Ashley Gonser had four each. The Lions were still look­ ing for their first KVA victo- CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov. 1 From Our Readers Nov. 2 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Vermontville Twp. must vote on millage WANT TO REGISTER TO VOTE? WANT TO FIND GOVERNMENT AUCTIONS? WANT TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS? WANT WEATHER FORECASTS? To the editor: On Nov. 7, Vermontville Township residents will be asked to vote on a millage question to allow the levy of one mill on all property with­ in the township, for the pur­ pose of supporting both plan­ ning and zoning. Passage of this millage will result in the collection of approximately $44,000, to be used only for the purpose of paying planning and zoning expenses. These funds will be earmarked and may not be used for any other township services. The passage ofthis millage will enable the township to continue to administer plan­ ning and zoning at the local level. The Township Board has taken the position that if this millage passes, then planning and zoning will continue to be provided at the township level. If the millage fails, the board will proceed to return this service to Eaton County for adminis­ tration. The decision rests with voters to tell the Township Board how they want these services provided. On the positive side, if planning and zoning are pro­ vided locally, local people will serve on the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Since all meetings are conducted locally, access to these mem­ bers should be easy because all are residents of the town­ ship. Township residents PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Want to know where to get all this information? From student .loans to Social Security benefits to buying' surplus government property, all kinds of government information are just a click or call away. FlRSTGOVgov 1 (800) 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 womeji 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. FED-INFO should have a better opportu­ nity td provide input to the planning process. On the negative side, this proposal will cost the taxpay­ er one additional mill on their tax bill. For example, if the taxable value on your home is $50,000, then you will pay an additional $50 per year in taxes. The millage will be town­ ship wide, which means vil­ lage residents will also pay the new millage. Investigation of other possi­ ble taxing options did not produce a way for village residents to be exempt froth this tax. The question of which is best is up to the voter. I remain neutral on this matter. Should you have any ques­ tions or would like to discuss this proposal, feel free to call me at (517) 726-1115. Russ Laverty, Township. Supervisor EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 06571010 Nov. 10 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 19 Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m, Expo Center. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. 4-H Awards Program, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Dog Developmental Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Goat Fun Night, 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Flag Day, County Buildings Closed. Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. MSU Women’s Basketball Game (4-H Day), 2 p.m., Breslin Center, MSU Campus. New site manager named for Woodland Park Apts Red Oak Management Co., Inc. of Cedar Springs has named Alan Echtinaw as site manager for Woodland Park k Apartments in Woodland. Red Oak Management professionally manages more than 50 apartment complexes throughout Michigan. “We are happy td wel­ come Mr. Echtinaw to serve our Woodland property,” said Heidi A. 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Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Give a Date Published: Oct. 31, 2006 Village ofVermontville (Name ofApplicant) 121 Eastside Dr., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (Street, City, Zip Code) ATTENTION KALAMO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Kalamo Township is forming an Advisory Committee to explore options and plan for future fire protection for our township. Ifyou are interested in serving on this committee, please call: Carla Rumsey, 517-726-1381 or send a letter of interest to: Kalamo Township Treasurer, 303 S. Ionia Road, Vermontville, MI 49096 by November 3,2006. 06637928 NOTICE Public Hearing of the Vermontville Village Council memorial 517-726-1444_____ (Telephone Number) YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43. Hwy., Hastings. before the regular meeting, 11-2-06 at 6:30 pm that can go TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about November 16, 2006 the above named Village will request the state of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I ofthe Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project: Re: sewer rate raise of .10 cent per thousand Location at Village Office on forever S. Main St. and First St. Reconstruction & Watermain Replacement Project (Project Title or Name) Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement (Purpose or Nature of the Project) A gift to the Village ofVermontville, Michigan____________________•_______________________________________ (Location - City, County, State - of Project) $389,000.00 ___________________________________________________________________ (Estimated Cost of Project) Barry Community Finding of No Significant Impact It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality ofthe human environment and accordingly the above-named, Village has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190). Foundation is used to help The reasons for such decision not to prepare an EIS are as follows: 1. ) Proposed action will have no permanent adverse effects. 2. ) Proposed action will only have minor, short-term construction related impacts. 3. ) Construction impacts will be further mitigated^ 4. ) Project will have many beneficial effects and is supported by the Community. An Environmental Review Record, regarding the proposed project, has been made by the above-named Village that documents the environmental review ofthe project; and, more fully sets forth the reasons why an EIS is not required. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying upon request at the Village Office Tuesday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:30 om. No further environmental review ofthis project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release offederal funds. Public Comments on Finding All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the Village ofVermontville on or before November 15,2006. All such com­ ments so received will be considered and the Village will not request the release of federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence. throughout the • Watermain will be replaced from First to Second Street along South Main Street. county in the • Streetscaping will be placed as part of this S. Main Street proj­ ect. Streetscaping includes items such as stamped concrete, street lighting and planting. name of the • The project also includes road re-construction and watermain placement along two 150-foot sections of First Street between South Main and Westside and Eastside Drives. person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the state. No bisection received after December 1, 2006 will be considered by the state. the BCF or call Monte O’Dell DPW Supervisor 121 Eastside Dr., Vermontville, MI 49096 (269) 945-0526. 06638401 The meeting is being held to obtain oral statements or written sub­ mittals in place of, or’in addition to oral statements regarding the proposed project. The proposed project will include: fund activities Objections to State Release of Funds The State ofMichigan will accept an objection to its approval only if it is on one ofthe following bases: (a) t that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State of Michigan; or (b) that applicant's environmental review record for the project indicated omission of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted to the State of Michigan, MEDC, 300 North Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48913. A public, meeting on the proposed street reconstruction and water main replacement on South Main between First and Second Streets; and, First Street between Westside Dr. and Eastside Dr. is to be held at a special meeting ofthe Village ofVermontville in the Village Office at 121 Eastside Drive, on November 6,2006 at 7:00 PM. • A 400-fodt portion of South Main Street from First Street to Second Street including the intersection of Second Street and South Main will be reconstructed and new storm sewer will be placed. Release of Funds Village of Vermontville will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds from the State ofMichigan under Title I ofthe Housing and Community Development’Act of 1974. The Village ofVermontville is certifying to the State ofMichigan that the Village ofVermontville and Mr. Monte O’Dell, the Certifying Officer for the Village, in his official capacity as DPW Supervisor consent ■to accept the jurisdiction ofthe federal courts ifan action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect ofthe certification is that upon its approval, the Village ofVermontville may use the Block Grant funds and the state will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Actofl969. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The South Main portion ofthe new project between First and Second Streets was planned for and designed for in the recently completed 2005 Main Street Reconstruction project. Unfortunately, this portion ofthe project was cut from the 2005 project due to increased costs of construction materials that were present at the time the project was bid. This new project will, in part, complete that portion of the orig­ inal project that was eliminated from the 2005 funded project. Application is being made to Michigan Economic Development Corporation for Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement Project funds in the amount of $289,000. Local match dollars in the amount of $100,000 are also being allocated to fund the project. All information related to this proposed project is available for pub- lic inspection at the Village Office at 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, Michigan on week days between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Ifyou would prefer to send written comments for con­ sideration, please forward them prior to the public meeting to the Village ofVermontville, attention: Village Clerk, at the above address. Ifyou have special needs associated with your attendance at the hear­ ing, please let the Village know, so that a reasonable effort can be made to accommodate your needs. For further information or ifyou have questions, please call the Village Clerk at 517-726-1429 or the Department of Public Works Garage at 517-726-1444. 06638403 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 31, 2006 — Page 15 WL Hall will return to state,after fourth at regional by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Mike Hall didn’t take his coach’s final advice Saturday before the gun sounded to start the Division 3 boys’ regional cross coun­ try race at Sparta High School. The Maple Valley senior still managed to earn a return trip to the Division 3 state finals, which take place this Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, placing fourth Saturday in 17 minutes 18.7 seconds. Hall and Delton Kellogg’s Justin Durbin, who was tenth in 17:53.6, talked over their state qualifying performanc­ es after the race, which was affected as much by mother nature as the competition. Durbin was wrapped in a green knit coach, with big olive buttons. Hall stood swaddled in a mass of blan­ kets, topped by a lavender fleece blanket covered in yellow, purple, magenta, and green flowers. During the race, the ground was mud underneath the runners’ shoes and there was a stiff cold wind in their faces that blew especially hard in the final few hundred meters before the finish line. The two Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals were the only two members of their schools to earn spots in the state finals. The Delton boys were seventh as a team and the Maple Valley Lions ninth. Delton Kellogg’s girls placed fifth and the Lion ladies 12th The top three teams and top 15 individuals earned a spot in this weekend’s state finals. “When we first started, my coach said to stay in sec­ ond behind somebody to block the wind,” Hall said. He didn’t. Hall shot out of the start, and led for much of the first mile. His time at the *4 ■■ mile was 5:08. 50th in 19:28, and Cory Heather Millard. Strick, was champion, hitting the finish “Then I cramped up,” said Cook 56th in 19:40. 24th in 22:06 and Millard line in 19:51. White Cloud’s Hall. Whitehall was fifth in the 25th in 22:09. Mandy Dye Kassie Graves was second in Hall planned to save boys’ standings with 123 finished 31st for the Panthers 20:04, and the next two run­ something for a kick at the points, followed by Calvin in 22:30, Shawn Schut 45th ners in were Allendale team­ end, but was never alerted to Christian 157, Christian 157, Delton in 23:12, and Lauren mates Camille Borst (20:10) the two-mile mark and ended Kellogg 169, Newaygo 173, Knollenberg 47th in 23:27. and Devan John (20:19). up cruising to his fourth Maple Valley 229, Hopkins Newaygo’s Mikal Allendale’s top five runners place finish after being in 264, and White Cloud 317. Beckman was the g girls’ all finished in the top 17. sixth place for much of the Allendale and West race. Catholic also qualified their Durbin also moved up girls’ teams for the state towards the end. finals, along with Whitehall. “My first thought was, I’m Allendale took the girls’ title in 13th place. I’m going to Saturday with just 45 points. hold this,” said Durbin. Whitehall finished with 71, “Then 1 figured if I caught a and West Catholic 96. couple more guys then I Delton Kellogg head wouldn’t have to worry coach Dale Grimes said he about anyone passing me.” expected his girls to be in a The Grand Rapids West tight battle for third place, Catholic boys won the but they finished fifth with regional title, with just 56 162 points. Hopkins was points. Allendale was second fourth with 157. After those with 80 points and Kent City top five, Calvin Christian third with 85, just edging out finished with 170 points, fourth place Grant which fin­ White Cloud 171, Montague ished with 86. 175, Grant 204, Kent City Grant had two of the top 255, Muskegon Oakridge three runners, including 274, and Maple Valley 285. champion Trenton Denhof Kayla Shaw led the Maple who finished the race in Valley girls with her 51st 16: 47. his teammate Isaiah place time of 23:50.5. The Vandoorne was third in top four Lion runners all 17: 13. West Catholic’s Mike crossed the finish line within Gravely was second in a minute of each other. 17:07. Kaytlin Furlong was 52nd in “I was surprised Dan 23:50.7, Lauren Trumble (Roberts) missed it,” Hall 56th in 24:18, and Erin said of Durbin’s senior team­ Shoemaker 59th in 24:32. mate who had been to the Krista Stevens was the final The Lions’ Mike Hall works his way down a small hill state finals in each of the past Lion runner in, placing 83rd during Saturday’s Division 3 regional race at Sparta. three seasons. in 28:11. Hall qualified for the state finals with his fourth place fin­ “His mom was crying,” Delton Kellogg was paced ish. (Photo by Brett Bremer) said Durbin. by Amanda Strick and - On the same course a year ago for regionals, without the severe weather condi­ tions, Roberts was 14th with a time of 17:24. A time of 17: 24 would have been good enough for a sixth place fin­ ish this fall. Roberts finished 26th in 18: 33. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9500 www.kellogg.edu KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1956^ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-11-07.pdf 8be9ae36dff554b88c9f09265c187e54 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY news Hastings Pubic Ubrary 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 MVN HASTINGS Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. HASTINGS PiJ 31891 tN*JW-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 *SS?1 •« Phone: <269) 945-9554 A local paper oftoday! HASTINGS til 1U&ju *w33 Vol. 134-No. 45, November 7, 2006 Hall makes all-state with 18th place finish at MIS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Runners in the state cross, country finals cross over the race track twice during the race at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn. Soon after the first trip across the track, an only about 800 meters from the start of the race, Maple Valley senior Mike Hall decided it would be fun to lead the Division 3 boys race for a while. “I wasn’t even running that fast,” said Hall. “I’m passing people and I said hey why not take the lead.” When runners returned to cross the track for a second time, after two miles, Hall wasn’t first anymore. He was still close enough to the front to earn himself his first cross country state medal. “I led for about 100 meters,” said Hall. There were still 228 run­ ners behind him and only 17 ahead of him when he crossed the finish line. He placed 18th, earning all-state honors, with a time of 16 minutes, 12.5 seconds. The top 30 runners in each race are state medallists. Ovid-Elsie’s Maverick Darling won the Division 3 boys’ race in 15:23.5. Kalkaska’s Paul Grieve was second in 15:31.0 and Manistee’s Aaron Simoneau third in 15:34.0. Simoneau was the last man Hall passed before tak­ ing his short stint in the lead. Darling was the one who took the lead away from him, and led for the rest of the race. Only three runners all day had better times than Darling’s, the top three run­ ners in the Division 2 boys’ race. Now a junior, Darling also won the 2005 Division 3 boys’ championship. Hall didn’t really try to keep pace with him. “I couldn’t. I was going as fast as I could.” Hall went faster than any Maple Valley cross country runner ever has, breaking his own school record for best time ever by a Lion. “I think we saw today what he really had in him,” said Lion head coach Robb Rosin. In his first trip to the state finals, last fall, Hall placed 85th with a time of 17:04.8. “I think last year prepared him for this year. He came in mentally tough,” said Rosin. “He showed me more than I thought he had.” Hall was less than half a second behind his Kalamazoo Valley Association running mate Jeff Nordquist from Parchment who was 17th in 16:12.2: Parchment’s Nick Tecca also earned all-state honors with an eighth-place time of 15:56.4. A fourth KVA runner, Hackett Catholic Central’s Andrew Breyer also made the top 30 Maple Valley senior Mike Hall (737) sprints out with a few of the leaders, including with a 24th-place time of Standish-Sterling’s Derek Weimers (right), Grant’s Trenton Denhof (701), and 16:19.5. Delton Kellogg’s See HALL, page 12 Macomb Lutheran North’s Karl Stathakis (642), at the start of Saturday’s Division 3 state finals at Michigan International Speedway. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Zoning official Lennox not rehired Vermontville ups sewer rates Maplewood students rake leaves Each year fourth through sixth grade students at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville learn about community service first hand when they rake leaves in the park and for the elderly and shut-ins in the community. These students are taking a break after raking leaves in the town square. by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter After a public hearing last Thursday night, the Vermontville Village Council, with trustee Tom Williams absent, voted unan­ imously to accept the recom­ mendation of the sewer and water committee and increase sewer rates 15 cents per thousand gallons of usage. According to the amended resolution, the rates will increase from $1.45 per thousand to $1.60 per thou­ sand with a cost of living allowance, effective Jan. 1, 2007. A notice of the rate increase will be sent out with the January bills. In another matter, Village New owners take control at Mulberry Gardens eatery by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Retirement didn’t last long, and Debora for Dean Monroe, formerly of Anaheim, Calif., who moved to Nashville in 2005 and recently purchased Mulberry Gardens restaurant and ban­ quet facilities located at Mulberry Fore Golf Course, just north of the village lim­ its. “I think retirement lasted all of ten months,” said Debora with a smile. “We lived in Anaheim where Debora grew up,” Dean explained. “She was born in Detroit, but was raised in Anaheim. When we retired we said we.’d look for a house in either Missouri or Michigan, so we could be close to family. We have two daughters, one son and six grandchildren living in the area. “We also have one daugh­ ter and three grandchildren See MULBERRY, page 12 President Doug Kelsey read a letter from village zoning administrator and ordinance enforcement officer Nikki Lennox asking for a raise from $20 to $25 per. hour and said he did not plan to reap­ point the zoning administra­ tor and ordinance enforcer for 2007 When her appoint­ ment expired Dec. 31. He also recommended that during the next two months the planning and ordinance committee look at the ordi­ nance enforcement post and the Zoning Board ofAppeals look at the zoning adminis­ trator position and decide what the responsibilities, hours and pay rate should be for each job. “It is up to the president to appoint or not appoint, but the council can override the president’s decision,” said Kelsey, who added later. “I have not been overly satis­ fied with things that have occurred during the last year and a half and I think we need to look at the position and reevaluate it.” A motion to accept Kelsey’s recommendation not to reappoint Lennox and for the committees to re­ examine and re-evaluate the zoning administrator and ordinance officer positions before Jan. 1, passed 5 to 1 with Trustee Charlie Viele casting the dissenting vote. Later during public co.m- See SEWER, page 2 In This Issue • ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ auditions will be Nov. 16 • Nashville hayride rated a success • Lions’ big first quarter lead evaporates against Pennfield • Lion teams trail the pack at Barry County meet • Parent-teacher conferences set �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday November 7. 2006 - Page 2 Equestrians have to fight wet weather SEHTff, continued from page 1 ended the second meet in first place. As the third meet railed around, back in Kent County, so did the thunder­ storms. The team was able to show up until lunch, but then the storm moved in The team was given information that a tornado was on its w ay toward the grounds. The sea­ son was called at that time. “Unfortunately, we weren't ahead." said Archer. The coach added, howev­ er, “The team treated each other as family this year. They rallied behind each other, showed genuine con­ cern for one another, and worked together as a true unit, all making this season one of my favorites. “As the coach, I'd like to thank the students for setting a good example of leadership and kindness, as well as sup­ porting fellow exhibitors on and offthe team. I'd also like The Maple Valley eques­ trian team overcame poor weather conditions this fall in their recently concluded season. “Students performed well and worked together as a team, showing great sports­ manship.” said coach Amanda Archer The first meet of the sea­ son. at the kcnt County fairgound. was called early due to a torrential downpour that flixxlcd the show arena. This meant that those students who performed pattern class­ es in the afternoon would need to run these events twice the following week. The second meet went much better than the first, as the weather was on the side of the riders at the Barry County Expo Center and stu­ dents were eager to show. At the end of the day the sun was shining down on the Maple Valley team, which committees meet to discuss the position. In other business the coun­ ment, Lennox stated that to thank the parents for Viele had minutes from a unconditional support of the meeting that stated that, she students and their team." Archer reserved special was hired, not appointed, to the 20 to 25 hour a month appreciation to the Benit ordinance enforcement/zonfamily for allowing the team to use their facility for prac­ ing administrator post. “I am really disgusted at tices. Breann Gardner received the council... not the coun­ cil, one person... I worked the second highest points in hard for three years, and w as the entire District with 132 and received a top ten ribbon never considered for a raise. I was the only employee who and certificate. Ashleigh Penny was the never got a raise in three eleventh highest, just miss­ years. I don’t think I do a bad ing the top ten awards, with job,” said Lennox before leaving the meeting. 82 points. Kelsey said he had a letter Other season point totals were as follows: Kaitlyn from Lennox stating she was Hulsebos, 9; Kirsten Benit, an appointed official. Trustee Sue Villanueva 53; Dylan Benit, 55; Brandon Sams, 16, and BJ said she would like to have both the letter and meeting Hall, 27. minutes in question when the cil: • Approved employment agreements, including, salary, hourly rates of pay, and raises for licensing for Department of Public Works employees Monte O’Dell and Terry Samaan. • Set a public hearing on the proposed 2007 budget for 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 11 at the village office. • Approved a motion authorizing village Streets Supervisor O’Dell to draft a letter to Maple Valley Schools Director of Operations and Transportation Pat Powers requesting the bus stop be moved from the comer of It’s Not About the House... Westside Drive next to the Congregational Church to Eastside Drive by the village square since the day care at the church is no longer in operation and there is more parking for parents and bet­ ter lighting by the park. • Tabled recommendations from the zoning task force regarding sections I through 29 and an ordinance amend­ ment for Chapter 31.7.5 and 6. Parent-teacher conferences set Conferences for Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, and Thursday, Nov. 9. Students will be released at 11:13 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The office will be open for any questions about attendance and food service. There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 10. HASTINGS 4 www.GQTI.com It’s about the 269-945-SHOWl family that lives THEATERS DoT£lM.T in the house. • Stadium Seating | Q No p«M— As a local independent agent, wc can design an insurance program that's just right for you and your family. 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Pictured are (front row, from left) Natasha Misiewicz, 16, Victoria Rhooes, 18, Olivia Tabor, 17, Duston Frailey, 16, (back row) Olivia Blakely, 18, Alisha Felmlee, 17, Rachel McCaul, 17, Nicole Woodman, 16, and Jaklynn Platte, 15. LOCALCHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet al Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E Baseline Rd. Corner 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Beginning Nov, 12 Morning Worship Times: 9: 00 a.m Adult Discipleship 10: 00 a.m Traditional Worship 10: 15 a.m. . .Children's Sunday School & Adult Discipleship 11 tOO a.m.................... Fellowship Time 11: 30 a.m....... Contemporary Worship PASTOR: ISRAEL YOUNG 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 no p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club tor 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 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 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School........................... 9:45 Morning Worship........................... 11 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ......... .6:45 p.m. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte .one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone:543-5488 P . ASTOR KATHY SMITH • 517-726-0526 .Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children' Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................. 8:30 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors (1/2 mlie East of M-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. Service................................... 11 P.M. Service.................................... 7 Wed. Service ...................... jp.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 METHODIST CHURCH ..UNITED . M-79 West Sunday School Worship........... 0 a.m. .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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK THE PRESTIGE (PG-13) 12:50,3:35,6:45,9:25 O SAW III (R) 12:10,2:30,4:45.7:00.9:15 20OZ.DRINK whh 12.50 pwchoBO of 46oi bog of butterypopcorn rn 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass ................ 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 pro Wed. Evening Service........... 7 p.m. AWANA ........... 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: �< The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. November 7, 2006 — Page 3 s Mardi Gras is theme of GRWC Salad Bingo Lk'L k. *$svXXV% Vm%RRN i ^ ' . <S ^ L. * i Mardi Gras was the theme of the Vermontville General Federation Women’s Club’s ninth annual Salad Bingo held last month in the Maple Valley High School cafete­ ria. Tables were decorated with the traditional Mardi Gras colors of green, purple and gold, cajun and Zydeco classic music filled the air and lots of colored beads for players. Players came from near and far. A player from Big Rapids lived the furthest away. The oldest player was 92 years old, and women from Nashville won the prize for-giving birth to the most children of which was 11, and all won prizes for being at the bingo. Joyce Nisse of Vermontville was last year’s Elvis winner, but she had to relinquish her framed photo ofElvis to Patty Ray of Lake Odessa, who will be respon­ sible to care and cherish the photo, returning it next year to a new winner. This year a silent auction was added to the event, which proved to be very successful. “No doubt we will continue with that next year,” said Bingo Chairman JoeAnn Nehmer. Fifty-fifty raffle profits were given to the Eaton County Hospice and Siren Shelter. The GFWC’s annual Salad little Shop of Horrors' auditions will be Nov. 16 Nov. 7 . iMb ' st Myerses to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary O^HUKIE Wifi lUilWM I t'Wfl The Vermontville Opera House is the site where The Revue presents all of its productions. ttmiSMiH IBtsi W SUStiK w •«" ... > a Ji® i® »« »«* * Hi i»» w^nw”; “• ••& oii I* --S” *“• siM « l< ’ JEU !**» £>. S0 £ 5< ■*£; 5<s . The Revue Vermontville Theatre Group will have audtions for musical “The Little Shop of Horrors” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Vermontville Opera House, 211 S. Main St. (across the street from fire station). Show dates are scheduled for Jan. 19-28 and the direc­ tor is Bill Reynolds of Woodland. “Little Shop” is about a nerdish florist who finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. !> ! y/2 winds, there was plenty of hot chocolate on hand after the ride, along with cider, Extreme stair climb event The American Lung Association of Michigan announced that it will hold the first annual Climb Detroit competitive stair climb at the Marriott Detroit at the Renaissance Center (Michigan’s tallest building) on February 25, 2007. Climbers can choose the Diana’s Dfocc MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. _ Full Climb (70 floors) or the Half Climb (40 floors). Similar events in other Midwestern cities have a drawn thousands of climbers and raised hundreds of thou­ sands of dollars to aid in our mission of improving life, one breath at a time. To learn more about Climb Detroit, or to register, volun­ teer or simply support a reg­ istered team, visit www.climbdetroit.org. For further questions, contact Randee Loberman at (248) 784-2026 or rioberman@ 1-517-852-9481 See CLIMB, page 6 Dog Developmental Meeting,.' 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Nov. 8 Non-Livestock Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Nov. 9 Goat Fun Night, 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Dairy Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Nov. 9 Extension Office. Veteran’s Day, County Buildings Closed. Nov. 10 Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First Nov. 13 United Methodist Church in Hastings. Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First Nov. 14 United Methodist Church in Hastings. Nov. 15 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Nov. 16 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Nov. 18 New Fishing Club to meet, 3-5 p.m., Rob Hewlett residence. Nov. 19 MSU Women’s Basketball Game (4-H Day), 2 p.m., Breslin Center, MSU Campus. Nov. 20 Goat Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Nov. 21 Shooting Stars Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. Nov. 23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday - County Buildings Closed. Nov. 24 “Beef Rate of Gain” weigh-in, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Barry County Fairgrounds. Nov. 27 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. 877-852-0106 975 N. Main (M-66). Nashville. MI Nashville hayriderated a success The Place to Gofor Professional Styling tyy, Willard and Bessie Myers of Nashville, Michigan will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary oh November 18, 2006 with a pig roast at 1 p.m. at the Maple Leaf Grange, five miles south of Nashville. Round and square dancing to follow. Willard and Bessie were married at the First Congregational Church in Charlotte on November 16, 1946. “They have two sons, David and Elizabeth of Grand Ledge and Ralph and Sue of Hastings; four granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. Willard worked 27 years at John Bean in Lansing and also farmed. Bessie was a secretary and bookkeeper in the Charlotte area. Hollie Auten will be directing the Children’s show “Edwina Dear, Jr.” on May 4-13 with auditions on March 5. Follow Edwina Nashville Police Sgt. Jerry Spoonapple and her troupe of performers as they present Schray reported that the their "advice-a-palooza festi- Nashville Police Department val" and learn along the way and Neighborhood Watch’s that taking your own advice first annual hayride was, “a may be the best advice ofall! success.” “We had over 25 kids that The fall musical will be braved the cold and high announced at a later date. For more information, call Reynolds at (269) 367-4455 or ee-mail therevue 1 @yahoo.com all the people who wish to attend and wejust don’t have room to hold any more peo­ ple.” The club is already plan­ ning next years Salad Bingo, the theme will be “bling,” and players will come with all theirjewelry, rhinestones, and gold, with prizes award­ ed to the best dressed “bling.” CALENDAR OF EVENTS ^'.<S I I Bingo has been a success since the contest, but mem­ bers say this is because of business and friends who donate items for players to win. “They have been loyal since the first bingo nine years ago,” says Nehmer. “If it wasn’t for them we could not have the event. Our only problem, there just aren’t enough tickets available for doughnuts, apples and baked goods that the members of the Neighborhood Watch provided,” he said. The event was sponsored by Carl’s Supermarket, Porky Hale, Tammy Bryner and husband and crew, Good Time Pizza and- Shirley’s Chuckwagon. OaTflATlCl Restaurant Overlooking the beautiful Mulberry Fore Golf *, Make Your Reservations Today! cTlianleggiviiig Q)ay 1-1am - 3—pm ---------- 95 urkey & Much, More! Maple Valley Wrestling Club announces sign upfor the 2006-2007MyWay Youth Wrestling Season Location: Maple Valley High School Cafeteria Date/Time: November 13, 2006 from 6-8PM Initial Cost: $15 for MyWay Membership plus weekly cost of $8-$12 Tentative Practice Schedule will be provided at sign ups Tentative First Practice: November 20, 2006 6-8PM Tournaments run 12/3/06 through 3/24/07 2006-2007 Coaches: Craig Greenfield, Rod Bement, Rob Feasel, Ryan Wells For Questions call 269-838-0963 or email: mvyouthwrestling@hotmail.com �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 7,2006 — Page 4 Commission on Aging Schedule of Events 5anuCoun|u Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, Nov. 8 winter Chicken chili, blend, fruit compote, crackers. Thursday, Nov. 9 w/gravy, Roast beef mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, wheat bread. Friday, Nov. 10 COA closed in observance of Veterans Day. No Meal Delivery. Monday, Nov. 13 Chicken parmesan, cauliflower, peas, pasta, mandarin oranges. Tuesday, Nov. 14 Sweet and sour meatballs, rice, carrots, Oriental blend, mixed fruit. Meghan Gaber and Kyle Pash rehearse a scene for Maple Valley High School’s fall play. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Nov. 8 Homemade egg salad, pea and cheese salad, apricots, whole wheat crackers. Thursday, Nov. 9 Chef’s salad, macaroni salad, pickled beets, pears. Friday, Nov. 10 COA closed in observance friend for a snob from the of Veterans Day. No meal Maple Valley High School east. will present "Meet Me in St. delivery. In the midst of the sister’s Louis," based on the novel Monday, Nov. 13 by Sally Benson and adapted humorous maneuvers to rule Sliced turkey, garbanzo for the stage by Christopher (or ruin) their brothers’ new bean salad, applesauce, Sergei, on three consecutive romance, their father breaks whole wheat bread. evenings, from Thursday, in with an announcement — Tuesday, Nov. 14 Nov. 16, through Saturday. he has been offered a better Wing dings, Spanish bean Nov. 18. job in New York. This will salad, peaches, dinner roll. The story, set in 1904 just mean leaving their home in Events before the opening of the St. Louis and missing the Wednesday, Nov. 8 World’s Fair in St. Louis, fair. When they discover this, Hastings Nails; Euchre captures the excitement, fun the girls unite for action. 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with and humor of that particular Performances are sched­ Sam; Low Vision Support moment in time through the uled for 7 p.m. Thursday, 1:30 p.m.; Legal Aid 10:30 lives of some real people. Nov. 16, through Saturday, a.m.-noon. Four attractive sisters are Nov. 18, with a 3 p.m. mati­ Thursday, Nov. 9 - Line excited about the World’s nee Saturday in the high Dancing 9:30a.m.; Foot Fair and that is to open right school auditorium. Clinic-Health Dept. 9-11:30 there in St. Louis. They are Tickets will be available at a.m.; Couples 2 Step 7:30 also in a state about the love the door: $6 for adults, $5 for p.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. life of their only brother, students, seniors (ages 65 Nashville - TV Time. whom they suspect of ditch­ years and older) and chil­ Friday, Nov. 10 ing his sweet hometown girl- dren. Veteran’s day Observance. COA Closed. 975 N. Alain (Al—66) (M-(& wonk ofNaJmllr) Monday, Nov. 13 877-852-0106 Hastings - Tai Chi 9:00 a.m.; THURSDAY, NOV. 23 card making 12:30 p.m.; Annual Traditional crafts 10:30 a.m.; “Inc. your Thanksgiving Day Dinner activity” 11 a.m.; Kinship Restaurant ‘12.95 Care Support 7 p.m. Delton Cullfaryour reservations now Scenic Elegant Setting Bingo. H, W, N At Affordable Prices SATURDAY, DEC. 16™ Reminiscence. Holiday Dance Open to the Public Callfar details Tuesday, Nov. 14 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11-9; Friday 11-11; Sunday 9-2 Hastings - Beg. Line Dance Accommodation Seating Up To 300 Guests 1:30 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. High School to present ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ • 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 s go (517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville 06629807____________________________________ c anc,s & Family _Owner/Manager Check it out! Vermontville Township Library The winners of the Halloween counting contest were Mackenzie Y oung, Ellie Alexander, Rachel Batdorff, Bridget King, Ashley Williams. They each guessed the correct amount g of 150 ghoulies in the pump­ kin. The library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. DVD’’s:s: Mission New DVD Impossible III, Click, Monster House, Days of Thunder, Daniel Boone, The TV Series: Season 2, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, the TV Series; Season One, Andy Griffith, The TV Series, Season 7, Over the Hedge. New Adult Non-Fiction The Journey by Billy Graham; How to Hear from God by Joyce Mayer; To Know Him and Blessed Beyond Measure by Gloria Copeland; and Your Best life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential by Joel Olsteen. New Adult Fiction 6 Rainer Drive by Debbie Macomber; The Ghost and the Dead Man’s Library by Alice Kimberly; Shatter Zone by James Axler, Bayonet Skies by John F. Mullins; Morrigan’s Cross and Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts; Hysterical Biondness by Suzanne Mac­ Pherson; The Hostile Trail by Charles G. West; The Guardian: Derailers, Rio Largo by Ralph Compton; Family and Divine by Karen Klingsbury; Horroweeen by Al Sarrantonio and The Widow by Carla Neggers; Before I Wake, by Dee Henderson. Junior Fiction Sherlock Kid Detective: The Missing Monkey-Eye Diamond by Dave Keane; Jigsaw Jones Mystery: The Case of the Santa Claus Mystery by James Preller; Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter; Martin Bridge: Ready for Takeoff!; Martin Bridge: On the Lookout; Blazing Ahead by Jessiqa Scott Kerrin; Twice Upon A Time: Rapunzel: The One with All the Hair by Wendy Mass; Beverly Billingsly A Book, by Borrows Alexander Stadler. Junior and Young Adult Non-FictionThe Biography of Rubber by Carrie Gleason; Don’t No Much About the Pilgrims by Kenneth C. Davis; Jokelopedia: The Biggest, Best, Silliest, Dumbest Joke Book Ever, but Ilana Weltzman; Too Good to Be True: The Colossal Book of Urban Legends by Jan Harold Brunvand; What Are My Rights? 95 Questions About Teens and the Law by Judge Tom Jacobs. The two candidates for state representative, Republican Brian Calley (left) and Democrat Doug Kalnbach are actually friends for an evening at the Nashville VFW. Candidates attend VFW penny supper Joe 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 Seven mid-term election candidates attended a combi­ nation VFW Penny Supper and candidate forum at the Nashville VFW Saturday night. Approximately 170 people attended the event where dozens of sample ballots, provided by Barry County Clerk Deb Smith, were hand­ ed out and the candidates were on hand to answer questions from the public and discuss ballot issues. Candidates attending the event were: Hoot Gibson, for District 4 commissioner; Mike Callton, District 5 commissioner; Jeff VanNortwick, District 7 commissioner; Brian Calley, Republican State Representative; Doug Kalnbach, Democrat State Representative; Walt Herwarth, Independent US Tax Payers Party State Representative, and Sue Royston, Democrat State Senator candidate. The Salon at Kathy's Check out our new Colored Acrylic A Full Service Hair Salon for Men, Women & Children i 517-852-0313 207 IN. Main Nashville Janna Rozema ,9 Janna's Early Morning Hours; Fri. & Sat. 8AM. Later Hours: Wed, fic Thur, til 8PM Come in (oft tfcc (idiftcut - Come bank (oft the evpeffencel NAIL TECHNICIAN X Sarah W inegar/ Manicures • Pedicures Acrylics • Gels HE ALSO OmK TANNING AND STATE-OF-THE-ART MASSAGE CHAIR TREATMENTS JU nefBffiOf.MlBGUfSUfflRniE COOT Oftom mioot *J �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 7, 2006 — Page 5 Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and Miller Veterans Day 2006 present Sandi Patty’s Yuletide Celebration eerans Her concert sells out night after night during the holiday season with the Indianapolis Symphony. This season, Grammy award winning singer Sandi Patty brings her holiday program to Kalamazoo for one night only with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. The KSO Pops @ Miller presents “Sandi Patty’s Yuletide Celebration” on Saturday, n, December 9 at 8 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. Conductor Raymond Harvey and the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will accompany Ms. Patty in an evening of holiday favorites. Past performances have included dynamic arrange­ ments of standards such as . “Angels We Have Hard on High,” The Christmas Song,” “O Holy Night,” and even a stirring arrangement of “Jingle Bells.” Several of the selections are from her 2005 CD release “Yuletide Joy.” Sandi Patti last appeared Local graduate joins Lansing marketing firm SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Nov. 8 1/2 day of school. No lunch served. Thursday, Nov. 9 1/2 day of school. No lunch served. Friday, Nov. 10 No School. Monday, Nov. 13 Choose One Chicken parmesan w/pasta, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, broccoli, glazed carrots, peaches, juice, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 14 Choose Ope - Corn dogs, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, pizza, breakfast bar.. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel corn, green beans, strawberry fluff, milk. Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, Nov. 8 1/2 day of school. No lunch served. Thursday, Nov. 9 1/2 day of school. No lunch served. Friday, Nov. 10 No School. Monday, Nov. 13 Chicken sandwich, glazed carrots, peaches, push-up, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, Nov. 14 Cheesie bread sticks, spaghettios, pear halves, cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. Christina Jackson Christina Jackson, a 2006 graduate of Purdue University, has joined Pace & Partners of Lansing as a marketing account coordina­ tor. Jackson will assist with the management of new business and existing accounts in the areas of client development and services. Jackson grew up in Vermontville and graduated from Maple Valley High School. She was active in community service and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorori­ ty at Purdue. She graduated with honors. Jackson was a design intern at Pace & Partners before accepting her new position. "Christina’s creative expe­ rience will be an asset in working with clients and account managers," said Debbie Horak, Pace & Partners vice president of client development and serv­ ices. Pace & Partners, a full­ service marketing firm in Lansing, was founded in 1978 and specializes in strategic marketing commu­ nications, advertising research and public relations. with the KSO in March 2003. On that evening, she amazed the capacity crowd with the range and power of her voice, as well as her warm and endearing rapport “Sandi is a gifted enter­ tainer and she brings a great spirit to the stage,” com­ ments KSO Executive Director Stacy Ridenour. “Her ‘Yuletide Celebration’ is traditional yet fresh and entertaining — a very enjoy­ able evening for the entire' family.” One of the most versatile artists in the entertainment industry, Sandi Patty has earned 39 Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, three plat­ inum and five gold albums and in 2004, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Her talent and pop­ ularity are reflected in more than 11 million records sold worldwide (including two special Hallmark Christmas albums) and sold-out concert appearances. In addition to her career as a contemporary Christian artists, Miss Patty has appeared as a guest soloists with major sympho­ ny orchestras performing Broadway tunes, old stan­ dards, big band hits and patriotic music as well as gospel and holiday favorites. The KSO Pops @ Miller is an ongoing collaboration between the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and Miller Auditorium. Together, these organiza­ tions bring high quality sym­ phony pops productions to Kalamazoo. Concert tickets are $49, $39, $29 and $19 for adults (half-price for students/children). Tickets can be pur­ chased at all Miller Auditorium Ticket Office locations: phone 387-2300 or (800) 9858 or on the web at Kalamazoo Symphony. com or MillerAuditorium. com ay scommem- orated annually on the 11th month, the 11th day, at the 11th hour, which was the moment that World War I ended. Originally called Armistice Day, the national holiday was later changed to Veterans Day, to honor U.S. Veterans of all wars. Freedom has always been .wor .worth fighting gng for, or, ip p servce service to our country, and Veterans Day is the one day of the year when the proud men and women who serve are recog­ nized for their contribution to all Americans. This year’s event at beauti­ ful Fort Custer National Cemetery, hosted by the all­ volunteer Fort Custer National Cemetery Advisory Committee, will be truly memorable. Starting with a fly-over by the Michigan Air National Guard’s 110th Fighter Squadron, attendees will enjoy hearing The B.C. Central High School band premier performance at the event. The band will play a selection of patriotic music throughout the one-hour event. syears snguse military speaker will be Col. Frank Walker, ANG. Commanders of veterans groups and elected officials will be in attendance. We are proud to introduce our new cemetery director William Rhoades. Advisory Committee vol­ unteers will serve cookies, punch, hot coffee and cocoa. The good news for this year’s Veterans Day com­ memoration is that the weather is predicted to be clear, with a temperature in the mid 50s, which means that the size of the crowd should exceed last year’s estimated 1,500. Veterans and their families, and all area residents both young and old are invited to attend this spectacular, free event. Fort Custer National Cemetery is located at 155011 Dickman Rd., Augusta. Refreshments will be served beginning at 10:30 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 11 a.m. If you have any questions, please call Sherry D. Swann, Program Chair, at 964-0309 Consumers Energy Urges Customers To Take Steps To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Incidents As the heating season begins, Consumers Energy urges customers to protect themselves against carbon monoxide (CO), a toxic gas that is colorless'odorless and tasteless and can be pro­ duced when home appliances aren’t operating or venting properly. Gov. Jennifer Granholm has declared November 6 through November 12 “Michigan Carbon Monoxide Safety and Awareness Week.” Carbon monoxide poison­ ing is caused by the incom­ plete combustion of fuels including oil, propane, natu­ ral gas, coal, wood, kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel and charcoal. Deadly amounts ofcarbon monoxide can be produced by defective or poorly vented appliances that use these fuels such as furnaces, fireplaces, and wood stoves, as well as gen­ erators and vehicles. It has For been reported to contribute to more than 2,000 poisoning deaths every year in the United States. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning often resemble those ofthe flu, and include headaches, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, and stinging or burning of the eyes. Prolonged exposure can cause disorientation, convul­ sions, unconsciousness and ultimately death. A good defense against carbon monoxide problems is an audible carbon monox­ ide detector that meets or exceeds Underwriters Laboratory standards and will sound if dangerous lev­ els of carbon monoxide are present in a home or build­ ing. Underwriters Laboratory and manufacturers also recommend that any detector be replaced when its warranty expires. While most CO detectors have a one-to-five-year warranty, the Nighthawk brand sold by Consumers Energy comes with a seven-year manufac­ turer’s limited replacement warranty. Another way to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning is to make sure all fuel-burning appliances are properly installed and main­ tained. Furnaces should be cleaned and inspected annu­ ally .by a qualified techni­ cian. Finally, venting on fur­ naces, water heaters and chimneys should be inspect­ ed periodically to be sure that animal nests to other debris do not interfere with proper ventilation. For more information about Consumers Energy Nighthawk brand CO detec­ tor, call toll-free at 800-500­ 6565 or go to the Consumers Energy website, www.consumersencrgy.com. (These products are not regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission.) Martin Family Mike & Sara Martin and their children Tony, Matt, Sam & Nick invite you to an Open House, November 11, 2-5pm home to say at their “Good-bye” before leaving. Please stop by and give them yor best wishes on their new home in Japan. Hastings’ NewestAffordable SeniorLiving everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 (Retirement Living... 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New Senior LivingApartments ■ NewSeniorLivingApartments www.mykmg.net/mailardpond Reservations being taken for ■^October . �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 7,2006 — Page 6 Consumers Energy receive national recognition For the 13 th straight year, Consumers Energy has been awarded a National Electric Utility Award from the National Association of Town Watch for its partici­ pation in the “23rd Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention program. Consumers Energy is one of two utilities in the country who received recog­ nition for their participation in the annual event. The utility hosted activi­ ties at four locations throughout Michigan’s Lower Peninsula on Tuesday, August 1, 2006. The events featured radio and television broadcasts with local law enforcement agencies and media person­ alities to promote awareness “The purpose ofNNO is to heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention. The partnership with local radio and television stations helps us promote that message,” said Timothy J. Pietryga, senior public information information director for the utility. “We appreciate the opportunity to work with local law enforcement agen­ cies and other community partners on this important issue and thank them for more than a decade of award-winning efforts.” The 2006 NNO event was the largest ever, involving approximately 34 million people in 10,000 communi­ ties from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases world-wide. Local residents of local drug and crime pre­ vention programs. “Companies like Consumers Energy enable us to reach more and more com­ munities with National Night Out each year,” said Matt A. Peskin, National Project Coordinator for the National Association of Town Watch. “We are pleased to once again honor Consumers Energy with a national award? and we are proud to have them as partners in this pow­ erful, community-building campaign.” Consumers Energy repre­ sentatives, local organizers and neighborhood volunteers distributed light bulbs and refreshments to Flint, Grand Rapids and Muskegon area residents. were encouraged to partici­ pate by turning on their porch lights from 7 to 10 p.m. NNO is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and is co-spon­ sored locally by Consumers Energy. The program is also supported and promoted in part by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department, of Justice and the Edison Electric Institute. Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE: CMS), provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 million of Michigan’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Alzheimer’s Association Offers Free Consultation Service The Alzheimer’s Association, in conjunction with the Bumham Brook Center, is offering “Answers on Alzheimer's, a consulta­ tion program for Calhoun County families coping with memory loss. “Answers on Alzheimer’s provides an opportunity for local families and dementia care professionals to meet one-on-one with a represen­ tative from the Alzheimer’s Association to discuss ques­ tions related to memory loss and caregiving concerns. One-hour appointments are scheduled on a firstcome, first-served basis. Appointments are now being scheduled for November 13 and December 18. All meetings are free and confidential. For additional information on this program or to sched- ule an appointment, contact the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, at (800) 272-3900 "or 342-482. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support. Through a national network of advo­ cates and chapters, it advances research, improves services and care, creates awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and mobilizes sup­ port. The Michigan Great Lakes Chapter serves a 23-county of region Michigan that includes Calhoun County. The chapter has offices in Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Muskegon and serves as estimated 44,000 people with Alzheimer’s dis­ ease. CLIMB, continued from page 3alam.org The American Lung Association of Michigan is an affiliate of the American Lung Association, the lead­ ing organization working to prevent lung disease and pro­ mote lung health. Lung dis­ ease death-rates continue to increase while other leading causes of death have declined. The American Lung Association funds vital November meeting planned for antique lovers... Dana Troub will entertain the ■ Eaton County Association of Retired School Personnel on Tuesday, November 14, with music on old records. He will play the music on antique record players and even going back to the cylinder records. The music .will be patriotic appropriate for our Veteran’s Day and Election Day. He will narrate telling the periods when the songs were popular. > I nearly 17 percent of our chil­ dren. These rates have steadily risen over the past decade and continue to rise. According to a recent report from CNN this weight prob­ lem is not confined to just the United States, other countries through out the world are reporting a signifi- Rabbit Frys are back at.... | < <! WOODLAND TOWN HOUSE ' > | Second Wednesday of each month ■ y> Rabbit &- C--h ---i--c--k---e---n-- {a < < : All-You-Can-Eat • Unlimited Salad Bar II x i November 8th Z •0’06666381802 • 137 N. Main, Woodland »269-367-4690 cant increase in their popula­ tion’s weight as well. According to the USA today (October 4, 2003) sci­ entists are reporting how obesity leads to shorter life spans. Overweight people who are non-smokers lose 3 years of their lives, obese people who are non-smokers lose 7 years of their lives, and obese people who are smokers lose 13.5 years of their lives. Both the Surgeon General and the Centers for Disease Control agree that smoking is blamed for 435,000 deaths a year. That’s over 800,000 American’s that die every year from pre­ ventable deaths. The Washington Post published (June 2004) a report that The Michigan Farmers Union will hold its 69th annual . convention bn Wednesday, November 8 at smoking cuts your life span the Best Western Midway Hotel in Lansing (7711 W. by 10 years. The good news is that it is Saginaw Hwy. - exit at M-43 possible for many to get off 1-69). The focus of this those years back by stopping year’s convention will be the smoking and/or losing controversial topic ofAnimal ■weight. Hypnosis has been Identification. Kevin Kirk, from the Michigan Dept, of recognized by the American Agriculture, and other speak­ Medical Association since ers will address this issue at a 1958. In fact the AMA now noon luncheon and the 1 p.m. recommends and endorses session. Interested producers hypnosis. are encouraged to attend. According to Leslie Luncheon is $15 for mem­ Reynolds, C.Ht., one of bers and $20 for non-memAmerica’s leading bers. Hypnotherapists, “hypnosis A staff person from the is the easiest ways to stop National Farmers Union Hastings’ ^NewestAffordable FamilyApartments ' Fxploreyour new apartment living options ~ Hastings' One of Kind Family Living ~ Spacious Two & Three Bedroom Apartment-Homes ~ Fully Equipped Kitchen with dishwasher ~ Spacious Closets ~ Full Size Washer & Dryer in each Unit ~ Outdoor Play Areas ~ Reserved Covered Parking Quaif RidgeApartments are ideally located one mile east ofM-43 on the newly extendedWorth Street. 616 Hannah Lane Hastings MI 49058 To Learn More About Quail Ridge Call Today .269-948-9363 Reservations being taken for November! 77507572 smoking and lose weight. Hypnosis is a mental process, not a physical process. Don’t look for something you can feel or touch. It’s very similar to a meditative state. A hypnotist goes from talking to a sub­ ject’s conscious mind, which makes up approximately 12 percent of his/her brain, to their subconscious mind which makes up the remain­ ing 88 percent. This process is also called by passing their critical faculty. Breathing, blinking your heart beating are all covered by your auto­ nomic system, your subcon­ scious mind, that’s the main reason hypnosis has such an incredibly high success rate. Hypnosis works with your subconscious mind. By doing this it takes will power out of the equation.” For more information on hypnosis and hypnotherapy go to Health Awareness Clinics.org. Lunch will be served at the Potterville United Methodist Church in Potterville, 105 N. Church Street at noon by the ladies of. the church. Reservations may be made by calling, Kay DePue at 517-627-0388 or Eileen Harrison at 517-543-7992. The deadline for the reserva­ tions will be November 8th. All public school retirees are cordially invited to be with us on November 14th in Potterville. Michigan Farmers Union to focus on animal ID Weight Loss and Smoking Cessation with Hypnosis According to the Surgeon General Dr. Satcher and the Centers for Disease Control an estimated 400,000 Americans die every year from illnesses directly caused or worsened by being overweight. Approximately 65 percent of all adults are overweight or obese, as are research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease. With the generous support of the public, the American Lung Association is “improving life, one breath at a time.” For more information about the American Lung Association or to support the work it does, call 1-800­ LUNG-USA (1-800-5864872) or log on to www.alam.org. (NFU) office in Washington, D.C. will bring updates to the members. Officers will be elected for two year terms, as well as delegate and alternate to the 2007 NFU convention to be held in Orlando, FL March 2-6. Registration, coffee and pastry begins at 8:30 a.m. and convention gets under­ way at 9:30 a.m. For more information call MFU at 800-821-8025. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 7, 2006 — Page 7 Lions’ big first quarter lead evaporates against Pennfield ladies to 1-11 in their first season in the KVA. Olivet knocked off the Lions in league action last Monday * 69-51. The Eagles broke open a tight ball game in the second quarter, outscoring the Lions 26-11. Brita Kuiper was the only scorer for the Eagles in dou­ ble figures. She finished with 23 points. Jennifer Kent was the only Lion in double figures. She tossed in 18 points. Rigelman and Lizzy Stewart had eight points a piece for the Valley. The Lion ladies close out the conference season this week against two of the bet­ ter teams in the league. Maple Valley will host its final home game of the sea­ son, against GalesburgAugusta, on Tuesday. Thursday night, the Lions travel to take on the Kalamazoo Christian Comets. The Maple Valley girls will use the final ball games to just keep trying to improve before the start of the Class C district tourna­ ment at Springport next week. The Lions drew a first round bye, and will take on either Bellevue or Dansville in the district semifinals on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. The Lions are 5-13 overall this season. Of the five wins, one came against the Broncos and one against the Aggies. Leslie and Springport meet in the other opening round game of the district, with the Olivet Eagles wait­ ing to face that winner in the other semifinal game Nov. g 15. '06638949 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 HfflS S! >> * *«£ >*«£> >r«?*£‘>h *h The Lions’ Dani Christensen (11) has the ball knocked away by the Panthers’ Shelby DePlanche (32) in a crowded lane during Thursday night’s Kalamazoo Valley Association action. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Pennfield roared back from 17 points down in the opening quarter to top Maple Valley 52-50 in a Kalamazoo Valley Association contest Thursday night. The Lions outscored the Panthers 23-6 in the opening quarter, only to see their offense go cold and the lead slip away by the end of the third. The Panthers outscored the Lions 29-13 over the course of the next two quar­ ters to tighten things up heading into the final eight minutes. 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Call Jerry. (VL-138 & 139) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 7,2006 — Page 8 Lion teams trail the Maple Valley's Lauren Trumble (left) chases Hastings’ Jessica Czinder around a corner during the early stages of last Monday’s Barry County Meet at the Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 06629696 OPEN HOUSE 11/19 - 2-4 PM 5398 Moyer Rd., Charlotte Just N. of M-50 RENT TO OWN! - 3 bedroom home in the country on one acre! A dream come true. Pole bam included. *975 per month. 64 N. Millerburg Rd., Charlotte Brand new build. Spacious 3 bedroom home, with large master suite, on over two acres. Walk out basement, and large deck. Take a look. *174,900 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A trio of state qualifiers led the 2006 Barry County Meet at the Gilmore Car Museum on Monday after­ noon. Getting to state, or getting ready for the state meet, isn’t what the county meet is all about though. For most of the runners, its the season’s final race, and maybe a little bit about bragging rights in the coun­ ty. The top seven runners earn first-team all-county honors. The next seven are second-team all-county. Delton Kellogg seniors Amanda Strick and Heather Millard had a fodt in each camp as awards were handed out. Strick placed tenth in the girls race, and before taking the medal presented to her by DK head coach Dale Grimes, she reached up and gave her stunned coach a hug. Millard followed suit when she walked up to accept her third place medal.. The Lions’ R.J. Raines (right) stays a few steps ahead of Lakewood’s Tim Nagi and Thomapple Kellogg’s all­ teammate Kaleb Root at last Monday’s Barry County Meet. (Photo by Sandra state senior Rebecca Ponsetto) Winchester earned the ulti­ mate bragging rights in the The other two runners in Delton Kellogg came three, and Lakewood two. county, as she won the girls’ the boys’ top seven were Morgan Hennessey 17th in Jessika Blackport led the race in 20 minutes 30 sec­ Thomapple Kellogg’s Ethan 19:24, Nick Renden 18th in Lakewood girls with a sec­ onds and the Trojan girls Fuller who was fifth in 19: 26, and Cory Cook 22nd ond place time of 21:02. Her won the team title for the 18:24 and Delton Kellogg’s in 19:45. teammate Britnee Barta was second straight season. This Dan Roberts seventh in The Lakewood runners 11th overall in 22:41. is the third season of the 18:30. stuck together. After the trio Delton’s Millard was third Barry County Meet, in its Lakewood, which had in the top 12, Jason overall in 21:45. Mandy Dye current form, and won the previous two county Sterkenburg was 24th in was the second Panther Winchester was tops in the meets, filled the other three 20: 14 and Mike Pifer 25th in across the finish line, placing county all three seasons she spots on the all-county sec­ 20:19. fifth in 21:55 and Strick was competed. ond team. Billy Quint was Maple Valley was the last tenth overall for DK in Winchester is one of five tenth in 18:49, Blake team to have its second run­ 22:34. state qualifiers from the Blocher 11th in 18:52, and ner cross the finish line. The four Saxons in the top county this fall, who ran at Miguel Martinez 12th in Behind Hall, Matt Hamilton 14 were Lauren Anderson Michigan International 18:53. was 21st in 19:38, R.J. who was sixth in 21:58, Speedway (MIS) in Just missing the cut for Raines 26th in 20:22, Kaleb Molly Smith ninth in 22:30, Brooklyn on Saturday. She all-county honors were a pair Root 27th in 20:28, and Josh Alyssa Case 12th in 22:43, finished seventh overall in of Trojans. David Ordway Perkins 32nd in 20:54. and Katie Ponsetto 14th in the Division 2 race at MIS. was 15th in 19:03 and Mike The top five Thomapple 22: 51. Kayleigh DelCotto There was also a repeat Berryman 16th in 19:20. Kellogg girls all earned all­ was the fifth Saxon to finish, champion on the boys’ side. John Betit was the fifth county honors, as their team placing 24th in 24:35. Maple Valley’s Mike Hall Trojan runner in, placing won with just 33 points. Behind the top three for took the boys’ race in 17:30, 23rd overall in 19:54. Delton Kellogg was second Delton Kellogg, Shawn racing in ahead of Behind Durbin and with 52 points followed by Schut was 15th in 23:15 and Winchester’s younger broth­ Roberts for third place Lakewood 64, Hastings 65, Lauren Knollenberg 19th in er Keith who was second in and Maple Valley 128. 23: 53. 17: 56, Hall earned a medal After Rebecca Winchester Like the boys, a number of in the Division 3 boys’ race for the TK girls, Kelsey Viking girls stuck together. ah the state finals, finishing Webster was fourth in 21:46, Natalie Blackmer was 16th 18th. Melanie Truer seventh in overall for Lakewood in Those three runners were 22:14, Emma Ordway eighth 23:24, Sadie Catt 17th in joined at the state finals by in 22:24, and Kylie Schultz 23:30, and Brittany Raffler Delton Kellogg’s Justin 13th in 22:48. Durbin who was fourth in the Hastings had four girls in See CROSS, page 10 boys race with a time of the top 14, Delton Kellogg 18: 13, and Hastings’ Ryan Bosma who was sixth Monday in 18:25. Bosma’s Hastings boys took that team title with 39 points. Thomapple Kellogg was second in the boys’ race with 60 points, followed by Maple Valley High School Delton Kellogg 67, Cross Country Lakewood 80, and Maple Valley 103. After finishing second for her A.J. Singleterry, who team at the Oct. 28 regional race missed a spot in the Division at Sparta, Kaytlin Furlong had another solid per2 state finals by one place, formance for the Lions last Monday at the Barry County Meet. led the Hastings boys to their title with a third place finish Furlong was the second Lion runner to cross the in 18:03. He was trailed finish line last Monday at Gilmore Car Museum, across the line by teammate placing 22nd overall in 24 minutes, 28 seconds. Jesse Ellwood who was The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. 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(269)945-5005 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 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. 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The unique drama is joint­ ly sponsored by the Marshall Civic Players and the Marshall Historical Society and proceeds from ticket sales are used to repair and preserve monuments in ’Oakridge Cemetery. To date, 10 grave sites have been restored and a total of $3,000 has been earmarked for this on-going preservation effort. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP 18th in 23:50. Maple Valley’s first finish­ er was Erin Shoemaker, who. crossed the line 21st in 24:16. Kaytiin Furlong was next for from the Lions in 22nd at 24:28, then came Kayla Shaw 26th in 24:54, Lauren Trumble 27th in 25:08, and Randi Vinson 34th in 26:25. business cards and brochures LEGAL NOTICE call J-Ad FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting Graphics October GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE blood drive The Lions’ Austin French finished 45th overall in the boys race Monday. (Photo by Sandra Ponsettp) November 7, 2006 To the qualified electors ofthe Township ofVermontville ofEaton County, Michigan, a General Election will be held in the Township, ofVermontville on Tuesday, November 7,2006, at which time the candidates ofthe Republican Party, Democratic Party, Green Party, US Taxpayers Party, Libertarian Party and Natural Law Party and candidates without political party affiliation who seek election ofthe following partisan officess are to be voted for in Vermontville Township: Governor • Lt. Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • U.S. Senator • U.S. Representative in Congress • State Senator 24th District"• State Representative 71st District • State Board of Education • University of Michigan Regents • Michigan State University Trustees • Wayne State University Governors • County Commissioner Candidates seeking election to the following nonpartisan offices are also to be voted for: Supreme Court Justice • Appeals Court Judge • Circuit Court Judge 56th District • Probate Court Judge • 56A District Court Judge • Vermontville Village President • Vermontville Village Clerk • Vermontville Village Treasurer • Vermontville Village TYustees And to vote on the following proposals: Proposal 06-1: A proposed constitutional amendment to require that money held in conservation and recre­ ation funds can only be used for their intended purposes: Proposal 06-2: A proposal to amend the state constitution to ban affirmative action programs that give preferential treatment to groups or individuals based on their race, gender, color, ethnicity or national origin for public employment, education or contracting purposes. Proposal 06-3: A referendum on Public Act 160 of 2004 - an act to allow the establishment ofa hunting season for mourning doves. Section 6-4: A proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit government from taking private property by eminent domain for certain private purposes. Proposal 6-5: A legislative initiative to establish mandatory school funding levels. County Proposals: Eaton County General Operating Millage Eaton County Transportation Authority (EATRAN) Township Proposal: Vermontville Township Zoning and Planning Millage The polls of said election will be open at 7:00 am and will remain open until 8:00 pm ofsaid day of election The polling place for Vermontville Township will be at the Vermontville Township-Fire Station, 125 W. First St., Vermontville. The polling place is handicap assessable and voting instruction in alternative formats is available. Sharon Stewart Vermontville Townshihp Clerk nccQQnnn The Steering Committee also welcomes suggestions for historic personalities audience members would like to see presented in future productions. Anyone with an interesting ancestor or per­ son of interest is asked to pass along those suggestions to- Research Chairperson Georgia Marsh at 781-2501. Those interested in helping with the event in other capacities may contact General Chairperson Jane Reid at 781-6391. everything (269) 945-9554 06571010 ... Talk. CROSS, continued from page 8-------------------------- For Real Estate HOME FOR SALE: 3 bed-YOU WANT QUALITY at room , 2 bath, garage, nice affordable prices when you close, buy printing.. Call J-Ad area, $300 to Graphics for everything from $765/month. (517)402-0262 business cards and brochures KALKASKA COUNTY: 4.9 to newspapers and catalogs. wooded acres adjoining state Phone (269)945-9554 or stop land, ideal hunting and in at 1351 N. 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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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, December 7, 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 and the East 6 feet of Lot 9, Block 7 of H.J. Kenfield's Addition according to the record­ ed plat thereof as recorded in Liber" 1 of Plats on Page 9. Commonly known as 536 South Montgomery, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: OCTOBER 31, 2006 HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No; 06-58061 (HSBC) ASAP# 800450 11/07/2006, 11/14/2006, 11/21/2006, 11/28/2006, 12/05/2006 06638938 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 7, 2006 — Page 11 S'» 1 kJ** S S3 Si ‘Wizard of 0z’ production set for Nov. 30, Dec. 1-3 by Helen Mudry StaffWriter Local theater lovers are invited to go somewhere over the rainbow and travel to Oz and see the wizard, as the Lakewood thespians will be performing the fall musi­ cal “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2, and 3 p.m. Sunday Dec. 3. The production is using many grade school and mid­ dle school students for the parts of Munchkins, Ozians, Winkies, flying monkeys and flowers. The high school cast list includes Dorothy, played by Summer Saunders, Aunt Em by Maria Licari, Uncle Henry/Guard by. Aaron Richards, Zeke by Kevin Moore, Hickory by Alexander Colhone, Hunk by Steve Carefelle, Miss Gultch by Laura. Swisher, Professor/Wizard by Nick Clancy, Glinda by Jacq ie Collins, Lion by Sam Sa Bowers, Tinman by Nate Root, Scarecrow by Lindsey Hemming and the Wicked Witch by Hanna Poole. Glinda’s gurus and Jitterbug singers are Amber Chase, Wendy Brodbeck, Nicole Martz and Hannah Adgate. The Crow is played by Michael Pepper and the Jitterbug dancers are Megan Swasher and Kayla Bite. The speaking parts rehearse after school and the youngsters on Monday evening. 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Kalkaska was fourth with 181 points and Benzie Central fifth with 188. • Eerie-Mason’s top five runners all finished in the top 28, led by Brandon Griffin’s sixth-place time of 15:49.4. Williamston was led by Matt Lutzke who was fourth in 15:38.9 and Dan Nix who was seventh in 15:53.6. Benzie Central sophomore Devyn Ramsay won the Division 3 girls’ race in 18:31.4, while Jackson Lumen Christi took the team title with 136 points. Leroy Pine River was second with 149, and Allendale third with 155. The best girls’ time of the day came in the Division 1 race, where Highland­ Milford senior Carlie Green crossed the finish line in 17:49.3. Other individual champions on the girls’ side included Parma Western’s Meggan Freeland in Division 2 (18:03.5), Maple City Glen Lake’s Marissa Treece in Division 3 (17:54.9). The Division 1 girls’ title went .to Rochester Adams, the D-2 title to Grand Rapids Christian, and the D-4 title to Northpointe Christian. Waldron junior Tim Jagielski won the Division 4 boys’ race’ in 16<06.2. Hesperia won the Division 4 boys’ team title. The top two finishers in both the Division 2 and Division 1 boys’ races were from the same team. The Dexter boys won their fifth consecutive Division 2 team title, with junior Bobby Aprill taking, the individual title in 15:15.1. His team­ mate, senior Dan Jackson, was second in 15:15.7. Senior David Emery led the Pinckney boys to the Division 1 title with his firstplace time of 15:34.8, and junior teamtaate Mike Katsefaras was second in 15:39.6. MULBERRY, continued from page 1 living in Los Vegas, one daughter and three grand­ children in San Antonio, a son, a grandson, and another on the way in Orlando, and a son, a step-granddaughter and a grandson in Portage, (Pa.). In Michigan or Missouri we figured we’d be centrally located and it would be easier to keep in touch.” “In Michigan Dean has nine brothers and four sis­ ters,” added Debora. Dean was bom and raised in Charlotte, where he gradu­ ated from high school in 1960 as Dean Clark. “Back in those days you took your step-father’s name but when you go into the military, you have to use the name you were bom with,” explained Dean. Dean, a retired electrical contractor said that he has always been an avid golfer and when they saw that Mulberry Fore and Mulberry Gardens were both up for sale earlier this year they ini­ tially wanted to buy both, but thought it might have been more than they could handle financially. “The Kinneys (who, coin­ cidently, also recently moved to the area from California) bought the golf course, we thought we would buy the restaurant,” said Debora, who worked in the restaurant business for more than 20 years bartending, waitressing and ordering for a restaurant in Santa Anna, CA. While Dean has never worked in a restaurant, he said, “I’ve been around my wife so long I’m aware ofthe business — not that I know a lot about it, but I’ve been aware of it “The restaurant looked like it had a lot of potential, so I put my wife back to work after a year of retire­ ment,” said Dean with a grin. “Ten months,” replied Debora. “But this is an excit­ ing challenge for me. We have Ipts of plans for the place.” Already the couple have installed a fully stocked roll­ away cocktail bar and a tele­ vision with satellite hookup in the restaurant and have started offering Sunday and Monday night football spe­ cials with prize drawings at halftime, and $1 drafts and snacks. They will also offer Atrention. Hunters! Hometown Lumber bus what you need for hunting... AMMUNITION WINCHESTER FEDERAL® REMINGTON BROAPHEAPS CAILS OUTERWEAR #00 ARROWS mm Dickies Outerwear Just Keeps Getting Better BOOTS The Outdoor Tradition. ESSEASTOIXI We custom Fletch arrows. Stop by with your order today! 6RAN0MA S LYE SOAP Greatfor Hunters! hunting : HOMETOWN f J LUMBER & HARDWARE & fishing es Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • (517) 852-0882 www.hometownlumber.com 06639040 NACAR racing and golf when available on satellite. “Eventually we plan to build a full sports bar down­ stairs with a patio for smok­ ers since this is a non-smok­ ing building,” said Dean. Mulberry Gardens is accepting reservations for the first annual Mulberry Gardens Thanksgiving Day dinner, Thursday, Nov. 23. The dinner will feature a, “relaxed atmosphere,” and a “down home traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” including: turkey, ham, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry salad, pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie and more for $12.95 per person. The couple is also inviting the public to attend a holiday dance (casual dress) from 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Dec. 16 with a DJ and snacks for the $5 cover charge and drinks available at reason­ able prices. In the works are plans for karaoke nights and singles night dances with a DJ. But, right now the Monroes want to get word out that Mulberry Gardens is open for business and open to the public. “I think there are a lot of people that think the restau­ rant is just open for banquets or those who have a mem­ bership at the golf course, but we want to get the word out and advertise that we are a family restaurant,” said Debora. “A lot ofpeople also don’t realize that this is a casual dinning restaurant. We want people to come as they are ’and be comfort­ able.” The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday with daily specials and a $5.95 lunch buffet. The restaurant is closed on Saturday’s to accommodate banquets and receptions, but is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday with a lunch buffet including dessert for $7.95. In the near future the cou­ ple plans to begin opening earlier each day offerinf a full breakfast menu. “We’ll have competitive pricing and plenty ofparking for trucks,’* said Dean. Right now the menu offers a selection of -appetizers, soups, salads, pastas and entrees such as: an 8 oz. sizzler for $8.95, boneless chicken breast for $7.95, but­ terfly shrimp $9.95 and 10 Lion senior Mike Hall looks down from the medal stand after placing 18th in the Division 3 boys’ race at the state cross country finals Saturday in Brooklyn, (Photo by Brett Bremer) oz. grilled prime rib $9.95 and more. All main course dinners include a potato, vegetable and salad bar. To finish offthe meal, Mulberry Gardens also offers a selec­ tion of cakes, pies and sea­ sonal desserts. “This is a great place, with a wonderful view,” said Debora. “Some days we can sit here and watch deer as .they come out into the mead­ ow. I don’t know anyplace else that offers dinning with a view like this at the prices we charge.” The Monroes say they ’ hope the community embraces Mulberry Gardens. “We’re doing what we can to increase our advertising and trying to get the restau­ rant exposure-that it didn’t have before,” said Dean. “It’s a large building and expensive to operate, but we' know we -make this work with the help of the commu­ nity.” “We’ve upgraded some equipment and we will con­ tinue to purchase more,” said Debora. “We also have a great staff and we all work very well together. We have a great general manager and cook and banquet coordina­ tors.” Former owners Orvin and Nancy Moore, are staying on to serve as the banquet coor­ dinators. “We really want to meet the public and give them a nice meal at a reasonable price. We also offer banquets (with seating for up to 300 people), catering, take-out and facilities for business meetings and civic groups. “This place is a jewel of a find. But we don’t want to be the best kept secret in town,” said Debora with a smile.” Mulberry Gardens is located at 975 N. Main St. in Nashville. For more infor­ mation on menu items, ban­ quets, receptions, catering and special events call toll free at (877) 852-0106. Debora and Dean Monroe,, new owners of Mulberry Gardens restaurant and banquet facility in Nashville, stand in front of one of the many windows that offer a panoramic view of meadows and the Mulberry Fore Golf Course. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-11-14.pdf ecf7bea840cad74010019be913783f1e PDF Text Text PLE VALlh ews. Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 MVN Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRA Vol. 134-No. 46, November 14, 2006 A local paper of today! J21S CHURCH ST HASTINGS W 4S03S-1S93 Charlton Park renewal millage defeated once again Dems make gains, but GOP still rules Barry County by David T. Young Editor The perennial Republican Party election stampede was slowed a bit in Barry County Tuesday, but the GOP still managed to win every local contest. The Democrats’ electoral good fortunes statewide and nationwide in the general mid-term did not trickle down to Barry County, but some unusual events did occur, such as Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow and Governor Jennifer Granholm carrying the City of Hastings. Granholm, who surprised many with a rela­ tively convincing triumph in Michigan, came within three percentage points (50 to 47) of besting GOP challenger Dick DeVos in the county. In the Michigan tally she defeated DeVos 56 to 43 per­ cent. Stabenow lost by a little more than five percent (51 to 46), but took the statewide vote over Michael Bouchard by similar margins. A bad day for millage proposals But likely the biggest news of the evening was See ELECTION, page 6 Vermontville Two. millage rejected Three village incumbents defeated by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Last week’s election (Nov. 7) saw two incumbent village council members in Vermontville and one in Nashville unseated by new­ comers while a one-mill tax levy requested by Vermontville Township to support local planning and zoning was soundly defeated. Voters in Vermontville Township rejected the mill­ age request 631 to 162. The approximately $44,000 gen- See VILLAGE, page 2 Richard Harwood Jason Sheridan State Rep.-elect Brian Calley was a guest at the Nashville VFW last Saturday evening before the general election, at the invitation of County Commissioner Michael Callton. Local FFA chapter attends 79th national convention by Hillary Ruffner, the group met Tuesday in fair in Indiana. Fair Oaks farm there is an exhibit FFA Reporter Coldwater to board the bus Dairy Farm is the home to building where you can see During the week of with other schools in Region 27,000 cows that get milked the pregnant cows give birth, October 24-Oct. 28, the I. The first stop was a dairy three times a day. On the (there are about 30 newborn Maple Valley FFA went to the 79th annual National Convention in Indianapolis. This year’s theme was “Blue Jackets, Gold Standards.” Cliff Ward, Chris Rumsey, Sabrina Wright, Hillary Ruffner, Emily Eldred, Amber Cantrell, Amber Hamilton, Justine King and their advisor, Aaron Saari, attended. Dhanielle Tobias also went as a national talent contestant along with her mother, Pam Tobias, and grandmother, Carol Tobias. She was the only finalist from the state of Michigan. Past Maple Valley graduate, Katie Eldred, the State FFA Vice President, was delegate from a Michigan and received her American FFA Degree. Katie was the first to receive Members of the Maple Valley FFA and their advisor, Aaron Saari, as they appeared this degree from Maple at the convention. (Top, from left) Saari, advisor, Cliff Ward, Amber Cantrell, Chris Valley since 1997. Rumsey, Dhanielle Tobias, Justine King, (bottom) Emily Eldred, Sabrina Wright, Though the convention Amber Hamilton and Hillary Ruffner. didn’t start until Wednesday, calves every day), an activity bam that has many games like how to milk a cow the proper way, and a 3-D the­ ater that shows a movie on how a cow is born, and another building where they make cheese, milk and ice cream. The second tour on Tuesday was to Purdue University’s Aquaculture where many research proj­ ects on shrimp, lamprey and sturgeon were viewed by the FFA members. Wednesday was full of different activities, which included visiting the Indianapolis Zoo, taking a tour at Dow Agrosciences, and attending the first ses­ sion of the FFA National Convention. Former Pittsburgh Steeler quarter­ back and current Fox NFL announcer Terry Bradshaw was the keynote speaker of the first session. Later that night, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, and Heartland were performing in concert See FFA, page 2 In This Issue • Russian Orthodox Church comes to Woodbury area • ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ on stage this weekend • Equestrians finish campaign • Four from the Valley team up for the Detroit Marathon • Comets close out against Lions �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, November 14,2006 — Page 2 FFA, continued from page 1 It’s Not About the Car... It’s about the precious cargo it carries. As a local independent agent, at the RCA Dome. That speaker Clark Kellogg, game made for a late night and an analyst and co-host of CBS early morning for Thursday. Sports, college basketball All day Thursday was and former NBA player for spent at .the Convention the Indiana Pacers, gave a Center. They had the choice speech. of going to some of the ses­ Later the group went to sions, shopping in die FFA see Dhani Tobias, graduate mega mall, or walking of Maple Valley High around the convention hall to School, sing a few songs in talk to the many representa­ front of many people. That tives from colleges, work evening at the seventh ses­ places, and the Hall of sion, .they heard the music States. talent from Mike Raybum, Ryan Peterson, a known as the “Worlds’ Michigan native from the Funniest Guitar Virtuoso” chapter of Cassopolis, gave and an award-winning his retiring address as the speaker and entertainer. Eastern Region National Saturday was the last day Vice President at the third spent at the convention. They convention. attended the last session On Friday they attended a where all of the American session where keynote Degree recipients received an award and walked across Dhani Tobias was one the stage. Katie Eldred of the FFAers who provid­ received her award at that ed home-grown talent by time. Following the reading of the Michigan names, they singing at the convention. headed back home for Michigan. "It was a lot of fun and I learned about careers for my future in agriculture,” said Chris Rumsey. “I also met new people from around the country, and learned new things about John Deere." Maple Valley members said they found the trip to be a very educational and fun experience. we can design an insurance program that’s just right for For everything from *Auto-Owners Insurance business cards and brochures BETTY THELMA call J-Ad TRUMBLE AGENCY I Graphics 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 (269) 945-9554 you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound. Secure.® protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. STAN KELLY DEBBIE KEN Katie Eldred (center, shown with her parents, Kim and Duane Eldred) received her American FFA degree at the convention in Indianapolis. VILLAGE, continued from page 1 erated by the levy if it had passed would have been earmarked to cover planning zoning and expenses. However, with the defeat of the millage the Township Board will begin the process of returning the administra­ tion of planning and zoning over to Eaton County. According to Vermontville Township Clerk Sharon Stewart, the township’s current zoning will remain in place until the county resumes administra­ tion and anyone with ques­ tions or concerns about zon­ ing needs to. contact the township. n the village of Vermontville challengers Jason Sheridan and Mark Jorgensen unseated incum­ bents Don Martin and Charlie Viele in a five-way race for three seats. Jim Samann was the only incum­ bent to retain his seat. Jorgensen garnered 174 votes, Sheridan 138 and Samaan 164, while Martin picked up only 113 votes and Viele, who ran as a write-in candidate after missing the deadline to submit his peti­ tion for candidacy, received only 44 votes. Incumbents, Council President . Doug Kelsey, treasurer Kathleen Marsh and clerk Shirley Harmon ran unopposed and were re­ elected to their two-year posts, Kelsey with 222 votes, Harmon 220 and Marsh 238. In Nashville, newcomer Richard Harwood took 229 votes in a four-way race with for three seats on the Village Council unseating incumbent Ron Bracy, who garnered only 170 votes. Incumbent trustee Mary Coll retained LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Beginning Nov. 12 Morning Worship Times: 9: 00 a.m Adult Discipleship 10: 00 a.m Traditional Worship 10: 15 a.m. . .Children's Sunday School & Adult Discipleship 11: 00 a.m Fellowship Time 11:30 a.m Contemporary Worship 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 & 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. 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 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 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................. 7 p.m. 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School ol.................. ....... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship . 11 a.m. Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ......... .6:45 p.m. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service .9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 PASTOR KATHY SMITH • 517-726-0526 .Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children' Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship.................. 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) PASTOR: ISRAEL YOUNG PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 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 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors her seat with 255 and Mike Kenyon kept his trustee seat with 335 votes. Village President Frank Dunham, who ran unop­ posed, was re-elected with 328 votes. HASTINGS 4 I Goodrich www.GQTI.com XUALI TY«= TI LIIILP AATI PLD n.C 2 Downtown Hastings on State St. • © Stadium Seating [ Q No pa— All Digital Sound Free drink refills & 2S€ com refills | SHOWTIMES VALID 11/14 - 11/16 BARGAIN PRICE DAILY *46:00 PM jSTUBEOTS 2 FOR TUESDAY, FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS (R) O©SANTACLAUSE3:THEESCAPE O© SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE _ CLAUSE (G) 1:00,3:00,5:00, 7:00,9:00 _ O© FLUSHED AWAY (PG)) 1:15,3:15,5:15,7:15,9:15 SAW III (R) 12:00,2:15,4:30 12:002:154:30 , 6:45, 9:00 ■ 20OZ.DRINK with $2 50 purchase o( 46oz.bag of buttery popcorn 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH .. M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship........... 10 a.m. 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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK B 12:45,3:40, 6:30, 9:25 FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 14,2006 — Page 3 Russian Orthodox Church conies to Woodbury area by Helen Mudry Orthodox hierarchies with Staff Writer those loyal to Rome. In The skyline of Woodbury 1095, the Crusades begun by will soon look a little differ­ the Roman Church and the ent. Along with the legs from sack of Constantinople in the grain elevators and the 1204 added to the estrange­ towers from the ethanol ment between the East and plant, there will be an onion the West. dome on the new St. Herman Keeping with the Russian Russian Orthodox Church Orthodox tradition, the pews replacing the cross on the have been removed so the steeple of the United congregation can stand for Brethren Church. the service. “We stand out of . Fr. Michael Carney and respect for God,” Carney his congregation have pur­ explained. There are a few chased the old Woodbury chairs for those who are church and transposed it into unable to stand for the serv­ an orthodox church. ice and people can sit for the According to a timeline of sermon. church histoiy distributed by The church is adorned the Orthodox Church, the with icons, an elaborate can­ orthodox churches were the delabra and incense burners. predominant Christian There is singing in the serv-. churches until about 1054 ice. In fact, a priest is when the Great Schism required to have a singing occurred and Rome claimed voice. But because the a universal papal supremacy. singing is acapella, there is The Norman conquest of no piano or organ. Britain in 1066 replaced The Sunday morning serv­ ice is in English and has reading of the Psalms, Beatitudes and a Gospel pas­ sage. There are prayer books to give the congregation a model for spiritual growth. “We learn the facts and the way to live. The church teaches who Jesus Christ is and how to overcome sin,” said Carney. “It may seem foreign because Christ is for­ eign.” Baptism is by triple immersion. Babies are bap­ tized and can receive com­ munion. The Orthodox fast from meat during Lent. Easter service is celebrated at mid­ night and then followed by a big feast. The church follows the Orthodox calendar and celebrates Christmas on Jan. The Woodbury United 7. Brethren Church has Carney admits the church become St. Herman’s may be a bit different than Lakewood is accustomed to. Orthodox Church. Father Michael Carney is the priest at St. Herman’s Russian Orthodox in Woodbury. Russian Orthodox priests do not shave and Carney has a full beard. They are not allowed to get married but they can be married. He mar­ ried Darya before he became a priest. The St. Herman congrega- inal church. “It is like look­ ing into a family scrapbook and seeing family traits going through generations,” he explained. He studied the orthodoxy at St Vladimir’s Orthodox in Crestwood, New York and was a novice at St Tikhon’s in Scranton, Penn. St. Herman’s has Saturday evening vespers at 6 p.m. and divine liturgy Sundays at 10 a.m. Eucharist is part of the Sunday service requiring a Sunday fast. So after the service, the congregation enjoys a family style potluck lunch. The communion is not open to those who have not gone through instruction. Women cover their head and should dress in a way to honor God. The church is named after St. Herman (1756-1837) who helped bring the Orthodox Church to North America in Alaska. Call Father Michael at 616-454-7981 or the Woodbury parsonage at 616­ 374-8596 for more informa­ tion about the church. The front of the sanctuary is adorned with an elaborate candelabra. 877-852-0106"% 975 N. Main (M-66). Nashville, MI '’ J xr Overlooking the CtJUtIpTIQ I . Restaurant ‘'Diana’s <'P(!ace ■ Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. ////' Manpower OF HASTINGS Will be hosting a job fair at MICHIGAN WORKS! 535 W. 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Darya said she is pleased the building once had an active congregation and was used to worship God. “I can feel the continuity, carrying on the prayers for Jesus Christ,” she said. Carney began his journey toward priesthood as a monk in the Catholic church. 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Al was bom in Hastings, on June 10. 1929, the son of the late Thomas and Josephine (Gregg) Beard. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received the Occ Medal (Japan) and the Good Conduct Medal. He was hon­ orably discharged on June H, 1952. Al worked as a carpenter and roofer for over 35 years. He was also employed at Bradford White in Middleville for over 16 years. Al enjoyed spending time socializing with his friends and was an avid Detroit Tigers fan. Al was always able to recall wonderful tid­ bits of Tigers trivia and his­ tory. This baseball season was especially thrilling to watch his beloved Tigers make their run for the cham­ pionship. Al also enjoyed going to the pub and tossing back a few beers with the good-ole-boys, fishing, golfing, and playing cards. Al was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Kenneth and Robert; and his sister, Alice Campfield. Funeral services will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2006. Memorial contributions can be made to the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Richard Spaulding NASHVILLE Richard W. Spaulding, age 61, of Nashville passed away on Monday, October 30,2006 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, in Kalamazoo. Richard was a Journeyman Meat Cutter for over 40 years. He was the husband of Kay E. (Filter) Spaulding. Also surviving are his daughters, Helen (David) Cook, Nena (Kevin) Crabtree, Shanon Spaulding; his son, Brian Spaulding; and his grandchildren, Ryan Cook, Raymond Hole, Kristen Hole, and Koty Crabtree. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville with Pastor Dianne Bowden officiating. Family request donations to the American Cancer Society or the American Kidney Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Country Chapel offers Time Out” during holiday Country Chapel in Dowling has decided to show God’s love by giving parents a gift of a “Time Out,” in which parents can take the morning on Friday, Nov. 24, and do whatever they need to do and the The family of Kimberly Wyskowski thank you for all the thoughts, prayers, support and the many donations of food and flowers. We sincerely appreciate your thoughtfulness at this time of our loss. 09639309 Thank You! church will keep their chil­ dren happy with games, storytelling y g, crafts , singing gg, snacks and lunch. Spokeswoman Jean Herbstreith said, “We decid­ ed to do this the day after Thanksgiving. Christmas is a busy time, especially for parents of young children.” It will go from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is for children toddlers to age 12. There is no charge for this gift Pre-register a child by calling 72J-8351 or 721­ 8077 and leave name and phone number for a call back. Country Chapel United Methodist Church is located in Dowling (M-37). Hastings ' Newest affordable Senior Living Commission \jliU COUftiU on Aging Schedule of Events Debate on wood stove continues in Nashville Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, Nov. 15 Turkey noodle casserole, broccoli, winter squash, plums. Thursday, Nov. 16 Ham w/fruited sauce, whipped sweet potatoes, green beans, dinner roll. Friday, Nov. 17 Macaroni and cheese, peas and carrots, stewed tomatoes, pears. Monday, Nov. 20 Homemade chili, com, applesauce, crackers. Tuesday, Nov. 21 BBQ ribette, country pota­ toes, spinach, bun, fresh orange. consent to an ordinance if by Megan Lavell they do not come to a public Staff Writer Freestanding wood stoves hearing to object. Council member Jack inside the Nashville Village limits continue to dominate Holden expressed concern discussion by local officials, about the grandfather clause but no conclusion about a of the proposed ordinance, local ordinance on the issue noting some people have invested significant amounts has been reached. Three Nashville Village of money into their wood Council members voted burning stoves only to have Thursday night to adopt a to remove them should the proposed ordinance, but the ordinance pass. The council plans to give other four voted it down. Some concerns expressed the issue more consideration by council members were before they take any action. In other Village Council that outdoor wood burning last Thursday stoves would present a nui­ business evening: sance to neighbors. • Mid-year budget amend­ However, Councilman Justin Shotts said ifpeople are con­ ments were approved.. • Ordinance 11-9-06 was cerned about nuisances, that is the ordinance the village passed, requiring solicitors and peddlers to register with council should pass. “We should call a spade a the city. • The time frame in ordi­ spade,” said Shotts. “If nuisance is the issue, then nui­ nance 10-8-81 dealing with sance is the ordinance that junk was revised to 15 days. should be proposed... But • A new civil infraction what this boils down to is warning letter policy was making it so people don’t approved to provide a unified have an option to use this format for village officials. alternative resource because • A new ordinance was you don’t want to see it.” adopted making the village Council members and a president’s term of office member of the audience also four years instead of two. raised concerns that the ordi• Village Council mem­ nance was not posted for vil- bers also discussed a new lage residents to review. millage or a tax increase to Shotts also mentioned that cover operating expense for most people do not under­ the village. stand they are giving their Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Nov. 15 Chicken pasta salad, potato salad, tropical fruit. Thursday, Nov. 16 Cottage cheese, com O’Brien, pineapple, muffin. Friday, Nov. 17 Ground bologna, tomato salad, plums, whole wheat bread. Monday, Nov. 20 Sliced pork w/Swiss, German potato salad, mixed fruit, whole wheat bread. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Cold chicken thigh, pork and beans, peaches, dinner roll. Events Wednesday, Nov. 15 Hastings Nails; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Music with Charlie; Holly Trolley to Rivertown Mall reg. required 9 a.m. ’ Delton Reminiscence. Thursday, Nov. 16 - Line Dancing 9:30a.m.; Couples 2 Step 7:30 p.m.; BP Clinic; Caregiver’s Sup. 3:30 p.m.; Cancer Support 1 p.m. Delton - Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville TV Time. Friday, Nov. 17 - Bingo; Exercise 9 a.m.; Mixed Media Painting 9:30 a.m. Nashville 5 11:30 a.m. Woodland - Visiting Monday, Nov. 20 Hastings - Tai Chi 9:00 a.m.; card making 12.-30 p.m.; crafts 10:30 a.m.; Music with Sam; Grief Support 7 p.m. Delton - Nashville 5 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21Hastings - NO Beg. Line Dance; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Bible Study 12:30’p.m. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov. 14 Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Poultry Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. 15 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. 16 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. 18 New Fishing Club to meet, 3-5 p.m., Rob Hewlett residence. 19 MSU Women’s Basketball Game (4-H Day), 2 p.m., Breslin Center, MSU Campus. 20 Goat Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. 21 Shooting Stars Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry County Conservation Club. 23-24Thanksgiving Holiday - County Buildings Closed. 24 “Beef Rate of Gain” weigh-in, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Barry County Fairgrounds. 27 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 (Retirement Living... 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(517)852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Q6629B07 co„ . ane & Fami*y Owner/Manager �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 14,2006 — Page 5 ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’SCHOOL on stage this weekendMENUS Kit J ?s ss ISA SA sss M Ku K Q K>j,. s'K> tk :*^ ?:§ :§; <h , '>J Sarah Williams, Jordan Hewlett, Pat Mulvaney and Justin Sutken rehearse. hRu’ *Juu R’ *h *?*? «f uJ' u ’lS The public is invited to attend the Maple Valley High School production this weekend of “Meet Me in St. Louis,” a comedy set in 1904 in the St. Louis, Mo., the days before the opening of the World’s Fair. Performances are sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, and Friday, Nov. 17, with a 3 p.m. matinee Saturday, Nov. 18, in the high school auditorium, 11090 Nashville Highway. Tickets will be available at the door: Adults $6, children, students and senior citizens (age 65 and older) $5. «‘* &! ?? w4 pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, french fries, green beans, push-up, juice, milk. f^te ' tWsMiilta. Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Nov. 15 Choose One Cheesie bread sticks, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, pasta bar. Choose Two Garden salad, spaghettios, celery w/p.butter, sherbet, juice, milk. Thursday, Nov. 16 Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One Quesdilla, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, tater tots, broccoli cheese rice, pineapple, juice, milk. Friday, Nov. 17 Choose One - Macaroni and cheese, pizza, bacon cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, country chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, broccoli, California blend veg., carrot sticks, banana, juice, milk. Monday, Nov. 20 Choose One Popcorn chicken, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, mashed potatoes/ gravy, coleslaw, apple crisp, juice, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Choose One - Goulash, Kalamo UMC to have Thanksgiving Sunday! Kalamo United Methodist Church will celebrate the many blessings of God with a special Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 19. The worship service, which begins at 9:30 a.m. will feature special music by “Saved by Grace,” a southern gospel group. Following the worship at 11 a.m., there will be a potluck fellowship with a Thanksgiving theme. Kalamo United Methodist Church is located at 1475 S. Ionia Road, Vermontville, call (517) 541-1144. Maple Valley Elementary Menu Wednesday, Nov. 15 Corn dog, whole kernel com, applesauce, crackers, 1/2 pt. milk. Thursday, Nov. 16 M.W. Hungry Howies. The Revue Vermontville Pizza bagel, tossed salad, mandarin oranges, fortune Theatre Group will have cookie, 1/2 pt. milk. auditions for the musical Friday, Nov. 17 “The Little Shop of Horrors” Macaroni and cheese, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, green beans, banana, brown- at the Vermontville Opera ie, 1/2 pt. milk. House, 211 S. Main St. Monday, Nov. 20 (across the street from fire Popcorn chicken, mashed station). Show dates are scheduled potatoes, fresh fruit, juice, 1/2 for Jan. 19-28 and the direc­ pt. milk. tor is Bill Reynolds of Tuesday, Nov. 21 Sack Lunch. Grilled Woodland. “Little Shop” is about a cheese, carrot sticks, juice, nerdish florist who finds his pudding cup, 1/2 pt. milk. chance for" success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who Auditions Nov. 16 for Tittle Shop 1 Ateaj H nllfc taltatifita stag. ta U»M, M n b ntoi taitaMWW riCattl®^ itaiwiW liataiU ^Wp1** Biw dunk you 'The^lndrew Cheesemanfamily would like to thank all those who sent cards,flowers, made donation thought $ prayedfor us, or contributed in any way. We really appreciated it. cAhd/teui’s ^ami&j .8 06639265 a Jordan Hewlett, David Hough and Austin Earl rehearse a scene “Meet me in St. Louis.” for demands to be fed. Hollie Auten will be directing the Children’s show “Edwina Dear, Jr.” on May 4-13 with auditions on March 5. Follow Edwina Spoonapple and her troupe of performers as they present their "advice-a-palooza festi­ val" and learn along the way that taking your own advice may be the best advice of all! The fall musical will be announced at a later date. For more information, call Reynolds at (269) 367-4455 or e-mail therevuel @yahoo.com RURAL HIGH SPEED INTERNET Available in Country Settings between: Nashville Vermontville Lake Odessa Portland Sunfield Woodbury SQROO per month Woodland Freeport Alto Saranac Belding Equipment purchase required To schedule a free signal check call I.T. WiFi 616-374-7787 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. November 14. 2006 - Page 6 ELECTION, continued from page 1 another defeat for a proposed milJage renewal for Charlton Park. After the proposed renewal of a quarter of a mill went down 59% to 41% in the Aug. 8 primary, a scaled back request for 0.2275 mill was rejected by about 55.5% to 45.5%. Final tallies showed 13,404 voted “no” and 11,180 voted “no.” Back in August, a quarter ofa mill proposal for county­ wide parks and recreation improvements lost by 70 to 30 percent and the .25 mill renewal went down nearly 60-40. Both plans were for 10 years. This time the proposal was cut back to five years, the increase was deleted entirely and the amount was reduced to the Headlee Amendment rollback level of .2275 mill, which for many residents would mean about a dollar a month. The special millage for Charlton Park will be col­ lected next month, but unless the electorate approves some kind of millage levy next year, the public millage sup­ port will run dry at the end of 2007. Linda Ferris, office man­ ager at Charlton Park, said, “I guess it’s going to have to go to the County Commission. They’re going to have to decide what to do.” Acknowledging the mood was not good around the park Wednesday morning, she added, “We kind of thought it probably would (pass) this time around. I thought the people in the county cared for the park more than they really do.” She indicated that with the year’s worth of funding left, she expects the park will be run as usual until something can be decided about what to do. County Commissioner Mike Callton said, “I do think there needs to be a process begun whereby the public can feel involved in Park again. Charlton They’ve lost a certain amount of public buy-in into the park.” Callton said when he was a member of the Maple Valley Board of Education, Clark Volz was hired as new superintendent after two millages had failed and he immediately talked board members into bringing “no” voters to the table to talk things over before heading back to the polls again. Callton said a similar process may be necessary for Charlton Park. “Support for a Charlton Park millage has dropped from 53 percent 10 years ago to 45.5 percent today. Nobody is voting against Charlton Park, but against the way it is funded or how it is managed. A process needs to begin that engages the community and builds a greater sense ofownership in Charlton Park” Voters cross Barry County were in no mood to approve any millage requests Tuesday. Going down on the ballot were local funding requests for a new Irving Township Hall and fire department facility, about 65% to 35%; for support of the Delton District Library in Orangeville Township, 57% to 43%; for a Headlee Amendment rollback in Thomapple Township, 60% to 40% and a one-mill pro­ posal for operating and maintaining Riverside Cemetery in the City of Hastings, about 2-to-l, or close to 67% to 33%. GOP sweeps County Commission The four races for seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners showed slightly improved figures for Democrats and challengers, but still all incumbents and Republican primary winners garnered at least 60 percent of the total vote. The highest vote getter among the challengers was 0% FINANCING ICWHOU.ANJ 07123269 OR CHOOSE CASH BACK! 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Ollers good through November 30,2006, at participating New Holland dealers in the United Slates. Ollers subject to change without notice. © 2006 CNH America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland and CNH Capital are registered trademarks ol CNH America LLC. Jeff VanNortwick Democrat Mike Lewis in the Third District (Rutland and Hope townships), despite revelations he had served a prison term back in the 1990s for armed robbery. Lewis picked up 39.26 per­ cent, losing to Keith Ferris, who had won the Aug. 8 GOP primary and captured 60.35 percent in the general. In the most visible and contentious County Board race, Republican Mark Englerth easily won the Sixth District contest with 61.72% to Democratic chal­ lenger David Brinkert’s 37.75%. Englerth, former county GOP chairman and famous for canvassing doorto-door in jus.t about all of Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships, had unseated County Commission Chairwoman Clare Tripp in the August primary. Perennial Democratic can­ didate John Loftus earned a surprising 1,296 votes, or 38.95 percent, while losing to Republican incumbent Howard “Hoot” Gibson in the Fourth District. Loftus did virtually no campaigning and did not show at the can­ didates’ forum in late September at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Perhaps most surprising of all was the 36.95% tally (881 votes) for independent Ron Miller in the Seventh District. Though Republican Jeff VanNortwick had 1,484 votes and a comfortable 62.25 percent, he actually lost by 10 votes (345 to 335) in one (Baltimore) of the three townships (Johnstown, Baltimore and Assyria) in the district. The interesting development has been attributed by insiders to efforts by fanners and supporters of Tom Wing, the incumbent who lost a tight election to VanNortwick in the GOP primary Aug. 8. Wing pub­ licly announced his support for Miller immediately after his recount failed to change the nine-vote difference. “Ron’s a good guy,” VanNortwick said. “I hope he continues.his interest in local politics.” Running unopposed and re-elected to commission seats were Don Nevins (1,830 votes) in the First District, Jim French (2,829) in the Second, Callton (2.009) in the Fifth and Wayne Adams in the Eighth. Dems gain in state races Besides the strong show­ ings by Granholm and Stabenow in Barry County, Democratic challengers Doug Kalnbach and Suzzette Royston fared better than predicted in the races for 87th Districtt State Representative and 24th District State Senate, respec­ tively. Kalnbach, of Nashville, captured 41.32% of the total vote behind the 55 percent of heavily favored Republican Brian Calley of Portland, who had made an impressive showing in the Aug. 8 pri­ mary by turning back six challengers. Walt Herwarth of the U.S. Taxpayers Party took 824 votes in the county, or 3.42%. Calley, who will begin serving his first two-year term in Lansing Jan. 1, had a slightly better margin of vic­ tory in the other part of the district, which includes more than half of Ionia County. Republican Patricia Birkholz of Saugatuck, the second most powerful mem­ ber of the Michigan Senate, cruised to victory over Royston of Charlotte, but in Barry County she failed to poll 60 percent, getting 58.77. Royston, with a limit­ ed budget and little name recognition, still managed to come up with 40.53%. Birkholz will begin serv­ ing her second four-year term in January. The 24th District takes in all of Barry, Allegan and Eaton counties. In the other state-wide races, Republican Secretary of State Terri Lynn. Land of Byron Center and Attorney General Mike Cox were re­ elected without any trouble at the ballot box. Their mar­ gins of victory in Barry County were 67% to 31% and 64% to 33%, respective- See ELECTION, next page 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: Patricia Rodriguez, A Single Woman to The Mortgage Zone Inc, Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 27, 2005 in Instrument # 1150169 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety­ Seven Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Ninety­ Seven Cents ($97,129.97) including interest 6.59% 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 vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, December 7, 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 and the East 6 feet of Lot 9, Block 7 of H.J. Kenfield's Addition according to the record­ ed plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Commonly known as 536 South Montgomery, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. 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Rejected were the third proposal to permit dove hunting, 62 to 37%, and the fifth, to guaran­ tee education funding, 68 to 32%. Township contests: Still GOP The biggest vote getter for the Democrats in Barry County percentage wise was Jennifer Goy in Orangeville Township, who was running unopposed for clerk and got 97.65 percent. In Assyria Township, Republican Fred Bylsma defeated Democrat Michael Terpening 414 to 358, or 53% to 46%. Jim Stonebumer, who won the August primary for Prairieville Township super­ visor, was unopposed and received 1,106 votes. Winning the open trustee’s seat in that township was Republican Bill Miller, who bested Democrat Scott Smith 864 to 603, or 59 to 41 per­ cent. Republican William Ritchie' and Democrat Colleen Dixon were the top two vote getters for the Prairieville Township Parks Board, followed by Dan Anson and Wendy Newland, respectively. Page Neustifter was unop­ posed for Woodland Township trustee, as were Woodland Village trustees Betty Carpenter, Robert Edgerle and Darell Slater and Village President Lester Forman. There were no can­ didates on the ballot for vil­ lage clerk, but there were 33 write-in votes. Voter interest was high Barry County Clerk Deb Smith reported a 60.2% turnout of voters countywide Tuesday, better than average for a so-called mid-term election. A combination of factors was attributed, including the gubernatorial race, the Charlton Park mill­ age, state-wide ballot issues and a sort ofnational referen­ dum on the War in Iraq. The students who are members the Maple Valley High School equestrian team of Of the 42,314 registered the are (back row, from left) Kirsten Benit, Ashleigh Penny, Coach Amanda Archer, voters, 25,741 cast ballots. The figures for Michigan Breann Gardner, Kaitlyn Hulsebos, (front row) Dylan Benit, BJ Hall and Brandon also were high, as a record Sams. 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High end ALSO AVAILABLE appliances included. Seller relocat­ Additional 2 acres on M-66. Large ing - must sell! Call Jeff. (CH-143) pole bam (48x64); 3 phase electric VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Council Member Coll, supported by Council Member Kenyon, moved the adoption of the following ordi­ nance: ORDINANCE NO. 11-9-2006-C AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR 4-YEAR TERMS FOR THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 3-10-05 OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDINANCE BOOK 1999. The Village ofNashville ordains: Section 1. As authorized by MCL 62.4 of the General Law Village Act, being Act No. 3 of the Public Acts of 1895, as amended, the term of the Village President may be provided by ordinance. Section 2, The Village President of the Village of Nashville shall serve a term of four (4) years and until successor is elected and qualified. Section 3, The Village of Nashville Ordinance No. 3-10-05, entitled “An Ordinance Providing for th Election of All Trustees at the Same Election for 2-Year Terms and Extending the Terms of Incumbent Trustees” is hereby repealed in its entirety. Section 4, If any part of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, suc ruling shall not affect any other provisions of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner required by law. “Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2story home, 1st fl or laundry, large IN FULLER HEIGHTS - PRICE mature yard, detached 2-car REDUCED!! NOW $183,900 garage, kitchen appliances includ- Built in 1997, energy efficient ed. Occupancy at close. Call your home. 3 bedroo,ms, 2 gbyaths, 1976 host Jerry Reese. (CH-115) sq. ft., open kitchen, dining room, oak cabinets, den or office, walk­ PRICE REDUCEDI! out basement, main floor laundry, NOW $174,9001! covered porch 6x38, deck 10x13, NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 large lot, central air, home warranACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" Beautiful country setting, 4 bed-ty. Great value for the moneyl Call (N-134) rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in living Jerry room, approx. 2400 sq. fl. total. IN COUNTRY ON 2.5 ACRES TWo car garage plus pole barn. NEAR HASTINGS Motivated seller!! Possession at 1 mile north of BC Christian School. close! Call Homer (CH-131) Updated home with MORE LAND AVAILABLE. Just off pavement on 2.5+/- acres. Shaded, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2018 sq. ft., Andersen windows, great room w/cathedral ceiling and stone hearth gas log. Horse/hobby/farm area. 5 barns/buildings - Go country! Cal! Rick. CH-136) PRICE REDUCED!! NOW $53,500 "PARK-LIKE" SETTING IN VERMONTVILLE Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. YEAS: J Dunham, Coll, Kenyon, Bracy, Holden, F Dunham ABSENT: Shotts VERMONTVILLE WOODED PROPERTY 4+ ACRES W/HOME Ordinance No. 11-9-2006 Adopted. Frank Dunham, President Cathy Lentz, Clerk I, Cathy Lentz, the Clerk for the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that the for going is a true and accurate copy ofan ordinance adopted by the-Village Council ofthe Village ofNashville at a regular meeting held on November 9,2006. Cathy Lentz, Clerk 06639462 NEAR GOLF COURSE TWO BEDROOM HOME IN NASHVILLE Many improvements, neat & clean. Appliances Homer. stay. Call Rick or (N-141) SOUTHEAST OF NASHVILLE in the country! This 2000 manufac­ tured year home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths has the location, views and features to be your 2.64 acre escape. Walk-out basement and 14’ clearance in 4O’x6O’ pole barn, high eft. gas furnace new 4/2006. Cail Rick. (CH-135) VACANT PARCELS 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VER­ MONTVILLE On main road - sur­ 3 bedroom mobile home with "add-on", nice large lot, some appliances included. Cail Homer. (V-127) NAYS: none Adopted: 11-9-06 Published: 11-14-06 Effective: 11-9-06 Recorded: 11-9-06 PRICE REDUCED $89,900 MOTIVATED SELLERS!!! MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK veyed, perked, modulars accept­ able. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) 2.2 ACRE: PRICE REDUCED!! East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 3 bedroom, 2 story home, refur-miles to Hastings, 2 miles to 4 bedroom, large yard w/pool, bished in 2005, new furance, air Charlton Park. Call Rick. More land 24x32 finished garage. Very warm conditioning, carpet & painted available. (VL-98) and cozy, updated home on quiet thru out. Mature -shade, 1.5 car street. Appliances & home warran­ garage. Cali Rick. NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH (N-137) ty provided. Call Jeff (V-140) SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR MIDDLEVILLE - 1/2 MILE TO woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All RETIREMENT HOME PAUL HENRY TRAIL. perked and surveyed. Cail Rick or REDUCED PRICE NOW $96,900 One story, 2 bedroom home with Homer. (VL-124) Vinyl sided, 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story many updates. home with enclosed wrap-around living/dining combo, bath, kitchen TWO BUILDING LOTS porch, laundry is just off the & 1st floor laundry. Appliances NASHVILLE - FULLER HEIGHTS kitchen. Nice corner lot. Call Rick included. Detached 1 1/2 car with city water 8t sewer. Call Jerry. (M-129) garage. Cail Rick to see. (N-133)(VL-138 & 139) or Homer. NASHVILLE - FAMILY HOME �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday. November 14, 2006 - Page 8 Maple Valley preschool play group under way Sixteen children and their parents have joined the newly formed preschool play group which meets from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the preschool building behind Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville. The play group is run like a typical preschool day with centers for art, blocks, dra- matic play, computers, math and science, writing table, music center, listening cen­ ter, easel, books and puzzles. In small groups the children work on a project one-on- one with parent There is also large group time for calendar and large motor music. There is also time for out­ door play. Parents take turns bringing in snacks andjuice and bring in art supplies to help the program run. During the last two weeks the children made Halloween spider webs, made witches brew, made five little pump­ kin puppets and a Halloween book. They also made a fall collage, sponge painted leaves and looked at sun­ flowers with magnifying glasses and scales, looked inside a pumpkin and danced with bean bags. Although the play group is currently full, organizer Jennifer Lundquist asks that anyone interested in starting another new play group should call her at (517) 852•9062. Bill liMfMW iijliit Ilf hflt Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Football Jarred Gorls finished his senior season by leading the Lion varsity football team in tackles from his linebacker posi­ tion, with 104. Goris also played offensive guard for Maple Valley this season, and was a three-year starter on the Lion offensive line. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE 06638283 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE F ARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL ! Caledonia Farmers Elevator 4th Annual Bird Seed Sale and Booking Book Your 501b. Bird Seed Needs Thru March 31,2007 i Oil Sunflower, soibs. s Former Nashville woman publishes book of poetry Local police warn residents of “Secret Shopper” scams With the upcoming holi­ days, ’tis the season when “Secret Shopper” scams begin to surface once again. Local police agencies warn that these operations send out spam e-mails and victims who respond are sent a letter requiring the victim to complete one or more assignments at legitimate businesses, represented by logos or by name on the letter. The victim is asked to cash a check enclosed with the let­ ter, then wire funds back to the “Secret Shopper” office, usually located outside the U.S., allowing the victim to keep a generous training fee for completing the assign­ ment. When the cashed check is returned from the victim’s financial institution as coun­ terfeit, the victim is held financially responsible for the amount of the counterfeit check, but the “Secret Shopper” scam operation has received legitimate funds from the victim’s wire trans­ fer. Area residents who sus­ pect they have been scammed by one of these operations are urged to call the Barry County Sheriff’s office at 948-4805. Pauline Douse Lehman, poems in hope that they will 89, of Bellevue, recently has bring the light ofJesus Christ published a book ofChristian into the midst of today’s poetry, “A Bit of My Heart,” darkness.” inspired by her years living Lehman’s book is vailable and working in a funeral for purchase at Fruin’s home. Pharmacy in Bellevue. Lehman grew up in Nashville where her brother, Adolph Douse Jr., owned the Rexall Drug store for many years. “As a child growing up, I was fascinated with reading books, especially books of poetry. I never dreamed that I would be writing poetry myself one day, said Lehman. Call After graduating from high school, Lehman worked as a librarian at Nashville High School for three years Since 1980 before marrying Carl Lehman, a graduate of Pauline Douse Lehman, Woodland High School. Carl became the funeral formerly of Nashville, has Log With director and the couple written a book of poems. Horses or Skidder 06629733 owned and lived in a funeral home in Bellevue for 35 years where they raised two sons, Gary and Brian, and a nephew, David. Paulien explains that as Located at the Intersection of M-43 & M-50 she experienced, “living among the dead,” she began <J)river (Educationfor students 14 years, 8 months or older r to see the spiritual needs of people and the Lord began giving her poems she felt she was meant to share with oth­ ers. “(I) discovered that they brought comfort, blessings, S encouragement and God’s § 8 love for all needy people as well as grieving ones,” she To obtain a registration, call (517) 566-7229 said. “Everyone needs love, joy and peace in today’s Instructors Dan Cobb & Phil Smith Wanted: Standing Timber Hughes Logging LLC (517) 852-9040 50lb. Bag of Sunflower for $10.99111 Booking Price: hllej Utis hlhi-ds Leonard Hughes Jr. Bring This Ad In And Get The First Product: The craft table is popu­ lar with the youngsters at play group. These youngsters enjoy playing on outside during the preschool play group which meets each Wednesday at the portable behind Fuller Street Elementary. 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The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 For Rent For Sale $140 AMISH LOG BED w/ NASHVILLE, VERY NICE queen mattress. Complete, 2bd apartment; also trailer on Thomapple Lake off Cen­ never used. Must sell! s ter Road. (517)852-9386 (517)719-8062 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real ealale advertrung in t*hi news­ paper a subject io the Fair Homing Act and the Mrchrgaa Civil Rights Act which collectively make it 11 legal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discnminatK»n hnscd on race, color, religion, .r* handicap, familial ataun. national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any wd> preference, limitation or *ndimMi.nation ** Familial Matus includes children under the age of IS living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 Tim newspaper win not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read' ers are liereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center al 616-451 29WJ The HUD loll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 00571010 40 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $400 - sell $175. (517)204-0600 Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. rs. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, ics, 1351 HOSPITAL BED: Fully elec­ N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At tric w/remote control, new the front counter. mattress, $300. (517)852-9402 Automotive SLEIGH BED: queen cherry FOR SALE OR TRADE: wood with pillowtop mat­ 1968 Willeys Jeep, 2-1/2 ton tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 6x6 military truck. l,000hrs., 5,000 miles, tires like new, DO YOU WANT QUALITY excellent condition, $8,000. PRINTING at affordable (517)852-9402 prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. VILLAGE OF NASHIVLLE BARRY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 11-9-2006-A AN ORDINANCES TO REGULATE PEDDLERS AND CANVASSERS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1, Definitions - When used in this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Peddler” means any person traveling by foot, wagon, motor vehicle or other conveyance, from place to place, house to house, business to business, or street to street, selling or offering for sale any goods or services, whether for current or future delivery. Wanted Household Help Wanted KING FOUR POST BED WANTED: OLDER J.D. MANPOWER IS RECRUIT­ with pillow top mattress set, square baler for parts or ING fresh nra’ faces with 2 months old, cost $1,000, working condition. (517)852­ these verifiable . skills: Tig 9402 welders, furniture assem­ sell $195. (517)204-0600 blers, Plastic Injection Mold Card ofThanks Operators, Heavy Assem­ Farm blers, Filler/Packers and THE FAMILY OF FOR SALE OR TRADE: Skid loaders. These openings CLAIR WELLMAN 1968 Willeys Jeep, 2-1/2 ton are located in Ada, Kent­ would like to express our 6x6 military truck. l,000hrs., wood, and Caledonia areas. thanks for all the cards, 5,000 miles, tires like new, All shifts available. Pay rates plants and donations. It was start at $9.00. Candidates very appreciated during this excellent condition, $8,000. (517)852-9402 will demonstrate consistent time of loss. and verifiable work history. Helen Wellman & family. Must have reliable transpor­ YOU WANT QUALITY at tation, negative drug screen, YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you and criminal background affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad check are required. Contact buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from MANPOWER today for im­ Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. mediate consideration to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop (269)948-3000 EOE Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., PART-TIME RETAIL/CUS- in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. TOMER SERVICE: MAN­ Hastings. POWER of Hastings is cur­ rently accepting applications for a local company. Previ­ ous retail & customer service VILLAGE OF experience is a MUST. Knowledge of electronics is ^VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS also helpful. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Pay rate will start around $7.00 and hours will range between 20-25 per week. Qualified candidates must also have a stable/steady work history, positive work will END November 20th references, be detail orient­ Please have your leaves and brush at the ed, have excellent customer curbside and in separate piles. There service skills and a profes­ sional demeanor. An updat­ a $5.00 charge per month put on your^g / ed resume is required for water bill if you have a pick up. consideration. Contact , 06639384 MANPOWER today for more information. (269)948­ 3000 EOE 1 BRUSH AND LEAF PICKUP (2)”Canvasser" means any person traveling by foot, wagon, motor vehicle or other conveyance, from place to place, house to house, business to business, or street to street, on behalf ofa religious, polit­ ical or non-profit charitable organization selling goods or-services for that organization for- its fund­ raising, seeking donations, distributing information or seeking signatures on petitions. VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Section Z. Peddler registration required. All peddlers shall register with the Village Clerk prior to peddling in the village. Such registration shall require the name, address, telephone number, photo identification review, vehicle license number and date ofbirth of the peddler. The peddler shall describe the goods or services being sold and the gen­ eral terms of the transactions. The peddler shall provide the name, address, telephone number, and infor­ mation about the company or venture the peddler represents. The peddler shall further provide the name, address, telephone number, and business hours ofa contact person at the company or venture the peddler represents. Copies ofbrochures or promotional materials shall be left with the Village Clerk. The Village Clerk may examine samples, catalogs or other materials. The Village Clerk or Police Chief may verify the peddler’s employment or authority to represent the company or venture and may conduct a criminal back­ ground check of the peddler and/or the company or venture represented. Section J. Prohibited peddling and canvassing. Peddling and canvassing is prohibited on any privately owned premises that is posted with a sign or other notice stating “no trespassing,” “no visitors,” “no soliciting," “no solicitors,” “do not disturb,” or sim­ ilar notification making apparent the desires of the owner or occupant of the premises. Peddling is pro­ hibited on any privately owned premises that are posted with a sign or other notice stating “no peddling.” Council Member Kenyon, supported by Council Member Coll, moved the adoption ofthe following ordinance: ORDINANCE 11-9-2006-B AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 10-8-81, ENTITLED “ AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CONTROL AND REGULATION OF OUTDOOR PARKING, ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND/OR ABANDON­ MENT OF JUNK, INCLUDING JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES, AND JUNK FARM EQUIPMENT, WITHIN ALL AREAS OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND TO REPEAL ANY ORDINANCE OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE­ WITH.” THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendment of Section 3A, Ordinance No. 10-8-81. That Section 3A, Ordinance No. 10-8-81 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: Section 4, Remaining on premises. SECTION 3. REGULATIONS: No peddler or canvasser shall remain on any premises or return to any premises after being asked or directed to leave by the owner, occupant or person in charge of such premises. A) Except to the extent permitted under State Law, no person, firm or corporation shall permit the parking, storage or accumulation thereof upon any public right-of-way, public property or private premises within the Village, of any junk, including junk motor vehicles, junk farm equipment or the parts of either, unless the same are wholly contained within a fully enclosed building or a completely walled enclosure, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible to public view, except for the fol­ lowing: Section 5, YKdationsZCMHnfractiflni, Any person, firm, corporation, or other entity who violates any term or provision of this Ordinance is responsible for a municipal ciVil infraction and shall be punished by a civil fine of $50 for a first violation, $100 for a second violation, and $150 for a third or subsequent violation and shall be liable for the payment of costs in an amount of not lesJ than $9.00 and not more than $500. Each sale, attempted sale, and each act of entering upon a premises or remaining on any premises in violation of this section shall be a separate offense. Any person cited or apprehended for violating the provisions of this section applicable only to peddlers may raise as an affirmative defense the claim that he or she is a canvasser as defined in this section. Any person making that defense shall have the burden ofproof. Section 7, Severability. If any part of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such ruling shall not affect any other provisions of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect This ordinance shall be published in the manner required by law and shall become effective twenty (20) days after the date ofpublication. Moved by Council member Kenyon seconded by council member Bracy that the foregoing Ordinance No. 11-9-06-A be adopted. 1. Motor-vehicles in operating condition eligible for use in accordance with the requirements or the Michigan Vehicle Code, being Act 300 ofthe Public Acts of 1949, as amended;' 2. Motor vehicles in operating condition held as stock in trade by a regularly licensed dealership of new or used motor vehicles or equipment used in the operation of such dealership; 3. Motor vehicles or parts thereof located in junk yards or the places of business of wreckers duly licensed by state or village authority, pursuant to governing state law, or governing village law; 4. Motor vehicles temporarily inoperable due to minor mechanical failure, but which are not in any manner dismantled and have substantially all main component parts attached, may remain upon private property for not to exceed an aggregate total of fifteen (15) days; 5. Nor more than one modified vehicle in fully operating condition such as a stock modified, redesigned or reconstructed vehicle for a purpose other than that for which it was- manufactured may be permitted, provided no building or garage is located upon the premises in which said vehi­ cle could be parked or stored; SECTION-^-Effective Date? This Ordinance shall be published in accordance with state law and shall become effective twenty (20) days after its adoption or upon its publication, whichever occurs later. PASSED and adopted by the Village' of Nashville, Michigan on November 9,2006. Ayes: Holden, Bracy, Kenyon, Coll, J Dunham, F Dunham YEAS: Holden, Bracy, Kenyon, Coll, J Dunham, F Dunham Nays: none NAYS: none Absent: Shotts Ordinance No. 11-9-06-A declared adopted at a regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held on November 9,2006. ABSENT: Shotts Ordinance No. 11-9-2006-B adopted. Frank Dunham, Village President Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk Frank Dunham, President Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy ofthe ordinance adopted by the Nashville Village Council at a regular meeting held on November 9, 2006 and was published in the Maple Valiev News on November 14, 2006. I, Cathy Lentz, the Clerk for the Village ofNashville, Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and accurate copy ofan ordinance adopted by the village Council ofthe Village ofNashville at a regular meeting held on November 9, 2006. Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk Adopted: 11-9-2006 Published: 11-14-06 Effective: December 4, 2006 Adopted: 11-9-2006 Published: 11-14-06 Effective: December 4, 2006 06639466 06639464 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 14,2006 — Page 11 First Miss West Michigan pageant set for Saturday by Patricia Johns StaffWriter The Miss West Michigan Pageant for women ages 17­ 24 is coming up at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18,. at the Thornapple Kellogg High School. Auditorium. Miss Michigan Angela Corsi will be emceeing the pageant. Competing in the first Miss West Michigan pageant are Morgan Lind, Heather Richards, Jennelle Corby, Amber Haywood, Janelie Theisen, Ashley Kline, Kelly Zander, Amahda Jock, Abigail Brennan, Bridget Beattie, S~ tephanie ~Frey, Danielle Cameron, Katherine Wolford, Mackenzie Goodell, Gina Vaio, Christina Roy, Sarah Smith, Nina Criscuolo, Kelsey Dufendach and d Amanda Becktel. The young women are scored .on their interview which is worth 25 percent, talent worth 35 percent, evening wear 20 percent, lifestyle and fitness in the swim suit competition worth 15 percent and the on-stage question is worth 5 percent. During the interview com­ petition, each contestant participates in an individual 10­ minute press conference­ style interview with the panel ofjudges. There are typically five judges on a panel. In the talent competition contestants perform a twominute routine of their own choosing. Some possible tal­ ents include all types of singing, dancing, gymnastics, instrumental music, dramatic or comedic monologues, baton twirling and ventrilo­ quism. Girls also may present a different talent after con­ sulting with organizers of the pageant. During the evening wear competition each contestant appears on stage in an outfit of her own choosing, repre­ sentative of what she would wear to a formal, black tie social event. Pantsuits, cock­ tail dresses and evening gowns are all appropriate for this phase ofthe competition. Each contestant competes in the lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit category. Each con­ testant briefly appears on stage in a one or two piece swimsuit and footwear of her own choosing. During the on stage inter­ view each contestant will be asked one or two on-stage questions during or after the evening wear competition. Leep says, “We will be crowning our first ever Miss West Michigan on November 18. The program was for­ merly known as the Miss Barry County Scholarship Pageant, but widened its bor­ ders to offer more opportuni­ ties for young women. It is all about scholarships and help- ing young women develop their skills and confidence.” The pageant theme this year is "Phantom of the Pageant." Tickets are $ 15 at the door. The new Miss West Michigan will represent West Michigan in the Miss Michigan Pageant in June where she competes for $13,000 in college scholar­ ships. 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AFUl H SAALELSSpecial? • NO RETURNS Monday-Friday Occasions 515 Lansing S Stre treet, Charlotte (In the Charlotte Plaza) VISA 517-543-6050 10am - 8pm Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday Hoon - 5pm �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, November 14,2006 — Page 12 Four from the Valley team up for the Detroit Marathon Many fans anticipating the Detroit Tigers bringing the World Series back to Detroit for games 6 and 7 were dis­ appointed, but four local men taking part in the Detroit Free Press Marathon proved to be just as exciting and not disappointing at all. On Sunday, Oct. 29, Erik Godbey, Nathan Blakely, Brandon Rood, arid Nick Blakely all from the Maple Valley schools, joined friend Peter Blumberg in. the 5-person 26.2 mile relay race. Blumberg started the race by running the longest leg, 6.8 miles. He cruised past th old Tiger Stadium, through the Mexican Village, and over the mile-long Ambassador Bridge into Windsor, Ontario. The Detroit Marathon is unique because it crossed into Canada over the Ambassador Bridge and back in to the United States through the tunnel, providing the only underwater mile in the world. In Windsor, he passed the timing chip to Godbey, who ran 5.5 miles through the U.S./Canda tunnel and past the Joe Louis Arena. In his words, Godbey said it was “amazing, long, painful’ and very fun.” Nathan Blakely received the chip in the downtown Detroit area and ran his 3 mile leg. Nathan said, it was excit­ ing and cool to see people cheer for him who didn’t even know who he was. Rood took over for the fourth leg, encountering strong wind gusts during his lonely 5.1 mile stretch that took him around Belle Isle. Despite the wind and lack of spectators on the island, Rood said that he wouldn’t have traded his experience for anything. Nick Blakely ran the final 5.8 mile stretch for the team past Indian Village and into Greektown. At the finish, all of the relay runners joined Nick to run into Ford Field and finish at the 50-yard-line. They not only toured Ford Field after the finish, but wandered into the home of the Detroit Tigers, Comerica Park, while they waited for other friends to finish the long run. Joining them in the race were Blumberg’s brother John Blumberg and Nick’s wife Tiffany Blakely. Both completed the entire 26.2 mile marathon, despite injuries. John fought through a sprained ankle to finish in 3 hours 31 minutes, and Tiffany also battled leg prob­ lems before crossing the fin­ ish line in 5 hours 25 min­ utes. She dedicated the race to her 13-month-old son, and promptly handed him her medal after the conclusion. John Blumberg, Nick Blakely, Peter Blumberg, Tiffany Blakely, Brandon Rood, and Erik Godbey (from left) get together in Ford Field after finishing the Detroit Marathon Sunday, Oct. 29. Tiffany and John completed the 26.2 miles themselves, while the other five formed a relay team around the city of Detroit. Inspired by their accom­ plishments, Nick and Godbey are already planning for next October, hoping to run the entire marathon themselves. Comets close out conference championship against Lions Christian outright Kalamazoo earned the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) champi- onship at home against Maple Valley on Thursday night. The Comets used a huge second quarter to propel themselves to a 55-41 victo­ ryThe Lions led by a point, 10-9, after one period only to see Kalamazoo Christian outscore them 18-6 in the second period. Kalamazoo Christian was able to hold that lead throughout the second half, despite not having a player score in double figures. The Comets used a balanced attack. Jessica Vanderlugt, Annie Jones, and Lauren Heyboer had nine points each. Maple Valley was led by Jennifer Kent’s 15-point per­ formance. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 47, November 21,2006 School board considers 3 options for bond issue by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Maple Valley Board of Education received and discussed an update from the Bond Planning Committee, but took no action during its regular monthly meeting last week As presented by Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer the committee outlined three options for the board to con­ sider. The first, a one-mill, 30­ year bond would allow the district to replace all four boilers in the district with new state of the art, energy efficient boilers which use a hot water and forced air sys­ tem and cover the cost of new piping at Fuller Street Elementary. It would also enable the district to replace the energy-inefficient win­ dows at Maplewood Elementary and allow the remodeling of the entrances at Fuller Street, Maplewood and the junior-senior high school to force everyone to enter through the office, which would increase securi­ ty in the buildings. And finally, the first option would allow the upgrading of the FFA and building trades labs at the high school to allow students access to more tech­ nology and enable them to conduct more sophisticated classroom experiments. The second option pre­ sented was a "sinking fund," which would deal with spe­ cific projects. Kramer said GFWC-Vermontville Women give to shelter and hospice The GFWCVermontville Woman's Club recently presented checks to the Eaton Community Hospice and Eaton Siren Shelter direc­ tors for the proceeds from the 50/50 raffles held at their recent Salad Bingo event. Margaret Kaiser, director, Eaton Community Hospice, accepted a check for $284.50 from GFWCVermontville Woman's Club Treasurer Eunice that while the sinking fund offers a shorter time frame and specific amounts for spe­ cific projects it would take two years and 2.5 mills to generate enough money just to replace the boilers. There would be no funds for win­ dow replacement, increasing security at the entrances of the schools and updating the two high school labs. Kramer added that the committee was concerned that this option would not allow for contingency funds. The third option the com­ mittee considered was a "Chevron-type" program, which Kramer noted the committee had studied at length and in depth. However, he noted that the results of the committee’s research indicated that the district did not have enough money in its savings account to participate in the program and if it did want to go that route it would mean taking money away from students. "The committee has been studying this for well over a year and we are faced with four boilers with life expectancies that will end in the next two to three years," said Kramer before asking the board members for their thoughts and opinions. He also noted that if the board wished to pursue the first option, the bond issue could be put before voters in May, August or November of 2007. Board trustee Brian Green said he would be in favor of the bond because it would take up all the district’s ener­ gy issues, increase security See BOND, page 7 ‘Wish Upon a Star’ returns to Nashville Margaret Kaiser (right), director, Eaton Community Hospice, accepts a check for $284.50 from GFWCVermontville Woman's Club Treasurer Eunice Borrelli Volunteers set up the For those who would pre­ “Wish Upon a Star” tree fer to make a monetary dona­ Saturday in the lobby of tion, a savings account has Hastings City Bank, 310 been set up for the Wish North Main St., Nashville, Upon a Star program at and decorated its branches Hastings City Bank. The Nancy Oliver (right), director, Eaton Siren Shelter, with stars representing the funds will be used to pur­ accepts a check for $362.50 from Eunice Borrelli. Christmas wishes of children chase gifts for children from needy families in the whose stars were not taken Borrelli. Nancy Oliver, Salad Bingos, which to Nashville area. from the tree and food items director, Eaton Siren date, have raised $2,018. for Recipients of gifts from for the Christmas baskets. Shelter, accepted a check Hospice and $1,967.50 for the Wish Upon a Star tree are On Dec. 12 volunteers will for $362.50 from Borrelli. the shelter. 16 years old or younger, and take the gifts to Nashville The money was raised “The 50/50 raffles are their wishes have a $15 limit. United Methodist Church. At during the club's recent successful due to the loyalty Anyone wishing to share 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, Salad Bingo event held Oct. and generosity of the the spirit of Christmas may volunteers will wrap gifts 19. This is the seventh year friends and players who pick a star from the tree, pur­ purchased with funds from the 50/50 raffles have been support the club's fund-rais­ chase the gift, wrap it, affix the savings account at the conducted at the annual ing efforts,” Borelli said. the star to the package and bank. The gifts will be sorted place it under the tree before and food baskets packed on the 15th and the recipients Tuesday, Dec. 12. Collection sites for non­ will pick up their gifts and perishable food items have baskets on the 16th. For more information or to After this battle has been when local community mem­ been set up at the following waged, the Maple Valley bers filled out this team. This locations: Carl’s Market, volunteer, call Lois Elliston Staff with riders Chris idea came about after Scott Eaton Federal Savings and (517) 852-9683 (home) or Parkinson, Robb Rosin, Josh Everett met with local FFA Loan and the Nashville vil­ (517) 852-9544. lage office. Meersma, Trent Harvey, members earlier this fall. "This is a great way for Landon Wilkes and several others will collide with the local leaders to support the FFA as well as showing sup­ team of seniors. The winners of the two port for our local communi­ hardwood wars will go after ty," said FFA Advisor Aaron the title in the championship Saari. • Lack of funding jeopardizes future of Donkey Basketball is game. Yet many fans believe it is the donkeys that are the played with eight donkeys area pregnancy support center very pride of the court and and four riders on each team. • Vermontville visit slated for mobile the stars ofthe show. The tal­ One of the donkey teams is branch office ented and sportsminded ani­ comprised of Thunder Ball, mals are from Buckeye Snuffy, Kilroy and Honey • Ferris State is next school for Viking Donkey Ball Co. of Pot. The other donkey team center Joostberns Marengo, Ohio, and all of is Beetle Bomb, Super • Maple Valley Junior High observes them know their way around Stupid, Rigor Mortis, and the basketball court. This is a Red Ribbon Week change from previous years See DONKEY, page 7 Maple Valley High school to Host Donkey Basketball Plenty of hilarious action and a good crowd are expect­ ed to keep the Maple Valley High School gym buzzing at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 when a Donkey Basketball Tournament is staged at Maple Valley Jr.- Sr. High School. The teams this year are the juniors, elected officials, seniors, and the Maple Valley Staff who will pro­ vide the entertainment for the night. Advance ticket sales indi­ cate a large crowd will be on hand for the Donkey Ball tournament. Advanced tickets are still on sale at the Maple Valley High School and are $5 for adults, high school students, grade school students, and senior citizens. Tickets at the door will be $7 for everyone. All proceeds will go to the Maple Valley FFA Chapter. The first game of the sin­ gle, elimination tournament will feature a band of rough and ready politicians such as State Representatives Rick Jones and Brian Calley , Barry County Republican Chairman Norm Porter, County Commissioner Mike Callton, Michigan lobbyist and Maple Valley graduate Scott Everett and several other politicians and a select­ ed group of equestrians from the Maple Valley Junior Class. In This Issue �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, November 21.2006 — Page 2 GOOD TIME PIZZA 501 North Main, Nashville Be Merciful, 0 Lord, For We Have Sinned The Bible tells us that we all have sinned and have come short of the gloiy 852-1985 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK of God. And, although we should by to refrain'from sinning, it is somewhat consoling to know that none of us are perfect. 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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 CHURCH OF THE NAZAREHE 301 Fuller SL, 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 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST 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. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR KATHY SMITH • 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. *Children Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service .9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1Z2 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. Service 11 a P.M. 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State, Nashville Sunday Mass ................ 9:45 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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 21,2006 — Page 3 Lack of funding jeopardizes future of area pregnancy support center by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An appeal is being made to the Barry County commu­ nity and area churches to help keep the doors open at the Alpha Women’s Center in Hastings. More volunteers and more funding is urgently needed before the end of the year, said Janice Bums, who works part-time as director of the center. The center serves women in area towns besides Hastings. “We have very little sup­ port from our community,” she said. “We’re in a critical moment in time for the Hastings center.” Funds raised from the Life Walk earlier this year pro­ vided some help to the cen­ ter, “but we’ve been strug- 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. gling all year financially just to maintain operations.” Alpha Women’s Center is a pro-life, Christian pregnan­ cy care center offering free and confidential services to families faced with a crisis pregnancy, including preg­ nancy testing and valid alter­ natives to abortion. Qther free services include an eamwhile-you-learn parenting program, post-abortion and sexual healing Bible studies, a sexual integrity program, youth abstinence program and referrals for shelter, food, etc. Alpha’s mission “is to affirm and promote the sanc­ tity of human life, the value of the family and Biblical sexuality in our community,” according to printed litera­ ture about the center. “We see our services and this ministry as being viable in the community, but if we’re not getting the support that we need, we can’t func­ tion...,” Bums said. “The economy has hurt us... We’re praying and hoping that peo­ ple will respond.” On average, the Hastings center sees about 55 clients per month. There are usually seven to 10 new clients per month in addition to the reg­ ular ones. Because of Alpha’s pre­ carious position, she wants to let the community know the challenges the center is facing. “We’ve been in _ the Hastings area for 10 years, but the economy has hurt us in two ways - not just the lack of funding, but volun­ teers. We need both,” she said. Because of the budget and volunteer needs, cuts have been made in paid staffhours and “every area of opera­ tion” and the volunteer base is dwindling. ^Diana’s T^ace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 06629839 1-517-852-9481 “Women have gone back to work so we don’t have enough volunteers... to keep the center up and running and be efficient...,” Bums said. “Due to lack ofvolunteers here at the Hastings center, we are now closed at 2 p.m. on Thursdays. (The center used to be open until 5 p.m. that day.) We’re only open from the 11 to 2 shift because over a month ago we’ve lost four volunteers. Two of them had to go back to work, one is having health problems. Two volunteers who work the Saturday shift had to pull back to every other week.” At least six new volun­ teers are needed at the Hastings center. On Thursdays, three vol­ unteers (two to work' with clients and one receptionist) are needed for the 2 to 5 p.m. shift. On Mondays, one more volunteer counselor and two volunteer receptionists are needed. The open shifts on Monday are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. The center asks volunteers for at least a one year com­ mitment to work a three-hour shift once a week. “We’re looking for women who have a heart to do this kind of ministry, committed, dependable Christian women who may feel the call to do this,” Burns said. “We do have a six week training course for them to go through to do the counseling as a client advo­ cate,” she said. Bums said the goal is to have three people, per shift, in addition to herself. That way t.wo can handle counsel­ ing and one volunteer can handle office and reception­ ist duties, greet walk-ins, etc. The Hastings center is affiliated with Alpha Women’s Centers of West Michigan, which serves 11 counties through six centers. The other centers are located in Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Lowell and Newaygo. Mark B. Blocher, execu­ tive director of the Alpha Women’s organization, sent out letters this month to past supporters of all the centers, appealing for financial dona- tions and more volunteers. The six Alpha centers collec­ tively need $80,000 and 40 more volunteers. “Since we do not receive any government funds nor charge for our services, we rely completely upon chari­ table contributions and vol­ unteers. Both our budget and our paid staff is small, which allows us to maximize the gifts we receive,” he said in the letter. “...Our clients may be a frightened and ill-prepared teenager or a low-income woman with other children. She (a client) might be a col­ lege student or working pro­ fessional for whom an unplanned pregnancy is a serious threat,” Blocher said. “Through our six locations and dedicated Christian vol­ unteers, Alpha provides car­ ing, compassionate, biblical­ ly-based help. “What a tragedy it would be if no one were there to provide that assistance. Unfortunately, that is pre­ cisely the situation we face as we approach the end of dur 21st year of operation,” he said in the letter. Blocher said the state’s economy has hurt the centers because ofvolunteers having to take employment to help their family needs and because people have less money to invest in ministries like Alpha. “The combination ofthese two situations forces upon us some very difficult deci­ sions. Is this God’s way of telling us to reduce, the number of centers we operate or take some other alternative steps that we have not explored before? We are looking at all possibilities at this point because we must, and we believe that we can balance the budget but not without some tough deci­ sions,” he said in the letter. “Our board of directors recently approved one of the smallest budgets this min­ istry has had in years. We’ve worked hard to reduce spending: No wage increases for our small staff. No new equipment; it is a zero growth budget. “...Before the end of this calendar year, we need, to know that financial support and volunteers are sufficient to cany out an effective min­ istry in each location,” Blocher said. Alpha’s ministry wants to put an end to abortion in West Michigan. “Unfortunately, last year in West Michigan over 4,000 babies never had their pic­ ture taken, never cried because they were hungry, nor were they held by their mothers or fathers because their lives were taken from them in an abortion clinic in Grand Rapids,” he said in the letter. Burns agreed that the board is being forced to face some difficult decisions, “whether that is reducing the number of centers that we operate, cutting back on the hours of operation, possibly closing some centers. “Our organization has consistently operated in the red and our board cannot continue to allow that to hap­ pen, and by the end of this year the board is going to evaluate where each location is in relation to support from each community... “From now until the end of the year, it will be critical for us at the Hastings Center to find that support here in our community,” Bums said. She welcomes opportuni­ ties to speak about the center to area clubs, organizations 06639677 TTy Mulberry Gardens Restaurant and churches. “The people who donate in our community, here in this area, that money is used to support the Hastings cen­ ter,” Bums said. Donations to Alpha Women’s Center may be sent to 136 E. State St-, Hastings, Mich. 49058. 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Safe.Sound.Secure.® insurance protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company, The “No Problem " People. ^Auto-Owners Insurance TRUMBLE AGENCY 5875 S. M-66 Hwy, Nashville a 517-852-9003 Open Monday-Thursday 9 to 7 » Fri. & Sat. 9-9 • Closed Sundays 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 THELMA �Just Say ‘As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News' Tuesday. November 21.2006 — Page 4 Dept, of Agriculture Reminds Citizens to Give Thanks with Food Safety Viola M. Crum CALEDONIA Mrs. Viola M Crum, aged 83, of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on November 15, 2006. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Patsy Szymik and Florence Waller; and brother, Herbert Morford. Surviving are her hus­ band. Charles "Elmer"; chil­ dren. Dennis (Janice) Crum. Steven (Sue) Crum, Patricia (Bryan) Allen, and Rhonda (Brett) Schroder; grandchil- dren, Karen (Al) Borrink, Kristine (Rich) Meister, Kelly (Mike) TenBrock. Pam (Joe) Scott, Paula (Chris) Gave, Hannah, and Olivia Schroder; great grandchil­ dren. Kaleigh, Lauren, McKenzie, and Riley Borrink; Taylor, Nolan, and Alex Meister; Grace and Claire TenBrock; Jasmine and Kylie Scott, and Logan Gave; sisters and brothers, Donna Gropp, Millie (Ray) Overholt, Marjorie Theune, Opal (Cully) Smetak, Bonnie Wartgow, and Carol (Len) Fischer; special friends, Wendall (Lucille) Long; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 18, at the Stroo Funeral Home. In lieu offlowers, memori­ al may be made to Faith Hospice. Arrangements made by Stroo Funeral Home, www.stroofuneralhome.com Gregory Eldon Wells VERMONTVILLE Gregory Eldon Wells, age 50, of Vermontville, died Monday, November 13. 2006, as a result of an auto­ mobile accident. He was born February 7, 1956, in Charlotte, the son of Clare and Wanda (Matheney) Wells. Greg was a Charlotte High School graduate and worked for Midwest Machine Tool Service. Greg was a kind man and cared very much for his fam­ ily and friends. He loved drag racing and riding motorcycles. He is survived by daugh­ ters, Nikki (Alex) Hughes of Williamston, Jessie Wells of San Francisco, California, Sarah Wells of Vermontville; granddaughter Ava Hughes; mother, Wanda (George Riddle) Wells of Charlotte; sisters, Terri (David) Thrun of Nashville, Sabrina (Mark) Keene of Phoenix, Arizona, Sherri (Craig) Kleis of Indianapolis, Indiana; and brother, Bryon (Lauri) Wells of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his father, and his dog, Louie. Funeral services were held Friday, November 17, 2006, at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Rich Mitterling officiating. inning Tanning Specials ( 1 Month Unlimited........................ ,.... .,$30>00 10 ..$20.00 5 Visits... 1*200 Walk-ins ...$3.00 Interment was at Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet. If desired, memorial con­ tributions may be made to a fund to be established for Greg’s daughter, Sarah Wells. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com Santa To Visit Nashville Massage $40/1 hr. • $20/1 /2hr. Kathy’s November & December Santa Claus will be at the Putnam District Library from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. to visit with local children. Pictures will be taken by the library staff. Specials AH Perms and Highlights $30 Eyebrow Wax $5 Thursday Hair Cuts $8 Shampoo & Set $7 Kathy’s Hours: Mon., Tues., & Fri. 10-6: Thurs 10-8; Sat. 10-2 Call for Classifieds 150 S. MAIN • VERMONTVILLE 945-9554 or 517-726-1506 | 1-800-870-7085 WE’RE READY FOR YOU! Hastings’ iA/ewest Affordable ^Senior Xiving Mallard (Pond ‘Village. Enjoying Michigan’s bountiful selection of Thanksgiving fare is a tradi­ tion shared by many families each year. The Michigan Department of Agriculture CCMW Commission on Aging Schedule of Events Meals Site and Meals on Wheels Noon Meal Hearty Meal Wednesday, Nov. 22 Roast turkey w/gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, asparagus, cranberry sauce w/apples. Thursday, Nov. 23 Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, Nov. 24 COA Closed. No Meal Delivery. Monday, Nov. 27 Chicken broccoli casserole w/cheese, diced beets, apri­ cots, wheat bread. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Pea soup w/ham, roasted red skins, applesauce, crack­ ers. Meals on Wheels Supper Meal Cold Menu Wednesday, Nov. 22 Ham salad spread, cole slaw, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. Thursday, Nov. 23 Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, Nov. 24 COA closed. No meal delivery. Monday, Nov. 27 Peanut butter and jelly, three bean salad, tropical fruit, English muffin. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Roast beef w/cheese, pick­ led beets, apricots, whole wheat bread. Events Wednesday, Nov. 22 Hastings - Thanksgiving Feast 11 a.m.; Euchre 12:302:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23 Happy Thanksgiving. COA Closed. Friday, Nov. 24 - Happy Thanksgiving. COA Closed. Monday, Nov. 27 Hastings - card making 12:30 p.m.; crafts 10:30 a.m.; Music with Sam; Kinship Care Support 7 p.m.; beading 5 p.m. H,W,N Reminiscence Delton Bingo. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Hastings - Beg. Line Dance 1:30 p.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Bible Study 12:30 p.m. Hair cuts make appt. warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before, dur­ ing and after handling food. • Use separate utensils, cutting boards and serving dishes for raw and cooked foods, and wash thoroughly with warm, soapy water before re-using. • Never leave perishable food out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. • Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. For more information, v i s i t www.michigan.gov/foodsafety or wwwfoodsafety.gov, call the U.S. Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry toll-free hotline at 800-535-4555, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Information Line at 888-SAFE-FOOD or call a Michigan State University Extension office. recommends the following food safety guidelines to keep family and friends healthy this holiday season. Turkey Preparation Tips • Pre-stuffed turkeys shouldn't be thawed before cooking and closely follow package directions. • If buying a fresh turkey, be sure to purchase it one or two days before cooking. • A thawed turkey should only be refrigerated for one to two days. (Fbr every five pounds of turkey, allow about 24 hours of thawing time in a refrigerator or cold running water). • Using a meat thermome­ ter, the cooked temperature of the whole turkey should reach 180 degrees Fahrenheit. General Guidelines • Start with the basics always wash hands with Vermontville visit slated for mobile branch office Michigan Secretary of Slate Terri Lynn Land has announced that the mobile branch office will be in Eaton County to serve cus­ tomers in Vermontville on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 29 and 30. The facility is a full-service Secretary of State branch office and is accessible to people with disabilities. It is hauled statewide on a 24-foot trailer. The branch office will be at the Vermontville Fire Barn, 125 W. First St. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. "The mobile branch office offers Vermontville residents a convenient opportunity to conduct their Department of Happy Beaded J IStkBhtliday Tyler Christensen Mom, Doug, Dani & the DogS “A beautiful new place, to live... 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Land encourages all cus­ tomers who have Internet access to check out the department's online services at www.Michigan.gov/sos before visiting any branch office. For example, license tabs and watercraft registra­ tions can be renewed online. Browsing the site will help customers determine require­ ments before they go to an office. Scott A. Daniels & Family Ouncr/.Manager b 0663S743 " " �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 21,2006 — Page 5 New arrivals at the Vermontville Township Library *S S bsx S %vX vaj s % SSJ aJj Ss % WNi2*% J »i|Nd '■'w ■ 'w •sSS S> *< V *< *hh i%u ,f | ■■ *%; %;; sS sS ’** *»?A u *?A' «w'« The library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2006 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We received a new selec­ tion of Audio Books from Taped Editions. New titles include: Bad Business, by Robert B. Parker; Double Homicide, by Jonathan and Faye Kellerman; Secret Smile, by Nicci French; A Spectacle of Corruption, by David Liss; In the Moon of Red Ponies, by James Lee Burke; Hunting Fear, by Kay Hooper; Loud and Clear, by Anna Quindlen; A Salty Piece of Land, by Jimmy Buffett; The Face of the Assassin, by David Lindsey; Angels and Demons, by Dan Brown. New DVD’s - Cars, The Da Vinci Code. New Adult Fiction - Echo Park, by Michael Connelly; Short Straw, by Stuart Woods; The Collectors, by David Baldacci, H.R.H., by Danielle Steel; Thirteen Moons, by Charles Frazer; The Bancroft Strategy, by Robert Lundlum; Black Girl, White Girl, by Joyce Carl Oates; Act of Treason, by Vince Flynn;; The Red Gloves Collection, by Karen Kingsbury; Lisey’s Story, by Stephen King. New Adult Non-FictionR is for Race: A Stock Car Alphabet, by Brad Herzog; Thanksgiving at Our House, by P.K. Hallinan; Are You Quite Polite?: Silly dilly manners songs, by Alan Katz; Where Did They Hide My Presents?: Silly Dilly Christmas Songs, by Alan Katz; Don’t Do That!: A Child’s Guide to Bad Manners, Ridiculous Rules, and Inadequate Etiquette, by Barry Louis Polisar; Silent Night, by Thomas Kinkade; Is There Really a Human Race, by Jamie Lee Curtis; I’m Not Going Out There!, By Paul Bright; John, Paul, George & Ben, by Lane Smith; Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha!, I Spy Little Christmas, by Walter Wick. New Junior and Young Adult Fiction - If I Have a Stepmother; Wicked Where’s My Prince?, by Kantor; Artemis Melissa Fowl: The Lost Colony, by Eoin Colfer; Briana’s Gift, by Lurlene McDaniel. New Junior and Young Adult Non-Fiction - Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook, by Georgeanna Brennan; Altemacrafts, by Jessica Vitkus; Natural Disasters, by Claire Watts. SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Nov. 22 Cook’s Choice. Thursday, Nov. 23 Happy Thanksgiving. No School. Friday, Noy. 24 Day after Thanksgiving. No school. Monday, Nov. 27 Choose One - Chicken nuggets, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, mashed potatoes, celery w/peanut butter, pineapple, juice, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Choose One Cheesie bread sticks, pizza, fish sand­ Nov. 21 Shooting Stars Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., Barry wich, chicken, sandwich, burger/grilled chicken bar. County Conservation Club. Nov. 23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday - County Buildings Choose Two - Garden salad, spaghettios, green beans, pear Closed. Nov. 24 “Beef Rate of Gain” weigh-in, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. halves, juice, milk. Barry County Fairgrounds. Maple Valley Elementary Nov. 27 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 Menu p.m., First United Methodist Church in Wednesday, Nov. 22 Hastings. Cook’s choice. Nov. 28 Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 Thursday, Nov. 23 p.m., Arby’s restaurant in Hastings. Happy Thanksgiving. Dec. 7 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Friday, Nov. 24 Dec. 9 “Paws with a Cause” tour, 10 a.m., 4646 S. No school. Day after Division, Wayland. Cat Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Thanksgiving. Dec. 10 Office. Monday, Nov. 27 Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit, juice, 1/2 pt. milk. Tuesday, Nov. 21 877-852-0106 Sack Lunch. Grilled 975 N. Main cheese, carrot sticks, juice, (M-66), pudding cup, 1/2 pt. milk. CALENDAR OF EVENTS j J *1»* k I *■ “Mm.1 *® Wwi-J *?*■ piston; *h■u®d» omi b i^„ qfi.i' r^ Mt[®: te taj uj l,ff*fl- NDflDiltsstii CSSie B Iffi &®liis Wmiatj x® io Mui fcriio ijatiffljKf: Hit fe 1 skta irfantain' 11 u fcfaoi^ nj.il jurats iIHr. iwiw^ 'XYT ' fex»H^ adtfis (HBsii®? J.USE5 tflitt!11 CrA ATI Q . Restaurant ¥ cffianksgiuing ‘Day ** 8 The Charlotte Optimist Club swore in officers and board recently at the annual installation banquet. 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Board President Jerry Sessions said he also favored the bond because, "it’s best for the district," and replac­ ing the obsolete boilers and windows would reduce ener­ gy costs. Other board members echoed Green and Session’s sentiments. In closing the discussion, Kramer stated if voters pass the bond, it would solve certain, but not all problems facing the dis­ trict. In other business last Monday night (Nov. 13) the board: • Voted unanimously to accept the 2005—2006 audit report and summary from the district’s business manager, Darryl Sydloski. The audit was performed by the accounting firm of Yeo & Yeo of Lansing, stating the district received an unquali­ fied, or "clean," opinion. Sydloski stated that now that the audit is complete he would begin the process of amending the budget and implementing the auditor’s suggestions. Kramer said he felt Sydloski was responsible for the unqualified opinion from the auditors due to his dili- hiring the following winter Beament and Rob Feasel; • Accepted a report from goals. gence, hard work and years sports coaches: varsity boys’ varsity competitive cheer, DeLisle and Associates • Approved the payment of experience, even though basketball, Keith Jones; Donna Nisse; varsity com­ regarding the groundwater of the following bills: gener­ he has only worked as a busi­ assistant boys’ varsity bas­ petitive cheer assistant, contamination at the dis­ al fund paid 10/26/06, ness manager for schools for ketball, Tony Phenix; JV Kelly Zank; junior high com­ trict’s bus garage, which it $177,458.25; athletic fund two years. boy’s basketball, Trent petitive cheer, April Wagner; has been monitoring since it paid 10/26/06 $5, 951.19; • Received a report from Harvey; freshman boys’ bas­ freshman, JV, and varsity was discovered in 1996, and food service paid 10/26/06 Kramer regarding school ketball, Andy Heyboer; volleyball game manage­ approved a motion to follow $33,087.35; and payroll elections in which he stated eighth grade boys’ basket­ ment, Landon Wilkes; junior DeLisle’s recommendation transfers 11/09/06 that since Eaton County has ball, Jeff Webb; seventh high boys’ basketball, and contract with American $315,562.26. now decided that; after one grade boys’ basketball, Brian wrestling and volleyball Remediation to use an oxy­ • Heard reports from more year, it would hold all Lincoln; varsity volleyball, game management, Mindy gen injection system to building principals Todd school elections in township Bill Brenton; JV volleyball, Schriver; and freshman increase bacteria in the soil Gonser, Fred Davenport, polling places, which would Mary Lesage; JV assistant boys’ basketball game man­ which will help clean up the Jason Miller and Chris increase election costs for volleyball, Jessica Smith; agement, Duska Brumm. contamination for $34,503. Parkinson, curriculum .and freshman volleyball, Dawn the district. • Adopted a resolution • Formally approved its technology coordinators He noted that while the Yager; eighth grade volley­ allowing the district to meet goals for 2006-2007 regard­ Mary Slag and Julie Swartz cost for the election in June ball, Robert Brown; seventh State of Michigan require­ ing enhanced instructional and transportation and opera­ of 2004 was approximately grade volleyball, Heather ments for hours of instruc­ quality, financial stability, tions director Pat Powers. $1,546 and the last two elec­ Chapman; varsity wrestling, tion while decreasing the school and community rela­ • Was introduced to and varsity number of days in the school tions and facility usage and recognized the tions run by the Barry Chris Ricketts; foreign County clerk were around wrestling assistants, Tony year from 180 to 171. Green improvements. exchange students who will and Gary who said he objected to $2,000 to $2,775, with ten Wawiernia The board also approved a be attending Maple Valley junior high decreasing the number of motion to allow Kramer to High School for the 2006­ townships in the district, Pearson; costs could rise to, "well wrestling, Craig Greenfield; days students attend classes, establish a time line and 2007 academic year. junior high assistants, Rod cast the sole dissenting vote. over" $3,000. assessment criteria for the Kramer suggested that the district could save money by changing its every year May election to November, which would mean that on even years the district would not have to pay anything because their issues would be added to the general election ballot. On odd years the November election would cost the dis­ trict about $3,000, or possi­ bly less if another public entity were to hold an elec­ tion on the same date. Every Friday the weekly $200 winner will be announced at 5:30 pm at each location; winner then has until 6:00 pm Kramer said he would like that Friday to claim their weekly prize by presenting proper identification at any ofthese participating businesses. the board members to be Charlotte Shoe and Johnson’s Paint Skidmore’s Village Carl V. Reck Jewelers aware ofthis matter and give Leather Repair Charlotte Lithograph Cycle Shop Custom Home Interiors it consideration event though Jeannie’s Barber Shop Checkered Flag Team One Sales One Stop Party Shop they will not have to make a Davis Pontiac Serendipity Florist Team One Service The Linen Chest decision until December Beacon Sales Fulton Lumber Co. Char-Lanes Evelyn Bay 2007. Charlotte Big Boy Michigan Central Richards Brand Source Bella Grande • Unanimously approved Who else rewards you just for shopping Cask DONKEY, continued from page 1-------------------------------Elvis, the world’s most buckin’ 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 6:15 p.m. to let the fans pour in and watch what the donkey­ backers claim to be "wilder than a rodeo" and "funnier than a circus!" For tickets to see the show stop at the high school or call Aaron Saari at 852-9971. All FFA members are also sell­ ing tickets. The Shear Place & Brown’s Consignment Comtronics Flamingo Tanning and Nails The Gavel Wildern’s Pharmacy Christensen’s Furniture Friar’s Coffee N Cream The Ski Loft Soldan’s Feed & Pet Supply WINK UPTO JUST FOR SHOPPIN N CASH IN CHARLOTTE! $200 FRIDAY! CASH , EVERY li I Take time to discover I (HASTINGS J Rediscover the charm and warmth ofthe Holiday Season in Hastings. From our unique shops and stores, to foie restaurants and pubs, you’ll find unusual gift ideas and dining experiences that will make, your Holiday Season one to remember, Join us for our evening Christmas Parade and Festivities. Saturday December 2, starting at 5 pm. in beautiful Downtown Hastings! Easy to find, Hastings is located in the center ofBarry County. It’s only a short scenic drive form where you live! Downtown Coffee Co. Eaton Farm Bureau Co-Op Joe Montgomery Builders Candy Ford Mercury LL Johnson Lumber Count? Cou Journal Jour case of no winner, Die next Week's drawing will be Increased an additional $200. Prize amountto be paid in gift certificates. redeemable at any participating businesses. Must be al least 18 years old to register or win. To register by mail send a postcard with complete name, address, phone, email address and age to The County Journal, 815 W. Shepherd. Ste. 1, Charlotte, Ml 48813. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday, November 21, 2006 — Page 8 Ferris State is next school for Viking center Joostberns by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior center Amy Joostberns already had one major school move on her resume before Wednesday afternoon, and hopes the next one goes as smoothly. Joostberns signed her National Letter of Intent to play college basketball with the Ferris State University Bulldogs next winter, on Wednesday in the Lakewood High School media center. She started her high school career four years ago, as a freshman on the Maple Valley High School, varsity girls' basketball team. After two years at MVHS, she made the move to Lakewood and fit right in with the Viking varsity. “ft was uncomfortable, well it was okay,” Joostberns said of changing high schools. “1 was really nerv­ ous about the girls on the team and nervous about how I’d fit in, but everybody was really great” Joostberns has been great for the Vikings. She was sec­ ond on the team with 7.7 points per game (ppg) as a junior, and bumped that number up to more than 11 ppg this season to go with seven rebounds and more than three assists a game. Points are important but it isn’t the biggest thing Joostberns brings to a game according to her former Maple Valley coach Landon Wilkes. “Leadership is the biggest thing. The leadership she brought. She’s had it since she’s been in the seventh grade. She’s been a natural born leader,” said Wilkes. “I’m happy for her. She got everything she’s want­ ed.” Joostberns wants to get into some type of sports management, and Ferris offers that course of study. “1 like the coaches. J like the team, and they had a lot for me academically,” said Joostberns, who narrowed the field to Lake Superior State University and Ferris before settling on the school in Big Rapids. Joostberns is also a mem­ ber of the Lakewood varsity volleyball team and the Lakewood varsity track and field team. She doesn’t plan to extend her volleyball play­ ing days past this winter’s season with the Vikings, but would like to try and throw the discus at Ferris State. Joostberns said ’she is the 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 only post player in the Bulldogs’ recruiting class. The Bulldogs do have some talent in the post already, including junior captain Rachel Folcik who averaged more than 12 points and six rebounds a game last season. “She will be a senior when I’m a freshman, and I think they’re really looking for­ ward to me learning from her,” said Joostberns. “She’s good and I can learn- a lot from her.” Members of the Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team lean in to get a better look as Viking senior Amy Joostberns signs her National Letter of Intent to continue her bas­ ketball playing career at Ferris State University on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley Junior High observes Red Ribbon Week Last week Maple Valley Junior High students partici­ pated in a variety of activi­ ties, organized by School Laison Officer Barry County Sheriff Deputy Pearson, and staff members Vai McCall and Lorraine Benedict, designed to increase aware­ ness of the perils of drug abuse and trafficking. The week culminated with an essay and poster contest on Thursday and prizes awarded on Friday. The contest, open to all junior high students, asked them to write an essay or cre­ ate a poster that raises aware­ ness of Red Ribbon Week These students Maple Valley Junior High School students, accompanied by coun­ selor Vai McCall (left) and Barry County Sheriff Deputy Pearson (right) earned prizes for their Red Ribbon Week posters and essays. and its fight against the ille­ gal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The 18 win­ ners were selected based on how well they carried out the valspar paintsale at a t!ac» 1806 Jhhpar. 1 -Cal. Latex Semi-Class Enamel Scrubbable finish, easy to clean. Great for kitchens, and bathrooms. (6395545) 44-26200 A 1 -Cal. Latex Eggshell Enamel Interior use. For wall and trim. Scrubbable. 100% acrylic latex. (6396873) 4400 > Msa? 1Ga l La tex Flat Wall Paint ' Scrubbable. Stain resistant. 1 Soap and water clean up. 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The loss finishes the Lions’ season at 6-16, while the 16-6 Eagles will advance to the Regional Tournament and play host in the next round. “I don’t know for sure who we will play,” said Olivet Coach Anna O’Dell, “but I sort of expect it may be Pewamo Westphalia.” But O’Dell was not look­ ing forward past the Lions on this night and it was just as well, as Maple Valley held tough throughout most of the contest. The Eagles held a slim 10­ 9 point lead at the end of the first quarter and were up 33- LEGAL NOTICE Lion junior guard Lauren Pierce fades away from the defense as she shoots a short jumper Wednesday night in the Class C district semifinals. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Wanted: Standing Timber call Hughes Logging llc Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log with Horses or Skidder r All That Glitters1 Full Service Florist Large selection of Balloons, ' Gifts, Vintage lewelry, Plush and ; Fresh Flowers for all occasions. 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Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety­ Seven Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Ninety­ Seven Cents ($97,129.97) including interest 6.59% 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 vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, December 7, 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 and the East 6 feet of Lot 9, Block 7 of H.J. Kenfield's Addition according to the record­ ed plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Commonly known as 536 South Montgomery, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: OCTOBER 31, 2006 HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee & Attorneys: Potestivo Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 06-58061 (HSBC) ASAP# 800450 11/07/2006, 11/14/2006, 11/21/2006, 11/28/2006, 12/05/2006 06638938 19 at the half. But the Lions roared back in the third quarter, outscor­ ing their conference rivals 9­ 2 in the first four minutes to close it to 35-29. The Lions closed to within five, 38-33, with 1:57 to play in the period, but that was as close as they would come. “We put on a good run in that third quarter,” said Maple Valley Coach Landon Wilkes, “but give credit to Olivet, they played tough down the stretch.” Leslie Rigelman led the Lion’s charge with four three pointers in the contest and she finished the night with I• !। 14 points. Ashley Gonser See BASKETBALL, next page R a b b i t Fr yyso a UrlCe UbUaLcAk. UatL......,., X IU L /U I L 1 I WOODLAND TOWN HOUSE ' Second Wednesday of each month 1 ' Rabbit & Chicken * I All-You-Can-Eat • Unlimited Salad Bar 1 December 13 Io™ 137 N. Main, Woodland • 269-367-4690 39618 MAPLE VALLEY Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service Real Estate OPPORTUNITY 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE —“"d MLS. 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, Broker - GRI Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR Home 517-852-5066 Rick Winegar, Realtor - GRI e-PRO Cell 269-838-2884 Jeff Weiler, Realtor ..................................... ,. 517-726-0877 HJYIS ... ' 3/wtrticb MW VERMONTVILLE WOODED PROPERTY 4+ ACRES W/HOME 4 bedroom, large yard w/pool, 24x32 finished garage. Very warm and cozy, updated home on quiet street. Appliances & home warranty provided. Call Jeff (V-140) 4 • Countyour blessings ♦ ; 4♦ $♦ J• Name them ♦ “One by One” } Countyour many blessings * $ See what God has done! । । As we approach the * ‘Holiday Season” Let us do so with an “ATTITUDE” » 2 of “GRATITUDE”! $ PRICE REDUCEDII NOW $174,90011 NEAR VERMONTVILLE ON 5 ACRES - LARGE "SALT BOX" Beautiful country setting, 4 bed­ rooms, 2 baths, fireplace in living room, approx. 2400 sq. ft. total. . 1\vo car garage plus pole barn. Motivated seller!! Possession at close! Call Homer (CH-131) IN FULLER HEIGHTS - PRICE REDUCEDII NOW $183,900 JUST LISTEDI NEXT TO NARROW LAKE $142,000 IN COUNTRY ON 2.5 ACRES NEAR HASTINGS 1 mile north of BC Christian School. Updated home with MORE LAND AVAILABLE. Just off pavement on 2.5+/- acres. Shaded, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2018 sq. ft., Andersen windows, great room w/cathedral ceiling and stone hearth gas log. Horse/hobby/farm area. 5 barns/buildings - Go country! Call Rick. CH-136) SPACIOUS 5 BEDROOM HOME SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON M-66 ON 2 ACRES. REDUCED TO $199,995 3 full baths, large living room, forBeautiful 3 bedroom home w/lots of mal dining room w/lighted glass remodeling by Joe Montgomery china cabinet, 2 stone fireplaces, builders. Full basement, 2 1/2 car large family room, lots of “builtattached finished garage, breeze-ins". Large kitchen Be central air. way, fireplace, central air, hardwood Call Jerry or Homer (CH-118A) floors, much more! Call Jeff. ALSO AVAILABLE (CH-142)Additional 2 acres on M-66. Large pole barn (48x64), 3 phase electric on property, stock fish pond. Gardening & nursery business, plus snow removal w/active accounts. Call Homer or Jerry. (CH-118B) Built in 1997, energy efficient home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1976 sq. ft., open kitchen, dining room, oak cabinets, den or office, walk­ out basement, main floor laundry, NEW LISTING! covered porch 6x38, deck 10x13, AMISH BUILT ON 6.38 ACRES large lot, central air, home warran­ OLIVET SCHOOLS - $164.90011 ty. Great value for the money! Call Nice floor plan with beautiful interiJerry (N-134) or. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, full "partially finished" basement, formal NEAR GOLF COURSE 2 APARTMENTS - $65,00011 dining room, central air, extra TWO BEDROOM HOME IN OR POSS. BUSINESS OFFICES kitchen in lower level. High end NASHVILLE DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE Many improvements, neat 8r clean. appliances included. Seller relocatAppliances stay. Call Rick or ing - must sell! Call Jeff. (CH-143)2 unit apartment building or poss. business offices. Downtown Homer. (N-141) Nashville. One story, each unit has NASHVILLE - FAMILY HOME 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room & 3 bedroom, 2 story home, refur­ bath, appliances included. Call bished in 2005, new furance, air Homer (N-132) conditioning, carpet 8r painted thru out. Mature shade, 1.5 car garage. Call Rick._________________ (N-137) SOUTHEAST OF NASHVILLE In the country! This 2000 manufac­ tured year home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths has the location, views and features to be your 2.64 acre escape. Walk-out basement and 14’ clearance in 40x60" pole barn, high eff. gas furnace new 4/2006. Call Rick. (CH-135) VACANT PARCELS MIDDLEVILLE - 1/2 MILE TO PAUL HENRY TRAIL. REDUCED PRICE NOW $96,900 3 possible 4 bedroom, two story home with enclosed wrap-around porch, laundry is just off the kitchen. Nice comer lot. Call Rick or Homer. (M-129) 2.2 ACRES NORTH OF VERMONTV1LLE On main road - sur­ veyed, perked, modulars accept­ able. Nat. gas available, rolling with some trees. Call Homer. (VL-114) 2.2 ACRE: NASHVILLE GOOD STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME One story, 2 bedroom home with many updates. Vinyl sided, living/dining combo, bath, kitchen & 1st floor laundry. Appliances included. Detached 1 1/2 car garage. Call Rick to see. (N-133) PRICE REDUCEDII East of Hastings, perked building site, surveyed, country view. 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Rark. Call Rick. More land available. (VL-98) NEW PRICE - $82,500 MOTIVATED SELLERSIII MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK NEAR MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. (A) 8.79 acres has river front & woods. (B) 5.5 acres with woods. (C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick orr Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2"PARK-LIKE" SETTING Homer. ((VL-124) story home, 1st floor laundry, large IN VERMONTVILLE mature yard, detached 2-car TWO BUILDING LOTS 3 bedroom mobile home with garage, kitchen appliances includ ­ NASHVILLE - FULLER HEIGHTS “add-on", nice large lot, some ed. Occupancy at close. Call your with city water & sewer. Call Jerry. appliances included. Call Homer. host Jerry Reese. (CH-115) (VL-138 139) (V-127) “ �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, November 21,2006 — Page 10 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS BASKETBALL, continued from previous page CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) 945-9554 EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS We stock a complete line of... 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 t Now accepting 8 MasterCard & Visa Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our ur papers. ers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the frdnt counter. 40 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $400 - sell $175. 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Market Hastings, MI 49058 @69) 948-3000 was the only other Maple Valley player in double fig­ ures, however, finishing with 12. Brita Kuiper led all scorers with 19 points for Olivet and teammate Kelsey Campbell added 11. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop “We are a young team,” in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., , Wilkes said, “with only three Hastings. seniors. So I am proud of the Help Wanted effort and I think we showed PART-TIME RETAIL/CUSTOMER SERVICE: MAN­ POWER of Hastings is cur­ rently accepting applications for a local company. Previ­ ous retail & customer service experience is a MUST. Knowledge of electronics is also helpful. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Pay rate will start around $7.00 and hours will range between 20-25 per week. 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Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Farm MANPOWER is recruiting fresh new faces Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes talks things over with his team during its 44-25 victory over Dansville in the Class C district semifinal game at Springport High School Wednesday evening. The win earned the Lions the chance to take on Olivet in the district championship game on Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ACCEPTING BOARDERS: Long term & short term. Thundering Phoenix Equine, serving your equine needs with: Excellent care, indoor riding arena 60x152, 12x12 box stalls, on site lessons and training, breeding and birth­ ing. Call for appt or info (269)948-0249. OPEN EQUINE RIDING NIGHTS: Flying V arena in Vermontville. Wednesdays 6-9pm, $10/rider. 60x100 in­ side arena. Private arena rental and boarding available. Call (517)726-0251. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Story Time Treat Area children were treated to a special story hour with a visit from "Miss Spider" at the Putnam District Library last Friday afternoon by the Early Childhood Connection. Fun was had by Miss Spider, storyteller Deb Crandall and the library staff as they entertained children with a spider tale, spider making craft, a spider snack along with door prizes and free book giveaway. GET AU THE NEWS OF of Hastings totatoft to unwcmW km/ Kristi Hanshaw, R.E. NOT A NEW FACE, TUST A NEW LOCATION. BARRY COUNTY! Woodridge Building, Downtown I3>b E. State Street, Hastings, Ml W50 Kristi "‘%uhmv Mon. & Tue. Evenings 5:00PM - 8:00PM;Wed., Day Hours Subscribe to the Clients are surprised with the affordable rates. Hastings Banner. $14 for 15 min. appointment $24 for 30 min. appointment Call 269-945-9554 Taking New Clients, Call Today For Your Free Consultation.' for more information. (269) 948-2448 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 21,2006 — Page 11 BASKETBALL, continued from previous page sure. Give Olivet credit, though, they played ‘solid throughout “We just have to leam to capitalize on our opportunities. After we made out run it looked like we were going to get close again, but we just ran out of steam.” District Semifinals The Lions advanced to Friday’s district championship game by knocking off Dansville in the district semifinals at Springport on Wednesday night 44-25. Maple Valley did a terrific job of slowing down the Aggies in the second half, after the Lions had already built a 27-17 lead through the first two quarters. The Lions limited Dansville to just four points in the third quarter and four more in the third. Leslee Rigelman had a big night for Valley, pumping in 18 points. She hit four threepointers in the contest. Jennifer Kent hit one three, and ended the night with 13 points. Ashley Gonser chipped in five points in the victory. Devah Gurecki led the Aggies .In the contest with ten points. Thanks to your investment in our community... Bany county S3 V S3 nwtm 17,383 youth were able to participate in programs to prepare them to become accountable adults. Lion freshman center Jennifer Kent, blows by a Dansville defender on her way to the hoop Wednesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 4-H, Boy Scouts, DARE, Girl Scouts, The ARK, Thomapple Parks and Recreation, YMCA, Barry County United Way Volunteer Center WOODLAND TOWN HOUSE Community, Partnerships, Lasting Change The Lions’ Leslee Rigelman crashes into an Aggie defender as she puts up a shot in Wednesday’s district semifinal at Springport High School. Rigelman led the Lions with 18 points in the victory. 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Local students join ‘Virtual High School’ Lansing session by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Five Maple Valley High School seniors traveled to Lansing earlier this month with Maple Valley curricu­ lum and technology coordi­ nator and Michigan Virtual High School coordinator Julie Swartz to take part in a technology and Michigan Virtual High School presen­ tation at Michigan’s state capital building. The program was spon­ sored by AT&T and the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). Maple Valley students Lucas Knox, Amanda See VIRTUAL, page 2 Guest speaker Noreen Zafar with Lions David Mace and Ward Rooks. Pakastani Exchange student Nashville Lions Club speaker Students enrolled in Michigan Virtual High School online classes recently took part in a technology presentation at Michigan’s capital. Pictured are: (front row, from left) Kyle Pash and Kayla Rodriguez, (back row) Olivia Tobias and Lucas Knox. Noreen Zafar, a foreign exchange student attending Maple Valley High School for the 2006-07 academic year, was guest speaker at the Nashville Lions Club meeting Monday, Nov. 20. Zafar is from Karachi, Pakistan, which is a city of approximately 11.5 million Nashville to put proposed tax hikes on February ballot by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council adopted resolutions last week to put two pro­ posed tax increases on the ballot next February. One will offset the reduc­ tion in state funding and cover general operating expenses for the village and the second for Lakeview Cemetery maintenance, operations, improvements and protection. The questions will be put before voters during the Feb. 27, 2007, election. The first resolution is to ask voters to override the Headlee rollback on the general operating millage of 12.5 mills which has reduced the millage to 9.459 mills and increase the millage by 2.041 mills for a total of 11.5 mills in perpe­ tuity. If passed the millage would cost village residents an additional $2,041 per $1,000 of taxable value and would increase the village’s tax revenue by $45,343, which would be used to off­ set the projected shortfall in operating funds because of state funding cuts. According to figures pre­ pared by village officials, general fund budget expens­ es have been increasing at a higher rate than general fund budget revenues. The second resolution is to put a request before vot­ ers for an additional one mill levy which would be used exclusively for the maintenance and operation of the village’s Lakeview Cemetery. The mill would cost village residents an additional $1 per $1,000 of taxable value for the year 2007 and into perpetuity, which would raise approxi­ mately $22,216 for the cemetery the first year of its levy. If both millage requests are approved by voters in February, the total millage would be 12.5 ($12.5 per $1,000 taxable value). “The village is trying to hold its expenses down but we need to increase our rev­ enues or some services may need to be cut,” explained Village Clerk Cathy Lentz. The council will hold a public hearing on the pro­ posed millage increase at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, in the village office 203 N. Main St., Nashville. In other business earlier this month, the Village Council: • Discussed details of a proposed ordinance govern­ ing the placement and use of free-standing wood burn­ ing furnaces within the village limits. The ordinance committee is surveying council members in an attempt to clarify what the council members’ goals and objectives are regarding the freestanding wood burning furnace ordinance. • Adopted a new personal property loss policy for vil­ lage employees, which states that if an employee loses a personal item, such as a cell phone during the course ofhis or her work, he or she will be reimbursed. However, if the same per­ sonal item is lost within twelve months, the village will not reimburse the employee. However, items such as glasses which are lost or broken on the job will be replaced. • Approved a new policy regarding when and how a taser should be used by members of the Nashville Police Department. • Approved a Christmas bonus of $50 for each full­ time employee and $25 for each part time employee. • Appointed new council member Rich Harwood to fill the committee seats vacated by former council member Ron Bracy, whom Harwood defeated Nov. 7 in the village election. people. Nashville is quite different for her with its 1,500 people in the village and wide open spaces. Students in Pakistan study English from kindergarten through high school so Noreen is fluent in the English language. Noreen said that the women of Pakistan are very well edu­ cated because they have to raise the children and run the home. In Pakistan 11th and 12th grades are considered college and then the students go on to a university. See LIONS, page 2 The Pfeifers will perform at Nashville Baptist Dec. 17 Multi-talented Christian recording artists The Pfeifers will be featured at the Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville Sunday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. The Pfeifers have enjoyed much success and are recog­ nized as a leader in the Christian music genre. Their music has been enjoyed by world-wide audiences via the popular Gaither Homecoming video series, as well as performances on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Gospel Music Television, the DISH Network and the Sky Angel Network. They also haveenjoyed much radio success with multiple national hit releases and top industry award nominations. Additionally, group member John Pfeifer recently received Southern Gospel Music’s ■ Favorite Instrumentalist Award, pre­ sented by The Singing News Magazine, Southern Gospel Music’s leading fan and trade publication. See PFEIFERS, page 1 In This Issue... • Maple Valley juniors, seniors learn ‘how to succeed’ tactics • High school donates to food pantry and Santa’s Workshop • Cub Scouts holding food and toy drive • Lions put 16 on fall’s All-Barry County teams �JuM Sey *A* Advcrtiwd m the Maple VaNey News' Tuesday November 28.2006 — Page 2 LIONS, continued from page 1 VIRTUAL, continued from page 1 Feighner. Kayla R'ldnguez. Olivia Talxrf and Kyle Pat»h set up a Power Point slide ■bow presentation at a booth set up in one of the hallways extending from the capital's rotunda and were on hand to talk to state employ ees, vuiton to the capital and repre tentative* from AT&T. M ACUL about their experi­ ences taking on-line courses through Michigan Virtual High School. ‘The whole presentation, or showc about technology in Michi n high schools and advocating on­ line classes and their advan­ tages. and boost in opportu­ nities for small schools." said Knox Tabor, who u taking a forensic science class, added. "We sal in the booth and ga a slide show presenta­ tion of our classes and talked to anyone who slopped about how much it has helped us and what we 1 ike about it — like the ability to work al our own pace ” Knox, who said he plans to study engineering after graduation, is taking an AP statistics course online in an attempt to get a leg up on hi s college studies and thereby possibly save money on col­ lege tuition. Tabor said while she does­ n't plan to study forensics after high school, she is plan­ ning to enter some field of science Pash is studying world civilizations and Rodriguez health sciences online, courses not currently offered at Maple Valley High School classrooms. Besides manning their booth, the students from Maple Valley were given a tour of the capital building and treated to lunch by Tun Lewis, from Michigan Virtual High School. “The showcase was meant for the our state’s legislators, but they were in session that day. However, our kids were able to talk to loads ofpeople and I plan to invite Patti Birkholz and Rick Jones to come to Maple Valley and see the program for them­ selves,” said Swartz. “It was great way to show­ case Maple Valley and Michigan Virtual High School. It was a great experi­ ence for our students, but what pleases me most is how well the students presented themselves as mature young adults. They were a real trib­ ute to themselves and their parents.” Worried About Identity Theft? KELLY DEBBIE Nov. 28 KEN Nov. 29 Dec. 7 Dec. 9 Dec. 10 BETTY Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Arby’s restaurant in Hastings. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. “Paws with a Cause” tour, 10 a.m., 4646 S. Division, Wayland. Cat Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER CtxnoM you are but don't leave the same. Meet al Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service.............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Corner 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Beginning Nov. 12 Morning Worship Times: 9 00 a m... ............... Adull Discipleship 1000 a.m. ............ Traditional Worship 10:15 a.m. .Children's Sunday School 8 Adult Discipleship 1100 a m .................. Fellowship Time 1130 am ... Contemporary Worship PASTOR: ISRAEL YOUNG 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 8 Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David 8 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Worship .......... P.M. Worship............. ...... 11 a.m. ......... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ..................... ...... 7 p.m. 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 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............ :45 a.m. Morning Worship......... .... 11 a.m. Evening Worship ........ .. j6 p.m. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. Wednesday Family .Night Service . .......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Christmas Baskets, Michigan Association of Deaf, Hearing and Speech, Michigan Lions All-State Band, Project Kid Sight, Maple Valley Food Pantry, the Doug Vogt Memorial Scholarship, and Lions Club International Foundation. HASTINGS 4 Goodrich JALITY www.GQTI.com 269-945-SMOW] TlrUiLC .AA TlLC.DrCi/ Downtown Hashnpa collate It & Stadium Seating [ Q No paaeos Ail Digital Sound Froa drink reflllx 6 com rwfllla | SHOWTIMES VALID 11/26 - 11/30 [STUDENTS 2 FOR TUESDAY) ; CALENDAR OF EVENTS TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 presented the guest speaker with a jug of Nashville Maple Syrup. She didn’t seem to understand what it was, but she will, Mace said. The Nashville club’s November dinner meeting took place at Mulberry Gardens. Twenty-four peo­ ple attended including Lions, their spouses and guests. Mace welcomed new Lions Club member Brad Ashcraft and his wife, Amy. The groups, organizations and charities the Lions will donate to this year was voted on. This year money will go to Leaderdog for the Blind, Welcome Home for the Blind, Michigan Eye Bank, Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Paws With a Cause, Nashville Everyone tries to get good grades because that decides which university you can attend and the scholarships you will get One thing Zafar said both­ ers her about the media is calling the terrorists “Islamic.” She said the peo­ ple who are terrorists are not following Islam. “The Islamic religion dic­ tates that you do not harm anyone, you turn the other cheek. A terrorist cannot be Islamic,” she said. Noreen's host mother, Shirley Molloy, also attend­ ed the dinner as well as Ward Rooks, who is a representa­ tive in this area for exchange students. Rooks’ wife, Pam, is an area coordinator. Lion President Dave Mace NOVIE Avoid carrying your social security card with you. Order and review your credit report annually. Use a paper shredder to dispose ofsensitive documents. Add Identity Theft Coverage to your Auto-Owners Homeowners policy. Lions President David Mace (right) welcomes new member Brad Ashcraft. PASTOR KATHY SMITH • 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m Children' Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 a.m. PASTOR BRYCE FEIGHNER 517-541-1144 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 8 Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship.................. 8:30 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66. 5 ml. south of Nashville) Sunday Schoo ................ 10 A.M. Service... .......... 11:15 P.M. Service ... ........ 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 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 ■ 11:00,1:40,4:20,7:00,0:40 ■ OOCASINO ROYALE (PG-13) ■ 12:40,3:50.0:40,9:30 ■ O® HAPPY FEET (PG) ■ 11:05,1:30,4:10.0:55,0:25 SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship . . .1030 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School ...................... 10 a.m. Worship..................................... 11 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School............................. 9:45a A.M. Service...................................... 11 a P.M. Service........................................ 7 Wed. Service ............................ 7 p.m. " O DECK THE HALLS (PG) " 11:10.1:36,4:15,7:15.9:20 ■ ODEJAVU (PG-13) ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH .. . 2415 McCann Road 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 FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. November 28. 2006 — Page 3 High school donates to food pantry and Santa’s Workshop by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope brightens the Christmas sea­ son every year for area fami­ lies in need by conducting Santa’s Workshop, which relies in on generous dona­ tions of the community.■ As in previous years, lead­ ership students from Maple Valley High School arrived the week before Maple Valley High School students listen in teh gymnasium to the presentation Thanksgiving with a check for $100 and truckload of about what employers expect in the future world of work. more than 800 non-perish­ able food items for the MVCCOH food pantry, donated by students during the school’s annual canned food drive. The junior and senior high school first hour classes donate every year, and the •Maple Valley High School said senior Olivia Tabor. Carpenter, GM Global desk one that collects most for the juniors and seniors last week Classmate Lucas Knox training, process and com­ drive earns a pizza party. had an opportunity to learn agreed and added, "The dress munications lead EDS. This year the honors went to what employers and employ­ for success session was sur­ • "What Employers Janet Adams’ high school ees can expect in today’s job prising useful. We learned Expect from Their civics class grade class, market in "You: The Image about what colors and types Employees" by David Eddy, which collected 136 items of Success." of clothes to wear to present Michigan State Police detec­ and Vicki Mansfield’s junior The seminar dealt with a professional appearance tive police sergeant; and high math class donated 62 how to prepare and present and how to .act during an April Heinz, assistant direc­ items to win. resumes and portfolios, interview." tor of Eaton County Central "The students as a whole, dressing for success and From 8 to 11:15 a.m., the Dispatch; and two panel dis­ but particularly the leader­ interviewing with prospec­ students, in groups of cussions. ship students, are proud of tive employers, complete approximately 47 to 56, • "High hool to with breakout sessions, and rotated through five 35­ Work/College/Military," and panel discussions. minute sessions. The pro­ "Vocational Schools," with "It went very well," grams included: panelists 2006 Maple Valley according to high school • "Dressing for Success High School graduates Chris business teacher Monique and Interviewing Tips" by Abbot, Rochester Institute of Colizzi, who masterminded Jill Carter, youth case man­ Technology, Rochester, NY; the event with the help of fel­ ager for the Barry Lindsey Kersjes, Kellogg low staff members Sandra Intermediate School District Community College, Battle Cade and Gail Johnson. and Michigan Works. Creek; and Norm Porter and "It was very useful, learn­ • "Marketing Yourself Chris Hoffman. ing about resumes and how Through Resumes and to put together a portfolio/' Portfolios" by Sarah Maple Valley juniors, seniors learn ‘how to succeed’ tactics this project. They work at the food pantry all through the school year and some even volunteer in the summer so they really see the need," said leadership teacher Norma Jean Acker. "This is always a huge thing at the high school and the check is very helpful because we can buy so much more when we go through the food pantry in Battle Creek where we can buy food at 18 cents a pound," said MVCCOH Board Chair Pastor Dianne Bowden. "Norma Jean has told me they will also be doing a Christmas food and toy drive for Santa's Workshop.” Santa's Workshop will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Maple Valley Community Center. It is open to all fami­ lies in need who have not been receiving holiday assis­ tance from other agencies. Children and their parents will be able to come to the community center and pick out and wrap gifts for family members and decorate cook­ ies. "We need both children and adult gifts because the children get so excited when they can pick out gifts for their parents." said Bowden, who noted that donated gift items can be new or gently used. "A lot of time people get something and they only wear or use it once and this is a great place to share those kinds ofthings so they can be used and appreciated by oth­ ers.- Santa's Workshop is probably the most successful seasonal event we have." The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope is also collecting new and gently used coats for a "Coats for Kids" give away after Thanksgiving. The cen­ ter has received a donation of coats from the Salvation Army in Lansing following its own coat distribution pro­ gram and the Lansing District ‘ of the United Methodist Church, which collected the coats in November for distribution through the MVCCOH. The time and date and details of the coat giveaway will be made available after Thanksgiving. For more information about the MVCCOH or how to make a donation, call (517) 852-0664. Maple Valley High School leadership students present Pastor Dianne Bowden, chair of the board for the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, with a check for $100 and a turkey representing the hundreds of non-perishable food items donated by students to the community center’s food pantry. The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 Dave Eddy and April Heinze present students with “What Employers Expect from Their Employees” during one of the 35-minute sessions. Tues. Nov. 28 thru Sat. Dec. 2 Baked Goods, Candles, Wood Toys, Jewelry, Avon, Fudge MOO-Ville Homemade IEGGNGG FREE Coffee all week Nov. 28 thru Dec. 2 5875 S. M-66 Hwy, Nashville a 517-852-9003 c �Jrti m ffe Maple Valley News' Tuesday. November 28 2006 — Page 4 Free-standing outdoor furnaces to be prohibited in Lake Odessa by Helen Mudry Donald Dale Beystrum ALBUQUERQUE. NM l>mald Dale BeyMrum. age 73. a resident of Albuquerque. NM. went home to be with the Drrd on November 13, 2^*6 Donald was born in Detroit on December 23. 1932. He was preceded in death by his father, August Bey st rum. mother. Viola Beystrum, sister. Barbara Hoppe; brother. Rudolph Beystrum; and loving friend. Jewel Jones. He is survived by hi* four children. Heidi Harris, Wendy Hall, Amy Lucero, and Ryan Beystrum, five grandchildren, sisters. Ellyn Anderson and Doris Cecil; brother. Robert Beystrum; and many other family mem­ bers and friends. Donald graduated from Vermontville High School. Vermontville in 1952 Donald retired from the Civil Service after 36 years of dedicated service which began in I9S2 with the United States Army and ended in 1988 with the United Stales Air Force. A kid at heart. Donald kept busy doing the things be loved most; cooking, paint­ ing. camping, and helping others. A private burial with mili­ tary honors was held on Friday, November 17, 2006 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Wendy Hall at 3924 General Stillwell St., NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111. Arrangements were fur­ nished under the care of Daniels Family Funeral Services. Staff Writer The Lake Odessa Village Council voted last week to prohibit free-standing out­ door furnaces in the village until “federal or state regula­ tions pertaining to the manu­ facture of free-standing out­ door furnaces are adopted by the village.” There was discussion about the pollution that such furnaces with short chimneys can create in a small village such as Lake Odessa. Some council members were con­ cerned this decision would put a hardship on people try­ ing to find a way to heat their homes with wood when oil and gas prices are rising. The motion passed 4 to 3 with trustees Patti Caudill, Mike Brighton, John Calcott and President Karen Banks voting in favor of passage and Mel McCloud, Charles Jaquays and Ross Thomas voting “no.” The free-standing outdoor furnaces are defined as any device, apparatus or structure that is designated, intended or used to provide heat and/or hot water to any resi­ dence or structure and oper­ ated by burning wood or other solid fuels such as but not limited to coal, paper or agricultural products; and is not located within the resi­ dence or structure for which it is providing heat and/or hot water. In other business last Monday night, Nov. 20, the council approved $1,533 for 13 trees from Trees ’N’ Scape in Vermontville. The purchase is for three Crimson Red Maples, three East Street Maples, four Autumn Blaze maples and three Bloodgood London Planetree for North Fourth Avenue. DPW Director Tom Pollock said the trees are a good size, not small twigs. The trees will grow 50 to 60 feet tall and were chosen to make a colorful fall foliage display. Winifred Horton Mills MOREHEAD, KY Winifred Gorton Mills, age 92, of Morehead, KY and formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her beloved granddaughter Jennifer Duke’s home. He was bom on December 21, 1914 in Mecosta. She married Otus Eugene Mills in 1939. They lived in Lansing until 1945, then moved to Vermontville, where they owned and operated Mills Hardware. The couple were active with the Maple Syrup Association and Winifred was president of the women’s club for many years. She received many awards and honors. The couple moved to Charlotte where Winifred worked at the Shopping Guide and Porter Furniture. She was a lifetime member of the Vermontville Congregational Church. She will be deeply missed > I both of Morehead, Ky. Preceding her in death is her love of 65 years, Otus Eugene Mills who passed December 2005 and a son, Russell Mills. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Graveside services will be held December 4, at noon at Bosworth Cemetery in food and toy drive Cub Scout Pack #469 of Vermontville and Nashville is holding a toy and canned fodd drive to benefit the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope’s Santa’s Workshop, an annual event Olivet. Northcutt and Son Home that distributes toys, gifts and for Funerals is in charge of food to needy families in the area. arrangements. by family and those who knew her. Surviving is her daughter, Kathleen Mills Murphy; grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike) Duke, Melody (Tim) Robach, Jerett Gieseler, Mamie Mills, Trevor (Rachel) Mills, Michele (Dan) Hoffman; 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandbaby girl. Special mention to nieces, Sally (Russell) Dodson and Barbara (Harold) White, Rabbit Frys are back at.... g <1 WOODLAND TOWN HOUSE । Second Wednesday of each month ’ S >', Rabbit & Chicken d ( । All-You-Can-Eat • Unlimited Salad Bar * ) ^4r» 4r»--J>± J>±c® b®rJ2__ 137 N. Klin, Woodland»268-387-4690 Vermontville women learn sanitation history General Federation of Women’s Club of Vermontville was invited to a lecture hosted by the ABC Literary Club of Grand Ledge. Mary MacDonald, chief curator of Dearborn Historical Museum, spoke of “Temples of Convenience” an informative and amusing history of sanitization. What did people use to dis­ card waste before the current septic systems and city sewage systems of today, asked Ms. MacDonald, “out­ houses” were the answer from the audience. Yes, that is the most com­ mon answer, however, after researching many countries WE’RE READY FOR YOU! Hastings’ fewest Affordable J)enior Xiving Watford Tond Vidage beautiful new place to live... 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All relayed that the lecture, was as it says, “Informative and very amus­ ing.” Blood drives set for Dec. 7, 14 in Nashville MENUS “Donations are down from last year and the community center really needs help," said Rachelle Gorton, Pack 469 the bear dqn leader. “We know times are tough, but we are hoping people will help out.” Donations of non-perish­ able food items and toys and other “gently-used” gifts may be dropped out at the following locations: Fuller Street Elementary, Carl’s Market, Eaton Standard Federal Saving and Loan in Nashville; Good Time Pizza, and Vermontville Hardware. For more information about the toy and food drive, call bear den leader and cub scout master Rachelle and David Gorton (517) 726­ 1176. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Nov. 29 Choose One - Club sand­ wich, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, breakfast bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, glazed carrots, fresh veg. medley, applesauce, juice, milk. Thursday, Nov. 30 Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One Spaghetti w/bread stick, pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two Garden salad, whole kernel com, California blend veg., peaches, juice, milk. Friday, Dec. 1 Choose One - Mini com dogs, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, country chicken bar. Choose Two Garden salad, scalloped pota­ toes, baked beans, banana, juice, milk. Monday, Dec. 4 Choose One Chicken fajitas, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, refried beans, rice pilaf, apple, juice, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 5 Choose One Turkey tetrazzini, pizza, cheeseburg-, er, chicken sandwich, deli bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, whole kernel corn, bean medley, applesauce, juice, milk. POSITION OPEN: ip Library 24-26 hours per week, High School graduate. Must have Two blood drives are planned for December in Nashville. “During the holiday sea­ son, the need for blood is always constant, but during the holiday season due to increased travel and busy schedules, we need help even more,” said Susan Clements, a spokeswoman for the American Red Cross, Great See BLOOD, next page or able to obtain Certificate of Library Experience. Copy ofjob description is available at the Library. Salary to be determined by experience. Mail resume to: Shirley Harmon, Library' Treasurer 121 Eastside Dr., PO Box K Vermontville, MI 49096 Deadline: Noon on December 5th �The <;sn ittle Town of Bethlehem to be shown in Clarksville ( The “Little Town of Bethlehem” will be re-enact­ ed at Clarksville Bible Church on Friday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 to 2 p.m. Michigan Dutch Bams is loaning the use of their stor­ age sheds to recreate the many shops in Bethlehem. ^Sk uS >&! s; VS Stlfcj ’«. ’**r Several area churches, including Bowne Mennonite, Hope Church of the Brethren, Pleasant Valley United Brethren, Clarksville Bible, Living Gospel, Hastings Grace Bible Brethren, Elmdale Church of the Nazarene, Calvary Grace Brethren, First Baptist Church of Sebewa, West Berlin, Lake Odessa Grace Brethren and Freeport Baptist will use the bams to create the many shops and businesses of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth. There will be live music and livestock with a donkey, chickens, horses and sheep. The church members will be dressed in the roles of wise men, shepherds, angels, townsfolk, shop owners and The Roman guards will be keeping the peace in the an occasional beggar. Visitors will be invited to holy city of Bethlehem. register at the Bethlehem Court House and enter their name for the census. There will be many shops with sample foods of cheese, cookies and soups. Bonfires will warm visitors as they make their way to the man­ ager. Organizers said they want to show a different side of Christmas — not the clean sanitized version seen at the mall, but a more real repre­ sentation. From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues The many shops in Bethlehem will be demon­ strating their crafts. Royston’s debate was under duress BLOOD, continued from previous page------------** QnOt'lii te. pi (fate '' * idasmkir Lakes Regional Blood Services. “Please forward this message to your friends, family and co-workers, and post in a visible place in your business.” COBB Will PRIUII6 ^REPAIR A • 7 Day Service KM nV • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps jnf • 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair I J 30 Years Experience I Estimates Available I > j 517-726-0377 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb * IjlV JjJD ili I I Jn The following are the drives that have been sched­ uled: • Thursday, Dec. 7 — Nashville/Maple Valley High School, 11090 Nashville Highway, 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. • Thursday, Dec. 14 — Nashville/Mulberry Gardens Restaurant, 955 Main, 1 to 6:45 p.m. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs a mini­ mum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Ml Lie. #1748 Athlete off the week Maple Valley High School Boys’ Golf Maple Valley's Ethan Griswold was named second-team All­ Barry County for his performance on the links this fall. Griswold led the Lions with an average score of 42.5 strokes each time he shot nine holes. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 11 N. Main St. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 1 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE MB FARM BUREAU I&M. 06639921 INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU UFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL To the editor: I would like to extend my appreciation to those who supported Democrat Suzzette Royston in her campaign to capture the 24th District State Senate seat. I am sure you witnessed her enthusiasm and determi­ nation during her campaign, but this letter is more about gumption, fortitude and tenacity. I would like to share a little something about her, which most of you will not be aware of. Suzzette was able to bal­ ance her life which included not only her campaign, but a husband, two young daugh­ ters, (who accompanied her in almost every parade), maintaining a household and a full-time job. She is capa­ ble of being a senator who will be able to juggle the many demands of such an important post. She takes the hope of obtaining and serv­ ing in that position very seri­ ously. In September, an interrup­ tion in her campaign occurred, an interruption that would have taken most can­ didates out of a race. She col­ lapsed while campaigning door to door in Charlotte and was taken to Hayes Green Beach Hospital and later was transferred to Ingham Medical, where she under went two heart catheteriza­ tions. These procedures were unsuccessful and she was sent home to rest, only to be readmitted the next day with complications due to an infection. Antibiotics and another catheterization cor­ rected the problem, leaving her healthy,'but drained. That was the evening of Sept. 21. The following day she was released to go home with orders for lots of bed rest. That evening, instead of fol­ lowing the bed rest prescrip­ tion, Suzzette did what she had scheduled, a face-to-face debate with her opponent, Patty Birkholtz, in Hastings. The debate went well with Suzzette holding her head high and giving no indication of her week-long ordeal. She’s a trooper, a person with the undaunted drive to keep going. This is what Suzzette is all about. This is the caliber ofperson we need to help lead the great state of Michigan. This is my daughter. David Frentress Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 28,2006 — Page 5 Belson-Urquhart wed Amy Lynne Belson and Andrew Keith Urquhart were unit­ ed in holy matrimony on July 8th, 2006 at The Stone Church in Shelby, ML The bride is the daughter of Tom and Zandra Belson of Nashville. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and Western Michigan University with degrees in wildlife biolo­ gy and education. 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Individuals, groups or organizations in Barry County who wish to “adopt a family” by purchasing The deadline to return applications for Christmas baskets in Eaton County is Tuesday, Dec. 9. The Eaton County Family Independence Agency sent applications to area families last month. However, ifthere are families in the Vermontville area who have not received an application and would like to pick up an application, they may do so at the Vermontville village office. “We will distribute the baskets on Saturday, December 20, but we’d like to encourage people to sign up as soon as possible because we coordinate with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program,” said Mary Fisher, one of the organizers from Vermontville Bible Church. “When the families come to pick up their basket, each basket has a number Christmas ..gifts for them should call Love, Inc. at (269) 948-9555. All gifts for “adopted” families need to be turned in to Love, Inc. no latter than Monday, Dec. 22. In Nashville, those who wish to help a family in need at Christmas time also can participate in the “Wish Upon a Star” program. Each year a Christmas tree is placed in the lobby of Hastings City Bank in Nashville on the Saturday before Thanksgiving; on it are stars bearing the Christmas wish of area youngsters. A person can pick up a star from the tree, purchase the desired gift, a wrap it and 975 N. Main (M-66) (M-tswnhofNMit) Toll Free 877-852-0106 erry Gardens * Restaurant $7.95 Scenic Elegant Setting At Affordable Prices SATURDAY, DEC. 16™ Open to the Public Holiday Dance CasualDress Family Dining Callfor details Hours: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 11-9; Friday 11-11; Sunday 9-2 Accommodation Seating Up To 300 Guests Full Bar Available • Sales Meetings Full Catered Meals Weddings • Holiday Parties Seminars Company Parties • Fund Raisers Banquet Iacidities program and drop it off or send it to the Nashville vil­ lage office. Donors can des­ ignate whether they would like their money to go toward toys or food for the Christmas baskets. After Dec., 15, Nashville Treasurer Lois Elliston, who is one ofthe local organizers, and a band of shoppers will use the money to purchase food for the Christmas bas­ ket and toys for children whose stars may have been left on the tree. “That way every child will receive a Christmas wish,” said Elliston In Maple Valley schools, both Fuller Street and Maplewood elementaries will be holding toy and food drives to help with the Christmas basket program. The students at Maplewood will be concentrate on col­ lecting gifts for children ages 12 and up. For more information about the Vermontville Christmas Basket program, or to register to receive one, call the village office at (517) 726-1429. For more information on the Nashville Christmas bas­ kets, call Lois Elliston at the village office (517) 852­ 9544. To register to receive a Christmas basket in Nashville, call Love Inc. at (269) 948-9555. Wizard of Oz’ production slated for Nov. 30-Dec. 3 TUESDAYDINNER SPECIALS 1 LB. WET BURRITO OR 1 LB. PORK DINNER place it beneath the tree with the star and it’s numeric code attached. The numeric code assures the confidentiality of the recipients. Gifts should be returned to the bank by Monday, Dec. 15. Community members who would like to donate to the food drive, may drop off non-perishable food items at Carl’s Market, Eaton Federal Savings Bank or the Nashville village office. For those who are unable to shop, monetary donations can be to the program at an open savings account at Hastings City Bank or they can make a check out to the Nashville Christmas Basket by Helen Mudry StaffWriter Lakewood High School actors will take to the stage this weekend performing the familiar classic “Wizard of Oz” with Dorothy and Toto and her traveling compan­ ions the Tin Woodsman, Cowardly Lion and Brainless Scarecrow. They travel through the Land of Oz meeting with the wicked witch and the good Kent Oil & Propane, Inc We Deliver 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI IFCA Phone (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 witch as they search for the great wizard. Along the way, the high school cast is sup­ plemented with scores of middle and elementary stu­ dents playing the roles of Munchkins, flowers, flying monkeys, Ozians, Winkies and others. Performances are sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. General admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for stu­ dents 18 and under. Phone the school at 616-374-8868, extension 2217, for tickets. The play is directed by Laura Smith, with assistance from Ken Smith. Amanda Wells is coaching all the youngsters on the music and Heather Wortley hems the the dress of Munchkin dance steps. Lauren Leazenby. The high school cast has 20 players in speaking roles, with Dorothy played by Summer Saunders, Aunt Em by Maria Licari, Uncle Call Henry/Guard by Aaron Richards, Zeke by Kevin Moore, Hickory by Alexander Colhone, Hunk by Since 1980 Steve Carefelle, Miss Gultch Leonard Hughes Jr. by Laura Swisher, Professor/Wizard by Nick Clancy, Glinda by Jacqie Log With Collins, Lion by Sam Horses or Skidder 06629733 Bowers, Tinman by Nate Root, Scarecrow by Lindsey Hemming and the Wicked Witch by Hanna Poole. 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P Consult your tax. legal or investment advisor for specific advicee P02988 . �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 28, 2006 — Page 7 PFEIFERS, continued from page 1 Since organizing more than two decades ago, The Pfeifers, who make their home in Washington Court House, Ohio, have enjoyed much success nationally and internationally and much radio success with numerous popular Top 20 releases, including their most recent hits, “Father’s House,” “Back to My Senses,” “I Will Trust Him” and “Jumpin’ In.” The group’s most recent recording, “Fighting On,” has offered even more suc­ cess for this group, as the debut single and title cut is presently receiving radio air­ play at stations nationwide. The Pfeifers have enjoyed appearances on The Nashville Network’s Primetime Country and the Trinity Broadcasting Network’s Praise the Lord program. In addition, the group’s weekly television program, “The Pfeifers Lifting Jesus,” is delivered into homes across the coun­ try via 20 television stations, as well as the DISH Network, Gospel Music Television (GMT), the AngelOne Channel and Sky Angel. When the Pfeifers aren’t making television appear­ ances, they are featured across the country each year in countless churches, audi­ toriums, fairs and camp meetings, sharing the Gospel with music. Group member John Pfeifer last September received Southern Gospel Music’s Favorite Instrumentalist Award, pre­ sented to him by The Singing News Magazine. To obtain additional infor­ mation, call 517-852-9808. OZ, continued from previous page Koops Chapel sets seminar on grief, loss Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa will sponsor a grief and loss seminar for adults at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Freight House Museum, 1117 Emerson St. in Lake Odessa. Facing the Christmas holi­ days can be an especially dif­ ficult time for those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one. This loss can be a spouse, parent, sibling, child or friend. At a time when most people are happy, joy­ ful and thankful, for those who are grieving, the holiday season can feel sad, lonely and heavy hearted. This seminar will focus on the specific needs of those who are grieving during the winter holidays. It will offer ways to cope with grief dur­ ing this difficult time. Call Koops Funeral Chapel at 616-374-8221 or Stadel at 269-367-4403 for more information. Clearview Vlnyz CustonMl^VinJows Gary & Atta Mast 8821 Valley Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096 517-726-0232 Replacement and New Construction r06639951 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Member of Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service MLS 227 N. 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The highlight of the sea­ son was senior Mike Hall earning all-state honors in cross country. A few foreign exchange students helped fill out the boys’ soccer roster, and made the Lions fun to watch at Fuller Street Field. On the gridiron the Lions’ long string of consecutive trips to the state playoffs came to an end. In the gym, a young Lion varsity girls’ basketball team showed its potential at times and showed its inexperience at times. The Lion varsity boys’ golfteam did its best to com­ pete with some very solid competition in the KVA. Here are the 2006 All­ Barry County first and sec­ ond teams. Boys’ Cross Country First Team Mike Hall, Maple Valley: Hall won the Barry Second Team Members ofthe all-county second team are Hastings Dane Schils, Alex Kimble, Troy Dailey and Jesse Ellwood, and Lakewood’s Blake Blocher, Miguel Martinez, and Billy Quint. Girls’ Cross Country First Team Members ofthe all-county first team are Thomapple Kellogg’s Kelcey Webster, Rebecca Winchester, Melanie Truer, Delton Kellogg’s Mandy Dye and Heather Millard, and Hastings’ Lauren Anderson, and Lakewood’s Jessika Blackport. Girls’ Cross Country Second Team Members of the all-county second team are Delton Kellogg’s Amanda Strick, Hastings Molly Smith, Katie Ponsetto, and Alyssa Case, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Kylie Schultz and Emma Ordway, and Lakewood’s Britnee Barta. The 2006 All-Barry County football first team defense. Team members are (front from left) Bradan King, Mike Bekker, Travis Farris, Travis Dykstra, Garrett Harris, (back) Micah Coplin, T.J. Bentley, Jarred Goris, Cody Orszula, Markus Gonzales, Mike Kuras, and Steven Scoby. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Boys’ Golf First Team Members ofthe all-county first team are Hastings’ Tyler Kalmink, Delton Kellogg’s Josh Newhouse, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Scott Pitsch and Brad Steffen, and Lakewood’s Lane Brewer and Brad Elliott. County Meet for the second year in a row with a time of 17:30.09. Hall closed his senior sea­ son by winning his first state medal, for an 18th place fin­ Boys’ Golf ish at the Division 3 state meet in 16:12.5. Second Team Members of the all-county Ethan Griswold, Maple first team are Hastings’ Ryan Valley: Griswold was often Bosma and A.J. Singleterry, the Lions’ top scorer Thomapple Kellogg’s Ethan throughout the fall. Fuller and Keith Winchester, He averaged 42.5 strokes Delton Kellogg’s Justin per nine holes for head coach Durbin and Dan Roberts. John Hughes this season. Boys’ Cross Other members of the all­ Country county second team are The 2006 All-Barry County boys’ cross country first team. Team members are (from left) Mike Hall, Keith Winchester, Ethan Fuller,. A.J. Singleterry, Ryan Bosma, Justin Durbin, and Dan Roberts. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Chaz Arizola and Pat Spitzley,. Delton Kellogg’s Kyle Purdum, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Brent Butgereit and Mike Gray. Boys’ Soccer First Team Lars Linsenmann, Maple Valley: A German foreign-exchange student led the Lions in scoring this sea-, son. In one September stretch, he scored eight goals in two games to help his team to a pair of victories, and Lion coach Josh Meersma lauded him as much for his ability to make everyone else around him better as his ability to put the ball in the net. Other members of the all­ county first team are Lakewood’s Scott Cole, Alex Haskin, and Nick Clancy, Hastings’ Justin von der Hoff, Stephen Tolger and Josh Bare, Thomapple Kellogg’s Sven Welz, Corey Humphrey and Matt Bouchard, and Delton Kellogg’s David Roberts and A.J. Newkirk. Boys’ Soccer Second Team Lucas Ende, Maple Valley: Another German exchange-student for the Lion varsity, Ende provided some much needed experi­ ence to the Lion midfield. With quick feet, strong ball handling abilities, and a fiery presence Ende was a big part ofthe Lions success- es this season. Cody Ward, Maple Valley: Ward’s hard-nosed attitude came in handy for the Lions this season, and he was willing to do whatever it took for the team. He played some goal, scored some goals, and was key on the defensive end in trying to transition the Lions to the attack. Other members of the all­ county second team are Lakewood’s Levi Phelps, Kyle . Root, and Andrew Dow, Thomapple Kellogg’s See COUNTY, page 11 06639973 The 2006 All-Barry County boys’ soccer first team. Team members are (front from left) Scott Cole, Nick Clancy, Alex Haskin, Lars Linsenmann, David Roberts, A.J. Newkirk, (back) Sven Welz, Stephen Tolger, Matt Bouchard, and Justin von der Hoff. 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To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980, The HUD toll- (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. mil Manpower OF HASTINGS Help Wanted NASHVILLE: Very nice re­ modeled 2 story. (517)852­ 9386 OWN OR RENT a 2 bed­ room house in Nashville. This. home is for sale at $68,000 with the option of a Land Contract. Asking for a $3,500 down payment or rent this home for $575 a month and a $500 security deposit. Call (269)945-5304. Lost & Found (Steelcase, Alticore & several others in the Hastings and surrounding area’s) For more information contact manpower at (269) 948-3000 (Please bring 2 forms of valid ID: drivers license and birth certificate or social security card) SEE OUR CLASSIFIEDS FOR MORE DETAILED JOB LISTINGS Household YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. 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(269)945-9300 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 bfelow. MORT­ GAGE SALE -- Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Patricia Rodriguez, A Single Woman to The Mortgage Zone Inc, Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 27, 2005 in Instrument # 1150169 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assign­ ments to: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety­ Seven Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Ninety­ Seven Cents ($97,129.97) including interest 6.59% 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 vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, December 7, 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 and the East 6 feet of Lot 9, Block 7 of H.J. Kenfield's Addition according to the record­ ed plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Commonly known as 536 South Montgomery, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, Dated: OCTOBER 31, 2006 HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 06-58061 (HSBC) ASAP#, 800450 11/07/2006, 11/14/2006, 11/21/2006, 11/28/2006, 12/05/2006 06638038 �k ^s! s! The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 28,2006 — Page 11 COUNTY, continued from page 9 Fabian Suarez and Imants Gerrits, Hastings’ David Kendall and Matt Lewis, and Delton Kellogg’s Dan Ordway, Dan Norris, and Scott Hoekstra. ■v'' c?** k? J'V Football First Team Offense Running Back Tyler Christensen, Maple Valley: Playing full Jjjl >s: ’ §?s '■ tSv ss A‘*’ 4»k’*llh sjS back, Christensen was the Lions’ leading rusher this fall with 640 yards on 109 car­ ries. He scored five touch­ downs and four two-point conversions. On the other side of the ball, at linebacker, Christensen made 54 tackles. Offensive Line Max Wilson, Maple Valley: It’s been a while since Maple Valley sent its offensive line out onto the field, and Wilson wasn’t a part of it. His senior season was his third season starting on the Lion front. As a defensive lineman, Wilson made 35 tackles. Other members of the all­ county first team offense are Hastings’ Matt Teunessen, Matt Donnini, Josh Jevicks and Nick Peck, Lakewood’s Justin Keller, Isaiah Bosworth, and Levi Phelps, Delton Kellogg’s Chris Miller, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Blake Johnson and See COUNTY, next page The 2006 All-Barry County football first team offense. Team members are (front from left) Max Wilson, Josh Jevicks, Matt Donnini, Matt Teunessen, Nick Peck, (back) Tyler Christensen, Don Johnson, Blake Johnson, Isaiah Bosworth, Justin Keller, and Chris Miller. Missing from photo is Levi Phelps. (Photo by Brett Bremer) S% 1 J J i*> flu .IS Get Ready for I*S' *5S' Winter! All Cooper Tires On Sole “ “a»tSt a»tSt(lt 7’«*tyWii :®^#J ®^#J lift'; ^Wjniraj 4*hi»Wi Two Great Locations to Serve You!! M66 TireM37 Tire MtaiBS *i)lty« Wuttkl ’"k^teflesls arerKtifcuwtit The 2006 All-Barry County boys’ golf first team. Team members are (from left) Tyler Kalmink, Scott Pitsch, Brad Steffen, Lane Brewer, Josh Newhouse, and Brad Elliott. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. South M-37 (M-66) - Lake Odessa (Formerly Cappons) - Hastings 616-374-1200 269-945-6296 |H worn Um il to? trw Mt I ft IQQ tatefc I* I * November 15*h M December 3V* is the 6-week Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D Now is the time to enroll or make changes to your plan! Kay Goodemoot and Jeremy Goodemoot Independent Health Insurance Agents from New York Life | are COMING BACK AGAIN TO HELP! They'll be here at Maple Valley Pharmacy to sit down with you, answer your questions, and help you decide what options may be best for you. New enrollments or changes to an existing plan will take effect January 1, 2007. Now is the perfect time to find the answers to your questions so you can make an informed decision. MVP is now scheduling appointments in 30 minute blocks for the following Tuesdays: November 21st, December 5th, 19th and 26th Please bring information on any current prescription plans, health insurance plans, annual income, general assets and savings, and annual prescription costs with you for your appointment. Call us today at 517.852.0845 or stop by to make an appointment. fr.m»:oo<.m-iPnr lAaple Valley pharmacystore hours * Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 * If the above dates or times won’t work for you, individual appointments at your convenience may be scheduled upon request. Just ask us! 219 N. Main . Nashville • 517.852.0845 • fax 517.852.0461 • after hours 269.818.7599 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, November 28, 2006 — Page 12 COUNTY, continued from previous page Don Johnson. Football First Team Defense Defensive Line Micah Coplin, Maple Valley: Coplin closed out his senior season starting both ways for the Lions, on both the offensive and defensive lines. He racked up 45 tackles this season even after mov­ ing from an end to the interi­ or ofthe Lion defensive line. Linebackers Jarred Goris, Maple Valley: Another Lion who’s gone both ways for quite some time, playing offensive guard and linebacker. His senior season marked his third straight season as a starter on the Lion offensive front On defense he had 104 tackles. Defensive Backs T.J. Bentley, Maple Valley: Bentley made 42 tackles playing in the Lion defensive backfield in his senior season. Offensively he had five catches for 84 yards and a touchdown, also hauling in a two-point conversion pass. Other members of the all­ county first team defense are Delton Kellogg’s Steven Scoby, Hastings Bradan King, Mike Bekker and Garrett Harris, Lakewood’s Mike Kuras, Cody Orszula, and Markus Gonzales, and Thornapple Kellogg’s Travis Dykstra and Kyle Farris. Football Second Team Offense Running Backs Tim Wood, Maple Valley: Wood rushed the ball 75 times for 467 yards for the Lions in his senior year, for an average of over six yards per carry. Wood also had 35 tackles playing along the Maple Valley defensive front. Other members of the all­ county second team offense are Hastings’ Jerin Voshell and William Davis, Delton Kellogg’s Adam Rohm, Brian Diaz and Steve Rising, and Lakewood’s Kurtis Powell, Josh Kettel and Wade O’Mara. Football Second Team Defense Defensive Backs Champ Bodell, Maple Valley: This Lion senior always seemed to be around the football. He made 49 tackles this fall, and also had one inter­ ception. Jared Smith, Maple Valley: Another Lion who swarmed to the ball from his spot in the defensive back­ field. He had 27 tackles and a pair of interceptions this fall. Other members of the all­ county second team defense are Lakewood’s Tony Edwards, Mike Barbour, Logan Lake, and Adam Thelen, Hastings’ Justin Jevicks and A.J. Tassos, Delton Kellogg’s Brennan Smith, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Aaron McGillicuddy. The 2006 All-Barry County girls’ basketball first team. Team members are (from left) Dana Shilling, Ashleigh Lund, Jordan Haines, Katee Hogoboom, Sylvia Welch, and Amy Joostberns. Missing from photo is Katie VanderGeld. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Girls’ Basketball First Team Members ofthe all-county first team are Thornapple Kellogg’s Katie VanderGeld and Ashleigh Lund, Lakewood’s Amy Joostbems and Sylvia Welch, Hastings’ Dana Shilling, and Delton Kellogg’s Jordan Haines and Katee Hogoboom. Girls’ Basketball Second Team Leslee Rigelman, Maple Valley: Rigelman averaged 10.4 points per game and 2.5 rebounds per game this sea­ son for the Lions. A freshman guard, she also hit 59 three-pointers this fall (33.3-percent of her attempts) and had 24 steals. Jennifer Kent, Maple Valley: Another Lion fresh­ man, she averaged 8.6 points The 2006 All-Barry County girls’ cross country first team. Team members are (from left) Lauren Anderson, Kelcey Webster, Rebecca Winchester, Mandy Dye, Melanie Truer, and Jessika Blackport. Missing from photo is Heather Millard. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and 4 rebounds per game from her center position. She also had 21 steals and 14 blocks this fall, to go along with an offensive game that included shooting percentage of 36.6 from the field. Ashley Gonser, Maple Valley: A junior forward, Gonser was one of the more experienced Lions on the Who else rewards you just for shopping? rovw/v floor this fall. She averaged 7.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, shooting 42.5-percent from the floor, and tallying 33 steals. Other members of the all­ county second team are Lakewood’s Mallorie Brodbeck and Kelsie Thelen, Delton Kellogg’s Rachael Williams, and Hastings Natalie Knorp. Girls’ Tennis First Team Every Friday the weekly $200 winner will be announced at 5:30 pm at each location; winner then has until 6:00 pm that Friday to claim their weekly prize by presenting proper identification at any of these participating businesses. Carl V. Reck Jewelers Custom Home Interiors One Stop Party Shop The Linen Chest Evelyn Bay Richards Brand Source Wildern’s Pharmacy Christensen’s Furniture Friar’s Coffee N Cream The Ski Loft Soldan’s Feed & Pet Supply Skidmore’s Village Cycle Shop Team One Sales Team One Service Char-Lanes Bella Grande The Shear Place & Brown’s Consignment Comtronics Flamingo Tanning and Nails The Gavel Charlotte Shoe and Leather Repair Jeannie’s Barber Shop Davis Pontiac Beacon Sales / Charlotte Big Boy / Girls’ Tennis Second Team Members of the all-county second team are Hastings’ Breanna Girrbach and Kristina Dobbin, and Girls’ Swimming and Diving First Team Members ofthe all-county first team from the Thomapple KelloggHastings Co-op team are Mandy Buehler, Lee Christensen, Alex deGoa, Kelly Frame, Audrey Hoag, Kayla Romanak, Alicia Strumberger, Jamie VanDongen, Molly Wallace, and Mindy Warner. Second Team Members of the all-county second team are Tara Schoessel, Chanda Archambeau, Erin Fluke, Jasmine Brown, Elizabeth Chappelow, Amber VanderMeer, Alexa McClain, Terra Nassif, and Beth Fuller. FROST HEATING & COOLING WINI UPTO JUST FOR SHOPPI Johnson’s Paint Charlotte Lithograph Checkered Flag Serendipity Florist Fulton Lumber Co. Michigan Central Coffee Co. Eaton Farm Bureau Co-Op Joe Montgomery Builders Candy Ford Mercury LL Johnson Lumber r Members ofthe all-county first team are Hastings’ Amy Ingle and Sam VanDenack, and Thornapple Kellogg’s Sammy Hauschild, Syd Kilmartin, Heather Hawkins, Rachel Harris and Katie Potts, and Lakewood’s Emilie Enz, Lacey Chase, Chelsea Bickford and Sarah France. Thornapple Kellogg’s Kaitlin Otto, Linsey Faber, and Kaiti Graham, and Lakewood’s Kasey Flessner, Addie Hunter and Danielle Graham. IN CASH Quality, Value & Service IN CHARLOTTE! ■ *200 CASH i EVERY FRIDAY! Free Estimates (616) 374-7595 (517) 852-9565 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-12-05.pdf 01ec582d7ef2bded8cb772ad447dc8f6 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY J21 S CHlH’Cii ST HASTINGS KI 49038-1393 MVN Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 49, December 5, 2006 Spot the Dog pays a visit to Vermontville toddlers Spot the dog, a children’s book character from author Eric Hill, visited Vermontville Toddler Time Thursday, Nov. 16, as part of the Literacy Coalition’s kickoff of the 2006-2007 lit­ eracy calendar year. The kids sang doggy songs, made dog masks and dog bone name tags. They also heard Spot the Dog sto­ ries including “Spot’s Thanksgiving” and “Spot Loves his Daddy.”. Each child who attended also received a free book, a bag of goodies and a door prize. Vermontville Toddler Time is held every Thursday at 11:15 a.m. at the Vermontville Public Library, and typically runs 40 min­ utes. Nashville Toddler Time is held every second and fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. The programs are coordinat­ ed entirely by volunteers of Eaton Intermediate School District (ISD), and focus on pre-literacy, school preparedness and just plain old fun. Toddler Time activities typically consist of story time, dancing, singing, ABCs, 123s, a craft project and occasionally unique guest speakers. Once a month Toddler Time hosts a “Ready To Learn” event in which each child receives a free book to take home. The program is specifically geared for chil­ dren up to age 5, but children of all ages are welcome.A nyone who would like to be a reader or sponsor a craft project at Toddler Time, please call Amy Meeker at 269-948-3732 or 517-852- 9723. The December schedule for Vermontville Toddler Time: Dec. 7 —Gingerbread. Please bring a bag of candy See TODDLERS, page 3 Vermontville EMS gets a stair chair Vermontville Streetscape earns award The Village of Vermontville’s Main Street reconstruction a Westside and Eastside Drive infra­ structure has been named the Transportation Project of the Year by the board of direc­ tors of the Southwest Michigan Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA-SW), the Southwestern Michigan Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE-SW), and the Southwestern Michigan Chapter of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE-SW). Vermontville Village President Doug Kelsey, Vermontville Department of Public Works (DPW) street supervisor Monte O’Dell and DPW worker Terry Samann and representatives from Wilcox Engineering and C & D Hughes Construction will pick up the award during a luncheon and awards cere­ mony slated for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Cromwell’s Turkeyville north of Marshall. Dennis Randolph, presi­ dent of MSPE-SW, said “people often take our roads, buildings and infrastructure for granted, and very rarely give notice to the many skilled individuals who work constantly to build and main­ tain them. This is a once a year event that lets us recog­ nize all the talented people who bring us some very spe­ cial projects for all of us to share and use.” The APWA-SW, ASCE- See STREET, page 3 Breann Gardner finishes 4-year equestrian career Senior Breann Gardner has wrapped up four years with the Maple Valley High School equestrian program. Coach Amanda Archer said, “Breann has shown great skill, determination, and perseverance through­ out her four years on the Maple Valley equestrian team. She is a leader amongst her peers, and has been a team player to those on and off her team. “I have had the honor of coaching Breann through­ out her years and I have been able to see her grow as a person and mature as a horseman. She has encour­ aged others to do their per­ sonal best, and has coached other teammates is acquir­ ing the knowledge it takes to ride certain disciplines.” Over the past four years and 12 meets, Gardner has accumulated well over 300 points for her team. This year alone, riding her horse Traveler, she managed to earn 133 points for her sea­ son total, which placed her as the second highest point Four-year equestrian competitor Breann Gardner shows her top 10 ribbon and I earner in the entire district certificate. in which Maple Valley competes. bon and certificate noting honor considering that more ing in the season that just I She received a top 10 rib- her accomplishments, an than 90 riders were compet- ended this fall. David Jansma carries Tim James down a flight of stairs with the help of Steve Pifer. The Vermontville Township Emergency Medical Service (EMS) has received a $1,000 grant from TriCounty Electrical Homeworks to purchase a stair chair with an additional $1,100 from the Vermontville Township EMS Association. A stair chair is a chair on treads that is used to get patients out of small places or down from an upstairs room with little effort to EMS personnel. The stair chair weighs g 32 pounds so it can be carried into a scene by any of EMS member but it can hold a patient weighing up to 500 pounds. Its snowmobile-like treads grip the stairs and helps EMS personnel ease the patient down a staircase , saving backs and accidents that could happen when try­ ing to carry a patient. A factory representative came to the Vermontville Township fire station last week to train EMS personnel to use the stair chair. In This Issue • Nashville sewage problem causes flow into river • Holiday band concert slated for Sunday • Elementary schools food, toy drive • Maple Valley Winter Sports Preview • Four Barry County gridders earn AllMIAA honors in *06 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 5,2006 — Page 2 Give holiday presents that promote fire safety Show the people you care about you are mindful of their personal safety by giv­ ing creative, practical pres­ ents that will protect them from fire this holiday season and throughout the year. Here are some suggestions from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): • Smoke alarms. If a fire occurs, having a smoke alarm cuts the chance of dying nearly in half. Consider smoke alarms for When you put money in your kettle, expect change The Salvation Army has kicked off the 2006 Red Kettle campaign. The cam­ paign is the Army’s biggest fundraiser for the year and the goal for this season is $127,000. Red Kettles can be found at various retail loca­ tions in Calhoun and Barry counties. Proceeds from the campaign make it possible for the Army to touch the many lives it serves with basic emergency assistance. Volunteers are always need­ ed to ring the familiar “bell,” and share a warm smile and holiday cheer. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to join in the vol­ unteer effort. Many sites are still available. The Salvation Army is a United Way pro­ gram delivery partner. You and The" Salvation Army, together we’re doing the most good. everyone on your list Smoke alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing include strobe lights, high decibels and/or vibration. All smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years. • Flashlights for emer­ gency lighting instead of candles, to avoid the risk of fire from an open flame. • Sturdy candleholders to prevent tip-over when can­ dles are lit. • A sturdy fireplace screen, to keep embers out of the room. • Gift certificates for clean-up services to remove clutter tiiat could give fires a place to start or trip you up if you need to escape quickly if fire occurs. Chimney sweeps can reduce oily creosote build-up in chimneys that can be easily ignited, and many chimney sweeps pro­ vide more comprehensive It’s about people, not things. STAN It’s about security. fire inspection, maintenance, and clean-up services. • Warm nightwear or bed­ ding to reduce the need for space heaters, particularly at night Space heaters (fixed and portable) are the equip­ ment involved in threefourths of home heating fire deaths, and NFPA recom­ mends they be turned off at night when people go to sleep. • Nightwear or bathrobes with tight-fitting sleeves that will stay well away from cooking flames and hot sur­ faces like stove burners. • Large, deep, sturdy ash­ trays. If family members or friends smoke, using appro­ priate ashtrays can prevent smoking materials from igniting upholstered furni­ ture, bedding or other nearby combustibles. • Portable fire extinguish­ ers, with clear instructions on how to use them, as well as strong encouragement to the gift recipient to learn the rules of safe extinguisher usage so they will be ready if fire occurs. • Oven mitts for handling cooking equipment, table­ ware or cookware and espe­ cially to permit safe place- ment of a lid on a stove pan to smother a small fire. • Large house numbers so firefighters can locate a home at night quickly during an emergency. • Carbon onoxide alarms. While this item won’t help keep your loved ones safe from fire, it’s something you should con­ sider for home safety. Often called the silent killer, car­ bon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas formed when fuels - such as natural gas, oil and wood — bum incom­ pletely. • Stocking uffers. Download loads of fire safe­ ty information - including home escape girls - from NFPA’s Web site, http://www.nfpa.org or for children, try NFPA’s http://www.sparky.org And don’t forget batteries for smoke alarms and flash­ lights! NFPA has been a world­ wide leader in providing fire, electrical, building, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality It’s about confidence. It’s about relationships. It’s about trust. KELLY It’s about you! A Jazz Christmas Concert... and a Clinic! ^Auto-OwnersInsurance KEN TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main • Vermontville • (517) 726-0580 225 N. Main • Nashville • (517) 852-9680 BETTY “The Bitter Sweet Jazz Trio” will present a mini concert and clinic on December 9 at 2 p.m. at the Albion Public Library. Listen to your favorite Christmas songs performed live. Songs of the season with a blended Jazz flavoring make for easy listening and delightful music. Ever wonder how a jazz song is put together? How does the artist develop the music for smooth jazz ren­ derings of classic standards and traditional tunes? This LOCALCHURCH SCHEDULE Come as you are but don’t leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) .. .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Beginning Nov. 12 Morning Worship Times: 9: 00 a.m.................... Adult Discipleship 10: 00 a.m............... Traditional Worship 10: 15 a.m. . .Children’s Sunday School & Adult Discipleship 11: 00 a.m..................... Fellowship Time 1130 a.m Contemporary Worship PASTOR: ISRAEL YOUNG 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 Sunday: A.M. Worship ......................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting ....................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration............ 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursety, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. M.orning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ......... :45 p.m. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . PASTOR MARQ S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Free legal advice for senior citizens The Legal Services of South Central MichiganBattle Creek office will con­ duct interviews for legal advice and possible represen­ tation, without" charge, to interested seniors on Tuesday, December 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Burnham Brook Center, 200 West Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a non-profit organization which provides high quality legal assistance, representation and education to low income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in St. Joseph, See LEGAL, page 5 HASTINGS 4 Goodrich www.GQTI.com JJAUTY 269-945-SHOWl TI LIIUlZAATI CLDilC 7 PASTOR KATHY SMITH • 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children' Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 1050 a m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic :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 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 Sendee............... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 clinic will remove the mys­ tery ofjazz arrangements in easy-to-understand language with examples from the Christmas song list And afterwards, at Casarelli’s in Albion, the Bitter Sweet Jazz Trio will perform music not performed at the library and featuring a special vocal guest. The Albion Public Library is at 501 S. Superior St. in downtown Albion. For more information, please call (517) 629-3993. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m (Includes Children's Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY. Open Hearts-Open Mlnds-Open Doors QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School Worship............ 10 a.m. 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 all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK Downtown Hastings on Stat© St. £ _S_t_ad_i_u_m__S_e_at_in_g___A_ll _D_ig_i_ta_l_ S_o_u_n_d Q No passes Free drink refills & 25c com refills | SHOWTIMES VALID 12/5 - 12/7 KnETil As a local independent agent, we can design an insurance program that’sjust right for you and your family. Give the people you love Safe.Sound.Secure.* protection from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. Visit NFPA’s web web site site at http://www.nfpa.org BARGAIN PRICE DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM ISTUDENTS 2 FOR TUESDAY! 11:10,1:35, 4:15, 7:15,9:20 O®DEJAVU (PG-13) 11: 00,1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 CASINO ROYALE (PG-13)) 12: 40, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30 ) ® HAPPY FEET (PG) 11:05,1:30,4:10, 6:55, 9:10 20OZ.DRINK with $2.50 purchase d46oz. bag of buttery popcom 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass....................... 9:45 a.m. FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 5,2006 — Page 3 TODDLERS, continued from page 1 (one per child) and a can of white frosting (one per fami­ ly) for decorating ginger­ bread houses. Dec. 14 — Christmas Ornaments. “Ready to Learn Event.” Dec. 21 — Santa Claus. Dec. 28 — Christmas Vacation no Toddler Time. Children enjoying the library program, are (first row) Garrett Backe, Donavan Mayes, Julia May, Jessica Curth, (second row) Annica Musser, Carleigh Lundquist, Hannah Reid, Hayden May, Alexis Steele, Jade Scott, (third row) Chelsea Baker, Lindsay Meeker and Mercedes Scott. Holiday band concert slated for Sunday The community is invited “ “j°y ,he sounds °fh,he Christmas season when aple Valley Schools presnt their annual holiday band concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, in the high school gymnasium. All the ensembles: the fifth and sixth grade bands, the junior high school band, the high school band and the jazz band, will play a wide variety of holiday music. There is no admission charge, but donations for the music program will be grate­ fully accepted. Nashville sewaO ge ~problem ri l /A I * A v2aIuIICaAuGo f1l1 V W IiIn I fIVA I IV v l P I Shown with Spot the Dog are toddlers (first row, from left) Kayla Robins, Hannah Reid, Annica Musser, Alexis Steele and (front row) Chelsea Baker and Spot. Elementary schools hold food, toy drive Fuller Street and Maplewood Elementary schools, along with the United Methodist Church in Nashville and the Vermontville Women’s club, are having a food and toy collection drive for the holi­ day season. Non-perishable food items and new unwrapped toys can be delivered to the main lobby of either school. These items will then be distributed to families in the Nashville/Vermontville area. Items will be collected until Friday, Dec. 15. The Hastings City Bank in Nashville once again will have a “Wish Upon a Star” tree, where citizens can choose an item to be pur­ chased for a child. Organizers report that the response for help during the holiday season the past few years has been tremendous and express their apprecia­ tion of the communities con­ tinued support, which makes a difference for many area families. STREET, continued from page 1 SW, and MSPE-SW are the leading professional and technical associations repre­ senting the engineers and professionals involved . in infrastructure and public works construction and improvements. For each of the past five years APWASW has recognized individu­ als and projects in Southwest Michigan. Several of these projects have gone on to receive statewide and nation­ al recognition. This year the ASCE-SW Annual Meeting Thursday, December 7th at 4:00 pm Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 Mooville Creamery 5875 M-66 Hwy., Nashville, Ml Contact Person.Bonnie White, 517-852-9189 06640270 OADRUNNER 177 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml. PRESENT A NIGHT OF COMEDY Friday, December 8TH @ 8:00 P.M. COME JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER WITH MUSIC & DANCING AFTERWARDS! $6.00 @ THE DOOR $5.00 ADVANCED TICKETS AVAILABL! 517-726-1043 and MSPE-SW are joining the APWA-SW in announc­ ing the outstanding projects and individuals in Southwest Michigan, including projects in Lansing, Albion, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Nashville Village Officials have reported that an esti­ mated 2,000 to 3,000 gallons of* sewage went into the Thornapple River Monday evening and Tuesday morn­ ing (Nov. 28) over about an 11-hour period. Village of Nashville Department of Public Works Director Darrell Clements Jr. said he received a call just before at 8 a.m. Tuesday from Scott Decker, who said there was raw sewage com­ ing out of a manhole in the 600 block of Sherman Street where a forced sewer main dumps into a gravity flow sewer main. “As soon as I could get to my truck and get there, I saw what was happening so I shut off the pumps to the forced main,” Clements said. “My men got our sewer line jetter out and they were able to clear the obstruction from the line. At that point in time every thing was flowing properly.” He added that later that morning he learned that another resident had seen this going on at about 9 p.m. Monday, but it was not reported until after 8 a.m, the following day. It’s a Wonderful Life” coming to V.A. theater. The Battle Creek Civic Theatre, in partnership with the Veterans Medical Center, is presenting a “reader’s the­ ater” rendition of Frank Capra’s classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The 1946 film starring James Stewart and Donna Reed is a holiday favorite! The Civil will present the show in a “reader’s theater” format, based on -the original 1947 radio script. This is an ensemble show, so actors will portray more than one part. The cast stars Brad Bennet, James Haadsma, Laura Herman, Korrine Maclnnes, Chris Micklatcher, Tanner Micklatcher, Alice Mulconry, Thomas Mulconry, Kevin Myers, Nancy Pattison, Richard Pattison, Ian Russel and Joyce Wilson. The production, directed by Stacy Livinston will be presented at the Veterans Administration Center Theater, 550 Armstrong, Fort Custer, Battle Creek, on December 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. and on December 10 and 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 each, available at the door. For more information please call 441-2708 or check the web-site at www.bccivictheatre.org “After an investigation of this incident for pumping information and the size of the manhole and its depth,” Clements said, “that manhole holds approximately 560 gallons of liquid, with the time between pumping the manhole would drain slowly down, the manhole would hold a great portion of the sewer.” ‘Diana’s DCace The Place to Gofor Professional Styling MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday - Friday S.E. Comer ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. _ 1-517-852-9481 £ r OPEN HOUSE SUN.DEC 10 •2-4 PM 324 Washington St., Nashville Excellent 3 bedroom home with spacious living room, open oak stairway and banister, newer furnace with centra) air and many updates. Priced for a quick sale at $82,000 5398 Moyer Rd., Charlotte Just N. of M-50 FOR RENT - 3 bedroom home in the country on one acre! A dream come true. Pole bam included. *850 per month. li 64 N. 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Odessa, went Home to be In later years, he attended with his Lord early Saturday morning, November 25, the Faith Bible Church on Woodland Road and spoke at 2006. Cecil was bom on January many services at both 17* 1910 to Oscar and Bertha churches. For many years, Cecil was Grace (Van Houten) Gray. He was born in the same a working member of the Evangelism house in Sunfield Township Child Fellowship in Ionia. He had in which he passed away. Cecil was a farmer in the graduated from Woodland same area in which he had High School in 1927, and was inducted into the lived all of his life. He was married to Lilah Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame in 1988. McCrumb on June 14, 1933 Cecil was preceded in and they shared 73 wonder­ death by his parents; sister ful years together. Cecil worked hard to get and brother-in-law, Mabie the Farm Bureau established and Walter Furlong; grand­ in Ionia County, and daughter, Victoria Neff; son­ remained a member until his in-laws, Gary Neff and Karl Nash; nephews, Kenneth death. He was a devoted Furlong and Danny Furlong; Don Christian and was saved asa brother-in-law, young man. He attended the McCrumb; and sister-in-law, First Baptist Church of Leatrice McCrumb. He is survived by his wife, Sebewa, and later helped start the Lakewood Baptist Lilah; son, Douglas (Mazie) Church. He had faithfully Gray; daughters, Alice Nash, Ernest Fredrick Kalis VESTABURG Ernest Fredrick Kalis, age 94, of Six Lakes, formally of Lansing passed away Thursday, November 30, 2006 at United Memorial Hospital in Greenville, with his family at his side. Ernest was born in Lake City, on July 17, 1912 to Michael and Anna (Klumpp) Kalis. He was raised in the Winn area and attended Winn School. On June 27, 1941 Ernest married Maxine Rice, the love of his life for 65 years. He was employed at Diamond Reo in Lansing for over 20 years until their clos­ ing. He was known for his ability to fix automobiles. He loved nature and enjoyed feeding birds and .watching deer. (jf. I Sbta Fated Bib Ctata... GIFT CERTIFICATE for Christmas Gifts in amount of your choice QUESTIONS: 218 E. State St. Hastings * 945-9673 nSjHj OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm. Saturday 9 am-5.30 pm | Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station CADILLAC - Bryan Dean Smith, age 35, of Cadillac passed away Thursday, November 30, 2006 at bis home. Bryan was bom on June 14, 1971 in Naperville, IL to Dale Dean and Delma L. (Hauser) Smith. He married Jana T. Herron on November 30, 1996 in Sandusky. Mr. Smith lived the past two years in Cadillac. He graduated in 1989 from Maple Valley High School. He earned his bachelors degree in fisheries apd wildlife in 1994, graduating from Michigan Stale University. Alma (Steve) Grinage, and He was a computer spe­ Sandra (Charles) Syms; nine cialist in the National Parks grandchildren; 26 great Service in Georgia until grandchildren; one great 2004, where he also worked great grandchild; sister-in­ on wildlife management at law, Helen McCrumb; and many nephews and nieces. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at the Koops Funeral" Chapel with Pastor Bruce Barker officiating. Burial was in Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of An archived story regard­ Eaton County. ing the Christmas basket pro­ grams in Vermontville and Nashville was run in error in last week’s edition of the Ernest is survived by his Maple Valley News, which wife, Maxine; two sons and may cause some confusion one daughter-in-law, about signup and distribution William Kalis and Steve and deadlines. In Vermontville, anyone (Debra) Kalis, all of Lansing; daughter and son- who qualifies for assistance the Family in-law, Paula Jean (Robert) from Tilmann of Mt. Pleasant; Independence Agency (FIA) eight grandchildren, or is need during • the William, Jillaine, Kelby, Christmas season arid is Zachary, Shawn, Erich, Seth interested in receiving a and Charlene; one brother Christmas basket should call and sister-in-law, Edward Mary Fisher at (517) 726and (Bessie) Kalis of Mt. 0670 before Sunday, Dec. Pleasant; two sisters-in-law, 10. The baskets and toys for Virgie Kalis of Houghton children will be available for Lake and Helen Haag of pick up Saturday,, Dec. 16. Janesville, Wise., and many The Vermontville Christmas basket program is coordinatnieces and nephews. the Cumberland Island in Georgia. He enjoyed the outof-doors fishing with family, mountain biking, and was always compassionate to others, and enjoyed spending time with family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Cadillac. He is survived by his wife, Jana, of Cadillac; son, Zane E. Smith at home; parents, Dale and Delma Smith of Charlotte; sister, Tara (Levi) Schantz of Nashville; grand­ mother, Delma Adams of Florida; eight nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edgar Hauser, Sr.. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 4, 2006 at First Baptist. Church in Cadillac, Rev. David McMahon officiating. Burial at Christian Memorial Cultural Center in Peck. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Christmas basket story ran in error Ernest was preceded in death by his son; Michael; parents; two brothers, Paul and Fredrick and sister, Emma Laudenslager. Funeral sendees for Ernest were Monday, December 4, 2006 at the Brigham Chapel in Vestaburg, with Pastor Eugene Kooi officiating. 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The gifts will be sorted and wrapped and Christinas baskets packed on Friday, Dec. 15, and will be distrib­ uted on Saturday, Dec. 16. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 5, 2006 — Page 5 continued from “Great Pretenders” holiday drink recipes and LIFE to the party P3ge 2 -————— AAA’s nonalcoholic drink guide is the perfect stocking stiffer Branch, Calhoun and Barry counties. The Agency seeks, through its board, staff, and volunteers and pro bono attorneys, to ensure that its clients are given equal access to the justice system: The advice and counsel at the senior sites is funded pri­ marily by Calhoun County Senior Millage; Area Agency on Aging Region IIIB and Region IIIC, and Battle Creek Community Foundation. Funds available for historic preservation The Michigan Architectural Foundation, along with the Clannad Foundation, is accepting applications for the Evans Memorial Grant for Historic Preservation. A five thou­ sand dollar grant will be awarded to a not-for-profit (501-C-3) organization that can demonstrate a creative solution to a preservation problem. An application form and further information is available on line at www/aiami.com or by call­ ing MAF headquarters at 313-965-4100. A January 10 deadline has been set and the award will be made at the annual Celebration of Architecture in Plymouth on April 20. For the past 28 years, AAA — the proverbial ‘Friend of the Motorist’ has issued its popular (free) booklet of nonalcoholic drink recipes to help prevent drunk-driving deaths and injuries during the holidays. This year, the Auto Club has printed a special edition of its Great Pretenders Party Guide, featuring some of the best nonalcoholic drink recipes gathered from its cadre of Diamond Award­ winning restaurants through­ out the Midwest Designed to conveniently fit inside a stocking (hung by a chimney with care), the Great Pretenders Party Guide takes the alcohol, but not the fun, out of upcoming holiday celebrations. For a true taste of Christmas try Festive Peppermint Cocoa Cocktail, from the Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn, or maybe some­ thing a little more on the refreshing side such as Sparkling Cranberry Apple Cinnamon Slushy, from The Carriage House in South Bend. These are just a couple of the alcohol-free drink recipes included in the 2006-2007 special edition of The Great Pretenders Party Guide, published by The Auto Club Group and available free online (AAA.com/Pretenders) or at AAA branch locations statewide. The nonalcoholic recipes in the compilation were pro­ vided by AAA Diamond­ rated hotels and restaurants in the eight states served by the six AAA clubs in The Auto Club Group (ACG): AAA Chicago, AAA Michigan, AAA Minnesota/ Iowa, AAA Nebraska, AAA North Dakota and AAA Wisconsin. The guide’s introductory message notes that in 2005 nearly 17,000 people died in the United States as a result of traffic crashes in which alcohol consumption was a factor. To emphasize the drunk­ driving problem, the guide has several charts showing how alcohol affects drivers. There also are tips for help­ ing party hosts monitor alco­ hol consumption and deal with someone who drinks FROST HEATING & COOLING Quality, Value & Service Free Estimates Home Grange annual Swiss Steak Dinner and bazaar ■ Dec. 8 « ■ ®s. *i <5 JS* ffritnpJ »MHw wn (616) 374-7595 iftta- iste. :ptta Uiilt* nM mln^uKh tW tapiiM talWIdt Dttll sfofM- itffflWilfc: i'ffi fff s'wtbffli fj\ fcW1*'" • Htfrt (517) 852-9565 I Home Grange 129 in Newton Township will serve its traditional Swiss Steak dinner Friday, December 8, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Price for adults is $7.50; children five through 11, $3.50; children four and under, free. The menu is swiss steak, real mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, green beans, cole slaw, pickles, rolls, dessert, and beverage. Neighbors and friends are invited to come and enjoy home cooking as well as the opportunity to visit with each other. Home Grange’s annual bazaar will open at noon, Friday, December 8th, and close at 8 p.m. The bazaar will be open Saturday, December 3rd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilts ofvarious sizes will be featured, including flan­ nel baby quilts. Knitted and crocheted items, ceramic items, and many other hand made articles will be for sale. The public is invited to the dinner and bazaar. Proceeds will be used to fund the Newton United Methodist Church Food Pantry, baby quilts for Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, dictionaries for third graders in four schools, Deaf Awareness projects, flag repair for the Fort Custer National Cemetery, evening snacks for the Veteran’s Hospital near Battle Creek, hall maintenance, and many others. WOODLAND TOWN HOOSE Sunday After Church Special 10:30am-2pm "®i> Wtyl stesiffiititksii! too much. In addition to nonalcoholic drink recipes, the guide has information for party hosts on trendy new food items that are tasty and easy to pre­ pare. To obtain free copies of The Great Pretenders Party Guide, visit any AAA branch office in person, call toll-free (1-800-AAA-MICH), or download a copy of the booklet at AAA.com/Pretenders ‘Little Town of Bethlehem pageant set in Clarksville The “Little Town of Bethlehem” will be re-enact­ ed at Clarksville Bible Church from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and from 10 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Michigan Dutch Bams is loaning the use of its storage sheds and several area churches will use the bams to create the many shops and businesses of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth. The shops include a cheese and cracker deli, soup dipper, “Star Gazers Coffee Shop,” tack shop, town sta- bles, cookie emporium and Mama’s Bakery. There will be live music and livestock with a donkey, chickens, horses and sheep. Church members will be dressed in the roles of wise men, shepherds, angels, townsfolk, shop owners and an occasional beggar. Visitors are invited to reg­ ister at the Bethlehem Court House and enter their names for the census. There will be a horse drawn wagon taking visitors for a tour around Clarksville and a puppet show Saturday at 11 a.m. Organizers said they want to show a different side of Christmas — not the clean Heavenly Chicken & Ham w/Salad Bar Better than “Breasted” Real Mashed Potatoes Chicken Gravy Chicken Dressing sanitized version seen at the mall, but a more real repre­ sentation. 137 N. MAIN, WOODLAND • (200) 307-4000 We've got everything you need to wrap up your holiday shopping! Carlton Sale Save up to 50% on selected Carlton Christmas items. ose (passage cJherapy = q>c. 1st, 2006 unttf (Dec. 24th, 2006 When you buy (3) 30 min, Massag^Sftyou = will Get the 4th 30 min. MassagfftEE. = You willSAVE $3Qvhen you get (4) 30 min. Massages ■= All 30 min. 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Cochran (right on Charlotte’s Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 FOX (517) 543-2272 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 5, 2006 — Page 7 In My Own Write by Sandra pP Ponsetto [ Early Christmas gift brings back memories I confess that,' like many people, I spend a lot of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas scouring malls and spending too much money trying to find the per­ fect gifts for everyone on my list I don’t know about every­ one else, but I guess I do it because I remember the thrill of opening a colorfully wrapped package on Christmas morning and find­ ing exactly what I had want­ ed. As a mother, I want to give the same joy to my chil­ dren. The first Christmas gift I received this year didn’t come wrapped in brightly colored paper and tied with ribbon. I was sitting in my aunt’s kitchen on Thanksgiving Day when my aunt simply handed it to me and asked if I would like to have it. My response was an immediate and enthusiastic, “Yes!” It’s a nothing to look at— a black faux leather ledger, the word “RECORD,” embossed in gold on the front cover and on its red faux cloth spine faded to a dull bronze where it hasn’t worn away completely. The glue that once held it togeth­ er has deteriorated and half the 144 worn and yellowed pages have fallen out and are loosely sandwiched between the covers. The penciled entries are smudged, faded and nearly unreadable in some places, but I treasure each word written in that old-fashioned script as familiar to me as my own but much more dear. In July 1971 my aunt, with my grandma at her side, loaded my brother and I into the backseat of her brand new Buick Skylark Custom Deluxe, with just 3,067 miles on the odometer, and hit the road for a 19-day tour of the American west. The follow­ ing summer we took a simi­ lar 18-day trip. During each vacation my aunt and grand­ ma took turns driving and recording our route, road conditions, places we visited as well as keeping detailed records of their mileage (2,588 total), and expenses such as meals ($6 average for a family of four), gas (average 32 cents a gallon), snacks (less than a dollar) and hotel rates (average $17.53). Looking back those prices are amazingly low but, in 1971, just few months shy of my. 10th birthday, I was as fascinated with, watching them create a lasting written record of our trip. While we visited dozens of sites including the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Disneyland, Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks, it was the thought of recording our adventures between the cov­ ers of a book for posterity that enthralled me. I remem­ ber begging them to let me read their entries every day and they happily indulged SCHOOL MENUS Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Dec. 6 Choose One - Popcorn chicken, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, pasta bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, cheesie potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, pineapple, juice, milk. Thursday, Dec. 7 Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One - Macaroni and cheese, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar.. Choose Two - Garden salad, tator tots, green beans, peach cup, juice, milk. Friday, Dec. 8 Choose One - Taco sticks, Dec. 7 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. pizza, cheeseburger, chicken Dec. 9 “Paws with a Cause” tour, 10 a.m., 4646 S. sandwich, baked potato bar. Division, Wayland. Choose Two - Garden salad, Dec. 14 Cat Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension whole kernel com, fiesta rice, Office. pear halves, juice, milk. 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Now, more than 35 years later, once again holding that beloved travel diary in my hand, reading the words that my grandma and aunt wrote so many years ago, I am instantly transported back to that summer. I remember the smell ofmy aunt’s new car, I can feel the heat of an Arizona summer pressing down on my shoulders as I watched my aunt and grand­ ma change a flat tire in the Yuma desert, and the cool sweet taste of the fresh melon we ate sitting on a ledge over looking Yosemite Valley. It’s all there, trapped in the pages of that little book. My grandma and aunt shared a very close mother and daughter relationship, so it’s not surprising that their handwriting is so similar that it hard to tell where one per­ son’s entry ends and another begins. My Grandma died four years ago, but when I read their travel diary, I hear their voices intermingling again — in the front seat dis­ cussing which route to take, or shouting excitedly to draw our attention to a passing landmark. I hear them whis­ pering quietly in hotel rooms at night as they pored over maps and travel brochures, planning the next day’s adventure while my brother and I drifted off to sleep in our beds. Over the years, I have received many Christmas gifts wrapped in bright paper and tied with ribbons, and many were much more expensive, but none has ever meant as much as that bat- The Salon Kathy's at fcUj* 207IN.MABX the erpetiencc! 517-852-0313 A Full Service flair Salon for Men, Women de Children JANNA is back from the 2006 Academy on Tour, learning new cutting and coloring techniques by TIGI, L’Or&ll and Matrix. Con for your appointment todoyl f Come in and get your holiday tips loryour holiday parties! 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(N-141) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Tuesday, December 5,2006 — Page 8 Maple Valley Winter Sports Previews Cagers take court tonight vs. Broncos by Brett Bremer Kenneth Quick. Quick and Sports Editor sophomore forward Dustin Maple Valley’s junior var­ Houghton are inexperienced basketball coach on the varsity level, but pro­ sity boys’ some isn’t too pleased with varsity vide head man Keith Jones. depth in the line-up. needed much Being inexperienced isn’t Jones swiped some of his to the best players to fill out the all varsity roster this season. third-year head coach, Jones. That means the Lions will the courts Lions also bring a willing­ Valley Kalamazoo ness to learn and play hard the in according Along with their youth, the be young as they had out onto bad, out onto the court each day. Maple Association for the first time ends Valley the 2006 portion of the schedule this winter. at home against Olivet Dec. Being home for the holi­ days will be nice for the 22. The Eagles, also in their Lions, who play six games first season before the start of 2007, and could in the contend KVA, The 2006-07 Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) manager Emmy with Robison, Kenneth Quick, Scott Kersjes, Jon Hester, Jeff Burd, Jared Smith, Kory Starks, (back) coach Tony five of the six are on their Kalamazoo Christian for the Phenix, Kyle Fisher, Dustin Houghton, Matt Hall, Ryan Schroder, Eric Westendorp, T.J. Bentley, and head coach home court starting with a overall league crown. Keith Jones. (Photo by Brett Bremer) visit from Bellevue tonight. Friday the Lions host ■F■■ our Barry Count■ y gri■ d■ders earn All-MIAA honors in ‘06 A small group of seniors Jon Hester, and forward Eric Westendorp who all saw A quartet of local athletes first team as a defensive line­ teammate, Lakewood grad league. A senior captain, Erb with an average 40.1 minutes for the squad last were named to the 2006 All- man and Hope’s Matt Erb to Marc Miller, was named to recorded 60 tackles from his per punt in 29 attempts. His season that finished with 11 MIAA Football first and sec­ the second team as a defen­ longest punt of the season ond teams this fall. sive lineman. the All-MIAA second team defense as a linebacker. defensive end position this wins and 10 losses. season. He had 8.5 tackles covered 57 yards, Erb’s Hope team won the for loss and four sacks, while dropped 10 punts inside the championship opponent’s 20-yard-line. A Also back is sophomore guard Jeff Burd. He’ll be joined in the back court at times by junior guard pair former of Maple Valley graduate Thornapple Kellogg Trojans Ken Lackscheide made the MIAA this also recovering two fumbles. made the cut. Olivet’s Ryan first team as the punter from fall, with Olivet finishing in The senior Lackscheide Olivet. 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Main St., Nashville 852-0882 852-9446 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 5, 2006 — Page 9 Lions experienced outside and little young in the middle by Brett Bremer Sports Editor At the moment secondyear Maple Valley varsity volleyball coach Bill Brenton is just hoping to mold his girls into a competitive team. If that happens early in the season, the Lions could make plenty of other good things happen this winter. The Lions have a strong group of returning players, who have one season in Brenton’s system under their belts. Leading the way are senior setter Alaina Mater and junior outside hitter Dani Christensen. Brenton knows that a set­ ter is the key to much ofwhat happens on the floor, and he calls Mater a “strong asset”. Mater and Christensen return to the floor along with senior front line players Rebecca Kent and Jessica Winegar and junior Ashley Gonser, as well as junior Lauren Pierce. The place where the Lions are looking to fill a gap is in the middle. A number of newcomers will look to fill that spot, including juniors Rachel Mater and Taylor Cushing, sophomores Bailey Flower and Samantha Newton, freshman and Jennifer Kent. Maple Valley opens the season at the Bath Invitational on Saturday. The Lions’ first home con­ test is also the team’s first Kalamazoo Valley Association contest of the season, Wednesday Jan. 10. That’s followed by the nineteam Maple Valley Invitational on Saturday Jan. 13. Parchment is expected to be one ofthe top teams in the KVA this winter, along with Pennfield and Kalamazoo Christian. The Lions face the daunt­ ing task of openin g the league season against Pennfield, on the road Dec. 18. The 2006-07 Maple Valley varsity volleyball team. Team members are (front from left) Dani Christensen, Rebecca Kent, Jessi Winegar, Alaina Mater, Ashley Gonser, Lauren Pierce, (back) coach Brian Christensen, Britiney Stambaugh, Bailey Flower, Jennifer Kent, Rachel Mater, Samantha Newton, Taylor Cushing, and head coach William Brenton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) MIAA, continued from previous p Another Olivet senior, Adams, had 28 tackles for the season including 11 for a loss and three sacks. Miller, the only junior of the four, led Olivet in tackles with 61 and also had two interceptions. In an 20-17 Olivet win over Albion on Oct. 14, Miller picked up a blocked put and scooted two yards into the end zone for the game’s first points. CertainTeedB Lion cheer opens season with home invite £ REMIR January 6 • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired • Service On Submersible Pumps • 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 356 N. 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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 mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, December 7, 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 and the East 6 feet of Lot 9, Block 7 of H.J. Kenfield's Addition according to the record­ ed plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Commonly known as 536 South Montgomery, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. 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For more infor­ mation call Schray (517) 852-9866. 06629733 The next meeting of the Barry County Entrepreneur Exchange is slated for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Stony Acres, the home of Don and Jeri Brinks, 3811 Curtis Road, Nashville. Jeri Brink joined the Entrepreneur Exchange to explore the possibility if using her home for a bed and breakfast as well as guest house providing tea parties for special occasions. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Christmas. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Jeri (517). 852-0062 or the Barry County Economic Development office at (269) 945-8995. Help Wanted Business Services DIRECTOR FOR NONPROFIT DROP-IN CEN­ TER: Must have experience with mental health system. Administrative background helpful. Must be physically responsible and able to link and coordinate with com­ munity agencies. Dependa­ ble transportation required and ability to work 32 h hours per week including some nights and weekends. Send letter of interest to: P.O. Box 96, Hastings, MI. 49058. NEED A KITCHEN? Call Cabinets Plus. (269)945-9300 Garage Sale newsstands throughout Barry County Commission 5dflU COUII'U on Aging Schedule of Events COA Meals Site and Hot Home Delivered Hearty Meal Wednesday, Dec. 6 Beef stew, broccoli, biscuit, apricots. Thursday, Dec. 7 Sausage, country potatoes, peaches, waffle, grape juice. Friday, Dec. 8 Cheese ravioli, corn, Italian blend, citrus fruit salad. Monday, Dec. 11 Chicken/green bean casse­ role, winter squash, apple­ sauce, wheat bread. Tuesday, Dec. 12 Spaghetti w/sauce, meat­ balls, Brussels sprouts, carrots, fresh orange. Meals on Wheels Cold Home Delivered Menu Wednesday, Dec. 6 Cottage cheese, German potato salad, applesauce, muffin. Thursday, Dec. 7 Chicken salad, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, dinner roll. Friday, Dec. 8 Egg salad, carrot raisin salad, pears, whole wheat crackers. Monday, Dec. 11 Meatloaf sandwich, marinated vegetables, apricots, white bread. Tuesday, Dec. 12 Wing dings, baked beans, pineapple, dinner roll. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Vermontville UlUC men plan breakfast Dec. 9 The men of the Vermontville United Methodist Church will have a breakfast for the community Saturday, Dec. 9 from 7 to 10 a.m. Everybody is welcome. A good-will donation is suggested. Included will be pancakes, sausage links, eggs any style, Texas toast and biscuits and gravy. Beverages are orange juice, milk, coffee and water. 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, lo 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 Maturing 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 I DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Cookie Walk set at UMC Vermontville The Vermontville United Methodist Church’s annual Cookie Walk will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, from 7 until they are sold out. The church is located at 108 N. Main St., Nashville. LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD November 1, 2006 Recited the Pledge. Called’to order by Supervisor J. Cooley. All board members were pres­ ent except L. Pixley. There was three people from the public in attendance. Approved the agenda as print- ed. Minutes’ from the October meetings were approved as print­ ed. Amended the budget. Did not accept the treasurer’s report. Approved the bills in the amount of 11,140.68. Committee reports were given and placed on file. Approved purchasing a vacu­ um cleaner for the township. Accepted Kent Hamilton's bid for snow plowing. Correspondence was viewed by the board and the public if they wished. Heard public comments. Approved purchasing some land for Barryville Cemetery. Heard board comments. Adjournment. Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk Attested to by Supervisor J. Cooley 00040101 Rabbit Frys are back at.... ! WOODLAND TOWN HOUSE » |> । Second Wednesday of each month ' 1 Rabbit & Chicken' AllYouCanEat • Unlimited Salad Bar । । All-You-Can-Eat Ls. J)ecemberJ3 137 N. Main, Woodland • 269*367*4690 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 5,2006 — Page 11 Lions hope tough start makes them tough at end by Brett Bremer Ik Ji? <k > & 1 • j» w® Ms »W M WJ* J > $•*£ >8 ? *®8 * Wt W«M t®3T *!** '•* Sports Editor Going up against a tough schedule of the area’s top teams in the first few weeks of December can show the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team just how good it is. Lion head coach Chris Ricketts thinks it often goes another way though, show­ ing his top wrestlers just how good they’re not. How much work they have to do yet over the course ofthe winter, so they are that good at the end of the season. Lakewood travels to Hastings this week for a quad, will be a part of the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational on Saturday, then travels to Lakewood to take on Perry and the host Vikings a week from Thursday, before wrestling at home for the first time in the Jesse Snow Memorial Invitational Saturday (Dec. 16). The Lions’ top returnees include junior state qualifier Ron Smith at 112 pounds, senior Raven Scurlock at 130, and senior state qualifi­ er Jamie Corwin at 135. Scurlock has already sur­ passed 100 wins for his career, and Corwin started the season at 96 career wins. Also back are sophomore 125-pounder Tyler Corwin, junior 152-pounder Tory Roberts, junior 160 Chad Rhodes, sophomore 189 Dusty Cowell, and sopho­ more heavyweight Donnie Jensen. “We have a lot of young kids in the program, and a few from the junior high pro­ gram that should help us,” said Lion coach Tony Wawiemia. That youth could hurt the Lions in early season match­ es, but Wawiemia said that the positive in that youth is that the kids are eager to learn. “We just hope some ofthe young kids will come through and win some key matches for us as they have in the past,” said Wawiemia. The recent past has been good for the Lions, who won three consecutive district championships in Division 3. This year, the Lions are a step down, .in Division 4. They’ll look to extend their season in a district at Olivet against the host Eagles and the Bellevue Broncos. The Lions have a good shot at making the regionals for a fourth straight season as a team, and maybe even of J** «•-< wif.ciK ’Wjr. iflWwBai ■U ’taataSte Athlete of the week ■*1 Wjttott *Zl WjutejsM Maple Valley High School Wrestling '■I ttMiret ttmt laLltaifet | test, Maple Valley senior Jamie Corwin and the Lion varsity wrestling team are looking to get off to a good start to the season. Entering Saturday's tournament at Concord, Corwin needed just four more wins to reach 100 for his varsity wrestling career. The 4695 Middleville Rd. 111 N. Main St. Lynn Denton M-37, Middleville, Ml Nashville, Ml Agency 1-800-443-5253 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE The 2006-07 Maple Valley varsity wrestling team. Team members are (front from left) Tyler Franks, Ryan Brooke', Jamie Corwin, Raven Scurlock, Ronald Smith, Corwin, Tyler Jon Stevens, Andrew Goedert, (second row) John Currier, Gary Rountree, Chad Rhodes, Matt Hamilton, Tony Corwin, Anthony Molson, Joe Miller, Steven Creller, William Rountree, manager Bryanna Clow, Chuck Davis, Lucas Brumm, Eric Hurlbut, Travis Steeby, Aaron Root, Donnie Jensen, Dustin Cowell, Tory Roberts, Juan Contreras III, Nick Nisse, and man­ ager Stacey Fassett. (Photo by Brett Bremer) making it to the state finals. Maple Valley will get to see where it stands against Olivet in Kalamazoo Valley Association action, as both teams prepare to begin play in the league. Delton Kellogg, the defending con­ ference champions, are the favorite again with tough competition also expected to come from GalesburgAugusta and Parchment. The league season opens oh Thursday, Jan. 11, when the Lions play host to Delton Kellogg. 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MINIMUM $5.00 PURCHASE. ONE STAMP PER VISIT. EXPIRES 03/01/07 / 06640338 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. December 5, 2006 — Page 12 Former Nashville man accepted as Son of American Revolution two original Mayflower pas­ sengers (John Alden and Former Nashville and Pricilla Mullins) through his Middleville resident Dick fourth great-grandmother, Hamilton has been accepted Lusanna (Richardson) into the National Society of Hamilton (1771-1842). the Sons of the American Arizona resident Chuck Revolution. Aurand and Dick grew up 20 Hamilton and his wife, miles from one another in Ruth Ann, (nee Roberts) Michigan; Chuck in Battle now make their home in Creek and Dick in Nashville. Arizona, but he spent nearly They met each other here on 60 years of his life in Barry the SaddleBrooke tennis County. His ancestors came courts and talked about to the Nashville area around where they were from. the turn of the last century Aurand, a former Arizona and many Hamilton descen­ State Chapter SAR president dents still live in the area. told about his ancestor fight­ His Hamilton ancestors were ing in the Revolutionary among America’s founding War. Hamilton shared that fathers. his fourth great-grandfather He also is descended from also fought in the war. by Dick Fleming, SaddleBrooke News With much encourage­ ment, Aurand inspired Hamilton to go to work on his family history to gather the proof documents to file for SAR membership. He had already been working on his genealogy extensively through the help and guid­ ance of his neighbor, who is a Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) member and avid genealogist After several months of research and luck of finding a prior DAR application filed under his ancestor, he corre­ sponded with the DAR appli­ cant, who turned out to be a long lost cousin living in northwest Kansas. Here-tofor unknown to each other, Who else rewards you just for shopping? they shared information about the Hamilton family and it turned out they are related through their third great-grandfathers, who were brothers. The cousin in Kansas shared the proof documents that Hamilton was lacking and armed with the proof, he filed his SAR membership application. The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution approved his membership on June 5 and on Oct 21 he was formally inducted into the Tucson Chapter of the State of Arizona Society of the SAR. He has also participated in the Hamilton DNA Project w roivuj Every Friday the weekly $200 winner will be announced at 5:30 pm at each location; winner then has until 6:00 pm that Friday to claim their weekly prize by presenting proper identification at any ofthese participating businesses. Carl V. Reck Jewelers Custom Home Interiors One Stop Party Shop The Linen Chest Evelyn Bay Richards Brand Source Wildem’s Pharmacy Christensen’s Furniture Friar’s Coffee N Cream The Ski Loft Soldan’s Feed & Pet Supply Skidmore’s Village Cycle Shop Team One Sales Team One Service Char-Lanes Bella Grande The Shear Place & Brown’s Consignment Comtronics Flamingo Tanning and Nails The Gavel WINL UP TIPjust FOR SHOPPIN Johnson’s Paint Charlotte Lithograph Checkered Flag Serendipity Florist Fulton Lumber Co. Michigan Central Coffee Co. Eaton Farm Bureau Co-Op Joe Montgomery Builders) Candy Ford Mercury LL Johnson Lumber IN CASH IN CHARLOTTE! $200 CASH* I EVERY FRIDAY! Charlotte Shoe and Leather Repair Jeannie’s Barber Shop Davis Pontiac Beacon Sales Charlotte Big Boy Dick Hamilton (right) receiving his SAR certificate from Chuck Aurand. and has found a match to an years before returning to unknown cousin who is Michigan to escape the harsh related back to his sixth high plains drought and great-grandfather. grasshopper plagues. Hamilton’s paternal Hamilton descendents still Scottish ancestors were early reside in Lenawee County, arrivals to the American Michigan, where Samuel colonies, sailing from Miner Hamilton’s father, Londonderry, Northern John Lockhard Hamilton, Ireland and arriving in migrated to in 1837. John’s Massachusetts in 1718. They granddaughter, Ina Stella settled in Worcester and Hamilton Waite, and hus­ Blandford, Hampshire, band came to the area, pur­ Mass. His fifth great-grand­ chasing a farm on Kinsel father was a Provincial Highway, east of the village Congress Representative for of Nashville. The farm was Shutesbury, Mass. later sold to Dick’s grandfa­ Living most of their lives ther, Clyde L. Hamilton. in Massachusetts, the Anyone who has an ances­ Hamilton family migrated to tor who assisted in the western New York State fol­ American Revolution and lowing the War of 1812. The would like to learn more family descendents moved about SAR membership may westward into Indiana, Ohio, check the SAR website at Illinois and Kansas from www.sar.org Those who are 1830 to 1870. After a serv­ Hamilton descendents in ing three years in the 6th Dick’s family line and are Michigan Cavalry during the interested in SAR member­ Civil War, Hamilton’s great, ship may write to him at great-grandfather, Samuel Richard L. Hamilton; 37245 Miner Hamilton, homestead- S. Pinewood Dr., Tucson, ed with his young family to AZ 85739. Kansas and stayed for seven � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-12-12.pdf 2f7fd0f7015854552d67c80d3327c975 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLE) i2^^"cUb"'y Jr1 ® Church St Hasting, Ml 49058-1817 MVN HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ^•SCHUHChST 490^-jJftublished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Hastings hi 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 50, December 12, 2006 A local paper oftoday! Area holiday needs, challenges greater by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The needs are great for families in Vermontville and Nashville over this approaching holiday season, and many are finding the sit­ uation challenging. Volunteers today will pick up the carefully wrapped and tagged gifts beneath the tree in the lobby of Hastings City Bank in Nashville, canned food will be picked up at var­ ious locations throughout the village and Maple Valley High school students and cub and boy scouts from Pack #649 will gather the items they collected during their annual toy and gift drives. All this is being done to help the Wish Upon a Star program and the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope (MVCCOH), which strive to ensure no family is without food this Christmas and no child awakens on Christmas morning without finding a gift beneath the tree. Both Lois Elliston, organ­ izer for Nashville’s Wish Upon a Star program, which provides Christmas food bas­ kets for families and gifts for children in need, and Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope (MVCCOH) which sponsors a Santa’s Workshop, Warmth for Winter report an increase in need this holiday season. "Many of those who gave in the past ’ now need\ to receive," said Bowden in ref­ erence to Michigan’s failing economy. "We received many new and gently used coats from Salvation Army; but I heard on the news that Salvation Army and Toys for Tots have had to send volun­ teer sorters and drivers home this year because donations have been down so far. I think that may be why we’re seeing an increase in need; many of the families that would have been serviced by those organizations may now be coming to us for assis­ tance." Maple Valley High School teacher Norma Jean Acker, whose students hold an annual toy and gift drive to support the center’s Santa’s Workshop, agrees that giv­ ing seems to be down this year. "The toy and gift drive is in progress, but I would have to say it is not at the usual level. I am just hoping that the students will bring things in at the last minute, which is not at all unusual. “Truthfully, the food drive in the fall, although success­ ful, was down some. We only ask that people continue to do what they can. I guess the fact that the need is up and giving is down is not very surprising considering the state of the economy in Michigan," she said! "The number of families has gone down, but the num­ ber of children has gone up," said Elliston of the Wish Upon a Star program. "Last year we had 128 families. This year we only have 86, but there are 170 children. Though packages are starting to pile up behind the Wish Upon a Star tree in the lobby of Hastings City See NEEDS page 2 Bank in Nashville, the yellow stars which still decorated , each limb last Tuesday bear testament to an unfulfilled wish for an area child in need. Vermontville OKs budget for 2007Two pedigreed terriers by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter The Vermontville Village Council unanimously approved a balanced 2007 general budget,"with an esti­ mated $270,530 in total income and expenses, and passed a motion to approve the 12.5 mills levied by the village to support the pro­ posed budget. In other year-end house­ keeping matters, the council approved payment of the following outstanding bills for 2006:water operation and maintenance $3, 895.52, general $6,479.63; major $9,025, and sewer operation and maintenance $8,686.44. The council also amended the 2006 budget by moving $150 from general/public safety-ordi- nances, to zoning officer and increased the total expenses ofthe sewer budg­ et by $600. In other business the council: • Approved 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month as the regular meeting date for the council through February 2008. • Passed otion approving the Planning Commission’s recommen­ dation to accept the zoning task force’s recommenda­ tion regarding penalties for zoning violations. • Approved the $300 annual renewal of the Hometown Website con­ tract. • Approved the reap­ pointment of Monte O’Dell as the village street supervi- sor for 2007. • Discussed residents’ concerns about speeding and traffic violations within the village limits with Sergeant Jim West from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. West said that he would request more traf­ fic patrols in the area. • Heard a complaint from former Village Trustee Charlie Viele, who stated he disagreed with Kelsey "fir­ ing" zoning enforcement officer Nikki Lennox and the appointment of the zon­ ing task .force (ZTF) and its recommendations for changes to the village’s zon­ ing ordinances. Viele declined to stay and hear response from council members but for the record village council president Doug Kelsey and trustee Sue Villanueva noted that the ZTF was. appointed after a special meeting in October 2005 when the council gave its consent. Kelsey and Villanueva also noted that the task force was trying to bring the village’s zoning inline with that of other vil­ lages the size of Vermontville and to ensure that should some of the municipality’s older, non­ conforming homes be destroyed by fire or natural disaster, the owners would be able to rebuild. Kelsey also added that Lennox was not fired, she simply was not reappointed to her post. School tax error will be corrected The business office at Maple Valley Schools recently was made aware of an error on the winter tax bills that were sent out by the area townships within the Maple Valley School District early this month. The error was discovered when the office was contact­ ed by a taxpayer who ques­ tioned her bill about the 5.0 mills that were levied for payment of the school’s bonds. -The amount should have been 3.0 mills for the December levy due to the district refinancing its debt at a lower interest rate, saving taxpayers approximately $750,000 over the life of those bonds. The error was made by the school district on the form L4029, which is used to com­ municate to the townships within the school district the number of mills requested to be levied for both its operat­ ing and debt millage. The debt portion was incorrect; it was printed 5.0 mills, but instead should have been 3.0 mills. The state has recommend­ ed reissuing bills with the revised 3.0 mills rather than maintaining the 5.0 mills. The other option would have been to leave the levy at 5.0 mills and then only levy 1.0 mill next year. The following year the levy would revert back to 3.0 mills. The County Equalization Directors for both Barry and Eaton coun­ ties were notified of the error and contacted the affected townships. The district also sent letters out to the town­ ships notifying them of the error, along with a revised L4029 with the correct millage to be levied. Darryl Sydloski, business manager, said, "We under­ stand this error has caused a big disruption at the town­ ships since the winter tax bills have gone out, and new revised bills will need to be printed and mailed out. We take full responsibility for the error; it is unfortunate we didn’t find the mistake prior to the bills going out. “But, it is fortunate that it was caught early in December before most tax­ payers pay their tax bills. Taxpayers will be receiving a two-mill reduction from their original bill." The district will reimburse the townships for the addi­ tional cost of printing and distributing the revised tax bills. stolen in Nashville area Two black and brindle two to three year-old AKC regis­ tered Scottish terriers, a male and a female, were reportedly stolen from a Nashville area barn Nov. 20 and the breeder is offering a reward for their return. Barb Clark said the two dogs, which belong to a friend, were last seen in a breeding pen in the barn behind her Nashville area home. The family went out for the evening and when they returned the dogs were gone. Clark said that while she believes the dogs were stolen, she did not report it to the state police due to lack ofevi­ dence. "There were no foot prints or tire tracks, and fingerprint­ ing wouldn’t help because there are so many people in and out of the bam all the time. There’s really nothing they could have done," she said. "We put ads offering a reward in the Battle Creek Enquirer and the Lansing State Journal, but no one has responded." Clark said she is especially anxious for the dogs’ return because the female was recently bred and is expected to have a litter in February. "My son’s golden retriever and my daughter’s Cairn ter­ riers were in the bam too that night and they didn’t take them; whoever took them knew what they were doing; at least I hope so," said Clark. "When dogs are taken like that you never know what has happened. They could be sold for research, or to someone for a pet... anything. There are so many avenues for get ting rid of stolen dogs. We only hope that someone is taking care of them and is honest enough to return them." Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the two Scottish terriers is asked to call Clark (517) 852­ 0272. In This Issue • Public works projects lauded in first joint recognition event • Nashville Lions celebrate Christmas • Santa’s Mailbox back in Nashville • Entrepreneur group meets at Fish Shack in Middleville • Lion volleyball team second to Dundee at Bath tourney �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Tuesday. December 12. 2006 — Page 2 NEEDS, continued from page 1 There are more families with six to eight, even nine chil­ dren this year and Steve Reid, the director of Love, Inc. has called to say there are still more calls coming in/ Last Tuesday, while care­ fully wrapped and tagged gifts were already starting to appear beneath the Wish Upon a Star tree in the lobby of Hastings City Bank in Nashville, each branch ofthe tree still wore a yellow paper star bearing the unfulfilled Christmas wish of a child in need. Elliston said she still had at least 50 more stars at home that had yet to be placed on the tree because there was no room. Elliston speculates that giving may seem down sim­ ply due to the calendar this year, "The community does a wonderful job supporting us but it seems we are short a week this year. We have to give the baskets out on the 16th because we can’t wait another week or we’d have to give them out on Christmas Eve/ Following is ja brief description of each program and what individuals, groups and volunteers can still do to help bring Christmas cheer to those in need in Maple Valley this holiday season. Wish Upon a Star Each year the Wish Upon a Star program erects a Christmas tree in the lobby of Hastings City Bank in Nashville and decorates it with yellow paper stars, each representing one of three ($15 or less) Christmas wishes for a child, 16 years old or younger, in need in the Nashville area. Community members are asked to take a star, purchase the requested gift, wrap it, affix the star and return it to the bank lobby by this after­ noon. A special bank account has also been estab­ lished for the program at Hastings City Bank for those who wish to make a mone­ tary donation rather than purchasing and wrapping a gift. The program also has sev­ eral collection sites for non­ perishable food items throughout the village. The food is sorted and assembled into Christmas baskets and distributed to area families referred by Love, Inc. Volunteers are needed Friday, Dec. 15, at Nashville United Methodist Church 210 E. Washington Street, Nashville to wrap gifts and sort food and gifts for Wish Upon a Star and again on Saturday, Dec. 16, to help distribute the food and gifts. For time and more informaRev. Dianne Bowden , executive director of Maple Valley Community Center of Hope and Sus'ann Busley, from Holt UMC in Lansing and representing the Lansing District of the United Methodist Church oversee collection of coats district wide for distribution in the Maple Valley area. and wrap free gifts for fami­ ly members. This year Santa’s workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature an area for children to ice .and decorate Christmas cookies. "Although we say this is for people not receiving assistance from other agen- tion, call Elliston (517) 852­ 9696 or (517) 852-9544. Santa’s Workshop Each year the MVCCOH, located in downtown Nashville, holds Santa’s Workshop, an event that allows children and families not receiving assistance from other organizations to select cies, we coordinate with Wish Upon a Star so the children who get gifts from See NEEDS, page 11 HASTINGS 4 UALITY * *T•.H .E.AT-rEr-rRx S/ Stadium Seating Snowmobile safety class is Dec. 18-19 www.GQTI.com Goodrich 269-945-SHOW Downtown Hastings All Digital Sound bargain price RO W*l.vU DAILY 4:00-1:00 PM Students 2 for 1 Ticket Tuesday MOVIE GIFT CARDS hours of instruction in the sheriff department EOC Room, 1025 Independence Blvd., Charlotte. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. To enroll or for more informa­ tion, please call Jerri Nesbitt at (517) 543-5257. Eaton County Sheriff Mike Raines has announced a free snowmobile safety class, will be conducted by the sheriff’s department Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 18 and 19. The classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. both evenings for a total of four LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service.............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) . . .6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer ol 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Beginning Nov. 12 Morning Worship Times: 9: 00 a.m.................... Adult Discipleship 10: 00 am............... Traditional Worship 10: 15 a.m.. .Children's Sunday School & Adult Discipleship 11: 00 a.m Fellowship Time 11:30 a.m.......... Contemporary Worship PASTOR: ISRAEL YOUNG 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 Sunday: A.M. Worship ......................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting ....... ....... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM GRACE COMMUNITY 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 Wednesday Evening: Worship ...................................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER 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: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org . CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. M.orning Worship ................ 11 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family .Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 PASTOR KATHY SMITH • 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children' Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 9:30 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 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship............ PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 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 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 0 a.m. 1 a.m. 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 all services. RT. REV. 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SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday a �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 12, 2006 — Page 3 Nashville Lions celebrate Christmas The Nashville Lions Club had its annual Christmas din­ ner at the Mulberry Gardens Restaurant in Nashville Monday evening, Dec. 4. Twenty-six people attended, including Lions members, their spouses and three guests. Following dinner Lion President Dave Mace enter­ tained guests with a few jokes, after which Lion Jim Carl added his own joke. Everyone participated in a white elephant gift exchange. There were many laughs while the gifts were exchanged and then g exchanged again. The high­ light of the evening was a “fur lined pot,” whose recipi­ ent shall remain nameless. After the gift exchange a trio of local singers from the Nashville United Methodist Church, including Marabeth Graham, Kelly Zank and Tammy Franks entertained the Lions with several Christmas songs. The evening ended with Mace thanking everyone for all their hard work on the Lions project this year and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Monte O'Dell, a member of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Southwest Michigan Chapter's Board of Directors; Vermontville Village President Doug Kelsey, Village Council member Gary Patrick and public works employee, Terry Samann receive an award fromTom Matson (far left), APWA Southwest Michigan Branch president. Public works projects lauded in first joint recognition event I|]L *»*«*! *»* MUUISI i"W|| BIC Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Michigan Society of Professional Marabeth Graham, Kelly Zank and Tammy Franks sing Christmas songs as a trio Engineers (MSPE) joined in for the Nashville Lions Club. the festivities. Together, the professional organizations lauded the area’s 2006 Projects of the Year and individual recogni­ tion award winners. “All of our projects involve teams working together,” said past APWA The National Wildlife of worship to community cover and places to raise President Dennis Randolph, Federation has announced parks, corporate buildings young. It must also employ Calhoun County Community that the property of Rhonda and municipal facilities. The sustainable gardening prac­ Development (Road Steffens in Clarksville is average habitat is between tices. Habitat restoration is Commission) managing now recognized as an offi­ 1/3 and 1/2 acre, but certified critical in urban and subur­ director. “Putting ideas into cial Wildlife Habitat site. sites range from urban bal­ ban settings where commer­ reality, that’s what we,re Her property now attracts conies to thousand-acre cial and residential develop­ talking about.” a variety of birds, butterflies areas. Any habitat enthusiast ment encroaches on natural Vermontville’s project, and other wildlife while can create a certified habitat wildlife areas. along with the other APWA helping to protect the local and learn the rewards of gar­ Besides providing for award winners, which environment. wildlife, certified habitats dening for wildlife. includes the City of Lansing, our natural NWF teaches the impor­ conserve With the help of NWF, the City of Battle Creek, the many habitat enthusiasts tance of environmental stew­ resources by reducing or Calhoun County Road have turned their yards and ardship by providing guide­ eliminating the need for fer­ Commission and the Village other garden spaces into lines for making landscapes tilizers, pesticides or irriga­ of Union City, will vie for enticing wildlife refuges. more hospitable to wildlife. tion water, which ultimately state level awards and hope- NWF began the Wildlife In order to become certified, fully, said Randolph national Habitat certification program a property must provide the See WILDLIFE, page 10 level APWA recognition. in 1973 and has since certi- four basic elements that all Public service projects fied over 73,000 habitats wildlife need: food, water, past awards nationwide. The majority of receiving involved airports, environ- these sites represent the hard mental restoration, using work and commitment of alternative fuels, historic individuals and families prorestoration, ttransportation viding- habitat near their The Place to Gofor Professional Styling improvements, green roofs, homes, but NWF has also Children in the Maple next to the police station. parks, stormwater manage-certified more than 2,400 MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN Children can write their ment and accessibility, schools and hundreds of Valley area have a special HAIR STYLING & NAILS place to mail their letters to letters to Santa and place according to a video presen-business and community Open Tuesday — Friday the jolly old toymaker who them in the box. Some of the tation by Randolph. sites. letters will be selected for lives at the North Pole. S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Randolph also pointed out Certified habitats can be The Village of Nashville publication in the Maple that public works projects found everywhere from post 1-517-852-9481 has once again erected Valley News before being are rroundabouts, bridges, offices, hospitals and places “Santa’s Mailbox” in the forwarded to the North Pole. lights, walls, paths, pipes, park in downtown Nashville curbs, culverts, manholes, silt fences, grates, proce­ 975 N. Main (M-66) (M-66 north ofNashville) dures and people. Need Help Getting Christmas Toll Free 877-852-0106 “Public works is all about Gifts For Your Family? Z this and more, ” said NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY. Randolph. by Shelly Sulser Monte O,Dell, public works employee Terry Samann and Marshall Chronicle Vermontville Village Editor member Gary With this year’s event Council themed, “Working Patrick. “Vermontville’s Westside Together,” the Village of Vermontville’s less than $2 and Eastside and Main Street million effort to reconstruct project involves improve­ Main Street and the Eastside ments with the road and the and Westside drive infra­ infrastructure,” said APWA structure was recognized as a President Tom Matson, “that Transportation Project of the improve the quality of life Year Thursday by the and shopping experience American Public Works downtown.” O,Dell, also an APWA (APWA) Association’s Michigan board member, noted that the Southwest village received some nega­ Chapter. It was justone of eight tive feedback on the duration APWA regional Project of of the project, but has since the Year and honorable men­ heard positive reactions. “We’re glad it’s done,” tion awards presented during a luncheon held at said O’DelL Though the APWA Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA Southwest Michigan Chapter near Marshall. Attending to receive the has for six years hailed the plaque were Vermontville best of the region’s public Village President Doug works projects, Thursday’s Kelsey, Department of awards ceremony marked the Works Director first time that the American Public Clarksville woman’s property praised by Wildlife Federation Santa’s Mailbox back in Nashville Mm ■ '■'< tasr< f. ■flpJ Hitf* -U ’ < |KX***^ •w ]'$i ]'$ ]'$i $35 per couple or $20 PP " DJ FROM 7PM -12:30AM . 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Nashville passed away Sunday, December 10th, 2006 peacefully at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Helen was bom in Nashville, on June 23, 1916, the daughter of the late Harley and Erma (Feighner) Rasey. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended the Feighner School on Thomapple Lake Rd. and graduated from W.K Kellogg High School. She was the widow of Mr. Von Rasey. The couple had been married for over 54 years when Von passed away in 1992. Helen loved her home and took great pride in providing and beautiful place for her family to live. Together with her husband, the two built their home on Thomapple Lake Rd. shortly after they were married. Helen has lived in that home ever since its construc­ tion. Helen is a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. She is survived by her Nashville VFW Post 8260 7/cd, ii flaw clfaoAA again! SNACKSALLNIGJITJ ALL THE PARTY FAVORS! at 12:30 am!" And still only $10 per person Son: Ralph Rasey, her grandson Shawn (Fran) Rasey and her great grand­ children Jordyn, and Morgan. She preceeded in death by her Husband Von in 1992. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday Funeral service will be Attendees of last month’s Entrepreneur Exchange pose for a photo at the counter of the Fish Shack in Middleville. Entrepreneur group meets at F i sh Sh ac k in M idd l evi lle . p || ■ Wednesday, December 13th, with Pastor Dianne Bowden by Gladys Yonker officiating. Interment will Barry County’s new take place immediately folExchange lowing the funeral service at Entrepreneurr Lakeview Cemetery in group met al the Fish Shack in Middleville last month to Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memori- share ideas and experiences al contributions may be about beginning an indemade to Nashville United pendent business. The group was welcomed Methodist Church. Arrangements by Terry and Bob Frisbie, Funeral have been entrusted to the who established the Fish Daniels Funeral’ Home in Shack from scratch, decorat­ ing, furnishing and installing Nashville. all the equipment before they KUMC to welcome Sammons Family No Fuss! No Muss! One Stop Partying! 8 or more callfor reservations, Give a memorial that can go A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in ■rar (517) 852-9712 9200 E M-79 Hwy • Nashville Scott A. Daniels & Fami,y Owner/Manager M H* opened shop last April. During the course of the meeting, local business peo­ ple enthusiastically traded tips and tidbits of informa­ tion about becoming an entrepreneur. One thing agreed on by all is that statis­ tics show that a person start­ ing a new business shouldn’t expect to be in the black for a few years. Another topic of conversation was the concept of a person creating a new business and lifestyle around something he or she loves and the money will come. In attendance al the meet­ ing were owners of a wide variety of local business including: a quilt and art shop, a bed and breakfast, horticultural wholesale, a tile studio where you can design and paint your own tiles and I HI Bll get them fired on the spot, a soybean candle maker, Iron Works Creations, Hastings Farm Market, and Fabulous Finds resale shop, and A valla, which provides skin care pampering products plus ongoing variety. The Entrepreneur Exchange meets on the third Tuesday of every month in a different location in Barry County. The next meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Stony Acres, the home of Jeri and Don Brinks who plan to open a bed and breakfast inn. Anyone think­ ing about starting up a new business or wanting to improve an existing business is welcome to attend. Call 517-852-0062 for directions. Charlotte. Those planning to attend may bring the entire family, casual attire. The church is located 1/2 mile to the east of Chester Road. For more information, please call (517) 543-5488. The Sammons Family includes Jack and Sissy and children Jack Jr. and Krista, all from Wyandotte. The Kalamo United Methodistt Church will receive a visit from The DANIELS 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 ■ The Chester Gospel Church will have its annual Christmas Candlelight serv­ ice at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24. This special one hour serv­ ice will commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ It will be held at 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy., on forever “Our Family Serving Yours** ■ Chester Gospel candlelight service is Christmas Eve Sherry 517-852-9260 the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. I Sammons Family Sunday, Dec. 17 at the 9:30 a.m. wor­ ship service. The family, consisting of Jack, his wife. Sissy and their children, Jack Jr. and Krista are from Wyandotte. They sing contemporary and south­ ern gospel music. There will be a potluck fol­ lowing the service at approx­ imately 11 a.m. The church on Sunday, Dec. 24 will have its regular 9:30 a.m. worship service. Beginning at 4 p.m. a live nativity scene will be pre­ sented. A candlelight Christmas Eve service will follow at 5 p.m. For more information, call 517-541-1144. £Mpssage eJTherapy Dec. 1”, 2006 Until Dec 24th, 2006 When you buy (3) 30 min. Massages for $50.00 You will GET the 4lh 30 min. Massage for FREE You will SA VE $30 when you get (4) 30 min. Massages All 30 min. Massage Gift-Certificates will be dated Dec. 25th, 2006: and are good for 60 Days SORRYI do not accept any plastic Please Call (517) 852-2070 Or stop in at Nashville Chiropractic Center 127 S. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 cJhank you and have a great *Holiday Qeason �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 12,2006 — Page 5 New on the shelves at the Vermontville Township Library FFAers pose with truck at convention M |Q _ ** ’* ^ihtipiHi ^fcis- ssffisia^is ^ioisi^|iii hsss ot i^' ■ ar itaca otetoffii Kstii Ci ilW law ta. vib^ 5 Christa !i Gfld (■* si **' ; MlR ** rutit dt*’* «i ^*5 « i. H11’* Sign up has begun for the third annual Adult Winter Reading Program. Reading for “Lick the Cold, Read Something Bold” will begin on Jan. 2, 2007 and continue until March 31, 2007. Participants will receive a reading log with a list of 20 book categories and will be required to choose a book from each category. When each book is read, partici­ pants will record the title in their reading log, and on a slip of paper to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing. When all 20 cate­ gories have been completed, a prize will be awarded. Participants may continue Commission bdfllj Coun'l) on Aging Christopher Rumsey and Emily Eldred, both of Schedule Vermontville, stand next to Toyota's all new 2007 of Events Tundra full-size pickup truck during the 2006 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, which was attended by more than 50,000 people Oct. 25-27. All four are mem­ Meals Site and Hot Home Delivered bers of the Maple Valley FFA chapter. Toyota's focus at Hearty Meal the National FFA Convention centered on community Wednesday, Dec. 13 service, both at its display booth and other sponsorship Polish sausage, augratin areas. Two non-profit groups, National Center for potatoes, sauerkraut, spiced Family Literacy and the National Arbor Day Foundation, apples, dinner roll. joined in this effort, offering advice and ideas to FFA Thursday, Dec. 14 members on how to start community-service projects. Hot Home Delivered Turkey ala-king, rice, California blend, peas, plums. Site Meals - All County Christmas Party at COA (all other sites closed). RSVP by 12/7 Friday, Dec. 15 Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, wheat bread. Monday, Dec. 18 Hot dog ala potato, peas, fruit compote, dinner roll. Tuesday, Dec. 19 Chicken fettuccini, lima beans, stewed tomatoes, mixed fruit. Meals on Wheels Cold Home Delivered Amber Cantrell (left) of Nashville and Hillary Ruffner Menu Wednesday, Dec. 13 of Vermontville take their turn striking a pose. Tuna salad, garbonzo bean salad, peaches, pita bread. Thursday, Dec. 14 Ground bologna, cole slaw, mandarin oranges, whole wheat bread. Friday, Dec. 15 All Maple Valley area sen­ Highway, Vermontville. Cottage cheese, pea and ior citizens ages 50 and up Maple Valley Community peanut salad, pineapple, din­ are invited to attend a free Education will provide a ner roll. senior citizen luncheon host­ complete turkey luncheon Monday, Dec. 18 ed by Maple Valley with all the trimmings and Sliced turkey, 3-bean Community Education from activities for the event. salad, applesauce, whole For more information, or wheat bread. noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Tuesday, Dec. 19 Dec. 21, in the cafeteria at for transportation to the call Chris Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High luncheon, Italian pasta salad, pickled School 11090 Nashville Parkinson at (517) 852-9794. beets, tropical fruit. Community Ed sponsors senior citizen luncheon reading beyond the 20 books, Letters, by Debbie Macom­ Common Household Items, and enter these titles in the ber; The Angels of Morgan by Earl Proulx; Toys & Grand Prize Drawing. The Hill, by Donna Vanliere; Prizes 2007; Momfidence!: Adult Winter Reading Brother Odd, by Dean An Oreo Never Killed Program is open to library Koontz; When Madeline Anybody and Other Secrets patrons age 16 and over. Was Young, by Jane of Happier Parenting, by New DVD’s Close Hamilton; The Shape Shifter, Paula Spencer; I’m Encounters of the Third by Tony Hillerman; Under Dreaming of Some. White Kind, Starman, The Ant Orders, by Dick Francis. Chocolate, by Rhonda Rhea; Bully, Ice Age 2: The Melt­ Adult Non-Fiction - It’s 2, 4, 6, 8 Great Meals for down, A Prairie Home Not About Me, by Max Couples or Crowds,, by Companion, An Inconven­ Lucado; When the Enemy Rachel Ray. ient Truth, Superman Strikes: The , Keys to Junior and Young Adult Returns, Mickey Saves Winning Ybur Spiritual Fiction - Girl, 15, Charming Santa, Pirates of the Carib­ Battles, by Charles F. But Insane, by Sue Limb; bean: Dead Man’s Chest, Stanley; 2007 Taste of Home When Santa Fell to Earth, by Vertical Limit, The Christ­ Annual Recipes; Ebay for Cornelia Funke. mas Shoes, Miami Vice, Dummies, by Marsha Junior and Young Adult Little Bear: Rainy Day Tales, Collier; Toys and Prices Non-Fiction The Many Scooby-Doo! In Where’s My 2007, by Karen O’Brien; Faces of Snoopy, by Charles Mummy, The Three Stooges. Vinegar, Duck Tape, Milk M. Schulz; Coelacanth: Te We have started a collec­ Jugs and More: 1001 Living Fossil, by Valerie J. tion of book and CD kits for Ingenious Ways to Use Weber. the children’s section of the library. New titles include: Puss in Boots, More Nursery Rhymes, Christmas Songs, The Elves and the Shoe­ maker, Cinderella, Aladdin, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Princess and the Pea. Adult Fiction Broken Flower, by V.C. Andrews; The Christmas Bus, by Melody Carlson; The Christ­ mas Candle, by Max Lucado; Ya-Yas in Bloom, by Rebecca Wells; The Measure of a Lady, by Deanne Gist; Freefall, by Kristen Heitzmann; Kiss of Darkness, by Heather Gra­ ham; Wicked, by Shannon Drake; When Joy Came to Stay, by Karen Kingsbury; Stork Naked, by Piers Anthony; This Heavy Si­ lence, by Nicole Mazzarella; Violet Dawn, by Brandilyn Collins; Wicked and Son of a Witch, by Gregory Mc­ Guire; Town Afraid, by Jack Ballas; Leave a Candle Burning, by Lori Wick; Capital Crimes, by Jonathan & Faye Kellerman; Treasure of Kahn, by Clive Cussler; Saint, by Ted Dekker; Cross, Vern and Shirley Curtis were united in marriage on by James Patterson; Santa December 8, 1956. In honor of their 50th anniversary, Cruise, by Mary Higgins they celebrated with their children and grandchildren Clark; First Impressions, by before traveling south for the winter. 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Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 12,2006 — Page 7 Faculty wins donkey basketball game, which raises about $900 by Hillary Ruffner FFA Reporter The Maple Valley High School gym was visited by animals, players and fans Monday night, Dec. 4, when the FFA put on their annual donkey basketball tourna­ ment. This’ year’s contest fea­ tured four teams. In the first game the juniors of Maple For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Valley went against a group of politicians. The politions were defeated 8-6. The junior team was com­ prised of Josh Norton, Jessica Fletcher, Britiney Stambaugh, Kayla Napier, Aaron Cohoon, Emily Eldred, Amber Cantrell, Kaitlyn M-Haaksma. Tyler Corwin, John Snyder, and Jessica Clark. The politions consisted of Brian Calley, Dr. Michael Callton, Norm Porter, Rick Jones, Scott Everett, Dar Leaf, Katie Eldred, State FFA officer Anna Timmerman, Kendra Butters and Kara Butters. In the second game, the Maple Valley seniors went against a team composed of Maple Valley faculty. The seniors came out behind in this contest. The Maple Valley staff team consisted of Monique Colizzi, Brian Lincoln, Robb Rosin, Bryan Carpenter, Landon Wilkes, Trent. Harvey, Chris Parkinson and Jeff Byrne. The seniors were Justine King, Adam Guy, Jeremy Whitney, Cliff Ward, Justin McMillen, Chris Rumsey, Samantha Rugg, David Hough, Nicole Rugg, Sammy Hodack and Dustin Diamond. In the championship game, the faculty outplayed the seniors 6-4. Donkey Basketball was played with four players on the floor at once, each having their own donkey. Players had to be mounted to shoot the ball and had to either be seated or pass the ball to someone who was seated. Most players ended up on the floor more often than they were on the donkey. Justine King, co-chair of the tournament, said, "The game was a lot of fun, and drew a good crowd which gained the FFA Chapter approximately $900." The action was fast and furious, and sometimes a big sloppy and disgusting last Monday night (Dec. 4) at Maple Valley High School during the annual donkeyball game. The fun event is sponsored by the local chapter of the FFA as a fund-raiser and local “celebrities," including politicians such as State Rep.-elect Brian Calley, County Commissioner Mike Callton and Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf are among the participants. Of course, the show-stopper almost always is when the animals pause to relieve themselves. (Photos courtesy Mike Callton) MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Membe r of G reate r La n s in g Asso ci a t i o n of Realtors, and Multiple Listing Services; Also Grand Rapids Multiple Listing Service MLS. 227 N. 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Thomapple Kellogg had five champions, as well as two second-place finishes. Thomapple Kellogg fin­ ished with 291.5 points. Maple Valley was second with 245 followed by Portland 211, Holland 174, Maple Valley’s Raven Scurlock (top) works to turn over the Saxons’ Matt Schild Wednesday. He scored a second-period pin in the 130-pound match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Athlete of the week Maple Valley High School Varsity Basketball Maple Valley's Kenneth Quick was the team's leading scorer in each of its first two games last week. Quick, d junior guard, had 21 points Tuesday against Bellevue and 19 on Friday night against Hackett Catholic Central. The 4695 Middleville Rd. Lynn Denton M-37, Middieviiie, mi Agency 1-800-443-5253 111 N. Main St Nashville, Ml 517-852-2005 MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE 06640710 Thomapple Kellogg ‘B’ 145, Fruitport 122.5, and Grandville ‘B’ 115. The Lions were strong in the lightweights, winning four of their six titles in the six flights from 135 on down. Ron Smith topped Portland’s Trevor Maus 11-3 for the 112-pound champi­ onship. Tyler Corwin topped Thomapple Kellogg’s Kyle Dalton 7-0 in the 125vpound title tilt. At 130 pounds, Raven Scurlock defeated TK’s John Wallace 7-0 for the champi­ onship. In the 135-pound title match, Jamie Corwin topped David Hooper from the TK ‘B’ team 20-11. The Lions’ other two titles came at 152 and 215 pounds. Tory Roberts pinned Fruitport’s Justin Massey 5:43 into their 152-pound title match. Dusty Cowell scored a 12-1 major defeat of Plainwell’s James Cramer at 215. The Trojans from TK were the second O-K Gold Conference team to finish ahead of the Lions last week. Maple Valley split a pair of duals at Hastings on Wednesday night, falling to the host Saxons 55-21, then defeating Battle Creek Central 45-36. The only match that didn’t end in six points, a 6-4 deci­ sion by Roberts (152) over the Bearcats’ Fernando Garcia, clinched the win for the Lions Wednesday. Battle Creek Central scored pins in the first three matches against the Lions, starting at 171 pounds, before Donnie Jensen started the Valley tum-around by pinning the Bearcats’ Robert Potter 38 seconds into the 285-pound match. The Lions’ Anthony Molson won by forfeit at 103, and Smith followed that up with a match tying pin of Jesus Duran in the 112pound bout. After Central won by pin at 119, the Lions’ Tyler Corwin, Scurlock, Jamie Corwin, and Lucas Brumm ripped off four consecutive pins to give their team a FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU UFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL We have the New Keys and you’ll be pleased ... The Lions’ Tyler Corwin closes in on a pin of Hastings’ Jeremy Rogers in the first period of their 125-pound bout Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion 189 pounder Chad Rhodes (right) scores a reversal and puts Hastings’ Luke Mansfield on his back in the third period of their match Wednesday. Rhodes trailed 17-5 entering the third period, before scoring a pin to win. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hackett and Bellevue spoil the Lion eagers’ first week Maple Valley lost a pair tight 1 games to open the sea­ son last week, including the Kalamazoo Valley Association opener against Hackett Catholic Central Friday night. The Fighting Irish came to the Valley and headed home after a 54-47 victory. See WRESTLING, next Hackett built a ten-point page advantage over the course of the second and third quarters, and held on in the end. Kenneth Quick led the Lions with 19 points, while Eric Westendorp chipped in eight and Dustin Houghton seven. Jim Murphy had 17 points to lead the Fighting Irish to their second win of the sea­ son. It was the second time in See BASKETBALL, next page I Rabbit Frys are back at... 9! 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After splitting a pair of games in pool play, Durand scored a 25-23, 11-25, 25-17 victory in the finals against the Lions. Durand won a close game one, then the two teams bat­ tled through a tight second game until Lion senior Jess Winegar started a strong rotation of serves that accounted for eight consecu­ tive points. In the final game, Durand was able to attack strong and defeated the Lions, to end Maple Valley’s day with a record of 3-1-1. After finishing pool play, the Lions faced Ovid-Elsie in the semi-finals and prevailed 25-20, 25-21. The win set up a rematch with Durand, which had won over Morrice in the other semi-final. The Lions and Durand met for the first time in their sec­ ond pool play match. The Lions won game one 27-26, before Durand came out strong in the second game and handled the Lions 25-14. The Lions’ day started with Lansing Christian, and the Lions won by scores of 25-14 and 25-14. The final match of pool play for the Lions was against Laingsburg, and Maple WRESTLING, continued from previous page commanding lead. Pins by Tyler Corwin, Scurlock, and Chad Rhodes accounted for the Lions’ first three victories against Hastings, while Roberts’ closed out the match with a 7-5 win over the Saxons’ Ryan Bosma. While the Lions were pin­ ning their way past the Bearcats, Hastings was squeaking out a 35-34 win over Plainwell. Plainwell topped Battle Creek Central 54-22 in the other opening match. Maple Valley heads to Lakewood this Thursday, to be part of a quad with the host Vikings, Caledonia, and Perry. Next Saturday, the Lions host the annual Jesse Snow Memorial Invitational, with squads from Caledonia, Concord, oopersville, Dansville, Gull Lake, Hopkins, Kelloggsville, Lakewood, and Muskegon Catholic Central. Valley won both games 25­ 22, 25-18. Dani Christensen led the Lions on the day in kills with 27, and Jennifer Kent had 26. Christensen was perfect from the service line for the day, and had ten aces. Also up front, Rachel Mater and Alaina Mater had six blocks each for the Lions. Alaina, the Lions’ setter, had 58 assists, and was also the team leader in aces with 13, and second on the team in digs with 18. Lauren Pierce led the Lions in digs with 21. The Lions will be at the Corunna Invitational this coming Saturday, then on Monday will open the Kalamazoo Valley Association season against the defending league champs from Pennfield. BASKETBALL, continued from previous pag two games the Lions had allowed 54 points. The Lions’ 52 points left them just short of Bellevue on Tuesday night, in an over­ time loss to the Broncos. Bellevue hit eight threepointers in the game, includ­ ing three in the overtime ses­ sion, to earn the 54-52 victo­ ryThe game was tight throughout, with the Lions leading by a point heading into the fourth quarter. Quick led the Lions with 21 points. He hit 8-of-8 foul shots in the second quarter to help keep the Lions right with the Broncos. Houghton was l-of-2 from the line in the second quarter, and Westendorp had the team’s only field goal in the period. The Lions only had three field goals the entire first half, but trailed by only a point at the intermission. For the night from the foul line, the Lions were 17-of24. Westendorp finished with ten points and ten rebounds. Maple Valley goes for win number one again tonight, against 0-2 Delton Kellogg. Friday, the Lions hit the road to face Parchment. Three area Methodist churches share pastor by Megan Lavell Staff Writer Three area churches received a blessing from above, so to speak, in the form of their new minister Susan Olsen. Welcome Comers United Methodist Church in Hastings, Freeport United Methodist Church and Peace United Methodist Church in Nashville became Olsen’s new charge Aug. 1. Olsen originally comes from Freesoil on the north­ west coast of Michigan. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and French from the University of Michigan. Olsen also completed her Basic Course of Study for the United Methodist Church. She attended Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary for three years and Candler School of Theology in Atlanta for two years. She also has started her Advanced Course of Study through Candler School of Theology and plans to com­ plete that in 2007. Olsen and her husband lived in Ann Arbor for sever­ al years before they decided to return to Freesoil. “We became reinvolved with the church I’d grown up with,” said Olsen. Olsen said she thought of becoming a minister when she was young, but decided it was not a good career choice. “I even had considered the idea of becoming a minister several times,” she said. “When I was in high school I was thinking about it. I let everybody convince me it wasn’t a career, so I went to the University of Michigan not having the slightest idea what I was going to do.” Olsen said she worked several different jobs, and while she was working in a nursing home she finally decided to do what she had always wanted and go to school to become a pastor. “I was thinking, ‘Do I want to being doing this for the next 20 years?’ and the answer was a resounding no,” she said. Olsen quit her job at the nursing home and began teaching piano out of her home. She became the lay speaker at her church, and then she became a district certified lay speaker. She then decided she would take the next step and fill out the paper work to became a can­ didate for ordained ministry. The aspiring pastor attend­ ed License to Preach School in the summer of 1996. The following summer she start­ ed her course of study for second career people, mean­ ing people who were not recent college graduates. “December 1997 I got a call from the district superin­ tendent in the Grand Rapids area,” said Olsen. The next thing she knew, she was the pastor at the Hesperia and Ferry United Methodist Churches and teaching French at a local high school. Olsen did not think it was fair to the stu­ dents to quit teaching them mid-year, so she, her hus­ band Bob and their three cats traveled back and forth from Freesoil to the Grand Rapids area every week to teach and preach. Olsen’s next move was to serve in Gobles and Kendall United Methodist Churches. She held that post for six years before she and her hus­ band made their way to Mount Pleasant in 2004. There she was the pastor for three United Methodist Churches. Olsen was sent to Freeport at the end of June 2006. She now lives in the parsonage in Freeport while she is pastor for the Freeport United Methodist Church, Peace United Methodist Church in Nashville and Welcome Corners United Methodist Church in Hastings. “Mount Pleasant was an awful big town for us,” said Olsen. “It’s not where I feel at home. There was a com­ fort level for me [in Freeport].” Olsen preaches at all three churches every Sunday. She preaches at Peace at 8:30 a.m., Welcome Comers at 9:45 a.m. and Freeport at 11 a.m. The three churches combined present Olsen with a total of around 75 congre­ gation members. “Even combined, it’s on the small side for a full-time appointment,” Olsen said of the size of her charge. Olsen said her favorite part ofbeing a pastor is to be available when the people need her, even though she wishes those needs would not arise in the lives of the congregation members. “There is something to be said to be available — to have someone trust you enough to call you,” said Olsen. When Olsen is not preach­ ing or tending to her congre­ gations, she gardens, plays the piano, does punch embroidery or studies to become an ordained minis­ ter. She has to complete 32 credit hours of advanced study, which she hopes to accomplish next year, before she can even apply for ordi­ nation, which she hopes to do in December 2008. Susan Olsen sits with her husband, Bob, in their Freeport home. Susan is the pastor of Welcome Corners United Methodist Church in Hastings, Freeport United Methodist Church and Peace United Methodist Church in Nashville. 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From our unique shops and stores, to fine restaurants and pubs, you ll find unusual gift ideas and dining experiences that will make your Holiday Season one to remember. Easy to find, Hastings is located in the center of Barry County. It’s only a short scenic drive from where you live! WILDLIFE, continued from page 3 protects the air,' soil and water throughout our com­ munities. Creating habitats not only helps wildlife, it can help reduce global warming pollution and save money as well. Burning fossil fuels to heat and cool our homes and maintain our lawns releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is the main greenhouse gas respon­ sible for global warming. Replacing lawns with strate­ gically located trees and other native vegetation can insulate homes from heat, cold and wind, reducing our heating and cooling needs and thus our carbon dioxide emissions. And, unlike lawns, wildlife-friendly native plants don't need con­ stant maintenance from gas guzzling lawn mowers or fertilizers that require fossil fuels to manufacture. On top of this, plants actu­ ally absorb carbon dioxide, helping to further reduce the amount in the atmosphere. All of this adds up to increased wildlife habitat, reduction in excessive car­ bon dioxide that causes glob­ al warming and reduced energy bills for homeowners. Habitats can produce other financial rewards for home­ owners. Realtors will pro­ mote the certified status of homes for sale because they see it as an added selling fea­ ture. It's an attractive element to many potential home buy­ ers looking to share their landscape with Mother Nature. Potential homeowners who are attracted, to a house with a certified habitat are also more likely to maintain the habitat once they take ownership. NWF has received numerous testimo­ nials from program partici­ pants who find their efforts to create a habitat not only rewarding, but fun for the whole family. As one participant wrote, "I am a beginner, butjudging from the many birds, squir­ rels, butterflies and rabbits, along with the flowers blooming everywhere in my yard, I must be on the right track." Few people understand how just one person can make a difference. David Mizejewski, NWF naturalist and host of the Animal Planet series "Backyard Habitat" says, It's easy to feel that there is no hope for wildlife in our modem world of smog, traffic and asphalt. But there is hope. Each ofus can make our own piece of the earth a healthy, green space that helps restore the ecological balance. Encouraging your neighbors to join with you can lead to a neighborhood or community habitat that provides wildlife with greater incentive to call your piece ofthe earth home. It practical how-to information to make your yard a wildlife haven and shows how to have your property officially certified by NWF as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat site. The book, which costs $12.95, is available online at www.nwforglbackyardwildlifehabitat, and can also be ordered by. calling 800­ 900-2656. Participants who achieve certification receive mem­ bership in the National Wildlife Federation, includ­ ing a one-year subscription to the award-winning National Wildlife magazine with wildlife articles' and nature photography.. They also receive a personalized certificate and quarterly newsletters, and are eligible to post NWF's special out­ door sign designating thenyard or garden as wildlife­ friendly. NWF now offers the most comprehensive guide to date on gardening for wildlife, authored by Mizejewski. The 128-page Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife won the Independent Publishers Association's 2005 award for Best Gardening/Agriculture Book of the Year. 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"We had woman come here in tears because her children asked for money to buy her a gift and she had none to give them." Volunteers will be setting up Santa’s workshop Friday, Dec. 15. The center still needs new or "regifted" items such as toys, jewelry, books, CDs, and other gift items suitable for children, teens or adults. The Maple Valley High School leader­ ship classes, both Maplewood and Fuller Street Elementary and Cub and Boy Scout Pack #469 have set up toy and gift collections sites in their schools and at Carl’s Market Gifts can also be donated by calling (517) 852-0685 or (269) 838-2340. Warmth for Winter The MVCCOH has received 85 new and gently used coats this year from First United Methodist Church in Hastings, eight to twelve boxes of coats from the Lansing District of the United Methodist Church, and more from Salvation Army. These coats for children and adults will be distributed at the center during Santa’s Workshop. Anyone who would like to donate a new*or clean, gently used coat or needs one before Dec. 16 John Busley, chairperson of Lansing District UMC Missions Committee and Holt UMC, delivering Sheffield Toys for distribution through the Wish Upon A Starprogram and Santa's Workshop. SCHOOL MM Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Dec. 13 Choose One Grilled cheese, pizza, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, burger/ chicken bar. Choose Two Garden salad, tomato soup, green beans, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Thursday, Dec. 14 H.S. Hungry Howies. Kellogg Hungry Howies. Choose One - Pizza, cheese­ burger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two Garden salad, cauliflower w/cheese, rice pilaf, mixed fruit, juice, milk. Friday, Dec. 15 Choose One - Quesadilla, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, country chicken bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, broccoli cheese rice, fresh veg., medley, peaches, juice, milk. Monday, Dec. 18 Choose One - Cheesie chicken and rice, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sand­ wich, salad bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, scalloped com, green beans, fresh fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 19 Choose One - Wrap sand­ wich, pizza, cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, Mexican bar. Choose Two - Garden salad, french fries, carrot sticks, pineapple/mandarin orange, juice, milk. should call (517) 852-0685. MVCCOH The Community Center of Hope is an interdenomina­ tional community outreach program serving the needs of the Nashville and Vermontville area. Besides the Seasonal Santa’s Workshop and Warmth for Winter programs, its current programs include the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf, which distributes food to families in need every Tuesday, a fledgling literacy program and a partnership with Michigan Works. Future plans include activi­ ties and programs for area children and teens. Bowden reports that it costs approximately $200 a week to run the pantry shelf and approximately $1,000 a Pastor Di from Center of Hope and Sheila Huis, representing the First United month for rent and utilities to Methodist Church in Hastings. The church collected more than 75 coats and money keep the center open. for use in the Maple Valley area. "If we could find about 15 patrons willing to pledge $1,000 a year, then we’d be able to focus our energy on getting grants to maintain existing programs and start a new one for children and teens. If someone is looking for alternative gifts this year, maybe they could sponsor the food pantry for a week or a the center for a month." The center is also looking for seven to ten volunteers willing to be trained to help those who come into the cen­ ter looking for assistance. "We’d like to have a at least two at a time working here at the center so we could keep regular hours," said Bowden. "You never know who is going to show up and what they will need or want; but we are really blessed... We straddle the Barry and Eaton County line and both counties are willing to work together with us to get peo­ ple’ the help they need." For more information about the MVCCOH or to volunteer, call (269) 838­ 2340 or (517) 852-0685. Pastor Di and the collection of Sheffield Toys delivered for distribution through the Wish Upon A Star program and Santa's Workshop Whether you are remodeling or building the home of your dreams, it can involve a lot of decisions. Oak Harbor, however, makes it easy. It takes advantage of the architectural styl of your home and conforms beautifully with a brushed woodgrain finish. What's more, the Traditional and Dutchlap profiles don't put any limitations on beauty or durability. In fact, Oak Harbor has long been recognized for its superior quality by architects, builders and homeowners alike. 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The instruments mentary school students were purchased and free played a variety of simple rental provided, thanks to a folk tunes and holiday $2,700 grant from the foun­ favorites for their classmates dation, and the tuition for at Fuller Street Elementary each student is only $54 for the entire year (two eightlast week. The occasion was the week semesters) thanks to a n Strums and $26 per pupil donation from Fiddles Michigan Fiddlers’ the fiddlers association. After an introduction from Association Christmas musi­ cal program. music school director Steve The Fiddles ’n Strums Youngs and a rousing rendi­ program began at Fuller tion of "Down Yonder" by Street eight weeks ago under members of the Michigan Fiddlers’ Association, the young fiddle players took the floor. Making their debut on the fiddle were Breille Hammond, Seth Gurd, Colton Reid, Marcum Terpening, Connor Bennett, Bailey Weiler, Trenton Imes, Logan Leetherman. Zach Orsbom and Anthony Guffey (Toree Heney was absent). Led by instructors David Carr and Tina Horrigan, the youngsters demonstrated their ability playing "E-A-DG," "Double Stop Jog Santa’s Jig," three variations of " Boil ’Em Cabbage Down," and "Jingle Bells." Four members of the Michigan Fiddlers’ Association play "Down Yonder" at the opening of the concert show­ casing the Fiddles ’n Strums students from the Community Music School in Hastings. These young fiddlers play a selection of tunes under the guidance of instructors Tina Horrigan (left) and Dave Carr (front). Disbeliefhasfinally subsided, the shock has disappeared; they've retreated into the depth ofour souls, buried deep inside, never to return. We are left with a headfull ofmemories, a hole in our hearts, and the realization that you are gone. As we look up at the sky, at the white puffy clouds; it comforts us to know you are up there in Peace. As sad as wefeel, and as much as we miss you, we cannot cry, for wefeel your arms around us. Wefeel all ofthejoy you brought us through all ofourfond memories. All that is left isfor us to say "good-bye". Knowing that one day we'll see you again; and until then, that hole in our hearts shallfill with lovefrom the memories ofyou we hold so dear. Wi? miss you so much... Yourfamily andfriends 06641025 "It’s amazing. In just eights weeks these kids have come from , ‘huh?’ to what they are doing now," said Horrigan. "This is better than something you see adver­ tised on TV for $19.95." After a cello solo by Horrigan, the young guitar players: Jacob Gardner, Alyssa Egbert, Abby Smith, Dillon Terpening, Callie Osborn, and Erin French, took their turn. Led by Youngs they played "She’ll be Cornin’ Around the Mountain" while their class­ mates joined in with the accompanying words and gestures. Next they played "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells" and "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. 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The board discussed its options on the bond proposal but made no action on the issue. The proposed bond will most likely be one mill, and will go toward replacing three boilers, improving security at the schools’ entrances and upgrading finance classrooms. The board still needs to vote on both the amount of the bond and the election to put the issue to the voters. Superintendent Kim Kramer told the board the bond could go to the people for vote in August or November. He said if it did go in November that would set the school back one year before getting it on the tax rolls, however. “August is possible, but the question is can we sell it with no one around and school not in session?” he asked. He told the board that information is being gath­ ered on the exact nature of the upgrades and will be pro­ vided to the board in January when a decision is expected to be made. Board member Brian Green said, “If I had to prior- itize, its more important to me that we set ourselves up for success in getting it passed... and my perception is that the best chance for passing would be November. If there is a delay (getting it on the rolls) then there is a delay, but at least it’s passed.” A more expensive bond was proposed last May but it was rejected by voters. In other business last Monday night, Dec. II, the board: • Heard a presentation by Eaton County Intermediate School District (ISD) repre­ sentatives on a proposed data warehouse system. Kramer said the current system is not satisfactory and the new sys­ tem would allow the school to put in data and be able to track student achievement and test results much more efficiently to be able to com­ pare and contrast. The more efficient system would also allow the school to compare to others in the area. Cost ofthe system is $5.50 per student with the first year free and the second year the ISD is pledging to pay $3 of the $5.50, also with possible help in successive years. • Voted to participate in Schools of Choice for the second semester of the year. • Heard from Green that he had contacted outgoing State Representative Gary Newell and Senator Patty Birkholz. He said the impression he got from the conversation was that he thought the schools would be keeping the student fund allowances, but there was no guarantee. He said he was surprised Birkholz seemed to be under the impression the schools controlled retirement costs. “I think there is a discon­ nect there, we don’t control retirement costs,” he said. He added that they were both of the opinion the econ­ omy would be flat for two to three years. He said he talked to both legislators about ’ rising health care costs. “They are are both Republican so I think their perspective is that there is a little extra there... ” He said that state senators had similar health care to teachers but went with bids that came in about $3,000 less per person a year than the current healthcare being used by the schools. Green said funding for schools in the future to him appears uncertain. Kramer said he was glad Green contacted them and added he knew they were faced with the difficult task of handling a tight budget. “Its true that among the agencies they handle we have been cut the least, but also we have not kept up with inflation. My concern is that they do seem to hear our concerns, but not be able to take the initiative or change anything.” “I don’t think they are going to be able to do any­ thing .until schools start breaking down,” said Green. “I have to wonder if a few schools will have to tank...” • Heard from Athletic Director Duska Brumm that the Athletic Boosters have approved $3,000 to go toward a baseball press box. She said additional fund­ raising is being planned to raise the other $3,000 needed for the project. • Heard from Kramer that because .the school is in a new league, the Kalamazoo Valley Association, and is the only one in the league not offering tennis, there has Student Matt Hall receives a Maple Valley Pride pin at been some interest in fund­ raising to revamp new tennis the school board meeting Monday. Hall was honored for courts. He said he is willing setting a cross country school record, being third year to go to both council meet­ all-conference and by earning all-state Division III acco­ ings in Vermontville and lades by placing 18th in the state competition. Nashville in hopes ofmaking the tennis courts a communi­ ty effort, and available for community use. • Heard from Director of Transportation Pat Powers that because of weather, the storage tank cleanup would by Shawna Hubbarth Corrected tax bills from that probably start in April. StaffWriter mistake went out last week. Castleton Twp. overcharge on taxes will be corrected Wood burning funace issue left unresolved by council by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council hotly debated the issue of free-standing out­ door wood burning furnaces Thursday night, but again reached no conclusion. Council will revisit the issue in January. An ordinance banning the furnaces did not pass, and neither did a motion made by councilman Justin Shotts who wanted to wait the cold season out, gather public opinion, and see if there were complaints about the current furnaces. “I would like to view the level of complaints at the end of the season and revis­ it the ordinance then,” said Shotts, who also suggested the council look into regu­ lating the chimney height of the furnaces. “So then we could ask ourselves was it something that was deemed to be a nuisance? Did we get com­ plaints? I don’t feel we should feel as if we are under the gun and make laws out of fear and be hasty about it,” said Shotts. “I think it’s not in our best representation to move ahead with a ban without having really gotten a feel­ ing about the public’s con­ cern about the matter... we have a greater responsibility to look into the will of our constituents before making these kinds of decisions and see how they feel about it.” Village President Frank Dunham said he has gotten a lot of feedback from peo­ ple that was negative about the furnaces. • “I’ve actually talked to a lot ofpeople and they don’t want them... they don’t want them in their neigh­ borhoods,” said Dunham. “Well, they didn’t show up at the public hearing.” said Shotts. Councilman James Dunham said that by wait­ ing he felt the council was in effect saying they would just worry about their air quality later. “The manufacturers are very misleading about them,” he said. “The emis­ sions on them are not regu­ lated and they give off air pollution...there is no way to bum them clean.” He added they would have a negative effect on the elderly and those with asthma in the village. “Who wouldn’t want to breathe clean air?” he asked. “Winter pollution is five times worse than sum- mer pollution,” he said. Shotts replied that he was not arguing that the fur­ naces made clean air. He said that was not the issue at all, and he did not have one or want one next door to him. Rather, he said, he thought it was the council’s duty whether or not they agreed with the furnaces to do the will of the people on the matter. He said he did not think the council should ban heating with say, tires if that’s what the people want­ ed. “Well, people expect us to make a decision on this as well,” said James. The council then voted on Shotts’ proposal to wait the season and gather input, with Dunham, James, Mary Coll and Mike Kenyon vot- See COUNCIL, page 5 An apparent overcharge of the county operating millage levied to Castleton Township residents will be correctd in the next week or two and res­ idents will be issued a refund or credit, said Township Supervisor Jud Cooley. The overcharge affects 400 parcels, and was levied in 2005. Cooley said the mis­ take was discovered by an auditor earlier this year and the matter was discussed at the last Township Board meeting. This is a separate mistake from the school operating millage, which also levied the wrong amount in the most recent tax bills, levying 5 mils instead of 3. The 2005 tax mistake affects those in the Lakewood and Hastings school districts. Cooley would not comment on how much taxpayers overpaid. Castleton township resi­ dent Don Wiggins said he had heard that about $21,000 was overpaid, with an aver­ age of $50 per parcel. Cooley said there were no plans to publish a press release on the matter and that residents could expect a cor­ rected bill with refund or credit in the next week or so. Township Treasurer Loretta Pixley was not avail­ able for comment as of press time Friday. In This Issue • High school students visit The Flower House • Legos provide both fun and education • “Girls’ Life” newsletter is for girls, by girls • Lions win Jesse Snow tourney after taking on top D-2 teams �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 19,2006 — Page 2 -s GOOD TIME PIZZA All Things Are Possible v J* 17 501 North Main, Nashville What is tidy possible? If we are to seriously address this question we should first distinguish between different senses of the 852-1985 si/ 0 word “possibility." 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James said he was disap­ pointed. “We have been working on this ban since October with no decision yet,” he said. ‘I think we have a responsibility to the people to govern in a responsible way and that includes being timely with getting things done. I also hold public health and welfare in the highest regard and the facts are about these thing is that they are negative to peoples’ health and the environ­ ment... he only positive is the money saved to the homeowner...” Kenyon said he agreed except that he felt the oppo­ site in that he wanted to look 975 N. Main (M-66) (M-66mrihofNaJmiit) Toll Free 877-852-0106 MulberryNEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY! Gardens ~ Chicken or Swiss Steak Dinner w/Onc Drink Restaurant Scenic Scenic Elegant Elegant Setting At Affordable Prices Open to the Public $35 per couple or $20 PP DJ FROM 7PM -12:30AM . 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Warner indicated her resigning was due to another member of the planning commission constantly vio­ lating the Open Meetings Act and “being negative.” “Obviously there is some sort of problem on the Planning Commission,” said Coll. “Do we need an expert investigator or super detec­ tive to find out what’s going on?” asked Shotts, who sug­ gested maybe a council per­ son should sit in on some of the meetings. • Approved appointment Deb Allen to the Planning Commission after reading a letter from her about her interest to serve on the com­ mission. • Approved appointment of Erica Zimny as new zon­ ing administrator. Shotts, who also applied for the position asked why he was. not considered. Dunham said that it was because Zimny had a law degree and law background and experience. “On my behalf I am involved in the local govern­ ment and acting on behalf of the people...” he said. “I am not using this as a stepping stone and even though my opinion is obviously biased. 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Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Tim Olson officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Siren Eaton VERMONTVILLE - Mary Alleen Malcuit, age 79, of Vermontville, died Saturday, December 16, 2006. Mrs. Malcuit was born January 15, 1927, in Charlotte, the daughter of Frank and Dona (Spencer) King. She and her husband, Leo, were proud of the farm they developed and of their fami­ lyThey were members of the Maple Syrup Association. Mrs. Malcuit was an antique collector and dealer through her business “Four Leaf Clover Antiques”. She is survived by sons Mark Malcuit of Mulliken SCHOOL MENUS Shelter, Charlotte. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. returned to the Plymouth area where she graduated High School. Agnes married Wayne H. Hill on June 22, 1946. Most of her life was spent around Fenton until the cou­ ple retired and returned to Barry County in 1986. Agnes was a 4-H leader and a Life Member of the OES #248 (Fenton Chapter), Life Member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260 womens (Message ^Therapy Dec. 1st, 2006 Until Dec 24th, 2006 When you buy (3) 30 min. Massages for $50.00 You will GET the 4lh 30 min. Massage for FREE You will SAVE $30 when you get (4) 30 min. Massages All 30 min. Massage Gift Certificates will be dated Dec. 25th, 2006: and are good for. 60 Days SORRY I do not accept any plastic Please Call (517) 852-2070 Or stop in at Nashville Chiropractic Center 127 S. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 njhank you and have a great (Hofiday Reason auxiliary, and Member of Jolly Jills of Hastings. Agnes attended the Nashville Baptist Church. Agnes was preceeded in death by her husband Wayne in November of 1992, also her parents and brother David of Florida. She is survived by her five children, Sandra Moore of Fenton, Karen Slavin of Boca Raton Florida, Michael (Connie) Hill of Patrick Roscommon, (Vickie) Hill of Columbus, Ohio and Brian (Michelle) Hill of Fenton. Also surviving are six grandchildren, four great grand children; two brothers William (Grace) Tarbet of Hastings, James Tarbet of Lutherville, MD; her close cousin Jean Meldrum of Howell, and several neices and nephews. Funeral Services for Agnes were held on Friday December 15, 2006 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville with Rev. Deano Lamphere officiating. Pallbearers were members of the Nashville VFW and interment took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. WE’RE READY FOR YOU! -Hastings’ iA/ewest Affordable ^Senior Hiving Mallard Tond Village beautifulnew place to live... Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Extension Office closed during lunch (approxi­ mately 12:30-1:30 p.m.) County buildings closed for Christmas Holiday. County buildings closed for Christmas Holiday. Extension Office closed during lunch (approxi­ mately 12:30-1:30 p.m.) County buildings closed for New Year Holiday. County buildings closed for New Year’s Day. Extension Office closed during lunch (approxi­ mately 12:30-1:30 p.m.) Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. 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Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Commission 5df!U COUfilU Agnes (Tarbet) Hill NASHVILLE - Mrs. Agnes (Tarbet) Hill, age 80, of Nashville passed away peacefully on December 10, 2006 at Genesys Health System in Grand Blanc. Agnes was bom on July 18, 1926 in Detoit, the only daughter of David and Agnes Tarbet. She was raised in the Detroit area but attended Nashville school from 8th through 11th grades. She Maple Valley Secondary Lunch Wednesday, Dec. 20 Cook’s Choice. Thursday, Dec. 21 Holiday Recess Begins. School Resumes 3,2007. He was raised in Strawberry Point, Iowa before moving to Michigan in the early 1940’s when he met his wife Helen (Powers) Stahr. The couple made their home in the Vermontville and Charlotte area. Eldon was an avid bowler and enjoyed collecting and polishing non-precious stones. He also enjoyed spending time in his garden. Eldon spent his working career employed at Aluminum Extrusions where he worked in the Acid Tank Department. He is survived by his daughter, Dixie (Ed) Collier son, Randy (Gloria) Rolfe; six grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. 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High school students visit The Flower House Students from Monique Colizzi's Advanced Microsoft and Personal Computing Classes visited The Flower House, an assist­ ed living center in Nashville, as part of a community serv­ ice project. Students helped residents decorate < ornaments, Christmas stockings (handsewn by the students) and write out cards. This is the second year students partici­ pated in this event. For t fa M ,W>i (Mi ■ । tab tarn. 1 p. ta e by Kim L. Kramer How much does the lottery contribute to public schools? This information comes to us from the Michigan School Board organization and was recently published in its Headlines" newsletter, Dec. 11. As districts work to inform parents, neighbors, business leaders and community members about how their district is dealing with the state’s budget crunch, the question, "What about the lottery?" is bound to come up. How much does the Michigan Lottery contribute to the state’s public schools each year? Many people believe the lottery is the main source of state funding for schools, but that’s not the case. While a portion of the money gener­ ated from lottery ticket sales goes to schools, it is a fairly small contribution when compared with other state sources of school funding. Consider the following: • Each year, the Michigan Lottery dedicates 35 percent of its total revenues to schools. Those funds make up about six percent of the school aid fund, the state’s main source of fundingg for public schools. • The majority of state funding for schools — roughly 94 percent — comes from taxes specially ear­ marked for schools. These taxes include portions of the sales tax, property tax, income tax and other taxes. • In 2005, the Michigan Lottery generated about $667 million in net revenues for state’s public schools. Roughly translated, that’s about $392 for every student in the state attending a public school. In reality, $667 mil­ lion is only enough money to operate Michigan’s public schools for about nine days. There’s no question that the lottery’s contribution to schools helps, but it’s not enough to pay for all the services and programs need­ ed to prepare people for the future. Despite the lottery’s contribution to education, the state’s current budget crisis continues to leave schools struggling with how to make dollars stretch to pay the bills. For more information on the' Michigan Lottery’s con­ tribution to education, visit www. michigan. go v/lottery everything from “I tell you the truth, no one can see ^Lthe kingdom of God unless he is born again.” John 3:3 NIV Do you know what this means? business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Come and hear for yourself. Maple Valley High School student Olivia Blakely helps a Flower House resident with a craft project. 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They include all the parts to build robots that can be programed to do a variety of tasks, including laptop computers. “The students get the kits and then have been busy working in groups to build, and program these robots to accomplish different tasks,” said teacher Josh Meersma. “Some of the things they are doing is an obstacle course, sumo wrestling, all sorts of different challenges.” Meersma said the students were able to obtain informa­ tion about how the kits worked before they were delivered so they could hit the ground running with the projects when they arrived. “We were able to preview the features of the programs and get used to how they worked because we had a limited time to use them and want to be able to use that time wisely.” “The kids are really excit­ ed about the robots,” he said. “Its a tool for teaching that maintains high interest level, this is something they are really into and its engaging their minds. Matt Powers, another fifth grade teacher, also had the robots in his classroom. He said both he and Meersma are looking at ways to accu­ mulate permanent kits for the school to use. in the class­ room because they have been so popular. Meersma said they had recieved donations to pur­ chase a few kits last year. “I think it engages the stu­ dent in several ways,” he added. “They have to build the robot following close directions and continually change the design to do the challenges. It combines sci­ ence and math and computer skills... their final challenge will be a speed challenge.” For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics McKayla Lamance, (from left), McKenzie Cornwell, and Hadley Joppie watch as the robot they programed makes a loop around the track. (269) 945-9554 Teacher Jennifer Miller and student Hayley James show some of the labels already collected. Maplewood collecting box tops for education Maplewood Elementary is collecting labels and box tops for education and is ask­ ing parents and community members to participate. The labels, found on most Campbell products, can be turned into coordinator and teacher Jennifer Miller, who said their goal is 2,000 points. For more information about which proof of pur- chases can be turned in go to www.labelsforeducation.co m. The school is also collect­ ing box tops, with a complete list available at boxtops4education.com. 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The first issue takes about “Ellie came up with the a month to produce said the idea and we started to think girls and they learned a lot in about all the stuff we would the process. put in it if we made it and then we started writing down Ellie Alexander (left) and ideas and spending some Ivy Braden lay out the second time on it. Our teacher said if issue of Girls’ Life. we wanted we could use the “In our original issue we had stuff like fashion tips, and we thought maybe if a girl didn’t have the money to buy a lot of clothes that might not be good so we kind of changed our focus and came up with some other ideas,” said Alexander. “We learned a lot about computers that first issue because we had to learn how to scan things and lay it out and sometimes it looks really good on the screen but when you print it out it doesn’t.” Alexander said they also learned a lot about planning and keeping on top of the stories and columns. “We have to always be planning the next thing oth­ erwise’ you fall behind in See NEWSLETTER, page 10 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 19,2006 — Page 7 Bible Church Awana Club helps Christmas Baskets (Seated, from left) Garnett Sheridan, Abbi Wisecup, Will Reynolds, Ellie Reynolds, (standing) Joe Eddy, Yulanda Sheridan and Amy Ruedisueli. The children of the Vermontville Bible Church’s Awana Club have taken two weeks during November over the past two years to collect food items to be donated to those in need. Last year, Awana clubbers collected more than 40 pounds of food, which was donated to Helping Hands (in Charlotte). This year, even more food was collect­ ed to help local families as part of the Vermontville Christmas Basket program. The Vermontville Christmas Basket program is organized by the Vermontville Women's Club and is supported by the com­ munity, local churches, civic organizations, area schools and many oers. an others. Thiss year, the program will help 42 Vermontville families in need by supplying food, toys, and other items they may not otherwise have this holiday season. “Our Awana kids are very excited about being able to help families in the area who may be struggling, especially during the Christmas sea­ son,” said Dave Eddy, com­ mander, Vermontville Bible Church Awana. “We hope to continue collecting more each year, showing and shar­ ing God's blessings and love.” Awana stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Tim. 2:15), and its goal is to reach boys and girls with the gospel of Christ, and train them to serve Him. For more information, visit www.myvbc.org <http://www.myvbc.org GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news ofBarry County. 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December 19.2006 — Page 8 Lions win Jesse Snow tourney after taking on top D-2 teams by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley won its own Jesse Snow Memorial Tournament Saturday by placing seven wrestlers in the championship finals, and scoring two other top four individual finishes. The Lions tallied 37 points more than second place Dansville, 211 to 174. Coopersville came out in front of a log-jam for third place, with 156 points. Lakewood ‘B’ was fourth with 153 and Kelloggsvilie The Lions' Jamie Corwin (top) works to turn over fifth with 151. Caledonia's Brett McCarty in their 135-pound match Hopkins placed sixth with Thursday night, which ended with Corwin scoring a 95 points, followed by technical fall. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia ‘B’ 58, Concord 52, Muskegon Catholic Central 38, and Maple Valley B’ 27. Ron Smith (112 pounds). Raven Scurlock (130) and Jamie Corwin (135) won the senior at Lions’ three championships, while Tyler Corwin (125), Maple Valley Lucas Brumm (140), Tory Roberts (152) and Dustin High School Cowell (215) placed second. shot this Chad a Rhodes oes()an (285) and Anthony Molson (103) each W-point buck placed fourth for Maple Valley. on opening day Maple Valley tuned up for in Vermontville, the tourney with a couple tough duals at Lakewood Eaton County High School’s quad on Thursday night. The Lions faced both the host Vikings TJ Bentley, Prepare Your Growing Caree aple MH I r the Fastest THE NEXT TEN YEARS School Business Department 7WF Course offerings For 2007-2008 Microsoft hess Block* iness Law itro to Microsoft Office* ■Personal Computing K Maple Valley’s Dusty Cowell (right) and Lakewood’s Kurtis Powell fight for hand control in the first period of their 215-pound match Thursday night. 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The competition will be a MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE bit easier this Wednesday, when the Lions host Bronson FARM BUREAU and Morrice. insurance JEFF DOBBIN’S 269-945-0191 Congratulations to all 2006 athletes for a great season! 06641,85 f . BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 19,2006 — Page 9 Delton ends its long losing skid, against the Lions by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg snapped a 29-game losing streak with a 60-52 victory at Maple Valley Tuesday. It’s the Panthers’ first win since a 72-58 triumph over Otsego on Feb. 8, 2005. “It didn’t have to be against us,” said Maple Valley head coach Keith Jones. “Those kids played hard. They were on the floor for loose balls. They just wanted it a little bit more. “Last year we played them one time. (Delton head coach Mike Mohn) had his kids C0WREUPHUII6 a SREMIR • 7 Day Service • Pumps Installed & Repaired Kuf nV • Service On Submersible Pumps an • 2” - 5” Well Drilling and Repair 30 Years Experience Estimates Available 517-726-0377 playing hard. They were like us tonight, where you have those breakdowns mentally where you fight to get it back to a one-point game then there is that kind of let-up mentally.” Junior guard Tyler Blacken had 23 points to lead all scorers, for the Panthers, and also had five assists. The Lions didn’t make it easy on Delton in the second half of the Kalamazoo Valley Association contest, and the Panthers didn’t do them­ selves as many favors as they’d done in the opening 16 minutes. Blacken had the first seven points of the second half to push a 30-25 lead up to 37-25 with 4:46 left in the third quarter. Those were Delton’s final points of the quarter, until senior forward Josh Newhouse knocked down a shot in the final sec­ onds of the period. Maple Valley rattled off 13 consecutive points to take a 38-37 lead before the NewhouSe bucket ended the third. Newhouse, coming off the bench for the first time this season, finished with 14 points. His teammate Brian Diaz had seven points and eight assists, while Andrew Liceaga chipped in six points for DK. The Lions were never able to tie the game or get back in front again, as Delton knocked down 10-of-14 foul shots in the fourth quarter. Junior guard Kenneth Quick led Maple Valley with 21 points, the Lions’ lone double figure scorer. Lions sophomores Dustin Houghton and Jeff Burd chipped in nine and six points respectively. Delton had been just 4-of10 at the foul line leading up to the fourth quarter. “We needed to learn how to finish,” said Mohn. Lion senior center Eric Westendorp dives after a loose ball as Delton’s Tyler Blacken hits the floor behind him Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Valley offense settled down a bit. A 6-0 run by Delton to start the second quarter gave the Panthers a 23-10 advantage.- Quick scored nine points the rest of the period to help his team work back into the game. “We’ve got to be a little more patient on offense, make the defense work a lit-: tie bit more,” said Jones. “I Maple Valley junior guard Jared Smith (23) rises above the defense of Delton Kellogg’s Jacob Rackley (23) and Tyler Blacken (20) for a floating jumper in the second half Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Tuesday against Portland St. Patrick and a KVA contest Friday night with Olivet. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 - WOODLAND TOWN HOUSE REW YEAR’S EVE . PARTY 356 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Richard Cobb David Cobb think it’s that confidence thing. Right now, we have one guy that’s scoring every­ thing and sometimes they get caught looking at him.” Quick poured in 20 more points Friday night, but it wasn’t enough as the Lions fell 80-60 at Parchment. He was the only Lion in double figures, as Jared Smith fin­ ished with nine points and Eric Westendorp eight. Parchment jumped on the Lions early, outscoring them 23-8 in the opening quarter. The Panthers would go on to lead 67-33 heading into the fourth quarter. Parchment had 13 differ­ ent players score, led by P.J. Withrow’s 16 points. The Lions are now 0-4 on the season, and 0-3 in the KVA. They will be at home for their final two games before the holiday break, a nop-conference game 8PM TIL ? $3 cover includes: il Ml Uc. #1748 WOODLAND TOWN HOUSE Sunday After Church Special 12 noon - 4 pm Heavenly Chicken & Ham w/Salad Bar Better than ‘‘Breasted" Real Mashed Potatoes Chicken Gravy Chicken Dressing 137 N. MAIN, WOODLAND • (269) 367-4690 The Lions’ Kenneth Quick (3) fights his way past Delton Kellogg’s Daniel Roberts in the second half of Tuesday night’s KVA contest at MVHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Noise makers, champagne, food and entertainment 137 N. Main. Woodland • 269-367-4690 “(Maple Valley) got back in it because we stopped rebounding and stopped S playing D. They kept push­ ing us, to their credit.” invites <so or older) Rebounding and defense j were key to the Panthers building a lead in the first half. Tommy Bhola led the a Panthers with ten rebounds in the game. Delton had 30 rebounds total in the game, with 17 of them coming in the first half. Another key for Where: Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria DK was a total of just 12 l When: Thursday, December 21 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m turnovers for the night. Delton led by as many as ’ Food and activities will be provided by: Maple Valley Community Education 13 points in the opening Any questions call 852-9794 quarter, before the Maple Maple Valley Community Education Area Senior Citizens to a OLIDAY UNCHEON �'■ Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 19,2006 — Page 10 Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS NEWSLETTER, continued from page 6 CALL... 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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. orJoimSS? 06571010 FOR SALE: New Wood working machinery & Hard wood. (269)945-9300 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs:. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. For Rent FOR RENT NASHVILLE: 3 bedroom apartment, $450/month plus deposit. CaH (517)449-7001 NASHVILLE, VERY NICE 2bd apartment. (517)852­ 9386 NASHVILLE: 6701 Dowling Rd. 3 bedroom ranch, ga­ rage, basement, pole building, 2 acres, $790 a month, $790 deposit. Ed Zaagman, (616)455-2220. 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The principal provisions of /he amending ordinance can be summarized as follows: -1. Definitions. Section 6.8H ofthe Zoning Ordinance, covering ternis and definitions, has been revised so as to define “historical .structures. buildings or properties” as construction completed prior Ip June 12, 2003. 2. Accessory Buildings. Section 8.2, covering accessory build­ ings, has been revised to require compliance with the State Construction Code, to prohibit the construction and use ofan acces­ sory building on any lot on which there is no principal building except in certain limited circumstances, and to require compliance .with the size requirements of applicable zoning district regulations. 3. Special Land Uses. Provisions pertaining to church special land uses, special land uses for construction equipment sales estab­ lishments and special land uses for building, electrical, plumbing and-mechanical service establishments, have been revised, and new provisions covering special land uses for correctional facilities and "raW-way houses have been added. The provisions covering appeals of Special land use decisions have also been amended. 4. Other Amendments. The amending ordinance also includes revised requirements covering home occupations, signs in commer­ cial- and industrial zoning districts, minimum floor area for dwellings, minimum building setbacks on major streets, driveway permits, storage of trailers, trucks and recreational vehicles, and other requirements. 5. Effective Date. The amending ordinance will become effec tive December 26, 2006. A copy of the amending ordinance may be inspected or pur­ chased at the Village office, 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, Michigan, during Village office hours. Dated: December 7, 20.06 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE Help Wanted DIRECTOR FOR NON­ PROFIT DROP-IN CEN­ TER: Must have experience with mental health system. Administrative background helpful. Must be financially responsible and able to link and coordinate with com­ munity agencies. Dependable transportation requ uired and ability to work 32 h ours per week including some nights and weekends. Send letter of interest to: P.O. Box 96, Hastings, MI. 49058. DRIVER: additional CDL-B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B,-or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)732-9954 Ivy Braden and Ellie Alexander are the creators of the new Girl’s Life newsletter, available at Maplewood Elementary. your work. Like when the first issue came out we did not even take a break but kept planning for the sec­ ond.” Both girls said they use their recess to plan for the newsletter, and that their teacher has been a huge help with ideas and support. “We also get a lot of feed­ back from the other students and our parents and grand­ parents,” said Braden. Braden said she aspires to be an author someday; and is learning a lot about writing: “We really want it to go on a long time and we want to do a magazine,” said Braden. “We each have decided to have our own column, and sometimes I think its easier to say things by writing them.” They have created a com- YOU want; QUALITY at. .affordable prices when- ybu buy printing/ ' Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in-at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Household OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP KING FOUR POST BED with pillow top mattress set, 2 months old, cost $1,000, sell $195. (517)204-0600 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Farm SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS ' We stock a complete line df • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. WANTED TO RENT: farm­ land for 2007 crop year. (269)838-3928 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. • Residential • Commercial - / • Farm Matthew D. Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY; VERMONTVILLE t S Now accepting MasterCard & Visa > pany name and logo, Fabu which means “fabulous you,” and are currently look­ ing for a mascot. They are seeking student art submis­ sions to be featured in the next edition. Alexander said they hope to grow and expand the idea and hope to publish the newsletter regularly. A recent issue gave advice for how to decorate for the holidays, redoing lockers from “glum to glam”, food ideas and a feature on the canned food drive going on at the school. “I think its important. I think a lot of girls think about their clothes and what to wear so I'think they need to be brought out of that and realize there is other stuff to do and think about.” 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: David E Guernsey and Sarah L Guernsey, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, solely as nominee for Oak Street Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2006 and recorded February 7, -2006 in Instrument # 1159876 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, on which mortgage there is claimed ’to be due at the date. hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and SYNOPSIS Thirteen Gents ($110,865.13) CASTLETON TOWNSHIP' including interest 7.99% per BOARD annum. Under the power of sale December 6, 2006 contained in said mortgage and J- Recited the Pledge. the statute in such case made Called to order by Supervisor and provided, notice is hereby J. Cooley. given that said mortgage will be All board members were pres- foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ £' ent. gaged premises, or some part of £ There were four people from them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in the public in attendance. Approved the agenda as print­ Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, January 18,2007. Said ed. premises are situated in Approved closed session min- Township of Hastings, Barry ■ utes. County, Michigan, and are Minutes from the November described as: A parcel of Land in /meeting were approved as print­ the Southeast one-quarter of Section 13, Town 3 North, Range ed. 8 We.st, described as: beginning Amended the budget. dg There was no treasurer’s at a point on the Southline of said Section 13, distant West 963 feet • report due to errors. from the Southeast corner of Approved the bills in the West 120 acres of the Southeast /amount of 9,540.34. one-quarter of Section 13, thence Tabled FOIA policy updates. West along said South Section Committee reports were given line 216 feet; thence North 355 x- and placed on file. feet, thence East 216 feet, thence . Approved purchasing jump kit South 355 feet to the' place of , bags for the EMS and approved beginning. Commonly known as 4701 E Center Rd, Hastings Ml : -purchasing 6 pagers for the fire. Discussed how to handle the 49058 The redemption period ® 2005 tax error made by the town- shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined • ■- ship treasurer. abandoned in accordance with Appointed Ron Dingerson, MCL 600.3241, in which case the sMike Trahan, and Gordon redemption period shall be 30 - Endsley to the Board of Review days from the date of such sale. -for 2007-2008. Dated: DECEMBER 13, 2006 Correspondence was viewed HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, of Mortgagee by the board and the public if they Assignee Attorneys: Potestivo & wished. Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd'. Heard public comments. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml Heard board comments. 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File Adjournment. No: 06-60716(HSBC) ASAP# Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk 809882 12/19/2006, 12/26/2006, Attested to by 01/02/2007, 01/09/2007, Supervisor J. Cooley 0664139s 01/16/2007 06641408 LEGAL NOTICE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 19,2006 — Page 11 Fifth-graders collect goodies for student’s father in Iraq Patti Braun’s fifth grade class is collecting food and goods to send overseas to stu­ dent Hanna Kyle’s dad, Lee, who is serving in Iraq as a Marine. Braun said the class has been in contact with him through Kyle’s mom, Tamara, and he has requested microwaveable food, candy, toothpaste and batteries. The teacher said the class is making cards to send over for the holiday season as well. Hanna said her dad is sta­ tioned there until next April and has been gone already for more than four months. The newly formed Maplewood Elemenetary student council, with advisor Sarah Page and Principal Fred Davenport. Maplewood Elementary forms student council r ar,r,““® ®®® ® ■R|iiSaiiBS| __. wrifertig - J ®ttafcta ■ ■ n sarnie Biv ,IfEc_B ®-<t _CT,iFiai.l.M.t IIH fr| We IM 1 •."£ k stsayrt E1-^ |I ■> •’ J, laKt®ta ?.® it ?ftj n& TrsreiJifif* a JffiflSSltf® J t/os Tk W Ef! iijiaISjfeOfe® , -■fflittlW! i -tfraT®* by Shawna Hubbarth Page said the idea for Staff Writer council came from a feeling . For the first time at among teachers and staffthat Maplewood Elementary, a students could benefit from student council has been being more involved in the formed. workings of the school. The council, Principal “We wanted to get them Fred Davenport said, will involved in a way that gave give students a voice in the them a say on things and get activities of the school and them involved in service give students a chance to projects. We are coordinat­ participate more fully in ing canned food drives, some ofthe programs for stu­ among other things that will dents. give students the chance to Teacher Sarah Page is have fun but also give back working as the advisor to the to the community.” newly formed council and Council student Dakota said the students were voted Cranson said the students are on by their classrooms. Each most excited to represent classroom has one represen­ their classrooms and give tative on council. student input on issues. “This is our first year and “I think our favorite part we have talked about some having the chance to change of the possibilities,” said things at school and to make Page. “First up is a school our voices matter,” Cranson store where we can sell said. Those on council will things and use the money for school supplies. We also will meet on the first Friday each be involved in a variety of month. Students on the new service projects within the council include: Allie school and community. Hughes, Samantha Denton, Another program we are Sam Bonney, Beau Johnson, doing is having the students Dakota Cranson, Mackenzie serve as guides to new stu­ Richardson, Ivy Braden, dents, pairing them up, to Kyle Brumm and Ellen show them around and help Hough. Officers are Maggie the transition of the new stu­ Semrau, Amy Ruediseli, dent, and help them feel Alvia Johncock and Zach more comfortable and find Cogswell. their way around.” Thanks to you... 89 families received Christmas food baskets and 204 children received Christmas presents in the Nashville area through Nashville Community Programs. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Patti Braun and Hanna Kyle stand with some of the items that will be shipped over. COUNCIL, continued from page 5 insurance would rise from $74,168.88 to $88,416.24 in February 2007. Shotts asked about finding a cheaper contract. Lentz said typically the contract had to be renewed within a month, but said she might be able to get the representative from the agency to come to next council meeting to explain the high rise in costs. “We may be able to go over the policies and restructure them,” said Dunham. “Maybe we could table this and make some calls,” said Shotts. Lentz said that the holidays would be a busy time and hard to get return calls and information. She said she would talk to the insurance agent to get more information and see if he could attend the next meeting. • Approved to allow the Putnam Library to create a six- by six-foot archeology site at the Putnam Park this summer for a children’s pro­ gram. • Approved payment of $496 to Hoefler’s Home Improvement to fix the library front porch. • Heard from James during roundtable that he thought the council should be more involved in the setting up of committees. “What we have done in the past is ask everyone to submit a list of committees that they want to be on,” said Dunham, who noted with new election laws they did not have time to do that this year. “Well if things are not working like they should be, maybe things should be switched up like every two years, that might be helpful to freshen things up. I think as a government to grow we need to work more on our FEHSENFELD CENTER 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9500 www.kellogg.edu KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1996 1956 opinion and the board lis­ tened. Shotts warned, “I don’t think it’s right for one person to be told to stop talking on one side ofthe issue and then the other person for the other side is allowed to still talk... I also think if these impropri­ eties continue to persist I am going to start submitting complaints to the state attor­ ney general’s office.” For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 The Faculty, Administration, and Staff ofKellogg Community College wish You the Very Best ofHoliday Seasons! The KCC Fehsenfeld Center will be open between Noon and 4:30p.m. on Friday, December 22nd to allowfor staffattendance atfunctions in Battle Creek. The Center will be closed thefollowing week, reopening at 8 a.m. oh Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007. FEHSENFELD CENTER KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE appointments and give them more consideration,” said James. • Heard from Jerry Reese of the Nashville Transfer Recycle Board about bids for dumpsters. In council round­ table, Kenyon said he believed it was time for the village to get out of the recy­ cling business and privatize it. “Will it mean an extra cost for those that use it? yes, but (oh well)” he said. • Heard from Shotts that he was concerned the council was not going through the policy book and voting on current policies as it said should be done after each election. • Dunham disagreed with the idea saying that’s not a law the village has to follow. He tried to move the meeting on. Shotts said he felt like he was being shut down on the subject. James then gave his 2006 006 The Spring, 2007 semester officially begins on January 8th, a variety ofclasses starting throughout the month. There is still time to discuss your educa­ tional options with our advisors and/or to registerfor the upcoming term. Visit www.kellogg.edu for more information and class schedules. THANKS FOR A GREAT 2006 AND WE’LL SEE YOU IN 2007! �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 19,2006 — Page 12 Meades' famous holiday light display turned on until Jan, 1 Students Matthew Smith and Mercedes Scott are excited to be a part of the 19th season of the Kellogg Floor Hockey League in Nashville. Parents still have time to sign their students up for the program which will begin in January. Kellogg floor hockey league starts Jan. 5 by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer The popular Kellogg Floor Hockey League is kicking offits 19th season, starting in January. Maplewood teacher Dave Hustwick, who heads the after school and Saturday program at the Kellogg gym said it has grown over the years and has much to offer the kids in the community. “The floor hockey pro­ gram started with about 45 students its first year and we had four teams. This season we will have 12 teams and probably over 180 or more kids playing.” Registration is still ongo­ ing for the program but will close in the next week, he said. “We get a few kids outside of Maple Valley, but most of them are elementary students here,” he said. The program is in many cases the first organized sport for many of the kids to participate in and Hustwick said the league does not have a lot of pressure or practice and so is a great way to intro­ duce kids to organized sports. sports. “A lot of them are first year players, and it’s a good experience for them to get a feel for participating in this sort of playing.” Hustwick said games are played after school on Fridays and Mondays,, Saturdays, from Jan. 8 through Feb. 23. Two practice games will take place on Friday, Jan. 5, and Saturday, Jan. 6. “We play 11 regular season games and then the top eight teams play in the play­ offs... it’s for boys and girls in fourth through sixth grades, although this year we have some younger kids too. We do let second- and thirdgraders play as well.” For more information on the league and how to sign up, visit the website at http://kfhlnews.tripod.com by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Art and Della Meade on M-43 just east of Woodland are at it again with their Christmas light display sure to frighten away any dark winter spirits. The Meades’ display has lit the rural sky with a bril­ liance that can be seen for miles around for the past 46 years. The display is bright enough to be pointed out to passengers on planes flying into Gerald R. Ford Airport. The lights will be turned on until Jan. 1, 2007, on weeknights from 6 to 10 p.m., weekends from 6 to 11 p.m. and Christmas Eve and News Year’s Eve from 6 to midnight. New to this year’s display are a train, polar bears, a candy cane arch and animat­ ed penguins. Dave Bursley used the bucket on his John Deere to string lights on a 30-foot and 40-foot pine tree. Two high school sen­ iors, James and Jacob, helped with the project. There are hundred of lights, scores of strings and dozens of extension cords. Art and his work crew Of Christmas elves and grand­ children have been working since Thanksgiving to make this display as spectacular as in past years. Della said the display has a herd of 30 deer and more than 100 lit items on the lawn. In previous years, the Meades have installed an extra circuit breaker to han­ dle the 75-plus extension cords that send power to the 50,000-plus lights. Art is no longer allowed to get on the roof for the deco­ rating. Della joked that Santa is the only one allowed up there. There will still be music from speakers near the road. On a quiet night; the music can be heard at the Mobil station across the road. Art annually threatens that this is the last year, but he always seems to find the time and energy to do it again. Della said their kids joke that Art is like a Chevy Chase movie when it comes to Christmas decorating. “If he could figure out how to put lights on the cows, he would,” she laughed. When asked why she and Art go to all this work, Della answered, "It is just our way of saying ‘Merry Christmas’.” Postcards from all around the nation by Shawna Hubbarth StaffWriter Second grade Fuller Elementary students have been receiving postcards from all over the country as part of a geography unit they are studying. Teacher Tammy Wilde said she stumbled across the program on a teachers site and thought it was a fantastic idea. The program has students send out 100 postcards to other elementary class­ rooms all over the country and the students receive 100 postcards as well. As the postcards trickle in she said, the class gets a chance to read about which state the postcard came from and identify it on the map. The students also get a chance to hear from other students about fun facts concerning their geographical locations. Sometimes the students share the size of their classroom an what the state is famous for. “They will frequently write about state facts or the weather or other points of interest. Kids love getting mail and so this is something that they have really been excited to receive this year.” Wilde said the unit is a Second grade Fuller Elementary students Haylee Scott (left) and Zach Rose stand by the wall of postcards that have been sent from all over the US to the students. way for kids to learn about other states and geography in a way that is exciting and fresh. Wilde said the kids should receive all 100 of their post­ cards by spring break and parents are welcome to check out the map and post­ cards which are displayed outside her classroom. Students Haylee Scott and Zach Rose agreed, saying getting a postcard is often the highlight of the day. They each have their favorite post­ cards and enjoy the surprise of where the next one will be from. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/820/MapleValleyNews_2006-12-26.pdf f2d2d78810c66b45b8210c794d7fbb08 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 12« SCHURCH ST HASTINGS Hl Hastings Public Library 121 S Church St Hastings Ml 49058-1817 450jo-io93 MVN Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 134-No. 52, December 26, 2006 New iMac computers upgrade elementary lab by Sandra Ponsetto StaffWriter Fuller Street Elementary School’s computer lab was outfitted last August with a new projection system and 31 sleek, gleaming white Apple iMac flat screen com­ puters and hooked up for the first time to a network. The move is intended to improve educational oppor­ tunities for students while making instruction easier for teachers. "These computers are the newest, high-tech, state-ofthe-art, best thing going for this age group," said Heather Bross, the kindergarten through sixth grade technol­ ogy instructor for Maple Valley schools. "These machines do graphics, music, videos and because they have Intel processors we have Word and can do publishing and power point also." Bross said that being hooked up to the district­ wide network and the Internet for the first time also is a bonus. "When they use the com­ puters for reading and math tests we don’t have to go around to each computer and print each child’s test, they can all be accessed from one computer, so it’s a much bet­ ter and easier way for teach­ ers to get results," she said, adding, "When I install a new program, I just have to do it once, before we had to go around to each computer and install the program in each computer separately; this is a lot faster." The new iMac computers allow first and second grade students to use studydog.com a software program that uses games and illustrations to teach phonics, vocabulary, spelling, sen­ tence structure, comprehen­ sion and more. "It’s really a wonderful program because the kids take a pre-test and then based on the results of that pre-test a program is designed for the individual needs of each student," said Bross. Using the new iMacs and software, Bross also has been able started a typing, or keyboarding class for second grade students and an accel­ erated reading program. Students can read a book from the library and then take a test on any computer in the building and get their results instead of being tied to one computer dedicated for that purpose. Using the new overhead projection system linked to her computer, Bross can demonstrate• how to use a new program to an entire class at once. When asked the students say they enjoy the graphics and photos. Each computer has a built in camera above the computer screen, which the students can use to take photos of them using a pro­ gram called Photo Booth. But while the students are enjoying all the "bells and whistles" on the new com­ puters, the old ones are not going to waste. "We have a lot of support from our Parent-Teacher Network," said Bross. "They purchased a new math pro­ See COMPUTERS, page 6 Technology instructor Heather Bross works with stu­ dents from Paula Guajardo’s first grade class in the newly outfitted computer lab at Fuller Street Elementary. Pop can drive planned by Sunfield Boy Scouts Volunteers suited up for mucking out houses during last year’s mission trip to New Orleans. Kalamo United Methodist to return to New Orleans The Kalamo United Methodist Church is organ­ izing a return mission trip to New Orleans to help with the continuing Katrina dis­ aster recovery effort. Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in August 2005, causing unprecedented damage. Recent documen­ taries have confirmed that much cleanup and recon­ struction work still needs to be done. Last April the KUMC Mission Team spent spring break on cleanup activities and “mucking out” a house and a church. Mucking out is the phrase used to describe removing every­ thing from the building and preparing it for disinfection and reconstruction. This involves removing furni­ ture, cabinets, carpet, etc., and stripping the ceiling, walls and floors down to the studs or other support struc­ tures. Church volunteers did whatever was necessary to make the buildings safe, sanitary and secure. The group will be return­ ing to New Orleans during the upcoming spring break period, departing Saturday, March 31, and returning the following Saturday, April 7. They still expect to be help­ ing folks with debris cleanup and mucking out of homes. They may be doing some reconstruction work as well, such as hanging drywall. “We will try to make the best use of the special skills of mission team members,” said Jerry Bukoski, team leader. “However, since we are responsible for our own transportation and food arrangements, we can use everyone’s skills and gifts. The primary requirement to be a mission team member is the desire to help others. Everyone is encouraged to support the mission trip with prayers and with finan­ cial contributions. The approximate cost is $200 per person and there is expected to be a team of 15 to 20 people. Those who would like to make a financial contribu­ tion may send it to Kalamo United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 374, Vermontville, MI 49096. “We also invite you to consider becoming a mem­ ber of the mission team,” Bukoski said. “Our team size is limited, so ifthe Lord is moving you in this direc­ tion, please . contact us soon.” Bukoski may be contact­ ed by e-mail at jbukoski@homeworkswildblue.com, or by calling (517) 726-1031. See NEW ORLEANS, page 12 Sunfield Boy Scouts from Troop #157 will be collect­ ing returnable 10-cent bever­ age containers on Saturday, Jan. 13, in the Village of Sunfield. Residents may leave returnable beverage contain­ ers outside their front door, clearly visible from the road, for pickup between the hours of 9 to 11 a.m in either plas­ tic bags or in a box. “Your support ofthis drive is greatly appreciated and will help the Boy Scouts raise money to purchase 10 new three-man tents for use at camporees and other camping events,” said DeAnna Clark, commitee chairperson. Matching tents are one of the criteria for earning camp­ site points at scouting camp events. There will also be dona­ tion canisters at Bubba's Corner BP, Sunfield IGA and Old Timers Bar & Grill for those who would like to make a financial contribution or donate beverage container return slips. Any student is interested in Boy Scouting or who live outside the Village of Sunfield and would like to contribute may call Scoutmaster Brad Boucher at 616-374-0907 or De Anna Clark at 517-231-2527. In This Issue • Eaton Youth Facility director recognized at posse banquet Nashville area children send requests to Santa Toddler Time kids have annual gingerbread party Lions face tough competition in final week before holidays �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Tuesday, December 26, 2006 — Page 2 Eaton Youth Facility director recognized at posse banquet ice throughout the county. Lifetime achievement awards were presented to Orv Stevens for 5,250 hours of service, Tim Allen and Bill Levingston for 1,500 hours each, Dennis McKelvey for 1,250 hours, Jeff Rairigh for 500 hours and Paul Schilz for 250 hours. Awards are presented to members for every 250 hours volunteered. A Meritorious Service Award was presented to Deputy Gary Pearson for his role in detecting a fire at Classic Chrysler, Dodge, The Barry County Sheriffs Department and Posse held their annual awards banquet Dec. 2 at Good Time Pizza in Nashville. The banquet was held to honor deputies for outstand­ ing achievements in 2006. The posse is the reserve unit of the sheriffs depart­ ment with half of the unit using horses for special duties. The posse currently consists of 24 active, 11 hon­ orary and four lifetime hon­ orary members. In 2006 this unit served a total of 2,655 hours of serv- Family Workshop Series will start again next month 975 N. Main (M-66) Toll Free 877-852-0106 MulberryNEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! Gardens * Chicken or Swim Steak Dinner w/One Drink Restaurant nic Elegant Scenic Elegant Setting At Affordable Prices Open to the Public *35 per couple or $20 PP DJ FROM 7PM -12:30AM , (dtfual Drtu Family Dining Champaign at Midnight i (MKfflBBIOMMI! _______ Houn Monday, Tuaday Wtdnetday Thunday ! 1-9; Friday //-//, Sunday 9-2 Accommodation Seating Up To 300 Guests • Full Bar Available • Weddings • Company Panics • Sales Meetings • Holiday Parties • Fund Raisers * Full Catered Meals • Seminars Banquet Facilities Karen Gonser, director of the Eaton County Youth Facility, was awarded a plaque of appreciation at this year’s Barry County Sheriff’s Department and Posse Banquet Dec. 2 at Good Time Pizza in Nashville. Gonser was recognized for her work with young people, encouraging them to turn their lives around and make more positive life choices. Making the pres­ entation is Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf (left) and Deputy Gary Pearson, who was recognized at the banquet for initiating the evacuation of a burning building in Hastings in April. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 LOCALCHURCH SCHEDULE BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ABUNDANT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CENTER Come as you are but don't leave the same. Meet at Kalamo Twp. Hall 8960 Spore Ave. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Morning Service............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service: (Every 1st & 3rd Sunday) ...6 p.m. REV. DAWN GOODMAN Contact numbers: (517) 852-0896 or (517) 852-9606, leave message 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service...................... 6 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. • (517) 726-0258 Beginning Nov, 12 Morning Worship Times: 9: 00 a.m...................Adult Discipleship 10: 00 a.m............... Traditional Worship 10: 15 a.m. . .Children’s Sunday School & Adult Discipleship 11: 00 a.m Fellowship Tirtie 11:30 a.m......... Contemporary Worship PASTOR: ISRAEL YOUNG 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 ......... n a.m. Evening Worship..... ..........6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School.................. 9:45 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Morning Celebration ........... 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, 11 a.m. Relevant Practical Teaching, .......... 6 p.m . Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Wednesday Evening: Leadership Training Worship .................................. 7 p.m. PASTOR: DON ROSCOE REV. ALAN METTLER Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3744. W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School........................... 9:45 Morning Worship........................... 11 Evening Worship............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ........ .6:45 p.m. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte .one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 .PASTOR KATHY SMITH • 517-726-0526 .Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children' Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday March 19; and Monday, April 23. In Middleville, they are planned for meeting at the Thornapple Kellogg Learning Center Monday, Jan. 29; Monday, Feb. 26; Monday, March 26; and Monday, April 30. Topics the workshops will cover: • January - "Parenting in an Unsafe World," offers parents ideas bn parenting children in today's changing society and how to protect your family with less worry. Brenda Shinabarger-Howe, therapist, Family & Children's Services and pri- The free Family Workshop Series will return to Barry County starting Monday, Jan. 8, in Nashville, Jan. 15 in Delton, Jan. 22 in Hastings, and Jan. 29 in Middleville. The speakers will discuss the needs of families with children from pre-school to high school. A free pizza din­ ner 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 presenta­ tions from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In Nashville, they will be held at Maple Valley High School on Monday, Jan. 8; Monday, Feb.. 5; Monday, March 5; and Monday, April 9. In Delton, they are sched­ uled for the elementary school on Monday, Jan. 15; Monday, Feb. 12; Monday, March 12; and Monday,, April 16. The sessions will be in Hastings at the high school on Monday, Jan. 22; Tuesday, Feb. 20; Monday, KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Servic 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 ofNashville) Sunday School 10 A.M. Service............................. 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH All Digital Sound BARGAIN PRICE DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM Students 2 for 1 Ticket Tuesday MOVIE GIFT CARDS 0 Free drink refills & 25c corn refills No passes (§) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES VALID 12/26 - 12/28 O ©NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM MUSEU (PG) 12:00,2:15,4:30,6:50,9:05 O ROCKY BALBOA (PG) 11: 45 45, 2:00 2:00, 4:207:05 4:20,7:05, 9:0 9:00 OCHARLOTTE’S WEB (G) 12: 30,2:40, 4:50, 7:10, 9:20 O®ERAG0N(PG) 12:20. 2:30, 4:40, 7:00, 9:10 ) MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN HAIR STYLING & NAILS Open Tuesday — Friday S.E. Corner ofM-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. 1-517-852-9481 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (cor. M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................ 8:30 a.m (Includes Children’s Sunday School) Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 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 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY .UNITED METHODIST .. CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Schoo Worship.......... 0 a.m. 1 a.m. PASTOR KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 945-9392 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ............... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion PASTOR DIANNE BOWDEN At Home: 852-0685 Church Phone: 852-2043 tn Rfl w*favU The Place to Gofor Professional Styling ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Worship Service............ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.............. 11:15 a.m. All Rocking Seats See WORKSHOP, page 9 304 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 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Jeep in Hastings April 18 and quickly evacuating the building. Sheriff Dar Leaf said Pearson’s heroic actions kept a bad situation from becoming life threatening. A plaque of appreciation was presented to Karen Gonser, director of the Eaton County Youth Facility, who has been instrumental in helping many Barry County youth. She has worked together with Sheriff Leaf and the department’s school liaison officers to help chil­ dren to make more positive life choices. The evening was capped off with a video highlight presentation of 2006 in memory of drowning victims Jeff and Grant Bruce, who died while fishing in Thomapple Lake in October. .. . 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rpv. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER AL RUSSELL 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 North Main, Vermontville PASTOR KATHY SMITH 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a m. Youth Puppet/Drama/Dance Ministry Weekly Bible Studies United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 26,2006 — Page 3 Residents invited to join the Michigan Audubon Winter Bird Feeder Survey sX s <W*1 WS*'1 X<S' ^‘S sN sN ^VS s SX JVS J J In Michigan, people watch birds year round. However, when winter comes, many prefer to look out the win­ dow at their bird-feeding sta­ tions rather than bundling up and braving the elements. This year marks the 30th annual Winter Bird Feeder Survey, a joint effort of the Michigan Audubon Society (MAS) and the Kalamazoo Nature Center (KNC). Anyone who watches a bird feeder anywhere in Michigan is invited to join the 2006-2007 Winter Bird Feeding Survey. Participants receive a packet with instruc­ tions, information, and report forms. Observations are made on one day each month between November and April. Parti al-year observations also are accepted, so people who spend part of the winter in warmer climates still can participate. Information gathered helps identify changes in bird distribution and populations during the winter season. Everyone maintaining a feeder is reminded that it is important to regularly clean both the feeder and the area underneath it to avoid dis­ ease. Those wishing to join the feeder survey are asked to send their name, mailing address, phone number, and email address to MAS Feeder Survey, Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 North Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-6309. Other options are to call 381 1574 ext. 31 or e-mail Lwengcrfo natureccnter.org In 2005-2006, 372 people participated in the winter feeder survey. They reported 128,335 birds of 133 species. More watchers are needed. These statewide observa­ tions give us an overview of the health ofbird populations in Michigan. The species seen most frequently are Black-capped Chicka-dee, Mourning Dove, Blue Jay, American Goldfinch, Downy Woodpecker, Dark-eyed Junco, and White-breasted Nuthatch, all observed at more than 90% of the feed­ ers. The survey is funded through the generosity of participants. Contributions are essential to its continua­ tion. A $5 gift (or more) covers forms, administrative and mailing costs, and supplies. However, a donation is not required in order to partici­ pate. Volunteers check data forms and enter data into the computer, helping keep costs low. The Michigan Audubon survey is- not affiliated with Project Feeder Watch, an international collaborative feeder count effort between Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and Long Point Bird Observatory. The MAS winter bird feeder survey began 11 years before Project Feeder Watch. For more information, call the KNC Research Office at 381-1574 ext. 31 or e-mail twenger^ naturecenter.org It’s Not About the Car Don’t Drink and Drive New Year’s Eve Because New Year’s cele­ brations are known for champagne toasts, partygo­ ers need to make sure they arrange for a sober ride home. Extra law enforce­ ment officers in Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, I’^iiiHa?1 i^JW o*niub-/ a®!I SS?" I ryOUPOM , feJ GojorPioJessionfllShiin? OMEN&CfflLDB’i ^fain-frife 51» j SOUTHKAUW n eB e E ibil at* WUM * »X M 101 I0i agencies in 30 counties are receiving federal funding for the New Year’s traffic enforcement activity, which will take place Dec. 28-31. “New Year’s Eve is known as a party night, but I think people can celebrate and have fun without putting others at risk of a crash,” said Michael L. Prince, OHSP division director. “Extra offi­ cers will be out on the road to make sure that drunk drivers are arrested before they can cause serious harm.” During New Year’s holi­ day weekend 2005/2006, 10 people died in Michigan traf­ fic crashes, according to the Michigan Department of Kalamazoo, Mason, Montcalm, Oceana, St. Joseph and Van Buren coun­ ties will be out to arrest drunk drivers during the hol­ iday weekend. The Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is administering federal traffic safety funds for the enforce­ ment activity in an effort to reduce a traffic injuries and fatalities. More than 108 Congratulations Wichael Furlong For making ng the Dean’s List at Northern Michigan University. We’re very proud ofyou. Love, Mom, Dad & Jacob State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Three, or 33 percent, of the nine fatal crashes involved alco­ hol Statewide, officers arrested 548 motorists for drunk driving on December 31, 2005 and January 1, 2006. OHSP administers funds for drunk driving and safety belt enforcement throughout the year to agencies in 55 counties that cover 94 per­ cent of Michigan’s popula­ tion. Each county determines when to schedule patrols based on crash data, officer availability and unique local needs. 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The Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act will create a federal, state and local partnership to restore lighthouses in Michigan and promote the maritime culture ofthe Great Lakes. “Michigan’s lighthouses are central to our heritage and our economy, drawing thousands of tourists to our state every year,” said Stabenow. “This new law is a victory for communities all over Michigan, allowing us to preserve our rich history, while creating jobs for the future.” With 120 lighthouses lin- ing its shores, Michigan is home to more of these national treasures than any other state in the nation. The bill will require the National Park Service to work with the State ofMichigan’s light­ houses and increase tourism, including the creation of a Michigan Lighthouse Trail. The bill also directs the National Parks Service to identify sources qf funding available to Michigan com- Rural Economic Development tips for small communities Consumers Energy and its Michigan rural development partners are offering small communities a special holi­ day gift - free tips on sustain­ ing development and grow­ ing local jobs. The tips are provided in a booklet, “101 +Quips, Quotes and Concepts for Sustainable Small Town Development.” The booklet can be down­ loaded at www.ruralmich.org “Many Michigan commu- nities are going through fun­ damental changes along with our state economy,” said Allan Hooper, editor of the booklet and a member of Consumers Energy’s corpo­ rate economic development department in Jackson. “The booklet offers community leaders practical suggestions, tips on business retention and expansion and a bit of homespun humor to keep things in perspective.” Major areas covered in the Nashville VFW Post 8260 2/ea, il L& 7Luv 'IftiaAA again! 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Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 million of Michigan’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! Thank You... Serving you and taking care of your financial needs has been a pleasure. We look forward to seeing you in 2007. munities for the preservation and restoration of their local lighthouses. In addition to lighthouses, the bill will examine Michigan’s many shipwreck sites and maritime museums, taking the first step toward coordinating all elements of Michigan’s maritime her­ itage. Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Are county’s wetlands regulations restrictive? To the editor: In the matter of saving our property rights, it’s not about our government controlling our land, our lives; it’s about educating everyone on ways Commission -JdllU COUIl'U we can all help do our part in on Aging preserving our great state of Schedule Michigan. of Events Let’s not just survey 18 people in the county and see Meals Site and Hot Home what their opinions are. Let’s educate, educate, educate Delivered and let the Michigan Hearty Meal Department of Wednesday, Dec. 27 Ziti w/Italian sausage, Environmental Quality do broccoli, winter squash, their jobs. The state websites pears. are loaded with information Thursday, Dec. 28 on what the state government Sliced turkey w/gravy, is currently doing for our mashed potatoes, diced beets, wetlands. fruit compote, dinner roll. Don’t let the few outspo­ Friday, Dec. 29 ken tell you there’s nothing Happy New Year. No Meal being done at the state level. Delivery. Let’s not add to the confuMonday, Jan. 1 sion by putting more restricHappy New Year. No Meal tions and fees to what every Delivery. tax-paying, citizen currently Tuesday, Jan. 2 pays on our land. Scalloped potatoes w/ham, On Dec 6, I attended the spinach, apricots, dinner roll.Maple Grove Township meeting and discussed in Meals on Wheels great length the direction that Cold Home Delivered the Barry County Planning Menu and Zoning Office, along Wednesday, Dec. 27 with consultants Williams Cottage cheese, 3-bean and Works are headed, in salad, peaches, dinner roll. rewriting the zoning ordi­ Thursday, Dec. 28 nances. Ham salad spread, broccoli 1. I showed the Maple raisin salad, applesauce, Grove supervisor, Rod white bread, Crothers, the results of his Friday, Dec. 29 interview as a stakeholder of Happy New Year. No Barry County and while Meal Delivery. reading through it, he stated a Monday, Jan. 1 Happy New Year. No few times that he didn’t say that. Meal Delivery. 2. I talked about how so Tuesday, Jan. 2 Meatloaf sandwich, mari­ many of the answers in the interviews, nated vegetables, whole stakeholder seemed to be statements that wheat bread. Events No nails on had been made during the focus group meetings, before Wednesday, Dec. 27. Monday, Jan. 1 - Happy the stakeholder interviews. 3. I talked -about the New Year. COA Closed. Tuesday, Jan. 2 - Hastings, Michigan DEQ keeping con­ Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Beg. trol of the wetlands, current­ Line Dance 1:00 p.m.; Bible ly at five acres and above. Study 12:30 p.m. The Planning and Zoning office wants control of the wetlands and dropping it down to one acre. Ifwe allow this to happen, you’re not even allowed to do anything around the wetland, without getting another permit. We’re losing more property rights and restricting farm­ ers’ and homeowners’-hands. 4. Discussed about- resi­ dents living in the country on less than 20 acres and being able to raise cows, pigs, and chickens. Currently ifthey’re raising these animals, they are breaking the law. Maybe three to five acres would be more pleasing. 5. Talked about being able to build a bam on vacant land, on less than 20 acres. Maybe three to five acres. 6. Talked about the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) that was voted down by a significant mar­ gin, but yet it’s still going through the process of becoming an ordinance. 7. Talked about Ionia not having zoning ordinances and whether something like that might be better than we have. Let your board of commis­ sioner know what you think, because the final decision is in their hands. Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. The meeting on the second Tuesday is at 9:30 a.m. The meeting on the fourth Tuesday is at 7 p.m. The meetings are held in the com­ missioners chambers’ above the courthouse. Also attend the Planning and Zoning meetings on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7. 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Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073 • Telephone 517-852-1830 616 Hannah Lane, Hastings, Ml 49058 jOy lender Quail Ridge Apartments are ideally located one mile east of M-43 at Woodlawn Avenue and Bachman Road �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 26,2006 — Page 5 Nashville area children send requests to Santa Maple Valley News no photo (Nicole, please use Santa graphic ifpossible) Each year a special mail­ box is set up in the park in downtown Nashville for area children to post their letters to Santa Claus. It has become a tradition that some of the letters are selected for publication in the Maple Valley News before they are forwarded to Santa at the North Pole. Some are lists, complete with instructions on which stores Santa can buy, the desired items, others are touching. Here is a sampling of some of the letters Santa received this year (to pre­ serve their charm, spelling, grammar, et cetera have not been changed): Dear Santa Claus, I want some pajama pants, I also want some candy canes and dark chocolate, yum! I would also like a new skateboard. Now... how are the elves and reindeer? I am going to leave cookies out and milk for you, plus apple slices for the deer. Bye Santa. Thank you, Allee I would also like it to snow! DEAR SANTA IWANT ABARBIE GuitARNDiWANTA COMPUTENADDIWANTA SARA . ANDSAMANDLUCKY ANDARESCUEPET thTNKYOU LOVE KriSTiNe Dear Santa, I want lightening McQueen + My Little Pony + bowling board + Towmater + guitar + a laptop computer with a mouse + umbrella (Barbie one). I wish Jesus a happy Birthday + Thanks for watching over us this year. Love, colten ErMel Dear santa I want a SP and a trampalean a a sponge BOB gam for my SP and a nother mon­ sterinc movie and a Santa clase Jingle Bells reindeer toy and a new coat for my DaD Ive’ been pretty Good this year. Please keep me in mind if you need another elf my mom said it was o.k. SiS has been good too. PS I rote about you in my Journal. I and Sis is 2. Love tony and Sis Dear Santa, I hope you have fiin eating all the cookies, You mite eat chalcolet chip, + peanut butter, + No bakes! You are proba­ bly really busy! What I really want for Christmas is Nintendo DS The games I want for Nintendo DS is the sim’s2 pets gamethe other thing I want is walkie talkey, For everything DEAR SANTA I HAVE BEEN A GOOD BOY THIS YEAr. PleASE BrING Me SOMe HOTWHeels And TrACK. Dear Santa Claus, tat * I want a lot of candy, a skateboard, a scooter, new pajamas, crayons, stickers, surprise me with toys. Christmas basket and a blan­ ket. Thank you, Kaitlynn from PS@ sim’s2 get Sim’s2 pets, + Hot wheels fire ball race­ ways + car’s D.vD., + fun with Dick + Jane D.v.D. (unsigned) Shamin’s Christmas list (*Cars soundtrack *Car$ the movie ) mart wal- *Hot wheels 5 car gift ack meijer (*Robots the movie *plastation 2 sims2 + sims 2pets) (*Assorted semi trucks #2903 #5900768 tractor sup­ ply co *John Deer tractor #5203580 *John Deer Pick up trcuk #5200930) (walkie talkie anywhere Dresstie 1 mattress heater) (Fun with Dick + Jane ) wal-mart Stuart Little3 call of the wild (Hot wheels fire ball race­ way) One time Offer axe Men’s gift set (Nintendo) wal-mart (DS Game System Black) If I get a Nintendo DS the game I want are (sims2 pets, Dogs the game) business The Traffic Scene cards and 517-566-7229 Lawkuitlf • nflimitanl CALENDAR OF EVENTS itatakta; stat it o' ii ■ ix TicWmhl Bit BtttiK a k n ehei Testa isttte’ ■ nit Kt» a it b issii luijitlpl Dec. 28 Dec. 29 Jan. 1 Jan. 2-3 Si® KtMitWih ■Offitaffii Jan. 2 ihiii ktate lil lt mis. nil®®-1' S3 «a>iaW-'l® >k cw#®*'®1* (i^g m .f a3. ntnt ItHItHFF CbO?®® * Cbb^1* IkBujW^ Jan. 2 Jan. 4 Jan. 8 Jan. 16 «*• 5 Dan, Phil, Roily and theirfam ilies want to thank the Lakewood Communityfor their support in 2006. We wishyou all a happy andprosperous New Year and lookforward to offer­ ingyourfamily a convenient optionfor drivers education in the comingyear! brochures ■ *- KEiKyfcy Jan. 24 I call J-Ad Extension Office closed during lunch (approxi­ mately 12:30-1:30 p.m.) County buildings closed for New Year Holiday. County buildings closed for New Year’s Day. Extension Office closed during lunch (approximately 12:30-1:30 p.m.) Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Hastings. New Leader Orientation, 7 p.m., Extension Office. The Gift Shop \ Kathy's at Antiques, Home Accents Sa Gifts 207 H. Main (M-66), Nashville 517-852-0313 Open Tuesday through Friday .e\ Sale/ *9 50% Off Christmas O 20% Off Storewide (Includes Antiques) fJt The things that are high­ lighted in (yellow) I really highlighted want The things that are pink are the store’s. Graphics (269) 945-9554 06641730 for keeping your business local in 2006! As your local independently owned pharmacy, we truly appreciate the opportunity to serve you each and every time you come into our store. Our goal is to provide our customers with quality professional pharmaceutical care matched with the personal friendly service you'll only find in your local hometown pharmacy. We look forward to serving you in 2007 and wish you and yours a Happy Healthy New Year! Maple Valley store hours ■ Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 -pharmacy- thebea n counter Featuring Flavia European coffee Wi-Fi now available 219 N. Main • P.O. Box 930 Nashville, Ml 49073 517.852.0845 fax 517.852.0461 after hours service 269.818.7599 Bread Co.' available fresh each week Prescription delivery available for those unable to drive due to medical reasons �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 26, 2006 — Page 6 Toddler Time kids have annual gingerbread party The children at Toddler Time held their annual gin­ gerbread house making party earlier this month. Each family that attended received a gingerbread house to decorate and take home for the holidays. Some hous­ es were covered in a great deal of frosting and candy decor, but all were beautiful and delicious. Vermontville Toddler Time is held at 11:15 every Thursday in the Vermontville Township Library. Nashville Toddler Time is held every second and fourth Friday at 10:30 a.m. The programs typically lasL40 minutes and are run entirely by volunteers from the Eaton County Intermediate School District (EISD). The programs focus on pre-literacy, school pre­ paredness and fun. Toddler Time activities usually consist of story time, dancing, singing, ABCs, 123s, a craft project and occasionally unique guest speakers. Once a month Toddler Time hosts a "ready to Learn" event where each child receives a free book to take home. The program is designed for children up to 5 years of age, but children of all ages are welcome. Jade Scott, Hayden May and Julia May put on aprons before making gingerbread houses. Upcoming themes for January include snowmen and snowflakes, and ice skat- ing. Anyone interested in being a reader or the sponsor of a craft project may call (269) 948-3732 or(517) 852­ 9723. COMPUTERS, continued from page 1 Jade Scott displays her finished gingerbread house. :ROADRUNNERS ’ 177 S. Main, Vermontville Present New Year’s Eve Celebratio Featuring 'Hutflawd" (Classic Rock Band) All-You-Can-Eat P'tiwe Rtk Fuuj jCego on C’wL jCego $19" FREE Champagne at midnight Door Prizes • Raffles • Lots of Fun 517-726-1043 gram for us an(j they pur­ software and gave them to lab has been set up in the wonderful to have this kind chased all the old computers from the lab and paid to have them upgraded with new our teachers so all of our teachers have a computer in their classroom and a mini- library." Bross said that in the com­ puter lab at Maplewood Elementary, fourth through sixth grade students still use PCs, which she feels is a good thing for students to be exposed to both computer systems. "The principals, the board of education and Mr. Kramer (Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer) are all very supportive," said Bross. "Mr. Miller, (Fuller Street Principal Jason Miller) is 110 percent behind us on upgrading our technology, getting more projectors, dig­ ital cameras and computers into the classrooms.’ It’s of support to bring us into the technological world." Sugar Hut Cafe offers Senior Dine Card meals The Tri-County Office on Aging is working with the Sugar Hut Cafe in Vermontville to provide donation based meals for senior citizens 60 years of age and older. The program is designed to give seniors the opportuni­ ty to get out of their homes and into the community for nutritious meals. The Senior Dine Card works in much the same way Our Office Will Be Closed New Years Day as a debit card. Meals are added to the card by Tri­ County-Office on Aging upon request. The card is then swiped and accepted for payment at the restaurant. The card can be used for one meal a day when the restau­ rant is open. There is a suggested dona­ tion of $2 per meal, which goes to Tri-County Office on Aging to help cover the cost of the program. Eligibility is determined using a combination of fac­ tors, including income, nutri­ tional risk and access to tra­ ditional dining site locations. A staff member from Tri­ County Office on Aging interviews interested seniors at their convenience. Call Marion Miller at 887­ 1393 for more information or to schedule an interview. •After New Year's Day potluck planned The annual New Year’s Day potluck dinner will be held at noon Monday, Jan. 1, at the Maple Leaf Grange, five miles south of Nashville on M-66. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass. Meat, coffree and table service will be furnished. The day will include music, round and square dancing, after the dinner. For more information, call (517) 852-9133. Give us a call and let us help Vou with the details. '•■•Banquet •Hall'? 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After working several hours to prepare the luminar­ ies, the group enjoys food together. Many families par­ ticipate in the prep work for MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate the luminaries every year. “1 do it every year,” said Holleigh Kennedy. “It’s kind of a tradition. And it’s really pretty when they are all lit.” 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, GR1 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HWIS These girls helped to fill the jugs with sand. by Sbawna Hubbarth StaffWriter The luminaries that line the streets on Christmas Eve in Woodland were stuffed with candles and sand by a group of volunteers Thursday night. The village collects the jugs all year, but a group of hard-working volunteers comes together to assemble the luminaries each year. In all, more than 2,000 luminar- ies lit the streets this holiday season. The volunteers set up an efficient system in the public garage last week. First, the jugs are stuffed from a huge pile of sand. Several children helped out with that task. Several tables are set up for the volunteers to work in assembly line fashion, and they are then placed on trailers to be ready to be transported to line the streets. Volunteers who show up for the work enjoy catching up and sharing fam­ ily and holiday news. Galen Kilmer, who was busy helping last Thursday said that the tradition has • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available Joan & Homer Winegar, Broker - GRI..............................................Home 517-726-0223 Jerry Reese, Realtor - ABR .............................................. 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Very warm and cozy, updated home on quiet street. Appliances Bt home warran­ ty provided. Call Jeff (V-140) SOUTHEAST OF NASHVILLE PRICE REDUCED TO $119,90011 In the country! This 2000 manufac­ tured year home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths has the location, views Beautiful 3 bedroom home w/lots of remodeling by Joe Montgomery builders. Full basement, 2 1/2 car attached finished garage, breeze­ way, fireplace, central air, hardwood floors, much more! Call Jeff. (CH-142) NOW $49,500 "PARK-LIKE" SETTING IN VERMONTVILLE MOVE IN AT CLOSE, IN LACEY CLOSE TO BATTLE CREEK “Country living" - 4 bedroom, 2- 3 bedroom mobile home with “add-on", nice large lot, some appliances included. Call Homer. 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(C) 5.5 acres with woods. All perked and surveyed. Call Rick or EATON RAPIDS - 4 room home w/2 bedrooms, garage or 2nd rental Homer. (VL-124) possibility. $69,900 (ER-145) 5.6 ACRES HASTINGS POTTERVILLE - 2 homes on same lot. Good steady income producer. 5 SCHOOLS T\vo parcels would sell room total 8c 2 room w/appiiances. Listed at $86,900. separately. Perked, surveyed, coun­ (P-144) try view, 4 miles to Hastings, 2 miles to Charlton Park. More land CALL JEFF ON THE ABOVE INCOME PROPERTIES (P-144-147) available. Call Rick. (VL-99) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 26, 2006 — Page 8 Shamrocks hold off Lions in second half Maple Valley battled back from a ten-point half time deficit, but couldn’t get all the way over the hump in a 45-40 loss to Portland St. Patrick Tuesday night. Kenneth Quick had six points in the third quarter, and finished with ten points, to lead the Lions’ second half comeback. After trailing 28­ 18 at the half, the Lions pulled to within 33-32 after the third period. The Shamrocks outscored the Lions 12-8 in the final Tory Roberts (bottom) and the Lions had a tough time period to seal the win. loss to Bronson on Wednesday evening. (File photo) Eric Westendorp led the Lions in scoring for the first time this season, with 11 points. Matt Hall added seven and Jeff Burd five. The Lions were 0-5 on the season, and 0-3 in the KVA heading into Friday night’s contest with Olivet. Maple Valley’s middle by Brett Bremer Maple Valley heads to weights scored the teams Sports Editor Dansville Jan. 5 for its first Half the Lions who took only three victories, in suc­ game after the holiday break. the mat Wednesday against cession. The Lions’ Tyler Corwin Bronson ended up on their Jeff Burd chipped in five backs. topped Preston Lucas with a points in Tuesday’s loss to 17-1 technical fall at 125 Lion head coach Chris Portland St. Patrick. (File Ricketts said that his team pounds. photo) After that, Maple Valley’s wrestled the way it did in the previous week’s losses to Raven Scurlock and Jamie Lake wood and Caledonia Corwin both scored pins. put Brandon rather than how it had in win­ Scurlock ning its own Jesse Snow Philson on his back 3 min­ Invitational, as Bronson utes 54 seconds into their scored a 58-17 victory. 130-pound match. It took staying off the mat in their Bronson Vikings score seven pins in win over Lions We wish you and your family For everything from business Congratulations to all 2006 athletes for a great season! 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 . 06641185 FARIS BUREAU INSURANCE cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 ARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL ...foryourpatronage this pastyear. We hope to continue to serve you in 2006. Jamie Corwin just 1:45 to pin Troy Klinger at 135. The Lions and Bronson only went the full six min­ utes in two matches, both Bronson victories. The Vikings’ Mitchell Klinger topped Anthony Molson 8-5 in their 103-pound bout, and his teammate Chris Swift topped the Lions’ Tony Corwin 10-0 at 160 pounds. This Friday, the Lions travel to take part in the Martin Invitational. Lions face tough competition in final week before holidays A later date on the sched­ ule for a Maple Valley ver­ sus Pennfield volleyball match-up would have been fine with the Lions. The early favorites to repeat as conference champs, from Pennfield topped the Lions in Battle Creek on Monday in three games 25­ 14, 25-15, 25-13. Pennfield was consistent in each area of the game, and the Lions showed a need to develop in some areas, according to Maple Valley head coach Bill Brenton. In the early season, the Lions have shown signs of a solid nucleus with Aces Jess Winegar and Dani Christensen playing consis­ tently, and strong setting by Alaina Mater. There are other players that are becom­ ing impact players such as Lauren Pierce playing the Libero position and Bailey Flower in the Middle. “The team will round into shape by the first of the year as we have two more tourna­ ments before we return to conference play,” said Brenton. Maple Valley went 2-3-1 overall at the Corunna Invitational Saturday, Dec. 16. The Lions faced Dow, New Lothrup, Alma and Fulton in pool play and came out in fourth place with one win, two losses, and a tie. From there, the Lions moved into the silver tourna­ ment bracket, and topped Ovid-Elsie before losing in the finals to Ithaca. The Lions closed the pre­ holiday season in Alma at the Scotty Invitational Saturday, Dec. 23. They’re off now until an Jan. 6 trip to the Durand Invitational. 06641560 Nashville Family Medicine Now Open on Fridays Walk-ins Welcome Now Taking New Patients ’ Ted Kolp, Felicity and Tim Laurie, Owners, Mitch Huver Woodland Auto Body 499 E. Broadway (M-43) 269-367-4642 Russell Ameter, M.D., has joined Jeff Joslin, M.D., and the staff at Nashville Family Medicine. Dr. Ameter will be available on Mondays and Fridays. Dr. Ameter received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, Monteserrat, British West Indies, and completed his residency at BAMEC, (Battle Creek Area Medi­ cal Education Corporation), Battle Creek, MI, in Family Practice. He is currently completing a 20-year military career with the Air Force Reserve. Dr. Ameter and his family reside in Dowling. Nashville Family Medicine accepts most insurances. To make an appointment call Nashville Family Medicine today at 517-852-2133. Pennock We offer Lifetime Warranty 06641708 Nashville Family Medicine 750 Durkee St., Nashville 517-852-2133 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 26, 2006 — Page 9 Fuller 3rd-graders create Christmas cards for troops by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Service men and women, some ofthem stationed over­ seas in Iraq, will find Christmas a little brighter thanks to Liz Snodgrass’s third grade students at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville. The students created block printed Christmas cards for their families and for those who are serving their coun­ try. "They learned to do block printing. It’s normally done using wood blocks, instead the kids simply drew pictures on Styrofoam, rolled them with paint and pressed won hard to transfer the print to Alissa Morgan, Colton Reid, Meghan Bignall and Sloan Carpenter display the poppies they colored to win $5 gifts certificates to Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe in Nashville. Alissa Bowerman and Shiann Adams display two of the block print Christmas cards they made. the paper to create cards," explained Snodgrass. "They got to be very creative with this and were able to make several cards at a time." Each student made a card for their family, one for Chemo Rodriguez, who teaches their class Spanish once a week and at least two cards to send to service men and women. "I think I collected about 50 cards to send to service men," said Fuller Street paraprofessional Ann Woodman, who is also an active mem- 'Wfc ibii nd 1 fetal Itos rastaij.fe I ta iiktaWta i at > Sta^ita pg sal tatami® st >difefc*» t jr «M indet ai lofF1 L ' g t fcfeitfc1 IO ikbEttesW yfenaaiift111 t taii Ini*®1 Dominique Visser and Cheyanne VanTyle make block print Christmas cards. ber of Nashville VFW Post #8260. In addition to creating cards for men and women in the armed forces, Woodman has worked with the VFW to teach the students in Snodgrass’s class about flag etiquette, the meaning of the WORKSHOP, vate therapy, will be the pre­ senter. • February - "Parenting in Challenging Circumstances," looks at the importance of consistency in parenting and how parents with differing parenting styles can work together to improve their children's behavior from infancy through adolescence. • March - "Establishing 'Family' in a Rushing World," discusses the rea­ sons for the decrease in the amount of time that families spend together and provides parents with creative solu­ tions to make their family a priority. • April- "Boy oh Boys!" focuses on helping parents learn why boys do what they do, what motivates a boy's behavior, and the risks that boys face as they grow. The workshops are free to red poppies the veterans sell each year and sponsored a poppy coloring contest. The winners of the con­ test, Alissa Morgan, Colton Reid, Meghan Bignall and Sloan Carpenter, each received a $5 gift certificate for Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe in Nashville, courtesy of VFW Post #8260. The pop­ pies they colored will be used to create "poppy aware­ ness" posters, which will be displayed next spring during the VFW’s annual fund-rais­ er. continued from pag attend and are sponsored by the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County; Hastings, Delton, Maple Valley and Thornapple Kellogg Schools; Early On; Barry Intermediate School District; Family and Children's Services; Barry Community Mental Health; The ARK; Department of Human Services; Kids First; and PBS/GVSU Ready to Learn. As you celebrate the season, please know that your business is appreciated. We gratefully thank youfor your support and hope to continue serving you. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 Fax: 852-9138 Web Site: www.lansing-realestate.com REAM’S We wish you and your family a Christmas full of “Blessings” and “Memories may His love make your Christmas season wonderful! From left to right: Phil, Mike, Leonard. Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Homer Joan Rick Jerry Jeff He came that we might have Life and have it more abundantly. As many as receive them gave He power to become the Sons of god, even to them that believe onj^ Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 26,2006 — Page 10 Nashville Car Club donates to Wish Upon a Star project Maple Valley CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Maple Valley News (269) Household For Sale Card ofThanks KING FOUR POST BED with pillow top mattress set, 2 months old, cost $1,000, sell $195. (517)204-0600 $125 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! 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With much love, Nikki, Alex & Ava Hughes Jessie and Sarah Wells Wanda Wells Terri Thrun, Bryon Wells, Sabrina Keene & Sherri Kleis and Families 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. LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting tto 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 fisted below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: David E Guernsey and Sarah L Guernsey, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, solely as nominee for Oak Street Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2006 and recorded February 7, 2006 in Instrument # 1159876 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($110,865.13) including interest 7.99% 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 vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday, January 18,2007. Said premises are situated in Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of Land in the Southeast one-quarter of Section 13, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 13, distant West 963 feet from the Southeast corner of West 120 acres of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 13, thence West along said South Section line 216 feet; thence North 355 feet, thence East 216 feet, thence South 355 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4701 E Center Rd, Hastings Ml 49058' The redemption period shall be 6 months'from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: DECEMBER 13, 2006 HSBC Mortgage Services Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South. Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 06-60716(HSBC) ASAP# 809882 12/19/2006, 12/26/2006, 01/02/2007, 01/09/2007, 01/16/2007 06641408 40 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $400 - sell $150. (989)444-0096 For Rent FOR RENT NASHVILLE: 3 bedroom apartment, $450/month plus deposit. Call (517)449-7001 NASHVILLE, VERY NICE 2bd apartment. (517)852­ 9386 NASHVILLE: 6701 Dowling Rd. 3 bedroom ranch, ga­ rage, basement, pole build­ ing, 2 acres, $790 a month, $790 deposit. Ed Zaagmah, (616)455-2220. Nashville- Car Club representatives Bonnie Maker (left) and Ruth Hickey (right), present “Wish Upon a Star” coordinator Lois Elliston with a check for $1,100. The Nashville Car Club once again has donated DO YOU WANT QUALITY $1,100 in proceeds from its , PRINTING at affordable annual car show to the “Wish prices? 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Recycle Christinas trees, reduce waste mnEunmiK • Residential • Commercial in Nashville, which brings in approximately 200 cars and other automobiles. And, each year the car club donates the proceeds from that event to the Wish Upon a Star pro­ gram to help provide gifts and food for those in need during the holiday season. Organizers of the annual car show are Dan Kellogg, YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices' when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our pap papers. Get them m at J-Ad Grapni Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter.. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. After the holidays are over, alternatives are avail­ able for recycling rather than throwing away a Christmas tree as well. Christmas trees can be chipped into mulch, composted, used to prevent soil erosion, or used to create See TREES, page 12 “I tell you the truth, no one can see a^Lthe kingdom of God unless he is born again.” John 3:3 NIV Do you know what this means? Come and hear for yourself. Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Evening Service 6pm Wednesday Evening 7 pm Pastor Glenn Branham Nashville Assembly of God 735 Reed St., Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-9819 There is a literal heaven & hell. God gave you a free will. It’s .your choice! What does the future hold for you? sa,es«"<• Servs • Small Engine Repair • Lawn Mowers • Chain Saws • Blowers • Trimmers • Heaters Bill Dean - Owner Dorene Dean 307 E. Green St., Hastings 269-948-2681 Bnb Miller - Mechanic Urn Warner ■ Mechanic Hours: Monday ■ Friday, 9-5:30; Saturday, 9-2 | | �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 26,2006 — Page 11 Superintendent’s Suspected norovirus outbreak announced Comer The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is work­ ing with the Delta Retirement Center to control a diarrhea and vomiting ill­ ness that has affected about 61 residents and staff. One resident was hospitalized. Restricting ill residents to their apartments, disinfecting the facility, and excluding ill get down to the business of employees from work until leading their school districts. three days after their sympBoard members must pull toms have ended are some of together as a team toward a the measures taken to control common goal — helping stu­ the outbreak. A spokesperson for the dents achieve. Though they may individually disagree on Delta Retirement Center certain issues, their role as a saids, "We are closely with board is to consistently strive the Barry-Eaton District toward that goal. Health Department with Board members contribute regard to this virus. We are hundreds and hundreds of deeply concerned with the hours each year leading their well-being of our residents districts. Whether it be craft- and ad staff ff and d are committed ing policies, hiring top-notch to doing everything in our administrators, listening to power to resolve this outstaff and student concerns, or break as quickly as possi­ recognizing outstanding pro­ ble." The diarrhea and vomiting grams, board members always keep their eyes on the illness is consistent with goal of student achievement. norovirus incorrectly known The time spent in board as the “stomach flu.” meetings represents just a Norovirus is easily spread small fraction of the hours between people. It can be school board members spend transmitted by eating conleading in their districts. taminated food (food that They also work hard at semi-was prepared by another ill nars and training sessions to person), person-to-person keep abreast of the latest trends in educational leader­ ship, are deeply involved in community activities and spend many hours in the schools and at extracurricular events. Their love for learn­ ing, and concern and caring for students, staff and com­ munity, drives board mem­ bers desire to lead so stu­ dents can achieve. In recognition of the dedi­ cated service, January is des­ ignated School Board Recognition Month. This is a time to show our apprecia­ Jeff Hynes tion and begin to better understand how local trustees work together to pro­ vide a better future for our children. In January, join with others from throughout our district and state to salute the men and women who provide grassroots gover­ Adam Brumm nance of public schools. Make a special effort to tell each school board member that his or her hard work has been noticed and is truly appreciated. School Board members recognized in January As citizen leaders, individ­ ual school board members face complex and demanding challenges. Yet few people fully understand the scope and far-reaching implications of board members’ responsi­ bilities. All Michigan citizens should recognize the vital contributions of these men and women, and focus atten­ tion on the crucial role these elected public officials play in the education of our chil­ dren. Their job is to establish a vision for the education pro­ gram, design a structure to achieve that vision, ensure schools are accountable to the community, and strongly advocate continuous improvement in student learning. That job entails an endless string of meetings and school functions to attend; reams of reports, agendas, proposals and other information to read and study; and a host of difficult decisions to make. School board members come from all walks of life. They are farmers, secretaries, doctors, lawyers, homemak­ ers, architects, truck drivers/ professors, business owners, and real estate agents, to name a few. Although they wear many hats in the workday world, school board members put on a collective hat when they For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 contact (typically in health care facilities), spreading of vomited material through the air (aerosolization), or through surfaces such as door knobs, faucets or tables (environmental contamina­ tion). If infected, a person is contagious the moment the symptoms begin and remains contagious for at least three days after the symptoms end. The illness is usually brief with symptoms lasting one to two days. To help avoid catching or spreading norovirus:: • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. • Properly clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces and frequently touched areas such as door handles and faucets with a bleach-based cleanser. For bathroom fix­ tures, use one-third cup of bleach in one gallon of water • People with norovirus should not prepare food for at least three days after symptoms have ended. •If ill with vomiting, diar­ rhea, abdominal cramps or nausea, stay at home. Do not go to work, visit, or attend group events. Additional information about norovirus is available a t www.barryeatonhealth.org in the section "In the news." Call Heather Sanders at 517­ 541-2640. Vermontville Meadows coloring winner chosen Red Oak Management Co., Inc. of Cedar Springs has chosen 8-year old Britney Flory as the winner of its Holiday Coloring Contest for Vermontville Meadows Apartments in Vermontville and presented her with $15 in McDonald’s Bucks. "We’re happy to share with Britney and honor her on behalf of Vermontville Meadows Apartments," said Heidi A. Reed, executive vice president of Red Oak Management co., Inc. Vermontville Meadows is a family complex, located at 290 Spring St. in Vermontville, professionally managed by Red Oak Management, which seeks to provide affordable housing throughout the state of Michigan. Wanted: Standing Timber Call Hughes Logging LLC Since 1980 Leonard Hughes Jr. (517) 852-9040 Log With Horses or Skidder Chris Hartwell Jerry Binns John Kent Steve Graham Denise Kent Lori Courtney Shelbi Cousins Vaughn Reid 06629733 KENT OIL & PROPANE 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... WOODLAND TOWN HOUSE the best thing about the holiday is having the opportunity to express our gratitude and extend our best wishes to all our customers. Sunday After Church Special 12 noon - 4 pm Heavenly Chicken & Ham w/Salad Bar Better than “Breasted” Real Mashed Potatoes Chicken Gravy Chicken Dressing 137 N. MAIN, WOODLAND • (200) 367-4680 Mark Barbour Bob Offley Joe Baker Cole Hansbarger FROST III VI IM, & COOLING Quality, Value & Service • Free Estimates p LAKE ODESSA^'teyfe (616) 374-7595 WWS NASHVILLB (517) 852-9565 < �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Tuesday, December 26, 2006 — Page 12 NEW ORLEANS, continued from page 1 Volunteers from Kalamo United Methodist Church help with clean up efforts in a previous trip to New Orleans. Debris and building materials are still piled up in places in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. This spring members from Kalamo United Methodist Church will take another trip down to assist clean up crews. MHSAA magazine recaps fall sports season tourneys There still remains much to clean up in New Orleans as seen here in this photo. The mission team from Kalamo United Methodist Church will visit the city again to help with continuing clean up efforts. FEHSENFELD CENTER 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9500 Www.kellogg.edu The KCC Fehsenfeld Center will be open between Noon and 4:30p.m. on Friday, December 22nd to allowfor staffattendance atfunctions in Battle Creek. The Center will be closed thefollowing week, reopening at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007. FEHSENFELD CENTER KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1996 The Faculty, Administration, and Staff ofKellogg Community College wish You the Very Best ofHoliday Seasons! 2006 1956^2006 The Spring, 2007 semester officially begins on January 8th, a variety ofclasses starting throughout the month. There is still time to discuss your educa­ tional options with our advisors and/or to registerfor the upcoming term. Visit www.kellogg.edufor more information and class schedules. THANKS FOR A GREAT 2006 AND WE’LL SEE YOU IN 2007! A new television program recapping Michigan High School Athletic Association tournament activity made its debut last week on FSN Detroit, the fall edition of MHSAA Magazine. The 30-minute program will included highlights and interviews of all MHSAA post-season tournament action in both the Lower and Upper Peninsula from the recently-completed schedule, and will also include a fea­ ture on St. Ignace High School girls basketball coach Dorene Ingalls, who coached during the 2006 season from a wheel chair after being par­ alyzed since giving birth to the family’s second child a year ago. The program will air again January 6, at 6 p.m.; January 7, 9:30 a.m.; January 18, 2:30 p.m.; and January 20, 9:30 a.m. The program is being host­ ed by Mickey York of FSN Detroit. Subsequent editions of the show will highlight winter and spring sports. “We already know that FSN Detroit does a wonder­ ful job capturing the action and perspective of high school sports, and the MHSAA Magazine show will help provide recognition to all of the Association’s post-season tournaments,” said John E. “Jack” Roberts, executive director of the MHSAA. In addition to its telecasts of the MHSAA Boys and Girls Basketball Finals and Football Playoff Finals, FSN Detroit also produced the Selection Sunday Show to announce the football playoff field back in October. FSN Detroit will also air MHSAA-produced telecasts of the Girls Volleyball Finals and the Girls Competitive Cheer Finals in April. The coverage of the MHSAA goes to more than 3.2 million cable and satellite households throughout Michigan and portions of Northwest Ohio and Northern Indiana. TREES, continued from page 10 —wildlife habitat. Many Michigan communities offer Christmas tree recycling. Individuals should check with their community to see if pickup or drop-off pro­ grams are available. Michigan law does not prohibit Christmas trees from being disposed of in -landfills or incinerated. However, Michigan resi­ dents are encouraged to seek out alternatives before the landfill disposal option is considered. This promotes the wise use of environmen­ tal resources and extends the life of landfills in our state. For additional informa­ tion, go to the DEQ website at www.michigan.gov/deq or to find a local recycling contact, go to www.michigan.gov/deqreswastecontacts. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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